Mary L. Dennis1

b. January 1857
Family
Birth*January 1857Mary L. Dennis was born in January 1857 in Virginia.1 
Name VariationShe was called Mollie.2 
Marriage*9 July 1879She married William A. Smith on 9 July 1879 in Lee County, Virginia.2,1,3,4 
Census US 1900*14 June 1900Mary L. and William A. Smith were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 at 1703 West Mission Avenue, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. William was 44 years of age and worked as a wood turner, and Mary was 43 years of age and a seamstress. The number of years they had been married was not recorded. They rented their house, and Mary had given birth to eight children, seven of whom were living and all seven were enumerated with their parents in 1900. Marcia was 20 years old and would give birth to a child in less than five months, Marion V. was 18 years old and worked as a teamster, Elizabeth was 16 years old and worked as a book-binder, Minnie, George and Luta were ages 14, 12 and 10 years, respectively, and all had attended school within the census year, and the youngest, Homer, was 6 years old.1 
Census US 1910*19 April 1910Mary L. and William A. Smith were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 at 2427 Alta, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. William was 54 years of age and worked as a turner in a mill, and Mary was 53 years of age. They had been married for 30 years, owned their house free of mortgage, and Mary had given birth to eight children, seven of whom were living. Their youngest son, Homer, was enumerated with his parents in 1910. He was 16 years old and working as an expressman. Also residing with the couple was their grandson, Wallace Fordham, who was 10 years old and had attended school during the census year.5 

Family

 William A. Smith b. Jun 1855
Children 1.Marcia A. Smith+1,3,4 b. May 1880
 2.Marion V. Smith1 b. Nov 1881
 3.Elizabeth Smith1 b. Dec 1883
 4.Minnie Smith1 b. Nov 1885
 5.George Smith1 b. Nov 1887
 6.Louise Smith1 b. Nov 1889
 7.Homer Smith1 b. Mar 1894

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William A. and Mary L. Smith, Spokane Ward 4, Spokane, Washington; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241751. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1405] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 9 July 1879 in Lee County, Virginia of Mollie L Dennis, daughter of George C Dennis, age 22, born about 1857, married Wm A Smith, referencing FHL Film# 32441, ID# p48 #82. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940.
  3. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 June 1903 in Spokane, Washington, USA, of C E Fordham of Kalispell, age 33, horse dealer, born about 1870 in Iowa, son of Silas Fordham and Emma Harris, married "Martha" A Smith of Spokane, age 23, born in Virginia, daughter of William A. Smith and Mary L. Dennis, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington, Marriage Records, EA332-2-0-28. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 June 1903 in Spokane, Washington, USA, of C E Fordham of Kalispell and Marcia A Smith of Spokane, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington, Marriage Records, EA332-2-0-28.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William H. and Mary L. Smith, Spokane Ward 4, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1671; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1375684. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Matilde Caroline Dennis1

b. 16 September 1835, d. 29 February 1868
Family
Father*Elisha Dennis1 b. 11 Jul 1796, d. 12 Oct 1836
Mother*Ruth __?__1 b. 1797
Birth*16 September 1835Matilde Caroline Dennis was born on 16 September 1835 near Wayne County, Indiana.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 185014 August 1850Matilde Caroline appeared as Caroline M. on the 1850 census taken on 14 August 1850 in the household of her mother and stepfather in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. She was 15 years old and had attended school within the last year.2 
Death*29 February 1868She died on 29 February 1868 in Wayne County, Indiana, at age 32.3 

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Membership, Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1806-1834 Marriages, 1806-1895; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Willis, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 88A; Image: 183. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Records; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes.

Tilman Dennis1

b. 4 July 1829, d. 2 September 1865
Family
Father*Elisha Dennis1 b. 11 Jul 1796, d. 12 Oct 1836
Mother*Ruth __?__1 b. 1797
Birth*4 July 1829Tilman Dennis was born on 4 July 1829 in North Carolina.1,2 
(Son) Census US 185014 August 1850Tilman appeared on the 1850 census taken on 14 August 1850 in the household of his mother and stepfather in Dalton, Wayne County, Indiana. He was 20 years of age, had attended school within the last year and was working as a laborer2 
Death*2 September 1865 and died on 2 September 1865 at age 36.1 

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Earlham College; Richmond, Indiana; Membership, Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1806-1834 Marriages, 1806-1895; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Willis, Dalton, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 88A; Image: 183. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

William Dennis1

Family
Marriage*He married Delilah __?__.1 

Family

 Delilah __?__
Child 1.Elisha Dennis+1 b. 11 Jul 1796, d. 12 Oct 1836

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, Guilford College; Greensboro, North Carolina; Records, 1775-1903; Collection: North Carolina Yearly Meeting Minutes. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.

Margaret A. Denny1

b. 1845, d. 1924
Family
Birth*1845Margaret A. Denny was born in 1845.1 
Marriage*She married Arthur N. McTee.1,2 
(Wife) Death1897Margaret became a widow when Arthur N. McTee died in 1897 at about age 67.2 
Death*1924She died in 1924 at about age 791 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Collin County.1,2 

Family

 Arthur N. McTee b. 1830, d. 1897
Child 1.James Arthur McTee+1,3 b. 9 Jul 1868, d. 1929

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret A (Denny) McTee, Memorial# 7318706. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur N McTee, Memorial# 7318707.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Arthur McTee, Memorial# 6926768.

Sarah Jane Denton1

b. December 1846
Family
Birth*December 1846Sarah Jane Denton was born in December 1846 in Indiana.2 
Marriage*27 January 1867She married David Scott Moore on 27 January 1867 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,3 
Census US 1900*4 June 1900Sarah J. and Scott Moore were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 4 June 1900 in Dana Town, Helt, Vermillion County, Indiana. Scott was 57 years of age and worked as a Farm Laborer, and Sarah was 53 years of age. They had been married for 33 years, rented their house, and Sarah had given birth to eight children, all of whom were living. Four of their children were enumerated with them in 1900. Frank was 30 years of age, single, and worked as a Farm Laborer; Carrie was 21 years of age, single, and worked as a Sales Lady; Harry was 16 years old and worked as a Farm Laborer; and Lou was 12 years old, at school, and had attended school for 8 months of the census year. George W. Edmons was also enumerated with the Moore family in 1900. He was a Boarder, about 38 years of age, single, and worked as a Bartender. Everyone in the Moore household was able to read, write and speak English. Scott and Sarah's daughter, Grace C. Moore, who was Harry's twin, was enumerated nearby. She was 16 years old and was working as a servant in the household of Lawrence and Sarah Monaghan. They were enumerated on page# 3A, image# 5 of 40.2,4 

Family

 David Scott Moore b. Mar 1843
Children 1.Harry Moore5 b. Jul 1883
 2.Grace C. Moore+1 b. 6 Jul 1883, d. 10 Apr 1968

Citations

  1. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 10 April 1968 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA, of Grace C Barton, age 84, Divorced, born 6 July 1883 to David Scott Moore and Sarah Jane Denton in Dana, Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1968; Roll: 06. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Scott and Sarah J. Moore, (their surname recorded as "More" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Helt, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0092; (Ancestry page# 4B, image# 8 of 40). Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of David S Moore and Sarah J Denton on 27 January 1867 in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Grace Moore, (her surname recorded as "More" by the census taker), as a servant in the household of L. J. and Sara J. Monaghan, Year: 1900; Census Place: Helt, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0092; (Ancestry page# 3A, image# 5 of 40).
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Scott and Sarah J. Moore, (their surname recorded as "More" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Helt, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0092.

Elizabeth Depp1

b. 1792
Family
Birth*1792Elizabeth Depp was born about 1792.2 
Marriage*1820She married Thomas Winn in 1820.1,2 

Family

 Thomas Winn
Child 1.Martha Asenath Winn+1 b. 18 Jan 1835, d. 7 Jan 1912

Citations

  1. [S2059] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Martha A Ellis on 7 January 1912 in Barren County, Kentucky, USA, born on 18 January 1835 in Barren, Kentucky, USA, to Thomas Winn and Elizabeth Depp, citing Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965.
  2. [S1038] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage in 1820 of Elizabeth Depp, born about 1792, and Thomas Winn. Hereinafter cited as U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900.

Mary Ella Depuy1

b. 16 January 1861, d. 17 June 1926
Family
Birth*16 January 1861Mary Ella Depuy was born on 16 January 1861.1 
Marriage*3 October 1882She married John Harshman on 3 October 1882 in Van Wert County, Ohio.1,2,3 
Death*17 June 1926She died on 17 June 1926 at age 651 
Burial* and was buried in Fletcher Cemetery, Willshire, Van Wert County, Ohio.1 

Family

 John Wesley Harshman Sr. b. 28 Mar 1859, d. 27 May 1943
Child 1.Roy Harshman1,4 b. 19 Jul 1892, d. 12 Oct 1956

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Ella (Depuy) Harshman, Memorial# 34058487. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Wesley Harshman Sr., Memorial# 34058461.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Harshman and Mary Depew or Depuy on 3 October 1882 in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001015861. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, PVT Samuel Roy Harshman, Memorial# 29491001.

John Derby1

Family
ChartsDescendants of William Bolton of Reading, The Immigrant
Marriage*7 June 1801He married Olive Bolton, daughter of Timothy Bolton and Sybel Bennett, on 7 June 1801 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 

Family

 Olive Bolton b. 19 Oct 1781

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Eliza Catherine Devasher1

b. 31 August 1856, d. 30 September 1899
Family
Father*Alexander L. Davasher1,2 b. 31 Jan 1811, d. 4 Aug 1895
Mother*Catherine B. Lewis1,3 b. 4 Jun 1816, d. 30 Jun 1882
Birth*31 August 1856Eliza Catherine Devasher was born on 31 August 1856 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, George F. Britt, son of John W. Britt and Laurenda Ann Stephens.1,4 
Death*30 September 1899She died on 30 September 1899 in Barren County at age 431 
Burial* and was buried in Devasher Cemetery, Austin, Barren County.1 

Family

 George F. Britt b. 15 Mar 1855, d. 6 Oct 1937

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza Catherine (Devasher) Britt, Memorial# 109790359. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alexander L. Devasher Sr., Memorial# 100302071.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catharine B. (Lewis) Devasher, Memorial# 109798401.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George Felix Britt, Memorial# 109790238.

John Devasher1

b. 5 September 1836
Family
Father*Alexander L. Davasher1 b. 31 Jan 1811, d. 4 Aug 1895
Mother*Catherine B. Lewis1 b. 4 Jun 1816, d. 30 Jun 1882
Birth*5 September 1836John Devasher was born on 5 September 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky.1 
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the DEVASHER surname found in our research was Davasher.2,3 
(Neighbor) Will15 October 1872In the will of Obadiah Britt Sr., prepared on 15 October 1872 in Barren County, Kentucky, John Devasher was identified as having land adjacent to Obadiah's on Peter's Creek. Obadiah bequeathed all of his tract of land "on this side of the creek", including his residence, to his only son, Nelson Britt, and also the bottom field to the top of the bluff on the other side of the creek next to John Devasher.4,5,6,7 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Devasher, Memorial# 109799320. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2231] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage bond issued in Barren County, Kentucky, to Elisha Carver and Alexander Davasher obligating them to the sum of £50 on the condition of the intended marriage shortly to be solemnized between the above bound Elisha Carver and Louise Harrison, both of Barren County; attaching a note from Louisa's father, Robert Harrison, stating his approval of the marriage and that he was unable to come to town in person, his note dated 3 January 1840 and witnessed by Alexander Davasher and Andrew Woodcock, FHL Digital# 005552451, image# 473-474 of 1160. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alexander L. Devasher Sr., Memorial# 100302071.
  4. [S2230] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, online at www.ancestry.com, typed transcription of will dated 15 October 1872 of Obadiah Britt Sr. in Barren County, Kentucky, and proved on 19 October 1872, referencing Barren County Will Books, pages 185-186, digital images 57-58 of 320. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989.
  5. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935. Microfilm of original and typescript at the Barren County courthouse in Glasgow, Kentucky; includes general index: Film# 209724, Digital# 7899153, Book K, pages 118-119, image# 376 of 541; Obadiah Britt, grantee, from the estate of John P. Finnie, grantor, 485 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky).
  6. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209725, Digital# 7899154, Book L, page 232, image# 123 of 584; Obadiah Britt Jr., grantee, from Joseph and Polly Huckabee, grantors, 105 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.
  7. [S2247] Clerk of the County Court, Barren County (Kentucky). Deeds, 1798-1902, 1961; indexes, 1798-1935 (Barren County, Kentucky): Film# 209728, Digital# 8192154, Book R, pages 408-409, image# 241-242 of 601; Obadiah Britt Jr., grantee, from Obadiah Britt Sr., grantor, 50 acres on Peter's Creek, Barren County, Kentucky; on 35 microfilm rolls.

Lewis DeWeese1

Family
Marriage*16 July 1856He married, as her third husband, Celia Page, daughter of Joseph Belcher and Ruth Walls, on 16 July 1856 in Jersey County, Illinois.1 

Family

 Celia Belcher b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 18 Jun 1918
Child 1.Lewis DeWeese2 b. 1857

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Celia Page and Lewis Deweese on 16 July 1856 in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 13, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 802A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Lewis DeWeese1

b. 1857
Family
Father*Lewis DeWeese1
Mother*Celia Belcher1 b. 3 Mar 1827, d. 18 Jun 1918
Birth*1857Lewis DeWeese was born about 1857 in Illinois.1 
(Stepson) Census US 186014 August 1860Because the census taker spelled the surname of everyone in the household as "Mires", Lewis DeWeese was enumerated as Lewis Mires on the 1860 census taken on 14 August 1860 in the household of his mother and stepfather, Henry Myers, in Grafton, Jersey County, Illinois. Lewis was about 3 years old.2 
(Stepson) Census US 187030 July 1870Lewis was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 July 1870 in the household of his mother and stepfather, Henry Myers, in Township 6, Range 13, Jersey County, Illinois. Lewis was 12 years old, could read but not write, had attended school within the census year and worked as a farm laborer, probably on his stepfather's farm.3 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 13, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 802A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, their surname spelled "Mires" by the census taker, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grafton, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M653_188; Page: 86; Family History Library Film: 803188, estimating her year of birth as 1828. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Celia Myers, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 13, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 802A, estimating her year of birth as 1829.

Andrew Dewing1

Family
Marriage*He married Ann Donstall.1 

Family

 Ann Donstall
Child 1.Deborah Dewing+1 b. 1 Oct 1668, d. 25 Jul 1752

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Two, pages 9-13. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.

Deborah Dewing1

b. 1 October 1668, d. 25 July 1752
Family
Father*Andrew Dewing2
Mother*Ann Donstall2
Birth*1 October 1668Deborah Dewing was born on 1 October 1668 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).2 
Marriage*circa 1692She married Joseph Hawes, son of Edward Hawes and Eliony Lumber, circa 1692.2 
Death*25 July 1752She died on 25 July 1752 in Needham at age 83.2 

Family

 Joseph Hawes b. 9 Aug 1664, d. 8 Mar 1756
Children 1.Anna Hawes2 b. 1 Sep 1693, d. 25 Sep 1718
 2.Deborah Hawes2 b. c 1696, d. 11 Jan 1758
 3.Joseph Hawes2 b. 29 Sep 1699, d. 12 Jun 1727
 4.Jeremiah Hawes2 b. c 1701, d. c 1780
 5.Josiah Hawes3 b. c 1703, d. a 1762
 6.David Hawes2 b. 14 Mar 1705/6, d. b 12 Mar 1756
 7.Jonathan Hawes3 b. 14 Mar 1705/6, d. 29 Oct 1742

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation One, pages 1-7. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.
  2. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs, Generation Two, pages 9-13.
  3. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs, Generation Three, pages 15-27.

Alonzo L. DeWitt1,2

b. 1868, d. 9 May 1930
Family
Birth*1868Alonzo L. DeWitt was born about 1868.2 
Marriage*21 August 1892He married Leodia E. Sapp on 21 August 1892 in Knox County, Ohio.1,3 
Census US 1920*22 January 1920Leodia E. and Alonzo L. DeWitt were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 22 January 1920 at 21 N. 17th Street, Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio. Alonzo was 51 years of age and worked for wages as a Blacksmith in a Rubber Works company, and Leodia was 46 years of age. They rented their home and, in addition to their two unmarried children, their married daughter, Grace, with her husband and son, Stanley B. Moore and Walter, were enumerated as a separate family household within the DeWitt home. The couple's son Charles L., who was enumerated as Leroy C., was 18 years old and worked for wages as a Plumber in a Plumbing Shop, and their young daughter, Isabell, was 5 years old. Their daughter, Grace M., was 22 years of age, and her husband, Stanley B. Moore, was 28 years of age and worked as a Motorman for an Electric Car company. The couple's son, Walter, who was recorded as Stanley W., was 5 years old.4,5 
Census US 1930*8 April 1930Leodia E. and Alonzo L. DeWitt were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 8 April 1930 at 2784 Ford, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Alonzo was 62 years of age and had no occupation, and Leodia was 56 years of age. They had been ages 25 and 19 years, respectively, at their marriage, and rented their house for $20 per month. Three children and a grandchild were enumerated with them in 1930. Charles L., was single, 29 years of age and worked for wages as an automobile mechanic in a Garage; and Isabell B. was 16 years old. Their daughter, Grace Moore, was recorded as married, although she was likely divorced. Her husband had relocated to Los Angeles County, California, and had married his second wife there in June 1929. Grace was 33 years of age and reported she had been age 17 at her marriage. She was working for wages as a Household Servant. Her son, Walter S. Moore, was enumerated with his mother and grandparents. He was 16 years old and had attended school within the census year.6 
Death*9 May 1930He died on 9 May 1930 in Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio, at about age 622 
Burial* and was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Akron, Summit County.2 

Family

 Leodia E. Sapp b. 1874, d. 19 Dec 1932
Children 1.Maude Myrtle DeWitt7,2 b. 6 Nov 1894, d. 12 Jul 1932
 2.Grace M. De Witt+1 b. 8 Mar 1897, d. 11 May 1931
 3.Charles L. DeWitt6 b. 22 Aug 1901
 4.Isabell B. DeWitt6 b. 1914

Citations

  1. [S1592] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 February 1919 in Summit, Ohio, USA, of Stanley Blair Moore of Washington, Pennsylvania, age 27, soldier, born on 24 July 1891 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, to Eli Moore and Tamzon John, and Grace De Witt of Kenmore, Ohio, age 21, born on 8 March 1897 in Brinkhaven, Ohio, to Alonzo De Witt and Leodia Sapp, citing Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division. Akron, Ohio, Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 34 (p. 122-end)-Vol 35 (p. 1-311, continued), 1919, Roll: 0308S - Roll 24. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Alonzo L. DeWitt, Memorial# 236176346. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Alonzo L. Dewitt and "Lodie" E. Sapp on 21 August 1892 in Knox County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001294307. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stanley B. and Grace M. Moore, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1930; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 2341614. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Myrtle (DeWitt) Hubler, Memorial# 236193208.

Augusta DeWitt1

b. 1860
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1860Augusta DeWitt was probably born in 1860 in Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18607 July 1860Augusta was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of her parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. She was two months old.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Charles L. DeWitt1

b. 22 August 1901
Family
Father*Alonzo L. DeWitt1 b. 1868, d. 9 May 1930
Mother*Leodia E. Sapp1 b. 1874, d. 19 Dec 1932
Birth*22 August 1901Charles L. DeWitt was born on 22 August 1901 in Brinkhaven, Knox County, Ohio.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Charles Leroy DeWitt.2 
Name VariationHe was called Roy.2 
(Son) Census US 192022 January 1920He was enumerated as Leroy C. DeWitt on the 1920 census taken on 22 January 1920 in the household of his parents at 21 N. 17th Street, Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio. He was 18 years old and worked for wages as a Plumber in a Plumbing Shop.3,4 
(Son) Census US 19308 April 1930Charles L. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 8 April 1930 in the household of his parents at 2784 Ford, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. He was single, 29 years of age and worked for wages as an automobile mechanic in a Garage.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1930; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 2341614. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Leroy “Roy” Dewitt, Memorial# 62461803. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stanley B. and Grace M. Moore, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285.

Clark DeWitt1

b. 1848
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1848Clark DeWitt was born about 1848 in Ohio.1 
Name VariationHis full name was Clark Elisha DeWitt, or Elisha Clark DeWitt.2,1 
Name VariationHis given name was sometimes recorded as Elisha.2 
(Son) Census State IA 18561856Elisha was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 8 years old.2 
(Son) Census US 18607 July 1860Clark was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Son) Census US 187030 June 1870Clark was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 21 years of age and working as a farm laborer.3 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Eliza DeWitt1

b. 1849
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1849Eliza DeWitt was born about 1849 in Ohio.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18504 September 1850Eliza was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 4 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Salem, Meigs County, Ohio. She was one year old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio; Roll: 710; Page: 12b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Francis M. DeWitt1,2

b. 1851
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1851Francis M. DeWitt was born about 1851 in Iowa.1 
Name VariationHe was called Frank.3 
(Son) Census State IA 18561856Francis M. was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 6 years old.2 
(Son) Census US 18607 July 1860Francis M. was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Son) Census US 187030 June 1870Francis was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 18 years old and working as a farm laborer.4 
(Son) Census US 188014 June 1880Frank was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 14 June 1880 in the household of his widowed mother on 4th Street, Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was single, 28 years of age and worked as a laborer.3 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Eliza A. DeWitt, Year: 1880; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: 347; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 082. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Isabell B. DeWitt1

b. 1914
Family
Father*Alonzo L. DeWitt1 b. 1868, d. 9 May 1930
Mother*Leodia E. Sapp1 b. 1874, d. 19 Dec 1932
Birth*1914Isabell B. DeWitt was born about 1914 in Ohio.1 
(Daughter) Census US 192022 January 1920She was enumerated as Isabell V. DeWitt on the 1920 census taken on 22 January 1920 in the household of her parents at 21 N. 17th Street, Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio. She was 5 years old.2,3 
(Daughter) Census US 19308 April 1930She was enumerated as Isabell B. DeWitt on the 1930 census taken on 8 April 1930 in the household of her parents at 2784 Ford, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. She was 16 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1930; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0214; FHL microfilm: 2341614. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alonzo L. and Leodia E. DeWitt, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Stanley B. and Grace M. Moore, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenmore, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1442; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 285.

Joseph DeWitt1

b. 1842
Family
Father-Possible*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother-Possible*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1842Joseph DeWitt was born about 1842 in Ohio.1 
(Son) Relationship NoteWe believe that either William DeWitt or Eliza Ann (Gee) Calhoun DeWitt was Joseph's biological parent, and that the other was his stepparent. Joseph was born about four years before William and Eliza Ann married. While we have found no evidence that William was married before his marriage to Eliza Ann, that doesn't mean he wasn't. And, although we do know that Eliza Ann was married to Jacob Calhoun in 1840, we don't know if they had any children. Additionally, it was not uncommon for the head of the household's surname to be given, by census takers, to all of the children in his household, whether a child was his biological or step child. We would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who can tell us more about Joseph's parentage, and also what happened to him after his enumeration on the 1850 census.1 
(Son) Census US 18504 September 1850Joseph was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 4 September 1850 in the household of his parents in Salem, Meigs County, Ohio. He was 8 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio; Roll: 710; Page: 12b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Maude Myrtle DeWitt1

b. 6 November 1894, d. 12 July 1932
Family
Father*Alonzo L. DeWitt1,2 b. 1868, d. 9 May 1930
Mother*Leodia E. Sapp1,3 b. 1874, d. 19 Dec 1932
Birth*6 November 1894Maude Myrtle DeWitt was born on 6 November 1894 in Brinkhaven, Knox County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*12 October 1911She married Orrin E. Hubler on 12 October 1911 in Summit County, Ohio.1,4,5 
Death*12 July 1932She died on 12 July 1932 in Kenmore, Summit County, Ohio, at age 371 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Peace Cemetery, Akron, Summit County.1 

Family

 Orrin E. Hubler b. 28 Feb 1889, d. 13 Apr 1972

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Myrtle (DeWitt) Hubler, Memorial# 236193208. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alonzo L. DeWitt, Memorial# 236176346.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Leodia Ellen (Sapp) DeWitt, Memorial# 236193287.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orrin E. Hubler, Memorial# 236122834.
  5. [S1592] Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 12 October 1911 in Summit County, Ohio, USA, of Orrin E Hubler, age 22, born on 28 February 1889, son of Wesley Hubler and Mary Long, and Maude M De Witt, born on 6 October 1894, daughter of Alonzo L. DeWitt and Leodia Sapp, citing Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division. Akron, Ohio, Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 20 (p. 428-end)-Vol 22 (p. 1-153, continued), 1911-1912, Roll: 0308S - Roll 14. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.

Nancy J. DeWitt1

b. 1847
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1847Nancy J. DeWitt was born about 1847 in Ohio.1 
(Daughter) Census US 18504 September 1850Nancy was enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 4 September 1850 in the household of her parents in Salem, Meigs County, Ohio. She was 3 years old.2 
(Daughter) Census State IA 18561856Nancy J. was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of her parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. She was 10 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census US 18607 July 1860Nancy J. was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of her parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio; Roll: 710; Page: 12b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.

Orlando DeWitt1,2

b. 1858
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*1858Orlando DeWitt was born about 1858 in Iowa.1 
(Son) Census US 18607 July 1860Orlando was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was 2 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 187030 June 1870Orlando was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 12 years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Alice Dewitt1

b. 27 January 1891, d. 16 December 1967
Family
Birth*27 January 1891Sarah Alice Dewitt was born on 27 January 1891.2 
Marriage*5 October 1909She married Alfred A. Olinger on 5 October 1909 in Crawford County, Arkansas.1,3 
(Wife) Death30 December 1923Sarah became a widow when Alfred A. Olinger died on 30 December 1923 at age 40.4 
Death*16 December 1967She died on 16 December 1967 at age 762 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Bushmiaer Cemetery, Kibler, Crawford County.2,4 

Family

 Alfred A. Olinger b. 23 Jul 1883, d. 30 Dec 1923
Child 1.Maoni Olinger+1 b. 9 Sep 1923

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Allie Maomi Hunter, born on 9 September 1923 at Alma Crawford, Arkansas, daughter of Alfred Olinger and Sarah A Dewitt, died in 8 November 1990, agency notes: Oct 1941: Name listed as ALLIE MAOMI HUNTER; 1943: Name listed as MAONI HUNTER; Oct 1949: Name listed as ALLIE MAONI WIBBING; Dec 1950: Name listed as ALLIE MAONI HANNA; Oct 1956: Name listed as ALLIE MAONI JAMES; Mar 1962: Name listed as ALLIE MAONI LARAIA. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Alice Olinger, Memorial# 38275945. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S2177] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 October 1909 in Crawford County, Arkansas of Alfred A Olinger of Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, age 26, born about 1883, and Sarah Dewitt of Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, age 19; marriage license dated 5 October 1909, referencing FHL Film# 1028051. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alfred A. Olinger, Memorial# 38275950.

Sibyl DeWitt1

b. December 1853, d. 2 May 1936
Family
Father*William DeWitt1 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee1 b. 1821
Birth*December 1853Sibyl DeWitt was born in December 1853 in Jefferson County, Iowa.1,2,3 
Name VariationHer full name was Sibyl Phoebe DeWitt.4 
Name VariationHer given name was sometimes recorded as Phoebe.5 
(Daughter) Census State IA 18561856Phoebe was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of her parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. She was 2 years old.5 
(Daughter) Census US 18607 July 1860Sibyl was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of her parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. She was 6 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
(Daughter) Census US 187030 June 1870Sibyl was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of her parents in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. She was 16 years old and going to school.6 
Census US 1880*11 June 1880Sibyl DeWitt was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 11 June 1880 in Des Moines, Jefferson County, Iowa. She was 25 years of age, single, and worked as a school teacher. She lived as a boarder in the household of Simon C. and Martha J. Fry.7 
Marriage*20 July 1880She married Francis A. Byers, son of Jacob Byers and Mary Fleming, on 20 July 1880 in Jefferson County, Iowa.1 
Illness*1892Sibyl and Francis were probably living with their children near Albright, Sarpy County, Nebraska, when their family was hit by diphtheria in 1892. Three of their young children had died before the middle of June when an Omaha newspaper reported the death of their 9-year-old daughter, Codo Byers, on June 15 and mentioned that she was the third death from the disease in her family. There was concern as additional cases of diphtheria were being reported and the city of Omaha was taking steps they hoped would keep the disease from becoming an epidemic. The disease was reported to have been the most prevalent at Albright where seven new cases had been reported the day before the news article was published. From our review of the 1892 deaths and burials in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, we believe the other two deaths, before Codo's, in the Byers family from diphtheria that year were her siblings, Jessie C. Byers and Charley Byers.8,9,10,11 
Census US 1900*9 June 1900Sibyl and Francis A. Byers were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 in Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska. Frank was 52 years of age and worked as a carpenter, and Sibyl was 46 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for 20 years, and Sibyl had given birth to eight children, four of whom were living. None, however, were enumerated with their parents in 1900. Their eldest son, Guy, was in the next household above his parents on the same census page. He was 19 years old and recorded as a servant working as a farm laborer in the household of L. F. and Lida Connor. The couple's other three surviving children, James O., George A. and Frank J., we've not yet identified on the 1900 census.3 
Census US 1910*26 April 1910Sibyl and Francis A. Byers were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 26 April 1910 in Highland, Sarpy County, Nebraska. Francis, whose middle initial was recorded as H. by the census taker, was 62 years of age and worked for wages as a general carpenter, and Sibyl was 56 years of age and did not work outside the home. They both were able to read and write, owned their house with a mortgage, had been married for 29 years, the first marriage for each, and Sibyl had given birth to seven children, four of whom were living. Two of their children were enumerated with their parents in 1910. George was 19 years old, able to read and write, had no occupation, and had attended school within the census year. Frank J. was 18 years old, able to read and write, and worked for wages as a house painter.12 
Census US 1920*28 January 1920Sibyl and Francis A. Byers were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 28 January 1920 on 30th Street Road, Gilmore, Sarpy County, Nebraska. Francis was 71 years of age and worked as a carpenter on his own account, and Sibyl was 66 years of age and not working outside the home. They owned their house with a mortgage, and their son, George, was enumerated with them. He was 29 years of age and worked for wages as a general carpenter.13 
(Wife) Death20 June 1930Sibyl became a widow when Francis A. Byers died on 20 June 1930 at age 82.14 
Residence*1931She was listed as Sibyl Byers, widow of Francis, residing at 2931 Grace Street, Omaha, Sarpy County, in the Omaha, Nebraska City Directory for 193115 
Residence1934 and was listed as Sibyl Byers, widow of Frank A., residing at 6924 South 25th, Omaha, in the Omaha, Nebraska City Directory for 1934 and at 6924 Douglas, Omaha, Sarpy County, for 1935.16,17 
Death*2 May 1936She died on 2 May 1936 at age 824 
Burial* and was buried near her husband in section 6, row 28, grave 10, of Laurel Hill Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.4,14 

Family

 Francis A. Byers b. May 1848, d. 20 Jun 1930
Children 1.Guy A. Byers+18,19 b. 6 May 1881
 2.Codo Byers10 b. 1883, d. 15 Jun 1892
 3.James O. Byers+20 b. 28 Mar 1885, d. Jan 1955
 4.Jessie C. Byers9 b. 24 Apr 1887, d. 1892
 5.Charley Byers11 b. 1889, d. 1892
 6.George A. Byers13 b. 20 Feb 1890
 7.Frank J. Byers12 b. 1892

Citations

  1. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Sibyl Dewitt, age 27, born in Jefferson County, Iowa, daughter of William Dewitt and Eliza Gee, married Francis A Byers, age 33, son of Jacob Byers and Mary Fleming, on 20 July 1880 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sibyl Byers, (their surname recorded as "Buyer" by the census taker), Year: 1900; Census Place: Bellevue, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: 939; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240939. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Syble Phoebe Byers, Memorial# 7067712. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Sibyl DeWitt as a boarder in the household of Simon C. and Martha J. Fry, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: 347; Page: 438B; Enumeration District: 083. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2416] Byers Family 1892 Diphtheria Deaths, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Omaha Evening Bee, (Omaha, Nebraska), Thursday, 16 June 1892, page 7, under the headline "New Diphtheria Cases", it was reported that the disease seems to be most prevalent at Albright, where seven new cases were reported yesterday; Codo, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Byers, died yesterday morning and was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery; she was the third death in that family. Hereinafter cited as Byers Family 1892 Diphtheria Deaths.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jessie C. Byers, Memorial# 7067708.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Codo Byers, Memorial# 7067699.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charley Byers, Memorial# 7067698.
  12. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Francis H. and "Sybyl" Byers, Year: 1910; Census Place: Highland, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: T624_854; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374867. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Francis A. and "Sybelle" Byers, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gilmore, Sarpy, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 77. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank A. Byers, Memorial# 7067704.
  15. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Sybil Byers, widow of Francis, at 2931 Grace, Sarpy County, Omaha, Nebraska, USA in the Omaha, Nebraska, City Directory, 1931. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  16. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Sybil Byers, widow of Frank A, at 6924 S 25th, Omaha, Nebraska, USA in the Omaha, Nebraska, City Directory, 1934.
  17. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Sybil Byers, widow of Frank A., at 6924 Douglas Sarpy Co, Omaha, Nebraska, USA in the Omaha, Nebraska, City Directory, 1935.
  18. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, record of birth for an unnamed male child born on 6 May 1881 in Panora, Guthrie County, Iowa, USA, to F A Byers, age 33, farmer, born in Iowa, and "Sible" Byers, age 27, born in Iowa, her first child, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  19. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 30 June 1903 in Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA, of Guy Byers of North Platte, Lincoln County, age 22, born in Iowa, son of Frank Byers and "Sybel" DeWitt, and Bertha Russell of North Platte, age 19, born in Iowa, daughter of Alex Russell and Mary Jones, married at the home of Alex Russell in Lincoln County, recorded in Lincoln County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  20. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, record of birth for James Orlando Byers, born on 28 March 1885 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa, USA, son of Francis A. Byers, farmer, born in Polk County, Iowa, and Sibyl Byers, born in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, her third child, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

William DeWitt1

b. 1807, d. before June 1880
Family
Birth*1807William DeWitt was born about 1807, probably in Pennsylvania.2,3,4 
Relationship Note*We believe that either William DeWitt or Eliza Ann (Gee) Calhoun DeWitt was Joseph DeWitt's biological parent, and that the other was his stepparent. Joseph was born about four years before William and Eliza Ann married. While we have found no evidence that William was married before his marriage to Eliza Ann, that doesn't mean he wasn't. And, although we do know that Eliza Ann was married to Jacob Calhoun in 1840, we don't know if they had any children. Additionally, it was not uncommon for the head of the household's surname to be given, by census takers, to all of the children in his household, whether a child was his biological or step child. We would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who can tell us more about Joseph's parentage, and also what happened to him after his enumeration on the 1850 census.5 
Marriage*31 March 1846He married, as her second husband, Eliza Ann (Gee) Calhoun on 31 March 1846 in Meigs County, Ohio. They were married by a Justice of the Peace.1,6 
Census US 1850*4 September 1850Ann and William DeWitt were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 4 September 1850 in Salem, Meigs County, Ohio. William was 42 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $600, and Eliza Ann was 30 years of age. Three children were enumerated with them in 1850. Joseph was 8 years old, Nancy was age 3, and baby Eliza was one year old.5 
Census State IA 1856*1856Ann and William DeWitt were listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. William was 49 years of age and a farmer, and Eliza was 37 years of age. Five children were listed with the couple in 1856. Nancy J. was 10 years old; Elisha and Francis M. were ages 8 and 6 years, respectively; Phoebe was age 2; and William H. was an infant.7 
Census US 1860*7 July 1860Eliza Ann and William DeWitt were enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. William was 53 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $50 and a personal estate valued at $100, and Eliza Ann was 39 years of age. Seven children were enumerated with them in 1860. Nancy J., Clark, Francis and Sibyl were ages 13, 12, 9 and 6 years, respectively, and had all attended school within the census year; Henry and Orlando were ages 4 and 2 years, respectively; and baby Augusta was two months old.8 
Census US 1870*30 June 1870Ann and William DeWitt were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. William was 63 years of age, worked as a day laborer and had real estate valued at $200. and Ann was 49 years of age and keeping house. Five children were enumerated with them in 1870. Clark and Francis were ages 21 and 18 years, respectively, and worked as farm laborers; Sibyl was 16 years old and going to school; and Henry and Orlando were ages 14 and 12 years, respectively.9 
Death*before June 1880He died before June 1880, probably in his mid to late 60s or early 70s. When the 1880 census was taken, his wife was enumerated as a widow and the head of her household in Jefferson County, Iowa.10 

Family

 Eliza Ann Gee b. 1821
Children 1.Joseph DeWitt5 b. 1842
 2.Nancy J. DeWitt8 b. 1847
 3.Clark DeWitt8 b. 1848
 4.Eliza DeWitt5 b. 1849
 5.Francis M. DeWitt8 b. 1851
 6.Sibyl DeWitt+1 b. Dec 1853, d. 2 May 1936
 7.William H. DeWitt8 b. Feb 1856
 8.Orlando DeWitt8 b. 1858
 9.Augusta DeWitt8 b. 1860

Citations

  1. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Sibyl Dewitt, age 27, born in Jefferson County, Iowa, daughter of William Dewitt and Eliza Gee, married Francis A Byers, age 33, son of Jacob Byers and Mary Fleming, on 20 July 1880 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio; Roll: 710; Page: 12b, reporting William's place of birth as Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328, reporting the place of William's birth as Maryland. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A, reporting the place of William's birth as Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1850; Census Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio; Roll: 710; Page: 12b.
  6. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William Dewitt and Eliza Ann "Calhoon" on 31 March 1846 in Meigs County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000313453. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  7. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  8. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328.
  9. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A.
  10. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Eliza A. DeWitt, Year: 1880; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: 347; Page: 423D; Enumeration District: 082. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

William H. DeWitt1

b. February 1856
Family
Father*William DeWitt2 b. 1807, d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Eliza Ann Gee2 b. 1821
Birth*February 1856William H. DeWitt was born in February 1856 in Iowa.2,3 
Name VariationHis full name was William Henry DeWitt.1,2 
Name VariationHis given name was sometimes recorded as Henry.2 
(Son) Census State IA 18561856William H. was listed on the Iowa State census for 1856 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was an infant.1 
(Son) Census US 18607 July 1860Henry was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 7 July 1860 in the household of his parents in Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was 4 years old.2 
(Son) Census US 187030 June 1870Henry was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 30 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Batavia, Jefferson County, Iowa. He was 14 years old.4 

Citations

  1. [S1448] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for William and Eliza A. DeWitt, 1856, Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa, Ancestry.com. Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Hereinafter cited as Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Eliza Ann DeWitt, Year: 1860; Census Place: Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M653_328; Page: 264; Family History Library Film: 803328. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry and Mary DeWitt, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Smith, Texas; Roll: 1669; Page: 412; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241669. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Ann DeWitt, Year: 1870; Census Place: Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa; Roll: M593_399; Page: 163A. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.