Josiah Witter

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Josiah married Elizabeth Wheeler on 25 Feb 1662 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Wheeler and Mary Beckley) was born in 1648 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 05 Aug 1672 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; was buried in Avery Cemetery, Preston, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Witter was born March 11, 1677/78 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Josiah and Sarah (Crandall) Witter. In 1703, he married (1) Sarah Tefft, daughter of Samuel Tefft and Elizabeth Jenckes, in Stonington, CT. Their union bore ten (10) children: Esther(1705), Elizabeth (1706), Josiah, John, Samuel, and Ebenezer - all died at a young age, Hannah (1713), Joseph (1716), Sarah (1717), and John Jr. (1718). "Sarah was deceased by March 16, 1725 as she was listed as deceased in her father's will." (Witter, H.J, pp 10-11)

John married (2) Mary (Marsh) Lewis (born about 1677) (widow of Israel Lewis), marriage date unknown. 22 DEC 1743 may have been the death date for Mary. Their union bore five (5) children: Abigail, died young; Mary (1722) (married Amos Maxson); Abigail, died young, William, Martha (1727).
(Witter, H.J. p. 11; referenced this information from the Westerly, RI vital records; material in vertical file at the Westerly Public Library, Genealogy Dept.)

"John was admitted a freeman in Westerly, RI on January 29, 1702 and he also had registered his earmark, which was 1/2 penny under side of each ear." Further information of John's acquisition of land and gifts to his children can be found in Harold J. Witter's book on pages 10 and 11. (See reference below)

"Genealogies of Connecticut Families; Westerly and Its Witnesses; Virkus; Harold John Witter. Gen of Conn Fams: 'January 1755 John Witter Now Liveing In Westerly aged near 78 years hath had two Wives & a Great Number of Children. And to his two Sons Joseph and John are Children also Born.' Westerly: John Witter named a freeman in Westerly in 1727. Virkus: John Witter, Hopkinton, R.I., born 1677; married (1) Sarah Tefft. Witter: John Witter, born Stonington, Conn., 11 March 1677-8." Resource for RootsWeb.com: They Came to Milton.

(The above information compiled by Jean Jorgensen from "Descendants of William Witter and Hannah Churchman of Lynn, Massachusetts," by Harold John Witter, 1991; and RootsWeb.com: "They Came To Milton", by Jon Saunders, and found in Richard Anson Wheeler's History of the Town of Stonington, 1900. page: 687).

Buried:
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John married Sarah Tefft in 1703 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut. Sarah (daughter of Samuel Tefft and Elizabeth Jencks) was born in 1680 in Washington County, Rhode Island; died in Mar 1725 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island; was buried in Witter Lot, Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joseph married Sarah Steward on 9 Dec 1736 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. Sarah (daughter of William Steward and Margaret Reynolds) was born on 23 May 1715; died on 23 Mar 1802 in Washington County, Rhode Island; was buried in Witter Lot, Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Anna Davis on 7 Sep 1740 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. Anna was born on 2 Aug 1715 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 23 Apr 1803 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; was buried in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
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Family/Spouse: Tacy Reynolds. Tacy (daughter of Captain Zaccheus Reynolds and Susan Maxson) was born on 19 Mar 1743 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 2 Apr 1807 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island; was buried in Witter Lot, Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Tacy Porter on 5 Jan 1769 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. Tacy was born on 25 Jul 1747 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 25 Feb 1802 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; was buried in Brookfield Rural Cemetery, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Weeden married Mary Witter in 1786 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. Mary (daughter of Samuel Witter and Tacy Porter) was born on 10 Dec 1769 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 2 Feb 1811 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; was buried in Brookfield Rural Cemetery, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Weeden Witter in 1786 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. Weeden (son of Lieutenant Josiah Witter and Tacy Reynolds) was born on 30 Apr 1765 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island; died on 7 Jun 1827 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; was buried in Brookfield Rural Cemetery, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In Nile, N. Y., Oct. 4th, 1871, Clark Witter, in the 84th year of his age.
Bro. Witter became hopefully converted in early manhood, and united with the 1st Alfred Church, Allegany Co., N. Y. After a residence of some years within the bounds of this church, he removed to the town of Willing in the same county, where a little band of Sabbath-keepers were organized into a church. In this connection he remained until the church ceased to exist as a church. He then sought and found a home in the Friendship Seventh-day Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until removed by death.
The general testimony as to his Christian character is that he was truly an epistle known and read by all who were privileged to associate with him. A widow and several children still live to bear witness to his amiable and Christian character. In his case was exemplified the saying, "that a good man obtained favor of the Lord."
(The Sabbath Recorder, Vol 27, No 43, p 171, Oct. 19, 1871)

Buried:
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Family/Spouse: Polly Anna Green. Polly (daughter of Judge Edward Green and Huldah Sweet) was born on 10 May 1791 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; died on 29 Jan 1849 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Stannards Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Squire married Mary Ann Bowler on 10 Apr 1828 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Mary was born on 29 Dec 1809 in Charlestown, Kings County, Rhode Island; died on 22 Apr 1902 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josiah married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Huldah married Asa Burdick on 30 Dec 1847. Asa (son of Spaulding Burdick and Hannah Rogers) was born on 9 Apr 1818 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Jan 1888 in Yorks Corners, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Stannards Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1862, New York; American Civil War (US) 85th NY Vols, Taken Prisoner at Plymouth Died at Andersonville of Scurvy.

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In Andersonville Prison, Georgia, Oct. 31st, 1864, of scurvy, Mr. Charles H. Witter, son of Edwin P. and Mary Ann Witter, of Nile, Allegany Co., N. Y., aged 35 years and 6 months. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, having served in the 85th N. Y. S. V. about two years. He professed religion several years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Nile, and continued a faithful, living member, till his death. He leaves a wife and five young children to lament his loss.
(The Sabbath Recorder, Vol 21, No 2, p 7, January 12, 1865)

Charles married Abigail Kinsley Edwards on 8 Jul 1852. Abigail was born on 7 Jul 1832 in Little Genesee, Allegany County, New York; died on 27 Oct 1916 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Aug 1862, Almond, Allegany County, New York; American Civil War (North) 130th New York Infantry, First New York Dragoons

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Leroy W. Witter, Died at Portageville, N.Y., March 3, 1894, aged 57 years. He had enjoyed what seemed as unusually good health during the week prior to his death. Saturday afternoon he had driven to the depot with a friend and when about to return he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, his left side being completely paralyzed. Friends assisted him at his home, medical aide was summoned but about six hours later he expired.
Funeral services were held March 6th, in the Baptist church. Every seat in the house was occupied by friends of the deceased. Members of the G.A.R. And K.O.T.M. attended in the body.
Mr. Witter was born in Alfred, N.Y., Feb. 28th, 1837. In August of 1862 he enlisted in the 130th regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, which after a short service was transferred to the cavalry service and became known as the First New York Dragoons. He served with this regiment during the war.
He had been a resident of this state for the past six years. A wife, daughter, and three sons remain to mourn the loss of the husband and father, and the community loses an honored and respected citizen.

Family/Spouse: Eunice P. Haynes. Eunice (daughter of Jonathan Haynes and Achsah Angeline Moore) was born in Mar 1841 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 18 Apr 1932 in Portageville, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Portageville Cemetery, Portageville, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Sarah Abbott about 1870. Sarah was born est 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ida Tibbs. Ida was born in ca 1861 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Mary Beckwith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Farnum, Sunday afternoon, following a short illness. Mrs. Beckwith, who would have been 80 years old in May, was born at Yorks Corners, N. Y., the daughter of Huldah Witter Burdick and Asa Burdick. She was married to Wellington Beckwith, who died nine years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Flora Lawson of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Grace Farnum of Angelica: a son, William Beckwith of Angelica; sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and services were held at that church Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Hoy. L. Webber officiating. Burial was in Angelica Cemetery.
(The Angelica Advocate, Thursday, March 18, 1937)

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Mary married Andrew K. Allen in 1879 in Yorks Corners, Allegany County, New York, and was divorced in Dec 1891 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Andrew (son of Andrew Clark Allen and Rhoda Stewart) was born on 30 Dec 1861 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 28 Nov 1934 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Wellington Smith Beckwith in 1890 in West Almond, Allegany County, New York. Wellington (son of William Beckwith and Lydia Wickham) was born on 3 Sep 1864 in Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 11 Jul 1926 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 22 Jan 1928 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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H. Emmett Witter, son of Charles H. and Abbie K. Witter, was born October 15, 1854, in the town of Wirt, N. Y., and died at Bethesda Hospital, Hornell, April 6, 1945. He was united in marriage to Eola A. Allen of Alfred December 30, 1879. Mrs. Witter passed away May 28, 1930. He was the oldest living member of the First Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church; he joined the church in 1879, retaining an active membership of sixty-six years. Seven children survive: Charles H., Laura J., Ethel Wilcox, J. Etta, E. Allen, Frances Johnson, and Raymond B. Also surviving are two brothers, Rev. E. Adelbert and Charles E.; a sister, Mrs. Jessie W. Randolph; thirteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A prayer service was held at the home, followed by farewell services at the church. His pastor, Rev. E. T. Harris, officiated. Burial was in Alfred Rural Cemetery. E. T. H.
(The Sabbath Recorder, Vol 138, No 20, p 372, May 14, 1945)

Henry married Eola Amarillys Allen on 30 Dec 1879 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Eola was born on 3 Oct 1860 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 28 May 1930 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Alfred Rural Cemetery, Alfred, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]