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William Sr. Witt 1758–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1758

Birth Location: Old Halifax Co. virginia

Death Date: 20 Sep 1839

Death Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States,

Father: David Witt

Mother: Sarah Harbour

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Haley

Children(s): Saunders Witt, John Witt

In 1758, William Sr. Witt entered the world in Old Halifax Co. virginia, born to David Witt And Sarah Harbour. In 1820, William Sr. Witt resided in Patrick, Virginia, United States. In 1830, William Sr. Witt resided in Patrick, Virginia, United States. William Sr. Witt married Elizabeth Haley, Lucy Reeves, and had children including John Witt, Saunders Witt. William Sr. Witt passed away in 1839 in Patrick, Virginia, United States,.

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Biography

  • In 1758, William Sr. Witt entered the world in Old Halifax Co. virginia, born to David Witt And Sarah Harbour.
  • In 1820, William Sr. Witt resided in Patrick, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, William Sr. Witt resided in Patrick, Virginia, United States.
  • William Sr. Witt married Elizabeth Haley, Lucy Reeves, and had children including John Witt, Saunders Witt.
  • William Sr. Witt passed away in 1839 in Patrick, Virginia, United States,.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Witt's Ancestors

Self
William Witt
1758–1839
Birth Place: Old Halifax Co. virginia
Parents
David Witt
1714–1808
Albemarle, , Virginia, USA
Sarah Harbour
1732–1815
Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Guillaume (William) Witt
1675–1754
LaRochelle, Pays d Aunis, France
Elizabeth (Mildred (Mary)) Daux
1684–1741
France
Thomas Harbour
1675–1770
Wales, , parish, England
Sarah Witt
1695–1769
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Witt
1645–1715
Ann Daux
1650–1742
Walter Daux
1630–1658
Mary Douglas
1627–1678
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Daux
1630–1658
Mary Plaine
1627–1678

William Witt's Descendants

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William (Sr.) Witt (1758–20 Sep 1839) m. Elizabeth Haley (1758–12 Jul 1819)
  1. 1. Saunders Witt 1795–1871
  2. 2. John Witt 1809–1880

William Witt's Timeline

4 Records

1758
1758
Birth of William Sr. Witt in Old Halifax Co. virginia
Old Halifax Co. virginia
1820
1820
Age 62
William Sr. Witt resided here in Patrick, Virginia, United States
Patrick, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 72
William Sr. Witt resided here in Patrick, Virginia, United States
Patrick, Virginia, United States
1839
20 Sep 1839
Age 81
Death of William Sr. Witt in Patrick, Virginia, United States,
Patrick, Virginia, United States,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Old Halifax Co. virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 197; SAR Membership Number: 39391
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 664.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MEL

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Patrick, Virginia; Page: 111; NARA Roll: M33_141; Image: 125

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Patrick, Virginia; Page: 177; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 195; Family History Film: 0029674

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1839
    Event Place: Patrick, Virginia, United States,
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 197; SAR Membership Number: 39391

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