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72. Price DEWITT372,373
was born on 7 Feb 1798 in USA, Kentucky, Hardin Co. (now Larue Co.), near Mammoth
Cave.372 He died on 12
Feb 1854 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co..372
Buried in Lierly cemetery, near Kellerville, without a stone. There are
probate records for Price DeWitt in Adams county, Il.-#152-28 Mar 1854. He was
buried in USA, Illinois, Adams Co.. McKee Township, Lierly Cemetery, (near Kellerville)
NE 1/4 Sec 11.372
Price DeWitt's parents were early settlers of the new territory of Kentucky,
which at that time was part of Virginia, during the 1780's. Nelson Co. was formed
in 1784 from the larger Jefferson and it was here that his father, Peter Price
DeWitt, married Nancy Brown 29 Dec 1789. A Mary Smith signed consent saying Nancy
Brown was of age. Their marriage took place during the years of 1784 and 1792
when Nelson and the other counties in the area were holding conventions to discuss
statehood for Kentucky. On 1 June 1792, with Virginia's blessing, the territory
was admitted to the union as the first state west of the Allegheny Mountains.
That same year, 1792, the DeWitt's home became part of Hardin Co. when Hardin
County was organized from Nelson by the Kentucky Legislature.
Price DeWitt was born 7 Feb 1798 in Hardin Co. near Mammoth Cave. This area
didn't became LaRue Co. until 1843 when LaRue was formed from Hardin. Price had
three known sisters; Sally who married Benjamin Flanders and Polly who married
William Albert, both in 1821 in Hardin Co., and Nancy who married first Benjamin
Masden in 1826 and then John Housley after 1832. Price married Sarah Albert
29 Aug 1819. She was born 5 May 1802 in New York and had come to Kentucky with
her family.
These marriages from before and after 1820 in Kentucky do not seem to fit
the census record which shows a Price and Peter P DeWit in Scott Co, Indiana
during 1820. Though the 1850 census record in Scott Co, Indiana is for sure this
Price's family, as the children's names match. So far no other census records
for them during 1810 and 1820 have been found, but records show Price in Kentucky,
through children's births (Angeline Oct 1820) and later land records. All the
married sisters stayed in Kentucky. If the 1820 census record is these families,
the mother Nancy died before 1820 as she is not listed. His father, Peter Price,
passed away in 1841.
Records show that Price and Sarah owned a tract in LaRue Co., Kentucky in
1846. (Deed Book 1, p 213.) Lillian Hoover's history says they decided to leave
Kentucky to new territory about 1846, though they probably didn't actually leave
Kentucky until after March 1848, as Price signed an indenture (see below) with
his sisters families on that date in Kentucky. Their son John had married Mary
Jane Hawkins 26 Dec 1845 in Kentucky and didn't come with them. "Price and
Sarah DeWitt decided that the Bluegrass country had fulfilled its early promises
and migrated overland through the territory northwest of the Ohio, planning on
to a spot in the Military Tract in western Illinois. After numerous delays and
stopovers, the ox and horse drawn covered wagons arrived in Pike county for a
short time. About 1849, the moved though Brown County and settled on a farm
in Adams County north of the present Siloam Springs State Park. From this farm
the DeWitts spread out to live and farm the virgin soil of Adams and Brown counties."
While the dates in the story are slightly off, the account follows the trek
over the prairie lands. Their journey appears to have first led north, probably
to Louisville, before crossing the border with Indiana. Price and Sarah DeWitt
were in Scott County Indiana in 1850 which is due north from Louisville. The
children listed with them in the census were Angeline, Clinton, Delance, Asenath,
Lydia and William Price. From Scott County, they turned west which would take
them across Indiana into Illinois. Adams County Illinois is on the banks of
the Mississippi River with Brown County east of it. Pike County lies below Adams
and Brown along their southern borders.
Price did not live long in his new home. He died in 1854 in Adams Co. Illinois.
His wife, Sarah, lived until 1888 near her children's families in the McKee
area of Adams County.
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Kentucky Archives and Library, Frankfort, Ky. March 31, 2001. Deeds Microfilm
#483137, Bk. 25, Pg. 326. Dated Mar. 8, 1848.
This indenture made and entered into this 8th day of March in the year of 1848
between Price DeWitt, John Howsley and Nancy his wife, Relief Flanders,
Nancy Flanders, Oliver P. Flanders, Benj. H. Flanders, Peter Albert, Ascency
Albert, Elizabeth Albert. Taylor Mansden, Nancy Mansden, John H. DeWitt. James
H. DeWitt. amd Olliph DeWitt, children, heirs, and devisess of Peter P. DeWitt
by James Slaughter, commissioner of the first part and George Washington DeWitt
of the second part all of the State of Kentucky witness that by a decree of Nelson
County Circuit Court rendered at the Feb. term 1848. It was ordered and decreed
that James Slaughter be appointed a commissioner to convey the land the party
of the second part. Now I the said James Slaughter, commissioner, for and on
behalf of the first part and in consideration of the previous do hereby transfer,
convey and confirm unto the said party of the 2nd grant a certain tract or parcel
of land lying and being in Nelson County containing ---- acres on the north west
corner of Peter P. DeWitt's Survey and bounded on the south side by the main
road to be as wide as Walkers land to be the same width at each end. Now I
the said James Slaughter, commissioneer in conformity to the decree aforesaid
do hereby sell, transfer,convey and confirm unto the party of the second part
the aforesaid
described tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Nelson according
to the boundary aforesaid his heirs and assigns forever and the part of first
part by the said James Slaughter, commissioner doth covenant amd agree to and
with the said party of the 2nd part that they will warrant and defend the said
tract or parcel of land unto him the said party of the second part the claims
of themselves and their heirs and all persons claiming by through or under them
and against the claims of all and every other person of persons whosoever. In
Witness whereof the party of the first part by James Slaughter, commissioner
aforesaid hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and date
herein before written.
Peter Albert Price DeWitt
Ascency Albert John Howsley
Elizabeth Albert Nancy Howsley
Taylor Masden Relief Flanders
Nancy Masden Oliver P. Flanders
John H. DeWitt Benj. H. Flanders
James H. DeWitt Olliph DeWitt
by James Slaughter, Comm.
Nelson Circuit Court February Term.
I, James Slaughter, Clerk of Nelson Circuit Court in the State of Kentucky do
certify that the aforegoing deed of conveyance from Peter P.DeWitt heirs by James
Slaughter, commissioner to George Washington DeWitt was produced in court on
the 8th day of March, 1848, acknowledged by said James Slaughter as commissioner
to be certified to the clerk of the Nelson County Court for record. Whereby
the said deed is hereby certified accordingly. Given this 2? dy of March 1848.
James Slaughter Clk.
Nelson Circuit Court
Nancy DeWitt was first married to a Benj. Masden. Her children by this marriage
were: Taylor Masden (Marsden) and Nancy Masden. Her second marriage was to
John Howsley(Housley). There is a family listed for John and Nancy. Why they
are not mentioned as heirs of Peter P. DeWitt I have no clue. The Flanders listed
are the children of Benjamin Flanders and Sallie DeWitt. The Alberts are the
children of --- Alberts and Polly DeWitt. John H. DeWitt amd James H. DeWitt
are I believe the children of Peter DeWitt and wife Olliph. According to Peter
DeWitt's will probated Sept. 14, 1840. Estate bequeathed to wife Olliph DeWitt,
youngest son John Henry DeWitt and unborn child.
The big questions are who is Peter DeWitt, des'c with wife Olliph and George
Washington DeWitt to whom the Deed conveyed the land?
Price DEWITT and Sarah ALBERT were married on 29 Aug 1819 in USA, Kentucky,
Hardin Co. (now Larue Co.).167,372 They appeared in the census
in 1820 in USA, Indiana, Scott Co..374
These might be different DeWitt's, though I can't find any other census records
to match. Note that in 1850 Price Dewitt was in Scott Co., Indiana for sure.
Name of family head; number of free white males and females in age categories
0 to 10, 10 to 16, 16 to 18, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, 45 and older
(indexed as Dawit, Peter P.)
Price DeWit 010100 / 102000 1
1 male 10-16
1 male 16-26 - (Price 22)
1 female under 10 (Nancy? should be abt 12 or Angeline if she was born yet, birth
date Oct...)
2 females 16-18 (Sarah 18, & maybe sister Sally Dewitt, 19- she married
in 1821)
1 works in agriculture
2 households between
Father:
Peter P DeWit 100001 / 001000 1
1 male under 10
1 male over 45 - (Peter Price - abt 51)
1 female 16-18 - (Polly Dewitt 16 - she married in 1821)
1 works in agriculture
They appeared in the census in 1830 in USA, Kentucky, Nelson Co., Bardstown.375 Price DeWit - 1 boy under 5,
2 boys 5-9, 1 man 30-39, 1 man 40-49, 2 girls under 5, 1 girl 5-9, 1 woman 20-29.
(9 people)
Price 32
Sarah 28
Man 40-49? (Peter Price would be older)
Angeline 9
John Henry & Zachariah 8 & 5
boy under 5?
Elizabeth & Evaline 2 & newborn
William Albert - 1 boy 5-9, 1 man 30-39, 1 girl under 5, 1 girl 15-19, 1 woman
30-39. (5 people)
Orren Albert - 1 man 20-29, 1 woman 15-19. (2 people)
(No slaves in any of these households)
They appeared in the census in 1840 in USA, Kentucky, Hardin Co..376 There are two 1840 Hardin Co. KY censuses for Price
Dewit. Both seem to match this family. Either one is another family, or they
moved and were recorded twice?
Price DeWit - 1 male 40-49, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 5-9, 1 male under 5, 1 female
30-39, 1 female 20-29, 2 females 10-14. (9 people)
Price 42
John Henry & Zachariah 18 & 15
Clinton 5
Peter & Delancy 3 (one is missing here...)
Sarah 38
Angeline 20
Elizabeth & Evalina 12 & 10
Price is next to William Albert. The same page has George Flanders, Owen and
Daniel Albert. Next page has Joel Albert. They appeared in the census in 1840
in USA, Kentucky, Hardin Co..377
There are two 1840 Hardin Co. KY censuses for Price Dewit. Both seem to match
this family. Either one is another family, or they moved and were recorded twice?
1 male under 5 (Peter Price & Delancy 3, one is missing...)
2 males 5-10 (Clinton & ?
2 males 15-20 (John Henry & Zachariah 18 & 15)
1 male 40-50 (Price 42)
2 females 10-15 (Elizabeth & Angeline 12 & 10)
1 female 20-30 (Angeline 20)
1 female 30-40 (Sarah 38)
10 people
Matches # of people, but Peter Price is missing and boy 5-10 is recorded. They
appeared in the census on 28 Aug 1850 in USA, Indiana, Scott Co., Lexington Twp.378,379
CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: Scott
DIVISION: Lexington Twp REEL NO: 1254309 PAGE NO: 336
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LN HN FN NAME AGE SEX OCCUP. BIRTHPLACE R/W
7 62 62 Dewitt Price 52 M Farmer Kentucky
X
8 62 62 Dewitt Sarah 48 F New York
X
9 62 62 Dewitt Angeline 30 F Kentucky
X
10 62 62 Dewitt Clinton P. 15 M Farmer Kentucky
11 62 62 Dewitt Delano 13 M Kentucky
12 62 62 Dewitt Alissith 9 F Kentucky
13 62 62 Dewitt Lydia L. 5 F Kentucky
14 62 62 Dewitt William 3 M Indiana
R/W = Persons over 21 yrs of age who cannot read & write
73.
Sarah ALBERT372
was born on 5 May 1802 in USA, New York.137,372,378
The 1850, 1870, 1880 census lists New York as her birthplace. She appeared
in the census in 1860 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.380 2207, 2225 Franklin Hughes,
Asemeth (Sarah's daughter)
2208, 2226 Sarah DeWitt 59, F
Lydia 15, F
William 14, M
She appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.48 165, 163 DeWit, Sarah 68, FW,
Keeping House, 1000, 180, New York
166, 164, Gunn, John
Lyda, (Sarah's daughter) see her notes She appeared in the
census on 7 Jun 1880 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.137,381 64,
64, DeWitt, Ann, WF, 42, widowed, keeping house, Ohio, MD MD
Douglas, WM, 21, Son, single, Farmer, Ill, KY OH
Marvin, WM, 19, Son, single, Farmer, Il, KY OHl
65, 65, DeWitt, Sarah, WF, 78, widowed, keeping house, NY NY NY
66, 66, DeWitt, William, WM, 32, Married, Farmer IN KY NY
J. Nancy, WF, 33 Wife, Married, Keeping House KY VA
KY
Rose WF, 12 Dau Single At School IL IN
KY
Clin WM, 10 Son, Single, At School IL IN
KY
Giles WM, 8 Son, Single, IL
IN KY
Nora WF, 7 Daughter, Single, IL IN
KY
Ersa WM, 5 Son IL, Single, IL
IN KY
Fayette WM, 2 Son, Single, IL IN
KY
She died on 9 Oct 1888.372
She was buried in USA, Illinois, Adams Co.. McKee Township, Lierly Cemetery,
(near Kellerville) NE 1/4 Sec 11.372
Sarah had these nephews. They were living with Delancy and Caroline DeWitt during
the 1880 census working in his saloon. This shows Sarah's brother(s) was/were
also born in NY and married a KY spouse.
Wm. H. ALBERT Cousin S Male W 43 KY Clerk In Saloon NY KY
Edgar ALBERT Cousin S Male W 24 IL Clerk In Saloon NY KY
Wm. H would have been born abt. 1837 and Edgar abt. 1856.
Children were:
i. | Angeline DEWITT was born on 14 Oct 1820 in USA, Kentucky.372,378,382 She appeared in the census in 1850 in USA, Indiana, Scott Co.. Angeline is still living with her parents, age 30. See 1850 census notes for Price DeWitt. | |
36 | ii. | John Henry DEWITT. |
iii. | Zachariah DEWITT was born on 6 Jan 1825.372,382 He died on 8 Sep 1847.372 | |
iv. | Elizabeth DEWITT
was born on 5 Jan 1828 in USA, Kentucky.372,382 She appeared in the census
in 1850 in USA, Kentucky, Hardin Co.. Elizabeth is not living with
her parents in 1850, she is with her grandmother. There are two single Elizabeth
DeWitts in the Hardin Co Kentucky census. The best fit is the Elizabeth with
Geo W Flanders. He is Elizabeth's step-grandfather and the age of 21 fits. Elizabeth's
grandmother Asnath married George Flanders after the death of George Albert.
Plus, the Angline that married James Hawkins is not Elizabeth's sister Angeline,
but another Angeline DeWitt, relationship unknown.
Hardin Co., Kentucky, 1850 Dwelling 230 HAWKINS, James M. 30 M b Ky Angeline 30 F Anderson 3 M Zachariah T. 1 M DEWITT, Elizabeth 31 F.....all b in Ky Hardin Co. Ky., S Dist. 2., dwelling 276. 276, 276 Geo W. Flanders 55 M Farmer 200 Penn Arena 66 F NY Jacob 32 M Farmer KY Elizabeth DeWitt 21 F KY She died in Sep 1901.382 | |
v. | Evalina (Emeline)
DEWITT was born on 8 Feb 1830 in USA, Kentucky.372,382 She
appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.48 66, 64 Leach, Rutherford, 36, MW Farmer 500, 100
Illinois
Eveline, 39, FW, Keeping house KY Jellies, 3, FW, IL Jamie, 6/12, MW IL Putz, Jacob, 12, MW, at home, IL She appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.137 Household Record 1880 United States Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Ford LEACH Self M Male W 46 IL Farmer NC AL Evaline LEACH Wife M Female W 50 KY Keeping House KY KY Jullie LEACH Dau S Female W 13 IL At School IL KY Luella LEACH Dau S Female W 9 IL IL KY James LEACH Son S Male W 10 IL IL KY Anna LEACH Dau S Female W 6 IL IL KY Warren BUTZ SSon S Male W 22 IL IL KY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Source Information: Census Place Mckee, Adams, Illinois Family History Library Film 1254174 NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 222B She died on 16 Jan 1904/5 in USA, Pittsfield.382 | |
vi. | Clinton
P. DEWITT was born on 21 Jan 1835 in USA, Kentucky.372,378,382 He died in 1861.382
Clinton died 1861 leaving his wife, Elizabeth Ann (Durbin) and their children.
| |
vii. | Peter Price DEWITT was born on 3 May 1837.372,382 Twin of Delance He died on 2 Sep 1871.382 | |
viii. | Delance \ Delancy
M. DEWITT383 was born
on 3 May 1837 in USA, Kentucky.372,383 Twin of Peter Price He appeared
in the census on 5 Sep 1860 in USA, Illinois, Pike Co., Perry Township.48 212, 212 D. DeWitt 23, Painter
KY
Caroline 20, Tenn He appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Missouri, Shelby Co., Jackson Township.48 153, 153 DeWitt, Delacy 33 MW Farmer 1000, 200 KY Carolina ? Keeping house Tenn He appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, Missouri, Randolph Co., Higher Moniteau,.384 D. M. DEWITT Self M Male W 45 KY Saloon Keeper KY NY Lettie C. DEWITT Wife M Female W 46 KY Keeping House KY KY Sarah E. MORRISON Niece S Female W 6 MO IL KY Wm. H. ALBERT Cousin S Male W 43 KY Clerk In Saloon NY KY Edgar ALBERT Cousin S Male W 24 IL Clerk In Saloon NY KY The Albert cousins are children of Delancy's Uncle Daniel Albert. He appeared in the census on 20 Jun 1900 in USA, Illinois, Brown Co., Lee Township.385 183, 183, DeWitt, Delancy M. Head, WM, May 1837, 63, Married 45 yrs, KY KY NY, Retired Farmer, Own Mortgaged House Lettie C, Wife, WF, Mar 1830, 70, M-45, 0 child born & living, TN, /, KY, Bartlett, Pernecia, Sister-in-law, WF, July 1820, 79, Wd, 7,4, KY / KY He died on 9 Aug 1905.383 He was buried in USA, Illinois, Adams Co.. McKee Township, Lierly Cemetery, (near Kellerville) NE 1/4 Sec 11.372 He served in the military Civil War in Union - 78th Regiment, Illinois Infantry.40,383 78th Illinois Regiment. Delancy M. Dewitt (First_Last) Regiment Name 78 Illinois Infantry Side Union Company G Soldier's Rank_In Pvt. Soldier's Rank_Out Pvt. Alternate Name Notes Film Number M539 roll 23 These letters were written by Delance DeWitt during the Civil War. They were mostly written to his sister, Lydia (Mrs. John) Gunn. After Lydia's death her grand daughter Lilly Kaylor (Mrs. Everett Kaylor) had them in her possession. She is no longer living, but Mr. Kaylor is. Where the originals are at, I do not know as Mr. Kaylor is in very poor health at this time. My husband is also a grand child of Lydia DeWitt Gunn. Delance DeWitt was born in Kentucky and came to Adams County with his family, Price and Sarah Albert DeWitt. Submitted by Marie Gunn, Camp Point, IL GRGS member. .........Shelbyville, Duck River, Tenn. July the 12, 63, Shelbyville My Dear brother and sister, It affords me the opportunity this Sabbath day to write to you a few lines in answer to you. I am well at this time and in good health and I hope when these few lines comes to hand they may find you as they leave me. I would like to see you both, once more but I don't know when that will be on earth or not but I trust in God that we may meet again on earth but if we don't meet again on earth let us try and meet in heaven where we shall not part no more. While I am so far away from home and friends, I hope that you all will pray for me that God will spare my life, to come home and see you all again on earth may God bless you all and help you to pray for me. I think that I will come home this fall from the prospects now. The rebels are coming in all the time. Hundreds at a time. We have had some hard fighting to do. Since we have left Franklin to this place. The day that we took this town the rebels came like mad men and plunged right into the river and some got drownded, that way about one hundred got drownded in Duck River all of the Tennesse troup. They say they won't fight against us any longer for we are guarding their property and protecting their women and they won't fight any longer and they are comming in and taking the oath and they say this war will play out and they say it will be over in four months at most and I don't care how soon it will be. Dear brother and sister I might close my letter hoping to hear from you soon. So no more at this time. Write soon as you get this so no more good bye for this time. I still remain your true friend Delancy M. DeWitt to John Gunn and Lyda L. Gunn....... ..........Dear Mother it is with pleasure that I take my pen in hand to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well and in good health and I hope when these few lines come to hand they may find you as they leave me. I would like to see you all but I can't now. But I hope the time will come when I can come home and see you all. I send my love to all the family one and all. Write soon and give me all the news so no more at this time. I still remain your son D. M. Dewitt. To Sarah DeWitt good bye for this time... | |
ix. | Asenath
DEWITT was born on 15 Jan 1840 in USA, Kentucky.372,378,382 She appeared in the census in 1860 in USA, Illinois,
Adams Co., McKee.48 2207,
2225 Franklin Hughes, 30, M, 300, 50 PA
Aseneth, 23, F 2208, 2226 Sarah DeWitt 59, F (Asenath's Mother) Lydia 15, F William 14, M She appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.48 In the vincinity of Sarah DeWitt and Gunn's 169, 161 Hughes, Franklin 32, MW Farmer 0, 200 Illinois Fanior? 31, FW Keeping house Illinois Sarah 10, FW IL William 8, MW IL John 6, MW IL Thomas 10/12, MW IL She appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.137 This Household is listed in the same area as Asenath's brother William Price and widowed mother Sarah. Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Frank HUGHES Self M Male W 48 PA Farmer PA SCOT Asemtt HUGHES Wife M Female W 41 KY Keeping House NY KY James HUGHES Son S Male W 14 IL Farm Laborer PA KY Thomas HUGHES Son S Male W 10 IL PA KY Mary HUGHES Dau S Female W 7 IL PA KY Rena HUGHES Dau S Female W 4 IL PA KY Jackson HUGHES Son S Male W 3 IL PA KY She appeared in the census on 16 Jun 1900 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee Township.386 157, 157 Hughes, Acenith, Head, WF, Dec 1840, 69 yrs, Married 40 yrs, 9 children 7 living, KY PA, NY. Rent house Adah M, Daughter, WF, April 1886, 14 yrs, single, IL PA KY She died in 1902.382 She was buried in USA, Illinois, Adams Co.. McKee Township, Lierly Cemetery, (near Kellerville) NE 1/4 Sec 11.372 | |
x. | Lydia Leticia DEWITT
was born on 1 May 1845 in USA, Kentucky.137,372,382
She appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.48 165, 163 Dewit, Sarah (Lydia's
mother)
166, 164 (Gunn), John, 30 MW, Farmer, 600, 441, Penn Lyda, 25, FW, Keeping house, KY Sarah, 7, FW, IL John P., 3, MW, IL Alice, 7/12, MW, IL She appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, Illinois, Adams Co., McKee.137 Household Record 1880 United States Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Lyda GUM Self W Female W 35 KY Keeping House KY NY Emily GUM Dau S Female W 17 IL PA KY John GUM Son S Male W 13 IL Farm Laborer PA KY Alice GUM Dau S Female W 10 IL PA KY Jane GUM Dau S Female W 6 IL PA KY Marvin GUM Son S Male W 2 IL PA KY George SMITH Other S Male W 24 IL Boarder 'Preacher' PA OH ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Source Information: Census Place Mckee, Adams, Illinois Family History Library Film 1254174 NA Film Number T9-0174 Page Number 229D She died in 1928.382 She was buried in USA, Illinois, Adams Co.. McKee Township, Lierly Cemetery, (near Kellerville) NE 1/4 Sec 11.372 | |
xi. | William Price DEWITT
was born on 30 Jun 1847 in USA, Indiana, Scott Co., near Scottsburg.372 He appeared in the census in 1870 in USA, Illinois,
Adams Co., McKee.48 40,
38 DeWitt, William 22 MW Farmer 0, 300 Indiana
Nancy 22 FW Keeping house, Kentucky Rosethi 2 FW Illinois Clinton 3/12 MW Illinois He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1900 in USA, Illinois, Brown Co., Lee Township.387 124, 124, DeWitt, William, Head, WM, June 1846, ?, Married 32 yrs, IN KY NY Farmer Nora, Daughter, WF, Apr? 1873, 26, S, IL IN KY at house Orsa, Daughter, WF, June 1875, 24, S, IL IN KY at house William, Son, WM, Sept 1881, 18, S, IL IN KY Farm laborer Alva, Son, WM, Nov 1883, 16, S, IL IN KY Farm laborer Marvy, Son, WM, Nov 1888, 12, S, IL IN KY at school Eslelie, Son, WM, Mar 1889, 11, S, IL IN KY at school He died on 14 Jul 1918. William Price DeWitt. William Price DeWitt, son of Price and Sarah DeWitt, was born June 30, 1847, in Scott County, Ind., and died July 14, 1918, at 3:55 p. m. He, with his parents, came to Illinois when but a small boy, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Nancy Jane Carr April 3, 1867, and to this union were born twelve children, four of whom, together with the companion of his youth, preceeded him to the great beyond, the wife and mother dying January 29, 1900. He was united in marriage to Mary J. Black August 20, 1902. He, together with his first wife, became Christians uniting with the United Bretheren church nearly 40 years ago. Twenty years later they united with the Christian church at Timewell, of which church he was a faithful and respected member up to the time of his death. He was sincere in his religious convictions, believing in his Saviour with the simplicity of a little child, and if he erred, which we all do, it was a matter of misjudgement, and not intentionally.. He was honest to the last penny, and as a Christian citizen he had the respect of all who knew him. He was retiring in disposition, and to have him as a friend, was to have a friend indeed. The eight living children are: Mrs. Rosetta Bennet, of Cynthia, Ind.; Mrs. Orsie Pierson, of Timewell; W. B. DeWitt, of Clayton; A. I. DeWitt, of Galesburgh; Marvin P. DeWitt, of Kellerville; Miss Nora DeWitt, of Timewell, and Floyd Edward DeWitt of Liberty. He also leave his wife and a host of other relatives and friends, also one sister, Mrs. Tish Gunn. The funeral was held in the Timewell Christian church July 16 at 10 a. m., Rev. Hoe of Bowen conducting the services. Interment was made in the Washington Grove cemetery. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks to all the friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and deat of our husband and father. The Family (Lillian Hoover) William Price DeWit married Nancy Jane Carr in Warsaw, Illinois 3 April 1867. She was a daughter of William Peyton and Nancy Mayhall Carr. Nancy was born at Locust Grove, near Frankfort, Ky. William and Nancy lived in Adams county, Kellerville to Timewell. Their children were: Rosetta (bl868), Clinton (bl870), John L. (bl871), Elva Nora (b1873), Orsa Clair (b1875), Lafayette (bl877), William Bates (1880), Alvah IshmeI (bl882), his twin, Alvin D. (b and d 1882), Iva Mae (b.1885-d.1886), Marvin Price (bl886), Floyd Edward (b.1889). (Lillian Hoover) |