Descendants of Adam Hitch (1658/59-1731) of Old Somerset Co., MD

1. Adam Hitch, son of ?? William Or John ?? Hitch, was born on 28 Sep 1658-13 Apr 1659^¹ and died on 2 Jan 1731-15 Feb 1731 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: BACKGROUND: Ancestry of Adam Hitch. There is little known about this but what we do know is that the Hitch family was involved with The Virginia Company of London in its early days of the settlement of America. The Virginia Company founded the first permanent settlement in America, Jamestown, in 1607. From an initial population of about 100, many of which died in the first two years, the Virginia Company sent thousands of people to Jamestown annually through the middle 1600s. By 1625, the total population in and around Jamestown and Williamsburg, Virginia was still less than 5,000 people.

The Hitch surname shows up in the annals of early Virginia quite often. A John Hitch of London received a share of land from the Virginia Company from Francis Carter on July 17, 1622. The reference, as transcribed in the records of the Virginia Company states, "ffrancis Carter passed ouer one share of land vnto Iohn Hitch Cittizen of London beinge the last share of the later 40 assigned vnto him from the Right Hono^ble Lady D'Lawarre." Additionally, a John Hitch listed as living in James City County (near Williamsburg) in early 1625.

There is also record of one Henry Hitch who sailed back-and-forth between England and Virginia (and perhaps New England) many times in the early 1600s. In 1622, Captain Butler published "the Vnmasked face of our Colony in Virginia as it was in ye Winter of ye yeare 1622". In it, Butler made many accusations of hellish living conditions in Virginia in hopes of proving that the colony was not suitable for human habitation. A rebuttal was prepared to Captain Butler's claim where members of the colony and frequent visitors made testimony contrary to his accusations. Henry Hitch made a deposition as part of that rebuttal on April 30, 1623 that went as follows:

"I Henry Hitch Chirurgion of ye James haveinge been sev^erall times in Virginia and lived att one time there about 5 monneths doe affirme all the Answers w^thin written save y^t I know not of ye matters about James Citty. Henry Hitch"

From it we see that Henry Hitch was a doctor on board the ship James during the early years of the Jamestown and Williamsburg settlements. He made many trips to the colony and once spent a full five (5) months in Virginia.

A Henry Hitch, maybe the same one, also shows up in The Index Library when his will was administered on September 8, 1630. The reference refers to the will of "Henry Hitch of parish St. Ethelburgha (sic), London, but (who was) deceased abroad. Admon w(ith) will, Sept. 8 to relict Francis N.E." The author believes that Henry Hitch's wife, Francis may have been living in New England at the time as denoted by the "N.E." in the reference. This is further supported by the fact that the James was known to have a regular trading route which took it from England to New England and Virginia in the early 1600s. Whether this Henry Hitch is the same as the one who made deposition to The Virginia Company in 1623 will have to remain speculation until the author gathers more information in hopes of determining any potential relationship.

Two other references to the Hitch surname have been uncovered by the author in relation to early Virginia. Both are small mentions-in-passing which only reference the name with little background information. The first is a reference to a William Hitch who was a witness to a 1663 order of the court regarding an orphan in Surry County. The second is a November 16, 1674 reference to an Elen Hitch as a transportee to Virginia by Captains Laurence Smith and Robert Beverly. This, along with them having transported numerous others, entitled them to 6500 acres of land in Rappahannock and New Kent Counties. From here, the Hitch name disappears until it shows up in earnest in colonial Maryland after 1675. This compiler believes that there is a connection to the John Hitch of the Virginia Company and our Adam Hitch, perhaps as grandfather but, with most of the early Virginia records having been burned during the Civil War there is little likelihood of proving that at this point.
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Adam Hitch's Wives

There has been a long-standing "tradition," based upon primarily amateur genealogical studies, that Adam Hitch had two wives. The first, Hannah Elgate, daughter of William Elgate, has always been purported to have been mother to all of the Hitch children. Second, Adam Hitch married later in life to lady named Mary whose maiden name remains a question.

Both of these women were indeed wives of Adam Hitch; however, my research has uncovered some major inconsistencies that seem to indicate that Adam probably had two other wives - one of which was mother to the majority of his children. Much thanks is owed to Rebecca (Becky) Miller of the Nabb Center at Salisbury University for help with sorting out all this information and making sense of the details. Becky descends from Adam Hitch through his daughter Catherine. The following paragraphs lay out the findings and probable sequence of Adam Hitch's FOUR wives:

Wife Number 1 - Ann (_?_)

There is no doubt that Adam Hitch's first wife was named "Ann" as she appears as such in the old Somerset land records (Liber IKL) announcing the births of William (1687), Mary (1689), Adam Jr. (1691) and Solomon Hitch (1694). Also, Adam and "Ann" (or Anne) Hitch appear together in the land records when selling tracts in 1695 and 1700.

Over the years, many who had studied the Hitch family have assumed that "Ann" Hitch was just a shortened form of "Hannah" Hitch and that this was one person - nee Hannah ELGATE, daughter of William Elgate. This whole assumption seems to be based on the singular fact that William Elgate in his will (written 1727 and probated 1738) left land to "granddaughter Katherine Hitch." This report argues that this record in fact offers disputing evidence that Hannah Elgate was the first wife of Adam Hitch. From the evidence so far, we can ascertain that Adam was married to this Ann from 1686/87 to at least late 1700. We will further refine these dates later.

Wife Number 2 - Hannah Elgate

Hannah Elgate was doubtless a wife of Adam Hitch based on the William Elgate will written in 1727 that names granddaughter Katherine Hitch. The bequest was a rather significant one in that it was for 150 acres of land called "Jeshimon." But why does Mr. Elgate bequest only to Katherine Hitch when there were numerous other grandchildren Hitch? Was it because that Katherine was a child of his daughter Hannah Elgate and the others were not? This now seems to be the case.

Remember that in land sales of Adam Hitch in 1695 and 1700, his wife was clearly named Ann or Anne Hitch. However, in 1709, when the next land sale of Adam Hitch occurred, his wife is clearly named Hannah Hitch. Also, Adam Hitch's children came on rather regular 2-to-3 year intervals between his first in 1687 and Samuel Hitch born circa 1703/7 (and probably closer to the year 1703 than 1707). The next child, Elgate Hitch was not born until 1712/13 leaving a good-sized "gap" between those children. While it is possible that the gap may have been caused by having children that did not survive infancy, it seems more likely that it was due to the passing of the earlier wife, Ann, and marriage of Adam to Hannah Elgate.

From this information, we can ascertain that Hannah Elgate became Adam Hitch's wife sometime before 1709 and, since she is not named in the will of William Elgate, she had died by 1727.

Wife Number 3 - Ann Bundick

Another "Ann"! The Ann and Hannah Hitches through the life of Adam have led to the belief that Hannah (Elgate) Hitch was also called Ann Hitch in the records. However, a singular record from the Somerset land records seems to show that this belief was wrong:

SoLR-IK:19 of the Somerset County, Maryland Land Records reads, "Capt. Wm Whittington planter, Somerset County agst Adam Hitch of Stepney Parish in ye county of Somerset planter and Anne his Adam Hitch et uxor wife late Anne Bondick Alias Dictus. Anne Bondick of Stepney Parish in ye county aft sumonsed to appear unto Wm Whittington of a plea that they render unto him 3412 pounds of tobacco and _____ from him they unjustly detained. Any where upon Francis Allen his attorney saith that whereas ye ___ Anne for thee was sole to witt ye 8 day of Oct 1617 (sic) at ye Parish and county of within jurisdiction of this court by her certain willing obligatory which ye set in with ye seale of the said Anne signed here into Court brings ye date where of ye same day & year did acknowledge ye herselfe to be bound unto ye Wm 3412 pounds of tobacco ___ to be paid unto ye said Wm when he should be there unto required yet ye Anne whilst ____ that often required the same for ye Wm hath not rendered nor ye Adam & Anne since ye (nuptuals?) between them celebrated but ye same to render hath denyed & ___ doth deny to ye damage of the said Wm of 2000 pounds of tobacco where of he bring ____" (underlined areas are hard to decipher) The trial for this record occurred on Nov 3 1719.

Unfortunately, the clerk erroneously recorded the date of the debt as "8 day of Oct 1617" so we do not know when the real date was - perhaps 1716, but it is unsure. We do know that the court heard the case in Nov 1719.

From this record, we can see that, by that "8 day of Oct _____," Adam Hitch's wife was Ann Bundick (the modern spelling of the indicated Bondick). Since the case was heard in 1719 and it was typical for a case like this to take a while to work through the court, a date of 1716 or 1717 would not be unreasonable to fill that blank that resulted from the clerk's error.

Two land sales occurred after this time by Adam and Ann(e) Hitch - one in 1721 and one in 1722. From these records, we can assume that Adam married Ann Bundick before 1717 and that she was still his wife until at least 1722.

Wife Number 4 - Mary (_?_)

Adam Hitch married one final time in his life, this time to "Mary" whose maiden name is lost. In a land sale from 1728 (new style), the sellers are named Adam Hitch and Mary, his wife. Also, when Adam Hitch wrote his will in Jan 1731 (ns), which was probated the same month and year, he mentions his wife Mary Hitch. This "widow" Mary Hitch is listed in the Somerset Tax records until 1735 when she disappears from the records. So we might now assume that "Mary" became Adam Hitch's wife before 1728 and remain so until his death in 1731. She probably died in 1735/36 when she no longer appears in the tax lists. first appears in the Somerset County, Maryland records when he received a deed for land from William Jones, Jr. (SoLR-MA3:891,892). Actual record is dated Mar 13 1687/88 and transfers 300 acres of land called "Beaver Dams". On Jun 13 1688 Adam Hitch made a petition to the court "showing how that being sumoned &c _____ to attend as a Jury man but som cattle breaking into his corn ffield was forced to stay for tomorro..." He was ordered to appear for the next court in Aug instead. (SoJ-1688:50). He made another petition on Aug 14 1688 where he said that "hoggs broke into his corn field" and he was "so damnified &c your petitioner did happen to come one hour late". He was excused for sufficient reason. (Ibid.:58).

Adam Hitch is named several times in the records of the Somerset County Court between 1690 and 1691. On Jun 4 1690, he is named as the twelfth juror for the Orphan's Court. (SoJ-1689/90:87). On Jun 10-12, 1690, he is listed as juror on three more occasions. (Ibid:106/107, 114/116, resp.). On Nov 11 1690, he is named as the twelfth member of the Grand Jury. (Ibid.:187). Finally, on Nov 12 1690, he is listed as released from service on the Grand Jury (Ibid:195).

On Oct 2 1691, Adam Hitch is listed as a juror again (SoJ-1690/91:177) and he is listed in a suit against William Coulbourne on Oct 9 1691 (Ibid:181). On Mar 22 1693, he got a deed for 75 acres of land from tract called "First Choice" (which had 250 acres total) from William Foxson for 1,300 pounds of tobacco (was first granted to William Stevens). It was on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay and south side of Beaver Dams at ye head of Annamessex River. The 75 acre tract was named "Allerton." (SoLR-L:117). The actual record is dated Aug 8 1693 and describes land bought for "1500 pounds of tobacco". On Jun 12 1695, Adam and Anne Hitch were paid 6,000 lbs of tobacco by Nicholas Tyler (Taylor) for 600 acres of land called "New Holland." It was land originally granted to Cornelius Johnson (which he had owned by May 13 1685) in Jun 1688 on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay about 6 miles up the SE branch of the Wicomico River - land was near place called "Paquarson". Cornelius had sold it to William Jones in Mar 1687. (Ibid.:281)

Adam and Ann Hitch then gave a deed for 75 acres of land called "Allerton" (see above) to Joseph Benton (Ibid.:562). Actual record is dated Mar 22 1700. Adam also received a deed for 1,450 acres of land called "High Suffolk" from Thomas Walker and Sarah his wife and Nicholas Evans and Rachel his wife (SoLR-L:563). Record is dated Sep 15 1700. On Jun 7 1702, Adam Hitch received Power of Attorney from Thomas Pemberton of Sussex County, Pennsylvania Province to sell 900 acres of land called "Pemberton." (SoLR-GI13:119,122). On Aug 15 1705, Adam Hitch is indicated as selling land to John Roach on behalf of Thomas Pemberton. (SoLR-GI13:123).

The following is from an article I did for the Hitch Family Newsletter (Issue 15). I place it here for chronological significance:

The Bar Tab of Adam Hitch - 1705 to 1708

While rummaging around in some old Maryland records for Somerset County, I ran across an interesting reference to Adam Hitch in the Judicials. It is what amounts to be a bar tab for Adam Hitch at Alexander Wilson's Inn for the years 1705 to 1708 - almost a full 300 years ago! It seems Mr. Wilson got tired of waiting for Adam to pay up so he brought the issue up in the Somerset County court in 1709.

Remember Adam Hitch is the patriarch of a good 65% to 70% of the Hitches who now live in the U.S. [The others descend from Christopher Hitch from 18th century MD and VA or one of the other 12 lines who immigrated here in the 19th century]. This account is very interesting in that it sheds some light on some of the social aspects of life in the very early 18th century on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Adam Hitch liked to imbibe in some spirits every now and then and, he seemed to a particular liking for rum and hard cider ("syder" in the records). Other refreshments including sweet "syder", wine, beer, "flip", "sampson" and "punch". Thanks to my friends on the Lower Delmarva Genealogical mailing list, I have been able to ascertain what some of these items are:

·pottel (pottle) - equal to a half gallon ·gill - 1/4 pint (4 oz.); however other definitions indicate a gill equals 8 oz. ·joyn - ??? - might be related to demijohn which is a large bottle with a bulging body and narrow neck. ·flip - mixture of beer and spirit sweetened with sugar and heated with a hot iron. ·punch - beverage composed of wine or spirits mixed with hot water or milk and flavored with sugar, lemons and some spice or cordial ·sampson - ??? ·diet - Oxford English Dictionary citation from year 1566: to feed, to take one's meal; citation from year 1635: to board.

He would often treat and be treated by guests to refreshments including Thomas Poll(ett?), Richard Plunkett, William Noble, William Hayman, William Goddard, John Louis, John Davis, John Gillie (Gillis?), and Daniel Jones. Once, Adam Hitch even sent "his man Bryan" to pick him up a gill of rum. "His man" probably refers to a servant, slave or tenant of Adam Hitch. Here's the transcript of the Somerset Judicial records for 1709 to June 1711, Folio 267 and 268:

Alex'r Wilson, plaintiff vs Adam Heatch, defendant

- Somerset - Adam Heatch of Somerset County Planter was attached to answer unto Alex'r Wilson of said county Inn Holder of a plea of trespass upon the case. And where upon the said Alex'r Wilson per Samll Worthington his attorney complaineth that the said Adam in the month of August 1708 and before at Pocomoke within the jurisdiction of this court became indebted unto the said Alex'r in the sum of sixteen hundred and ten pounds of tobacco it for sundry ordinary expences and accomodations as per account here unto annexed may here in court appear and the said Adam being indebted being indebted in manner aforesaid for and in consideration aforesaid at the time and place aforesaid did upon himself assume and faithfuly promise that the aforesaid 1610 pounds of tobacco unto the said Alex'r he would well and truly content and pay when there unto required although the said Adam the sum of five hundred fifty seven pounds of tobacco in part of the said debt hath paid yet the residue of the said debt being one thousand fifty three pounds of tobacco the said Adam (though often there unto requested) the said Alex'r hath not paid but the same to do hath denyed and still doth deny to the loss and damage of the said Alex'r of two thousand pounds of tobacco and there upon he brings this suit.

- Worthington

Mr. Adam Hitch debt

June the 16th 1705Lbs. To one gill rum at 005 To 1 half pint ditto010 To a joyn for punch008 2 To 1 quart of punch017 2 To 1 quart of ditto017 2 August the 15th To 1 quart of beer003 To 1 gill rum005 To 1 quart of flip017 2 To 1 pottel of syder010 To 1 quart of sampson017 2 November 13th To 1 gill of rum005 To 2 gal of syder040 To 2 gills of rum010 To 1 pottel of syder sweet012 2 January the 8th To 2 pint of rum010 To 2 gills of ditto010 To 2 pint of ditto010 To credit to Thomas Poll 1 qt. syder035 To ditto Richard Plunkett 1 pottel syder010 To Wm. Godards note excepted per you for069 To credit to Wm. Hayman 6 pottels of syder060 March 14th To your man Bryan per your order one gill of rum005 June the 11 1706 To 1 gill of rum005 September 14th To 1 pottel of flip035 To 1 gill of rum005 To 1 quart syder005 To 1 gill of rum005 To 1 gill ditto005 To 1 gill ditto005 To 1 pottel syder, 1 pint of wine005 To 1 pint of wine015 To 1 pottle syder010 To credit Wm. Davis 3 gal and 1/2 sweet syder087 2 To John Davis meat accepted per you for100 To credit to Wm. Davis more to 3 pottels syder030 To ditto to ditto 1 gal ditto020 To ditto to ditto 5 pottels of ditto050 To ditto to ditto 3pottels of ditto sweet037 2 December 3rd To ditto to ditto 1 pottel of ditto sweet012 2 To 1 qt. of syder005 To 1 quart of syder005 To 1 quart of ditto005 To 1 gill rum, l pottel syder sweet010 To 1 quart syder005 To 1 quart ditto005 July the 14th To credit to John Louis 1 pottel syder sweet012 2 To 1 pottel ditto012 2 sum895 2

To your account brought forward895 2

March 1707 To credit John Gillie 1 diet, 2 qts syder026 To 1 quart syder sweet006 To I pottel beer010 June 11th To credit to Richard Plunkett065 To 1 quart of flip017 2 To 1 diet010 September 9th To 4 qts. syder sweet025 To 2 qts.ditto012 2 To 3 qts. ditto015 To 1 pottel ditto at010 To 2 qts, ditto 2 diets030 To 1 qt. flip, 3 gills rum032 2 January 12th To 1 gill rum005 To 1 qt. flip, 1 gill rum022 2 March 1708 To 2 gal. corn, 2 diets026 To 2 qts. syder, 2 pt. rum020 To 1 pottel beer006 To 1 qt. punch, 2 gills rum, 1 diet037 2 To 9 pts.. of wine, 2 diets 2 gills rum165 To 3 pottels corn, 2 pottels wine069 June 8th To 1 bottel wine, 1 gill rum035 August To 7 quarts cyder 035 total sum1610 Per contra credit Per tobacco paid Wm Noble Senr400 Per tobacco paid ditto Noble more120 Per Richard Plunkett010 Per Daniel Jones 2 shill. 3 pence at027 557

balance1053

errors excepted per me Alex'r Wilson

At which day being trial day the deft. and pltf. being called and the deft. Adam Heatch having filed no plea the pltfs, attorney humbly moves the court for judgement which being considered by the court here is granted according to the rates of this court and that the pltf. Alex'r Wilson recover of this deft. Adam Heatch the balance of the account according to the declaration to wit one thousand fifty three pounds of tobacco as also two hundred fifty one pounds of tobacco for his cost and charges laid out and expended --- and the deft. in mercy.

Now, to continue with the rest of the historical records:

On Jul 20 1709, Adam and Hannah Hitch sold, for 5,000 lbs of tobacco, 200 acres of land to Thomas Phillips called "Green Recantation." It was land granted to William Green on Nov 28 1679 near the Nanticoke River and north most side of Quantico Creek. Mr. Green had sold the land to Roger Burkam on Oct 3 1687 and the land went to John Burkam at his death. John and Elizabeth Burkam sold it to Adam Heatch for 3,000 lbs of tobacco. (Ibid.:449). On Jul 20 1709, Adam Hitch paid 5,000 lbs of tobacco to James and Elizabeth Russell and James and Frances Bouger for 500 acres of land called "North Wailes." The land was originally granted to Alexander Thomas and located on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay and south side of the Nanticoke River. Land went to Elizabeth Thomas (Russell) and Frances Thomas (Bouger) when Alexander died. (Ibid.:454).

Adam Hitch was listed in the Somerset County, Maryland Rent Rolls dated Jul 20 1709 for a tract called "North Wales" (total 400 acres with an annual rent of £0.16.0) surveyed Nov 24 1685 on the south side of the Nanticoke River. This is the same 500 acres he bought from James Russell and James Bougher and wives. (SoRR-9:143). Also, for tract called "Greens Recarnation" (total 200 acres with an annual rent of £0.8.0) surveyed Jul 28 1679 by William Stevens, located on the north side of the main branch of Quantico. He sold 100 acres to Thomas Phillips. (SoRR-9:95).

On Aug 5 1713, Adam Hitch was listed as a witness (with Thomas Humphries Jr., Thomas Hickman, Thomas Vinson) to will of Lambrook Thomas who had listed son-in-law John Cordrey, daughter Mary Cordrey, granddaughter Mary Cordrey, daughter Rebecca Prise (Price), grandson Crispine Prise, grandson Elick Prise, and granddaughters Ann Prise and Grase Prise. (SoW-EB9:47). On Sep 18 1713, Adam Hitch was appraiser for the estate of William Bounds. (They Lived in Maryland, Somerset County 1700-1725). On Apr 14 1714, 50 acres of land called "Faurtum" was for Adam Heatch. He assigned the same for Edward Martin (SoRR:231). On Jul 20 1714, Adam Hitch was appraiser for the estate of Thomas Relfe Jr. (They Lived in Maryland, Somerset County 1700-1725).

On Aug 30 1715, Adam Hitch gave sureties of £200 for Michael Disharoon's estate with Ann Disharoon (his wife) as executrix (MdTP-21:497). Also on Dec 6 1717, he provided sureties, with Jonathon Heymann (Hayman), for testamentary bond of Bohle Hogins?? (MdTP-23:169). Also, on May 28 1718, he was listed as creditor to estate of Joseph Austin (taylor). On May 4 1718, Adam Hitch provided bond in sureties of £200 sterling. (MdTP-23:258). On Jun 19 1718, Adam Hitch, of Stepney Parish, was listed as a defendant in suit by Benjamin Wailes. (They Lived in Maryland, Somerset County 1700-1725). On Sep 3 1718, he was listed in a court suit against Nehemiah Mezick, agreed upon. (Ibid.) Adam Hitch was listed as administrator for estate of Edward Shoars (Shores). Estate valued at £33.0.8, written Oct 8 1718, probated Apr 1 1720 (MdPrI Abstracts-1720/24).

On Feb 21 1720/21, Adam Hitch received an inquisition on his mill seat returned by Robert Martin, Sheriff of Somerset County. The record states this was an "indented inquisition taken at Cottinghams Creek on Feb 21 1720 with jurors present: Robert Wailes, Capt. James Givens, Neal McCloyster, Robert Jones, Thomas Collier, William Young, Charles Young, Richard Nichols Sr. and Richard Nichols Jr. The jurors found no damage to his lordship but damage to William Elgate of 50 pounds of tobacco yearly. It mentions 20 acres of land - 10 acres on ye west side of said Creek beginning at a marked pine standing in the branch below ye mill thence N81W 40 perches, thence N9E 40 perches, thence S81W 40 perches till it ____ the Mill Damme and thence with a right line to the beginning. This land purchased of John Cordrey (Caudrie) Jr. Also 10 acres on ye east side of ye branch beginning at a marked red ashe standing a little below ye mill dame in ye branch, thence NE 16 perches, thence N4E 80 perches, S 16 perches, S15W 50 perches, thence right line to beginning. (MdCC-3:588)

On Apr 2 1721, he patented land called "Come By Chance", 563 acres "on the south side of the main branch of Cottingham Creek".

On Jul 1 1721 Adam Heatch and his wife Ann gave deed for land to Frances Lancake, bricklayer, for part of "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" for 18,000 pounds of tobacco. Portion was for 400 acres out of the two tracts - 317 acres of "Come By Chance" and 83 acres from "High Suffolk". Begin at a white oak standing by head of Mill Branch from thence running down ye branch S54W 20 poles, thence S19W 230 poles, thence S34W 65 poles, thence S 60 poles to a Spanish oak on ye east side of the Mill Branch in a forke thence running N65E 22 poles thence S70E 46 poles thence N70E 40 poles thence S45E 40 poles thence N75E 165 poles thence N35E 90 poles to a post standing in ye glade of ye forke branch thence running N45W 285 poles to ye first bound. (SoLR-JK:161). In the Aug Court of 1721 for Somerset County, Mr. Adam Hitch was listed first in the "Pannel of the Grand Jury." (SoJ)

On Feb 8 1721/22, Adam and wife Anne Hitch sold 100 acres of land (70 acres of "Come By Chance" and 30 acres of "High Suffolk") to John Cordrey Jr. for 10,000 pounds of tobacco. Begin at marked white oak being the first bounder of High Suffolk thence NE 50 poles thence S29E 80 poles, thence S60W 107 poles thence S9W 100 poles till it intersects a line of marked trees marked for ffrancis Lankake from thence N46W bounded by the afsaid line of marked trees to a marked white oak standing in the head of the Mill Branch being the first bounder of a tract belonging to ffrancis Lankake and from thence bounded up the said branch N54E 160 poles to the first bounder laid out. (SoLR-JK:214)

On Mar 5 1721/22, Adam Hitch was listed as Foreman of the Jury. (SoLR-IK:127). He was also listed as such for the Jun court of 1722. In 1722, Adam Hitch was mentioned in petition for ferry over Wicomoco River. (With John Hitch, Adam Hitch [Jr.]). Note, this became Upper Ferry c.1727. (MdHR 7266-1-4, SoCP). On Nov 21 1722, Adam Hitch made an accounting of Edward Shores estate (SoAA-5:23).

In the 1724 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with "a boy negro, Hannah, Moll" In the 1725 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch Sr. is listed in a household with Adam Hitch Jr. and negroes Toby, Hanow, Moll, Conundom.

On Nov 12 1726, Adam Heetch was listed as appraiser with Thomas Humphrys for estate of Richard Nickollson (sic; Nicholson). Estate valued at £64.4.4. Also, for the period Dec 19 1726 to Jan 16 1726/27, Adam Hitch is listed as an executor, with Thomas Humphries, to will of George Hutchings. (SoW-EB9:108). Also, for the period Jul 16 1727 to Jul 5 1729, Adam Heatch was again listed as appraiser with Thomas Humphris for estate of Robard Stevenson. Estate valued at £11.18.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1724/27, 1726/29).

In the 1727 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with Elget Hitch, Isaac Highway, and three negroes. His household is next to that of Wm "Hitch", "Saml Hitch", and "Jno Hitch".

In the Aug 1727 Somerset County, MD court, it was reported that "Thomas Humphries and Adam Heatch report they laid out road to the 'Meeting House' in accordance with order of court, Jun 22 1727 directing them to lay out a road from the Upper Ferry road over Wickacomocee River to the Presbyterian Meeting House standing on or near riverside. Ye said road to be laid out ye most nearest way and least to prejudice to any person &c.'" (SoJ-1727/30:37). For the Nov 1727 Court, Adam Hitch is listed as a member of the Grand Jury along with Thomas Humphreys, Francis Landeake, etc. (SoJ-1727/30:60).

On Jan 19 1727/28 - Aug 3 1728, Adam Heatch and "Mary, his wife", gave deed for land to "Edw Shores of Dorchester County" for part of tract "North Wales" containing 200 acres. Shores paid with 6,000 pounds of tobacco. Land is that Adam Hitch bought from James and Francis Boucher and James and Elizabeth Russell (in SoLR-CD:54). It was originally granted to Alexander Thomas and went to daughters Elizabeth (Russell) and Francis (Boucher) after his decease. (SoLR-SH:39).

In the Mar Court for 1727/28, Adam Heatch is listed as Jury foreman on a bastardy case. (SoJ-1727/1730:65). He is again listed for a like case for the Jun 1728 Court (Ibid.:96) and Aug 1728 Court (Ibid:120). Listed in the Somerset County, MD Rent Rolls of May 6 1728 for tract called "Come By Chance" (total 560a, yr. rent £1.25.0) surveyed May 22 1707 for Adam Heath (should be Heatch/Hitch) on N. side of Wicomico River about 2 mi. from said river about 20 poles from a mill dam branch known as Cottingham Creek. (SoRR-9:264).

On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch and Mary Hitch, "his wife" gave deed of gift for 94 acres of land to Jno. Heatch, deed of gift for 212 acres of land described as two tracts "High Suffolk" and "Come by Chance" on the north side of the "Wiccocomioco River" to Samuel Heatch, deed of gift for 310 acres of land to Solomon Heatch and deed of gift for 405 acres of land to William Heatch (SoLR-SH:23,26).

Details of Adam Hitch's "deeds of gift" in 1728

Samuel Hitch - part of High Suffolk and Come By Chance (SoLR-SH:23)

212 acres - Beginning at a marked tree standing at the SE side of a glade nere to where John Price now lives and at the SE corner of ffrancis Lancake's land from thence by a line of marked trees S12E 270 poles thence E 93 poles thence N39W 45 poles thence E 80 poles, thence by a line of marked trees dividing it from a parcell of land given by me to son Jno Hitch NNW 200 poles thence by a line of marked trees dividing it from the lower end of Willm Hitches land N46W 130 poles from thence with a right line to the first bound

John Hitch - part of High Suffolk (SoLR-SH:24)

94 acres - Beginning at the easternmost end of the land I gave to my son Wm. Hitch and from thence by a line of marked trees dividing it from Willm Hitches land SWxS 168 poles thence by a line of marked trees still dividing it from said William's land SW 200 poles to a line of a parcell of land given by me to Saml Hitch thence SSE 185 poles till it intersect the southern most bounds of the said land called High Suffolk from thence with the outside lines of the said High Suffolk to the SE till it comes to the end of the line of marked trees where it first begun.

Solomon Hitch - part of High Suffolk (SoLR-SH:25)

310 acres - Beginning at a small marked red oak on the north side of a path by a glade side on the head of the Mill Creek near to where Jno. Caudrey now lives being the northern bounder of the said Caudrey's land in the first course of the said tract called High Suffolk from thence with a line N 50 poles thence E 178 poles thence ExS 95 poles by a line of marked trees thence by a line of marked trees SW 375 poles dividing it from a part of the said tract layed out for Willm Hitch by a glade to the northward of where John Price now lives from thence bounded by the said glade to the line of Jno. Caudrey's land bounded by the said Caudrey's land to the first bounder.

William Hitch - part of High Suffolk (SoLR-SH:26)

405 acres - Beginning at southwest end of a line of marked trees dividing it from a part of the said tract called High Suffolk given to my son Solomon Hitch on the west side of a glade that comes by where Jno. Price now lives thence by a line of marked trees S46E 180 poles partly dividing it from the land I have given to my son Saml Hitch thence by a line of marked trees NE 200 poles dividing it from a part of said land given to Jno. Hitch thence by a line of marked trees NExN 168 poles to the easternmost bounds of ye said tract called High Suffolk from thence bounded by ye outside line of ye said tract to ye eastern side of ye land I gave to my son Solomon from thence SW by a line of marked trees dividing it from my son Solomon's land 375 poles to ye first beginning.

In the 1728 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with Algate Hitch, Jacob Crouch, and negroes Tobe, Hannah, Donnuda.

On Aug 18 1728, Adam Heatch was ordered, with Thomas Humphreys, to pay Betty Gale £2.9.0 and 238 lbs of tobacco for part of George Hutchins estate. (SoJ-1727/30:110). On Sep 5 1728, Adam Hitch received a commission for being Executor for the estate of George Hutchins. (MdTP-28:244). Adam Hitch made a deposition in the case of Daniel Hull. Deposition date is Sep 28 1728 and states that Adam Hitch is age 69 (notably, not "about"). To prove bounds of a certain tract of land called "Long Ridge", "about 34 years ago" Adam Hitch bought from Robert Catlin. (SoJ-1727/30:151). In the Mar 1729 Court Adam Hitch gave a deposition in the case of Daniel Hull. The deposition is dated Sep 28 1728 and states that he is age 69 to prove bounds of a certain tract of land called Long Ridge, "about 34 years ago" that he bought 135 acres of land from Robert Catlin laying on Murumsco Dam or branch called "Long Ridge." This record mentions Mitchell and Daniel Long made probate of Samuel Long and also mentions Edward Cullen. (SoJ-1727/30:151).

In the 1729 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with Elgett Hitch, and negroes Toby, Franck, Hannah, Cununda, Mowgah. In Jun 1729, Adam Heatch was mentioned in Francis Lanakuke (sic) petition for land "in Rockawalkin being part of two tracts of land belonging to Adam Heatch". "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk". (SoJ-1727/30:182). On Jul 11 1729, Adam Hitch is listed as providing Administrator's bond for the estate of Henry Hutchins. (MdTP-28:390).

On Jul 28 1729, Francis Langcake brought a petition to assess the boundaries of his land, part of tracts "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" sold to him by Adam Heatch. Commissioners were ordered to take depositions to ascertain the bounders of the land. A deposition was taken of Robert Givan, age 58, who stated that eight years past he was employed by Adam Heatch to survey and lay out 400 acres for Francis Langcake and that a dead gum stump beside a mulberry post marked with 16 notches was a bound. Also, a large stooping white oak near "ye forke of a glade about 100 yards southward of John Price's house" was the third bounder. Further, he states that he ran with a straight line of marked trees to "ye first bounder being a marked white oak. On ye east side of ye Rockiawalkin Mill branch" being a bounder of Jno. Cordrey's land sold him by Adam Heatch laid out at the same time. Thomas Humphries, age 44, stated that he was with said Givan when he surveyed the land and corroborated his deposition fully. The deposition by John Caldwell, age 46, states that "about sixteen months ago he was employed by Sam'l Heatch to lay out land given him by his father Adam Heatch." He also mentions the "old gum stump about 100 yards southward of Jno. Price's house on ye east side of a glade of the mill branch." This was indicated as the place where said Langcake's land ended and there is where he began to lay out Samuel Hitch's land. John Cordrey, age 48, then deposed that he was also with Givan when he conducted his original survey and corroborated Givan's deposition stating that he was the owner of the land adjacent to Langcake. (SoJ-1727/30:212,213).

On Apr 1 1730, Adam Hitch was listed as Executor for the estate of George Hutchins. (MdTP-28:458). On Apr 10 1730, Adam Hitch was listed as a witness for the will of Crispin Price. (They Lived in MD, Somerset County 1726-1750, Coldham, Liber EB9-132) In the 1730 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Heatch is listed in a household with Elgate Heatch and slaves Toby, Frank, Hanna, Mow, and Cannador.

On Jan 16 1730-31, Adam Heatch gave deeds of gifts to Samuel Heatch ("one negro boy named Johnna"), Elgate Heatch ("one negro woman called Conounder"), John Heatch ("one negrow woman called Mough"), Solomon Heatch ("one negro man called Franck", Catherine Heatch ("one negro girl called Sarah"), and Elizabeth Heatch ("one negrow girl called Moll") (SoLR-SH:295/297).

Adam Hitch's will was written on Jan 22 1730/31 and probated on Feb 15 1730/31. It is paraphrased as follows:

Adam Heatch, of Somerset County, Maryland, Jan 2 1730 (1731). To my wife Mary I give one-third of my dwelling plantation, one-third of my personal estate, and an equal interest with my children, in my water mill, to be enjoyed by her during her widowhood. To my son Elgatt Heatch and heirs, that part of my dwelling plantation which is included between Samuel Heatch's land and the mill branch, with part of a tract called "Come By Chance", and part of another tract called "High Suffolk". To my grandson John Price, I give 90 acres where John Price now lives after the death of his mother. To all my children viz - Solomon, John, Samuel, Elgatt, Elizabeth, Mary Price, and Eve Smith, I give my personal estate which is to be shared by them equally, but William Heatch's children are to have an equal part thereof. Son Solomon to be executor and John Handy to be overseer. Teste: John Handy, George Lancake, John Crouch. Proved Feb 15 1730/31. (SoW-EB9:135).

For his estate, an inventory was performed between Feb 23 1730/31 and Aug 24 1731. Adam Heatch's estate was inventoried at a value of £239.1.7. Appraisers: Robert Givan, Isaac Handy Creditors: Cum. Atkinson, John Prior Next-of kin: Elgeate Heatch, Samuell Heatch Adm/Exec: Sollomon Heatch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1729/34) A second inventory was performed between Nov 18 and 22 1732 where his estate was re-appraised at a value of £253.5.11. Appraisers were Robert Givan and Isaac Handy; Creditors were Robert Givan and John Prior; Next-of kin listed were John and Samuel Heitch; the Administrator/Executor was Solomon Heitch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1729/34)

Even after his death, Adam Hitch was mentioned in the Mar 1731/32 depositions of David Wilson & Edward Beauchamp for boundaries of tracts of land called Long Ridge. They had talked to Adam "13th of Apr last past". He also made personal deposition as "Adam Heatch of Somerset County Gent. age seventy-two years or there abouts." (SoLR-1730/33:179,180).

Even in the Mar Court of 1736/37, he is mentioned in a case in a deposition by William Catlin (age 47 or so) as "a certain Adam Hitch late of the afd County deceased" about land called Long Ridge. (SoJ-1735/37:312).

Adam married Ann (?) about 1686. Ann was born about 1667 and died about 1704 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Adam Hitch's Wives

There has been a long-standing "tradition," based upon primarily amateur genealogical studies, that Adam Hitch had two wives. The first, Hannah Elgate, daughter of William Elgate, has always been purported to have been mother to all of the Hitch children. Second, Adam Hitch married later in life to lady named Mary whose maiden name remains a question.

Both of these women were indeed wives of Adam Hitch; however, my research has uncovered some major inconsistencies that seem to indicate that Adam probably had two other wives - one of which was mother to the majority of his children. The following paragraphs lay out the findings and probable sequence of Adam Hitch's FOUR wives:

Wife Number 1 - Ann (_?_)

There is no doubt that Adam Hitch's first wife was named "Ann" as she appears as such in the old Somerset land records (Liber IKL) announcing the births of William (1687), Mary (1689), Adam Jr. (1691) and Solomon Hitch (1694). Also, Adam and "Ann" (or Anne) Hitch appear together in the land records when selling tracts in 1695 and 1700.

Over the years, many who had studied the Hitch family have assumed that "Ann" Hitch was just a shortened form of "Hannah" Hitch and that this was one person - nee Hannah ELGATE, daughter of William Elgate. This whole assumption seems to be based on the singular fact that William Elgate in his will (written 1727 and probated 1738) left land to "granddaughter Katherine Hitch." This report argues that this record in fact offers disputing evidence that Hannah Elgate was the first wife of Adam Hitch. From the evidence so far, we can ascertain that Adam was married to this Ann from 1686/87 to at least late 1700. We will further refine these dates later.

Wife Number 2 - Hannah Elgate

Hannah Elgate was doubtless a wife of Adam Hitch based on the William Elgate will written in 1727 that names granddaughter Katherine Hitch. The bequest was a rather significant one in that it was for 150 acres of land called "Jeshimon." But why does Mr. Elgate bequest only to Katherine Hitch when there were numerous other grandchildren Hitch? Was it because that Katherine was a child of his daughter Hannah Elgate and the others were not? This now seems to be the case.

Remember that in land sales of Adam Hitch in 1695 and 1700, his wife was clearly named Ann or Anne Hitch. However, in 1709, when the next land sale of Adam Hitch occurred, his wife is clearly named Hannah Hitch. Also, Adam Hitch's children came on rather regular 2-to-3 year intervals between his first in 1687 and Samuel Hitch born circa 1703/7 (and probably closer to the year 1703 than 1707). The next child, Elgate Hitch was not born until 1712/13 leaving a good-sized "gap" between those children. While it is possible that the gap may have been caused by having children that did not survive infancy, it seems more likely that it was due to the passing of the earlier wife, Ann, and marriage of Adam to Hannah Elgate.

From this information, we can ascertain that Hannah Elgate became Adam Hitch's wife sometime before 1709 and, since she is not named in the will of William Elgate, she had died by 1727.

Wife Number 3 - Ann Bundick

Another "Ann"! The Ann and Hannah Hitches through the life of Adam have led to the belief that Hannah (Elgate) Hitch was also called Ann Hitch in the records. However, a singular record from the Somerset land records seems to show that this belief was wrong:

SoLR-IK:19 of the Somerset County, Maryland Land Records reads, "Capt. Wm Whittington planter, Somerset County agst Adam Hitch of Stepney Parish in ye county of Somerset planter and Anne his Adam Hitch et uxor wife late Anne Bondick Alias Dictus. Anne Bondick of Stepney Parish in ye county aft sumonsed to appear unto Wm Whittington of a plea that they render unto him 3412 pounds of tobacco and _____ from him they unjustly detained. Any where upon Francis Allen his attorney saith that whereas ye ___ Anne for thee was sole to witt ye 8 day of Oct 1617 (sic) at ye Parish and county of within jurisdiction of this court by her certain willing obligatory which ye set in with ye seale of the said Anne signed here into Court brings ye date where of ye same day & year did acknowledge ye herselfe to be bound unto ye Wm 3412 pounds of tobacco ___ to be paid unto ye said Wm when he should be there unto required yet ye Anne whilst ____ that often required the same for ye Wm hath not rendered nor ye Adam & Anne since ye (nuptuals?) between them celebrated but ye same to render hath denyed & ___ doth deny to ye damage of the said Wm of 2000 pounds of tobacco where of he bring ____" (underlined areas are hard to decipher) The trial for this record occurred on Nov 3 1719.

Unfortunately, the clerk erroneously recorded the date of the debt as "8 day of Oct 1617" so we do not know when the real date was - perhaps 1716, but it is unsure. We do know that the court heard the case in Nov 1719.

From this record, we can see that, by that "8 day of Oct _____," Adam Hitch's wife was Ann Bundick (the modern spelling of the indicated Bondick). Since the case was heard in 1719 and it was typical for a case like this to take a while to work through the court, a date of 1716 or 1717 would not be unreasonable to fill that blank that resulted from the clerk's error.

Two land sales occurred after this time by Adam and Ann(e) Hitch - one in 1721 and one in 1722. From these records, we can assume that Adam married Ann Bundick before 1717 and that she was still his wife until at least 1722.

Wife Number 4 - Mary (_?_)

Adam Hitch married one final time in his life, this time to "Mary" whose maiden name is lost. In a land sale from 1728 (new style), the sellers are named Adam Hitch and Mary, his wife. Also, when Adam Hitch wrote his will in Jan 1731 (ns), which was probated the same month and year, he mentions his wife Mary Hitch. This "widow" Mary Hitch is listed in the Somerset Tax records until 1735 when she disappears from the records. So we might now assume that "Mary" became Adam Hitch's wife before 1728 and remain so until his death in 1731. She probably died in 1735/36 when she no longer appears in the tax lists.

Summary

From all this information, we seem to draw the final conclusions:

Wife 1: Ann (_?_), born circa 1667 and died probably not long after son Samuel Hitch was born in 1703/7 (most likely about 1704). Adam married Ann (_?_) circa 1686 and they had children William, Mary, Adam, Solomon, John, Eve, Elizabeth and Samuel Hitch..

Wife 2: Hannah Elgate, married Adam Hitch between the passing of his first wife circa 1704 and the 1709 land sale mentioning Adam and Hannah Hitch. Hannah Hitch died before circa 1716/17 when Adam Hitch's wife Ann Bundick appears in the records. She was probably born circa 1680/85. Adam and Hannah Hitch had children Elgate and Katherine Hitch.

Wife 3: Ann Bundick, married Adam Hitch before 1717 but after the birth of Katherine Hitch circa 1714. Ann (Bundick) Hitch died 1722/27. There were no known children from this marriage.

Wife 4: Mary (_?_), married Adam Hitch before 1727 but after the land sale of Adam and Anne Hitch in 1722. Mary Hitch died after Adam in 1735/36. There were no known children from this marriage.

+ 2 M i. William Hitch was born on 31 Oct 1687 in Somerset Co., MD^² and died in Apr 1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 3 F ii. Mary Hitch was born on 27 Sep 1689 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1757 in Somerset Co., MD.

4 M iii. Adam Hitch was born on 24 Nov 1691 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1726-1727 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Somerset County Land Records (SoLR-IKL), Adam Heatch, son of Adam and Ann Heatch was born Nov 24 1691.

General Notes: In 1722, Adam Hitch Jr., is mentioned in petition for ferry over Wicomoco River (with John Hitch and Adam Hitch Sr.). Note, this became Upper Ferry c.1727. (SoCP-1722, MdHR 7266-1-4). In the 1725 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Adam Hitch Jr. is listed in a household with Adam Hitch Sr. (head of household) and negroes Toby, Hanow, Moll, Conundom. Adam Hitch Jr. probably died by 1726 or 1727 as he was not included in the May 6 1728 deeds of gift from Adam Sr. to his other children.

+ 5 M iv. Solomon Hitch was born on 9 May 1694 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 14 Mar 1748 and 5 Apr 1748 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 6 M v. John Hitch was born about 1696 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Sep 1762 and 16 Mar 1763 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 7 F vi. Eve Hitch was born about 1698 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1731.

8 F vii. Elizabeth Hitch was born about 1700 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1731.

General Notes: On Jaguar 16, 1730/31, "Eliza" Heatch received a deed of gift of "one negrow girl called Moll" from her father Adam Heatch (Somerset Co. Land Records, Liber SH, Folio 297).

+ 9 M viii. Samuel Hitch was born in Apr 1703 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1750 in Somerset Co., MD.

Adam next married Hannah (Ann) Elgate, daughter of William Elgate Jr. and Sarah Keene, about 1708. Hannah was born between 1680 and 1685 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1715-1716 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: The following are references from the book "Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland" by Clayton Torrence:

(1) Headrights* in 1663: William ELGATE for himself, wife Hannah and sons John and William. (*a right for 50a of land)

(2) William ELGATE patented "Elgate" for 150a on June 3, 1664.

This shows the family ELGATE as William, Hannah and sons John and William. With two sons of unknown ages, we can safely assume that William and Hannah must have been at least 20-25 years old in 1663 (i.e., born before 1638-1643). However, we also know that William Jr. had daughter Hannah who married Adam Hitch and had their first child in October of 1687. If we assume that she was 20 years old at the time, this puts her birth at c.1667. Therefore, we can deduce that William Jr. was perhaps 20-25 in 1667 or born c. 1642-1647. This makes us revisit William and Hannah ELGATE (Sr.'s) birth years to 1642-1647 minus 20 to 25 years or possibly 1617 to 1627. If we take an "average of the years, we arrive at the following:

William ELGATE Sr. born c. 1622, died 1687 Hannah ELGATE Sr., born c. 1624 (a little younger), died ?? William ELGATE Jr., born 1644/45, died 1726/38 (probably closer to 1738 making him age 90+) Hannah ELGATE Jr. (married Adam Hitch), born c. 1667, died 1722/27

+ 10 M i. Elgate Hitch was born between Jul 1712 and Jun 1713 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 19 Mar 1772 and 9 Feb 1773 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 11 F ii. Catherine Hitch was born about 1714 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 24 Oct 1776 and 6 Dec 1781 in Somerset Co., MD.

Adam next married Anne Bundick in 1715-1716 in Somerset Co., MD. Anne died between 1722 and 1727 in Somerset Co., MD.

Adam next married Mary (?) between 1722 and 1727. Mary died in 1735-1736 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1733 Tax List for Somerset County, Mary Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred as "widow" in the household with Ambrose Riggin and slave Toby.

In the 1734 Tax List for Somerset County, Mary Hitch is listed in Nanticoke Hundred as "At ye wido. Hitches" in the household with Ambrus Riggin and slave Tobe.

In the 1735 Tax List for Somerset County, Mary Hitch is listed in Nanticoke Hundred as "Hitch, widow" in the household with Ambros Riggin and slave Tobee.

This Mary Hitch does not show up again in records after 1735.

Second Generation

2. William Hitch was born on 31 Oct 1687 in Somerset Co., MD^² and died in Apr 1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1724 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with Edward MaLamery. In the 1725 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1727 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. His house is adjacent to those of Adam/Elget Hitch, Saml Hitch, and Jno Hitch. On May 6 1728, William Heatch received a deed of gift for 405 acres of land from his father Adam Heatch and "Mary, his wife" (SoLR-SH:26). In the 1728 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

William Hitch's will was probated on Apr 10 1730 as follows: ·I give my real estate to sons William, Thomas, John, and Nehemiah, the eldest to have first choice. ·To my son Ezekiel I give £10 to be paid to him when he reaches the age of eighteen. ·All sons to be free at age 18. ·Wife to be executrix. ·To my daughter Rachel a bed and other household goods. ·My father, Thomas Humphries, and my brother Solomon Heatch to be trustees. Testator: John Heatch, Samuel Heatch, and Cornelius Linch (Wills:20, 63; also SoW-EB9:131, also SoWorig).

William Heatch's estate was inventoried between May 6 1730 and Feb 15 1730/31 at a value of £101.2.6 with appraisers Isaac Handy and John Handy; creditors Timothy Atkinson and Solomon Heatch; next-of-kin listed as Solomon Heatch and John Heatch and Administratrix/Executrix was Rachel Heatch. (MdPrI-16:174). On Aug 18 1731, the records show, Rachel Heatch executrix of Wm. Heatch "to the dec'd estate then acct for" £101.2.6. Adam Heatch and Thomas Gillis, sureties. (SoJ-1730/33:144).

William married Rachel Humphreys, daughter of Thomas Humphreys and Mary King, about 1715 in Somerset Co., MD. Rachel was born about 1695 and died aft 1730 MD.

General Notes: It must be noted here that, for years, Hitch genealogies have assumed as "fact" the following:

·William Hitch (1687-1731), son of Adam, married Rachel Humphreys (of Thomas) and, ·William Hitch (c.1719-1771), son of William above (and who was thought to be son of Solomon - see later details for that one, under Solomon Hitch [1694-1748]), married Mary Whittington?

These "facts" have been based upon conjecture surrounding the will of John Gilliss the fact she named a son Gillis Hitch. He was born in Accomack circa 1662, and died before bef Aug 15 1720, the son of Thomas Gilliss and Mary Manlove. His will of 20 Aug 1720 mentions four daughters: Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget; and four sons-in-law: Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright. Note that John Gilliss' daughter who married a William Hitch was a married woman in 1720. You would need a later generation for the wife of William Hitch of William. Now the only William Hitch old enough to have married a John Gilliss daughter is William (1687-1730) of Adam. The problem with this is that William's wife is confirmed as named Rachel in his probate of 1730/1732 so we are left with:

(a) the hypothesis is wrong, or (b) Rachel is a Gilliss, or (c) the wife Gilliss died between 1720 and 1730 and William remarried to a Rachel _____.

A possible answer is that we should not assume that John Gilliss listed all his daughters in his will - four. Maybe there were possibly eight (8) daughters; the four mentioned (Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget) being single and four (4) more that were married to the four (4) sons-in-law (Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright). As for William (of William) naming a son Gillis Hitch, it was simply because he named him after his grandmother's maiden name - not at all uncommon at the time. Additionally, he also named a son Whittington Hitch - this may clue as to the real surname of Mary, w/o William of William. That is why I now surmise that William Hitch (c. 1719-1771) of William's wife may be nee Mary WHITTINGTON. The REAL fact is there is still a cloud over who was the wife of William Hitch (1687-1730). However, it seems very possible (odds about 70%) that she was a Gilliss and probable that her name was Rachel Gilliss.

***NOTE, that 2015, upon review, it now appears that the wife of William Hitch was indeed probably Rachel HUMPHREYS and not GILLIS. The records are not clear enough to state with certainty bt evidence favors the fact that Rachel Humphreys, daughter of Thomas Humphreys, was wife of William Hitch.***

General Notes: In the August Court of 1732 for Somerset Co., Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William HITCH, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (Somerset Co. Judicials, 8/1730-6/1733, Folio 248)

+ 13 M ii. William Hitch was born about 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 17 Nov 1771 and 27 Dec 1771 in Dorchester Co., MD (Now Sussex Co., DE).

General Notes: Probably born between William and John. Never made Tax List and in 3/27/1754-55 land sale it indicated that he "died before age 21." Also was not mentioned when, in the August Court of 1732 for Somerset Co., Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William HITCH, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (Somerset Co. Judicials, 8/1730-6/1733, Folio 248)

+ 15 M iv. John Hitch was born in 1723 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 30 Jul 1767 and 10 Aug 1769 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 16 M v. Nehemiah Hitch was born about 1724 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 16 Oct 1774 and 22 Mar 1775 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 17 M vi. Ezekiel Hitch was born in 1730-1731 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1758 in Somerset Co., MD.

3. Mary Hitch was born on 27 Sep 1689 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1757 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Somerset County Land Records (SoLR-IKL), Mary Heatch, daughter of Adam and Ann Heatch was born Sep 27 1689.

Death Notes: Mary Price is listed as head of household in Somerset County Tax List of 1749 in Wicomico Hundred. Adam Price is with her - probably indicating he was still a minor at the time.

Mary married John Price about 1710 in Somerset Co., MD. John was born about 1685 and died in 1728-1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: John Price was listed as an heir in Adam Hitch's 1731 will to get the 90 acres of land on which he lived. (SoLR-SH:295/297).

18 M i. John Price was born before 1715 in Somerset Co., MD^³ and died in 1745.

General Notes: The inventory of John Price's estate was taken on November 16, 1745 by Joshua Caldwell, administrator. John Hitch and William Byrd were listed as creditors. The entire estate was listed as worth only £15.1.3.

+ 19 M ii. Thomas Price was born in 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1783 in Worcester Co., MD.

Birth Notes: First Time on Somerset Tax Lists was in 1737 with brother(?) John Price.

Birth Notes: First Time on Somerset Tax Lists was in 1739 with brother(?) John Price.

5. Solomon Hitch was born on 9 May 1694 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 14 Mar 1748 and 5 Apr 1748 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Somerset County Land Records (SoLR-IKL), Solomon Heatch, son of Adam and Ann Heatch was born May 9 1694.

Death Notes: Solomon Hitch's will was written Mar 14 1747/48 and probated Apr 5 1748 (SoW-25:360).

General Notes: While the other Hitch families in this area remained primarily in the Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, Solomon Hitch was in the Nanticoke Hundred by at least 1724. In the 1724 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1725 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable.In the 1727 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. On May 6 1728, Solomon Heatch received a deed of gift for 310 acres of land from his father Adam Heatch and "Mary, his wife" (SoLR-SH:25). In the 1729 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1730 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with slave Cook.

On Jan 16 1730/31, Solomon Heatch received another deed of gift, this time for "one negro man called Franck" from Adam Heatch (SoLR-SH:295). For the estate of Crispin Price inventoried between May 6 1730 and Feb 15 1730/31, Solomon Heatch was listed as creditor. The estate was valued at £86.18.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1729/34).

In the 1733 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Michell Swillvin (Smullin?), Richard Chapman and slaves Frank and Cook. In the 1734 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with slaves Frank and Cook. In the Aug court of 1734, Solomon Hitch, planter, was appointed a guardian to Ann Price and Solomon Price who were both under age 14 at the time. (SoJ-1733/35:181). In the 1735 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with slaves Frank and Cook. A year later, in Aug 1735, Solomon Hitch appeared in court again in a suit versus John Parrimore. Mr. Parrimore claimed that he "found" 3 horses that Solomon claimed were his. The verdict was in favor of Solomon Hitch. (SoJ-1735/37:77). In the 1736 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Adam Hitch and slaves Frank and Cook.

In Nov 1736, Solomon Hitch was a "guardian to Solomon Price whose brother Alexander Price chose Elgate Heatch as guardian " and Alexander is now dead. This court ruling transferred the estate of Alexander to Solomon Price under guardianship of Elgate Hitch. (SoJ-1735/37:264). In the 1738 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Adam Hitch, Levin Hitch and slaves Frank and Cook.

In Aug 1738, the Somerset County Court "Ordered that a road be cleared from the Chapple at Spring Hill down Rewastico to the head of Little Creek and from thence acrofs the neck to Barren Creek mill to be under Solomon Hitch overseer the said Road to be laid out according to the direction of the said Solomon Hitch and Mitchele Dashiell of the least prejudice to any person whatsoever." (SoJ-1738/40:7) This was further stated in the Nov 1738 court where Solomon Hitch was appointed overseer of the road which leads " to Barron Creek and from thence unto the Main Road that leads from Viena ferry." (SoJ-1735/37:38). Finally, the Mar 1739 Court again ordered Solomon Hitch appointed as overseer of the roads in Wicomico Hundred "instead of Robert Twilly." (SoJ-1737/38).

In the 1739 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Addam Hitch and Leven Hitch. In the 1740 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Adam Hitch, Levin Hitch and slave Cook. In the Mar court of 1740/41, Solomon Hitch to recover 90 lbs. of tobacco against Patrick Connelly for his attendance for three days as evidence for his Lordship against Patrick Connelly. (SoJ-1740/42:92). In the 1743 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Levin Hitch and negroes Frank, Rose and Cook..

In 1743, Solomon Hitch patented 21 acres of land called "Solomon's Security". On May 21 1744, Solomon Hitch paid £7.15.0 for a deed from William Weatherly, "son and heir to William Weatherly dec'd", for 100 acres of "land on Rewastico Creek which flows out of the Nanticoke River". The land called "Weatherlys Ridge" was formerly surveyed and taken up by James Weatherly. Begin at a marked pine standing on the north side of Rewastico back from the water in the woods at the west end of the land called "Weatherlys Ridge" thence N 100 poles, thence E 160 poles, thence S 100 poles, thence W to the first bounder, containing 100 acres. (SoLR-X-109) He was listed in the Somerset County Rent Rolls (SoRR-9:97) at that time for tract called "Weatherly's Ridge" (total 200 a, yr. rent £0.8.0) surveyed Dec 15 1679 on the north side of Rewastico Creek.

In the 1744 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Levin Hitch and negroes Frank, Rose and Cook. In the 1745 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch and negroes Frank, Rose and Cook. In the 1746 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Sr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Jr. and negroes Rose and Cooke. On Feb 24 1746/47, Solomon Hitch provided surety for the account of Christopher Nutter. (They Lived in Maryland, Somerset County 1726-1750, Liber EB14) In the 1747 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Sr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Jr. and negroes Rose and Cooke. On Aug 21 1747, Solomon Hitch was on the list of court jurors. (SoCP (loose papers)-1747/51, MdHR 7266-32-25)

Solomon Hitch's will was written on Mar 14 1748 and probated Apr 5 1748 and left son Solomon Hitch land he bought from James Storey's heirs and half of land at Rockawalkin plus 2 slaves, Cook and Rose. Solomon Jr. was required to give his brother William one year of schooling and build him a house of about £15 price. ·Left son William Hitch the other half of land at Rockawalkin and one negro girl Sibey ·Left daughter Ann Hitch land given to him by William Weatherlee called "Powell's Folly" ·Left daughter Eve Hitch one negro girl Chloe ·Left daughter Rebecca Hitch, one negro girl Bynah ·Left son Levin, plantation I now live however, if son Levin dies without heir, William to have all of the land. ·To friend Joshua Inglish, son of William Inglish, one three year old heifer The will also mentions Elgate Hitch and Robert Givan to sell Negro man Frank and if they get £40, keep it, otherwise give the balance to Levin Hitch. Witnesses were James Weatherly, Thomas Ackworth, and Robert Farrington. (SoW-25:360; also SoWorig)

Solomon Hitch's estate was inventoried between Apr 14 and Jun 22 1748 at a value of £367.10.16. Appraisers were Isaac Handy and John Handy. Creditor was J. Dennis and next-of-kin were listed as Elgt Hitch and John Hitch. Executor was Solomon Hitch (Jr.) (MdPrI Abstracts-1744/48)

Solomon married Rebecca Clark,⁴ daughter of (?) Clark and Joanna Bowditch, about 1719 in Somerset Co., MD. Rebecca was born about 1696 and died after 1751.

General Notes: Note that many Hitch histories and genealogies to date have surmised Rebecca, wife of Solomon Hitch, to be nee Thompson. However, there is a clear indication in the old Somerset County land records when, on February 18, 1751, there was a triparte land exchange for tracts "Ackworth's Folly" and "Discovery" that gives the final clues to Rebecca's identity. In these records, it states that Levin Hitch, son of Rebecca Hitch, formerly Rebecca Clark and Mary Storey, spinster, daughter of Joanna Storey, formerly Joanna Clark. It states further that Rebecca Hitch and Mary Storey are the only surviving daughters of Joanna Clark. This firmly identifies Solomon Hitch's wife as Rebecca Clark, daughter of Joanna Clark and unknown father Clark. In earlier records for transactions involving "Ackworth's Folly," in 1710/1715, Robert Bowditch gave the land to his wife Ann Bowditch and then to daughters Joanna Bowditch and Rebecca Clark and heirs. ("Land Records of Wicomico County," Ruth Dryden) This establishes Joanna Clark's maiden name as Bowditch (and, interestingly enough, she had a sister Rebecca Clark; hence, both must have married Mr. Clarks.)

24 M i. Adam Hitch was born in 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1749 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1736 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch (head of household) and slaves Frank and Cook. In the 1738 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch (head of household), Levin Hitch and slave Cook. In the 1739 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Addam Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch (head of household) and Leven Hitch. In the 1740 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch (head of household), Levin Hitch and slave Cook. In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1745 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1746 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable.

In 1749, Adam Hitch is listed on the "Account of Mr. Joshua Caldwell" as "To Cash paid by Adam Hitch £4.4.0" (SoCP-1747/52, MdHR 7266-34-8).

25 M ii. Levin Hitch was born about 1723 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1790 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Levin Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1738 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1738)

General Notes: In the 1738 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Adam Hitch, Solomon Hitch (head of the household) and slave Cook. In the 1739 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Addam Hitch and Solomon Hitch. In the 1740 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Adam Hitch, Solomon Hitch (head of the household) and slave Cook. In the 1743 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch (head of the household) and slaves Frank, Rose, and Cook. In the 1744 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch (head of the household) and slaves Frank, Rose, and Cook. In the 1745 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch (head of the household), Solomon Hitch and negroes Frank, Rose, and Cook. In the 1746 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household), Solomon Hitch Jr. and negroes Rose and Cooke. In the 1747 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household), Solomon Hitch Jr. and negroes Rose and Cooke. In the 1748 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in the same household as negro Frank.

On Aug 12 1748, Levin Hitch and his wife Eve, "the daughter of Crispin Price deceased", sold 100 acres of land called "Newbury" (Eve inherited the land on the death of her brother Solomon Price) for £50 to Obediah Read (SoLR-A:5). This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls where it lists the tract called "Newbury" (total 300 acres, yearly rent £0.12.0) surveyed Nov 27 1688 on south side of Rockawalkin where, with Eve his wife, he sold 100 acres. (SoRR-9:162).

In the 1749 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1750 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. On Nov 13 1750, the account of Robert Givan's estate was completed in Somerset County. In it is mentions amounts paid by Levin Hitch and paid to Rebecah Hitch. (MdPrA-29:118) In the 1751 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Feb 18 1751, there was a triparte land exchange for tracts "Ackworth's Folly" and "Discovery". In these records, it states that Levin Hitch, son of Rebecca Hitch, formerly Rebecca Clark and Mary Storey, spinster, daughter of Joanna Storey, formerly Joanna Clark. It states further that Rebecca Hitch and Mary Storey are the only surviving daughters of Joanna Clark. In the transaction, Levin Hitch and Mary Storey sold land to Robert Twilley and John Kellum the younger, 108 acres of "Ackworth's Folly." (Note, this firmly identifies Levin Hitch's mother, and Solomon Hitch's wife, as Rebecca Clark, daughter of Joanna Clark and unknown father Clark.)

On Jun 21 1751, Levin Hitch appeared in the Somerset County court because of a summons for "Daniel God late of Somerset County, Marriner" to "answer unto Levin Heatch of a plea of trespafs..." (SoCP (loose papers)-1747/51, MdHR 7266-32-14). In the 1752 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Levin Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. On Feb 3 1752, Levin Hitch sold cattle and a mill for £6.5.0 to John Kellum (SoLR-A:211). This may be related to a Feb 18 1752 sale noted in the Rent Rolls where a tract called "Discovery" (total 160 acres, yearly rent £0.6.56) surveyed May 5 1688 on south side of the Nanticoke River was sold by Levin Hitch and Mary Story to John Kellum. (SoRR- 9:156).

On Mar 3 1752, the account of Obediah Read's estate was completed in Somerset County. In it is mentions amounts paid to Robert Twilley for bond and passed to Levin Hitch. (MdPrA-32:81) On Mar 18 1752, Levin Hitch and Mary Story again got together, this time to buy a tract of land called "Ackworth's Folly" (total 300 acres, yearly rent £0.6.0) surveyed 18 Feb 1664 located on east side of the Nanticoke River near Rewastico Creek. They bought 100 acres from John Kellum. (SoRR-9:85) On Jul 2 1752, Levin Hitch appeared in court for a suit brought forth by Thomas Toadvine who he owed £4.10.0. Levin paid plus 287 lbs of tobacco costs. (SoJ-1752/54:18). In about 1753, Levin Heatch and Mary Story had a Provincial Court case versus John Killum. (MdPvC-EI(EJ?)14:487). He was listed on the 1785 Tax Assessment for Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware and the 1790 Delaware Federal Census for Little Creek Hundred in Sussex County.

Levin married Eve Price, daughter of Crispin Price and Eve Hitch. Eve was born after 1720 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Eve Price was listed as under age 14 when she was assigned Elgate Hitch as guardian in 1734.

General Notes: In Aug 1734, Elgate Hitch was appointed guardian to Rachell Price & Eve Price (both under age 14). (Ibid:181/182). Eve Price married Levin Hitch, son of Solomon Hitch before 1748.

General Notes: In the court records of September 15, 1746, Robert King informed that Robert Twilly late of Stepney Parish "did comitt fornication with Ann Hitch and a Bastard Child on the body...". This seems to be the only Ann Hitch to which this event could apply. (SoCP (loose)- 1747/51; MdHR 7266-32-23)

+ 27 F iv. Eve* Hitch was born about 1727 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Apr 1790 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 28 M v. William Hitch was born about 1728 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1765-1767 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 29 M vi. Solomon Hitch was born in 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 24 Oct 1761 and 18 Nov 1761 in Somerset Co., MD.

6. John Hitch was born about 1696 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Sep 1762 and 16 Mar 1763 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: John Hitch Sr.'s will was written on Sep 9 1762 and probated Mar 16 1763 (SoW-31:883)

General Notes: In 1722, John Hitch was mentioned in petition for a ferry over Wicomoco River with Adam Hitch Jr. and Sr.. This eventually became Upper Ferry circa 1727. (SoCP, MdHR 7266-1-4). In the 1724 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in his household as the only taxable. In the 1725 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in his household as the only taxable. In the 1727 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in his household as the only taxable. In the 1728 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in his household as the only taxable and as a defaulter of £0.3.6.

On May 6 1728, Jno. Heatch received a deed of gift for 94 acres of land from his father Adam Heatch and Mary Heatch, "his wife" (SoLR-SH:24). Also, on May 6 1728, John Hitch shows up in the Somerset County Rent Rolls for a tract called "Come By Chance" (total 560 acres, with an annual rent of £1.25.0) surveyed May 22 1707 for Adam Heat(c)h on the north side of the Wicomico River about 2 miles from said river about 20 poles from a mill dam branch known as Cottingham Creek. (SoRR-9:264).

On Oct 12 1728, John Hitch purchased land called "Fathers Neglect" from John Caldwell. This was land Caldwell had patented "on the north side of the head of Wicomico River back in the woods about one mile and one half from said river." John Hitch bought 126 acres as follows: beginning at a marked "hyquory" standing in the eastern most line of a tract now owned by Adam Hitch called "High Suffolk" and about one half mile eastward of William Hitch's house, thence S34W 240 poles, S29E 99 poles, N45E 82 poles, N31W 44 poles, N19E 50 poles, S66E 22 poles, S10E 52 poles, N45E 60 poles, N 48 poles. (SoLP, Cert 852)

In the 1729 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as ______ Vinson. In the 1730 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in his household as the only taxable. On Jan 16 1730/31, John Heatch received another deed of gift, this time for "one negrow woman called Mough (Moughyer)" from Adam Heatch (SoLR-SH:297). In the 1731 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as slave Mow. On Aug 18 1731, John Heatch provided surety against the estate of Chrispin Price. James Smith and Eve his wife (This is John's sister Eve Hitch) were listed as executors (SoJ-1730/33:144). In the 1733 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as an unnamed slave.

In 1734, John Hitch patented land called "Fathers Neglect" for 126 acres.

In the 1734 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Heatch is listed in the same household as slave Mow. In the 1735 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as slave Mercer. In the 1736 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Heatch is listed in the same household as an unnamed slave. In the 1737 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as Richard Nichols and slave Morah. In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as Richard Nichols and slave Mowear. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Heatch Sr. is listed in the same household as slave Mouah.

In Aug 1739, John Hitch faced the court to declare that "Stafford a negro boy of John Hitch being brought here unto court is adjudged to be the age of tenn years." (SoJ-1738/40:166). In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as slave Moyah. In Mar 1742, the Somerset County Court "ordered that John Hitch be overseer of the Roads instead of Thomas Covington from the foot of Caldwell's new bridge over Rockawalkin Branch through the woods to Walkers old field." (SoJ-1740/42:225). In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as slave Moryer. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as slave Moroor. In the 1745 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as slave Murrer.

On Nov 16 1745, John Hitch was listed as a creditor to estate of John Price valued at £15.9.3. This same reference also named John Hitch as "next-of- kin" to John and Mary Price. (MdPI-31:339) In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as slaves Taus(?) and Mowyou.

In 1748, John Hitch is listed in Somerset County Court Papers for 1747-1752 on a paper entitled "Alowances Wickacomoco" as follows: "John Hitch Senr" "Elgt Hitch" (SoCP, MdHR 7266-33-41)

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as Joshua Hitch and slaves Slafow(?) and ______. In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as Joshua Hitch and negroes Stafford and Moyor. In Mar 1749, George Vinson was appointed overseer of the roads instead of John Hitch for the ensuing year. (SoJ-1747/49:190). In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as Joshua Hitch, Jno. Hitch and negroes Stafford and Will.

In Jun 1751, the court decided to put Phillis Bready into the custody of John Hitch until she reached age 16. He was to teach her "to read well the bible and to knitt sew and spin and other housewifary. . . give her a suit of cloathes over and above her common wearing cloathes...". (SoJ-1749/51). In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as James Hitch and 3 negroes. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as negroes Moyer, Staford and Hannah.

In the Mar Court of 1753, "William Hitch late of Somerset County", in suit vs. Henry Lowes as he owes him £8.7.6. John Hitch of Som. County stood for him and paid debt. (SoJ-1752/54:40). In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as James Hitch and negroes Staford, Hanah, Mower.

In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as Joseph Hitch and negroes Staford, Hannah, Mower, and Sue. Joseph Hitch is crossed out of the record as if entered by mistake. (It could be that he had not quite reached the required age of 16 for being taxable.) In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as Joseph D. Hitch and negroes Mouer, Staford and Hannee. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as negroes Staford, Mowe, Hannah, and Sue.

On Mar 7 1757, William Hitch "son of William Hitch", sold 100 acres of land, part of "High Suffolk" to John Hitch Sr. This was land Thomas Walker was granted and went to his son Thomas Walker and then deeded to Adam Hitch. Adam gave 405 acres to son William Hitch beginning at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from a part of the same tract of land given to son Solomon Hitch and on the west side of a glade that comes by where John Price now lives thence by a line of marked trees S46E 180 poles partly dividing it from land given to son Samuel Hitch, thence by a line of marked trees NE 200 poles dividing it partly from part of the same tract given to son John Hitch thence by a line of marked trees NExN 168 poles to the eastern most bounds of the said tract thence bounded by the out side line of the tract to the eastern side of the land given to Solomon Hitch. Thence SW by a line of marked trees dividing it from Solomon's land 325 poles to the first beginning containing 405 acres. William Hitch divided this equally between sons William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John Hitch by his will. Thomas was deceased before he reached age 21 so his part fell to William. John Hitch Sr. paid 10 shillings for the 100 acres that was originally allotted for Nehemiah Hitch beginning at a marked white oak and running NE 122 poles thence N74E 50 poles to a stake set in the ground. Thence SE 80 poles to a white oak thence SW by a line of marked trees 164 poles to a marked hickory, thence N46W 100 poles and thence with a right line to the beginning - 100 acres. (SoLR-B:161) This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for the tract called "High Suffolk" (total 1450 acres, yearly rent £1.9.0) - William sold 100 acres to John Hitch. (SoRR-10:336).

On Mar 7 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, "planters", sold all that parcel of land in "High Suffolk" where said William now lives. On the north side of the Wicomico River (formerly called the Rockawalkin River) "in neck of land called Rockawalkin." Begin at a marked white oak standing at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from part of said tract given by Adam Hitch to his son Solomon and on the west side of a glade that came by where John Price formerly dwelled thence S46E 81 poles, thence NE 124 poles, thence N74E 50 poles, thence N77E 67 poles, thence NE 135 poles, thence NWxN 66 poles, thence WxN 14 poles to the afsd line of marked trees, thence to the first beginning - 200 acres of the original 1,450 acres of "High Suffolk". This was part of the 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to William Hitch in 1728 which went to sons William, Thomas, John and Nehemiah Hitch. William here became part to half of the 405 acres. John Hitch seems to appear here just to verify that he will not bring future claim to the land. They were paid £157 by George Wilson (SoLR-B:158).

In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Sr. is listed in the same household as negroes Mower, Stafford, Hanner, Sue and Gary. On Oct 7 1759, John Hitch received a land patent for 25 acres called "Last Choice." (Somerset County Land Patents Certificates) John Hitch was assigned a warrant of survey by William Polk for 25 acres out of his 185 acres on Oct 3 1759. The survey revealed land described as beginning at a marked red oak on the east side of an old main road from Caldwell's Mill to Spring Hill Chapel on the west side of Caton's Branch, thence SE 135 poles, thence N 84 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning.

On Apr 14 1760, John Hitch received a land patent for 50 acres called "Chance." (Somerset County Land Patents Certificates) John Hitch received a warrant for survey of the land on Apr 19 1756. The land was surveyed May 1 1756 and described as "…back from the head of the Wicomico River between a tract of land belonging to Col. Robert Jenkins Henry and a tract sold by Joshua Caldwell to Richard Waller and on the south side of Caton's Branch…" Thence, beginning at a marked white oak on the north side of the Wicomico River about four miles back in the woods on the south side of Caton's Branch by the side thereof, thence N57W 100 poles, thence S33W 80 poles, thence S57E 100 poles, thence a right line to the beginning containing 50 acres. Improvements listed include 200 "pannels of good fence" and 12 acres of cultivated land.

On Jan 19 1761, Charles Nicholson was found guilty of begetting a bastard child to Sarah Lanck. "John Heatch Senr" acknowledged and gave security along with Elgate Byrd. (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-49)

John Hitch Sr.'s will was written on Sep 9 1762 and probated on Mar 16 1763. It is transcribed and paraphrased as follows: John Hitch of Somerset County "being very sick and weak in body: ·To my son Joshua Hitch plantation where he now lives ·To my son John Hitch plantation he now lives 150 acres in quantity to be taken from the south end of the land Joshua lives on. ·To my son George Hitch plantation I now live, one young mare, one new bed & furniture, one cow & calf, one sow and piggs, one ewe and lamb, iron pot, 2 pewter basons, one dish & ½ dozen pewter plates, 3 flag chairs unless George dies without heirs in which case they are to be divided equally between my children Joshua, John, James, Joseph Hitch, Baty Rencher ·To my daughter Sarah Talbard and son-in-law John Talbard £0.1.0 and nothing else ·To wife Baty Hitch the rest for her widowhood then to the children." Witnesses: Joshua Humphris, Nathan Culver, Stephen Ellis. (SoW-31:883)

In May and Jun of 1763, John Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £109.12.8. Appraisers were William Murray and Thomas Humphriss; Creditors were George Handy and James Huston. Next-of kin were listed as Joseph and John Hitch and the Executor was Joshua Hitch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66)

John married Elizabeth (Baty) (?) about 1720 in Somerset Co., MD. Elizabeth was born about 1700 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1762 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Susanna Hardy's will was probated Apr 7 1762 with James Hitch was listed as her next-of-kin suggesting a brother/sister relationship.

+ 33 M iii. Joshua A. Hitch was born on 1 Feb 1729 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Jan 1792 and 28 Apr 1792 in Somerset Co., MD.

34 M iv. John Hitch was born on 11 Jul 1732 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1765-1766 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: John Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: No will has been found for this John Hitch but he is appointed executor in John Taubert's will written Dec 16 1765 and the invemtory of John Hitch's estate commenrced in Jan 1766.

General Notes: On Jul 11 1732, this John Hitch's birth was recorded in the Stepney Parish church records. In many of the early Somerset County Tax Lists, he was listed as "son of John" to distinguish him from John Hitch Jr., son of William Hitch.

In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as Joshua Hitch, John Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Stafford and Will. In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in the same household as Solomon Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In his father's will, written Sep 9 1762 and probated Mar 16 1763, this John Hitch received 150 acres of lands on "the plantation he now lives". In the will of John Taubert (Talbot), written Dec 16 1765 and probated Jan 16 1766, John Hitch was appointed Executor and indicated as his "bro-in-law" (Maryland Calendar of Wills 1764/67).

John Hitch probably died intestate as there is no will but the inventory of his estate was taken between Jan 1766 and Jan 1767 and valued at £210.9.11. Appraisers were listed as William Venables and George Handy; Creditors were George Handy and Jonathon Chathill; Next-of kin were Thomas Rencher and Joshua Hitch; and Administratrix was Francis Hitch. (MdPrI-91:13) On Nov 11 1767, Frances Hitch is named as administratrix of the estate of John Hitch, deceased, re-valued at £211.12.7½. (MdPrA-58:5)

John married Frances Rencher?, daughter of Thomas Rencher and Bridget Shiles,.⁵

General Notes: The Rencher surname is given for Frances because John Hitch's inventory names Thomas Rencher as next-of-kin - maybe father-in-law? Additionally, in the will of Thomas Rencher written November 1, 1764 and probated in Somerset County on April 28, 1772 (MdW-38pt2), it mentions Sarah Beard and Frances Hitch, strengthening the case that Thomas Rencher was perhaps father-in-law of John Hitch. On November 11, 1767, Frances Hitch is named as administratrix of the estate of John Hitch, deceased, valued at £211.12.7½ (MdPrA-58:5).

+ 35 M v. James Hitch was born on 23 Jan 1734 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Nov 1782.

+ 36 M vi. Joseph D. Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1737 in Somerset Co., MD and died in May 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 38 M viii. George Hitch was born in 1745-1746 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 28 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, and was buried about 31 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: On Aug 5 1713, Adam Hitch was listed as a witness (with Thomas Humphries Jr., Thomas Hickman, Thomas Vinson) to will of Lambrook Thomas who had listed son-in-law John Cordrey, daughter Mary Cordrey, granddaughter Mary Cordrey, daughter Rebecca Prise (Price), grandson Crispine Prise, grandson Elick Prise, and granddaughters Ann Prise and Grase Prise. (SoW-EB9:47) Crispin Price's will was probated in Somerset County on April 10 1730 and gave his plantation to "eldest son" Alexander Price. It also mentions children Rachell, Ann, Solomon and Eve Price. His (un-named) wife is listed as executrix. Witnesses were Adam Hitch, Thomas Humphries, Finch Jones and Samuel Hitch. For the estate of Crispin Price inventoried between May 6 1730 and Feb 15 1730/31, Solomon Heatch was listed as creditor. The estate was valued at £86.18.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1729/34). On Aug 18 1731, John Heatch provided surety against the estate of Chrispin Price. James Smith and Eve his wife (This is John's sister Eve Hitch) were listed as executors (SoJ-1730/33:144).

Eve married Crispin Price, son of Alexander Price and Rebecca Thomas,.⁶ Crispin was born on 5 Nov 1689 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 10 Apr 1730 and 6 May 1730 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: On Aug 5 1713, Adam Hitch was listed as a witness (with Thomas Humphries Jr., Thomas Hickman, Thomas Vinson) to will of Lambrook Thomas who had listed son-in-law John Cordrey, daughter Mary Cordrey, granddaughter Mary Cordrey, daughter Rebecca Prise (Price), grandson Crispine Prise, grandson Elick Prise, and granddaughters Ann Prise and Grase Prise. (SoW-EB9:47).

Crispin Price's will was probated in Somerset County on April 10 1730 and gave his plantation to "eldest son" Alexander Price. It also mentions children Rachell, Ann, Solomon and Eve Price. His (un-named) wife is listed as executrix. Witnesses were Adam Hitch, Thomas Humphries, Finch Jones and Samuel Hitch.

For the estate of Crispin Price inventoried between May 6 1730 and Feb 15 1730/31, Solomon Heatch was listed as creditor. The estate was valued at £86.18.4. (MdPrI Abstracts, 1729-1734).

On Aug 18 1731, John Heatch provided surety against the estate of Chrispin Price. James Smith and Eve his wife (This is John's sister Eve Hitch) were listed as executors (SoJ-1730/33:144).

39 M i. Alexander (Elix) Price was born before 1718 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1735-1736 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Mar Court of 1733/4, Elgate Hitch, "Planter" was chosen as guardian by Alexander Price. Elgate Hitch, Joseph Wailes, and William Langsdale put up £50, £25 & £25 respectively. James Smith was mentioned as Alexander Price's father-in-Law. (SoJ-1733/35:111). In Nov 1736, Solomon Hitch was a "guardian to Solomon Price whose brother Alexander Price chose Elgate Heatch as guardian " and Alexander is now dead. This court ruling transferred the estate of Alexander to Solomon Price under guardianship of Elgate Hitch. (SoJ-1735/37:264).

Birth Notes: Eve Price was listed as under age 14 when she was assigned Elgate Hitch as guardian in 1734.

General Notes: In Aug 1734, Elgate Hitch was appointed guardian to Rachell Price & Eve Price (both under age 14). (Ibid:181/182). Eve Price married Levin Hitch, son of Solomon Hitch before 1748.

Eve married Levin Hitch, son of Solomon Hitch and Rebecca Clark,.⁴ Levin was born about 1723 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1790 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Levin Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1738 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1738)

41 M iii. Solomon Price was born after 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 12 Aug 1748.

General Notes: In the Aug court of 1734, Solomon Hitch, planter, was appointed a guardian to Ann Price and Solomon Price who were both under age 14 at the time. (SoJ-1733/35:181). In Nov 1736, Solomon Hitch was a "guardian to Solomon Price whose brother Alexander Price chose Elgate Heatch as guardian " and Alexander is now dead. This court ruling transferred the estate of Alexander to Solomon Price under guardianship of Elgate Hitch. (SoJ-1735/37:264).

+ 43 F v. Rachel Price was born after 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 13 Oct 1778 in MD.

Eve next married James Smith ⁷ between 10 Apr 1730 and 2 Jan 1731 in Somerset Co., MD.

9. Samuel Hitch was born in Apr 1703 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1750 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed but with the notation "ded" is written next to his name and he was not counted in the final population tally. This suggests that he died during the actual counting process or a short time earlier. (early 1750)

General Notes: Samuel Hitch was born in Somerset County, MD sometime between 1703 and 1707 and died there in 1750. His birth year is determined through existing evidence obtained from county records. In particular, the court records and Tax Lists were used to estimate the range of years in which he was born. The Somerset County, MD Tax Lists were taken every year in the early-to-mid 1700s and used to determine heads of household and other taxables in the county. A "taxable" was the head of the household, males over the age of 15, and all slaves. The Tax Lists survive mostly intact for the years 1723 through 1759 and, as one follows families during this time frame, it can be surmised many times about when a male turns 16 years of age by when he first appears on the listings. Samuel Hitch first appeared on the Tax List in 1725, which means he had to have been born in 1709 or before. Another key record is a court paper describing Samuel Hitch's apprenticeship to a William Read. This paper is dated Apr 3 1723 (MdHR 7266-1-4) and it asks the court to release Samuel Hitch from his duties as an apprentice so that he can return to his father. Since trade persons usually were apprentices until they reached the age of 21, it might be assumed that Samuel Hitch was age 20 or younger in Apr 1723. This would mean that he was born in 1703 or later - hence the birth year between 1703 and 1707. Besides being on the Tax Lists, Samuel Hitch shows up in the Somerset County Land Records when he received 212 acres of land from his father Adam in May of 1728. The land is described as two tracts called "Come by Chance" and "High Suffolk" located on the north side of the "Wiccocomioco River" (SoLR-SH:25). This area is near present-day Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland. Since Adam Hitch gave land to all his sons except Elgate in 1728, it would seem that he reserves the gifts for his son that were "of age" or at least 21. Thence we assume Samuel to have been born at least by 1707.

Other times that Samuel Hitch appears in the historical records follow:

On Apr 3 1723, he made a plea that he was and apprentice to Wm. Read but petitioned to be with his father, ______ (obliterated record) Hitch. (SoCP-1722, MdHR 7266-1-4). In the 1725 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. His household is near that of Adam Hitch Sr. and Jr. in the listing. In the 1727 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. His household is near that of Adam/Elget Hitch, Wm Hitch, and Jno Hitch in the listing.

On May 6 1728, he received a deed of gift for 212 acres of land described as two tracts "High Suffolk" and "Come by Chance" on the north side of the "Wiccocomioco River" from Adam Hitch and "Mary, his wife" (SoLR-SH:23). In the 1728 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1729 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In Aug 1729, he was mentioned in a boundary dispute for land on east side of Rockawalkin Mill branch in Somerset County Deposition by John Caldwell (age 46) states "about sixteen months ago he was employed by Sam'l Heatch to lay out land given him by his father Adam Heatch." Also deposition by John Cordrey (age 48). (SoJ-1727/30:213). On Apr 10 1730, Samuel Hitch is listed as a witness to the will of Crispin Price. (They Lived in Maryland, Somerset County 1726-1750, Liber EB9-132) In the 1730 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Ambrose Riggin. On Jan 22 1730/31, he received a deed of gift of "one negro boy named Johnna" from Adam Hitch (SoLR-SH:297).

In the 1731 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1733 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1734 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Frank Price. In the 1735 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with John Tatum and slave Jack. In the 1736 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with a slave. In the 1737 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with slave Jack. In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with slave Jack. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with slave Jack. In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with slave Jack.

In the Nov 1740 court, a case is listed for Francis Tate vs Samuel Hitch, "agreed." This was on the appearance docket. (SoJ-1740/42:55) (Francis Tate was "a prisoner a long time." Ibid:145) In Mar 1740/41, Samuel Hitch was mentioned in the case of His Lordship vs. Negro Jack, the slave of Samuel Hitch "late of Stepney Parish" where on Dec 31 1740 he went to the house of Elgate Hitch "about the eleventh hour and feloniously and burglariously did break and enter with intent to steal the goods and chattles." In the house were Rachell Price and "others of the family." She and Negro Bonny testified for the prosecution. "Jack a negro slave of Samuel Hitch of Somerset County planter, being guilty of running away, and rambling and riding of horses at night . . . Sheriff of the County take the said negro Jack to the publick whiping post, and there give him thirty stripes on the bare back well laid on, untill the Blood appear." (SoJ-1740/42:64/65).

On May 18 1741, Samuel Heatch gave deed for land, along with William and Elgate Heatch, to Isaac Handy. This record mentions William Heatch (Sr.) as "deceased, heir-in-law to Addam Heatch late of Somerset County." (SoLR-MF:226) On Jun 20 1741, Samuel Heatch is mentioned with division of lands with William Stevens (SoLR-MF:227). In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with negro Jack. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Francis Prise and negro Jack. In the 1745 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with negro Jack. In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with negro Jack. In the 1747 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with negro Jack.

In 1747, Samuel Hitch is listed on a "A List of Claimes for Wicomico Hundred" as: §Samll Hitch £0.20.40 §John Hitch Jr. £0.5.10. (SoCP (loose papers)-1747/51, MdHR 7266-32-10).

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Robert Hitch and negro Robin. In 1748, Samuel Hitch is listed on a "A List of Allowances (Claimes) Somerset County 1748 in Wiccocomoco & Nanticoke Hundreds", he is entered as: "Saml Hitch 17 - - - 26½" (SoCP-1747/52, MdHR 7266-33-39) In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Robert Hitch and negro Park (Jack?). In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Samuel Hitch is listed in a household with Robt Hitch and negro Jack. This record is very interesting in that the notation "ded" is written next to Samuel's name and he was not counted in the final population tally. It might be assumed that he died during the actual counting process through the district or soon before that time (early 1750).

When John Hardy's account of his estate was completed on Jul 7 1750, it lists payment to Samuel Hitch. It also lists orphans Joseph, Benjamin and Phillis Hardy. (MdPrA-28:212) On Mar 22 1750/51, Samuel Hitch appears in the records as "Samuel Hitch his administration bond in common form by Rachel Hitch his administratrix with Elgitt Hitch &c Thomas Stanford of Somerset County for sureties in sum of 400 pounds sterling." (MdTP-34:125).

Samuel Hitch evidently died intestate as no will has been found. However, his estate was inventoried between Apr 11 1751 and Jun 20 1751 at a value of £125.1.7. Appraisers were Isaac Handy and Thomas Records; Creditors were Thomas Gilliss and Henry Lowes; Next-of kin listed were Elgt Hitch and Jonathon Hitch with Adminstratrix/Executrix Rachel Hitch. Inventory for "Samuel Hitch, Deceased:

One year old horse and mare 12.10.0; Old ass 5.0.0; One cow and calf/4 cows & yearlings 11.0.0; Two 2-year old heifers 1.13.4; One sow and 3 shoals of half worn wrought iron 3.8.8, One Iron, old iron pots 0.10.11, 14 of middling pewter and 9 of very old 1.8.6; 3 reap hooks and 2 old cow bells 0.9.0; One box iron & one Heaser of 1 small trunk 0.8.4; One stone mugg, one small earthen mug 0.2.10; One stone Jugg, 2 butter pots 0.6.0; One fiddle, 1 small wafer box 0.10.4; 2 old knives and forks, 1 grid iron, 1 frying pan 0.8.0; One old fire tongs, one iron hook to hang meat on 0.3.0; One Testament and Book called Christian Monitor 0.3.0; One small Do, 16 of old iron 0.4.6; One large washing tub, Pail Piggen and Strainer 0.4.0; One pair cotton cords, one comb 0.3.10; 5½ of Thread, agum 0.15.1; one pair Spoon moulds, one Razor 0.5.0; One old Horse Team, one pair sheep shears 0.3.0; One gun, one old gun 1.12.6; ½ of 1 pound of pepper, parcel of old Joyners & Carpenter tools 0.18.6; One iron kettle, one small iron skillet 0.5.1; One old Spinnin Wheel, again 0.3.0; One Cafe and 12 bottles, 2 cross leg tables 1.3.0; One old chest, 2 weeding hoes 0.11.0; One old crosscut saw, 6 old chairs 0.7.0; 3 old casks and 4 basketts 0.6.0; 2½ of wool, 1 bushel of Flax seed 0.5.10; 1 Bed and Bolsor, 1 Do 3.9.2; 1 Do 1.14.0; 1 Rugg, 2 Blanketts, one Quilt 1.9.0; 48 of dryed beef, 11 of Tallon 0.17.6; 132 of Bacon 2.4.0; 1 Negro Man called Jack aged 32 years 45.0.0; 3 bushels of wheat, 3 pecks of salt 0.16.6; 1 Ewe, some upper leather and sole leather 0.9.0; 1 Olde Mans Saddle & Bridle 0.10.0; 2 small Hydes 0.10.0; 173¼ bushels corn 17.6.6; 150 Ten Penny nails 0.1.6; 75 feet of pine plank, 5/hundred 0.3.9; One pair of Hames & Traces 0.1.6; 3 of old iron, one old Claw Hammer 0.1.9; ½ bushel of Rye 0.1.0; Debts due to Samuel Hitches Estate 4.17.2; ------------ 125.1.7; Jun 20 1751 came Rachel Hitch and made oath." (MdPrI-46:95).

Other interesting notes come from A Hitch Orchard compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: "Samuel Hitch died before his wife. His son Samuel was about nine years old at the time. This boy may have been bound at to trade as was the custom at this time. In 1762 or 1763 when about 21 years of age and old enough to be his own master, he went from Maryland to Massachusetts with his brother Elgate and his first cousin, George Hitch, whose father had died that same year, 1763. Robert Hitch seems to have been the oldest son of Samuel and to have inherited the estate of his father. He died in 1768 while his younger brother Samuel lived until 1825 and was but 13 years older than Robert's oldest son Isaac. This is not unusual in large families."

Samuel married Rachel Hardy, daughter of James Hardy Sr. Rachel was born about 1710 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 10 Dec 1771-17 Aug 1773 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Rachel Hitch wrote her will on Dec 10 1771 and it was probated Aug 17 1773. (MdPrW-39:380, also SoWorig).

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931:

"(Daisy Hitch's) Reasons for believing Samuel Hitch's wife was Rachel Hardy: A James Hardy Sr., son of Robert Hardy, made his will 1722-1727 at about the same time as Adam Hitch Sr. made his will. This indicates that James Hardy Sr. and Adam Hitch Sr. were of the same generation and their children would be likewise. Said James Hardy Sr. mentions his daughter Rachel in his will. From inventory of estate of Samuel Hitch, we know his wife was named Rachel. Also, Samuel Hitch after going to Massachusetts, where he married, names one of his sons Hardy Elgate. This indicated that he was a son of Samuel Hitch and named his son for his mother Rachel Hardy and grandmother Ann Elgate. Possibly also for his brother Elgate, who went to Massachusetts with him. Another proof is that Benjamin Hardy Hitch of Falmouth, KY., who also descends from Samuel Hitch and Rachel (Hardy) Hitch through son, Benjamin Hitch, has the same family name. Excerpt of letter from Benjamin Hardy Hitch dated Jan 31 1899: 'My middle name is a family name too (Hardy), but I don't know anything of any of the Hardy's. I think it was my great grandmother's maiden name.' Not by compiler - It was his great-great-grandmother's maiden name. Rachel seems to have named several of her children for her Hardy relatives. 'Robert' for her brother and grandfather. "Benjamin" for her brother. She has two grandchildren named 'Joseph' and 'Phillis'. A study of the Hardy wills will give proof of this." [*Note: this "proof" is rather circumstantial and weak.]

On Mar 22 1750/51, Rachel Hitch is mentioned relative to the estate of Samuel Hitch as follows: "Samuel Hitch his administration bond in common form by Rachel Hitch his administratrix with Elgitt Hitch &c Thomas Stanford of Somerset County for sureties in sum of 400 pounds sterling." (MdTP-34:125).

In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Ratchell Hitch is listed in a household with negro Jack. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Ratchel Hitch is listed in a household with Adam Hitch and negro Jack. In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Rachall Hitch is listed in a household with Benjamin Hitch and negro Jack. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Rachell Hitch is listed in a household with Benjamin Hitch and negro Jack.

In 1767, Rachel Hitch held an account in John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland. She bought oil which was delivered by William Bell for £0/3/0. She paid her debt in corn delivered by her negro, Jack, and by Stephen Lank.

Rachel Hitch wrote her will on Dec 10 1771 and it was probated on Aug 17 1773 as: Rachel Hitch of "Summerset" County: ·To her daughter Leah Hitch, "my best bed and furniture, yearlin' horse, puter dish, 3 plates, 1 bason. ·To son Elgate Hitch, "one cow and yearlin and one woke of oxens, one puter dish, 3 plates and one bason. ·Give my negro man Jack to daughter Leah" (Note - she ended up splitting him with Elgate). (MdPrW-39:380, also SoWorig).

Her estate was inventoried between Feb 27 1773 and Nov 30 1773 and was valued at £43.12.5. Appraisers were Atkadozi Johnson and Thomas Stanford; Creditors were Charles Hayman and Ann Hayman; Next-of kin were listed as Leah Hitch and Richard Nicholson and the Administrator/Executor was Benjamin Hitch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). On Aug 17 1773, the records state: "Rachl Hitch her will of Administration Bond by Benj Hitch his administration will annexed with Charles Hayman of Duncan Maine his sureties in the sum of £100 sterlg dated 17th Aug 1773." (MdTP-45:182). On Dec 31 1773, the records state: Returns from Somerset County on "Rachell Hitch, her invent." (MdTP-45:233). On Sep 7 1774, Benjamin Hitch did account and administer the will of Rachel Hitch deceased, £43.18.0. Mentions, "of money paid by this accountant to Elgit Hitch which was due him from the Deceased out of his Fathers Estate. . ., £9.3.2" Again to Leah Hitch, £1.4.3 (MdPrA-71:201). Also mentions payments made to wife of William Lank. (MdPrA-71:213)

General Notes: In the "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787" (John Jacob, Jr.), "Miss Leah Hitch" bought one yard of ribbon for £0/1/6 with sister Eve Harris as security. Cash paid in full by William Lank in 1768.

Leah Hitch was mentioned in the will of Rachel Hitch of "Summerset" County written on December 10, 1771 and August 17, 1773 as follows: To her daughter Leah Hitch, "my best bed and furniture, yearlin' horse, puter dish, 3 plates, 1 bason." To son Elgate Hitch, "one cowand yearlin and one woke of oxens, one puter dish, 3 plates and one bason." "Give my negro man Jack to daughter Leah" (Note - she ended up splitting him with Elgate). (Maryland Prerogative Court Wills, Liber 39, Folio 380)

+ 45 M ii. Robert Hitch was born about 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Oct 1767 and 24 Mar 1768 in Somerset Co., MD.

47 M iv. Adam Hitch was born in 1736 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1755 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with Robert Hitch (head of household) and negro Jack.

In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Adam Hitch is listed in a household with Ratchell Hitch (head of household) and negro Jack.

There are no more records of this Adam hitch after 1754.

+ 48 M v. Benjamin Hitch was born in 1738-1740 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 31 Mar 1814-19 Apr 1814 in Worcester Co., MD.

+ 49 M vi. Capt. Samuel Hitch was born in 1740-1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 12 Mar 1825 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

50 M vii. Joseph* Hitch was born about 1745 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1772 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: *This connection is UNCERTAIN. A Joseph Hitch Sr. and Joseph Hitch Jr. were mentioned in the will of Robert Hitch written October 1767. Joseph Hitch Sr. probably refers to the son of John Hitch of Adam. Joseph Hitch Jr. may have been a brother of Robert, hence this placement. Regardless, this Joseph Hitch is only mentioned twice in the records of Maryland after that point where he was a witness to the will of Thomas Humphries (2/19/1771) and William Stephens (12/18/1769-3/21/1771). This Joseph may have died soon after 1771 and is an uncertain son of Samuel Hitch.

+ 51 M viii. Elgate Hitch was born in 1751 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 10 Oct 1838 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

10. Elgate Hitch was born between Jul 1712 and Jun 1713 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 19 Mar 1772 and 9 Feb 1773 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Elgate Hitch was a deponent for a case involving Rachel Caldwell versus James Caldwell when he made a deposition indicating that he was age 38 on Jun 27 1751 (making his birth date in the year 1712 or 1713). Note that the court records states his name as Elijah Hitch but he clearly signed the record "Elgt Hitch". The "Elijah" was probably a mistake of the ancient transcriber. (MdCC- 9-BT1:73).

Death Notes: Elgate Hitch's will was written Mar 19 1772 and probated Feb 9 1773. (SoW-1750/72:172/173; also SoWorig-B11:F34)

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "The name 'Elgate' is spelled in various ways, Elgate, Elgit, Elget, Elgatt, etc. It was a surname and the compiler is inclined to think a corruption of the 'Felgate' name of early Virginia. It was the maiden name of the mother of Elgate Hitch. This name carries on in the family."

Elgate Hitch, son of Adam Hitch appears in the records as follows:

He first appears in the 1727 Tax List of Somerset County, MD in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as Adam Hitch, Isaac Highway, 3 negroes. Also next to households of Wm Hitch, Saml Hitch, and Jno Hitch. He is listed in the 1728 Tax List in Wicomico Hundred in same household as Adam Hitch, Jacob Crouch, negroes Tobe, Hannah, Donnuda. On Jan 16 1730/31, Elgate Heatch received a deed of gift of "one negro woman called Conounder" from his father Adam Heatch (SoLR-SH:296). He is listed in the 1730 Tax List in Wicomico Hundred in same household as Adam Heatch and slaves Toby, Frank, Hanna, Mow, and Cannador. Elgate Hitch is listed in the 1731 Tax List with slaves Toby and Cunnoodah.

In the Mar Court of 1732/33 for Somerset County, Elgate Hitch is discharged of security for which he was bound. (SoJ-1730/33:282). In the 1733 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Elgett Hitch is listed with slaves Canowndow and Hannow. In 1734, Elgate Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Elix. Price and slaves Canuna and Hannah. In the Mar Court of 1733/4, he is listed as a "Planter" and Alexander Price chose him as guardian. He, Joseph Wailes, and William Langsdale put up £50, £25 & £25 respectively. James Smith was mentioned as Alexander Price's father-in-Law. (SoJ-1733/35:111). Also, in Aug 1734, he was appointed guardian to Rachell Price & Eve Price (both under age 14). (Ibid:181/182). In Nov 1734, he was appointed Constable of "Wickocomoco Hundred" for the ensuing year "instead of Timothy Adkinson." (Ibid.:213).

On May 1 1735, regarding the case John Handy versus Elgate Hitch, et uxor: "Elgate Hitch late of Som. County planter and Betty his wife lately called Betty Handy of the same county widdow... executrix of the testament and last will of Ebenezer Handy." John Handy contested and won £21.0.5, plus 337 lbs of tobacco as court costs. (SoJ-1737/38:11, [From 3/1736 Court]). In the 1735 Tax List, Elgate Hitch is living in Wicomico Hundred and listed in a household with Archibald Smith, James Berrey and slaves Conounder and Hannah. In Nov 1735, Elgate was again appointed Constable of Wicomico Hundred for the ensuing year. (SoJ-1735/37:87). In the 1736 Tax List, Elgate Heatch was listed in Wicomico Hundred with Wm Bird, Samll _ent_ace and 3 slaves.

In Nov 1736, he petitioned to the court for his negro "Hannah so disabled in her limbs and age together that she can scarcely walk." She was ruled free of taxes from that time on. (Ibid:262). Also, in Nov, he was replaced by Thomas Winder as Constable of Wicomico Hundred for ensuing year. (Ibid:264). The court records also then show that Solomon Hitch was "guardian to Solomon Price whose brother Alexander Price chose Elgate Heatch as guardian " and Alexander is now dead. The court transferred the estate of Alexander Price to Solomon Price under guardianship of Elgate Hitch. (Ibid:264). In 1737, he was listed as debtor to estate of Mathias Gale (for "corn").

In the 1737 Tax List, Elgit Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred with slaves Camnundah, Bonney, and Amey. In the 1738 Tax List, Elgate Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred with Joseph Piper and 2 slave women. In the 1739 Tax List, Elgtt Heatch is listed as head of household with Thomas and Alexander Prise and slaves Bony and Conuda. In Jun 1739, Elgate Hitch and George Vinson were witnesses in case James Collett vs. Hugh Caldwell for owing "36 bushels of Indian corn." (SoJ-1738/40:142). In the 1740 Tax List, Elgatt Hitch is listed as head of household 1758 with slaves Bonny, Connundo, and Amey. In Jun 17 1740, in the case of His Lordship versus Elgate Hitch, Robert Caldwell & Wen Coda. Said Elgate Hitch, planter, with the others did "assemble and beat wound and Evilly treat" Matthew Doorman. They pleaded innocent but were forced to pay fines of £0.2.6 each (Ibid:300/302). In the Nov 1740 Court, Elgate Hitch, "...planter, appointed Constable of Wickacomoco Hundred for ensuing year." He took the oath of that office in Dec 1740. (SoJ-1740/42:32,90)

In Mar 1740/41, he was mentioned in the case of His Lordship vs. Negro Jack, the slave of Samuel Hitch (spelled Hit) "late of Stepney Parish" where on Dec 31 1740 he went to the house of Elgate Hitch "about the eleventh hour and feloniously and burglariously did break and enter with intent to steal the goods and chattles." In the house were Rachell Price and "others of the family." She and Negro Bonny testified for the prosecution. (Ibid:64/65). Also in the Mar 1740/41 court it was reported that Elgate Hitch took the oath of Constable in Dec 1740. (Ibid:90) In the Somerset County Rent Rolls, he was listed for a tract called "Maiden Choice" (total 100a, yr. rent £0.4.0) surveyed Sep 9 1717 at North side of a branch called Warrington branch which makes out of Nassawango Creek. Elgate bought 100 acres from Dingley Gray on Feb 19 1741. (SoRR-10:309) Elgate Hitch was appointed Constable of "Wiccocomico Hundred" for the ensuing year in Nov 1741. (SoJ-1740/42:179) In the Somerset County Tax List for 1743, Elg't Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as Wm. Farlo:? and 3 slaves. In the Somerset County Tax List for 1744, Elg't Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household with Nohomiah (sic) Hitch and 2 negroes. In the Somerset County Tax List for 1745, Elg't Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as John _____ and Hugh _____ and 2 negroes.

On Jan 3 1746/47, "Elgat Hitch of Somerset County, planter" sold 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" "taken out of the land" given to him by his deceased father, Adam Hitch in his will, for £60 to John Crouch (Jr.) Beginning at a marked white oak standing in a glade and about 3 yards from a post that is a corner post bounder of land belonging to Francis Lancake, thence S35W 92 poles, thence S12E 196 poles, thence E 70 poles, thence N12W 270 poles to the first bounder containing 100 acres (SoLR-X:230). In the Somerset County Tax List for 1746, Elgott Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as Addam Priste? and John Tolbut and negroes Connoundor and Bonney. In the Somerset County Tax List for 1747, Elget Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as 2 negroes.

In the Mar 1747/48 court, Elgate is mentioned in case His Lordship versus Solomon Hitch where Solomon was charged with "begetting a bastard child on the body of Charity Porter" both of Stepney Parish. "...(Solomon) did commit fornication with a certain Charity Porter." Solomon was fined 30 shillings which Elgate Hitch helped to post. (SoJ-1747/49:49). On May 8 1747, "Elgtt Heatch" signed as witness to note of Joseph Ennalls from John & Thomas Price. (SoCP (loose papers)) He was also listed on a paper entitled "Alowances Wickacomoco" as "Elgt Hitch" along with John Hitch Sr. Finally, Elgate was on "A List of Constables in Somerset County" where he is listed as "Elgat Hitch Constable of Wecomico Hundred - not appear".

On Jun 21 1748, Thomas Price, Elgate Hitch and Christopher Piper confessed judgment to Joseph Ennalls for the sum of £10.19.0 plus 238 pounds of tobacco. (SoCP) And in Nov 1748, Elgate was listed in two entries in rough minutes of the court as "Elgat Hitch for his Negro Woman to be tax free - granted" and "Elgate Hitch Constable of Wickacomoco Hundred for ensuing year". (Ibid.) The latter entry is indicated in the actual judicial records as Elgate petitioned to make "Negro woman Bonne who is so very old past doing any service to the petitioner..." tax free. His petition was granted. (SoJ-1747/49:147) In the Somerset County Tax List for 1748, Elgate Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household with negroes Conunordor and Will.

In 1749, "Thomas Toadvine, Abraham Heath, Elias Baley & Elgit Hitch confessed judgment to George Gale, £9.5.3 plus 292 pounds of tobacco. (SoCP) Later that same year, Elgate Hitch was a witness to the will of William Evans where the Nanticoke River was mentioned (SoW:38,39). He was also listed as, "Elgat Hitch Constable of Wecomico Hundred ret. his List of Taxables". (SoCP-1747/52, MdHR 7266-34-8) In the 1749 Tax List for Somerset County, Elgate Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred as in the same household as John Bostuh? and negro Connondor. On Jun 21 1749, he was the appraiser to the estate of William Bready (Brady) valued at £119.15.9. (MdPrI Abstracts-1748/51) In Nov 1749, he was appointed Constable of Wicomico Hundred for the ensuing year. (SoJ-1749/51:42) In the same record, he was listed as a "Gentleman" who took a deposition from John Tatum (age 55) in Archibald Smith case. (Ibid:39)

In William Evans' will written on Feb 18 1749 and probated Jan 27 1750, Elgate Hitch was a witness. The Nanticoke River was mentioned in these records. (SoW-1748/49:38,39). In the 1750 Tax List for Somerset County, Elgett Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred as in the same household as Sam'l Doyle and negroes Will and Connondor. He is also compiler of the list that year. In the Nov Court of 1750, the records states, "Elgat Hitch of Somerset County is appointed as Constable of Wecomoco hundred for the ensuing year" (SoJ:1749/51). On Mar 22 1750/51, the following record was before the courts: "Samuel Hitch his administration bond in common form by Rachel Hitch his administratrix with Elgitt Hitch &c Thomas Stanford of Somerset County for sureties in sum of 400 pounds sterling" (MdTP-34:125).

On Jun 27 1751, Elgate Hitch was a deponent in the case of Caldwell vs. Caldwell. It states that "Elijah* Hitch of Somerset County, Gentleman, aged Thirty Eight years or Thereabouts. . ." was ". . .at the house of Robert Gidds commonly known by the name of the Sign of the Crown and Thistle. . ." on Tuesday, Jun 27 1751 in Princess Anne Town. *Note, the court transcriber writes "Elijah" however, the deposition was definitely signed "Elgt" Hitch. This record undoubtedly refers to Elgate Hitch and places his birth year at 1712 or 1713 (MdCC-9, BT1:73). In the 1751 Tax List for Somerset County, Elgett Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred as in the same household as negroes Will and Cannuda. On Mar 3 1752, Elgate Hitch is listed as appraiser of estate of Daniel Stoot valued at £79.3.0. (MdPrI Abstracts-1751/56)

The Somerset County Tax List for 1752 was compiled by Elgate Hitch and he was listed therein in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as Samuel McCall and negroes Will and Canoundy. On Nov 23 1752, he was mentioned with Thomas Standford and "Zakerriah" Read as bound to orphans of Obediah Read for the amount of £159.12.2. He was also appointed Constable for Wicomico Hundred for the ensuing year. (SoJ-1752/54:20,22). The Somerset County Tax List for 1753 was compiled by Elgate Hitch and he was listed therein in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as negroes Conoundo and Will.

On Sep 15 1753, Elgate Hitch, Benjamin Venables, Thomas Bird, Ann Hall, Rebecca Evans and Moses Driskill gave deed of land to Jonathon Stock (SoLR-B:17). This records mentions William Elgate who received the land via Dec 16 1681 patent for 25 acres of land called "Supply" on the north side of Rokewakin River back in the woods beginning at a corner tree of land formerly surveyed for William Keens thence NW 20 perches, thence SW 200 perches, thence SE 20 perches, thence line to the beginning. Another tract granted to William Elgate called "Blackwater" on the north side of Rokewalkin being a point of marsh between Keens Creek and Elgate's Creek bounded beginning at a white oak on the western most side of Elgate's Creek beginning at a corner tree dividing between the land formerly surveyed for the said Elgate and a tract surveyed for Robert Handy thence ExN 115 perches to the side of Keen's Creek near the mouth, thence bounded down the westernmost side of that creek to the mouth and the southernmost bound from the mouth of the creek down the river side to the mouth of Elgate's Creek, thence bounded by this creek from the mouth to the first bounder containing 25 acres. Another tract granted to William Elgate called "Dear Lott" beginning at a marked white oak standing on the easternmost side of Keen's Creek being a corner tree of a tract formerly surveyed for William Keens, thence WxS down the said river 125 perches to a marked white oak standing on the westernmost side of a small creek being a corner tree for a tract formerly surveyed for Robert Handy, thence N up a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of Robert Handy 160 perches to a marked Spanish oak standing on the edge of a branch being a corner tree dividing it from the afsd Handy's, thence SWxW 77 perches to a marked pine being a corner tree dividing it from the land of the said Handy, thence N½ ptE 125 perches to a marked red oak standing in a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Keene, thence a line to the first bound containing 96 acres. Another tract called "What You Please" on the Wicomico River, northernmost side begin at a marked white oak standing by Micheller's Branch near its mouth on the said river. Thence a straight line 150 perches to the mouth of Keen's Branch, thence NW Westerly 320 perches, SW 150 perches and for length with a line for Alexander Micheller, thence running down the said line to the first bounder conating 300 acres. All this tract minus 25 acres conveyed by Benjamin Venables to John Handy and 50 acres to John Goxling.

According to the Somerset County Rent Rolls, this was for a tract called "Dear Lott" (total 160 acres, yearly rent £0.6.4¾) surveyed 11 Sep 1701 "lying back in ye woods in the Peqriorson". Elgate Hitch, et al, sold 96 acres to Jonathon Stott. (SoRR-9:205) In the 1754 Tax List, Elgate Hitch is listed in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as negroes Conoundo and Will. He was also compiler for that year.

In Nov 1754, Elgate Hitch was involved in yet another court records in the case of George Gale vs. Richard Waller, Jos Callaway, and Elgat Hitch over the sum of £30. (SoJ-1754/57:10) In 1755, Elgate Hitch, with Thomas Dashiell, received a Bill of Sale from Samuel McCaul who was paid £5 for "one gun and ½ crown bill" (SoLR-B:98). On Mar 3 1755, a case was entered in the court for Elgat Hitch versus Joseph Callaway and George Bennet over the sum of £13.8.0. It was ordered that Elgate to recover the money. (SoJ-1754/57:150) In May/Jun 1755, Elgate was listed as the appraiser of the estate of Joseph Humphris valued at £694.5.6 (MdPrI Abstracts-1751/56). On Aug 30 1755, the case Elget Hitch versus Aaron Spears was entered over the sum of £10. It was ordered that Elgate recover the money. (SoJ-1754/57:187) and, in Nov 1755, he was appointed Constable of "Wacomoco" hundred. (Ibid:139).

On Feb 11 1756, Elgate, with George Baily, received a Bill of Sale for "negro boy named Simon" for which they paid £10 to Abraham Hath (SoLR-B:113). In the Aug 1756 court, John Barrett was bound as an apprentice to Elgat Hitch until he is reaches age 21. Elgate Hitch, Day Scott, Joshua Hitch of Som. County "Gentlemen" gave security of £30. (SoJ-1754/57:202). In the same court, Benjamin Venables, William Venables, Elget Hitch and Benjamin Bird confessed judgment to Christopher Piper, administrator of estate of George Parris for the sum of £100 and 314 lbs. of tobacco. (Ibid:216)

The Somerset County Tax List for 1756 was compiled by Elgate Hitch, constable, and he was listed therein in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as negroes Conader and Will. On Nov 1756, he was appointed Constable of "Wecomoco" hundred. (Ibid.:221) In Jun/Nov 1757, Elgate Hitch was listed as next-of-kin along with William Byrd in estate of Thomas Bird valued at £276.4.0 (MdPrI Abstracts-1755/60). The Somerset County Tax List for 1757 was compiled by Elget Hitch, constable, and he was listed therein in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as negroes Will and Conunder.

In 1759, the court presented "A List of the Caridges of Pleasure in Wicomoco Hundred taken in by Elgate Hitch Constable in the year 1759 ----- The Reverend Allexander Adams 1: Two wheel Chair; Capt William Winder 1: Two wheel Chair; Capt Henry Lowes To 1: Ditto; William Allen To 1: Ditto; Thomas Holbrook To 1: Ditto; Sarah Handy To 1: Ditto" (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-41). In Apr 1759, Elgate Hitch was listed as a creditor with John Burk to the estate of Moses Callaway valued at £81.13.2 (MdPrI Abstracts-1755/60).

The Somerset County Tax List for 1759 was compiled by Elgt Hitch, constable, and he was listed therein in Wicomico Hundred in the same household as negroes Grace and Rose. On Dec 10 1759, the court recorded "Elgate Hitch witness to Sarah Lank Charles Nickols father"(?). (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-56) In 1762, Elgate issued a deed for land to Christopher Mathias. (SoLR-E:341) This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for Aug 2 1762 where he is listed as owner of a tract called "Maiden Choice" (total 100a, yr. rent £0.4.0) surveyed Sept 9 1717 at N side of a branch called Warrington branch which makes out of Nassawango Creek. He sold 100 acres to Matthias Christopher. (SoRR-10:309). On Sep 20 1762, he was listed as an appraiser with George Handy of the estate of Mary Collins valued at £38.12.8 (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63) Also, on Jan 26 1763, he was again listed as an appraiser, this time with Thomas Humphris, for the estate of John Stabelford valued at £64.2.3 (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66) In 1769, Elgate Hitch granted "to my beloved grandson William Elgate Hitch, son of my son Joshua" one negro called Bett, age 8 and one negro boy called Eli, age 4. (SoLR-D:264)

In his will written on Mar 19 1772 and probated Feb 9 1773, he leaves ·To wife, Rachel, all the houses wherein I now live with the liberty of my garden during her natural life and 1/3 of my moveable estate. ·To grandson, William Elgate Hitch when age 21, all lands eastward of a line beginning at a marked crooked white oak which is northwest bounder of William Handy's lands that his father gave him and standing near the county road and thence to a "black oke" which we usually work under near the west end of the house that I built for son Joshua to live in and thence to a marked white oak standing by the road near the wading place and thence a north line till it intersects the land my son Joshua bought of William Lank and if he dies without issue this to go to son Robert Hitch. ·To Robert Hitch to use these lands until William Elgate Hitch is age 21 ·To Robert Hitch all other lands to the westward of the afsd line ·To Robert Hitch all my personal estate ·To William Elgate Hitch and 3 year old mare and heifer when he is age 21 ·To granddaughters Mary and Elizabeth one 3 year old heifer when they reach age 16 or "gits married" Witnesses were Stephen Garland, Joshua Byrd, Thomas Byrd (SoW-1750/72:172,173; also SoWorig-B11-F34).

On the date Feb 9 1773, the Maryland Prerogative Court Testamentary Proceedings (original manuscript) state, "Elgate Hitch his will & Testamentary Bond by Robt Hitch his exec with Thos Byrd his sureties in the sum of £400 sterlg dated 9th Feb 1773." (MdTP-45:633) Elgate Hitch's estate was inventoried between Feb 19 1773 and Apr 12 1774 at a value of £326.13.9. Appraisers were Esme Bayly and Thomas Stanford; Creditors were James Bounds and George Handy; Next-of kin were Joshua Hitch and Thomas Byrd with Adm/Exec as Robert Hitch. (MdPrI-115:297)

Elgate married Elizabeth M. (Betty) Caldwell,¹¹ daughter of John Caldwell, before May 1735 in Somerset Co., MD. Elizabeth died in 1759-1761 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 52 M i. Capt. Robert Hitch was born before 1739 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Dec 1781 and 25 Nov 1783 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 53 M ii. Joshua Hitch was born in 1740-1742 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 14 Mar 1768 and 19 Sep 1771 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Rachel is widow of Francis Langkake. Francis Langkake's will was written on March 2, 1754 and it was probated in Somerset County on January 23, 1759. His wife Rachel was Administratrix (Somerset County Wills, Liber 30, Folio 637). By the time the Account was completed of Mr. Langkake's estate on August 25, 1761, wife Rachel had remarried as she as referred to as Rachel Hitch "alias Lank". Son Francis Langkake was the other administrator (Somerset County Accounts, Liber 47, Folio 142). By eliminating all other Hitches who may have been candidates to marry with Rachel Langkake/Lank, we arrive at Elgate as the best possibility. Elgate mentions his wife Rachel in his will of 1772/1773. Therefore, it is believed that Elgate Hitch married the widow of Francis Langkake sometime between January 1759 and August 1761.

11. Catherine Hitch was born about 1714 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 24 Oct 1776 and 6 Dec 1781 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Catherine (Hitch) Byrd's will was written on Oct 24 1776 and probated Dec 6 1781. (SoWorig, Box 13, Folder 42).

General Notes: On Jan 16 1730/31, "Catterine" Heatch received a deed of gift of "one negro girl called Sarah" from her father Adam Heatch (SoLR-SH:296). On Aug 1 1738, William Elgate gave 150 acres of land called "Jeshimon" to Catherine Byrd, wife of Thomas Byrd Jr., and daughter of Hannah Hitch.

Catherine (Hitch) Byrd's will was written on Oct 24 1776 and proved in Somerset County on Dec 6 1781. In it, she leaves: ·To grandsons Henry Dulaney and Joshua Byrd Roberts, all my land to be equally divided ·To my ten grandchildren and if Joshua Byrd Roberts should die without issue then his part to grandson Benjamin Roberts ·To grandson Henry Dulaney one negro boy Sam ·To Joshua Byrd Roberts on negro Levin ·To granddaughter Anna Roberts one negro Nan ·To three grandchildren £50 which my son Joshua left me to be equally divided ·My whole estate in the hands of Robert Hitch to pay out when grandchildren become of age Robert Hitch named executor. Witnesses: Joshua Humphriss, Joseph Humphriss, Jesse Byrd. Fisher Roberts listed as administrator on Feb 12 1782. (SoWorig, B13, F42)

Catherine married Thomas Byrd Jr., son of Thomas Byrd Sr. ⁵ and Sarah Elgate,⁵ in 1731-1738 in Somerset Co., MD. Thomas was born in 1711-1714 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1 Jul 1754 and 16 Mar 1757 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Byrd Family Genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama received via electronic mail Mar 10 1996 (17:46:19). Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Death Notes: Thomas Byrd's will was written Jul 1 1754 and probated Mar 16 1757. (SoW-EB4:59).

General Notes: Thomas Byrd's will was written July 1, 1754 and probated March 16, 1757. In it, he devises: - to son Elgate Byrd 150 acres of land called "Jesemon" and 50 acres called "Elgats Lott" - to son Thomas Byrd, manor plantation including 50 acres of "Elgats Lott" and 50 acres "Hacilah" given to Sarah Byrd by William Elgate - to son Benjamin Byrd, plantation on Quantico Branch, 150 acres called "Partner's Choice" - to daughter Mary Byrd, a girl Nico - to daughter Betty Byrd, a negro girl Hanah, a feather bed and furniture - to son Joshua Byrd, a negro girl Ester and a walnut desk - to well beloved wife Catherine Byrd, a "mair" and side saddle and 1/3 of estate. Witnesses: Moses Driskill, Thomas Humphris, Benjamin Byrd. (Somerset County Wills, Liber EB4, Folio 59)

54 M i. Benjamin Byrd was born in Somerset Co., MD and died before 7 Jun 1774 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Benjamin Byrd's administration was finalized Jun 7 1774 with an account totaling £66.8.0. Distributions were made as 1/6 to Joshua Byrd, 1/6 to wife of Fisher Roberts, 1/6 to mother Catherine Byrd, 1/12 to Margaret Byrd, daughter of brother Elgate Byrd, 1/6 to wife of Poll Dulany (he is deceased) and 1/12 to Martha Byrd, daughter of brother Elgate Byrd. Administrator is Thomas Byrd (MdPrA-71:61).

58 M v. Joshua Byrd died between 31 Jan 1774 and 7 Mar 1774 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Joshua Byrd's will was written Jan 31 1774 and probated in Somerset County on Mar 7 1774. He made bequests to his mother Catherine Byrd, brother Thomas Byrd, sister Mary Dulany and her son Henry Dulany, sister and her son Thomas Roberts. Also cousins John Byrd, Mary Givens Byrd and Matthew Byrd (SoW-EB5:43)

Catherine next married Benjamin Byrd, son of Thomas Byrd Sr. ⁵ and Sarah Elgate,⁵ after 16 Mar 1757 in Somerset Co., MD.¹² Benjamin was born about 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1773.^¹²

Third Generation

13. William Hitch was born about 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 17 Nov 1771 and 27 Dec 1771 in Dorchester Co., MD (Now Sussex Co., DE).

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1734 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1734)

Death Notes: The will of William Hitch was written Nov 17 1771 and probated Dec 27 1771 (MdPrW-38:558).

General Notes: ====================== The Quest for the William Hitches

There many problems inherent to genealogy that inhibit unconditional identification of folks and families centuries ago, not the least of which is the propensity for parents to continually name their sons and daughters John, William, James, Robert, Mary, Ann, Sarah, etc.! These same problem with the Hitch family exists with all of these names but with the early William Hitches, it has led to an apparent on-going misconception that has spanned many, many years. I have, through very detailed research been able to prove this long held misunderstanding as false just this past week (Dec 2000) by a reference I found while reviewing early 18th century land records for Somerset County, MD. The story follows.

There are two particular William Hitches in question here - both grandsons of Adam Hitch. One is son of William Hitch (!) and the other is son of Solomon Hitch. William Hitch (1687-1730), the son of Adam Hitch was known as William Hitch Sr. in the old official records until he died in 1730 (actually, sometime thereafter if he was referred to posthumously). This William Hitch had a son William born cica 1719 who was known as William Hitch Jr., that is until after his father William died and another William Hitch was born as son of Solomon Hitch circa 1730. In later records, mostly after William of William reached maturity, William of Solomon came to be called William Hitch Jr. and William of William was then William Hitch Sr. So you see, the former William Hitch Jr. now became William Hitch Sr. - confused yet?] The proclivity here is that the elder LIVING William was denoted Sr. I will not even go into the confusion of the John Hitches here when there were three (3) living contemporaneously - John Sr., John Jr. and John the younger - and John Jr. was not son of John Sr., rather "the younger" was!

Now we have: William Hitch Sr. (born c. 1719) who was son of William Hitch of Adam and William Hitch Jr. (born c. 1730) was was son of Solomon Hitch of Adam. Thankfully, these were the only two William Hitches living at the time of our study here in Somerset County. Here's where the "problem" comes. William Hitch of Solomon (our William Jr.) has for many years been the favorite of the amateur Hitch genealogists as the one who married Mary Gillis and moved to near Bridge Branch (modern Bridgeville) Delaware when he purchased land there in Mar 1770. This family produced, among others, male children Gillis Hitch (the Revolutionary War pensionee) and who had lines that spread westward into Indiana and beyond and; Spencer Hitch who produced lines that spread to Caroline County in Maryland as well as Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and beyond. In other words, there are many, many living descendants of this line, many whom are interested in family history and who have for years believed that they descend from Solomon Hitch of Adam through his son William Hitch. William Hitch of William (our William Sr. here) has always been but a footnote in Hitch history since it was believed that he died in 1767 and left his wife Ann and one known child, a daughter, Sophia Hitch whose further existence is thus far lost to history.

I have subscribed to the old and accepted lineage as such until my findings this week in the old land records which suggests that the two William Hitches probably were reversed all these years. That is, it is probably William Hitch, son of WILLIAM, that married Mary Gillis and carried on the long lines through to today and William Hitch of Solomon that was just the aforestated "footnote." Here is a paraphrased transcription of the record in question:

From the Somerset County Land Records, (Liber B- 160), on Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land in the tract "High Suffolk" for £100 to William Murray Land. This is land that Adam Hitch devised as a "deed of gift" to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728 and totaled 310 acres. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein through his will in 1748. These two and William Hitch Sr., "son of William Hitch deceased" were parties is this deal to sell the land to William Murray [note by me: William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record] The metes and bounds of this land is described as beginning at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, Taylor, and where the said Delany now lives and it is in the first course and line of "High Suffolk", thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr. (!), one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd, thence SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of Willam Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak in the first bounder - 310 acres. The record also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr.

This record is important since it clearly states who is William Hitch Jr. (son of Solomon) and who is Sr. (son of William). It also notes that Ann is the wife of William Hitch Jr. In the Stepney Parish records, a William Hitch married Ann Collins on Oct 22 1755. This must be William Hitch Jr. as we know that the "other" William Hitch had wife Mary (now thought to be nee Whittington) during the same timeframe and thereafter until he died in Delaware in 1775. ================

In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248).

In the 1734 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vincent. In the 1735 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vincent. In the 1736 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vinson. In the 1737 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with George Vinson and Thos. Vinson, Sr. In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with John Hitch Jr. and George Vinson. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with John Hitch Jr. In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On May 18 1741, William Heatch gave deed for land, along with Samuel and Elgate Heatch, to Isaac Handy (SoLR-MF:226). Mentions William Heatch (Sr.) "deceased, heir-in-law to Addam Heatch late of Somerset County". (SoLR Index 1665-1841). In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1745 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with Nehemiah Hitch. In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In the 1748 court records, William Hitch is listed on "A List of Defaulters for Wiccomoco Hundred 1748": "Nehemiah Hitch 3-4½" "Wm Hitch 3-4½" (SoCP-1747/52, MdHR 7266:33-39).

In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. On May 8 1751, William Hitch is listed in a suit vs. George Gale. "William Hitch late of Somerset County planter". George Gale charged that he owes £64 which Wm. denies. William was served summons and agreed to pay. (SoJ-1752/54:2). In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with negro Nan.

In the Mar court for 1753, William Hitch was involved in a suit with George Vinson and Nehemiah Hitch, owing Epraim King £40. They had to pay amount plus costs of 621¾ lbs. of tobacco. (SoJ-1752/54:67) In the same court session, William Hitch "late of Somerset County", was involved in a suit versus Henry Lowes as he owes him £8.7.6. John Hitch of Somerset County stood for William and paid the debt. (Ibid.:40) Finally, William Hitch was involved in a third suit owing William Adams £1.5.10. (Ibid.:67).

In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch Sr. (William, son of Solomon, is Jr. in the Tax Lists although the designation varies since this William is also noted as "Jr." in the land records when referring to his father, William Sr. - confusing?) is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch Sr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

On Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land for £100 to William Murray (SoLR-B- 160). Land is in "High Suffolk" This is land that Adam Hitch gave to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein. These two and William Hitch Jr., "son of William Hitch deceased" sold land to William Murray - note William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record! Land begins at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, "Taylor", and where the said Delany now lives and it the first course and line of "High Suffolk". Thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr., (!) one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd. SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of William Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak the first bounder containing 310 acres. It also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr. This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for the tract called "High Suffolk" (total 1450 acres, yearly rent £1.9.0). William, with Solomon Hitch & William Hitch, he sold 310 acres to William Murray. (SoRR-10:336).

On Mar 7 1757, William Hitch "son of William Hitch", sold 100 acres of land, part of "High Suffolk" to John Hitch Sr. This was land Thomas Walker was granted and went to his son Thomas Walker and then deeded to Adam Hitch. Adam gave 405 acres to son William Hitch beginning at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from a part of the same tract of land given to son Solomon Hitch and on the west side of a glade that comes by where John Price now lives thence by a line of marked trees S46E 180 poles partly dividing it from land given to son Samuel Hitch, thence by a line of marked trees NE 200 poles dividing it partly from part of the same tract given to son John Hitch thence by a line of marked trees NExN 168 poles to the eastern most bounds of the said tract thence bounded by the out side line of the tract to the eastern side of the land given to Solomon Hitch. Thence SW by a line of marked trees dividing it from Solomon's land 325 poles to the first beginning containing 405 acres. William Hitch divided this equally between sons William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John Hitch by his will. Thomas was deceased before he reached age 21 so his part fell to William. John Hitch Sr. paid 10 shillings for the 100 acres that was originally allotted for Nehemiah Hitch beginning at a marked white oak and running NE 122 poles thence N74E 50 poles to a stake set in the ground. Thence SE 80 poles to a white oak thence SW by a line of marked trees 164 poles to a marked hickory, thence N46W 100 poles and thence with a right line to the beginning - 100 acres. (SoLR-B-161). This is confirmed in the Rent Rolls for the tract called "High Suffolk" (total 1450 acres, yearly rent £1.9.0) - William sold 100 acres to John Hitch. (SoRR-10:336).

In the 1757 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. On Mar 8 1770, William Hitch bought land near Bridge Branch called "Hale's Choice" (DoLR-23:492). Note that Bridge Branch is modern-day Bridgeville in Sussex County, Delaware. The boundaries were indistinct in those days and hence the record was entered for Dorchester County, Maryland.

The will of William Hitch being "sick of body" was written on Nov 17 1771 and probated on Dec 27 1771 as follows: ·To son Spencer Hitch, land "Nutters Addition" and 1 shilling ·To loving wife Mary Hitch and my daughters all my houses at Bridge Branch with 20 acres of land to wife for widowhood and daughters Eunice, Betty, Sarah and Sally while they remain single. ·To son William Hitch, land "Haelses Choice" after wife marries or at her decease and 1 shilling ·To son Whittington Hitch, 1 shilling ·To son Gillis Hitch, grist mill and 5 acres of adjacent land and 1½ acres other land. (MdPrW-38:558).

Between Jun 5 and 25 1772, William Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £95.5.7. Appraisers were Robert Clarkson and David Nutter; Creditors were Daniel Polk and Manuel Manlove; Next of kin listed were Spence Hitch and Whitington Hitch with Executrix Mary Hitch. (MdPrI-110:12,31).

William married Mary Whittington? ⁴ about 1740. Mary was born about 1730 in MD and died in 1796-1799 in Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: Mary Hitch is listed as a widow in the Federal Census of 1790 in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.

General Notes: It must be noted here that, for years, Hitch genealogies have assumed as "fact" the following:

·William Hitch (1687-1731), son of Adam, married Rachel Humphreys (of Thomas) and, ·William Hitch (c.1719-1771), son of William above (and who was thought to be son of Solomon - see later details for that one, under Solomon Hitch [1694-1748]), married Mary Gilliss

These "facts" have been based upon conjecture surrounding the will of John Gilliss the fact she named a son Gillis Hitch. He was born in Accomack circa 1662, and died before bef Aug 15 1720, the son of Thomas Gilliss and Mary Manlove. His will of 20 Aug 1720 mentions four daughters: Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget; and four sons-in-law: Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright. Note that John Gilliss' daughter who married a William Hitch was a married woman in 1720. You would need a later generation for the wife of William Hitch of William. Now the only William Hitch old enough to have married a John Gilliss daughter is William (1687-1730) of Adam. The problem with this is that William's wife is confirmed as named Rachel in his probate of 1730/1732 so we are left with:

(a) the hypothesis is wrong, or (b) Rachel is a Gilliss, or (c) the wife Gilliss died between 1720 and 1730 and William remarried to a Rachel _____.

A possible answer is that we should not assume that John Gilliss listed all his daughters in his will - four. Maybe there were possibly eight (8) daughters; the four mentioned (Rebecca, Sarah, Betty and Bridget) being single and four (4) more that were married to the four (4) sons-in-law (Thomas Humphreys, William Hitch, Abraham Taylor and Solomon Wright). As for William (of William) naming a son Gillis Hitch, it was simply because he named him after his grandmother's maiden name - not at all uncommon at the time. BTW, he also named a son Whittington Hitch - this may clue as to the real surname of Mary, w/o William of William. That is why I now surmise that William Hitch (c. 1719-1771) of William's wife may be nee Mary WHITTINGTON. This is uncertain though and requires more research.

Mary Hitch was listed on Jul 19 1776 as owner of land in Sussex County, Northwest Fork Hundred, near the bridge on Bridge Branch, 12½ acres called "Hitch's Lott". (Miscellaneous Land Records of Delaware; H2, #63/63a; H3, #59) (Rounds Warrants, C322/313, resp.)

She was also listed in the 1782 and 1785 Tax Assessment lists for Sussex County, Delaware, again in Northwest Fork Hundred. She is listed as Mary Hitch, "widow", in Sussex County as one of nine Hitch households in the county in the Federal Census of 1790.

General Notes: This connection is uncertain however, it seems to fit circumstantially. There is the given name Severn/Sovereign that runs down this line. However, William Hitch does not list a Severn Hitch in his will. We know Severn traveled much during the Revolution so he may have been a traveler and not around when William died or maybe he was older and self-sufficient at the time of his father's death. He may even have been a generation older and son of William of Adam, brother of this proposed parent but, then he would probably have showed up in the tax lists of the period. Probability of this placement being correct is only 65-75% until more records can be found.

The first notation found for Severn Hitch in the records is on Dec 28 1774 when Severn Hitch, along with Thomas Hitch witnessed a Bill of Sale involving Joshua Hitch. (SoLR-F:273) In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Jul 7 to Dec 31 1776, Severn Hitch is mentioned as follows: "Treasurer of the Eastern Shore to pay QrMaster Mr. Severn Hitch £750 for the use of Col. George Dashiell" In the Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety Mar 20 1777 to Mar 28 1778 Severn Hitch was again mentioned, as follows: "Western Shore Treasurer" paid him "£3.7.6 for the amount of his account". He was mentioned later when it states that he successfully delivered soldiers and blankets to Dashiell.

On Jun 1 1776, Severn Hitch is listed as a Quartermaster (Battalion supply officer) in 1st Battalion for Washington County, Maryland. On Jul 24 1778, for the inventory of Sarah Hitch made by Elias Hitch and valued at £30.18.1, next-of-kin for Sarah Hitch were indicated as Francis Lank and Thomas Hitch. Creditors listed were Severn Hitch and William Winder Jr. (SoW-1777/88:104)

+ 63 M iv. Whittington Hitch Sr. was born in 1750-1754 and died in 1822-1824 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 64 M v. Spencer Hitch was born about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Feb 1797 and 21 Feb 1797 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 65 M vi. Gillis Hitch was born in 1757-1758 in Bridge Branch (Bridgeville), Sussex Co., DE, died on 7 Nov 1847 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 10 Nov 1847 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

66 M vii. William Hitch was born in 1755-1764 in DE and died in 1795-1796 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed in the 1785 Assessment for the Little Creek Hundred so he must have been a head of household and attained age 21 by that time. Also, we assume that his father was at least age 18 when he was born.

Death Notes: William Hitch's will was written in 1795 (no month, day given) and his inventory was entered on Feb 29 1796.

General Notes: (The following is from an on-line GEDCOM file from Compuserve): William Hitch took up residence in Sussex County, Delaware in Northwest Fork Hundred on Bridge Branch and he died there in 1796. His will probated on July 26, 1796 (sic) in Sussex County, Delaware (Wills, Liber E, Number #5, page 73) reads as follows: William Hitch to my brother Gillis Hitch, after the death of Sarah Hitch, my messauge in North Fork Hundred on Bridge Branch, called "Hailes Choice," 14 acres; with 17 acres surveyed in 1776 on which my dwelling house stands, on Bridge Branch; the rents from the farm to be divided between him and Sarah Hitch and Unicey Joseph Hitch (sic) as long as they live a single life. Brother Gillis Hitch to be executor. Test: John Polk, Betsy Snow and Nutter Cannon; probated 26 July 1796.

William Hitch is listed in the 1785 Assessment for the Northwest Fork Hundred in Sussex County, Delaware and he is one of nine Hitch household in the Sussex County, Delaware Federal Census of 1790.

The following is a transcription of William Hitch's probate records:

In the name of God, amen, I William Hitch, of Sussex County and State of Delaware, considering the uncertainty of this mortal Life, and being of sound mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my Last will and testament, in manner and form following ( that is to say) ---- First I give and devise to my Brother Guillis Hitch, after the marriage or deth of Sarah Hitch, all that my messuage of tenement of Land known by the name of Hailaes Choice containing ninteen acres situate Lying and being in North West fork on Bridge Branch, to him and his heirs for ever. I further give and devise unto Guillis Hitch a survey maid in the year of seventeen Hundred and seventy-six, containing about Eleven acres of Land, my dwelling hous standing on the same at Bridge Branch, the Rents and profits arising from the same to be Equally devided betwen him and Sarah Hitch and Unicy Jesoph, as Long as thay Live a single Life, afterwards to Guillis Hitch and his heirs and assigns for ever---------------------- I do will that my Executor, in order to assertain my parsonal Estate that he shall have an appraisment on the whole of all we are possest of, one third of the same after my Just debts is paid I give and bequeath unto Guillis Hitch and Sarah Hitch. I hereby appoint Guillis Hitch my Sole Executor of this my Last will and testament in witness whereof I have herunto set my and seal this ____ Day of _______ in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and ninty five 1795

Signed sealed, published and declared his by the above named William hitch to beWilliam X Hitch seal his Last will and testament, in the mark presence of us, who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses, in the presence of the testator.
John Polk
Besy Snow
Nutter Cannon

an Inventory of the goods & Chattels of William Hitch Decesd

To his warring apperil 2-10-0 To one Bead & Bead Stid 5-0-0 To 1 Saddle 1-15-0 To 1 Cart 8-0-0 To 1 gray horse 10-0-0
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27-5-0
----------- an Inventory of the goods & Chattels of William Hitch Decesd appraised By us the Subscribers Feabruary 29th 1796
Elijah Adams
William Ross

I do certify that Elijah Adams and William Ross apeared and was Legally Justifide as aprasers of the above Inventory this 24th day of March 1796
Richd Hays (Delaware Register of Wills, Liber E, Folio 73).

67 F viii. Eunice (Unice, Unicy) Hitch died after 7 Apr 1804 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: On Jul 15 1803, Thomas Sorden received a deed from Gillis Hitch and Lisha his wife for 19 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. The record states that Gillis got "Heirship" from his father William, his mother Mary and his brother William, all deceased, by virtue of a Deed of Bargain from Spencer Hitch and wife Sophia, Unice Jessop widow of John Jessop, Whittington Hitch and wife Delilah, and Sally Hitch - all heirs as described of the same William, Mary and William Hitch. The land was part of tract "Hale's Choice (or Chance)" situated at the village of Bridge Branch "where Doc James Ralston and John Wilson now live". (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

On Apr 7 1804, Eunicy Jessep conveyed land bonded by her deceased husband, John Jessep to Clement Cannon. (SxLR-Y23:98)

Death Notes: In William Hitch's will written in 1795 and probated Feb 29 1795, it mentions Unicy Jesoph was living a single life. Her husband we know was John Jessop from the land exchange from the Hitch children including Unice Jessop to Thomas Sorden in 1803. (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

15. John Hitch was born in 1723 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 30 Jul 1767 and 10 Aug 1769 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: John Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1738 suggesting he had reached age 16 near that time. (SoTL-1738)

Death Notes: John Hitch Jr.'s will was written Jul 30 1767 and probated Aug 10 1769 In Somerset County (MdOW).

General Notes: In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248)

He is called "John Hitch, Jr." and his first time on the Somerset County, MD Tax List was in 1738 (possibly indicating he had reached age 15 then). In the 1738 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household with William Hitch (head of household) and George Vinson. In the 1739 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Heatch Jr. is listed in a household with William Heatch (head of household). In the 1740 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household with Nehemiah Hitch, George Vinson and Thomas Vinson, Sr. In the 1743 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1746 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

In 1747, John Hitch Jr. is listed in some Somerset County Loose Court Papers, under "A List of Claimes for Wicomico Hundred" with names: Samll Hitch 20:40 John Hitch Jr., 5-10 (SoCP (loose papers), MdHR 7266-32-10)

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch (no Jr. designation) is listed in a household as the only taxable. For 1748 and 1749, John Hitch Jr. is mentioned under a list of soulgers (sic - soldiers) commanded by Captain Nath'll Waller. (Somerset County Militia, Box 1, Folder 22; Colonial Wars).

In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in the same household as Jno. Nickolls. In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, John Hitch Jr. is listed in a household as the only taxable.

John Hitch held as account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland, In 1767, he appears in the records when they brought a balance of £0/19/6 from Ledger C and he then charged the following: Jany 26:1 spelling book Feby 6:2 "seans" of thread, 3½ yards white linen March 9:6 "pips", 5 yards white linen April 23:2 quarts rum May 5:1 gallon molasses May 16:2 gallons molasses July 11:1 felt hat This came to a total of £3/12/1½. In 1768, his widow delivered 24¼ bushels of corn for a credit of £2/10/6 and carried the balance of £1/1/7½ to Ledger E. (John Nelms' Store Accounts, microfilm at Salisbury University)

John Hitch Jr.'s will was written on Jul 30 1767 and probated on Aug 10 1769 In Somerset County (MdOW). However, it says nothing except that his "moveable estate" go to his wife. Witnesses were Nehemiah Hitch and Charles Nicholson, Isable Hitch made oath. The inventory of his estate was taken between Nov 13 1769 and May 19 1770 and valued at £55.0.4. The appraisers were William Adams and Joseph Hitch Jr.; creditors were George Handy and John Nelms; next-of kin listed were Joshua and Nehomiah (sic) Hitch and the administrator/executrix was Isabel Hitch.

John married Isabell Nicholson,¹³ daughter of James Nicholson and Phillis Hardy?, about 1743 in Somerset Co., MD. Isabell was born about 1723 and died about 1790 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Administration of the account of Isabell Waller, Aug 29 1791. Inventory had been proved Jul 31 1790. (SoAA-EB16:476/477) This record became an extremely important finding in identifying the parentage of Louther, Curtis and Elijah Hitch as well as uncovering the female children in the family. Until the discovery of Isabell Waller's account administration, there had been much speculation as to the lineages of these individuals.

General Notes: Isabell Hitch remarried after the death of husband John Hitch in 1767/69 to a Mr. Waller (possibly Ebenezer Waller)

In his will written on Feb 19 1749 and probated in Somerset County on Mar 22 1749, James Nicholson lists Isable Hitch. The relationship appears that she is his daughter. It also lists his wife Mary Nicholson and sons Joshua Nicholson, Charles Nicholson, James Nicholson, John Nicholson, Joseph Nicholson (listed as youngest) and daughters Mary Nicholson, Rachel Nicholson and Phillis Nicholson (SoW-EB9:280)

Curtis Hitch was administrator for the estate of Isabella Waller on Aug 29 1791. The inventory amount brought forward was £45.18.7 from Jul 31 1790. Payments to John Pope Mitchell, Isaac Holland for coffin, William Handy and John Scroggin appraisers, money due to the orphans of Elijah Vincent for the money made use of by the deceased received by her as their guardian and retained by this accountant. Distributions to her seven children: this accountant Curtis, Louther, Elijah, Annis Vincent's heirs, Phillis Short, Letty Nicholson's representatives and Lilah Culver (SoAA-EB16:476/477).

+ 68 M i. Louther (Loudy) Hitch was born on 5 Nov 1750 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 19 Aug 1838 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 22 Aug 1838 in Old Union Quaker Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

69 M ii. Elijah Hitch was born before 1755 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1808-1810.

Birth Notes: Elijah Hitch had an account at John Nelms' store as early as Jun 24 1775 so he should have been of age by then (age 21+).

General Notes: Between Jun 24 1775 and Jun 13 1779, Elijah Hitch visited John Nelm's store in Salisbury, Maryland. He brought a balance of £0/14/8 from Ledger H. He purchased a brooch and broadcloth to run the balance to £2/4/11. He paid in cash in 1779. He also delivered 1 bu. of peas in 1776 for a credit of £0/4/0 on the account of Lowday Hitch. (Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, John Jacob, Jr.)

Elijah was listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780. He was in Sussex County, Delaware at the time the 1790 Federal Census was taken.

On Jun 14 1791, Elijah Hitch was chosen to be guardian of Esther Vinson (daughter of Elijah Vinson), who was under age 14 when, at the same time Curtis Hitch was chosen to be guardian for Esther Vinson's brother, Eli who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:99)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Elijah Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware (pg 431) in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 45+, two females under age 10, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and two slaves.

+ 70 M iii. Curtis Hitch was born before 1769 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Aug 1813 and 12 Mar 1814 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 71 F iv. Annis Hitch was born about 1743 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1777-1786 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Lilah Hitch was married to a Mr. Culver as shown when she was identified as Lilah Culver in the account of her mother's estate.

16. Nehemiah Hitch was born about 1724 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 16 Oct 1774 and 22 Mar 1775 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Nehemiah Hitch is first listed in the Somerset County, Maryland tax lists in 1740 suggesting he had arrived at the age of 15 near that time (SoTL-1740).

Death Notes: Nehemiah Hitch's will was written Oct 16 1774 and probated Mar 22 1775. (MdPrW-40:384)

General Notes: In the Aug Court of 1732 for Somerset County, Rachell Hitch offered, with Daniel Cordry and Timothy Adkinson, bond of £139.4.2 for orphans William, John, Nehemiah, Rachell and Ezekiel Hitch "of William Hitch, dec'd". Balance due from account of estate of £64.12.1 to be paid when they are "of full age." (SoJ-1730/33:248)

In the 1740 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with John Hitch Jr., George Vinson and Thomas Vinson, Sr. In the 1743 Tax List, Nohem'h Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1744 Tax List, Nohomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Elg't Hitch and 2 negroes. In the 1745 Tax List, Nohomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Wm. Hitch. In the 1746 Tax List, Nehomiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1747 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1748 Tax List, Neh'ah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable.

On Jun 6 1748, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in the inventory accounting of "Thos Cirmille" as: To Nehemiah Hitch £1.15.0 (SoCP (loose)-1747/51 (MdHR 7266-32-19)). Also in 1748, Nehemiah was on "A List of Defaulters for Wiccomoco Hundred 1748: Nehemiah Hitch 3-4½; Wm Hitch 3-4½" (SoCP-1747/52; MdHR 7266-33-39). Nehemiah Hitch was present on the musters of the Colonial Wars mentioned under a list of soulgers (sic - soldiers) commanded by Captain Nath'll Waller in 1748. (Box 1, Folder 22)

In the 1749 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Ezcakil Hitch. In the 1750 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the 1751 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Dec 7 1751, Nehemiah Hitch appears on the Somerset County rent rolls for a tract of land called "Quiet Entrance" (total 100a, yr. rent £0.4.0) surveyed Jul 9 1713 on northernmost side of Wicomico River. He had bought 100 acres from Allen Gray. (SoRR-9:258) This is confirmed in the land records for the same date where it shows he bought 100 acres of land for £40 from Allin Gray (SoLR-A:221).

In the 1752 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. In the Mar 1753 court, Nehemiah Hitch appeared in a suit with George Vinson and William Hitch as owing Epraim King £40. They had to pay that amount plus costs of 621¾ lbs. of tobacco. (SoJ-1752/54:67).

On Mar 27 1754, William Hitch, with Nehemiah and John Hitch, gave a deed of land to John Hitch (SoLR-B:26). This was land that was originally patented to Capt. Thomas Walker on May 12 1679, and conveyed to his son Thomas (the younger) at death and further conveyed as 1,450 acres called "High Suffolk" to Adam Hitch. On May 6 1728, Adam Hitch conveyed 400 acres of this to his son William Hitch who divided it equally among his four (4) sons, William, Thomas, Nehemiah and John through his will. Thomas died before reaching age 21 so his portion conveyed to William, the eldest son. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acre sub-tract again (see elsewhere). For £75, John Hitch bought the part assigned to Nehemiah Hitch as follows: Beginning at a marked white oak NE 124 perches, thence N57E 43 perches, thence SE 80 perches to a marked white oak, thence SW 164 perches to a marked hickory, thence NW 100 perches to the beginning containing 100 acres. The brother John Hitch is also referred to as John Hitch the younger here but he signs John Hitch Jr..

In the 1754 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

In the 1757 Tax List, Nehomjah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. Nehemiah was a witness to the will of Joshua Caldwell written Jan 23 1758 and probated on Apr 4 1758 (SoW-1750/72:63). In the 1759 Tax List, Nehemiah Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred as the only taxable. On Aug 20 1760, Nehemiah bought land in "Denwoods Denn" from Joseph Gilliss for £17.10.0. Begin at a marked white oak the first bounder of the afsd tract, thence E 69 poles to a marked cypress, thence S19-15 minE 47 poles, thence S7W 22 poles, thence S8W 4 poles, thence S16E 26 poles, thence S2-30 minE 50 poles, thence S10E 12 poles, thence S9W 26 poles, thence S6E 88 poles, thence S17E 28 poles, thence S26-30W 20 poles, thence W 148 poles to a marked white oak, thence to beginning containing 229½ acres. (SoLR-C:69)

This is confirmed through the Somerset County rent rolls for the same date where he is listed for the tract called "Dennwoods Den" (total 300a, yr. rent £0.12.0) surveyed 16 Dec 1681 near the head of Rockawalkin (note, at that early time, the "Rockawalkin" river was the present-day Wicomico). He bought a total of 229½ acres. (SoRR-9:141). On Jul 20 1761, Nehemiah Hitch received a land patent for 30 acres called "Hot Hill." (SoLP, Cert 1216) He received a warrant of 30 acres of land part of 63 acres of that granted to William Polk and described as "…beginning at a marked oak on the north side of a tract called "Denwoods Den" by the west side of a swamp…" thence S60W 50 poles, thence S 100 poles, thence, E 40 poles, thence N 40 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning containing 30 acres.

On Nov 17 1762, Nehemiah Hitch sold 60 acres of land, part of "Denwood Denn", for £30 to Nathan Culver. Beginning at a marked white oak on the first bound of said tract thence E 69 poles to a marked cypress, thence S19-15E 47 poles, thence S7W 22 poles, thence S8W 4 poles, thence S16E 26 poles, thence S2-30E 13½ poles, thence to beginning containing 60 acres. (SoLR-C:149)

This is confirmed in the Somerset County Rent Rolls where Nehemiah Hitch is listed for a tract called "Dennwoods Den" (total 300 acres, yearly rent of £0.12.0) surveyed 16 Dec 1681 near the head of Rockawalkin. He sold 60 acres to Nathan Culver. (SoRR-9:141) Note, this portion of the tract was resurveyed as "Peace and Quietness."

Nehemiah Hitch is listed in the store accounts of John Nelms when he brought a balance of £3/8/9 from Ledger C and bought the following in 1767: Jany 12: a "quantity of thread", one dozen coat buttons, ½ yard shalloon Feby 19:½ pint rum May 20:2 quarts "Best Rum" May 30:1 dozen vest buttons, 3 yards white linen, 4 shoats of paper He delivered corn in 1768 for a credit of £1/3/0 and carried balance of £3/13/8 to Ledger E. (John Nelms' Store Accounts, microfilm at Salisbury University)

Nehemiah Hitch, with Charles Nicholson, were witnesses to the will of John Hitch written Jul 30 1767 and probated Aug 10 1769 (SoW-1750/72).

Will of Nehemiah Hitch was written on Oct 16 1774 and probated Mar 22 1775 as paraphrased: ". . . being sick & weak in body" -To son Thomas Hitch, 40 acres - "Culver's Mill" -To "well-beloved wife" Sarah Hitch, Manor plantation and dwelling house for rest of her life. To become property of son Elias Hitch after death. -Also mentions five children Mary, George, Cissiah, Betty, Sarah Hitch. (MdPrW-40:384)

Nehemiah married Sarah Lank, daughter of George Langkake and (?) Cannon?, about 1745 in Somerset Co., MD. Sarah was born about 1725 and died before 27 Jun 1778 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁴

General Notes: This was a theory of the compiler up to the year 2000: "From records in the Maryland Hall of Records, Sarah Hitch was generally thought to be nee Denwood. However, a look into the background of some of these records shows that this is NOT true. Sarah Denwood is a whole generation removed from her supposed husband Nehemiah Hitch. In Sarah Hitch's will of 1778, she mentions next-of-kin as Thomas Hitch and Francis Lank. For this reason, Lank is most likely her actual maiden name."

The following was found in the records of Somerset County in Dec 2000: "Francis Langkake's will was written on Mar 2 1754 and it was probated in Somerset County on Jan 23 1759. His wife Rachel was Administratrix (SoW-30:637). He does not mention Sarah Lank or Hitch as daughter then but does mention sons George (deceased) and Stephen Langkake, daughter Isabella Benston (Denston, wife of William Benston), son-in-law John Disharoon (who evidently married another daughter who is un-named), son-in-law James Clarkson (who evidently married a second un-named daughter). The reason the latter two daughters are un-named could be because they were deceased. Also mentioned are grandsons Francis Langkake (son of George, deceased), William and Cannon Langkake (sons of Stephen), William Benston (son of William and Isabella Benston), Obediah Disharoon (son of John Disharoon), and Thomas Langkake. Granddaughters mentioned were Judah Benston (daughter of William and Isabella Benston) and Judith and Frances Clarkson (daughters of James Clarkson)

By the time the Account was completed of Mr. Langkake's estate on Aug 25 1761, his wife Rachel had remarried as she as referred to as Rachel Hitch "alias Lank". Son Francis Langkake was the other administrator (MdPrA-47:142). More importantly for this subject, it mentions two Hitches as getting something from the estate. The first is Solomon Hitch because he was a creditor. However, the second is stated as "Nehemiah Hitch wright (sic) of his wife's 1/5 of 1/5." There were five (5) children as heir to the estate, hence the first 1/5. Evidently, Nehemiah Hitch's wife's Langkake parent had died and she had four living brothers/sisters - this would account for the "1/5 of 1/5." In later records (see below) Sarah Hitch has next-of-kin listed as Francis Lank. Francis Lank was son of George of Francis and is therefore assumed to be Sarah (Lank) Hitch's brother with George as her father." QED as they say in scientific circles!

When the estate of Mary Cannon was inventoried between Dec 16 1771 and Mar 30 1772, Sarah Hitch was listed as next-of-kin with Francis Lank for estate of Mary Cannon valued at £91.17.9. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74) On Jun 27 1778, Elias Hitch is mentioned in the will of his mother Sarah Hitch where he demanded administration and made oath. A bond in the amount of £2000 was placed by brothers Elias and Thomas Hitch and Charles Nicholson. Appraisers were Benjamin Byrd Sr. and Benjamin McClellan (SoW-1777/88:84). On Jul 24 1778, the inventory of Sarah Hitch was taken by Elias Hitch and valued at £30.18.1. Next-of-kin for Sarah Hitch was indicated as Francis Lank and Thomas Hitch. Creditors listed were Severn Hitch and William Winder Jr. (SoW-1777/88:104)

An administration of Sarah Hitch's account was performed in Somerset County on Oct 30 1781 and Aug 6 1782 where she is indicated as widow of Nehemiah Hitch and Elias Hitch is administrator. Payments to George Handy for account against Nehemiah Hitch. Also payments to William Winder, John Nelms and William Horsey of Isaac for their accounts against Nehemiah Hitch. Distributions to (from LWT of Nehemiah Hitch after death of wife) daughters: Mary, Cissiah, Sarah and Betty Hitch and son George Hitch. Account balance was £31.17.0½. (SoAA-EB16:62/63, 71/72)

+ 75 M i. Thomas Hitch was born in 1746-1752 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 21 Oct 1790 and 12 Apr 1791 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Mary, Cissiah, George, Betty and Sarah Hitch are all listed in their father's will written in 1774. Also, they received reserved distributions from their mother's account out of their father's inventory when the administration of her account was completed in 1782. This indicates that they were probably still minors (< age 21) at that time; hence they were born after 1761 so that they were under 21 in 1782 but before 1774 when their father's will was written.

General Notes: Listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780.

+ 81 M vii. Elias Hitch was born before 1758 and died between 17 Oct 1792 and 21 Sep 1793 in Somerset Co., MD.

17. Ezekiel Hitch was born in 1730-1731 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1758 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Ezekiel Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1747 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1747)

+ 82 M i. Ezekiel Hitch was born in 1748 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 23 Sep 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.

19. Thomas Price was born in 1719 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1783 in Worcester Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Thomas Price is first listed in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1735 (in the household of John Price in Wicomico Hundred).

Death Notes: Thomas Price shows up in the 1783 Tax Assessment for Worcester County for 50 acres of tract "Mount Pleasant."

General Notes: On August 17, 1770, Benjamin Hitch with wife, Mary, sold 50 acres of land in "Mount Pleasant" to Thomas Price. The record mentions that the land was "then situated in Somerset, now part in Worcester part in Somerset". (WoLR-H:381,382). In the Tax Assessment of 1783, Thomas Price is listed with 50 acres of land called "Mount Pleasant".

Thomas married Patience Kibble, daughter of John Kibble ¹⁵ and Sarah (?),¹⁵ on 22 Dec 1756 in Somerset Co., MD. Patience was born on 25 Sep 1738 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁵

+ 85 M iii. Kibble* Price was born in 1765-1775 in MD and died after 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

27. Eve* Hitch was born about 1727 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Apr 1790 in Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: Copy of an original will written by Eve (Hitch) Nicholson sent to me by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC on Jan 1 1998, the will is dated Apr 20 1790.

General Notes: *Discussion of Eve Hitch, d/o Solomon Hitch as wife of Robert Hitch: When Robert and Eve Hitch were married in 1752, Stepney Parish records clearly state Robert Hitch married to Eve Hitch and those records generally stated the pre-marriage name of the bride. Consequently, was Eve Hitch a widow or was she a maiden-Hitch? Solomon Hitch Sr. had the only un-accounted for daughter named Eve at the time - this would have been Robert Hitch's cousin and not unusual for marriage in the 18th century. More research is required.

On Jan 21 1775, Eve Nichols (Nicholson - the record uses both!), widow of Richard Nichols, before her marriage to said Nichols was the widow of Robert Hitch who was the son of Samuel Hitch deceased, sold her 1/3 dower rights to part of land tracts "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" to William Handy for 5 shillings. Also mentions land sold to Handy by Isaac Hitch. This was her approval of the sale and release of her dower. (SoLR-F:295)

The following is from a copy of an original will on Eve (Hitch) Nicholson sent to me by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC on Jan 1 1998 (a copy of the front page is shown in Figure 1):

In the name of God, Amen, 20th day of April 1790. I Eve Nicholson of the state of Del in the County of Sussex, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind & memory thanks be unto God, therefore colleing (sic?) Into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordanied (sic) this my last will and testament, that is to say principally and 1st of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of the God that gave it. And for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a christian like manner at the diction of my friends not doubting but of the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the powers of God as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give, devise dispose of the same in the following manner and forever. 1st I give and bequeath to Phillis Hitch my well beloved Grand-daughter a two yr old heifer, and one feather bed and furniture with bedstead cord and cord mat, and one chest and 3 chairs and one pewter dish and two plates and two pewter baisins (sic). One set of teawon (?) and teaspoons and our pewter teapot. One Gin case and bottles. Secondly I give to Mary Hitch, my beloved Grand-daughter, one feather bed and furniture. Thirdly I give unto Ann Hitch my beloved Grand-daughter one feather bed and furniture all which I give and bequeath unto them as above mentioned by them pecly (?) to be possessed and enjoyed. And I do hereby utterly disallow and revoke all other former testaments wills and legacies, by me in anyway before this monied (?) will and bequeath. Ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness where of I herein to set my hand and seal day above written. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, & declared by the S.E. Nicholson as her last will and testament in the presence of us the subscribers.

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Viz: Benjamin Collins George Moore Isaac Vinson

Eve* married Robert Hitch, son of Samuel Hitch and Rachel Hardy, on 14 Feb 1752 in Stepney Parish, Somerset Co., MD. Robert was born about 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Oct 1767 and 24 Mar 1768 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: The date of marriage for Robert and Eve Hitch is given in the Stepnet Parish church records (1751 - old style).

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch is listed for the first time in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1748 suggesting that he had reached age 15 around this time. (SoTL-1748)

Death Notes: Robert Hitch's will was written Oct 9 1767 and probated Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288; also MdOW:F133).

General Notes: Robert Hitch is listed for the first time in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1748 in the same household as his father Samuel. I might be assumed that Robert reached age 15 around this time, putting his birth year at circa 1733.

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Robin. In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Jack. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Samuel Hitch (head of the household) and negro Jack.

On Feb 14 1751/52, Robert and Eve Hitch were married. (Stepney Parish Records)

In the 1752 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household with Adam Hitch and negro Jack. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Robert Hitch is listed in a household as the only taxable.

Robert Hitch had an account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland where, in 1767, he bought a chest lock, needles and rum.

Robert Hitch's will was written on Oct 9 1767 and probated on Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288; also MdOW:F133). In it, "Robert Hitch Sr." left his dwelling house and 212 acre plantation called "High Suffolk" to his oldest son Isaac. He left £5 to his next oldest son Samuel to be paid when he reached 20 years old and the same to his next oldest son Nathan. He left thirds to his wife Eve. He also left his two youngest sons Samuel and Nathan to the care of Joseph Hitch Sr. and Joseph Hitch Jr. to bind them out to any trade when they reach age 15 until they are age 20. He also left Joshua Bennett an "olfin" boy if he stays with wife until his time is up, one two year old heifer. Witnesses to the will were: William Handy, Joshua Hitch Sr., and Joseph Hitch Jr. Between Apr 11 and Jun 23 1768, Robert Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £25.0.11. Appraisers were William Adams and George Vinson; creditors were George Handy and Joseph Hitch; next-of kin listed were Joseph Hitch and Benjamin Hitch: and executrix was Eve Hitch (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69).

+ 86 M i. Isaac Hitch was born on 30 Dec 1754 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Nov 1797 and 18 May 1798 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 87 M ii. Samuel (Levin*) Hitch was born in 1755-1767 in MD and died on 4 Apr 1802-8 Jul 1803 in Sussex Co., DE.

88 M iii. Nathan Hitch was born in 1756-1767 and died after 1798 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch, Sr.'s will states that son Nathan Hitch was under age 15 in 1767/68 and the 3rd oldest son after Isaac born in 1754. This would put his birth between 1756 and 1767.

General Notes: There is a Nathan Hitch mentioned in a Sussex County, Delaware petition in 1798 to construct a bridge over Broad Creek near Laurel. Nathan is listed with Samuel Hitch and Levin Hitch at the time - possibly his brothers - although a Levin Hitch is not mentioned in the will of Robert Hitch. This is the only other listing (apparently) of Nathan Hitch in the extant records.

Birth Notes: Phillis Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Nov 5 1756.

Birth Notes: Delilah Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Jun 4 1759.

Birth Notes: Rachell Hitch's birth date, daughter of Robert and Eve Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County as Nov 17 1760.

Eve* next married Richard Nicholson after 1768 in Somerset Co., MD. Richard died between 1769 and 1775 in Somerset Co., MD.

28. William Hitch was born about 1728 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1765-1767 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: William Hitch is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1753 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1753)

Death Notes: No will for William Hitch has been found, however an inventory of his estate was conducted in early 1767 and he last shows up in the records when he sold land in Sep 1765.

General Notes: In the 1753 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch and negro Rose. This is his first time on the Tax List and might suggest he became age 15 at this time. In the 1754 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch was listed in a household with Solomon Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1756 Tax List for Somerset County, Maryland, William Hitch is listed in a household with negro Frank.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

On Oct 22 1755, William Hitch married Ann Collins (Stepney Parish Records).

On Mar 7 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, "planters", sold all that parcel of land in "High Suffolk" where said William now lives. On the north side of the Wicomico River (formerly called the Rockawalkin River) "in neck of land called Rockawalkin." Begin at a marked white oak standing at the SW end of a line of marked trees dividing it from part of said tract given by Adam Hitch to his son Solomon and on the west side of a glade that came byt where John Price formerly dwelled thence S46E 81 poles, thence NE 124 poles, thence N74E 50 poles, thence N77E 67 poles, thence NE 135 poles, thence NWxN 66 poles, thence WxN 14 poles to the afsd line of marked trees, thence to the first beginning - 200 acres of the original 1,450 acres of "High Suffolk". This was part of the 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to William Hitch in 1728 which went to sons William, Thomas, John and Nehemiah Hitch. William here became part to half of the 405 acres. John Hitch seems to appear here just to verify that he will not bring future claim to the land. They were paid £157 by George Wilson (SoLR-B:158).

On Apr 26 1764, William Hitch purchased 232 acres of land called "Green Meadow" for £65 from John Callaway (SoLR-B:221). On Apr 4 1765, the account of Mary Collins's estate was completed in Somerset County. In it is mentions a distribution paid to William Hitch (representative). (MdPrA-52:210) On Sep 21 1765, William Hitch sold a parcel of land called "Green Meadow" for £80 to Josiah Dashiell. This record mentions Ann Hitch, "his wife." (SoLR-D:9). Between Mar 10 1767 and Jun 10 1767, William Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £48.6.9. Appraisers were Thomas Moore and James English, next-of kin are listed as George Farrington and Robert Hitch with the Administratrix/Executrix as Ann Hitch (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). On Sep 3 1768, the Account records state "Ann Hitch, administratrix of William Hitch, deceased, £39.2.10½" (MdPrA-58:338).

William married Ann Collins on 22 Oct 1755 in Somerset Co., MD. Ann died after 1768 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: In the "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787" (John Jacob, Jr.), it notes Ann Hitch as a "widow." She had an account where she bought one trace rope for £0/1/3. She paid in cash in 1768.

General Notes: In the "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787" (John Jacob, Jr.), it notes Ann Hitch as a "widow." She had an account where she bought one trace rope for £0/1/3. She paid in cash in 1768.

29. Solomon Hitch was born in 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 24 Oct 1761 and 18 Nov 1761 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Solomon Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1745 suggesting he had reached age 15 near that time. (SoTL-1745)

Death Notes: The will of Solomon Hitch was written Oct 24 1761 and probated Nov 18 1761. (MdPrW-31:578).

General Notes: Solomon Hitch Jr. is listed for the first time on the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1745. It might be deduced that this is the year he reached age 15 (born 1730). In the 1746 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Rose and Cooke. In the 1747 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Levin Hitch, Solomon Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Rose and Cooke.

In a judicial court case (the case was first mentioned in the Nov 1747 court for "His lordship vs. Charity Porter" for committing fornication with Soloman Hitch) in the Mar 1747/48 court for "His Lordship vs. Solomon Hitch", Soloman was tried for "begetting a bastard child on the body of Charity Porter" both of Stepney Parish. The records continue "...(Solomon) did commit fornication with a certain Charity Porter." and was fined 30 shillings which Elgate Hitch helped to post. (SoJ-1747/49:49). Loose court papers extant in the Maryland Hall of Records show two receipts: "paid by Solloman Hitch for fornication, S10:00" (MdHR 7266-33-39) and "paid by Solloman Hitch for fornication, S20:00". (SoCP (loose papers), MdHR 7266-33-38). One other note here - in the Aug 1753 court of Somerset County, there was a Solomon Hitch bound as apprentice to Mary Collins. This Solomon was said to be 3 years old on "Mar last" and must serve until he is age 21. (SoJ-1752/54:110). The compiler believes that this young Solomon may be the bastard son of Solomon Hitch and Charity Porter.

In his father's will written Mar 14 1748 and probated Apr 5 1748 on Solomon Hitch received the land his father bought from James Storey's heirs, half of the land at Rockawalkin plus 2 slaves, Cook and Rose. Soloman was also ordered to give his brother William one year of schooling and build him a house of about £15 price. (MdPrW-25:360) Solomon Hitch Jr. was also the Administrator when his father's estate was inventoried at a value of £367.10.16 between Apr 14 and Jun 22 1748 (MdPrI Abstracts-1744/48).

In the 1748 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negroes Rose and Cook. In the 1749 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1750 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with Jno. Boastick(?) and negro Rose.

On Dec 19 1750, Solomon Hitch was mentioned again in the court records of Maryland with relation to his father's estate where "...on the prayer &c petition of Solomon Hitch executor of Solomon Hitch late of Somerset County (dec'd)..." (MdTP-34:53). In the 1751 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with John Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1752 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1753 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with William Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1754 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with William Hitch and negro Rose. In the 1756 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose.

On Feb 21 1757, John Hitch, with William Hitch, received a deed for 100 acres of land in "High Suffolk" for which they paid £60 to Solomon Hitch. This is part of 405 acres Adam Hitch gave to son William in 1728. Goes through metes and bounds of the 405 acres again. Mentions the 100 acres John Hitch Sr. purchased Mar 27 1754 that was Nehemiah Hitch's share of the 405 acres. Now William and John Hitch (of William), brothers, possess the remaining 305 acres which they are selling to John Hitch Sr. Begin at a marked white oak near the road side that passes between John Hitch Sr. and William Hitch and in the NE corner tree called on by John Hitch Sr. deed afsd thence along a line of marked trees dividing it partly from John Hitch Jr.(?) land NE 36 poles, thence along a line of marked trees NExN 158 poles, thence NWxN 72 poles, thence S44W 144 poles, thence S27W 57 poles, thence with a right line to the white oak beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B-153)

On Feb 26 1757, William Hitch Jr., with Solomon Hitch and William Hitch Sr., planters, sold land for £100 to William Murray (SoLR-B- 160). Land is in "High Suffolk" This is land that Adam Hitch gave to his son Solomon Hitch in 1728. Said Solomon Hitch devised this 310 acres to his two sons Solomon and William Hitch Jr.(!) mentioned herein. These two and William Hitch Jr., "son of William Hitch deceased" sold land to William Murray - note William Hitch Jr. of William becomes William Hitch Sr. in this record! Land begins at a marked red oak near the head of Rockawalkin Mill Branch being the northern bounder of a tract formerly belonging to John Cordrey and now to Dennis Delany, Taylor and where the said Delany now lives and it the first course and line of "High Suffolk". Thence NE 50 poles, thence E 178 poles, thence ExS 106 poles to a marked white oak thence along a line of marked trees dividing it from the land of William Hitch Sr., (!) one of the parties to this indenture and son to William Hitch dec'd. SW 375 poles to a glade to the northward of a place where John Price formerly dwelt and is now in the possession of William Adams, thence running along and bounded by the said glade containing courses and distance nearly N42W about 164 poles until it intersects the line of Dennis Delany's land formerly John Caudries to the red oak the first bounder containing 310 acres. It also notes that Ann Hitch is the wife of William Hitch Jr.

In the 1757 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose. In the 1759 Tax List for Nanticoke Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Solomon Hitch Jr. was listed in a household with negro Rose.

The will of Solomon Hitch was written on Oct 24 1761 and probated in Somerset County on Nov 18 1761 where Solomon, "being very sick & weak": To well beloved wife Elizabeth Hitch, a negro woman named Rose, one feather bed furniture and all new feathers, a riding horse, plantation and land until Risdon is age 18. To well beloved son Risdon a negro boy named Jack, and he to be of age for himself at the age of eighteen. To daughter Susannah a negro boy named Harry, one feather bed & furniture. Witnesses were George Vinson, John Hitch Jr., and Thomas Humphries Sr. (MdPrW-31:578) The estate was inventoried on Mar 17 1762 at a value of £190.18.2. Appraisers were William Venable and George Handy; Creditors William Allen, Littleton Dennis and James Houston; next-of kin listed as Joshua Hitch and William Hitch; with Administratrix Elisabeth Hitch. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63).

General Notes: They appear to have never married but did produce a child according to court "bastardy" records.

Solomon next married Elizabeth Risdon? ¹⁶ about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD. Elizabeth died after Nov 1761.

95 M ii. Risdon Hitch was born in 1751-1753 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 12 Apr 1774 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Risdon Hitch is indicated as under age 18 in his father's will from 1761. The approximate marriage year for his parents is 1750. Since his estate was inventoried in 1774, this suggests he was at least of age (21) at that time

General Notes: Risdon Hitch evidently died young and intestate as we see in the court records of Maryland a mention of "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). This record also means that he probably was at least age 21 to have his estate reviewed in court.

Sarah married John Talbard (Talbot) ¹⁷ before 1763. John died between 16 Dec 1765 and 16 Jan 1766 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: John Talbard is mentioned as son-in-law in John Hitch's will probated Mar 16 1763.

Death Notes: John Taubert's will written Dec 16 1765 and probated Jan 16 1766 lists John Hitch of Somerset County as his brother-in-law. (SoW)

33. Joshua A. Hitch was born on 1 Feb 1729 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Jan 1792 and 28 Apr 1792 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Joshua Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: Joshua Hitch Sr. wrote his will Jan 6 1792 and it was probated Apr 28 1792. (SoW-EB17:213/216)

General Notes: Joshua Hitch, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is listed in the Stepney Parish Records of Somerset County as being born on Feb 1 1729 (1730, new style). He was able to amass quite an estate in his lifetime and became very wealthy leaving much real and personal property to his children.

In the 1748 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch (head of the household) and negroes Slafow(?) and ______. In the 1749 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch (head of the household) and negroes Stafford and Moyor. In the 1750 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household), Jno. Hitch and negroes Stafford and Will. In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as Christopher Piper and negroes Sambo, Dick, Cole, Green and Sue. In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in the same household as negro Forett Dinans.

In the Aug Court of 1756 for Somerset County, John Barrett was bound as an apprentice to Elgat (sic) Hitch until he is age 21. Elgate Hitch, Day Scott, and Joshua Hitch of Somerset County, "Gentlemen" gave security of £30. (SoJ-1754/57:202). In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch Sr. was listed in the same household as negro Tam. In the Mar 1760 court minutes, Joshua Hitch is listed as second on the Grand Jury. (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-48).

On Sep 8 1760, Joshua Hitch Sr. bought 100 acres of land for £50 from John Crouch (SoLR-C:66). This record mentions that this is the same land John Crouch bought from Elgate Hitch on Jan 23 1746 (see that record). In the Nov 1760 court, Joshua Hitch is listed as third on the Grand Jury. (SoCP-1761/64, MdHR 7266-54-48).

On May 26 1761, Joshua Hitch patented land called "Hitch's Choice" for 30 acres (SoLP, MdHR, BC21:75; GS18:56; also original certificates). Joshua Hitch was assigned a warrant of survey on May 11 1761 for 30 acres. The land was surveyed May 26 1761 and described as on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked white oak standing on the southeast side of said Hitch's plantation near a tract belonging to William Adams, thence N41E 41 poles, thence N24E 24 poles, thence N2W 20 poles, thence N30W 50 poles, thence W 17 poles, thence S9W 124 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning.

On Mar 26 1763, Joshua Hitch bought 200 acres of land for £165 from George Wilson. This was land that Wilson originally bought from William and John Hitch on Mar 7 1757 and part of "High Suffolk" conveyed by will from Adam Hitch to son Solomon. (SoLR-C-167). Between Aug 1 and Aug 10 1764, Joshua Hitch was listed as appraiser with Thomas Gilliss for estate of Thomas Goddard valued at £1735.8.1. (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66)

On Oct 26 1765, Joshua Hitch bought land called "Wilson's Discovery" for £30 current money of Maryland from George Wilson. The land was described as north of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked red oak standing on the north side of the tract "High Suffolk" by the north side of a divisional line between said Wilson and a certain Solomon Hitch thence S54E 140 poles, N53E 120 poles, N39W 103 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 100 acres. (SoLR-D:17)

Between Jul 10 1767 and Jul 18 1768, Joshua Hitch is listed on the accounts of John Nelms' store in Salisbury where he purchased 16 large pins for £0/0/8 in 1767 and paid in Mar 1768. Delivered 2 bu. of corn for £0/4/0 for the account of Thomas Stanford and 1000 cypress shingles for Henry White in 1768. In 1767, Joshua Hitch patented land called "Hitch's Discovery" for 15¼ acres (SoLP-Cert 316).

On Nov 4 1767, Joshua Hitch was listed as the administrator/executor for the estate of John Tolbert valued at £5.11.6. On Mar 14 1768, Joshua Hitch Sr. was listed as appraiser with Joshua Hitch Jr. for the estate of Ezekiel Hillman valued at £51.14.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69) In an inventory between Jun and Aug 1768, Joseph and Joshua Hitch were listed as appraisers for the estate of John Taton (Tatum) valued at £29.8.5 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). In the inventory of the estate of Alexander Maddux made on Oct 3 1768 and finalized Oct 25 1768, Joshua Hitch was listed as the appraiser (He had been witness to his will written Oct 111763 and probated Feb 2 1768). The estate was valued at £137.15.6 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69).

On Apr 22 1769 Joshua Hitch Sr. received a deed for land called "Maddux's Luck" near Spring Hill from William Maddux. It consisted of 151 acres and cost £100. Beginning at a marked white oak standing on the SW side of the main road that leads from the head of Wicomico to Spring Hill and on the westernmost side of a tract of land called "White Field" being the first bounder…. Thence N82½E to the side of the afsd road 18 poles, thence with the Road as it now stands N34W 14 poles, thence N1W 60 poles, thence N30W 40 poles, thence NW 68½ poles, to a certain stone panted(?) for the beginning of 154 acres sold out of "Maddoxs Luck" to a certain John Shockly, thence S29W 152 poles, thence S86W 99 poles, thence running with the original line of "Maddoxs Luck" … S2E 25 poles, thence S6½E 153 poles, thence N50E 62 poles, thence with a right line to the first beginning - 151 acres . (SoLR-E:24).

On Sep 5 1769, Joshua Hitch, in a triparte agreement with Isaac Coulbourn and Wiliam Lank. Isaac Coulbourn received a deed of land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from William Lank who received the land from his grandfather Francis Langcake through his LWT in "fee tail" by the name of William Langcake son of Stephen Langcake. This is land that Stephen did "live and reside" - 150 acres for £50. Joshua Hitch lent the money to be paid back by the "end of Oct Term next comeing". No metes and bounds given in this record. Signed with what looks to be "Jos. Hitch Jr." (SoLR-E:50).

On Nov 14 1769, Joshua Hitch Sr. paid £0.15.0 towards the new ________ church. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., page 66)

In his will written on Mar 10 1770 and probated Oct 19 1773, William Taylor left the following estate: ·To son James Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond" and one negro woman named Dinah ·To son Abraham Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond", one negro man named Peter and a desk ·To son Isaac Taylor rest of tract of land called "Round Pond" and one negro named Isaac ·To wife Sarah Taylor a riding horse, saddle and her thirds ·To grandson William Taylor, on negro boy named Phillip ·To granddaughter Phillis Taylor, one cow & calf and one yew (sic) and lamb ·To daughters Ann Moor, Betty Wails, and Mary Hitch, one brass kettle ·To three grandchildren Thomas Moor, William Wailes, and Betty Hitch, two negro girls named Nenis and Silva. Witnesses: Charles Moor, John Roberson, and Richard Bradlay. Joshua Hitch made oath. (MdPrW-39:522)

On May 20 1771, Joshua Hitch bought land, "Maddux's Luck" near Spring Hill from William Maddux of Worcester County, a total of 154 acres for £100. (SoLR-E:24,133). In Folio 133, they voided and re-did transaction set forth in Folio 24. Between Sep 19 1771 and Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch Jr's (son of Elgate) estate was inventoried with a value of £223.12.1. Appraisers were Esme Bayly and Joseph Dashiell; Creditors were James Houston and, William McBryde; Next-of kin was listed as John Caldwell and Joshua Hitch (Sr.) with Administrators Sarah Hitch and Robert Hitch. On Nov 1 1771, the final account of John Talbot's estate was completed with Joshua Hitch listed as executor. The only legatee listed was Joshua Talbot. (MdPrA-67:47)

In 1772, Joshua Hitch received a deed for land known as "Last Choice" from George Vinson. Joshua Hitch paid £20 for 80½ acres of land on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked hickory being a bounder of a tract of land called "Fathers Neglect" belonging to the afsd Joshua Hitch thence S58E 40 poles, thence S46:15E 106 poles, thence E 4 poles, thence S72E 20 poles, thence S56E 5 poles, thence, N 84 poles, thence NNW 80 poles, thence S53W 32 poles, thence N45W 52 poles, thence with a straight line to the beginning. (SoLR-E:173). Between Oct 19 1772 and Apr 12 1773, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser for estate of Josiah Elliss valued at £52.2.3. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). On Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch was listed in the Maryland Prerogative Court Testamentary Proceedings for Somerset County with "Elgate Hitch his will & Testamentary Bond by Robt Hitch his exec with Thos Byrd his sureties in the sum of £400 sterlg dated 9th Feb 1773." (MdPrA-45:633).

Between Jun 29 1773 and May 23 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Poll Dulaney valued at £133.14.2. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). On Apr 12 1774, Joshua Hitch is listed in the records as follows: "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). Between Jul 16 1774 and Jan 10 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser for the estate of William Jarvis valued at £28.9.11. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). Between Aug 1 1774 and Jul 18 1775, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Thomas Byrd valued at £156.5.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). On Dec 28 1774, Joshua Hitch, with Solomon Long, Ezekiel Gilliss, James Houston, and Edward Stapeler received a Bill of Sale for five slaves, furniture and livestock for £300 from William McClemmy. The transaction was witnessed by Severn Hitch (SoLR-F:273).

On Jan 5 1775, Joshua Hitch received a deed for land called "Jone's Venture" (on Barren Creek) from Alexander Records for which he had paid £200 current money of Maryland. Beginning at a marked white oak standing in the branches of Barren Creek being the first bounder of tract formerly surveyed for John Gilliss on the NE side of a savannah thence with the original lines of the patent granted to James Jones Jun 10 1734. N25W 80 poles, thence N65E 88 poles, thence S 150 poles, thence N81W 76 poles, thence a right line to the beginning containing 50 acres. Another tract called "Jones Choice" on NE side of savannah called Grate Savannah lying on the NE side of the afsd tract of land surveyed for James Jones beginning at a marked white oak standing about 60 yards from the NE of the afsd tract thence with the courses of the patent granted to Isaac Jones Jun 20 1749. S 40 poles, thence N60E 52 poles, thence N10E 52 poles, thence N57-30W 50 poles, thence S67W 69 poles, thence S40W 102 poles, thence N65E 130 poles, thence to the beginning - 50 acres. (SoLR-F:283)

On Feb 11 1775, Joshua Hitch sold land "Last Choice" to Jacob Bell, 16 acres for £5. Beginning at a small pine standing at the SW end of Jacob Bell's plantation "in Roccowalkin about three miles from Saulsburry Town" thence N62W 54 poles, thence N29-30E 38 poles, thence N20E 48 poles, thence S19E 42 poles, thence to beginning containing 16 acres. He also bought land "Fint Choice" lying about 3 miles from the head of Wicomico River to the westward of said Bell's plantation beginning at a small marked red oak standing by a road from George Vinson's to ye Widow Stevens thence with the original lines of the tract N42-30W 49 poles, thence N58E 40 poles, thence N61E 6 poles, thence S13W 20 poles, thence S16-30W 52 poles, thence to the beginning containing 9 acres. Also "Ellises Mischance" beginning at a small marked red oak to the southward of said Bell's plantation thence with the lines of the patent N56W 5 poles, thence N72W 20 poles, thence W 4 poles, thence N46-15W 31 poles, thence S30E 46 poles, thence S2E 20 poles, thence S24W 7 poles, thence N66E 38 poles, thence to the beginning containing 16½ acres. Joshua Hitch paid for the last two tracts, £12. (SoLR-F:290,292)

In 1775, Joshua Hitch Sr. was co-holder, with Robert Hitch, of pew #20 of the ________ church with annual rent of £8.5.0. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., pg 66).

On Apr 8 1775 a land survey was conducted for Joshua Hitch and he was awarded a patent for the new tract called "Addition." The land is described as on the north side of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked white oak which is first bounder of tract called "Chance" on the south side of Catons Branch. Thence S 21 poles, thence S41:15W 62 poles, thence S50E 46 poles, thence N35:30E 46 poles, thence N29:15 W 44 poles, thence right line to beginning containing 14½ acres "of cultivated land." This is land that adjoined the dwelling plantation of Joshua Hitch. (SoLP-Cert 43)

Between May 14 1775 and May 30 1776, Joshua Hitch appraised (with Henry Handy) the estate of Isaiah Banks. (Maryland Calendar of Wills) On Jul 26 1775, Joshua Hitch signed the Association of the Free Men of Maryland. (Revolutionary War Papers Index 1775-1789, B15, F1). On Jan 23 1776, Joshua Hitch, with Solomon Long, Ezekiel Gilliss, James Houston, and Edward Stapler received a Bill of Sale for five slaves and furniture and livestock for £300 from William McClemmy who was facing a judgment from William Venables. (SoLR-G:15). For the will of James Nevin written on Nov 18 1776 and probated Dec 2 1776, Joshua Hitch was listed as testament. (Maryland Calendar of Wills). Between Jan 9 1777 and Jan 28 1777, Joshua Hitch appraised (with Wm McBryde) the estate of Affradozia Johnson. (Maryland Calendar of Wills) He was listed as appraiser for estate of Afrodozie Johnson valued at £115.19.10 for Mar 11 1777. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77).

Between Mar 11 1777 and Apr 10 1777, Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser with Robert Hitch for the estate of Joshua Morriss valued at £10.19.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). For the will of James Jones, written on Oct 4 1777 and probated Oct 16 1777, Joshua Hitch was listed as a witness, along with William Horsey. (SoW:37) and appraiser to same (Ibid:73). In the 1783 Tax Assessment for Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County, Joshua Hitch was assessed for land "High Suffolk", 200 acres; "Hitch's Discovery", 30 acres; "Wilson's Discovery", 100 acres; "Fathers Neglect", 100 acres; "Last Choice", 80 acres; "Maddux's Luck", 229 acres; and "Flower Field", 222 acres. He also had listed 22 slaves, 7 horses, and 33 cattle. Whites in the household included 5 males and 6 females. (TA1783)

On Mar 29 1783, Joshua Hitch was witness, with William McBryde and Elget Driskell, to the will of John Stone of Charles County, MD. (SoW:176) On May 5 1784, a deed of ____ 30 1783 from Joshua Hitch of Somerset County, Maryland to John Robins of Sussex County, Delaware, tract granted by patent on Jun 10 1734 to James Jones called "Jone's Venture", 50 acres then situated in Somerset County and a tract nearly adjacent which by sundry legal conveyances became the estate of Alexander Records of Somerset County, who on Jan 5 1775 sold both tracts to Joshua Hitch for £200. Aforesaid land is now in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware whereon John Robins now dwells. Joshua Hitch appoints Jacob Moore, John Wiltbank and John Laws, Esqs., his attorneys. Witnesses William Ralph, Charles Moore. Acknowledged by Mary Hitch, w/o Joshua. Witnesses Robert Houston and Charles Moore. (SxLR-N13:20)

On Aug 11 1786, Joshua Hitch was mentioned in a deed to Isaac Cooper from Peter Fretwell Wright, Sheriff for tracts in Broad Creek Hundred called "Cypress Swamp", "Outlet" and "Addition." (SxLR-N13:302). On Nov 28 1789, Nathan Culver, planter, sold to Joshua Hitch Sr. two parcels of land for £50 current money. The first was in a tract called "Jame's Fortune" beginning at the end of the 8th course of afsd tract thence S69½E 68 poles, S55½W 20 poles, S35W 40 poles, N40W 56 poles, N70E 36 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 11 acres. The second parcel was part of three tracts called "Peace and Quietness," "Mill Lott" and "Point Patience" beginning at a marked dogwood standing a small distance SW from Ralph Lowes and William Elzey's sawmill and from thence to run to come to the beginning of said parcel N55W 44 poles, N31½W 15 poles to the place where the parcel begins thence N74½W 110 poles, ENE 36 poles, N15E 51 poles, N47½W 16 poles, N33E 50 poles to the branch and thence down and with the branch and William Elzey's courses to the beginning. (SoLR-IPt1:60)

On Oct 12 1790, Joshua Hitch Sr. was mentioned in the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings for orphans George Wailes and Isaac Horsey (of William), both under age 14. Appointed Guardian was Joshua Hitch Jr. with sureties provided by Joshua Hitch Sr. and George Wailes. Also for orphan William Horsey (of William), under age 14 where appointed Guardian was George Wailes and sureties provided by Joshua Hitch Sr. and Benjamin Wailes. (SoOCP:97). In the May 1791 Court Term for Somerset County, there is a case "Joshua Hitch Senr vs. Henry Lowes" over the sum of £22.14.5, Lowes had made a bill of obligation on Aug 24 1789. Joshua Hitch Jr. was present as witness. Plaintiff recovered the money plus 353 lbs. of tobacco in damages. (SoJ-1788/91:284)

In his will written Jan 6 1792 and probated Apr 28 1792, Joshua Hitch Sr. left: ·To wife Molly four negroes Jacob, Hannah, Chloe, and Abigall plus ½ of plantation for her life ·To son Joshua Hitch three negroes Old Tom, Young Tom, and Old Tamar. Also Quarter plantation on road from Salisbury to Spring Hill Chapple; dwelling plantation after death of his mother. Joshua is also to keep son Laban and "give him good and sufficient maintenance and treat him well to the judgment of William Stone, William McBryde and John Nicholson." If he does not, all of his inheritance to go to son Laban. ·To daughter Polly Hitch four negroes Will, Alice, Rachel, and Harry. And a feather bed and furniture. ·To daughter Nelly Hitch four negroes Allen, Kitty, Ruby and Luck and one feather bed and furniture. ·To son John Hitch 222½ acres of land called "Whitehaven" bought of Joseph Morris plus all of my half of mills and land belonging to me and Robert Hitch. Also, three negroes Jonathan, Easter and Jenny and one feather bed and furniture ·If son John dies before he becomes of lawful age, then all land goes to son William Hitch. If William dies before he reaches lawful age or leaves no issue, then his lands listed hereafter to go to son John Hitch. ·To son William Hitch plantation formerly owned by Joseph Hitch and three negroes Jesse, Milly and Peter. Also one feather bed and furniture and one horse or mare worth £20. ·To son Laban Hitch all my wearing apparel. ·To daughter Peggy Hitch three negroes Daniel, Saul and Tamar; one feather bed and furniture; and £10. ·To daughter Betsy Brown one negro Ben for her life then to go to her son Severn Hitch Brown. ·To daughter Sally Pollitt one negro Leah. ·All remaining estate to wife Molly, her thirds, and equally divide the rest among children Betsy Brown, Sally Pollitt, Joshua Hitch, Polly Hitch, Nelly Hitch, John Hitch, Nancy Hitch, William Hitch, and Peggy Hitch. (SoW-EB17:213/216)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798 for Wicomico Hundred in Somerset County, "Joshua Hitch Heirs" was owner of property occupied by Philo Lewis "situated adjoining Ritchie and Gemmill a lott of ground containing 11 perches and 168 sq. feet on which is" one store house of wood, new, two story, 25' x 20' with five windows, 54" x 28" and nine windows, 44" x 28", and furnished inside, valued at $500. (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Report for Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County, Joshua Hitch's Heirs were assessed taxes for 1099 acres of land at £1225 and this was the assessment for years 1798-1800 when 700 acres were sold (assessed at £900) and 196 acres added (£200) making the assessment for 1801 at £525. The assessment for 1802 and 1803 was adjusted for another 15¼ acres added (£20) to a total of £545, respectively (SoTA-1798/1803).

Joshua married Mary (Molly) Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Sarah Cooper,¹⁸ about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD. Mary was born about 1732 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written March 10, 1770 and probated October 19, 1773, William Taylor divided his estate as follows: - To son James Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond" and one negro woman named Dinah. - To son Abraham Taylor 117 acres of land part of tract called "Round Pond", one negro man named Peter and a desk. - To son Isaac Taylor rest of tract of land called "Round Pond" and one negro named Isaac. - To wife Sarah Taylor a riding horse, saddle and her thirds. - To grandson William Taylor, on negro boy named Phillip. - To granddaughter Phillis Taylor, one cow & calf and one yew (sic) and lamb. - To daughters Ann Moor, Betty Wails, and Mary Hitch, one brass kettle. - To three grandchildren Thomas Moor, William Wailes, and Betty Hitch, two negro girls named Nenis and Silva. Witnesses: Charles Moor, John Roberson, and Richard Bradlay. Joshua Hitch made oath. (MD Prerogative Court Wills, Liber 39, Folio 522)

General Notes: In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, "Miss Polley" Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for two male/female slaves age 8-14, £30; one male slave age 14-45, £45; one female slave age 14-36, £30; and other property, £15. In 1795, she got rid of all of this, evidently to William Hitch. Total assessment was £120, £120, £0, £0 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Mary Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of one slave that was over age 12 (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, Mary Hitch was assessed taxes for various chattel. In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Report for Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County, Mary Hitch was assessed taxes for one male slave age 14-45 at £45 and other personal property at £10. The total assessment of £55 was applied for years 1798 through 1803, respectively (SoTA-1798/1803).

+ 98 M ii. Thomas Hitch was born about 1756 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1810 and 9 Feb 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: (See notes on Littleton Hitch of this family for a possible connection)

General Notes: In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Margaret Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of five slaves, of which three were over age 12. (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, Peggy Hitch was assessed for two slaves under age 8 at £4, two male slaves age 14-45 at £90, one female slave age 14-36 at £30 and other personal property at £6 for a total assessment of £130 for years 1798-1803.

+ 101 M v. Joshua Hitch Jr. was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 13 Feb 1796 and 1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 103 F vii. Sally Hitch was born between 1765 and 1774 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 104 F viii. Nancy (Anne) Hitch was born between 1765 and 1784 and died after 1815.

+ 105 F ix. Nelly Hitch was born about 1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 2 Sep 1829.

106 M x. William Hitch was born before 1774 in MD and died between 20 Mar 1815 and 13 Nov 1822 in SC.^¹⁹

General Notes: William Hitch received a warrant of resurvey on June 18, 1795 to re-check the bounds of the tract Joseph Hitch had patented in 1762 called "Come By Chance" for 134 acres. William had received this land from his father Joshua Hitch in his will. The survey was conducted on April 28, 1796 and the tract re-named "Culver's Folly" for 150 acres. The original survey for "Come By Chance" had been adjusted to 136½ acres then land was subtracted as 13¼ acres to "Clowlett," 6 acres to "Friends Assistance" and 1½ acres to "Chance." Vacant land was added totaling 34¼ acres. The patent was awarded to William Hitch on December 27, 1797 and the land described as follows:

Land is on the north side of the Wicomico River back in the woods beginning at a marked oak in the first bounder of "Clowlett" also the first bounder of original "Come By Chance," thence: ·SExS 61 poles to 5th line of "Friends Assistance" ·SW 96 poles, reversing the 5th line of "Friends Assistance" to the beginning thereof ·SE 64 poles reversing 4th line of "Friends Assistance" ·S53W 12 poles to end of 9th line of "Mill Lott" ·S33W 60 poles by and with the 10th line of "Mill Lott" ·S47:30E 16 poles ·S15W 42 poles ·WSW 7½ poles to 2nd line of "Last Choice" ·N 48 poles to end of 2nd line of "Last Choice" ·N83W 20 poles with home course of "Last Choice" ·N 5 poles to end of 3rd line of "Addition" ·N35:30E 46 poles with 4th line of "Addition" ·N29:15W 40 poles to 3rd line of "Come By Chance" ·S58:30W 111 poles to end of 3rd line of "Come By Chance" ·N41W 32 poles ·S76W 9 poles ·N60W 40 poles ·N54W 76 poles ·N33E 26½ poles to home line of "Clowlett" ·N69:15E 43 poles with said line to 9th line of "Come By Chance" ·S34E 21 poles ·S41:15E 26½ poles reversing 12th line of "James Fortune" to beginning of said course ·N36E 3 poles to 6th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·S42E 12 poles reversing said line to its beginning ·N33:30E 26 poles reversing 5th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·N60W 9 poles reversing 4th line of "Wallers Meadow" ·N36E 38 poles reversing 3rd line of "Wallers Meadow" ·S65E 9 poles to 2nd line of "Chance" ·S33W 74 poles to end of 2nd line of "Chance" ·S57E 79½ poles to 12th line of "Come By Chance" ·N58:30E 74 poles to end of 12th line of "Come By Chance" ·NW 10½ poles to home line of "Chance" ·N33E 10 poles to bounder of "Chance" ·N57W 100 poles with 1st line of "Chance" ·N23W 17 poles to home line of "Clowlett" thence with home line to first beginning 150 acres in total.

On May 4 1796 William Hitch wrote to the Land authorities concerning his right to land in "Addition." This was land surveyed for Joshua Hitch (William's father) on Apr 8 1775 and left to William in his father's will. "Addition" is land that adjoined the dwelling plantation of Joshua Hitch and contained 14½ acres. William Hitch received a new patent for the land In late 1796. (SoLP:C43)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, William E. Hitch of Rewastico Hundred in Somerset County was listed as owner/superintendent of five slaves, of which three were over age 12. (TA1798) It is unknown if this is the same William Hitch.

On Jun 15 1799, Wm. Hitch and John Hitch, with wife Jean Hitch, sons of Joshua Hitch, sold land "Come By Chance" and "Culver's Folly" ("Culver's Folly" was a resurvey of 134 acres of "Come By Chance" by William Hitch) to Thomas Humphries Jr. (Land Records of Wicomico County, 1666-1810, Ruth Dryden, page 96).

William Hitch had moved to Williamsburg District, South Carolina by 1801.

In his will written Mar 20 1815 and probated Nov 13 1822, William Hitch, "physician of the district of Williamsburg, South Carolina" left: - To John Pressley & William Burrows - To sister: Nelly Handy and her daughters Nelly and Jane. The will was probated in Georgetown, South Carolina. (SoW-1820/37:157)

Given the logistics of distance from Somerset County to South Carolina, the settling of William Hitch's account took quite a bit of time when, on Sep 2 1829, the balance of his inventory was brought forth at $3234.99½ with Mary Hitch as administratrix. From this, various payments were made including: - Expense of sending an agent to South Carolina$ 209.79 - Payment due James Herron (Hearn)$ 1.42 - Due Ann Lowes for board$ 130.67 - Due Mary Townsend for shroud for deceased$ 1.50 - George Handy$ 0.86 - Due Joshua Hitch assigned him by William Hitch$ 28.50 - Registration fee$ 5.46 $2870.48½ on Sep 8 1829 - Due Thomas Horsey and Littleton Aires$ 14.00 - Appraiser fee$ 2.21½ $2854.27 Distribution was performed on Oct 24 1829 as follows: - To John Pressley; bed & furniture, wearing apparel$ 77.75 - Balance to sister Nelly Handy$2776.52 (SoAA-JP9:57,65)

+ 107 M xi. John Hitch was born before 1778 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 29 Oct 1803 and 7 Feb 1804 in Somerset Co., MD.

35. James Hitch was born on 23 Jan 1734 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Nov 1782.

Birth Notes: James Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: On Nov 1, 1782, James Hitch conveyed land in "Polk's Folly" to George and Mary Austin; however, the record states that James Hitch died before the conveyance could take place. (SoLR)

General Notes: An account of the spouses and in-laws of James Hitch was thoroughly analyzed by John Lyon and sent to me on Dec 7 1999, to wit:

A few notes on James Hitch b. 1734, establishing a wife or wives and other stuff:

From your URL:

'In 1753, James Hitch received a deed for land from Anne Records (SoLR-B:262).

James Hitch was listed in the Somerset County Rent Rolls for Feb 16 1759 for a tract called "Records Delight", totaling 100 acres with a yearly rent of £0.4.0. This land had been surveyed Dec 24 1729 lying between the head of the Wicomico River and Nanticoke River. James bought 100 acres from Ann Records. (SoRR-10:328).'

While you cite the B:262 deed - which I haven't looked at - as well as the Rent Rolls, this reference is a little odd, in that the conveyed land was surely from the 1754 resurvey of the original 1729 survey: cf. Somerset Patented Certificate No. 2015 (also cf. MD Patents and Certificates BC&GS No. 09:298 and BC&GS No. 07:394) - survey 09 Sep 1754 and patent 09 Sep 1754 to Ann Records for "Records Delight", a resurvey of "Givans Lott" (pat. 1694, Robert Givans, 150 ac) and "Records Delight" (pat. 1731, John Records, 100 ac). I just don't know why the citation would be against the old, not the new, patent. A peculiar little nit.

More meaningfully, picking up on your note that:

When an account of the estate of Susanna Hardy was taken between Feb 11 and Apr 7 1762, James Hitch was listed as next-of-kin along with Thomas Magee. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63).

James Hitch was evidently married twice: (1) to ____ Tully and (2) to Anna ____, widow of George Toadvine. The first is certain, the second very likely.

James Hitch and Thomas Magee were certainly married to daughters of Susanna (Huffington) (Tully) (Nicholson) Hardy by her first husband James Tully (d. 1744). This can be shown tediously but unambiguously only by the rundown of the estates of five people - I only give the basic gist of some of the records here:

a. Susanna's father John Huffington, Sen. [SoW-EB9:281; Feb 17 1748/9 - Mar 22 1748/9]. Names daughter Susanna Nicholson. She swims out of the mists via the following:

b. James Tully, her first husband

MdPrA-21:4196 Jul 1745. Accounts of Susanna Tully, admx of James Tully, deceased. £90.4.6 Payments to Isaac Cooper (bond) Capt. Joseph Ennals (bond) William Taylor (note) Officers? fees Charity Tully (account)£1.1.0 William Farrington (note)£6.4.0 William Taylor (account)£2.0.0

No children mentioned, but Thomas Magee is named in the inventory:

Inventories: 30:171 James Tully. Susannah Tully came 23 Nov 1744 £90.4.6 horse, cart, 12 geese, 8 sheep, table, barrows, 3 sows, 19 pigs, beds, blankets, rugs, chest of drawers, linen wheels, wooden ware, pott iron, hackle, frying pan, other such household goods, 3 cows, bull, 10 shoats, 5 sows, 6 small shoats. William Taylor and Isaac Cooper greatest creditors. Appraisers: Robert Twilley and William Brown. Nearest kin: Joseph Tully, Thomas Magee

c. James Nicholson, her second husband.

EB06: 21 7 Mar 1750. Accounts of James Hardy and Susanna his wife, who was admx of James Nicholson. Bond paid by Hardy to William Tully, another to Jos. Weatherly, accounts to Edward Kellam, Charity Tully, John Handy, Henry Lowes, John Huffington, George Paris, Joshua Moore, Eleanor Alexander, Thomas Moore for John Dennis, Joseph Tully, Benjamin Venables, William Farrington, Col. Joseph Ennols. Total estate £67.09.0 Children of deceased: Mary, Roger, Esther, Jonathan, Huffington Nicholson. Sureties: John Huffington, Hezekiah Read.

d. James Hardy, her third husband.

Wills 30:135. James Hardy of Worcester Co, planter. 6 May 1756, 2 Jul 1756. - To Susannah, my well-beloved wife, riding saddle and third part of estate. - To son Isaac, my now dwelling plantation [described as near the Cypress Swamp]. - Son William 10 pounds current money and land to west of Isaac's [described generally]; also William to serve as apprentice to John Claypoole until 18 in the trade of a taylor. - To grandsons James and William Jones, sons of Matthias Jones. - To daughter Temperance Jones, wife of Matthias. - Remainder to be divided equally among my five children: Isaac and William and daughters Mary Claypoole (wife of John) and _Ayn [?] and Acworth. Wife and son Isaac executors. Test: Joseph Collins, Esther Tully and Jonathan Bell

e. Susanna herself, as you cite.

Susanna Hardy 77:303 Somerset 11 Feb 1762. Late of Somerset deceased. Livestock, household goods, beef. Desperate debts from Thomas Magee and Isaac Hardy. Debt due from John Huffington. Nest of kin: James Hitch and Thomas Magee. Largest creditors: Isaac Taylor, Susanna (backward integral sign) Tully. Appraisers William Brown and Benjamin Venables. William Tully and Joshua Moore, adms.

More compellingly:

PC 51:45 16 Mar 1764. Accounts of William Tully and Joshua Moor, adms of Susanna Hardy, deceased.

Estate totals £53.19.01. Open accounts to: Isaac Hardy Susanna Tully, 3.0.0 Joseph Forman, Isaac Taylor Joshua Moor0.15.8 1/2 Thomas Magee0.16.4 1/2 Alexander Stewart, William Hayward, for advice on administration of estate John Henry, George Farrington, 0.19.1 Isaac Parramore Cornelius English, James Acworth, 0.4.6 Joseph Weatherly, 0.7.6 Joseph Venables, Ephraim King, James Twilley, 0.4.6 Robert Curry, Joseph Tully, 0.5.0 Isaac Roads, Solomon Harris, Benjamin Venables, 0.5.0 William Brown,0.10.0one of appraisers Nehemiah King, fee for granting letters of administration Hon. John Rideout, commissary general Stephen Bordley Accountants for funeral charges John Fritz, From: Thomas Magee [desperate, but see below list], McKemey Porter [desperate], To: Representatives: Stephen Stevens, Thomas Magee, Joseph [or Josiah] Ricards, James Hitch, John Langford, and both these accountants. A similar balance as for each of these [£1.19.0] to Huffington Nicholson.

Balance of Final Distributions 4:33 Susannah Hardy19 Mar 1764£53.19.1 Representatives not known to this Office Administrators:William Tully, Joshua Moore

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Analysis of the above estates establishes that the Susanna Nicholson named as daughter of John Huffington in his estate in 1748/9 was, in fact the same as the widow of all three of the above husbands. While James Hitch was named among representatives in Susanna's estate along with two of her sons and several sons-in-law, his Tully wife's given name is nowhere seen. But quite likely a Worcester estate finds him and a second wife: MdPrA-66:35, 21 Jun 1771, and, same date, Inventories 106:417, by James Hitch et ux. Anna, extx of LW&T of George Toadvine. This suggests that James' first (Tully) wife was deceased by 1770 (but she was living in 1764). It's clear that ____ Tully was the mother of Thomas James Hitch (by the latter's age in the 1780s).

No children or widow are mentioned in James' own 1784 Somerset estate, administered by his brother Joshua: (a) Somerset Admin Bonds 1780-89, EB18:134, 10 Jan 1784. Estate of James Hitch. Joshua Hitch (adm), Joseph (x) Leonard, George Addams. ?2000. And (b) Somerset Inv. EB8:51. James Hitch. 14 Jan 1784. Household goods, including one Old Testament and an "old spelling book", one horse. Total: ?40.7.14. Nearest kin: John (I: his mark) Perdue, George Perdue. Appraisers: Levin Irving, Will. Stone. Creditors: Daniel Cathell Jonathan (x) Shockley. 05 Jun 1784, came Joshua Hitch, adm., etc.

Just for completeness, a few more mentions of James Hitch:

Somerset Judicial Records:

1766-67: 161. At Jun court 1767 James Hitch undertook for John Carmichael in an assault complaint brought by James Read.

1772-74: 26. Aug court 1772. James Nevin v. James Hitch, planter. Debt per 20 May 1771 note for ?3.16.1. Jonathan Shockley, planter, was surety. Hitch confessed and the plaintiff was awarded an additional 244 lbs tobacco in damages.

1775-84: 58. Nov court 1775. The Grand Jury returned an indictment, cause unspecified, against James Hitch. I find no case summary, but the court became pretty ragged during the Revolutionary years.

Another probate appearance: MD Balance of Final Distributions 4:88 (6 Nov 1764). James Hitch and brother Joshua were sureties for Phyllis Humphries (wife of Thomas Humphries), admx. of estate of William Byrd."

Other references in the records to James Hitch:

James Hitch's birth is indicated in the Stepney Parish records as Jan 23 1734 (1735 new style).

In the 1751 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. and 3 negroes. In the 1753 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. and negroes Staford, Hanah, Mower. On Feb 16 1753, James Hitch received a deed for land from Anne Records for £50. Beginning at a marked gum on the north side of a savanna called the Watery Savanna at NW end of said savanna thence N 22 perches, thence N63E 176 perches, thence S60E 5 perches, thence S26E 60 perches, thence S58W 202 perches, thence N49 45minW 62 perches, thence right line to beginning containing 100 acres. (SoLR-B:262).

In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as Ratchell Caldwell and negroes Green, Mall, Sue, and Dick. In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed as the only taxable in his household. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed in the same household as Joseph Hitch. James Hitch was listed in the Somerset County rent Rolls for Feb 16 1759 for a tract called "Records Delight", totaling 100 acres with a yearly rent of £0.4.0. This land had been surveyed Dec 24 1729 lying between the head of the Wicomico River and Nanticoke River. James bought 100 acres from Ann Records. (SoRR-10:328)

In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred of Somerset County, James Hitch is listed as the only taxable in his household. When an account of the estate of Susanna Hardy was taken between Feb 11 and Apr 7 1762, James Hitch was listed as next-of-kin along with Thomas Magee. (MdPrI Abstracts-1760/63). James Hitch kept an account at John Nelms' store in Salisbury around 1769. He is listed as "Brought balance and interest from Ledger C of £1/0/11. Paid in cash in 1769."

On Jun 21 1771, will records list James Hitch and Anne his wife, executrix of George Toadvine of Worcester County (MdPrW-66:35). Between Nov 27 1770 and Jun 11 1771, James' brother Joseph Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £221.11.0. James and Joshua Hitch were listed as next of kin with Joshua Hitch also as Administrator. (MdPrI Abstracts-1769/72). On Nov 1 1782, James Hitch conveyed land in "Polk's Folly" to George and Mary Austin. However, James Hitch died before the conveyance could take place upon which his son Thomas Hitch had rights to 100 acres of that land and conveyed. (SoLR)

An administrative account was performed on James Hitch's estate between Feb 7 1788 and Oct 16 1788. The administrator was Joshua Hitch with payments to Benjamin Riley, Elizabeth Shockley (being the deceased part of his and Jonathan Shockley's bond to William and Isaac Horsey, David Cathell, James Perdue, Gowan Wright (coroner for the inquisition on the deceased and his wife, George Disharoon adm dbn of George Toadvine by James Hitch and wife (former executrix), Ebenezer Callaway, George Smith by account proved and paid by Isaac Cooper. It states the inventory of his estate proved Jun 5 1784 was in the amount of £40.7.4 with a balance on Feb 7 1788 of £11.9.6½. (SoAA-EB16:222, 232/233)

James married (?) Tully, daughter of James Tully and Susanna Huffington. (?) was born about 1735 and died in 1764-1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 108 M i. Thomas James Hitch was born in 1755-1764 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 19 Jan 1802 and 1810 in Somerset Co., MD.

36. Joseph D. Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1737 in Somerset Co., MD and died in May 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Joseph Hitch's birth date, son of John and Elizabeth Hitch, is written in the Stepney Parish church records, Somerset County.

Death Notes: There is a 1769 will (no month or day) written by Joseph Hitch in the Hall of Records at Annapolis, MD (MdPrW-Box H:140, MSA; also MdOW). With it, there is an accompanying paper dated Jun 30 1770 and states that Joseph Hitch died "last May" without signing the will. This suggests that he died in May 1770.

General Notes: In the 1754 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Staford, Hannah, Mower, Sue. (Note - Joseph Hitch was actually crossed out as if entered by mistake - it could have been that he had not quite reached the taxable age of 16.) In the 1756 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph D. Hitch is listed in the same household as John Hitch Sr. (head of the household) and negroes Mouer, Staford and Hannee. In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch is listed in the same household as James Hitch.

On Sep 10 1760, Joseph Hitch bought 134 acres of land for £35 called "Purhepasin" (sic) on the north side of the main branch of Rockawalkin River, land granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. He received a deed from Thomas Savage who was heir to John Caldwell. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:74) However, Joseph Hitch received a warrant of resurvey on Sep 19 1761 for the tract called "Purchase" that was granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. The survey was performed on Mar 11 1762 and the tract re-named "Come By Chance", 134 acres bordering "Clowlett" and "Maiden Head". The land was described as on the northside of the main branch of the Wicomico River beginning at a marked white oak, thence S9E 72 poles, thence SW 119 poles, thence S58:30W 120 poles, thence N41W 32 poles, thence S76W 9 poles, thence N60W 40 poles, thence N54W 76 poles, thence N33E 52 poles, thence S34E 132 poles, thence S61E 24 poles, thence S84E 20 poles, thence N58:30E 81 poles, thence NW 140 poles, thence right line to beginning containing 134 acres. It notes that the old tract "Purchase" contained 134 acres and lost 8½ acres to "Clowlett" and 35½ acres to "Maiden Head" but picked up 44 acres of new vacant land.

When the estate of John Hall was inventoried in 1764, Joseph Hitch was listed as creditor standing in for Joseph Forman for the estate value of £6.17.0 (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66). On Apr 8 1765, Joseph Hitch bought 50 acres called "Chance" and 25 acres called "Last Choice", from his brother George Hitch, mariner of Dartmouth, Massachusetts (land that was conveyed to George by his father John Hitch, deceased), for £75. The land "Chance" was granted to John Hitch on Apr 14 1760 and "Last Choice" granted to John Hitch on Oct 17 1759. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:249) When John Hearne's estate was inventoried between Jun and Oct of 1765, Joseph Hitch was listed as the administrator for the estate valued at £83.10.9 (MdPrI-54:91).

On Aug 19 1766, Joseph Hitch bought 57 acres of land for £35 from Nathan Culver. Land was tract "Mt. Turzey" and described as on the northside of the head of the Wicomoco River and southside of the main road that leads from Spring Hill Chapell to Caldwell's mill, thence NxE 58 poles, N66E 8 poles, S20E 10 poles, S15W 40 poles, S71E 77 poles, N16:30 74 poles, WxN 40 poles, S38W 68 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 57 acres. (SoLR-D:35) When the estate of John Talbert (Talbot) was inventoried between Aug and Oct 1766, Joseph Hitch was both a creditor and executor on the estate valued at £260.13.11 (MdPrI Abstracts-1763/66).

Joseph Hitch was listed on the accounts for John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland for 1767 and 1768. His balance was brought forward from Ledger C plus interest of £4/2/4. He bought the following in 1767: Jany 9:1 pint rum, 1 chest lock March 12:1 quart "Best Rum" March 16:2 quarts "Best Rum" March 27:1 quart "Best Rum" July 17:pins and 1 yard ribbon This came to a total of £4/14/2. In 1768, he paid £2/7/6 in cash and carried £2/6/8 to Ledger E (Store Ledger of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, microfilm in Nabb Center, Salisbury University).

Between Jul and Aug 1767, Joseph Hitch was listed as the appraiser when the estate of Joseph Leonard was inventoried and valued at £304.15.3 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). On Aug 18 1767, Joseph Hitch sold 57 acres of land called "Mt. Turzey" for £35 to Ezekiel Bell (SoLR-D:109). This was the same land he bought from Nathan Culver on Aug 19 1766. Also in Aug 1767, he was listed as a creditor for estate of Richard Stephens Bounds valued at a total of £133.11.6 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69)

In 1767, Joseph Hitch received a patent for a tract of land called "Come By Chance" for 134 acres. It was a resurvey of tact "Purchase" originally granted to John Caldwell on Apr 20 1715. The new survey was completed on Mar 11 1762 and described as beginning at a marked white oak thence S9E 72 poles, SW 119 poles, S58:30W 120 poles, N41W 32 poles, S76W 9 poles, N60W 40 poles, N54W 76 poles, N38E 52 poles, S34E 132 poles, S61E 24 poles, S84E 20 poles, N58:30E 81 poles, NW 140 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 134 acres. It was described as ear tracts "Cloulett" and "Maiden Head". (MdHR Index #54, Land Patents by Name, BC34:123 and GS33:123).

In Robert Hitch Sr.'s will of 1767/1768, he left his two youngest sons Samuel and Nathan to the care of Joseph Hitch Sr. and Joseph Hitch Jr. to bind them out to any trade when they reach age 15 until they are age 20. On Jun 18 1768, Joseph Hitch, with his wife, Jamimiah, sold land called "Hearn's Venture" and "St. Kitts" for £40 to Samuel Haynie. "Hearn's Venture" was described as beginning at a marked white oak standing in a glade about ½ mile to the eastward of a branch called Caldwell's Branch about 100 yards to the north ward of a Bruk(?) Hill thence S72½W 40 poles, S42W 48 poles, S24W 31 poles, S37E 42 poles, S82E 153 poles, N19W 123 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 33½ acres. "St. Kitts" begins at a marked red oak on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River back in the woods on the westernmost side of said Hern's plantation (Note how the clerk has given us a clue here - no "Hern's" are of this transaction, however, we now know that Joseph Hitch married Jemima Hearne) thence S35W 80 poles, N55W 100 poles, N35E 88 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 16½ acres. (SoLR-D:216)

In an inventory between Jun and Aug 1768, Joseph and Joshua Hitch were listed as appraisers for the estate of John Taton (Tatum) valued at £29.8.5 (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). The 1769 will (no month or day) of Joseph Hitch left Jemima Hitch "beloved wife", all land during her widowhood, a negro wench called Hannah, a negro boy called Will, a good cow and calf. He left to son George Bell Hitch, after marriage or death of Jemima Hitch, all lands, a negro girl called Winnah, a negro boy called Isaac, a negro boy called Ephraim, one good bed and furniture. Instructions in the will to sell negro fellow London and give the money to the estate to pay debts with the balance to my wife. Joseph appointed his "loving brother" Joshua Hitch as Executor. Note, an accompanying paper in the will file was dated Jun 30 1770 and states that Joseph Hitch died "last May" without signing the will. Joshua Hitch witnessed. (MdPrW-Box H:140, MSA; also MdOW)

Between Nov 27 1770 and Jun 11 1771, Joseph Hitch's estate was inventoried, arriving at a final value of £221.11.0. Appraisers were Joseph Scrogin and Jonathon Cathell; creditors were George Handy and James Houston; next-of-kin listed was James Hitch and Joshua Hitch; and executor was Joshua Hitch (MdPrI-105:280).

Joseph married Jemima Hearne,⁵ daughter of Thomas Hearne ⁵ and Sarah Newbold,⁵ between 1762 and 1769 in Somerset Co., MD. Jemima died after 1770 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Jemima is present in the will of her father in 1762 when she was still referred to as Jemima Hearn. This shows the marriage to Joseph Hitch was after 1762 but before Joseph's death in 1770.

Baty married Thomas Rencher, son of Thomas Rencher and Bridget Shiles,.⁵ Thomas was born in 1738-1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 18 Aug 1806 and 15 Oct 1806 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Thomas Rencher's will was written on Aug 18 1806 and probated Oct 15 1806.

+ 111 F i. Alice Rencher died between 25 Jan 1845 and 21 Feb 1849 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 113 F iii. Mary (Molly) Rencher was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 6 Oct 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 114 M iv. John R.F. Rencher was born before 1765 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰ and died in 1811-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 115 M v. Thomas Rencher Jr. was born in 1765-1784 in Somerset Co., MD^²¹ and died in 1812-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁹

+ 116 M vi. William Rencher was born in 1765-1775 in Somerset Co., MD^²¹ and died in 1811-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

38. George Hitch was born in 1745-1746 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 28 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, and was buried about 31 May 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States George Hitch (died) at Fairhaven, in the 5 Jun 1812 newspaper.

General Notes: Much of the data relevant to the George Hitch line that settled in and around Fairhaven, MA was provided to me by two individuals. The first is Ernest Towers of Yarmouthport, MA. Between 1998 and 2002, he provided many informational tidbits and anecdotes. Cynthia S. McNaugthen, in her study of the George Hitch genealogy (a copy of which I received in 2001), also provided much depth to this line.

On Jan 21 1765, George Hitch and Hannah Weeks filed their intent to marry in Bristol County, Massachusetts (Marriage Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to 1850, DAR). On Apr 8 1765, Joseph Hitch bought 50 acres called "Chance" and 25 acres called "Last Choice", from his brother George Hitch, mariner of Dartmouth, Massachusetts (land that was conveyed to George by his father John Hitch, deceased), for £75. The land "Chance" was granted to John Hitch on Apr 14 1760 and "Last Choice" granted to John Hitch on Oct 17 1759. No metes and bounds given in this record. (SoLR-C:249)

In father's will, he was favored as the second son. He moved to Dartmouth, Massachusetts by Apr 8 1765 where it was indicated he was a resident (SoLR-C:249). He was a Corporal in Captain Thomas Crandon's Company when he enlisted on Jul 17 1775 for a service term of 5 months and 17 days in "defense of the seacoast." (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution)

He was a Private under Captain Benjamin Dillingham in the Revolutionary War where he enlisted on Apr 15 1776 and was stationed at Dartmouth for the defense of the seacoast for 7 months, 13 days. He was also a Private under Captain George Claghorn's Company, Colonel Abiel Mitchell's Regiment where he enlisted on Jul 31 1780 and discharged on Oct 31 1780. That regiment was raised to reinforce the Continental Army for 3 months. (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, pg 955)

In the 1790 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in New Bedford Town, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of two males age 16 or more and six females. In the 1800 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 425) in a household comprised of one male age 45+, one female age 10-16, two females age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the 1810 Federal Census, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 291) in a household comprised of one male age 45+ and one female age 45+.

George married Hannah Weeks on 21 Jan 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Hannah was born in 1747 in Nantucket, MA and died on 7 Aug 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States Hannah, widow of George Hitch, 62, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 7 Aug 1812 newspaper.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts. States Hannah, widow of George Hitch, 62, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 7 Aug 1812 newspaper.

+ 118 F i. Eunice Hitch was born about 1770 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 27 Sep 1842 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

119 F ii. Hannah Hitch was born about 1772 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^{²³ ²⁴} and died on 4 Jun 1830 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^²⁴

Hannah married Thomas Maxfield, son of Zadock Maxfield, on 14 Jun 1796 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁴ ²⁵ Thomas was born about 1782 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^²⁶ and died on 27 Nov 1858 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^²⁴

+ 120 M iii. Capt. George Hitch was born on 1 Jun 1773 in Bristol Co., MA, died on 15 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, and was buried about 18 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 121 F iv. Susannah Hitch was born about 1783 in Bristol Co., MA,^{²³ ²⁴} died on 22 Mar 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^²⁶ and was buried about 25 Mar 1812 in Riverside Cemetery, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 122 F v. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hitch ⁸ was born on 10 May 1784 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 21 Mar 1809 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: Ann Price is listed as under age 14 when she was assigned guardian Solomon Hitch in 1734.

General Notes: In the Aug court of 1734, Solomon Hitch, planter, was appointed a guardian to Ann Price and Solomon Price who were both under age 14 at the time. (SoJ-1733/35:181).

124 M i. Solomon Russell died between 25 Apr 1772 and 27 Jun 1772 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Solomon Russell's will was writeen Apr 25 1772 and probated in Worcester County Jun 27 1772. In it, he bequeaths all his land to his father Alexander Thomas Russell.

43. Rachel Price was born after 1720 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 13 Oct 1778 in MD.

Birth Notes: Rachel Price is listed as under age 14 when she was assigned guardian Elgate Hitch in 1734.

Death Notes: Rachel (Price) (Read) Stanford is indicated in land records as "dead intestate" by Oct 13 1778 (SoLR-G:132).

General Notes: In Aug 1734, Elgate Hitch was appointed guardian to Rachell Price & Eve Price (both under age 14). (Ibid:181/182).

There is a land transaction dated Oct 13 1778 in Somerset County between John Read and Henry Handy where Read sells to Handy land that Crispin Price owned in his lifetime, a 300 acre tract called "Newberry" in "Rockawalkin near Mr. Waggaman's Mill." The record states further that Crispin Price died intestate and left two sons and three daughters. Both sons "died in their minority without issue" and their three sisters, daughters of said Crispin Price inherited "Newberry" which they held undivided until the oldest daughter Rachel Price intermarried with Obediah Read who then bought the other tow girls, Anne and Eve out. At the time, Anne was married to Alexander Thomas Russell and Eve to Levin Hitch. Further, Obediah Read died leaving John Read 2/3 and his wife Rachel her "thirds." Rachel then married Thomas Stanford and she is "now dead intestate." (SoLR-G:132)

Rachel married Obediah Read. Obediah died before 3 Mar 1752 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: The account of Obediah Read's estate was completed in Somerset County on Mar 3 1752 (MdPrA-32:81).

45. Robert Hitch was born about 1730 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 9 Oct 1767 and 24 Mar 1768 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch is listed for the first time in the Somerset County Tax Lists for the year 1748 suggesting that he had reached age 15 around this time. (SoTL-1748)

Death Notes: Robert Hitch's will was written Oct 9 1767 and probated Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288; also MdOW:F133).

Robert married Eve* Hitch, daughter of Solomon Hitch and Rebecca Clark,⁴ on 14 Feb 1752 in Stepney Parish, Somerset Co., MD. Eve* was born about 1727 in Somerset Co., MD and died about Apr 1790 in Sussex Co., DE.

Marriage Notes: The date of marriage for Robert and Eve Hitch is given in the Stepnet Parish church records (1751 - old style).

Death Notes: Copy of an original will written by Eve (Hitch) Nicholson sent to me by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC on Jan 1 1998, the will is dated Apr 20 1790.

48. Benjamin Hitch was born in 1738-1740 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 31 Mar 1814-19 Apr 1814 in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Benjamin Hitch was born in Somerset County, Maryland in the years 1738 to 1740 and died in Worcester County, Maryland in Apr 1814. Like his father Samuel, I have used the court records and Tax Lists to ascertain the approximate year of his birth. He first appears in the Somerset County Tax Lists in 1756. He does not appear in the 1754 list and none survives for 1755 so he probably arrived at age 16 in one of the two years 1755 or 56. This would indicate a birth year of either late 1738, or 1739 or 1740. One other piece of evidence may narrow the birth a little more.

In the Tax Lists, only males older than age 15 and slaves were taxed and hence entered into the lists, EXCEPT when there were no male heads of the household. In those circumstances a female head was listed and taxed. This was the case in Benjamin Hitch's household as his father Samuel had died in 1750 and his mother Rachel was listed as head afterwards. However, in 1759, Benjamin is listed alone as head of the household without his mother Rachel (who we know did not die until 1771/73). This suggests that Benjamin had "come of age"; i.e., reached age 21, during that year to obtain the honor of head of the household. Consequently, this would seem to support a birth year of 1738. This may be as close as we ever get to ascertaining the exact date of birth of Benjamin Hitch - barring a miraculous find of an old church or bible record!

In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1756, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Rachall Hitch and negro Jack. In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1757, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with Rachell Hitch and negro Jack. In the Tax Records for Somerset County in 1759, Benjamin Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico Hundred with negro Jack.

He was listed on the Somerset County, Maryland Rent Rolls for tract called "Mount Pleasant" (total 150 acres, annual rent £0.6.0) surveyed May 24 1684 lying near the head of the main branch of Wicomico Creek. He bought 150 acres from George Wilson on Jan 26 1765. (SoRR-9:157; also, SoLR-C:245, no metes and bounds given).

He had an account in John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland from at least 1767, where he bought in 1767: Jany 9:1 pair shoe buckles, 1 chest lock Marh 14:1 "gimblito" July 23:1 pair garters Augt 8:2 linen handkerchiefs Novr 25:1 dozen tacks by Thomas Price This totaled £0/9/0. George Disharoon delivered 4 bu. of corn for a £0/8/0 credit in 1768 and £0/1/0 was carried to Ledger E. In 1775, he bought a gallon of molasses and paid in cash in 1776. He also paid £0/7/6 to the account of Thomas Price, a sailor, in 1768.

Benjamin Hitch was listed as next of kin with Joseph Hitch when Robert Hitch's estate was inventoried at a value of £25.0.11 between Apr 11 and Jun 23 1768. Executor of Robert Hitch's estate was Eve Hitch. On Jul 4 1768, Benjamin Hitch was listed as receiving a distribution from the final account of Robert Handy in Worcester County. (MdPrA-60:10). On Aug 17 1770, he, with wife, Mary, sold 50 acres of land in "Mount Pleasant" to Thomas Price. The record mentions that the land was "then situated in Somerset, now part in Worcester part in Somerset". (WoLR-H:381,382) In the will of Jacob Morris written Apr 5 1773 and probated May 13 1773, Benjamin Hitch was listed as a witness. (WoW Index) In the court records of 1773, Benjamin Hitch appears in Rachel Hitch's will as; "Rachl Hitch her will of Administration Bond by Benj Hitch his administration will annexed with Charles Hayman of Duncan Maine his sureties in the sum of £100 sterlg dated 17th Aug 1773." (MdPrA-45:182)

On Sep 7 1774, Benjamin Hitch did the account and administered the will of Rachel Hitch deceased valued at £43.18.0. This records mentions, "of money paid by this accountant to Elgit Hitch which was due him from the Deceased out of his Fathers Estate. . ., £9.3.2" Again to Leah Hitch, £1.4.3 (MdPrA-71:201). In 1780, he was listed with the Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War in the muster rolls for Salisbury Battalion, Mi(ll) Creek Company. In the 1783 Tax Assessment, he was assessed for land, "Mount Pleasant", 100a, 2 horses, 8 cattle in Somerset County, MD, Wicomico Hundred. (TA1783) In Oct 1790, Benjamin Hitch petitioned the court that the bounds of Mount Pleasant "are become Precarious and uncertain" (SoJ-1788/91:184).

On Oct 23 1790, the court records show: "Benjm Hitch commifson & affidavits... to Gillif Polk, James Bennett, Robert Dashiell and John Harris Hayman of Somerset County Gentlemen..." commissioners agree to examine evidence on behalf of "a certain Benjamin Hitch of the County in relation to the bounds of a tract of land called Mount Pleasant." Deponents Revel Hayman "of lawful age" and William Hayman, age 22. Judgment was granted to Benjamin Hitch. (SoJ-1788/91:302, 303).

In the Somerset County Assessment Records for the years 1793-1796, Benjamin Hitch was listed in Wicomico Hundred and assessed for 100 acres of land, £75; and other property, £40. Total assessment was £115, £115, £115, and £115 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTC-1793/96). In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Benjamin Hitch was listed as the owner and occupant of property "situated on the road that divides Somerset from Worcester adjoining Jacob Morris Sr." consisting of "115 acres of land valued at $230 on which is" an old dwelling house, 16' x 15'; a kitchen, 12' x 10'; a corn house, 12' x 6'; "all 'bad'" valued at $20. He was assessed $15 for the buildings and $250 for the 115 acres of land. (TA1798)

In the Somerset County Commissioners of the Tax Received report for the years 1798, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, and 1803, Benjamin Hitch was listed in Wicomico Hundred and assessed taxes for 110 acres of land for £85 and other personal property for £35 for a total of £120, £120, £120, £120, £120, and £120 for the respective years. (SoTC-1798/1803)

On May 30 1800, he wrote a deed for land to Joseph Hitch of Somerset County from Benjamin Hitch of Worcester County for £5 for 50 acres of the tract called "Mount Pleasant". (WoLR-V:652). This transaction was evidently not formalized until May 13 1803 when it appears then in the land records. Then, on Sep 30 1809, Joseph Hitch "of Penttletion County in the State of Kaintucky" sold this land to John Hitch for the same amount of £5. (WoLR-AA:338). Benjamin Hitch kept the remaining 50 acres of Mount Pleasant until he bequeathed it to his son Samuel Hitch in his will of 1814.

As the various records indicate, "Mount Pleasant" was located near or on the border of Somerset and Worcester Counties in Maryland somewhere near the source of a "main branch" of the Wicomico Creek. This branch has been identified as the modern-day Passerdyke Creek with "Mount Pleasant" lying about a mile or so south of the present tri-county boundary for Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico Counties on the east side (the Worcester County Side) of Meadow Bridge Road (which divides the counties of Somerset and Worcester at such point).

The property evidently stayed in the Hitch family until the early 1900s (after Benjamin's son Samuel owned it, it was left to his son Handy Irving Hitch who died in 1901). The property is located only about two miles from where the compiler grew up and I have had the opportunity to visit the site many times. Today, it is owned by a Ball family and is a large corn field with a pronounced "hill" in its center. This is no doubt what inspired the original patent holder to name it "Mount Pleasant".

In the Federal Census of 1800, Benjamin Hitch was listed in the Wicomico District of Somerset County on page 31, line 8 with a household of one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, one female age 16-26 and one female age 26-45.

The following is found in the Archives of Maryland, Volume 192 , page 120 for Session Laws Nov 2 1801 to Dec 31 1801: An Act for changing part of the Divisional Road between Somerset and Worcester Counties. (Liber JG4:5). WHEREAS it is represented to this general assembly, by the petition of Benjamin Hitch, of Somerset county, that he is possessed of a tract of land lying and being in Somerset and Worcester counties, through which the divisional road of Somerset and Worcester counties now runs, to the great injury of the said Benjamin Hitch: And whereas it appears that changing the said road will be beneficial to the said Benjamin Hitch, and promote the convenience of the public; therefore, 2. BE IT ENACTED, by the General Assembly of Maryland, That Ebenezer Handy, James Bennett, William Pollitt of Thomas, David Cathell and Thomas Fookes, be and they are hereby appointed commissioners, or any three or more of them are hereby authorized to change, lay out and open, at the expense of the said Benjamin Hitch, in the most convenient manner, a public road, leading through the lands of the said Benjamin Hitch, in the direction the divisional road of the said counties now runs, from Salisbury to Steven's Ferry, so far as the said Hitch's land extend, if necessary; and the said road, when so laid out and completed at the expense of the said Benjamin Hitch, shall be recorded in the records of Somerset and Worcester county courts, and shall be deemed and taken for ever thereafter as the divisional line of said counties, and as a public road, and shall be kept in repair as other public roads are kept up in said counties.

In the 1810 Federal Census, Benjamin Hitch was listed on page 646 in Worcester County. His household contained one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, and one female over age 45.

In his will written Mar 21 1814 and probated Apr 19 1814, Benjamin Hitch states: "Leaves Addam Hitch of Somerset County and Samuel Hitch of Worcester County each one bed and furniture; Equally divide between Robard (sic, Robert), Addam, Rachel, and Samuel Hitch; Leaves to my youngest son Samuel Hitch, plantation I now dwell 50 acres part in Worcester County and part in Somerset County." Witnesses were John Morris Jr., Jacob Morris, and John Pollitt. (WoW-JBR:47,48)

Benjamin married Mary Pitts about 1760. Mary was born about 1740 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1772-1780 in Worcester Co., MD.

+ 127 M i. John Hitch was born in 1765-1766 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 29 May 1828-11 Nov 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 128 M ii. Joseph Hitch was born on 4 Jul 1765 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³⁰ ³¹ ³²} died on 28 Sep 1847 in Pendleton Co., KY,^³³ and was buried about 1 Oct 1847 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 129 F iii. Polly (Mary) Hitch ⁴ ³³ was born about 1770 in Worcester Co., MD and died before 1850.

Benjamin next married Mary* Brown, daughter of George Brown and Sarah Denston, about 1778. Mary* was born about 1760 in Worcester Co., MD and died in 1800-1803 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: This would be after the taking of the 1800 Federal Census and before Benjamin Hitch remarried in 1803.

General Notes: *This wife's maiden name was speculated based upon much circumstantial evidence. First and foremost, George Brown, in his will written on May 28 1788 and probated in Worcester County, Maryland on Jun 27 1788, listed among his daughters, Mary Hitch. Also, in that same will, various members of the Brown family were bequeathed land near and bordering that of Benjamin Hitch. In Sarah Brown's (George Brown's wife) will written on Mar 14 1792 and probated in Worcester County, Maryland on Nov 19 1796, it also mentions daughter Mary Hitch. The Denston family showed up prominently in this same will. Benjamin Hitch's son and daughter married Browns. Benjamin Hitch's grandson Washington Hitch married a Denston. The probability that Mary (Brown) Hitch, daughter of George Brown (c1717-1788), was wife of Benjamin is near certain.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931 states that a daughter of Benjamin Hitch married a Mr. Brown and went south to live. Rachel may be the daughter in question.

+ 132 M ii. Robert Hitch was born in 1775-1784 in MD and died on 15 Dec 1824-9 Jan 1827 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 133 M iii. Adam Hitch was born in 1780-1784 in MD and died in 1841-23 Oct 1844 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 134 M iv. Samuel Hitch was born in 1784 in Worcester Co., MD and died in 1858-1859 in Worcester Co., MD.

Benjamin next married Leah (?) on 28 May 1803 in Somerset Co., MD. Leah was born before 1765 and died on 11 May 1831-26 Oct 1831 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Leah Hitch's will was written in May 1831 and probated in Worcester County in Oct 1831. (WoW-1822/33:489)

General Notes: Leah Taylor was executrix of George Taylor's estate from the time of the initial inventory being taken on Sep 2 1797 until the final distribution was made on Jun 20 1801 in Worcester Co.

In the Federal Census of 1820, Leah Hitch is listed on page 133, Somerset County, Maryland in a household comprised of one male age 16-26 and one female age over 45. The household is near that of Moses Rencher, Jacob and John Morris (of John), John Pollitt Sr., and John Hitch.

In her will written May 11 1831 and proven in Worcester Co. on Oct 26 1831, Leah Hitch makes the following provisions:
- To Peggy Turner, one bed/furniture and my wearing apparel
- To Amelia Turner, one Bible
- To Samuel Hitch all the rest of my household furniture and he be the executor (WoW-1822/33:489)
Note - Peggy Turner is the mother of Amelia Turner and they are listed in the 1850 Census in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co. as Peggy, age 58 and Amelia, age 30. They are listed is a household next to Levin Pollitt who we know lived on Meadown Bridge Road just south of where the modern counties of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester intersect, this also near to where Samuel Hitch was living but on the Worcester County side of that road. There is an unknown relationship to them with Leah but perhaps Peggy is a daughter from a previous marriage before Benjamin. Or they may be part of the Brown Family who also lives nearby as Margaret S. (Peggy) (1794-1875) and Amelia A. Turner (1819-1888) are buried in the old Brown farm cemetery on Meadow Bridge and McGrath Road.

49. Capt. Samuel Hitch was born in 1740-1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 12 Mar 1825 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: The Columbian Centinel, Mar 12 1825 states, "Capt. Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84."

Death Notes: The Columbian Centinel, Mar 12 1825 states, "Capt. Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84."

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies, compiler of A Hitch Orchard in 1931 writes:

Samuel Hitch was in the American Revolution. Corporal in Capt. Thos. Crandon County, enlisted Jul 17 1775. Service 5 months 17 days in defense of the sea coast. In the list of men who marched from Dartmouth camp under the command of Capt. Benj. Dillingham and arrived there Feb 15 1776. Private in Lieut. Pope's County, later commanded by Lieut. Joseph Damon, Col. Hathaway's (2 Bristol) Reg't. Enlisted Aug 3 1780. Discharged Aug 9 1780. Service 6 days at Rhode Island on an alarm.

We have no other incident in the life of Capt. (Corp.?) Samuel Hitch except this record which shows his readiness to protect his home and homeland. He had tender memories of his "Maryland" as shown by the names he gave to his children - for instance; Joshua and Hardy Elgate and Hardy Hitch Jr., family names in Maryland.

The compiler, Daisy Hitch Davies, a descendant of Samuel Hitch has a glass locket with a gold band which was give her in 1900, at the time she was visiting her grandfather, Obed Freeman Hitch, on Cape Cod. It was given her by an old lady named, as she remembers, Perkins who was an old friend of the Massachusetts branch of the Hitch family. Mrs. Perkins stated that she had it for about fifty years. That it was given her by a friend who was a Miss Hitch. This Miss Hitch she stated was always asking her father for money. One day he told he would not give her money but something of greater value. He then gave her the locket and told her it had been in the family about 200 years. This made the locket at the time Daisy Bell Hitch Davies received it about 250 years old. and at present writing (Oct 1931) 281 years old. My records suggest that Samuel Hitch moved to Massachusetts about 1762/63 with brother Elgate and cousin George.

On Jul 13 1764, Samuel Hitch and Lydia Allen filed their intent to marry in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Samuel Hitch was a Corporal in Captain Thomas Crandon's Company in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted on Jul 17 1775 and his term of service was 5 months and 17 days "in defense of the seacoast." (Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, pg 956). He was also on a list of men who marched from Dartmouth to camp under command of Captain Benjamin Dillingham, arriving there on Feb 15 1776. (Ibid.) He was again listed for service as a Private and then Lieutenant in Nathaniel Pope's Company (which was later commanded by Lieutenant Joseph Damon), Colonel John Hathaway's (2d Bristol County) regiment. He enlisted on Aug 3 1780 and was discharged Aug 9 1780, for a brief service of six days, at Rhode Island on an alarm. (Ibid.)

In the Federal Census of 1790, Samuel Hitch is listed in New Bedford Town, Bristol County, Massachusetts, in a household comprised of two males age 16 or more, four males under age 16, and four females. In the Federal Census of 1800, Samuel Hitch is listed in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pg 425) in a household comprised of three males age 16-26, one male age 45+, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1810, Samuel Hitch is listed in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pge 291) in a household comprised of one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, one male age 45+, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1820, Samuel Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male under age 10, one male age 26-45, one male age 45+, one female age 16-26 and one female age 45+. The record indicates one person in agriculture and one person in commerce.

The Apr 2 1825 edition of the Columbian Centinel, a Bristol County, Massachusetts newspaper, reported that Captain Samuel Hitch of Fairhaven died at age 84. (Index of Deaths in the Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840)

Samuel married Lydia Allen,⁴¹ daughter of Sylvanus Allen ⁸ and Jemima Starbuck, on 13 Jul 1764 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Lydia was born in 1745 and died on 18 Jan 1834 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts Death Records. Lydia Hitch's death record states that she died Jan 18 1834 at age 89.

Death Notes: New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts Death Records. Lydia Hitch's death record states that she died Jan 18 1834 at age 89.

Birth Notes: Adam Hitch birthdate derived from the Arthur L Close Genealogy, aclose@home.com, Jul 3 1998.

+ 136 F ii. Mary Hitch was born on 30 Jun 1769 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 28 Dec 1815 in Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection. Rachel Hitch was definitely the daughter of either Samuel or George Hitch of MA.

Rachel* married Russell Wood on 12 Jun 1791 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵

+ 138 M iv. Hardy Elgate Hitch was born on 12 Jun 1775 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ²³ ⁴² ⁴³ ⁴⁴ ⁴⁵ ⁴⁶} died on 30 Aug 1858 in Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 2 Sep 1858 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Lydia married Killey S. Eldredge on 18 Jul 1801 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Killey was born in 1779 in MA.^⁵¹

51. Elgate Hitch was born in 1751 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 10 Oct 1838 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states that Elgit Hitch, 87 (died) at Fairhaven in the 15 Oct 1838 newspaper.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states that Elgit Hitch, 87 (died) at Fairhaven in the 15 Oct 1838 newspaper.

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: "Elgate Hitch came to Massachusetts about 1762-63 with his brother Samuel and his first cousin George. They had previously resided in Maryland. We have little record of Elgate Hitch." However, this compiler's research shows that he was probably still in Maryland until after his mother's will was probated in Aug of 1773. He also looks to have been born after the death of his father by a few months. I believe that he probably moved to Massachusetts to join his brother sometime between late 1773 and when he was married there in Jan 1776 and not 1762/63 as stated by Mrs. Davies.

A Hitch Orchard goes on to state: "There is no Revolutionary War record of which the compiler knows. In those days there were many Tory sympathizers and rather naturally. He may or may not have been in sympathy with England or it may have been the influence of his Quaker wife that kept him from engaging in the fray. He was in New Bedford in 1791. His grandmother's maiden name was "Elgate". We have no record of his children. The 1790 Census states: - Elget Hitch - Mass. 2 - males over 16 including head of family. 0 - males under 16 2 - females 0 - other whites 0 - slaves"

In the will of Rachel Hitch written on Dec 10 1771 and probated in Somerset County on Aug 17 1773, Elgate Hitch is mentioned in the following: ·To daughter Leah Hitch, "my best bed and furniture, yearlin' horse, puter dish, 3 plates, 1 bason ·To son Elgate Hitch, "one cow and yearlin and one woke of oxens, one puter dish, 3 plates and one bason ·Give my negro man Jack to daughter Leah" (Note - Leah she eventually shared him with Elgate). (MdPrW-39:380)

On Sep 7 1774, Benjamin Hitch did account and administered will of Rachel Hitch deceased, £43.18.0. In the record, it mentions, "of money paid by this accountant to Elgit Hitch which was due him from the Deceased out of his Fathers Estate. . ., £9.3.2" Again to Leah Hitch, £1.4.3 (MdPrA-71:201)

Elgate Hitch is first mentioned in the Massachusetts records when he was married on Jan 4 1776 to Elizabeth Samson. (Marriage Records of Dartmouth, Massachusetts to 1850, DAR)

In the Federal Census of 1800, "Elget" Hitch is listed on page 426 of Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1810, Elgate Hitch is listed on page 291 of Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+. In the Federal Census of 1820, "Elgit" Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 45+ and one female age 45+ - one person in agriculture.

On Dec 30 1820, "Elgit" Hitch and Elizabeth Doane, both of Fairhaven filed their intent to marry. (Bristol County, MA Marriage Records - Library of Congress)

In the Federal Census of 1830, "Elgit" Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 70-80 and one female age 60-70.

Elgate married Elizabeth Allen, daughter of Sylvanus Allen ⁸ and Jemima Starbuck, on 4 Jan 1776 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA. Elizabeth was born before 1755,^{⁵⁵ ⁵⁶} died on 9 Jul 1818 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁵⁷ and was buried about 12 Jul 1818 in Acushnet, Bristol Co., MA.^⁵⁷

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: Elizabeth Allen (Samson) was a widow and the sister of his brother Samuel's wife. Excerpt from letter written by Laurene Eliot Bunker of Wellesley Hills, MA., dated Oct. 22,1930: "Perhaps it would interest you to know that a cousin of mine has a bible which belonged to Elizabeth Allen who later married Elgate Hitch. Her name appears on the fly leaf in three different forms. First, as Elizabeth Samson of Nantucket; second, as Elizabeth Samson when she says she was the wife of Irsacher Samson and the wills of the birth of their sons Irsacher in 1768, just six weeks after his father's death at sea; and third, as Elizabeth Hitch."

143 M i. (Male) Hitch ⁵⁸ was born between 1784 and 1790 in Bristol Co., MA.^²⁸

Elgate next married Elizabeth Doane on 30 Dec 1820 in Bristol Co., MA. Elizabeth was born between 1760 and 1770.

Birth Notes: The Federal Census of 1830 lists her as age 60-70 (Bristol County, MA)

52. Capt. Robert Hitch was born before 1739 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Dec 1781 and 25 Nov 1783 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: It is assumed that Robert Hitch had attained age 21 by the time he completed the land transaction noted in 1769.

Death Notes: On Dec 6 1781, Robert Hitch is alive as evidenced by the Cattron Byrd will, but he had died by Nov 25 1783 when his daughter received deeds as his heir.

General Notes: OOn Sep 7 1769, Robert Hitch, with Josiah Polk and Francis Lank entered a triparte agreement. Francis Lank received the land under the name of Francis Lanceak, son of George Lanceak, from his grandfather Francis Lancake in his LWT. Josiah Polk got deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Francis Lank with Robert Hitch putting up the money. He paid £50 for 250 acres. (SoLR-E:49). Robert Hitch sold his rights to this land on Jul 7 1770 to Esme Bayly for £63. (SoLR-E-111) No metes and bounds given in either description.

On Feb 27 1773, "Robt Hitch" mentioned in will of James Scrogin with James Haynie. (MdTP-45:62). Between Jun 29 1773 and May 23 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Poll Dulaney valued at £133.14.2. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). On Jan 20 1774, Robert Hitch got commission for being the Executor to the will of Eve Nicholls. (MdTP-45:285). On Apr 12 1774, Robert Hitch appeared in the records for the estate of Risdon Hitch as, "Risdon Hitch his admin bond in common form by Sarah Hitch, his adminx with Robert Hitch and Joshua Hitch her sureties in the sum of £30 sterlg dated 12th Apr 1774." (MdTP-45:319). This was confirmed in records for May 1 1774 as, Commissions "for Sarah Hitch & Robt Hitch admin. Joshua Hitch, Somerset County" "Robt Hitch exec Elgate Hitch, Somerset County" (MdTP-45:305). Between Aug 1 1774 and Jul 18 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Thomas Byrd valued at £156.5.4. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). In 1775, Robert Hitch was listed as co-holder, with Joshua Hitch Sr., of pew #20 of the ________ church with annual rent of £8.5.0. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr., pg 66).

Robert Hitch kept an account with John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland from 1775 to 1777 when he brought a balance of £11/11/2 from Ledger H in 1775 and charged linen, stamped cotton, trace ropes, cordage, thread and spring locks for a total of £8/1/3. He paid £8/3/1 in cash in 1775 and £12/15/0 in 1777. He also paid the balance of £8/5/3 in cash to the account of William Ellegood, Jr. in 1776. (Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787, John Jacob, Jr.)

In the "Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety; Aug 29 1775 to Jul 6 1776, Robert Hitch appears twice in respect to the American Revolution. The first is in a letter, dated Feb 9 1776, from Uriah Forrest and Robert Dashiell where they mentioned a Militia County captained by George Wales who resigned his post. Robert Hitch was voted the new captain by the Company. This was confirmed on Apr 11 1776 when a commission appointed him Captain of a Militia Company in Somerset County belonging to the 1st Battalion of Maryland.

In 1776, he was listed as Capt. Robert Hitch in the store accounts of John Nelms in Salisbury, Maryland where he paid the balance of £8/5/3 in cash to the account of William Ellegood, Jr. On Nov 4 1776, he was listed as a Captain in charge of a company of "horse troops" for the 1st Battalion in Washington County, Maryland (Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War) Between Mar 11 1777 and Apr 10 1777, Robert Hitch was listed as an appraiser, with Joshua Hitch, for the estate of Joshua Morriss valued at £10.19.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1774/77). He is listed in other Revolutionary War records when, in Apr 1777, "Lists of Blankets Received by the Board at Salisbury. Robert Hitch" was reported. (Calendar of Maryland State Papers, MdHR Commission No. 11, Executive Papers, Box VII, 72).

Robert Hitch was a witness, along with Venables and Handy, to the will of Ignatious Middleton written on Feb 10 1778 and probated Mar 21 1778. (SoW-1777/88:65). In Cattron Byrd's will probated Dec 6 1781 (written Oct 24 1776), Robert Hitch was instructed to "hold property" until Byrd's grandchildren are "of age". (Ibid:157) On Nov 25 1783, Sarah Ellegood Hitch received a deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Esme Bayly totaling 100 acres for £0.5.0. (SoLR-G:441). This same record states that she is the daughter and heir-at-law of Robert Hitch, late of Somerset County, deceased. Beginning at a chestnut post thence S 60 perches, thence N65E 22 perches, thence S70E 45 perches, thence N70E 40 perches, thence S45E 40 perches, thence N75E 78 perches, thence N54-15W 55 perches, thence N1W 81 perches, thence a right line to beginning chestnut tree containing 100 acres.

On Aug 10 1784, the Somerset County Orphans Court records indicated "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74). These last two records indicate that Robert Hitch had died in about 1783.

An administration of Robert Hitch's account was performed May 13 1791 and brought forward a balance from his inventory of £953.3.2 from Feb 26 1783. Payments to representatives of Joshua Hitch Jr., William Elgate Hitch, Betsy and Mary Hitch, William Handy, George Dashiell (County Lieutenant on Sep 23 1780), James Haynie (Sheriff), legacies allowed this accountant left by Elgate Hitch to William Hitch, legacies left by Elgate Hitch to Betty and Polly Hitch. Distribution to his widow this accountant 1/3 part and his daughter Sarah Ellegood Hitch. (SoAA-EB16:456)

Robert married Sarah Ellegood, daughter of William Ellegood II and Mary Colbourne,.⁵⁹ Sarah was born in 1744 and died after 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the will of William Alligood (Ellegood) written on Sep 1 1788 and probated Dec 7 1788, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Adams are indicated as daughters. (SoW-1788/99:30). The Somerset County Assessment record for the years 1793-1796 show Sarah Hitch listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for 400 acres of land, £500; two male/female slaves under age 8, £12; one male/female slave age 8-14, £15; three male slaves age 14-45, £135; three male/female slaves over age 36/45, £25; 4 oz. of plate, £1.13.4; and other property, £167.6.8. In 1795, her assessment had subtracted all the land and 5 slaves (these apparently went to Sarah Ellegood Hitch). Total assessment was £855, £855, £235, £235 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Sarah Hitch is listed as the head of household in the Rewastico District, Somerset County (pg 64, line 19) with two males age 10-16, one female under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female over age 45 and two slaves.

This is probably the same Sarah Hitch who, on Oct 31 1805 paid £100 for Ben "slave for life" to Joshua Humphreys, administrator of William Ellegood Sr. (SoLR-Q:81). On Nov 21 1805, she sold slave Benjamin to George Parker for $325. (SoLR-Q:100).

In the Federal Census of 1810, Sarah Hitch is listed Rewastico District, Somerset County (pg 278) with one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45, one female age 45+, one "other" and nine slaves. In the Federal Census of 1820, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (pg 62) with two males age 10-16, one female under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female age 45+ and two slaves.

144 M i. William E. (Ellegood)? Hitch was born in 1775-1779 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: This connection is uncertain - rated at 85%. However, there is some circumstantial evidence that William Ellegood was a grandfather to a William E. Hitch. In the Federal Assessment of 1798, there is a listing for a William E. Hitch as opposed(?) to William Elgate Hitch. William E. Hitch is listed there as Superintendent for William Ellegood's heirs. He is also listed as occupant of property owned by Littleton Aires Jr. who married Sarah Ellegood Hitch in 1799. Sarah Hitch, wife of Robert Hitch, also shows one non-slave male in her household in the 1783 assessment.

On Mar 4 1800 William Hitch was listed as "Executor of will for William Ellegood" and issued a Bill of Sale for "one negro man slave called Southy" to William Bigland for £75 (SoLR-M:83). On Apr 26 1800, William E. Hitch issued a Bill of Sale for "one negro man slave called Eli" to William Anderson for £140 (SoLR-M:116). On Apr 10 1801, William Ellegood's inventory is brought forth and an account of his estate taken and approved in the June court of 1805 totalling £237.19.7¾. Administrator listed in William E. Hitch. Payments made to Ann Peter, John Bloodsworth, Esme Bayly, John Knipschelt, Jesse Townsend, James R. West, Sarah Hitch, John Anderson, Isaac Horsey, and Levin Handy. (SoAA-EB27:21)

In the Federal Census of 1820, William E. Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (page 63, note proximity to mother Sarah Hitch) with one male under age 10, two males age 16-26, one male age 26-45, two females age 10-16, one female age 26-45, one female age 45+ and 15 slaves.

+ 145 F ii. Sarah Ellegood Hitch was born in 1780 in Somerset Co., MD^⁶⁰ and died in 1851-1859 in Baltimore, MD.

53. Joshua Hitch was born in 1740-1742 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 14 Mar 1768 and 19 Sep 1771 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Joshua Hitch was listed as an appraiser of Ezekiel Hillman's estate on Mar 14 1768 and an inventory of Joshua's estate was conducted beginning Sep 19 1771.

General Notes: This Joshua Hitch was referred to as Joshua Hitch Jr. Joshua Hitch Sr. was the son of John Hitch of Adam.

In the 1757 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch was listed in a household as the only taxable. In the 1759 Tax List for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joshua Hitch Jr. was listed in the same household as negroes Will and Comunda. (Joshua was spelled as Joshusay(?) in the record.)

Between 1765 and 1776, Joshua Hitch Jr. had an account with John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland. He brought a balance of £1/0/9 from Ledger C and bought a silk handkerchief for a total bill of £1/1/9. He paid £0/4/0 in cash in 1768 and left a balance of £0/17/9 for Ledger E. In 1775, he purchased indigo, trace ropes, compasses, an iron teakettle, buttons, yarn, gloves and needles for £1/10/9. He paid on his account in cash in 1776. On Mar 14 1768, Joshua Hitch Jr. was listed as appraiser with Joshua Hitch Sr. for the estate of Ezekiel Hillman valued at £51.14.5. (MdPrI Abstracts-1766/69). Between Sep 19 1771 and Feb 9 1773, Joshua Hitch's estate was inventoried with a value of £223.12.1. Appraisers were Esme Bayly and Joseph Dashiell; Creditors were James Houston and, William McBryde; Next-of kin was listed as John Caldwell and Joshua Hitch with Administrators Sarah Hitch and Robert Hitch.

On May 22 1773, a note in the Maryland Prerogative Court Testamentary Proceedings lists Returns from Somerset County on "Joshua Hitch, his will." (MdTP-45:65). On Apr 12 1774, Joshua Hitch is mentioned again in the records as List of Debts (of Joshua Hitch's estate) entry inventory valued at £30.14.2. Administratrix was Sarah Hitch). (MdPrI Abstracts-1772/74). Again, on May 1 1774 as Commissions "for Sarah Hitch & Robt Hitch admin. Joshua Hitch, Somerset County" (MdTP-45:305). On Jul 25 1774, Joshua Hitch's final account listed payments to Thomas Hitch, William Lank and John Nelms among others. It also listed residue to William Elgit Hitch, Mary Hitch and Betty Hitch and 1/3 to widow Sarah Hitch. Administrators listed were Robert Hitch and Sarah Hitch. (MdPrA-71:191)

General Notes: In late 1770, Sarah Hitch was appointed guardian to William Elgate Hitch under age 14. Joshua Hitch and George Dashiell gave bonds. (SoJ-1769/72:259) [This MAY indicate that Sarah, wife of Joshua Hitch was nee Dashiell]

+ 148 M iii. William Elgate Hitch was born in 1760-1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 15 May 1801 and 1 Sep 1801 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Elizabeth married Fisher Roberts, son of Thomas Roberts ⁵ and Elizabeth Rencher, about 1774 in Somerset Co., MD. Fisher was born on 2 Oct 1744 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1803-1809 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Death Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

+ 149 M i. Joshua Byrd Roberts was born in 1765-1775 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 1832.^¹²

150 M ii. William Roberts was born before 1766 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 11 Oct 1832 and 30 Jan 1834 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹² ¹⁹}

+ 151 M iii. Benjamin W. Roberts was born in 1779 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Nov 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.

Mary married Paul Dulaney, son of Dennis Dulaney Sr. ⁶¹ and Judah Donoho. Paul was born on 12 Nov 1741 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 6 Mar 1773 and 19 Apr 1773 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: A Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset County, Maryland 1700-1776, Pauline Manning Batchelder, 1994.

Death Notes: A Somerset Sampler - Families of Old Somerset County, Maryland 1700-1776, Pauline Manning Batchelder, 1994.

Birth Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Fourth Generation

Death Notes: Whittington Hitch is listed in the Sussex County tax records of 1822 but not for 1824 (when Whittington Hitch Jr. is listed), nor is he listed in the Federal Census of 1830.

General Notes: "Whitinton" Hitch is one of nine Hitch households mentioned in the Federal Census of 1790. He is living in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware at the time. On Nov 20 1797, Whittington Hitch, "yeoman of Sussex County" received a deed from Mary Hatfield for £16.10.0 for 150 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred including the "plantation Whittington Hitch now lives … near the village of Bridge Branch." Tracts included were "Bite the Biter" and "Rosses Venture". Mary Hatfield was described as the daughter of Elijah Hatfield who died intestate and the lands went to her as heir. (SxLR-W21:296)

In the Sussex County Guardian Accounts, there is a listing for Nov 21 1797 for "the account of Whittington Hitch and Delilah his wife, late Delilah Hatfield, guardian to the estate of Amelia Hatfield, a minor daughter of Elisha Hatfield late of Sussex County, deceased." Two similar listings were given for Letitia Hatfield and Zachariah Hatfield, son and daughter (respectively) of Elisha Hatfield. (SxGA)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Whittington Hitch is indicated on page 350 in Sussex County, Delaware with a household including one male age 45+, two females under age 10, one female age 16-26, two females age 45+ and three slaves.

In the 1801 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Whittenton" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 3 horses 3 cows and calves 5 cows 3 yearlings
2 sheep 2 sows and shoats (SxTA-1801)

On Jul 15 1803, Thomas Sorden received a deed from Gillis Hitch and Lisha his wife for 19 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. The record states that Gillis got "Heirship" from his father William, his mother Mary and his brother William, all deceased, by virtue of a Deed of Bargain from Spencer Hitch and wife Sophia, Unice Jessop widow of John Jessop, Whittington Hitch and wife Delilah, and Sally Hitch - all heirs as described of the same William, Mary and William Hitch. The land was part of tract "Hale's Choice (or Chance)" situated at the village of Bridge Branch "where Doc James Ralston and John Wilson now live". (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

In the 1803 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 170 acres of land 2 horses 1 small colt 7 cows and 3 yearlings
10 sheep 2 sows and shoats (SxTA-1803)

In the 1807 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Whitenton" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: capitulation 3 horses 1 yoke of oxen 3 cows and calves 3 young cattle
10 sheep 3 sows (SxTA-1807)

In 1808, Whittington Hitch entered into a tenant contract with David Richards where the tenant, Whittington Hitch, agreed "to pay and deliver" to his landlord, David Richards "the full quantity of fifty bushels of good merchantable wheat (except the first year only forty-five bushels of wheat are to be paid) and two hundred bushels of good merchantable Indian corn." (John Dickinson Plantation Project Research Files, Delaware Bureau of Museums)

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whitty Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 45 acres of land 3 horses 1 yoke of oxen 10 cattle 4 sows and pigs (SxTA-1809)

In the 1810 Federal Census, Whitty Hitch is indicated on page 352 in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household comprised of two males age 16-26, one male over age 45, two females age 16-26 and one female over age 45.

In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 4 work horses 1 colt 1 yoke of steers 2 sows and shoats 2 oz plate (SxTA-1813)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 50 acres of land near Bridgeville 2 horses 1 colt 4 cows 1 yoke of oxen
11 sheep 1 sow and 13 shoats (SxTA-1816)

In the Federal Census of 1820, Whittington Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 256) in a household comprised of one male under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, one male over age 45 and one female over age 45.

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 50 acres of land 3 horses 3 cows and calves 5 young cattle 2 sows and 12 pigs
15 sheep 16 shoats (SxTA-1822)

Whittington married Delilah Hatfield, daughter of Elijah Hatfield. Delilah was born in 1750-1760 and died after 1830 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: NOTE: based upon evidence in the records, Delilah Hatfield is no doubt related to Elisha Hatfield, possibly as his daughter. She is also most likely related to Lisha Hatfield, wife of Gillis Hitch (as perhaps a sister) and Malla Hatfield, wife of Sovereign Hitch.

General Notes: *uncertain-this Joseph Hitch is living in Bridgeville, DE in the 1810 census, age 16/26. Whittington Hitch seems like the mosdt likely candidate for being his father.

158 M ii. Whittington Hitch Jr. was born between 1802 and 1804 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the 1824 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch Jr. is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred to pay his personal tax. (SxTA-1824)

In the 1827 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Whittington Hitch (this listing may say Jr. but record is very hard to read) is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 3 old horses 3 cows and calves 5 young cattle 7 sheep 2 sows and 8 shoats 3 oz plate (SxTA-1827)

64. Spencer Hitch was born about 1750 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Feb 1797 and 21 Feb 1797 in Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: Spencer Hitch's will was written Feb 5 1796 and probated Jan 21 1797 in Sussex County, Delaware. (DeW-E:119)

General Notes: A Hitch Orchard states the following about Spencer Hitch:

In his will Spencer Hitch made the request to be buried at the old burying place where he then lived. "I give and recommend my soul to the hands of Almighty God that give it and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian manner at the old burying place where I now live. Spencer Hitch may have rendered service during the Revolution as a record from an old lady connected with the family stated that the grandfather of Mary Hitch Carey (who was the Spencer Hitch in question) was engaged during the American Revolution gathering supplies for the Army (Continental or English not stated). Spencer Hitch in his will made Feb 5 1796 and probated Jan 21 1797 mentions his wife, Sophia Hitch, and "Sarah Snellen who was to have 100 sq. ft., a small rume in my Hous and one bed and bedin and no more; Anna Hitch, my dau.; Lilly Hitch, my dau.; Sovereign Hitch, my son; Nelly Hitch, my dau.; William Hitch, my son; Clemment Hitch, my son; Elget Hitch, my son; Polly Hitch, my dau.; Spencer Hitch, my son." Executor: Sophia Hitch. Wit: Wm. Mason, Gillis Hitch. (DeW-E:119). Descendants of Spencer Hitch have been widely scattered over the states of Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Wisconsin, and other states. Several of these descendants are personages of prominence and education.

From this compiler's records, Spencer is first mentioned in the records of Somerset County when his father, William Hitch's, will was written Nov 17 1771 and probated Dec 27 1771. In the will of Charles Brown written Dec 7 1772 and probated in Dorchester County on Feb 16 1773, Spencer Hitch is listed as a witness. (MdPrW-39:53)

On Jan 19. 1778, Spencer Hitch "of Sussex County in the State of Delaware," Gentleman, sold land that was part of "High Suffolk" to William Handy, a total of 10½ acres for £7. (SoLR-G:102). The land is the SE corner of the plantation that which the said Handy purchased of Isaac Hitch on the north side of the main road that leads from Rockawalkin Meeting House to the head of the Wicomico River containing 10 ½ acres. No metes and bounds given other than these in this record. Spencer Hitch was listed as a property owner in the Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in the 1782 and 1785 Tax Assessments and the reconstructed 1790 Federal Census.

On Feb 2 1797, Spencer Hitch received a deed from Joseph Ricards. Hitch paid £1.10.0 to Ricards for "Bradley's Discovery" that was next to "Hale's Choice" in Northwest Fork Hundred. (SxLR-W21:612)

The following is a transcription of Spencer Hitch's Probate records (Copy of the front page shown in Figure 2):

Sussex County| State of Delaware| In the Name of God Amen this Fifth Day of Feb one thousand seven Hundred and Ninty Seven I Spencer Hitch of the County and State afsd Being in a very low State of Body but of perfect mind and memory and in my proper Senses thanks be to God. and Caling to mind the Mortality of my Body and Knowing that it is appointed for all Men to die Do Make ordain publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. That is to say. I give and Recommend my Soul to the Hands of Almighty God that Give it and my body to the Earth to be Buried in a Christian manor at the old Burying place where I now Live. And as tuching such Worldly Estate wherewith it Hath pleased God to Bless me with in this Life I Give and Dispose of in the following manner ||..||..||..||

Item.. I give and bequeath to Sarah Snellen one Hundred feet Square of Ground at the Norwest sid of my House Where the Gardin now is and the Back Small Rume In my Hous and one Bed & Bedin and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto Anna Hitch my Daughter one Cow & Calf one Bed & Bedin and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto Lilly Hitch my Daughter one Cow & Calf one Bed and Bedin and no more .|.|.|.|

ItemI give and bequeath unto Sovereing Hitch my Son one Horse & Sadle and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto Nelley Hitch my Daughter one Cow & Calf one Bed & Bedin and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto William Hitch my Son one Horse one Bed and Beden and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto Clemment Hitch my Son one Horse one Bed & Bedein and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath unto Elget Hitch my Son one Cow & Calf one Bed and Bedein and no more ||..||..||

ItemI give and bequeath Spencor Hitch my Son all the Tracks or psles of Land belonging to or that I am possessed with and further. I do hereby appoint and ordain Sophia Hitch My Daier Wife my Hole and Sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. And hereby Revoking all former Wills. In Witness wherof I Have set my Hand and affixt my seal the Day and year above written ||..||..||..|| Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in| his Presence of pers. ||..||.....| Spener X Hitch |mark William Mason Gillis Hitch

(This Last Will and Testament was probated in Sussex County on Jan 21 1797 - 1798?)

The Account of Sophia Hitch Executrix of the Testament & will of all such and so much of the Goods Chattels and privaledge and also of her Payments and disbursements out of the ?. The said Accountant charges herself with all and Singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said decd and for Inventory Amounting to £318.14.2

The above Account was Exhibited to the Register the 22nd day of Novr 1797 By
her Phillips Kollock RegrSophia X Hitch
mark

The Testament and Last Will of Spencer Hitch late of Sussex County decd and Credits of the said decd as came to her hands Possession or know out of the same. The said Accountant craves an allowance of her Payments and disbursements out of the same. Paid for Copy Will and Letters Testamentary£1.10.4 Paid Appraisers fees2.13.3 Paid funeral Expenses3.0.0 N1Paid Thomas Ledenum as fr Acct proved6.0
2Paid William Allen as fr do3.15.6
3Paid Whittington Williams as fr do8.0.6
4Paid James Derickson as fr do and Receipt2.1.3
5Paid Joseph Rickards as fr do. . .do7.10.6
6Paid Wm & Thos Sorden as fr do. . .do4.12.8 ½
7Paid Laws & Brown as fr do. . .do10.0
8Paid David Pennewell as fr do. . .do13.3
9Paid Thomas Sorden as fr do. . .do3.15.6 Paid the following Legacies Viz To Anna Hitch a Legacy appraised to10.10.4 Paid for Listing this Account5.7 ½ Paid for Passing ditto and Search1.3.6 Commissions on L48.18.3 ½ disbursements at 10 pcent4.7.9 ------------- £55.5.2 Balance£263.9.0

A Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Spencer Hitch Decasd as given in By Sophia Hitch Executorx & Apraisd By us the Subcribers Mar 10th 1797 Thos. Sorden William Mason

£ S D To his Warring Aparel7..10..0 To 1 Bed & Furniture Sted & No 110..0..0 To 1 Do - Do - Do N.29..0..0 To 1 Do - Do - Do N.37..10..0 To 1 Do - Do - Do N.46..0..0 To Bed Stid5..0 5 yds fulld Cloth @ 5/-1..5..0 2 old pine Tables7..6 1 Blue Chist10..9 6 Chears @ 4/-1..4..0 5 old Do @ 2/-10..0 1 Small Looking Glass7..6 3 old Linnen Wheels @ 7/61..2..6 1 Earthen Ware in Cubbard10..0 4 Puter Bason @ 6/-1..4..0 6 Puter Plats @12..6 ½ Doz Tind Spoons5..0 5 lb old Puter @ 1/36..3 1 Pair old Shilar @ 11/311..3 1 Wier Meal Siver @ 9/49..4 1 Tin Coffee Pott - 3/93..9 1 Do funnall - - - 11d11 a Lott of stone Earthen Ware7..6 1 Case Knives & Forks5..0 old Do & Do3..0 1 Pair Sad Irons3..9 1 Jug & 2 Bottels3..9 2 Pair Wool & Cotten Cord4..0 old Books3..0 old Shovel & Toungs7..6 1 Candelstand1..6 2 old Candelstick & Cuffer1..0 old Saddel & Bridal1..0..0 old Loomb & Tacklen1..0..0 old Woollen Wheel2..6 -------------- 54..4..2

£ S D Amount Brogt over54..4..2 3 old Iron Potts1..2..6 old Do Oven11..3 1 Tea Kettel10..0 Skillett2..6 fryen pan7..6 a Lott Tile Ware10..0 Hackel3..9 2 Pot Trammalls12..6 old Cart Irons3..0..0 old Cart4..10..0 3 old Weden Hoes3..9 Grubben Hoe5..0 old shovel5..0 2 old axes @ 2/65..0 Box of old Tools12..6 Halfbushel Masher3..0 3 old Ploughs @ 7/61..2..6 2 old Harrows @ 5/-10..0 6 old Casks @ 3/-15..0 3000 sypres shingels15..0..0 800 feet Pine Bords3..0..0 208 Bushl Corn @ 4/-41..12..0 1 Grind Stone7..6 750 lb Bacon @ 10d31..5..0 old powdering Tubs10..0 57 lb Hogs Lard @ 10d2..7..6 9 Bushl oats @ 3/-1..7..0 old Shoemaker Tools4..6 Scane flax from Brak2..10..0 2 Bushl Buckwheat @ 5/-10..0 old sider Mill15..0 2 old Syeth & Cradles10..0 15 Waggon Bags2..5..0 2 Bushl flaxseed1..0..0 ½ Bushl Salt @ 3..0 Sorrel Mair Named Dove20..0..0 Do Do Named Sprig20..0..0 Do Do Named Poll12..10..0 Do Colt Named Pickler14..0..0 Cow and Calf4..10..0 -------------- 243..2..5

£ S D Amount Brogt up243..2..5 Cow & yearlen4..10..0 Cow4..10..0 yoke of oxen14..0..0 2 Heffers4..10..0 1 small stear1..17..6 19 old sheep & 9 Lambs7..2..6 1 Sow & 4 pigs1..10..0 10 Sholes @ 10/-5..0..0 4 Blads Stacks foder @ 20/-4..0..0 2 stack Bad foder10..0 a part of foder house1..10..0 Wheat on the ground21..7..6 1 Iron Wedg3..9 40 gees @ 1/63..0..0 1 Bee Hive7..6 1000 Bricks @ 3/-1..10..0 2 straw stack3..0 -------------- 318..14..2 -------------- 318..14..2

The Amount of Sophia Hitch Executrix of Spencer Hitch late of Sussex County decd as well as all such and so much of the said decd property which came to her hands as possession, as also of her sundry payments and Disbursements out of the same to wit.

The said Accountant charges herself with all and singular the said decd property which came to her hands as follows, to wit, --------

With the decd Inventory Accounting to the sum of- $702.53 Amount of Payments- 658.36 ------------
$44.17

The said Accountant crave an Allowance for her sundry payments and disbursements out of the same as follows, to wit, 1. paid Wm Mason per acct prod & rect$26.92 2. paid David Nutter's acct prod & rect11.27 3. paid Elias Shockley per acct prod & rect7.60 Commissions for trouble6.00 paid for Slating paid for paping4.50 Also for Amount of the widows thirds as per the decd Will224.74 Also for Legacies to Anna Hitch Balance12.00 Also for Legacies to Lilly Hitch40.00 Also for Legacies to Severn Hitch56.00 Also for Legacies to Nelly Hitch40.00 Also for Legacies to Wm Hitch40.00 Also for Legacies to Clement Hitch77.33 Also for Legacies to Elgate Hitch40.00 Also for Legacies to Polly Hitch50.67 ---------- $658.36

The Aliases Account was Exhibited to the Register the 29th Decr 1813 on oath
her
By Sophia X Hitch
mark Examined Allowance and passed the same day ------------------------------------

Spencer married Sophia (?). Sophia was born before 1755 and died after 29 Dec 1814 in Caroline Co., MD.

Birth Notes: The Federal Census of 1800 lists her as over the age of 45, hence a birth before 1755.

Death Notes: In the Sussex County Guardian Accounts, Sophia Hitch is listed several times relative to minor's accounts, children of Spencer Hitch, deceased: for Elgate Hitch (no date given), for Clement Hitch (Jan 2 1798), for Polly Hitch (Dec 29 1813), for Spencer Hitch (Jan 2 to Dec 28 1814).

General Notes: Sophia Hitch is listed several times in the Sussex County Guardian Accounts - first for the account of Clement Hitch, minor son of Spencer Hitch, deceased for date Jan 2 1798. Then, she is listed for Spencer's son Elgate Hitch, the record not being dated and Polly Hitch, daughter of Spencer for the date Dec 29 1813. Finally, for the account of Spencer Hitch, son of Spencer Hitch for the date Dec 29 1814, record witnessed by William Hitch. All of these children were minors on the respective dates given. This may indicate that Spencer Hitch's other children were not minors at the time he died in 1797. (SxGA)

In the 1800 Federal Census, "Sophire" Hitch is indicated on page 350 in Sussex County with a household including two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, two females age 16-26 and one female age 45+.

In the 1801 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Sopiah" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 2 horses 1 cow and calf 3 young cattle 2 sows and pigs 4 sheep (SxTA-1801)

In the 1803 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Zophiah" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 130a of land 2 horses 1 colt 2 cows and calves 3 young cattle 1 sows and pigs 8 sheep 8 shoats (SxTA-1803)

In the Sussex County, Delaware Tax Assessment List for 1803 and 1804, "Zophiah" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with 130 acres of land and 27 livestock.

In the 1807 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Sophia Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 2 horses 1 cow 2 cows and calves 8 sheep 1 sow and 7 shoats (SxTA-1807)

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Sophia Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 130a of land 1 horse 4 cows and calves 1 sows and pigs 14 shoats (SxTA-1809)

She is not found in Sussex County tax records after 1809. In the Sussex County Guardian Accounts, Sophia Hitch is listed several times relative to minor's accounts, children of Spencer Hitch, deceased: for Elgate Hitch (no date given), for Clement Hitch (Jan 2 1798), for Polly Hitch (Dec 29 1813), for Spencer Hitch (Jan 2 to Dec 28 1814).

General Notes: In the 1801 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Salley Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 negro man, age 26 years 1 horse

164 M vi. Elgate Hitch was born about 1777 in Sussex Co., DE and died in Sep 1813 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁶²

General Notes: In 1793, Elgate Hitch received a Warrant for 200 acres in Sussex County, Delaware. (Sussex Co. Land Records Index, Liber R-17, Folio 11)

+ 165 M vii. Sovereign Hitch was born in 1783-1786 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁵ ⁶⁶} and died after 1840 in Gibson Co., IN.

+ 166 M viii. Garey* Hitch was born in Nov 1785 in Williston, Caroline Co., MD^{⁶⁷ ⁶⁸} and died between 3 Jan 1855 and 23 Jan 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁶⁹

+ 169 M xi. Dr. Spencer Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1796 in MD,^{⁸² ⁸³} died on 14 Jul 1873 in Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁰ ⁸⁴} and was buried about 17 Jul 1873 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

65. Gillis Hitch was born in 1757-1758 in Bridge Branch (Bridgeville), Sussex Co., DE, died on 7 Nov 1847 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 10 Nov 1847 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

Birth Notes: File Number R5049 of the National Archives, Revolutionary War Pension records includes a deposition dated Feb 19 1847 stating Gillis Hitch is age 89. Another deposition, this by his son on Oct 3 1851 states Gillis died on Nov 7 1847.

Death Notes: File Number R5049 of the National Archives, Revolutionary War Pension records includes a deposition dated Feb 19 1847 stating Gillis Hitch is age 89. Another deposition, this by his son on Oct 3 1851 states Gillis died on Nov 7 1847.

General Notes: On July 15 1803, Gillis Hitch and his wife Elisha conveyed land to Levin Records. For $200, they sold land in Bridge Branch (modern-day Bridgeville, DE), about one mile below the bridge, 5 3/4a of land at the west of an old mill dam and 1 1/2a of land at the east end of said dam and stream and was left to said Hitch by will of his father William Hitch. (SxLR: Y:431) In another transaction that day, Gillis and Lisha HItch, by heirship of his father William Hitch and mother Mary Hitch, and William Hitch deceased, his brother, by virtue of a deed of sale from Spencer Hitch and Sophia his wife, Unice Jessop, widow of John Jessop, Whittington Hitch and Delia his wife, and Sally Hitch, heirs of William/Mary Hitch and William Hitch, deceased. The deed dated Nov 29 1796, Gillis became seized of 19a of land,part of "Hailes Chance" or "Hailes Choice" lying at the village of Bridge Branch in Northwest Fork Hundred including certain houses and improvements where James Ralston and John Wilson now live and part of tract and branch called "Hitches Lott" as was surveyed by warrant granted to Mary Hitch, deceased, in the year 1796. Gillis and Lisha Hitch sold to Thomas Sorden for 250 pounds. (SxLR: Y:302)

From A Hitch Orchard by Daisy Hitch Davies we glean the following information: "Excerpts of letters from Mrs. Mary F. Hymer to Mrs. Davies in 1968:

May 6 1968: Just thought that you might like to know what Ralph and I uncovered about Gillis Hitch. We invested in a genealogist in Kentucky to find him. She stumbled on to the fact that he was in the Revolutionary War, sent for his papers and sent us what she found out! What she came up with was papers where William Henry, (my grandfather) applied for a pension for Gillis.

He was born about 1758 in Bridge Branch (Bridgeville) Sussex County, Delaware. His father died when he was young and he was raised by his mother, who kept a public place, and an older brother. He lived in Bridgeville all his life except from 1840 to 1847, when he came to Crawfordsville, Indiana to live with William Henry. He could not remember how long he served in the Revolution at the time of his application but said that he was stationed near Bridge Branch to watch for Tories. His wife was dead but was survived by three living sons, William Henry, John and Gillis. He died in Crawfordsville Nov 7 1847 and was 89 years old.

Jun 3 1968: We just came home from looking for Gillis!!! (at Crawfordsville). Guess what??? We feel sure we found him but no proof. In the old I.O.O.F Cemetery (Locust Hill Cemetery) the D.A.R. has recorded all names buried therein - - William Henry and Ellender Isles Hitch and their son Uncle Tommy who died during the Civil War are buried there. On a tombstone "7GH" between Hitch and Hunter markers. We took the information to one of the researchers for Crawfordsville who is a relative on another line who showed us a book that stated, Gillis Hitch was a soldier buried in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana.

This information correlates with this compiler's findings where, in the Pension Application files at the National Archives, Washington, DC, Gillis Hitch was a Revolutionary War veteran who applied for pension in 1847. He made a deposition that year as "age 89" (born 1757-1758) stating his father died shortly after he was born. He enlisted at "Bridge Branch" in Sussex County, Delaware, marched to Dover, then Wilmington then on to Philadelphia. He then went back to Bridge Branch where he was stationed as a Minute Man to guard against Tories. He never faced battle. He states that "Bridge Branch" is now called "Bridgeville" DE where he lived until "5 or 6 years" prior to the deposition. He was in KY in Sep 1837, but resided in Crawfordsville, IN at time of deposition. (Pension Application File R5049, National Archives). Gillis Hitch was also mentioned in William Hitch's will made in 1795 and probated on Feb 26 1796. Heirs listed are William's brother Gillis Hitch, Sarah Hitch & Unicy Joseph. The Executor was "brother" Gillis Hitch and witnesses included John Polk, Bessie Snow, and Nutter Cannon. (DeW-E:73) Gillis Hitch was then a witness for Spencer Hitch's will made Feb 5 1796 and probated Jan 21 1797. (DeW-E:119)

The following is an article I wrote about Gillis Hitch in the Hitch Family Newsletter:

Gillis Hitch in the American Revolution

Gillis Hitch served in the American Revolution. Based on that service, Gillis corresponded with the U.S. government later in life to try to collect his pension due to him.

The documents are part of File Number R5049 of the National Archives, Revolutionary War records. That file includes an early letter from "Old Sholder" Gillis Hitch to Washington attempting to find out the status of his pension application. The letter, dated Jul 10 1839, was written when Gillis was already an old man of about 81 years, having been born in 1757/58. He wrote the letter from Pentleton (sic) County, Kentucky, or "Carntucky" as indicated about halfway down his letter. Also, by reading the complete letter, one can see that even in old Gillis' day, it was tough working through the Washington bureaucracy to get anything accomplished!!

Note also that he states that he "neve Recevd one Dollar but the Eight that I tuck of the Drum Hed." In the Revolution, it was common to take all the booty from a battle, raid or other campaign and place it on the head of a drum for division among the soldiers that were involved. The booty may have consisted of anything from personal effects, watches, jewelry to actual cash or gold. In this case, it appears that Gillis seized the opportunity to enrichen himself by "Eight Dollars" off the drum head.

In File R5049, there are other documents and correspondence that give many clues to Gillis Hitch's age, family and service records during the Revolution. For instance, there is a deposition in the file dated Feb 19 1847 where Gillis Hitch appeared before Robert Taylor, the Probate Court Judge for Montgomery County, Indiana, in another, more official attempt to secure his pension money. By this time, the document states, Gillis Hitch was 89 years old and living in the aforesaid county, and still attempting "to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed Jun 7th 1832 (i.e., the pension act)." The front page from the file is shown in Figure 24.

The document goes on to give some good details of his service in the Revolution. It states that he served under Captain Vaughn "who was afterwards promoted to the rank of Col., Charles Kid first lieutenant, and Mitchell Renshaw second lieutenant. He had "inlisted in Aug, two years after the commencement of the war," but cannot swear to the length of his service for "reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory." He thought, however, that his service covered about four years and six months.

In the deposition, it states that Gillis Hitch had enlisted at "Bridge Branch, Sussex County, Delaware and marched to Dover, then to Wilmington, then Philadelphia and then back to Bridge Branch and was stationed there as a minute man to guard against Tories." His mother and elder brother kept a "public house at Bridge Branch" and he was allowed to remain there until the close of the war in company with fellow soldiers Joshua Cliffen, Bartholomew Adams, Richard Starrs and Thomas Matney. He could not remember whether he was in the "Continental or State Troops of Delaware but think in Continental."

Questions were then set forth as part of the deposition. They are transcribed exactly as follows:

Question 1st: Where and what year was born. Answer: At Bridge Branch now called Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware. Don't recollect the year.

Question 2nd: Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? Answer: There never was any record made of my age. My father died shortly after my birth and all I know was from the age of my older brothers.

Question 3: Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived sinse the Revolution war; and where do you live now? Answer: At Bridge Branch now called Bridgeville Branch and lived there sinse the revolutionary war untill within five or six years. Sinse that time I have lived here in Crawfordsville.

Question 4th: How were you called into service: were you were draughted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom? Answer: I volunteered of my own accord. I took the bounty off the drum head and never received anything else but a cocked hat.

Question 5th: State the name of some regular officers who were with the Troops. Where you served: Such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect; And the general circumstances of your service. Answer: I cannot recollect any other officers than those mentioned in my declaration. And the circumstances of my services are also stated in my declaration correctly as I believe.

Question 6: Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it signed; and what has become of it? Answer: I received a discharge by the hands of Col Joseph ______ Vaughn. He brought it to me when he returned from receiving? His pay. I have sense lost it. I believe it was thrown overboard in the Chesapeak bay with other papers which I considered of no value at the time.

Question 7th: State the names of persons in your neighborhood at present who can testify to your character for vericity and their belief of your services as a revolutionary soldier. Answer: I have no general acquaintance except as persons come to the house of my sons where I now live. I have but little recollection of their names. I don't go out any. I will name Samuel C. Wilson and Thomas Campbell, Ryland T. Brown and John N. Rush.

In a later deposition by William Hitch (Gillis Hitch's son) in Montgomery County, IN, dated Oct 3 1851, it was indicated that Gillis died on Nov 7 1847. He left no widow but he was survived by only known living children William, Gillis and John Hitch.

Finally, William Hitch initiated a Power of Attorney on Aug 16 1854 to "Charles C. Tucker of Washington City District of Columbia" to prosecute the claim of Gillis Hitch for Revolutionary War pension. There are no further records in the file whether the family ever received the pension that was entitled to them.

In other records, Gillis Hitch was listed as an heir in his father's will written on Nov 17 1771 and probated on Dec 27 1771 as follows:

Paraphrase of Will of William Hitch being "sick of body" ·To son Spencer Hitch, land "Nutter's Addition" and 1 shilling ·To loving wife Mary Hitch and my daughters all my houses at Bridge Branch with 20 acres of land to wife for widowhood and daughters Eunice, Betty, Sarah and Sally while they remain single ·To son William Hitch, land "Hale's Choice" after wife marries or at her decease and 1 shilling ·To son Whittington Hitch, 1 shilling ·To son Gillis Hitch, grist mill and 5 acres of adjacent land and 1½ acres other land (MdPrW-38:558).

Gillis Hitch is listed as one of the nine Hitch households in Sussex County, Delaware in the Federal Census of 1790. In his brother William Hitch's will written in 1795 and probated Feb 26 1796, Gillis is indicated as a brother. Sarah Hitch and Unicy Joseph. Gillis HITCH was also executor with witnesses John Polk, Bessie Snow and Nutter Cannon. (SxW-E:73). Gillis Hitch was a witness for Spencer Hitch's will written Feb 5 1796 and probated Jan 21 1797. (SxW-E:119).

On Apr 28 1796, Gillis Hitch petitioned the Sussex County Orphans Court as executor of William Hitch to sell William's lot of ground in Bridge Branch known as the "Hitch Lot" that "being the whole of the said deceased real estate." (SxOC-F:164)

On Jul 15 1803, Thomas Sorden received a deed from Gillis Hitch and Lisha his wife for 19 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. The record states that Gillis got "Heirship" from his father William, his mother Mary and his brother William, all deceased, by virtue of a Deed of Bargain from Spencer Hitch and wife Sophia, Unice Jessop widow of John Jessop, Whittington Hitch and wife Delilah, and Sally Hitch - all heirs as described of the same William, Mary and William Hitch. The land was part of tract "Hale's Choice (or Chance)" situated at the village of Bridge Branch "where Doc James Ralston and John Wilson now live". (SxLR-Y23:302,309)

In the 1803 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred for just himself and no other property. (SxTA-1803)

In the 1807 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: capitulation 1 sow (SxTA-1807)

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred for just himself and no other property. (SxTA-1809)

In the Federal Census of 1810, "Gilly" Hitch is indicated on page 357 in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household including two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male over age 45, two females age 10-16, one female age 16-26 and one female over age 45.

In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 cow and calves (SxTA-1813)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred for just himself and no other property. (SxTA-1816). In the 1827 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gillis Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred for just himself and no other property. (SxTA-1827)

In 1835, Gillis Hitch is listed in the Tax Assessment for Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, DE and assessed for "his person," $134.00. It should be noted that the entry was first written as Whittington Hitch and crossed out and replaced with Gillis Hitch. (SxTA-1835)

Gillis married Lisha Hatfield.⁷⁰ Lisha was born before 1765 and died on 5 Oct 1814 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

171 F ii. (Daughter) Hitch was born between 1794 and 1800 in Sussex Co., DE.

172 F iii. (Daughter) Hitch was born between 1794 and 1800 in Sussex Co., DE.

173 M iv. Thomas Gillis** Hitch was born between 1794 and 1800 in Sussex Co., DE, died on 13 Apr 1862 in Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 16 Apr 1862 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

Death Notes: Correspondence from William Henry Hitch of Thorntown, Indiana dated Mar 28 1995.

+ 174 M v. John Hitch was born on 1 Nov 1803 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸⁵ ⁸⁶ ⁸⁷ ⁸⁸ ⁸⁹} died on 22 Mar 1883 in Clay Co., IL,^{⁸⁸ ⁹⁰} and was buried about 25 Mar 1883 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.^⁹⁰

+ 175 M vi. William Henry Hitch Sr. was born on 24 Nov 1809 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁰ ⁹¹ ⁹² ⁹³ ⁹⁴ ⁹⁵} died on 10 Sep 1870 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 13 Sep 1870 in Locust Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

68. Louther (Loudy) Hitch was born on 5 Nov 1750 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 19 Aug 1838 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 22 Aug 1838 in Old Union Quaker Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

Birth Notes: Bible Records of John Hitch of South Carolina (DAR). These records say Louther Hitch died on Aug 19 1838 at age 87-9-14. This would put his birth at Nov 5 1750; however, the Federal Census of 1830 for Laurens County, SC show his age at 60-70 (born 1760-1770).

Death Notes: Bible Records of John Hitch of South Carolina (DAR). These records say Louther Hitch died on Aug 19 1838 at age 87-9-14. This would put his birth at Nov 5 1750; however, the Federal Census of 1830 for Laurens County, SC show his age at 60-70 (born 1760-1770).

General Notes: In the DAR Library in Washington, DC, the following is written of Louther Hitch: "…moved to SC sometime between 1792 and 1800. Born in Somerset County, Maryland 1743, died in Laurens County, SC at 10:00 am Aug 19 1838 (87y, 9m, 14d). He was interred at old Union Quaker Baptist Church in Laurens County Served in Blackwater Regt. of Somerset County and his grave is officially marked as Rev. War veteran. Married 1st wife, Mary, on Jun 30 1771. She was born (Nov 2 1750) & died (Nov 28 1789) in Somerset County. Married 2nd wife, Elizabeth (Betsy), on Jan 1 1792. She was born in MD (Apr 24 1769) and died in SC (Aug 10 1837). He settled in the Duncans Creek area of Laurens County. He died of old age at the house of his daughter, Mrs. Pitts in the Rabun Creek area. See also Somerset County, MD listing for him. Daughter Mary (born Oct 10 1794) married Henry Pitts. Daughter Sarah (b. Apr 16 1796) died single."

Between 1775 and 1777, Lowday Hitch had an account in John Nelms' store in Salisbury, Maryland. Records show he brought a balance with interest from Ledger H of £1/8/1. He bought 9 yards of duck and 1 lb. of brimstone for a total of £2/11/7. Elijah Hitch delivered a bushel of peas for credit to his account in 1776. He paid the balance in cash in 1777.

On Nov 6 1779, Louther Hitch received a deed for a tract of land called "Ellis' Addition" from Joseph Ellis, 23¼ acres, for £20. Land on the north side of the head of Wicomico River beginning at the end of the fourth line of the tract thence SW 86 perches, thence NW 34 perches, thence N1E 11 perches, thence NE 95 perches, thence to beginning containing 23¼ acres (SoLR-G:201). In the Maryland Tax Assessment of 1783, Louther Hitch is listed in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County and assessed for land: "Gravelly Hill", 50 acres; "Ellis' Addition", 20½ acres plus two horses and five cattle. Whites in the household included four males and two females at the time. (TA1783). On Apr 22 1784, Ezekiel Hitch sold land 50 acres of land called "Gravelly Hill" to Louther Hitch for £80. Begin at a marked red oak thence NW 80 poles, thence NE 100 poles, thence SE 80 poles, thence right line to beginning containing 50 acres. (SoLR-G:483)

On May 16 1789, Louther Hitch received a deed for land from Stephen Elliss of Sussex County, Delaware for tracts "Elliss Chance" and "Elliss Addition," a total of 56¾ acres, for £52.9.10½ current money of Maryland. The land was described as beginning at a marked white oak, the first bounder of "Elliss Chance," thence N39E 140 poles, N51E 12 poles, NW 40 poles, N54½E 28 poles, S74E 22 poles, S57E 20 poles, N51E 5 poles, S39E 116 poles, thence with a line of marked trees to the beginning laid out for 56¾ acres. (SoLR-H:477).

On Apr 13 1790, Loudy Hitch, along with Joseph Humphris, made surety when Curtis Hitch was appointed guardian to Eli Vincent (of Elijah Vincent) who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:94) In the Nov 1791 court session, there was a case Joseph Scroggin versus Elias Hitch, Loudy Hitch, and Elijah Moor. The Hitch-Moor side confessed judgment to Scroggin for £0.7.6 debt and 3 shillings, 10 pence cost. (SoJ-1791/94:11, MSA C1774-57, MdHR 13,140). In the same court session, the case George Robinson versus Benjamin Disharoon and Elias Hitch produced a confession of judgment in favor of Robinson for £4 debt and 9 pence cost. (Ibid:14)

On Nov 3 1792, Louther Hitch issued a deed for to Stephen Elliss of Sussex County, Delaware for the same land he bought of Elliss on May 16 1789. (SoLR-IPt II:433). On Nov 3 1792, Stephen Elliss of Sussex County, Delaware issued a deed to Louther Hitch for land, part of tracts "Elliss Chance" and "Elliss Addition." This land is described as beginning at a marked white oak, the first bounder of "Elliss Chance," thence N39E 149 poles till it intersects with the 8th line of "Elliss Addition," NE 15½ poles by and with said line to the end thereof, NW 50 poles, N54½E 28 poles, S74E 22 poles, S57E 34 poles, S50½W 51 poles, S39E 7½ poles with the 14th line of "Elliss Addition" till it intersects the 2nd line of "Elliss Chance," N51E 49 poles by and with said line to the end thereof, S39E 121 poles with the 3rd line of "Elliss Chance" till it intersects with a line of marked trees formerly established between Joseph Elliss Sr. and his son Joseph, thence by and with said line to the first beginning laid out for 61¼ acres. (SoLR-IPt II:474).

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Lowther Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for 127 acres of land, £90; and other property, £30. Total assessment was £120, £120, £120, £120 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796 respectively.

Elias Hitch's inventory of estate was taken between May 11 and Sep 21 1793 and listed as Administratrix was Esther Hitch. Next-of-kin shown were Loudy (this Louther) and Ezekiel Hitch. Total estate value was tallied at £108.15.9 (SoI-EB19:235/237) On Sep 23 1797, Louther Hitch and wife Betsy gave deed for land called "Gravelly Hill", "Ellis' Chance", and "Ellis' Addition", a total of 58¾ acres, for £56 to Curtis Hitch. (SoLR-L:87).

The next time Louther Hitch was mentioned in Maryland records was in the Federal Assessment of 1798 where Ezekiel Hitch was listed as the occupant of property in Broad Creek Hundred owned by Louther Hitch "situated about 2¼ mi. from Spring Hill Chappel" and consisting of "one old dwelling house, framed, one story, 20'x16' under repair; one cook house of round poles, 14'x12', the roof rotten; one blacksmith shop, 12'x14' of slabs; 73 acres of land. Total was assessed at $25 for the buildings and $80(?) for the land (TA1798). He was also occupant of a house owned by Isaac Handy's heirs in Rewastico Hundred "near Salisbury" in a "very old dwelling house framed 20'x16', cookhouse (of) slabs 12'x14'."

Lowday Hitch is listed in the Somerset County Commissioners of the Tax assessment for the years 1798-1803 in Broad Creek Hundred. He was assessed for 73 acres of land at £55 and other personal property at £30 for a total of £85 for years 1798-1801, respectively. In 1801, the land went to Ezekiel Hitch, reducing Lowday's assessment to £30 for 1802 and 1803 (SoTA-1798/1803).

On Mar 11 1801, Louther Hitch appears for the last time in Maryland records when he deeded land called "Gravelly Hill" and "Ellis' Addition" to Ezekiel Hitch, 83¼ acres, for $275. (SoLR-N:148).

In the Federal Census of 1810, "Lowther" Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (pg 46A) in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26 and one female over age 45.

On Apr 14 1812, Louther Hitch deeded land to William Adair for $150, 50 acres, on Duncans Creek including Browns Mill and Mill Shoals. Witnesses were James Hanna, John Hitch, and J.A. Elmore, JQ. There is dower renunciation of Betty Hitch in the record. (Laurens County, SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book J-261).

In the Federal Census of 1820, "Luther" Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (pg 22) in a household comprised of one male age 16-26 (with none age 16-18), one male over age 45, one female age 16-26 and female over age 45. In the Federal Census of 1830, Louther Hitch is indicated in Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC (pg 254) in a household comprised of one male age 60-70, one female age 30-40, one female age 50-60 and one female age 60-70.

In 1835, Louther and Elizabeth Hitch gave a 129 acre deed of gift to Sally Hitch (Laurens County, SC Deed Books Index, Book N-110).

From the John Hitch Bible owned (in 1971) by Mrs. Cannie Thackston Woodside of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, we find the statement; "Louther Hitch died on Aug 19 1838, aged 87 years, 9 months, 14 days." (Miscellaneous Bible Records, Greenville, SC 1917, DAR)

Louther married Mary Nicholson on 30 Jun 1771 in Somerset Co., MD. Mary was born on 2 Nov 1750 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 28 Nov 1789 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 177 M i. John Hitch ⁹⁹ was born on 4 Feb 1773 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁹⁹ died on 29 Jun 1849 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁰⁰ ¹⁰¹ ¹⁰²} and was buried about 2 Jul 1849 in Old Hitch Burying Grounds, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰⁰

178 M ii. Joshua Hitch ¹⁰³ was born on 1 Jun 1779 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} and died on 5 Feb 1808 in Laurens Co., SC.^{¹⁰³ ¹⁰⁵}

General Notes: On August 8, 1801, Joshua Hitch was a witness to a deed from Samuel Franks to Thomas Lowers in Laurens County, SC. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book G, Folio 268).

On September 26, 1802, John and Joshua Hitch were witnesses to a deed from John Hanna Jr. to Joseph Hanna for land on a branch of the Enoree River, part of a 592-acre 1791 grant to John Hanna. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book G, Folio 477)

On May 7, 1804, John and Joshua Hitch were witnesses to a deed from Thomas Murphy to William Murphy for land on Duncans Creek. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book H, Folio 33)

On May 25, 1804, Benjamin Byrd gave deed to John Hitch for $45 for 36½ acres on Duncans Creek. Witnesses were William Byrd, Joshua Hitch, Robert Hutchinson JP. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book H, Folio 37)

From Marriages and Death Notices from the (SC) City-Gazett and Daily Advertiser for April 1807: "Married on the 19th ult. (April 19, 1807) in Laurens District by Robert Hutchinson, Esq., Mr. Joshua Hitch, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Elizabeth Compton, both of that District." (South Carolina History and Genealogy Magazine, Volume XXX, page 253)

On November 5, 1807, Joshua Hitch was a witness to a deed from Robert Ward, Sheriff, to Archie Mayson for land on Walnut Creek. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Deed Book H, Folio 255)

From the John Hitch Bible owned (in 1971) by Mrs. Cannie Thackston Woodside of Fountain Inn, SC we find, "Joshua Hitch, son of Louther and Mary Hitch died on February 5, 1808."

From the "Charleston (SC) Time" edition of March 7, 1808, we find the following obituary, "Departed this life on Friday evening, the 5th of February last, Mr. Joshua Hitch, aged about 28 years, a native of Maryland, but a resident of South Carolina for about seven years...left wife and four brothers."

On March 7, 1808, we see that Joshua Hitch's letter of administration was granted to John Hitch. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Will Book C-1, Folio 298)

On April 13, 1808, Joshua Hitch, deceased's, inventory of estate and sale bill was offered by Benjamin Byrd, Henery Langston, John Hutchinson. Administrator was John Hitch. (Laurens Co., SC Deeds and Wills (DAR), Will Book C-1, Folio 324)

Joshua married Elizabeth Compton ¹⁰³ on 19 Apr 1807 in Laurens Co., SC.¹⁰⁶ ¹⁰⁷

Louther next married Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Douglas ¹⁰³ on 2 Jan 1792 in Somerset Co., MD. Mary was born on 27 Apr 1769 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 10 Oct 1840 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 13 Oct 1840 in Old Union Quaker Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

Death Notes: Bible Records of John Hitch of South Carolina (DAR) states "Elizabeth Hitch, consort of Louther Hitch, died on Oct 20, 1840."

+ 179 F i. Letitia* Hitch was born in 1793-1798 in SC^¹⁰⁸ and died in Nov 1859 in Laurens Co., SC.

+ 181 F iii. Mary Hitch was born on 10 Oct 1794 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹¹² ¹¹³} died on 31 Oct 1863 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 3 Nov 1863 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

182 F iv. Sarah Hitch was born on 16 Apr 1796 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 3 Sep 1871 in Brewerton, SC, and was buried about 6 Sep 1871 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: There are letters for "Aunt Sarah" that were rescued by Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC. She transcribed them as follows (italicized text added by this compiler):
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April the 25 1856

Dear nephew and niece
Its with pleasure that I take my pen to send you a few lines to let you know I am in moderate health at present. Hoping that these lines will find you and all yours in good health. I am often a thinking about you all and the pleasure I enjoyed amongst you when I was with you. I should be happy to see you all again. But as I know not whether I ever shall see any of you in this world again or not, I take the opportunity of sending you a few lines to tell you a little about how the times has been amongst us since I saw you.
Your Uncle Pitts family has been greatly afflicted since I came home. His son John first took down and had a severe attack of the winter disease that's so prevalent in the country. And before he was able to see to the business out, the negroes all took down. That is the men, four of them. Pretty much the same disease. His old negro Jo had a spell before Christmas sometime. He has never got so he can labour yet and his oldest boy he raised, Jack died of a lingering disease, something like a consumption. There has been a sight of affliction in our neighborhood.
Sarah Ann Milam has had a very severe spell and three of her children but all better at present. Isaac Boyd and some of his family has been sick. John Coopers family. Leroy Pitts family has all shared more or less the afflictions of providence. Eunice Duvall and family. Young Pitts and family is I believe in moderate health at present as far as I know. There has been several deaths close in the neighborhood and the sickness is still a going on. Almost every day I can hear of one and another taken down. Your uncle Louthers family is last account just in tolerable health.
we are told in Holy writ that when the Judgments of the Lord are in the world, the inhabitants of world will learn righteousness. There surely is a loud call at this time to us all. Saying aloud watch. and be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. O my beloved niece and nephew I want if I never should see you any more this side of an awfull Eternity to meet you at the right hand of God on high. I feel like trying by the Grace and help of God to get to that happy place where parting will be no more.
O my beloved nephew, I want you if you never have come out on the Lords side, if you have a small hope that God for Christs sake has pardoned your sins. You know not how long you have got to live. Come out from amongst the world and join in with the people of God and say by your actions to the people of God as one of old, thy people shall be my people and thy God my God. If you have got the Religion of Jesus you never will enjoy it as you would do in making an open profession of his name. our blessed Lord was never promised to bless the disobedient while living in it. While all the promises and blessings are promised to the faithful and obedient. Give not sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids till you discharge your duty to God in what he requires at your hand. If you are one of his redeemed ones, may the Lord enable you to do your while duty is the humble prayer of your very unworthy but affectionate aunt.
I long to hear from you all very much. I want you to write to me as soon as you can and tell me all about your situation, both spiritual and temporal as nigh as you can. It is with much difficulty I have made these few scrawls with a trembling hand and weakness of body and mind. I shall begin to come to a close as I know not whither you can read what I have already scribbled.
Your aunt Mary says she would be very glad to see you and would be glad to come to see you if she was able and had the opportunity. As your father and her were it seems nearer to each other or felt as being twins than the rest of us, you therefore feel particular near to her.
Your most sincere and affectionate aunt and well wisher.
Farewell.
Sarah Hitch

Envelope addressed to Y.H.E. Hitch
Beneath that in a different handwriting: A letter from Aunt Sally
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(NOTE: this is to Young and Mary Hitch)
So. Ca. L. District
Sep 26^th 1856

Dear and much esteemed nephew and niece

Its with pleasure tho in weakness I sit down to write a few lines. I am in a puny state of health at present. But o what reasons for thankfulness thats as well with me as it is. Through the mercy and goodness of an allwise Creator I have had as good health the past summer as I've had for several years past. I hope when these lines reach you, they will find you and your little family enjoying good health.

Your uncle Henrys family at this time is tolerable well except himself. He is at this time while I am writing lying a resting after throwing up. The rest of the relatives I believe as far as I know are all able to be up. I often think about you all and think again how glad I should be to see you although if I could believe that you did esteem and love me as I how I do you, we surely could get to see each other oftener. You surely could throw down your work a day or too and come and see us old people one time before we die. My will is good to come and see you if my opportunity was. You may say your opportunitys are not good neither. But I mean in the way of conveyance as for my work or any thing of that kind is no bar in my way tho I think I love to labor when able as well as any one believing it my duty.

O my beloved nephew I still want to be a knowing about your spiritual welfare. I love your soul and desire its welfare above every thing else for the word of eternal truth tells us if we should gain the whole world and lose our own souls what would it profit us. It is said again set your affections on things above not on things on the earth. O my beloved nepew an niece try to love the Lord and serve him with your whole heart, soul mind and strength. O that your unworthy aunt could do the same. I do think if my own heart deceives me not I do desire to love him and serve him. May the Lord enable us all to love and serve him is the prayer of your unworthy aunt.

I want you to write as soon as you can. I love to hear from you often if I could. O if you knew what pleasure it gives me to get a letter from you, you surely would grant me that favor as often as possible. I want you when you write to let me know how James Templetons family is. Tell Katharine Stewart to tell Ann Templeton. I want her to write to me and let me know how they are all a getting along.

I shall have to a close as I feel very weak and feeble at this time and I've already scribbled as much as perhaps you will like to take time to read unless it was move interesting. May the God of peace dwell richly in you both is the prayer of your unworthy aunt. So fare you well.

Your afectinate aunt until death.

Sarah Hitch
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South Carolina
Laurens District
March 20^th 1857

Dear nephew. I once more take the opportunity of writing you a few lines to inform you that at the present I am enjoying as good health as I ever expect to. through the mercy and goodness of my kind Creator I have had as good health the past winter as I have had in several winters past. Your Uncle Henry Pitts family is tolerable well at present. Your Uncle Louthers family was well last account a day or two a go.
I suppose you have heard of his heavy affliction in the death of Pinkney. He was sick a very short time. He was a complaining on the Sunday previous to his death of a small pimple on the side of his face but himself nor none of the family thought it any thing serious. On Monday it grew worse and still worse and at lenth it became very painful and his face on one side became so swelled that he scarcely looked like himself. On Tuesday evening he took a long severe chill and suffered on severely till Friday afternoon when he ceased to breathe. I feel to hope that hes gone to a better world than this.
You said in your last letter that some of your family had been sick but at the time you wrote they were all better. I hope when this reaches you it will find you all in good health. You say times is hard. You say you have reapt a sorry crop last year. and now my dear nephew we must learn to be cheerful in adversity as well as prosperity. It appears from your letter your in very low spirits conserning your worldly prospects.
and now pray tell me how and what your prospects are for a better and heavenly country. My beloved nepew I long to hear of you a coming out on the Lords side. If it is your duty marvel not if you meet with chastisements by your disobedience. I don't want you to think hard of me for speaking so to you on the subject of religion. I do it because I love you and wish you well. You said you did not want to hurt my feelings in telling me that it would not suit me to spend the winter with you for the several reasons which you have given. I reckon it was all right. I have spent the winter or the most of it with Pinkneys widow and two little children whose names are William Leander and Luther David, two lovely promising little boys. Your uncle Henry and aunt Mary desires very much that you should visit them with all your little family one time at least. It might be possible you might not lose any thing by it. The old people and myself cannot be here many more days according to the course of nature. Its an old saying. The young may die but the old must die. Your uncle and aunt pitts wishes to see Mary-ann and the children one time as neither of them has ever seen them and in all brobability if you do not visit them soon they never will see them. I myself would be so glad to see you all one time here on Reedy River.
I want to hear from James Templeton and and family. I think I wrote to you one time before to tell Catharine Stewart to tell Ann Templeton I want her to write if she can to me. I have heard of Templetons distresst situation and feel to sympathise with the family and himself knowing the fewest number is ever cured of that disease. I shall begin shortly to draw to a close lest I should weary you with my disinteresting letter. I want you to write to me often as you can. I am always glad to see a letter come from you if it was as often as once every month. I want you next time you write send the name of your post office. I may at some time send by mail. So I remain your loving and affectionate aunt untill death. Farewell.

S. Hitch to Y.H.E. Hitch.
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(NOTE: to Young and Mary Hitch)
South Ca. La. Dis.
July 25^th 1860

Dear nephew and niece. I have seated my self this evening tho weak and feeble to try to write a few lines to you to tell you I am tolerable well only at present. I have not enjoyed but very little good health since I saw you last. A part of the time I have been confined to my bed. This morning I had a disagreeable head ache it went of and left a weakness which I still feel at this time I am a trying to write. I hope if these few lines should reach you that they will find you and your little family all well. Uncle Henrys family is well at present uncle Louthers is well as far as I know. There is not very much sickness at this time in the neighborhood. Tho there has been some very sudden deaths around us.

The crops about in this section looks solem. To look at corn fields it looks awfully discouraging. Uncle Hs corn in the spring looked beautiful but in consequence of the draught it has dried up and withered so that it looks cribs will almost remain empty. Not only his but I hear it from different parts and places. But now let us pause and think from whence comes all the blessings that we do or ever have enjoyed it looks like a scourge sent on us as a nation and for what. Not for our righteousness. But for our sins.

And now my beloved nepew I want to hear from you very much if you have never yet taken up the Cross and come out on the Lords side. I wanted to have a conversation with you on that subject while I was at you house but I put it of till Sunday when going to church. I thought I would have an opportunity of talking it all over. True it is a cold and lifeless time of religion amongst Christians at this time. but my beloved nephew if God for Christ's sake hath pardoned your sins its your duty to confess him before men. For he hath said in his holy and blessed word. He that is ashamed to confess me before men him will I be ashamed to confess before my Father and his holy Angels. O Young you don't know how it would rejoice my heart to hear that you had found Him of whom moses in the law and the prophets did write Jesus of Nazareth. And had come out from the world and joined Gods Holy army to help to fight against the enemy of Gods people. For he is said in scripture to be going about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.

I received a letter a few days since from Katharine Stewart. She said in her letter that your old father in law had become convinced and believed it to be his duty to follow his Savior into the watry grave. O Young when I heard of it I though surely surely if Young had religion that such a sight as that would stir him up to a true sence of his duty. And now my beloved nephew can you say with a clear conscience before your God that you never have at no time felt it your duty to join the Church and be baptized. If you have now I beseech you in the name of my Master to put it not of by saying I am too mean and I am not fit you may say too. I see so many of the professed followers of Christ that act do and say things that I dare not. But my beloved nephew does that make it any less your duty to do what your Savior has commanded you to do. I think not. I have tried in my weak way to pray to my Heavenly Father for you, that he would direct and show you your duty if he never has and grant you grace and strength to perform the same.

I want you to remember that the time is short when we shall all have to bid this world adieu prepared or not. So my dear nephew if you think you are not a fit subject for baptism, I pray you be up and a doing. Give not sleep to your eyes nor slumber to your eyelids till you have found Christ presious to your soul. the chiefest amongst ten thousand and altogether lovely.

I fear that I will make my letter too long so that you will become tired of reading it. If you can read it atall. But I can not leave of until I talk a little to Mary Ann.
My dear niece I doubt not but you pray to God dayly in behalf of your beloved companion. Pray on sister and continue to pray. It may be God will hear and answer your prayers in his own good way and time. I must now begin to draw to a close. I want you to be sertain to write when you receive this and I don't want it to be long for I feel that my sojourn here cant be long and O if I could feel a full assurance that I should be received at God's right hand. I care not how soon for there is no real pleasure in this poor world.
Young I do want you and Mary Ann come and see us old people one time. I say one time. I want you to write to me Mary and tell about your fathers affliction experience and baptism.
So Fare you well at present

Sarah Hitch
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So.C. L. Dist.
Jan 31^st 1864

Dear Nephew, I received your kind unexpected letter on the 30^th inst. It found me enjoying as good health as I ever expect to have. Through a kind and merciful God I have been enjoying as good health for a year or two except a spell I had last summer as I have for a number of years.

I feel sorry truly sorry to hear of your afflicted situation but the good word says all things shall work together for good to them that love God. I hope and trust that God will spare your life to return to your beloved family again and that you may have the opportunity of offering yourself to the Church and be baptized and go on your way rejoicing.

O my beloved nephew you don't know how glad I was to hear from you and to hear that you had a hope that when you was done with this troublesome world you would have a resting place in heaven. O glorious thought that there is a resting place for the weary traveler where there will be no more parting with friends and relatives. You said you asked me to remember you in my prayers. O my dear nephew I don't think I shall forget you.

I thought for a long time you had entirely forgotten me. The last letter I wrote to you you gave me no answer. I waited and looked for a long time for one but it never came. I wrote to Ann Templeton to know of her if she knew what was the matter that you did not write to me. She said Adellar saw Mary Ann at meeting at Clear spring Meeting House and she said she said she could give no reason but through neglect. I then gave up on a writing to you any more till you wrote to me. I have wrote to them that is Katharene Stewart and An Te when they heard from you when I would write to them. I had just lately heard you was in the Camps.

It is a hard task for me to write. It takes me so long to write a letter. I will begin now and tell you a little of my troubles since I saw you last for it would take me a long time to tell you all.

Your Uncle Henry (NOTE: this is Henry Pitts [1792-1861]) you know is no more. And John W. Pitts (NOTE: John Wesley Pitts [1831-186x]) also is no more. And worst of all your Aunt Mary (NOTE: Sarah Hitch's sister, Maty [HItch] Pitts [1794-1863]) is no more. She died the last day of Oct last. And o the trouble I have seen and felt in consequence of the conduct of that spoiled child emeline (NOTE: Lucinda Emeline Pitts [1836-??]). She got so after the death of her father that she wanted to make me leave there. And would abuse me in the shamefulest manner you ever heard and would threaten to hit me if I did not keep out of her way. She would urge her mother to make me leave. I saw no satisfaction when I was there. I staid at Eunice Duvalls (see below for NOTE) the most of my time but when I would go back there again I would have to bear the same abuse again or worse. It would trouble her mother very much. She would tell her frequently to hush and then she would abuse her mother.

Her mother said to me one day maybe you had better go to uncle Louthers or somewhere awhile and stay a while and so I did. I went down to Duncans Creek to Susan Duvalls last Jan. and staid six months and came back and it was no better but still worse and worse. She wanted no one to stay with her mother but herself so she could have the whole rule and control of every thing in and out. Her brother John had to leave his mothers and go to eunices and die on the account of the abuse that she gave him while at his mothers. Em was always a teasing of her mother to make a will and will all or the most of her property to her but she never could get her to do it till within a few days of her death and there is but few that believes it to be her mothers will but her own making. The rest of the children except Isaac Boyd is a trying to break it and the reason he is not is because em has promised to give something to him.

O my beloved nephew this is a world of trouble and distress. I am at this time at eunices but rather expect I shall live at D.M. Milams (NOTE: David M. Milam [1820-1895]) the man that married Sarah Ann Pitts (NOTE: 1817-1896]). Em is a living at the same old place where her father and mother died a keeping house her and the negroes such a keeping of house as it is. She has but little company only of men and negroes. Leroy P (NOTE: Edwin Leroy Pitts 1818-1882] who m. Catherine Harris Boyd [1824-1909]) and family and John Cooper (NOTE: John Cooper [1824-1900 m. Louisa Jane Pitts [1827-1913]) and family, Eunice D. (NOTE: Eunice Elizabeth Pitts [b.1821] m. William L. Duvall [1821-1856]) and family and uncle Louther (NOTE: Louther Douglas Hitch [1798-1886]) and family are all well at present as far as I know. Marian Duvall (NOTE: Francis Marion Duvall [1836-1864] m. Susan T.E. Hitch [1841-1912]) went to Virginia and staid I think something over a year and became diseased and came home and died some few weeks ago of the brain fever.

And now my dear nephew I do hope that God permits you to return home again. You will not fail to do your duty lest a worse thing come upon you. You say you have suffered affliction. It may be because you did not your duty that God had required at your hand before you left home and he has followed you as he did Jonah of old and has been a chastising you with his rod of affliction. I hardly know how to leave of but I must come to a close by saying to you I want you to writ as often as you can. Now I heard from you I shall want to hear from you worse than ever. If you get home be sure to write. So no more at present but remain your loving aunt till death.

So fare you well to Y.H.E. Hitch.

Sarah Hitch
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S.C.L. Dist
May 9^th 1864

Dear nephew

I seat myself this morning to write you a few lines to let you know how I am and where I am. Through a kind providence I am tolerable well again at present. I have moved to E.L. Pitts and I expect perhaps to live with him the rest of my days.

I hope when this comes to hand it will find you well. I received your kind and welcome letter on the 8^th of this inst and was glad to hear from you one more and to know that you was still in the land of the living and on pleading ground with your God. Every letter I get from you I fear it may be the last I shall ever hear from you. You say you are having a good time there amongst you in religious meetings. You say they are a joining the Church out here and now my beloved nepew try to do your duty as others are a doing. You said in your first letter you sent me you was not satisfied in not offering yourself to the Church while at home and now you have the same priviledge as others have to join the Church and I would advise you as a friend you would embrace the opportunity. you don't know that you will ever have a better opportunity and then get a letter and send it home to the Church where your companion is.

No doubt it would rejoice her heart to have your name enrolled on the Church book with her own although it would be more desirable for to be present with you when you joined. But you should not neglect doing your duty on that account. If you are a Christian and I hope you are you will enjoy your self in the comforts of religion amongst your Christian brethren a great deal more than you do out of the Church. You can make free in talking of the subject of religion what you can out of the Church amongst your friends.

You said you had two of J. Cooks boys to see you. I would like to hear from them all and to know where they all are and how they are a doing. I want you to tell them if you should see them again to tell them to write to me and tell them where to direct their letters to direct them where you do yours.

James Duvall, Eunices son has been in the armmy a considerable time. He has been in three or four battles and got wounded at chattanooga if I recolect right and came home and has never got so he could walk without his crutches for he was wounded in the ancle or in the leg near the ancle. He has been at home seven months.

Young Pitts, Leroys brother is somewhere in the armmy. the last account he was in the illenois in the hands of the yankeys. Leroys oldest son is in the armmy also Joseph A. Hitches oldest son is in the armmy. Joseph A.H. has been in it himself but is now at home sick. He got sick at the camp and I fear he never will get well any more.

I received a letter from Ann E. Templeton the 1th of March. They had all been sick but was then better. Her two little boys is agoing to school and she says a learning very fast. They both wrote to me when there mother wrote. I have been a wanting to write to Mary Ann but did not know for certain where to direct my letters whether at the same post office or not where I used to direct them at Centerville.

I reckon you have perhaps heard of the death of Marian Duvall, Susan Hitches husband. He was in the armmy over twelve months and came home on a furlough and took the brain fever and died in a few days. He was a living at his fathers old place. He had put up a small house up on the road near where the old machine stood and susan is a living there this year but I don't know whether she will continue there any longer than this year or not.

Pinkney Hitches widow is a living over in Abbeville on a little place she has rented and her two little sons with her. J.A.H. lives on his fathers land near him.

I shall begin to draw to a close lest you get tired a reading my blotched writing. I do here enclose a little thread to mend your cloths when you tare them. I sent some thread to Marian Duvall when he was in camp and he was very glad of it and I thought perhaps you might need it.

I want you to write every chance you can get for it does me good to hear often from you. I do hope that this unholy war will shortly come to a close so that all of you will get to come home to your fammilyes one time more.

May God spare your life to return to the embrace of your fammily is the wish of your affectinate aunt: So fare you well at this time.

Sarah Hitch to Young H.E. Hitch
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So. C.L. Dist
Sept. 15^th 1864

Dear and much beloved niece

It is with pleasure I seat myself today to drop you a few lines to let you know how I am a getting along. I have had a tolerable bad of something like neuralgia or neumonia. it was three weeks last Sunday since I took sick. I was not confined to my bed all of the time quite. I have never sat up a whole day in the time. My head has been my greatest distress but through a kind merciful Creator I am at present so I can get about again a little. I have been a wanting to write to you before now but was prevented by sickness and other things.

I do hope when these few lines come to hand, they will find you and your little sons all well and a doing well. you said you wanted me to write as often as I could for I was all that you had to write to now. O my dear niece I think I can cympathise for you in your loneliness and would be glad I could hear from you every week for it seems like the oftener I hear from you the nearer you feel to me.

There was years passed by when we neither saw each other nor but seldom heard from each other and I felt sometimes like Young was dead and gone. And after he went to the army and commenced writing to me I felt like I wanted to hear from him every week if I could. His letters was interesting to me and I feel very certain that it wont be long that it will be so that you and me will have the privilege that we now have of a writing to each other and a hearing from each other for I feel certain that I shall soon have to go the way of all the earth.

and I want you to write as often as you can, you and that lovely little J.J. Hitch, which you say is so much the favor of his beloved father. And O that he may be like him in principle and live long on the earth and be useful in his day and generation. May he seek and serve his father and his mother's God in his youth. O my beloved little nephew I want you to remember your Creator in the days of your youth before the evil days come when you shall say I have no pleasure in them.

May the Lord have mercy on little Lucian and bless his little soul and teach him as he grows up how to walk the strait and narrow way of holiness. O my beloved niece you don't know how glad I should be to see you and your dear little sons and converse with you and them face to face. But I fear I never shall have that pleasure. I was in hopes when I wrote last perhaps I should have the chance to pay you a visit but I fear new I shall not get the opportunity.

E.L. (Edwin Leroy?) Pitts has gone to the war and its uncertain when he will return whether ever or not. And his people has got so much work to do of one thing and another I fear it will be a bad chance. They have there molasses to make that will take them a considerable time.

But O my dear niece if we never should be so fortunate as to meet here may we be so happy as to be prepared to meet in heaven where sorrow is known no more and where trouble never come. O my dear niece let us try to bear our troubles and our trials here with patience knowing that it is but a ten days tribulation when it will all be done. O my dear it is delightful thought to think when we leave this sinful world of a going to one where sin never enters.

I shall have to come to a close as it is nearly night and I want to send it to the post office tonight and I feel fatigued being weak. I want you to be sure to write when you get this and tell me all about how you are a getting along. J.J. I want you to be certain to write and tell me how you feel about meeting your beloved Father in that happy place where Jesus is. youth is the time to embrace religion.

And I must bid you all farewell at present. May God and his Holy Spirit be with you to guide, direct, and comfort you in all your troubles I hope is the prayer of your affectionate aunt.

I remain your affectionate aunt until death.

Sarah Hitch to Mrs. Mary A. Hitch
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Transcription of an old letter in the possession of Elinor Mowbray describing the circumstance of "Aunt Sally's" death (transcribed in November 2014):

Laurens County S.C.
Sept the 10^th 1871

Dear cousin I seat my self this evening in order to let you know how we are all a getting a long we are as well as common at this time. my little babe has been very sick but has got well he is enjoying verry good health at this time and I hope when these few lines come to your hand that they may find you all well and a doing well
grandpa and grandma is not so verry well but they keep up and about.
I will give you a little sketch about Sully Hitch by request of grand pa as he expects that you have not heard it She was struck with the palsy at cousin Leroy Pitts a setting on a chair in the piazza. She fell from the chair and they run and helped her up but she could not talk for a while She was struck in the throat but she could not talk plain when she got so she could speak. she was struck on the last day of August and died on Sunday the 3^rd of September. she bid adieu to earth and the earthly things. she told them before she died that she was a going to die and that she wanted to be buried at old poplar Springs Church. her funeral was preached before she was buried. she lost her speech before she died and she made motions to all that was standing around. they went up to the bed and she taken hold of their hands and rub their hands and would look up that is good as to say that she was a going to die and go happy that she was willing and ready.
I must begin to come to a close by saying to you to come down and see us all so that the circumstances that I have just related can be related more perfect and with greater understanding.

So farewell for this time.
W.G Hitch to Mary A Hitch

If you can not come down write as soon as you get this. Direct your letter to Brewerton PO Laurens County SC

Envelope addressed to:
Mary A. Hitch, Huntersvill P.O., Greenville S.C
Handwritten on the side of the envelope:
Brewerton SC
Sep. 14

Envelope has 3 cent green stamp with picture of George Washington

70. Curtis Hitch was born before 1769 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Aug 1813 and 12 Mar 1814 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Curtis Hitch's will was written Aug 15 1813 and probated on Mar 12 1814.

General Notes: In 1789, Sussex County, Delaware, Curtis Hitch signed, along with Isaac Hitch, a 1789 petition to move the county seat from Lewes to the center of the county. Curtis Hitch was listed in the 1790 Census for Sussex County, Delaware, one of nine Hitch households. On Apr 13 1790, Curtis Hitch was chosen to be guardian of Eli Vinson (son of Elijah Vinson), who was over age 14. [SoOCP-1777/92:94]. This was confirmed on Jun 14 1791 when, at the same time Elijah Hitch was chosen to be guardian for Elijah Vinson's sister, Esther who was under age 14. (Ibid.:99). Curtis Hitch was administrator for the estate of his mother Isabella Waller on Aug 29 1791. The inventory amount brought forward was £45.18.7 from Jul 31 1790. Payments to John Pope Mitchell, Isaac Holland for coffin, William Handy and John Scroggin appraisers, money due to the orphans of Elijah Vincent for the money made use of by the deceased received by her as their guardian and retained by this accountant. Distributions to her seven children: this accountant Curtis, Louther, Elijah, Annis Vincent's heirs, Phillis Short, Letty Nicholson's representatives and Lilah Culver. (SoAA-EB16:476/477). Levinah Vinson received from Mr. Curtis Hitch £55.10.5.3 it being the amount of her estate from him as guardian on Nov 27 1794. Testator was Thomas Humphries. (Ibid:716)

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Curtice Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for other property, £45. In 1795, the assessment for 1/3 of a grist mill was added. Total assessment was £45, £45, £90, and £90 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96)

On Jan 21 1797, Curtis Hitch received the deed for land "Point Patience" from James W. Waller 9¼ acres for £9.5.7½. (SoLR-K:531). On Jan 31 1797, Curtis Hitch received a bond backed by land from Eli Vinson totaling 50 acres for the amount of £200. The land was described as on the north side of the main branch of James W. Waller's Mill beginning at a marked white oak on the side of the pond running the outlines of Eli Vinson's land that his father bought of Nathan Culver. Thomas Humphris and Mary Humphris were witnesses. (SoLR-K:528). On Sep 23 1797, Curtis Hitch received a deed for land called "Gravelly Hill", "Ellis' Chance", and "Ellis' Addition" from Loudy Hitch and wife Betsy, a total of 58¾ acres for £56 (SoLR-L:87).

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Curtis Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred, Somerset County as occupant of property "situated about 2 mi. from Spring Hill" owned by James Humphris consisting of one dwelling house, framed, one story of wood, size 22' x 24'; one cook house of round poles, one story, size 16' x 18'; one frame milk house, one story, size 18' x 8'; one meat house of sawed logs, size 12' x 10'; contained 40 perches assessed at $150. Also lists one hard log barn, 18' x 20'; one corn house of round poles, 16' x 7'; various land, 111 acres. He was assessed $120 for land. He was also listed as owner and occupant of property "situated near George Waller's Mill about 4 mi. from Salisbury" consisting of one round pole house, 16' x 14' and 136½ acres of land. He was assessed $10 for buildings and $80 for land. (TA1798) In the 1798-1803 records by the Tax Commissioners in Somerset County, Curtis Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed taxes for 136½ acres of land at 130, one slave under age 8 at £12 and other personal property at £38 for a total of £180 for years 1798-1800. He received 13½ acres of land from James W. Waller in 1801, increasing his assessment for the years 1801-1803 to £195. (SoTC-1798/1803)

In the 1800 Federal Census for Somerset County, Maryland, Curtis Hitch was head of the household with one male under age 10, one male age 16-26, two females under age 10, one female age 16-26, and one female age 26-45 with one slave.

On May 10 1800, Curtis Hitch received a deed for land called "Peace & Quietness" from James Weatherly Waller. It was 13 acres for $60. (SoLR-M:197). In 1801, Curtis Hitch was listed as a co-holder with Thomas Humphreys of Pew No. 33 in the ______ church. He contributed £0.3.0 towards the pastor's salary. (Presbyterian People in Wicomico, John Jacob, Jr.) On May 1 1804, Curtis Hitch received a militia appointment. (Index 51, MSA, B2:33,127). On Sep 5 1804, Curtis Hitch of Somerset County paid £100 to William Elzey of Sussex County, Delaware for 19½ acres of land in two tracts: "Point Patience" and "Mill Lot." It was indicated as bordering land that Nathan Culver sold to Elijah Vinson as well as also Catons Branch (SoLR-P:371).

On Oct 21 1809, Curtis Hitch received a deed for 23 acres of land called "Peace & Quietness" from Esme Marshall Waller for $50. Land beginning at the end of 9¼ perches of the first line of a parcel of land conveyed by deed from James Weatherly Waller to Curtis Hitch and from thence S88-30W 24¾ perches to the end of said first line, thence N55-15W 39½ perches by and with the 2nd line of the afsd deed to the end thereof, thence N48W 15 perches by and with the 3rd line to the end thereof, thence N7-15W 25 perches by and with the 4th line to the end thereof, thence S66-30W 30 perches to the road leading from the afsd Waller's mill to the Baptist Meeting House thence by and with the said road S22-45E 50 perches, thence S17E 18 perches, thence S46E 28 perches to a post on the easternmost side of afsd road, thence N50-30E 50 perches, thence S30E 9 perches, thence N83-30E 11 perches, thence N 12 perches, thence line to beginning containing 23 acres. (SoLR-T:365)

In the 1810 Federal Census for Somerset County, Curtis Hitch was listed as head of Household on page 291 for the Barren Creek District. The household contained one male under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male over age 45, one female under age 10, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and one slave.

On Feb 8 1812, Ezekiel Hitch received a deed for 9 acres of part of land called "Ellis' Chance" and "Ellis' Addition" from Curtis Hitch for £18. It is described as beginning 8 perches from the beginning and the 10th line of a tract called "Elliss Addition" thence running with the reverse course of this line to wit S54:30W 8 perches to the beginning of the 10th line, thence S45E 48½ perches with reverse course of the 9th line of the afsd tract, thence N56E 50½ perches till it intersects with the county road leading from Spring Hill Chapple over Esme M. Waller's Mill, thence with said road to the beginning. (SoLR-U:464)

Also, on Feb 8 1812 Curtis Hitch deed part of tracts "Elliss Addition" and "Elliss Chance" to Thomas Humphreys for £11. It describes the land as beginning at the 3rd bounder of tract "Clowlett" at a tree called the "ugly oak" which is down now and a post is in its place thence N75E 15½ perches until it intersects the 12th line of "Elliss Addition", thence with 12th line to the end thereof to wit S57E 28¼ perches, then S70E 4 perches to the end of the 2nd line of "Elliss Chance", thence S39E 46 perches till it intersects the county road leading from Spring Hill over Esme M. Waller's Mill, thence with said road to wit N56W 60 perches, thence N71W 25¾ perches, thence with a line to the beginning, 5½ acres total. (SoLR-U:466)

On Nov 3 1812, Curtis Hitch deeded land, 1/3 of parts of tracts called "Point Patience" and "Mill Lott" and 1/3 of a mill to Robert Hitch for $100. The land is described as beginning at a marked white oak at the northwestern most end of the 3rd line of land Nathan Culver sold to Eli Vinson and on the side of a hill on the eastern most side of a small branch called Caton's Branch and "near to a going over place that crosses" said branch. Thence S87W 13 perches, thence S14:30E 18 perches, thence S45:45E 12 perches, thence S18E 10 perches, thence S18:15W 18 perches, thence S30E 33 perches, thence S13W 10 perches, thence S4:15E 17 perches, thence S41E 10 perches, thence S38W 17 perches, thence S60E 30 perches, thence S4:15E 12 perches, thence S31:30E 20 perches, thence, S55E 44 perches to a marked dogwood, thence N60E till it intersect the 11th course of the afsd Eli Vinson's land 2 poles short of beginning of said course, thence reversing a turning Vinson's course back to said marked red oak. (SoLR-U:397)

In the 1813 Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County, Curtis Hitch is listed in the 1st Election District and taxed for 145¾ acres of land valued at $350. He was also separately listed under the entry for Robert Hitch. (SoTC-1813)

In her will written on Aug 26 1811 and probated Oct 26 1813, Curtis Hitch, along with Ezekiel and Robert Hitch, were listed as witnesses to the will of Sarah Bradley (SoW-EB:194/195).

Curtis Hitch's will was written on Aug 15 1813 and probated Mar 12 1814 and paraphrased as follows: ·To daughter Nancy Hitch, all my pottery ·To son William Hitch, one negro Eben and he to be with Ebenezer Leonard until age 21 to be apprenticed as a tanner ·To other four children Nancy, Elijah, Sarah Cathell, and Leah Hitch; the rest. John Nicholson was Executor with witnesses Thomas Nicholson, Ezekiel Hitch and Robert Hitch. John Nicholson rejected administration to Thomas Humphries. (Ibid:204/205)

On Mar 15 1814, Thomas Humphriss, Ezekiel Hitch, Robert Hitch are bound for Thomas Humphriss as administrator with a copy of the will annexed of Curtis Hitch, deceased (SoBB-EB28:238). Curtis Hitch's inventory was brought forward from May 16 1814, with additions, as $1154.27. Payments were mentioned to John Ellis, Henry Maddux, Eli Vinson, William Hearn, Dr. John Huston, John Wailes, Robert Hitch, John Parsons, Thomas Byrd, Esme M. Waller, William Handy and Joshua Lingo. Administrator was Thomas Humphries and the account approved on Apr 2 1816. (SoAA-EB27:245)

Curtis married Hetty Balding?, daughter of (?) Balding? and Sarah (?). Hetty was born about 1768 and died in 1810-1813.

General Notes: Sarah Balding wrote her will on Dec 23 1799 and it was probated in Sussex County, DE on Feb 8 1803 and bequeaths to:

1. Sarah Balding Magee --daughter of Joshua Magee and Unice, his wife
-to have 1 clock which now stands in the testatrix's house and 1 large looking glass,
5 beds and furn., with 1 suit of curtains, 4 gold rings, 5 silver tea spoons, 12 pewter
plates, 5 small pewter dishes and 1 large oval pewter dish.
-to have 3 cows and calves, 1 set of blacksmith's tools, 1 large walnut desk, 1 small
maple desk, 1 mahogany table, 1 small maple tables, 1 woolen wheel, 2 spinning wheels, 2 pine chests, 1 gum chest, 1 small tea chest, 1 small trunk, 2 dozen Blue-edged Queen's China plates, 2 dozen of the same kind shallow and 2 dozen of the same kind of ware deep plates, 1 set of Queen's China black and white, 1 set of green and red, 1 coffee pot of the same kind, of ware, 3 cream pots of the same kind of ware, 1 case with 12 bottles, 2 iron pots, 1 Dutch oven, 1 skillet, 1 large iron kettle, 1 iron tea kettle, 2 large tumblers with covers, 2 sugar dishes, 2 glass salt sellers with feet, and 1 without fee, 1 bell metal spice mortar and pestle, 4 flat irons and 1 box iron and heaters along with all the testatrix's wearing apparel
-to have all the remainder of the estate
2. Sarah Cathell Hitch --daughter of Curtis Hitch and Hetty, his wife
-to have 1 bed and furn. marked Sarah Cathell Hitch
3. Betsy Nichols
Esther Cathell
-should Sarah Balding Magee die w/out heirs, then the property to be divided among them and Sarah Cathell Hitch equally share and share alike
4. Isaac Cooper --friend
-named executor of the will
Witnesses: William B. Cooper, Covington Messick (mark), John Polk (SxW, F:100)

+ 184 M i. Elijah Hitch was born in 1790-1800 in MD^¹¹⁹ and died in 1831-1839 in Genesee Co., NY.^¹²⁰

185 F ii. Sarah Cathell Hitch ¹²¹ was born in 1793-1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 1831.

Sarah married Thomas Rowland Jones,¹²² son of John Jones Sr. and Sarah* Reddish,¹²³ ¹²⁴ on 2 Oct 1821 in Somerset Co., MD. Thomas was born in 1803 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD^{¹²⁵ ¹²⁶ ¹²⁷} and died in 1871-1879 in WI.

186 F iii. Nancy Hitch was born in 1794-1800 and died in 1816-1818 in Somerset Co., MD.

Nancy married Solomon Vincent, son of Benjamin Vincent, on 19 Dec 1815 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁸ ¹²⁹ Solomon died about 1833 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Gracey Disharoon is listed as executrix of Solomon Vincent's estate on Jun 18 1822. (SoOCP-1811/23:176)

General Notes: On June 13, 1815, Thomas Porter was appointed guardian of William Hitch with sureties by William S. Handy and Tubman Christopher. This means he was under age 21 at the time. (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 2, 1811-1823, Folio 54; Also Somerset County Bond Book, Liber, EB228, Folio 305). On June 11, 1816, his guardian was changed to James Olliphant (Ibid., Folio 65)

188 F v. Leah B. Hitch was born in 1801-1804 in MD,^¹³⁰ died on 7 Dec 1867 in Warsaw, NY,^¹³¹ and was buried about 10 Dec 1867 in Warsaw Village Cemetery, Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY.

General Notes: This may be the same Leah Hitch that is listed in a household in Middleburg, Wyoming County, New York as follows: - Leah Hitch, age 46, born in MD.

Leah married John Truax on 23 Jul 1851 in Middlebury, NY.¹³¹ John was born in 1794 in NY^¹³² and died on 17 Jun 1854 in South Warsaw, NY.^¹³¹

71. Annis Hitch was born about 1743 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1777-1786 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: The death years for Annis (Hitch) Vincent are derived from the fact that her last child Esther was born after 1777 and all her children were designated as orphans in 1786.

Annis married Elijah Vincent, son of Benjamin Vincent and Esther Hearne, about 1760. Elijah was born about 1740 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1777-1786 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: In his father's will (Benjamin Vincent) of 1773, it names two children under age 21. The others, including Elijah Vincent are presumed to be at least age 21 at that time.

Death Notes: The death years for Elijah and Annis (Hitch) Vincent are derived from the fact that their last child Esther was born after 1777 and all their children were designated as orphans in 1786.

General Notes: Elijah Vincent's inventory was brought forth on Apr 25 1787 as £661.10.7. When an accounting of his estate was performed, payment was made to Louther Hitch and distributions made to children Eli, Levinah and Esther Vincent. (SoAA-EB16:197/198)

189 M i. Curtis* Vincent was born in 1760-1765 in MD.^{¹³³ ¹³⁴ ¹³⁵}

+ 190 M ii. Eli Vincent was born in 1772-1774 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 2 Oct 1824-2 Nov 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

191 F iii. Levinah Vincent was born in 1773 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Jan 1800 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Levinah "Vinson" received from Mr. Curtis Hitch £55.10.5.3 it being the amount of her estate from him as guardian on Nov 27 1794. This indicates she probably arrived at age 21 about that time. (SoAA-EB16:716)

Death Notes: "Levina" Vincent was listed in the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax for Somerset County for the years 1798-1800 only. Since she is not listed in the marriage records then, it may be presumed that she died in 1800/01.

General Notes: On August 4, 1786, Elias Hitch, along with Charles Nicholson, made surety when Isabell Waller was appointed guardian to Eli, Levinah and Esther Vincent (of Elijah Vincent); all under age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:84)

Levinah "Vinson" received from Mr. Curtis Hitch £55.10.5.3 it being the amount of her estate from him as guardian on Nov 27 1794. Testator was Thomas Humphries. (SoAA-EB16:716)

Birth Notes: On Jun 14, 1791, Elijah Hitch was chosen to be guardian of Esther Vinson (daughter of Elijah Vinson), who was under age 14 when, at the same time Curtis Hitch was chosen to be guardian for Esther Vinson's brother, Eli who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:99)

General Notes: John Hitch Nicholson is listed in the 1830 Delhi, Hamilton County, OH Census as age 30-40. It is presumed that he is a child in this family.

75. Thomas Hitch was born in 1746-1752 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 21 Oct 1790 and 12 Apr 1791 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Thomas Hitch's estimated years of birth relate to his parents approximate marriage year (1745) and when he petitioned to patent land in 1773 at which time he must have been at least age 21.

Death Notes: These dates represent the period between when Thomas Hitch last shows up in the records as living and when his son is appointed a guardian following his death.

General Notes: This is the only Thomas Hitch we find born early enough (and to have lived) that could be the one mentioned in the court records as "Thomas Hitch (who) did fornicate with Mary Humphries" on Jun 11 1770 and had a bastard child. He was fined 30 shillings. (SoJ-1769/72:222)

This is probably the Thomas Hitch who tried to patent land called "Hitch's Chance" in 1773 for 22½ acres (see Somerset County Unpatented Land, Certificate No. 315). Thomas Hitch received a warrant on Jul 2 1773 from William Cottman Waller where he assigned 21 of his 91 acres to him for survey. The survey revealed that the land contained a total of 22½ acres and was located "…on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River…" "…beginning at a marked hickory standing on the north side of said Hitches house and on the north side of a path that leads from Gilliss Polk's mill to Waller's Mill thence…" S78:30W 18 poles, thence S13:30E 12 poles, thence S48:30E 52 poles, thence N73E 40 poles, thence N6E 26 poles, thence N63:30W 34 poles, thence N2W 18 poles, thence N88W 35 poles, thence S3:45E 23 poles, thence S42E 22 poles, thence S48W 2poles, thence right line to beginning. For some reason this land never received a patent; however, it does reveal some information about the location of Thomas Hitch's home.

On Feb 23 1774, Thomas Hitch received a Bill of Sale from Elizabeth Maddux for one negro woman named Rachell, one bed and furniture, all of her personal estate for £5. (SoLR-F:128). In his father's will, probated Mar 22 1775, Thomas Hitch received 40 acres of land called "Culver's Mill" (SoW-40:384). In the Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury, 1758-1787 (John Jacob, Jr.), between 1775 and 1787, Thomas Hitch brought balance of £2/12/7 from Ledger H. He gave a note to Nelms for that amount in 1787.

When the will was proven and inventory of his mother Sarah Hitch's estate was taken in 1778, Thomas Hitch was listed as next-of-kin, along with Francis Lank. He is listed as a Sergeant of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780.

Listed in the Tax Assessment of 1783 in Rewastico Hundred as Thomas Hitch Sr. with land "Denwoods Den" (98.25 acres) and "Peace & Quietness" (36 acres) as well as two slaves, two horses and eight cattle. There were three males and two females in the household at that time. (TA1783). On Oct 21 1790, Thomas Hitch took a bond for land called "Peace & Quietness" from Nathan Culver - 36 acres for £800. (SoLR-J:124). Elias Hitch was a witness.

On Apr 12 1791, Thomas Humphris was appointed guardian to Nehemiah Hitch (of Thomas Hitch) who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:98). On May 16 1791, Thomas Hitch's administrative account was taken with Elias Hitch as administrator de bonus non that was unadministered by Jenny Ann Hitch, former executrix. Amount of inventory was £595.3.9 from May 1 1790. Payments to Ezekiel Humphries, Elias Hitch, George Stevens, John Howard, John Nelms, John Maddux, Levin Irving, Thomas Fletcher, Isaac Anderson, James McKay, Isaac Vincent, Elijah Hearn, Ezekiel Bell, Joshua Hitch, Sarah Hitch, Sarah Bailey, Benjamin Riley, Lambert Hyland (late sheriff for 1784/85 taxes), Dr. Irving, Benjamin Wailes (sub-sheriff for 1789/90 taxes), Charles Nicholson for coffin, Dr. Josiah Dashiell, Thomas Humphries, Jesse Maddux, Stephen Mitchell, James H. Dougal, George Smith, John Maddux. Distribution to his four children: Polly, Nehemiah, Ivey and Thomas Hitch. (SoAA-EB16:442/443)

In the 1793-1796 Somerset County Assessment Record, Thomas Hitch (Heirs) was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for 110¼ acres of land for £75. Total assessment was £75, £75, £75, £75 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796 respectively. This is the same land that is indicated as Nehemiah Hitch (Heirs) in the 1798 Federal Assessment.

Birth Notes: "Bastard child" as mentioned in the judicial records. Since the two "did fornicate" on Jun 11 1770, it is assumed that the child was born circa March 1771.

Thomas next married Jenny Ann (?) between 1771 and 1775 in Somerset Co., MD. Jenny was born about 1755 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 195 M i. Nehemiah Hitch was born in 1771-1777 in Somerset Co., MD^¹³⁶ and died before 1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

196 F ii. Mary Hitch was born before 1776 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1796 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Somerset County Assessment Record for 1793-1796, Mary Hitch "of Thomas" was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for one male slave age 14-45, £45; and other property, £5. Total assessment was £50, £50, £50, and £50 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively.

General Notes: Thomas Hitch is listed in the 1798 Tax Assessment for Little Creek Hundred in Sussex County, DE.

81. Elias Hitch was born before 1758 and died between 17 Oct 1792 and 21 Sep 1793 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Elias Hitch is mentioned in an Oct 9 1779 land record transaction (SoLR-J:124). The assumption is that he had attained age 21 by that time.

Death Notes: Elias Hitch is mentioned as witness in Benjamin Byrd's will written Oct 17 1792 but Elias' own estate inventory commenced on May 11 1793.

General Notes: On Jun 27 1778, Elias Hitch is mentioned in the will of his mother Sarah Hitch where he demanded administration and made oath. A bond in the amount of £2000 was placed by brothers Elias and Thomas Hitch and Charles Nicholson. On Jul 24 1778, the inventory of Sarah Hitch made by Elias Hitch at a value of £30.18.1. (SoW-1777/88-104) On Oct 9 1779, Elias Hitch was a witness to a bond between Nathan Culver and Thomas Hitch. The bond was for a tract of land called "Peace & Quietness" from Nathan Culver, a total of 36 acres, for £800. (SoLR-J:124).

Elias was listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780. For a will written on Feb 20 1781 and probated on May 9 1781, Elias Hitch was a witness, along with Charles Nicholson and Ebenezer Waller, for the estate of Henry Game (SoW:144). Elias Hitch shows up in the 1783 Maryland Tax Assessment in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County where he was assessed for land: "Denwoods Denn", 117¾ acres; "Hot Hill", 30 acres; "Hitch's Chance", 22 acres plus one slave, one horse, and five cattle. The whites in the household at the time included two males and four females. (TA1783)

On May 3 1786, Elias Hitch purchased a felt hat, white linen and osnaburg for £1/6/0 from John Nelms' store in Salisbury. Nelms took a note for this amount on Jun 23 1787. On Aug 4 1786, Elias Hitch, along with Charles Nicholson, made surety when Isabell Waller was appointed guardian to Eli, Levinah and Esther Vincent (of Elijah Vincent); all under age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:84). Also in 1786, Elias Hitch received a Bill of Sale from Ezekiel Thompson. (SoLR-M:525). On Oct 21 1790, Thomas Hitch took a bond for land called "Peace & Quietness" from Nathan Culver containing 36 acres for £800. (SoLR-J:124). Elias Hitch was a witness.

In the Nov 1791 court session, there was a case Joseph Scroggin versus Elias Hitch, Loudy Hitch, and Elijah Moor. The Hitch-Moor side confessed judgment to Scroggin for £0.7.6 debt and 3 shillings, 10 pence cost. (SoJ-1791/94:11 MSA C1774-57, MdHR 13,140). In the same court session, the case George Robinson versus Benjamin Disharoon and Elias Hitch produced a confession of judgment in favor of Robinson for £4 debt and 9 pence cost (Ibid:14). For a will written on Oct 17 1792 and probated Aug 24 1793 for Benjamin Byrd, Elias Hitch served as a witness. (SoW-1788/99:254,255) Elias Hitch's inventory was taken between May 11 and Sep 21 1793 and listed as Administratrix, Esther Hitch. Next-of-kin shown were Loudy and Ezekiel Hitch. Total estate value was tallied at £108.15.9 (SoI-EB19:235/237).

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Elias Hitch (Heirs) was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for 147¾ acres of land, £110; and other property, £30. Total assessment was £140, £140, £140, £140 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Broad Creek Hundred, Somerset County, Elias Hitch's "Heirs" were assessed taxes for 147¾ acres of land at £110 and other personal property at £25 for a total assessment of £135 for the years 1798-1803 (SoTC-1798/1803). In 1813/14, Elias Hitch's "Heirs" were taxed for property in the 1st Election District for 175 acres of land valued at $265. (SoTA-1813). In 1817, Elias Hitch's "Heirs" were taxed for property in Election District 1 in Somerset County - they were assessed for the tract "Hot Hill," 175 acres, for $435 (SoTA-1817/22). In 1823, Elias Hitch's "Heirs" were taxed for property in Election District 1 in Somerset County. They were assessed for tracts "Denwood Denn", "Hot Hill", and "other tracts" totaling 196 acres, all for $390. (SoTA-1823:187). In 1841, Elias Hitch's "Heirs" were taxed for property in Election District 9, Salisbury. It was listed as: Elias Hitch, heirs, 1841: To "Denwoods Den", "Hot Hill", "Maddux's Chance", 156a: $470 (SoTA-1841/52:27). It is interesting how his land was still being taxed to his heirs some fifty years following his passing.

Elias married Esther Fletcher about 1779 in Somerset Co., MD. Esther was born about 1758 and died after 1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: On Dec 21 1779, Esther Hitch sold land called "Caldwell's Lot" to Thomas Lank, a total of 200 acres for £800 current money of Maryland. (SoLR-G:210). This land was originally granted to Robert Caldwell and also mentions Francis Lank. She signed the deed as Esther Hitch but was called Esther Fletcher elsewhere in the record. This may indicate that her maiden name was Fletcher.

In the Federal Assessment of 1798 for Somerset County, Broad Creek Hundred, Esther Hitch was listed as the owner and occupant of property "situated on the road that leads from Salisbury to James A. Waller's Mill about ½ mi. from Salisbury" consisting of one old framed house, one story, 22' x 18'; one cook house, 10' x 12' of round poles; one round pole barn, 22' x 18'; one round pole meat house, 10' x 10' ; 147¼ acres of land, all assessed $50 for buildings and $120 for land. (TA1798)

199 F i. Nelly Hitch was born in 1780 in Somerset Co., MD^¹³⁷ and died on 3 Mar 1855 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: 1850 Federal Census: she is listed as age 70 in Somerset County, Maryland. She is in the Nicholson family household.

Death Notes: Bible Records of Theodore P. Nicholson, Salisbury, Maryland as stated in A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931.

General Notes: On April 2, 1842, for $80, Nelly, Nancy, Levin and his wife Sally, and Sarah Hitch and Betsy Nicholson (widow of John Nicholson) sold to Moses Hastings, all of Somerset County, 21½ acres of land bordering "Hot Hill". Betsy Nicholson signed this record as Elizabeth Nichols. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 108)

200 F ii. Nancy Hitch was born in 1782 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 27 Feb 1855 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: 1850 Federal Census: she is listed as age 68 in Somerset County, Maryland. She is in the Nicholson family household.

Death Notes: Bible Records of Theodore P. Nicholson, Salisbury, Maryland as stated in A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931.

201 M iii. Levin Hitch was born in 1785 in MD and died in 1851-1859 in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: On June 13, 1812, for $800, Levin Hitch of Worcester County bought from Ebenezer Leonard of Worcester County, the parcel of land called "Mill Grove" in the Town of Salisbury near the road dividing the counties. He paid $400 down with $400 due by June 30, 1818. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AC, Folio 345).

This is probably the same Levin Hitch mentioned in "The Parson of the Islands," a book about Joshua Thomas, the inimitable Methodist preacher who spread the gospel throughout the lower Eastern Shore through his preachings and camp meeting in the early 19th century. In the book, it discusses the good friend of Brother Thomas, Rev. Lawrence Lawrenson, head of the Salisbury branch of the Annamessex Circuit of the Methodist church around the year 1820. It states, "When (Rev. Lawrenson) stopping at Brother Riders, he fell into one of his gloomy periods, a man named Levin Hitch, who was chief singer in the church, and noted for his liveliness in conversation, and his resources in anecdote, visited him, and greatly cheered him by his welcome company." ("The Parson of the Islands, A Biography of the Rev. Joshua Thomas; embracing Sketches of his Contemporaries, and Remarkable Camp Meeting Scenes, Revival Incidents, and Reminiscences of the Introduction of Methodism on the Islands of the Chesapeake, and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia.", Adam Wallace, 1861)

In 1824/1825, Levin Hitch received a Certificate of Qualification as Deputy Sheriff for Worcester County. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AQ, Folio 160).

On January 22, 1825, For $160, Levin Hitch paid Rachell Dashiell, both of Worcester County, for a lot of land in the Town of Salisbury conveyed to Dashiell by deed from James Fooks dated June 8, 1806. It states that the lot may actually straddle the Worcester and Somerset County Line. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AQ, Folio 277).

For the years 1826 to 1829, Levin Hitch is listed as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. (Archives of Maryland, Historical List, Volume I, New Series I)

In his will written July 15, 1820 and probated January 5, 1826, Thomas Humphreys mentions wife Frances, sons Cathell, Humphreys and George Washington Humphreys and daughters Mary Anne, Leah Murray, and Elizabeth McBryde Humphreys. Levin Hitch, George Maddux and Ebenezer Leonard were witnesses. (Somerset County Wills, 1820-37, Folio 107)

On May 27, 1826, Levin Hitch paid $100 to Rachel Dashiell, both of Worcester County, for land. Rachel Dashiell was described as the late Rachell Madson? and the former Rachel Fooks, daughter of Jesse Fooks. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AS, Folio 151)

In his will written January 17, 1828 and probated February 22, 1828, Levin Hitch, Jehu Fooks and David Howard were witnesses to the will of Robert Bailey, a colored man. (Somerset County Wills, 1820-37, Folio 183)

In the 1830 Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger for the Quantico District, Levin Hitch was assessed for the following: - "Denwoods Den" - "Hot Hill" - "Maddux's Choice", all for $625 (Folio 66).

On August 6, 1831, Thomas Westerhouse paid $64 to Levin Hitch, both of Worcester County, for a 129 acre tract called "Addition Hog Quarter". (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AX, Folio 233).

In the August 23, 1831 edition of the "Snow Hill Messenger", Levin Hitch is covered in an article as a candidate for the Maryland General Assembly.

On June 30, 1832, for $30, Levin Hitch of Worcester County sold Thomas Johnson of Somerset County a ½ acre lot purchased from Ebenezer Dashiell bordering the County Road and a lot sold by Peter Dashiell to Littleton Weatherly. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GH No. 6, Folio 333).

In 1834, Levin Hitch took oath as Justice of the Peace in Worcester County. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber JCH No. 1, Folio 441).

On November 9, 1835, for $500, Levin Hitch sold to Purnell Johnson, both of Worcester County, a lot of land in the Town of Salisbury where said Levin Hitch then resided. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber JCH No. 3, Folio 114).

On November 11, 1837, for $300, Sally Hitch, wife of Levin Hitch, of Worcester County sold to Purnell Johnson land in the Town of Salisbury which was her right of dower. This suggests that Sally was a widow when she married Levin Hitch. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 1, Folio 313).

In 1839/1840, Levin Hitch received a Commission as Justice of District Court Number 5 in Worcester County (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 3, Folio 198, 291).

In 1840/1841, Levin Hitch received a Commission as Justice of District Court of the 5th Election District and as Justice of the Magistrate Court in Worcester County (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 4, Folio 167).

In 1841/1842, Levin Hitch received a Certificate of Qualification as Justice of the Peace in Worcester County (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 5, Folio 543).

On April 2, 1842, for $80, Nelly, Nancy, Levin and his wife Sally, and Sarah Hitch and Betsy Nicholson (widow of John Nicholson) sold to Moses Hastings, all of Somerset County, 21½ acres of land bordering "Hot Hill". Betsy Nicholson signed this record as Elizabeth Nichols. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 108)

In 1842/1843, Levin Hitch received a Commission as Justice of District Court for the 5th Election District in Worcester County (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 6, Folio 236, 277).

In 1843/1844, Levin Hitch received a Commission as Justice of District Court for the 5th Election District in Worcester County (Worcester County Land Records, Liber GMH No. 7, Folio 258).

Levin married Alice West ⁷⁶ on 4 Mar 1808 in Somerset Co., MD.⁷⁶ ¹²⁹ Alice was born on 28 Jan 1786 in MD, died on 28 Jun 1825 in MD, and was buried about 1 Jul 1825 in Turner Cemetery In Nanticoke-Waterview, Wicomico Co., MD.

Levin next married Sarah (Sally) (?) on 2 Jan 1832 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Sarah died in 1842-1849 in MD.

202 F iv. Sarah Hitch was born on 2 Jan 1793 in MD^¹³⁸ and died on 17 Apr 1871 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census: she is listed as age 55, 63 and 70 in Somerset County and then Wicomico County (1870), Maryland, respectively. She is in the Nicholson family household in each Census. Stepney Parish church records provide Sarah Hitch's exact date of birth.

Death Notes: Bible Records of Theodore P. Nicholson, Salisbury, Maryland as stated in A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931.

General Notes: The Stepney Parish Records indicate that Sarah Hitch, daughter of Elias and Easter (sic) Hitch was born on Jan 2 1793. On Apr 2 1842, for $80, Nelly, Nancy, Levin and his wife Sally, and Sarah Hitch and Betsy Nicholson (widow of John Nicholson) sold to Moses Hastings, all of Somerset County, 21½ acres of land bordering "Hot Hill". Betsy Nicholson signed this record as Elizabeth Nichols. (SoLR-AH:108)

In the Federal Census of 1860, Sarah Hitch is listed in Salisbury, Somerset County, Maryland in the Levin H. Nicilas (Nicholson, Nicholas, Nichols) family (household 1348) as follows: - Levin H. Nicholson, age 41 - Elizabeth Nicholson, age 31 - Charles Nicholson, age 3 - Thomas Nicholson, age 2 - Eugene Nicholson, age 10 months - Elizabeth Hitch, age 67 - Sarah Hitch, age 63 All born in MD.

On Jun 8 1861, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Nichols were paid $40 by Noah Hearn for 2 acres of land called "Hitch's Chance" on the west side of the county road leading from Ruark's Mill to Salisbury. (SoLR-LW7:133).

On Feb 2 1869, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Nichols (Nicholson) sold land to Humphrey Humphreys for $89. The land adjoined Henrietta Byrd's land and the county road from Ruark's Mills to Salisbury consisting of 10½ acres. Witness: Handy Fooks. (WiLR-TFJR1:448).

82. Ezekiel Hitch was born in 1748 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 23 Sep 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Ezekiel Hitch was listed as a member of the Salisbury Battalion, Blackwater Company of the Maryland Militia in the Revolution for the year 1780. He is considered to be the son of Ezekiel of William Hitch based primarily upon ownership and transfer of lands. In Mar/Apr 1782, Ezekiel Hitch is mentioned on "A return of draughts and substitutes . . . who have not yet yielded their services or been discharged by the Lieut. . . ." (Revolutionary War Papers Index 1775-1789, B15, F11, pg 34). During the Federal Assessment of 1783, Ezekiel Hitch was assessed for land called "Hitch's Choice", 50 acres plus two horses and four cattle. Whites in the household at the time included three males and one female. (TA1783)

On Apr 22 1784, Ezekiel Hitch sold land 50 acres of land called "Gravelly Hill" to Louther Hitch for £80. Begin at a marked red oak thence NW 80 poles, thence NE 100 poles, thence SE 80 poles, thence right line to beginning - 50 acres. (SoLR-G:483). For the will of George Vincent written on Mar 11 1790 and probated on Mar 26 1791, Ezekiel Hitch was listed as a witness. (SoW-1788/99:142,190,191). In the Nov 1792 session of court, Ezekiel Hitch brought suit against Thomas Humphris, Curtis Vincent, and Joseph Hitch The plaintiff prevailed for an amount of £5.4.4 debt and 5 shillings cost. (SoJ-1791/94:98, MSA C1774-57, MdHR 13,140)

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Ezekiel Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed for 50 acres of land, £40; and other property, £20. Total assessment was £60, £60, £60, and £60 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796 respectively.

Elias Hitch's inventory of estate was taken between May 11 and Sep 21 1793 and listed as Administratrix, Esther Hitch Next-of-kin shown were Loudy and this Ezekiel Hitch. Total estate value was tallied at £108.15.9 (SoI-EB19:235/237)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Ezekiel Hitch was listed as owner and occupant of property "situated about 2 mi. from Salisbury" consisting of "one round pole dwelling house, 16'x14'; one round pole cook house, 12'x10'; one log barn, 14'x16'; one round pole meat house, 7'x6'; 77½ acres of land. Assessment was made $25 for buildings and $80 for the land. He also occupied the property of Louther Hitch "situated about 2¼ mi. from Spring Hill Chappel" consisting of one old dwelling house, framed, 1 story, 20'x16' under repair; one cook house of round poles, 14'x12', the roof rotten; one blacksmith shop, 12'x14' of slabs; 73 acres of land. All were assessed at $25 for the buildings and $80(?) for the land. (TA1798). For the years 1798 through 1803, Ezekiel Hitch was assessed taxes for 77 acres of land at £60 and other personal property at £40 for a total of £100 for years 1798-1801. He received 73 acres of land from Lowday Hitch in 1802 (assessed at £55) so his assessment increased to £155 for years 1802 and 1803 (SoTA-1798/1803).

Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the 1800 Federal Census in Broad Creek District of Somerset County with a household containing two males ages 16-26, one male over age 45, one female age 16-26 and one female over age 45. (Page 57, Line 3) On Mar 11 1801, Louther Hitch deeded 83¼ acres of land called "Gravelly Hill" and "Ellis' Addition" to Ezekiel Hitch for $275. (SoLR-N:148). Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the 1810 Federal Census on Page 291 in the Barren Creek District of Somerset County with a household containing one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, one female age 26-45, one female age over 45 and two slaves.

On Feb 8 1812, Ezekiel Hitch received a deed for 9 acres of part of land called "Ellis' Chance" and "Ellis' Addition" from Curtis Hitch for £18. It is described as beginning 8 perches from the beginning and the 10th line of a tract called "Elliss Addition" thence running with the reverse course of this line to wit S54:30W 8 perches to the beginning of the 10th line, thence S45E 48½ perches with reverse course of the 9th line of the afsd tract, thence N56E 50½ perches till it intersects with the county road leading from Spring Hill Chapple over Esme M. Waller's Mill, thence with said road to the beginning. (SoLR-U:464). For Sarah Bradley's will written on Aug 26 1811 and probated Oct 26 1813, Ezekiel, Curtis and Robert Hitch were listed as witnesses. (SoW-1800/20:194,195). Ezekiel Hitch was a witness, with Robert Hitch and Thomas Nicholson, to Curtis Hitch's will written on Aug 15 1813 and probated Mar 12 1814. (SoW-EB:204,205)

In the 1813/1814 Somerset County Commissioners of the Tax Records, Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the 1st Election District and taxed for 161 acres of land valued at $330.

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1817, Esekiel (sic) Hitch is assessed as follows: ·"Hitch's Choice", 50 acres; ·"Gravelly Hill", 46 acres; ·"Ellis' Addition", 22½ acres; ·"Saw Mill Supply", 22½ acres; ·"Humphrey's Hook" and saw mill, 20 acres; ·"Lott", 160 acres: $405 ·houses, etc. $70 ·other property: $75

In the Federal Census of 1820, Ezekiel Hitch is listed in Somerset County on page 106, in District 1, with one male under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 26-45, one male age 45+, three females under age 10, one female age 10-16, two females age 26-45, and one free colored person.

On Mar 31 1821, Ezekiel Hitch was mentioned in a land transaction of Robert Hitch where Robert Hitch paid $140 to Thomas Humphreys, both of Somerset County for a 49 acre tract comprised of "Gravelly Hill", part of "Ellis' Chance", and part of "Ellis' Addition". Robert Hitch was the highest bidder for these lands seized on Sep 16 1816 from the estate of Curtis Hitch by the Chancery Court. Said land was described as beginning at a marked white oak being the first bounder of "Elliss Chance" thence N49½W 9 poles, S58½W 17 poles to a "divisional fence" between the lands of Ezekiel Hitch and Curtis Hitch, N26¼W 144½ poles by and with said fence to Ezekiel Hitch's out road, N84E 47 poles by and with said road to the county road leading from Esme M. Waller's mill to Spring Hill, S56¾E 28 poles by and with said county road till it intersects with a line of "Elliss Chance," S39E 77 poles by and with said line S30½W 64 poles to first beginning laid out for 49 acres. (SoLR-JD6:393)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Ezekiel Hitch is assessed as follows: ·"Hitch's Choice", 50 acres; ·"Gravelly Hill", 16 acres; ·"Ellis' Addition", 22½ acres; ·"Saw Mill Supply", 22½ acres; ·"Humphrey's Hook", ?? acres; ·"Mill Supply", 23 acres; ·Other tracts, 9 acres: $390 ·2 beds and furniture, 1 horse, 4 cattle: $54 ·12 sheep, 1 still, other property: $41 (SoTA-1823:193)

In the old Hitch Family Graveyard on the west side of West Rd., 0.25 mi. south of Log Cabin Rd. in Wicomico County, Maryland, there is a tombstone for Ezekiel Hitch with no birth date and a death date of Sep 23 1828.

Ezekiel married Elizabeth Hopkins ¹⁴¹ about 1768 in Somerset Co., MD. Elizabeth was born about 1748, died on 27 Jan 1820 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Jan 1820 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 205 M ii. Robert Hitch was born on 28 Jan 1781 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 24 May 1834 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 May 1834 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

206 F iii. Rachel Hitch died in 1827 in Somerset Co., MD and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

207 F iv. Sarah Hitch died between 26 Aug 1811 and 26 Oct 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁴²

General Notes: For Sarah Bradley's will written on August 26, 1811 and probated October 26, 1813, Ezekiel, Curtis and Robert Hitch were listed as witnesses. (SoW-1800/20:194,195)

85. Kibble* Price was born in 1765-1775 in MD and died after 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: *Uncertain but highly probable.

In 1810, Kibble Price is listed in Wicomico Hundred, Somerset Co., MD with household of 31010-00011. In 1820, his household is 021101-30011.

86. Isaac Hitch was born on 30 Dec 1754 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Nov 1797 and 18 May 1798 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Stepney Parish church records show Isaac Hitch, son of Robert and Eve Hitch, was born Dec 30 1754.

Death Notes: Isaac Hitch's will was written on Nov 5 1797 and probated in Sussex County May 18 1798 (DeW-E:176,177).

General Notes: Isaac Hitch was listed in the Stepney Parish Records of Somerset County as being born on Dec 30 1754, the son of Robert and Eve Hitch. Isaac Hitch's father, Robert's, will was written on Oct 9 1767 and probated on Mar 24 1768 (MdPrW-36:288). In it, Robert identifies Isaac as "his oldest son" and left him his dwelling house and 212 acre plantation called "High Suffolk".

On Jan 21 1775, Isaac Hitch "of Somerset County" (not Sussex yet) sold land that was part of "High Suffolk" and "Come By Chance" to William Handy, a total 212 acres for £247.6.8 current money of Maryland. (SoLR-F:293). This record mentions Adam Hitch conveyed the land to Samuel Hitch by deed on May 6 1728, and notes Isaac Hitch as grandson of Samuel. This is all the land given to Samuel by Adam Hitch in 1728. No metes and bounds given in this record. On Dec 4 1776, Isaac Hitch is mentioned in the account of Jesse Hollingsworth for services rendered on the Schooner Friendship during the Revolutionary War (Revolutionary War Papers Index, 1775-1789; B1, F7, #1).

Isaac Hitch was listed in the 1782 and 1785 Tax Assessment for Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. In 1789, Isaac Hitch, along with Curtis Hitch, signed a 1789 petition to move the Sussex County seat from Lewes to the center of the county (History of 19th Century Laurel, Delaware). Isaac Hitch is also listed as one of nine Hitch households in the 1790 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware.

On Nov 14 1793, Isaac Hitch was issued a warrant for "vacant and in part cleared and improved" land not to exceed 200 acres. The land to be surveyed was adjacent to his current land called "Round Savannah" in Little Creek Hundred. (SoLR-R17:76) A survey was conducted for this on Nov 17 1793 amounting to 165 acres and 3.51 perches for "Hitches Chance". (SoLR-S18:176) The plat is meted as beginning at a marked red oak standing to the southward of a plantation of Isaac Moore's and running S19E 67 perches to a red oak, S49½W 24 perches to a red oak, S26½E 80 perches to a post, N74½E 24 perches to a post, N8E 223 perches to a persimmon tree, S36E 20 perches to a post, S12E 70 perches to a red oak, S9W 20 perches to a red oak, S59W 36 perches to a maple, S30E 133 perches to a red oak, S10E 15 perches to red oak, S37½W 20 perches to a pine, W 124 perches to a red oak, N75W 60 perches to a ditch, N18E 20 perches to a pine, N31½W 112 perches to a gum and N55¾E 110½ perches home to first bounder. A survey certificate was issued for this land on Oct 27 1794.

In 1794, there was a bond made from Isaac Hitch to Isaac Moore. (SxLR Index-P15:476). In 1797, Issac Hitch received a patent for 165 acres for "Hitches Chance". (SxLR Index-S18:410). In 1797, Isaac Hitch was assessed for £121.18.0 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE. (SxTA-1797).

Isaac Hitch's will was written on Nov 5 1797 and probated May 18 1798 (DeW-E:176,177). A full transcription follows (a copy of the front page is shown in Figure 27):

In the name of God Amen I Isaac Hitch of Sussex County and State of Delaware Being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament. That is to say first and principally(?) Of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it and my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be Buried at the discression (sic) of my Executors nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me into this world I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form first I give and bequeath to Phillis Hitch my well beloved daughter one bed and furniture, one cow, one spinning wheel, one pewter dish, half dozen Earthen plates, one chest at her marriage day. Also I give and bequeath to my son Robert Hitch one year old colt to him and his heirs forever. Also I give and bequeath to my Dearly Beloved wife Sary Hitch all the residue of my personal estate and all my Lands and (?) By her freely to be poss'd and Enjoyed during her widowhood and at my wife's death or marriage day it is my will and desire that all that part of my personal Estate before named to my wife shall be Equally divided between my seven youngest children, that is between all my children except Phillis. Also it is my will and desire that at my wife's death or marriage day that my son Robert Hitch should have three fifths of all my Lands on the East side and my son Severon Hitch two fifths of all my lands on the west side with a division line drawn north and south to them and their heirs forever. Lastly I do ordain constitute and appoint my Dearly Beloved wife and my trusty friend John Dashiell sole Executors of this my last will and testament utterly disalowing (sic) Revoking and disanuling (sic) all and every other former wills and testaments. Ratifying this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of Nov in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.

Isaac Hitch (seal)

Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said Isaac Hitch as his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of Each other have hereunto subscribed our Names.

Ezekiel (X) Jamesson
(his mark)

Robert (X) Hastings
(his mark)

Isaac married Sarah Nicholas? about 1778. Sarah was born in 1750-1755^¹⁴³ and died in 1831-1832 in Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: Sarah Hitch's death date is approximated between her apperance in the 1830 Census and her non-appearance in the 1833 Sussex County tax assessment records.

General Notes: Most extant genealogies about the Hitch family show Isaac Hitch's wife as Sarah Ellegood. My research does indeed confirm the given name as Sarah, but not the surname Ellegood. In fact, my research shows that Sarah Ellegood was probably the wife of Robert Hitch, son of Elgate Hitch. She was the daughter of William Ellegood. Jean Bircher, a descendant of Rachel Hitch, daughter of Isaac, and Benjamin Hastings indicates in a correspondence to me that Isaac's wife was Sarah Nicholas who "died in Delaware in 1835, age 80 years." Unfortunately, there is no other information on this. It should be noted, however, that the surname Nicholson, Nichols and Nicholas were synonymous in those days. Isaac Hitch's mother evidently remarried to a Nichols/Nicholson after his father died. The Nicholson/Nichols/Nicholas family interact much with the Hitches in the late 18th century. More research is needed here to definitively ascertain Isaac Hitch's wife's surname.

In the 1803 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 170 acres of land 1 mare and colt 2 cows and calves 1 yoke of oxen 2 sows 3 shoats 4 sheep (SxTA-1803)

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 horse 2 cows and calves 4 shoats (SxTA-1809)

In the Federal Census of 1810, Sarah Hitch is indicated on page 307 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household with one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, three females age 16-26 and one female over age 45

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 2 horses 1 colt 1 steer 3 cows and 1 heifer 1 sow 4 shoats 6 sheep (SxTA-1816)

In the Federal Census of 1820, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred on page 404 in a household with two males age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and one female over age 45

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 2 horses 1 colt 2 cows and calves 2 sows 4 shoats 7 sheep (SxTA-1822)

In the 1828 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Sarah Hitch "wid of Is" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 2 horses 1 yearling 7 shoats 6 sheep (SxTA-1828)

Sarah Hitch does not appear in any later tax assessments, the next occurring in 1833.

In the Federal Census of 1830, Sarah Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred on page 130 in a household with one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 30-40, one female age 30-40, one female age 70-80.

+ 212 M iii. Severn Hitch was born in 1781-1782 in Sussex Co., DE^⁶⁵ and died on 27 Feb 1832 in Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁴⁷

+ 214 F v. Rachel Hitch ¹⁴⁸ was born on 14 Jun 1788 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 5 Sep 1864 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

87. Samuel (Levin*) Hitch was born in 1755-1767 in MD and died on 4 Apr 1802-8 Jul 1803 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: The will of his father, Robert Hitch, Sr. states that Samuel Hitch was under age 15 in 1767/68 and second oldest son after Isaac who was born in 1754.

General Notes: There is uncertainty surrounding this line. Much of the circumstantial evidence points to this man being Levin Hitch of Sussex County, DE. However, more information is required to confirm (or deny) this hypothesis. The information below is based upon this assumption however.

In the Federal Census of 1800, Levin Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, DE on page 383 in a household with one male under age 10, two males age 10-16, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and one slave.

On Sep 4 1801, Levin Hitch received a deed from William O'Neal. For £200, Hitch received a deed from O'Neal for 200 acres of land called "New Survey" patented to O'Neal on Jul 5 1799. (SxLR-AH31:153) On Apr 4 1802, Leven Hitch and Charles Wildy, "trustees of the Baptist Church in Little Creek Hundred" received a deed from Gillis Smith. The trustees received a deed from Smith for one acre of land "for the furtherence of the Gospel" near Marshall Smith's Grist Mill. (SxLR-AH31:226)

An inventory of Levin Hitch's estate was begun by Nancy Hitch and William O'Neal on Jul 8 1803 in Sussex County, DE. An account was first presented on Sep 3 1803 for a total of £193.16.9¾. The final accounting was not completed until 1813 for a net amount of $289.20 of which $96.40 went to the widow's dower and $38.56 went to five (unfortunately unnamed) heirs. (SxPR). Payments from the estates totaled $262.16 and were paid as follows:

for Letters of Administration$ 2.17 funeral expenses 8.00 appraisers fees 6.00 (1)Joseph Copes for bond 79.57 (2)William Bell for note 34.03 (3)Joseph King for amt. 11.60 (4)Joseph Copes for amt. 4.87 (5)William Kinney for amt. 2.18 (6)Benjamin Riggen 3.13 (7)John Dashiell 20.28 (8)James Dirickson 10.56 (9)Polk & Bacon 7.98 (10)Matthew Creighton 6.10 (11)Charles Vaughan 1.57 (12)George Collins 2.57 (13)James Huffington 4.80 (14)Thomas Skinner 3.41 (15)Fooks & Howard 30.34 Commissions 18.00 Paid for stating paid for passing 5.00 ---------- $262.16

Samuel married Nancy Bacon,¹⁵⁴ daughter of Dudson Bacon ¹⁵⁵ and Elizabeth Vaughn,¹⁵⁵ about 1787 in DE. Nancy was born in 1770 in DE and died after 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: The 1860 Federal Census lists Nancy Hitch as age 90 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE, born in DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1810, Nancy Hitch is listed on page 327 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE with two males under age 10, one male age 16-26, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45, one female over age 45 and one "other."

On September 27, 1824, William O'Neal and Polly his wife, gave deed to Nancy Hitch in consideration of $100. The land was part of tract "New Survey" and contained a little more than 29 acres. All parties are described as "of Broad Creek Hundred." (Sussex County Deed Books, AN-36, page 310)

220 M iii. Samuel Hitch ¹⁵⁵ was born in 1784-1793 in Sussex Co., DE and died between 27 May 1822 and 31 Dec 1822 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: Samuel Hitch's birth year is estimated from the 1820 Census where he is age 26-45 and 1810 in the household of Nancy Hitch where he is apparently age 16-26. We can narrow the range slightly further by noting his listing in the 1813 tax records suggesting he had attained the age of 21 by 1813.

Death Notes: The Orphans Court records of Sussex County shed light on Samuel Hitch's death date. On Apr 2 1829, they state that he died in or about the year 1822. (SoOCP-1826/29:466) Further, Samuel's final alnd transaction occurred on May 27 1822. (SxLR-AM35:468)

General Notes: In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel Hitch is listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed the following: Personal tax:$200.00 (SxTA-1813)

Samuel Hitch is listed under the 9th DE Infantry under Capt. Walter in a Nov 28 1814 return (War of 1812).

On Feb 16 1815, Samuel Hitch "of Broad Creek Hundred" received a deed from Levin Bacon. For $550, Hitch received a deed from Bacon for 233 acres of land described as tracts "Three Square" (patented to Levin Bacon on Dec 16 1796), "Safety Enlarged", "Given's Discovery", "Inclosed", "Cypress Swamp", "Addition" and "Collins Luck", the last five tracts devised to Bacon by his father George Bacon on Sep 4 1795. (SxLR-AH31:420) On Mar 7 1815, Caldwell Windsor received a deed from Samuel Hitch. For $509.20, Windsor received a deed from Samuel Hitch for 145 acres of land in Little Creek Hundred. It was described as tracts "Three Square" (patent granted to Levin Bacon on Dec 17 1796 and sold to Hitch), "Given's Discovery", "Inclosed", and "Collins Luck". (SxLR-AH31:455)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel Hitch is listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed the following: 310 acres of land$532.00 1 negro girl age 13$ 75.00 2 horses and 1 colt$ 40.00 1 yoke of oxen$ 18.00 2 cows and calves$ 14.00 3 shoats$ 2.00 2 sheep$ 5.00 personal$175.00 $861.00 (SxTA-1816)

On Sep 22 1819, Samuel Hitch "of Sussex County" received a deed from Benjamin Wootten and Amy his wife "of Sussex County". For $22.19, Hitch received a deed from the Wootten for 7 acres of land in Broad Creek Hundred. It was described as tract "New Survey" conveyed from William O'Neal on Dec 16 1802 to James Winder(?) then to Joseph Betts and, on Apr 5 1813, to Benjamin Wootten. It was near the County Road leading from Laurel to Bulls Mills. (SxLR-AL34:377)

In the 1819 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel Hitch is listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed the following: 1 negro girl age 17$125.00 2 horses$ 70.00 1 yoke of oxen$ 35.00 2 cows and calves$ 24.00 3 yearlings$ 6.00 7 sheep$ 7.00 7 shoats$ 7.00 personal$135.00 $308.00 (SxTA-1819)

In the Federal Census of 1820, Samuel Hitch is Indicated in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE (page 398) in a household with one male under age 10, one male age 10-16, two males age 26-45, one female under age 10, one female age 26-45 and one female over age 45.

On Mar 18 1822, Samuel Hitch "of Broad Creek Hundred" received a deed from William Ellegood, trustee of Robinson estate. For $432, Hitch received 53½ acres of land from Ellegood described as part of the real estate of Mitchell Henshaw, deceased. (SxLR-AM35:285). On May 23 1822, Samuel Hitch "of Broad Creek Hundred" received a deed from George H. Vinson and Abigail his wife. For $450, Hitch received nine acres of land from Vinson described as tract "Double Purchase". (SxLR-AM35:414). On May 27 1822, Joseph Vickers "of George" received a deed from Samuel Hitch. For a $750 mortgage, Vickers received land described as tracts "Cold Harbour" (61 acres), "Driskills Venture" (30 acres), "Content" (90 acres), "Double Purchase" (20 acres), and "Addition to Folly" (10 acres). (SxLR-AM35:468)

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel Hitch is listed in Broad Creek Hundred and assessed the following: 300 acres of land$900.00 1 negro woman age 22$ 80.00 3 horsest$120.00 1 yoke of oxen$ 18.00 2 cows and calves$ 18.00 5 young cattle$ 25.00 15 shoats$ 9.00 2 sows and 9 pigs$ 6.00 12 sheep$ 12.00 personal$150.00 $1258.00 (SxTA-1822)

In the Orphans Court records of Sussex County (SoOCP-1826/29:466), we find keys to the family of Samuel Hitch. There, on Apr 2 1829, a report of the division of his lands is presented. It states that he died in or about the year 1822 and owned about 300 acres of land in Broad Creek Hundred adjoining that of Levin Vaughn, Cyrus Windsor and Isaac Cooper. It also states that surviving relatives of Samuel Hitch included two (2) brothers "of the whole blood," William aged about 21 years and Levin Hitch since deceased but with widow Eleanor and two (2) children; Samuel, aged about 5 years and Levin, age 3. There is a plat in this record that also shows his land bordering that of Nancy Hitch and Nancy Hitch's dower (no doubt, this is Samuel Hitch's mother, Nancy [Bacon] Hitch]).

98. Thomas Hitch was born about 1756 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1810 and 9 Feb 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: For the 1800 and 1810 Federal Censuses, he is listed as age 26-45 and age 45+, respectively, in Somerset County, MD.

Death Notes: Thomas Hitch died sometime after the Census of 1810 but before Feb 9 1813 when his wife Mary was indicated as "widow of Thomas Hitch" in a land record. (SoLR-JP1:399)

General Notes: The Somerset County Tax Assessment Records for the years 1793-1796 show Thomas Hitch in Rewastico Hundred assessed for 262½ acres of land, £200; one male/female slave under age 8, £3; one m/f slave age 8-14, £15; one male slave age 14-45, £45; 1½ oz. of plate, £0.12.6; other property, £46.7.6. Total assessment was £310, £310, £310, and £310 for years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Thomas Hitch is listed in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County as owner and occupant of property "situated near Rockawalkin Branch" consisting of one framed wood dwelling house, one story, size 30' x 16'; one sawed log cook house, one story, size 30' x 16'; one round log meat house, one story, size 9' x 9'; one framed wood milk house, one story, size 8' x 8', All this contained 80 perches assessed at $200. Also was assessed $75 for dwelling house & $80 for 262 acres of land. Finally, Thomas Hitch was listed as the owner of three slaves, two over the age of 12. (TA1798). In the 1798/1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report, Thomas Hitch is listed in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County and assessed taxes for 262½ acres of land, etc. (SoTA-1798/1803)

In the Federal Census of 1800, Thomas Hitch is listed in Somerset County on page 62 with two males under 10, one male 26-45, two females under 10, one female 26-45 and three slaves.

On Feb 20 1801, Thomas Hitch is mentioned, along with William and Levin Hitch, in a Levin Handy and William Elgate Hitch bond with Hugh Gemmil. (SoLR-N:116,121). He is mentioned as a claimant of Joshua Hitch Sr., deceased.

On May 5 1810, Thomas Hitch sold to Thomas Rencher for $1,200, four slaves (woman Minta, boy Sam, boy Adam, and boy Isaac), livestock, corn and bacon and, for another $1,200, 150 acres of land in "High Suffolk" where the said Hitch now lives. No metes and bounds. (SoLR-T:428,429). On May 5 1810, He sold 35 acres of "High Suffolk" to William Stone Sr. for $200. Land beginning at a marked chestnut post at the point of a divisional line between Thomas Rencher dec'd and the said William Stone thence N42W 157 perches by and with the said William Stone's line of marked tress unto the lands of Harry Dulany, thence S9W 53 perches by and with Dulany's land to the land of Mrs. Polly Hitch, thence S44E 127 perches, thence N43E 36½ perches to the said marked chestnut post containing 35 acres. (SoLR-T:533).

In the Federal Census of 1810, Thomas Hitch is listed in Somerset County on page 277, Rewastico district in a household comprised of three males under age 10, one male age 45+, one female under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45, five "others" and four slaves. He is listed two houses from Polly Hitch in the census records.

On Feb 9 1813, Mary Hitch, widow of Thomas Hitch, gave deed for 21¼ acres of land to George Moseley for $85. The land was described as beginning at a marked chestnut, the corner tree of afsd George Moseley's land which he purchased of William S. Handy thence S28W 58½ perches by and with said Moseley's line to the land occupied by Mary Hitch, widow of William E. Hitch, thence N43W 67½ perches by and with said Mary Hitch's land to land purchased by William Stone Sr. of Thomas Hitch, deceased, thence N43E 57 perches by and with said Stone's land to land belonging to William Rencher and thence with a straight line to the beginning laid out for 21¼ acres. (SoLR-JP1:399).

In the 1813/1814 Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County, the "heirs" of Thomas Hitch "of J." in the 1st Election District and taxed for 262½ acres of land valued at $700.

Thomas married Mary (Molly) Rencher, daughter of Thomas Rencher and Baty Hitch. Mary was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 6 Oct 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Vestry Minutes for Somerset Parish, Somerset County, Maryland states Mary Hitch died of consumption on Oct 6 1843 at age 80.

Death Notes: Vestry Minutes for Somerset Parish, Somerset County, Maryland states Mary Hitch died of consumption on Oct 6 1843 at age 80.

General Notes: Molly Hitch was indicated as a daughter, along with Sally Rencher and Alice Harris, of Thomas Rencher Sr. in his will written Aug 18 1806, Codicil; Sep 29 1806; and probated Oct 15 1806. Also named were sons Thomas, Samuel, and William Rencher and grandchildren Betsy Hitch, Betsy Harris (daughter of William and Alice Harris), John Hitch, Thomas Hitch, Littleton Hitch, and Sarah Hitch (SoW-1800/20:106/108).

On Feb 12 1812, the Executor for Thomas Rencher to show cause why negroes Minty, Adam and Samuel, claimed by Mary Hitch, should not be stricken from inventory. John Knipschelk was summoned to testify for Mary Hitch. (SoOCP-1811/23:14). On Sep 25 1813, Mary Hitch, with Samuel, John, Thomas and William Rencher, William Harris and John Callaway, sold deed for 100 acres of marshland called "Earnedly" located on the north side of Monie Bay to Moses Horner for $5. (SoLR-JP1:348). On Oct 26 1813, Thomas Rencher and wife Priscilla sold 150 acres of "High Suffolk" to Mary Hitch. No metes and bounds given in this record (SoLR-JP1:292).

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1817, Mary Hitch is assessed as follows: ·"High Suffolk"; 262½ acres: $785 ·Slaves Sam (age 13), Isaac (age 8), Levin (age 4), Adam (age 9): $145 ·other property, etc.: $95, $34, $61

In the Federal Census of 1820 for District 1 in Somerset County, Mary Hitch is listed on page 103 as one male age 10-16, one male age 16-18, two males age 16-26, one female age 16-26, one female age 45+ and 6 slaves. She is but three houses from Polly Hitch (widow of William E.).

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Mary Hitch "of Thomas" is assessed as follows: ·"High Suffolk"; 150 acres: $335 ·Slaves Sam (age 21), Isaac (age 14): $160 ·Slaves Levin (age 12), Adam (age 3), Minty (age 40): $115 ·Slaves Ann (age 6), Minty (age 20), unknown (age 4 months): $115 ·5 beds etc., 2 horses, 2 oz. of plate: $77 ·8 cattle, 14 hogs, 13, sheep: $57 ·other property: $11 (SoTA-1823:195)

In the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger for 1830, Quantico District, Mary Hitch is assessed for the following: ·"High Suffolk", 150 acres: $750 ·Slaves Sam (age 25), Isaac (age 20): $600 ·Levin (age 19), Minta (age 47): $350 ·Anne (age 13), 4 cattle, 9 hogs: $185 ·1 carriage, 2 beds, other: $40 (SoTA-1830:64)

In the Federal Census of 1840, Mary Hitch is indicated in the Upper District of Somerset County (page 187) in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one female age 10-15, one female age 30-40, one female age 50-60, one female age 70-80 and four slaves.

In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger for 1841-1852, Mary Hitch is indicated in Election District 9, Salisbury, and assessed as follows: Mary Hitch, 1841: ·To "High Suffolk", 150 acres: $900 ·To Minta (60), Ann (24), Isaac (31): $550 ·To Levin (30), Leah (2), Sarah (4): $360 ·To 1 horse, 2 cows, 3 cattle, 5 sheep, 8 hogs: $80 ·To 4 beds etc., other:$55 Total: $1945 1846 added: ·By "High Suffolk" 150 acres: $900 ·By Ann, Leah: $280 ·By Isaac to Thomas Hitch: $250 ·By Sarah to Thomas Hitch: $30 ·By other property lost or gone: $485 Total: $1945 (SoTA-1841/52:24)

The Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish indicate that Mary (Polly) Hitch died of consumption on Oct 6 1843. She was 80 years old.

In her will written on Aug 10 1843 and probated In Somerset County on Nov 7 1843, Mary Hitch left the following: ·to daughter Sally, plantation "High Suffolk", 150 acres ·to daughter Elizabeth Hitch ·to son Thomas give negro Isaac ·to grandchildren Mary Alice, Elizabeth Temperance, and Littleton Joshua Hitch Friends: George Todd, Dr. Richard Lemmin, execs. Witnesses: Henry Toadvine, Ann Phillips, Maria Mills (SoW-1837/59:88, 89)

+ 223 M i. Littleton Hitch was born about 1775 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Jan 1805 and 5 Feb 1805 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁴

224 F ii. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hitch was born in 1790 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 30 Aug 1851 and 18 Nov 1851 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: 1850 Federal Census: Elizabeth Hitch is listed as age 60 in Somerset County, MD, born in MD. She is in the household of William Byrd and family.

Death Notes: Elizabeth Hitch's will was written Aug 30 1851 and probated Nov 18 1851. (SoW-1837/59-193)

General Notes: Betsy Hitch was indicated as a granddaughter of Thomas Rencher Sr. in his will written Aug 18 1806, Codicil; Sep 29 1806; and probated Oct 15 1806.

In an 1830 Tax Assessment, Elizabeth Hitch was listed in the Quantico District Tax ledger as being assessed for slaves Henry (age 10), Thomas (age 7) and Mary (age 7) for a total of $225. (SoTA-1830:64). In an 1841 Tax Assessment, "Miss" Elizabeth Hitch was listed in the Election District 9 Tax ledger, for Salisbury, as being assessed for negroes Henry (age 20), Tamer (age 18), and Mary (age 16) for a total of $650. (SoTA-1841/1852:25)

In the 1850 Federal Census for Somerset County, Maryland, Elizabeth Hitch is indicated in a household on page 504, Salisbury District, with her brother-in-law William Byrd and family as follows: - Elizabeth Hitch, age 60 - William R. Byrd, farmer, age 44 - Sally Byrd, age 46 (Elizabeth's sister) - Sarah E. Byrd, age 18 - George W. Byrd, age 17 - Elizabeth Byrd, age 14 - George F. Byrd, age 3/12 All individuals were born in Maryland.

Elizabeth Hitch's will was written on Aug 30 1851 and probated Nov 18 1851 as follows: ·Niece, Elizabeth T. Hitch to get negro man Henry until he reaches age 50 when he is to go free. Also to get negro woman Mary and her children ·Sister, Sarah Byrd to get $150 ·Nephew, Littleton Joshua Hitch to get $100 ·George W. Byrd to get a bed ·Cousin, Ellen McDaniel to get $100 ·Brother, Thomas Hitch to get balance of estate. Executor was William R. Byrd and witness was George W. Covington. (SoW-1837/59:193)

Birth Notes: John Hitch's birth year is estimated assuming that he is the male under age 10 in his father's household in the 1800 Federal Census for Somerset County, MD.

General Notes: John Hitch was indicated as a grandson of Thomas Rencher Sr. in his will written Aug 18 1806, Codicil; Sep 29 1806; and probated Oct 15 1806. This may be the John Hitch listed in the Federal Census of 1820 where John Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (pg 45) with one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male age 45+, one female age 16-26 and one female age 26-45.

+ 226 M iv. Thomas Hitch was born in 1794-1795 in MD^{¹⁶⁵ ¹⁶⁶} and died in 1866-1869 in Somerset Co., MD.

227 F v. (Daughter) Hitch was born between 1791 and 1800 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 228 F vi. Sarah Rencher Hitch was born on 22 Mar 1804 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁸ ¹⁶⁹} died on 29 Sep 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁷⁰ ¹⁷¹} and was buried about 2 Oct 1862 in Ebenezer Methodist Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

101. Joshua Hitch Jr. was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 13 Feb 1796 and 1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Joshua Hitch Jr. probably died sometime between Feb 13 1796 (the last time he is listed in records as alive) and 1798 as he was not listed in the Federal Assessment of 1798.

General Notes: On Oct 12 1790, Joshua Hitch Jr. was mentioned in the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings for orphans George Wailes and Isaac Horsey (of William), both under age 14. Appointed Guardian was Joshua Hitch Jr. with sureties provided by Joshua Hitch Sr. and George Wailes" (SoOCP:97). In the May 1791 Court Term for Somerset County, there is a case "Joshua Hitch Senr vs. Henry Lowes" over the sum of £22.14.5, Lowes had made a bill of obligation on Aug 24 1789. Joshua Hitch Jr. was present as witness. Plaintiff recovered the money plus 353 lbs. of tobacco in damages. (SoJ-1788/91:284). On Dec 13 1791, Joshua Hitch Jr. is listed as guardian to Isaac and George Wailes Horsey (SoOCP:103). On Apr 7 1792, Joshua Hitch Jr. received deeds for land tracts called "Newhaven," "Maddoxs Fancy," "Confusion" and "Last Discovery." from John Leatherbury for £269.1.10½. Leatherbury was the sheriff who was ordered to sell the lands of William McClemmy, deceased. "Newhaven" is described as beginning at a marked pine thence, N7W 76 poles, N14W 90 poles, N49W 88 poles, N45E 120 poles, E 54 poles, S20E 251 poles, S60W 160 poles to first bounder, laid out for 192 acres. "Maddoxs Fancy" was originally surveyed for Alexander Maddux Jr. beginning at a marked white oak on the north side of the head of the Wicomico River in the woods on the south side of a tract called "Whitefield" and on the west side of tract surveyed for Charles Nicholson by the side of a path thence, S61¾W 80 poles, S3W 100 poles, N61¾E 108 poles, thence with a right line to beginning laid out for 46¾ acres. "Confusion" was originally surveyed for Nathan Culver beginning at a marked white oak near the end of the 3rd line of "Maddoxs Fancy" thence S61¾W 131 poles, S3½E 127 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 25¼ acres. "Last Discovery" was surveyed for Nathan Culver beginning at a marked red oak in the 3rd line of "Whitefield" 5 perches from the end of said line and on the first line of "Maddoxs Fancy" 22 perches from its first bounder thence W 105 poles, NW 40 poles, SW 55 poles, S851/2E 123 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 8 acres. Joshua Hitch Jr. apparently was acting as an agent in this transaction for Levin Irving as, on the same day, Joshua sold all the same land to Levin Irving for the same amount he paid. (SoLR-IPtI:360,369). It was offered at a sheriff's auction and he was the highest bidder.

On Jun 18 1794, Joshua Hitch received a militia appointment as Lieutenant. (Index 51, MSA Military Records, #1-63 & #2-33, 127). Between Dec 30 1795 and Feb 13 1796, the inventory of Charles Trader, son of Stephen Trader, was taken. Joshua Hitch is stated as next-of-kin. Joshua Hitch probably died sometime between 1796 and 1798 as he was not listed in the Federal Assessment of 1798 and John Hitch was settling his estate by Sep 1799 (see the following paragraphs). (TA1798)

On Sep 9 1799, John Hitch gave deed for land "Flower Field" to Jacob and Joseph Morris and Elizabeth Adams. It was for 221 acres for bond on Joseph Morris and £5. (SoLR-L:543). The records mentions John as "devisee of Joshua Hitch". On Mar 8 1800, John Hitch, as "devisee of Joshua Hitch", received a deed for 220 acres land called "Flower Field" from Robert Morris and Polly Ray for bond on Joseph Morris "sevr of Joshua Hitch" and £5. (SoLR-M:70). On May 6 1800, John Hitch "of Joshua" and "devisee of Joshua HITCH", gave a deed for land "Flower Field" to Levin Handy, 221 acres for £500. (SoLR-N:36). This record mentions Jane Hitch as John's wife

PLEASE NOTE: the following children I now feel do not belong to this line. More research is required, however, I leave them here for reference purposes for now.

Joshua married Elizabeth Trader.,¹⁷² daughter of Henry Trader ¹⁷² and Agnes (?),.¹⁷² Elizabeth was born about 1768 in Accomack Co., VA.

Birth Notes: Correspondence from James R. Trader; 528-B Alabama Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801-5765, Dec 5 2000. This was a set of group sheets and notes on Henry Trader and descendants showing connection of Henry's daughter to Joshua Hitch Jr.

General Notes: Between Jan 5 1792 and Mar 14 1796, the estate of Henry Trader was inventoried in Somerset County. The executrix was Ann Collins. Next of kin were Elizabeth Hitch and Henry Trader.

+ 230 F ii. Nancy (Ann)* Hitch was born about 1771 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 23 Nov 1819 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁷³ ¹⁷⁴}

231 M iii. Thomas M. Hitch died between 13 Feb 1805 and 9 Apr 1805 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Thomas M. Hitch is mentioned as paid by George Layfiled estate on Feb 13 1805, but his own estate inventory was brought into account from Apr 8 1805. (SoAA-EB27:10,11,43)

General Notes: When George Layfield's account was administered by Solomon Layfield on Feb 13 1805, payments were due to Thomas Hitch and Thomas M. Hitch. (SoAA-EB27:10,11) When Peregrine Weatherly's account was made on Feb 3 1806 and proved Oct 6 1803, it mentions a payment to Thomas M. Hitch. (Ibid.:36,37) Benjamin Lankford, administrator of Thomas M. Hitch brought the inventory of his account forward on Apr 9 1805 and made payments due to John Roberts, William Handy, John Nicholson, Joshua Anderson, Thomas Bayly and Benjamin Lankford and proved on Mar 25 1806. (Ibid.:43)

Lankford made a second accounting Oct 8 1806 when he made payments due to Sarah Hitch, Charles Moore, Aaron Mezick, Dr. Thomas J. Winder, James Nicholson (of Chas.) and Mary Hitch. (Ibid.:55) Benjamin Lankford made another accounting of Thomas M. Hitch's estate. His inventory was brought forward on Oct 8 1805 and the account proved Apr 14 1807. Payments were due to George Handy, Thomas Handy and Levin Dashiell. The final account was $178.04. (Ibid.:70)

General Notes: In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Edward Brown and Betsy (Hitch) Brown occupied the property in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County owned by "Joshua Hitch Heirs situated near Rockawalkin Branch" consisting of one framed wood dwelling house, two stories, size 35' x 20'; one framed wood cook house, one story, size 17' x 24'; one sawed log meat house, one story, size 10' x 10'; one framed wood milk house, one story, size 16' x 8'; one hewed log stable, one story, size 16' x 18'; one old framed wood carriage house, one story, size 10' x 16'. Land contained 80 perches assessed at $200. Also listed was one round pole corn house, 16' x 8'. (TA1798)

On Apr 10 1799, "Hitch's Hard Luck" was surveyed for John, William, Laban, Nancy and Peggy Hitch. Also for Edward Brown and wife Betsy, Joshua Pollitt and wife Sarah, William Elgate Hitch and wife Polly and Levin Handy and wife Nelly. The survey was for a new tract that included parts of tracts "High Suffolk", "Last Choice" and "Maddux's Luck" as well as tracts "Wilson's Discovery", "Hitch's Choice", and "Father's Neglect." The survey amounted to 1256 acres of land.

Elizabeth married Edward Brown before 1792 in Somerset Co., MD. Edward was born about 1760 in MD.^⁷⁶

+ 234 M i. Sovereign Hitch Brown was born on 2 Dec 1785 in MD, died on 20 May 1855 in IA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 May 1855 in Timberlake Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA.

General Notes: On Apr 10 1799, "Hitch's Hard Luck" was surveyed for John, William, Laban, Nancy and Peggy Hitch. Also for Edward Brown and wife Betsy, Joshua Pollitt and wife Sarah, William Elgate Hitch and wife Polly and Levin Handy and wife Nelly. The survey was for a new tract that included parts of tracts "High Suffolk", "Last Choice" and "Maddux's Luck" as well as tracts "Wilson's Discovery", "Hitch's Choice", and "Father's Neglect." The survey amounted to 1256 acres of land.

Sally married Joshua Pollitt, son of Thomas Pollitt III ¹⁷⁵ and Catherine (?), before 1792. Joshua was born before 1765 and died between 29 Jan 1820 and 30 Nov 1820 in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Joshua Pollitt's will was written in 1815 and probated in Worcester County on Nov 30 1820 and leaves to wife Sarah, "lands where I now dwell." To children Peter Pollitt, Thomas Pollitt, William Pollitt, Samuel Pollitt, Jane Pollitt, Mary Allegood. Witnesses Jacob Morris of Jacob he is deceased by 1820, John E. Pollitt, William Pollitt (deceased by 1820). (WoW-MH:449)

General Notes: See notes for William Pollitt, born 1801. The same applies to this Thomas Pollitt.

Thomas married Maria Livingston on 21 Apr 1819 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Maria was born in 1803 in MD.^¹⁷⁸

General Notes: In the Stepney Parish Records, it states that Anne Hitch, daughter of Joshua and Mary Hitch, married Tubman Lowes, the son of Henry and Esther Lowes.

On Apr 10 1799, "Hitch's Hard Luck" was surveyed for John, William, Laban, Nancy and Peggy Hitch. Also for Edward Brown and wife Betsy, Joshua Pollitt and wife Sarah, William Elgate Hitch and wife Polly and Levin Handy and wife Nelly. The survey was for a new tract that included parts of tracts "High Suffolk", "Last Choice" and "Maddux's Luck" as well as tracts "Wilson's Discovery", "Hitch's Choice", and "Father's Neglect." The survey amounted to 1256 acres of land. Nancy Hitch is listed in Rewastico Hundred in the Tax Commissioners Assessment of 1798-1803 for Somerset County. In it, she is assessed for three slaves under age 8 at £8, one male slave age 14-45 at £45 and other personal property at £7 for a total assessment of £60 for the years 1798 through 1803, respectively.

Nancy married Tubman Lowes, son of Henry Lowes Jr. ¹⁸³ and Esther Dashiell, on 11 Mar 1801 in Somerset Co., MD. Tubman was born on 24 Sep 1764 in Stepney Parish, Somerset Co., MD and died in 1814-1815 in Somerset Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Stepney Parish Church Records state "Anne Hitch, daughter of Joshua and Mary Hitch married Tubman Lowes, son of Henry and Esther Lowes" on Mar 11 1801.

105. Nelly Hitch was born about 1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 2 Sep 1829.

General Notes: In the 1793-1796 Assessment Record for Somerset County, "Miss Nelly" Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for one male/female slave under age 8, £10; and one male/female slave age 8-14, £15. In 1795, she is not assessed anymore - this may indicate when she married Levin Handy. Total assessment was £25, £25, £0, £0 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, respectively.

On Apr 10 1799, "Hitch's Hard Luck" was surveyed for John, William, Laban, Nancy and Peggy Hitch. Also for Edward Brown and wife Betsy, Joshua Pollitt and wife Sarah, William Elgate Hitch and wife Polly and Levin Handy and wife Nelly. The survey was for a new tract that included parts of tracts "High Suffolk", "Last Choice" and "Maddux's Luck" as well as tracts "Wilson's Discovery", "Hitch's Choice", and "Father's Neglect." The survey amounted to 1256 acres of land.

Nelly married Major Levin Handy in 1794-1795 in Somerset Co., MD. Levin was born on 30 Nov 1764 in Somerset Co., MD^¹⁸⁴ and died in 1804.^¹⁸⁴

Marriage Notes: Handy Family Annals, Handy, 1861. States Nelly Hitch, daughter of Joshua Hitch and aunt to Dr. William Hitch of Baltimore was second wife of Levin Handy.

242 F i. Maria Handy was born on 28 Oct 1795 in MD and died on 15 Aug 1847 in MD.

243 F ii. Ellen (Nelly) Handy was born on 23 Sep 1798 in MD and died on 8 Apr 1865 in MD.

107. John Hitch was born before 1778 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 29 Oct 1803 and 7 Feb 1804 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: It is assumed that John Hitch had reached age 21 to be listed in the Federal Assessment of 1798.

Death Notes: John Hitch's will was written Oct 29 1803 and probated Feb 7 1804. (SoW-1800/20:81)

General Notes: In the Federal Assessment of 1798, John Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County as owner and occupant of property "situated near Rockawalkin Branch on the main road leading from Spring Hill to Salisbury" consisting of one framed wood dwelling house, one story, size 26' x 18'; one sawed log hitching (sic?), one story, size 16' x 20'; the assessment contained 80 perches assessed at $120 and also lists one hewed log barn, 20' x 18'; one round log corn house, 16' x 6'; Total assessment was $25 for buildings and $20 for 228 acres of land. He was also listed as owner of three slaves, two over the age of 12. (TA1798). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, John Hitch was assessed taxes for 221 acres of land at £175, one male/female slave under age 8 at £1, one male slave age 14-45 at £45, one female slave age 14-36 at £30, two ounces of plate at £16.8, and other personal property at £48.3.4 for a total assessment of £300 for years 1798 through 1800 when all was indicated as going to "Levin Handy of R.I." (SoTA-1798/1803)

On Apr 10 1799, "Hitch's Hard Luck" was surveyed for John, William, Laban, Nancy and Peggy Hitch. Also for Edward Brown and wife Betsy, Joshua Pollitt and wife Sarah, William Elgate Hitch and wife Polly and Levin Handy and wife Nelly. The survey was for a new tract that included parts of tracts "High Suffolk", "Last Choice" and "Maddux's Luck" as well as tracts "Wilson's Discovery", "Hitch's Choice", and "Father's Neglect." The survey amounted to 1256 acres of land.

On Jun 15 1799, Wm. Hitch and John Hitch, with wife Jean Hitch, sons of Joshua Hitch, sold land "Come By Chance" and "Culver's Folly" ("Culver's Folly" was a resurvey of 134 acres of "Come By Chance" by William Hitch) to Thomas Humphries Jr. (Land Records of Wicomico County, 1666-1810, Ruth Dryden, pg 96). On Sep 9 1799, John Hitch gave deed for land "Flower Field" to Jacob and Joseph Morris and Elizabeth Adams. It was for 221 acres for bond on Joseph Morris and £5. (SoLR-L:543). The records mentions John as "devisee of Joshua Hitch". On Mar 8 1800, John Hitch, as "devisee of Joshua Hitch", received a deed for 220 acres land called "Flower Field" from Robert Morris and Polly Ray for bond on Joseph Morris "sevr of Joshua Hitch" and £5. (SoLR-M:70).

On May 6 1800, John Hitch "of Joshua" and "devisee of Joshua HITCH", gave a deed for land "Flower Field" to Levin Handy, 221 acres for £500. (SoLR-N:36). This record mentions Jane Hitch as John's wife. Also on May 6 1800, John Hitch, with William Elgate Hitch and Polly Hitch, Edward and Betsy Brown, Levin and Nelly Handy, Joshua and Sally Pollitt, Nancy Hitch and Peggy Hitch, gave deed for 300 acres of land called "Hitch's Hard Luck", "Maddux's Lot", and "Wilson's Discovery" "on road from Salisbury to Spring Hill" for $500 to Thomas Rencher Sr. (SoLR-M:146).

John Hitch moved to Baltimore sometime around the year 1800 as demonstrated by his listing in the 1800 Federal Census for the city of Baltimore (page 253b, line 5) where his household contains two males age 26-45 and two females age 26-45. On Jan 22 1801, John Hitch and his wife Jane Hitch, and Edward Brown & wife, deeded land called "Hitch's Hard Luck" to William E. Hitch for $2,000. (SoLR-N:67). Mentions John Hitch as "of the city of Baltimore, Maryland".

In John Hitch's will written Oct 29 1803 and probated Feb 7 1804, he names his wife Jane Hitch. Witnesses were George Aires Sr. and Littleton Aires. (SoW-1800/20:81). John Hitch's inventory was brought forth Apr 10 1804 and his account approved May 18 1805 with administratrix Jane Hitch. Total account was $712.26. Payments were to Stephen Collins, Dr. John Houston, William Handy, John Nicholson, John Reddish, Dr. Levin Irving, Polk & Henry, and Thomas Reddish. (SoAA-EB27:20). On Jun 11 1811, Stephen Collins and Whittington Polk reported the sale of lands of John Hitch to John Taylor (SoOCP-1811/23:9). On Nov 21 1816, Stephen Collins and Whittington Polk to pay Stephen Dykes, who intermarried with widow of John Hitch. (Ibid:70)

John married Jane (Jean, Jeanie) Polk, daughter of Benjamin Polk ¹⁸³ and Sarah Whittington,¹⁸³ on 23 Jan 1797 in Somerset Co., MD. Jane was born about 1774 in MD.

Birth Notes: In the 1800 and 1820 Federal Census, Jane Hitch is listed as age 26-45 for both. This would put her birth circa 1774.

General Notes: On Nov 21 1816, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings mentions "Stephen Collins and Whittington Polk to pay Stephen Dykes who intermarried with widow of John HITCH" It also states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (SoOCP-1811/23:70)

245 F i. Polly Collins Hitch was born on 27 Nov 1797 in Somerset Co., MD,^¹⁸⁵ died about 19 Jun 1800 in Baltimore, MD,^¹⁸⁶ and was buried on 22 Jun 1800 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, MD.^¹⁸⁶

108. Thomas James Hitch was born in 1755-1764 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 19 Jan 1802 and 1810 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Thomas J. Hitch evidently died sometime between his court case on Jan 19 1802 and and the 1810 Census in which he was not listed.

General Notes: On Nov 1 1782, Thomas Hitch's father, James Hitch conveyed land in "Polk's Folly" to George and Mary Austin. However, James Hitch died before the conveyance happened upon which Thomas Hitch had rights to 100 acres of that land and conveyed. He was listed in the Tax Assessment of 1783 in Rewastico Hundred as Thomas Hitch Jr. with land "High Suffolk" (22¼ acres) and "Fathers Delight" (16 acres) as well as one horse. He is the only person in the household at the time (TA1783).

In the Federal Census of 1800, Thomas Hitch is listed in Somerset County on page 37 with one male under 10, two males 10-16, one male 26-45, one female under 10, one female 26-45 and two slaves.

On Jan 19 1802, Thomas James Hitch is listed as having a judgment against William E. Hitch (MdCC-64:251).

+ 247 M i. Thomas Hitch was born in 1784 in Somerset Co., MD^¹⁹⁵ and died in 1851-1859 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: *UNCERTAIN parentage - this researcher has seen other "theories" that this Betsy Hitch is the same one as Betsy Hitch, daughter of Ezekiel of William of Adam. However, no proof has been offered. I place Betsy, wife of John Perdue here due to the fact that both John and George Perdue are mentioned as "nearest kin" when James Hitch's estate was administered in 1784 (by brother Joshua Hitch). (SoAA-EB18:134) It makes sense that John Perdue, as son-in-law may have been listed as one of his nearest kin. MEDIUM PROBABILITY but needs more research. The Perdue family moved to Hancock Co., GA in 1796.

253 M iii. John Bailey Perdue was born on 5 Apr 1788 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁹⁶

254 M iv. James Hiland Perdue was born in 1790 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁹⁶

111. Alice Rencher died between 25 Jan 1845 and 21 Feb 1849 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Alice Harris' will was written Jan 25 1845 and probated Feb 21 1849 (SoW-1837/59:155).

Alice married William Harris, son of John Harris ⁵ and Sarah Roberts,⁵ about 1795. William was born about 1773 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Dec 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

260 F i. Mary Rencher Harris was born on 21 Jul 1797 in MD,^{¹⁹⁸ ¹⁹⁹ ²⁰⁰ ²⁰¹} died on 19 Jan 1888 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 22 Jan 1888 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Mary married George Hitch* Rencher, son of John R.F. Rencher and Esther (?), on 28 Feb 1837 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ George was born in 1797 in MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰¹ ²⁰³} died on 21 Jan 1857 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 23 Jan 1857 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

General Notes: *Uncertain of connection father John R.F. Rencher.

The will of George Hitch Rencher was written on December 7, 1856 and probated January 27, 1857 and mentions wife Mary R. Rencher; nephew Thaddeus Rencher; John T. Waller's three sons William Thomas, Charles Nelson, and John Francis Waller; and Mary Ellen Hitch (who he gave $150), daughter of Thomas Hitch. (Somerset Co. Wills 1837-1859, Folio 276, 277)

+ 262 F iii. Temperance Harris was born between 1804 and 1806 in Somerset Co., MD^{²⁰⁴ ²⁰⁵ ²⁰⁶} and died between 10 Jun 1879 and 22 Nov 1879 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁹

113. Mary (Molly) Rencher was born about 1760 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 6 Oct 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Vestry Minutes for Somerset Parish, Somerset County, Maryland states Mary Hitch died of consumption on Oct 6 1843 at age 80.

Death Notes: Vestry Minutes for Somerset Parish, Somerset County, Maryland states Mary Hitch died of consumption on Oct 6 1843 at age 80.

Mary married Thomas Hitch, son of Joshua A. Hitch and Mary (Molly) Taylor. Thomas was born about 1756 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 1810 and 9 Feb 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: For the 1800 and 1810 Federal Censuses, he is listed as age 26-45 and age 45+, respectively, in Somerset County, MD.

Death Notes: Thomas Hitch died sometime after the Census of 1810 but before Feb 9 1813 when his wife Mary was indicated as "widow of Thomas Hitch" in a land record. (SoLR-JP1:399)

114. John R.F. Rencher was born before 1765 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰ and died in 1811-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: Rencher/Renshaw Bible Records, viewed at the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD.

John married Esther (?) about 1794. Esther was born before 1765 in MD^²¹ and died in 1821-1839.

263 M i. George Hitch* Rencher was born in 1797 in MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰¹ ²⁰³} died on 21 Jan 1857 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 23 Jan 1857 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

George married Sarah Ann Simms, daughter of Smith Simms Jr. ¹²² and Sarah (?),¹²² on 12 Jul 1831 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Sarah was born in 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁷

George next married Mary Rencher Harris, daughter of William Harris and Alice Rencher, on 28 Feb 1837 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mary was born on 21 Jul 1797 in MD,^{¹⁹⁸ ¹⁹⁹ ²⁰⁰ ²⁰¹} died on 19 Jan 1888 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 22 Jan 1888 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

+ 264 M ii. Thomas Rencher was born in 1800-1802 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Jun 1841 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁹ ²⁰⁰}

265 M iii. (Son) Rencher was born between 1802 and 1804 in Somerset Co., MD.

266 F iv. (Daughter) Rencher was born between 1800 and 1804 in Somerset Co., MD.

267 F v. (Daughter) Rencher was born between 1794 and 1800 in Somerset Co., MD.

Thomas married Priscilla Ballard, daughter of (?) Ballard and Eleanor (?), on 8 Dec 1801 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Priscilla was born about 1782 and died after 1840.

268 F i. Elizabeth Margaret Renshaw was born in 1805-1810 in MD.^{²⁰⁸ ²⁰⁹ ²¹⁰}

269 F ii. Mary Amanda Renshaw was born in 1810-1813 in MD.^{²¹¹ ²¹² ²¹³}

+ 270 M iii. George Thomas Renshaw was born on 15 Sep 1812 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²¹⁴ ²¹⁵ ²¹⁶ ²¹⁷} died on 19 Feb 1890 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 22 Feb 1890 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

116. William Rencher was born in 1765-1775 in Somerset Co., MD^²¹ and died in 1811-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

William married Polly Wright on 10 Dec 1799 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Polly was born between 1775 and 1784 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²¹ ²¹⁸}

272 F ii. (Daughter) Rencher was born between 1804 and 1810 in Somerset Co., MD.

273 M iii. (Son) Rencher was born between 1804 and 1810 in Somerset Co., MD.

275 F v. (Daughter) Rencher was born between 1810 and 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

276 F vi. (Daughter) Rencher was born between 1810 and 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.

118. Eunice Hitch was born about 1770 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 27 Sep 1842 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

Birth Notes: Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, Yarmouthport, MA 02664 dated Jul 30 2001. This package included from Cynthia S. McNaughten: Hitch Families in Fairhaven dated Jul 15 1999, Genealogy - Three Hitch Families in FH dated Jan 30 2000, Northern Half of Lot #3 [a history of Fairhaven, MA land ownership] dated Jan 30 2000 and some excerpts from books Old Time Fairhaven, and Life of Bates.

Death Notes: Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, Yarmouthport, MA 02664 dated Jul 30 2001. This package included from Cynthia S. McNaughten: Hitch Families in Fairhaven dated Jul 15 1999, Genealogy - Three Hitch Families in FH dated Jan 30 2000, Northern Half of Lot #3 [a history of Fairhaven, MA land ownership] dated Jan 30 2000 and some excerpts from books Old Time Fairhaven, and Life of Bates.

General Notes: Cynthia S. McNaughten writes of Eunice Hitch (in her Hitch Families of Fairhaven, Mass.) the following: "That George had a daughter Eunice is clearly proved by a curious document at Taunton probate (BK. 130, p. 85), dated 14 Oct 1784, appointing him her guardian, she being a minor under 14, which would give her a DOB of late 1770 at the earliest. No other children are involved. The purpose appears to be the distribution of monays from a deceased person's estate. (Possibly a WEEKS or HITCH grandparent ... Another possibility is that the document is retroactive to an earlier bequest when she WAS under 14, but with the 1768/69 birthdate…." "It is NOT PROVED that she is the same Eunice who married a Benjamin Drew and has DOB of 1768/69 from age given in various death/burial records. However, there is no other Eunice around; her granddaughter married a Hitch-Jenne-Stackpole cousin, with whose family both Eunice and Benjamin are buried…" "From this, we see that all circumstantial evidence points to this Eunice Hitch, daughter of George, as being the person who married Benjamin Drew in 1790. The minor difference in birthdates (1 or 2 years) is very common in older records and might be attributed to the passing of time; e.g., death and burial records from 1842 indicate birthdates of 1768/69."

Eunice married Benjamin Drew on 10 Oct 1790 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Benjamin was born about 1767 and died on 15 Mar 1847 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

120. Capt. George Hitch was born on 1 Jun 1773 in Bristol Co., MA, died on 15 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, and was buried about 18 Aug 1853 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: A Hitch Orchard states, "Captain George Hitch was a noted sea Captain in his day. He died while his youngest son was still a child. His sister Abby then cared for the home. George Hitch seems to have owned land on or near Fort St., Fairhaven, MA, a part of which was known as Hitch Grove. In this same locality a short street has been named 'Hitch St.'"

In the Federal Census of 1800, George Hitch Jr. is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 426) in a household comprised of one male age 26-45, one female under age 10 and one female age 26-45. In the Federal Census of 1810, George Hitch Jr. is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 289) in a household comprised of one male under age 10, one male age 26-45, one female age 10-16 and one female age 26-45. In the Federal Census of 1820, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, one male age 45+ and one female age 26-45. The record indicates the one person in the household "manufactures." In the Federal Census of 1830, George Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 20-30, one male age 50-60, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10 and one female age 40-50.

In the Federal Census of 1850, George Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (pg 169) in a household as follows: - George Hitch, mariner, age 77, born in MA - George Hitch Jr., mariner, age 46, born in MA - Frederick D. Hitch, age 16, born in MA - Joseph F. Hitch, age 13, born in MA - Abby Briggs, age 58, born in MA - Elisha Babcock, male, age 27, born in MA - Elizabeth A. Babcock, age 27, born MA - Abby L. Babcock, age 6 months, born in MA.

George married Nancy Tripp,⁸ daughter of Job Tripp ⁸ ²⁴ and Hannah Carver,²¹⁹ on 22 Nov 1795 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Nancy was born on 12 Apr 1773 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 18 Aug 1825 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states Nancy, wife of Capt. George Hitch, 53, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 18 Aug 1825 newspaper.

+ 279 F i. Eunice Tripp Hitch was born on 24 May 1796 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{²⁴ ²²⁰ ²²¹ ²²² ²²³} died on 15 May 1831 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^{²⁴ ²²³ ²²⁴} and was buried about 18 May 1831 in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

280 M ii. George Hitch Jr. ⁸ was born on 16 Dec 1803 in Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ²²⁵ ²²⁶ ²²⁷} and died on 3 Mar 1851 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.^⁸

George married Sarah Davis on 8 May 1832 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Sarah was born in 1811 in MA^²²⁸ and died about 3 Mar 1833 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^{²²⁹ ²³⁰}

General Notes: In the "Columbian Centinel" newspaper of Boston, Massachusetts for March 13, 1833, it states, "Mrs. Sally Hitch, wife of George Hitch Jr. died in New Bedford, age 22."

George next married Abigail Church,³⁵ daughter of Joseph Church ⁸ and Deborah Perry,²⁴ on 14 Dec 1826 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Abigail was born on 17 Jan 1790 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 23 May 1848 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

281 F i. Nancy Franklin Hitch ²³¹ was born on 23 Feb 1828 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 11 Nov 1830 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Death Notes: Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845, Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts states Nancy, daughter of Capt. George Hitch, 2 years 9 months, (died) at Fairhaven, in the 12 Nov 1830 newspaper.

+ 282 M ii. Frederic Delano Hitch ³⁵ was born on 21 Oct 1833 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{²²³ ²³² ²³³} died on 21 Mar 1911 in Newburgh, NY,^{⁸ ²²³} and was buried about 24 Mar 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

121. Susannah Hitch was born about 1783 in Bristol Co., MA,^{²³ ²⁴} died on 22 Mar 1812 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^²³⁷ and was buried about 25 Mar 1812 in Riverside Cemetery, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection. However, Eunice had to be a daughter of either Samuel, Elgate or George Hitch. With the placement of Mary Hitch as Samuel's daughter, we must choose between Elgate and George. We place Susanna here believing she may have been named after her aunt.

Susannah married Capt. Ebenezer Jenne, son of Silas Jenne ²³⁷ and Anstress Hammond,²⁴ on 4 Nov 1800 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁴ ²⁵ Ebenezer was born about 1779^²³⁷ and died on 23 Nov 1809 at Sea..^²⁴

+ 284 F i. Adelia Jenne ²³⁷ was born in 1803 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 22 Feb 1860 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 285 F ii. Elizabeth Eldredge Jenne ²⁴ was born in 1805 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 22 Apr 1891 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

122. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hitch ⁸ was born on 10 May 1784 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 21 Mar 1809 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Elizabeth married Selathiel Eldredge, son of Elnathan Eldredge ²⁴ and Ann Allen,²³⁷ on 13 Oct 1805 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Selathiel was born on 21 Nov 1780 in MA^{²⁴ ²³⁸} and died on 29 Mar 1864.^²⁴

Marriage Notes: Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, Yarmouthport, MA 02664 dated Jul 30 2001. This package included from Cynthia S. McNaughten: Hitch Families in Fairhaven dated Jul 15 1999, Genealogy - Three Hitch Families in FH dated Jan 30 2000, Northern Half of Lot #3 [a history of Fairhaven, MA land ownership] dated Jan 30 2000 and some excerpts from books Old Time Fairhaven, and Life of Bates.

286 M i. Charles Eldredge was born in Apr 1806 and died on 28 Jun 1894 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

287 M ii. Elnathan Eldredge was born about 1808 and died in 1811 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: In "A Hitch Orchard" (1931), compiler Daisy Hitch Davies writes: When Abby Hitch was married she received two slaves from Maryland as a wedding gift. She cared for the home after the death of her brother George Hitch. She has a granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Gifferd who lives part of the time in Toronto, Can. This granddaughter is married three times.

Abigail married Timothy Perry, son of John Perry Jr. ²³⁹ and Janne (?),²⁴ on 21 Aug 1806 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²³⁹ Timothy was born on 29 Dec 1782^²⁴ and died on 6 Apr 1817 at Sea..^²³⁹

Abigail next married David Long,²⁴ son of Richard Long ²⁴ and Elizabeth Forster,²³⁹ on 11 Jun 1818 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁴ David was born on 1 Oct 1792 in Nantucket, MA and died on 18 Jan 1837 in Nantucket, MA.

288 F i. Elizabeth Ann Long ²³⁹ was born in Mar 1821 and died in May 1821 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 289 F ii. Elizabeth Ann Long ²⁴ was born in 1823 and died on 9 Jul 1894 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 290 F iii. Sarah H. Long ²³⁹ was born on 25 Apr 1828 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 14 Aug 1899 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

Abigail next married Elihu Briggs, son of Weston Briggs ²³⁹ and Judith Akin,²⁴ on 4 Mar 1845 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²³⁹ Elihu was born on 29 Apr 1790 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA^²⁴ and died on 8 Aug 1846 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA.^²³⁹

127. John Hitch was born in 1765-1766 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 29 May 1828-11 Nov 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Based upon the ages for John Hitch given in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 Censuses, his birth date would be somewhere between 1765 and 1774. However, it appears that he would have been born closer to the beginning of that period of time since he executed a land transaction in Dec 1787 where he presumably would have been age 21 or greater. Thus we place his birth circa 1765/1766.

On Dec 11 1787, John Hitch received a deed for land "The Fork" and "Addition to the Fork" from Stephen Baine (Bayne), a total of 30 acres for £30. The tract was described as near the head of Wicomico Creek beginning at the end of the 1st line and beginning of the 2nd line of "High Meadow," partly belonging to Revel Hayman thence S3E 54 perches, S63½E 27 perches, E 24 perches, N 80 perches, W 20 perches, N32W 12 perches, thence with a right line to the beginning laid out for 30 acres. (SoLR-H:328). On Feb 2 1790, John Hitch received a warrant for 10 acres of vacant land in Somerset County. When surveyed on Jan 7 1791, the actual land totaled 22½ acres and was dubbed "Hitches Chance." The land touched the boundary of "Mount Pleasant" and was described as in Somerset County on the south side of the Wicomico River beginning 40 perches on the first line of "Mount Pleasant" thence N5W 138 perches, thence S85:30W 3 perches, thence S 80 perches, thence W 34 perches, thence N63:30W 27 perches, thence S4E 36 perches, thence S13E 9½ perches, thence S70E 24½ perches, thence N65E 8 perches, thence right line to beginning. (SoLP, Cert 1294)

In the Somerset County Assessment Records for the years 1793-1796, John Hitch was listed in Wicomico Hundred and assessed for 50 acres of land, £40; and one male slave age 14-45, £45. In 1795, he had gotten rid of the slave. Total assessment was £100, £100, £55, and £55 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively.

On Feb 7 1797, John Hitch got deed for land called "Charley's Chance", "Last Choice", and "Corner" from Sarah Hayman. It totaled 28 acres for £40. (SoLR-K:533). In the 1798 Federal Tax Assessment, John Hitch was the owner and occupant of property consisting of 80 acres of land "adjoining Benjamin Hitch and Jacob Morris Sr. valued at $160 on which is": ·a dwelling house of logs, 16'x16' ·Milk house, 8'x8' ·Corn house, 12'x8' ·Old out house, 20'x16' All this was valued at $20. Assessed $20 for buildings and $180 for 80 acres of land. He was also listed as owner of one slave that was over age 12. His land also bordered that of John Pollitt and Isaac Hayman as indicated under the assessment for John Pollitt who owned 228 acres. John Hitch is also listed under the assessment for Jacob Morris who owned 212 acres of property "situated on road dividing Worcester and Somerset adjoining Labra Gunby, Benjamin Hitch and John Hitch". (TA1798)

Also, in the Tax Commissioners report for Somerset County for the years 1798-1803, it indicates John Hitch "of Benj." in Wicomico Hundred being assessed taxes for 80 acres of land at £60, one male slave age 14-45 at £45 and other personal property at £20 for a total of £125, £125 for years 1798 and 1799. He is listed as less the slave 1800 through 1803 when his assessment dropped to £80 for those years. (SoTC-1798/1803)

In the Federal Census of 1800, John Hitch was listed in Somerset County in the Wicomico District on page 31, line 9 with a household consisting of one male under age 10, one male 16-26, one male 26-45, one female under 10, one female 16-26 and one female 26-45.

On Sep 30 1809, John Hitch purchased land from his brother "Joseph Hitch of Penttletion (sic) County in the State of Kaintucky". The 50 acres of land, Mount Pleasant, was bought by John Hitch for £5. The records refer to a deed from Benjamin Hitch to Joseph Hitch of May 13 1803. (WoLR-AA:338)

In the Federal Census for 1810, John Hitch was listed in Somerset County on page 243, Wicomico District, with the following household: two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10, one female age 10-16, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and one slave. His household was near that of William Morris, Jacob Morris Sr. and Jr., David Brown, Thomas Brown, and John Pollitt.

This is probably the same John Hitch listed in the Somerset Militia in "A Return of the Detachment Required from the 25th Regiment Agreeably to Brigade orders in conformity with Division orders of 15th May (1812)" as follows: Sergeant: Robert Hitch Corporal: John Earnest, substitute for Adam Hitch Privates: John Hitch. (Maryland Militia-Vol. 1, War of 1812, by F. Edward Wright). Also in the same record, he is listed on page 5 for "The 10th Brigade, A return of the detachment from the 23rd Regt., Somerset Militia", Listed under Privates, John Hitch (first of two John Hitches). In Jul 1812, John Hitch was listed as a Private for "the 10th Brigade, A return of the detachment from the 23rd Regt., Somerset Militia".

In the 1813/14 Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County, John Hitch was listed in the 2nd Election District and taxed for 86 acres of land valued at $160.

On Aug 9 1814, Leah Fooks, Isaiah Hayman, and John Hitch were bound for Leah Fooks as guardian to Obed Bailey (SoBB-EB28:267). This is confirmed in the Somerset County Orphans Court where the proceedings indicate: "Orphan: Obed Bailey; Appointed Guardian: Leah Fooks; Sureties: Isaiah Hayman, John Hitch." (SoOCP-1811/23:45)

In the Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County for 1817-1822, John Hitch is listed in the 2nd Election District and taxed in 1817 for the following property:
·Land, "Charley Chance" and "Addition To The Fork," 86 acres at $2.50 per:$215.00 ·3 horses, yoke of oxen, 8 cattle, 9 sheep, 30 hogs:$154.00 ·3 beds &c, other personal property:$ 50.00

In the Federal Census for 1820, John Hitch is listed on page 133, Wicomico District of Somerset County, with a household consisting of one male age 10-16, one male age 16-18, three males age 16-26, one male age 45+, one female age 10-16, two females age 16-26, one female age 45+ and one slave. His household is near that of Moses Rencher, Jacob and John Morris of John, John Pollitt Sr., and Leah Hitch.

On Jul 20 1822, for $178, John Hitch bought from Joshua Morris, both of Somerset County, land called "Hayman's Outlet" (50 acres) and "Morris' Loss" (20 acres) totaling 71½ acres more or less. (WoLR-AO:91) On Nov 7 1826, John Hitch paid $8 to Joshua Morris (of Joshua) of Somerset County for land; part of "Friends Goodwill", part of "Morris' Loss Recovered", and another small piece of swamp land said Morris' father got from William Pollitt totaling 8 acres. (WoLR-AS:233) For the will of Elenor Morris, widow of Jacob Morris, written on Jan 19 1827 and probated Jul 10 1827, John Hitch and John Laws served as a witnesses. She mentioned daughter Elizabeth Pollitt and grandson Josiah Morris Pollitt. (SoW:135)

In his will written May 29 1828 and probated Nov 11 1828, John bequeathed his estate as (paraphrased): ·to wife Amelia, all lands in Somerset County, old mare and colt, bed and furniture, negro woman named Leah ·to daughter Mary and son Benjamin Pits (sic) Hitch, live at home with their mother as long as they shall choose ·to son Benjamin Pitts Hitch, one Sorrel mare and one bed & furniture ·to daughter Mary, one bed and furniture ·to daughters Mary Hitch, Eleanor Hayman, Leticia Lankford, $15 each ·(also mentions a total of 3 sons (2 unnamed) and 3 daughters ·Benjamin Pitts and his brothers to cut timber on lands in Worcester County to raise money to pay off any debts. Witnesses: Elijah Ennis Sr., Levin Pollitt, Samuel Hitch (SoW:155/156).

Finally, after his death, John Hitch's land was sold on Jan 24 1829 when William Hitch paid $500 for 250 acres of land from Hyram and Letty (Hitch) Lankford, Mary Hitch, Ellendor (Hitch) Hayman, and Benjamin Pitts Hitch of Somerset County with Thomas Hitch of Worcester County This is the land that they fell heir to after the death of their father John Hitch "that lyeth in Worcester County where said Hitch lived on the Worcester side of the County road". This land is that he bought from Joshua Morris along with another 50 acre plot. (WoLR-AU:519,520).

John married Amelia (Milly) Disharoon, daughter of Obediah Disharoon and Eleanor (?),²⁴⁰ on 23 Feb 1797 in Somerset Co., MD. Amelia was born about 1775 in MD and died on 17 Feb 1843-1849 in MD.

Marriage Notes: Somerset Parish church records give the date of John Hitch and Amelia Disharoon's marriage.

General Notes: Based upon the ages for Amelia (Disharoon) Hitch apparently given in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 Censuses, her birth date would be circa 1775. On Feb 17 1843, Amelia Hitch paid $300 to Benjamin P. Hitch for all kinds of tools, looking glasses, household goods, etc. (SoLR-AH:455) The date of Amelia Hitch's death appears to be sometime after a recorded sale by her on Feb 17 1843 and the time of the 1850 census where she is not mentioned.

+ 292 F ii. Leticia (Letty) Hitch ²⁴⁵ was born on 9 Mar 1799 in MD,^{²⁴⁶ ²⁴⁷} died on 18 Feb 1849 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Feb 1849 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

293 F iii. Eleanor Hitch ²⁴⁵ was born about 1800 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁴⁰

Eleanor married James R. Hayman, son of Isaac?? Hayman, on 27 Sep 1826 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁴⁰ James was born about 1800^²⁴⁰ and died before 12 Aug 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁷⁴

128. Joseph Hitch was born on 4 Jul 1765 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³⁰ ³¹ ³²} died on 28 Sep 1847 in Pendleton Co., KY,^³³ and was buried about 1 Oct 1847 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

General Notes: Joseph Hitch left Maryland for Kentucky about 1806 or 1807, a year or two after his brother Thomas left for the same state. He made three trips before finally settling down. One way in which he made a livelihood was by building canoes from trees and using them to convey cargos of whisky and beef. His farm on the Licking River was called Poplar Grove from the poplars growing there. I visited this farm in the summer of 1931. It is still owned by a member of the family. Here still stands the old brick house built in 1816 from brick made by Joseph right on the farm. Outside the kitchen one sees a huge bell used to call to meals. Some of the old out-buildings are gone but one may see the old graveyard where several of the family, and off in one corner also, slaves are buried. In his day Joseph was the richest man in Pendleton County. He was not opposed to slavery, differing from his brother in this respect. At his death he willed that the slaves were not to pass out of the family. They were divided among his children. He had but some two or three when leaving Maryland but they had multiplied until at his death there were several. Those slaves were not liberated until after the Civil War. At a Hitch Centennial held on his old farm in Concord near Falmouth, KY., in Jul 4 1908, one of his slaves "Uncle Kirt Hitch" age 84 and known as Kirt Ingalls, was called to the platform and made a few desultory remarks. He paid fulsome praise to his "Ole Maser" and all members of the Hitch family.

The report of this celebration in the Pendletonian Jul 8 1908 states; - "Not a single member by the name of Hitch in all these hundred years has ever done one act to arraign them under the ban for violating law and order." At this time Joseph Hitch had 220 descendants. Every year the family holds a reunion. All of his sons were farmers. His son Henry Pitts Hitch was born in Maryland. There is a weird tradition that Joseph Hitch when a young man had a sweetheart to whom he remarked that if he was ever unfaithful to her may his arm wither. Later he jilted her and married someone else. It is claimed that his first child was born without an arm and that many of his descendants have met with accidents to their arms, breaking, shot, disease, etc"

In the records of the Nov 1791 Court for Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch was listed on a payment schedule for "6 days as an Evidence for Wm. Ballard vs. Stephen Adams" (SoJ-1791/94:16, MSA C1774-57, MdHR 13,140).

In the Federal Assessment of 1798 for Manokin Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland, Joseph Hitch was listed as the occupant of property owned by Elizabeth Jackson consisting of one dwelling house, size 40' x 22', one story brick with two windows 6' x 2'9", two windows 5'11" x 2'7", and five windows 4' x 18", out of repair; one kitchen, size 24' x 16'; one milk house, size 16' x 10'; and one stable, size 18' x 14'. All contained 80 perches assessed at $350. The record also lists one barn, 30' x 20' with 9' sheds on each side; one barn, 20' square; one corn house, 24' x 8'; one quarter (?), 20' x 16'; lands "Bozman's Adventure" and "Robertsons Addition", 182 acres; other tracts of land, 328 acres and marshland, 900 acres. All were assessed $20 for buildings and $3,820 for land. (TA1798)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Received for 1798-1803, Joseph Hitch was listed in Manokin Hundred of Somerset County and assessed taxes for one male/female slave age 8-14 at £15 and one female slave age 14-36 at £30 for a total of £60, £60, £60, £60 for the years 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 respectively (he is not listed for years 1798 and 1799) (SoTA-1798/1803).

On May 30 1803, Joseph Hitch of Somerset, County received a deed for land from Benjamin Hitch of Worcester County The land consisted of 50 acres for which he paid £5. The tract was a part of "Mount Pleasant" (WoLR-V:652).

Joseph Hitch and his family moved to Pendleton County, Kentucky arriving there May 31 1807. A paper dated Apr 4 1807 and still in the family, was used to verify Joseph and his wife as faithful members of the church. See Figure 28, the paper states, "These are to certify to all to whom they come - that the Bearers Joseph Hitch & Sarah his wife are of fair & unblemished character in the full communion the Church. We therefore commend them to the grace afforded to the care, notice & esteem of any sister Church to which God in his gracious providence may direct them. Apr 4th 1807. Jno. B. Slemons, Minister of the United Congregations of Manokin & Wicomico" This paper puts Joseph Hitch still in Maryland on this date.

In the Edward Everett Barton Papers of Falmouth, KY, there is a deposition by Joseph Hitch that sheds light on when he moved to Kentucky: Deposition: Joseph Hitch, Oct 24 1808: "I live about 4 miles from the 737 acre tract of James Parrish or part of it which Julius C. Goodwin lives on. It is worth 30 cents per acre. I have lived in Kentucky 12 months the last day of May last (note, May 31 1807). I am not well acquainted with Daniel Coleman's 40,000 survey."

A survey done on Nov 28 1807, also puts Joseph in Kentucky by that time. This survey, shown in Figure 29, was for 30 acres of land bordering land of James Graves and witnessed by Samuel Lakewood and George Hendricks. The survey was approved by "A. Monroe, S.P.C." Further, the paper History of the Hitch Family prepared by Robert Hamilton Hitch and read by Rev. H.P. Thompson at a picnic in the Beech Grove, outside Concord, Pendleton Co., KY in 1873 (Copy provided Donovan Hitch of Covington, KY.) states that Joseph and Sallie had moved (in 1807) with their children, Henry Pitt and Jane Harrison, to a place near the town of Foster, Kentucky (then called the mouth of Holt's Creek). He moved there and lived near his brother and sister's family, Thomas and Polly Tull Hitch. Joseph had traveled to Kentucky many times since the year 1792.

He had travelled to Kentucky many times beginning in about 1792. He worked on a flat boat in WV and then in Cincinnati.

On Sep 30 1809, there was a land transaction between "Joseph Hitch of Penttletion (sic) County in the State of Kaintucky" and John Hitch of Somerset County. Joseph sold 50 acres of land, "Mount Pleasant", to John for £5. The record refers to deed from Benjamin Hitch to Joseph Hitch of May 13 1803. (WoLR-AA:338)

In the 1810 Federal Census, Joseph Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 116) and indicated in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 26-45 and one female age 26-45.

On Dec 25 1812 there was an indenture made between George Hendricks and Barbara Bags/Bogs, both of Pendleton County, Kentucky deed to Thomas Rush of Pendleton County for the sum of $1000, land on the Main Licking, consisting of 210 acres, beginning at John Williams' southeast corner, bordering on Joseph Hitch. This deed is also signed by Caty Henricks. Witnesses: John V. Wellman, John (X) Rush, Phillip Henricks. (Pendleton County, Kentucky Deed Book B:402; also, Kentucky County Court Records, Vol. IV - Pendleton County Selected Deed Abstracts 1798-1823, Janet K. Pease [Grant County Historical Society, Williamstown, KY, 1987]) On May 15 1815, Press G. Kennett, Joseph Hitch, William Bryan, and Alexander Monroe are bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of $10,000, conditioned upon Press G. Kennett faithfully discharging his duties as Clerk of the County Court for Pendleton County. Witness: W.C. Kennett. Recorded May 15 1815 in Pendleton County and May 22 1815 in the Kentucky Court of Appeals. (Kentucky Court of Appeals, Kentucky Records Series, Library of Congress, Book Q:109)

In the Federal Census of 1820, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 20) in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, two males age 16-26, one male over age 45, one female under age 10 and one female age 26-45.

In the Federal Census of 1830, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 74) in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, two males age 20-30, one male age 60-70, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 10-15 and one female age 40-50.

On Oct 4 1847 (written Mar 24 1836), the Will of Joseph Hitch was produced in court. Witnesses: Sam'l T. Hauser and Thos. Rush. (Kentucky County Court Records, Vol. XIV Pendleton County, Kentucky Order Books J-K 1847-1860, Janet K. Pease " [Williamstown, Kentucky; Grant County Historical Society, 1999]; actual reference came from Will Book J:2,3)

Joseph married Sarah (Sallie) Muir, daughter of Thomas Muir ³³ and (?) (?), on 24 Sep 1799 in Somerset Co., MD. Sarah was born on 20 Apr 1782 in MD,^{³⁰ ³³ ²⁵³ ²⁵⁴ ²⁵⁵} died on 15 Jun 1852 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁵⁵ ²⁵⁶} and was buried about 18 Jun 1852 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

General Notes: On July 5, 1852 (written March 16, 1851), the Will of Sarah Hitch, dec'd, was produced in court. Wit: Daniel Rush, John M. Stewart. Exec: Robert H. Hitch. Security: James B. Wallace. ((Janet K. Pease, "Kentucky County Court Records, Vol. III - Pendleton County Wills 1799-1871" [Grant County Historical Society, Williamstown, Kentucky, 1986]; PC Order Book J, p. 416.)

297 M i. (Infant Son) Hitch ³³ was born in 1801 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1801 in Somerset Co., MD.

299 F iii. (Elizabeth?) Jane Harrison Hitch ³³ was born on 5 Apr 1805 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁵⁵ died on 13 Jul 1809 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁵⁵ and was buried about 16 Jul 1809 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 303 F vii. Mary Ann Hitch ³³ was born on 25 Jun 1818 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁶⁷ ²⁶⁸ ²⁷⁶} died on 17 Dec 1905 near Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 20 Dec 1905 in Old Hitch Cemetery On The Homestead.

305 F ix. Sallie Elizabeth Hitch ³³ was born on 16 Feb 1825 in Pendleton Co., KY^³³ and died after 16 Feb 1825 in Pendleton Co., KY.^³³

+ 306 F x. Rachel Shiles Hitch ³³ was born on 13 Mar 1828 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁷⁸} died on 18 Aug 1861 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁷⁹} and was buried on 19 Aug 1861 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

Polly married Samuel Tull.,⁴ ³³ ²⁶⁷ son of Jacob Tull and Sarah Brown. Samuel was born in 1769 in MD,^²⁸⁰ died in 1854 in Marion Co., IN, and was buried in 1854 in Lick Creek Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

+ 308 M ii. Joseph Tull was born on 16 Jan 1796 in MD,^²⁸¹ died on 12 Aug 1862 in IN, and was buried about 15 Aug 1862 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

310 F iv. Elizabeth (Betsy) Tull ⁸ ²⁶⁷ was born in 1810 in KY.^²⁸⁴

Death Notes: Obituary, Clermont Sun, Clermont County, OH, Mar 5 1862: states that Thomas Hitch died Feb 22 1862 at the age of ninety years, a native of Somerset County, Maryland.

General Notes: Thomas Hitch received a land grant in Bracken County, Kentucky on Nov 22 1799 (his obituary below states he moved to Kentucky in 1797 first in Bracken County and then on to Pendleton County in 1802).

In the Federal Census for 1810, we find Thomas Hitch in Pendleton County, Kentucky as indicated on page 105 with a household consisting of two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, three females under age 10, one female age 10-16 and one female age 26-45.

However, Thomas Hitch moved to Ohio in 1814. We find him in the Federal Census of 1820 in Clermont County, Ohio indicated on page 031 for the Ohio Township with household containing one male age 10-16, one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, one male over age 45, two females age 10-16, one female age 16-26 and one female over age 45.

The Federal Census for 1830 again lists Thomas Hitch in Clermont County as indicated on page 236 in Monroe Township with household of one male age 5-10, two males age 20-30, one male age 50-60, one female age 15-20, one female age 20-30 and one female age 50-60. By the Federal Census of 1840, Thomas Hitch is listed alone in his Clermont County household on page 201 in the Monroe Township as one male age 60-70. He is listed with his son Edward Hitch's family in 1850 and William Hitch's family in 1860. Thomas Hitch's will was written on Oct 13 1859 and probated Mar 26 1862. (Clermont County, Ohio Wills Index, Will Book I-48)

The following is from Major Edgar T. Hitch of Washington, DC in a letter dated Feb 6 1931 (from A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch, 1931):

I have a copy of the Clermont Sun of Mar 5 1862 in which is a notice of the death of my great grandfather, Thomas Hitch. This article states that he died Feb 22 1862 at the age of ninety years, that he was a native of Somerset County, Maryland; that he moved with his wife and one child in 1797 to Limestone, near Maysville, KY.; then to Bracken County, in 1802, to Pendleton County in 1814; (note by Daisy Hitch - from another source Apr 12 1814) and to Clermont County, Ohio in 1855 (note that this does not agree with census records); that at the time of his death he was the father of eight children, seven of whom were living, the eldest being 68 and the youngest 52; that he left 40 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Two of his grandsons and three of his great grandsons were at that time in the Union Army. Of the children living at the time of his death, John, William and Thomas were living in Ohio, also Sarah Simmons and that Hester Doler, another daughter, was living in Indiana and Mrs. G. J. Hitch in Kentucky.

He at one time had a farm in Kentucky adjoining that of his brother Joseph who came from Maryland to Kentucky about two years after Thomas. Their farms were bounded on one side by the Licking River.

Thomas Hitch was opposed to slavery. Before leaving Maryland he freed his slaves. This opposition to slavery was what caused him to move to Ohio from Kentucky. In Ohio he raised his family and lived there for the rest of his life. It was no easy thing to take such a decided stand on the slave question at the time Thomas Hitch lived, and in the place he resided. He was a man who had the courage of his convictions even though it affected his wealth for slaves were valuable. We admire and love him for his strength and beauty of character.

The following is a copy of Thomas Hitch's obituary sent to me by Charles E. Hitch of Billings, Montana:

Died, at his residence, near Bantam, Clermont County, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb 22 1862, THOMAS HITCH, sen., in the 90th year of his age.

He was a native of Somerset County, MD. He removed from there with his wife and one child to Kentucky in 1797. They landed at Limestone, now Maysville, and shortly afterward settled in Bracken County, where he improved a small farm, from whence he removed, in 1802, to Pendleton County, in the same State, where he cleared out another farm, but preferring a State where slavery did not exist, in 1814 he moved to the State of Ohio and settled again in the woods in Clermont County, where the village of Laurel now is. Here he remained till 1855. His eight children that he brought here with him having all set up for themselves, and the companion of his youth and one of riper years having passed away, he sold his farm and removed to near Bantam, where he remained at his comfortable quiet home until he was removed to a better home above.

He obtained religion and attached himself to the M.E. Church in Maryland in the year 1792, in which he lived (as the writer has often heard him say) without any charge having been preferred against him for seventy years, when he quietly fell asleep in Jesus, having lived in full belief of his atoning merits. Weakness and frailties on him, as on others, were entailed, and consequently he was not without his foibles and faults; but his sincerity, strict regard for truth, high sense of honor and sterling integrity were unquestioned. He left seven children living; the oldest in his sixty-eighth year, and the youngest in her fifty-second year, forty grand children, and fifty-two great grand children and four great great grand children, making one hundred and three living descendents.

All the children but one are the pale of the church in which their father lived and died, and a large portion of the grand children possess the same faith. Two of his grandsons and three of his great grandsons are now in the army of the Union, battling for the preservation of those constitutional rights and blessings and the flag whose folds so long protected their progenitor.

Though much enfeebled by length of years, he could, until a few months past, mount his horse or drive his buggy alone; and the day before his death, as usual, he dressed himself and took his regular meals at table. The infirmities of age were borne with remarkable resignation and patience. Nothing seemed to mar his peace so long as the distracted stat. of the country and the declension of the church as he thought from its original simplicity and spirituality. He deeply deplored the division of the church of his choice, and was much aggrieved that the opposing wings had ran into such extremes on the slavery question, and that this caused so much crimination and recrimination between those whose united object had so long been "to spread scriptural holiness through the whole length and bredth of these lands." But his love for its primitive usages and doctrines were undiminished, and received his unqualified approval.

His children are scattered in four states. Three sons, John, William and Thomas, are living near Bantam, O: Mrs. Sarah Simmons and Mrs. Hester Dole in Indiana; Mrs. Mary Robb in Iowa; and Mrs. E. J. Hitch in Kentucky. Though scattered so widely now, may they meet their father and mother in "That sun bright clime where sickness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more."

Thomas married Jane Smullen ⁸ on 19 Sep 1793 in Somerset Co., MD.⁸ Jane was born on 29 Nov 1769 in MD,^{⁸ ³⁰ ²⁸⁵ ²⁸⁶} died on 3 Feb 1843 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 6 Feb 1843 in Laurel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

315 F v. Ellen Hitch ⁸ was born between 1804 and 1810 in KY.^{²⁵⁷ ³⁰⁸}

Thomas next married Florence S. Bainum on 21 Jun 1850 in Clermont Co., OH. Florence was born in 1780.

Birth Notes: Florence Bainum's age is listed as 70 on her marriage record in 1850.

132. Robert Hitch was born in 1775-1784 in MD and died on 15 Dec 1824-9 Jan 1827 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Robert Hitch is listed as age 26-45 in both the 1810 and 1820 Federal Censuses. This would place his birth somewhere in the range 1775/84.

Death Notes: Robert Hitch died after he married Martha Brewington on Dec 15 1824 but before William Stewart is listed as his administrator on Jan 9 1827 in SoOCP.

General Notes: In the 1810 Federal Census, Robert Hitch was listed on page 240 for the Wicomico District of Somerset County. His household was near that of Stephenson, George and William Malone and contained one male under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, one female under age 10, two females age 26-45 and two slaves.

On Oct 5 1811, Robert Hitch received a deed for 4¾ acres of land called "Turkey Ridge" "between Wicomico Creek and Wicomico River on southside of county road that leads from Trap down to James Round's deceased landing on the Wicomico River" from Peter Malone Sr for $33. (SoLR-U:167). The courses of the land were described as beginning at a marked post on a line of a tract owned by Sarah Stuart called "Monsham", thence N48:30W 18 poles by and with line of deed from said Peter Malone Sr. to Isaac White until it intersects with said main county road, thence up the middle of said road until it intersects with a line of tract called "Turkey Trap", thence N29E 14 poles, thence S84E 32 poles, thence S69:30E 12 poles until it intersects the afsd line of "Turkey Ridge", thence S12W 6¼ poles by and with the line of "Turkey Ridge" to a pine standing on the line of said Sarah Stuart's land called "Monsham", thence a straight line to the beginning totaling 4¾ acres. (Note, this tract was conveyed to Alexander Hastings in Jun 1849 by Julia A. Stewart and John Fields with Matilda his wife "heirs of Robert Hitch" [SoLR-WP4:127,128])

This is the same land that he was listed for in the 1813/1814 Commissioner of the Tax report for Somerset County. He was taxed for 4¾ acres of land in the 2nd Election District valued at $30.

This is probably the same Robert Hitch listed in the Somerset Militia in "A Return of the Detachment Required from the 25th Regiment Agreeably to Brigade orders in conformity with Division orders of 15th May (1812)" as follows: Sergeant: Robert Hitch Corporal: John Earnest, substitute for Adam Hitch Privates: John Hitch. (Maryland Militia, Vol. 1, War of 1812, F. Edward Wright) Also in the same record, he is listed on page 5 for "The 10th Brigade, A return of the detachment from the 23rd Regt., Somerset Militia", Listed under Sergeants, Robert Hitch.

In the Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County for 1817-1822, Robert Hitch "of Benjamin" is listed in the 2nd Election District and taxed in 1817 for the following property:
·Land, "Turkey Ridge," 4¾ acres at $7 per:$ 30.00 ·2 head of cattle, 5 head of sheep, 1 hog, 1 bed &c.:$ 46.00 ·Other personal property:$ 14.00

In the 1820 Federal Census, Robert Hitch was listed on page 134 in the Wicomico District of Somerset County with two males under age 10, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10, one female age 10-16 and one female age 26-45. His household was near that of George Malone, Scott Brereton (Brewington), and James Jones.

On Jan 9 1827, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings states, "William Stewart, administrator of Robert Hitch." (SoOCP-1823/29:201) (Note, William Stewart was Robert Hitch's son-in-law.) On Mar 25 1828, the record again states, "William Stewart, administrator of Robert Hitch." (Ibid:289). In the Apr 1 1828 edition of the Village Herald newspaper in Princess Anne, Maryland, Cyrus Nelson and William Stewart, the administrators of Robert Hitch, deceased, placed an advertisement to sell Hitch's negroes Jim, Henry and Matilda.

William Stewart brought forth a balance of $90.27½ from Robert Hitch's inventory proved Feb 6 1828 in Somerset County. Money due from this account was to Robert Malone (for bacon) and John S. Zirben and some fees resulting in a net amount of $82.43¾. Distributions were then made and approved on Jul 23 1828 as follows: - to Robert Hitch's widow, her 1/3 part: $27.49¼ - to son Tubman Hitch, 1/5 of 2/3 part:$10.99 7/10 - to son Cannon Hitch, ditto $10.99 7/10 - to daughter Jane Hitch, ditto $10.99 7/10 - daughter Matilda Hitch, ditto $10.99 7/10 (SoAA-JP9:3,4)

Robert married Leah Sutton, daughter of William Sutton, on 20 Dec 1803 in Somerset Co., MD. Leah was born in 1775-1784 and died in 1821-1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Leah Hitch is apparently listed as age 26-45 in both the 1810 and 1820 Federal Censuses. This would place her birth somewhere in the range 1775/84.

Death Notes: Leah (Sutton) Hitch evidently died after the 1820 census but before husband Robert remarried on Dec 15 1824.

321 M ii. Cannon W. Hitch was born in 1810-1820 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1842-1849 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: The 1840 Federal Census lists Cannon Hitch as age 20-30 in Somerset County, MD.

Death Notes: Cannon Hitch apparently died after his listing in the 1842 tax records but before the 1850 Census.

General Notes: The fact that Cannon Hitch is a son of Robert Hitch is proven when he received distribution from Robert's estate account.

In the 1840 Census, Cannon Hitch is listed in Somerset County on page 225, Middle District, with a household of one male age 20-30 and one female age 10-15.

In 1842, Cannon W. Hitch is listed in Somerset County in Election District 7, Trappe, as Cannon W. Hitch, 1842: - To House & Lot near Upper Trappe: $50 - To 2 hogs, 1 bed, etc., other: $20
Total $70

(Somerset Co. Assessment Ledger 1841-1852, Folio 37)

+ 322 M iii. Robert? Tubman Hitch ³¹⁸ was born in 1810 in Somerset Co., MD, died in Jun 1833 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried in Jun 1833 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

323 F iv. Jane Hitch was born about 1818 in Somerset Co., MD and died before Dec 1840 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Jane Hitch is presumably the female "age 20-30" in the Littleton Jenkins household in Somerset County in the 1840 census. However, it is presumed that she had died by the time Littleton Jenkins remarried to Sarah J. Taylor on Dec 30 of that same year.

Jane married Capt. Littleton Jenkins, son of Levi Jenkins, on 29 Aug 1835 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Littleton was born on 10 Jan 1817 in MD,^{³¹⁹ ³²⁰} died on 2 Jul 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 5 Jul 1869 in Jenkins Family Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Littleton Jenkins will was written on May 24 1869 and probated Jul 6 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD. Mentions wife Sarah Jane and Frank Jenkins. Lemuel Malone, Robert E. Purnell and Stephen P. Toadvine were witnesses. (WiW- WB1:35)

+ 324 F v. Matilda Hitch was born on 30 Sep 1819 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³²¹ ³²²} died on 16 Jun 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Jun 1862 in White-Smith-Fields Cemetery, Sharps Point Rd., Wicomico Co., MD.

Robert next married Martha Brewington, daughter of (?) Brewington, on 15 Dec 1824 in Somerset Co., MD. Martha was born about 1780 and died after 1833.

General Notes: In the Princess Anne newspaper, Village Herald, there was an article in the edition of Oct 18 1831 regarding the Chancery Court case of Scott Brereton versus Martha Hitch and Rhoda & John Brereton, administrators of Elizabeth Flake. Martha Hitch indicated as a sister in the will of Rhoda Brereton (Brewington) written Jun 28 1833 and probated in Somerset County Jul 10 1833. She also lists brother John and Uncle Scott Brereton. Witnesses were William Whayland and Eleanor P. Stanford. (SoW Index 1820/37:223)

133. Adam Hitch was born in 1780-1784 in MD and died in 1841-23 Oct 1844 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Adam Hitch is listed as age 26-45 in both the 1810 and 1820 censuses. Combine this with his listing in the 1840 census as age 50-60 and his birth year falls in the range 1780/84.

Death Notes: Adam Hitch died sometime after the taking of the 1840 Census and before his third wife Eveline remarried on Oct 23 1844.

General Notes: Adam Hitch and Polly his wife were administrators of George Fooks when his inventory was brought forth on Jun 9 1807 and account proved Aug 29 1809. Distributions were made to George's sons James and John Fooks. (SoAA-EB27:108)

In the 1810 Federal Census, Adam Hitch was listed on page 241 for the Wicomico District of Somerset County. His household was near that of William Bounds, Thomas Goslee, John Russum, and Tubman Lowes and contained two males under age 10, one male age 26-45 and one female age 26-45.

On May 15 1812, Adam Hitch was listed in the Somerset Militia in "A Return of the Detachment Required from the 25th Regiment Agreeably to Brigade orders in conformity with Division orders of 15th May" with other Hitches as follows: Sergeant: Robert Hitch; Corporal: John Earnest, substitute for Adam Hitch; Privates: John Hitch. He is also listed for Jul 1812 on page 5 for "The 10th Brigade, A return of the detachment from the 23rd Regt., Somerset Militia", Listed under Corporals, John Earnest, substitute for Adam Hitch. (Maryland Militia, Vol. 1, War of 1812, F. Edward Wright).

In the Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County in 1813/1814, Adam Hitch is listed in the 2nd Election District and taxed for 253 acres of land valued at $660. In the Commissioner of the Tax Report for Somerset County for 1817-1822, Adam Hitch is listed in the 2nd Election District and taxed in 1817 for the following property:

·Land, "Bounds Chance" and "Bounds Lott," 253 acres at $3 per:$760.00 ·Negro Sarah, age 12: $ 40.00 ·3 horses, yoke of oxen, 8 cattle:$150.00 ·5 head of sheep, 14 hogs, 5 beds &c, plate:$ 72.00 ·Other personal property:$ 13.00

In the Federal Census for 1820, Adam Hitch is listed on page 138 in the Princess Anne District with a household consisting of one male age 10-16, one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, two males age 26-45, two females under age 10 and one slave.

On Feb 13 1821, Adam Hitch and others were instructed to deliver the property of James and George Fooks to their guardian Samuel Vincent (SoOCP-1811/23:119). On May 28 1822, Adam Hitch was appointed guardian to Mary Elizabeth and Ann Hitch with sureties by Thomas Pryor and William Collins (SoOCP-1811/23:171) On Mar 22 1825, Adam Hitch, "guardian to his children, to give counter security to administrator of William Collins." (SoOCP-1823/29:112). In his will written Aug 12 1829 and probated on Sep 1 1829, Lee P. Harcum mentions sons Elisha and Henry L. Harcum, daughter Luison J. Polk and granddaughter Mary Ann Polk. Adam Hitch, Isaac Denson and Thomas Goslee were witnesses. (SoW-1820/37:156,157)

In the Federal Census for 1840, Adam Hitch is listed as living in Somerset County as indicated on page 221 in the Middle District with a household of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 50-60 and one female age 30-40.

Adam married (?) (?) in Jan 1800 in Somerset Co., MD. (?) died before 1809 in Somerset Co., MD.

Adam next married Mary (Polly) Fooks, daughter of Thomas* Fooks and Letitia (?), on 25 Jul 1809 in Somerset Co., MD. Mary was born in 1780-1784 and died in 1817-1819 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: It is assumed that Mary (Fooks) Hitch is approximately the same age as husband Adam Hitch.

Death Notes: Mary Hitch had one daughter in late 1811 and another later (assume earliest is 1812), however, there are no adult females listed with Adam Hitch in 1820.

Adam next married Eveline (Jane?) Malone on 13 Feb 1828 in Somerset Co., MD. Eveline was born in 1797-1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: She is listed as Jane Willing, age 52 in the 1850 Census and Eveline William, age 63, in the 1860 Census. (She had remarried to Charles Willing in 1844).

328 M i. William* Hitch was born in 1837 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Mar 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: The 1840 Census shows two possible sons of Adam and Eveline Hitch - one under age 5 and the other age 5-10.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection. However, the dates match and through the process of elimination, this appears the most likely place for William Hitch who died in March 1860 from consumption at age 23. (Maryland Mortality Records, 1860)

134. Samuel Hitch was born in 1784 in Worcester Co., MD and died in 1858-1859 in Worcester Co., MD.

Birth Notes: 1850 Federal Census: Samuel Hitch is listed as age 66 in Worcester County, MD, born in MD.

Death Notes: Samuel Hitch died after he divested his land to his sons in 1858 but before the taking of the 1860 Federal Census.

General Notes: On May 15 1812, Samuel Hitch was listed as a Private in the Worcester Militia in the 37th Regiment, 10th Brigade in the War of 1812 (Maryland Militia-Vol. 1, War of 1812 by F. Edward Wright). Also, in Jul 1812, he was listed as a private in "the 10th Brigade, A return of the detachment from the 23rd Regt., Worcester Militia".

Samuel Hitch's father, Benjamin Hitch wrote his will on Mar 21 1814 and it was probated Apr 19 1814. In it, Samuel was bequeathed "one bed and furniture" and Benjamin Hitch also states, "leave to my youngest son Samuel Hitch, plantation I now dwell 50 acres pt. in Worc. County and pt. in Somerset County" (WoW:47,48). Samuel was a witness to the will of his half-brother John Hitch who wrote his will on May 29 1828 and was probated Nov 11 1848 (SoW-1820/37:155,156). Also, he was listed as an heir in the will of his step-mother Leah Hitch, written on May 11 1831 and probated Oct 26 1831 (WoW-1822/33:489).

In the Federal Census of 1830, Samuel Hitch is listed in the 6th District of Worcester County, Maryland (pg 255) in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 40-50, one female age 10-15 and one female age 40-50. In the Federal Census of 1840, Samuel Hitch is listed in the Western District of Worcester County, Maryland (pg 306) in a household comprised of only two males age 15-20 and one male age 50-60. There were no females present.

On Jul 12 1847, he was mentioned when a public road was surveyed to run through the properties of Benjamin Vincent, Samuel Hitch, Levin Pollitt, William Horsey, Thomas Carey, David Brown, Mike L. Dikes' heirs, & William McGrath. (WoLR-EDM1:112,113) This road maps out the property called "Mount Pleasant" on the Worcester County side of the county road dividing Worcester and Somerset Counties. It also depicts an old school and M.E. Church just down the road from the property. In 1997, both are gone, but the cemetery from Zion Church still stands. The road is described as follows: Beginning at the county road on a line and 8½ feet either side of said line between the lands of Samuel Hitch and Benjamin Vincent, thence S82:30E 60? perches to the corner of said Vincent and Levin Pollitt and Samuel Hitch's lands, thence along the line between Pollitt and Hitch's land N7:30W 38½ perches where it leaves the line. Thence, across Pollitt's land with an old road N65:30E 42 perches to a place in dispute between Hitch and Pollitt by a difference of 1 degree and 45 minutes but the commission is directed to run along the old road N89E 5 perches, thence, S50E 10 perches, thence S61:30E 30 perches, thence S66E 28 perches to lands of William Horsey, "a free black man," and Thomas Carey, thence by and with the line between these two N82E 10 perches. Thence, N65E 10 perches, thence N6E 10 perches, thence N14E 13 perches to David Brown's land, thence N50E 12 perches to land of Mikel Dikes' heirs, thence N81:45E 31 perches, thence N48:30E 12 perches, thence N66:30 12 perches, thence N55:30E 13 perches, thence N19E 16? perches to road leading from county road to William McGrath's, thence with that road S65:30E 15½ perches, S36E 60 perches, S38E 28 perches, thence S57E 50 perches, thence S83E 12 perches across branch near William McGrath's gate. All told a distance of 1¾ miles.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Samuel Hitch is listed in Worcester County, Maryland (pg 193) in household 54, comprised of the following individuals: - Samuel Hitch, age 66, farmer, $200 in real estate - Handy Hitch, age 25 - Harriet Brown, age 40 - Rhoda Brown, age 40 - Eleanor Brown, age 35 - Nancy Brown, age 13 - William Brown, age 19 All were born in Maryland.

Samuel Hitch was apparently an amateur undertaker who performed those duties for his brother-in-law David A. Brown who died on Feb 25 1853. Samuel Hitch is given credit in the court records "for Services in attending to the deceased after his death per his account passed by the Court and assigned to William & John Gunby - $6.00." (WoCC-5:331/344).

On Apr 22 1858, two land transactions took place involving Samuel Hitch and his sons Handy and Henry. These were undertaken probably in preparation for Samuel's death which occurred sometime between this time and the 1860 census. First, Handy Irving Hitch paid $500 to Samuel Hitch for 50 acres of "land called Mount Pleasant situated and lying in Worcester County adjoining land of Matilda Pusey, Isaiah Pollitt, Harvey Vincent and William Hitch". (WoLR-WET1:181). Also, Samuel, Handy and Sarah E. Hitch were paid $500 by Henry W. Hitch for "a tract of land called "Old Buck Harbour (Buck Harbor)" situated and lying in Worcester County and adjoining the land of William McGrath, Thomas Owens and Thomas Brown thence ____ to the three-forked maple containing 74 acres more or less". (Handy was referred to by the name Irving in the land records index; WoLR-WET1:174,175).

Samuel married Henrietta (Henny, Ritty, McRitty) Brown, daughter of David Brown and Nancy (Annie) Tull?, on 24 Oct 1820 in Worcester Co., MD. Henrietta was born in 1800-1801 in MD and died in 1831-1839 in MD.

Birth Notes: Henrietta Hitch is apparently listed as age 30-40 in the 1830 Census, she does not appear in the 1840 census.

Death Notes: Henrietta Hitch is apparently listed as age 30-40 in the 1830 Census, she does not appear in the 1840 census.

General Notes: The following is from the notes of Prof. James L. Brown of Baltimore, MD:

Henrietta (McRitty, Meritty, Ritty) Brown (ca. 1800/1801-between 1830 and 1840), daughter of David (Jr.) and Nancy (Annie) (-) Brown, was born ca. 1800-1801 in Worcester County, Maryland. The 1830 U. S. census record for Worcester County indicates that one female in the household of Samuel Hitch was age 20-30 when the census was taken; she also received a bequest from her grandfathers which helps to narrow the time frame for her birth.

In his will, written 17 January 1802, George Brown (David's father) devised "fifty accars of land whereon I lived called Hath Venter at the upper end of the tract" to his wife during her natural life or widowhood, and "at her death to my grand daughter named McRitty Brown and her heirs forever in fee simple . . ." Also devised to his grand daughter was one half of land called Buck Harbour "lying at the upper end of my plantation . . ." The original 100 acres of Hath Venter (Heaths Adventure) were re-surveyed in 1791; vacancies were added; the land became known as Buck Harbour (193 acres); and a new patent was issued (eventually) to David Brown. While the new patent refers to all 193 acres as Buck Harbour, George Brown clearly separated the two tracts as he knew them during most of his lifetime: the original 100 acre tract was known as Hath Venture (Heaths Adventure) and the new land (vacancies) was known as Buck Harbour.

For proof of Henrietta Brown's siblings, marriage and issue, see Worcester County Chancery Record No. 5, Aug. 1855, pp. 331-344. In addition to her husband and children being named therein, she is proved to be a sister "Of the whole blood" of George Tull Brown and Margaret (Peggy) Brown (and others); for proof of George Tull and Peggy Brown being children of David and Nancy (Annie) (-) Brown, see Ruth T. Dryden, Parish of Somerset, Records of Somerset County. Maryland, p. 11 (for George Tull), and idem., Stepney Parish Records of Somerset County. Maryland, p. 58 (for Peggy Brown).

136. Mary Hitch was born on 30 Jun 1769 in Bristol Co., MA and died on 28 Dec 1815 in Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection. However, Mary had to be a daughter of either Samuel or George Hitch. With the placement of Mary Hitch as Samuel's daughter (from on-line resources), Rachel must be placed as a daughter of George Hitch.

Mary married Richard Wood on 26 Oct 1794 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Richard was born on 17 Jan 1772 and died on 25 Feb 1829 in Bristol Co., MA.

+ 331 F i. Pamela Wood was born on 13 Aug 1797, died on 4 Jan 1875 in Scipio Township, Cayuga Co., NY, and was buried about 7 Jan 1875 in Scipio Rural Cemetery, Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY.

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931:

Hardy Elgate Hitch, most of his sons and many of his grandsons were sailmakers. During the Civil War this knowledge came in handy for making army tents as some two or three in the family did. He and his second wife are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, MA. I own the lot. There are five generations buried in this lot. Some having been moved from the old cemetery at the foot of Williams Street, viz: - Betsy Delano, her mother Abigail, her son Obed Freeman Hitch, her grandson William Gould Hitch, and her great grandson William Gould Hitch Jr.

Betsy Delano was a direct descendant of Phillipi Delano, the Huguenot, who came to America in the Fortune in 1624. A vessel was built and named for her in Fairhaven, MA. Some years later Betsy was a member of the Society and attending the Congregation Church. She retained the dress and speech she was reared in. She was short, plump and pretty, very pious having her Bible often in her hands. Hardy Hitch, her husband, was in the sail-making business with two Taber brothers. This was the only sail-making business in Fairhaven, MA. The sail loft was a large three story stone building located near the Acushnet River and near the shipyard.

He was at one time a Free Mason. His wife kept his apron and regalia which she would occasionally show the grandchildren. He was hale and hearty, full of cheer and delighted in his many grandchildren with whom he played and told stories. He was a plain of face as his wife was pretty. I have a photograph of them taken together. She is in her Quaker Garb with her Bible in her hands. One of his grandchildren, Mrs. Elizabeth Hitch Thomas of Fall River, MA gave me most of this information and writes me that all his grandchildren loved him and delighted to climb on his chair, ride on his limbs as he sang and told them stories. The old Hitch homestead is the corner of Church and Laurel Streets, Fairhaven, MA.

Hardy E. Hitch was in the War of 1812. He was one of the garrison of Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, MA. His record follows; Office of Adjutant General State House, Boston, MA, May 17 1928. Hitch, Hardy E., is of record on p 57 of the published Rolls of Massachusetts Militia in War of 1812-14, and on page 164 of the written rolls on file in this office, as having served as a Private in Captain William Nye's Company, Lieut. Colonel Benjamin Lincoln's Regiment from Jun 30 to Jul 10 1814 at New Bedford and Fairhaven. (Name corrected from Fitch.). This man is probably the same individual who had prior service as Private in the same company and Regiment at New Bedford from Jun 17 to Jun 29 1814 as reported under the erroneous name of Fitch on page 55 of the published Rolls and 159 of the written rolls on file in this office.

In the Federal Census of 1800, Hardy Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pg 425) in a household comprised of one male under age 10, one male age 16-26 and two females age 16-26. In the Federal Census of 1810, H.E. Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (pg 290) in a household comprised of three males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 26-45, one female under age 10 and one female age 26-45.

In the "General Society of the War of 1812" (Registry of 1972, page 498), Hardy Elgit Hitch is listed as a Private in Captain William Nye's Company, Lt. Col. Benjamin Lincoln's 17th Regiment for Jun/Jul 1814. He was also a gunner in the Sea Fencibles from Aug 11 1812 to Apr 5 1815 (where he was honorably discharged). This records states that he was born on Jun 12 1775 and married Betsey Delano (born Oct 9 1777, died Dec 3 1863) of Fairhaven, Massachusetts on Dec 16 1803, and died on Aug 30 1858.

In the Federal Census of 1820, Hardy Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of two males under age 10, two males age 10-16, one male age 16-18, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10, one female age 26-45. It states that one person in the household "manufactures." In the Federal Census of 1830, Hardy Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 20-30, one male age 30-40, one male age 50-60, one female age 10-15, one female age 15-20 and one female age 50-60.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Hardy E. Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 161, household 43) in a household as follows: - Hardy E. Hitch, age 75, sailmaker, $3,000 in real estate, born in MA. - Betsey Hitch, age 73, born in ME.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1855, Hardy E. Hitch is listed in household 298 in the South District of Fairhaven as follows: - Hardy E. Hitch, gentleman, age 80, born in MA - Betsy Hitch, age 77, born in MA.

A small article about Mr. Hardy Hitch, age 81, sailmaker, appeared in the Oct 18 1856 (Baltimore) Sun newspaper.

Hardy married Martha (Patty) Mayhew, daughter of William Mayhew Esq. ³³⁹ and Margaret Mayhew,³⁴⁰ on 14 Dec 1796 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Martha was born on 21 Sep 1775^{²³ ³⁴⁰} and died on 5 Nov 1801 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^⁵⁷

Hardy next married Betsy Delano, daughter of Jethro Delano ⁹⁹ and Abigail Eldredge,⁹⁹ on 11 Dec 1803 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Betsy was born on 9 Oct 1777 in ME^{⁸ ⁴² ³⁴⁴ ³⁴⁵ ³⁴⁶ ³⁴⁷} and died on 3 Dec 1863 in Bristol Co., MA.^⁸

+ 334 M i. Charles Hitch ³⁵ was born on 10 Oct 1804 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁴⁸ ³⁴⁹ ³⁵⁰ ³⁵¹} died on 23 Nov 1878 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 26 Nov 1878 in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

336 F iii. (Female) Hitch was born about 1807 in Bristol Co., MA^³⁵⁰ and died between 1811 and 1819.

337 M iv. Francis Hitch ³⁵ was born on 13 Oct 1808 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁰ ³⁵²} died on 4 Mar 1849 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY,^⁸ and was buried about 7 Mar 1849 in Gravesend Cemetery, Reformed Dutch, Brooklyn, NY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": A record taken from Gravesend Cemetery, Reformed Dutch, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Flatbush Avenue reads as follows; "Francis Hitch died March 4, 1848, age 40 years. Erected to his memory by his friends in Flatbush." Up to date [1930], the compiler has not been able to learn why this monument was erected. However, we feel love and admiration must have played a part. He was survived by his wife for many years. She was always an invalid.

Francis married Sarah Pierce ⁸ on 11 Aug 1832 in Freetown, Bristol Co., MA.³⁵⁷ Sarah was born in Troy, MA.

+ 339 F vi. Elizabeth Hitch ³⁵ was born on 5 Jan 1813 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁸ ³⁵⁹ ³⁶⁴} died on 24 Oct 1900 in Falmouth, MA,^⁸ and was buried about 27 Oct 1900 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

341 M viii. Ebenezer Delano Hitch ³⁵ was born on 26 Feb 1819 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ³⁵⁸ ³⁶⁵ ³⁶⁷ ³⁶⁸} and died in 1861-1864 in CA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Ebenezer Delano Hitch was a sailmaker. He was one of the many Forty-Niners who sailed from Fairhaven, MA. to California. He never returned to Massachusetts and died many years ago. His wife was a very lovely woman."

In the Federal Census of 1850, Ebenezer Hitch is indicated on page 161 in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (household 40) as follows: - Ebenezer Hitch, age 31, sailmaker, born in MA - Lydia W. Hitch, age 28, born in MA.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Ebenezer Hitch is indicated on page 579 in Township 2, Contra Costa County, California in the household of Nathaniel Howard as follows: - Nathaniel Howard, age 46, farmer, born in MA - Elizabeth Howard, age 35, born in MA - Lizzie A. Howard, age 6, born in CO - Emelia Howard, age 4, born in CO - Ebenezer Hitch, age 41, farmer, born in MA.

Ebenezer married Lydia Wood Allen, daughter of Sylvanus Allen. Lydia was born in 1822 in MA^{³⁶⁹ ³⁷⁰} and died after 1870 in MA.

+ 342 M ix. Obed Freeman Hitch ³⁵ was born on 27 Oct 1821 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁷¹ ³⁷² ³⁷³ ³⁷⁴ ³⁷⁵} died on 19 Dec 1911 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 22 Dec 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From A Hitch Orchard, Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Joshua Hitch was born in Fairhaven, MA. He was a well known sea Captain and a brave and fearless officer. During the War of 1812, he commanded a cargo of silks and other valuable goods in some French port, she came out Jul 29 1813 and ran directly into a fleet of British Men of War. She was given chase and only surrendered after her spars had been carried away. Captain Hitch carried the first American Flag to the Rio Grande, Brazil." (See Munsell) Also Historical Sketches of Old Dartmouth Vol. 6, p. 13., likewise see MA Hist. Mag. Vol 2 page 208."

In the Federal Census of 1810, Joshua Hitch is indicated on page 291 in a household in Bristol County, Massachusetts with one male under age 10, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, one female age 16-26 and one female age 26-45.

Joshua married Mary (Polly) Wilkey on 21 Oct 1802 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Mary was born on 8 Mar 1785^{⁸ ⁴²} and died in 1817.

Joshua next married Abigail Sherman, daughter of Isaac Sherman ⁸ and Elizabeth (?),⁸ on 21 Apr 1821 in Bristol Co., MA.³⁵⁷ Abigail was born about 1789^⁸ and died in 1851.^⁸

General Notes: Ebenezer Hitch is probably the "Capt. Hitch" referred to in the following:

"Capt. Hitch of the brig Elbe died at sea, lost overboard on passage from New York to Ireland, 14 days out." ("Columbian Centinel" - Boston, Massachusetts, June 5, 1824)

Ebenezer next married Sarah White on 16 Aug 1821 in Bristol Co., MA.³⁷⁸ Sarah was born between 1790 and 1800.^³⁷⁹

344 F i. (Daughter) Hitch was born between 1820 and 1825 in Bristol Co., MA.^³⁸⁰

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies writes in 1931: "One of the sons of Samuel Hitch, probably Sylvanus Hitch, had a wife "Sally" Hitch. She was an aunt to the children of Hardy Elgate Hitch. This Aunt Sally had a daughter Elizabeth who married a Nathaniel Howard. She went to live with him in California about 1854, he already being there. He probably went with the Fairhaven and New Bedford, MA. who went there in 1849. They in turn had two daughters. I was told this by Elizabeth Howard Hitch Thomas, one of the daughters of Hardy Hitch and granddaughter of Hardy Elgate Hitch. Elizabeth Howard Hitch (Thomas) was named for Elizabeth Hitch Howard and was given much care and attention by this older second cousin until she was five years old. After going to California, she continued to bestow gifts of love and remembrance."

In the Federal Census of 1810, "Syranus" Hitch is indicated in Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 291) in a household comprised of one male age 16-26, one female under age 10 and one female age 16-26.

Sylvanus married Sarah (Sally) Wood, daughter of Zeruiah Wood, on 4 Jan 1807 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ ³⁸¹ Sarah was born in 1789 in MA.^{⁵³ ³⁷⁹ ³⁸²}

General Notes: This is probably the same Sarah Hitch listed in the Federal Census of 1830 in Bristol County, Massachusetts with a household comprised of one female age 5-10, one female age 30-40, one female age 50-60 and one female age 60-70.

Also probably the Sarah Hitch listed on page 159 in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts in the Federal Census of 1850 as follows: - Sally Hitch, age 61, born in MA - Hannah Allen, age 52, born in MA

345 F i. (Female) Hitch was born between 1807 and 1810 in Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁰

Birth Notes: On Aug 10, 1784, she is indicated in the records as "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and , Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74) - this puts her birth year after 1770.

General Notes: On Nov 25 1783, Sarah Ellegood Hitch received a deed for land "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" from Esme Bayly totaling 100 acres for £0.5.0 (SoLR-G:441). This same record states that she is the daughter and heir-at-law of Robert Hitch, late of Somerset County, deceased. Beginning at a chestnut post thence S 60 perches, thence N65E 22 perches, thence S70E 45 perches, thence N70E 40 perches, thence S45E 40 perches, thence N75E 78 perches, thence N54-15W 55 perches, thence N1W 81 perches, thence a right line to beginning chestnut tree - 100 acres. On Aug 10 1784, the Somerset County Orphans Court records indicated "Orphan: Sarah Ellegood Hitch (of Robert), under age 14; appointed guardian: Sarah Hitch; sureties: William Handy and Hope Adams (SoOCP-1777/92:74)

In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Sarah All. (Alligood, or Ellegood) Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for the following beginning in 1795: 400 acres of land, £500; one male/female slave under age 8, £5; one male/female slave age 8-14, £15; two male slaves age 14-45, £90; one male/female slave over age 36/45, £20. This evidently came from Sarah Hitch, (her mother). Total assessment was £0, £0, £630, £630 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively (SoTA-1793/96). In the 1798-1803 Commissioners of the Tax Received Report for Somerset County, Sarah E. Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed taxes for 400 acres of land at £500, two male/female slaves age 8-14 at £30, two male slaves age 14-45 at £90, one male/females slave over age 45/36 at £25 and other personal property at £10. All this totaled £655, £655 for the years 1798 and 1799. She is not assessed after 1799 (the record states "to Littleton Aires") reflecting her marriage to Littleton Aires that year. (SoTC-1798/1803)

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, Sarah Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred as occupant of property "situated at Rockawalkin Branch" owned by "William Ellegood's heirs "consisting of one framed wood dwelling house, two stories with 12' studs, size 30' x 18'; one framed wood cook house, one story, size 18' x 18'; one framed wood milk house, one story, size 8' x 8'; one round pole meat house, one story, size 12' x 12'; one round pole stable house, one story, size 16' x 14'; contained 80 perches assessed at $300. Also lists one framed wood store house, one story, 16' x 12'; two log corn houses, 15' x 6'; and one blacksmith shop of slabs, 16' x 18'. She was also listed as Superintendent for Littleton Aires Jr., owner of 5 slaves, 3 over age 12 (TA1798). On Jan 6 1800, William E. and Polly Hitch bought land "Dumbarton" from Littleton and Sarah Ellegood Aires (nee Sarah Ellegood Hitch) for £0.5.0 (SoLR-M:48).

Sarah married Littleton Ayres Jr., son of Littleton Ayres Sr., on 29 Jan 1799 in Somerset Co., MD. Littleton was born in 1776 in MD^³⁸⁹ and died in 1851-1859 in Baltimore, MD.

148. William Elgate Hitch was born in 1760-1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 15 May 1801 and 1 Sep 1801 in Somerset Co., MD.

Death Notes: From the records given in the text, the latest we find William Elgate Hitch living is May 15 1801 and the earliest time we find him noted as deceased is Sep 1 1801.

General Notes: In late 1770, Sarah Hitch was appointed guardian to William Elgate Hitch under age 14. Joshua Hitch and George Dashiell gave bonds. (SoJ-1769/72:259)

In Sep 1791, William Elgate Hitch paid £300 to Stephen Christopher for numerous household items (SoLR-IPt I:178). The list of items follows and give a good assessment of the kinds of things available to a late 18th century family:

·12 feather beds & furniture·fire tongs & shovel·2 cases of bottles ·1 negro woman Rose·1 horse saddle & bridle·3 cases of knives & forks ·3 walnut tables·1 cow & calf·12 dozen porter bottles ·4 pine tables·a heifer yearling·1 frying pan ·7 winsor (sic) chairs·13 head of hoggs·9 candle sticks ·24 flag chairs·1 spinning wheel·6 pair snuffers ·1 __________ chest·9 punch bowls·Negro Rose's bed & furniture ·6 dozen plates Queensware·13 tumbler glasses·25 baking & milk pans ·24 puter (sic) plates·24 wine glasses·1 looking glass ·11 oval dishes Queens ware·1 riding chair & harness·3 tureens ·6 puter dishes·1 horse cart & gears·16 sawery (?) cane ·1 set teacups & saucers Cheney·2 trunks·Iron oven ·3 teapots·1 silver watch·1 chafon (sic) dish ·3 copper tea kettles·1 spy glass·4 pewter basons (sic) ·1 iron tea kettle·2 half bushels·24 pewterspoons ·5 iron potts (sic)·4 washing tubs·12 silver teaspoons ·2 kettles·4 water buckets·2 tin coffee pots ·1 pair hand irons·2 cans ·2 pair flat irons·9 casks

On Jan 24 1793, William Elgate Hitch received a warrant to re-survey "Come By Chance." The survey resulted in it taking away land from "High Suffolk" along the latter's south border but giving back some land along "High Suffolk's" west border. This "tightened up" the boundaries between the two tracts that had been off since "Come By Chance" was patented in 1721. The survey also took away some land from "Newberry" and added some vacancies. The new tract was called "Dumbarton" as was described as beginning at a stone standing near the head of Cottingham's Creek, thence S54W 180 poles, thence S19W 230 poles, thence S34W 65 poles, thence S 60 poles, thence S38E 150 poles, thence N3E 4 poles to a stump which is first bound of "Elgat's Lott" and bound of "Newberry", thence S52E 72 poles, thence S7E 80 poles to an intersection with "Munsley", thence ENE 148 poles, thence S43E 5 poles, thence E 228 poles, thence NW½N 59 poles, thence W 285 poles, thence with a right line to the beginning. (SoLP Certificates)

In the Mar court of 1793, William E. Hitch made a petition for a commission to mark and bound his land called "Come By Chance." (SoJ-1791/94, MSA C1774-57, MdHR 13,140-106). On May 11 1793, William Elgate Hitch, "son of Joshua Hitch", sold 100 acres of "Come By Chance" to William Adams. (Land Records of Wicomico County 1666-1810, Ruth Dryden, pg 78; also, General Court of the Eastern Shore Abstract Worcester County Index 1786-1793, MS9:651 [or 657]). On May 15 1793, William Elgate Hitch gave mortgage for land, parts of tracts "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk" to William Adams, 250 acres, for £250. (SoLR-IPtII:570). This record mentions that this land was "particularly described" in deeds from John Crouch and William Lank to Joshua Hitch, the father of William E. Hitch.

On Aug 16 1795, William Elgate Hitch was involved in a court case, "Anne Adams versus William Elgit Hitch". It was a mortgage foreclosure on "Come By Chance" and "High Suffolk." The case was dismissed under rule docket 1806-07-39. This record states that Joshua Hitch was his father. The case surrounded the fact that William E. Hitch owed William Adams (Anne's husband) £250 and she wants to seize the land. (MdCC Papers, MSA S512-73, MdHR 17898-78). On Aug 15 1796, Elzey Spicer received a deed from Seth Griffith and William Elgate Hitch and Mary his wife. Spicer paid £2.10.0 to Griffith and Hitch for land in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware that was "Pine Grove Furnace Company's" but became property of Ebenezer Gracy of Derby, Connecticut and Theophilius Brown of New York City. (SxLR-W21:59). On the same date, William Anderson received a deed from Seth Griffith and William Elgate Hitch. Anderson paid £28.7.0 to Griffith and Hitch for "Pine Grove Furnace Company's" land. (SxLR-W:21,60)

On Apr 22 1797, Thomas Laws and Seth Griffith received a deed from William Elgate Hitch and Mary his wife. Laws and Griffith paid $1,000 for 4 acres including "Pine Grove Furnace" where Seth Griffith now resides being part of "New Ireland". Mary Hitch signed as Polly Hitch (SxLR-W21:292). On Oct 24 1797, Azakel Phelps received a deed from William Elgate Hitch and Mary his wife. Phelps paid "Pine Grove Furnace Company's" land - text nearly unreadable! Mary Hitch signed as Polly Hitch (SxLR-W21:219)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Received for 1798-1803 William Elgate Hitch's "heirs" were shown in Rewastico Hundred of Somerset County and assessed taxes for 400 acres of land, etc. at: $710, $860, $815, $1315, $1285, $1285 for each of those years, respectively.

In the Federal Assessment of 1798, William Elgate Hitch was owner and occupant (with Emmanuel Brown) of property "situated near Rockawalkin Branch" in Rewastico Hundred, Somerset County, Maryland consisting of: ·1 framed wood dwelling house, 2 stories, size 34'x30' ·1 framed wood cook house, 1 story, size 16'x12' with shed ·1 room adjoining, size 18'x 16' with covered way ·1 sawed log smoke house, 1 story, size 12'x12' ·1 wood frame carriage house, 1 story, size 10'x14'. Contained 80 perches assessed at $500. Also lists: ·1 framed wood barn, 26'x20' ·1 framed wood corn house, 18'x10' ·1 sawed log house, 12'x14' ·1 log dwelling house, 1 story, 16'x14'. Assessed $75 for buildings. (TA1798)

He was also owner & occupant (with Emmauel Brown) of property "situated near Rockawalkin Branch" in the same area consisting of: ·1 round pole dwelling house, 16'x14' ·1 round pole cook house, 12'x10' ·1 log barn, 14'x16' ·1 round pole meat house, 7'x6' ·77½ acres of land. Assessed $25 for buildings, $80 for land. (TA1798)

In 1798, Robert Boyce "of Sussex County" got Alienation Bond from William Elgate Hitch "of Somerset County, Maryland". Hitch was bound unto Boyce for £1200 where William Hitch is co-partners with Seth Griffith and Thomas Laws having one-third part of 500 total acres in tracts "New Ireland", "Addition to Partners", and "Mill Lott" whereon stands Pine Grove Furnace. It also includes tracts "Mediterranean" and "Waterford" "at the fork of Herring Gut and Cool Branch." (SxLR-W21:443) Also, William Elgate Hitch got Bond of Indemnity from Robert and William Boyce and William Stayton. The three are bound unto Hitch for £2000 when Hitch sold the land as described under Folio 443 of this record. (SxLR-W21:487) On Jan 6 1800, William Elgate Hitch received a deed for land called "Dumbarton" from Littleton and Sarah Ellegood Aires for £0.5.0. (SoLR-M:148)

William E. Hitch is indicated as head of household in the Rewastico District, Somerset County (page 68, line 2) with two 2 males age 16-26, one male age 26-45, two females age 10-16, one1 female age 26-45, one female over age 45 and 15 slaves.

On Feb 20 1801, William Elgate Hitch, with Levin Handy as "representatives of a certain Joshua Hitch Sr. late of Som. County", gave bond of £1000 to Hugh Gemmill (SoLR-N:116,121). The record mentions Thomas Hitch has a claim and Laban (Levin) Hitch also as a representative. Folio 121 mentions William Hitch as a representative "now residing in SC". On Jun 22 1802, a bond of William Elgate Hitch for £600 to Harry Dulaney dated Dec 19 1796 on 123¾ acres of land, part of tract "Come by Chance" was recorded in the Land Office by Dulaney. The land was described as beginning where the 1st line of "Come By Chance" crosses a divisional fence formerly established between Francis Lank and Dennis Dulaney and 61½ perches from the end of said line thence, S54W 61½ perches to a chestnut post set up by commissioners, S16¾W 134 perches by and with divisional line between said William E. Hitch and Sarah Hitch, N26E 145 perches till it intersects with afsd divisional line between Lank and Dulaney, N43¼W 106 perches by and with said divisional line to first beginning laid out for 123¾ acres. (SoLR-O:10)

There appeared in a Jun 1802 newspaper a notice that Mary Hitch was the Administrator of William Elgate Hitch's estate .

On Jan 1 1805, well after William Elgate Hitch's death, the battle over his estate continued in the trial between Littleton Aires and Joshua Hitch, William Hitch & heirs-at-law of William Elgate Hitch. The latter was indicated to have died intestate without personal estate sufficient to pay debts but with a considerable amount of real estate. In an Aug 14 1805 deposition by William Elgate Hitch's wife, Mary, she indicated that sons Joshua and William Hitch were about age 8 and 6 respectively. Trustee Tubman Lowes sold Dumbarton (300 acres) on Apr 4 1806 - "land is of good soil well timbered and adapted to the growth of Indian corn, wheat and tobacco about three miles from the town of Salisbury on Rockawalking Branch" - and rights of Sarah Hitch (his mother aged 60 and still alive) and dower rights of Polly Hitch (aged 34). The record indicates that William Elgate Hitch owed about $2,000 and the land only brought $1,306 at the auction. (MSA S512-126, MdHR 17,898-115-1; MdCC-64:234/265). In this record, there are many listings of the accounts of William Elgate Hitch that shed light on his life and about when he died. Examples include the following:

·Exhibit - Joint Account of Samuel Smyly and William E. Hitch at Smyly's store from Mar 31 1796 to Mar 4 1799 where they bought various household items including silk, linen, flannel, muslin, thread, etc. Specific interesting line items include: - Jul 23 1797: paid Titus Baley for you - £1.3.0 - Jul 27 1797: to 2 spades and fro articles purchased for you in Baltimore - £1.9.4½ - Jul 30 1797: to paid Mary Nichols for you - £1.5.0 - Dec 3 1797: to paid Elisha Green for you per order - £0.8.3 - Mar 4 1798: paid George Game for you - £2.1.9 - Paid by 2 notes of Isaac Nicholson on account - £12.10.0

·Exhibit 12 - Account of William E. Hitch with John C. Hatton's store from May 26 1800 to Apr 2 1801 where he purchased various items including whiskey, "apel" brandy, hats, shoes, coarse cloth, etc. Specific interesting line items include: - Jun 16 1800: to one hat for Robert Ellegood - £1.0.0 - Jul 21 1800: to one yard of linen for Robert Ellegood - £0.3.0 - Jul 25 1800: to credit James West - £0.13.3 - Aug 18 1800: to Emmanuel Brown's account - £5.6.9 - Aug 18 1800: to James West for judgement against you on Wm. Ellegood's account - £1.1.1 - Jan 26 1801: to one pair shoes for Elijah Ellegood - Apr 21 1801: to 3¼ yards coarse cloth for Capt. Leatherbury as per your letter - £1.1.1½

·Exhibit 13 - William E. Hitch bound to Mrs. Ann Porter for £285.8.2 on payment of £142.14.1; bond executed Nov 5 1799. On Apr 10 1802, Thomas Dashiell and Ann his wife claim no payments had been made.

·Exhibit 14 - Account of William E. Hitch to Samuel Goslee (who evidently was a school teacher) store from Aug 8 1800 into 1801. Specific interesting line items include: - Aug 8 1800: to assignment of one Schollar (sic) 4 months @ 5/mo. - £1.0.0 - 1801: ditto, ditto 5 months @ 5/mo. - £0.15.0 - 1801: to schooling William Turpin's children 1 month - £0.7.6

·Exhibit 15 - William E. Hitch and Thomas Deshield (sic) bound to George Wilson Sr. for £200 on payment of £100 in silver dollars at 7 shillings 6 pence each; bond executed Sep 1 1800. Witnesses were George Wilson Jr. and Levin Collier.

·Exhibit 16 - Account of William E. Hitch with Jesse Townsend (a carpenter?): - Dec 8 1799: to making a boat - £0.15.9

·Exhibit 18 - Account of William E. Hitch with Susannah Sturgis from 1795 to Apr 14 1801.

·Exhibit 19 - Account of William E. Hitch with Robert Dashiell Jr..

·Exhibit 21 - Account of William E. Hitch to Samuel Smyly's store from Jun 22 1799 to Jul 19 1800. Many items including 3 different times, a bottle of snuff for George Game.

·Exhibit 22 - Account of William E. Hitch with Levin Irving (Doctor) from Sep 1794 to May 1801 where he purchased the Doctor's services and medicine, etc. Specific interesting line items include: - Sep 1794: to sundry visits and medicines for wife - £3.8.6 - Oct 1794: ditto ditto - £2.5.6 - Apr 1795: to a visit and "v.s." negro - £0.7.6 - Jan 1797: to sundry medicines and attend wife and child - £5.3.3 (NOTE: this is birth of Joshua, no doubt) - Sep 1795: to credit Stephen Christopher - £1.5.6 - 1798: to credit sister Betty Handy - £6.2.6 - Apr 1800: to inoculating the two Ellegoods for the small pox - £3.10.0 - May 1801: to sundry medicine and attending self and wife (NOTE: Wlliam E. still living in May 1801)

·Exhibit 23 - Account of William E. Hitch with James Smyth from Oct 10 1797 to Jul 14 1800.

·Exhibit 24 - Account of William E. Hitch with David Polk from Oct 1800 to May 15 1801 (NOTE: this is latest date we have of William E. being alive) where he purchased various items. Specific interesting line items include: - 1801: to pair shoes for Robert Allegood - £0.9.4½ - 1801: to pair shoes for Elijah Allegood - £0.7.6 - 1801: to pair of shoes for your Ferry-man John - £0.10.0 - May 15 1801: to finding a hand and attending the ferry for 4 months and 15 days per agreement @ 70/mo. - £15.15.0

·Exhibit 25 - Account of William E. Hitch with Nimrod Maxwell from Nov 1799. Some cash was paid on this by John Gordon.

·Exhibit 27 - Account of William E. Hitch with Thomas Hitch from Jan 14 1800 to Aug 15 1800. Thomas Hitch signed as Thomas James Hitch and did many items of "smithing" work for William.

·Exhibit 28 - Account of William E. Hitch with Josiah Cox from Feb 10 1798 to Sep 20 1798. Edward Brown paid some on this account on Sep 27 1798.

·Exhibit 31 - William E. Hitch bound to Robert Lemmon for £23.13.6 on Dec 20 1791.

·Exhibit 32 - Account of William E. Hitch with Ann Chaille (she was an innkeeper in Salisbury) from Nov 4 1800 to Feb 25 1801 where he purchased various items including gin, bitters, dinners, horse feed, brandy, etc.

·Exhibit 33 - Account of William E. Hitch with Leah Atkinson from Jan 1800 to Apr 1801.

·Exhibit 34 - Account of William E. Hitch with Arthur McGarth (sic, McGrath?) for 10 days of work he did on the ferry boat.

·Exhibit 35 - Account of William E. Hitch with John Humphries for 4 days of work in May 1801.

·Exhibit 38 - Account of William E. Hitch with John Chettam for 2 certificates at $12 each.

·Exhibit 40 - Account of William E. Hitch with John Bloodsworth Sr. (he must have been another innkeeper) from May 1 1798 to Jul 20 1800 where he purchased various items including dinners, billiards, spirits, lodging, grog, etc.

Within this record, the latest we find William Elgate Hitch living is May 15, 1801 and the earliest time we find him noted as deceased is September 1, 1801. Hence, it appears he died sometime during the summer of 1801. We can also see that Joshua Hitch was probably born in January 1797 per Dr. Levin Irving's visit to "attnd wife and child." It also appears that William E. Hitch was in charge of the ferry - presumably the "upper" ferry near where Rockawalking Branch flows into the Wicomico River. We know William like the "spirits" Finally, we find out that his sister Betty Hitch married a Mr. Handy (Note: the mentioned Mary Nichols may be William's other sister).

William married Polly (Mary) Whittington?, daughter of John N. Whittington?, about 1793. Polly was born in 1769-1770 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Aug 1849 in Baltimore Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Chancery Court papers relating to her husband's estate show Polly Hitch at age 34 on Jan 1 1805 (MdCC Papers; MSA S512-126, MdHR 17, 898-115-1) and the Maryland Mortality Schedule for 1850 states that Mary Hitch, a widow born in Maryland, age 80, died in Aug 1849 of a brain inflammation.

Death Notes: Chancery Court papers relating to her husband's estate show Polly Hitch at age 34 on Jan 1 1805 (MdCC Papers; MSA S512-126, MdHR 17, 898-115-1) and the Maryland Mortality Schedule for 1850 states that Mary Hitch, a widow born in Maryland, age 80, died in Aug 1849 of a brain inflammation.

General Notes: On Apr 13 1813, Polly Hitch received a deed for 350 acres of land called "Dumbarton" for £489.15.0 from Tubman Lowes. (SoLR-JP1:83) This also mentions Lowes as trustee for William E. Hitch was instructed to sell the land on Mar 1 1806 and that Polly Hitch was the purchaser for the said amount. This record confirms that she has satisfied all debt to this purchase.

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1817, Mary Hitch is assessed as follows: ·"Dumbarton"; 285 acres: $835 ·house, livestock, etc.: $205 ·personal property: $158 and $52 ·1 carriage: $20 (added 1819) (SoTA-1817)

In the Federal Census of 1820 for District 1 in Somerset County, Polly Hitch is listed on page 103 as two males age 16-26, one female age 16-26, one female age 45+, 11 slaves and one free colored person. She is but three houses from Mary Hitch (widow of Thomas).

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Mary Hitch "of William" is assessed as follows: ·"Dumbarton"; 285 acres: $855 ·Slaves Will (age 50), Phillis (age 45): $130 ·5 beds etc., 4 horses, 14 oz. of plate: $129 ·16 cattle, 30 hogs, 12 sheep: $122 ·1 still, other property: $48 (SoTA-1823:195)

In the Federal Census of 1840, Polly Hitch is indicated in Somerset County (page 189), Upper District, with one female age 40-50 and one female age 70-80, and three slaves.

On Dec 14 1841, for $3,140.62, Mary Hitch of Baltimore County sold to Purnell Toadvine of Somerset County, land part of "Dumbarton" and "Hitch's Hard Luck" that was land of William E. Hitch sold by Tubman Lowes by advertisement dated Jan 8 1806. Mary purchased the land on Mar 1 1807. The bounds of the land are described as beginning at a marked crooked white oak on the county road that leads from Salisbury to Rockawalking Meeting House (this is probably the origin of modern-day Crooked Oak Lane!) and from thence running N26:30W 34 perches, N29W 151 perches to a stone a division of George Todd's and said land, S58W 7½ perches to a post, N54:15W 34 perches to a marked post, N53W 20 perches to a marked post, N1E 81 perches to a marked post, S88:45W 10 perches to a stone a division of John McDaniel's and said land then with said division N27:45E 149 perches to a marked white oak a corner of Stone's and said lands, then with a line of marked trees between Stone's and said lands S2E 127½ perches to the land of George Todd, next continuing the same direction with said lands 67½ perches, thence with the division fence the following two courses S18E 3½ perches and S9:30E 72 perches to a marked chestnut a corner of John Taylor and said land, thence continuing in the same direction S9:30E 186 perches by and with a division of John W. Taylor and said lands to a marked cypress post standing on the county road that leads from Salisbury to Rockawalking Meeting House, thence with a right line to the beginning containing 345? acres of land more or less. Mary signed the document as Polly Hitch. (SoLR-AH:45). Also, the same day, for $1,051.00, Mary Hitch of Baltimore County sold to Purnell Toadvine of Somerset County, more land in "Dumbarton". The land is described as beginning at a marked cedar post on the corner of George Todd's land and then running N53W 20 perches to another marked post thence N1E 81 perches to a marked post at the corner of Mary Hitch and said land, S88:45W 123 perches to a marked post a corner of a parcel that John McDaniel sold to Josephus Humphreys, thence S16:45W 37 perches, S29:45W 46 perches to easternmost side of Humphreys Mill Branch, thence with the east side of the branch to a marked chestnut and thence with a straight line to the beginning containing 115½ acres in all. Also includes the mill seat and pond and mill lot where said lot is a part of "Green Hill" contained in a deed to Mary Moore from Sarah and John Hitch and Littleton Aires. This land is described as beginning at a stone on the county road that leads from Spring Hill to the Upper Ferry, thence N71E 17 perches, N19:30W 22 perches, S51W 12½ perches to a large white oak standing on the side of the said road, thence S3E 18½ perches to the beginning containing 1¾ acres in the lot. [Note: this is no doubt the mill seat owned by Adam Hitch in the 1720s and 1730s] (SoLR-AH:47)

In the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger of 1841/52, Mary Hitch is listed in Election District 9, Salisbury, and assessed as follows: Mary Hitch, 1842: ·To "Come by Chance", 280a: $1960 ·To John (12), 1 horse, 2 yoke oxen: $ 215 ·To 3 cows, 1 Gig, 15 oz. plate, 2 cattle: $ 115 ·To 5 beds etc., other: $ 100
Total: $2385 1844 added: by error in this a/c: $2385 (SoTA-1841/52: 63)

The Maryland Mortality Schedule for 1850 states that Mary Hitch, a widow born in Maryland and age 80, died in Aug 1849 of a brain inflammation.

349 F i. Sarah Hitch was born in 1794-1795 in Somerset Co., MD and died in 1851-1859.

Birth Notes: Ages listed for Sarah Hitch in the various census records are: 1800: 10-16, 1810: 16-26, 1820: 16-26, 1840: 40-50, 1850: age 55 in household of John B. Slemons and family. She is not listed after the 1850 census.

Death Notes: Ages listed for Sarah Hitch in the various census records are: 1800: 10-16, 1810: 16-26, 1820: 16-26, 1840: 40-50, 1850: age 55 in household of John B. Slemons and family. She is not listed after the 1850 census.

350 M ii. Joshua Hitch was born in Jan 1797 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1860 in Baltimore Co., MD.

General Notes: In a Maryland Chancery Court Case dated Jan 1 1805, the case Littleton Aires vs. Joshua and William Hitch and heirs-at-law of William Elgate Hitch states that Joshua was a minor of about 8 yrs old during a Aug 14 1805 deposition by Mary Hitch, their mother and guardian. (MSA S512-126, MdHR 17,898-115-1; MdCC-64:234/262)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Joshua Hitch is assessed as follows: ·Negro Asa (age 52), a carpenter: $120 ·2 beds etc., gold watch: $50 ·John _____ for slaves Charles and sister??: $160 ·Sarah Handy for slaves John (age 41) and Nancy (age 14): $160 ·Thomas Roberts for land "Flower Field"; 57.75 acres: $170 (SoTA-1823:195)

On Dec 16 1823, Joshua Hitch made two transactions with Thomas Roberts, both of Somerset County. The first was for a 25 acre tract called "Addition to Flower Field" and the second, Joshua paid $400 for another 47¾ acre tract called "Addition to Flower Field". (SoLR-GH1:389,391) On Feb 9 1824, Joshua Hitch and Thomas Roberts paid $400 to John W. Leatherbury, all of Somerset County for a 73¾ acre tract called "Addition to Flower Field". (SoLR-GH1:457) On Jul 8 1828, Joshua Hitch was highest bidder at 80¢ per acre for a 100 acre tract called "Addition" and an 80 acre tract called "Addition to Long Run." He paid the money to Robert Stewart, Esq., Sheriff of Somerset County. (SoLR-GH4:252,254, resp.)

In the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger for 1830, Quantico District, Joshua Hitch is assessed for the following: ·"Dumbarton", 285a: $1425 ·"Addition", "Addition to Anderson?", "Long Run"; all total 170a: $595 ·"Partners Choice", 75a: $95 ·Humphrey's Mill & Lot: $100 ·"Calcutta", "Cuba", "Bellaire", 298a: $595 ·Slaves Will (age 60), Phillis (52), Acy (59): $110 ·Charles (27), Peter (18), John (22): $900 ·Bill (14), Lee (7), Erasmus (5): $325 ·unknown (2), ditto (2): $60 ·John (50), Bill Sr. (40), Candis (40): $350 ·Anne (10), unknown (1 month), Nancy (60, infirm, $0): $90 ·Nancy (25), Mary (23), Milly (12): $550 ·Maria (14), Casey (10), 2 horses: $370 ·1 horse, 2 colts, 2 yoke of oxen: $100 ·10 cattle, 10 hogs, 1 Gig: $110 ·2 stills, 12 oz. Plate, other: $75 ·5 beds etc.: $50 TOTAL: $5900 1832 added: ·To a list for Daniel, Silvey, 2 horses: $250 ·2 yoke oxen, 8 cattle, 13 hogs: $115 ·2 beds, 3 oz. Plate, other: $35 ·To Shiles Crockett, 1 horse: $40 ·To Esther Ballard, slaves Milley (40), Isaac (6 mo.): $110 TOTAL: $6450 1832 added: ·By slaves Asa, Milly, Casey exported: $260 1833 added: ·By Peter (dead), Milly exported: $450 ·By Maria, Casey: $230 ·By Silvey (runaway), 2 horses: $120 1835 added: ·By John (exported): $300 ·By amount of Capt. John Turner property (exported): $900 ·By sundries for 2 horses, 1 ditto: $120 - By slave Silvey (runaway), yoke oxen (dead):$75 TOTAL: $2455 ·By amount transferred to Folio 167: $5610 TOTAL: $8065 1832 added: ·To amount debit brought forward: $6450 ·To Silvia (age 6): $50 ·To Capt. John Turner for all his personal property: $900 1833 added: ·To Mrs. Eleanor Handy for 115½a: $460 1834 added: ·To Doctor Johnson for 2 horses: $80 1835 added: ·To Thomas J. Aires for 1 yoke oxen: $25 1836 added: ·To Hannah Hearn for negro Easter: $100(SoTA-1830:65)

On Oct 1 1831, Joshua Hitch sold Richard C. Woolfolk 1 negro man age 46, 1 mulatto girl Milly age 15, and 1 mulatto girl Caleb age 14. (SoLR-GH6:84). In the newspaper, the Village Herald in Princess Anne, there is an article in Nov 11 1834 regarding Benjamin Dashiell and Joshua Hitch who offered reward for two escaped negroes; Mingo, about age 30, 5'-6" or 8" and John, about age 25, 5'-10".

Joshua Hitch is listed in the 1840 Federal Census in Baltimore County (3rd District) on page 104 with one male age 20-30, one male age 40-50, one free colored person age 10-24 and 12 slaves.

In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger, Joshua Hitch is listed in Election District 9 ledger, Salisbury, and assessed as follows: Joshua Hitch, 1842: ·To "Dumbarton", 285a:$1710 ·To "Calcutta", "Bell Air", 298a:$1190 ·To 1 mill at Wm Town?: $100 ·To Mary (22): $250 Total: $3250 1844 added: ·by error in this a/c: $3250 (SoTA-1841/52:63)

151. Benjamin W. Roberts was born in 1779 in Somerset Co., MD and died in Nov 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.

Birth Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Death Notes: Byrd Family genealogy from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Alabama, received via electronic mail on Mar 10 1996, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with Mr. Wilson by telephone the same day.

Fifth Generation

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931, it indicates, "In the History of Gibson County, Indiana, we find record of "Sovern" Hitch in which it states he had been of Bridgeville, Delaware, and he was the owner and had been the proprietor of the "BULLS EYE", a famous tavern which he conducted until his death."

In the 1807 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Suverin" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: capitulation 1 horse This is his first occurance in the tax records with the previous records in 1803. This suggests a birth year of 1783-1786.

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Severeign" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 horse

No listing found in Sussex County tax records after 1809.

Sovereign Hitch is listed under the 9th DE Infantry under Capt. Walter in a Nov 28 1814 return (War of 1812).

In the Federal Census of 1820, "Sovern" Hitch is indicated in Caroline County, Maryland (page 114) in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 26-45, one female under age 10 and one female age 16-26.

In the Federal Census of 1830, "Sovern" Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 129) in a household comprised of one male under age 5, two males age 5-10, one male age 10-15, two males age 15-20, one male age 40-50, two females under age 5, one female age 10-15, one female age 20-30 and one female age 30-40.

In the Federal Census of 1840, "Sovern" Hitch is indicated in Caroline County, Maryland (page 341) in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 50-60, one female age 5-10 and one female age 30-40.

Sovereign married Malla Hatfield ³⁹⁶ about 1810. Malla was born about 1790 in DE and died after 1830.

+ 357 M i. Henry Hitch was born on 2 Jun 1811 in MD,^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁷ ³⁹⁸ ³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰} died on 31 Mar 1883 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁰ and was buried about 2 Apr 1883 in Graveyard In Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

358 F ii. Mary Hitch was born on 6 Jan 1813 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁷⁰ ⁴⁰¹ ⁴⁰²}

Mary married Lorenzo D. Pane ⁷⁰ on 14 Jan 1832. Lorenzo was born on 9 Mar 1810 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁷⁰ ⁴⁰³} and died between 14 Apr 1854 and 1 May 1854 in Sussex Co., DE.

Mary next married Lemuel S. Carey ⁷⁰ on 13 Nov 1857.⁷⁰ Lemuel was born in Nov 1810 in DE.^{⁴⁰⁴ ⁴⁰⁵}

363 M vii. Levin* Hitch was born in 1827 in DE^⁴²⁵ and died on 23 Oct 1897 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁶³

General Notes: He may be a son of Sovereign Hitch or his brother Clement Hitch. UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME.

166. Garey* Hitch was born in Nov 1785 in Williston, Caroline Co., MD^{⁶⁷ ⁶⁸} and died between 3 Jan 1855 and 23 Jan 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁶⁹

General Notes: "This connection of Garey Hitch to the parents shown herein is uncertain, however, it is extremely likely that Garey Hitch comes from this line somewhere - given his close proximity in records and naming conventions of his children. A dubious link from Garey Hitch to William Hitch was made in some cryptic notes sent by Ned Boyajione to me regarding letters between Mrs. Vashti Saulsbury Garey and a genealogy research firm. The letters were written in 1909 and 1910 and stated that Vashti was the daughter of Emily Hitch Saulsbury, granddaughter of Garey Hitch and great granddaughter of William Hitch. However, there is no known William Hitch who could have fathered Garey in the correct time frame except for William Hitch, son of William and Mary Hitch, who died in 1796 apparently without issue. Garey Hitch and Spencer Hitch lived within close proximity for years and Garey's daughter Miriam was even living with Spencer and Sarah Hitch in 1870 according to the census. This strengthens a case that Garey Hitch and Spencer were brothers of the same lineage. Also, Garey Hitch and William Hitch (who went to Ross County, OH later) married Ross sisters and were involved with many land and court transactions in Sussex County, DE and Caroline County, MD in the early 1800s. Hence, it is very likely that they were brothers as well. The reader should note, however, that there is some uncertainty with the exact lineage of Garey Hitch, but this one is rated at a high probability (90%).

In the 1807 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Garey Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: capitulation 1 horse

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gary Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 2 horses 3 cows and calves 5 pigs 1 negro girl, Lydia, age 9 3 oz plate

In the Federal Census of 1810, "Gerry" Hitch is indicated on page 350 in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household comprised of one male age 16-26, two females under age 10, one female age 16-26 and one slave.

In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Garey Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 2 old horses 1 colt 2 cows and calves 5 young cattle 1 sow and 9 pigs 1 negro girl, age 11 2 oz plate

On December 4, 1813, "Garray" Hitch received a deed from Solomon Wotters and Elizabeth his wife for $340 for 150 acres of land, that which was deeded to Elizabeth Ross by father Clement Ross, Gentleman, deceased. Elizabeth married Solomon Wotters. (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AH-31, Folio 195)

On March 22, 1814, Job Pride Jr. received a deed from Garray Hitch and Mary his wife for $450 for 96¾ acres of land in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. It was described as land adjoining Peter Jackson's (deceased) Mill Pond and including lands of Polly Elliott, late Polly Collins. John Collins land was devised to his daughter Sarah Ross whose husband Clement Ross and she conveyed to their daughters Elizabeth and Mary Ross - Mary Ross now Mary Hitch and party hereunto. Garray and Mary Hitch purchased the balance of the land from Elizabeth Ross and her husband Solomon Wotters. (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AH-31, Folio 422)

On May 15, 1814, Andrew C. Jackson received a deed from Garey Hitch and Mary his wife for $270 for 90 acres of land that adjoins that of John Rust and that of John and Robert Collins. It is land that Clement Ross, gentleman, deeded to Mary Hitch, late Mary Ross, with her sister. (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AK-33, Folio 5)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Gary Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 264 acres of land 1 negro woman Thamar, age 19 1 negro girl, Lydia, age 12 2 horses 3 cows and 2 yearlings 2 sheep 1 oz plate

On March 26, 1816, Garey Hitch was appointed guardian to Sally C. Ross, age 13, orphan daughter of ______ Ross - she accepted the appointment. Nte that this was Garey's eventual second wife and places her birth at between April 1802 and March 1803. (Caroline County Orphan's Court Proceedings, entitiled the "1815 Book", unpaged)

On May 23, 1816, a letter granted to Gary and William Hitch on the estate of Daniel Adams deceased in Caroline County. On the same date, letters were granted to "Garry" and William Hitch on the estate of Lovey Adams with Edward Pritchett, Roger Wright Jr., James Houston and Fred Holbrook as appraisers.. Finally, on this date, it state Gary Hitch to search? for Sally C. Ross guardian. (Caroline County, MD Orphan's Court Minutes (rough) MSA-9988, Loc. 1/3/1/1)

On May 28, 1816, order was granted to Gary Hitch and William Hitch to sell the estate of Lovey Adams (NOTE: Lovey Adams was Gary and William Hitch's sister-in-law, nee Lovey Ross). At the same time, Gary Hitch was appointed guardian to Anthony Adams, age 8 years and William Adams, age 6 years, orphans of Daniel C. Adams. William Hitch was appointed guardian to Edward Adams, age 1 year and Margaret Adams age 3 years also orphans of Daniel C. Adams. (Caroline County, MD Orphan's Court Minutes (rough) MSA-9988, Loc. 1/3/1/1; also Orphan's Court Proceedings, "1815 Book", unpaged))

On August 23, 1816, Gary Hitch "of Sussex County" received a deed from James Wright and Hannah his wife "of Caroline County, Maryland" for $280 for 70 acres of land that included tracts "Bozman's Lott", "Shore Bine Shore Fine", "Walker's Addition" (or "Walker's Second Addition"), and "Peters Epithable Lott." (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AI-32, Folio 472)

On August 29, 1816, Garey Hitch "of Sussex County, Delaware" brought a Deed of Mortgage with two endowments to have enrolled in the records of Caroline County. They concerned a mortgage bond dated January 11, 1816 that bound William Meares of Caroline County to Garey Hitch for $311. Meares used for collateral 129 acres of land in Caroline County that adjoined Sovern Dawson, heirs of Jacob Wright and Minous Connaway et al. (Caroline County Land Records, TR-S-552)

On September 3, 1816, Garey Hitch "of Sussex County, Delaware" bought 69½ acres of land from James Wright of Caroline County for $261. The land is a tract called "Peters Epithable Lott" and "Walker's Addition" standing on the Maryland/Delaware border. (Caroline County Land Records, TR-S-554)

On October 17, 1816, Gary Hitch is listed in the records of the Orphan's Court as "Gary Hitch for 4 ____________ for Sally C. Ross guardian. (Caroline County, MD Orphan's Court Minutes (rough) MSA-9988, Loc. 1/3/1/1)

On March 31, 1818, the orphan account of Sally C. Ross was presented by Garey Hitch to the Orphan's Court, examined and approved. (Caroline County Orphan's Court Proceedings, Book Commencing 8 May 1817, unpaged)

On May 11, 1819, the orphan account of Sally C. Ross was presented by Garey Hitch to the Orphan's Court, examined and approved. (Caroline County Orphan's Court Proceedings, Book Commencing 27 Oct 1818, unpaged)

On July 9, 1819, William Hitch "of Sussex County" received a deed from Garey Hitch "of Caroline County", Maryland for $2,376 for 264 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. It was described as land formerly that of Clement Ross, deceased, devised to his son Robert Ross including the dwelling plantation that William Hitch now lives. It was near tract "Rosses Choice" and the State Line. (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AL-34, Folio 296)

In the 1820 Federal Census for Caroline County, Maryland, Garey Hitch is listed on page 114 with a household consisting of two males under age 10, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10, two females age 10-16, and two females age 16-26

On May 12, 1820, Garey Hitch of Caroline County sold 160 acres of land for $1,500 to Hugh Valliant of same. Tracts were "Lockermans" and part of "Milly Hope". (Caroline County Land Records, JR-N-48)

On October 14, 1822, Garey and Sarah Hitch sold 160 acres of land for $2,532 to William Potter, all of Caroline County. The land was where Richard Andrews was living as a tenant and was encumbered by a mortgage with Isaac and Jacob Cannon of Sussex County, Delaware. (Caroline County Land Records, JR-N-507)

On August 26, 1823, Garey Hitch, Tilghman Davis, Robert Medford, and Daniel Williams were appointed commissions to sell the land of Morgan Williams. (Caroline County Land Records, JR-O-149)

On June 29, 1824, the orphan accounts of William and Anthony Adams were presented by Garey Hitch to the Orphan's Court, examined and approved. (Caroline County Orphan's Court Proceedings, 1821-1827, unpaged)

On May 11, 1826, Jonathan Morris received a deed from Gary Hitch and Sally his wife "of Caroline County, Maryland" for $206 for tracts "Bozman's Lott", "Shore Bine Shore Fine", Walker's Addition" (or "Walker's Second Addition"), and "Peters Epithable Lott." (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AO-37, Folio 363)

On September 25, 1827, the orphan accounts of William and Anthony R. Adams were presented by Garey Hitch to the Orphan's Court, examined and approved. (Caroline County Orphan's Court Proceedings, 1821-1827, unpaged)

On January 12, 1830, Garey Hitch sold 167½ acres of land for $670 to William Potter, both of Caroline County. This land included tracts called "Back Hare", "Addition to Rauley", "Addition to Lisks Prospect", "Addition to Miles Swamp", and "Blackwell." The record refers to a deed of Abraham Ross and wife to Clement Ross on April 30, 1820. (Caroline County Land Records, JR-Q-323)

In the 1830 Federal Census for Caroline County, Garey Hitch is indicated on page 325 in the Lower District with a household consisting of one male under age 5, one male age 20-30, one male age 40-50, one female age 10-15, three females age 20-30, one female age 30-40, and no slaves.

On May 7, 1830, Garey Hitch and William Potter, Gentleman, both of Caroline County sold land for $2,215 to Joseph Vickers and Charles Davis, both of Sussex County, Delaware. The land included 443½ acres of tracts "Richards Farm", "Rosses Cross", and "Out Range." (Caroline County Land Records, JR-Q-387).

In the 1846 Tax List for Caroline County, Gary Hitch is listed in the Middle District assessed with $1,084 and taxed $6.50. (Caroline County, MD Tax List - 1846, MSA)

A sale of land was conducted in Greensborough, Caroline County, on November, 27, 1847 where Garey Hitch was highest bidder. It was part of the case Thomas A. Turner, executor of William Turner versus William and Sarah Weeks et al. The case resulted in an auction that was announced in the newspaper "Stewart's Familae(?)" and hand bills placed throughout Caroline County. The sale was conducted at Sherwood's Hotel in Greensborough at 2:00 p.m. on the said date. Garey Hitch bought land described as all that farm or percel called "Jackson's Hardship," 165 acres plus two 5 acre plots adjoining for $905. Garey paid $400 down and received surety of William A. Tatem for the balance. Other land sold as two lots on Old Tam Branch, a total of 20 acres, to William Sapp for $80. James L. Bartol was the trustee for the sale. (Chancery Records, Liber B-171, Folio 602; MSA microfilm SR-5172)

In 1848, Gary Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, DE and assessed $454.00 for 300 acres of land.

In the 1850 Federal Census, the Garey Hitch family is listed in household 0989 as follows: - Garey Hitch, age 64, farmer with $3,300 of real estate - Ann Hitch, age 48, born in Delaware - Isra E. Hitch, age 23, laborer - Emily Hitch, age 17 - Samuel S. Hitch, age 4 - Nehemiah Hitch, age 6/12 - Susan, age 27, born in Delaware - Catherine Gray, age 9, born Delaware - Georgeanna, age 12. All were born in Maryland except the ones noted as born in Delaware.

In 1852, Gary Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, DE and assessed for ownership of land.

The will of Garey Hitch was written on January 3, 1855 and probated January 23, 1855 as being "sick and weak in body, sound and disposing mind": ·Give wife Ann R. Hitch, farm and premises I now reside ·Give son Ezra M. Hitch farm he resides containing 120 acres ·Give eldest daughter Ann Emily Hitch land called "Ennals Entrance" and "Addition to Venture" containing 153¾ acres and 18 acres purchased of Thomas Numbers ·Give son Samuel S. Hitch and daughter Miriam Hitch $3,675 - $80 per year to their guardian until they are of age ·Give step daughter William Catherine Gray large mahogany frame clock ·Give grandson Peter Everngan $62.50 when he is of age ·Give, after death of wife Ann R. Hitch, sell farm to highest bidder and give $600 to son Ezra M. Hitch with residue to go to other three children Ann Emily, Samuel S. and Miriam Hitch. Son Ezra M. Hitch, executor. Witnesses: A.P. Saden, James R. Manship, A.A. Griffith. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 11)

Garey* married Mary Ross,⁴²⁷ daughter of Clement Ross ⁴²⁷ and Sarah Collins,⁴²⁷ between 1808 and 1809 in Sussex Co., DE. Mary was born about 1785^⁶⁸ and died between 14 May 1814 and 1819.

General Notes: It is clear that Mary Ross, eventual wife of Garey Hitch was single when Clement Ross, her father, wrote his will on January 15, 1808. However, Garey was married with two small female children as evidenced by the 1810 census. It is then deduced that the two married sometime in 1808 or 1809 though no marriage record has been found.

365 F i. Sarah Hitch ⁷⁰ was born between 1808 and 1810 in Sussex Co., DE and died between Aug 1830 and May 1832 in Caroline Co., MD.

Sarah married Tilghman Hubbard, son of (?) Hubbard and Mary Collins, on 21 Jul 1830 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Tilghman was born on 8 Oct 1808 in MD^⁷⁶ and died between 11 Jun 1891 and 11 Aug 1891 in Caroline Co., MD.^{⁴²⁹ ⁴³⁰}

366 F ii. Mary Jane Hitch was born between 1808 and 1810 in Sussex Co., DE and died between Jun 1832 and Jul 1837 in Caroline Co., MD.

Mary married Tilghman Hubbard, son of (?) Hubbard and Mary Collins, on 15 May 1832 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Tilghman was born on 8 Oct 1808 in MD^⁷⁶ and died between 11 Jun 1891 and 11 Aug 1891 in Caroline Co., MD.^{⁴²⁹ ⁴³⁰}

+ 367 M iii. Lewis* Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 8 Nov 1808 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁴³¹ ⁴³²} died on 28 Apr 1857 in Adams Co., IL,^⁴³³ and was buried about 1 May 1857 in Old Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co., IL.^⁴³¹

369 F v. (Daughter) Hitch was born between 1811 and 1819 and died before 1830.

+ 370 F vi. Louisa Hitch was born between 1815 and 1819 and died before 1870.

Garey* next married Sarah C. (Sally) Ross, daughter of Clement Ross ⁴²⁷ and Sarah Collins,⁴²⁷ on 19 Sep 1819 in DE.⁴³⁶ Sarah was born between Apr 1802 and Mar 1803 and died between 1833 and 1844 in Caroline Co., MD.

Garey* next married Ann R. (?) on 20 Aug 1844 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Ann was born in 1802 in DE^⁴⁴⁴ and died between 15 Jun 1857 and 11 Aug 1857 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁵

General Notes: In her will written June 15, 1857 and probated August 11, 1857, Ann R. Hitch, being weak of body": - Give son Samuel S. Hitch, $50 at $10 when he reaches age 16 and $10 annually afterwards. - Give daughter Miriam Hitch the same when she reaches age 14. - Give stepson Ezra M. Hitch mantel clock. - Give stepdaughter Ann Emily Hitch white bed spread and two table cloths. - Give daughter William Catherine Gray residue of estate when she reaches age 21. Friend and cousin Alexander P. Soulen, executor. Witnesses: James R. Manship, Aaron A. Griffith. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 56)

373 M i. Samuel S. Hitch was born on 25 Nov 1845 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁴⁶ ⁴⁴⁷} died on 23 Apr 1869 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁴⁸} and was buried about 26 Apr 1869 in Old St. Lukes Methodist Church, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written April 27, 1867 and probated April 20, 1869, Samuel S. Hitch, being "sick and weak": - Give L.E. Hooper, son of Mrs. Matthew Chilton, $400 when he reaches age 21. - Give half-brother Ezra M. Hitch $500. - Give sister Miriam Hitch the rest James W. Saulsbury, executor. Witnesses were Spencer Hitch, Matthew Chilton, William T. Willis. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 263)

+ 374 F ii. Miriam Hitch was born on 6 Nov 1849 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 29 Jul 1879 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 1 Aug 1879 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

375 M iii. Nehemiah Hitch was born in 1850 in Caroline Co., MD^⁴⁴⁹ and died before 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, William Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with just himself and no property.

In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, William Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 negro girl, Bett, age 9 2 horses 1 dry cow 3 cows and calves 1 yearling 1 sow and 9 shoats

On August 25, 1815, James Butler "of Caroline County, Maryland" received a deed from William Hitch and Nancy his wife "of Sussex County". Butler paid $400 to Hitch for 57 acres of land that included tracts "Addition to Lott" and "Wright's Inclosed." (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AI-32, Folio 62)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, William Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 negro girl, age 11 2 horses 3 cows and calves 3 sows and 7 sheep

On May 23, 1816, a letter granted to Gary and William Hitch on the estate of Daniel Adams deceased in Caroline County. On the same date, letters were granted to "Garry" and William Hitch on the estate of Lovey Adams with Edward Pritchett, Roger Wright Jr., James Houston and Fred Holbrook as appraisers. (Caroline County, MD Orphan's Court Minutes (rough) MSA-9988, Loc. 1/3/1/1)

On May 28, 1816, order was granted to Gary Hitch and William hitch to sell the estate of Lovey Adams (NOTE: Lovey Adams was Gary and William Hitch's sister-in-law, nee Lovey Ross). At the same time, Gary Hitch was appointed guardian to Anthony Adams, age 8 years and William Adams, age 6 years, orphans of Daniel C. Adams. William Hitch was appointed guardian to Edward Adams, age 1 year and Margaret Adams age 3 years also orphans of Daniel Adams. (Caroline County, MD Orphan's Court Minutes (rough) MSA-9988, Loc. 1/3/1/1)

On July 9, 1819, William Hitch "of Sussex County" received a deed from Garey Hitch "of Caroline County", Maryland. For $2,376, William Hitch received a deed from Garey Hitch for 264 acres of land in Northwest Fork Hundred. It was described as land formerly that of Clement Ross, deceased, devised to his son Robert Ross including the dwelling plantation that William Hitch now lives. It was near tract "Rosses Choice" and the State Line. (Ibid., Deed Book AL-34, Folio 296)

On January 1, 1820, William Hitch received a deed from William Bell and Maria his wife. For $216, Hitch received a deed from Bell for 36 acres of land. It was described as part of tracts "Rosses Choice" and "Rosses Good Luck". (Ibid., Deed Book AL-34, Folio 422)

In the Federal Census of 1820, William Hitch is indicated in the Northwest Fork Hundred of Sussex County (on page 260) with a household of four males under age 10, one male age 16-26, two males age 26-45, three females under age 10, one female age 16-26, one female age 26-45 and one female over age 45

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, William Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 300 acres of land 1 negro girl, Kitta, age 19 1 old horse 1 mare and colt 1 yoke of oxen 2 cows and 1 calf 1 yearling and 5 shoats

On Dec 19 1822, John Richards received a deed from William Hitch and Nancy his wife "of Sussex County". For $92.85, Richards received deed to land in Northwest Fork Hundred described as tracts "Rosses Choice" (7½ acres surveyed to Clement Ross), "Rosses Crops" and "Black Level". This record includes a plat drawing (SxLR-AM35:515). On Nov 15 1823, Joseph Vickers received a deed from William Hitch and Nancy his wife. Vickers paid Hitch $1,500 for land in Northwest Fork Hundred including tracts "Save All", "Rosses Fieto(?)", "Black Level", "White Level", "Rosses Lott", "Rosses Crops", "Hoggs Range", "Poplar Level _____", "Rosses Luck" and "Rosses Choice" (SxLR-AN36:143).

In the 1824 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, William Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred. (SxTA-1824) On Apr 29 1828, William Hitch received a deed from Caleb Ross and Leticia his wife. Hitch paid Ross $5,000 for 442 acres of land and property including saw and grist mills, carding machine, mill dam, log ways and all other mill privileges formerly belonging to Benjamin Warren deceased (SxLR-AQ39:21).

William Hitch and family moved to Ross County, Ohio between 1828 and 1830.

In the Federal Census of 1830, William Hitch is indicated in Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio (page 229) in a household with one male under age 5, two males age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 40-50, one female under age 5, one female age 15-20 and one female age 30-40.

In the Federal Census of 1840, William Hitch is indicated in Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio (page 416) in a household with one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 50-60, one female age 10-15 and one female age 50-60.

In the 1850 Federal Census, William Hitch is indicated on page 130 for Union Township, Ross County, Ohio in a household with: - William Hitch, age 62, farmer, born in DE - Nancy Hitch, age 59, born in DE - Edward Hitch, age 15, born in OH

In the 1860 Federal Census, William Hitch is listed on page 398 in a household in Union Township, Ross County, Ohio as: - William Hitch, farmer, age 70, born in DE - Nancy Hitch, age 68, born in DE - Edward Hitch, age 25, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1870, William Hitch is listed in the household of Lina Willis in Deerfield, Ross County, Ohio as: - William Hitch, retired farmer, age 82, born OH - Lina Willis, age 57, born in DE - Martha Willis, age 23, born in OH - Robert Willis, age 21, born in OH - Spencer Willis, age 19, born in OH - Maria Willis, age 17, born in OH - Wen Willis, age 12, born in OH *Note that one child is named Spencer Willis - no doubt after his great-grandfather Spencer Hitch.

General Notes: I wrote this before August 23, 2000: "This maiden name suggested by Delaware Land records. - No Proof yet. Also, circumstantial evidence - Robert R. Hitch may be Robert ROSS Hitch after Nancy's brother and Clement T. Hitch may be named after Nancy's father Clement Ross." However, on August 23, 2000, I visited the Chillicothe, Ross County, OH area and hooked up with Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hitch. He has the original bible of William and Nancy Hitch published in 1833. In it is the following inscription, "William Hitch and Nancy Ross was married May 9th day in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven 1811." This was proof I thought I might never get!

379 F iv. Ann Mariah Hitch ⁴⁵⁰ was born on 18 Apr 1818 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 29 Jan 1828 in Sussex Co., DE.

381 M vi. Spencer Hitch ⁴⁵⁰ was born on 21 Mar 1823 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 16 Oct 1824 in Sussex Co., DE.

385 M x. Elbert Hitch ⁴⁵⁰ was born on 22 Jul 1831 in Ross Co., OH and died in Oct 1832 in Ross Co., OH.

386 F xi. Martha Jane Hitch ⁴⁵⁰ was born on 3 May 1834 in Ross Co., OH and died on 12 Jul 1834 in Ross Co., OH.

387 M xii. Edward C. Hitch was born on 25 Jul 1835 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁴⁵⁰ ⁴⁸⁴} died on 25 Feb 1864 in Confederate Pow Prison, Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁸⁵} and was buried about 28 Feb 1864 in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA.

General Notes: Edward Hitch enlisted to serve for 3 years and became a Private in Company K of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. On September 20, 1863, he was captured and taken prisoner at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia. He died five months later (on February 20, 1864) of typhoid pneumonia while a prisoner-of-war in Danville, Virginia.

Death Notes: January 13, 1857 is when the order came from Kent County, Delaware court to appraise Clement Hitch's estate.

General Notes: Sophia Hitch is listed as administratrix of the account of Clement Hitch, minor son of Spencer Hitch, deceased for date Jan 2 1798. (SxGA)

In the 1813 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Clement Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred for himself only and no property. This is his first showing in the tax records with the last records in 1809 suggesting a birth year of 1789-1792. (SxTA-1813)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Clement Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 horse (SxTA-1816)

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Clemment" Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 1 small sow and 7 shoats (SxTA-1822)

In the 1824 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Clement Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred. (SxTA-1824)

In the 1827 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Clement Hitch is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred with: 2 horses 1 "oald" horse 1 yoke of oxen 21 cows and calves 3 young cattle 1 sows and 9 pigs 9 sheep (SxTA-1827)

In the 1830 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Clement Hitch is indicated in Northwest Hundred on page 173 with two males under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 20-30, one male age 40-50, one female age 5-10, one female age 15-20, and one female age 20-30.

In 1836, Clement Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as follows (SxTA-1836):

2 horses$ 50.00 1 colt$ 20.00 1 yoke of oxen$ 25.00 2 cows and calves$ 16.00 4 yearlings$ 16.00 2 sows and pigs$ 8.00 (his) person$134.00 $269.00

In the 1840 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Clement Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred on page 364 with one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 40-50, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10 and one female age 30-40. Clement Hitch was also listed on the "1840 List of Taxables for the Northwest Fork Hundred". (History of Delaware, Scharf, 1888)

In 1844, Clement Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as follows (SxTA-1844):

1 gray mare$ 25.00 5 head of sheep$ 5.00 1 colt 3 years old$ 20.00 3 cows$ 15.00 5 yearlings$ 10.00 1 sow$ 3.00 5 shoats$ 5.00 (his) person$134.00 $220.00

In 1848, Clement Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred and assessed $294.00. (SxTA-1848)

In the 1850 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Clement Hitch is indicated on page 225 in a household with the following individuals: - Clement Hitch, age 48 (sic), born in Maryland - Lena Hitch, age 48 - William Hitch, age 26 - John H. Hitch, age 15 - Arcadia Hitch (female), age 12 - David Hitch, age 5 all were born in Delaware except as noted.

In 1852, Clement Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred and assessed $414.00. (SxTA-1852)

Clement Hitch's estate was inventoried by John Quillen and James Sharpe between Jan 13 and 25 1857 at a total value of $760.40 (KePR-1857/58).

Clement married Aseneth (Lena?) Wilson on 13 Apr 1820 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴⁸⁶ Aseneth was born in Feb 1801 in DE^{⁴⁸⁷ ⁴⁸⁸ ⁴⁸⁹} and died in 1871-1879 in DE.

General Notes: She was able to sign her signature as evidenced in a renunciation of Administration of her husband's will on January 12, 1857. While her name is spelled many ways in the various extant records, she signs as "Aseneth Hitch" here.

General Notes: William W. Hitch shows up four (4) times in the records of Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, DE; all for tax assessments: - In 1844 and 1848, he is assessed $134.00 for "his person." - In 1852, he is assessed $150.00 for his person. - In 1856, he is assessed for a house and lot he purchased of William Cannon for $1000.00.

+ 390 F iii. Mary Ann Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 23 Jan 1833 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁹⁷ ⁴⁹⁸ ⁴⁹⁹} died on 2 Apr 1913 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 5 Apr 1913 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: On September 2, 1858, Arcada Hitch received $69.80 4/5 from her father's estate (Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records).

393 M vi. David W. Hitch ³⁵ was born in 1844 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵⁰⁹} and died about Dec 1867 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁵¹⁰

General Notes: On September 2, 1858, David Hitch received $69.80 4/5 from his father's estate (Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records).

David W. Hitch served in the Civil War. He enrolled on Aug 18 1862 in Wilmington, Delaware where he signed up with Captain Valentine to serve for 3 years. Records indicate that he was age 18, blue eyes, fair complexion, light hair, 5'-8 3/4" tall, a farmer born in Sussex Co., DE. He was a Private in Company K, 4th Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers. He became Corporal while in service. Muster rolls detail his service as follws:
- Oct 1862 to Jun 1864: Present
- Jul/Aug 1864: Absent, Ward 24 Carver Hospital in Washington DC, wounded in action on Aug 19 1864 at Weldon RR
- Sep/Oct 1864: transferred from DC to Tildon Hospital, Wilmington, DE on Oct 10 1864
- Nov 1864 to Jul 1865: Absent in Tildon Hospital in Wilmington
- Jul 1865: Certificate of Disability due to gunshot wound to right leg with commuted compound fracture of the tibia. Useability one-half.

The following is from the inventory of David W. Hitch's estate from Dec 1867:

"Appraisment List of the goods and chattles of David W. Hitch Dec'd

Cash on hand 75.00 One feather Bed Bolster etc. 15.00 One Bed Stead 4.00 One Straw Bed 1.00 One Counterpane 4.00 One Bed Spread 1.25 One pair Blankets 2.00 One Secretary 6.00 One goods Box 0.10 One leather trunk 2.50 One silver watch 6.00 One Accordion 1.00 One Sharps Revolver 4.00 Four small lamps 0.25 Five picture frames 0.25 One grind stone & fixtures 3.00 One Tool Chest 1.50 One Saw No. 1 1.00 Do Do, No. 2 0.75 Jack Plain & fore Plain 1.25 Plow & Grove Plains 0.50 One Pivot(?) plough & bits 0.50 One Rabbet Plain 0.25 One Auger 0.35 One Drawing knife 0.50 One Hatchet 0.50 One Mallet 0.05 One Squar 1.25 Set Stone & compasses 0.25 One Oil can 0.05
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128.50

We the subscribers appointed by the Register appraisers of the goods and chattles of David W. Hitch, deceased, do, on oath (or aff_______ and afformations) respectively say that the goods and chattles in this inventory have been appraised by us at the sums set down against the same respectively, and that said sums are according to the best of our skill and judgment, the fare(?) Value of said said goods and chattles in(?) money, Dated the 30th day of December 1867.
James H. Postles
Robert H. Stevenson (Kent County, Delaware Probate Records, 1867-68)

169. Dr. Spencer Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1796 in MD,^{⁸² ⁸³} died on 14 Jul 1873 in Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁰ ⁸⁴} and was buried about 17 Jul 1873 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: The folowing is from the book, "Lives of Caroline County Maryland Physicians - 1774-1884" by Christian E. Jensen, M.D.:

"SPENCER HITCH, M.D. (1796-1873)

Dr. Hitch was obviously a man of some prominence in his day. He was the son of Spencer Hitch and his wife Sophia of Sussex County, Del. but his grandfather William Hitch, was a landowner in Dorchester County, owner of "Nutters addition". Masonic records indicate that Dr. Hitch was an early member of Howard Lodge No. 81 at Greensboro, formed in 1826, but which had disappeared by 1830. In February, 1832, Dr. Hitch was appointed to the Levy Court for Caroline County. He was subsequently listed as secretary of the newly-constituted Howard Lodge No. 119, A.F. & A.M., at the time of its chartering in November, 1865. In the 1860 census, Spencer Hitch is described as a bank official in Greensboro, and he played a prominent part in the founding of the now-defunct Farmers and Merchants Bank of Greensboro, chartered on August 15, 1862. Mr. John Boulais has a three-dollar bill printed by that bank, and signed by Dr. Hitch's son, Spencer, who was a President of the bank in the late nineteenth century. Dr. Hitch was born February 24, 1796, and died July 14, 1873. His wife Sarah (1794-1885)is buried next to him in the Old Methodist Meeting House Cemetery in Greensboro. Next to the couple lie two sons. Dr. Hitch's tombstone, quite appropriately, bears the traditional Masonic compass and square symbol."

Spencer Hitch is listed as a minor in the Sussex County Orphan's Court Docket Index for 1798. The Docket is to report on the annual valuation of his lands. (Liber G, Folio 13)

On July 1, 1820, William Laws "of Sussex County" received a deed from Spencer Hitch, his wife Sarah Hitch and mother Sophia Hitch, all "of Caroline County", Maryland. For $548.43, Laws received a deed from the Hitches for 112¾ acres of land. It was described as tracts "Nutters Addition" except ¼ acre which is a graveyard, "Hail's Choice (or Chance)", and "Bradley's Discovery". (Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AL-34, Folio 627)

On February 13, 1829, Spencer Hitch bought land for $400 from William and Harriett Turner, all were of Caroline County. The land was a lot called "Ingram" in the village of Greensborough that bounds the road from Purnell's blacksmith shop to the Choptank River bridge. (Caroline County Land Records, TR-Q-190)

In the Federal Census of 1830, Spencer Hitch is indicated on page 269 for the Upper District of Caroline County, Maryland with a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 20-30, two males age 30-40, one male age 50-60, one female age 15-20, one female age 50-60 and one slave age 10-24.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Spencer Hitch was listed in Caroline County, Maryland in household 417 as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 54, cabinetmaker, $2000 in real estate, born in MD - Sarah Hitch, age 56, born in MD - Spencer H. Hitch, age 16, born in MD - Ann Mathews, age 49, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1860, Spencer Hitch was listed in Caroline County, Maryland (page 193) in a household in Greensboro as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 64, bank officer, born in MD - Sarah Hitch, age 67, born in MD - Spencer Hitch, age 25, bank officer, born in MD - Annie Sullivan, age 20, servant, born in MD - Thomas Baynard, age 20, black, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1870, Spencer Hitch was listed in the 2nd District of Caroline County, Maryland (household 57) as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 74, born in MD - Sarah Hitch, age 76, born in MD - Miriam Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Joseph Woolford, age 13, black, born in MD

In his will written January 20, 1868 and probated July 22, 1873, Spencer Hitch: - Give wife Sarah Hitch all of real and personal estate, also a mortgage executed by George W. and Ann V. Betson for the sum of $200. Sarah HITCH, executor. Witnesses were A.B. Roe, H.V. Green, M.M. Andrew. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 374)

Spencer married Sarah Matthews, daughter of Henry Matthews and Mary (?), on 18 Feb 1820 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Sarah was born on 12 Mar 1794 in MD,^{⁵¹¹ ⁵¹² ⁵¹³} died on 18 Apr 1885 in Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁴} and was buried about 21 Apr 1885 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In her will written September 30, 1880 with codicil written May 15, 1881 and another codicil written February 7, 1884 and finally probated on April 24, 1885, Sarah Hitch of Greensborough states: - Wish to be buried in the M.E. churchyard in Greensborough, with suitable tombstone and install galvanized railing around remains of me, my family and the late John Russum and wife. - Give James M. Whitley, $400. - Give Alonzo Whitley, son of above, one set of silver tablespoons. - Give niece, Catherine Pritchett, $100. - Give Elizabeth Harper Hendris, $100. - Give Dr. John Lowry of Thomas, $100 - Give Mary I. Lank, daughter of Robert Lank, set of silver and $100. - Give Marietta Hignutt now living with me, furniture and house and land where I now reside in Greensborough opposite the new schoolhouse if she does not get married and continues to live with me single for the balance of my life. If not, she does not get the house and land but will get the rest. Then the house and land to be sold and she shall get $200. James M. Whitley, sole executor. Witnesses: Samuel J. Jarman, R.J. Ormell, George W. Betson. Codicil 1: Change to give Marietta Hignutt all furniture. Codicil 2: Change to give one silver sugar dish to Lizzie McClement Carter, daughter of Samuel M. Carter. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 683).

There is a brief obituary in the Apr 25 1885 edition of the Denton Journal (Denton, MD). There is also a nice eulogy for "Aunt Sally" Hitch in the May 9 1885 edition of teh same newspaper.

394 M i. Gary M. Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1820 in MD, died on 11 Mar 1849 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁵¹⁵ and was buried about 14 Mar 1849 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

395 M ii. Spencer Henry Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1834 in MD,^{⁵¹⁶ ⁵¹⁷ ⁵¹⁸} died on 12 Sep 1866 in Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁹} and was buried about 15 Sep 1866 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written July 12, 1865 and probated September 25, 1866, Spencer H. Hitch of Greensboro, being "of feeble health": - Give father Spencer Hitch, all of estate including 18 acres of land lying in and near Greensboro. Witnesses were William H. Pritchett, A.B. Roe, Thomas J. Earlason?. (Caroline County Wills, Liber WGN, Folio 214)

General Notes: In the 1824 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, John Hitch "of Gillis" is listed in Northwest Fork Hundred to pay his personal tax. (SxTA-1824)

This may also be the John Hitch listed in the Tax Assessment of 1836 for Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE.

John Hitch and family moved to Brown County, Indiana between 1838 and 1839 and then to Clay County, Illinois probably after he purchased land there in the Fall of 1852.

In the Federal Census of 1850, John Hitch is listed in Brown County, Indiana (Jackson Township, page 209) in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 46, born DE - Emily Hitch, age 38, born DE - Matilda Hitch, age 12, born DE - Adaline Hitch, age 11, born IN.

On September 28, 1852, John Hitch purchased two tracts of land in Clay County, Illinois as follows:

Purchaser: John Hitch Date: 9/28/1852 Acres: 80 Price: $0.00/acre Type of Sale: Federal Sale County, Section, Township: 13, 2, 03N Meridian: 3 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 154, 271 Record ID: 348927 Section Part, Range: S2SW, 06E and,

Purchaser: John Hitch Date: 9/28/1852 Acres: 40 Price: $0.00/acre Type of Sale: Federal Sale County, Section, Township: 13, 3, 03N Meridian: 3 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 154, 271 Record ID: 348928 Section Part, Range: SESE, 06E (Illinois State Land Sales Archive - Internet)

In the Federal Census of 1860, John Hitch is listed in Clay County, Illinois (page 537, Flora P.O.) in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Levi Hobbs, age 22, born in IL - Adaline Hobbs, age 21, born in IN - Le H. Hobbs, age 1, born in IL.

John married Lydia Corwine on 17 Sep 1833.⁹⁸ Lydia died on 26 Oct 1834.^⁹⁸

John next married Emily (Ameley, Emmila) Jenkins,¹⁵⁵ daughter of Alexander Jenkins ⁵²¹ and Rebecca (?),⁵²¹ on 8 Jun 1836 in Marion Co., OH.⁹⁸ ⁵²⁰ Emily was born on 23 Aug 1811 in DE,^{⁵²² ⁵²³} died on 29 May 1856 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵²⁴ and was buried about 1 Jun 1856 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.^⁹⁰

175. William Henry Hitch Sr. was born on 24 Nov 1809 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁰ ⁹¹ ⁹² ⁹³ ⁹⁴ ⁹⁵} died on 10 Sep 1870 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 13 Sep 1870 in Locust Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1840, William Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana (page 259) in a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 20-30 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana (page 387, Union Township) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 40, poormaster, born in DE - Ellen Hitch, age 39, born in England - Thomas G. Hitch, age 13, born in KY - John S. Hitch, age 8, born in IN - William H. Hitch, age 5, born in IN - James E. Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1860, William Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana (page 243, Union Township) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 49, farmer, born in DE - Ellen, age 44, born in England - Thomas G. Hitch, age 23, born in KY - John S. Hitch, age 18, born in IN - William H. Hitch, age 15, born in IN - Orrel I. Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Samuel Hitch, age 7, born in IN - Ann Hitch, age 3, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1870, William H. Hitch is listed in Crawfordsville, Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - William H. Hitch, farmer, age 60, born in DE - Ellno Hitch, age 56, born in England - John Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Orrel Hitch, age 19, born in IN - Samuel Hitch, age 17, born in IN - Jemima Hitch, age 13, born in IN.

William married Ellender Isles,⁴ daughter of Thomas Isles, on 4 Mar 1832 in Campbell Co., KY.⁷⁰ ⁵³¹ Ellender was born on 13 Mar 1812 in England^{⁷⁰ ⁹³ ⁵³² ⁵³³ ⁵³⁴} and died on 26 Aug 1877 in Montgomery Co., IN.^⁷⁰

399 F i. Mary Hitch ⁵³⁵ was born on 27 Dec 1832 in KY? and died on 27 Dec 1832 in KY?.

400 M ii. Thomas Gillis Hitch was born on 15 May 1837 in KY,^{⁵³⁵ ⁵³⁶ ⁵³⁷ ⁵³⁸} died on 13 Apr 1862,^⁵³⁵ and was buried about 16 Apr 1862 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: He mustered-in on August 31, 1861 joining Company G of the 11th Indiana Infantry (USA) as a Private. His enlistment states he was a resident of Montgomery Co., Indiana. During his tenure, he was promoted to Corporal.

403 M v. James Elgate Hitch was born on 27 Dec 1847 in Montgomery Co., IN^{⁵³⁵ ⁵⁴⁸} and died between 1851 and 1859 in Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: Gillis Hitch was the executor for the will of Henry Creets written on January 25, 1847 and probated in Bartholomew County, Indiana on February 3, 1847. (Bartholomew Co., IN Wills (DAR), Will Book A, pages 41 and 42)

In the Federal Census of 1850, Gillis Hitch is listed in Howard County, Indiana (Centre Township, page 462) in a household as follows: - Gillis Hitch, age 37, born in DE - Ginnetta Hitch, age 25, born in KY - Palestine Hitch (female), age 4, born in IN - Nancy Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Gillis Hitch is listed in Howard County, Indiana (Centre Township, page 548) in a household as follows: - Gillis Hitch, age 48, farmer, born in DE - Jeanette Hitch, age 36, born in KY - Nancy Hitch, age 11, born in IN - Susan Hitch, age 4, born in IN.

Gillis married Genetta E. Gibson on 2 Nov 1843 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁵⁶¹ Genetta was born in 1824-1825 in KY.^{⁵⁶² ⁵⁶³}

407 F i. Palentine Hitch was born in 1846-1847 in Howard Co., IN.^{⁵⁶⁴ ⁵⁶⁵}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Palentine Hitch is listed in Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana (page 548) in the household of Kimber McFaw as follows: - Palentine (female), age 13, born in IN - Melissa, age 5, born in IN.

Palentine married George W. Lazell on 18 Sep 1870 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁵⁶¹

408 F ii. Nancy Hitch was born in 1848-1849 in Howard Co., IN.^{⁵⁶⁶ ⁵⁶⁷}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Melissa Hitch is listed in Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana (page 548) in the household of Kimber McFaw as follows: - Palentine (female), age 13, born in IN - Melissa, age 5, born in IN.

+ 411 M v. Edward* Hitch was born in 1861 in IN,^⁵⁷⁰ died on 6 Feb 1896 in Howard Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Feb 1896 in Shiloh Cemetery, Howard Co., IN.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

The old diary of John Hitch is still in the family. He was treasurer of Laurens Co., SC for over twenty-five years. It was supposed he went to SC because he did not like his step-mother. One member of the family claims that this was in 1799 and with him was Joseph Piper, a step-son of Ezekiel Hitch. This same Joseph Piper who died in 1837 is buried in the old Hitch burying ground. Another member of the family claims that it was Louther Hitch who went south in 1799 with Joseph Piper. Whenever Joseph Piper went, it is known that John Hitch was married in South Carolina and that he preceded his father to that state. John Hitch spoke of two uncles in Maryland and wrote to a George Hitch there. It is not known if these uncles are the brothers of his father or of his mother. His wife Katherine was a licensed mid-wife. Her books are still in the family. Her daughter Isabella took up her mother's work.

Under date of June 25, 1895, Miss Arabella C. Hitch of Chalbeate, MS wrote Robert Mark Hitch, lawyer of Savannah, GA, "Wrote me that her father William Winder Hitch, had but one brother who died when 21 years old; that he had four sisters all of whom married. One of these sisters was Mrs. Katherine C. Stewart of Fairview, Greeville Co., S.C.: that her great grandfather Louther Hitch, came from England to Maryland and from there to SC; that he had two sons besides John Hitch, to-wit Joseph and Louther Hitch both of whom left children; that she had heard her grandfather John Hitch say that he had two uncles in Maryland. She also stated that her brother, Pierce Hitch of Batesville, MS had the old Hitch family Bible."

In the Federal Census of 1810, John Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 47A) in a household comprised of one male age 10-16, one male over age 45, three females age 10-16 and one female age 16-26.

In the Federal Census of 1820, John Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 13) in a household comprised of one male under age 10, two males age 16-26 (none age 16-18), one male over age 45, two females under age 10, two females age 10-16 and one female age 26-45.

In the Federal Census of 1830, John Hitch is indicated in Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC (page 273) in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 50-60, two females age 5-10, one female age 15-20, one female age 20-30 and one female age 40-50.

In the Federal Census of 1840, John Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 34) in a household comprised of one male age 60-70, two females age 15-20, one female age 30-40 and one female age 50-60.

In the "Laurensville Herald" newspaper of July 6, 1849, it states, "Died of dropsy in the Laurens District on the 29th, John Hitch, Esq., in the 77th year. Since February 4 last, a member of the M.E. Church, South."

The Last Will and Testament of John HITCH, filed August 16, 1849 in Laurens Co., SC mentions wife and children. Executors: Wm. Winder HITCH and David C. Templeton; Executrix: Katherine HITCH. Witnesses: John F. Donnoho, Geo. Byrd, W.D. Byrd. Signed on July 19, 1849 by Katherine HITCH, W.W. HITCH, Jas. Templeton, D.C. Templeton, John Toland, C.B. Stewart. (Ref.: Assorted Probate Papers, Box 5, Will of John Hitch: SC Archives)

The following is a transcription of an article I wrote in the Hitch Family Newsletter in Fall 1998:

The Travel Journal of John Hitch (1773-1849) - South Carolina to Maryland and Back - 1799

Surfing around on the Internet, I found a reference recently, I found reference to a journal by Joshua Hitch in the Manuscripts Division of the South Caroliniana Library at the University of South Carolina. The document was said to date to 1799 and, as you might guess, piqued my interest quite a bit! I contacted the library and began conversing through E-Mail with a Brian J. Cuthrell at the library. For a fee, he copied the journal and sent it to me via regular mail. I include it below for your enjoyment.

Some background is in order here. First of all, the journal is entitled "J. Hitch - Journal - March 26th 1799 to Maryland, (eastern shore) and back to So Carolina Laurens County, 96 District." Upon review, I determined that the journal was not that of Joshua Hitch but rather his brother, John Hitch - still "J. Hitch".

Both John and Joshua were sons of Louther Hitch of Somerset County, Maryland. Louther, who was affectionately called "Loudy", was born on November 5, 1750 in Somerset County. He died on August 19, 1838 in Laurens County, South Carolina. Loudy served in the Revolutionary War. He married Mary Nicholson on June 30, 1771 in Somerset County. Mary was born on November 2, 1750 and died November 28, 1789 - both in Somerset County. Ludy and Mary Hitch had two sons - John and Joshua - born February 4, 1773 and June 1, 1779, respectively. After May's death in 1789, Loudy married again, this time to Elizabeth (Betsy) Douglas on January 2, 1792 in Somerset County. Betsy Hitch was born on April 24, 1769 in Somerset County, Maryland and she died October 20, 1840 in Laurens Co., South Carolina. Loudy and Betsy Hitch had the following children:

(1) Joseph N. Hitch, born c. 1794 in Maryland and died between 1826 and 1829 in Laurens Co. (2) Mary Hitch, born October 10, 1794 and died 1863. (3) Sarah Hitch, born April 16, 1796. (4) Louther Douglas Hitch, born November 14, 1798 in Laurens Co. and died there on October 18, 1886.

By tracing land records of Somerset County in Maryland and Laurens County in South Carolina, we can establish the time of Loudy's move to South Carolina to sometime between autumn of 1797 and autumn of 1798.

We are not certain of the parents of Loudy Hitch (NOTE: this mystery was solved in 2010), but he no doubt comes from the Adam Hitch (1658/59-1731) line. I have built some circumstantial evidence that seems to prove his father was Ezekiel Hitch (1730/31-c.1758) of William Hitch (10/31/1687-4/1730) of Adam Hitch. The evidence is the fact that Loudy Hitch was assessed taxes for a tract of land known as "Gravelly Hill" - 50 acres in Somerset County - in the Federal assessment of 1783. This land was originally bought by Ezekiel Hitch in November 1751 from Allen Gray. There are no records for the estate of Ezekiel Hitch but we might assume that the land passed to his son Louther after his death or through another transaction.

John Hitch, son of Loudy and subject of this article, married Katherine Hanna in Laurens County on March 3, 1801. Katherine was born September 14, 1783 in Laurens County and died there July 2, 1851. John and Katherine Hitch had the following children:

(1) William Winder Hitch (3/22/1802-6/9/1870) (2) Mary Nicholson Hitch (5/10/1804-10/18/1825) (3) Ann Elizabeth Hitch (12/18/1807-10/26/1879) (4) Isabella Jane Hitch (5/19/1810-6/19/1882) (5) Margaret Hanna Hitch (3/23/1813-6/4/1844) (6) John Henry Hitch (9/28/1815-8/27/1837) (7) Nancy Caroline Hitch (7/22/1818-8/12/1820) (8) Katherine Carson Hitch (3/18/1823-10/25/1898)

This line has left many descendant across the South to this day.

The journal of this story was begun on March 26, 1799 when John Hitch was still a bachelor of age 26. His writing and travels are quite fascinating as he journeyed by horse from Laurens County, South Carolina to Somerset County, Maryland in the Spring of 1799 and returned in the summer that same year. The trip to Maryland took from March 26th to April 20th 1799 (25 days) and the account of the return trip lasted from July 10th to July 31st 1799 (21 days) when John Hitch stopped recording at Guilford Courthouse, NC. They are chronicled as follows:

J. HITCH

JOURNAL

March 26th 1799 to Maryland, (eastern shore) And back to So Carolina Laurens County 96 District

J. Hitch Journal in a Travel to the eastern shores in the State of Maryland from So Carolina, Laurens County.

Sat out the 26th March 1799 -

Tuesday the 26th March 1799. Sat out on J(ourney) (viz) Capt Morison., Wm Byrd & myself - from Capt Morisons and came from thence to Mr J. F. Haimenings store 5 miles, where we gave our horses food & took some refreshment ourselves, we having plenty of whisky to Drink - from thence we traveled down to Tygar River Bridge, thence to Squire Torrance, the roads being exceedingly Slippy. the day being very rainy which rendered it Disagreeable ... (torn MS)

got stalled on side a clay hill had to unload part our stage before we could move forward - And took up our lodging at Mr Torrances, on leaving Traveled as we Supposed 16 miles

Wednesday 27th We pursued our rout about 9 o'Clock, had what all might call tolerable good roads and came to Union Courthouse & halted at Mr Josh's and give our Horses food & took breakfast ourselves - and from pursued our Journey the day being very pleasant &.came to the House of one Capt Jilman Where we took our lodging for that night where we found (torn MS) good accomodation

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we having traveled as we suppose about 22 miles that day we accidently lost a Horse Whip - & now I believe I will conclude for this evening we having taken I supper we expect shortly retire to bed -

Thursday 28th was a very pleasant day & we pursued our Journey about an hour by sun and came by Pinckney Courthouse, Union County, thence to York Courthouse York County. the road being very disagreeable in many places took up our lodging at York Courthouse at-the house of one Mr Mc Call we having traveled about 25 miles - no accident happened worth relating

Friday 29th was a very pleasant day & Started early & drove on tolerable well & came by Hill's Iron works where I thought I saw great wonders, in the mean while crossd Catawba river -Biggers Ferry, & from thence we came into N. Carolina Mecklenburg County where we saw some excelent good Land as we traveled and took up our Quarters at the House of one Mr Campbell. We having traveled about-25 Miles.

Saturday 30th was a very pleasant day & made an early start but a short Journey, our friend Capt Morison being very ill with a severe Cholic, came to Charlotte Courthouse, made a halt for the span of about two or three at McComby employed a Doctor who gave means, but I believe proved of little effect, & continued very unwell till evening, but we made a shift to travel from thence about 9 miles to the House of one Mr Mc Andlass

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where we took up our lodging for that night near Mallard Creek Mecklenburg Cty we having traveled about 15 miles only - Now I believe I will conclude for this evening I am just going to bed (or mattress)

Sunday 31. We Started early, it being a pleasant day for our Journey, Capt Morison by this time being much recruited (recovered?) and drove on till about 9 or 10.o'Clock & came-to Mr (Capt) Fifers & there we took Breakfast & gave our Horses Forage, from thence came-through Cabarrus County having very good Roads the most of the day & came from thence into Boar County to the House of One Mr Geo. Savage who I believe was a German

there we took up our lodging about; a Half an Hour by sun where we found very good entertainment, at that time I had a very sore chapd lips but in Tolerable health as common &c &c ----------- we having traveled about 25 Miles ---------

Monday April 1st. Started from Savages, but made a small Halt, one of our Horses not being willing to do his duty in regard to drawing in the stage but we were not detained long & drove on from thence to Salisbury which was 10 miles, where we were detained nearly 4½ Hours in feeding our Horses, getting breakfast, employing Blacksmiths, gunsmiths, Silver &c &c

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in order to equip us with ouch things as was requisite, the day being very pleasant & agreeable, ------ Capt Morison by this time being nearly restored again to perfect Health, and drove from thence to the Yadkin river, (Beards Ferry) from thence to the house of one Mr Beard. there we took up our lodging for that night, we having traveled about 23½ miles.

Tuesday 2d. Sat out early It beginning to rain about an Hour By sun & continued till about 12 o'clock in this time we passed by Lexington N. C. Rowan County the weather by this time clearing up & was very agreeable & drove on from thence to the House of Capt Hailey Guilford County, there we took up our lodging for that night, we having what we might call tolerable good Roads. No accident Happened worth relating We having traveled about 23 Miles - (Guilford)

Wednesday 3d. Started from Capt Haileys early, some part of the Road being very Hilly, but came over them without much difficulty from thence to Possum Town. & thence over deep (deer?) river. thence to Guilford Courthouse, otherwise called (Martinville Guilford County) 15 miles - thence to the House of one Mr Dick 15 miles then we took up our lodging (the day being very cold for the season) we having traveled about 30 Miles

Thursday 4th. Started from Mr Dick's tolerable early and came from thence to the Widow O'Neals 8 miles from thence to the Haw

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River 4½ Miles (Trolonders Ford) thence to the house of one Mr Ellit about 12 miles there we took up our lodging for that night- having traveled about 25 miles -, I shall conclude I have spilled Ink on the Table cloth I am Disgusted therewith.

Friday 5th Sat out from Ellits without giving our Horse food and came from thence to Hillsborough Orange County (N.C.) 5 miles - thence to Flat River, we having very Hilly roads in the fore noon it being very cold for the season &c. &c., and traveled from thence to the House of one Mr Taylor in Granville County N. C. there we took up our lodging we having traveled about 25 miles

Saturday 6th. was a cool morning & cloudy, but proved to be a very pleasant day, Started from Taylors Granville County & came by Tar River by Granville Courthouse 18 miles Thence to the House of one Mr Rice 4 miles, then we took up our Quarters about an Hour by sun P. M. We having traveled about 22 miles -

Sunday 7th was a very pleasant day & drove on tolerably well & came by Williamsborough (9 miles) where we took Breakfast & give food to our Horses & where I saw a very Delightsome young lady -- from thence we pursued our Journey to the ordinary 12 miles, thence to the house of one Mr Bell 6 miles - We having traveled about 27 miles - then we took up our lodging where we had good apple Brandy for our refreshment Warren Cty.

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Monday 8th. Started from Bells Tolerable early, one of our Horses being a little Foundered, prevented our Starting as early as we might have done otherwise the day being very pleasant & having very good roads, came by the Burrit Ordinary in Warren County - thence to the House of one Capt Hall, there we took up Lodging about an Hour by sun, By this time our Horse being recovered nearly of his founder we having traveled about 25 miles.

NB. our Lodging was in Halifax County on the S. Side of Roan Oak River (N. C.)

Tuesday 9th went down to roan Oak river was some time detained waiting for other wagons to cross - after crossing came to Greenville Court house, Hick'sford. The day being Blustery - & in the evening grew very cold for the season - we being very much put to our shift to get our Lodging - being denied admittance in our Second & third trials - had to drive on till about 1½ or 2 Hours after night. Took up our lodgings at one Mr. Nicholsans in Virginia Southhampton County having traveled about 32 miles - whereof about 5 or 6 was after night, which to me was very disagreeable, because of the cold &c. ----

Same day crossed the Mahanan River on a Bridge, about 14 Miles above Mr Nicholson's.

Wednesday 10th Sat out after Breakfast and came by Southampton

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Courthouse where was a small village called. New Jerusalem 16 miles from Nicholsons, Netaway River, thence to the House. of one Mr Deak 3 miles - there we took up our Lodgings having traveled about 19 miles only -

Thursday 11th our Horses being 2 of them Foundered very bad. we did not pursue our Journey. as soon as ordinary - but came from thence to Black Creek - thence to Black Water Bridge & from thence across a pecosan about a mile across - to the House of one Mr Underwood where we took up Lodging having traveled about 21 Miles

Friday 12th Started about an hour by sun our Horses not being yet recovered of their Founder but pursued our Journey Tolerable lively - (Observe, we were in Nansemond County) and came from thence to Suffolk 11 miles, which is Situated on the S. side of Nansemond River in Nansenmond County, thence to the house of one Mr J. Pullen's Norfolk County on the Western Branch of Eliza beth River 18 miles. where we took: up our lodging having traveled about 29 miles -

Saturday 13th crossed the Ferry Hodges about an hour by sun by this time it beginning to rain very briskly. but we drove on about 7 miles to the House of widow butt within about 1 mile of Portsmouth there we took up Quarters untill

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we should have an opportunity of getting on board a vessel to cross the Chesapeak Bay --

After the rain abated which was about 12 o'clock - Capt Morison & M.r Byrd went over to Norfolk in order to do some Business of their own & to enquire also for the Boat to carry us over &c. &c. At their return I went to pay Mr Fatherly a visit, who appeared to be very glad to see me & to hear also of Mr McClendon (?) which I related to him.

Sunday 14th Continued our lodging at Mrs Butt's & went to Portsmouth & from thence over to NorfoIk in order to see Scenes &c. &c.

& from thence to Lindsays Gardens about a mile out Norfolk where we took a Relish and a Bowl of Punch in the House called So Carolina - in Lindsay's Garden - then returned back to Norfolk Capt Morison & myself and took a full survey of the same & from thence returned home to our Lodging &c. --

Monday 15. Kept our Lodgings at Mrs Butt's. Went to Portsmouth thence over to Norfolk to buy some few particulars - & then returned home to our lodgings -

Tuesday 16. went over to town to see about the packett - returned Back & took our horses &c down to Portsmouth and got all on Board about an Hour By sun P. M., Set sail &c.

Wednesday 17th found ourselves past our landing place about 10 or 15 miles, had to tack about several times before we could reach the desired port - we having a very fresh breeze in the mean time I was for about the space of 3 or 4 Hours very sick, almost despairing of life - but afterward recovered - Landed at Hungars creek (beach) about 1 o'clock. Riged our Waggons &c and came from thence about 10 miles Northampton County to the House of Mr Majr Brickhouse in Bridgetown there we took up our lodging for that night,, -----

Thursday 18th Sat out from Bridgetown and came from thence to Franktown (the day being very pleasant) thence to Bellhaven, thence to Accomac Court House & from thence to the House of one Mr Bagwell where we took up our lodging having traveled about 34 miles

Friday 19th Sat out early the day being cool for the season and came from thence to Huntown 21 miles, thence to Snow Hill 16 miles. took up our Lodgings at Mr Smith's Tavern, having traveled about 37 Miles. Maryland, Worchester County & I say &c. &c. &c.

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Saturday 20th Was a very cool day for the Season and Sat out from Snow Hill after Breakfast and came into Salisbury & from thence to the House of Mr Thos Byrd a little before Sunset where we took our Quarters.

[RETURN TRIP]

Wednesday the 10th July 99- Started from Salisbury in the afternoon, and came as far as the place they call the Shad point in Capt Robt Dashill's Sloop - known by the name of the Ann.

Thursday 11th came as far as Green Hill where we came to Anchor till some time in the night thence came to Mr Ballard on Wicomoco River

Friday 12th Lay at anchor Near Mr Ingersons we having contrary minds. In the morning was very sick for the space of

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about 2 or 3 Hours; but afterward recruited (recovered?) - went on shore to buy some vegetables &c - (with other company) came on board moved our sloop down up a small Distance in order to procure a better harbour and there to lay untill we could have a fairer wind. Saturday moved a small Distance down the river near Molly poustons (?) point in the evening, the wind blew very fresh but not in our favor, had to lay at anchor till the next day &c.

Sunday 14th rode at anchor still near Molly poustons point all the day - went on shore to wash and to catch crabs oysters &c.

Monday 15th set sail from the point and came with that ebb into the sound near haynes's point went on shore wt 2 other Gent. & bought 1 Negro woman & child of Capt Chs Jones, then came on board & took the advantage of the next Ebb, having a westerly wind. steerlng our course nearly South continued under sail all night, the wind shifting

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Nearly N. W. and blew a fresh gale, found ourselves in the morning in view of New point Comfort

Tuesday 16th Still kept our course, having a -tolerable gale till about 2-or 3 Hours by sun, then had but a very light breeze until evening, lay at anchor in hampton Road near Norfolk untill morning -

Wednesday 17th came to Portsmouth in the fore noon., got our things on shore. Rigged Our Waggon Bought a few necessaries &c came as far as the Widow Butts about a mile from PtMouth wt over drove of Negroes being in Number 33 Sometimes before night.

Thursday 18th was a dark cloudy morning, Mr Byrd and myself went to the House of one Mr Boytons -to see about purchasing a cart in order -to convey some of our goods &c. along, & returned wtout afterwards myself & Mr Jno McDowell went

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and purchased the same for $13 returned & made-all things ready & pursued our Journey from Mrs Butts about 10 or 11 o'clock it beginning raining about an Hour after took up at a certain House, but having no encouragement put on again and came from thence through the rain to the Western branch of Elizabeth river - crossed over to Mr J. Pullens - at-Hodges Ferry, about an Hour by sun then we took up our lodging in order to refresh ourselves & Horses and to dry ourselves &c

Friday 19th was a cloudy, Rainy morning, we did not set out early, on acct. of the rain, but about 9 or 10 o'clock the rain abated & we sat out wt ourselves from Mr Jno Pullens who I think has one the handsomest and most pleasant looking woman to wife in Norfolk County (Vir) Came from thence to Suffolk 17 miles from thence to the House of Mr Jno Parmour about 2 miles there we made our camp while myself and J. Piper slept in the waggon, others in the House &c - kept fast-

Saturday 20th was a cloudy dark day the most part with a little rain in the forenoon

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come from thence with our gang to Black Water Bridge about 17 miles, thence to Black Creek Bridge about 3 miles there we took up our Camp about an Hour by sun in order to class our people for cooking, &c - no accident hapening worth relating. l believe I will conclude for this evening. -------

Sunday 21st Was a dark cloudy morning & began raining about 12 o'clock came from the creek Bridge tolerable early and came by the way of a certain Gentlemans House an elegant young woman which very much attracted the attention of our friend & uncle Piper from her natural and enticing looks and behaviour he concluded he would willingly Become her Husband came from thence to the house of one Mr Deaks Southampton County.(Vir) there we made a halt to feed ourselves and Horses and after having refreshed ourselves pursued our Journey & came through the rain, it raining powerful hard 'the most part of the evening in the meantime Capt Morison having a smart debate or otherwise or engagement with a Negro. Afterwards Mr Piper had to scourge two of our fellows for quarreling wt each other, put up at the fork of the Road the one leading to Hallifax, the other to Hillsborough at a Gentlemans House, whose name I cannot tell, the reason why, I did not ask - there we took up our lodging having traveled about 18 miles.

Monday 22 - Was a dark cloudy day but with not much rain came on tolerable well & took up our camp in the wood at the end of a certain cave we having traveled about 19 miles.

Tuesday 23d was a cloudy morning but proved to be a clear, warm day, left our lodgings in the woods early drove on about 9 miles - then made a halt to feed our Horses & to make some calculation about our affairs moved on again about 3 o'clock traveled about 8 miles, took up Our camp in an old field (same day came by Greenville Courthouse, Hix'sford) having traveled about 18 miles -

Wednesday 24th was a clear cool morning wt a great dew Our Horses being strayed some small distance caused us not to find them till about 2 or 3 Hours by sun, after finding them came down to Roan Oak river 8 miles, crossed over and made a Halt & fed our Horses - thence came on about 6 Miles (N. C.) Halifax County. took up our camp along side an old field near which was a most elegant Rocky Spring affording excellent water, possessed by 2 old maids or widows, we having traveled about 14 miles.

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Thursday 25th was a pleasant morning for the season, we rising early wt an expectation of making an early start, but was disappointed, by our Horses attempting to run away, but we pursued them & caught them before they had got far Started a little after sun rise & came by a place called the double Barrit Ordinary, thence about 2 or 3 miles where we made a Halt to feed &c - two of our negroes being behind we tarried longer than we might done otherwise - came from thence about 8 or 9 miles & took up our camp in the woods, having traveled about 22 miles -

Friday 26th was a pleasant morning But a SquIly evening made a tolerable good days drive, & might made better, had not old Cesar got behind, & its raining &c. Came by WmBorough having traveled-about 25 miles -

Saturday 27th made an early start came by Granville Courthouse 1 Mile thence to Tar River thence over Napcorrus? Creek the day being very warm some of our negroes began to complain very much, from thence to flat River then we took up our camp on Et N. side having traveled about 22 miles - in the night had a powerful hard Rain which molested us very much having the most of our thing wet, as well as ourselves.

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Sunday 28th Was a dark cloudy morning & did not start as soon as common had to wash wipe &c came from thence over flat river & from thence to one Mr Carrington Tavern Keeper there we made a halt to feed our Horses - Started & came within about 2 miles of Hillsborough there we made our camp having traveled about 15 mile same day Capt Morison took his leave of us all & pursued the route on Horse back

Monday 29th came by Hillsborough which was 2 miles. thence to Haw river which Mr Byrd attempting to cross over on foot caught 2 falls which caused him to get nearly wet - took up our camp on E. So Side having traveled about 20 miles that evening went down to the River in company wt Mr Dowell & J. Piper & Brother Joshua (editor's note: reference to brother Joshua - indicates that his journal was written by John Hitch and not his brother Joshua!) in order to shift our clothes & wash off the lice we being by that time very lousy.

Tuesday 30th was a fair warm day, made an early start came to Mr Dicks, fed our Horses, came from thence within about 7 miles of Guilford Courthouse took up our camp having traveled about 20 miles.

Wednesday 31st was a warm day came by Guilford Courthouse - had a small shower of rain in the evening - Traveled about 22 miles - in the night a cloud arose and very much put us to our shift for shelter, part our company went to the House of an old Quaker who wouId scarce give them shelter under his roof or Rather his wife. who said she had dather grub than follow (text indecipherable)

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I have mapped the front leg of John Hitch's 1799 journey on the map in Figure 1. Each "square represents a day's travel. Can you imagine what the trip mush have been like? It took him 25 days - we can do the same trip by car today in about 8 hours - amazing! The back leg - the return trip - was different in that it incorporated a longer time under sail than the front leg. John Hitch and party began the return journey by sailing from Salisbury, Maryland on July 10, 1799 and they continued down the bay in fits and starts until arriving in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 17th. The rest of the return pretty much mirrored how they came in the opposite direction on the front leg. I hope you enjoyed this journey back into time with the Hitch family!

John married Katherine Hanna,⁹⁹ daughter of Robert Hanna and Mary Parks, on 3 Mar 1801 in SC.⁸ ⁹⁹ ¹⁰⁴ Katherine was born on 14 Sep 1783 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁷¹ ⁵⁷² ⁵⁷³} died on 2 Jul 1851 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁰ ⁵⁷³} and was buried about 5 Jul 1851 in Hitch Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰⁰

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1850, Catherine Hitch is indicated in Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC (page 224) in household of Minister C.B. Stewart as follows: - Catherine Hitch, age 66.

Catherine Hitch's obituary states, "Died at her residence in this District of dropsy of the chest, produced from Rheumatism, Catharine Hitch, consort of John Hitch, deceased, aged 67 years, 9 months and 19 days. She leaves friends, four children, number of grandchildren . . . member of the Presbyterian Church." (Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65; 1977, Southern Historical Press).

+ 413 F ii. Mary Nicholson Hitch ⁸ was born on 10 May 1804 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁷⁸} died on 18 Oct 1825 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁷⁹ and was buried about 21 Oct 1825 in Hitch-Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 414 F iii. Ann Elizabeth Hitch was born on 18 Dec 1807 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁸⁰ ⁵⁸¹ ⁵⁸²} died on 26 Oct 1879 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} and was buried about 29 Oct 1879 in New Harmony Church Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 415 F iv. Isabella Jane Hitch was born on 19 May 1810 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} died on 19 Jun 1882 in AR,^{⁸ ⁵⁸³} and was buried about 22 Jun 1882 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.^⁵⁸³

+ 416 F v. Margaret Hanna Hitch was born on 23 Mar 1813 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} died on 4 Jun 1844 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁴} and was buried about 7 Jun 1844 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

417 M vi. John Henry Hitch ⁸ was born on 28 Sep 1815 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁸⁵ ⁵⁸⁶} died on 27 Aug 1837 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁰ ¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁸⁶} and was buried about 30 Aug 1837 in Hitch Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰⁰

General Notes: According to "House of Clark", Henry Hitch hung himself. The following is from the diary of Clark Berry Stewart:

August 27, 1837. Sunday. Went to Meeting to Bethany in the Evening when I returned home I heard that my friend Henry Hitch had hung himself dead upon a Dogwood tree!!!!!!:

418 F vii. Nancy Caroline Hitch ⁸ was born on 22 Jul 1818 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁰⁴} died on 12 Aug 1820 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁰⁴} and was buried about 15 Aug 1820 in Hitch Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 419 F viii. Katherine Carson Hitch was born on 18 Mar 1823 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} died on 25 Oct 1898 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷} and was buried about 28 Oct 1898 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸⁷

General Notes: Unproven linkage here - circumstantial evidence seems to support that Letitia Hitch, d/o Louther Hitch married James Duvall but no firm evidence as yet.

Letitia* married James Duvall about 1809. James was born in 1790 in SC^¹⁰⁸ and died on 28 Aug 1856 in SC.

420 M i. John Duvall was born in 1810 in SC and died on 11 Jan 1865 in Laurens Co., SC.

421 F ii. Sarah Duvall was born on 26 Jan 1815 in SC and died on 4 Jan 1881 in Laurens Co., SC.

422 M iii. James Washington Duvall was born on 25 Oct 1816 in SC and died on 6 Apr 1882 in NC.

423 M iv. Lewis J. Duvall was born on 6 Sep 1818 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 18 Nov 1895 in Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Lewis J. Duvall's service in the Civil War is shown in the National Archives. He enlisted as a Private on Nov 17 1863 for 90 days in Company D, 9th SC Reserves at Clinton, SC. The only muster entry shows him as sick on furlough.

426 F vii. Mary Ann Duvall was born on 1 Jun 1827 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 2 Jun 1879 in Laurens Co., SC.

427 M viii. Wesley C. Duvall was born in 1828 in SC and died in 1856 in Laurens Co., SC.

428 M ix. Chesley W. Duvall was born on 8 Apr 1831 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 14 Feb 1905 in Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: C.W. Duvall's service inthe Civil War is at the National Archives. He enlisted as a Private with Company I of the 3rd SC Infantry on Jul 1 1862 in Clinton, SC with Col Preston "for the war." Muster records show the following relative to his service:
- Sep/Oct 1862: Present
- Nov/Dec 1862: Present
- Jan/Feb 1863: Present
- May/Jun 1863: Absent, sick, sent to Howards Grove Hospital in Richmond, VA on Jun 2 1863 and furloughed for 40 days on Jun 15 1863
- Jul/Aug 1863: Returned from hospital in Aug 31 1863
- Nov/Dec 1863: Present
- May/Jun 1864: Present
- Apr 27 1865: Present
- May 2 1865: Paroled

General Notes: Joseph is probably the male listed in his father Louther's household in 1810 as age 16-26 and 1820 as age 16-26 (would narrow his birth year to 1793/94). Information and historical documents (school book) discovered by descendant Elinor Mowbray give his birth as October 10, 1794, making him a twin to his sister Mary Hitch. The middle initial of his name MIGHT stand for NICHOLSON, the maiden name of his grandmother, Isabell Hitch.

Joseph Hitch witnessed the will of Roger Brown in 1826, he the future father-in-law of Rosanna (Dalrymple) Hitch.

Sometime between 1827 and 1829, Joseph N. Hitch dec'd. Real Estate $288.50. William Brown & Rosannah his wife. Henry Hitch. None paid on Bond settled by giving to Wm Brown husband of dec'd wife & guardian of the minor the above bond for receipt." (South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 14, page 20)

Joseph married Rosanna Dalrymple, daughter of (Son) Dalrymple, about 1823 in SC. Rosanna was born in 1800-1805 and died in 1844-1849 in Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Most genealogies place Rosanna Dalrymple as daughter of George and Ann (Teague) Dalrymple. The ages and years do not fit as the latter are too opld to have parented a daughter of Rosanna's age. More than likely, this Rosanna is the daughter of a son of George and Ann Dalrymple or other close relative.

181. Mary Hitch was born on 10 Oct 1794 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹¹² ¹¹³} died on 31 Oct 1863 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 3 Nov 1863 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Mary married Henry Pitts III,¹⁰³ son of Henry Pitts II ⁵⁷⁹ and Elizabeth Anderson, about 1818. Henry was born on 1 Oct 1792 in Newberry, Newberry Co., SC,^{⁵⁷⁹ ⁵⁹⁸} died on 13 Mar 1861 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁷⁹ and was buried about 16 Mar 1861 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 433 M ii. Edwin Leroy Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born on 18 Dec 1818 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁹⁹ died on 18 Dec 1882 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁹⁹ and was buried about 21 Dec 1882 in Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

435 F iv. Mary Douglas Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born on 2 Oct 1822 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁹⁹

+ 436 F v. Matilda Angeline Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born on 21 Apr 1826 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 30 Apr 1896 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 2 May 1896 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 437 F vi. Louisa Jane Pitts ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 1 Nov 1827 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 30 Mar 1913 in Laurens Co., SC.

440 M ix. John Wesley Pitts was born in 1831 in Laurens Co., SC^⁶⁰⁸ and died about 1863 in Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: John W. Pitts served in the Civil War as noted by the records in the National Archives. He was a Private in Company C of the 3rd Battalion SC Infantry (Laurens Battalion) where he enlisted on Dec 2 1861 at Columbia, SC by Col John S. Preston for 12 months. On the various muster records we see:
- Dec 1861/Feb 1862: Absent, sick, beginning Feb 10 1862
- Mar/Apr 1862: Present
- May to Aug 1862: Absent, sick in hospital at Adams Run, SC beginning Jun 15 1862
- Nov/Dec 1862: Absent, sick at house since Jun 15 1862
- Jan/Feb 1863: Absent, sick at house since Jun 15 1862
- Mar 18 1863: Discharged by the Medical Examiner's Board

441 F x. Lucinda Emeline Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born in 1836 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁶⁰⁹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1820, Louther Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 22) in a household comprised of one male age 16-26 (none age 16-18), one female under age 10 and one female age 16-26.

In the Federal Census of 1840, Louther D. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 11) in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 15-20, one male age 40-50 and one female age 40-50.

In the Federal Census of 1850, "Lowther" Hitch is indicated in Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC (page 321) in a household as follows: - Lowther Hitch, age 55 - Catherine Hitch, age 55 - Franklin Hitch, age 18 - Susan Hitch, age 9.

In the Federal Census of 1860, L.D. Hitch is indicated in Brewerton Township, Laurens County, SC (page 257) in a household as follows: - L.D. Hitch, age 61, born in SC - Marg T. Hitch, age 58, born in SC

In the Federal Census of 1870, Luther Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 236, household 982) in a household as follows: - Luther Hitch, age 71?, farmer, $1,000 in real estate, $150 in personal property, born in SC - Lydia Hitch, age 44, born in SC - Martha Warren, age 11, born in SC.

Louther married Catherine Lucinda Motes, daughter of David Motes and Mary Anderson,⁶¹⁰ about 1818. Catherine was born on 10 Mar 1801 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁰⁹ ¹¹⁷ ⁶¹¹} died on 15 Jul 1857 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Jul 1857 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 442 F i. Mary E. Hitch was born on 5 Apr 1820 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁶¹² ⁶¹³} and died on 11 Aug 1852 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁶¹³

Louther next married Margaret Smith ⁶²⁴ on 28 Dec 1858 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶²⁵ Margaret was born on 1 May 1807 in SC^⁶²⁶ and died on 1 Sep 1865 in Laurens Co., SC.

Louther next married Lydia (?) ¹⁰³ between 1866 and 1869. Lydia was born in 1826-1828 in SC.^{⁶²⁷ ⁶²⁸}

General Notes: On Dec 13 1814, Thomas Byrd, Sr. was appointed guardian to Sarah Catherine and Elijah Hitch. Sureties were given by Thomas Humphries and William White "(of Thomas)" (SoOCP-1811/23:48)

Elijah Hitch moved to Genessee County, New York from Maryland with wife Ann sometime between the birth of daughter Frances A. Hitch in 1827 and the taking of the 1830 Federal Census for Genessee County. In the Federal Census of 1830, Elijah Hitch is listed in a household in Warsaw, Genessee County, New York (page 294) with one male age 30-40, two females age 0-5 and two females age 20-30. He was near the household of Nicholas Reddish, also of Somerset Co., MD and probable brother of Sarah Reddish Jones who married John Jones.

Elijah married Ann R. Jones,¹²² daughter of John Jones Sr. and Sarah* Reddish,¹²³ ¹²⁴ about 1825. Ann was born on 11 Apr 1805 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶²⁹ ⁶³⁰ ⁶³¹ ⁶³²} died on 8 Apr 1890 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 11 Apr 1890 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1840, Ann Hitch in a household in Leroy, Genesee County, New York (page 393) with no males, two females age 10-15 and one female age 30-40.

In the will of John Jones written on May 10 1849 and probated Jun 19 1849, it mentions youngest son George and other sons John, Thomas and Peter Jones. Also mentions daughter Ann R. Hitch and wife's daughter's son John Jones alias McKee?? Witnesses were George T. Renshaw, Sally A. Jones and Benjamin T. Street.. (SoW-1837/59:158,159)

In the Federal Census of 1850, Ann Hitch is listed in a household (pg 201) in Genesee County, New York as follows: - Ann Hitch, age 45, born in MD - Frances A. Hitch, age 23, born in MD (daughter).

447 F ii. Frances A. Hitch was born in 1827 in MD,^{⁶⁴⁰ ⁶⁴¹} died on 21 Apr 1851 in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 24 Apr 1851 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

190. Eli Vincent was born in 1772-1774 in Somerset Co., MD and died on 2 Oct 1824-2 Nov 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: On August 4, 1786, Eli, Levinah and Esther Vincent (of Elijah Vincent) were indicated as all under age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:84)

On June 14, 1791, Elijah Hitch was chosen to be guardian of Esther Vinson (daughter of Elijah Vinson), who was under age 14 when, at the same time Curtis Hitch was chosen to be guardian for Esther Vinson's brother, Eli who was over age 14. (SoOCP-1777/92:99)

Eli Vincent's will was written Oct 2 1824 and probated in Somerset County Nov 2 1824. It mentions his wife Nancy as executrix and daughters Ann C. Vincent and Henrietta Disharoon. It also mentions grandson Eli Vincent, son of son James Vincent. Witnesses were James Jerom, David Vance and Cottman Cox. (SoW-JP4:93)

This may have been the same Eli Vincent who married Comfort Adams in Somerset County on Sep 11 1797.

449 F ii. Kittura Vincent was born on 23 Dec 1792 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁸⁵

+ 450 M iii. James Vincent was born in 1795-1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 2 Oct 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 451 F iv. Henrietta Vincent was born in 1795-1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1843.

195. Nehemiah Hitch was born in 1771-1777 in Somerset Co., MD^¹³⁶ and died before 1798 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: On April 12, 1791, Thomas Humphris was appointed guardian to Nehemiah Hitch (of Thomas Hitch) who was over age 14. (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 1, Folio 98)

Nehemiah Hitch posthumously showed up in Maryland records when the Federal Assessment of 1798 proclaimed: "Nehemiah Hitch Heirs" was owner of unoccupied property "situated about 3 mi. from Bailey & Fooks Mills near the branch" consisting of one log house under repair, 16' x 18' and 110¼ acres of land. Property was listed in Broad Creek Hundred for Somerset County and assessed $50 for buildings and $40 for the land.

In the Commissioners of the Tax Received for 1798-1803 Nehemiah Hitch's "heirs" were shown in Broad Creek Hundred of Somerset County and assessed taxes for 110¼a of land, etc. at: $85, $85, $85, $85, $85, $85 for each of those years, respectively.

In the Somerset County Commissioner of the Tax Report for 1813, Nehemiah Hitch "Heirs" was listed in the 1st Election District, "heirs" taxed for 74½a of land valued at $140.

General Notes: On April 2, 1842, for $80, Nelly, Nancy, Levin and his wife Sally, and Sarah Hitch and Betsy Nicholson (indicated as the widow of John Nicholson) sold to Moses Hastings, all of Somerset County, 21½ acres of land bordering "Hot Hill". Betsy Nicholson signed this record as Elizabeth Nichols. (SoLR-AH:108)

In the Federal Census of 1860, Elizabeth Hitch is listed in Salisbury, Somerset County, Maryland in the Levin H. Nicilas (Nicholson, Nicholas, Nichols) family (household 1348) as follows: - Levin H. Nicholson, age 41 - Elizabeth Nicholson, age 31 - Charles Nicholson, age 3 - Thomas Nicholson, age 2 - Eugene Nicholson, age 10 months - Elizabeth Hitch, age 67 - Sarah Hitch, age 63 All born in MD.

On June 8, 1861, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Nichols were paid $40 by Noah Hearn for 2 acres of land called "Hitch's Chance" on the west side of the county road leading from Ruark's Mill to Salisbury. (SoLR-LW7:133).

On February 2, 1869, Sarah Hitch and Elizabeth Nichols (Nicholson) sold land to Humphrey Humphreys for $89. The land adjoined Henrietta Byrd's land and the county road from Ruark's Mills to Salisbury consisting of 10½ acres. Witness: Handy Fooks. (WiLR-TFJR:448).

Elizabeth married John Nicholson ⁶⁴⁷ on 28 Aug 1811 in Somerset Co., MD. John died before 2 Apr 1842 in Somerset Co., MD.

205. Robert Hitch was born on 28 Jan 1781 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 24 May 1834 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 May 1834 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Burial Notes: This graveyard is on west side of West Rd. about 0.25 south of Log Cabin Road.

General Notes: In the 1810 Federal Census, Robert Hitch was listed on page 291 for the Barren Creek District of Somerset County. His household was near that of Ezekiel and Curtis Hitch and Elijah Nichols and contained one male under age 10, one male age 26-45, one female under age 10, and one female age 16-26.

On November 3, 1812, Robert Hitch received a deed for land called "Point Patience" and "Mill Lott" and a mill from Curtis Hitch for $100. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber U, Folio 397).

For Sarah Bradley's will written on August 26, 1811 and probated October 26, 1813, Ezekiel, Curtis and Robert Hitch were listed as witnesses. (SoW-1800/20:194,195)

In the 1813/1814 Commissioner of the Tax Records for Somerset County, Robert Hitch is listed in the 1st Election District and taxed for 40 acres of land along with Curtis Hitch ("half mill") valued at $70.

On March 15, 1814, Thomas Humphriss, Ezekiel Hitch, Robert Hitch are bound for Thomas Humphriss as administrator with a copy of the will annexed of Curtis Hitch, deceased (Somerset Co. Bond Book, Liber EB28, page 238).

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1817, Robert Hitch is assessed as follows: - "Mill Lot", 9½ acres; "Ellis' Addition", "Ellis' Choice", "Great Cry?", "??", 115¼ acres all: $365 - saw mill, houses, etc.: $179 - other property: $46

Robert and Nelly Hitch were witnesses to the will of Ezekiel Bell, probated September 9, 1817 (Somerset County Wills, 1800-20, Folio 256).

On February 17, 1818, Robert Hitch paid $56.68 to Thomas Humphris, both of Somerset County, for land "Point Patience" and Mill Lott." This is land that Curtis Hitch, deceased, mentioned was to be sold per his Last Will and Testament. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber JD No. 3, Folio 195).

On March 31, 1821, Robert Hitch paid $140 to Thomas Humphreys, both of Somerset County for a 49-acre tract of land comprised of "Gravely Hill", part of "Elliss Chance", and part of "Eliss Addition". Robert Hitch was highest bidder for these lands seized on September 16, 1815 from the estate of Curtis Hitch by the Chancery Court. The tract borders the land of Ezekiel Hitch and the road to Esme M. Waller's mill from Spring Hill. The records mentions a "divisional fence" between the lands of Ezekiel Hitch and Curtis Hitch. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber JD, No. 6, Folio 393)

In her will written September 13, 1818 and probated April 23, 1822, Elizabeth Walter listed Robert Hitch as a witness, along with Caleb Kennerly and George Wilson Sr. (Somerset County Wills, 1820-37, Folio 38)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823 (Folio 192), Robert Hitch is assessed as follows: - "Mill Lot", 9½ acres; "Ellis' Addition", "Ellis' Choice", "Great Cry?", "Little Worth", 106¼ acres all; "Lot", 115 acres: $230 - ½ saw mill, 3 beds and furniture: $70 - 2 horses, yoke of steers, 4 cattle: $60 - 14 hogs, 5 sheep, other property: $31

On May 21, 1828, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Orphan: George, Elizabeth Bell (of William) - Appointed Guardian: Robert Hitch - Sureties: Peter Bell, Levin D. Collier" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1823-29, Folio 296)

In the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger for 1830, Quantico District (Folio 60), Robert Hitch assessed for the following: - "Hitches Choice", 50a; "Mill Lot", 9½a; "Ellis' Addition", Ellis' Choice, "Great Cry", "Little Worth", all 106¼a; "Gravelly Hill", 46a; "Ellis' Addition", 22½a; "Saw Mill Supply", 22½a; "Humphrey's Hook", 32a; all total 288¾a at $4: $1,155 - "Bells Conclusion", 280a; "Saw Mill Supply", 110a; "Casqua", 200a; "Casqua Wood Field", 250a; "Buck Hill", 40a; all total 880a: $4,400 -½ grist mill: $150 - House and lot in Salisbury: $600 - ½ Jonathan Waller's Mills: $1,900 - Slaves Henny (age 16), Olly (age 37): $40 - Hary (10), Daniel (8), Amy (37): $350 - Eliza( 13), Charity (11), Cloe (15): $380 - 2 horses, colt, yoke of oxen: $125 - 10 cattle, 15 hogs, 2 stills: $115 - 8 beds etc., other property: $95 TOTAL: $9,670 1833 added: -To Peter Bell for Joe (55), Mingo (57): $120 - 3 horses: $120 TOTAL: $9,910 1834 "Heirs" added: - By Noah Rider for "Casqua", 200a: $1,000 1835 added: - By Olly (dead), slaves exported, Harry: $325 - By slaves exported Daniel, Amy, Eliza: $375: - By slaves exported Charity, Cloe: $230 1836 added: - By slave Henny for James Wilson: $200 - By 1 colt (dead): $25 1838 added: - By Daniel Davis & William C. Kellum for real estate, 430a: $2,150 - By Noah Rider for "Casqua" and "Woodfield", 250a: $1,250 _ By Henry Brewington for house & lot in Salisbury: $600 - By George Hitch for personal property: $430 - By George Hitch for 288¾a: $1,155
½ grist mill: $150 - By Edward Fowler for ½ Jonathan Wallers Mills: $1,900 - Peter Bell's heirs for Joe and Mingo: $120 TOTAL: $9,910

On January 11, 1831, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Robert Hitch, guardian to George and Elizabeth Bell." (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 59)

On November 21, 1832, Robert Hitch paid $600 to Peter Bell for negroes Joe, Mingo, Oliver, Amy, Patience, Cloe, Eliza, Harry, Daniel, Jim, Jacob, Charity, Hulday and Henny. The transaction had taken place May 23, 1828, the Bill of Sale was recorded this day. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber GH, No. 6, Folio 435).

On June 25, 1833, "Levin H. Patrick and Robert HITCH to view estate of Edwin L.D., George J., and Sarah Ann E. Parker (children of Daniel, and devisee of George, deceased), in care of Joseph Leonard, William Gordy and Henry Bacon, temporary guardians." (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 182)

On May 5, 1834, Robert Hitch, with Levin Dashiell, Rector, he was elected Vestryman of Spring Hill Parish.

Robert married Nelly Wilson, daughter of George Wilson, on 17 Jul 1806.⁸ Nelly was born on 5 Nov 1787 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁸ ⁶⁵⁴} and died on 31 Oct 1862 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁸

General Notes: In his will written September 8, 1853 and probated October 18, 1853, James Wilson mentions wife Elizabeth and sisters Nelly Hitch, Rachel Waller, Betsy Weatherly, Eleanor Bounds and Anne Bedsworth. He also mentions brothers Levin and Ralph Wilson. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-59, Folios 222-223)

457 F i. Elizabeth (Betsy) Hitch was born on 22 May 1807 in Somerset Co., MD,^¹⁵ died in 1833 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1833 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 458 M ii. George Wilson Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1809 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁶⁵⁵ ⁶⁵⁶ ⁶⁵⁷} died on 16 Mar 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Mar 1891 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

461 F v. Nancy Hitch was born on 2 Feb 1819 in MD^{⁴¹³ ⁶⁶⁸ ⁶⁶⁹} and died on 2 Jun 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

Death Notes: From her Death Certificate: Nancy Hitch, single, born in Maryland, died of complications of a hip fracture on 6/2/1910, age 91-4-0. Found by niece Mrs. Sally Davis.

462 F vi. Hetty Hitch was born in 1821 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died in 1831 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Listed in the 1810 Census for Wicomico Hundred, Somerset Co., MD with household 00010-11110, three doors down from Robert Hitch. In 1820, it is 100001-10100

Louther? married Anna Sutton, daughter of William Sutton, on 6 Oct 1801 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Anna was born before 1785 and died in 1811-1819 in MD.

General Notes: In the 1803 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 2 horses 1 cow and calf 1 sow and shoats 3 sheep

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 138 acres of land 1 mare and colt 1 yearling 2 cows 1 sow

In the 1810 Federal Census, Robert Hitch was listed on page 321 for the Little Creek Hundred of Sussex County. His household contained two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 16-26, one male age 26-45, three females under age 10, two females age 16-26 and one female over age 45.

On May 24, 1813, Private Robert Hitch of Capt. Jonathan Waller's Co., Delaware, appears on a list of officers that have ______ the Garrison at Lewes Town commencing the 16th of March _____ number of days on duty, rations due, forage due, and _____ Listed Date:May 24, 1813 Days on Duty:15 Pay: $4.80 He is also on the roll dated June 25, 1813 for $4.80. (Records at the National Archives - War of 1812)

On December 24, 1813, Robert Hitch received a deed from Soveron Hitch. For $150, Robert Hitch received a deed from Soveron Hitch for land in Little Creek Hundred. It was described as tracts "Round Savannah" and "Hitch's Chance", the latter patented to Isaac Hitch who devised by will to sons Robert and Soveron Hitch. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AH-31, Folio 168)

On October 7, 1815, Robert Hitch received a deed from Thomas, Risdon and William Records and Joshua and Rachel Hastings. Hitch paid $500 to Records/Hastings for 94 acres of land in Little Creek Hundred called "Records Delight." (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AI-32, Folio 73)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 232 acres of land 2 horses and 1 colt 1 steer 1 cow and 1 heifer 2 young hogs 1 sow and pigs

On May 8, 1820, Robert Hitch received a deed from Joseph Ellis and Sarah his wife. For $1,400, Robert Hitch received a deed from Ellis for 216¾ acres of land in Little Creek Hundred. It was described as tracts "Records Delight" and "Stephens Addition" near the bridge over Tyaskin Branch and the road from Laurel to Spring Hill. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AL-34, Folio 598)

In the Federal Census of 1820, Robert Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 408) in a household with two males under age 10, one male age 10-16, one male age 26-45, two females under age 10 and one female age 26-45.

On January 6, 1821, William Moore Sr. received a deed from Robert Hitch and Betsey his wife. For $1,400, Hitch received 216¾ acres of land from Moore described as tract "Records Delight" and "Stephens Addition" on the road from Laurel to Spring Hill. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AM-35, Folio 109), Also, that same day, Robert Hitch received a deed from William Moore Sr. and Mary his wife. For $1,700, Moore received 265 acres of land from Hitch described as tract "Rich Sand" , "Round Savannah" and "Records Delight". (Ibid., Deed Book AM-35, Folio 108)

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 371¾ acres of land 1 horse 1 yoke of steers 2 cows and calves 8 shoats 1 sow and pigs 10 sheep

On March 7, 1823, Robert Hitch received a deed from Charles W. Moore. For $250, Hitch received deed to 50 acres of land in Little Creek Hundred described as land that adjoins land that Hitch bought of William Moore Sr. This land is that bought of Isaac Hitch by Charles Moore and devised to Charles W. Moore - it bounds with tract "Hitch's Choice." (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AM-35, Folio 498)

On April 6, 1825, John B. Collins and his wife Comfort sold land to Robert Hitch for $300. It was in Little Creek Hundred and known as "Round Savannah" and "Nonsense" formerly belonging to William Moore. It adjoins lands of Samuel Kinney, Elijah Kinney's heirs, Thomas Ricords heirs and John B. Collins. (Ibid., Deed Book AN-36, Folio 429)

On April 8, 1826, Samuel Kinney Jr. received a deed from Robert Hitch and Betsey his wife. Kinney paid Hitch $46.55 for land in Little Creek Hundred called "Swamps Addition". (Ibid., Deed Book AP-38, Folio 9)

On September 21, 1826, Robert Hitch received a deed from William Moore Jr. and Charity his wife. Hitch paid $1,200 to Moore for 221¼ acres of land (Ibid., Deed Book AP-38, Folio 172)

On May 9, 1827, Stephen Waller received a deed from Robert Hitch and Betsey his wife. Waller paid Hitch for tracts "Round Savannah" and "Monsanse" (?). (Ibid., Deed Book AP-38, Folio 88)

In the 1828 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 630 acres of land 2 horses 1 yoke of oxen 2 cows and calves 1 yearling 2 sows and 12 shoats 11 sheep 1832: deduct 221 acres of land to Elijah Hitch 1834: deduct 86 acres of land to Samuel Kinney.

In the Federal Census of 1830, Robert Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 129) in a household comprised of two males age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 50-60, one female age 10-15, one female age 15-20 and one female age 40-50.

On September 23, 1831, Elijah Hitch received a deed from Robert Hitch and Betsey his wife. Elijah Hitch paid Robert Hitch $1,000 for 221¼ acres of land in Little Creek Hundred called "Oak Level", "Records Delight" and others that adjoin the lands of Perry B., William and Elijah Moore. (Ibid., Deed Book AT-42, Folio 78)

In the 1833 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: Undefined amount of land 2 horses 1 yoke of steers 7 head of cattle 15 head of hogs 9 head of sheep

In the 1836 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 212 acres of land for "mansion farm" 137½ acres of land for "old farm" 2 horses 1 yoke of steers 2 cows 1 yearling 2 shoats 1 sow and pigs 8 sheep

In the Federal Census of 1840, Robert Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 459) with the following household: one male age 15-20, one male age 30-40, one male age 60-70, two females under age 5, one female age 15-20 and one female age 20-30.

In the 1840 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Robert Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 1 horse 1 old horse 1 yoke of steers 2 cows 2 yearlings 3 shoats 1 sow and pigs 5 sheep 1841: add 349½ acres of land

Robert Hitch's will was written on October 31, 1844 as follows (Sussex Co. Wills, A76, P195):

I Robert Hitch of Sussex County and State of Delaware do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament

First: I give to my son Elijah Hitch all my right, title, claim and Interest to a carriage which my said son Elijah and myself owns in partnership; also my wheat fan and also, one third of my bees and bee guns(?). Second: I give to my son Joseph Hitch the sum of three Hundred Dollars, to be paid to him or his heirs, out of my personal Estate by my Executors herein After named within two years after my Decease; and if paid with in two years as aforesaid to be clear of Interest, If not paid in two years next after my Decease to draw Interest from the expiration of ^the^ aforesaid two years. Third: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Sally Smith wife of Henry Smith, and my son Benjamin Hitch, and my land with all the improvements thereon situate in Little Creek Hundred in the County and State aforesaid, to be Equally divided between them, their heirs and assigns forever. Also I give to my said Daughter Sally Smith and my said son Benjamin Hitch, all the rest, residue and remainder of my Personal Estate, after the afresaid lgacies are paid, consisting of corn ^and^ fodder, household - frniture, farming utentials; and all other property which I may possess at the time of my Decease. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my son in law Henry Smith, and my son Benjamin Hitch Executors of this my last Will and Testament: In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the thirty first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and forty four.

Signed, sealed, Published and declared his by the above named Robert Hitch, Robert X Hitch (seal) to be his last will and Testament. mark

Henry Bacon Thomas M. Records Samuel Kinney

Robert married Elizabeth (Betsy) Wright ³⁵ in Dec 1805.⁸ Elizabeth was born on 1 Aug 1770^⁸ and died on 2 Jan 1839 in Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁴⁵

+ 469 F iii. Sarah (Sally) Hitch ³⁵ was born on 26 Feb 1813 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁵⁵ died on 9 Aug 1884,^¹⁴⁵ and was buried about 12 Aug 1884 in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^¹⁴⁵

+ 470 M iv. Benjamin Hitch ³⁵ was born on 15 Dec 1815 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁶⁸⁹ ⁶⁹⁰ ⁶⁹¹ ⁶⁹²} died on 5 Mar 1896 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁸ and was buried about 8 Mar 1896 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 471 F v. Mary (Jane) Hitch ³⁵ was born on 13 Feb 1818,^⁷⁶ died on 26 Jun 1842 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 29 Jun 1842 in Joseph Collins Family Graveyard, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: NOTE: Sovereign Hitch, son of Spencer, can be easily confused with Severn Hitch, son of Isaac, as both were contemporaries. The former, however, lived in Northwest Fork Hundred and the latter in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE.

In the 1803 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Severon" Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred for his own person and no property. He was not listed in the 1801 assessment - this suggests a birth year of 1781/1782.

In the 1809 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Severon" Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 mare

On December 24, 1813, Robert Hitch received a deed from Soveron Hitch. For $150, Robert Hitch received a deed from Soveron Hitch for land in Little Creek Hundred. It was described as tracts "Round Savannah" and "Hitch's Chance", the latter patented to Isaac Hitch who devised by will to sons Robert and Soveron Hitch. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AH-31, Folio 168)

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Severn Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred for his own person and no property.

On January 25, 1822, John Linch "of Michael" received a deed from Grace and Priscilla Linch and Severn Hitch and Goodie his wife for $10 each for land in Little Creek Hundred. It was described as tracts "Friends Advise" and "Good Such" on the west side of the main road from Broad Creek to Salisbury. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AM-35, Folio 421)

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, "Sovern" Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 sow 3 shoats 4 sheep

In the 1828 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Severn Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 yearling 4 sheep

Severn Hitch was not listed again in the tax records.

Severn married Patsy (Goodie) Lynch,⁶⁹³ ⁶⁹⁴ daughter of Michael* Lynch, about 1810. Patsy was born in 1790-1794 in Sussex Co., DE and died in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 474 M iii. James Hitch was born Cal 18 Sep 1820 in DE^{⁷⁰² ⁷⁰³ ⁷⁰⁴} and died on 16 Jan 1874 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN.

+ 475 F iv. Mary Jane Hitch was born on 5 Feb 1828 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁰⁵ ⁷⁰⁶ ⁷⁰⁷} died on 8 Nov 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, and was buried about 11 Nov 1893 in Greendale Cemetery, Dearborn Co., IN.

214. Rachel Hitch ¹⁴⁸ was born on 14 Jun 1788 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 5 Sep 1864 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

Rachel married Benjamin Hastings ⁷⁰⁸ in 1817 in Sussex Co., DE.⁷⁰⁸ Benjamin died before 1850.

476 F i. Nancy Letten Hastings ⁷⁰⁸ was born on 6 May 1818 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 23 Apr 1905 in Littleton, Schuyler Co., IL.

Nancy married Robert Greer on 16 Mar 1839 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.⁷⁰⁸

477 M ii. Samuel R. Hastings ⁷⁰⁸ was born on 2 Oct 1820 and died after 1905 in IL.

478 F iii. Patience Elizabeth Hastings ⁷⁰⁸ was born in 1822 and died after 1905.

481 F vi. Martha A. Hastings ⁷⁰⁸ was born in 1828 and died after 1905.

General Notes: On January 7, 1814, during the War of 1812, Delaware Governor Caesar Rodney issued commission of Ensign to Samuel Hitch. Samuel Hitch appeared with the 9th (Caldwell's) Regiment, Delaware Militia, on the muster roll for the term 11/19/1814 through 3/3/1815 when he was on the roll at the head of the Indian River. He was appointed on 2/3/1815 for an additional term of 6 months. He also appears with the rank of Corporal on a receipt roll of Captain Josiah Polk's Co. for compensation for services at Lewes Town dated June 1813, pay $2.93. Appears on the May 24, 1813 list (with Robert Hitch, his brother?) for 5 days on duty and pay of $2.33. Also appears as a Private on a Receipt Roll of Capt. Jonathan Waller's Co. for compensation for services at Lewes Town dated June 25, 1813 for $4.80 pay.

In the 1816 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County indicate Samuel Hitch in Little Creek Hundred as his own person and no property.

In the 1822 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County indicate Samuel Hitch in Little Creek Hundred as his own person and no property.

In the 1828 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County indicate Samuel Hitch in Little Creek Hundred as his own person and no property.

On June 16, 1831, a deed was executed to James C. Lynch from Samuel Hitch and Rebecca his wife "of Little Creek Hundred". Mr. Lynch paid the Hitches $100 for the land, property left when James Ralph died intestate and left his widow Molly who is now also dead and his seven children including Rebecca Hitch (late Ralph). (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AS-41, Folio 328)

In the 1833 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County indicate Samuel Hitch in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 yearling

Samuel does not show up in later tax assessments, the next one being 1836. This is probably the Samuel Hitch that moved from Delaware to Adams County, Illinois sometime between 1834 and 1835 and on to Grant County, Wisconsin by the time he purchased land there in 1849. From records in the Office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), "Samuel Hitch of Grant County, Wisconsin" purchased land from the Mineral Point, Wisconsin office on August 1, 1849 (Certificate No. 10364). The land was described as "the South East quarter of the South West quarter of Section thirty four, in Township three, North, of Range Two, West, in the District of Lands subject to Sale at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Containing forty acres." In the Federal Census of 1840, Samuel Hitch is indicated on page 018 in Adams County, Illinois with one male age 40-50, one female under age 5, two females age 5-10, one female age 10-15 and one female age 40-50.

For March 28, 1840, Samuel Hitch is included in a Debt Action (Early Records of Adams County, IL (DAR), Box L1849, Case 442, Action: Debt)

Samuel Hitch is shown listed in the 1841 Adams County, Illinois Tax List.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Samuel Hitch is indicated on page 119 in Grant County, Wisconsin in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 59, farmer, born in DE - Rebecca Hitch, age 53, born in DE - Livenia Hitch, age 16, born in DE - Rebecca E. Hitch, age 12, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Samuel Hitch is indicated in the Beynitt (Bennett) household on page 212 in Harrison Township, Grant County, Wisconsin as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 62, born in DE - Rebecca Hitch, age 69, born in DE - Rebecca E. Hitch, age 23, born in DE - Louis Beynitt, age 45, born in MO - Elizabeth Beynitt, age 29, born in DE - Laura Beynitt, age 12, born in WI - Iserul Beynitt (male), age 8, born in WI - Laviny Beynitt (female), age 3, born in WI - Julia A. Beynitt, age 19, born in WI Value of real estate $1,500, personal property $719.

Samuel Hitch was alive as late as March 1878 trying to get bounty pension for his service in the War of 1812.

Samuel married Rebecca Ralph,⁷⁰⁹ daughter of James Ralph ⁷¹⁰ and Molly Prichard,⁷¹⁰ on 26 Nov 1828 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Rebecca was born in 1797 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁷¹¹ ⁷¹²} and died in 1861-1869 in Grant Co., WI.

484 F iii. Rebecca E. Hitch was born in 1837-1838 in IL.^{⁷¹⁵ ⁷¹⁶}

General Notes: On October 3, 1823, John Sirman received a deed from Levin and William Hitch. Sirman paid the Hitches $500 for land in Broad Creek Hundred bounded by Gordons Branch originally bought by John Sirman of Benjamin Wootten, deceased, and adjoining the lands of Samuel Hitch, deceased and Levin and William Hitch. It is land originally bought by Samuel Hitch of Benjamin Wootten. (Sussex County Land Records, Deed Book AN-36, Folio 139)

Levin married Eleanor (Nellie) Fooks, daughter of Benjamin Fooks and Elizabeth (Betsy) Moore,⁷¹⁹ on 20 Jun 1823.⁷¹⁸ Eleanor was born on 26 Feb 1803 in DE^¹⁵⁶ and died on 1 Sep 1833 in Sussex Co., DE.^{¹⁵⁴ ⁷²⁰}

487 M i. Samuel Benjamin Hitch was born on 12 Mar 1824 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁵⁶ ⁷²¹ ⁷²²} died on 14 Jul 1863 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷²³ ⁷²⁴} and was buried on 15 Jul 1863 in Christ Episcopal Church, Broad Creek & St. Phillips Chapel, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the 1852 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel B. and Levin Hitch are indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 house and lot from Nancy Hitch

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel B. and Levin Hitch are indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: ADD: 2 lots from B. Fooks 1 house and lot DED: 2 lots to Masten L. Seadon? DED: 1 lot to William W. ________

Samuel B. Hitch is also listed "for his person."

Samuel B. Hitch was one of the Marshalls in charge of taking the Federal Census in Sussex Co., Delaware in 1860. In that census, S.B. Hitch is listed on page 458 in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - S.B. Hitch, age 36, merchant, born in DE.

On May 20, 1861, Samuel B. Hitch bought land called "Gilliss Meadow" for $80 at constable's sale. Thomas Toadvine was forced to sell. (Worcester Co. Court Papers 1/1861-5/1861)

On October 19, 1861, Samuel Hitch received a deed from Robert Staton, constable for land called "Gilliss Meadow". (Worcester Co. Land Records, Liber WET No. 3, Folio 101). This came out of the court case of Samuel B. Hitch and William Records vs. Thomas Toadvine.

From the Registry of Christ Episcopal Church, Broad Creek & St. Philips Chapel, Laurel, Sussex Co., Delaware we see: "Samuel Benjamin Hitch, born March 12, 1824, was baptized on his sick bed by Rev. George Hall." The baptism was sponsored by Jesse Long. Also, a little later in the same reference, "Samuel B. Hitch of Laurel was buried on July 15, 1863." The service and sermon were performed by Rev. George Hall at St. Philips Chapel, with burial at the family burying ground near the chapel near Laurel. His age was indicated to be about 39 years.

We find that Samuel B. Hitch had written his will while sick on February 17, 1863 and that it was probated on July 23, 1863 with his Uncle William, Aunt Maranda and brother Levin mentioned. (Delaware Wills, Will Book M, Folio 150-152)

General Notes: This line, like the connection to Levin Hitch, is believed true based upon the fact that, on January 4, 1826, an administration of Samuel Hitch's estate was performed naming heirs William and Levin Hitch (Delaware Probates Volume A76, Folio 199 and A77, Folios 1-5). More research is required to verify whether this is correct and/or develop other proof for this hypothesis.

On October 3, 1823, John Sirman received a deed from Levin and William Hitch. Sirman paid the Hitches $500 for land in Broad Creek Hundred bounded by Gordons Branch originally bought by John Sirman of Benjamin Wootten, deceased, and adjoining the lands of Samuel Hitch, deceased and Levin/William Hitch. It is land originally bought by Samuel Hitch of Benjamin Wootten. (Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AN-36, Folio 139)

On January 21, 1825, William Hitch received a deed from James Marvel, sheriff, for 212 acres of land that included "61 acres of "Cold Harbour", 90 acres for part of "Content", 20 acres of "Double Purchase", 10 acres of "Addition to Folly", plus a sawmill, mill dam, mill pond and 1 acre of land near the mill. William Hitch was highest bidder at $980. This is mentioned as land recovered against Joseph Vinson of George and Hetty his wife for debts of $818.50 and $7.36 when Levin Hitch was administrator to estate of Samuel Hitch. (Ibid., Deed Book AN-36, Folio 539)

In the 1828 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, William Hitch "of BCH" [Broad Creek Hundred] is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 209 acres of land 1 saw mill 1829: add mill carding machine from Caleb Ross. 1832: add 221 acres of land from Robert Hitch.

On April 29, 1828, George H. Vinson received a deed from William Hitch. Vinson paid Hitch $1,150 for 212 acres of land and property in Little Creek Hundred including "sundry parcels" and tracts with saw mill dam and pond, this being same land Hitch got from Sheriff James Marvel on June 21, 1825, (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AQ-39, Folio 63)

On April 9, 1830, John Sirman received a deed from William Hitch "of Broad Creek Hundred". For $32.60, Sirman received deed to three acres of land in Little Creek Hundred described as part of the land that Hitch bought of Caleb Ross on the south side of the County Road from Laurel to Manean(?) Bull's Mills. (Sussex County, DE Land Records, Deed Book AR-40, Folio 427)

In the Federal Census of 1830, William Hitch is indicated in Broad Creek Hundred of Sussex County (page 161) in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, three males age 20-30, one male age 30-40, one female age 15-20 and one female age 60-70.

In the 1836 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, William Hitch "of BCH" [Broad Creek Hundred] is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 grist mill 2 houses and lots adjoining Also listed as "Short and Hitch of BCH" with: 1 saw mill 1 grist mill 1841: add house and lot from Philip Truitt.

In the Federal Census of 1840, William Hitch is indicated in Broad Creek Hundred on page 356 with the following in the household: one male under age 5, two males age 15-20, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is indicated on page 293 in a household in Sussex County as:
- William Hitch, age 49, born in DE
- Maranda Hitch, age 33, born in DE
- Sarah Hitch, age 15, born in DE
- William Hitch, age 11, born in DE
- George, age 9, born in DE
- Levin Hitch, age 5, born in DE
- Mary Hitch, age 2, born in DE
- Thomas Hitch, age 10 months, born in DE.

In the 1852 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, William Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 grist mill

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, William Hitch "of BCH" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 grist mill

In the Federal Census of 1860, William Hitch is indicated in household number 1030 (page 457) for Little Creek Hundred in Sussex County as:
- William Hitch, age 57
- Maranda Hitch, age 43
- William L. Hitch
- Phillip G. Hitch, age 19
- Levin Hitch, age 15
- Mary E. Hitch, age 12
- Thomas A. Hitch, age 10
- Annie E. Hitch, age 7
- Samuel B. Hitch, age 5 All persons were born in Delaware.

In 1862, William Hitch is listed as a Delaware States Senator ("History of the State of Delaware", Henry C. Conrad, 1908)

In the Federal Census of 1870, William Hitch is indicated in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County (page 434) in a household that consists of:
- William Hitch, age 68, miller, born in DE
- Miranda Hitch, age 53, born in DE
- Levin Hitch, age 23, born in DE
- Samuel Hitch, age 15, born in DE
- Thomas Hitch, age 20, born in DE
- Annie Hitch, age 17, born in DE
- Fanny hitch, age 5, born in DE

William married Maranda S. Short, daughter of Phillip Short and Nancy Hill,⁷²⁷ on 6 May 1834 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Maranda was born on 26 Aug 1818 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁸ ¹⁶³ ⁷²⁸ ⁷²⁹ ⁷³⁰} died on 10 Nov 1888 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁸} and was buried about 13 Nov 1888 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

493 F v. Mary Ellen Lewis Hitch was born on 18 Apr 1848 in Dorchester Co., MD.^{⁷⁵⁰ ⁷⁵¹ ⁷⁵²}

495 F vii. Annie E. Hitch was born on 20 Aug 1852 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁷⁶⁰ ⁷⁶¹} died on 7 Apr 1875 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Apr 1875 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

223. Littleton Hitch was born about 1775 in Somerset Co., MD and died between 5 Jan 1805 and 5 Feb 1805 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁴

Birth Notes: Littleton Hitch is assessed taxes in 1793 when it is presumed he had reached age 21.

General Notes: In the Somerset County Assessment Record for the years 1793-1796, Littleton Hitch was listed in Rewastico Hundred and assessed for one male/female slave age 8-14, £15; and other property, £25. Total assessment was £40, £40, £40, £40 for the years 1793, 1794, 1795, and 1796, respectively. (SoTA-1793/96)

In Levin Bounds' account of Dec 6 1795 (based upon an inventory of May 16 1795, it lists payments made to Littleton Hitch (SoAA-EB16:206, 207).

On May 23 1803, Littleton Hitch was listed as No. 204 on list of Canons of the church (Stepney Parish Vestry Minutes). On Oct 20 1804, Littleton Hitch paid £10 to John and Amelia Knipshelt, all of Somerset County, for 1 acre of land called "Pemberton's Goodwill." It was located near Littleton Dennis and Josiah Polk's mills and bounded by the road from Salisbury to Broad Creek. (SoLR-P:435)

In his will written on Jan 5 1805 and probated Feb 5 1805, Littleton Hitch grants: - to Betsy Knipshelt, after death of her mother land her father formerly owned - to Littleton Hitch Jr. - to John Knipshelt, executor (he rejected administration to Kirk Gunby Feb 16 1805, testator Samuel Daly) Witnesses; Stephen W. Thorns, Samuel Rencher, Charles Dashiell (SoW:88)

On Mar 26 1805, Littleton Hitch's inventory was brought forward when Kirk Gunby presented his will and made an account of his estate proved Feb 12 1807. Payments to the estate included one from Samuel Rencher and one from Thomas Hitch from assignment from Thomas M. Hitch. Claimants were W. Stone, William Done, Ebenezer Handy, James Ritchie, John Hoffman, Solomon Layfield, Charles Dashiell, Stephen Thorns, Mary James, Samuel Smyly, Samuel Kenney, James Smyth, William Lawes, William Hearn, Levin Dorman, Henry Maddux and Mary Hitch. Total account came to $257.__. (SoAA-EB27:67)

General Notes: Thomas Hitch was indicated as a grandson of Thomas Rencher Sr. in his will written August 18, 1806, Codicil; September 29, 1806; and probated October 15, 1806.

In the Federal Census of 1840, Thomas Hitch is indicated in the Upper District, Somerset County, Maryland (page 201) in a household comprised of one male age 10-15, one male age 40-50, one female age 10-15, one female age 20-30, one female age 30-40 and four slaves.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Thomas Hitch is indicated in the Salisbury District, Somerset County, Maryland (page 504) in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 56, farmer - Mariah Hitch, age 43 - Thomas B. Hitch, age 3 - Mary E. Hitch, age 2 - Alfonso Hitch (female), age 10 months - Elizabeth Hitch, age 21 - Lucy Goslee, age 36 All were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Thomas Hitch is indicated in household 1655 in the Quantico District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 65 - Maria Hitch, age 52 - Thomas Hitch, age 13 - Molly Hitch, age 10 - Alphonso Hitch (female), age 9 - John Hitch, age 7 All were born in Maryland.

On November 19, 1862, Thomas Hitch and wife Maria G. Hitch took out a mortgage and Bill of Sale due to Edward Long for $166 for collateral: negroes Isaac, Hannah, George, & Minta, 2 horses, 9 head of cattle, 3 sheep, 14 hogs, all household and kitchen furniture which accrued to Thomas Hitch from the will of Sally R. Byrd and "also one four wheel carriage.". (Somerset Co. Land Records, Liber LW No. 7, Folio 498).

Thomas married Elizabeth? (Betsy?) Harris, daughter of William Harris and Alice Rencher, about 1828.

500 F ii. Sarah Jane Hitch was born in 1831 in Somerset Co., MD^⁷⁷³ and died before 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Sarah Jane Hitch was mentioned in the will of her grandfather William Harris, written Oct 22 1836 and probated Dec 19 1843 (SoW-1837/59:95). She was also mentioned in her grandmother Alice Harris' will written Jan 25 1845 and probated Feb 21 1849 (Ibid:155).

In the Federal Census of 1850, Sarah J. Hitch is listed with the William A.D. Bounds family in the Hungary Neck District, Somerset County, Maryland (page 462) as follows: - William A.D. Bounds, age 39 - Temperance Bounds, age 45 - Elizabeth A. Bounds, age 14 - Mary Bounds, age 12 - Sarah Bounds, age 9 - George Bounds, age 2 - Sarah J. Hitch, age 19 All born in MD.

+ 501 F iii. Mary Alice Hitch was born in 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸⁰ died on 30 Aug 1863 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸¹ and was buried about 2 Sep 1863 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Thomas next married Maria Gale Mills,⁷⁸² daughter of Benjamin F. Mills and Mary English, on 27 Jan 1846 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Maria was born about 1808 in MD^{⁷⁸³ ⁷⁸⁴} and died about 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁷⁸⁵

General Notes: On November 11, 1869, her Administrator, Dr. Lemuel Malone returned her account valued at $118.73. (Wicomico County Administrative Accounts)

503 F ii. Mary Ellen (Molly) Hitch was born in 1848 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷⁹² ⁷⁹³ ⁷⁹⁴}

General Notes: The will of George Hitch Rencher was written on Dec 7 1856 and probated Jan 27 1857 and mentions wife Mary R. Rencher; nephew Thaddeus Rencher; John T. Waller's three sons William Thomas, Charles Nelson, and John Francis Waller; and Mary Ellen Hitch (who he gave $150), daughter of Thomas Hitch (SoW-1837/59:276,277).

In the Federal Census of 1870, Mary V. Hitch is indicated in household 150 in the Quantico District, Wicomico County, Maryland with the Mills family as follows: - Mary V. Hitch, age 18 - Washington Mills, age 48 - Louisa Mills, age 50

+ 504 F iii. Ruth Alphonus Hitch was born on 12 Aug 1852 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁷⁹⁵ ⁷⁹⁶ ⁷⁹⁷ ⁷⁹⁸} died on 27 Jul 1886 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Jul 1886 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

505 M iv. John C.M.C. Hitch was born in 1852-1853 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷⁹⁹ ⁸⁰⁰}

General Notes: Sarah Hitch was indicated as a granddaughter of Thomas Rencher Sr. in his will written Aug 18 1806, Codicil; Sep 29 1806; and probated Oct 15 1806.

In her will probated on Oct 7 1862, Sally R. Byrd, wife of William R. Byrd mentioned the following: - Executor: Elizabeth T. Hitch, daughter of Thomas Hitch - to Mary Alice Rencher - to four children of my brother Thomas Hitch; Thomas B.W. Hitch, Mary E. Hitch, Ruth A. Hitch and John C.M.C. Hitch.

An accounting of Sally R. Byrd's estate was proven on Oct 24 1863 with Elizabeth T. (Hitch) Barbon as administratrix. In it, it mentions payment due Robert D. Abdel (for coffin for deceased), Dr. A.B. Slemons, Owens and Moore (for tombstones), Beauchamp Rhodes (for bricking the grave), Hugh Jackson (for bricks for the grave), Thomas J. Williams, Matthias H. Dorman (auctioneer for property), Isaac J. Cooper (appraiser), J. Humphreys, Levin J. Pollitt, Josiah Ellingsworth, William Birckhead, the Somerset Herald, Edward Fowler Jr. (for medical accounts) and William J. Byrd (deceased). The balance of the account was indicated at $882.06 and sitributed in the following manner: - Elizabeth T. Hitch; horse & carriage, silver tablespoons, bed & furniture$122.00 - Mary Alice Rencher; negro boy George Washington$100.00 - Thomas W.B. Hitch, Mary E. Hitch, Ruth A. Hitch, John C.Mc. Hitch; negroes Ann, Leah Jane, Isaac and Jenny$500.00 - Eliza I. Byrd; six silver teaspoons, bed & furniture$ 34.00 - Mary E. Hitch; set of china$ 5.00 - To brother Thomas Hitch; residual of estate$121.06 The account was passed on Nov 3 1863 when Elizabeth T. Barbon (late Hitch) and Sorin T. Barbon her husband gave oath. (SoAA-SCL4:67)

Sarah married William R. Byrd, son of Thomas Byrd and Sarah Rickards, on 28 Jan 1845 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ William was born on 3 Feb 1806 in MD,^{⁸⁰¹ ⁸⁰²} died on 1 Sep 1855 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Sep 1855 in Ebenezer Methodist Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

506 M i. George F. Byrd was born in Apr 1850 in Somerset Co., MD^⁸⁰³ and died before 1862 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: He was cited in the will of his aunt Elizabeth Hitch in November 1851, but he probably died before 1862 as he is not mentioned in his mother's estate of that year.

General Notes: *UNCERTAIN Parentage. The "Boston Family of Maryland" indicates that Nancy Hitch had a brother Thomas M. Hitch who had no children and sisters Nelly Beauchamp, Betsy Perdue and Suchey ______.

Nancy married Benjamin Lankford, son of David Lankford ⁸⁰⁴ and Martha Adams,⁸⁰⁴ about 1795.¹⁷³ Benjamin was born on 8 Aug 1765 in Somerset Co., MD^{¹⁷³ ⁸⁰⁴} and died in 1813.^¹⁷³

507 F i. Martha (Patty) Lankford was born about 1796^¹⁷³ and died between 1830 and 1838.^¹⁷³

510 M iv. Benjamin Lankford ⁸⁰⁴ was born in 1810 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁸⁰⁵

234. Sovereign Hitch Brown was born on 2 Dec 1785 in MD, died on 20 May 1855 in IA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 May 1855 in Timberlake Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA.

General Notes: This is probably the Sovereign Brown listed in 1850 Iowa as age 64, born in MD and Sovereign H. Brown in the 1840 OH census.

Sovereign married Sarah Morris, daughter of William Morris Sr. Sarah was born in 1787 in MD.

Mary married Elijah Ellegood, son of William Ellegood III and Sarah Powell, on 31 Oct 1814 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Elijah was born in 1791 in MD.^⁸⁰⁷

General Notes: Served as a Private in Co. E in the 130th Illinois Infantry in the Civil War.

General Notes: Served as a Private in Co. G in the 130th Illinois Infantry in the Civil War.

General Notes: Served as a Private in Co. C in the 26th Illinois Infantry in the Civil War.

General Notes: There is a William Pollitt child in this family - still out whether it is William Pollitt, age 49, listed in the 1850 District 5 Worcester County Census. The probability is high, however.

William Pollitt "Died at his residence, two miles from Salisbury, on the 18th inst., Wm. Pollitt, aged 84 years. Mr. Pollitt was at one time a companion of the renowned Davy Crockett. They lived together in Tennessee, and afterwards carried on a lengthy correspondence for many years. We note one letter from Crockett to Mr. Pollitt, inquiring the price of slaves on the Eastern Shore, saying that he would like to purchase a few. Davy was known to be a kind master." Salisbury Advertiser, Apr 2 1881.

William married Mary A. Colbourne, daughter of James Colbourne and Shady (?), on 4 May 1835 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Mary was born in 1814-1815 in MD^{⁸¹⁷ ⁸¹⁸ ⁸¹⁹} and died between 10 Jul 1893 and 31 Mar 1896 in Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: There is much confusion in the early federal period regarding the Joshua Hitches that lived then. Originally, it appeared that this Joshua Hitch was the son of William Elgate Hitch who was known to have had sons named William and Joshua from Chancery Court records from 1805. However, we finally resolve THIS Joshua - Joshua W. Hitch - to be a son of John Hitch. The evidence comes from Somerset County Orphan's Court proceedings from various years where Joshua is listed numerous times as a guardian of Stephen Dykes. Additionally, for the date September 14, 1813, those same records state "Stephen Dykes who intermarried with the widow of John Hitch," thus showing he necessary relationship. This is the John Hitch who married Jane Polk in 1797 and died in 1803 or 1804. Also, a recently found source (3 July 1999), shows the will of James Polk (c. 1777-1817) citing his sister Jane Hitch AND NEPHEW JOSHUA WHITTINGTON HITCH (Somerset County Wills, Liber EB23, Folio 252).

On January 8, 1811, Stephen Collins and Whittington Polk were instructed to dispose of lands (of John Hitch) to the advantage of Joshua Hitch, minor. (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 2, 1811-1823, Folio 2)

On June 23, 1812, Joshua W. Hitch received from Stephen Ward and wife, executor of Thomas Dashiell, one of the heirs in right of his wife of John S.A. Ward, deceased $523.65, it being the amount due him of Stephen Dykes guardian to me. Test: William Patrick, Jr.; Isaac M. Adams (Somerset Co. Receipt Book, Liber EB30, page 21).

On September 29, 1812, Stephen Dykes was appointed guardian to Joshua Hitch with sureties paid by Isaac M. Adams and John H. Ward. (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 2, 1811-1823, Folio 24) and, on the same date, Stephen Dykes, Isaac M. Adams, John H. Ward are bound for Stephen Dykes as guardian to Joshua W. Hitch (Somerset Co. Bond Book, Liber EB28, page 190).

On September 14, 1813, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings mentions, "Stephen Dykes, who intermarried with widow of John Hitch." (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 2, 1811-1823, Folio 33). Also, the same for November 16, 1813 (Ibid., Folio 35). On October 25, 1814, the records states again, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (Ibid., Folio 47) and the same for November 14, 1815 (Ibid., Folio 58)

On November 21, 1816, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings mentions "Stephen Collins and Whittington Polk to pay Stephen Dykes who intermarried with widow of John Hitch" It also states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings 1811-1823, Folio 70). On December 9, 1817, the same records state, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (Ibid., Folio 80) Also, on December 22, 1817, the record states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch" (Ibid., Folio 89). On November 3, 1819, the record states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (Ibid., Folio 97) On November 14, 1820, the record states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch." (Ibid., Folio 112) On November 28, 1821, the record states, "Stephen Dykes, guardian to Joshua W. Hitch" (Ibid., Folio 150)

In the will of Stephen Dikes (Dykes) probated August 10, 1824 (written on April 3, 1807), Joshua Whittington Hitch was listed as a witness and wife Jane (Polk) (Hitch) Dykes as heir. (Somerset Co. Wills, 1820-37, Folio 87).

On November 20, 1829, Joshua W. Hitch paid $100 to John P. Martin for 25 (75?) acres of land being contiguous tracts "Killiary" and "Hogs Choice". The land is surrounded by John Williams and Angus Atkinson's land purchased at a Sheriff's sale, formerly the property of Nehemiah Holland. (Worcester Co., MD Land Records, Liber AV, Folio 318).

Joshua W. Hitch is listed in the 1830 Federal Census for Worcester County - indicated on page 238, 2nd district, in a household with two males age 15-20, three males age 20-30, one female age 15-20, three slaves and one "foreigner not naturalized."

On November 13, 1833, the records show where Sarah Whittington paid $237 to Joshua W. Hitch of Worcester Co. for one negro girl named Charlotte, age 15, that was formerly owned by John N. Whittington and who willed her to Joshua W. Hitch. (Ibid., Liber AZ, Folio 426).

A Snow Hill, MD newspaper article (The Borderer) was written regarding Joshua W. Hitch on June 24, 1834 who "has a handsome assortment of saddlery for sale" from insolvent debtor Parker Esham.

On March 1, 1835, Margaret Sturges, wife of James Sturgis, paid $100 to Joshua W. Hitch, all of Worcester Co., for a 75 acre tract of land comprised of "Killiary" and "Hogs Choice". (Ibid., Liber JCH, No. 2, Folio 181).

In the Federal census of 1840, J.W. Hitch was indicated in Vicksburg Township, Warren County, Mississippi in a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 30-40 and one female age 20-30.

Obituary in the "Vicksburg (MS) Daily Sentinel" of June 10, 1844 states "Died yesterday morning, J.W. Hitch. Mr. Hitch was formerly of Maryland, but for several years past has been a merchant in this city. He left a wife and one child." In the same newspaper one week later, it states in the Sexton's Report for the two weeks ending June 15, 1844: "J.W. Hitch, (died age) 45 years, congestion of bowels."

In "The Constitutionalist" (also Vicksburg) of June 8, 1844, his obituary states "Departed this life on Tuesday evening last, Joshua W. Hitch, in the 45th year of his age. Mr. Hitch was a native of Maryland, but for the last nine years a citizen of this place. He has left a wife and little son."

He is even listed in an obituary on June 14, 1844 in the "Baltimore Sun." (The (MD, Baltimore) Sun Index to Marriages and Deaths 1837-1850). The obituary states, "On the 9th inst., at the same place (Vicksburg, Mississippi). J.W. Hitch (died), formerly of Baltimore."

Joshua married Elizabeth Whittington, daughter of John Nairn Whittington ¹⁸³ and Elizabeth Drummond,¹⁸³ on 30 Mar 1825 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elizabeth was born about 1804 and died before 20 May 1826 in Worcester Co., MD.

Joshua next married Mary Elizabeth Dennis on 6 Sep 1826 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Mary was born on 29 Dec 1809 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁸²⁴ ⁸²⁵ ⁸²⁶ ⁸²⁷} died on 2 Apr 1857 near Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS,^⁸²⁸ and was buried on 3 Apr 1857 in Vicksburg City Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS.^¹⁹⁴

Death Notes: Annotation in the Fisher Funeral Home Record in Vicksburg, Mississippi:

April 2, 1857: Mary E. Hitch, age 47½, residence Warren Co., Dr. Harper. Coffin, case, grave and hearse $35.00; extra trip $3.00 for a total of $38.00. Thomas Hackett Dr.

General Notes: Mary Elizabeth Hitch wrote her will on May 23, 1849 and included the following:

Vicksburg Miss May the 23 1849

Knowing the uncertainty of this mortal life and the certainty of Death and thinking perhaps that I may not have an opportunity when I come to my dawn on the bed of Death of if I should knowing that I shall have something of more importance to engrace my attention than this world and its concerns; having no kindred Friends to communicate my wishes to and also knowing the invalidity of such a procedeing; I have thought best; to express my wishes on paper with regard to the raising - education and management of my Dear Boy and and what little property I may have to give him; this property what ever it may be must be managed with economy to give him such an education as I desire and I think that it will be sufficient; should no unforeseen circumstance or calamity befall, and in fact I want no pains spared in his education let it take all the interest if it is necessary, and I desire that Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown my Neighbours take my child into their family and treat him as their own children and above all things watch his morals be kind and gentle to him as a lamb committed to theor charge, and in case they should refuse or have left the place I desire that he be placed in some Religious family that will take the same pains with him and in either instance Mr. Patterson or whoever may be in his place shall have the prvalige and is requested to visit him for the purpose of adviseing him and instructing him, and in case the Mr. Brown refuse or shall have left the place, and an Episcopal Minister in the place who has a family then I desire that he be placed in their family with the same privealige of managing as their own and in either case the court shall allow whatever is right for his Board,

the request of a Departed Mother
Mary E. Hitch

Vicksburg Miss May the 23 1849

A Synopsis of My Will

I Mary Elizabeth Hitch of the City of Vicksburg or vicinity do make and publish this my last will and testament.

First I direct that my body be decently inter'd with as lettle expence as possible and according to the rites of the Episcopal Church; and as to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of as follows; first, I direct that my funeral expenses and what debts I may owe be paid out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executors - Secondly - I direct that all my household property be sold to the best advantage consisiting of all my property furniture stock or whatever else may be on the lot with exception of what I shall name wich is as follows Two likenesses one of his Farther and one of my self one half doz. Table spoons and the same of tea spoons three or four of my best bed quilts and my jewelry Two volumes of Blairs Sermons my Bibles and Prayr Books to be reserved together with Oscars own Books and kept for him by some Friend Thirdly - I direct that my house be rented out for whatever value may be set on it and reasonable repaires made to be paid out of the rent also one lot adjoining Mr. Folks and Hunt to be rented or leased for a Term of years not excedeing ten years this left at the discretion of my Executors to do what ever ever may be most _________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____ otherwise disabled before he dies, Eby shall also have her own time by paying to the said county of Warren and city of Vicksburg the sum of twelve dollars and a half to the above named county and city each yearly, in consideration of which the said county and city shall appropriate a sufficiency out of the money paid in for that purpose to support her in case she should be past searvis or disabled before she dies, the above named sums shall be paid into the hands of persons appointed for that purpose, I have provided for the two searvants named above in this way provided it is lawful and if it is not lawful they shall be disposed as the others named below that is in the same way;

Margaret and her increase Mary and her increase and William shall have the privalege of choosing their masters and shall be sold but shall not be sold out of the county of Warren without their consent if they are they shall be free this money that is received from the sale of Margaret and her increase Mary and her increase and William shall be equally divided into three parts, one part of shall be paid to the vestry of the Episcopal Church of the city of Vicksburg for the purpose of keeping up the repairs of the said church, the second part shall be appropriated to the use of the free shool in the said city, the third and last part shall be appropriated to the use of the Episcopal Missionary Society to be paid into the hands of the vestry of the said church whose business it shall be to pay it to those who is duly authorized to receive it, there shall be fifty dollars deducted out of this and appropriated to the Sunday Shool Library of the above named church for the benifit of the Youth, the will of Mary Elizabeth Hitch.

the contents of this will may be copied by some efficient person or a lawyer and condensed in fewer words than I have taken to explain my wishes but not one jot nor little of the meaning shall be altered and I think it is sufficiently plain for any person to understand.

Riten with my o wn hand and in my perfect mind this twenty third day of May Eighteen hundred and forty-nine.
Mary Elizabeth Hitch

NB this will may be coppied if thought nessary by a lawyer and shall be done ten ^and proven^ ten days after my decease.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Mary E. Hitch is indicated in Warren County, Mississippi (page 203) in a household as follows: - Mary E. Hitch, age 38, $1,000 in land, born in MD - John Whitington Hitch, age 10, born in MS.

In Fisher's Funeral Home Records 1854-1865 (Vicksburg, MS - original manuscript), it states for "April 2, 1857: Mary E. Hitch, age 47½, residence Warren Co., Dr. Harper. Coffin, case, grave and hearse $35.00; extra trip $3.00 for a total of $38.00. Thomas Hackett Dr."

The "Vicksburg Weekly Whig" of April 8, 1857 ran her obituary stating "Died on the 2d of April 1857 in the vicinity of Vicksburg, in the 48th year of her age, Mrs. Mary E. Hitch, relict of J.W. Hitch. Esq., formerly merchant of this city."

521 M i. John Oscar Whittington Hitch was born on 21 May 1840 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS,^{⁸²⁹ ⁸³⁰ ⁸³¹} died on 1 Jul 1862 in Malvern Hill, VA,^⁸³² and was buried on 2 Jul 1862 on the Battlefield at Malvern Hill, VA.

General Notes: In an article I wrote for the "Hitch Family Newsletter": "This is the story of John Oscar Whittington Hitch. His story might otherwise be forgotten were it not for some modern coincidences that happened with me and my everyday business travels. You see, John O.W. Hitch was the last generation in an extinct branch of the Hitch family that began with the patriarch Adam Hitch, through his son John Hitch, his grandson Joshua Hitch, and his great-grandson John. John Hitch had son Joshua W. Hitch born 1799 in Maryland. Joshua married Mary Elizabeth Whittington on March 30, 1825 in Worcester County, Maryland. She evidently died shortly after the marriage as we see Joshua remarrying to Mary E. Dennis on September 6, 1826, again in Worcester Co., Maryland.

In 1835, Joshua W. and Mary E. Hitch moved to Vicksburg in Warren Co., Mississippi where he became a merchant in the young city. Joshua died on June 9, 1844 and was listed in an obituary in the Vicksburg Daily Sentinel for June 10th of that year that states, "Died yesterday morning, J.W. Hitch. Mr. Hitch was formerly of Maryland, but for several years past has been a merchant in the city. He left a wife and one child." The same newspaper for June 17, 1844 indicates the Sexton's report for the two weeks ending June 15 saying, "J.W. Hitch, (died age) 45 years, congestion of bowels."

The Constitutionalist of Vicksburg for June 1844 gives an obituary as, "Departed this life on Tuesday evening last, Joshua W. Hitch, in the 45th year of his age. Mr. Hitch was a native of Maryland, but the last nine years a citizen of this place. He left a wife and little son." Joshua left no will so his estate was divided through the Chancery Court over several years following his death (See folder 1072, Warren Co., MS Chancery Court Records). The "little son" referred to in each obituary is the subject of our story, John O.W. Hitch and this is where the "coincidences" come in that I alluded to earlier in this article.

You see, I work as the Director of Engineering in a small company specializing in computers and communications. In the course of that work, I have developed a sizable account with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which has a large scientific and engineering installation in Vicksburg called the Waterways Experiment Station (WES). To manage the account, I travel to Vicksburg quite often and this is where, in the old records of the Vicksburg Courthouse, I stumbled onto the story of John O.W. Hitch.

John O.W. Hitch was born on May 21, 1840, so he was only 4 years old when his father died in 1844. His mother, Mary E. Hitch passed away on April 2, 1857 and he was left without a family at the age of 16. Mary Hitch left a will written on May 23, 1849 where she wished to lay out provisions for "the raising, education and management of my Dear Boy." In the will, she appointed "Mr. and Mrs. Brown, My Neighbours" to be his guardians. The will was filed in court on April 28, 1857 (folder 1637, Warren Co., MS Chancery Court Records).

Consequently, just before his 17th birthday, John O.W. was left to his own with what remained of his mother's property including four (4) slaves; Eby, Margaret, Mary and William. John, who by now went by the name of Oscar Hitch, shows up in the 1860 Census in Vicksburg as a clerk, born in Mississippi, and living as a boarder in the household of one A. Naora.

For the years leading up to that time, tensions had been building in the U.S. which eventually caused the outbreak of the Civil War and John O.W. Hitch, like many other young men of the era, felt the call to serve. He enlisted in Company A of the 21st Mississippi Infantry, the "Volunteer Southonors", on May 15, 1861, six days shy of his 21st birthday. Two weeks earlier, on April 30th, he composed his will in consideration of the extreme dangers he would face in the war. The will was filed for probate in Vicksburg on August 2, 1862, meaning that John Oscar Whittington Hitch had died. (NOTE: The complete will is transcribed at the end of this article.)

This was basically the end of my research in Vicksburg. I was quite pleased with my discoveries and my ability to uncover the story of this young man. However, on my flight back to the Washington area, I was bothered with the thought of what exactly happened to John O.W. Hitch. How did he die? Where? I had to have some more answers.

My trip then took me to the National Archives in Washington, DC where there are extensive records on microfilm of both Union and Confederate units and individual soldiers. In the index there, I found John O.W. Hitch of Company A, 21st Mississippi. The records showed how John O.W. Hitch, single, age 21, joined the army "for the (duration of the) war" on May 15, 1861 at Vicksburg, Mississippi where he was employed as a clerk. He was signed into service by Captain D.N. Moody.

Most of this information I already knew, so I had done little but to confirm my research to that point. But, as I read on, I saw in black and white, John O.W. Hitch's engagements in the Civil War. The records stated: "Seven Pines, May 31, 1862, unhurt; Savage Station, June 29, 1862, unhurt; Malvern Hill, July 1, 1862, killed." John Hitch had died in battle at Malvern Hill on the first of July 1862! Success!

At this point, I was beside myself and ready to call it quits for a job well done. However, I had one more loose end to tie up - how did our John Hitch come to be in Malvern Hill on that fateful day? Thinking my obsession to be completely out of control, I didn't know whether to forge on or go home and take some tranquilizers. Fortunately, I embarked on the former.

In the Archives, they also have all the records of the various units who fought in the Civil War. So, in an underlit backroom there, I found a microfilm with the compiled records of the 21st Mississippi Infantry. It gave the handwritten record of that group from its organization in May 1861 through the end of the war!

The 21st Mississippi left Vicksburg in May and arrived in Richmond, Virginia in June 1861. It camped there until July 20th when it then went to Manassas, arriving on July 22, 1861. The 21st saw no action and stayed in Manassas until November 9, 1861. Then it marched to Leesburg to camp over the winter until March 7, 1862. From there, it marched to "Rapid Dam Station" and took the "cars" back to Richmond, then a boat to Yorktown where it arrived about April 7th.

The 21st commenced the retreat from the Peninsula on May 4th and arrived back at Richmond about the middle of May 1862 "after much suffering from excessive heat, severe rains, and short rations resulting in many cases of severe illness." The 21st Regiment was "on the field" at Seven Pines on May 31st and performed "arduous picket duty" until June 29th, but did not engage the enemy. They did engage, however, on June 29, 1862 with only slight casualties.

Finally, on June 30th, the 21st Mississippi reached Malvern Hill and met a "heavy force" of enemy that was "positioned strongly." At 4 P.M., they charged several times to try to dislodge the Union troops from the position but failed. Hurting, they withdrew from the field having suffered wounded or killed of at least one-third of its men. This is where John O.W. Hitch fell, single with no wife or children, thus ending that line of the Hitch family. While it was the end of the road for our John Hitch, the 21st Mississippi went on to serve bravely at Gettysburg, New Market, and Petersburg before the war ended in 1865.

To me, this story is an amazing mix of family history, American history, and personal sacrifice that makes genealogy a most embracing pastime. I hope you all catch the genealogy "fever" and yearn explore your past.

His will is transcribed as follows:

Will of J. Oscar W. Hitch, Vicksburg, April 30th 1861: Being about to depart to the wars and knowing the certainty of death at all times and that it would be double more so in an engagement, I deem it my duty as well for my own satisfaction as for the satisfaction of my friends to leave behind my wishes with regard to the distribution of my property which I direct as follows. That first all debts which I may owe at the time of my death be paid forthwith. Arthur who has always been a faithful servant with Eby to be free and to be left in charge of some good person who will take the ownership of them and who will not receive any money from them than would be necessary to remunerate said person for the trouble or expense which they might be at to said person. Mary I give & bequeath to Mrs. William Brown (now residing in Port Gibson in this state) who has always been a friend to my mother and since her death been to me as a mother. Margaret and William wills together with my Real Estate and the money that remains after distributing as I have already directed or may hear (sic) after direct I give and bequeath to Mrs Elizabeth Cannon and Miss Mary E.L. Cannon to be divided equally who are now living at Newtown Eastern Shore Maryland. To William Brown Jr. son of the above named Mrs. Brown I give my Sharps Rifle should it not be disposed of before my death. To Samuel Folkes a cripple now living in town I give $500.00 Five Hundred Dollars. I also give $250.00 to Episcopal Sunday School for the purpose of raising a library. I direct that the silverware, Bed quilts together with other things that may belong to the household to be divided between Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Mygatt, Mrs. Hackett and Mrs. Suvis to be divided equaly (sic). It is my desire should it be my fate to be killed on the Battle Field that my body be brought and intered (sic) next to my mother and that Mr. Lord of whoever may be the rector of the of the (sic) Episcopal Church at Vicksburg be requested to preach at my funeral Sermon. I have herein expressed briefly my wishes and I think plainly and explicitly enough to be understood and it is my last request they that (sic) be carried out to the letter. Should I come to my death before the 21st of May 1861, this will is to be null and void as there has already been a provission (sic) made should I die in my minority. Written in good health and sound mind,

I now bid adieu to all my friends and Enemys (sic) should I have any and hope that I may meet them all in heaven reaping their reward. I am done. J. Oscar W. Hitch (Folder 1637, Warren Co., Mississippi Chancery Court)"

In the Federal Census of 1860, "Oscar" Hitch is indicated in the City of Vicksburg, Warrne County, Mississippi (page 942) in the household of A. Naora as follows: - Oscar Hitch, age 21, born in MS, clerk.

In the Military Service Records - Civil War, CSA, it states that John O.W. Hitch was a Private, Company A, 21st Mississippi Infantry. Single, age 21 and employed as a clerk when he joined on 5/15/1861 at Vicksburg, MS "for the war." Signed on by Capt. D.N. Moody. He fought at Seven Pines (VA) on May 31, 1862, Savage Station (VA) on June 29, 1862 and was killed in the Battle of Malvern Hill (VA) on July 1, 1862.

The story of J.O.W. Hitch does not end there. My curiosity had me wondering where John Hitch was buried. Had he made it back to Vicksburg, as he wished, after dying on the field at Malvern Hill? Had Minister Lord conducted his funeral service? I had been corresponding with a Mr. Jeff Gambrione for quite a while - he being an employee of the Vicksburg Historical Society. He had sent me a lot of the material on John's mother. Mr. Gambrione had not found any record of John O.W. Hitch being buried in Vicksburg. I even made a three-hour trip from my Washington, DC suburb home in Maryland down to the Malvern Hill National Battlefield to try and see if John O.W. Hitch was buried down there. I had no luck in finding him and had given up hope of ever doing so.

Then, Jan 1999, I get a letter in the mail from Jeff Gambrione (who I had not correspond with in over a year!). In the letter, he enclosed a copy of a newspaper article from the "Vicksburg Dispatch" of May 10 1898. The article was about the 21st Mississippi Infantry and, within the words, it stated the following:

There were many accessories to the ranks of the Southrons, however, after they arrived at, Richmond, Virginia, and at other points during the wan Among them poor Harry Eggleston, W.H. Denio, Richard Clarke, Hal Lewis and others of our city, whose names the writer of this does not now recollect. At Richmond, Virginia, Bartlett, the Winn Boy, Choc Barksdale and George K. Birchett joined us. But where are the noble spirits that composed the gallant company on the morning of May 29 1861, as they marched to the music for old Tom Roach, up Washington street? Go to the Richmond cemetery and there find Frank Hume and Beach Reading, Jr., who were the first to fall in battle, wounded at Savage Station near Richmond. And who can forget that grave on Malvern Hill, that contains all that is mortal of poor Will H. Brown, Will O. Brecount, Joseph H. Heath, Oscar Hitch, Harry Eggleston. It was a sad moment as five or six of this company, having gotten the mangled bodies of those six noble spirits together and deposited them in one grave, far from home and where they fell in defence of what they believed was right, stood around the grave with bowed heads and listened to the beautiful burial sermon of the Episcopal church, as read by Joe Lyons (by the way another recruit, whose spirit we learn has since winged its light, may we hope for the better world). But we cannot dwell too much on giving the names of those who fell, nor the battles in which they fell, fearing we would tire our readers.

Wow, I may have actually walked over the unmarked common grave of these valiant soldiers as I explored the battlefield in Malvern Hill that winter's day

247. Thomas Hitch was born in 1784 in Somerset Co., MD^¹⁹⁵ and died in 1851-1859 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: This line of Thomas Hitches of the original James Hitch are linked based upon circumstantial evidence of the name James remaining within the given names. "James" was an uncommon given name for Hitches in early Maryland.

On April 6, 1823, "Thomas Hitch and wife, executors of Asa Leatherbury, not appearing to give counter security to Jonathan Huffington and John Goslee - their securities, their administration revoked and granted to John Goslee; sureties, Jonathan Huffington, James Sims" (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings 1811-1823, Folio 207).

On May 6, 1823, the same source states, "James Goslee and Henry Gale to adjust accounts between Thomas Hitch and wife (late executors of Asa Leatherbury) and John Goslee, present administrator" (Ibid., Folio 211)

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Thomas Hitch is assessed as follows: - 2 beds etc., silver watch, other property: $20 - 3 cattle, 6 hogs, 3 sheep: $24 (Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823, Folio 167)

In the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger for the Quantico District in 1830, 1835 and 1836, Thomas Hitch is assessed for the following: - Slave Lovey (age 22), 1 horse, 1 cow: $220 - 10 hogs, 2 beds, other: $45 - 2 cattle: $10 1835 added: - To John Byrd, 1 horse: $40 - To Purnell Toadvine, 1 horse: $40 1836 added: - To Elihu Jackson, 1 horse: $40 - To Joshua Hitch, slave Esther: $40 (Somerset Co. Tax Assessment Ledger - 1830, Quantico District, Folio 62)

In the Federal Census of 1840, Thomas Hitch is listed on page 188 in the Upper District in Somerset County as with one male age 10-15, one male age 15-20, one male age 20-30, one male age 50-60, one female age 40-50 and one slave. (The males are probably sons George W. and Thomas J. Hitch and step-son Jesse Leatherbury.)

In the Somerset Co. Assessment Ledger 1841-1852, Thomas Hitch "Sr." is listed in Election District 9 ledger, Salisbury, an assessed as follows: Thomas Hitch Sr., 1842: - To 1 yoke oxen, 1 cow, 4 hogs: $45 - To 2 beds etc., other: $30 Total: $75 (Folio 63)

On March 16, 1842, for $200, Thomas Hitch sold all kinds of household and farm goods to Jesse Leatherbury. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 87)

Thomas married Mary Huffington, daughter of Jonathan Huffington Sr. and Sarah Weatherly, on 31 Dec 1822 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mary was born in 1791 in MD^⁸³³ and died after 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.

522 M i. George W. Hitch was born in 1821-1825 in Somerset Co., MD^⁸³⁴ and died in 1863-1869 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1850 Federal census for Somerset County, Maryland, George W. Hitch is indicated on page 532, the Quantico District, in a household as follows: - George W. Hitch, age 25, farmer - Thomas Hitch, age 66, none - Mary Hitch, age 59 - Thomas J. Hitch, age 23, farmer - Henry Leatherbury, age 4 - Jesse Leatherbury, age 35, farmer All were shown as born in Maryland.

In the will of Jesse Leatherbury written June 4 and probated August 20, 1850, Leatherbury mentions half-brother George W. Hitch to get his farm "Warwick" where he resides until the year 1866 when the farm was to go to "Hary I. Byrd" son of Thomas I. Byrd. The will also mentions Jesse's mother Mary Hitch. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-1859, Folio 173 and 174)

In the Civil War Registration List of July/August 1863 for Maryland Congressional District 1, George W. Hitch is listed as age 41, farmer, born in MD. He MAY be the G. Hitch in the records as in Company D of the Maryland Purnell Legion USA where it lists in Nov 1862 that he was absent, wounded at Antietam.

Although this George W. Hitch could be confused in the records for George Wilson Hitch quite easily, the preceding seem to be the only records referencing this George W. Hitch.

Sovereign married Elizabeth Watson on 22 May 1822 in Wilcox Co., AL.¹⁹⁶ Elizabeth was born on 28 Feb 1805 in Edgefield Co., SC^¹⁹⁶ and died in 1889 in Patsburg, Crenshaw Co., AL.^¹⁹⁶

524 M i. William Watson Perdue was born on 14 May 1825 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died on 24 Aug 1903.^¹⁹⁶

525 F ii. Permelia Caroline Perdue was born on 16 May 1828 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died on 3 May 1908.^¹⁹⁶

526 F iii. Matilda Clara Perdue was born on 22 Nov 1829 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died on 3 Jul 1912.

527 M iv. Monroe Wimberly Perdue was born on 10 Jun 1832 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died on 30 Mar 1913.^¹⁹⁶

528 F v. Elizabeth Narcissa Perdue was born on 24 Nov 1836 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died on 3 May 1908.^¹⁹⁶

529 M vi. Sovereign Tully Perdue Jr. was born on 24 Nov 1836 in Lowndes Co., AL^¹⁹⁶ and died in 1917.^¹⁹⁶

Elizabeth? married Thomas Hitch, son of Thomas Hitch and Mary (Molly) Rencher, about 1828. Thomas was born in 1794-1795 in MD^{¹⁶⁵ ¹⁶⁶} and died in 1866-1869 in Somerset Co., MD.

Temperance married Capt. William A.D. Bounds, son of (?) Bounds, on 16 Feb 1836 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ William was born between 1811 and 1813 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸³⁹ ⁸⁴⁰ ⁸⁴¹}

530 F i. Elizabeth A. Bounds was born in 1836-1837 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸⁴² ⁸⁴³}

+ 531 F ii. Mary Elnora Bounds was born on 16 May 1840 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰² ⁸⁴⁴ ⁸⁴⁵ ⁸⁴⁶} died on 27 Sep 1878 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁰² and was buried about 30 Sep 1878 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

532 F iii. Sarah Williams Bounds was born between 1841 and 1845 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸⁴⁷ ⁸⁴⁸ ⁸⁴⁹}

Thomas married Mary Louisa (?) about 1834. Mary was born in 1797-1798 in MD^{⁸⁵⁷ ⁸⁵⁸ ⁸⁵⁹} and died after 1880.

270. George Thomas Renshaw was born on 15 Sep 1812 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²¹⁴ ²¹⁵ ²¹⁶ ²¹⁷} died on 19 Feb 1890 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 22 Feb 1890 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

George married Anastasia Barbon, daughter of Thomas Barbon, on 5 Mar 1849 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Anastasia was born on 5 Mar 1824 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸⁶⁹ ⁸⁷⁰ ⁸⁷¹} died on 28 Mar 1876 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 Mar 1876 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

537 F i. Elizabeth Renshaw was born in Feb 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁸⁷²

540 M iv. William Burnett Wallace Renshaw was born on 20 Jun 1860 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸⁸⁶ ⁸⁸⁷ ⁸⁸⁸ ⁸⁸⁹ ⁸⁹⁰ ⁸⁹¹ ⁸⁹²} died in 1955 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1955 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

James married Caroline P. (?) ⁸⁹³ about 1825.⁸⁹³ Caroline was born about 1799 and died on 28 Dec 1835.

542 F ii. Emma R. Drew ⁸⁹³ was born in Feb 1831 and died on 14 Jul 1869.

543 M iii. George H. Drew ²⁴ was born on 3 Jun 1840 and died on 7 Oct 1914.

Eunice married Charles A. Grinnell, son of Capt. Moses Grinnell ⁸⁹³ and Susannah Barney,²⁴ on 31 Mar 1818 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁴ ²⁵ ²²³ Charles was born on 11 Jun 1783 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸⁹³ died on 13 Jan 1855 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^²⁴ and was buried about 16 Jan 1855 in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

545 F i. Ann Hitch Grinnell ⁸⁹³ was born on 8 Jan 1819 and died on 23 Mar 1912.

Ann married Charles A. Rhodes,²⁴ son of James Rhodes ²⁴ and Sarah (?),⁸⁹³ on 8 Oct 1845 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁴ Charles was born on 17 Nov 1814 and died on 13 Jun 1892 in Westfield, MA.

546 M ii. Francis Smith Grinnell ²²⁴ was born about 1822 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^²⁴ died on 17 Mar 1824 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸⁹³ and was buried about 20 Mar 1824 in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

549 M v. Charles Francis Grinnell ²⁴ was born in 1829 and died on 11 Jul 1829.

550 M vi. George Hitch Grinnell ⁸⁹³ was born in Apr 1831 and died on 3 Jul 1832.

282. Frederic Delano Hitch ³⁵ was born on 21 Oct 1833 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{²²³ ²³² ²³³} died on 21 Mar 1911 in Newburgh, NY,^{⁸ ²²³} and was buried about 24 Mar 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies: "Frederick Delano Hitch began his business career in Maryland. He went to China in 1860 and entered the service of Russell and Co., Merchants and Bankers. For a number of years he managed a fleet of 14 steamers which plied the Yangtze River from Shanghai. He made two visits to America and resigned in 1884. He was a trustee of The Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children in New York City and for nearly 24 years was its treasurer. His wife was Annie Lyman Delano of Algonac, Newburgh, NY. He died at Algonac."

Frederick D. Hitch was an uncle to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States. (His wife was sister to Roosevelt's mother).

The following comes from "Delano-Hitch Families":

"Frederic Delano Hitch was born in Fairhaven, Bristol county, Massachusetts, in 1833, son of Captain George and Abby (Church)Hitch. After completing his education, he began his business career in the State of Maryland, where he was successfully engaged until 1860, in which year he went to China and entered the service of Russell & Company, merchants and bankers, the leading American firm in their line in that country. For a number of years Mr. Hitch served in the capacity of manager of a fleet of fourteen steamers which plied the Yangtse river from Shanghai, the most important maritime city of China, situated on the left bank of the Hwangpoo river, under the name of the Shanghai Steam Navigation Company.

The company sold out to the Chinese in the late seventies, the line then becoming known as the China Merchants Company. With the exception of two visits to his native country, Mr. Hitch remained in China until his resignation as a partner from the firm of Russell & Company in 1884, whereupon he returned to the United States, taking up his residence in the "Algonac," Newburgh, New York, where he became a prominent and influential citizen, identifying himself, as does also his wife, with various phases of social work, not alone in the city of Newburgh, but throughout the State of New York, having been especially active in the Associated Charities of Newburgh, St. Luke's Hospital, the Newburgh Agency for Dependent Children, the State Charities Aid Association, and the Church of Our Father at Newburgh. Mr. Hitch also served as a trustee of the Laura Franklin Free Hospital for Children, in New York City, and for nearly twenty-four years acted as its treasurer. Mr. Hitch was scrupulously honorable in all his dealings with mankind, and therefore won a reputation for public and private integrity, and his career is well worthy of emulation.

Mr. Hitch married, October 16, 1877, Annie Lyman, daughter of Warren and Catherine (Robbins) Delano, of "Algonac," Newburgh, NewYork. Mr. Hitch died at "Algonac," March 21, 1911."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Frederick D. Hitch is listed on page 094 in Boarding School in Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts as follows: - Frederick D. Hitch, age 17, born in MA

In the Federal Census of 1900, Fred D. Hitch is listed in Kings County, New York in a household with six servants as follows: - Fred D., born 10/1833 in MA - Annie D., born 1/1848 in NY.

Paraphrased Obituary: Frederic Delano Hitch died today at his residence Algonac from heart disease. He was in his 78th year. Born in Fairhaven, MA in 1833, he went to China while still a young man engaging in the tea exporting business and became wealthy. He came to Newburg, NY 25 years ago. ("New York Times," March 22, 1911, page 11, col. 5).

Frederic married Annie Lyman Delano,³⁵ daughter of Warren Delano II and Catherine Robbins Lyman, on 16 Oct 1877 in Newburgh, NY.⁸ ²²³ Annie was born on 8 Jan 1849 in New York City, NY,^{⁸ ⁸⁹⁴ ⁸⁹⁵} died on 6 Mar 1926 in Newburgh, NY,^{⁸ ²²³} and was buried about 9 Mar 1926 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Annie D. Hitch is listed in Orange County, New York in a household as follows: - Annie D. Hitch, age 65, born in NY - 6 servants.

551 M i. Frederic Delano Hitch Jr. ³⁵ was born on 14 Jan 1880,^²²³ died on 14 Jan 1880,^²²³ and was buried about 17 Jan 1880 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: In the Massachusetts State Census of 1855, Joseph Hitch is listed in household 253 (with Nathaniel Church) in the South District of Fairhaven, Bristol County as follows: - Joseph Hitch, student, age 18, born in MA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph Hitch is listed in Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, born 7/1837 in MA - Louise Hitch, born 1/1847 in NY - Laura Hitch, born 7/1881 in NY - Robert Hitch, born 7/1883 in NY.

Joseph married Anna Louise Scrymser on 21 Apr 1880 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ²²³ Anna was born in Jan 1847 in NY^{⁸ ⁸⁹⁶ ⁸⁹⁷} and died on 23 Jun 1923 in Kings Co., NY.^{⁸ ²⁴ ²²³}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Annie L. Hitch is listed in Champlain, Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Annie L. Hitch, age 70, born in NY - Ida Serysmer, age 50, born in NY (sister).

284. Adelia Jenne ²⁴ was born in 1803 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 22 Feb 1860 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Adelia married Jonathan G.W. Kempton,⁹⁰¹ son of Deacon Manasseh Kempton ⁹⁰¹ and Abigail West,²⁴ on 28 May 1822 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁹⁰¹ Jonathan was born about 1798 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 5 Apr 1834 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

Adelia next married William P. Taylor ⁹⁰¹ on 24 Aug 1843 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁹⁰¹ William was born about 1802 and died on 20 Nov 1864 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

285. Elizabeth Eldredge Jenne ²⁴ was born in 1805 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 22 Apr 1891 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Elizabeth married Hiram Henry Stackpole,⁹⁰¹ son of Absolom Stackpole ⁹⁰¹ and Nancy Markham,²⁴ on 15 Jun 1822 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.⁹⁰¹ Hiram was born about 1795 in South Berwick, ME and died before 1850.

559 M i. Henry Hiram Stackpole ²⁴ was born about 1826 and died on 6 Jan 1863 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

560 M ii. Francis Augustus Stackpole ⁹⁰¹ was born about 1828 and died on 1 Mar 1895.

561 F iii. Harriet Stevens Stackpole ²⁴ was born about 1831 and died after 1865.

566 F viii. Sarah Ann W. Stackpole ⁹⁰¹ was born in Nov 1842 and died on 23 Jan 1909 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Elizabeth married Elisha Babcock Jr.,⁹⁰¹ son of Elisha Babcock Sr. ⁹⁰¹ and Sarah (?),²⁴ on 2 Jun 1846 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁹⁰¹ Elisha was born in Nov 1820 in CT and died on 11 Dec 1888 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

567 M i. Charles A. Babcock ²⁴ was born on 15 Apr 1847 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 10 Sep 1847 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

568 F ii. Abby Louise Babcock ⁹⁰¹ was born on 9 Feb 1850 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY and died on 11 Nov 1875 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

569 F iii. Mauritia Ann (Minnie) Babcock ²⁴ was born on 25 Mar 1861 in Mauritius Island and died on 8 Dec 1928 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

570 F iv. Elizabeth A. Babcock ⁹⁰¹ was born in Aug 1864 and died in 1947.

571 M v. Elisha F. Babcock ²⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1866 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died on 30 Nov 1935 in Taunton, MA.

290. Sarah H. Long ⁹⁰¹ was born on 25 Apr 1828 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 14 Aug 1899 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

Sarah married Joseph C. Neil ²⁴ in 1850.²⁴ Joseph was born about 1819 and died on 18 Oct 1902 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

572 F i. Lizzie W. Neil ⁹⁰¹ was born in Feb 1854 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 10 Jul 1856 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: The Somerset Parish records indicate that Thomas Hitch, son of John and Milly Hitch, was born on October 8, 1797 and baptized April 29, 1798.

In his will written on January 22, 1819 and probated May 7, 1822, Jacob Morris listed wife Nelley Morris and children Betsy, Thomas, and William, and Josiah Morris. Thomas Hitch, James D. Hayman and Henry Pollitt were witnesses. (Somerset County Wills, 1820-37, Folio 40)

On January 24, 1829, William Hitch paid $500 for 250 acres of land from Hyram and Letty (Hitch) Lankford, Mary Hitch, Ellendor (Hitch) Hayman, and Benjamin Pitts Hitch of "Somerset County" with "Thomas Hitch of Worcester County". This is the land that they fell heir to after the death of their father John Hitch "that lyeth in Worcester County where said Hitch lived on the Worcester side of the County road". This land is that bought from Joshua Morris along with another 50 acre plot. (Worcester County Land Records, Liber AU, Folio 519, 520).

In the Federal Census of 1830, Thomas Hitch was listed in Worcester County on page 258, 6th District, in household with one male age 20-30, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 20-30 and one slave. This may indicate a marriage to Letiticia sometime between 1821 and 1825.

On August 23, 1830, Thomas Hitch and Letiticia his wife paid $1,000 to Thomas Fooks for parts of three tracts; "Fort Neck", "Long Acre", and "Fooks". (Ibid., Liber AW, Folio 460). Also, at the same time, a bond was transferred from Nancy Cathell to Thomas Hitch for that land that bordered land of Nancy Cathell, Thomas Hitch, Thomas Fooks, James Toadvine and a road laid out by James Bussells and Elijah Ennis. (Ibid., Liber AW, Folio 461).

On September 28, 1833, Thomas Hitch of Worcester County paid $40 to William and Jennie Gunby of Somerset County for tracts called "Fookes Cash", part of "Long Acre" and part of "Stripe". (Ibid., Liber AZ, Folio 352).

On March 7, 1839, Thomas Hitch was bound to Winder Disharoon for $500. Thomas Hitch and Nancy S. Cathell sold said Disharoon a small piece of land near Disharoon's Grist Mill. This record is very hard to read. (Ibid., Liber GMH No. 2, Folio 380).

In the Federal Census of 1840, Thomas Hitch was listed in Worcester County on page 302, Western District (District No. 6), with one male under age 5, one male age 40-50, one female age 15-20 and one female age 30-40.

On February 10, 1840, For $248, Thomas Hitch of Worcester County paid James Bayly, attorney for Obed Bayly of Dearbourn County, Indiana; Thomas and wife Mariah Fooks (of Worcester County); Milton and wife Leah Bussells (of Somerset County); and Elinor Jones (of Somerset County) for land that Leah Fooks purchased of William Gunby called "Long Acre" and "Fookes Last Try?" totalling 44 acres. (Ibid., Liber GMH No. 3, Folio 283).

On February 18, 1840, Elinor Jones of Worcester County and widow of John P. Jones of Somerset County became is indebted to Thomas Hitch of Worcester County for $100. Land she received from her grandmother Leah Fooks was used as security. (Ibid., Liber GMH No. 3, Folio 284).

In 1843/44. Thomas Hitch made bond between he and Elijah Toadvine, Ebenezer Disharoon, and James Bussells. (Ibid., Liber GMH, No. 7?).

In the Federal Census of 1850, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Worcester County, Maryland (page 191) in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 51, farmer, $1,000 in real estate - Eliza E. Hitch, age 27 - John A. Hitch, age 14 - William E. Hitch, age 10 - Catherine A. Hitch, age 3 - Jane Hitch, age 4 months All were born in Maryland.

On September 30, 1858, James W. and Henry T. Bailey of Somerset County sold land for $100 to Thomas Hitch of Worcester County. The land was a house and lot situated on the west side of the County road leading from Forktown to Shad Point, bordering the land of James Disharoon (occupied by Samuel Williams) to the south. Borders to the north and west by Louis W. Morris and Thomas Ritchie. This is land Bailey purchased from Noah Rider and contained 1 acre. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LW No. 5, Folio 689).

In the Federal Census of 1860, Thomas Hitch is indicated in the Nutters District, Worcester County, Maryland (household 2042, page 287) in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 62, farmer, $2,000 in real estate, $600 in personal property - John A. Hitch, age 23 - William E. Hitch, age 20 - Catherine Hitch, age 11 - Eliza J. Hitch, age 9 - Hester A. Hayman, age 30 All were born in Maryland.

On October 15, 1860, Thomas Hitch and Isaac H.A. Dulany paid $325 to Henry and Sally Malone for land at Sharps Point on the south side of the Wicomico River bounded by "Net Island", "Hog Neck", and "Mount Sinai." (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LW No. 6, Folio 662)

The Worcester County Estate Docket indicates that Thomas Hitch's will was proven on March 13, 1863 with Administrator John A. Hitch and sureties J. Dulaney and L. Irving.

In his will written June 26, 1849 and probated March 13, 1863, Thomas Hitch who was "sick and weak" but having a "sound, disposing mind" bequeathed:

- To son John Albert Hitch: land where I live containing 100 acres more or less that borders a tract called "Fooks Cost?" and near Gunby's Mill Dam. Also borders Fooks lands now belonging to Elijah Toadvine and lands of Winder Disharoon, near Disharoon Mill Pond. Also border road leading to John Carey's Mill and the land of Catherine Toadvine. Also left John Albert Hitch a clock, the family bible, smallest walnut table, the best bed and stead, brass shovel and tongs, small stand table, yoke of yearlings, brindle cow and calf, one sound horse, a saddle and bridle.

- To son William Edwin Hitch, land divided from John Albert's. Also, negro Caleb, $15 cash, pine bed and stead, large walnut table, silver spoon house, etc.

- To daughter Catherine Amelia Hitch all the property her mother inherited from her mother and grandfather John Pollitt and the side board in the hall.

Executors: George Parsons of I., Henry Pollitt Witnesses: James M. Cathell, Benjamin Livingston, and John B. Toadvine (Worcester County Wills, Liber TT No. 8, Folio 175)

On June 4, 1864, for $345, John A. Hitch, as administrator of Thomas Hitch, deceased of Worcester County and Isaac H.A. and Anna Marie Dulaney of Somerset County, sold Capt. William Fletcher land at Sharps Point on the south side of the Wicomico River bordered by Nett Island, a tract called "Hog Neck", land owned by Allison Smith, Sharps Creek, and land owned by Samuel Somers deceased. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LW No. 8, Folio 396)

Thomas married Leticia Fooks, daughter of Thomas* Fooks and Leah Disharoon, on 20 Dec 1820 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Leticia was born about 1800 in MD and died in 1841-1846 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: William E. Hitch, born in Maryland, died 10/15/1907, age 69. Was a farmer. Father born in Maryland. Wife is deceased.

General Notes: On Sep 17 1862, William E. Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Worcester County Election District No. 2 list as age 21 a farmer, Forktown P.O.

On March 16, 1874, John A. Hitch bought land from William E. Hitch for $40. Land was described as bordering the road from Bethel Church to Joseph Disharoons Mill, adjoining Union Church and division line between William E. Hitch and James Toadvine's lands. It consisted of 2 acres, part of "Long Acre", "Fooks Cost", and "Fort Neck." Witness: John D. Truitt. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 1, Folio 61).

On October 13, 1878, William E. Hitch sold land to William F. Ellis for $16. It was described as one acre of land on Manners Branch on hill towards the public road. Ellis to have right of way to the road running by Union M.E. Church. Witnesses: William J. Riggen and Samuel Webb. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 3, Folio 198).

In the Federal Census of 1900, William E. Hitch is listed in a household in Nutters District, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED119, sheet 2 (or 8), line 19) as follows: - William E. Hitch, born 11/1838 in MD

From William E. Hitch's death certificate he is listed as born in Maryland and died on October 15, 1907, age 69. He was a farmer with his father born in Maryland and his wife deceased.

In his will written April 15, 1907 and probated October 29, 1907, William E. Hitch left the following: - To Soadie Taylor, wife of Dennis Taylor, land I now reside in Nutters District - To Cora B. Vincent, my wife's things (includes a small Bible) He also made specific mention of the family graveyard on his property: "In case the place is sold, the graveyard to be excepted and retained with a right-of-way to said graveyard." Witnesses were John A. Parker and Frank Watson (Wicomico County Wills, Liber LJG No. 1, Folio 219)

William married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Pollitt on 2 Dec 1881 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Elizabeth was born in 1845^⁹¹⁵ and died before 1900 in MD.^⁹¹⁶

Thomas next married Elizabeth E. Pollitt, daughter of John E. Pollitt ¹⁷⁵ and Susan (?), on 17 Feb 1846 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elizabeth was born in 1823 in MD^⁹¹⁷ and died in 1851-1859 in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Her father is John Pollitt, however, I am not sure that she connects to this John Pollitt. More research required.

575 F i. Catherine Amelia E. Hitch was born in 1845-1849 in Worcester Co., MD^{⁹¹⁸ ⁹¹⁹ ⁹²⁰ ⁹²¹ ⁹²²} and died in 1881-1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.

Catherine married John Edward Dykes, son of Peter Dykes and Mary Pryor, on 18 Oct 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ John was born in Jun 1825 in MD^{⁹²³ ⁹²⁴ ⁹²⁵ ⁹²⁶ ⁹²⁷ ⁹²⁸} and died after 1900.

576 F ii. Elizabeth Jane (Jennie) Hitch was born in 1850 in MD^{⁹²⁹ ⁹³⁰ ⁹³¹} and died after 1870.

292. Leticia (Letty) Hitch ²⁴⁵ was born on 9 Mar 1799 in MD,^{²⁴⁶ ²⁴⁷} died on 18 Feb 1849 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Feb 1849 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

Leticia married Hiram W. Lankford,²⁴⁶ son of Tubman Lankford ²⁴⁶ and Amelia (Betsy?) Hayman, on 30 Aug 1820 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁴⁷ Hiram was born on 30 Aug 1797 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰¹ ²⁴⁶ ²⁴⁷} died in 1852 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^²⁴⁰ and was buried in 1852 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

577 M i. John W.H. Lankford was born on 17 Nov 1822 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁴⁷ and died on 15 May 1844 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁴⁷

578 M ii. Tubman I. Lankford was born on 16 Dec 1824 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁴⁷ and died on 25 May 1842 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁴⁷

+ 579 F iii. Caroline A.E. Lankford was born on 26 Jan 1827 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁴⁰ ²⁴⁷ ⁹³²} died in 1856 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^²⁴⁰ and was buried in 1856 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

580 F iv. Henrietta B. Lankford was born on 12 Feb 1830 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁴⁷

581 M v. William M. Lankford was born on 11 Jun 1835 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁴⁰ ²⁴⁷ ⁹³³} died in May 1858 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^²⁴⁰ and was buried in May 1858 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

William married Josephine Adams on 3 Jun 1857 in Somerset Co., MD.²⁴⁰ Josephine was born about 1840.^²⁴⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1820, Benjamin Hitch is listed on page 45 in Somerset County with a household of one male age 10-16, one male 16-26, one male 45+, one female 16-26 and one female 26-45.

On January 24, 1829, William Hitch paid $500 for 250 acres of land from Hyram and Letty (Hitch) Lankford, Mary Hitch, Ellendor (Hitch) Hayman, and Benjamin Pitts Hitch of Somerset County with Thomas Hitch of Worcester County This is the land that they fell heir to after the death of their father John (it may say Joshua) Hitch "that lyeth in Worcester County where said Hitch lived on the Worcester side of the County road". This land is that he bought from Joshua Morris along with another 50 acres plot. (SoLR-AU:519,520).

On September 17, 1836, William and wife Nancy (signed Ann) Hitch sold to Benjamin P. Hitch for $150, 50 acres of land, part of tract called "Mount Pleasant" on the east side of the county road dividing the counties of Worcester and Somerset . This land was that deeded from Benjamin Hitch to Joseph Hitch, then from Joseph to John Hitch and finally bequeathed by John Hitch to William in his last will and testament. (WoLR-JCH4:1).

On May 5, 1841, Benjamin P. and William Hitch, James Anderson, and George Price paid $875 to Benjamin and Ann E. Gordy of Somerset Co. for 200 acres of land called "Dormans Conclusion" and "Chance" that Ann E. Gordy had inherited from her father Levin Doorman Jr. who got it from his father Levin Doorman Sr. as a Deed of Gift. (SoLR-LH:699)

In his will written April 15, 1838 and probated March 22, 1842, John Pollitt mentions sons Henry and Levin Pollitt; daughters Eleanor Hayman and Nancy Hitch; and granddaughters Elizabeth Pollitt and Mahala Hayman. Benjamin P. Hitch, Benjamin Pusey and J.W. Bayly were witnesses. (SoW-1837/59:67,68)

In the Federal Census of 1840, Benjamin P. Hitch was indicated in Somerset County on page 216 for the Middle District with a household of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 15-20, one male age 20-30, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 30-40, one female age 50-60 and three slaves.

On November 29, 1842, for $147.35, Benjamin P. Hitch bought from Hiram Lankford one negro girl called Leah and one negro boy called Caleb. (SoLR-AH:362) On February 17, 1843, Amelia Hitch paid $300 to Benjamin P. Hitch for all kinds of tools, looking glasses, household goods, etc.. (SoLR-AH:455)

On February 20, 1843, Benjamin P. Hitch was involved in a court case: Levin Meredith, use of Levin Handy, versus Benjamin P. Hitch about a judgment of $65 plus 83½¢ cost disputed from March 1, 1842. Benjamin was ordered to sell property to pay debt. Property sold is "Doorman's Conclusion" and "Chance", the same land Benjamin H. Gordy and wife sold to Benjamin Hitch on May 5, 1841 totaling 50 acres. Levin Handy bought the land for 50¢ per acre. (SoJ-LH:326)

On March 14, 1843, Benjamin P. Hitch was involved in another court case: William and John Gunby versus Benjamin P. Hitch about a judgment of $184.79. Court orders Benjamin to sell land called "Fork" totaling 100 acres. Advertisements for the sale are to be set up at the Courthouse in Somerset Co., also in Forktown, also at the store of William and John Gunby, at the tavern of William Collier in Princess Anne, and at the tavern of Thomas J. Dashiell in Princess Anne. (SoJ-LH:328)

Benjamin married Mary (Molly) Lankford,²⁴⁶ daughter of Tubman Lankford ²⁴⁶ and Amelia (Betsy?) Hayman, on 8 Jun 1830 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁴⁶ Mary was born in 1810 in MD^{²⁴⁸ ⁹³⁴} and died in 1851-1859 in MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Molly Hitch is indicated in Princess Anne District, Somerset County (page 422) in a household as follows: - Molly Hitch, age 40, $200 in RE - Rebecca Hitch, age 18 - Joseph Hitch, age 16, laborer - Ellen Hitch, age 15 - William Hitch, age 11 - Levin Hitch, age 8 All born in MD.

Robert married Mary White? about 1859. Mary was born in 1839 in MD.^⁹⁴¹

585 M iv. William H.H. Hitch was born in 1839-1840 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁹⁴⁵ ⁹⁴⁶} and died on 21 Dec 1864 in CSA Hospital in Salisbury, NC.^⁹⁴⁷

General Notes: On Sep 30 1862, William H.H. Hitch is listed in the Adjutant General Enrollment for Somerset County Election District 7 as age 22, Trappe P.O. with note that he is a volunteer in the U.S. Cavalry.

William H.H. Hitch is listed in the Index to Military Service - Civil War, Union (National Archives) and who joined for service on Sep 18 1862 in Baltimore as a Private, Co. C, Purnell Legion, Maryland Cavalry, age 22. He is described as 6'-0" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, a farmer from Somerset Co., MD. The muster rolls record his service as follows:
- Enlistment to Dec/ 1862: Present
- Jan to Apr 1863: Present
- May/Jun 1863: Absent on detachment at Smyrna, DE
- Jul to Dec 1863: Present
- Jan to Jun 1864: Present
- Jul to Oct 1864: Absent, missing in action since Aug 21 1864 at Weedon RR (near Petersburg, VA), also states he was wounded.
- Next, William Hitch shows up on POW records as:
- Aug 21 1864: Captured near Petersburg
- Aug 22 1864: Confined at Richmond, VA
- Nov 30 1864: Sent to Salisbury, NC and admitted to hospital there.
- Dec 21 1864: Died of "Catarrh" at hospital in Salisbury, NC.

General Notes: On September 1, 1868, Levin H. Hitch and Elijah A.J. Powell paid $6,000 for land to James Powell. It was described as the same land that James Powell bought from Mollie Miles on November 20, 826 (rec. Liber GH No. 3, Folio 393,394), 183 acres called "Chance" and "Addition to Chance". Also land Henry W. Long and wife sold to Powell on March 4, 1843 (rec. Liber AH, Folio 471,472) 52 7/8 acres called "Vasterage" and "The Fifty Acre Priviledge". Also land Powell bought from John R. Franklin on May 29, 1854 (rec. Liber LW NO. 3, Folio 87,88) 172 acres called "Dormans Conclusion". Also land Powell bought from Teagle Townsend and wife on January 25, 1855 (rec. Liber LW NO. 3, Folio 393, 394) 52 acres, and finally land Powell bought from William W. Powell on March 3, 1855 (rec. LW NO. 3, Folio 442) called "Addition Cut Close". (Somerset Co. Land Records, Liber LW No. 11, Folio 224 - A 7-year mortgage was taken out on this transaction in Folio 225-226)

On November 4, 1868, a deed of trust from Elijah A.J. Powell to Levin H. Hitch was executed for all property to rid himself of debt. (Ibid., Liber LW NO. 11, Folio 251).

In the Federal Census of 1870, "Leven" Hitch is indicated in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (page 3, 1st Ward, New Orleans) in a household as follows: - Leven Hitch, age 28, grocery clerk, born in MD. He is in the household of his brother-in-law Paul Mitchell.

He is listed as died in Orleans Parish, LA on Aug 22 1875, age 34.

General Notes: William Hitch is not mentioned by name in his father John Hitch's will. However, there is no doubt to this father-son connection. William is mentioned in several Worcester Co., Maryland land transactions as the son of John Hitch.

He seemed to be a man of some means as he bought and sold land in his native Somerset and Worcester Counties almost at will.

In the will of John Morris (of Jacob Morris), written December 6, 1825 and probated December 30, 1825, it mentions wife Ann Morris (this happens to be William Hitch's future wife) and nephew William P. Morris, son of James Morris. William Hitch, James D. Hayman and Henry Pollitt were witnesses. (SoWills, Folio 105).

On November 24, 1827, William Hitch paid $50 to Thomas Morris, both of Somerset Co. for 7½ acres of land called "Morrises Conclusion", "Come By Chance", and "Fork" (or "Point of the Fork") bounded at the edge by the County road dividing Somerset and Worcester called the New Road by Isaac Hayman to Princess Ann. Also bounded by "Cockmore" belonging to William Hitch and wife and by the private road leading from Thomas Morris' to William Hitch's. (SoLR-GH4:66).

On January 24, 1829, William Hitch paid $500 for 250 acres of land to Hyram and Letty (Hitch) Lankford, Mary Hitch, Ellendor (Hitch) Hayman, and Benjamin Pitts Hitch of Somerset Co. and Thomas Hitch of Worcester Co. This is the land that they fell heir to after the death of their father John Hitch "that lyeth in Worcester Co. where said Hitch lived on the Worcester side of the County road". This land is that bought from Joshua Morris along with another 50 acre plot. (WoLR-AU:519,520).

On May 31, 1830, James Christopher of Worcester Co. paid $25.50 to William Hitch of Somerset Co. for part of tract "Timber Lot". The land borders "Priviledge" currently owned by William Hitch as well as "Friends Goodwill" and "Polks Folly". (Ibid., AW:362).

On March 3, 1832, Thomas Easkridge of Worcester Co. paid $30 to William Hitch of Somerset Co. for the 5½ acre tract called "Priviledge" bordering the private road from Thomas Morris to Charles Hayman. (Ibid., AY:156).

On January 11, 1833, Matthias Taylor of Worcester Co. paid $170 to William Hitch of Somerset Co. for 85 acres comprised of tracts called "Haymans Outlet", "Morris' Loss Recovered", and "Friends Goodwill" being land John Hitch purchased from Joshua Morris. Lands border that of Charles Hayman and Thomas Morris. (Ibid., Liber AZ, Folio 9).

On December 22, 1835, William Hitch is listed in the Orphans Court Records as follows: "James B. Moore, administrator dbn. of James Bailey, revoked. Administration granted to Henry Pollitt. Sureties: William Hitch, Levin Pollitt" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 295)

On August 24, 1836, William Hitch received a deed for land called "White Oak Swamp", "Woolf Pit Ridge", & "Bains Addition" from William & Anne E. Ward for $20. The document mentions "assigns rights to certain lands belonging to Stephen Ward on county road from Princess Anne to ForkTown". (SoLR-GH8:551).

On August 25, 1836, William Hitch received a deed for 135 acres of land called "Green Brier" and "Addition to Little Neck" from William and Sarah Ann Wailes for $250. (Ibid., Folio 401).

On September 14, 1836, William Hitch of Somerset Co. paid $20 to James Ward of Baltimore City for lands of Stephen Ward on the north side of the county road leading from Princess Anne to Fork Town called "White Oak Swamp", part of "Wolf Pitt Ridge", part of "Baines Addition" and "Pine Swamp" now ¼ owned by Randal Hayman, ¼ owned by William Ward and ½ owned by Gillis and Sarah Ward. (SoLR-GH9:41).

Three days later, on September 17, 1836, William and wife Nancy (signed Ann) Hitch sold to Benjamin P. Hitch for $150, 50 acres of land, part of tract called "Mount Pleasant" on the east side of the county road dividing the counties of Worcester and Somerset . This land was that deeded from Benjamin Hitch to Joseph Hitch, then from Joseph to John Hitch and finally bequeathed by John Hitch to William in his last will and testament. (WoLR-JCH4:1).

On January 31, 1837, William Hitch paid $100 to Nelson Loga, both of Somerset Co., for land James Stewart was trustee to sell real estate of Randal Hayman, deceased who sold to Samuel Brown who sold to Benjamin Simpson who willed to Nelson Loga. (SoLR-GH9:42).

On January 11, 1838, William Hitch of Somerset Co. sold to Mathias Taylor of Worcester Co., land called "Morris' Conclusion" for $100. It was land resurveyed for Joshua Morris Sr. deceased that he willed to Joshua Morris Jr. who conveyed it to John Hitch, father of said William Hitch. It totalled 29 acres and was bounded by land of Levin Pollitt and William Gunby. (WoLR-GMH2:374).

On July 12, 1838, William Hitch of Somerset Co. sold to William Gunby, a free black of Worcester Co. set free by Elisha Gunby of Somerset Co., part of tract called "Morris' Conclusion" for $90. It was part of land resurveyed by Joshua Morris and conveyed to John Hitch, father of William Hitch. (Ibid., GMH1:420; This record was difficult to read.).

On November 25, 1839, for $800, William Hitch of Somerset Co. bought from John F. & wife Mary A. Taylor of Somerset Co., land on the public road leading from Fork Town to Princess Anne that divides Somerset and Worcester counties. The land was conveyed to John F. Taylor by deed of his father William Taylor where he resided. (Ibid., GMH3:125).

In the Federal Census of 1840, William Hitch is indicated on page 219 for the Middle District of Somerset County in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 15-20, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 10-15, one female age 30-40 and eight slaves.

Between 1841 and 1852, William Hitch is listed in Election District 7 of Somerset County, Trappe, and assessed as follows; William Hitch, 1841: - To "Cockmore", 163¾a; "Morris' Conclusion", 7a: $850 - To "Woolf's Pit", 60a; Ben Simpson land for 75a: $330 - To "Stanford's Finding", part of "Green Brier", 150a: $600 - To Milly (21), Matthias (18), Hamilton (20), John (20): $1000 - To Henny-infirm (41), Silvy (4), Joc (43), Sarah Elizabeth (4 months): $220 - To 5 horses, 3 yoke oxen, 4 cows, 6 cattle, 30 sheep, 65 hogs: $485 - To 1 ?? w. carriage, plate, 7 beds etc., notes, other: $455
Total $3940 1843 added: - To 1 cow, 1 cattle, from Wm. Costen: $15 1844 added: - To Mrs. Nancy Miles for 1 yoke oxen, 1 carriage: $125
Total $4110 1843 added: - By Hamilton, John, Silvy: $530 - By Joc, Notes: $175 - By Levin Doorman for land from Ben Simpson, 75a: $150 - By 1 horse, dead: $30
Total $885 1852 added: - By Silvy Anderson, 150a: $600 - By 1 horse, 2 yoke oxen, 3 cows, dead: $130 - By 4 cattle, 15 sheep, 35 hogs, dead: $70
Total $1685 (Somerset Co. Assessment Ledger 1841-1852, Folio 25)

On May 5, 1841, Benjamin P. and William Hitch, James Anderson, and George Price paid $875 to Benjamin and Ann E. Gordy of Somerset Co. for 200 acres of land called "Dormans Conclusion" and "Chance" that Ann E. Gordy had inherited from her father Levin Doorman Jr. who got it from his father Levin Doorman Sr. as a Deed of Gift. (SoLR-LH:699)

On April 12, 1842, William Hitch and Jeptha Hayman, administrators of John Pollitt Sr., apply to sell his personal estate. (SoOCP)

On May 5, 1842, William Hitch paid $50 to Theodore Hayman, both of Somerset Co., for 11½ acres of land called "Ranes Addition" adjoining the land of William Hitch, William Morris, and Benjamin Pusey. (Ibid., AH:138)

On February 9, 1843, for $2901, William Hitch sold to William and John Gunby, all of Somerset Co. lands including "Cockmore", "Morrises Conclusion", "Wolfs Pit", "Stanfords Finding", "Green Brier" plus land bought from Benjamin Simpson, in all totalling 619½ acres. Also included were lands in Worcester Co. conveyed to him by John F. Taylor; negroes Hambleton, John Horsey, Matthias, Joseph, Mills, Sylvia, Mary, Henny, and Charles; 5 horses, 2 yoke of oxen, 5 cows, 5 yearlings, 50 hogs, 25 sheep, a 4-wheeled carriage, a timber cart, and a wain cart. (Ibid., AH:454)

On March 22, 1845, William Hitch of Somerset Co. sold to Elijah White, a free black of Worcester Co., land called "Timber Lott" for $50. The land was bounded by that of James Christopher, Charles Hayman, and Howard Morris and totalled 7 acres. (WoLR-GMH8:270). On June 21, 1845, William Hitch was trustee for creditors of Fielder Jenkins of Somerset Co. Hitch bought all his effects for $1 to be distributed to pay Jenkins' debts. (SoLR-WP1:380).

On October 18, 1845, William Hitch sold to Sarah Ann Dove, child of Henry Dove, a one acre tract of land called "Addition to Wolf Pit Ridge" for $1. It was bounded by the county road leading from Benjamin Pusey's to Upper Trappe, also bounded by "Morrises Hundred" owned by William Morris. (SoLR-WP1:119)

On January 24, 1846, for $300, William and Nancy Hitch sold to Levin and Sally Doorman; James, Frost, Morris and Leah Doorman; Joseph and Nancy Whayland and their son Joseph W.L.A. Whayland, all free colored persons of Somerset Co. land: part of "Taylors Priviledge", the land that Samuel Brown deeded to Benjamin Simpson for 75 acres. Composed of three separate lots. (Ibid., Folio 210)

On April 27, 1848, William Hitch of Somerset Co. sold to William P. Morris of Worcester Co., two acres of land called the "Boot" for $10. It was land surveyed for Joshua Morris lying part in Somerset and part in Worcester Co. and adjoining land called "Stanfords Finding" and the land that said Hitch bought from Dr. William Wales on the west side of the county road dividing Worcester and Somerset counties. (Ibid., WP3:19)

On August 3, 1849, William Hitch with wife Nancy sold land for $500 to Eliza Anderson, wife of Gillis Anderson. Land was called "Second Green Brier" and "Addition to Little Neck" and bounded by land William Hitch bought from William Wales and wife, also by "Pollitt's Trial". Total of this portion of the land is 132 acres. Also deeded a part of "Standford's Finding", 11½a; and a part of "The Boot", 2 acres deeded from William P. Morris to William Hitch. (Ibid., WP5:43). On September 17, 1849, William Hitch and his wife Nancy sold to William I., Frances and Alfred Jones, free negroes, all of Somerset Co., 11 acres of land called "Addition to Wolf Pit" for $50. It was land bordering the road to Princess Ann at the corner of Benjamin Pusey's plantation to William Morrises farm. (Ibid., WP4:360)

In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is indicated on page 485 for the Trappe District in Somerset County in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 46, farmer, $1,500 in real estate - Ann Hitch, age 50 - John W. Hitch, age 18, farmer - Mary J. Hitch, age 14 - Nancy E. Hitch, age 12 - Alfred Hitch, age 10 - Denard Morris, age 40, male, black All were born in Maryland.

In 1852, William Hitch is listed in Somerset County, Election District 9, Trappe, and assessed for the following: William Hitch: - "Cockmore", "Wolf Pit Ridge", 230a at $7: $1410 - Land bought of James Stewart, 90a at $4: $340 - Land of unknown name, 90a at $4: $340 - Milly (25) $300, Mary (12) $200, Henny (52) $100, Charlotte (2) $50, and Tilla (8) $50 - 6 beds $60, other furniture $30 - 2 horses $120, 2 yoke oxen $60, 3 cows $30, 5 other cattle $25, 12 sheep $12, and 30 hogs $40 - 1 carriage $75 Signed William Hitch (SoTA1852:10).

On November 21, 1854, William Hitch of Somerset County bought land from Anne Morris of the City of Baltimore for $70. This is the land her husband William Morris called "First Conclusion", "Morris' Hundred", and "Wolf Pit Ridge". (SoLR-LW3:286).

On June 8, 1857, William Hitch and wife Nancy, sold 91 acres of land for $1,000 to Robert W. Dougherty and Sydney C. Long. Name of land not given but is same land Hitch bought from William Gunby and wife and John Gunby and wife on April 27, 1848 (as rec. in LW3:34-36) (Ibid., LW5:211).

On June 15, 1857, William Hitch and wife Nancy sold land to Robert Dougherty and Sydney C. Long for $500. This is land that Hitch purchased of Stephen Ward's heirs. It is land where William Morris lived and died, being the dower interest of Anne Morris of the City of Baltimore, widow of William Morris, which said Hitch purchased from her. (Ibid., LW5:255).

In the Federal Census of 1860, William Hitch is indicated in a household in the Trappe District of Somerset County with the following listing: - William Hitch, age 57 - Nancy Hitch, age 60 - Nancy E. Hitch, age 19 - Alfred J. Hitch, age 18 - Thomas J. Ward, age 30 - William Walson, age 18 - Alexander McCuirey, age 45 All were born in Maryland.

On November 23, 1860, William Hitch posted bond of $200 in trial State of Maryland versus. Matilda Pusey where Henry W. Hitch was a witness for the state. (WiCourtPapers)

On August 3, 1864, for $800, William Hitch and his wife Nancy sold to Frances P. Jones, all of Somerset Co., land "formerly owned by John Hitch deceased and in the possession of Benjamin P. Hitch at his death which we purchased of William and John Gunby by deed" dated August 3, 1849. (SoLR-LW8:404)

On February 23, 1866, William Hitch was paid $2,000 by Alfred James Hitch and Nancy E. Hitch for 100 acres of land including "White Oak Swamp", Wolf Pit Ridge", and "Pine Swamp." Also for the life interest and estate of William Hitch and the tract of land he now resides called "Cockmore" containing 199 acres. (Ibid., LW9:484)

On July 9, 1867, William and Ann Hitch with Alfred J. and Nancy E. Hitch mortgaged for $913, John D. Williams and Samuel A. Graham all that land that William Hitch purchased from James Ward called "White Oak Swamp", "Wolf Pit Ridge", and "Pine Swamp" on the county road leading from Princess Anne to Salisbury by way of William P. Morris and adjoining land of Josiah Pollitt containing 100 acres. Also includes that land called "Cockmore" where William Hitch now resides which was devised to Ann Hitch by John Morris her former husband. Mortgage must be paid within a year. (Ibid., LW10:438).

On January 13, 1868, Alfred and William Hitch sold property John D. Williams and Samuel A. Graham for $300 including oxen, cows, hogs, and horses.. (Ibid., Folio 616).

In the Federal Census of 1870, William Hitch is indicated in household number 303 in the Princess Anne District of Somerset County as follows:
- William Hitch, age 66, farmer
- Nancy Hitch, age 70, keeps house
- Alford Hitch, age 25, farm laborer
- Ellen Hitch, age 20
- Jenkins Ward, age 45
- Alice Morris, age 18
- George Powell, age 8
- Lee Powell, age 7 plus 4 blacks with surname Hitch. All persons were born in Maryland.

In 1876, William Hitch is listed in Election District 1 of Somerset County, Princess Anne and assessed as follows: William Hitch, 1876: -To 230a "Cockmore" & "Wolf Pit Ridge": $1380 - To improvements: $150 1878 added: - By 60a "Cockburne" (sic) to Josiah M. Pollitt: $360 - By 100 a "Cockburne" (sic) to Mrs. Nancy E. Hitch: $600 - By improvements: $150 - By 70a "Cockburn" (sic) & "Wolf Pit Ridge" assessed erroneously: $20
Total: $1530 (SoTA1876/1896:182)

The Salisbury Advertiser of July 14, 1877 had an article that stated that William Hitch of Somerset County died on July 10, 1877, age about 78 years.

William married Nancy (Ann) Pollitt, daughter of John Pollitt, on 23 Oct 1827 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Nancy was born in 1800 in MD^{⁹⁵³ ⁹⁵⁴ ⁹⁵⁵} and died on 27 May 1875-11 Jan 1876 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁹⁵⁶

General Notes: In his will written Apr 15 1838 and probated Mar 22 1842, John Pollitt mentions sons Henry and Levin Pollitt; daughters Eleanor Hayman and Nancy Hitch; and granddaughters Elizabeth Pollitt and Mahala Hayman. Benjamin P. Hitch, Benjamin Pusey and J.W. Bayly were witnesses. (SoW-1837/59:67,68)

Will of Nancy Hitch, wife of William Hitch, was written on May 27 1875 and probated in Somerset Co. on Jan 11 1876 as follows: Exec.: Samuel I. Graham-all my real estate consisting of my farm I now reside "Cockmore". To: my daughter Nancy E. Hitch To: my grandchildren Henry Lee Powell and George W. Powell Witnesses: Josiah M. Pollitt, G.T. Bradley, Francis P. Jones. Her husband William Hitch signed consent for will. (SoW-SCL5:353)

587 M i. John W. Hitch was born in 1832 in Somerset Co., MD^⁹⁵⁷ and died after 1852.

590 M iv. Alfred James Hitch was born in 1841-1842 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁹⁶⁵ ⁹⁶⁶ ⁹⁶⁷} and died on 31 Dec 1873 in Eden Station, Somerset Co., MD.^{⁹⁶⁸ ⁹⁶⁹}

General Notes: On Sep 30 1862, Alfred Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Somerset County Election District No. 7 as age 20, a farmer, Forktown P.O.

On May 30, 1864, for $150, Alfred J. Hitch bought from Ephraim K. Wilson and Ann W. Snow land which they were enpowered to sell by the will of Walter P. Snow of Worcester Co. The land is in the 7th District and called "Walkers Conclusion". (Worcester Co., MD Land Records, Liber GHR No. 1, Folio 611).

On February 10, 1866, William James Jones and Francis H. Jones were paid $75 by Alfred James Hitch for 7 acres of land on the road leading from Upper Trappe to the county road leading from Forktown to Princess Anne. This road is known as Sea Tick Road. This is the same land that William Hitch and wife sold to William Jones, the father of the above grantees, that adjoins the land of Levin Pollitt's heirs. (SoLR-LW9:452).

On February 23, 1866, Alfred James Hitch and Nancy E. Hitch paid $2,000 to William Hitch for 100 acres of land that included "White Oak Swamp", Wolf Pit Ridge", and "Pine Swamp." Also for the life interest and estate of William Hitch and the tract of land he now resides called "Cockmore" containing 199 acres. (Ibid., Folio 484)

On November 14, 1866, for $1500, Alfred J. Hitch of Somerset Co. paid to Thomas A. and Mary E. Spencer (his wife) for land called "Morris Mill Supply" and "Holly Bottom" on the east side of the road from Denstons Dams to Adkinsons Mills. The land was conveyed to Spencer by Charles B. Calvert & wife except for the part conveyed by Spencer to John Purnell Pusey & wife. (Worcester Co., MD Land Records, Liber GHR No. 2, Folio 523).

On July 9, 1867, William and Ann Hitch with Alfred J. And Nancy E. Hitch mortgaged for $913, John D. Williams & Samuel A. Graham all that land that William Hitch purchased from James Ward called "White Oak Swamp", "Wolf Pit Ridge", and "Pine Swamp" on the county road leading from Princess Anne to Salisbury by way of William P. Morris and adjoining land of Josiah Pollitt containing 100 acres. Also includes that land called "Cockmore" where William Hitch now resides which was devised to Ann Hitch by John Morris her former husband. Mortgage must be paid within a year. (Somerset Co., MD Land Records, Liber LW, No.10, Folio 438).

On January 13, 1868, Alfred and William Hitch sold property to John D. Williams and Samuel A. Graham for $300 including oxen, cows, hogs, and horses.. (Ibid., Folio 616).

In the July 1868 court records for Wicomico County, Maryland, Alfred Hitch shows up in Case #152, William Shockley vs. Alfred Hitch, garnishee of Robert Butler. Judgement was for $175 in damages. (Wicomico Co., MD Judicials).

In Somerset County for 1870, there was a court case - Benjamin F. Mezick versus Alfred, Nancy and William Hitch. Mezick was awarded damages of $93.21 and costs of $2.40. (Somerset Co., MD Judicials)

In the May 1872 court records of Worcester County, Maryland, Alfred J. Hitch shows up in the case of Ephraim K. Wilson (exec. of Walter P. Snow) vs. Alfred J. Hitch and Henry W. Brumbly. They jointly owned land with subject of executor (Ann Snow). They were ordered to auction the land. (Worcester Co. Court Papers)

Alfred James Hitch was evidently a tough man to get along with. However, I doubt that this justified the fate that he eventually faced. He was the unnerving recipient of a well-placed blow from the razor sharp blade of a woodcutter's axe owned by Mr. William Taylor of Somerset County, Maryland. The story was told in the typical Victorian-era fashion for sensationalizing in an article in the Jan 3 1874 edition of the Salisbury Advertiser (Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland):

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Terrible Murder!

A Man Split Open With An Axe!

HE DIES IN THREE MINUTES
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Last Wednesday, (December 31st) at about five o'clock P.M., a terrible tragedy was enacted at Eden Station, Somerset county, Maryland. The de- tails of the murder, as related by an eye witness are as follows: About half past four o'clock, William Taylor, who had been in the woods hewing timber, came in to Mr. Parker's store at the Station, with his axe on his shoulder, in company with Thomas Flemming. Taylor put his axe out side of the store door, out of the way, and sat down near the stove. Alfred Hitch, a man who bore an unenviable reputation in the neighborhood, by reason of his quarrelsome and over bearing disposition, picked up the axe, and by carelessness cut himself slightly. He immediately began cursing the owner of the axe and Flemming. Flemming resented Al's conduct, and the two had pretty sharp words in the Store. Taylor persuaded Flemming to leave the store in order to avoid any disturbance, and both walked up the Railroad track, which passed directly in front of the door, towards home. They had barely started when Hitch left the store, picked up a club and followed them, saying that he could "whip them both, and intended to do it," and daring them to the test. Taylor said to Hitch Go away and let us alone or it will be worse for you." Hitch persisted in carrying his threats into execution, and advanced rapidly upon Flemming and Taylor. Flemming picked up a round stick of wood and was going to strike Hitch with it, when on looking around he saw Taylor advancing on Hitch with his axe drawn; he stepped off the track. Taylor passed him, and the next moment the dull "chuck" of the axe was heard, as it entered Hitch's body, literally splitting him open. The murdered man, trembled a moment and then pitched forward on his face, in a perfect gore of blood, and in less than three minutes was dead. The axe entered Hitch's left shoulder and cut diagonally across the lower part of the breast bone, making a terrible wound. After the occurrence Taylor shouldered his weapon of death, and with his companion marched cooly away. He now went to Captain T. W. H. White's to whom he related the particulars of the affray, at the same time asking him what he should do, Captain White advised him to go to Princess Anne, and deliver himself up to the State authorities. We learn that a warrant has been issued for the murderer's arrest, but as we go to press he is still at large.

To give the reader some perspective of where the murder of Alfred Hitch occurred, I turn to a map of the area from 1876/77 (see illustration). The map is of the Princess Anne District of Somerset Co., Maryland. To the north (including the town of Upper Trappe - which is modern-day Allen) is Wicomico County and to the east is Worcester Co. The illustrated map is marked with numbers as follows:

1. The residence of William and Nancy/Ann (Pollitt-Morris) Hitch where Alfred was living at the time of his death.
2. S.Q. Parker's store next to the railroad tracks (on the west side of the tracks) in Eden Station where William Taylor, Thomas Flemming and Alfred Hitch had their first altercation.
3. The railroad tracks where Taylor and Flemming started walking after the altercation in the store. Alfred Hitch followed - ultimately to his death.
4. A house owned by Captain Thomas W.H. White where William Taylor may have sought refuge and advice following the murder. His house is not shown on this map, but is for the Trappe District of Wicomico County.
5. Railroad tracks leading to Princess Anne approximately five miles to the south. It is the county seat and location where the murder trial was held in Apr 1874.
6. An aside, the residence of Handy Irving Hitch (brother of the compiler's great-great-great grandfather Washington Henry Hitch) which is on a tract of land called "Mount Pleasant" originally purchased by Benjamin Hitch in 1765. This land is just on the east side of the road that divides the counties of Somerset and Worcester (this is modern-day Meadow Bridge Road). The M.E. Church shown just to the south of the I. Hitch residence is gone today, however, the cemetery is still there and contains many Hitch and related graves.

The compiler have traveled these roads quite frequently and have often wondered what it was like back when this map was produced in 1877; back when Benjamin Hitch bought his land in 1765 and; even further back when Adam Hitch moved here in the 1680 timeframe. The story of Alfred Hitch has piqued my imagination even further as I think what it must have been like to be sitting in Mr. Parker's store along the railroad tracks in Eden on New Years Eve 1873 and venturing outside with the three antagonists as the ghastly event took place. As mentioned earlier, Mr. Alfred Hitch might have been a real bear to get along with, but I do not believe that anyone would deserve quite such a fate!

By the way, our Mr. Taylor was subsequently apprehended and, it is from the May 2 1874 edition of the Kent News (Chestertown, Maryland) that we learn his eventual fate for the brutal murder of Alfred Hitch. An article in that newspaper states "Alfred Hitch, murdered, William Taylor tried in Princess Anne, Somerset County, last week, found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 17 years, 3 months in the penitentiary. He is considerably past middle age and not likely to serve out his term."

However, a reference can be found to Mr. Taylor at the Hall of Records in Annapolis, Maryland that is of interest to this story. The reference, Prisoners Record, Maryland Penitentiary, gives the following listing: No. 8309, William Taylor (2^nd time), Wicomico County, age 54. White, black hair, hazel eyes, 5'-9¼", resides in Wicomico County. Convicted of 2^nd degree murder in Somerset County, received in 1874 to serve until Aug 1 1891. He was confined in the State Shop until pardoned on Mar 24 1886.

From this record, we glean several bits of interesting information regarding Mr. Taylor. Besides his physical characteristics, we see that he was born in about 1820 and resided in Wicomico County when he committed the murder. As prisoner number 8309, he seemed to be a repeat criminal noting the "2^nd time" in parentheses next to his name. Finally, it appears that he got off on good behavior as he was pardoned at age 66, 5½ years before his sentence was to end. Mr. Taylor certainly left his mark on history and within the branches of the Hitch family. He was no doubt the head of the following family listed in the Trappe District of Wicomico County in the 1870 Census:
- William Taylor, age 49, farm laborer
- Hester E. Taylor, age 43, keeping house
- Annie E. Taylor, age 23
- Julius J. Taylor, age 14, at home
- Julia A. Taylor, age 13, at home
- George Taylor, age 9
- Samuel G. Taylor, age 5
This household was next to Robert J. Stewart of this genealogy.

Mary married James Disharoon, son of John Jacob Disharoon ²⁴⁰ and Elizabeth Covington,²⁴⁰ on 17 Feb 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁴⁰ James was born in 1803 in Somerset Co., MD^{²⁴⁰ ⁹⁷⁰} and died between 9 Jul 1858 and 18 Oct 1858 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁴⁰

591 F i. Sally A. Disharoon was born in 1838 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1920 in MD.

William married Amanda Stewart on 18 Nov 1862 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Amanda was born in 1825 in MD.

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies states, "Henry Pitt Hitch was a farmer, Democrat, and active worker in the Methodist Church. All of his sons were Methodists and farmers."

A newspaper account of a centennial anniversary celebration of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from the "Pendletonian", Falmouth, KY. dated July 9, 1908. Celebration held July 4, 1908 states, ".....Henry Pitt Hitch, oldest child, was born in Maryland, Dec. 20, 1801 and died July 1878. On Sept. 20, 1827, he married Sarah Bryant. To them were born ten children - four now living. Luther and Thomas F. Hitch, - Malissa Fruer and Sarah Davis. Joseph and Alfonso are dead but leave good families. Eliza and Laura died single, two died in infancy. There are thirty-one grandchildren, fifty five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, making the sixth generation....."

In the Federal Census of 1830, Henry P. Hitch is indicated in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 73) in a household comprised of two males under age 5, one male age 20-30 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1840, Henry P. Hitch is indicated in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 227) in a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 30-40, two females under age 5 and one female age 30-40.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Henry P. Hitch is indicated in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 355) as follows: - Henry P. Hitch, age 48, $4,195 in land, born in MD - Sarah S. Hitch, age 40, born in KY - Joseph L. Hitch, age 21, born in KY - Luther W. Hitch, age 18, born in KY - Thomas P. Hitch, age 16, born in KY - Mary M. Hitch, age 13, born in KY - Sarah A. Hitch, age 11, born in KY - Eliza J. Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Alposo J. Hitch, age 6, male, born in KY - Laura R.C. Hitch, age 9 months, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Henry P. Hitch is indicated in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky (Falmouth P.O., page 631) in a household as follows: - Henry P. Hitch, age 59, farmer, born in MD - Sarah S. Hitch, age 50, born in KY - Sarah E. Hitch, age 19, born in KY - Alfonso J. Hitch, age 16, born in KY - Laura P. Hitch, age 9, born in KY.

In the Pendleton County, Kentucky Death Records (DAR), Henry P. Hitch is listed as age 76, married, died of chronic diarrhea on July 25, 1878.

Henry married Sarah Sanders Bryant,³³ daughter of Luke Bryant ³³ and Mary Sanders,³³ on 20 Sep 1827 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁸ ³³ Sarah was born on 15 Jun 1810 in KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ²⁵⁹ ²⁶⁰ ⁹⁷² ⁹⁷³ ⁹⁷⁴} died on 13 Aug 1886 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵} and was buried about 16 Aug 1886 in Old Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Farm, Hitch Bend Road, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

593 M i. (Male) (William?) Hitch was born between 1825 and 1830 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁷⁸ and died between 1831 and 1839 in Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 597 F v. Mary Melissa Hitch was born on 25 May 1836 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁸⁶ ⁹⁹⁴} died on 14 Dec 1908 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 17 Dec 1908 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

599 F vii. Elizabeth J. Hitch was born on 25 May 1841 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ⁹⁹⁸} died on 7 Mar 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ⁹⁹⁹} and was buried about 10 Mar 1860 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

General Notes: Elizabeth Hitch died of scarlet fever on March 7, 1860 (1860 Kentucky Mortality Schedule).

601 F ix. Laura R.C. Hitch was born in 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{¹⁰⁰² ¹⁰⁰³}

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies states, "George Jackson Hitch was a farmer, Republican and an active worker in the Methodist Church. His sons were farmers and blacksmiths. He and his wife, who was from Ohio, lived in the same house in Kentucky after their marriage for over fifty years."

A newspaper account of the centennial anniversary celebration of the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from the "Pendletonian", Falmouth, KY., July 7, 1908 celebration held July 4, 1908 states, ".....George Jackson Hitch was born July 12, 1808, died Aug. 1892, on Apr. 13, 1831 was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Hitch of Clermont Co., Ohio. To them were born eleven children, six now living. Josephus T.M., Benjamin Hardy and George Orson Hitch. Frances Housten, Hattie McGinety and Nettie Smith. Robert E. Hitch died from accidental gun shot wound leaving a good family. Sarah Daynum and Mackey Purdy are in the great beyond. Sarah leaves a son, two children died in infancy. There are twenty grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren....."

In the Federal Census of 1840, G.J. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 242) in a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 30-40, two females under age 5, one female age 5-10 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, George Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 355) in a household as follows: - George Hitch, age 42, farmer, $2000 in land, born in KY - Eliza Jane Hitch, age 39, born in KY - Sarah Louisa Hitch, age 16, born in KY - Robert E. Hitch, age 15, born in KY - Francis M. Hitch, age 13, born in KY - Josephus M. Hitch, male, age 11, born in KY - Nancy Ellen Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Hester Jane Hitch, age 7, born in KY - Benjamin H. Hitch, age 5, male, born in KY - George H.O. Hitch, age 3, born in KY
James S. Hitch, age 3 months, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1860, George J. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 632, Booth P.O.) in a household as follows: - George J. Hitch, age 52, farmer, born in KY - Elizabeth J. Hitch, age 49, born in KY - Sarah S. Hitch, age 25, born in KY - Francis M. Hitch, age 23, born in KY - Josephus T.M. Hitch, age 21, born in KY - Nancy Hitch, age 19, born in KY - Hester J. Hitch, age 17, born in KY - Benjamin H. Hitch, age 15, born in KY - George H.O. Hitch, age 12, born in KY - Mary E.A. Hitch, age 2, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, George J. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 429) in a household as follows: - George J. Hitch, age 61, farmer, born in KY - Elizabeth J. Hitch, age 59, born in KY - George R. Hitch, age 22, born in KY - Mary E. Hitch, age 12, born in KY.

George married Elizabeth Jane Hitch,³³ daughter of Thomas P. Hitch ⁴ ³³ ³⁵ and Jane Smullen,⁸ on 14 Apr 1831 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Elizabeth was born on 4 Aug 1810 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁰ ³¹³ ³¹⁴ ³¹⁵} died on 30 Dec 1889 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 2 Jan 1890 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

Marriage Notes: The two were cousins according to Daisy Hitch Davies tree of 1930.

607 M v. James S. Hitch was born in 1839 in Pendleton Co., KY^{¹⁰¹⁶ ¹⁰¹⁷} and died on 23 Apr 1852 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰¹⁸

Death Notes: This date is given as 1852, but doesn't correlate with 1850 census, Death date may then be 1862 instead.

608 F vi. Nancy Ellen (Nackie) Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1840 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹⁶ ⁹⁹⁸ ¹⁰¹⁹} died on 15 Apr 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 18 Apr 1878 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Nancy married Charles Alfred Purdy.,⁸ son of Charles Purdy and Mary (?). Charles was born in 1838 in OH,^{¹⁰²⁰ ¹⁰²¹} died on 29 Oct 1907 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 1 Nov 1907 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 609 F vii. Hester Jane Hitch was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰²² ¹⁰²³} died on 30 Dec 1917 in KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 2 Jan 1918 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

612 F x. Mary Annetta E. Hitch was born on 14 Aug 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰³⁵ ¹⁰³⁶ ¹⁰³⁷} and died on 24 May 1943 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

Mary married James William Smith.⁸ James died in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: Was a constable of Falmouth, Kentucky where the couple lived all their life. They had no children.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Luther Muir Hitch was a farmer, Democrat and an active worker in the Presbyterian Church. His sons were farmers. It is rumored that the name "Muir" appears in the family of each child of Sarah Muir Hitch, mother of Luther Muir Hitch.

A newspaper account of a centennial anniversary celebrating the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. from the "Pendletonian", Falmouth, KY. July 9, 1908. Celebration held July 4, 1908 states, "....Luther Muir Hitch was born Oct. 23, 1811; died Sept. 8, 1873; was married to Mary A. Best, Sept. 24, 1837. To them were born nine children, five now living, Edward, George A. and John T.M. Hitch, Sarah Cooper and Isabelle Lightfoot. Emma Fields and Ella Waggaman have crossed the great divide, leaving fine families. Rebecca and Mattie died single. There are twenty-eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren...."

In the Federal Census of 1840, Luther Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 242) in a household comprised of one male age 20-30, two females under age 5 and one female age 20-30.

(*) Pendleton County Order Book J, pages 118+ - Deed of Emancipation from Sarah Hitch and Luther M. Hitch to their slave James Lockman, on the oath of Robert Hitch, witness. Said Lockman is 55 years old, a very black complexion, about 5' 2" tall and of "rather spare make". Securities: Robert H. Hitch and William Ellis. May 7, 1849.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Luther Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 357) in a household as follows: - Luther Hitch, age 38, farmer, $2,000 in land, born in KY - Mary Hitch, age 30, born in KY - Emily E. Hitch, age 10, born in KY - Rebecca J., age 7, born in KY - Mary E. Hitch, age 5, born in KY - Joseph E. Hitch, age 3, born in KY - Sarah R. Hitch, age 2, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1860, L.M. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 653, Flower Creek P.O.) in a household as follows: - L.M. Hitch, age 49, farmer, born in KY - Mary J. Hitch, age 38, born in KY - Rebecca A. Hitch, age 19, born in KY - Mary E. Hitch, age 17, born in KY - Joseph E. Hitch, age 14, born in KY - Sarah R. Hitch, age 12, born in KY - Isabell Hitch, age 5, born in KY - George Ann Hitch (female), age 3, born in KY - John T.M. Hitch, age 2 months, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Luther Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 431) in a household as follows: - Luther M. Hitch, age 58, farmer, born in KY - Mary J. Hitch, age 47, born in KY - Sarah Hitch, age 22, born in KY - Isabell Hitch, age 17, born in KY - George A. Hitch, age 13, born in KY - John Hitch, age 11, born in KY.

Luther married Mary A. Best, daughter of Joseph Best ³³ and Mary (Polly) (?),³³ on 17 Dec 1837 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁸ ³³ Mary was born on 1 Jan 1821 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁷⁰ ¹⁰³⁸ ¹⁰³⁹ ¹⁰⁴⁰ ¹⁰⁴¹} died on 8 Oct 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵} and was buried about 11 Oct 1895 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

613 F i. Mattie Hitch ⁸ was born between 1836 and 1840 in Pendleton Co., KY^⁹⁸⁶ and died between 1841 and 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 614 F ii. Emily E. Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{¹⁰⁴² ¹⁰⁴³ ¹⁰⁴⁴} died on 29 Sep 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰⁴⁴ and was buried about 1 Oct 1903 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

615 F iii. Rebecca Ann Hitch ⁸ was born on 12 Nov 1840 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ⁹⁹⁶ ¹⁰²²} died on 24 Jun 1863 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Jun 1863 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

619 F vii. Martha Hitch was born in 1850 in Pendleton Co., KY and died in Apr 1853 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰⁵¹

General Notes: In the "Pendleton County, Kentucky Death Records" (DAR), Martha Hitch is listed as age 3, single, died of whooping cough on 4/?/1853, daughter of Luther M. Hitch.

620 F viii. (Female) Hitch was born on 28 Feb 1852 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

+ 621 F ix. Isabelle Hitch was born on 26 Feb 1853 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁵² ¹⁰⁵³} died on 29 Dec 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁶ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 1 Jan 1919 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: Robert Hamilton Hitch was born on February 26, 1815 on the old Hitch farm near the Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. His father Joseph Hitch died on his farm on September 28, 1847 and his mother Sallie passed on June 15, 1852. In a letter dated March 23, 1848 from A.F. Boggs to Robert Hitch, it says of the death of Joseph Hitch, "You all have lost a kind Father and your Mother a devoted husband but you must have been in a measure prepared for his decease - and I have no doubt he was fully prepared to meet his judge - I first learned of his death from Thos. Holton in Covington . . ."

Robert H. Hitch married shortly after his father's death to Abigail Charlotte Sherwin on July 2, 1849. Abigail was born on April 23, 1832 in Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio, the daughter of William Baker Sherwin and Martha Mulloy. She was the granddaughter of Elnathan Sherwin of Wales who served in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Robert and Abigail Hitch raised a large family of eleven children.

Robert Hitch was a grand father and man taken with the poetry and love of life. He seemed to reflect great insight into his time here on earth. This is depicted in several of his writings and correspondences he left behind. The following is a letter dated March 22, 1863 from R.H. Hitch to his cousin Charlotte Vickers at a when she had lost two beloved members of her family:

Poplar Grove, Ky March 22nd 63 My dear Cousin Lottie: Time after time have we thought of answering your letter, but did not know what would most console you. I am now seated this calm sabbath evening for the purpose of pening some thoughts to you. Abbie is sitting near me reading the New York Observer, the children are out at play, but I hear little Susie fretting for she is quite indisposed. Josephus and Sarah Hitch were here today have left a short time since; their folks at home are well. Edgar Moore is here, they all moved down to the Pepper farm last Monday, and are there settled for the present year. They are all well. Henry & Luther's families are well also. Mary and family with the exception of Sallie Wright were well at last account. We have passed through a very disagreeable winter as regards to the weather but it is more rather springlike and our fields begin to look green. What a blessing (it is) that the lovely spring time succeeds (the co)ld cheerles winter. In the language of Pollok "The seasons came and went; And went and came to teach us gratitude." Truly nature is a good & great teacher and the lessons taught us should cheer us in this world of affliction. Our American poet Longfellow says something like the following, "Be still sad heart and cease thy pining, Behind the clouds the sun is shining. Some days must be dark and dreary." And what a happy thing it is to think that the darkest day will pass away.

Lottie we were so glad to hear through Will's letter that you had a friend with you to cheer you amid the dark hours of affliction. Thus it is that God will never suffer his children to be afflicted more than they are able to bear.

We anticipate a visit from you when the season becomes agreeable to travel and I assure you we will be glad to see you and converse face to face. O how often I have thought of your sainted mother, & your beloved uncle in the last two months.

Yes I have thought by night & by (day) of the excellency of their char(acter). And once in particular in my dreams I saw your uncle Thos. visiting our old homested as he often did in bygone days. He appeared to me in all the vigor and bloom of youth. And how delightful was our meeting. And I could but wonder if the good Being had not permitted him to visit the friends of his kindred who loved him so much. I am not a Spiritualist but I do think that the Bible clearly teaches that there are guardian Angels & ministering spirits permitted to encamp around about those who fear Him. And it is presumptuous in us to suppose that they are not composed of our friends while upon earth. Be that as it may it is pleasant to think of them, and to live in hope of meeting them when these mortal evils are shuffled off. Dear Lot be of good cheer notwithstanding all the troubles and trials we are passing through. God will sustain us if we trust Him. All of your relatives here take or feel an interest in your welfare and love to hear from you. And as I take pleasure in giving them all the information I can in reference to you all I hope you will (wr)ite. And excuse me for my tardiness (. . .) I will try to write to him soon.

(Be)st regards to yourself & all. Your friend, R.H. Hitch

This letter presents a unique insight into the personality and spirituality of a man who lived and died more than 120 years ago. Such insight is usually lost with the passing of time and we today are lucky that such correspondences were save over the years to give us this window into the past.

For his 35th birthday, on February 26, 1860, Robert H. Hitch's sister, Rachel Shiles Hitch bought him a journal. She meant for him to keep a daily accounting of his life through the journal which he did faithfully until his death in 1877. In a letter dated February 26, 1860, Rachel tells Robert of the journal:

February 26, 1860 Dear Robert I tried hard to get to Concord today but have failed, owing to two visitors, Alice Thomason and Henry Hitch. You must commence tonight with your journal. It takes but little time to keep one and I think they are very interesting and useful. My love to all. Come when you can, all of you. Your sister, Rachel

Donovan Hitch of Covington, KY, a grandson of Robert H. Hitch, has been so kind to provide me with excerpts from the diary of the man. While much of the journal referred to the weather and other sundry things, there are also many references to the family and political climate of the country that was enthralled in the Civil War throughout the first five years of the 1860s. I leave it to the reader to glean the events of this tumultuous time through the eyes of a Hitch family member:

Excerpts from the Diary of Robert Hamilton Hitch:

Feb 28 1861 During the present month political excitement has been unusual but perhaps not as great throughout the country as in last month. The prospect on this last day of the month is some better for compromise than has been.

March 12 1861 Political affairs interesting.

March 25 1861 Cloudy forenoon, rainy evening. Ploughed today. The wind blew down a dead tree which came near killing my two plough nags which were in the harness near the tree. Providential escape. Not a sparrow falls without God's notice.

March 28 1861 Martins appeared on the 25th of the present month.

Apr 1 1861 Went to Falmouth county court day today. Stevenson and Hogan made speechs (sic); did not hear much.

Apr 7 1861 Abba (wife) joined the Presbyterian Church.

Apr 8 1861 Swallows appeared on the first of the month.

Apr 12 1861 Ft. Sumter attacked by South Carolina today.

Apr 15 1861 Great political excitement. Ft. Sumter taken by the Southern Conf.

Apr 18 1861 Political excitement continuing.

Apr 19 1861 Virginia seceded. Ky occupied neutral position.

Apr 22 1861 Troops left Cynthiana (KY) for the Southern Conf today.

Apr 26 1861 Went to Catawba, got a paper, war news plenty.

Apr 30 1861 The political excitement general, north and south. God alone knows the final destiny of our once happy country.

May 4 1861 Election day today. Union sentiment strong in our precinct.

May 6 1861 Union vote in Ky carried in this county.

May 11 1861 Great excitement last night about negro mobs.

May 14 1861 Political excitement continues, north and south.

May 16 1861 Great concern is expressed by every good citizen for the welfare of our country.

July 24 1861 Great battle last Sunday at Manassas, Va.

Aug 5 1861 Election day. Union ticket elected in this county.

Aug 13 1861 Cloudy and cool. Went to see Rachel (this is his sister Rachel Shiles Hitch, the person that gave him this journal), She is quite sick of cholera morbus. The boys made rails. P.D. Rush and family visitors this evening.

Aug 14 1861 Fair and pleasant. Dug potatoes and prepared the ground for turnips. The boys made rails. Went at night to see Rachel. Stopped all night. She is very ill of fever.

Aug 15 1861 Continues fine weather for growing crops. Continued rail making. Went after supper to see Rachel; fear she is dangerously ill. Returned after 10 o'clock.

Aug 16 1861 Fine day. Went with Abbie in the forenoon to see Rachel who is quite sick. Repaired fence in the evening. Slept all night at C.A.W.'s (this is C.A. Wanderlohr, husband of Rachel S. Hitch who see married on November 30, 1857).

Aug 17 1861 Little warmer today. At Rachel's in the forenoon and afternoon. Symptoms a little favorable. Hope she will get well.

Aug 18 1861 Called up at 4 o'clock to see poor sister Rachel. Found her dying. But thanks to God who gave her the victory. She died after one o'clock P.M. Rainy evening.

Aug 19 1861 Rainy forenoon and part of the evening. Sister Rachel was buried this afternoon. A large number of friends and relatives attended the burial. Feel sad.

Aug 22 1861 Shower int he morning, heavy rain at noon. Hauled some rails and attended to other matters. Evening cloudy. SAD DAYS.

Aug 31 1861 A slight earthquake this morning near five o'clock.

Sept 7 1861 A fine autumn day. Went to Catawba with mutton. Received a message of A.D. Moore's (his brother-in-law) sudden departure to the Southern Army.

Sept 9 1861 A very fine day. Went in the evening to Covington, Ky. Stopped at Drovers Inn. Politics and stock were the subject @f the night.

Sept 24 1861 Curt (slave) went to Falmouth to cook for the union encampment.

Sept 27 1861 Soldiers are going to the railroad by the thousand.

Oct 3 1861 Got a letter from A.D. Moore to Rebecca Moore (his sister). Conveyed it to her today. Learn from it that he is in the Southern Army in Tenn.

Oct 4 1861 Mefford and others sent to Ft. Lafayette for rebelling against the Government of the U.S.

Oct 6 1861 Much excitement in politics.

Jan 11 1862 Went to Rebecca's to a tobacco stripping today, several there.

Feb 8 1862 Went to R.J. Moore's and made some arrangements to sell her farm.

Feb 21 1862 Hauled some wood for Rebecca. Went to look at some land and returned home in the evening.

Feb 22 1862 Went to Falmouth on business for R.J. Moore.

Feb 24 1862 Was at Miss Ringo's in the evening on business for R.J.M.

Feb 25 1862 Uncle Thomas Hitch died last Saturday, Feb 22 1862. [Thomas Hitch was the brother of Joseph Hitch]

Mar 1 1862 Received two letters, one from Thomas Tull, the other from W.B. Vickers informing us A.D. Moore was a prisoner at Indianapolis, also took a letter from the office to Rebecca from A.D.M. giving an account of his capture at Ft. Donaldson.

Mar 3 1862 Cold rain this morning, river very high. Was to see Rachel's little babe at G.J. Hitch's. She is very sick, will probably die tonight. Abbie remained all night to help nurse her.

Mar 4 1862 Little Mary Wanderlohr died last night about 8 o'clock. Was buried this evening beside her mother.

Mar 11 1862 Fine day; tramped rye and went to Gabriel's to eat sugar. Manassas surrendered by the rebels.

Apr 7 1862 Rained the entire day, river rose at night. My old canoe escaped.

Apr 8 1862 Followed my canoe and found it at Matthew Wright's. Titus W. charged 75 cents for stopping the canoe.

Apr 9 1862 Rained vilently (sic) most of the day and snowed hard in the evening, late. Read Shakespeare's tragedy of Hamlet to Abbie and Exira.

Apr 12 1862 Troubles in the country continue.

April 16 1862 Black Hawk twenty-seven years old today. (Black Hawk was Joseph Hitch's faithful dog)

May 5 1862 Went to R.J. Moore s and sheared her sheep.

May 8 1862 Planted corn in Rebecca's field.

May 28 1862 Fine rain last night, cloudy today. Went to R.J. Moore's to attend a Sheriff s sale.

June 30 1862 Fighting at Richmond, Va.

July 4 1862 Continues fair and warm. Went to Flour Creek to a celebration. Very fine time.

July 14 1862 Great political or war trouble in Ky now.

July 18 1862 Morgan, the rebel guerrilla took Cynthiana yesterday. Ben Hitch (his nephew, son of brother George Jackson Hitch) and others from here were taken prisoners but were released today.

July 19 1862 Great excitement in the country. Ben Hitch returned home this P.M.

Aug 7 1862 Ben Hitch left for the army today.

Aug 8 1862 Soldiers took possession of D. Rush's and L.M.H.'s (his brother Luther Muir Hitch) guns.

Aug 9 1862 Morgan reported in Kentucky again.

Aug 12 1862 Mary Moore came today.

Aug 13 1,862 Went with Mary Moore to Rebecca's, from there to A.L. Pepper's.

Aug 30 1862 Very warm. Finished v business at Covington. Met A.D. Moore who was taken prisoner at Ft Donaldson last Feb. and is now out on oath of allegiance. We shook hands as Union brothers and came home in his company.

Sept 1 1862 A.D. Moore still at our house (probably dog house). Our Union forces had a battle with the Confederate forces near Richmond, Ky. Many of our men killed, wounded and taken prisoners.

Sept 2 1862 A.D. Moore had a chill this evening.

Sept 4 1862 Went to Falmouth, great excitement. Lexington, Paris and Cynthiana abandoned by the Union forces.

Sept 5 1862 Curt hauled a load of soldiers to Poe's and hauled some peaches and a cane mill back for January. Some troops taken up to Falmouth. Great excitement.

Sept 6 1862 No papers this week since Monday, nor no mail ..... (Saturday)

Sept 8 1862 A.D. Moore and L.M. Hitch visitors.

Sept 9 1862 Went to H. Anderson's on business for Moore. Falmouth was taken by the Confederates yesterday.

Sept 15 1862 Saw a company of Union Cavalry.

Sept 17 1862 Falmouth bridge burned by rebels.

Sept 18 1862 Great war excitement in Ky generally.

Sept 23 1862 Rebel soldiers at Falmouth.

Sept 24 1862 Heard cannon in a southern direction.

Sept 27 1862 Part of the rebels at Falmouth left today for Bracken.

Sept 29 1862 Augusta partly burned and taken by the rebels on last Saturday.

Oct 11 1862 Large Union force in Falmouth.

Oct 16 1862 A train of cars up today as far as Falmouth.

Oct 20 1862 Soldiers pressed my team to haul timber.

Oct 22 1862 Sixty wagons of army stores passed L.M.H.'s.

Oct 24 1862 Went to Falmouth with Willie & Harrie to see the soldiers. All left but one regiment.

Nov 7 1862 Two wagons hauled by six mules each, came down to D. Rush's for loads of hay for the Govt.

Dec 24 186@ A.D. Moore arrived from Indianapolis.

Dec 31 1862 Thus has passed away 1862 and with it thousands of our fellow citizens. And tonight the voice of mourning is heard around the firesides that one year ago were joyful. Such is the horror of war. It removes not the old and decrepit but the youth and those who are in the prime of manhood. It is strange, then that the voice of lamentation is heard in the land, like Rachel of old, weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are not. And who can tell what the end will be? Before another year closes thousands more must perish unless God in His goodness should let the cup pass away. For we feel that vain is the help of man. May God grant that the cup of bitterness may soon be removed and may there be a general outpouring of His spirit upon all the land until there will be a general shout heard, "Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth."

Jan 13 1863 Letter from W.B. Vickers giving the painful news of the death of Thomas Tull and Col. Richard O'Neil.

Feb 23 1863 Rebel raid in Ky.

Feb 25 1863 Frogs commenced hallowing.

Feb 28 1863 Doves began to coo.

Mch 25 1863 Soldiers are pressing all the colored men to work at Lexington.

Apr 9 1863 Went with T.C. Houston to Callansville to try the efficiency of a mad stone.

Apr 13 1863 Chopped and rolled logs. Moore let the fire get to the fence.

Apr 16 1863 Repaired fence in forenoon; went to L.M. Hitch's and A.D. Moores. Black Hawk 28 years old today.

June 3 1863 Cool and cloudy, went to Covington, attended to considerable business. Stopped all night.

June 4 1863 Warm today, cool evening. No passenger cars today and I came up the Ohio River to Foster and walked home by 10 o'clock.

June 6 1863 Pleasant day. Was very sick last night and today with cholera morbus.

June 17 1863 Went with Abbie to L.M.H.'s in the evening to see Rebecca Hitch.

June 25 1863 Rebecca Hitch was buried this evening. Fannie Ringo died this PM.

June 26 1863 Went to Falmouth today to get materials for burying F. Ringo.

July 4 1863 Went to Boston to a picnic. Am tired.

Aug 3 1863 Went to the election and voted for all the Union candidates. Quiet election.

Aug 5 1863 Favorable election news.

Dec 8 1863 Cloudy and cool. Went with H.P. Hitch to Falmouth to assist in getting marriage license for P. Sullivan and Sallie Wright (his niece). We failed and the party took the evening train for Cincinnati.

Dec 9 1863 Cloudy. Three of the wedding party returned on the morning train from Cincinnati and report no success. I went with them to A.L. Pepper's (his brother-in-law) and obtained certificate for license for Sullivan and Sallie Wright who were married tonight at William Sullivan's.

Dec 17 1863 Showery forenoon, cold and windy evening and night. J. Houston and Mary Moore married today.

Dec 21 1863 Fair and warmer than yesterday. Found a canoe and killed a wild turkey in forenoon. Slaughtered four hogs in PM.

Dec 25 1863 Fine bright day. Willie and Jas Wandelohr came down on the cars from Falmouth. Had a wild turkey for dinner. Hunted some with the boys.

Dec 28 1863 Cool and cloudy with some rain. Licking River high. Crossed Licking sixteen times during the day. A number of persons here today.

Dec 29 1863 Cloudy forenoon, fair evening. Went to Catawba in the morning. Went with Abbie and Will to G.J. Hitch's at night to attend an oyster supper. Not many present.

Feb 12 1864 Fair and pleasant. Mrs. Harrington, Garrard McKee and Rush visitors. Went to Joe Hitch's at night to doctor a sick ox.

Feb 15 1864 Another fine day. Shucked some corn in forenoon and split 58 rails.

Feb 16 1864 Snowed some last night and turned suddenly cold and windy. Tis too cold for any work if it could be avoided.

Feb 18 1864 Still continues cold. Crossed Licking on the ice this morning.

March 16 1864 Snowed considerable last night and also today. Sowed more seed. Vaccinated D. Rush's children, Al Purdy and lady visitors.

March 17 1864 Another stormy March day. Hauled wood in forenoon. A.L. Burke here enrolling the names of negroes for soldiers.

Apr 4 1864 Rained last night and showery today. Was at Falmouth at a large Union convention.

Apr 16 1864 Changeable with some rain. Worked road and ploughed some. Black Hawk 29 years old today.

May 10 1864 Rained a little last night and some hard showers today some in forenoon. A hard battle was fought in Virginia between Grant's and Lee's forces last Thursday and Friday. Union gain.

May 13 1864 Fair and pleasant. Ploughed corn ground. General Grant gained a victory in Virginia.

June 9 1864 Rebel raid in Ky, two or three bridges burned.

July 4 1864 Fair and pleasant. Shot poor old Black Hawk as an act of mercy toward him. Cradled rye and went to Ash Run, etc.

July 30 1864 Warm and very dry, pastures drying up and corn suffering for rain. Hoed potatoes and sowed turnip seed. Exira M. Waggaman here, borrowed ten dollars of me for three months. Went to Catawba in the afternoon. Bradford and Mullins threatening each other's lives.

Aug 11 1864 Went with three of the children to Covington and got their pictures taken. Children returned.

Aug 12 1864 Warm, a little sprinkle of rain. Came home from Covington, got our cloth, etc.

Aug 17 1864 Heavy shower of rain today. Helped raise a kitchen for A.D. Moore.

Aug 22 1864 Dark and smoky. Prepared for covering house and repairing an ox yoke, Union soldiers pressing horses.

Aug 23 1864 Clear but very smoky. Went to Falmouth in the morning, was at L.M. & Geo. Hitch's ... L. Hitch's Jake joined the Union Army.

Sept 4 1864 Terrible storm last night, Licking arose high, my old canoe departed.

Nov 2 1864 Showery day. Stripped broom corn and chopped wood in the AM, went to A.L. Pepper's in the evening and heard a Union speech.

Nov 4 1864 Cool, cloudy day with some rain. Went with Rebecca Moore to Butler station, got glass etc.

Nov 8 1864 Heavy showers of rain. Went to the election and voted for Lincoln and Johnson for President and Vice President of the U.S.

Dec 3 1864 Rained hard last night, faired up this morning. Went to Falmouth, chopped wood, gathered corn, etc.- Bought a sewing machine for $18.00.

Dec 22 1864 Very cold. Cut and hauled wood. Four raftmen with us tonight.

Dec 23 1864 A very cold forenoon. Helped row a raft across the river.

Dec 30 1864 Cloudy day, commenced snowing in the evening, continued most of the night. Shucked corn in the forenoon, went to the school exhibition in the evening. Was at the children's party at A.D.M.'s at night.

Dec 31 1864 The deepest snow of the winter and quite cold. Chopped and hauled up drags of wood. Feel depressed in spirits.

Jan 23 1865 Snowed considerable last night and forenoon today. Went to ESQ Fields and engaged in a fox chase.

Feb 1 1865 Fair bright day. Went to A.G. Fields for the purpose of engaging in a fox chase, but could find no fox.

Feb 11 1865 Another fair day. Sugar water ran some today. Willie and I hunted some in the afternoon, killed one squirrel.

Sunday Feb 26 1865 Cloudy and cool. Several of our friends dined with us, it being my fiftieth birthday. Very pleasant time.

Apr 7 1865 Showery day. Took one box of vegetables to Catawba to send on to the sick and wounded soldiers.

Apr 11 1865 Rainy day. Shelled corn and went to G.J. Hitch's. Lee's Army surrendered to Grant about the 3rd.

Apr 15 1865 Cloudy day with a little rain. President Lincoln and Secretary Seward were assassinated last night in Washington. Was at T.C. Houstons and Boston today.

Apr 17 1865 Another fine day. Went to Falmouth and conveyed land to Garvey. Seward is not dead.

Dec 31 1865 A dark cloudy day. At home today. Thanks be to God the war has ceased and we are yet alive to enjoy peace ........

Robert Hamilton Hitch died on August 23, 1877 at the age of 62. His wife Abigail lived for another 46 years when she passed on January 10, 1923 at age 91. Both are buried in the old Hitch family graveyard on the old Joseph Hitch farm in Pendleton Co., Kentucky. Verifying what we know of the great character of this man what we have seen herein with his writings, are two obituaries: one written in the Falmouth Independent (Falmouth, KY) shortly after his death and one written nearly six months later by his dear friend William B. Vickers. Read them for yourself as a fitting closing to this article:

The Falmouth Independent, Thursday, November 26, 1877:

"It has been suggested that an obituary notice, embracing a fuller statement of the life and character of our esteemed friend, the late Robert H. Hitch, than has been written, would be acceptable, and would be only an act of justice to a very worthy and excellent citizen.

He had a poetic element in his nature which led him in early life to delight in the beauties of nature and also to read and diligently study the English and American poets. As a friend he was true, sincere and constant and was not willing that the ties of friendship once formed should ever be broken.

As a father he loved to see the peculiar traits of their character and watch their development. As a husband, he was considerate, tender and loving. He remarked when ill, at the rate I am now failing and have been for a few days, I shall die in about two weeks! This came to pass very near the time he had named. His last words spoken to his brother George A. Hitch, Esq.; - "Happy, Happy, perfectly happy"

He was ill for twelve years, as he lived the life of a Christian, he died the death of an saint. He has left to his children the patrimony of an honest and pious life, a noble inheritance for his children, better than the riches of earth."

ROBERT HAMILTON HITCH To the Editor of the Independent

Sir: Reading quite recently for the first time various tributes to the memory of my dear deceased friend, whose name heads this article, I am impelled even at this late day to add my testimony to his worth and the many excellent social qualities which endeared him not only to his family and to his immediate circle of friends but to all with whom he came in contact, however slightly. I appreciate and fully endorse all that has been said of his high religious character and his unusual worth as a citizen. He was indeed a manly man in all the relations of life. He went to the grave at a ripe age, without a single spot upon his reputation, and his blameless life was and is a noble inheritance for his children. But his life was eminently and pre- eminently a useful one, not only as an example but in its practical everyday influence upon those around him. The world was better because he lived in it, and happier too. It was a pleasure to know him. even casually. I well remember an incident illustrative of this fact. During my residence at Indianapolis Mr. Hitch visited me occasionally, and at such times it was my privilege and pleasure to introduce him to many of our best citizens, some of them eminent in the world of letters and others prominent in the field of politics or in business. All these, from the highest to the lowest, were pleased and glad to know such a man, and would have showered him with many attentions had not his quiet, modest retiring nature led him to avoid the very appearance of courting such compliments. One day pressing duties prevented me from attending him as usual as he started out for walk alone. A few hours later he returned in a carriage accompanied by a wealthy and rather blue-blooded" citizen, who showed so much interest In Mr. H. and parted from him so reluctantly that I at once concluded they had discovered some tie of blood or consanguinity or possibly that they had been boys together. It appeared however, that Mr. H. did not even know the stranger's name. He had fallen in with him on the street somewhere, had "struck up" an acquaintance, and in a very short time had made such a favorably impression on his new acquaintance that the latter invited him not only to ride in his carriage but to visit him at the house and remain there as long as he pleased. The hospitable offer was declined but those who knew Mr. H. as I did will bear me out in the assertion that he would have honored the stately mansion by becoming its guest, and that would have been, as Mr. Thompson wrote of him, as much at home in the abodes of the wealthy and refined as in his own plain farm house where he was born and where be died. He was a gentleman by instinct; a better, braver, truer, nobler gentleman than many a sprig of nobility or wealth on whom fortunes have been lavished in a vain attempt to supply by education and breeding and travel those finer graces of character which Robert Hitch held by inheritance and which more than supplied his lack of learning and his ignorance of fashionable follies.
Green be the grave and the memory of this nobleman of nature; this friend of friends; this prince of manhood. I count among the noblest gifts of time to me his influence upon my life and the many happy hours spent in his sweet society. I have traveled far to stand beside his grave; would that I could bring a worthier tribute to his memory. W.B. Vickers Poplar Grove, Ky., April 29, 1878.

A newspaper account of a centennial celebration of the anniversary of the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from "The Pendletonian," Falmouth, KY., dated July 9, 1908. Celebration held July 4, 1908 states, "Robert Hamilton Hitch was born Feb. 26, 1815; died Aug. 29, 1877; married Abbygail Charlotte Sherwin July 2, 1849. To them were born eleven children, nine now living, William S., G. Harry, Thomas Tull, Marlbro Oneal, Robert Hugh, Arthur Eugene Hitch, Mollie Marshall, Carra Ellis, and Ruby Myers. Susanna Stewart and Annie Fields have crossed the dark waters. They feared no evil. Annie left two children, There are twenty-three grandchildren."

Robert married Abigail Charlotte Sherwin,⁸ ³³ daughter of William Baker Sherwin ³³ and Martha Mulloy, on 2 Jul 1849.³³ ²⁶⁷ Abigail was born on 23 Apr 1832 in Point Pleasant, Clermont Co., OH,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ¹⁰⁶³ ¹⁰⁶⁴ ¹⁰⁶⁵ ¹⁰⁶⁶ ¹⁰⁶⁷} died on 10 Jan 1923 in Old Hitch Mansion, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ³⁴ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 13 Jan 1923 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

General Notes: Daisy Hitch Davies states, ""Abbygail" Sherwin was the granddaughter of Elnathan Sherwin who was from Wales. He served in the American Revolution. Also, in the War of 1812."

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Mrs. R.H. Hitch" is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Mrs. R.H. Hitch, age 48, born in OH - James Harry Hitch, age 24, born in KY - Mollie F. Hitch, age 28, born in KY - Carrie Hitch, age 22, born in KY - Thomas T. Hitch, age 16, born in KY - Ruby Hitch, age 14, born in KY - Nalbro Hitch, age 11, born in KY - Annie Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Hughey Hitch, age 7, born in KY - Arthur Hitch, age 4, born in KY - Helen Hitch, age 5 months, born in KY.

From an article in "The Falmouth Outlook", Falmouth, KY., dated Friday Jan. 19, 1923, two columns long which in includes her picture: "Aunt Abbie" Hitch is dead. She passed away at her home, the old Hitch mansion at Concord, last Wednesday afternoon about 1:30 o'clock after a short illness. Born, Point Pleasant, Ohio. The place of her birth is distinguished as being the birthplace of the great General U.S. Grant who was a lad of ten when Abbygail was born. A devoted woman, always remembering and turning to God in the time of tribulation, always thanking him for the joys that came in her way. If ever there was a mother whose whole heart beat for her children, it was gentle "Aunt Abbie" Hitch.

Up to the time of her death "Aunt Abbie" retained all the faculties of her mind and body. In early life she affiliated with the Concord Presbyterian Church. Hers was the beautiful religion of the heart, that kind that goes about in a quiet way with a word of cheer to the heavy hearted, with a helping hand to the needy, with a word of hope to the fallen, kindness and gentleness all along the way. She respected all that was good in the church and out of it.

+ 625 F ii. Martha Muir Hitch was born on 2 Mar 1853 in Hitch Farm In Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁷⁴} died on 4 Jan 1938 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 7 Jan 1938 in Flower Creek Cemetery, Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

628 F v. Susanna Jane Hitch was born on 23 Jan 1861 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁸²} and died on 5 Aug 1897.^{⁸ ²⁶⁷}

634 M xi. Arthur Eugene Hitch was born on 25 Feb 1876 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁹⁷ ¹⁰⁹⁸} died in Nov 1960 in Volusia Co., FL,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Nov 1960 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": At one time a farmer, then worked on concrete construction. Was a Methodist. In 1930 living at Pleasant Plain, Ohio.

No issue.

Arthur married Frances M. (Fannie) Oakley ⁸ on 18 Jun 1903.⁸ Frances was born on 8 Jul 1875 in Batavia, Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁹⁹} died in 1966 in MI,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in 1966 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

303. Mary Ann Hitch ³³ was born on 25 Jun 1818 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁶⁷ ²⁶⁸ ²⁷⁶} died on 17 Dec 1905 near Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 20 Dec 1905 in Old Hitch Cemetery On The Homestead.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: A newspaper account of a centennial celebration of the anniversary of the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from "The Pendletonian", Falmouth Co., KY. dated July 9, 1908. Celebration July 4, 1908.

"Mary Ann Hitch was born January 25, 1818, died in Dec. 1905. She was united in marriage to William Wright April 13, 1841 who died in 1846 leaving her a widow with two children. Annie Kennett lives in Canada with her family of daughters. Aunt Mary lived her widowed life with her brother Robert at the old home where on the 6th day of 1853, she married Alex. Pepper, Esquire, of Bracken Co. To this union were born three children and thirteen great grandchildren."

From correspondence of Bill Ford, a descendant of Mary Ann Hitch, he states, "In the 1850 census entry 89 for the 1st District of Pendelton County Kentucky taken on 12 August Mary (32) born in Kentucky is show living with Robert H. Hitch (35) a farmer born in Kentucky with $2340 of real estate, Abigail C. Hitch (18) born in Ohio, Sally Hitch (68) born in Maryland, Rachel S. Hitch (22) born in Kentucky, Sarah Wright (7), and Ann H. (5) both born in Kentucky."

Further, Mr. Ford states, "In the 1860 Bracken County Kentucky census for District (Brookville) page 193, line 338 taken on 19 June, Alexander [Pepper] (49) is a farmer with a personal property worth $3800 and real estate worth $3000. He is living with Mary (43), Robert (6), Laura A. (3) and William J. (1), and Sara E. Wright (17) and Ann C. Wright (15) who were both attending school. All were born in Kentucky. In the 1870 Bracken County Kentucky census for Fairview district (Bradford) taken on 21 June, shows A.L. [Pepper] (59) as a general store keeper with real property of $600 and personal property of $500, Mary (52) keeping house with real property of $1000, Anna Wright (24) with real property worth $1000 and Robert (16) attending school."

Mary married William Wright,³³ son of Matthew Wright, on 13 Apr 1841 in Pendleton Co., KY.³³ William was born in 1813 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁸ died on 12 Sep 1846 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ³³} and was buried about 15 Sep 1846 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 635 F i. Sarah Elizabeth Wright ⁸ was born on 2 Jun 1843 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 7 Sep 1884 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 10 Sep 1884 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

+ 636 F ii. Anna L. Wright ⁸ was born in 1845 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died in 1913 in Burris Township, Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada.^²⁶⁷

Mary next married Alexander L. Pepper ³³ on 6 Apr 1853 in Bracken Co., KY.³³ Alexander was born in 1811 in KY.

General Notes: Alex Pepper was a farmer, Republican and with his wife belonged to the Christian Church. (From "A Hitch Orchard")

+ 637 M i. Robert Allen Pepper ⁸ was born on 11 May 1854 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 24 Sep 1940 in Bradford, Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 27 Sep 1940 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY.

+ 638 F ii. Laura Amanda Pepper ⁸ was born on 11 Aug 1856 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 23 Jan 1942 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 26 Jan 1942 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

639 M iii. William J. (Willie) Pepper ⁸ was born in 1859 in Bracken Co., KY.^¹¹⁰⁰

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: Rebecca Jane Hitch was a Methodist. Her husband was a Methodist and a Democrat. He was a school teacher and store keeper and served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War. A fire was the cause of death of Rebecca.

A newspaper account of a centennial celebration of the anniversary of the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from "The Pendletonian", Falmouth Co., KY. dated July 9, 1908. Celebration July 4, 1908.

"Rebecca Jane Hitch was born June 20, 1821, died a tragic death in March 1874. She was married to Alfred D. Moore, June 7, 1847. To this union was born six children, Henry Edgar Moore, Olive D. Hoage, trusted the Savior to guide her to that land from whence no traveler returns. Caroline P. Sullivan and Sarah E. Vantnyle (note - Van Tyle; also note - Henry Edgar Hitch was still living at this time - 1931) still living. Two children died in infancy. There are seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren."

Rebecca married Alfred D. Moore ³³ on 7 Jun 1847. Alfred was born in 1819^⁸ and died on 30 Jan 1873.^³³

+ 641 M ii. Henry Edgar Moore ⁸ was born in 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ¹¹⁰²} died on 1 Dec 1920 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁴ and was buried about 4 Dec 1920 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

+ 644 F v. Sarah E. (Sallie) Moore ⁸ was born on 11 Sep 1859 in Pendleton Co., KY^⁴ and died in Mar 1937 in Dayton, OH.^⁴

306. Rachel Shiles Hitch ³³ was born on 13 Mar 1828 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁷⁸} died on 18 Aug 1861 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{³³ ²⁷⁹} and was buried on 19 Aug 1861 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

General Notes: Rachel S. Hitch was a Presbyterian. Her husband was a farmer and a Democrat.

Excerpt from a letter of Benjamin Hardy Hitch, nephew Rachel Shields Hitch (5) above, dated Penshurst, KY. Mar. 7, 1899; -

From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Bell Hitch in 1931: "My Aunt Rachel Hitch, Mr. Phoebus corresponded, was the youngest child of my grandfather, Joseph Hitch. She married Mr. C.A. Wanderlor, a very prominent man of the county. She died in 1862. She left two children, one died in infancy. The other lived to be married but died shortly afterwards. "Aunt Rach" (as we called her) was truly loved by all who knew her."

A newspaper account of a centennial celebration of the anniversary of the settlement of the Hitch family in Pendleton Co., KY. taken from "The Pendletonian", Falmouth Co., KY. dated July 9, 1908. Celebration July 4, 1908.

"Rachel Shields was born March 13, 1828, was united in marriage to C.A. Wanderlor, Nov. 30, 1857. To them were born two daughters. Cora lived to be grown and married Ben Wheeler but is now dead. Annie died in childhood. One grandchild is living."

Rachel married Cassius August Wanderlohr,³³ son of Frederick A. Wanderlohr ¹¹⁰⁴ ¹¹⁰⁵ and (?) Reynolds,¹¹⁰⁵ on 30 Nov 1857.³³ Cassius was born on 18 Jan 1820 in Franklin Co., PA^¹¹⁰⁵ and died in 1887.^¹¹⁰⁵

645 F i. Cora Armstrong Wanderlohr ⁸ was born in 1859 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹¹⁰⁵ died in 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹¹⁰⁵ and was buried in 1884 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

646 F ii. Mary Jane (Annie) Wanderlohr ⁴ ⁸ was born on 22 Jul 1861 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁷⁹ died on 3 Mar 1862 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ²⁷⁹} and was buried on 4 Mar 1862 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

649 M iii. William B. Vickers ²⁶⁷ was born on 21 Mar 1838 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN^²⁶⁷ and died in Mar 1880 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.^²⁶⁷

308. Joseph Tull was born on 16 Jan 1796 in MD,^²⁸¹ died on 12 Aug 1862 in IN, and was buried about 15 Aug 1862 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

Joseph married Hester Pilchard on 4 Feb 1823 in Worcester Co., MD. Hester was born on 2 Jan 1800 in MD,^¹¹⁰⁶ died on 2 Feb 1868 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 5 Feb 1868 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

651 M i. Moses Gibson* Tull was born on 29 Dec 1829 in Worcester Co., MD, died on 23 Feb 1905 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 26 Feb 1905 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

Moses married Levina Jane Johnson on 2 Feb 1854 in Shelby Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Levina was born on 5 Mar 1834, died on 30 Jun 1890 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 2 Jul 1890 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

652 M ii. Isaac Davis Tull was born on 11 Feb 1832 in KY,^¹¹⁰⁸ died on 25 Aug 1924 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 28 Aug 1924 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

Isaac married Miriam Ellen McFadden. Miriam was born on 20 Mar 1844 in IN, died on 26 Jul 1930 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 29 Jul 1930 in Boggstown Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

655 M v. William Tull was born on 5 Apr 1838 in IN,^¹¹¹¹ died on 16 Sep 1915 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 19 Sep 1915 in Fairland Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

William married Catherine Carson on 16 Apr 1867 in Shelby Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Catherine was born on 23 Mar 1846 in IN, died on 17 Aug 1917 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 20 Aug 1917 in Fairland Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

656 M vi. Dr. Edward Norris Tull was born in 1841 in IN,^¹¹¹² died in 1932 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried in 1932 in Fairland Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

Edward married Martha Maria Gregory on 20 Apr 1870 in Shelby Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Martha was born on 8 Dec 1844 in IN, died on 1 Apr 1933 in Shelby Co., IN, and was buried about 4 Apr 1933 in Fairland Cemetery, Shelby Co., IN.

657 M vii. Thomas S. Tull was born Cal 5 Aug 1846 in IN,^¹¹¹³ died on 12 Dec 1877 in IN, and was buried about 15 Dec 1877 in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Pike Co., IN.

Thomas married Amanda Jane McCurdy on 21 Nov 1850 in Marion Co., IN. Amanda was born in 1829 in IN.^¹¹¹⁴

General Notes: According to the notes of H. Donovan Hitch, John Hitch came to Bracken Co., KY with his parents in 1798 and then he moved to Clermont Co., OH on April 12, 1814.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "In the spring of 1813, John Hitch, then a boy of near nineteen years of age, made a trip in a keel boat from his home in Kentucky, down the Licking to the Ohio River, up the Ohio to the Kanawha and up the Kanawha to the salt works. He procured six barrels of the precious article, took it home and sold it to the neighbors for 25 cents a peck. It had previously sold for 50 cents a peck and very hard to get at that price.

About the time of his return from this trip, Governor Shelby issued a call for volunteers to fight the British and Indians in Canada. John Hitch was one of the first to respond to his county's call and was soon on his way to the scene of the conflict. He was under General Harrison at the battle of the Thames and was considered a very brave and daring soldier, having been detailed to carry several very important dispatches, and always delivered them safely and in good time. When his term of enlistment expired, he returned home and came to Ohio. He lived in Clermont County, Ohio until his death."

In the Federal Census of 1820, John Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 31, Ohio Township) in a household comprised of two males under age 10, one male age 26-45, one female under age 10 and one female age 26-45.

In the Federal Census of 1840, John Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 149, Tate Township) in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 20-30, one male age 40-50, one female under age 5, two females age 5-10, two females age 15-20 and one female age 40-50.

In the Federal Census of 1850, John Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 364, Tate Township) in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 56, farmer, born in MD - Ann Hitch, age 56, born in KY - Amanda Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Almira P. Hitch, age 12, born in OH - Olive M. Hitch, age 8, born in OH - Chambers Doughty, age 21, student, born in OH - Henry G. McGohen, age 21, student, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, John Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 550) in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 64?, born in MD - Nancy Hitch, age 64?, born in KY - Almira P. Hitch, age 22, born in OH - Olla M. Hitch, age 18, born in OH.

John married Nancy (Ann) Simmons,⁸ daughter of Adam Simmons and Mary Hatton, on 26 Jan 1815 in Clermont Co., OH.⁸ ²⁹³ ¹¹¹⁷ Nancy was born on 10 Oct 1793 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁹³ ¹¹¹⁷ ¹¹¹⁸ ¹¹¹⁹ ¹¹²⁰ ¹¹²¹} died on 23 Feb 1874 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁸ ²⁹³ ¹¹¹⁷ ¹¹²²} and was buried about 26 Feb 1874 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.

664 F v. Emmaline Elisabeth Hitch ¹¹¹⁷ ¹¹³⁵ was born on 11 Feb 1824 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹³⁶ ¹¹³⁷} died on 20 Sep 1900 in Clermont Co., OH,^²⁸⁷ and was buried about 23 Sep 1900 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

Emmaline married Henry Green Hammond,¹¹³⁵ son of Daniel Hammond ²⁹³ and Amy Green,²⁹³ on 29 Jan 1849 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Henry was born on 28 Sep 1801 in Duchess Co., NY,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹³⁸ ¹¹³⁹} died on 28 Nov 1872 in Clermont Co., OH,^²⁸⁷ and was buried about 2 Dec 1872 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

668 M ix. Thomas Hitch was born on 18 Apr 1829 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ²⁹³} died on 5 May 1829 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹³} and was buried about 8 May 1829 in Laurel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

General Notes: Must have been a twin brother of James F. Hitch, born April 1829.

669 F x. Louisa Letitia Hitch was born on 15 Nov 1831 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ²⁹³} died on 3 Sep 1833 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ²⁸⁷ ²⁹³} and was buried about 6 Sep 1833 in Laurel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

Sarah married Adam Simmons Jr.,⁸ ¹¹⁵⁷ son of Adam Simmons and Mary Hatton, on 27 Oct 1814 in Clermont Co., OH.²⁹⁷ ¹¹⁵⁷ Adam was born on 9 Jul 1788^¹¹⁵⁷ and died on 12 Jan 1828.

673 M i. John Hatton Simmons ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 22 Sep 1815 in Clermont Co., OH and died on 24 Dec 1884 in Clermont Co., OH.

674 F ii. Eliza Jane Simmons ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 22 Aug 1817 in Clermont Co., OH, died on 8 Sep 1849 in Clermont Co., OH, and was buried about 11 Sep 1849 in Laurel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.

675 F iii. Nancy Hitch Simmons ⁸ ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 18 Oct 1819 in Clermont Co., OH.

Nancy married E.T. Small.¹¹⁵⁸ E.T. was born in 1818 and died on 24 Dec 1857 in Shelby Co., IN.

Nancy next married Cyrus Wright ¹¹⁵⁸ on 5 Nov 1859. Cyrus was born on 16 Feb 1814 and died on 22 Oct 1875.

676 M iv. William Leroy S. Simmons ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 10 Jan 1822 in Clermont Co., OH and died on 5 Jul 1901.

William married Sarah Weaver.,¹¹⁵⁸ daughter of Samuel Weaver and Catherine Robinson. Sarah was born on 31 Jan 1825 in Clermont Co., OH.

677 F v. Mary Ellen Simmons ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 28 Apr 1824 in Clermont Co., OH.

678 F vi. Sarah Hester Simmons ¹¹⁵⁸ was born on 22 Nov 1826 in Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: Excerpt of letter written by Maj. E.T. Hitch, dated February 6, 1931, Washington, D.C. to Daisy Hitch Davies, compiler of "A Hitch Orchard".

"The Hitch family as represented by my grandfather" (referring to Thomas Hitch) "in Clermont Co. (Ohio) were considered as people of high standing and worth. Grandfather was at one time a member of the state legislature. His beautiful 300 acre farm on the east side of the Little Miami was the 'Prize' farm of the county for years."

In the Federal Census of 1840, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 124, Batavia Township) in a household comprised of one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 10-15 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 315, Batavia Township) in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 50, farmer, born in KY - Ellenor Hitch, age 38, born in OH - Hester A. Hitch, age 14, born in OH - Sarah T. Hitch, age 9, born in OH - James A. Hitch, age 7, born in OH - Mary E. Hitch, age 4, born in OH - James Fooks, age 12, born in OH - Mary A. Burke, age 19, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 689) in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 60, farmer, born in KY - Eulna Hitch, age 48, born in OH - Sarah Jane, age 19, born in OH - James A. Hitch, age 17, born in OH - Mary E. Hitch, age 15, born in OH - I. Amanda Beck, age 22, teacher, born in OH - Charles Pope, age 30, laborer, born in Hanover.

Thomas Hitch's will was written on Sep 22 1874 and probated in Clermont County, OH on Oct 5 1874.

Thomas married Nacky Ellen Richards on 7 Aug 1834 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Nacky was born in 1816,^{⁷⁶ ²⁸⁷} died on 27 Aug 1838 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ²⁸⁷} and was buried about 30 Aug 1838 in Old Calvary Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

680 M ii. Aristides Hitch was born on 5 Aug 1837 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹⁶¹} died on 5 Sep 1838 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹⁶¹} and was buried about 8 Sep 1838 in Old Calvary Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

Death Notes: He died only 9 days after his mother suggesting they may have died of the same ailment.

Thomas next married Eleanor Ann Simmons,¹¹⁵⁷ daughter of James Simmons ¹¹⁵⁷ and Sarah Evans, on 10 Dec 1839 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Eleanor was born on 10 Apr 1812 in OH^{¹¹⁵⁷ ¹¹⁶² ¹¹⁶³} and died after 1880 in Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, "Elanor" A. Hitch is listed in a household in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio (page 21) as follows: - Elanor A. Hitch, age 68, born in OH (parents born PA, MD) - Amanda Beebe, servant, age 40.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "William Hitch ran a boat to New Orleans. Lived at Pt. Pleasant, birthplace of President Grant. His mother is buried at Laurel, Ohio where her gravestone is marked, "Jane consort of Thomas Hitch.""

In the Federal Census of 1830, William Hitch is indicated in Hamilton County, Ohio (page 50, Cincinnati Township) in a household comprised of one male age 15-20, two males age 20-30 and one female age 15-20.

In the Federal Census of 1840, William Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 182, Felicity Township) in a household comprised of one male age 5-10, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10 and one female age 30-40.

In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 32) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 46, bricklayer, born in KY - Ann L. Hitch, age 19, born in OH - Octava G. Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Cornelia W. Hitch, age 13, born in OH - Mary M. Hitch, age 9, born in OH - Belle F. Hitch, age 4, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, William Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 550) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 56, plaster bricklayer, born in KY - Nancy Hitch, age 56, born in NY - Belle F. Hitch, age 14, born in OH - Thomas Hitch, age 87, born in MD.

William married Nancy (Nacky) Molden ⁸ on 11 Dec 1828 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Nancy was born in 1807,^{⁸ ¹¹⁷² ¹¹⁷³} died on 14 Jul 1849 in Clermont Co., OH,^{⁸ ¹¹⁷⁴} and was buried about 17 Jul 1849 in Old Calvary Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

686 M iii. William H.H.H. Hitch was born on 7 Sep 1836 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹⁸²} died on 2 Sep 1837 in Clermont Co., OH,^{¹¹⁸² ¹¹⁸³} and was buried about 5 Sep 1837 in Old Calvary Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

William next married Nancy (?) between 1851 and 1859. Nancy was born in 1804 in NY.^¹¹⁸⁸

Mary married Samuel Robb,⁸ son of Alexander Robb and Barbara Light, on 20 Dec 1827 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Samuel was born in 1802 in PA.^¹¹⁸⁹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1840, Edward Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 201, Monroe Township) in a household comprised of one male age 20-30, one female age 20-30, and one female age 60-70.

In the Federal Census of 1850, "Edmund" Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 7, Monroe Township) in a household as follows: - Edmund Hitch, age 44, farmer, born in KY - Hannaretta Hitch, age 33, born in NJ - Thomas J. Hitch, age 3, born in OH - George Hitch, age 5 months, born in OH - Thomas Hitch, age 77, born in MD - Rebecca Chapman, age 15, born in OH - Isaiah Clark, age 16, born in OH.

In the Clermont Sun of Jun 21 1855: "Died June 8th, 1855, in Lee County, Iowa, Edmund Hitch, in the 49th year of his age. He was a native of Kentucky and emigrated with his father, T. Hitch, Sr. and settled in Monroe Township, Clermont County, Ohio in 1814, where he resided until '51, when he removed to Iowa. He is the first that have died of a family of eight children, the oldest is now 61 and the youngest 44 years old. The father is still living in his 83rd year. He has left a wife and three children with many friends in Ohio and Iowa to mourn their loss."

Edmund married Henrietta Clarke on 16 Jan 1845 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Henrietta was born in 1817 in NJ^{¹¹⁹⁸ ¹¹⁹⁹ ¹²⁰⁰} and died after 1870.

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1860, Henrietta Hitch is indicated in Lee County, Iowa (page 316, Cedar Township) in a household as follows: - Henrietta Hitch, age 43, born in NJ - Thomas Hitch, age 12, born in OH - Mary E. Hitch, age 6, born in OH.

696 M ii. George Hitch was born in 1850 in Clermont Co., OH^¹²¹⁰ and died between 1855 and 1859 in Lee Co., IA.

697 F iii. Mary Esther Hitch was born in 1854 in Lee Co., IA.^{¹²¹¹ ¹²¹²}

Hester married Rev. John Wesley Dole,⁸ son of Joseph Dole and Rebecca Doughty, on 13 Mar 1840 in Clermont Co., OH.²⁶⁷ ³¹² ¹⁰⁰⁴ John was born on 16 May 1808 in Clermont Co., OH and died on 26 Aug 1871 in IN.^{²⁶⁷ ³¹²}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 931: Hester Hitch married John Dole who was a Methodist minister in Indiana. They had Jane Dole the eldest who married Mr. Spears and had Anna Spears. Had died by 1931.

698 F i. Rebecca Jane (Jennie) Dole ⁸ was born on 8 Nov 1841 in MO^{¹²¹³ ¹²¹⁴} and died on 28 Dec 1919 in Buncombe Co., NC.^¹²¹⁴

Elizabeth married George Jackson Hitch,³³ son of Joseph Hitch and Sarah (Sallie) Muir, on 14 Apr 1831 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ George was born on 12 Jul 1808 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁵⁷ ²⁵⁹ ²⁶⁰ ²⁶³ ²⁶⁴ ²⁶⁵ ²⁶⁶} died on 5 Aug 1892 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 8 Aug 1892 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

Marriage Notes: The two were cousins according to Daisy Hitch Davies tree of 1930.

General Notes: In a Jun 1849 land transaction land Robert Hitch had bought in his lifetime was conveyed to Alexander Hastings by Julia A. Stewart and John Fields with Matilda his wife "heirs of Robert Hitch" (SoLR-WP4:127,128).

In the Federal Census of 1860, Julia Stewart is listed as age 53, a servant and born in MD in the Richard Snelling household in Trappe District, Somerset County, Maryland.

Juliann married William Stewart, son of John Stewart and Sarah (?), on 2 Apr 1825 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ William was born in 1800-1810 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 1849 in Somerset Co., MD.

322. Robert? Tubman Hitch ³¹⁸ was born in 1810 in Somerset Co., MD, died in Jun 1833 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried in Jun 1833 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: This is the excerpt from A Hitch Orchard by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Excerpt of a letter of Robert T.P. Hitch, grandson of Robert Hitch, to Mrs. Richard P. Davies, dated Salisbury, MD, Jan 22 1930: "My grandfather came from the west. I do not know what state he came from. Think it must have been Kentucky. My grandfather married Mary Malone. She was born and lived in what was known as Upper Trappe at that time, now called Allen, just a small village in Wicomico County, MD. His father died in Jun 1833 and his mother died in 1848. I do not know the date. She never married anymore. She lived with her two brothers after the death of her husband. Her brothers were Simon and Levi Malone and that was my father's home until he was married. --- My father always said that all of his relations went west. --- His father came back and married. --- My father, you see, was only a baby when his father died."

Excerpt from a letter to Benjamin Hardy Hitch, dated Nov 22 1898, Kentucky, to Robert John Hitch:
"I see from your letter that our grandfathers were half brothers. The Thomas and Joseph Hitch half brothers to your grandfather. (Note - referring to Robert Hitch) were each my grandfather." This is the compiler's only authority for placing Robert John Hitch as grandson of Robert Hitch. From study of dates it would appear that Robert John Hitch is pretty certain to be the son of Robert Hitch and NOT from another line than that of Robert Hitch who went to Kentucky.

Excerpt from a letter of Robert T.P. Hitch, grandson of Robert Hitch, to Mrs. R.P. Davies, dated Salisbury, MD, Jan 22 1930:
"I have heard my father (that is, Robert John Hitch) speak of "Cousin" William Henry Hitch, but do not remember hearing him mention his parents. To my recollection he was drafted in to the war when quite a young man and taken sick and died in camp. He was older than father but do not know how many years." ["Cousin" is often used for second or a even more distant relationship.]

Given all this background, we know that this Robert Hitch married Mary Malone. However, the marriage records indicate that Tubman Hitch married Mary Malone, so it is apparent that Robert and Tubman Hitch are one and the same person. For this reason, it is believed that Robert Hitch may have been named fully Robert Tubman Hitch or Tubman Robert Hitch. Also of note is that Tubman/Robert Hitch had a grandson named Beverly Tubman Hitch.

Finally, note the confusion of where Robert Tubman Hitch came from. Two things factor into this.The first is the fact that, among Benjamin Hitch's sons and grandsons/daughters exploring "the west" and eventually settled there - in KY and OH - the the early 1800s. So, the family lines back then no doubt had news of their kin in the west and communicating back and forth. Secondly, as for Robert Tubman Hitch, he was a young sailor and may or may not have been "west" but, we know that he died and is buried in the Allen, MD Church Cemetery. The stone on his grave is now gone but records state he was born in 1810 and died in Jun 1833, purportedly of drowning in a river, at only age 23. He had just married Mary Malone 4 months earlier, in Feb 1833. Robert Tubman and Mary (Malone) Hitch had a child, Robert John Hitch, in Nov 1833. Robert T.P. Hitch of one of the preceding letters, was a son of Robert J. Hitch and the fact that he is confused about where is father was from robably results from the fact that he died young and the memories faded and got mixed with tales from other family members "in the west" over the years.

Robert? married Mary C. Malone, daughter of George Malone, on 6 Feb 1833 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mary was born in 1812 in Upper Trappe, Somerset Co., MD,^{³¹⁸ ¹²²⁴ ¹²²⁵} died in 1854 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried in 1854 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written October 12, 1848 and probated July 13, 1849, George Malone mentioned sons Simone and Levi Malone as well as daughter Mary C. Hitch. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-59, Folio 159).

In the Federal Census of 1850, Mary Hitch is indicated on page 472, Trappe District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Mary Hitch, age 38 - John Hitch, age 16 - Simeon Malone (m), age 31 - Levi Malone, age 30 - James Stewart, age 21 - Levin B. Price, age 17 - Mary E. Price, age 16 - Sally A. Price, age 10 All were born in Maryland.

This may be the "Mary M. Hitch" listed in the Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, MD as born 1816 and died 1834 (sic, 1854?).

324. Matilda Hitch was born on 30 Sep 1819 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³²¹ ³²²} died on 16 Jun 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Jun 1862 in White-Smith-Fields Cemetery, Sharps Point Rd., Wicomico Co., MD.

Matilda married Capt. John (Henry) Fields, son of G. Fields, on 30 Jun 1842 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ John was born on 27 Dec 1821 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³²² ¹²³³ ¹²³⁴ ¹²³⁵ ¹²³⁶} died on 2 Oct 1901 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 5 Oct 1901 in White-Smith-Fields Cemetery, Sharps Point Rd., Wicomico Co., MD.

708 M v. Lewis (Louis) Fields was born on 28 Nov 1851 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹²⁵⁷} died on 5 Apr 1875 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Apr 1875 in White-Smith-Fields Cemetery, Sharps Point Rd., Wicomico Co., MD.

710 M vii. Somerfield Fields was born in 1858 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹²⁶⁰

General Notes: *Not sure of Dorothy Hitch's parentage but, based upon acquaintances and the location she lived, she is certainly of the Benjamin Hitch (1739/40-1814) lineage; and likely a daughter of his son Robert. However, she may have been a daughter of Thomas A. Hitch (of John of Benjamin). However, she is not listed in the distribution of Robert's account in 1828, but neither is known daughter Julia (Hitch) Stewart. Julia Stewart is, however, listed as an heir to Robert in a Jun 1849 land transaction conveying land Robert Hitch had bought in his lifetime to Alexander Hastings (Dorothy's 2nd husband) by Julia A. Stewart and John Fields with Matilda his wife "heirs of Robert Hitch" (SoLR-WP4:127,128). Dorothy Hitch is not a "proven" daughter of Robert Hitch but I rate the probability extremely high at greater than 95%.

In her will written May 31 1872 and probated Jul 30 1872, Dorothy W. Hastings left Robert J. Hitch five acres of land in Upper Trappe known as "Hitch's Lott". Robert J. Hitch was instructed to pay $30 for it to William J. Bounds. Also mentions daughters Esther Bounds, Charlotte Ewell and Susan E. Hastings. Witnesses were Levin B. Price, Elisha Simms, and William J. Twilley (WiW-WB1:92)

Dorothy married Stephen* Malone, son of George Malone, on 12 Oct 1842 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Stephen* died before 1844 in Somerset Co., MD.

Dorothy next married Alexander C. Hastings, son of Melvin Hastings and Rachel (?), on 29 Jun 1844 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Alexander was born in 1796-1797 in MD^{¹²⁶¹ ¹²⁶²} and died in 1861-1869 in MD.

713 F iii. Hester E. Hastings was born in 1848 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹²⁶⁵

716 F vi. Leticia Hastings was born in 1854-1855 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹²⁶⁸ ¹²⁶⁹}

717 M vii. Joseph S.C. Hastings was born in 1856 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹²⁷⁰

Mary married Rev. Elisha Bland Harcum, son of Lee Peter Harcum ¹⁸³ and Elizabeth Polk, on 8 Dec 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elisha was born in 1810 in VA.^¹²⁷¹

+ 723 F v. Sarah Jane Harcum was born on 10 Nov 1837 in MD^¹²⁷⁵ and died in 1908 in Pendleton Co., KY.

724 M vi. John Henry Harcum was born on 18 Feb 1840 and died in Sep 1850 in Pendleton Co., KY.

727 F ix. Emma R. Harcum was born in Feb 1850 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹²⁷⁸

+ 728 M x. Elisha Bland Harcum was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰³⁷ died in 1913 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried in 1913 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

Ann married Thomas** Whayland on 1 Mar 1836 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Thomas** was born in 1800-1810 in MD and died in 1845-1849.

Burial Notes: My grandmother, Doris Elizabeth Hamilton Hitch, and Susie Johnson Nuse (daughter of Archibald Johnson and Lula Hitch Johnson) believe that Washington Hitch may have been buried in a family cemetery plot near where he lived at the end of McGrath Rd. and Old Pocomoke Rd. in Worcester Co., MD. They remember seeing a graveyard there when they were young (in the 1910s and 20s) but believe it to be plowed or bulldozed by now (the 1990s).

General Notes: My grandmother, Doris Elizabeth Hamilton Hitch, and Susie Johnson Nuse (daughter of Archibald Johnson and Lula Hitch Johnson) believe that Washington Hitch may have been buried in a family cemetery plot near where he lived at the end of McGrath Rd. and Old Pocomoke Rd. in Worcester County, MD. They remember seeing a graveyard there when they were young (in the 1910s and 20s) but believe it to be plowed or bulldozed by now (the 1990s). Not much is known of this man. We do not know if this is simply due to the fact that he was a simple man or if there was something about him that the family wanted to suppress. A story which is total heresy at this point and comes to the compiler third party from Sylvia Stroop, says that Washington Hitch was killed by a Mr. Brown with a grubbing hoe over some indiscretions between their children. This has not been proven, however, the court appearances he endured in the early 1860s do show that he had at least some trouble with the Brown family to whom he was related through his mother Henrietta (Brown) Hitch.

It should be noted that even Daisy Hitch Davies, when she was researching the Hitch family in the 1920s and early 30s, had no luck getting any detailed information about Washington Hitch. She states that she could find nothing out about him. This is true even as she talked directly to Washington's youngest son Levin T. Hitch in the summer of 1930. Levin T. was about age 16 when his father died but yet offered no information about him.

In the 1850 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Washington H. Hitch is indicated on page 69 with the following: - Washington H. Hitch, age 28, carpenter - Matilda M. Hitch, age 18 - Samuel Hitch, age 1 Neither can read/write and all born in Maryland.

On Feb 8 1854, the estate of David A. Brown (George T. Brown, executor) was contested in Worcester County Chancery Court by Elizabeth Carey. In this record, it states that David A. Brown died intestate on Jan 1 1853 without paying Carey $33 owed to her. It details Brown's heirs including Handy Irving Hitch and Henry Washington Hitch, children of Henrietta Hitch deceased sister "of the whole blood" (of David A. Brown). Each Hitch received $32.621/16. This was one-half of his mother's share that went to them as heirs since she was deceased. Note that is this record, Henry Washington Hitch could sign his name where Handy Irving Hitch only left "his mark." (WoCC-5:331/44)

In Aug 1855, Washington Hitch received $32.52 and 1/16 from the estate of his uncle David A. Brown. On Apr 22 1858, Washington Hitch paid $500 to Samuel, Handy I., and Sarah E. Hitch (Handy's wife) for deed to "a tract of land called "Old Buck Harbour (Buck Harbor)" situated and lying in Worcester County and adjoining the land of William McGrath, Thomas Owens and Thomas Brown thence ____ to the three-forked maple containing 74 acres more or less". (WoLR-WET1:174,175). This appears to be the same land that Washington Hitch's mother Henrietta (Brown) Hitch inherited from her grandfather George Brown through his will probated in 1803. This is also the property that is currently (1996) situated at the east end of McGrath Road where it meets Stevens Road in northwest Worcester County The old house used to sit in that location until the mid-1970s. It was in a very decrepit state at the time with trees and brush growing all up in and around it. The compiler's grandfather G. Carroll Hitch often mentioned that it was the home of his ancestor Washington Hitch.

In the 1860 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Washington Hitch is indicated on page 398, household 2116 with the following: - Washington Hitch, age 35, farmer, $300 in real estate and $100 in personal property. - Margaret Hitch, age 33 - Samuel Hitch, age 12 - Hennie Hitch (female), age 10 - Mary Hitch, age 8 - Levin Hitch, age 4 All were born in Maryland and neither can read/write.

On Oct 22 1860, Washington Hitch received a summons in the case of State of Maryland vs. Anthony Brown and appeared in court on Jan 21 1861 as Mr. Brown was charged with "assault and battery upon the body of Henry W. Hitch on or about 1 Aug 1860." Anthony Brown, Benjamin Livingston, John Pollitt posted $200 bond. (WoCP-1/1861-5/1861)

On Nov 23 1860, he received a summons to testify for the State of Maryland vs. Matilda Pusey. Matilda was caught selling "strong liquor to Stephen Dykes on the Sabbath Day." William Hitch posted bond of $200. (WoCP-1/1861-5/1861)

On Jan 21 1861, Henry W. Hitch appeared in the case for the State of Maryland vs. Anthony Brown case. Mr. Brown was charged with "assault and battery upon the body of Henry W. Hitch on or about 1 Aug 1860." Anthony Brown, Benjamin Livingston, John Pollitt posted $200 bond. (WoCP-1/1861-5/1861)

On Sep 17 1862, Henry W. Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Worcester County Election District No. 2 list as age 40, a farmer, Salisbury P.O.

In the Civil War Registration List of July/August 1863 for Maryland Congressional District 1, Henry W. Hitch is listed as age 41 on July 1 1863, a farmer born in MD.

In the 1870 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Washington Hitch is indicated on page 845 in 7th District, household 210 with the following: - Washington Hitch, age 49, farmer, $200 in real estate and $100 personal property. He can read/write - Matilda Hitch, age 38(?), keeps house, cannot read/write - Mary Hitch, age 16 - Levin Hitch, age 14, works on farm All were born in Maryland.

On Mar 7 1871, Henry W. Hitch was forced to put a $48.26 mortgage on his land "Heaths Venture" (50a) and part of "Buck Harbor" (20a) because of a Jan 6 1871 judgment against him of that amount by William D. Brown and Hiram Phillips. The land is described as adjoining that of James H. McGrath, Thomas Brown and John & Joshua Owens, said land being bequeathed to Henry W. Hitch and Handy Hitch by their father by last will and testament (note: this LWT of father Samuel Hitch has not been found). Henry W. Hitch was to repay the obligation by Jan 6 1872. The mortgage was entered into record on May 2 1871. However, in the record, it states that the mortgage was assigned to Matilda M. Hitch (Henry's wife) on Feb 13 1872. (WoLR-ITM1:430) It is presumed that Henry Hitch had died between May 2 1871 and Feb 13 1872.

Washington married Matilda Margaret Denston, daughter of Levin Denston ¹²⁸⁵ and Elizabeth Dryden,¹²⁸⁵ on 13 Mar 1848 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Matilda was born in 1824 in Worcester Co., MD^{¹²⁸⁶ ¹²⁸⁷ ¹²⁸⁸ ¹²⁸⁹} and died on 14 Apr 1883-Oct 1884 in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: In the 1880 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Margaret Hitch is listed in the Atkinsons District in household 246 with the following: - Margaret Hitch, age 56, widow, keeps house - Mary Hitch, age 22, at home - Levin Hitch, age 23, laborer - Delina Hitch, age 10, at home

We know that Matilda Hitch was still living on April 14, 1883, when, for $100, Samuel and wife Hetty A. Hitch, William H. and wife Henny Washbord, and Mary M. Hitch sold to Levin T. Hitch 75 acres of land in the 7th Election District called "Heath's Venture" and "Buck Harbor". This was indicated as the lands that Washington Hitch "owned at his death and on which Matilda M. Hitch now lives." (WoLR-ITM9:574). NOTE - This was also the land that was devised to Henrietta (Brown) Hitch by her grandfather.

Matilda M. Hitch had died by October 1884 when, in the Worcester County Orphans Court records there is a listing, "Matilda M. Hitch (deceased) by William Fooks - will exhibited." (WoOCP) This compiler has not found such a will to date. Note - this William Fooks is probably the father of Warren Durand Fooks who married Mary Estelle (Molly) Hitch.

734 F iii. Mary M. Hitch was born about 1852 in Worcester Co., MD^{¹³⁰¹ ¹³⁰² ¹³⁰³} and died in 1884-1899.

General Notes: Mary M. Hitch, still unmarried, was named in the April 14, 1883 land transaction where, for $100, Samuel and wife Hetty A. Hitch, William H. and wife Henny Washbord, and Mary M. Hitch sold to Levin T. Hitch 75 acres of land in the 7th Election District called "Heaths Venture" and "Buck Harbor". This was the land that Washington Hitch owned at his death and on which Matilda M. Hitch "now lives". (WoLR-ITM9:574).

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate:
Died 2/27/1901, white, age 76.
Certificate indicates:
Farmer, native of Wor. Co.
Wife: Sarah HITCH
Father: Samuel HITCH
Mother's Maiden Name: Brown
Cause: "Insanity", sick about 1 week
Reported: Geo. C. Hill, Salisbury, MD

General Notes: On Feb 8 1854, the estate of David A. Brown (George T. Brown, executor) was contested in Worcester County Chancery Court by Elizabeth Carey. In this record, it states that David A. Brown died intestate on Jan 1 1853 without paying Carey $33 owed to her. It details Brown's heirs including Handy Irving Hitch and Henry Washington Hitch, children of Henrietta Hitch deceased sister "of the whole blood" (of David A. Brown). Each Hitch received $32.621/16. This was one-half of his mother's share that went to him since she was deceased. Note that, in this record, Henry Washington Hitch could sign his name where Handy Irving Hitch only left "his mark." (WoCC-5:331/44)

On Apr 22 1858, two land transactions took place involving Samuel Hitch and his sons Handy and Henry. These were undertaken probably in preparation for Samuel's death which occurred sometime between this time and the 1860 census.

First, Handy Irving Hitch paid $500 to Samuel Hitch for 50 acres of "land called Mount Pleasant situated and lying in Worcester County adjoining land of Matilda Pusey, Isaiah Pollitt, Harvey Vincent and William Hitch". (WoLR-WET1:181). Also, Samuel, Handy and Sarah E. Hitch were paid $500 by Henry W. Hitch for "a tract of land called Old Buck Harbour (Buck Harbor)" situated and lying in Worcester County and adjoining the land of William McGrath, Thomas Owens and Thomas Brown thence ____ to the three-forked maple containing 74 acres more or less". (Handy was referred to as Irving in the land records index WoLR-WET1:174,175).

In the 1860 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, "Irving" Hitch and family are indicated on page 297 in household 2124 with the following: - Irving Hitch, age 31, farmer, $500 in real estate, and $300 in personal property. - Sarah Hitch, age 25 - Anna Hitch, age 4 - Elizabeth Hitch, age 3 - Robert Hitch, age 6 months - Nelly Brown, age 45 - Rose Brown, age 50 - Harriett Brown, age 52 All were born in Maryland.

On May 13 1861, Handy I. Hitch paid $25 to John H. and Caroline E. Vincent for 2 1/16 acres of land called "Partnership.". (SoLR-LW7-182).

On Sep 17 1862, Irving Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Worcester County Election District No. 2 list as age 40, a farmer, Forktown P.O.

In the 1870 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Handy I. Hitch and family are indicated in the 7th District, household 197, page 842 with the following: - Handy Hitch, age 45, farmer, $500 in real estate and $100 in personal property - Sarah Hitch, age 37, keeps house - Annie Hitch, age 14, school - Lizzie Hitch, age 12, school - Robert Hitch, age 10, school - Emma Hitch, age 8, school - Clara Hitch, age 7, school - Campbell Hitch, age 5 - Millie Hitch, age 3 - Ellen Brown, age 50, lady - Lizzie Brown, age 35, keeps house None can read/write and all were born in Maryland

In the 1880 Federal Census for Worcester County, Maryland, Handy I. Hitch and family are indicated in a household as follows: - Handy I. Hitch, age 53 - Sarah A. Hitch, age 47 - Litta A. Hitch, age 23 - Elizabeth E. Hitch, age 22 - Robert S. Hitch, age 20 - Campbell Hitch, age 14 - Clara Hitch, age 16 - Amelia Hitch, age 13 - Sallie Hitch, age 9 - Elmira Hitch, age 7 - Levin T. Hitch, age 4 All were born in Maryland

In the Worcester County marriage records for Feb 27 1896, it indicates that Millie Hitch, daughter of Handy, was married to Lewis A. Rhodes "at Irving Hitch's."

On Sep 9 1897, Handy I. Hitch and William C. & wife Sally Pope all of Worcester County sold Margaret D. Collins land for $200 in the 7th District that was conveyed to Sally Pope by Elijah L. Shockley and wife by deed dated Sep 10, 1897, and 35 acres of land called "Mount Pleasant" conveyed to Handy I. Hitch by Samuel Hitch by deed dated Apr 22 1858. (WoLR-FHP9:608).

Handy Hitch became very ill in his last years as evidenced by Chancery Court records in Worcetser County. On Aug 8 1900, it was found that Handy Hitch was of "unsound mind" and "totally blind" and could not take care of himself or his obligations of property. At that time, he had no personal property of value and the real estate he owned - 52 acres in Worcester and 15 acres in Somerset County - produced income insufficient to pay expenses. It was then ordered to sell off the farm to meet such obligations. In this record, it mentions children Robert S. Hitch, Alicia Annie Causey, Lizzie E. Dryden, Samuel C. Hitch, Millie Hitch, Sallie Pope and Elmira Hitch. It also mentions grandchildren Sadie and Frank Dykes, children of Handy's deceased daughter Clara E. Dykes. (WoCC-FHP21:570-578)

On Feb 27 1901, Handy Hitch died as stated in his death certificate: Died on Feb 27 1901, white, age 76. The certificate further indicates that he was a farmer and native of Worcester County. His wife was Sarah Hitch, his father was Samuel Hitch and his mother's maiden name was Brown. The cause of death listed was "Insanity", sick about 1 week. Death was reported by "Geo. C. Hill, Salisbury, Maryland."

Handy married Sarah Eleanor Taylor, daughter of William* Taylor and Mary W.* (?), on 4 Mar 1856 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Sarah was born in 1833-1835 in MD^{¹³¹¹ ¹³¹² ¹³¹³ ¹³¹⁴} and died in 1881-1899 in MD.

General Notes: There is some question whether Millie Hitch married Lewis Rhodes as she is known still as Millie Hitch after this date.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Milly Hitch is listed in a household in Worcester County, Maryland as follows: Edward F. Washbord, age 39, born in MD (nephew) Maybel Washbord, age 26, born in MD Curtis C. Washbord, age 9, born in MD Edna P. Washbord, age 7, born in MD Levin E. Washbord, age 5, born in, MD Milly Hitch, age 52, born in MD.

745 M x. Levin T. Hitch was born in 1876 in MD^¹³⁵⁰ and died before 29 Jul 1898 in Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Jul 29 1898 is when Levin Hitch's inventory was taken in Worcester County (WoAA-EPD2:79,80)

331. Pamela Wood was born on 13 Aug 1797, died on 4 Jan 1875 in Scipio Township, Cayuga Co., NY, and was buried about 7 Jan 1875 in Scipio Rural Cemetery, Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY.

Pamela married George Whitfield, son of Joseph Whitfield and Parnel Jenney, on 14 Aug 1820. George was born on 7 Jul 1789 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 23 Aug 1882 in Scipio Township, Cayuga Co., NY.

748 F ii. Mary Wood Whitfield was born on 22 Dec 1822 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 19 Feb 1905 in Lemert, OH.

749 M iii. William H. Whitfield was born on 1 Jun 1825 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA and died on 24 Mar 1881.

750 F iv. Pamela Ann Whitfield was born on 10 Apr 1827 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA and died in Sep 1919.

751 M v. Humphrey Post Whitfield was born on 3 Feb 1828 and died on 22 Sep 1897.

752 F vi. Helen M. Whitfield was born on 10 Jan 1829 and died on 22 May 1870.

753 F vii. Nancy P. Whitfield was born on 21 Nov 1830 and died on 16 Dec 1857.

754 F viii. Susan S. Whitfield was born on 1 Sep 1832 and died on 19 Oct 1833.

755 F ix. Alice Samson Whitfield was born on 14 May 1836 and died on 20 Aug 1902.

Death Notes: In the "Index of Deaths in the Massachusetts Centinel and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840", it indicates that "William M. Hitch, formerly of Fairhaven, for sometime a resident of Providence, Rhode Island, died at New Orleans, age 40."

General Notes: In the "Index of Deaths in the Mass. Centinel & Columbian Centinel 1784-1840," it states, William M. Hitch, formerly of Fairhaven, for sometime a resident of Providence, RI, died at New Orleans, age 40. (article date November 11, 1839).

William married Elizabeth Vaughn ⁸ on 25 Nov 1832 in Bristol Co., MA.³⁵⁷ ¹³⁵⁵ Elizabeth was born in Newport, RI.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" compiled by Daisy Hitch Davies in 1931: Elizabeth married again (See RI Records - Vol. I and II, pg. 3 to be found in New York City Main Public Library). "Elizabeth H. Hitch and George K. England married (Warwick), 1850. " A half niece of William Hitch states that Elizabeth had a daughter, Sarah Ann English, by second husband. "Sarah Ann" married Mr. Hardwin and they had one daughter. This branch resided at Reacedale, RI.

General Notes: This is probably the William A. Hitch listed in a household with the England family on page 172 of the Federal Census of 1850 for Kent County, Rhode Island as follows: - William A. Hitch, age 16, mariner, born in RI.

334. Charles Hitch ³⁵ was born on 10 Oct 1804 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁴⁸ ³⁴⁹ ³⁵⁰ ³⁵¹} died on 23 Nov 1878 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 26 Nov 1878 in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: According to Daisy Hitch Davies in "A Hitch Orchard", 1931, "Charles Hitch was a sailmaker and well-to-do. He resided in New Bedford, MA."

In the Federal Census of 1850, Charles Hitch is listed in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 258) in a household as follows: - Charles Hitch, sailmaker, age 44, born in MA - Abby Hitch, age 41, born in MA - Joshua C. Hitch, clerk, age 21, born in MA - Elizabeth B. Hitch, age 19, born in MA - Harriett E. Hitch, age 17, born in MA - James C. Hitch, age 11, born in MA - Edward C. Hitch, age 9, born in MA - Abby L. Hitch, age 7, born in MA - Alfred G. Hitch, age 5, born in MA - Emma A. Hitch, age 3, born in MA - Allice T. Hitch, age 1, born in MA - Alonzo Bosworth, age 17, born in MA - Elizabeth Bosworth, age 53, born in MA - Mary Coffin, age 80, born MA - Eunice Coffin, age 74, born in MA.

Charles married Abby Cannon Bosworth, daughter of James Bosworth and Elizabeth Cannon, on 21 Jan 1827 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Abby was born on 21 Aug 1806 in MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁵⁷} died on 18 Aug 1864 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 21 Aug 1864 in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.

761 F iii. Harriett Ellen Hitch was born on 29 Dec 1832 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^{⁸ ¹³⁶²}

Harriett married Rev. Samuel Worcester Whitney, son of Rev. Samuel Whitney ⁸ and Mercy Partridge,⁸ on 22 Dec 1858.⁸ Samuel was born in 1822 and died in 1905.

762 F iv. Mary Ann Peaks Hitch was born on 23 Apr 1835 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^⁸ and died on 17 Oct 1836 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^{⁸ ¹³⁶³}

763 F v. Abby Louisa Hitch was born on 6 Feb 1837 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^⁸ and died on 27 Dec 1838 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^⁸

+ 766 F viii. Abbie Louise Hitch was born on 15 Dec 1842 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁸} and died on 7 Dec 1892.^⁸

767 M ix. Alfred Gibbs Hitch was born on 20 Sep 1844 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹³⁵⁸ ¹³⁶⁹} and died on 27 May 1895 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.^{⁸ ¹³⁷⁰}

General Notes: Served as a Private, Company G, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War (Union Soldiers Index - National Archives). In the Civil War Service Index - Union (National Archives), it states that at age 18, a clerk and resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Alfred G. Hitch enlisted on September 18, 1862. He mustered-in on September 23, 1862 as a Private in Company G (also Co. E?) of the 3rd Massachusetts Infantry, USA. He mustered-out on June 26, 1863.

769 F xi. Alice Francis Hitch was born on 3 Feb 1849 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹³⁵⁸ ¹³⁷²} and died on 26 Nov 1850 in Bristol Co., MA.^⁸

+ 770 M xii. Charles Hitch Jr. was born on 10 Mar 1851 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁷³} died in Jul 1916 in ME,^⁸ and was buried in Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Hardy Hitch Jr. was probably a sailmaker like his father. During the Civil War he made army tents in Brooklyn. He, with his brother Ebenezer, joined the large number of men who went to California during the gold rush in 1849. A vessel had been fitted up in Fairhaven, MA. and sailed from there. Hardy came back in a few years but Ebenezer never returned."

In the Federal Census of 1830, Hardy Hitch is indicated in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household comprised of three males age 20-30, one female age 15-20 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Hardy Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 161, household 44) in a household as follows: - Hardy Hitch, age 43, sailmaker, born in MA - Hannah Hitch, age 40, born in RI - William F. Hitch, age 18, mariner, born in MA - Ansele S. Hitch, age 14, born in MA - Otis L. Hitch, age 12, born in MA - Charles H. Hitch, age 11, born in MA - Catherine Hitch, age 9, born in MA - Lucy Hitch, age 5, born in MA - Elizabeth Hitch, age 3, born in MA - Hardy Hitch, age 2, born in MA.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1855, Hardy Hitch is listed in household 300 in the South District of Fairhaven as follows: - Hardy Hitch, sailmaker,age 49, born in MA - Hannah Hitch, age 45, born in MA - William F. Hitch, mariner, age 24, born in MA - Ansel S. Hitch, mariner, age 18, born in MA - Otis L. Hitch, sailmaker, age 17, born in MA - Charles H. Hitch, sailmaker, age 16, born in MA - Catherine J. Hitch, age 14, born in MA - Lucy F. Hitch, age 10, born in MA - Elizabeth H. Hitch, age 9, born in MA - Hardy Hitch Jr., age 7, born in MA - Edward A. Hitch, age 3, born in MA

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1865, Hardy Hitch is listed in household 416 in Fairhaven, Bristol County as follows: - Hardy Hitch, sailmaker, age 60, born in MA - Hannah Hitch, age 55, born in MA - William Hitch, mariner, age 34, born in MA - Ansel Hitch, mariner, age 28, born in MA - Otis Hitch, sailmaker, age 26, born in MA - Lucy Hitch, age 20, born in MA - Elizabeth Hitch, age 18, born in MA - Hardy Hitch, clerk, age 17, born in MA - Edward Hitch, age 13, born in MA.

Hardy married Hannah Irish Little, daughter of Thomas Little and Susannah Irish, on 12 May 1829 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ²⁵ Hannah was born on 22 Jun 1810 in Little Compton, Newport Co., RI,^{⁸ ¹³⁷⁴ ¹³⁷⁵ ¹³⁷⁶ ¹³⁷⁷ ¹³⁷⁸} died on 5 Dec 1903 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 8 Dec 1903 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Hannah Irish Little was born in Little Crompton, RI and died in New Bedford, MA, at the ripe age of 93. She was old New England stock descending from several who came over in the Mayflower. She was ill in the later years of her life. Her daughter Elizabeth who cared for her wrote that she was a wonderful woman, faithful wife and mother, a splendid housekeeper and was much loved.

771 M i. William H. Hitch was born on 5 Sep 1830 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} died on 2 Oct 1830 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 5 Oct 1830 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

772 M ii. William Francis Hitch was born on 22 Jul 1831 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁷⁹ ¹³⁸⁰ ¹³⁸¹} died on 6 Jan 1893 in Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 9 Jan 1893 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

773 F iii. Catherine Frances Hitch was born on 15 Apr 1833 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^⁸ and died on 13 Apr 1836 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^⁸

+ 774 M iv. Ansel Stuart Hitch was born on 18 Jan 1836 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁸² ¹³⁸³ ¹³⁸⁴} died on 18 Sep 1891 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 21 Sep 1891 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

775 M v. Otis Little Hitch was born on 10 Jan 1838 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹³⁸⁵ ¹³⁸⁶ ¹³⁸⁷ ¹³⁸⁸} and died on 24 Oct 1929 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Otis Little Hitch's wife was still living in New Bedford, MA. in 1930. He worked as a sail maker with his father until the time of the Civil War when shipping was at a low ebb. He then went to Washington to make tents for the army. His brother Charles went to Philadelphia and his brother Hardy to Brooklyn for the same purpose. Otis was made a member of the home guard in Washington, D.C. for defense of the city against the rebels.

He was present at Ford's Theater when Pres. Lincoln was shot and saw his body carried out of the building. After the war he went in to the carpet, shade and upholstery business in New Bedford, MA. with Henry Alay and Hitch. After his partner's death, he carried on the business alone until he retired at the age of 78 years."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Otis L. Hitch was listed in a household in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts as follows: - Otis L. Hitch, born 1/1838 in MA - Florence C. Hitch, born 4/1851 in MA - Sarah J. Davis, born 8/1822 in ME (mother-in-law)

In the Federal Census of 1920, Otis L. Hitch was listed in a household in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts as follows: - Otis L. Hitch, age 81, born in MA.

Otis married Florence C. Davis.,⁸ daughter of (?) Davis and Sarah J. (?). Florence was born in Apr 1851 in MA^¹³⁸⁹ and died after 1930.

776 M vi. Charles Henry Hitch was born on 31 Mar 1839 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁴ ¹³⁹⁰} died on 16 Aug 1861 at Sea.,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 19 Aug 1861 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: His tombstone indicates he was lost at sea.

From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: Charles Henry Hitch worked at sail making with his father. He made army tents in Philadelphia during the Civil War. After this work, he took a short sea voyage and was washed overboard in a terrific storm and drowned. He was engaged to a beautiful young lady.

777 F vii. Catherine Jane Hitch was born on 20 Jan 1841 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁵ ¹³⁹¹} died on 9 Oct 1858 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 12 Oct 1858 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: Date of death uncertain but her sister Elizabeth stated she was not quite 18 at time of death. She had been a teacher for one year and died of consumption.

778 M viii. Oliver Cromwell Hitch was born on 9 Jan 1842 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} died on 12 Feb 1846 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 15 Feb 1846 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

779 M ix. Thomas Hardy Hitch was born on 17 Apr 1843 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ died on 17 Jan 1846 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 20 Jan 1846 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

Death Notes: Died of diphtheria. Tombstone states he was age 2 years and 9 months.

782 M xii. Hardy Hitch III was born on 15 May 1848 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁹⁶ ¹³⁹⁷ ¹³⁹⁸ ¹³⁹⁹ ¹⁴⁰⁰} died on 13 Feb 1913 in Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 16 Feb 1913 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": "Hardy Hitch worked 15 years for his brother Otis in the carpet, shade and upholstery business. He then went into business for himself. He never married and died at the home of his sisters, Lucy and Elizabeth."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Hardy Hitch is listed in a household in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts as follows: - Hardy Hitch, born 5/1848 in MA - Hannah Hitch, born 6/1810 in RI (mother) - Elizabeth H. Thomas, born 8/1846 in MA (sister).

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": "Frederick A. Hitch was a sailmaker. He lived in Fairhaven, MA on next street to his brother Hardy. He is buried in the same plot as his son Ebenezer (Eben) Voss Hitch in Fairhaven, MA. The compiler copied these dates of birth and death from the gravestones."

In the Federal Census of 1850, Frederick A. Hitch is indicated in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 175, household 259) in a household as follows: - Frederick A. Hitch, age 38, sailmaker, $1,500 in real estate, born in MA. - Caroline A. Hitch, age 37, born in MA - Susan H. Hitch, age 14, born in MA - Frederick H. Hitch,age 10, born in MA - Ebenezer V. Hitch, age 8, born in MA - Samuel P. Hitch, age 6, born in MA - Sarah F. Hitch, age 1, born in MA.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1855, Frederick A. Hitch is listed in household 301 in the South District of Fairhaven as follows: - Frederick A. Hitch, sailmaker,age 44, born in MA - Caroline A. Hitch, age 43, born in MA - Susan H. Hitch, age 19, born in MA - Frederick H. Hitch, age 15, born in MA - Ebenezer Hitch 2nd, age 14, born in MA - Samuel P. Hitch, age 12, born in MA - Sarah F. Hitch, age 6, born in MA.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1865, Frederic Hitch is listed in household 370 in Fairhaven as follows: - Frederic Hitch, sailmaker, age 52, born in MA - Caroline Hitch, age 52, born in MA - Frederic Hitch, teacher, age 25, born in MA - Eben Hitch, Capt. in the Army, age 23, born in MA - Sarah Hitch, age 16, born in MA - Henry Hitch, age 9, born in MA - Susan Davis, age 29, born in MA - Susan Davis, age 4, born in MA.

His gravestone indicates that he was a member of Company I, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry.

Frederick married Caroline Amanda Soule on 12 Sep 1833 in Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ³⁵⁷ Caroline was born on 30 Sep 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷ ¹⁴⁰⁶ ¹⁴⁰⁷ ¹⁴⁰⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁹} died on 12 Apr 1888 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 15 Apr 1888 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

787 F iv. Sarah Frances Hitch was born on 19 Nov 1842 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} died on 28 May 1846 in Bristol Co., MA,^³⁵⁷ and was buried about 31 May 1846 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

789 F vi. Caroline Frances Hitch was born on 23 Oct 1847 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} died on 3 Feb 1848 in Bristol Co., MA,^³⁵⁷ and was buried about 6 Feb 1848 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

339. Elizabeth Hitch ³⁵ was born on 5 Jan 1813 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁸ ³⁵⁹ ³⁶⁴} died on 24 Oct 1900 in Falmouth, MA,^⁸ and was buried about 27 Oct 1900 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Elizabeth Hitch was left a widow with five children. After the death of her husband she made her home with her father and mother in Fairhaven, MA. She must also have lived in Pennsylvania for a time as two of her daughters, then young ladies, died there. I have seen a beautiful painting of her shown me by her grandson, Maurice Delano of Martha's Vineyard when I was making him and his family a visit. Her husband died at sea when his vessel, Barque Rajah, was wrecked in the "Ocotak Sea" (probably Okhotah). The compiler copied most of the dates for this family from gravestones in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, MA.

Elizabeth married Ansel Nye Stuart on 22 Mar 1834 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ²⁵ Ansel was born in Oct 1809 in Sandwich, MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴³⁶} died on 18 Oct 1858 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 21 Oct 1858 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

792 F i. Adelaide L. Stuart was born in 1845 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴³⁷} died in 1921, and was buried in 1921 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

793 F ii. Isabelle E. Stuart was born in 1849 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴³⁸} died in 1869 in Titusville, PA,^⁸ and was buried in 1869 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

794 F iii. Mary Agnes Stuart was born in 1851 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴³⁹} died in 1869 in Titusville, PA,^⁸ and was buried in 1869 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

795 F iv. Elizabeth Ann Stuart was born in 1855,^⁸ died on 23 Aug 1873,^⁸ and was buried about 26 Aug 1873 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

796 F v. Harriett F. Stuart was born in 1857,^⁸ died in 1886 in MA, and was buried in 1886 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

Mary married Samuel P. Davis, son of Solomon Davis, on 2 Aug 1838 in MA.⁸ Samuel was born in 1810 in MA.^¹⁴⁴⁰

797 F i. Sara Elizabeth Davis was born on 4 Jul 1839 in MA^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴¹} and died on 10 Mar 1865.^⁸

798 M ii. Francis Palmer Davis was born on 6 Aug 1841 in MA^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴²} and died on 11 Apr 1912.^⁸

799 M iii. Hardy Hitch Davis was born on 4 Mar 1842^⁸ and died on 23 Aug 1873.^⁸

Death Notes: Drowned at Falmouth, MA at the same time as his cousin, Elizabeth Stuart.

801 M v. Samuel Cooswell Davis was born on 9 Sep 1845 in MA^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁴} and died on 23 Oct 1865.^⁸

802 F vi. Lydia Hitch Davis was born on 10 Mar 1848 in MA^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁵} and died on 16 Jan 1876.^⁸

803 M vii. Joseph Palmer Nye Davis was born on 20 Apr 1850 in Falmouth, MA.^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁶}

804 F viii. Caroline Christy Davis was born on 12 Sep 1854^⁸ and died on 28 Apr 1923.^⁸

805 M ix. William Christy Davis was born on 12 Sep 1854^⁸ and died after 1930.

806 F x. Harrie Caldwell Davis was born on 18 Oct 1856^⁸ and died after 1930 in Cambridge, MA.

807 M xi. Eugene Ward Davis was born on 27 Oct 1859^⁸ and died on 7 Sep 1864.^⁸

808 F xii. Betsy Delano Davis was born on 1 Oct 1861^⁸ and died after 1930.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Obed Freeman Hitch, grandfather of the compiler, was a very fine man given to charity and what pertains to peace. As a young man he was a sailmaker. After that business gave out he became one of the Union Store Grocery firm on Main Street Fairhaven, MA until he retired and moved to Falmouth, MA where he died. He was named for his mother's stepfather, Obed Freeman. He had no children by the second marriage. The Delano Genealogy failed to record the first marriage. The compiler has sent written corrections to two or three libraries having the book. Obed Freeman Hitch and his two wives are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, MA, Lot 46, Section 12. There are five generations buried in that lot, my baby brother making the fifth. One from his hometown describes him thus; "..was a Deacon of the Congregational Church for many years. He was a most faithful and devoted Christian. He was always gentle and quiet."

In the Federal Census of 1850, Obed Hitch is listed in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts (page 173) in a household as follows: - Obed Hitch, sailmaker, age 28, born in MA - Mary G. Hitch, age 24, born in MA - William G. Hitch, age 9 months, born in MA - Susan D. Grinnell, age 24, born in MA.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1855, Obed F. Hitch is listed in household 161 in the South District of Fairhaven as follows: - Obed F. Hitch, sailmaker, age 33, born in MA - Mary G. Hitch, age 29, born in MA - William G. Hitch, age 6, born in MA.

In the Massachusetts State Census of 1865, Obed Hitch is listed in household 385 in Fairhaven as follows: - Obed Hitch, sailmaker, age 43, born in MA - Susan Hitch, age 33, born in MA - William Hitch, age 16, born in MA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Obed Hitch is listed in a household in Falmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts as follows: - Obed Hitch, born 10/1821 in MA - Susan M. Hitch, born 3/1832 in MA.

Obed married Mary Gage Buswell,¹⁴⁴⁷ daughter of Joshua Buswell ⁹⁹ and Polly Gage,⁹⁹ on 23 Nov 1844.⁸ Mary was born on 2 Feb 1826 in MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁹} died on 29 Jun 1858 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^⁸ and was buried about 2 Jul 1858 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

809 M i. William Gould Hitch was born in 1845 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, died in Oct 1848 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^¹⁴⁵⁰ and was buried in Oct 1848 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

810 M ii. Joshua Buswell Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1849 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^¹⁴⁰¹ died in Oct 1849 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^¹⁴⁵¹ and was buried in Oct 1849 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

+ 811 M iii. William Gould Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1849 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{¹⁴⁰¹ ¹⁴²⁷ ¹⁴⁵² ¹⁴⁵³} died on 12 Dec 1916 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, and was buried about 16 Dec 1916 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.

812 M iv. (Male) Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1858 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^¹⁴⁰¹ and died before 1860 in Bristol Co., MA.

Obed next married Susan M. Davis, daughter of Francis Davis, on 12 Jan 1860.⁸ Susan was born on 12 Mar 1832 in MA,^{⁸ ¹⁴⁵⁴ ¹⁴⁵⁵} died on 11 Sep 1917 in Falmouth, MA, and was buried about 14 Sep 1917 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Both Henry Hiram Hitch and his first wife died in Brazil. He in Pernumbuco and she in Pesqueira. His second wife married again, Franklin Billings, and has a son who in 1930 was very prominent in Vermont. Henry Hiram Hitch, son of Capt. Joshua and Mary (Wilkey) Hitch was born in Fairhaven, MA in 1805. He went to Pernambuco, Brazil when a young man where he was engaged as a clerk in a commission house. He was living there at the time Lord Cochran bombarded and captured the city in 1824. He subsequently sailed as super cargo of a vessel and rose to the position of Captain. In 1836, he formed a co-partnership with his brother-in-law, Henry Forster, and established a large trade between Pernumbuco and the U.S. He was well and favorably known in the shipping trade. He died in his home in Brazil in 1847. He married Elizabeth daughter of Jireh Swift of New Bedford, MA. She was born in Acushnet, MA. which is not far from New Bedford." (See Munsell)

Here is an E-Mail I received from L. Reynolds LeVally on April 7, 2000: ------------ The saga continues! Mike, this speaks to the descendants of Henry Hiram Hitch, specifically

Jack Whiting writes: "We have a picture taken on the occasion of E.J. Hitch's wedding in Orange NJ on 3-3-1908 which includes most of the family on the porch of the house. 13 persons in all including my wife's grandfather, L. H. H. Johnson, who married Henry's sister." (Jack is sending me a copy of this photo, which I'll scan and send to you. -Ren)

May Lewton, granddaughter of Henry Forster Hitch, writes: In a letter written by Henry Forster Hitch from Brazil on August 22, 1893 to (daughter) Elizabeth Johnson Hitch, he said "This is the anniversary of the birthday of your dear Aunt Lizzie, for whom you were named, she was a dear lovely woman and such a good loving sister to me and I will be so much gratified if you grow up to be like her in all things, her death was such a very great loss to us all as well as to her children." In Elizabeth's mother's (Elizabeth Delano Hitch) diary written on the day of Elizabeth and Garrat's (Van Wagenen) wedding she wrote, "Harry and Leila Johnson stayed overnight." I believe Harry Johnson was married to Henry's sister Elizabeth, and after she died he remarried. This would explain Elizabeth's middle name of Johnson..

Katherine Larsen, 2nd great granddaughter of Henry F. Hitch, writes: -----Original Message----- From:LFRnet@cs.com [mailto:LFRnet@cs.com] Sent:Friday, April 07, 2000 5:34 PM To:rlevally@vanwagenen.org Subject:Henry F. Hitch

Dear Cousin Ren, Thanks for the e-mail. Unfortunately, I think that some of your information is a bit off from what I have found. I spent a certain amount of time trying to find out about the Hitch family and who exactly I was related to. I have not yet found all the answers, but this much I feel quite certain of. Henry Hyrum Hitch married Elizabeth Hathaway Swift on June 21, 1830. They had two children Henry Forster Hitch born January 10, 1835 in Fairhaven, Mass. and Elizabeth Swift Hitch born August 22, 1837 in Pernambuco, Brazil. The birth of Elizabeth was arrived at by putting together several bits of information. The first was the letter that I sent Aunt May a copy of. The second is the 1850 Massachusetts Census where an Elizabeth S. Hitch age 13 and born in Brazil (1837) is visiting a Charles Sedgwick in Lenox, Mass. There is also the fact Elizabeth Hathaway Swift died on August 31, 1838 in Pernambuco, Brazil and was buried in the British Cemetery there on September 1st. If the person who gave the information for the census didn't know exactly how old Elizabeth was and she was going to turn 13 instead of already being 13, then I would guess that her mother died of complications following her birth. But I think that I can state for sure that Elizabeth (Swift) was the mother of Elizabeth (Hitch) and not Nancy (Swift). Henry H. Hitch married Elizabeth's younger sister Nancy on February 3, 1846. He died sometime prior to September 15, 1848 leaving behind two minor children. The guardianship of Henry went to Jireh Swift Jr., brother of Nancy and Elizabeth. The guardianship of Elizabeth went to Nancy. This would not have been necessary if Elizabeth had been the daughter of Nancy. Also, I don't think that there was a child born to Nancy and Henry because his estate is only probated for Nancy and 2 wards. In 1995, I asked Lisa (granddaughter of Henry F. Hitch) about the middle names of Johnson and Forster. This is the reply that was sent back by Beppy (great granddaughter of Henry F. Hitch). "Lisa says that Harriet Johnson was an old maid cousin of Mum's (Elizabeth J. Hitch). Her sister Elise Johnson was Lisa's god-mother. She remembers that Harriet did brass rubbings from tomb stones and Elise was a great baseball fan. They had several very handsome brothers whom Mum had many good times with. The name Forster was taken from a family friend or business associate." This last is true as both Henry Hyrum and Henry Forster worked for (Henry) Forster and Co. which had offices in New York and Brazil. If Elizabeth Swift Hitch did marry a Johnson, it would make sense as the families were friends as they were with the Forsters and Swifts. If you have any dates or places for this marriage and the subsequent children, I would be happy to check them out. Sincerely, Katherine Larsen ----- Best regards, Ren

Ren Levally also gave me a copy of a letter written by Henry Hiram Hitch to his sister-in-law Sylvia (Swift) Delano in 1844 from Brazil. I have transcribed it as follows:

Morro de Canto 5 August 1844

My dear sister Sylvia will be someday ________ed to know in what corner of the continent I am now scribbling when she shall first break the seal of this note as I dare say she had never before heard of the "Morro De Conto" well as she is versed in matters geographical - but I must take up the thread of my story where I hath dropped it or rather broke it off - a few days before I left Pernambuco I forwarded a long dry epistle to Liverpool announcing my intention of making a voyage to Rio during the dull months of July & August accordingly I sailed for the said Port the 6th of the first named month on board the American Brig Janet & on the 21st found myself comfortably established at "No. 12" Hotel Pharoux where I awaited the arrival of my comrade? (contact?) Mr. Ernest Schianum? who being under the necessity of taking Bahia in his way in Rio had taken passage on the Steamer and did not reach the Capital until the 25th after delivering the both of introductory letters with which our friends had favored us & falicously(?) enduring(?) the infliction of some half a dozen cu______ dinner parties &c. we made our agreements to plunge into the mountains writing to Mr. George March who owns the estate where I am now luxuriating to send down the necessary saddle & Baggage Mules, Guide &c to carry(?) us to visit his again(?) - On the 1st Aug, we embarked on the steamer for Pudade(?) a little village on the northern shore of the magnificent Bay of Rio de Janiero (about 20 miles distant from the city) where we landed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and found a Guide, three fine mules & a very friendly note from Mr March requesting us to have our baggage at Pudade to be forwarded by a Troop of cargo mules which would follow us on the following morning -- the first important matter was to dine which we did on the contents of a Box brought from Madame Pharoux which on examination furnished us a cold fowl several slices of cold Ham, Bread, a dessertion? and a bottle of Brown Stout all of which disappeared with remarkable rapidity - At 4 o'clock their behold us in the saddle the Guide a young negro resorcing(?) in the name of Lucio & who looked as sharp as a steel trap leading the way & the mules pricking up their long ears following at that easy, semi-ambling, trot for which they are remarkable - a league from Pudade we passed through the village of Mase' situated on a little river supplying into the bay where most of the coffee produced in the neighbourhood is embarked for Rio - on we march over a country clothed in vegetation & but sparsely inhabited the road winding around the bases of Hills that in almost any other country would be considered very respectable mountains & meeting occasionally long lines of mules going down to Pudade passing others encamped upon some open com_____ near the road the drivers with their casars(?), Pack saddles &c comfortably bivouacked cooking their supplies while the mules were as assiduously(?) employed in taking theirs from the short rich grass around ---- At 8 o clock in the evening we reached Fresahal at the foot of the mountains & found Senor Castano the keeper of the little Inn ready to receive us, the Guide having informed him when going down of our intention of quartering with him for the night - a ride of 18 miles was no bad introduction to a fricasseed fowl, "canja de arros" (a kind of rice soup) is which he set before us and to which we did infinite honor - at 10 I threw myself upon an apology for a bed & there was an hiatus in my adventures until Senor Castano made his appearance canole(?) in hand, night cap on head at ½ past 4 next morning - in a few minutes we had made our toils were booted & sp____ by sipping our coffee - the mules were munching their corn while Lucio wrapped in his Poncho was saddling them & preparing for attack? - as soon as it was light enough to distinguish the road we were enroute & began to ascend gradually the lower ranges of the Organ? Mountains - I should in vain attempt adequately to describe to you the scenery that is presented to me during the transit from Frischal to Terra de Conto only about 10 or 12 English miles but which took us between 3 & 4 hours to accomplish the road is merely a bridle path & only functionable? for mules indeed in some places it is so excessively precipitous that even they can scarcely keep their footing. at others it passes on the verge of precipices where one may look perpendicularly down upon objects a thousand feet below while the mountains on the other side rises several thousand feet above our head - then again is crosses a furious mountain ___ly on a slight wooden bridge some 10 feet wide innocent of parapet or railing, & to induce ones neck across which it would apparently be well worth 99 ¾% a there is Sow____ in reality no danger with a quick & well broken mule for this animal is so sure footed & so well acquainted with the mountain roads that accidents rarely or ever occur - At a little after 9 o clock we reached the Farienda of Mr. March where we met a hearty welcome to a most excellent breakfast - but enough for this time. I have conducted you to a sonnet(?) in the mountains 3200 feet above the sea where I will leave you for this morning - adieu.

- Tuesday 6 Aug. You may judge how coal (sic) it is here when I tell you that the Thermometer was standing at 49º of Farenheit when I put my nose out of here yesterday morning & my fingers feel very much as they used to do in November at home - but to return to the "Terra de Conto" ----- Mr. George March the proprietor of this Farienda or estate is an Englishman who came to Rio in 1808 when the Porto of Bravard(?) was first opened to foreign commerce on the removal of the Portuguese Royal family from Lisbon to this country - he was for many years one of the first merchants in the first city of Portuguese America was subsequently unfortunate like many others of his commercial brethren & finally purchasing a large tract of land returned from the viscissitudes of merchantile life to become a farmer in the Organ? Mountains - his estate only covered 64 square miles of mountain & valley, forest & glade - he has about 120 llama some 200 head of horned cattle nearly 100 Brood mares & Horses, mules and sheep, goats, swine be almost innumerable - the profit from his farm is drawn from the sale of horses & mules to the breeding of wich he pays much attention - he had also a considerable tract of land under cultivation from which he supplies the market of Rio with Potatoes, cauliflowers, apples, peaches, turnips, carrots and other products of the Temperate latitudes which grow freely at this altitude though they are unknown near the sea - What pleasure it would give me dear sister could you & Joseph drop? in upon me just now & help me to enjoy this delicious climate & _____ scenery. There the botanical treasures on which I am continually stumbling, beautiful flowering shrubs & parasitical plants to which my ignorance will not allow me to give a name even, but to you they would be I dare say most interesting --- Yesterday or rather the day before I rode down 24 miles over hills & across dells, through stream & wood to a cascade at the extremity of the estate - the waterfall was no great thing but the scenery around it was wild & romantic in a ____ again & richly repaid us for the trouble of getting at it - we went also to a coffee estate & tomorrow or next day I intend to climb the highest peak of the organs which by the way, is close to us & rides nearly 4000 feet above the spot where I am now writing or somewhat over 7000 feet higher than the sea - but enough for addition the second So good morning dear Sibby, my mule is saddled & I am off for a scamper - Thursday 8th. Yesterday we were hunting the Auta (?) or Tapir all day but without success and I returned to dinner at 6 o'clock tired to the bone to this town by the Bamboo Jungles I had threaded (?) hungry as a wolf my mule knocked up and your brother somewhat mortified at his ill luck - today the weather is beautiful the air cool and bracing, heavens quittles of a cloud and all things bright and cheering - the Blacks have just brought in two Jacous (a species of wild Turkey) and I shall take my gun by & by & try if I can mend yesterday's failure - tomorrow we intend to commence the ascent of the mountain in the hope of getting down by dusk although our host assures us that we shall be obliged to sleep in the hill side in the event of our reaching the highest point. This would not be altogether agreeable with the thermometer at 35 or 40 as it will be at that altitude but with a plenty of cloaks & blankets may be endured however I doubt whether my companion on voyage will consent to sharing so airy a bedroom. "nous venous" - On Sunday we contemplate starting from Morro Comado (where there is a Swiss settlement) this will occupy two days as the road through the mountains is said to be much worse than that from Pudade here - quite unmed____ly by the way for a more diabolical pathway dignified with the little(?) of road I had never before seen - from Mono Camado or rather Quermado for that is the correct orthography to Jampaco a point on the Bay where we contemplate embarking again for Rio is about 70 miles & will also occupy two days. On the 16th or 17th of the current month we shall probably be once more snugly located at No. 45 Hotel Pharoux in readiness to take the first steamer for the North as I shall by that time be anxious to turn my face homeward -- I send this note to Rio the day after tomorrow to be forwarded by the first conveyance for the U.S. & shall not probably you Sibby ship, again until after my arrival at Pernambuco - in the meantime please kiss my Harry & Lizzy for their Father, Bettie & Joseph Junior, Ellen & Willie for their uncle - Nannie ReRe(?) & Ha____(?) for their Brother all and sundry their kisses I will duly return you when we shall next meet - Love to our dear parents & Brothers remembrances to all ---- Adieu for this time my own dear sister may Heaven pleasure & make you happy - Your Affectionate Brother,

P.S. I had almost forgotten to tell you that I am much better than when I left Pernambuco & more if not for an occasional slight palpitation should be perfectly well - this will go off in time I dare say - H.

Henry married Elizabeth Hathaway Swift, daughter of Jireh Swift ⁸ and Elizabeth (?), on 5 Jun 1829 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ ³⁵⁷ Elizabeth was born in 1806 in Acushnet, Bristol Co., MA, died on 31 Aug 1838 in Pernambuco, Brazil,^{¹⁴⁵⁶ ¹⁴⁵⁷} and was buried on 1 Sep 1838 in British Cemetery, Pernambuco, Brazil.^¹⁴⁵⁷

Henry next married Nancy F. Swift, daughter of Jireh Swift ⁸ and Elizabeth (?), on 3 Feb 1846 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.²⁵ Nancy was born between 1823 and 1825 in MA.^{¹¹³⁶ ¹⁴⁶⁰}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Nancy F. Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Massachusetts (page 206, Roxbury) in a household as follows: - Nancy F. Hitch, age 27, born in MA - Henry F. Hitch, age 15, born in MA - Margaret Kidney, age 19, born in MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Excerpt from a letter dated February 28, 1930, Savannah, Georgia from the Rev. James W. Hitch; "His (referring to Sylvanus F. Hitch) father and mother died when he was a child and he lived with his grandparents until he left them to come south which he did in his early youth. It is quite possible that my grandfather may have been born in Fairhaven as the information that he was born in New Bedford is not at all certain."

Here is an article I wrote for the "Hitch Family Newsletter" in Autumn 1997:

"Sylvanus Hitch of Massachusetts and Georgia (1811-1880)

The following is a biography taken from the book, "Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Volume I, A Biographical Account of Some of the Early Settlers of That Portion of Wiregrass Georgia Embraced in the Original Counties of Irwin, Appling, Wayne, Camden, and Glynn" by Folks Huxford:

SYLVANUS HITCH (1811-1880)

Sylvanus Hitch was born in New Bedford, Mass., in 1811. He came south a young unmarried man, and located at Clinton, Jones County, where he established a merchant tailor business. He was married there Feb. 23, 1845, to Miss Ann A. Nichols, daughter of Hon. Simon W. Nichols of Clinton (but who soon after moved to Clinch County; see Vol. III). She was born in Savannah in 1822. Born to them were seven children, viz:

1. Sylvanus Jr., b. 1846, m. _________ Scholfield 2. Simon Wood, b. 1848, m. Frances Myers, dau. of Rev. Dr. H.P. 3. Margaret, b. 1849, m. Joel L. Sweat 4. Charles F., b. 1855, m. Alice Mattox, dau. of Hiram P. 5. Radford T., b. 1858, m. Dollie C. Colesbury, Apr. 21, 1896 6. Anna, b. 1860, m. John P. Hughes 7. Nannie, b. 1862, m. S.G. Sanders

Mr. Hitch following the example of his wife's father, invested heavily in wild lands in South Georgia, principally in Ware and Clinch counties. He bought the historic Coleraine tract on the St. Marys River in Camden, and moved there in 1855. Mr. Hitch continued living at Coleraine until after the Civil War, when he moved to Homerville in 1865. He bought a tract of about 50 acres in the southeast part of the village of Homerville, and built a comfortable home on it. He retired from all business activities after moving to Homerville, and died there June 5, 1880. His remains were taken to Blackshear by his son, Simon W. Hitch (who at the time was Solicitor-General of the Brunswick Circuit and was living there), and were buried there. Mrs. Hitch died in 1898 and was buried by (sic, beside) her husband.

Mr. and Mrs. Hitch were faithful members of the Methodist Church, and he served a good many years as steward in the church.

Some notes on the family of Sylvanus Hitch are in order. First of all, there is very little doubt that Sylvanus was a grandson of Capt. Samuel Hitch (1740/41-1825), who was in turn a grandson of Adam Hitch (1658/59-1731) through Samuel (1703/09-1750). The trouble is, we are not certain which son of Capt. Samuel is the father of our Sylvanus Hitch. The possibilities focus around two of Capt. Samuel's sons: Sylvanus and Ebenezer Hitch (More is known about his other two sons, Hardy and Joshua, who can be eliminated from consideration). The former was born in about 1785 and the latter circa 1784. Neither one is listed as a head-of-household in the 1820 Census, but this is not that unusual as both were seafaring men and may have been at sea with the rest of their family living with other relatives at the time.

The most recent record I have found of Ebenezer Hitch being alive was when he was married to Sarah White on August 16, 1821. Sylvanus Hitch, on the other hand, shows up only as late as the 1810 Bristol County. Massachusetts Federal Census and for his marriage to Polly Wood on January 4, 1807. Therefore, we cannot establish with certainty at this point that Ebenezer was living after 1821 and Sylvanus after 1810. However, it is most probable that is one of these two gentlemen who is listed in the June 5, 1824 edition of the Columbian Centenial (the old Boston newspaper) as, "Capt. Hitch of the brig Elbe died at sea, lost overboard on passage from New York to Ireland, 14 days out."

Based upon this limited information, I believe that it was Ebenezer who died at sea in 1824 and that Sylvanus Hitch may have died before 1820. I also now believe that Sylvanus Hitch was the father of the Sylvanus of this article. Note that this contradicts my original thoughts about this branch where I had placed Sylvanus as a son of Ebenezer Hitch. In any regard, the question cannot be fully resolved at this point.

We do know much more about the younger Sylvanus' family. Sylvanus F. Hitch was born about 1811 and married Ann Apollina Nichols (daughter of Simon Wood Nichols and Margaret Waver) on February 23, 1845. The couple had the following children:

(1) Sylvanus Hitch Jr. (1845/46-??) married Carrie Scholfield about 1879 (2) Simon Wood Hitch (9/5/1848-9/18/1915) married Frances Alice Myers on 12/3/1874 (3) Margaret Ann Hitch (1849/50-??) married Joel Lee Sweat (4) Charles F. Hitch (6/30/1855-6/30/1894) married Alice Mattox about 1890 (5) Radford T. Hitch (c.1859-aft 1900) married Dollie C. Colesbury on 4/21/1896 (6) Anna Hitch (1860-??) married John P. Hughes (7) Nannie Hitch (1862-??)

I have had the real pleasure of corresponding with two descendants of this line who have provided me with lots of excellent information on this family. They are Simon Herbert Hitch of North Carolina and a grandson of Simon Wood Hitch through his son James Wood Hitch (9/20/1880-10/23/1962) and, Louise (Hitch) Gilchrist of Alabama who is a granddaughter of Simon Wood Hitch through another of his sons, Edward Sylvanus Hitch (11/1884-??). I will write more about this distinguished family in future issues."

In the Federal Census of 1850, Sylvanus Hitch is indicated in Jones County, Georgia (page 181, 47th Division) in a household as follows: - Sylvanus Hitch, age 24 (?), tailor, born in MA - Ann A. Hitch, age 24, born in GA - Sylvanus Hitch, age 4, born in GA - baby Hitch (male), age 2, born in GA - Margaret I. Hitch, age 1, born in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Sylvanus Hitch is indicated in Camden County, Georgia (page 34) in a household as follows: - Sylvanus Hitch, age 44, born in MA - A.A. Hitch (female), age 35, born in GA - S. Hitch Jr. (male), age 14, born in GA - Simon Hitch, age 12, born in GA - M. Hitch (female), age 10, born in GA - Charles Hitch, age 6, born in GA - R. Hitch (male), age 4, born in GA - Ann Hitch, age 6 months, born in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1870, "S. Hitch Sr." is indicated in Clinch County, Georgia (page 142, Homerville P.O.) in a household as follows: - S. Hitch Sr. (male), age 50, born in MA.

+ 818 M iv. Charles F. Hitch was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Jones Co., GA,^{³⁴⁸ ¹⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁴⁷⁸} died on 30 Jun 1894 in Homerville, Clinch Co., GA,^³⁴⁸ and was buried about 2 Jul 1894 in Homerville Cemetery, Homerville, Clinch Co., GA.

819 M v. Judge Radford Turner Hitch was born on 23 May 1860 in Camden Co., GA,^{¹⁴⁷⁹ ¹⁴⁸⁰ ¹⁴⁸¹} died on 1 Jul 1926 in Glynn Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸² and was buried about 4 Jul 1926 in Palmetto Cemetery, Glynn Co., GA.

General Notes: The following is an article I wrote for the "Hitch Family Newsletter" for Winter 1998:

"Letter from Mary French Hitch to Radford T. Hitch, March 10, 1900

This article includes a transcription of a letter written in 1900 by Miss Mary French Hitch in Bristol Co., Massachusetts to Radford T. Hitch in Greenville Co., South Carolina (Thanks again to Louise Gilchrist for providing me with a copy of this letter). In it, Miss Hitch calls Radford her "cousin" when if fact they were a distant second cousins, once removed with their common ancestor being Capt. Samuel Hitch (1740/41-1825) of Bristol County. Capt. Samuel was a grandson of the patriarch Adam Hitch (1658/59-1731) of Somerset County, Maryland.

Miss Hitch (1865-1927) descended from Capt. Samuel Hitch through his son Hardy Elgate Hitch (1775-1858), grandson Charles Hitch (1804-1878), and great-grandson Joshua Charles Hitch (1829-1890) - her father. Radford T. Hitch (1859-??) descended from Capt. Samuel Hitch through another son Sylvanus Hitch (1785-1831/39), and grandson Sylvanus F. Hitch (c.1811-1880). [NOTE: see Issue 12 for more discussion on the lineage that includes Sylvanus Hitch and descendants.] [Also NOTE: "second cousins, once removed" indicates that the individual's parents were the 2nd cousins with generational differences represented by the "removed" - in this case, one generation removed.]

The Federal Census of 1900 shows Mary F. Hitch in a household in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts with her mother Melanie F. Hitch, brother Frank B. Hitch and cousin Harry G. Macomber. Indeed, my records show Mary French Hitch in the following family:

Joshua Charles Hitch, born 1/1/1829 and died 5/25/1890, married 11/16/1859 to Melanie B. French (3/1841-aft 1920), the daughter of Rodney and Rowena (Burt) French. They had two known children:

Frank Burt Hitch (7/13/1861-??) Mary French Hitch (10/6/1865-??)

Apparently, neither Mary nor her brother Frank Hitch ever married.

In the Census of 1900, Radford T. Hitch is shown as a boarder in a household with his wife Dollie in Greenville County, South Carolina. This also correlates with my records that show Radford in the family as follows:

- Sylvanus F. Hitch, born c.1811 in Bristol County and died 6/5/1880 in Clinch County, Georgia. He married 2/23/1845 to Ann Apollina Nichols (c.1822-1898), the daughter of Simon Wood and Margaret (Waver) Nichols. They had children: - Sylvanus Hitch Jr. (1845/46-??) - Simon Wood Hitch (9/5/1848-9/18/1915) - Margaret Ann Hitch (1849/50-??) - Charles F. Hitch (6/30/1855-6/30/1894) - Radford T. Hitch (1859-??) - Anna Hitch (1860-??) - Nannie Hitch (1862-??)

Radford Hitch married Dollie C. Colesbury on April 21, 1896 in Georgia.

Letters from bygone times provide excellent insight into the lives and everyday affairs of the people who wrote them. I really get excited when I come across one that relates directly to the Hitch family for they provide first hand the thoughts and feelings of our ancestors untainted by time-worn stories and imperfect recollections. The following letter is especially compelling because it also talks of the interest of Hitches in their family history four generations ago.

When you read the following letter, see if you do not feel as if you're in the same room with these people as they discuss their relations and interests. Celebrate with them the fact that Miss Hitch has "the electric now" as is longing to enjoy a spring walk in the woods nearly 98 years ago!

New Bedford, Mass. March 10, 1900

Dear Cousin Radford:

I was very glad to hear from you, and am glad you liked my picture. When I looked at yours I did not wonder that Captain Clay had recognized you as a member of the Hitch family. It is always pleasant to make new acquaintances, if only on paper, and I trust we may see each other after I shall be very glad at sometime to accept your invitation and visit you in your home.

Perhaps you would like to know something about me. In June 1890, I graduated from Wellesley College, proud in my possession of a B.A. degree. Since there I have been teaching in a preparatory school for _____ in this city. I have charge of the Geometry, Latin, and Greek classes so you may imagine time does not waste(?) on my hands. The school is not a large one, but most of the pupils are interested in this work, which makes my task(?) all the pleasanter. We send about six to college each year.

Before taking up this work, I was in a bank. I rather(?) enjoy business better, and therefore am studying Stenography. My brother is a cotton sampler and stapler. He with my Mother and myself and a cousin compose our family, my Father having died a few years before I graduated from Wellesley.

When you send your picture I wish we might have one of Mrs. (?) Hitch too, for we are glad to welcome her to the family.

We are having delightful spring weather now, and I shall make my first excursion into the woods this week. It is time now(?) to enjoy the willows and alders and birches and note with what grace their tassels give us their spring-greeting. I am very fond of the wild flowers and have quite a large herbarium. We have the electric now out into the suburbs so it is easy to become acquainted with nature; and man cannot improve upon our early spring friends in their snow white purity and grace, as if they had received their color from the snow.

Mrs. Fengae (?) wished to be remembered to you and your wife, to whom we all send most cordial greetings and many wishes _____ _____ _____ _____, much prosperity.

Affectionately Your Cousin, Mary F. Hitch"

In the Federal Census of 1900, Radford T. Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina (sheet 13) in a household as follows: - Dolly Hitch, age 29, born 10/1870 in SC - Radford T. Hitch, age 41, born 5/1859 in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1910, R.T. Hitch is listed in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia in a household as follows: - R.T. Hitch, age 48, born in GA - Dollie Hitch, age 37, born in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Radford Hitch is listed in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia in a household as follows: - Radford Hitch, age 50, born in GA - Dollie C. Hitch, age 45, born in GA.

Radford married Sallie (Dollie) Colesberry,⁵⁴ daughter of Samuel? Colesberry and Clarinda (?), on 21 Apr 1896 in GA.³⁸⁶ Sallie was born on 10 Sep 1870 in SC,^{¹⁴⁸³ ¹⁴⁸⁴} died on 13 Apr 1926 in Glynn Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸² and was buried about 16 Apr 1926 in Palmetto Cemetery, Glynn Co., GA.

820 F vi. Nannie (Mamie) Hitch ⁵⁴ was born in 1862 in GA, died on 24 Oct 1934 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, and was buried on 25 Oct 1934.

+ 821 F vii. Anna Hitch was born on 23 Dec 1865 in Camden Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸⁵ died on 16 Nov 1945 in GA, and was buried about 19 Nov 1945 in Sunnyside Cemetery, Crisp Co., GA.

General Notes: The Howard family was in Colorado in at least the years 1854-1856 where their daughters were born. They then went west to California sometime between 1856 and 1860.

Elizabeth married Nathaniel Howard about 1853. Nathaniel was born in 1814 in MA.^¹⁴⁸⁶

824 F iii. Kate Howard ¹³⁶⁷ was born on 28 Feb 1866 in CA and died on 28 Apr 1945 in Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes: Dr. William Hitch graduated from the University of Maryland Medical School in 1824. In the Medical Annals of Maryland, 1799-1899, it states "Hitch, William. 1824. M.D., Univ. of Maryland, 1824; Censor, 1830. Of Baltimore. Is credited to Somerset County by Treasurer, 1824. See Lists of 1848, 1853."

Between 1826 and 1829, Dr. William Hitch was listed as a vestryman for St. Thomas Parish in Baltimore County and delegate to the Diocese Convention in 1828. (St. Thomas Parish Records, Owings Mills, MD)

In the Federal Census of 1830, William Hitch is indicated on page 389, 10th ward for the City of Baltimore in a households that included one male age 30-40, three females under age 5, one female age 20-30, two females age 30-40 and three slaves (one male and two females).

In an article from the "American", a Baltimore area newspaper, there is an article in the February 4, 1831 edition that states, "Dr. William Hitch having removed from the county where he has been in practice for 5 years offers his professional services to the Public. His attention is . . . "directed to the diseases of women and children." Dwelling/office on north side of Pratt between Sharp and Howard Streets (Baltimore)."

In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is indicated on page 228 in the 19th ward of Baltimore City in a household as: - Dr. Hitch (male), age 50, $40,000 in real estate and born in MD - M. Hitch (female), age 53, born in MD - I. Anderson (female), age 67, born in MD - L. Hitch (female), age 20, born in MD - S. Betts (female), age 10, born in MD

On March 23, 1852, William Hitch and Sarah his wife; Joseph I. Speed, trustee of William Hitch an insolvent debtor; and Samuel Fenby all of the City of Baltimore sold land for $2,000 to Isaac Anderson of Somerset County. Land was called "The High Banks Farm" on the Wicomico River bounded on the east by Upper Ferry Road leading to Princess Anne and formerly the property of Sarah Handy deceased totaling 300 acres. Sarah Hitch signed the document as Sarah H.A. Hitch. (Worcester Co., MD Land Records, Liber LW, No. 1, Folio 229).

In the Federal Census of 1860, William Hitch is listed in a household on page 009 for the 19th Ward of Baltimore City as: - William Hitch, age 60, physician, born in MD - Sarah Hitch, age 63, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1870, William Hitch is listed in the Waters household (his daughter's family) in Dorchester County, Maryland as:
- Edmond Waters, age 40, born in MD
- Henrietta Waters, age 40, born in MD
- William Waters, age 16, born in MD
- Mary Waters, age 14, born in MD
- Edward Waters, age 12, born in MD
- Albert E. Waters, age 10, born in MD
- Frances H. Waters, age 5, born in MD
- Isabella Waters, age 3, born in MD
- William Hitch, age 71, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1880, William Hitch is listed in the Waters household (his daughter's family) in Dorchester County, Maryland as:
- Edmond Waters, age 49, born in MD
- Augusta Waters, age 49, born in MD
- William Waters, age 25, born in MD
- Mary Waters, age 23, born in MD
- Alfred Waters, age 19, born in MD
- Frances Waters, age 12, born in MD
- Belle Waters, age 11, born in MD
- Dr. William HITCH, age 81, born in MD

The "Democrat and News", a newspaper in Cambridge, Maryland had an obituary in its May 2, 1881 edition that states: "Dr. William Hitch, native of Somerset County, died at "Hambrooks" near Cambridge, the residence of his son-in-law, E.G. Waters on 2 May 1881 in his 83rd year of age." Interment was in Baltimore.

William married Sarah M.A. Betts, daughter of Solomon Betts, on 15 Dec 1824 in Baltimore Co., MD.¹⁴⁸⁹ ¹⁴⁹⁰ Sarah was born in 1797 in MD^{¹⁴⁹¹ ¹⁴⁹²} and died between 5 Jun 1865 and 10 Jul 1869 in Baltimore, MD.

General Notes: In her will written June 5, 1865 and probated July 10, 1869, Sarah M.A. Hitch of the City of Baltimore "do bequeath my claim against the U.S. for damages to be awarded for occupation of the Lots forming the site of Fort No. 4 and lots adjacent to my friend Rev. Thomas H. Quinan, executor, in trust for the sole use of my daughter Augusta Waters for her life then to her children." Witnesses were Susie S. Bouldin, Joseph Lincoln. (City of Baltimore Wills, Book 35, Folio 392)

825 F i. Mary Isabella Hitch was born on 26 Jun 1826 in Owings Mills, Baltimore Co., MD.^{¹¹² ¹⁴⁹³}

General Notes: In the records of St. Thomas Parish (Owings Mills, Maryland), there is an entry for February 2, 1827. It states that Mary Isabella Hitch, born June 26, 1827, the daughter of Dr. Hitch and Sarah his wife was baptized on February 2, 1827 by Rev. M. Austin.

826 F ii. Elizabeth* Hitch was born between 1825 and 1830 in Baltimore Co., MD.^¹⁴⁹⁵

Elizabeth* married Richard Thomas on 1 Mar 1853 in Baltimore, MD.¹⁴⁹⁶

Sixth Generation

General Notes: In 1830 and 1836, Henry Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as assessed for "his person" for $134.00. (Sussex County Tax Assessment Records)

In 1840, Henry Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as follows:

1 horse$ 50.00 4 head of sheep$ 4.00 (his) person$134.00 $188.00 (Sussex County Tax Assessment Records)

In the 1840 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Henry Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred on page 363 with a household consisting of one male under age 5, one male age 20-30, one female under age 5 and one female age 20-30.

In 1844, Henry Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as follows:

2 head of horses$ 50.00 1 yoke of oxen$ 20.00 3 cows and calves$ 21.00 1 sows and pigs$ 4.00 5 head of sheep$ 5.00 (his) person$134.00 $234.00 (Sussex County Tax Assessment Records)

In 1848, Henry Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as assessed for a total of $234.00. (Sussex County Tax Assessment Records)

In the 1850 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Henry Hitch is indicated in a household (page 218) as follows: - Henry Hitch, age 39, born in MD - Margaret Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Elgate Hitch, age 13, born in DE - James E. Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Emma Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - Clement Hitch, age 7, born in DE - Daniel Hitch, age 5, born in DE - Soverighn H. Hitch, age 2, born in DE

In 1852, Henry Hitch is listed in the tax assessment records for Northwest Fork Hundred as assessed for a total of $365.00. (Sussex County Tax Assessment Records)

In the 1860 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Henry Hitch is indicated in household 337 on page 847 in Northwest Fork Hundred (Bridgeville) as follows: - Henry Hitch, age 49, stage driver, born in DE - James Hitch, age 18, apprentice, born in DE - George Larmer, age 26, born in MD - Anna E. Larmer, age 21, born in DE - Margaret Larmer, age 2, born in DE.

He was also listed a second time (not that unusual in the person travelled quite a bit - quite possibly, Henry and son James may have been staying with Henry's daughter and her family when the census-taker stopped by. Then, Henry was home when the census-taker also showed up there.) and listed in household 049 on page 613 in Broadkiln Hundred as: - Henry Hitch, age 47, born in MD - Margaret Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Soverin Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Lucy Hitch, age 7, born in DE - John Hitch, age 5, born in DE

General Notes: Edward W. Hitch is listed as a patron for the 1881 Map of Gibson County, Indiana (copy in the DAR Library) where he is noted as a farmer in Patoka, his settlement in the region as 1838 and his nativity as Caroline County, Maryland.

From "History of Gibson County, Indiana", Gil R. Stormon, 1914, published by B.J. Bowen and Co., Inc., Indianapolis, in IN:

"Edward W. Hitch secured a very meager education in the crude schools of his boyhood days, being an orphan, and at the age of twenty, he struck out toward the west to make his own way. Coming first to Cincinnati, Ohio, he purchased a boat and went further down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Natchez, Mississippi where he secured a job cutting wood. Later, obtaining a flat boat, he travelled far up and down the river selling wood and in time acquired another boat making trips as far down the Mississippi as New Orleans. After engaging in this business for sometime he sold out and as he was returning north on a steamboat, he was taken down with yellow fever but managed to survive that terrible scourge.

On his recovery, he came to Gibson County and obtained a piece of wild land one mile north of Patoka where he set about making a home, clearing the land, erecting a cabin and planting crops. Here he lived the remainder of his life devoting his time to agriculture and stock raising, becoming a man of prominence in the community. He died in his eighty-fourth year while his wife passed away at the age of eighty-six. In early life he was an old-line Whig but later became a Democrat. He and his wife were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church."

In the Federal Census of 1840, Edward Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 24) in a household comprised of one male age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Edward Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 865, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, age 44, farmer, born in MD - Mary Hitch, age 43, born in KY - Nathaniel Hitch, age 17, born in IN - William H. Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Mary E. Hitch, age 12, born in IN - Vincent Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Nicholas B. Hitch, age 8, born in IN - Edward Hitch, age 6, born in IN - Milly A. Hitch, age 6, born in IN

In the Federal Census of 1870, Edward Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 366, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, age 52, farmer, born in DE - Mary Hitch, age 47, born in KY - William Hitch, age 24, born in IN - Mary Hitch, age 22, born in IN - Vincent Hitch, age 20, born in IN - Mielors? Hitch (m), age 18, born in IN - Edward Hitch, age 14, born in IN - Millie Hitch, age 14, born in IN. - Jemima Hitch, age 12, born in IN

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward W. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Edward W., born 5/1815 in MD - Mary, born 4/1817 in KY - Mille A. Gorman, born 5/1864 in IN - Nora Gorman, born 10/1891 in IN - Delora Gorman, born 10/1891 in IN - Howard Adams, born 7/1880 in IN - Robert Adams, born 7/1882 in IN - Maria Adams, born 8/1884 in IN.

Edward W. Hitch's Death certificate from Patoka, Gibson Co., Indiana indicates: Date of death: September 29, 1900 Date of burial: September 30, 1900 in Patoka Age: 85 Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: DE Father: S. Hitch, born in DE Mother: Malla Hatfield, born in DE.

839 F ii. Phebe A.* Hitch was born on 18 Sep 1844 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 21 Mar 1846 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 24 Mar 1846 in Old Field-Morrison Cemetery, Steelman Road, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: Not sure of this connection, however, this infant could only be a child of Edward W. hitch given the birth/death dates.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Robert Hitch, born in Delaware, died 12/12/1907 at the county Almshouse, age 90. Was a farmer.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Robert Hitch is indicated on page 525, Quantico District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 28, laborer, born in DE - Elizabeth E. Hitch, age 19, born in DE - Virginia Hitch, age 5 months, born in MD - Elizabeth Kemp, age 47, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Robert Hitch is indicated in the Quantico District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household (household 1638) as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 35 - Elizabeth Hitch, age 27 - Betsy Hitch, age 50 - Sally Hitch, age 14 - Susan Hitch, age 12 - Samuel Hitch, age 5 - George Hitch, age 3 - Ruth Hitch, age 8 - Henry Hitch, age 1 All were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert Hitch is indicated in the Quantico District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household (household 213) as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 58, laborer - Angeline Hitch, age 20, keeps house - Caroline Hitch, age 15 - Octavia Hitch, age 12, at home - Wesley Hitch, age 17, laborer All were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Robert Hitch is indicated in the Quantico District, Somerset County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 55, born in MD - Gallico Webb (female), age 40, born in MD.

Robert married Elizabeth Eleanor Drain, daughter of Sheperd Drain and Sally (?), on 22 Jun 1849 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴¹² ⁴³⁶ Elizabeth was born in 1831 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁴¹² ¹⁵⁷⁹} and died between 1861 and 1869 in Somerset Co., MD.

(Susan?) married Josiah James Townsend on 27 Mar 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Josiah was born in 1852.^¹⁵⁹¹

852 M v. George Hitch was born in 1857 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD^¹⁵⁹⁴ and died in 1861-1869 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD.

853 M vi. Henry Hitch was born in 1859 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD^¹⁵⁹⁵ and died in 1861-1869 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Zachariah Hitch is listed as a patron for the 1881 Map of Gibson County, Indiana (copy in the DAR Library) where he is noted as a farmer in Patoka, his settlement in the region as 1842 and his nativity as Caroline County, Maryland.

Excerpt from letter by Mrs. Adda Oliphant George, Petersburg, IN. dated Nov. 5,1930 from the Daisy Hitch Davies papers, "Zachariah Hitch was a quiet man, kind always. He enjoyed mirth, however, in his quiet way. He was a Whig - later a strong Republican. His large family prevented his taking part in the Civil War - but the family aided the Union every way possible. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but since his wife was a devout member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Denomination, he usually went with her."

In the Federal Census of 1850, "Zack" Hitch is listed in a household in Gibson County, Indiana (page 76, White River Township) as follows: - Zack Hitch, age 28, born in DE - Mary A. Hitch, age 25, born in IN - Cordelia Phillips, age 5, born in IN - Mary Phillips, age 3, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Zachariah Hitch is listed in a household in Gibson County, Indiana (page 858, White River Township) as follows: - Zachariah Hitch, age 41, farmer, born DE - Mary A. Hitch, age 35, born in IN - Cordelia Hitch, age 15, born in IN - Mary Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Thomas A. Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Archy S. Hitch, age 7, born in IN - James M. Hitch, age 5, born in IN - Oliver A. Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Laura Bell Hitch, age 1, born in IN - Elget Hitch, age 23, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Zachariah Hitch is listed in a household in Gibson County, Indiana (page 365, White River Township) as follows: - Zachariah Hitch, age 52, farmer, born in DE - Mary Hitch, age 45, born in IN - Thomas Hitch, age 19, born in IN - Cordelia Hitch, age 23, born in IN - James Hitch, age 15, born in IN - Oliver Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Harrison Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Austin Hitch, age 3, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Zack" Hitch is listed in a household in Gibson County, Indiana as follows: - Zack Hitch, age 62, born in MD - Adline Hitch, age 55, born in IN - Thomas Hitch, age 29, born in IN - James Hitch, age 25, born in IN - Oliver Hitch, age 22, born in IN - Harrison Hitch, age 19, born in IN - Austin Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Elizabeth Spain, age 9, born in IN.

General Notes: Mary Adeline Spain Phillips was a widow with two children when she married Zachariah Hitch. Her husband died August 1847 age about 47. He had been married before and had a large family by his first wife. The names of his children by his second marriage were Cordelia Phillips, b - Dec. 26,1844 - she never married - and Mary Phillips, b. Nov. 3,1846 and in 1931 was living at Petersburg, IN. She married Jan. 1,1867 William Alexander Oliphant and by this union there were May, Ray, and Adda. Adda married a Mr. George and it was she who sent the description of the Hitch home and hospitality which follows.

Excerpt from letter by Mrs. Adda Oliphant George, Petersburg, IN. dated Nov. 5, 1930:

"The home of Zachariah and Adeline Spain (Phillips) Hitch was unpretentious, located in the center of his farm and reached only by going through pastures and the opening of a succession of gates yet no house welcomed more guests. The seclusion and the gates only lent a charm - no, the charm was within the gates. Anyway it drew all the aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends alike.

One expression my grandmother's memory is linked with is, "If there is room in the heart there is room in the home." Besides their own children, they reared four others, one of them being a cousin, Elizabeth Spain, who when grown married one of their sons - Harrison. This Mary Adeline Spain is a descendant of Ethan Allen. A genealogist who several years ago wrote a history of the Allen family said, not, but my grandmother and her brothers remember their grandmother talked often of her Uncle Ethan and that was during the time of his military activities and where ever one of them lives they are assured of this." (The grandmother's sisters also remembered the incident mentioned above.)

"A few weeks ago a cousin told me of all her relatives, some very wealthy and she herself a city girl then, she would rather go to this Hitch home than anywhere else. She would cut all the other visits short so she might be there longer - that Aunt Adeline's rag carpets looked brighter, the stripes never faded, the hearth was always kept fresh painted red, andirons black and the back logs so big - and Aunt Adeline had the reputation far and wide as a wonderful cook and in all had a personality one never forgot. She was helpless for sixteen years (rheumatism), but uncomplaining. She seemed to live on a higher plane. Ministers came a long distance to talk with her and went away with a benediction on them. She was truly a great woman and I'm proud to have been a part of her dear name."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Mary A. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Mary A. Hitch, born 11/1824 in IN - Cordelia Phillips, born 12/1844 in IN.

855 M ii. Archibald Spain Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1853 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ ¹⁶⁰⁶} and died on 28 Sep 1866 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^⁷⁰

858 F v. Laura Bell Hitch was born on 8 Mar 1860 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶¹⁸} and died on 14 Sep 1866 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^⁷⁰

860 F vii. Ann Elizabeth Hitch was born on 13 Sep 1863 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN^⁷⁰ and died on 27 Feb 1867 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶⁰⁴}

861 M viii. Oscar Brace Hitch was born on 26 Mar 1865 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN^⁷⁰ and died on 23 Dec 1865 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^⁷⁰

+ 862 M ix. Austin Victor Hitch was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶²² ¹⁶²³ ¹⁶²⁴} died on 30 Dec 1919 in Rosenberg, TX,^⁷⁰ and was buried about 2 Jan 1920 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

General Notes: Unknown positively that this is daughter of Sovereign Hitch. However, in the Marriage Records of Gibson County, Indiana, there is record of Sarah Hitch marrying Reuben R. Field in 1839. We also know that Edward and Zack Hitch moved to Gibson County, Edward by 1838. It would be safe to assume that a sister, namely this Sarah Hitch came with them.

From "The Descendants of Abraham Field" on the Internet, we get the following note for Sarah hitch Field: "Lived with son Byron Allen in 1880, according to the Federal Census of White River Township, Gibson County, Indiana, 1880. Family tradition, (according to her descendent Kelly Field-Hanlon of Colorado) says that her son Byron Allen took her west and she died somewhere along the Oregon Trail. Byron's brother, Henry Clinton, never spoke to him again. "

Sarah married Reuben R. Field,⁴²² son of Keene Field ⁴²² and Anna Lewis,⁴²² on 23 May 1839 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁶²⁵ Reuben was born on 7 Mar 1808 in Gibson Co., IN^¹⁶²⁶ and died on 19 Feb 1857 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴²³

863 F i. (Daughter) Field was born between 1840 and 1843, died in Jul 1844 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried in Jul 1844 in Old Field-Morrison Cemetery, Steelman Road, Gibson Co., IN.^⁴²³

864 M ii. Henry Clinton Field ⁴²³ was born on 27 Sep 1844 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN^¹⁶²⁷ and died on 28 Sep 1943 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN.

866 F iv. Ada Jane Field ⁴²³ was born on 24 Nov 1852 in IN and died on 23 Jul 1924 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.

General Notes: This line needs some more research. We know that Sovereign Hitch was in Sussex Co., DE in 1830 and then in Caroline Co., MD in 1840 from Census records. We also know that he had a son born between 1826 and 1830 from those same records, that we cannot ascertain his name. However, we also know that this Joshua Hitch was living in Caroline Co., MD in 1870 and that he was married in Kent Co., DE in 1854. Since only Sovereign, Garey and Spencer Hitch were known to be living in the Caroline Co., MD/Kent Co., DE area in the 1830/1840 timeframe AND since Garey and Spencer did not have UNKNOWN sons that could be the right age, this Joshua was speculatively determined to be the youngest son of Sovereign Hitch of MD/DE.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Joshua Hitch is listed in the 2nd District of Caroline Co., MD (household 88) as follows: - Joshua Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Elizabeth Hitch, age 38, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 15, born in MD - Britanne Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Sarah Hitch, age 11, born in MD - Elizabeth Hitch, age 5, born in MD

Joshua* married Elizabeth Callaway, daughter of Levin Callaway ¹⁶²⁸ and Elizabeth Nichols,¹⁶²⁸ on 22 Nov 1854 in Kent Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Elizabeth was born on 7 Aug 1832 in Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁶²⁸ ¹⁶²⁹} died on 6 Feb 1925 in Linwood, Delaware Co., PA,^¹⁶²⁸ and was buried on 7 Feb 1925 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: From: Connie Kotter [mailto:smileyinnj@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 9:51 AM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: Hitch/Callaway

Hi Mike, I just wanted to follow-up on previous research that you were given to by Helen Webber/Imburgia on Elizabeth Callaway. Known as daughter of Levin Callaway and Elizabeth Nichols of Kent County, De.
Levin left Vernon Delaware in 1840 after Elizabeth died., his two oldest married daughters raised the 2 youngest children:Elizabeth and Luther. Levin remarried twice in NJ and is in our family cemetary, he died in 1896. His daughter left Delaware and married Robert Miller, I have their NJ obit and other family documents (her brother's civil war file/and census to back it up) .Elizabeth is buried here in New Jersey with the rest of the family, except for her two sisters. Her brother Luther is also buried here. Helen was never 100% sure where or which Elizabeth was her line but we argued the fact about her claiming her Elizabeth belong to my Family line ages ago. I'm contacting you because of your information with Elizabeth being married to Joshua Hitch.Just wanted to let you know this important information. Not sure if my Elizabeth was married before to your Joshua before Robert or not but I can say with all of the documents the info connecting it to Helen's info is incorrect. Now your Elizabeth maybe the one connected to her or mine, either way my Elizabeth parents were Levin and Elizabeth Nichols. If I get any more research on her, I will contact you.

Take Care, Connie

868 F i. Mary Elizabeth Hitch was born on 19 Nov 1855 in MD^{¹⁶²⁸ ¹⁶³⁰} and died on 25 Jan 1925 in Chester, Delaware Co., PA.

Mary married Arthur John Webber on 14 Jul 1873 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Arthur was born on 31 May 1851 in MD^¹⁶²⁸ and died on 2 Aug 1911 in Chester, Delaware Co., PA.^¹⁶²⁸

869 F ii. Brittania (Batinnie) Hitch was born in 1857 in Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁶³¹

367. Lewis* Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 8 Nov 1808 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁴³¹ ⁴³²} died on 28 Apr 1857 in Adams Co., IL,^⁴³³ and was buried about 1 May 1857 in Old Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co., IL.^⁴³¹

General Notes: This line is still uncertain, but compelling. There is no doubt that Lewis Hitch comes from this line - the doubt is only with his direct parentage.

Lewis Hitch's son, Edwin is listed in 1850 as age 6 and then in 1860 as age 17 in the household of John McClain. McClain is probably the maiden name of one of Lewis' wives as one of his sons, Rufus McClain Hitch is named after it. He moved to Illinois sometime after he purchased land there in 1836 and before 1838 when his oldest son John was born.

Lewis' son, Marcus Finley Hitch stated in a letter penned in 1901, "My father moved from Delaware first to Ohio and later to Pike Co., in the western part of Illinois where I was born and raised." This suggests that he may have come from the Caroline County, Maryland/Sussex County, Delaware line that moved to Ross County, Ohio (William and Nancy [Ross?] Hitch) in the early part of the 19th century.

On September 9, 1836, we find the following information in the Illinois State Land Sales Archives for Adams County, Illinois: Purchaser: Lewis Hitch Date: September 9, 1836 Acres: 80 Price: $1.25/acre Type of Sale: Federal Sale County, Section, Township: 1, 32, 03S Meridian: 4 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 701, 015 Record ID: 244491 Section Part, Range: E2NE, 05W.

Also, on November 25, 1837, we find another entry: Purchaser: Lewis Hitch Date: November 25, 1837 Acres: 40 Price: $1.25/acre Type of Sale: Federal Sale County, Section, Township: 1, 32, 03S Meridian: 4 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 701, 015 Record ID: 244492 Section Part, Range: NWSE, 05W.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Lewis Hitch is listed in Beverly, Adams County, Illinois (page 8) in a household as follows: - Lewis Hitch, age 40, farmer, $1,000 in land, born in MD - Mary Hitch, age 37, born in KY - John Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Cyrus Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Edwin Hitch, age 6, born in IL - Mary E. Hitch, age 4, born in IL.

Lewis* married Mary McClain, daughter of John Richard McClain ¹⁶³⁴ and Mary Coffee,¹⁶³⁴ on 26 Dec 1837 in Pike Co., IL.⁸⁰⁸ Mary was born on 20 Mar 1811 in KY^{⁴³¹ ¹⁶³⁵} and died on 8 Sep 1850 in IL.^¹⁶³⁶

876 F v. Martha A. Hitch ¹⁶⁴⁵ was born in Dec 1848 in Adams Co., IL and died in Nov 1849 in Adams Co., IL.

Lewis* next married Lucy Fitch, daughter of Samuel Fitch and Naomi Sumner, on 29 Jun 1851 in Adams Co., IL.¹⁶⁴⁶ Lucy was born in 1816 in NY^¹⁶⁴⁷ and died in 1876.

Milly married Thomas Nichols on 14 Oct 1834 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Thomas was born in Jul 1806 in MD.^{¹⁶⁵⁹ ¹⁶⁶⁰}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Thomas Nichols is listed in the 3rd District (household 101) of Caroline Co., MD as follows: - Thomas Nichols, age 63, born in MD - Milly Nichols, age 64, born in MD

+ 879 F i. Rhoda (Rudy) Nichols was born in 1834 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁵¹⁷ died on 29 Dec 1894 in Talbot Co., MD,^¹⁶⁶¹ and was buried on 29 Dec 1894 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

+ 880 F ii. Elizabeth Nichols was born in 1836 in Caroline Co., MD,^¹⁶⁶² died on 24 Nov 1916 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Nov 1916 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

Louisa married Thomas Jefferson Everngam, son of William Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ and Elizabeth Willis,¹⁶⁶³ on 24 Apr 1832 in Caroline Co., MD.¹¹² Thomas was born on 4 Feb 1801 in MD,^{¹⁶⁶³ ¹⁶⁶⁴} died on 4 Feb 1880 in MD,^¹⁶⁶³ and was buried about 7 Feb 1880 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Thomas Everngam is listed in the 3rd District of Caroline Co., MD (household 82) in the household of his son Joseph H. Everngam as follows: - Joseph H. Everngam, age 35, born in MD - Martha Everngam, age 33, born in MD - Ida A. Everngam, age 14, born in MD - Thomas H. Everngam, age 12, born in MD - Charles Everngam, age 10, born in MD - John L. Everngam, age 4, born in MD - Minnie Everngam, age 1, born in MD - Mary Waggaman, age 28, born in DE - John Carroll, age 22, born in MD - Thomas Everngam, age 69, born in MD

+ 881 M i. Joseph Hitch Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ was born in 1834 in MD, died on 11 Feb 1878 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Feb 1878 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Ezra M. Hitch is listed on page 154 in a household in Denton, Caroline County, Maryland as follows: - Ezra M. Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in MD - Mary Hitch, age 24, born in MD - Charles Hitch, age 2, born in MD - Annie Hitch, age 2/12, born in MD - William C. Gray, age 19, born in MD.

On September 4, 1860, an article in a Caroline County newspaper states that a Miss Catherine Gray, age about 20, died on September 1, 1860 at the residence of Esrah Hitch of Tuckahoe Neck. (Caroline Co. Newspaper Abstracts)

Around 1860, Ezra M. and Mary E. Hitch (former Mary Wheeler) versus Lydia Ann, Thomas E., Caleb, and Rebecca E. Wheeler where Thomas Wheeler of Caroline County died intestate in 1845 leaving above his only children. All are under age 21 except Mary Hitch. (Heirs & Legatees of Caroline Co., Chancery Docket - Folio 245)

In the Federal Census of 1870, Ezra M. Hitch is listed in the 3rd District of Caroline Co., MD (household 87) as follows: - Ezra M. Hitch, age 42, born in MD - Mary E. Hitch, age 39, born in MD - Charles W. Hitch, age 15, born in MD - Alice Hitch, age 12, born in MD - Nora Hitch, age 10, born in MD - Walter Hitch, age 8, born in MD - William Hitch, age 5, born in MD - Thomas Hitch, age 1, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1880, Ezra Hitch is listed in a household in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Ezra Hitch, age 53, born in MD - Mary E. Hitch, age 48, born in MD - Charles Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Alice G. Hitch, age 19, born in MD - Onora Hitch, age 17, born in MD - Walter T. Hitch, age 15, born in MD - William Hitch, age 12, born in MD - Thomas E. Hitch, age 9, born in MD - Leon M. Lecture, age 2, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Ezra Hitch is listed in a household in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania with the Herbert R. Trego (his son-in-law) family in Philadelphia as: - Ezra, born 1/1827 in MD.

Ezra married Mary E. Wheeler,⁸ daughter of Capt. Thomas Wheeler and Ann Clark,¹⁶²⁸ on 16 Mar 1853 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Mary was born on 12 Aug 1832 in MD,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶⁶⁵ ¹⁶⁶⁶} died on 11 Aug 1893 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA,^{⁷⁰ ⁴⁴¹} and was buried on 14 Aug 1893 in Mechanics Cemetery.

Ann married James Wesley Saulsbury,⁷⁰ son of Eli Saulsbury ¹⁵⁴ and Rachel Smith,¹⁵⁴ on 7 Aug 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ James was born on 8 Aug 1817 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴ ¹⁶⁸⁴} died on 14 Jan 1903 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} and was buried on 16 Jan 1903 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, James W. Saulsbury is listed in the Caroline Co., MD Census as follows: - James W. Saulsbury, age 44, born in MD - Vashti Saulsbury, age 14, born in MD - Mary J. Herbert, age 44, born in MD - William J. Neal, age 33, born in MD.

A long obituary appeared for him in the Jan 17 1902 edition of the Denton Journal (Denton, MD).

+ 889 F i. Vashti A. Saulsbury ⁷⁰ was born on 2 May 1856 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} died on 17 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} and was buried about 20 Jun 1921 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

374. Miriam Hitch was born on 6 Nov 1849 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 29 Jul 1879 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 1 Aug 1879 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Miriam married Matthew Hooper Gray,⁷⁰ son of Thomas Gray and Elizabeth (?), on 23 Jan 1872 in Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Matthew was born on 2 May 1842 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 20 Nov 1904 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Nov 1904 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

891 F i. Sallie Hitch Gray was born on 16 Apr 1871 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 16 Jul 1871 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Jul 1871 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

892 F ii. Annie Spencer Gray was born on 6 Jun 1877 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 3 Aug 1877 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 6 Aug 1877 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Lina married Levin Willis on 13 Feb 1834 in Ross Co., OH.⁴⁵⁰ ¹⁶⁸⁵ ¹⁶⁸⁶ Levin was born on 25 Dec 1813,^¹⁶⁸⁷ died on 30 Nov 1859 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 2 Dec 1859 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

893 M i. John William Willis was born on 18 Jan 1835 in Ross Co., OH^¹⁶⁸⁸ and died on 21 Dec 1926 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH.

895 M iii. Nelson Willis was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁹⁰} died on 6 Feb 1865 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Feb 1865 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

897 M v. James Willis was born in 1845 in Ross Co., OH^¹⁶⁹² and died on 6 Oct 1939 in Greenland, Ross Co., OH.^¹⁶⁹³

899 M vii. Robert Willis was born on 6 Dec 1849 in Ross Co., OH^¹⁶⁹⁵ and died on 17 May 1932.

Robert married Sarah Catherine Coldsberry. Sarah was born on 30 Dec 1856 and died on 27 May 1924.

900 M viii. Spencer Willis was born on 28 Aug 1850 in Ross Co., OH,^{¹⁶⁹⁶ ¹⁶⁹⁷} died on 12 Jul 1930 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^¹⁶⁹⁷ and was buried about 15 Jul 1930 in Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH.^¹⁶⁹⁷

Spencer married Inis (Inez) Richart ¹¹² on 15 Oct 1873 in Ross Co., OH.¹¹² ¹⁶⁹⁷

902 M x. Owen Willis was born in 1858 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁹⁹} died in 1927 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1927 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Robert Hitch is indicated on page 150, Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio in a household as: - Robert Hitch, age 36, woolen manufacturer, born in DE - Elizabeth Hitch, age 25, born in OH - John W. Hitch, age 6, born in OH - Martha I. Hitch, age 4, born in OH* - Lewis R. Hitch, age 1, born in OH - William H. Hitch, age 2, born in OH - Diantha Castle, age 18, born in OH *Note-sex indicated as male(?)

In the Federal Census of 1860, Robert Hitch is listed on page 153 in a household in Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio as: - Robert Hitch, manufacturer, age 45, born in DE - Diantha Hitch, age 28, born in OH - John W. Hitch, woolen mfr age 16, born in OH - Martha J. Hitch, age 13, born in OH - William B. Hitch, age 10, born in OH - Lewis R. Hitch, age 7, born in OH - Ann M. Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Robert F. Hitch, age 3, born in OH - Nancy B. Hitch, age 1, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Robert Hitch is listed on page 206 in a household in Ross County, Ohio as: - Robert Hitch, woolen manufacturer, age 66, born in DE - Diantha Hitch, age 50, born in OH - Benton Hitch (male), farm labor, age 32, born in OH - Filmore Hitch (male), farm labor, age 23, born in OH - Austin Hitch, weaver, age 19, born in OH - Edward C. Hitch, farm labor, age 15, born in OH - Lizzie F. Hitch, age 12, born in OH.

906 M iv. Lewis Ross Hitch was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷¹⁷ ¹⁷¹⁸} and died on 8 Nov 1878 in Ross Co., OH.^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷⁰⁷}

Robert next married Diantha Castle, daughter of John Castle and Elizabeth Parker, on 28 May 1853 in Pickaway Co., OH.¹⁷⁰⁰ Diantha was born on 10 Dec 1832 in OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷¹⁹} and died in 1892.^¹⁴⁵

907 F i. Maria Ann Hitch was born on 22 Mar 1853 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷²⁰} and died on 2 Oct 1931.^¹⁴⁵

908 M ii. Francis Marion Hitch was born on 29 Oct 1854 in OH^¹⁴⁵ and died on 17 Sep 1856 in Clinton Co., OH.^¹⁷²¹

General Notes: In "Clinton Co. Obituaries 1838-1867" (DAR), it shows an Obituary in the September X, 1856 edition of the "Clinton Republican". States Frances Hitch, son of Robert Hitch, died on September 17, 1856, aged 2 years.

910 F iv. Nancy Bell Hitch was born on 19 Oct 1858 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷²⁵} and died on 1 May 1877 in OH.^¹⁴⁵

911 M v. Austin Done Hitch was born on 17 Jan 1861 in Ross Co., OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷²⁶} and died on 6 Jun 1883 in Ross Co., OH.^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷⁰⁷}

913 F vii. Lizzie Florence Hitch was born on 4 Jan 1869 in Ross Co., OH^{¹⁴⁵ ¹⁷³⁰} and died on 5 Jan 1885 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁷³¹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1840, David Hitch is indicated in Perry Township, Pickaway County, Ohio (page 164) in a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 20-30 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1860, David Hitch is indicated in Old Town Township, McLean County, Illinois (page 402) in a household as follows: - David Hitch, age 54, born in OH - Julia Hitch, age 39, born in OH - William Hitch, age 24, born in OH - Mary J. Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Charles W. Hitch, age 14, born in OH - Newton Hitch, age 11, born in OH - Alison Hitch (male), age 8, born in OH - William Reeves, born Unknown - Elizabeth J. Phlimany?, born in OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, William Hitch is indicated on page 151, Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio in a household as: - William H. Hitch, age 30, spinner, b. DE - Nancy Hitch, age 23, b. OH

In the 1860 Federal Census, William Hitch is listed on page 153 in a household in Deerfield Township (Clarksburg P.O.), Ross County, Ohio as: - William H. Hitch, woolen manufacturer, age 40, born in DE - Nancy W. Hitch, age 33, born in OH - Austin J. Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Malinda E. Hitch, age 3, born in OH - John E. Hitch, age 2, born in OH

In the 1870 Federal Census, William Hitch is listed on page 538 in a household in Westboro, Jefferson, Clinton County, Ohio as follows: - William Hitch, carding & spinning, age 50, born in DE - Nancy Hitch, age 43, born in OH - Austin J. Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Malinda E. Hitch, age 14, born in OH - John E. Hitch, age 12, born in OH.

In the 1880 Federal Census, William "N." Hitch is listed on page 79 in a household in Jefferson, Clinton County, Ohio as follows: - William N. Hitch, age 64, born in DE - Nancy Hitch, age 53, born in OH - Ella Hitch, age 23, born in OH

William married Nancy W. Castle, daughter of John Castle and Elizabeth Parker, on 19 May 1850 in Pickaway Co., OH.¹⁷⁰⁰ Nancy was born on 4 Apr 1828 in OH,^{¹⁷⁵³ ¹⁷⁵⁴} died on 19 Apr 1909 in Clinton Co., OH, and was buried about 22 Apr 1909 in Westboro IOOF Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Nancy Hitch is listed in Clinton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Nancy Hitch, born 4/1830 in OH.

+ 920 F i. Australia J. Hitch was born on 19 Jun 1854 in Newberry, Clinton Co., OH,^{¹¹² ¹⁷²⁰} died on 11 Feb 1925 in Clinton Co., OH,^¹⁷⁵⁵ and was buried about 14 Feb 1925 in Westboro IOOF Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

921 F ii. Malinda Ella Hitch was born in 1857 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH.^{¹⁷²² ¹⁷⁵⁶}

General Notes: Served in Company H of the 149th Ohio in the Civil War.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Clement Hitch is indicated on page 145, Deerfield Township, Ross County, Ohio in a household as: - Clemid Hitch, age 25, laborer, born in DE - Catherine Hitch, age 25, born in OH - Roxanna A. Hitch, age 4 (or 21?), born in OH - William H. Hitch, age 2/12, born in OH

In the 1880 Federal census, Clement Hitch is listed on page 313 in a household in Perry Township, Pickaway County, Ohio as: - Clement Hitch, farmer, age 55 - Catherine Hitch, age 54 - William Hitch, farmhand, age 29 - Mary Hitch, age 22 - Douglass Hitch, farmhand, age 19 - Altha Hitch (f), age 17.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Clement Hitch is listed in a household in Ross County, Ohio as: - Clemodt Hitch, born January 1825 in DE - Cathren C. Hitch, born January 1828 in VA - Douglas N. Hitch, born October 1860 in OH - Julia A. Hitch, born February 1864 in OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Katherine Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Katherine Hitch, age 82, born in VA - Alice Hitch, age 46, born in OH.

In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that Catherine Hitch was an Army widow of Clement Hitch and that she died on March 20, 1913 in Chilcoathe (sic), Ohio. Clement Hitch had been a Private in Company H, 149th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 620770)

The death certificate for William Marion Hitch states his mother, Catherine Painter, was born in Stanford, VA.

Newton married Ollie B. Blaker, daughter of James Blaker ¹⁷⁷⁰ and Mary Spellman,¹⁷⁷⁰ on 21 Jun 1905 in Ross Co., OH.⁴⁵⁹ Ollie was born in 1873 in Knox Co., OH.^¹⁶⁸⁶

928 F vi. Margaret Hitch was born in May 1863 in Ross Co., OH, died on 17 Nov 1863 in Ross Co., OH,^¹⁷⁷¹ and was buried about 20 Nov 1863 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁷⁷

929 F vii. Julia Alice (Altha?) Hitch was born on 25 Feb 1864 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁷ ⁴⁵⁹ ¹⁷⁷² ¹⁷⁷³} died on 1 Jun 1951 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁷ and was buried about 4 Jun 1951 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁷⁷

General Notes: An article in the "Clarksburg Star" (Ross County, OH) for October 13, 1939 notes an old school record where Alex Hitch, age 20, was a student in 1847.

OIn the Federal Census of 1860, Alex Hitch is listed in Moultrie County, IL (pg 124) as follows: - Alex Hitch, age 31, born in KY - Permelia Hitch, age 26, born in KY - Nancy G. Hitch, age 3, born in IL - Thomas McCarty, age 11, born in Ireland

n August 31, 1864, in the records of land sales for Coles County, IL, Alexander Hitch is listed as purchasing 40 acres of land at $9.37 per acre. It was a "Railroad" sale described as: County, Section, Township: 15, 8, 13N Meridian: 3 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 791, 202 Record ID: 459172 Section Part, Range: NENE, 07E.

On March 31, 1868, in the records of land sales for Coles County, IL, Alexander Hitch is listed as purchasing 40 acres of land at $10.00 per acre. It was a "Railroad" sale described as: County, Section, Township: 15, 32, 14N Meridian: 3 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 791, 404 Record ID: 459173 Section Part, Range: NWSE, 07E.

On December 20, 1869, in the records of land sales for Coles County, IL, Alexander Hitch is listed as purchasing 40 acres of land at $10.00 per acre. It was a "Railroad" sale described as: County, Section, Township: 15, 8, 13N Meridian: 3 Arch. Vol. No., Page: 793, 191 Record ID: 485779 Section Part, Range: NWNE, 07E.

In the Federal Census of 1880 for Coles County, IL, Alexander Hitch is Indicated on sheet 6 in a household as: - Alexander Hitch, age 53, born KY (?!) - Permelia Hitch, age 47, born KY - Etta Hitch, age 19, born IL - Nellie Hitch, age 17, born IL - Maud Hitch, age 3, born IL

In the Federal Census of 1900 for Arthur, Coles County, IL, Alexander Hitch is Indicated on sheet 6 in a household as: - Alexander Hitch, born 1/1827 in KY - Permelia Hitch, born 10/1832 in KY

Alexander married Permelia Ellis, daughter of Israel Ellis and Sarah Morris, on 12 May 1855 in Moultrie Co., IL.¹¹² Permelia was born on 14 Oct 1832 in KY,^{¹⁷⁷⁴ ¹⁷⁷⁵ ¹⁷⁷⁶} died on 5 Apr 1902 in IL, and was buried about 8 Apr 1902 in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.

931 F ii. Sarah Etta Hitch was born in 1861 in Moultrie Co., IL.^{¹⁷⁷⁹ ¹⁷⁸⁰}

932 F iii. Nellie Melissa Hitch was born in 1863 in Moultrie Co., IL.^{¹⁷⁸¹ ¹⁷⁸²}

Sarah married Solomon Kimmey Jr., son of Solomon Kimmey Sr. ⁴⁸³ and Mary Allen,⁴⁸³ on 26 Mar 1848 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁵ ¹⁶⁸⁶ Solomon was born in 1823 in Kent Co., DE.^⁴⁸³

Nancy married Samuel Morris ⁴⁸³ on 15 Aug 1868 in Ross Co., OH.⁴⁸³ Samuel was born about 1841 in OH.

936 F iii. Julia A. Kimmey ⁴⁸³ was born on 22 Apr 1854 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^¹⁷⁵⁵ died on 12 Feb 1926 in Bloomingburg, Fayette Co., OH,^¹⁷⁵⁵ and was buried on 15 Feb 1926 in Bloomingburg, Fayette Co., OH.^¹⁷⁵⁵

938 M v. William Franklin Kimmey ⁴⁸³ was born on 12 Oct 1857 in Ross Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1917 in Fayette Co., OH.

William married Della Elizabeth Coder ⁴⁸³ on 1 Apr 1884 in Fayette Co., OH.⁴⁸³ Della was born on 20 Jan 1865 in Fayette Co., OH and died on 12 Jan 1925 in Fayette Co., OH.

Denzilla married Peter C. Judy ⁴⁸³ on 23 Feb 1881 in Fayette Co., OH.⁴⁸³

General Notes: On September 2, 1858, Spencer Hitch received $69.80 2/5 from his father's estate (Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records).

He joined to serve in the Civil War on September 23, 1862 in Frederica, Delaware. He signed up with Lieutenant Reedy to serve for 3 years. He was age 36, Commissary Sargeant, Company C, 1st Regiment, Delaware Cavalry Volunteers. His diary from the Civil War resides at the Delaware State Archives.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Spencer Hitch is listed on page 108 a household in Milford, Kent County, Delaware with the Alexander family as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 22, farmhand, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Spencer Hitch is listed on page 445 in a household in Milford, Kent County, Delaware as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in DE - Sarah M. Hitch, age 38, born in DE - Sarah C. Hitch, age 6, born in DE - Mary A. Alexander, age 18, born in DE - Isaac Alexander, age 14, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1870, Spencer Hitch is listed in Kent County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Spencer Hitch, age 41?, farmer, born in DE - Sarah Hitch, age 48, born in DE - Sallie Hitch, age 16, born in DE - Sinaeth Hitch (female), age 68, born in DE.

Spencer married Sarah M. Davis on 29 Oct 1850 in Kent Co., DE.¹⁷⁸⁵ Sarah was born in 1821 in DE,^{¹⁷⁸⁶ ¹⁷⁸⁷ ¹⁷⁸⁸} died about Aug 1891 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^¹⁷⁸⁹ and was buried about Aug 1891 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

General Notes: Sarah Hitch wrote her will on November 19, 1889. It was probated in Kent County, Delaware on August 18, 1891 (Kent Co., Delaware Wills, 1889-1892). A transcription follows:

"I Sarah Hitch of the Town of Milford in the County of Kent and State of Delaware; being somewhat advanced in age, and enfeebled in body, but blest with sound and disposing mind and memory, and wishing to make a disposition of all the Real and pursonal property that it has pleased the Benificent Creator to bestow on me, I make and publish this as my last will and testament, Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved husband Spencer Hitch all my Real and personal property, during his natural life, by he paying all my just debts, and funeral expenses. Item: I give and bequeath to my daughter Sally hitch, one hundred and fifteen dollars, ‘$115.00' the same being a lien on my Real and personal property, at the death of my siad usband, my sons Thomas Alexander and Isaac D. Alexander havinf each had that amount from my Estate. Item: At the death of my said husband I give bequeath and devise all the residue after paying said Legacy to my said daughter Sally out of my estate to my children Namely Thomas Alexander, Isaac D. Alexander and Sally Hitch Equally, share and sahre alike. Item: I hereby appoint, constitute and ordain my said husband, Spencer Hitch, Administrator to this my last Will and testament, on this half sheet of paper. In Witness Whereof, I the above named testatrix have hereunto set my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eigh hundred and Eighty nine, ‘A.D. 1889.'
Sarah Hitch (seal) The said Sarah Hitch, signed, sealed this instrument, and published and declared the same on and for her last Will, And we at her request, and in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto written our names as witnesses. W.G. Hering Robt. J. Beswick"

941 F i. Sarah H. (Sallie) Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 8 Aug 1853 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁷⁹⁰ ¹⁷⁹¹ ¹⁷⁹²} died on 10 Dec 1925 in Kent Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 13 Dec 1925 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

General Notes: On September 2, 1858, Mary Ann Hitch, wife of Stansbury Collison, received $69.80 4/5 from her father's estate (Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records).

Mary married Stansbury J. Collison, son of Twiford Collison and Sarah (?), on 4 Jan 1850 in Kent Or Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Stansbury was born on 1 Apr 1828 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁷⁹³ ¹⁷⁹⁴ ¹⁷⁹⁵} died on 9 May 1912 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 12 May 1912 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: Stansbury was born the 1st child and 1st son of Twiford and Margaret (_____) Collison. He married Mary Ann Hitch on January 4, 1850. Father of William H., Sarah Ann, George S., Twiford, Thomas E., Mary Emma, Margaret and John Clark Collison.

Stansbury served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was a member of the "1st Battalion Delaware Cavalry Vol., Company C" from January 20, 1863 to June 30, 1865. He was injured in March, 1864 when a horse fell on his leg at Port Tobacco, MD. He was promoted to Corporal on April 5, 1864. In October, 1864 he "contracted a severe cold producing discharge of a serious character from right ear resulting in deafness" while serving in Westminster. Stansbury (189) received a pension for this of $25.00 a month.

They lived at 707 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, De.

942 M i. William H. Collison was born on 5 Aug 1851 in DE,^{¹⁷⁹⁶ ¹⁷⁹⁷} died on 9 Jan 1911 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried about 12 Jan 1911 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 943 F ii. Sarah Ann Collison was born on 25 Jun 1853 in DE,^{¹⁷⁹⁸ ¹⁷⁹⁹} died on 25 May 1936 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, and was buried about 28 May 1936 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 944 M iii. George S. Collison was born on 13 Jun 1856 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁰ ¹⁸⁰¹} died on 30 May 1931 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried about 31 May 1931 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 946 F v. Mary Emma Collison was born on 20 Jun 1862 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁴ ¹⁸⁰⁵} died on 14 Feb 1926 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 18 Feb 1926 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 947 F vi. Margaret Collison was born on 3 Jul 1866 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁶ ¹⁸⁰⁷} died on 12 Aug 1920 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 15 Aug 1920 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: On September 2, 1858, John Henry Hitch received $69.80 4/5 from his father's estate (Kent Co., Delaware Probate Records).

In the Federal Census of 1860, John H. Hitch is listed on page 450 in a household in Milford, Kent County, Delaware as follows: - John H. Hitch, age 25, farmer, born in DE - Aseneth Hitch (f), age 59, born in DE - Areada Hitch (f), age 22, born in DE - David Hitch, age 14, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1870, John H. Hitch is listed on page 63 in a household in Milford Hundred, Kent County, Delaware as follows: - John H. Hitch, age 34, farmer, born in DE - Elizabeth J. Hitch, age 30, born in DE - Thomas Hitch, age 7, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John Hitch is listed in a household in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, age 45, born in DE - Eliza J. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Thomas Hitch, age 18, born in DE - Mary Hitch, age 10, born in DE - Lillie Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Wilbur Hitch, age 9 months, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1900, John H. Hitch is indicated in household in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - John H. Hitch, born 2/1835 in DE - Eliza J. Hitch, born 12/1839 in DE - Lillie Hitch, born 8/1872 in DE - Wilbur Hitch, born 9/1879 in DE.

John married Elizabeth Jane Lynch, daughter of Thomas Lynch and Catherine (?), on 16 Jan 1861 in Sussex Or Kent Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ¹⁸¹⁰ Elizabeth was born on 29 Dec 1839 in Kent Co., DE,^{⁵⁰⁰ ¹⁸¹¹ ¹⁸¹² ¹⁸¹³ ¹⁸¹⁴} died on 24 Jun 1902 in Kent Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Jun 1902 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

950 M ii. John H. Hitch was born on 30 Jul 1868 in DE^⁵⁰⁰ and died on 21 Aug 1869 in DE.^⁵⁰⁰

951 F iii. Mary A.S. Hitch was born on 16 Aug 1870 in DE.^{⁵⁰⁰ ¹⁸²⁰}

Matilda married John Barker Sr., son of Owen Barker ¹⁸²⁸ and Ella Shoemaker,¹⁸²⁸ on 4 Apr 1852 in Brown Co., IN.⁵²¹ John was born on 1 Nov 1829 in Johnson Co., IN,^¹⁸²⁸ died on 11 May 1871 in Clay Co., IL,^¹⁸²⁸ and was buried about 14 May 1871 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.^¹⁸²⁸

954 M i. William David Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 19 Jun 1853 in Brown Co., IN and died on 21 Jun 1853 in Brown Co., IN.

955 F ii. Elicia Clarissa Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 23 Feb 1855 in Clay Co., IL and died in 1948 in St. Louis, MO.

956 M iii. Henry Wilburn Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 25 Feb 1858 in Clay Co., IL^¹⁸²⁹ and died on 5 Aug 1905 in Clay Co., IL.

957 M iv. Harvey Owen Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 11 Nov 1860 in Clay Co., IL^¹⁸³⁰ and died in Aug 1944 in Lincoln, IL.

958 M v. Jesse Rosecrams Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Clay Co., IL, died on 16 May 1864 in Clay Co., IL, and was buried about 19 May 1864 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

959 M vi. John James Sherman Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 21 Feb 1865 in Clay Co., IL^¹⁸³¹ and died on 5 May 1940 in Clay Co., IL.

961 F viii. Harriet Frances Barker ¹⁸²⁸ was born on 3 Nov 1870 in Clay Co., IL^¹⁸³³ and died on 2 Oct 1941 in Clay Co., IL.

General Notes: The following is an obituary for Adaline (Hitch) Hobbs (probably from a Louisville, Illinois newspaper of February 1936 - copy sent to me by Mrs. Milli Dold on September 8, 2000)

Adaline Hitch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hitch, was born April 23, 1839, an a farm near Georgetown, Brown Co., Indiana, and died February 3, 1936. In 1853 at the. age of 14, she came with her parents in a prairie schooner to Clay Co., Illinois, stopping for a few days at the home of Enoch Moore, land agent, living on what is now the Sumner Hayes farm. After a few days Mr Hitch bought forty acres of Henry Scheller, now the home of Wm Lynn. In. 1856 Mrs. Hitch died leaving the care of the household upon young Adeline.

She was married to Levi Hobbs, September 29, 1857, to which union were born two sons Harold and Orlean, who died in early childhood, and four daughters, Mrs. Eva Hayes, Mrs. Lunda McQueen, Miss Dollie Hobbs and Mrs. Mabel Jenner. Within a few days after the death of Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Hayes passed away. Mrs. Hobbs also had four grandchildren, Hobbs Hayes, deceased, Mrs. Sara Morelock, Lloyd Jenner, Dorothy Auld, and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hobbs, who lived to the ripe old age of almost 97 years, saw generations come and go, waiting through nearly a century, watching from the dawn of a scientific age to the marvels of the present, when time and space are coming under man's dominion.

A wonderfully rich and full life was hers. She passed slowly and gracefully across Life's stage and now sleeps peacefully with the noblest of all the ages. Mrs. Hobbs had a large circle of friends who enjoyed her subtle wit and wonderful memory which she retained to the last. The funeral was.held Thursday, February 6, 1936, at the Louisville Christian Church, Rev. C. L. Doty officiating. She having united with the Disciples of Christ at Louisville, Ill. in 1858. Burial in Jenkins Cemetery by the side of heir husband who preceded her to the Great Beyond in April 1903.

The following was sent to me by Milli Dold in September 2000. It is a first-hand writing of Adaline (Hitch) Hobbs from about 1931:

The following was written by a great-aunt of Ella Barker Thompson, grandmother of Mildred Dold

A Story of my Life By Mrs. Adaline Hobbs

I was born in Brown County, Indiana in 1839. My father came from Delaware. His name was John Hitch, and my mother's name was Ameley Jenkins. They settled down among the hills, cleared up a farm, cutting down trees, beech, poplar and oak, cutting them into lengths, then the neighbors helped to roll them in to piles. This was called "log rolling". The women came to help with the dinner. There were chickens with their legs crossed and every good thing to eat. There were no saw mills then, and not much work of any kind in the hills. They made hickory chairs and hauled them to Indianapolis for the Senate, the wagons being drawn by big horned oxen.

There were no churches in the country but they held meetings at the farm houses and all stayed for dinner. one day some men came to our house from Kentucky, said they had,heard there was gold along the creek called "Bean Blossom" that ran through our land. I think there were six men and they had the machinery to dig with. They were there about two weeks, the gold is there but in small particles and they did not get rich. After they went away I took a tin pan and went down to the creek to wash gold. I made me a pen from a goose quill and picked out the little bits of gold. I had quite a lot in a bottle and would show it to people. One day I missed it so that was the end of my gold digging.

When we killed a beef we made candles out of the tallow. We had moulds that made four candles. We had a sugar camp and made sugar and molasses. When I was nine years old my parents told me I must go to school; they bought me a primer, the first lines in it were:

My bird is dead said Nancy Ray, My bird is dead I cannot play

I started to school but did not like,the teacher and went home. The schools were not so strict then as now. The land was rich and would grow any kind of grain. Wheat and oats were cut with cradles, raked up in bundles with rakes with long handles, the teeth made of wood.

When- I was sixteen years old my mother died, no one at home but father and myself. I had to stop school. I did not know how to work but I put my books away f or I saw something had to be done. It was lonesome for me. I loved to read. One day I was sitting on the porch reading when a young man called to see me; he asked what I was reading, but I did not (?) so he did not stay long and I wondered what he came for. Time and years rolled on. He soon married a lovely girl but she did not live long and in a short time he found another helpmate.

I began to see I was getting old. I married a mate. Then life began in earnest. I tried to do my part of the work all the way down and up, caring for the sick and doing the best I could. I have four lovely girls that are dear to me. My companion died and I was left alone.

In after years this same young man I spoke of first came to me and said "We are both old but will you marry me?" I said "No, too late". He looked at me with love and pity, tears running down his cheeks, and said "I feel I can't live very long" and soon died.

He said "I will leave you five thousand dollars in a sealed envelope, call and get it". His relatives broke the will. I did not get it, but I think I know who did. Love is a funny thing, but we can't do without it. And now I am just waiting in my little home place for the end to come.

Your loving mother, Adaline Hobbs

Note: The above biography was written by my dear mother in her 91st year for my birthday remembrance. L.H.M. (ed. Note - L.H.M. is undoubtedly Lunda Hobbs McQueen)

Adaline married Levi Hobbs, son of Jesse Hobbs ⁵³⁰ and Betsy (?),⁵³⁰ on 29 Sep 1857 in Clay Co., IL.⁵²⁹ ¹⁶³⁹ Levi was born on 24 Mar 1837 in IL,^{⁵³⁰ ¹⁸³⁴} died on 22 Apr 1903 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵³⁰ and was buried about 25 Apr 1903 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

962 M i. Levi Harold Hobbs ⁵²⁹ was born on 26 Jan 1859 in Clay Co., IL,^{⁵³⁰ ¹⁸³⁵} died on 22 Feb 1874 in Clay Co., IL,^⁹⁸ and was buried about 25 Feb 1874 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

963 F ii. Lunda Hobbs ⁵²¹ ⁵²⁹ was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL,^{⁵³⁰ ¹⁸³⁶} died on 4 Oct 1958 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL,^{⁵³⁰ ¹⁸³⁶} and was buried about 7 Oct 1958 in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Clay Co., IL.

General Notes: The following copy of a newspaper article (probably from 1958) was sent to me in September 2000 by Milli Dold of Goddard, KS:

Biographical

LUNDA HOBBS McQUEEN

Lunda Hobbs McQueen was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hobbs of Louisville, Illinois. She was born on March 1, 1867 in Louisville, and spent her early years in Clay County. She attended the Jenkins School south of town, and became a teacher when still quite young. She studied at Carbondale, at Eureka College, and at the University of Illinois in Urbana.

On August 8, 1900, she became the wife of the late Donald A. McQueen, who at that time was County Superlntendent of Schools of Clay County. Mr. McQueen taught in the schools of Clay County a number of years, and they moved to Chicago where he taught in various schools, the last of which was the Beale School where he was prlncipal until he passed away in 1935. Mr. McQueen was the only child of the late General and Mrs. Alexander G. McQueen, of Keokuk, Iowa, and Louisville.

Mrs. McQueen was a charter member of the Flora Woman's Club and was instrumental in helping to found the Carnegie Library In Flora, beginning with a reading room for boys. She joined the First Christian Church in Louisville in 1885. During her years in Chicago she was a member of the Morgan Park Woman's Club and served one term as president of the club. She travelled extensively with Mr. McQueen, not only in this countey, but in the European countries, Northern Africa, Greece and the Mediterranean, Spain, Scotland, England and Canada. Her mind, at 91 years of age, was as keen as ever, and she recalled many times their trips to faraway places.

Mrs. McQueen was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold and Orlean, and two sisters, Eva Hobbs Hayes and Mabel Hobbs Jenner. She is survived by one sister, Miss Dollie Hobbs; three nieces, Mrs. Sara Hayes Morelock of El Monte, California; Mrs. India Hayes Bonney, also of El Monte, Mrs. Dorothy Jenner Goslee of Louisville; two nephews, Lloyd Hobbs Jenner, of Flora, and B.C. Hayes, of Springfield, Illinois; also several grand nieces, one of whom is Mrs. Dorothy DeWeese of Flora; also Mrs Mary Lee Jones, Dallas, Texas, and Patricia Volsteadt, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Mrs. McQueen exemplified the intellectual life. She was a student all her life, never losing her keen interest in education and progress. She was accomplished at many things - teaching, lecturing, China painting, and was a graduate of the College of Naprapathy of Chicago.

She was possessed of a warm congenial nature, and was interested in her friends and their pursuits. She was a rare combination of dignity, goodness and gracious charm.

She had a keen sense of humor and an abundant supply of common sense which was evident in everything she did. Her generous nature and love of life and the good things characterized her long life. She enjoyed living and her philosophy was to make the most of each day as it comes, always chossing the best and doing her best.

She remarked several times that life is a constant challenge to choose; she said one can do only so many things each day, so we must choose every day, and do the best that can be done. She lived by this philosophy, and will long be remembered for the help and inspiration that she was and will always be to others, even though she is no longer with us.

Lunda married Donald A. McQueen,⁵²⁹ son of General Alexander G. McQueen, on 8 Aug 1900 in Clay Co., IL.¹⁸³⁶ Donald died in 1935 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^¹⁸³⁶

964 M iii. Orlean Hobbs ⁵²¹ ⁵²⁹ was born on 7 Mar 1871 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵³⁰ died on 30 Jan 1873 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵³⁰ and was buried about 2 Feb 1873 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

967 F vi. Dollie Hobbs ⁵²¹ ⁵²⁹ was born on 4 Dec 1873 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL,^⁵³⁰ died on 1 Apr 1964 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵³⁰ and was buried about 4 Apr 1964 in Louisville Cemetery, Louisville, Clay Co., IL.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John S. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John S. Hitch, born 11/1841 in IN - Ellen Hitch, born 11/1845 in OH - Fred Hitch, born 12/1880 in IN - Josie Hitch, born 12/1881 in IN - Irene Hitch, born 4/1886 in IN - John Hitch, born 9/1888 in IN.

John married Sarah Eleanor (Ellen) Pottenger ⁷⁰ on 5 Oct 1879.⁵³⁵ Sarah was born on 22 Nov 1845 in OH,^{⁵³⁵ ¹⁸³⁷} died on 3 Nov 1905 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁵} and was buried about 6 Nov 1905 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁸³⁸

+ 968 M i. Frederick Grant Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1880 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁸³⁹ ¹⁸⁴⁰ ¹⁸⁴¹} died on 16 Mar 1938 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN,^⁷⁰ and was buried about 19 Mar 1938 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.

970 M iii. Pierre Hitch was born on 14 Sep 1884 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁵ ¹⁸³⁸} died on 23 Jan 1889 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁵ ¹⁸³⁸} and was buried about 26 Jan 1889 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁸³⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, "Henry" Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana (Crawfordsville, Union Township) in a household as follows: - Henry Hitch, farmer, age 25, born in IN - Margaret Hitch, age 24, born in OH - William Hitch, age 5 months, born in IN (born in January 1870)

In the Federal Census of 1880, William H. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - William H. Hitch, age 36, born in IN - Margaret Hitch, age 32, born in OH - William F. Hitch, age 10, born in IN - Rosetta E. Hitch, age 2, born in IN - Melissa Frances, age 9, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, "Henry W." Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Henry W., born 8/1844 in IN - Alice, born 2/1878 in IN - Clarence Dodds, born 6/1870 in IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Orrel Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Orrel Hitch, age 29, born in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, age 25, born in OH - William Hitch, age 5, born in IN - John Hitch, age 1, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Orrel Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Orrel Hitch, born 10/1850 in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, born 3/1856 in OH - Fanny M. Hitch, born 4/1881 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Orral" I. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Orral I. Hitch, age 69, born in IN - Elizabeth R. Hitch, age 63, born in OH - Mary E. Driver, age 81, born in England.

Orrel married Elizabeth Ann Driver,⁴ daughter of (?) Driver and Mary E. (?), on 12 Mar 1874 in Montgomery Co., IN.¹⁸⁴¹ Elizabeth was born on 7 Mar 1856 in OH,^{⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁵⁶ ¹⁸⁵⁷ ¹⁸⁵⁸} died on 29 Apr 1930 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁵} and was buried about 1 May 1930 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Samuel Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Alice Hitch, age 27, born in KY - Maud Hitch, age 4, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, born 5/1853 in IN - Alice Hitch, born 3/1852 in KY - James Hitch, born 11/1888 in IN - Maud Henry, born 8/1876 in IN - Edgar Henry, born 8/1874 in OH - Elsie M. Henry, born 9/1895 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 67, born in IN - Alice Hitch, age 67, born in IN.

Ann married Alfred L. Simpson on 18 Nov 1875 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁴¹ Alfred was born on 25 Dec 1848.^⁵³⁵

980 F i. Daisy Simpson ⁵³⁵ was born on 6 Aug 1877 and died on 28 Apr 1940.

Daisy married Richard Allen ⁵³⁵ on 14 Oct 1903.⁵³⁵ Richard was born on 28 Jun 1864 and died on 28 May 1958.

981 M ii. Rex Earl Simpson ⁵³⁵ was born on 13 Mar 1882 and died on 16 Apr 1949.

Rex married Mabel Risk ⁵³⁵ on 27 Nov 1907.⁵³⁵ Mabel was born on 25 Dec 1886 and died on 26 Mar 1921.

982 F iii. Winnie Simpson ⁵³⁵ was born on 10 Nov 1887 and died on 7 Jan 1925.

Winnie married Lewis Jones ⁵³⁵ on 26 Aug 1914.⁵³⁵ Lewis was born on 27 Apr 1889 and died on 9 Mar 1962.

983 M iv. (Infant) Simpson ⁵³⁵ was born on 10 Jan 1893 and died on 15 Jan 1893.

411. Edward* Hitch was born in 1861 in IN,^⁵⁷⁰ died on 6 Feb 1896 in Howard Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Feb 1896 in Shiloh Cemetery, Howard Co., IN.

General Notes: *Uncertain of this placement for Edward Hitch. The 1880 census states his father is from DE and his mother from IN.

HITCH - At the county house at 8:40 o'clock last evening, Edward Hitch, age about 37 years.

Death was the result of burns suffered by the deceased on the night of Wednesday, January 22 last, when, in the course of an attack of epilepsy, a lamp was overturned and the burning oil inflicted injuries which proved fatal. Deceased lived alone at his home, about a mile and a half west of the city, on the Pete's Run gravel road. His wife died just one year ago yesterday, leaving her husband and one child, Earl, a boy of about 15 years, who is now doubly orphaned. Deceased was removed from his home to the county house, in order that he might have proper care, there being none of his relatives here at the time he was injured. A sister, living in Columbus, came in response to a telegram the day following the accident, but Mr Hitch refused to leave the county house and return home. His suffering throughout was agonizing, and death came as a merciful release to his tortured body. He leaves to his son, in addition to a house and a small plot of ground, a small sum of ready money.

The funeral will be at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with interment at Shiloh Cemetery. The services will either be held at the residence or at Shiloh Church, this not having been decided last night.

Edward* married Clara L. Watson, daughter of Michael Green Watson and Margaret Farabee, on 8 Sep 1879 in Howard Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Clara was born on 14 Sep 1860 in IN,^⁵⁷⁰ died on 5 Feb 1895 in Howard Co., IN, and was buried about 8 Feb 1895 in Shiloh Cemetery, Howard Co., IN.

984 M i. Glen Earl Hitch was born on 29 Nov 1881 in Howard Co., IN.^¹¹⁰⁷

Glen married Iva R. Massey, daughter of Harrison H. Massey and Mattie Sloan, on 14 Mar 1907 in Allen Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Iva was born on 26 Apr 1883 in IN.^¹¹⁰⁷

General Notes: In "A Hitch Orchard", it states, "William Winder Hitch removed from Laurens Co., Nov. 1860. He went to Mississippi. He was able to educate the children by his first wife but the Civil War and his death shortly afterward prevented him educating the last three children. He was probably named for some reason not known to the compiler for William Winder (1714-1792) who resided in Maryland and married Esther Gillis (1726-1767)."

In the Federal Census of 1830, W.W. Hitch was listed in Laurens Township, Laurens Co., SC (page 255) in a household comprised of two males under age 5, one male age 20-30, one female age 5-10 and three females age 20-30.

On November 3, 1835, there appears the will of John McCoy with son Drayton McCoy; daughter Elizabeth; sons Barnett, Macajah and John, son-in-law John Fergerson and his daughter Eliza Alburton?; daughters Eliza Godfrey, Charity, and sons David, John and Macajah McCoy and John Fergerson executors. Witnesses were Jno. Hitch, W.W. Hitch and Nancy Hitch. Will was proven February 4, 1837.

W.W. Hitch was named magistrate for the Laurens District, SC on January 3, 1845 (Ref: The Greenville Mountaineer).

On October 5, 1846, W.W. Hitch performed wedding for Jesse Spark and Nancy McKittrick of Laurens. (The "Laurensville Herald")

In the Federal Census of 1850, W.W. Hitch was listed in Laurens Township, Laurens Co., SC (page 244) in a household as follows: - W.W. Hitch, age 48 - Arenath Hitch, age 40 - Arabella C. Hitch, age 26 - Benjamin F. Hitch, age 24 - Robert M. Hitch, age 18 - Nancy R. Hitch, age 16 - Ann E. Hitch, age 14 - Henry B. Hitch, age 7 months - Mary Bobo, age 79.

In the Federal Census of 1860, W.W. Hitch was listed in Tylersville Township, Laurens Co., SC (page 335) in a household as follows: - W.W. Hitch, age 58, born in SC - Arenith Hitch, age 48, born in SC - H.B. Hitch (male), age 10, born in SC - M.I. Hitch (female), age 8, born in SC - W.P. Hitch (male), age 6, born in SC.

William married Nancy Hunter,⁹⁹ daughter of Matthew Hunter and Esther Hutchinson,⁸ on 13 Feb 1823.⁸ ⁹⁹ Nancy was born on 2 Jun 1802 in SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁷⁶ ¹⁸⁷⁶} died on 6 Aug 1846 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁰ ¹⁸⁷⁷} and was buried about 9 Aug 1846 in Old Hitch Burying Grounds, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰⁰

Marriage Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

"Nancy Hunter died about 3:30 A.M. Again records do not agree. One states she is the daughter of Matthew Hunter and Esther Hutchinson. Another from the old Bible that she is the daughter of Matthew Hunter who died Feb. 1, 1822 and Nancy Hunter who died Oct. 9, 1807.

William Winder Hitch removed from Laurens Co., Nov. 1860. He went to Mississippi. He was able to educate the children by his first wife but the Civil War and his death shortly afterward prevented his educating the last three children. He was probably named for some reason not known to the compiler for William Winder (1714-1792) who resided in Maryland and married September 22, 1743 - Esther Gillis (1726-1767)."

General Notes: In the "Laurensville Herald" for August 24, 1846, it states, "Died on the 6th, 8 miles northeast of Laurens, Mrs. Nancy Hitch, wife of W.W. Hitch, Esq. in the 45th year of her age. Member of the Presbyterian Church, leaves husband, three daughters and three sons. She was Presbyterian Church member for 23 years.

985 F i. Arabella Calhoun Hitch was born on 25 Dec 1823 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁸⁷⁸ ¹⁸⁷⁹ ¹⁸⁸⁰} died on 19 Apr 1897 in Tippah Co., MS,^⁸ and was buried about 22 Apr 1897 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

General Notes: She was listed as living in Tippah Co., Mississippi in the household of D.T. Bobo in 1870. Never married.

986 M ii. Benjamin Franklin Hitch was born on 14 Nov 1825 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁶⁰⁴ ¹⁸⁸¹} died on 7 Nov 1864 in Petersburg, VA,^⁸ and was buried about 10 Nov 1864 in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, SC.

Death Notes: Was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War and died while in a hospital in Petersburg, VA.

General Notes: B.F. Hitch was elected Stuart of Masonic Palmetto Lodge #19 A.F.M. for the ensuing year on January 7, 1853 and installed on January 6, 1854. (Some SC Marriages, Obituaries & Misc. Information 1826-54, The Laurensville Herald).

Benjamin F. Hitch enlisted as Private in the 35th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia where he enlisted in Atlanta on Sep 17 1861 and was appointed Quartermaster Sargeant later that year. He died at Petersburg, Virginia on November 7, 1864. (Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia - DAR). On the muster records for Sep 1862 through Oct 1864, he is listed as "present"; however, the muster records of Nov/Dec 1864 state he died on Nov 7 1864 (do not know why there is a discrepancy with his gravestone record). He was never married. His gravestone in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC indicates his death date as Jan 8 1864.

987 M iii. Dr. John Wesley Hitch ¹⁸⁸² was born on 18 May 1828 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁸⁸¹ ¹⁸⁸³} died on 2 Jul 1854 in Newton Co., GA,^¹⁸⁸⁴ and was buried about 5 Jul 1854 in Smyrna Campground And Presbyterian Church Cemetery, GA.

General Notes: Was a doctor in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1850, J. Wesley Hitch is indicated in Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC in household of Henry Pitts (page 317) as J. Wesley Hitch, age 22, school teacher.

In the "Laurensville Herald" newspaper of August 11, 1854, a, article states that "while sitting (on July 2, 1854 at about 2:45 p.m.) and conversing on the plaza of Mr. James Swann in Newton Co., Georgia, Dr. J.W. Hitch, William Wilson, and Isaac Christian were instantly killed by a stroke of lightning. Dr. Hitch was the second son of W.W. Hitch of Laurens District, South Carolina, age 26 years."

+ 989 F v. Nancy Catherine Hitch was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁸⁸⁹} died on 30 Aug 1862 in AR,^¹⁸⁹⁰ and was buried about 2 Sep 1862 in Ozan Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR.

+ 990 F vi. Ann Elizabeth Hitch was born on 14 Feb 1836 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ⁶⁰⁹} died on 22 Dec 1895 in Tippah Co., MS,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 25 Dec 1895 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

William next married Asenith Bobo, daughter of Absalom Bobo and Mary Musgrove, on 2 Sep 1847 in SC.⁸ Asenith was born on 24 Apr 1810 in SC^{⁸ ¹⁸⁹¹ ¹⁸⁹²} and died on 14 Dec 1887.^⁸

992 F ii. Mary Isabella (Mollie) Hitch was born on 13 Sep 1851 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁸ ¹⁸⁹⁹}

413. Mary Nicholson Hitch ⁸ was born on 10 May 1804 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁴ ⁵⁷⁸} died on 18 Oct 1825 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁷⁹ and was buried about 21 Oct 1825 in Hitch-Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

994 F i. Nancy Caroline Hutchinson was born on 14 Aug 1824 in Laurens Co., SC^¹⁰⁴ and died in Washington, Hempstead Co., AR.^¹⁹⁰⁷

General Notes: Sarah Hitch, in a May 9, 1864 letter to Young H.E. Hitch writes, "I received a letter from Ann E. Templeton the 1th of March. They had all been sick but was then better. Her two little boys is agoing to school and she says a learning very fast. They both wrote to me when there mother wrote. I have been a wanting to write to Mary Ann but did not know for certain where to direct my letters whether at the same post office or not where I used to direct them at Centerville."

Ann married James Clayton Templeton Jr., son of James Templeton Sr. and Margaret Jane Taylor, on 12 Nov 1842 in Laurens Co., SC.⁸ ¹⁹⁰⁸ James was born on 27 May 1791 in SC,^¹⁹⁰⁹ died on 29 Jan 1857 in Laurens Co., SC,^¹⁰⁴ and was buried about 2 Feb 1857 in New Harmony Church Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Laurens Co., SC.

995 M i. William Henry Templeton ⁸ was born on 3 Jul 1844 in Laurens Co., SC^⁵⁸⁷ and died on 12 Oct 1846 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸⁷

996 F ii. Isabella Adelia Templeton was born on 2 Feb 1846 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁹¹⁰ ¹⁹¹¹} died on 18 Jan 1917 in Greenville Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁹¹²} and was buried on 20 Jan 1917 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Isabella married James M. Thackston,⁸ son of Hillard Stokes Thackston and Jane B. League, on 9 Nov 1865.⁵⁸⁷ James was born on 16 Oct 1842 in Laurens Co., SC^{¹⁰⁴ ¹⁹¹³} and died on 29 Nov 1910 in SC.

998 M iv. Clayton Walker Calhoun Templeton was born on 28 Mar 1853 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁹¹⁷ ¹⁹¹⁸} died on 16 Jan 1929 in Fairview, Greenville Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 17 Jan 1929 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

Clayton married Amanda Thackston, daughter of Hillard Stokes Thackston and Jane B. League, on 21 Nov 1872.⁵⁸⁷ Amanda was born on 24 Mar 1853 and died on 16 Jan 1929.

General Notes: In "A Hitch Orchard" (1931), Daisy Hitch Davies writes that "Isabella J. Hitch was a mid-wife and was present with her sister Katherine when her son Henry Boardman Stewart was born. This family moved to Mississippi just before the Civil War."

Isabella married Alexander Simpson Hutchinson, son of James Hutchinson ⁵⁸³ and Mary Simpson,⁵⁸³ on 8 Sep 1828.⁸ Alexander was born on 13 May 1808 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁸³ died on 23 Aug 1886 in AR,^⁵⁸³ and was buried about 26 Aug 1886 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.^⁵⁸³

1000 F ii. Jane Clarentine Hutchinson was born on 18 Jul 1831 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁵⁷⁹ ⁵⁸³} died on 27 Dec 1833 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁷⁹ and was buried about 30 Dec 1833 in Hitch-Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1001 M iii. Martha Minerva Hutchinson was born on 30 Jun 1833 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁸³ died on 16 Nov 1904 in AR,^⁵⁸³ and was buried about 19 Nov 1904 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.^⁵⁸³

+ 1004 M vi. Adolphus Napolean Hutchinson was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁸³ died on 22 Feb 1904 in AR, and was buried about 25 Feb 1904 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

1005 F vii. Mary Catherine Hutchinson was born on 31 Aug 1841 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸³

1006 F viii. Adatha Clarentine Hutchinson was born on 11 Oct 1843 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸³

1007 F ix. Margaret Elizabeth Hutchinson was born on 1 Sep 1845 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸³

1008 M x. James Hutchinson was born on 7 Apr 1848 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸³

1009 M xi. Rufus Melmouth Hutchinson ⁸ was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸³

General Notes: According to "A Hitch Orchard", Rufus Hutchinson "was at one time merchandising in Yalobusha Co., Miss."

1010 M xii. John Malcolm Hutchinson was born on 11 Sep 1852 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC^⁵⁸³ and died on 11 Aug 1919.^⁵⁸³

416. Margaret Hanna Hitch was born on 23 Mar 1813 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁴} died on 4 Jun 1844 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁴} and was buried about 7 Jun 1844 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: In the Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery there is a gravestone: Margaret H. Templeton, consort of D.C. Templeton, d/o John C. Hitch, died June 4, 1814, aged 31 years, 2 months and 11 days.

Margaret married David Clark Templeton, son of James Templeton Sr. and Margaret Jane Taylor, on 13 Feb 1835.⁸ David was born on 10 Aug 1805 in SC,^{¹⁹²⁵ ¹⁹²⁶} died on 22 Apr 1880 in SC, and was buried about 25 Apr 1880 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1011 M i. Thaddeus McDuffie Templeton was born Cal 24 Dec 1834 in SC,^{¹⁹²⁷ ¹⁹²⁸} died on 19 Oct 1861, and was buried about 22 Oct 1861 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Thaddeus M. Templeton (1834-1861) was born in Laurens County and brother to the other three Templetons in this list but the only one not to serve in the 3^rd South Carolina Infantry. He enlisted as a Private in Company E, Hampton Legion, South Carolina on Jun 19 1861 for 12 months at Columbia, SC. He shows as present through September 1861 on the muster rolls. Howver, the records state that he died while home on furlough on Oct 19 1861 of typhoid fever. He is buried in the Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Laurens County, SC.

1012 M ii. James Ludy Templeton was born on 3 Apr 1837 in SC,^{¹⁹²⁹ ¹⁹³⁰} died on 30 May 1863 in SC, and was buried about 2 Jun 1863 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: James L. Templeton (1837-1863) was born in Laurens County and one of three Templeton brothers who became part of the 3^rd South Carolina Infantry. He enlisted there as a Private on Apr 14 1861 for 12 months with Company A and mustered in at Columbia, SC on Jun 6 1861. On May 13 1862, after his initial 12 month hitch was over, he reenlisted for 2 years. Later that year, on Dec 13 1862, he was gravely wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg and sent to the hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He never recovered from his wounds and died at the hospital on May 30 1863. He is buried in the Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Laurens County, SC where the inscription on his tombstone states; Mortally wounded at Fredericksburg, VA, on Dec 13 1862.

Katherine married Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, son of Walter Stewart ¹⁹⁴¹ and Isabel Bobo,¹⁹⁴¹ on 5 Oct 1843 in Laurens Co., SC.⁸ ¹⁹⁴⁰ Clark was born on 27 Jan 1813 in SC,^¹⁹⁴² died on 30 Apr 1890 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁸⁷ and was buried about 2 May 1890 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁸⁷

Marriage Notes: According to Daisy Hitch Davies in "A Hitch Orchard" (1931), "Rev. C.B. Stewart was pastor of a Presbyterian church at Fairview, SC for 30 years. His fortune dwindled after the Civil War. Was not able for that reason to help educate his sons as much as he would have liked but they have been able to do for themselves. One was a minister, one was a doctor and one was a lawyer."

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "Rev. C.B. Stewart was a pastor of a Presbyterian church at Fairview, SC for 30 years. His fortune dwindled after the Civil War. Was not able for that reason to help educate his sons as much as he would have liked but they were able to do for themselves. One was a minister, one was a doctor and one was a lawyer."

The following is a biographical rendition from "House of Clark" by _________.

Clark Berry Stewart was the sixth son of Walter Stewart, Sr., his first child by his second wife, Isabel Bobo. He was born in 1813 in the Bethany community in lower Laurens County, SC.

Clark’s name has been a source of speculation in the family for years. “Berry” appears to come from his maternal grandmother, Nancy Berry (wife of Francis Spencer Bobo, Jr.). “Clark” is not so easy to identify. The name must have come from an unknown ancestor of his father’s back in County Antrim.

In 1824, when young Clark was about eleven years old, his parents left the Bethany community for Gwinnett County, Georgia, taking with them Clark, his six-year-old brother 7 David Bobo Stewart, and his older half-brother 4 James Stewart and his Bobo wife. Tradition says they went with several other families from Bethany, including some of Isabel’s Bobo relatives. Walter settled his young second family on land not far from the Chattahoochee River, probably near the present town of Duluth some ten miles northeast of Atlanta. Here he died the next year, in 1825.

Clark’s mother was apparently illiterate, since she signed her name with an “X” mark on documents relating to her husband’s estate. (Walter died without a will, and in later years she turned over her share of his modest estate to his sons.) However, she appears to have sent Clark to a school in Gwinnett County as a boy. Surviving in the family records is his hand-written arithmetic book from 1831, when he was eighteen years old. His book indicates that he was equipped to solve knotty arithmetic problems dealing with weights, measures, fractions, multiplication, division, and both English and American money. He listed some of his Gwinnett County friends in the book: James Weir, Nancy Culver, Mary Cobb, Jane Turner, John Dabbs, Tilman Bobo, David and George Templeton.

Sometime during these years Clark’s mother married a second time to a Henry Turner of Gwinnett County. Family tradition says that Clark and his younger brother David did not like their stepfather, and both left home early. However, in later years the two brothers and their half-brother James and their families often met at their stepfather’s home for Christmas, until their mother’s death about 1843.

For whatever reason, Clark returned to South Carolina to the community where he was born. His granddaughter, 683 Maude S. Buford, says he was eighteen years old when he returned “with only a few clothes, 50 cents, and the pony he was riding.” Two years later, in 1833, he became a charter member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. He earned a living as a schoolmaster, teaching at Bethany and Sandy Springs. Among his pupils - some of them almost as old as himself - were the numerous offspring of his half-brothers 1 Samuel, 2 John, 3 Robert, and 5 Walter, Jr. For some years he led a nomadic existence, boarding with neighbors closest to the school where he was teaching, and staying from time to time in the homes of tutors who helped him repair his own scanty education. His home, if he had one at all, was the large household of his half-brother John at Sandy Springs, where he often stayed between teaching terms.

In 1836, at age 23, Clark served briefly in the Indian Wars, joining the Laurens Volunteers as First Corporal. The unit took part in some brief skirmishing in the Second Seminole Campaign in north Florida. It was during this experience that Clark began keeping the diary that he was to continue for fifty years.

Clark returned to the Bethany community after his three-month hitch in the army, and again picked up his teaching career. His diary expanded to include lists of young ladies in the community whom he admired and sometimes escorted to church and social gatherings. Some he even assigned ratings: “delightful,” “grand,” or “serious.” One whom he found merely “pleasant” was one of his teenage pupils at Sandy Springs, young Katharine Carson Hitch.

Historian 6561 Goldie W. Stewart, who has studied Clark’s journals extensively, has identified the incident that turned him toward the ministry. His best friend at this time was Henry Hitch, the 22-year-old son of Squire John and Katharine Hanna Hitch of Sandy Springs, and older brother of his pupil Katharine. Although Henry was two years younger than Clark and in somewhat more affluent circumstances, says Goldie, the two young men held each other in high esteem. One summer Sunday, a shocking event occurred:

August 27, 1837. Sunday. Went to Meeting to Bethany in the Evening when I returned home I heard that my friend Henry Hitch had hung himself dead upon a Dogwood tree!!!!!!

This incident, says Goldie, precipitated a period of search for young Clark. Entries in his journal for the next year are sparse. He finished his teaching term at Sandy Springs, but in December of 1837 set out on an extended visit to Georgia. He stayed for a time with his younger brother 7 David Bobo Stewart in Cass County. He taught briefly, tried studying law under a local attorney, and rented a farm for a time. In December of 1838 he returned to Bethany and resumed teaching. He began making regular entries in his journal again, with many references to church attendance at Sandy Springs, Langstons, and Bethany. He had conversations with the Rev. Samuel B. Lewers, the charismatic minister of Bethany Presbyterian Church, and borrowed books from him. Finally he made his decision.

June 5, 1839. Mr. J.H. Byrds funeral was preached at Sandy Spring by the Rev. Baronet Smith from Genesis 3rd Ch 24”. In the afternoon was at Prayer Meeting had a fine meeting came to a determination to endeavor by the help of God to find out by prayer and meditation, if any part of the Great Work of converting the world to righteousness belongs to me-

Matters moved rapidly after that. His term of teaching at Bethany came to an end on October 2. Two days later his spiritual mentor, the Rev. Lewers, presented him to the fall meeting of the Presbytery of South Carolina for a grueling examination on his “knowledge of religion.” He was found satisfactory, and was received as a beneficiary under the care of Presbytery, which ordered him to the Laurensville Male Academy in nearby Laurens for two years to obtain a classical education in preparation for attending Columbia Theological Seminary. While attending the Academy he was to board with the family of Dr. John Wistar Simpson, one of the founding citizens of Laurens and later head of the Academy.

Clark spent a happy two years in Laurens studying Latin and Greek and living with the Simpson family. In the fall of 1841 he entered Columbia Theological Seminary in Columbia, South Carolina. Here his education expanded to include social life in the capital city, but ties with the old Bethany community remained strong. On October 5, 1843, he married 20-year-old Katharine Hitch, his former pupil. The ceremony was performed in the Hitch home by his old mentor, the Rev. S.B. Lewers. Clark returned to Columbia to finish his studies, and on April 27, 1844, at age 31, he was ordained at Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Abbeville District, SC. Says historian Goldie:

After graduation from Columbia Theological Seminary, the newly ordained servant of the Church returned to Laurens County and the plantation of John Hitch, where he lived with his family while serving as a domestic missionary for the Presbytery. With a salary of $400.00 per year, his territory encompassed Laurens, Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. Much of his time at home was spent helping his father-in-law with the management and work of the plantation. In 1847, he was called to be the pastor of nearby Rocky Springs Church, and (in 1851) managed to purchase his own small farm some seven miles northeast of Fountain Inn, South Carolina.

In 1855, Reverend Stewart accepted a pastorate that he was to serve for his remaining active years, Fairview Presbyterian Church in lower Greenville County. This church, established in 1786, was in the midst of a very prosperous farming area and was rapidly outgrowing its limited facilities. In 1858, Clark joined the dedication of a new and larger building, complete with two galleries for the dusky slaves of his flock. This building continues to serve today. By 1859, the pastor felt the need to be closer to his field of ministry, so he sold his small farm and bought a large two story brick home with about 500 acres of land three miles from the church. This house also survives, overlooked by Sherman’s Army by only two miles, and, at present, is being restored to its original simple elegance after forty years of neglect. The detached kitchen-servant quarters with its four beautiful fireplaces remains only a ghostly shell, a mute reminder of a different way of life.

Clark Stewart’s meager ministerial salary could hardly support such a life. His interest in education had continued, and almost from the time of his graduation, he had returned to the classroom, first with his own private classes, and much later as a certified teacher in the state public schools. After the War, he joined in the effort to educate the former slaves, and the evidence is almost conclusive that several of his students were his own former bondsmen, now his sharecroppers.

This patriotic Southerner could not sit idly by in 1861 as his friends and neighbors left the comfort of their homes and families, though he revealed no great zeal for the cause itself. He was first appointed a missionary to the sick and wounded soldiers, and traveled across the South to visit the front lines and hospitals, most of which he rated as inadequate or deplorable.

And this nineteenth century American had yet another career. He never abandoned his love of farming and always managed to find some time to work in the fields in spite of other pressing commitments…When his own sons were old enough to assume some responsibility, he assigned them a portion of the farm, and they, in reality, sharecropped until they went away to school. This man of many facets was interested in the latest farming methods, and not only read a great deal on farm topics, but wrote for county and farm papers, especially for the Southern Cultivator under the nom-de-plume of “The Late Beginner.” He advocated advanced intensive agriculture, deep preparation and shallow cultivation, a liberal supply of humus, rotation of crops. He was perhaps the first man in his area to use guano, and brought into his section of the country improved breeds of cattle and hogs… Never a man of great wealth, he did remain in comfortable circumstances, due in part to his farming...

Clark and Katharine were the parents of three girls (one of whom died at the age of sixteen) and five boys (one of whom died at three months). Realizing the importance of education, their father provided them with every opportunity, from the time he taught them in his own private classes, through boarding schools and colleges. At the same time, he allowed them the pleasure of choosing their own destinies, as he had done.

In 1883, Reverend Stewart, suffering from years of health problems and the infirmities of old age, was forced to resign from his pastoral duties, though, with the help of (his son) Wistar, he continued to farm. Seven years later, on April 30, 1890, he answered his final call. He rests among his friends, both black and white, in the shadow of the church he served so long, Fairview.

Clark and Katharine Hitch Stewart - herself the granddaughter of Revolutionary soldier Robert Hanna - had three children who married descendants of the Peden family who were the chief founders of Fairview Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest in upper South Carolina. The three Peden descendants were Lou Anderson (married 62 Wistar Stewart), Martha Eugenia Peden (married 65 Dr. Henry Boardman Stewart), and Adam Stenhouse Peden (married 67 Nancy Ann Stenhouse Stewart). All three were first cousins, grandchildren of Rebecca Martin and Alexander Peden of the Fairview community. Alexander (founder of the Peden House of Alexander) was the son of original settlers Peggy McDill and John Peden, who came to the area before the Revolution from County Antrim, Ireland. The Peden family has held reunions at Fairview Church since 1899. The picture of 65 Dr. Henry Boardman Stewart and his family on a preceding page is said to have been made at the first Peden reunion in 1899.

1016 F i. Amanda Margaret Stewart was born on 20 Apr 1845 in SC^{⁸ ¹⁹⁴²} and died on 22 May 1913.^⁵⁸⁷

General Notes: From the "House of Clark":

Margaret Amanda Stewart was the oldest child of Katharine Hitch and Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. Amanda, as she was called, was born in 1845 at the old Hitch homeplace in the Sandy Springs community in lower Laurens County.

Amanda was six years old when her parents moved to upper Laurens County near the present town of Fountain Inn, SC. When she was nine years old she entered a private academy in Laurens - probably the old Laurensville Female Academy taught by her father’s friend J.B. Hillhouse. She stayed with the Hillhouse family for a time.

As a young woman Amanda married James Lewis Stoddard. Lewis was the son of Elizabeth Owings and William Stoddard, charter members of New Harmony Presbyterian Church near Fountain Inn (and also grandparents of Rebecca Stoddard, wife of 31 Squire Bill Stewart of the Durbin community near Fountain Inn).

Before marrying Amanda, Lewis served in the Civil War as a private in “The Laurens Briars” Company G, 3rd Regiment, SC Infantry (Kershaw’s Brigade). During the war he wrote long letters home to his parents, some of which still survive in the family records. In one letter Lewis mentions a surprise meeting with his future father-in-law “Reverant Mr. Stewart” near the front lines in Virginia. Lewis was wounded in action near Richmond, Virginia, and after some recovery was transferred to the medical corps. He spent the remainder of the war serving in army hospitals and with medical units, where he was in a position to relay first-hand news of the wounded and dead to anxious families in his home community.

Amanda married James Lewis Stoddard, son of William Stoddard and Elizabeth Owings, on 23 Oct 1866.⁸

1017 M ii. John Wistar Simpson Stewart was born on 24 Dec 1846 in Laurens Co., SC^⁸ and died on 19 Dec 1914.^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷}

General Notes: John W. Stewart (1846-1914) was born in Laurens County and won a college scholarship to the Arsenal in Columbia, SC and reported there on Jan 1 1863. However, in a few months, the institution was closed for 17 years. He then enlisted as a Private with Lieutenant Patrick in Company B, Battalion State Cadets, South Carolina Local Defense Troops in Charleston, SC. He served on Post Duty on James Island near Charleston.
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From the "House of Clark":

John Wistar Simpson Stewart was the second child of Katharine Carson Hitch and Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. He was born in 1846 in the Sandy Springs community in lower Laurens County. He was five years old when his parents moved to the Fountain Inn area.

As a young man, Wistar married Margaret Louise Anderson, daughter of Rachel Stennis and James Anderson of the Fairview community. Lou (as she was called) was a great-granddaughter of John and Peggy McDill Peden, who immigrated to the Fairview community from County Antrim, Ireland. Wistar and Lou settled in the Fairview community and had a family of three children: Leila, Catherine Rachel and Anderson Hitch Stewart. Not long after the birth of their third child, Lou developed symptoms of "consumption" (tuberculosis) and died a lingering death in spite of the best medical attention her family could procure.

After Lou's death Wistar and his three young children moved in with his parents for a time, and a few years later he married Nancy Williams. Wistar and Nancy lived in the Fairview community for the remainder of their lives, in later years living at the old Clark Berry Stewart homeplace. Wistar and both his wives are buried at Fair-view Presbyterian Church.

At the time of his death in 1914, Wistar was the second Chief of the Walter Stewart Clan. A memorial read at the next Stewart reunion gave this description of his life (probably written by his younger cousin, 373 Walt Stewart, secretary).

John Wistar Simpson Stewart was the first son of Rev. Clark B. & Katharine C. (Hitch) Stewart, born at the old Hitch home in Laurens Co., on Dec. 24, 1846. Named for his father's devoted friend Dr. John Wistar Simpson of Laurens. He also received his early training in Laurens Co. Some years later his father bought a farm 3 miles south of Fairview Church in Greenville Co. So the most of our noble man's life was spent in Greenville Co. around old Fairview Church Community. After he was old enough to attend college his father sent him to Williamston, S.C. - winning a scholarship to the Arsenal in Columbia, S.C. he reported there on Jan. 1st 1863, at the age of 17. In a few months the cruel fate of War closed this institution for 17 years. He, like many young men of his age, had to lay down a much coveted education and take up the fight to defend his country during the last strenuous months of the Confederate War. For 6 months he was on Post Duty on James Island. After the close of the War he came home and taught school for a few months. Then he took up farming and also surveying, for his main life work. In both lines of occupation his equal was hard to find, as a surveyor he was noted for his honesty and accuracy. Farm after farm in Laurens and Greenville Counties, were surveyed out by Squire Stewart, as he was called by so many friends.

There were other lines of publick works that he carried on that was of great assistance to his neighbors & friends. He was a merchant for several years, he thrashed their grain, a little later he operated a grist-mill, saw-mill, and cotton-gin. He was big hearted & broadminded, ever ready to help a friend of which he had many .... He was a member of Fairview Presbyterian Church and for several years filled the office of deacon.

J. Wistar Stewart had a splendid record of service in the county, both as a private citizen and in official capacities. He was magistrate of Fairview township for several years, and was a leader in all public affairs that would be for the betterment of his county and State. After his health failed so that he had to give up active farm work he spent many pleasant hours reading and writing. And he enjoyed having his friends visit him and take a meal with him, for he was a good provider and all the good things that were placed on that table came from his own farm except the coffee, rice, sugar, and salt and he had two of the best cooks in the country, Miss Nancy, his wife and Cathie, his daughter.

A few years before his work was finished on this earth, he decided to introduce and organize a Stewart Reunion for he was proud of his name Stewart, so he went to work, selected a committee who agreed with his ideas, he wrote out the constitution and by laws of this Walter Stewart Clan, and was made sub chief of the House of Clark Berry Stewart, for he richly deserved the honor. He spent many pleasant and tireless hours day and night for weeks until all plans were completed for this reunion and was the noble sub chief of this House till his death on Dec. 19, 1914.

John married Margaret Louise Anderson,⁸ daughter of James Anderson and Rachel Stennis, on 10 Dec 1874.⁸ Margaret died in 1881.

1018 F iii. Isabella Katherine (Cannie) Stewart was born on 24 Oct 1848 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷} and died on 10 Jun 1866 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷}

1019 M iv. Calvin Lewers Stewart was born on 5 Jun 1851 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷} and died on 9 Nov 1921 in Pelzer, SC.^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷}

General Notes: From "House of Clark":

Calvin Lewers Stewart was the fourth child of Katharine Carson Hitch and Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. He was born in 1851 at the old Hitch homeplace in the Sandy Springs community in lower Laurens County, a few months before his parents moved to the Fountain Inn area in upper Laurens County. He was probably named after the Rev. Samuel B. Lewers, the Presbyterian evangelist who inspired the organization of Bethany Presbyterian Church (see 5 Walter Stewart, Jr.).

Calvin’s father left a characteristically brief account of his son’s birth in his journal. Two neighborhood women had been engaged to serve as midwives, and all due preparations had been made. But little Calvin arrived unexpectedly one morning, with no one in the house but Katharine’s sister and their elderly mother, Mrs. Hitch, who had lost the use of one arm but not her old expertise. Reported Clark:

June 5, 1851. at 6 in the A.M. Katharine gave birth to a fine son; no one present but Isabella H her sister Mrs. officiated with her with only one hand -

Young Calvin followed his father into the ministry. Not long after his ordination as a Presbyterian minister, he married Lida Frances Todd, daughter of Jane McClintock and James Rogers Todd of Due West, SC. Calvin served as supply pastor at New Harmony Presbyterian Church near Fountain Inn for a time. In 1882, about the time he and Lida were married, he accepted a call to serve half time at the Pelzer Presbyterian Church in nearby Anderson County. Pelzer, on the Saluda River twelve miles west of the Fairview community, was the site of a flourishing new cotton mill, founded in 1881. Soon another call came to serve also as the part time first pastor of nearby Lickville Presbyterian Church, founded in 1882. The Lickville church was said to be named after a salt lick frequented by deer in the area. The church originated from small group meetings held in a one-room school on the farm of Dr. J.L. Woodside. The twenty charter members had just built their first house of worship on property donated by W.A. McKelvey.

Calvin and Lida had a family of three children. They lived for many years in West Pelzer not far from Calvin’s brother, 68 Twyman Clark Stewart and his wife Malinda Babb. They were also neighbors and close friends of Calvin’s cousin, 323 Mary Rachel Stewart and her husband John Marion Garrett.

After Calvin’s death in 1921 at age 70, Piedmont Presbytery entered the following memorial to him in its Minutes:

Rev. Calvin Lewers Stewart, the subject of this sketch was born near Rocky Springs Church in Laurens County, South Carolina, June 5th, 1851, and died at his home in Pelzer, S.C., November 9th, 1921, at the age of 70 years, five months and four days. He was the second son of Rev. Clark Berry and Katharine Carson Hitch Stewart.

He was prepared for college in the day schools of Fairview, Slabtown (Anderson, SC) and Reidville, S.C.; entered Davidson College as a Freshman in the fall of 1873 and was graduated in June, 1877. He became a student in Columbia Theological Seminary in the fall of 1877, and was graduated in May, 1880. On October 16th, 1880, he was ordained at Rocky Springs Church, the first church that his honored father served from 1846 to 1856.

Rev. Calvin Lewers Stewart served the following churches as pastor or stated supply for forty-one years, to-wit: New Harmony, Piedmont, Lickville, Belton, Honea Path, Pelzer and Williamston. He resigned the pastorate of Pelzer and Lickville on October 16th, 1921.

He was married to Miss Lyda Todd of Due West, S.C., in 1882, and two sons and one daughter, Henry Todd and Clark and Katy, were born of this union. He was faithful in his domestic relations. He was elected by the alumni of Davidson College to deliver the oration on one commencement occasion. He was a man of many sterling traits of character, had excellent antecedents, and was not only a faithful preacher of the gospel, but was not satisfied with anything but the best that could be produced in the field, garden, stable, pasture or pen.

Calvin and his wife Lida are buried in the Williamston Cemetery a few miles from their home in Pelzer.

Calvin married Lida F. Todd, daughter of James Rogers Todd and Jane McClintock, in 1881.⁸

1021 M vi. George Howe Stewart was born on 12 Feb 1857 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁸⁷ ¹⁹⁴²} and died on 20 Sep 1857 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁵⁸⁷ ¹⁹⁴²}

1022 F vii. Nancy Ann Stenhouse Stewart was born on 7 Oct 1858 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷} and died on 9 Jan 1913.^⁵⁸⁷

General Notes: From "House of Clark":

Nancy Ann Stenhouse Stewart was the seventh child and third daughter of Katharine Carson Hitch and the Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. She was born in 1858, the first of their children to be born in the Fairview community near the present town of Fountain Inn, SC. The family had just moved to the community from their first home in the area, near 2 John Stewart’s sawmill about eight miles northeast of Fairview toward the Clear Springs community.

One of their new neighbors in the Fairview community, Mrs. Adam Stenhouse, was the midwife when little Nancy was born. Said her father in his journal:

October 7, 1858. Thursday, 1:30 A.M. Katharine gave birth to a girl child; large size, Weighing 11 1/2 lb Hard Case in Labour

Mrs. Adam Stenhouse (Midwife)

No fee!! May the Lord Bless her in her office

May 1, 1859 Sunday. Had our Infant daughter Baptized by Holmes.

Called her “Nancy Ann Stenhouse.”

The midwife’s grandson and little Nancy’s future husband, Adam Stenhouse Peden, was baptized in the same church - Fairview Presbyterian just the year before, among the first group of babies to be baptized in the new church building (still standing in 1982). Baby Adam’s parents, Betsy Mooney Stenhouse and James Scipio Peden, returned the Clark Stewarts’ compliment to their family by naming their next child Stewart Peden - born June 20, 1859. (See 3733 John Taylor Stenhouse Peden, son of Stewart.)

Nannie graduated from Erskine College in Due West, SC and taught school there for a time. In 1882, at age 24, she came back closer to home and boarded with the David Templeton family for a time, not far from the school at New Harmony Presbyterian Church, where she taught for some months. In 1883 she married Adam Stenhouse Peden.

Nannie and Adam Peden lived in the village of Fountain Inn at 507 North Main Street for many years, where they reared a family of two daughters and a son. Adam Peden was an early Fountain Inn merchant and served as one of the town’s first mayors. He was one of the founders of the Fountain Inn Oil Mill in 1891 (later Smith and Brooks Co.).

After Nannie’s death in 1913 at age 54, Adam Peden married a second time to Mamie J. Ballentine (born 1879), a teacher in Fountain Inn. At his death in 1930, he was buried in the old Fountain Inn Cemetery, as was his first wife Nannie Stewart.

Nancy married Adam Stenhouse Peden, son of James Scipio Peden and Betsy Mooney Stenhouse, in 1883.⁸

1023 M viii. Twyman Clark Stewart was born on 5 Jan 1863 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁷} and died on 4 Apr 1945.^{⁵⁸⁷ ¹⁹¹²}

General Notes: From "House of Clark":

Twyman Clark Stewart was the last child and fifth son of Katharine Carson Hitch and Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. He was born in 1863, during the Civil War, and grew up in the hard years following the war. He was the only one of Clark and Katharine Stewart’s children to be born in the old Clark Berry Stewart homeplace (“the brick house”) in the Fairview community near Fountain Inn, SC.

Twyman was only six years older than his oldest nephew, Eddie Stoddard (his sister 61 Amanda’s child). In 1879, when Twyman was sixteen years old, young Eddie “accidentally cut Twyman’s arm,” Clark reports in his journal. As a result, Twyman’s hand was crippled for the rest of his life.

As the youngest of his parents’ eight children, Twyman became the “errand boy” of the family, constantly sent hither and thither with the buggy to meet trains and fetch his older brothers and sisters about as they completed their education and set out on their various careers. Twyman finished the little school at Fairview at age 18. He attended another (name unknown) at “Grove Station” - Piedmont in nearby Anderson County, staying for a time with his older brother Calvin, who was a supply pastor for several small churches in the area. After a few months he returned to his parents’ home, where for several years he was his aging father’s trusted assistant in managing his estate.

In 1887, at age 24, Twyman married 20-year-old Malinda Abercrombie Babb, daughter of Jane Abercrombie and Thaddeus Babb of the Green Pond (or Babbtown) community near Fairview. After their marriage, Twyman and Malinda settled in West Pelzer (Anderson County) in a home not far from Twyman’s brother Calvin and his family. Twyman set up a general store in Pelzer, which he operated for many years. He and Malinda had a family of eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Only one of the eight - their son Ralph Berry Stewart - had issue.

After Malinda’s death in 1918, Twyman remained in Pelzer until his retirement, and then moved to Greer, SC (Greenville County) where his daughters Maude S. Buford and Mary Dell Stewart lived. He died there in 1945, and is buried with his wife Malinda at Fairview Presbyterian Church near his place of birth.

From The Christian Observer, publication of the Presbyterian Church, US:

On April 4, 1945, Twyman Clark Stewart received the call from the “Master of the House” to come up higher, after having served Him humbly and faithfully for eighty-two years. He was a scion of one of the oldest and most prominent families of the Fairview section of Greenville county, South Carolina, who for generations were staunch Presbyterians. He was laid to rest in the historic rock-walled church yard at old Fairview, where his father, Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, served as pastor for thirty years. His mother was Catherine Carson Hitch.

On December 25, 1887, he was married to Malinda Babb and moved to the then new textile community of Pelzer, South Carolina, and entered the mercantile business which he pursued successfully for many years, retiring in 1929. He was made an elder in the Pelzer Presbyterian church in 1902, and served in that capacity faithfully and effectively until he moved his membership to Greer in 1939 ....

At his passing, a former pastor, Rev. I.E. Wallace, who had known him intimately for many years, very fittingly chose this text to characterize his life: “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” He adorned the doctrine of God our Saviour in every relationship of life.

Twyman married Malinda Abercrombie Babb, daughter of Thaddeus Babb and Jane Abercrombie, on 25 Dec 1887.⁸ ¹⁹⁴³ Malinda was born on 13 Nov 1867^¹⁹⁴³ and died on 17 Dec 1918.^{⁸ ¹⁹⁴³}

William married Eunice Elizabeth Pitts,⁵⁷⁹ daughter of Henry Pitts III ¹⁰³ and Mary Hitch, about 1840. Eunice was born on 26 Feb 1821 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁹⁹ ⁶⁰⁰ ⁶⁰¹ ⁶⁰² ⁶⁰³} and died after 1880 in SC.

1024 F i. Eliza Evelyn Duvall ¹⁹¹² was born on 21 Feb 1841 in Laurens Co., SC^¹⁹³¹ and died on 8 May 1917 in Laurens Co., SC.

1025 M ii. H. James Duvall was born on 8 Dec 1843 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁹⁴⁴ ¹⁹⁴⁵ ¹⁹⁴⁶} died on 9 Oct 1905 in SC, and was buried about 12 Oct 1905 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Sarah Hitch, in a May 9, 1864 letter to Young H.E. Hitch writes about H. James Duvall as, "James Duvall, Eunices son has been in the armmy a considerable time. He has been in three or four battles and got wounded at chattanooga if I recolect right and came home and has never got so he could walk without his crutches for he was wounded in the ancle or in the leg near the ancle. He has been at home seven months."

H. James Duvall's records in the National Archives of his Civil War service are as follows. He enlisted on Apr 25 1862 at Camp Brooks, SC with Lt Col Geo. S. James for 12 months with Company C of the 3rd SC Infantry. Muster records show the following:
- Mar/Apr 1862: Present, recruit for the war, $50 bounty paid
- May/Aug 1862: Absent, sick at Winchester since Oct 12 1862
- Nov/Dec 1862: Absent, sick at Winchester since Oct 12 1862
- Nov 1862 to Mar 1863: $94 bounty paid
- Jan/Feb 1863: Absent, sick since Nov 29 1862
- Jul/Aug 1863: Present
- Nov/Dec 1863: Absent with leave since Sep 22 1863, was wounded at Chickamauga
Dec 1863 to Apr 1864: Absent with leave since Sep 22 1863, was wounded at Chickamauga
May/Jun 1864: Returned to service
- Apr 27 1865: Present
- May 2 1865: Paroled

1027 M iv. John W. Duvall was born on 12 Jul 1849 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁹⁴⁸ ¹⁹⁴⁹ ¹⁹⁵⁰ ¹⁹⁵¹} died on 1 May 1903 in SC, and was buried about 4 May 1903 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860 "Es" Hitch is listed in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 259, Brewerton Township) in a household as follows: - Es Hitch (male), age 24, born in SC - William Hitch, age 6, born in SC - L. Hitch (male), age 4, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Emiley L. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 166, household 260) in a household as follows: - Emiley L. Hitch, age 38, $150 in real estate - William L. Hitch, age 16, farm laborer - Luther D. Hitch, age 14 - Riley Byrd, age 20, black, farm laborer - Matilda Byrd, age 18, black All were indicated as being born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Emily Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (sheet 21) in a household as follows: - Willie Hitch, age 45, born 8/1854 in SC - Emily Hitch, age 67, born 3/1833 in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Emily Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - William L. Hitch, age 55 - Emma L. Hitch, age 77.

Emilene married Presley Pinkney Hitch,⁸ son of Louther Douglas (Loudy) Hitch and Catherine Lucinda Motes, about 1853. Presley was born on 4 Jul 1831 in Laurens Co., SC^⁶¹³ and died on 12 Dec 1856 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁶¹³

General Notes: Presley Pickney Hitch is listed in the Joseph A. Hitch Bible records (copies of which were provided by Jim Boling (jimboling@mindspring.com) on Jan 9 2002) under "Births" as P.P. Hitch born July 4th 1831. Under "Deaths", he is listed as "Presley P. Hitch died Dec. 12th 1856 age 25 yrs 5 mos 8 days." The name "Pickney" comes from A Hitch Orchard and sons, William L. and Luther D. Hitch's death certificates.

Sarah Hitch (Laurens, SC) writes to Young H. E. Hitch on March 20, 1857 and mentions the death of Pinckney Hitch (letter in possession of Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC in 2015): "I suppose you have heard of his heavy affliction in the death of Pinkney. He was sick a very short time. He was a complaining on the Sunday previous to his death of a small pimple on the side of his face but himself nor none of the family thought it any thing serious. On Monday it grew worse and still worse and at lenth it became very painful and his face on one side became so swelled that he scarcely looked like himself. On Tuesday evening he took a long severe chill and suffered on severely till Friday afternoon when he ceased to breathe. I feel to hope that hes gone to a better world than this." (Elinor speculates that Pinckney was bitten by a brown recluse spider). Later in the same letter she writes, "I have spent the winter or the most of it with Pinkneys widow and two little children whose names are William Leander and Luther David, two lovely promising little boys."

Sarah Hitch (Laurens, SC) wrote to Young H.E. Hitch on May 9, 1864 and states, "Pinkney Hitches widow is a living over in Abbeville on a little place she has rented and her two little sons with her. J.A.H. lives on his fathers land near him." [J.A.H. is not doubt Joseph Allen Hitch, Pinckney Hitch's brother].

1028 M i. William Leander (Willie) Hitch ⁸ was born on 12 Aug 1854 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁹⁵² ¹⁹⁵³ ¹⁹⁵⁴ ¹⁹⁵⁵} died on 21 May 1918 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁵⁷⁹ ¹⁹¹²} and was buried on 22 May 1918 in Langston Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Never married.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Luther D. Hitch is listed in Laurens County, South Carolina (sheet 21) as alone in a household as follows: - Luther Hitch, age 46, born 6/1858 in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Luther D. Hitch is listed in Laurens County, South Carolina as alone in a household as follows: - Luther D. Hitch, age 53.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Luther D. Hitch is listed in Laurens County, South Carolina as alone in a household as follows: - Luther D. Hitch, age 62, born in SC.

General Notes: Sarah Hitch (Laurens, SC) in a May 9, 1864 letter to Young H.E. Hitch writes, "I reckon you have perhaps heard of the death of Marian Duvall, Susan Hitches husband. He was in the armmy over twelve months and came home on a furlough and took the brain fever and died in a few days. He was a living at his fathers old place. He had put up a small house up on the road near where the old machine stood and susan is a living there this year but I don't know whether she will continue there any longer than this year or not."

As found in the National Archives, F.M. Duvall's service in the Civil War goes as follows:

He enlisted on Jul 1 1862 with Company C of the Holcombe Legion Cavalry of the SC Volunteers (one reference says he enlisted at Camp Hope for one year and another indicates Camp William for "3 years or the war." Muster records show the following:
- Jan/Feb 1863: Present
- Mar/Apr 1863: Absent, sick in camp
- May/Jun 1863: Absent, sick in hospital at Richmond, VA
- A note in the file indicates he was admitted to the General Hospital in Richmond on Jun 4 1863 with "int. fever" and discharged on Jun 19 1863
- Jul/Aug 1863: Absent, sick in hospital at Richmond, VA
- Another note in the file states he had "debilities" and admitted to the Hospital in Richmond on Jul 3 1863 and put in Jackson Hospital in Richmond on Aug 10 1863. He was returned to duty on Sep 7 1863.
- Sep/Oct 1863: Absent, sick, on furlough from Brigade hospital on Oct 17 for 30 days
- On Sep 21 1863 he was admitted to Hospital 9 in Richmond
- Nov/Dec 1863: Absent, sick, on furlough from Brigade hospital on Oct 17 for 30 days
- on Apr 4 1864, F.M. Duvall appears on claims of deceased by widow "S.T.E. Duvall" (NOTE: this is Susan Hitch Duvall) saying he died in Laurens District, SC
- on Apr 26 1864 it is noted that on Jan 11 1864, he died in Laurens District, SC

Francis married Susan T.E. Hitch, daughter of Louther Douglas (Loudy) Hitch and Catherine Lucinda Motes, on 12 Jan 1860 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶²⁵ Susan was born on 13 Apr 1841 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ⁶¹⁸ ⁶¹⁹ ⁶²⁰ ⁶²¹ ⁶²² ⁶²³} died on 21 Mar 1912 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁰⁰} and was buried about 24 Mar 1912 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰⁰

Death Notes: Was killed on Kennesaw Mountain on June 19, 1864 while on pickett duty as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War. He had enlisted with the 16th SC Infantry on February 13, 1863. His body was never found.

General Notes: This link comes from the SC Bible Records at the DAR, it disagrees with "A Hitch Orchard".

In the Federal Census of 1850, Y.E.H. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 332, Laurens Township) in a household as follows: - Y.E.H. Hitch, age 24, born in SC - Mary Hitch, age 22, born in SC - Joseph Hitch, age 2, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Y.H. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 315, Youngs Township) in a household as follows: - Y.H. Hitch (male), age 34, born in SC - M.A. Hitch (female), age 33, born in SC - Joseph H. Hitch, age 12, born in SC - Augs H. Hitch (male), age 7, born in SC.

He served in the Civil War as a Private, Company I, 16th South Carolina Infantry and a Private, Company C, 9th South Carolina Reserves. The records state that he enlisted with the 9th SC Reserves for 90 days on Nov 17 1862 till Feb 14 1863 at Laurens Courthouse by William Stewart and then with the 16th SC on Feb 13 1863 in Adam's Run, SC with Captain McCollough "for the war." The muster records show the following:
- Jan/Feb 1863: Present
- Mar/Apr 1863: Present
- May/Jun 1863: Present
- Jul/Aug 1863: Present
- Sep/Oct 1863: Absent, sick in hospital
- Nov/Dec 1863: Present
- Jan/Feb 1864: Present
- Mar to Aug 1864: Killed on pickett at Kennesaw Mountain (GA) on Jun 19 1864. (Military Service Records - Civil War, CSA at the National Archives)

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Mary A. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 283, household 357) as follows: - Mary A. Hitch, age 43, born in SC - Joseph Hitch, age 22, farm laborer, born in SC - L(ucian) Augustus Hitch, age 17, farm laborer, $700 in real estate, $650 in personal property, born in SC - Margaret Hitch, age 20, born in SC.

Sarah married DIATREPHUS M. (Dell) Milam,⁵⁹⁹ son of John Milam III and Elizabeth? Madden, on 5 May 1842 in Laurens Co., SC. DIATREPHUS was born in 1819-1820 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 25 Jan 1895 in Laurens Co., SC.

1035 F iii. Martha Rebecca Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 18 May 1847 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 9 Jul 1922 in Laurens Co., SC.

1036 F iv. Lucinda E. Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 8 Apr 1849 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 24 Feb 1933 in Laurens Co., SC.

1037 F v. Mary Elizabeth Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 27 Jul 1852 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 7 May 1904 in Laurens Co., SC.

1038 F vi. Sarah Abigail Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 2 Mar 1854 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 12 Jan 1918 in Laurens Co., SC.

1039 M vii. Robert Preston Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 12 Jun 1856 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 27 Jul 1926 in Laurens Co., SC.

1040 F viii. Jane Harriet Milam ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 20 Jul 1859 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 25 May 1948 in Laurens Co., SC.

433. Edwin Leroy Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born on 18 Dec 1818 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁹⁹ died on 18 Dec 1882 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁹⁹ and was buried about 21 Dec 1882 in Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Edwin L. Pitts served as a Private for Company D of the 4th Battalion SC Reserves where he enlisted on Jul 20 1864 at Laurens Courthouse under Lt. McGowan "for the war." On Jul 27 1864, the records indicate he was detailed by General Ordnance No. 30 but that was revoked by Gen Jones. He reported for duty on Aug 14 1864 and was listed as "present" in a muster for Nov/Dec 1864.

Edwin married Catherine Harris Boyd, daughter of James Boyd and Elizabeth Curtis Parks, about 1844. Catherine was born on 21 Jan 1824 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁸¹} died on 16 Dec 1909 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁹⁹ and was buried about 19 Dec 1909 in Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1041 M i. James Young Pitts was born on 20 Jun 1845 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁸²} and died on 26 Oct 1913 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁹⁹

1042 F ii. Elizabeth J. Pitts was born on 18 Jan 1847 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁸³} and died on 15 Dec 1865 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁹⁹

1043 M iii. William Henry Pitts was born on 13 Feb 1849 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁸⁴} and died on 31 Jan 1923 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹¹²}

1047 M vii. John Lelander Pitts was born on 8 Jan 1860 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁵⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁸⁸} and died on 22 Jun 1917 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁹⁹

1051 M xi. Travis Raymond Pitts ⁵⁹⁹ was born in 1862 in SC and died on 2 Jun 1934 in SC.^¹⁹¹²

Eunice married William L. Duvall, son of James Duvall and Letitia* Hitch, about 1840. William was born in 1821-1822 in SC^⁵⁸⁸ and died in 1856 in SC.

436. Matilda Angeline Pitts ⁵⁷⁹ was born on 21 Apr 1826 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 30 Apr 1896 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 2 May 1896 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Matilda married Isaac Preston Boyd, son of James Boyd and Elizabeth Curtis Parks, on 20 Jun 1844 in Laurens Co., SC. Isaac was born on 16 Sep 1819, died on 23 Nov 1905 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 26 Nov 1905 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1052 F i. Mary Jane Boyd ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 15 Sep 1846 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 20 Nov 1879 in Laurens Co., SC.

1053 F ii. Elizabeth C. Boyd ⁵⁹⁹ was born in 1847 in Laurens Co., SC and died about 1870 in Laurens Co., SC.

1055 M iv. James Preston Boyd ⁵⁹⁹ was born in 1851 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 10 Jan 1909 in Laurens Co., SC.

1057 F vi. Nancy Cornelia Boyd ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 12 Feb 1859 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 10 Jul 1927 in Laurens Co., SC.

Louisa married Rev. John Anderson Cooper,⁵⁹⁹ son of Wilson Cooper and Edney Culbertson, on 29 Oct 1844 in Laurens Co., SC. John was born on 9 Jun 1824 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 4 Jan 1900 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried about 7 Jan 1900 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1058 F i. Loretta Emeline Cooper ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 15 Aug 1845 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 5 Jul 1926 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

1059 M ii. Edney V. Cooper ⁵⁹⁹ was born in 1847 in Laurens Co., SC, died in 1936 in SC, and was buried in 1936 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1060 M iii. Henry Addison Cooper ⁵⁹⁹ was born on 2 Mar 1849 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 23 Sep 1904 in SC, and was buried about 26 Sep 1904 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1064 M vii. Thomas Jefferson Cooper was born on 20 Nov 1858 in SC, died on 12 Nov 1927 in SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried about 15 Nov 1927 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

1066 M ix. David T. Cooper was born in 1864 in SC and died on 27 Jun 1933 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

1067 M x. Wilson Young Cooper was born in 1867 in SC and died on 2 Jan 1929 in SC.^¹⁹¹²

General Notes: Sarah Hitch, in a May 9, 1864 letter to Young H.E. Hitch writes, "Young Pitts, Leroys brother is somewhere in the armmy. the last account he was in the illenois in the hands of the yankeys. Leroys oldest son is in the armmy also Joseph A. Hitches oldest son is in the armmy. Joseph A.H. has been in it himself but is now at home sick. He got sick at the camp and I fear he never will get well any more."

Young J.H. Pitts' Civil War service record is recorded at the National Archives as follows:

He enlisted as a Private with Company B of the 9th South Carolina Reserves on Nov 17 1862 for 90 days and served until Feb 14 1863. He enlisted as a Private with Company D of the 19th SC Infantry on Nov 3 1863 (another record shows the date as Oct 27 1863) in Columbia, SC by Capt Peterson "for the war." On Dec 13 1863, he was indicated as being admitted to the hospital in Nashville with chronic diarrhea. But, in the muster of Nov and Dec 1863, he was indicated as "absent" since Nov 25 1863 "supposed to be a prisoner of war." In the musters of Jan/Feb and Mar/Apr 1864, he is "absent" having been captured at Missionary Ridge on Nov 25 1863. Another note card is his service file at the National Archives shows him as captured at Chickamauga, GA on Nov 27 1863 and he appears on the rolls of POWs, he was forwarded to Louisville, KY on Jan 6 1864 and available "for exchange." Finally, Young Pitts appears as discharged from POW status at Rock Island (IL) on Jan 17 1864.

Young married Martha A. Anderson in 1853 in SC. Martha was born on 13 May 1831 in SC,^{¹⁹⁹² ¹⁹⁹³} died on 9 Jan 1907 in SC, and was buried about 12 Jan 1907 in East View Cemetery, Oconee Co., SC.

+ 1070 M i. Young Ephraim Pitts was born on 8 Jan 1853 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁹⁸⁶ ¹⁹⁹⁴} died on 20 Aug 1918 in Oconee Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried about 23 Aug 1918 in East View Cemetery, Oconee Co., SC.

1071 F ii. Martha Pitts was born in 1856-1857 in Laurens Co., SC.^{¹⁹⁸⁷ ¹⁹⁹⁵}

1073 F iv. Mary C. Pitts was born on 14 Jan 1866 in SC^¹⁹⁹⁷ and died on 27 Aug 1926 in Oconee Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

1074 M v. Ira Stonewall Pitts was born on 4 Apr 1868 in SC^¹⁹⁹⁸ and died on 27 May 1944 in Oconee Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

General Notes: This Mary Hitch is an uncertain daughter of Louther and Lucinda (Motes) Hitch. However, given that she names a son and a daughter Luther and Lucinda is very compelling. Also, the 1820 Census establishes the fact that Louther and Lucinda Hitch had a daughter that was "under age 10" at the time. Given the age of the parents, however, we can assume that Mary Hitch was born circa 1818-1820. This would put her at prime marrying age in 1838 when she would have married Jesse Cook. Based upon all this evidence, the confidence level is high that this Mary Hitch is correctly positioned.

Mary married Jesse Spencer Cook, son of Jarrett Cook and Margaret Morrow, about 1838 in Laurens Co., SC.²⁰⁰⁰ Jesse was born in 1811-1814 in SC^{²⁰⁰¹ ²⁰⁰² ²⁰⁰³ ²⁰⁰⁴} and died in 1880 in AL.

1078 M iii. Joshua James Cook was born in 1844-1845 in SC.^{²⁰¹¹ ²⁰¹²}

William married Mary A. (?). Mary was born in 1844 in AL^²⁰²¹ and died before 1884 in AL.

William next married Matilda C. Adams on 3 Mar 1884 in AR. Matilda was born in Feb 1855 in IL and died on 23 Apr 1920 in AR.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Joseph A. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 321 in Laurens Township) in a household as follows: - Joseph A. Hitch, age 35, born in SC - Caroline Hitch, age 35, born in SC - Silas Hitch, age 5, born in SC - Ludy Hitch (male), age 2, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1860, J.A. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 257, Brewerton Township) in a household as follows: - J.A. Hitch, age 36, born in SC - Caroline Hitch, age 38, born in SC - Silas Hitch, age 15, born in SC - W.C. Hitch, age 12, born in SC.

Sarah Hitch (Laurens, SC), in a May 9, 1864 letter to Young H.E. Hitch writes, "Young Pitts, Leroys brother is somewhere in the armmy. the last account he was in the illenois in the hands of the yankeys. Leroys oldest son is in the armmy also Joseph A. Hitches oldest son is in the armmy. Joseph A.H. has been in it himself but is now at home sick. He got sick at the camp and I fear he never will get well any more."

Served as a Private in Company D, 5th SC State Troops (enlisted for 6 months at Boyd's Old Field, SC by W.J.M. Jones for term Aug 1 1863 to Nov 11 1863) and Company B, 9th SC Reserves (enlisted for 90 days at Clinton, SC by W.J.M. Jones, for term Nov 17 1863 to Feb 14 1864), CSA.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Joseph A. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (page 236, household 981) in a household as follows: - Joseph A. Hitch, age 47, farmer, $200 in real estate, born in SC - Elizabeth Hitch, age 48, born in SC.

General Notes: "The Laurens Advertiser"
Wednesday, September 30, 1903

Poplar Spring, Sept. 20 --- At 11 minutes of seven o'clock on the 19th all that was mortal of Mrs. Caroline Hitch ceased to exist. The deceased was the widow of the late J. A. Hitch, who preceded her to the grave only a few years ago. She had many afflictions and many difficulties, losing her eyesight about ten years ago, but these trials she bore with Christian patience. She had been a consistent member of Poplar Springs church for a number of years, attending regularly, but after losing her eyesight she was denied that privilege, but was living in the faith and trusting. She has attained the ripe old age of 82 years and 1 day. The interment took place in the cemetery at this place, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. O. Martin. Mr. W. C. Hitch is the only surviving one of her children. The deceased had a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of her death as was evidenced in her last illness and death.

Note: Unmarked grave

+ 1084 M ii. Silas Green Hitch ³⁵ was born on 9 Sep 1845 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁹⁸² ²⁰²⁷} died on 7 Apr 1874 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Apr 1874 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

1085 M iii. Josephus Luther Hitch was born on 22 Mar 1847 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 14 May 1847 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁶¹³

Presley married Emilene (Emily) Duvall, daughter of James Duvall and Letitia* Hitch, about 1853. Emilene was born in Jun 1833 in SC,^{⁵⁸⁹ ⁵⁹⁰ ⁵⁹¹ ⁵⁹²} died in 1913 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁷⁹ and was buried in 1913 in Langston Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

Susan married Francis Marion Duvall, son of James Duvall and Letitia* Hitch, on 12 Jan 1860 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶²⁵ Francis was born in 1836 in SC^⁵⁹³ and died on 11 Jan 1864 in Laurens Co., SC.

Susan next married Newton Young Manley, son of Marshall Manley and Joice Motes, about 1874. Newton was born on 22 May 1841 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁶²⁰ ¹⁹³¹ ²⁰³³ ²⁰³⁴} and died on 3 Jun 1906 in SC.

1087 M i. Robert L. Franklin Manley was born on 29 Oct 1867 in Laurens Co., SC,^{²⁰³⁵ ²⁰³⁶} died on 24 Aug 1892 in SC, and was buried about 27 Aug 1892 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 1089 F iii. Margaret O'Della Manley was born on 12 May 1871 in SC,^{²⁰³⁹ ²⁰⁴⁰ ²⁰⁴¹} died on 6 Jan 1919 in SC, and was buried about 9 Jan 1919 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

+ 1091 M v. James Zefpha Manley was born on 10 Aug 1877 in Laurens Co., SC^²⁰⁴³ and died on 13 Apr 1936 in Greenwood Co., SC.

General Notes: She is listed as a shopkeeper in the 1860 NY Census in Pavilion, Genessee Co. In the 1900 NY Census, it indicates she had had two children, one of which was living at the time.

Obituary

From The Le Roy Gazette-News, LeRoy, N.Y., Wednesday, June 23, 1920. Vol. 95, No. 16.

MRS. ELLEN H. BOWDEN -Was Probably the Oldest Resident at This Vicinity.

Mrs. Ellen H. Bowden, widow of James Bowden, died yesterday afternoon at 5:40 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frances D.B. Covell on Myrtle street. She had been in failing health for some time and death resulted from the infirmities of age.

Mrs. Bowden was probably the oldest resident in Le Roy and immediate vicinity, being in her 95th year. Her maiden name was Ellen McCrea Hitch and she was born near White Haven, Pa. (sic), on December 27, 1825. When quite young she removed with her parents to Warsaw and later to Pavilion. She was twice married, her first husband being Charles L. Branch of Pavilion to whom she was married in January 1844. He died on December 20, 1858 (sic) and on April 29, 1875 she married James Bowden of Pavilion Center, whose death occurred on August 31, 1915. It was after his death that Mrs. Bowden came to Le Roy to make her home with her daughter.

Mrs. Bowden when quite young united with the Baptist church of Pavilion and retained her membership there until the time of her death. She was a quiest unassuming woman, always going about doing good to those in need. In the early days, when nurses were not available, she cared for the sick and administered to the afflicted. Her home for many years was next to the school house at Pavilion Center and to the school children she was like a mother.

Besides her daughter, Mrs. Covell, she leaves three grandsons, Charles Covell, of Buffalo; Albert Covell of Clyde and Howard Covell of Providence, R.I. She also leaves three great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter on Myrtle street, Rev. I. C. Taylor officiating and the interment will be made in Pavilion Center. (p. 4)

Ellen married Charles Little Branch, son of Stephen Branch and Hannah Cartwright, in Jan 1844 in Genesee Co., NY. Charles was born in 1821 in NY,^²⁰⁴⁴ died on 20 Oct 1858 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 23 Oct 1858 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

General Notes: He evidently died about the same time as their daugher Helen Frances Branch was born (1858).

1092 F i. Mary Isabella Branch was born in 1850 in NY, died on 11 May 1859 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 14 May 1859 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

Ellen next married James Bowden on 29 Apr 1875 in Genesee Co., NY.²⁰⁴⁹ James was born in Dec 1832 in England,^{²⁰⁵⁰ ²⁰⁵¹ ²⁰⁵²} died on 31 Aug 1915 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 2 Sep 1915 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

450. James Vincent was born in 1795-1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 2 Oct 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

1094 M i. Eli J. Vincent was born in 1824 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁵³ and died in OH.

Eli married Elizabeth Ellen Disharoon, daughter of Francis Disharoon and Henrietta Vincent, on 16 Mar 1847 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elizabeth was born in 1826 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁵⁴ and died in OH.

451. Henrietta Vincent was born in 1795-1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1843.

Henrietta married Francis Disharoon, son of Ebenezer Disharoon ²⁰⁵⁵ and Hetty (?), on 8 Jan 1820 in Somerset Co., MD. Francis was born on 13 Jun 1798 in Somerset Co., MD^¹⁸⁵ and died before Dec 1836 in Somerset Co., MD.

1096 M ii. George Washington Disharoon ²⁰⁵⁵ was born after 1823 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

1097 F iii. Elizabeth Ellen Disharoon was born in 1826 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁵⁴ and died in OH.

Elizabeth married Eli J. Vincent, son of James Vincent and Priscilla Dashiell, on 16 Mar 1847 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Eli was born in 1824 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁵³ and died in OH.

1098 M iv. Theodore Mezick Disharoon was born in 1830-1836 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1843.

1099 M v. Josiah Francis Disharoon ²⁰⁵⁵ was born in 1831 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁵⁶ and died in OH.

1100 F vi. Adeline Selby Disharoon ²⁰⁵⁵ was born after 1834 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: This line is based a lot upon the ownership of land "Denwoods Den" or "Denards Den" as it was later called.

This may be the same William Hitch who is listed in the National Archives Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army 1798 to 17 May 1815 as:

Rank: Recruit, 14th U.S. Infantry Height: 5'-0" Dark Eyes, Hair and Complexion. Age: 21 from Wor. County, Maryland Enlisted: July 14, 1814 at Salisbury by Enos Sampson in the War period. Recruiting retired in Salisbury on July 26, 1814. Deserted at New Castle, Delaware on October 9, 1814. He is listed on the register of deserters and M.R. of Capt. J. Marechalls Co., Buffalo, December 31, 1814.

In the Federal Census of 1820, William Hitch is listed on page 118, District 1, Somerset County, Maryland in a household comprised of one male under age 10, two males age 26-45, one female age 16-26 and one female age 26-45.

In the Commissioners of the Tax Ledger for Election District 1 in Somerset County in 1823 (Folio 189), William Hitch (of Nehemiah) is assessed as follows: - "Denwood Denn", 103 acres: $205 - 2 beds etc., 2 cattle, other: $25

In 1830, William A. Hitch was listed in the Somerset County Tax Assessment Ledger, Quantico District, and assessed for the following: - "Denwoods Denn", 103 acres; Lot bgt of William Smith, 8 acres: $555 - 3 cattle, 13 hogs, 3 beds: $45 - other property: $30 In 1837, a notation was added: - by removal of personal property: $75 (Folio 58)

On April 19, 1831, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "William Freeney, administrator of William A. Hitch." And, in the same record, "Summons issued for Robert Hitch and Isaac Vinson, witnesses to will of William A. Hitch." (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 79)

On May 3, 1831, the Princess Anne (Maryland) newspaper, "The Village Herald," ran an article regarding William Freeny, administrator of William A. Hitch.

In his will written on June 10, 1827 and probated on May 22, 1832 in Somerset Co., Maryland; William A. Hitch names his family with their associated birth dates as follows: - To oldest son, Marsels Ridgley Hitch, born August 1819, 20 acres on southside of
"Denards Den" plantation. - To sons, Andrew Elliott Hitch, born December 2, 1820 and Oliver Jackson Hitch, born
September 26, 1825 - To daughter, Luassey Adeline Hitch, born January 28, 1824 Witnesses: Robert Hitch, Isaac Vinson, Sarah Smith (deceased by 1832).

In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger for 1841-1852, William A. Hitch (heirs) is listed for Election District 9, Salisbury, as follows: William A. Hitch, heirs, 1841: - To "Denwoods Den", 103a - To Mrs. Smiths for . . . 8a=111a: $445 1846 added: - By William Freeny for "Denwoods Den", 103a - By Mrs. Smiths for 8a: $445 (Folio 21).

William married Eliza* Collins ²⁰⁵⁷ about 21 Mar 1818 in Portsville, Sussex Co., DE.²⁰⁵⁷ Eliza* was born between 1775 and 1794^⁶⁴² and died on 28 Dec 1828 in Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁴⁷

1102 M ii. Andrew Ellicott Hitch was born on 2 Dec 1820 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁶⁴ ²⁰⁶⁵ ²⁰⁶⁶} died on 22 Oct 1889 in Baltimore, MD,^{²⁰⁶⁷ ²⁰⁶⁸} and was buried on 24 Oct 1889 in M.E. Cemetery On Philadelphia Rd., Baltimore, MD.

General Notes: On April 1, 1843, for $80, Andrew Ellicott Hitch sold to William Freeney, both of Somerset Co., lands willed to him by his father William A. Hitch in his will dated June 10, 1827, a 20 acre tract of "Denwoods Den" (or "Denards Den") located near Waller's mills. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 498)

Was in Baltimore in 1880.

1103 F iii. Lucinda Adeline (Lucy) Hitch was born on 28 Jan 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁶⁹

General Notes: On November 17, 1835, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Orphan: Lecascy A. Hitch (of William A.) - Appointed Guardian: Thomas Hitch - Sureties: Robert Morris, Jesse Leatherbury" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 290). Further, these records state, "Henry Trader and George W. Hitch to view estate of Lecascy A. Hitch, in care of Thomas Hitch, guardian." (Ibid.)

On May 18, 1837, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "George W. Hitch and Henry Trader to view estate of Lecascy A. Hitch, in care of Thomas Hitch" (Ibid., Folio 352).

There is a marriage announcement for her in the Aug 27 1844 edition of the (Baltimore) Sun newspaper.

Lucinda married William H. Williams on 25 Aug 1844 in Baltimore, MD.¹⁴⁹⁶ ²⁰⁷⁰

1104 M iv. Oliver Jackson Hitch was born on 26 Sep 1825 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁰⁷¹ and died in 1832-1842.

General Notes: Was listed in a 2/17/1842 land transaction as a deceased brother of Marcellus Ridgely Hitch.

William next married Rosanna Bayne, daughter of Stephen Bayne, on 28 Jul 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Rosanna died in Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁷²

General Notes: The will of "Rozannah Hitch" was written on May 20, 1833 and probated on November 24, 1835 in Somerset Co. It names a brother John Bayne of Stephen. Witnesses were William Williams of John, George Vincent and Elizabeth S. Vincent. (Somerset Co., MD Wills 1820-1837, Folio 253).

Levin married Elizabeth Jenkins on 20 Mar 1855 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elizabeth was born in Jan 1831 in MD^{²⁰⁷³ ²⁰⁷⁴ ²⁰⁷⁵} and died after 1900.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Elizabeth Nicholson is listed in Election District 9 of Wicomico County as head of a household as follows:

- Elizabeth Nicholson, age 49, keeping house, born in MD - Charles D. Nicholson, age 23, son, laborer, born in MD - Levin T. Nicholson, age 21, son, works on farm, born in MD - Henrietta Nicholson, age 19, dau in law, born in MD - Eugene H. Nicholson, age 20, son, laborer, born in MD - Theodore P. Nicholson, age 19, son, laborer, born in MD - Rosa B. Nicholson, age 16, daughter, at home, born in MD - Mary A. Nicholson, age 13, daughter, at home, born in MD - John W. Nicholson, age 9, son, born in MD

Levin married Henrietta (?) about 1880. Henrietta was born in 1861 in MD.^²⁰⁸²

1108 M iv. Theodore Parsons Nicholson was born on 22 Mar 1861 in MD,^{²⁰⁸² ²⁰⁸⁶} died on 1 Dec 1945 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 4 Dec 1945 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1109 F v. Ellen Elizabeth Nicholson was born on 17 May 1862 in MD,^²⁰⁸⁷ died on 12 Feb 1941 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 15 Feb 1941 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Ellen married Stanford Clayton Culver, son of Garrison Gordy Culver and Charlotte Hastings, on 18 Mar 1879. Stanford was born on 28 Mar 1856 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE, died on 25 Jun 1922 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 28 Jun 1922 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1112 M viii. John W. Nicholson was born in 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁰⁹² ²⁰⁹³}

General Notes: It appears that at some point around this generation, the surname NICHOLSON was shortened to NICHOLS.

1113 M i. John R. Nichols was born in Jan 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷⁹³ ²⁰⁹⁸}

+ 1114 M ii. Joshua J. Nichols was born on 10 Apr 1850 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁸⁹ ²⁰⁹⁹ ²¹⁰⁰ ²¹⁰¹} died on 17 Jun 1928 in Worcester Co., MD, and was buried about 20 Jun 1928 in Riverside Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MD.

1117 M v. Christopher Nichols was born in 1857 in Somerset Co., MD^²¹⁰⁵ and died before 1869 in MD.

1120 F viii. Sarah E. Nichols was born in 1864-1865 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²¹¹⁵ ²¹¹⁶}

Sarah married John C. Seabrease, son of John Seabrease and Catherine (Kate) (?), on 2 Mar 1882 in Wicomico Co., MD.²¹¹⁷ John was born in Jun 1861 in MD.^{²¹¹⁸ ²¹¹⁹}

458. George Wilson Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1809 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁶⁵⁵ ⁶⁵⁶ ⁶⁵⁷} died on 16 Mar 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Mar 1891 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932): "--George Wilson Hitch cared for his brothers and sisters after his father's death. He was at one time a county commissioner. He afterward was a candidate for the State Legislature but did not get the nomination. With these exceptions he was never conspicuous as a public man but he was a life-long Democrat and never failed to perform what he deemed a sacred priviledge and duty - cast his vote at election time. He was a good farmer, and his apple brandy, which he manufactured from a distillery on his farm, had more than a local celebrity.

He was a communicant of the Protestant Episcopal Church for more than fifty years, and for thirty years was a warden of the Spring Hill Parish, which position he occupied at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Masonic Order.

On Sept. 18, 1841, he was appointed Ensign of a company in the 25th Regiment of the State of Maryland by the governor.--"

In the Princess Anne, Maryland newspaper, "The Village Herald" for August 19, 1834, lists George W. Hitch as the administrator for the estate of Robert Hitch.

In the Somerset Co. Orphans Court for August 5, 1834 and November 17, 1835, it lists "George W. Hitch, administrator of Robert Hitch." (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 225 and 290, respectively)

In the Somerset Co. Orphans Court for October 27, 1835, it lists "Henry Trader and George W. Hitch to view estate of Elizabeth M. Elzey (of Henrietta), in care of William C. Kellum, temporary guardian." (Ibid., Folio 288). Additionally, it lists for November 17, 1835, "Henry Trader and George W. Hitch to view estate of Lecascy A. Hitch, in care of Thomas Hitch, guardian." (Ibid., Folio 290)

In the Somerset Co. Orphans Court for January 10, 1837, it lists "Orphan: Elizabeth M. Elzey (of Henrietta) - Appointed Guardian: William C. Kellam - Sureties: George W. Hitch, William W. Maddux" (Ibid., Folio 337). Additionally, it lists for May 18, 1837, "George W. Hitch and Henry Trader to view estate of Lecascy A. Hitch, in care of Thomas Hitch" (Ibid., Folio 352) and "Henry Trader and George W. Hitch to view estate of Elizabeth M. Elzey, in care of William C. Kellam, temporary guardian" (Ibid., Folio 353)

On April 16, 1838, George W. Hitch was elected a Vestryman of Spring Hill Parish. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

On March 14, 1840, George W. Hitch bought from William W. Johnston, trustee. Previously, on December 6, 1836, Johnston was put as trustee to the "oral estate" of Robert Hitch, deceased and, on January 4, 1837, sold the following lands to George W. Hitch: "Hitches Choice", 50 acres; "Mill Lott", 9½ acres; "Elliss Addition", "Eliss Chance", "Great Cry", "Little Worth", all equal to 106¼ acres; "Grenby's Hill", "Elliss Addition", both equal to 22½ acres; "Saw Mill Supply", 22 acres; and "Humphreys Hack", 32 acres. All told this amounted to 288¼ acres for which George W. Hitch paid $3.57½ per acre for a total of $1230.56½, including $200 for all of Robert Hitch/Peter Bell's interest in a Grist Mill. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LH, Folio 271).

On April 20, 1840, George W. Hitch was again elected a Vestryman of Spring Hill Parish. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

In the 1840 federal census for the Upper District, Somerset County, Maryland, George W. Hitch is indicated on page 188 in a household with one male age 5-10, one male age 10-15, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 10-15, one female age 20-30, one female age 50-60 and one slave.

On April 28, 1841, George W. Hitch was again elected a Vestryman of Spring Hill Parish. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

In the Tax Assessment for 1841-1852, George W. Hitch is indicated in the Election District 9 ledger, Salisbury, and listed as follows:

George W. Hitch, 1841: - To several tracts, 294a: $1470 - To 3 horses, 2 cows, 4 cattle, 6 sheep, 18 hogs: $160 - To 1 Gig, 3 beds etc., 2 stills, other:$80 Total: $1710 1845 added: - To George Waller for 1 horse: $50 1846 added: - To George Todd for ½ grist mill: $150 1849 added: - To Henry, Jane from Samuel Leonard: $300 Total: $2210 1852 added: - To Judgement List: $100 (Somerset Co. Assessment Ledger 1841-1852, Folio 22)

In the 1850 federal census for Somerset County, Maryland, George W. Hitch is indicated on page 500, in the Salisbury District, in a household as follows: - George W Hitch., age 40, farmer, $2,200 in real estate - Hester Ann Hitch, age 30 - Emily Hitch, age 11 - Olevia Hitch, age 9 - Louisa Hitch, age 7 - Samuel Hitch, age 6 - Octavia Hitch, age 2 - Nelly Hitch, age 64 - Nancy Hitch, age 30 - Robert Hitch, age 22, farmer - Martin Ellis, age 16, farmer All were shown as born in Maryland

In 1852 and 1856, George W. Hitch was again elected a Vestryman of Spring Hill Parish. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

In his will written March 14, 1856 and probated May 6, 1856, Hyram Hearn mentions wife Jane; sons John W. and Robert Levron Wilson Hearn; and daughters Nancy Hitch and Elizabeth D. Disharoon. George W. Hitch, John E. Fowler and James E. Cathell were witnesses. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-59, Folios 266-267)

On June 6, 1857, George W. Hitch, George Lowe, and Joshua S.H. Trader were instructed to value and divide real estate of William Hearn, deceased and George T. Mitchell. This land is near tract called "Saw Mill Supply". (Somerset Co. Land Records, Liber LW NO. 5, Folio 216).

On April 19, 1860, George W. Hitch was elected Treasurer of St. Paul's Church. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

In the 1860 federal census for Somerset County, Maryland, George W. Hitch is indicated in household 1361 in the Salisbury District as follows: - George Hitch, farmer, age 52 - Esther Hitch, age 40 - Amelia Hitch, age 74 - Emily Hitch, age 22 - Louisa Hitch, age 16 - Samuel Hitch, age 15 - Octavia Hitch, age 12 - Christina Hitch, age 8 - Florence Hitch, age 1 All were shown as born in Maryland

In the Wicomico County Court Records for trials ended March 1868 there was a case (No. 43) with John D. Williams vs. George W. Hitch. G.W. Hitch was ordered to pay $204.81 ($183 + costs) to plaintiff Olevia E. Wilson. (Wicomico Co. Record of Court Judgments)

On April 13, 1868, George W. Hitch was elected Warden of Spring Hill Parish, St. Peters Church, and Parsons Cemetery. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

In the Wicomico County Court Records for trials ended September 1868 there was a case with James A. and Mary E. Venables vs. George W. Hitch. G.W. Hitch was ordered to pay $107.58. (Wicomico Co. Record of Court Judgments)

On May 15, 1869, George W. and Esther A. Hitch sold land to the School Commission of Wicomico County for $1.00. Land is described as being in School District No. 2, Election District No. 9 bordering land called "Mount Foggy", "Bells Conclusion", and "Saw Mill Supply" and Peter Freeny's land consisting of ¼ acre. Witness: James M. Bennett. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 136).

In the 1870 federal census for Wicomico County, Maryland, George W. Hitch is indicated in household 66 with the following: - George W. Hitch, age 61, farmer - Esther A. Hitch, age 49, keeps house - Louisa Hitch, age 25 - Samuel Hitch, age 23, works in sawmill - Christianna Hitch, age 16 - Florence Hitch, age 10 - Olevia Wilson, age 29 - Joseph J. Wilson, age 7 All were shown to be born in Maryland

In the Wicomico County Court Records for appearances ended January 1872 there was a case (No. 10) with Henrietta Byrd vs. George W. Hitch, debt. Judgement was for $211.19. (Wicomico Co. Record of Court Judgments)

In the Wicomico County Court Records for appearances ended January 1874 there was a case (No. 64) with Mary and Thomas Humphreys vs. George W. Hitch where he confessed to $1479.75. (Wicomico Co. Record of Court Judgments). In the same court, there was another case (No. 58) with Levin Irving, exec. of Benjamin Parsons, vs. George W. Hitch where he confessed to $581.89. (Ibid.)

On April 22, 1878, George W. Hitch was indicated as the Treasurer of St. Pauls Church. (Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish)

George married Esther Anne (Nancy?) Leonard on 13 Mar 1838 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Esther was born on 7 Nov 1820 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹²³⁴ ²¹²⁰ ²¹²¹} died on 24 Apr 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 27 Apr 1900 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Nancy Hitch is indicated in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED120, sheet 7, line 76) in a household as follows as: - Nancy Hitch, born 2/1819 in MD - Joseph J. Wilson, born 3/1865 in MD - Edith H. Wilson, born 12/1874 in MD.

1121 F i. Emily Elizabeth Anne Hitch was born in 1838-1839 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁹⁴⁵ ²¹²²} died on 15 Apr 1865 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried about 18 Apr 1865 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1122 F ii. Olevia M.E. Hitch was born in 1841 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²¹²³ ²¹²⁴} died in 1893 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1893 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1123 F iii. Louisa Frances Hitch was born in 1843-1844 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²¹²⁵ ²¹²⁶ ²¹²⁷} died on 21 Jul 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 24 Jul 1874 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1127 F vii. Florence J. Hitch was born in 1858-1860 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²¹³⁸ ²¹³⁹} died in 1920 in MD, and was buried in 1920 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Florence married George Edward Decorse ⁸ on 28 Feb 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.²¹⁴⁰ George was born in 1853, died in 1918 in MD, and was buried in 1918 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

>>Ezekiel Hitch resided at Spring Hill, MD. He used to joke about having three aunts, three sisters and three daughters who were old maids. I visited his old farm in the summer of 1930 and was given an old cup and saucer that belonged at one time to his wife, Serepta. On this farm there is likewise an old cemetery which I visited and copied dates. Part of the buildings on the old farm were hot houses where two of his daughters for a long time did business. One of them Alice Hitch was still there when I made my visit.<<

In 1842, Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the Somerset County Assessment Ledger (for 1841-1852) as living in Election District 9, Salisbury, as follows: Ezekiel Hitch, 1842: - To 1 horse, 1 yoke oxen, 1 bed etc., other:: $80 (Folio 62)

Ezekiel Hitch, George Lowe and William J. Ward were witnesses to the will of Richard Waller, written on August 22, 1842 and probated on October 8, 1844. (Somerset Co. Wills 1837-1859, Folio 105, 106)

In the 1850 Federal Census, Ezekiel Hitch and family are listed in the Salisbury District of Somerset County (page 505) as follows:
Ezekiel Hitch, age 34, farmer, with $800 real estate
Serepta Hitch, age 34
Sarah E. Hitch, age 6
Francis Hitch, male, age 4
Sydney Hitch, age 2
Sarah D. Crockett, age 77
Rachel Hitch, age 38 All were indicated as being born in Maryland.

In 1852, Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the Somerset County Assessment Ledger (1852-1863) as being in Election District 1, Barren Creek as: Ezekiel Hitch, 1852: - To "Western Fields", 48a: $480 - To 2 beds etc., 2 horses, 3 cows: $110 - To 5 hogs, Notes: $55 - To other, 1 carriage: $25
Total: $670 1855 added: - To Whitty Phillips for 1 yoke oxen: $30 1863 added: - To 70a land from L.M Mills: $400 1854 added: - By excess of 8a of land: $80 - By notes collected: $40 (Folio 59)

In the 1860 Federal Census, Ezekiel Hitch and family are indicated in Household 552 in the Barren Creek District as follows:
Ezekiel Hitch, age 44
Sarepta Hitch, age 44
Sarah E. Hitch, age 15
Francis Hitch, age 13
Sidney Hitch, age 12
Lucy Hitch, age 8
Alice Hitch, age 5
John Hitch, age 2
Rachael Hitch, age 45 All were indicated as being born in Maryland.

On January 9, 1863, Ezekiel Hitch bought, for $790, from Lemuel M. and Mary Mills, land bordering "Spring Hill" consisting of 79 acres and known as the "McDaniel tract." (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LW No. 8, Folio 30)

In the 1870 Federal Census, the Ezekiel Hitch family is indicated in household in the Barren Creek District of Somerset County as follows:
Ezekiel Hitch, age 54, farmer
Sarepta Hitch, age 54, keeps house
Sarah E. Hitch, age 26
Francis Hitch, age 24, farmer
Lucy Hitch, age 20
Alice Hitch, age 16
John Hitch, age 12
Rachell Hitch, age 59 All were indicated as being born in Maryland.

On June 2, 1879, Ezekiel Hitch is listed in the Vestry Minutes for Stepney Parish as declining vestry service.

In the 1880 Federal Census for Somerset County, the Ezekiel Hitch family is indicated in a household on page 8, Barren Creek District as follows: Ezekiel Hitch, age 63 Sarepta Hitch, age 63 Sarah E. Hitch, age 34 Lucia Hitch (female), age 29 Alice Hitch, age 25 John Hitch, age 21 Rachel Hitch, age 68 All were indicated as being born in Maryland.

On June 17, 1884, Ezekiel and Sarepta Hitch sold land to Stephen M. Mills for $158. The land was in Spring Hill and adjoining the property of David Hearn, it being land Ezekiel Hitch purchased from Morris Mills. Witness: John M. Dashiell. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 6, Folio 350).

On November 20, 1888, Ezekiel and Sarepta Hitch passed deed to Alice Hitch for 64 acres of land called "Mcclenal". It is indicated as the same land in Barren Creek District Ezekiel purchased from Lemuel M. Mills excepting that part he sold to Stephen Mills. The land adjoins that of David Hearn and Davis Phillips. (Ibid., Liber FMS No. 4, Folio 270)

In the "Local Briefs" column of the Salisbury Advertiser (for April 29, 1893): " Mr. Ezekiel Hitch is quite ill at his home at Spring Hill, of consumption. His family are expecting his death at anytime."

Ezekiel married Sarepta Crockett, daughter of Levin Crockett and Sarah (Sally) Dashiell Venables, on 16 Dec 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Sarepta was born on 25 Jun 1816 in MD^{⁸ ²¹⁴¹ ²¹⁴² ²¹⁴³ ²¹⁴⁴ ²¹⁴⁵} and died on 11 Mar 1901 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁸ ⁴¹³}

General Notes: On December 3, 1849, for $300, Sarepta Hitch, wife of Ezekiel Hitch, bought from John S. and Emily F. Crockett, 41¼ acres of land called "Western Fields". This record indicates that Levin Crockett is the father of Sarepta Hitch (Somerset County Land Records, Liber WP, No. 4, Folio 442)

On October 7, 1882, Sarepta Hitch sold land to son John Hitch for the simple payment of "love and affection." The land consisted of 41¼ acres called "Western Fields", the same land that Sarepta obtained by deed from John S. Crockett and wife on December 3, 1849. Witness: William H. Warren. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 5, Folio 128).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Sarepta Hitch is indicated in District 1, Barren Creek, Wicomico County, Maryland ( ED110, sheet 15, line 56) in a household as follows: - Sarepta Hitch, born 6/1816 in MD - Lucy Hitch, born 12/1850 in MD - Alice Hitch, born 10/1853 in MD.

1128 F i. Sarah Ellen Hitch was born on 18 Oct 1844 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁸ ²¹²⁸ ²¹⁴⁶ ²¹⁴⁷ ²¹⁴⁸} and died on 1 May 1923 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^⁸

1130 M iii. Sydney Hitch was born on 5 Sep 1848 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁷⁹⁴ ²¹⁵⁵} died on 4 Dec 1866 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 7 Dec 1866 in Hitch Family Graveyard, Us 50, Near Spring Hill Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: On March 23, 1889, Alice and Lucy Hitch bought 3 acres plus 10 acres of land from John Hitch. The land contained a house and lot at "the corner of Spring Hill Road and the road leading to the Crockett farm bordered by the Phillips land now farmed by Esther Dashiell" (This was the 3 acre plot). The 10 acre plot was land opposite bordered by Daniel Hearn and Albert Covington. At the death of Alice and Lucy, the land was to revert to John Hitch. (Wicomico Co., MD Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 454).

In the Federal Census of 1910, Lucy Hitch is indicated in District 1, Barren Creek District, Wicomico County, Maryland (between Hebron Rd. & Salisbury Rd. [Sarepta Hitch Rd.]), in a household as follows: - Lucy Hitch, age 59, single, born in MD - Alice Hitch, age 56, single, born in MD Both parents born in Maryland for each. Both are farmers, truck & flowers.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Lucy Hitch is in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Alice Hitch, age 66 - Lucy Hitch, age 69

General Notes: Never married. From "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Bell Hitch Davies (1932): >>Alice Hitch and her sister Lucy conducted a florist business on her father's farm. After the death of Lucy, Alice continued the business by herself. I called on her in the summer of 1930 and visited the old graveyard on her farm. I copied dates and took snap shots. She was a pleasant, self reliant and resourceful woman living all alone except for a small pet dog.<<

On November 20, 1888. Alice Hitch received a deed from Ezekiel & Sarepta Hitch for 64 acres of land called "Mcclenal". It is same land in Barren Creek District that Ezekiel purchased from Lemuel M. Mills "excepting that part" he sold to Stephen Mills. The land adjoins that of David Hearn and Davis Phillips. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 270).

On March 23, 1889, Alice Hitch sold 64 acres of land for $700 to John Hitch. The land was called "Mcclenal" and the same as that she purchased from Ezekiel Hitch on November 20, 1898. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 453). Also on this date, Alice and Lucy Hitch bought 3 acres plus 10 acres of land from John Hitch. The land contained a house and lot at "the corner of Spring Hill Road and the road leading to the Crockett farm bordered by the Phillips land now farmed by Esther Dashiell" (This was the 3 acre plot). The 10 acre plot was land opposite bordered by Daniel Hearn and Albert Covington. At the death of Alice and Lucy, the land was to revert to John Hitch. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 454).

In the Federal Census of 1910, Alice Hitch is indicated in District 1, Barren Creek District, Wicomico County, Maryland (between Hebron Rd. & Salisbury Rd. [Sarepta Hitch Rd.]), in a household as follows: - Lucy Hitch, age 59, single, born in MD - Alice Hitch, age 56, single, born in MD Both parents born in Maryland for each. Both are farmers, truck & flowers.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Alice Hitch is in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Alice Hitch, age 66 - Lucy Hitch, age 69

1134 F vii. Mary Hitch was born on 14 Sep 1860 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 30 Sep 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 2 Oct 1862 in Hitch Family Graveyard, Us 50, Near Spring Hill Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: From Maryland, died at age 83 yrs, 1 mo., 25 days. Was a widower and son H.H. Hitch was the informer.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Robert Hitch was indicated in a household (no. 1293) in the Salisbury District of Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 30 - Nancy Hitch, age 28 - Herbert Hitch, age 4 - George Hitch, age 3 - Ellen Hitch, age 1 - Infant Hitch, age 6 months All were born in Maryland.

On Sep 30 1862, Robert Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Somerset County Election District No. 9 as age 35.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert Hitch was indicated in a household in the Salisbury District of Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 43, farmer - Nancy Hitch, age 37, keeps house - Herbert Hitch, age 14, at home - George Hitch, age 13 - Ida Hitch, age 11 - Virginia Hitch, age 10 - Mary Hitch, age 8 - Earnest Hitch, age 3 - Ellen Hearn, age 23 All were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Robert Hitch was indicated in a household in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 52, born in MD - Nancy Hitch, age 47, born in MD - George R. Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Nancy V. Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Mary J. Hitch, age 17, born in MD - Earnest born in Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Clarence S. Hitch, age 9, born in MD.

On July 18, 1882, Robert Hitch bought land from Frank C. and Ella I. Todd for $500. The land is described as a lot in the city of Salisbury on Third Street in that part of town called California. It is the same lot that Frank C. Todd purchased of Sarah Mitchell bordering the land of Gilbert J.T. Ennis and fronting the NW side of Third Street, bordering land of George W. Parsons and Horsey Henry, deceased. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 5, Folio 118).

On March 24, 1883, Robert & Nancy Hitch sold land to Robert Wilson for $224. The land was described as adjoining that of Levin Doorman, Robert Williams and Robert Hitch, near tract called "First Chance" on north side of public road from Spring Hill to Salisbury. Witness: William H. Warren Jr. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 5, Folio 340).

On April 30, 1892, a mortgage was bound to Robert and Nancy Hitch by Salisbury Permanent Building and Loan Association for money advanced to buy 2 shares of stock. Collateral used was land in that part of Salisbury called California that borders the west side of Third Street. This was land conveyed to Mary A. Hitch by Robert Hitch on March 29, 1884; a lot belonging to Hosea Henry, deceased; and a lot formerly of George W. Parsons to the Robert Williams lot. (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 510)

In the Federal Census of 1900, Robert Hitch was indicated in a household in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED123, sheet 30, line 17) as follows: - Robert Hitch, born 8/1827 in MD - Nancy Hitch, born 10/1832 in MD - Earnest B. Hitch, born 4/1866 in MD - Clarence S. Hitch, born 7/1870 in MD - Jennie Ellis, born 1/1860 in MD - Ellen Hearn, born 2/1840 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Robert Hitch was indicated in a household in the City of Salisbury as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 82, widower, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Ernest B. Hitch, age 39, single, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Jennie Ellis, age 50, widow, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Helen Ellis, age 19, single, born in MD (parents born in MD).

From his Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Robert hitch was from MD and died at age 83 yrs, 1 mo., 25 days on October 8, 1910. He was a widower and son H.H. HITCH was the informer.

Robert married Nancy (Ann) Hearn, daughter of Hiram Hearn and Jane Lowe, on 23 Jan 1854 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Nancy was born on 20 Oct 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁸⁰ ²¹⁷³ ²¹⁷⁴ ²¹⁷⁵ ²¹⁷⁶} died on 7 Oct 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 10 Oct 1900 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In his will written March 14, 1856 and probated May 6, 1856, Hyram Hearn mentions wife Jane; sons John W. and Robert Levron Wilson Hearn; and daughters Nancy Hitch and Elizabeth D. Disharoon. George W. Hitch, John E. Fowler and James E. Cathell were witnesses. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-59, Folios 266-267)

In her Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Nancy hitch was from MD and died at age 68 on October 7, 1900. She had seven children living.

1139 F v. Mary J. Hitch was born in 1863 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²¹¹⁰ ²¹⁹⁶ ²¹⁹⁷} died in 1928 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1928 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Mary married Charles H. Ward, son of Joseph W. Ward and Larenia Slemons?, on 15 Dec 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Charles was born on 6 Jan 1865 in DE,^{²¹⁹⁸ ²¹⁹⁹} died on 26 May 1946 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 29 May 1946 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1140 M vi. Ernest B. Hitch was born on 22 Apr 1868 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁸ ²²⁰⁰ ²²⁰¹ ²²⁰² ²²⁰³ ²²⁰⁴} died on 12 Dec 1955 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 15 Dec 1955 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1141 M vii. Clarence Sydney Hitch was born on 25 Jul 1870 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²²⁰⁵ ²²⁰⁶} died on 27 Jun 1903 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Jun 1903 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: *The family patterns of Price, Malone Stewart and Hitch in the 1850 cnesus seem to prove these connections out - Anne Malone had married George Price in 1832, Mary Malone married Tubman Hitch in 1833 and is mentoned as Mary Hitch (along with Simeon and Levi Malone) in George Malone's will of 1848/49. Simeon and Levi Malone are living with Mary (Malone) Hitch and (Robert) John Hitch and Levin B., Sally A. and Mary E. Price (son/daughters of George Price and Anne Malone?) and (Robert) James Stewart in Trappe, Somerset Co., MD in 1850. They are all cousins of one-another.

George married Anne Malone, daughter of George Malone, on 28 Aug 1832 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Anne was born in 1810-1814 in Somerset Co., MD^²²⁰⁷ and died in 1841-1849.

Elizabeth married Thomas Brown,⁶⁷⁷ son of David Brown and Nancy (Annie) Tull?, about 1829. Thomas was born in Jan 1800 in MD^{⁶⁷⁷ ⁶⁷⁹ ²²¹⁵ ²²¹⁶} and died in 1871-1879.

General Notes: In the 1828 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 1829: add for his person 1832: add 221 acres of land from Robert Hitch

In the 1830 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household with one male age 20-30 and one female age 20-30. (page 139)

On September 23, 1831, Elijah Hitch received a deed from Robert Hitch and Betsey his wife. Elijah Hitch paid Robert Hitch $1,000 for 221¼ acres of land in Little Creek Hundred called "Oak Level", "Records Delight" and others that adjoin the lands of Perry B., William and Elijah Moore. (Sussex County, DE Land records, Deed Book AT-42, Folio 78)

On September 8, 1832, Elijah and Robert Hitch, Gideon Bradley Sr., James Twilley Sr., William Phillips, Elijah Moore all of Sussex County, Delaware and Matthew Morain of Somerset County, trustees in trust, bought a lot for $5 from Elijah and Mary Robertson near Sharptown to erect a place of worship for the Methodist Episcopal Church. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber GH6, Folio 375).

In the 1833 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 2 horses 1 yoke of steers 2 cows and calves 12 head of hogs 8 head of sheep undefined amount of land

In the 1836 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: Negro boy Sandy, age 17, to serve 8 years 1 horse 1 yoke of steers 2 cows 1 yearling 2 shoats 8 sheep 225 acres of land

In the 1840 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: Negro man with 2 years to serve 2 horses 1 yoke of steers 4 cows 1 yearling 6 shoats 6 sheep 1841: add 225 acres of land

In the 1840 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household with one male under age 5, one male age 10-15, one male age 30-40, one female under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 15-20 and one female age 30-40 (page 459).

Rev. Elijah Hitch held services for St. George's Church in 1842. Also on the building committee for Mt. Pleasant Church in 1863 (History of Delaware, Scharf, 1888). Figure 64 is a copy of the first couple of pages of an historical sketch of Moore's Chapel completed in 1888 by Rev. Elijah Hitch.

In the 1848 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 2 horses 1 yoke of oxen 4 cows and calves 1 sow and pigs 4 shoats 9 sheep 4 oz silver plate 225 acres of land

In the 1850 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household on page 248 with the following: - Elijah Hitch, age 43 - Leah A. Hitch, age 45 - Mary Hitch, age 19 - Maria Hitch, age 16 Everyone was listed as born in Delaware.

In the 1852 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 2 horses 1 yoke of oxen 3 cows and calves 1 sow 9 shoats 5 yearlings 220 acres of land

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Elijah Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 2 horses 1 pair of steers 4 cows 1 yearling 2 shoats 6 pigs 222 acres of land

In the 1860 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household on page 459 with the following: - Elijah Hitch, age 52 - Leah A. Hitch, age 53 - Maria C. Hitch, age 28 - Julia T. Hitch, age 20 - Sarah A. Hitch, age 16 - Charles R. Hitch, age 13 - Annie A. Hitch, age 8 - James Hitchens, age 8 months Everyone was listed as born in Delaware.

In the 1870 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Sussex County, Delaware in a household on page 687 with the following: - Elijah Hitch, age 62, farmer - Annie Hitch, age 17 Everyone was listed as born in Delaware.

In the 1880 Federal Census, Elijah Hitch was listed in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household with the following: - Elijah Hitch, age 72 - Drusilla C. Hitch, age 37 - Alfred C. Hitch, age 6 - Fannie E. Hitch, age 4 Everyone was listed as born in Delaware.

The following story was copied from the Nettie Walson Calloway papers sent to me by Susan Cramer of Pinehurst, NC:

"Rev. Elijah Hitch was born near Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware Nov. 15, 1807 and died Oct 18, 1888. About the age of eighteen or twenty, he became a Christian and united with the M.E. Church, after a brief period of spiritual declension he reconsecrated himself to God. I think at a Camp Meeting called the Union, and ever afterward he remained a firm and staunch Christian until called to enter the Kingdom of Glory. After being an exhorter for some time he was licensed as a Local Preacher in 1842. In this capacity he was abundant in labors and not without success.

His home being in a rural district where the circuit system-prevailed, and the circuits being large and preaching by the regular circuit preachers only on alternate Sundays, abundant opportunity was afforded by the local preachers for the exercise of his gifts in preaching the Gospel of Christ and many were the open doors into which Brother Hitch went with the message of salvation.

As a preacher he was clean, strong and practical and earnest and devout follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served the church as trustee, steward, and class leader, Sunday School Supt., exhorter and Local Preacher, retaining the last office up to the time of Ins death. The last few years he suffered from paralysis and was not able to preach. Though sorely afflicted his faith faded not and he had a good and happy experience in his old age.

He was not a bigot, but he dearly loved the Methodist Episcopal Church. During the late Civil War, many of his associates in the Church turned from it and forsook him, but he never swerved, maintaining his integrity and his allegiance to the church of his choice. In the words of St. John we can say of him, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth, Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labor and their works do follow them.

As was said of Abel He being dead yet speaketh. So the life of Brother Hitch as lived among the people, continues to speak for truth and righteousness. He was ever ready for every good word and work.

In the temperance cause he was a stalwart, indeed in everything that had for its object the helping and bettering of humanity he was among those in the front. He was liberal with his means to the fall extent of his ability. His house was a home for the itinerant minister of the Gospel. At whatever hour he might come, day or night, he was sure -of a welcome. To this the Writer can testify from personal experience, as he happened to be Bro. Hitch's junior pastor at a very early period in his itinerant life, while traveling as colleague with the late Brother James Hargis on what was then known as Quantico circuit. About eight years afterward he moved from the old homestead to a point between Laurel and Seaford and united with Mt. Zion Church one of the appointments of Bethel Charge, where he continued to reside up to the time-of his death. - J. Owen Sypherd, Laurel, Del."

Elijah married Mary Mitchell Moore ³⁵ on 26 Dec 1829 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Mary was born on 21 Oct 1807^⁸ and died on 23 Oct 1831.^⁸

Mary married Jonathan J. Collins ⁸ on 21 Dec 1851 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ¹⁴⁶ ⁴³⁶

Elijah next married Leah Ann Armstrong, daughter of George Armstrong ⁸ and Euphemia Marshall,⁸ ⁵⁹ on 5 Dec 1832 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Leah was born on 25 Dec 1805 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²²⁴³ ²²⁴⁴} died on 8 Jul 1868 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ⁸} and was buried about 11 Jul 1868 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.^{³ ⁷⁶}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: George Armstrong, father of Leah Ann Armstrong, probably came from north of Ireland, five mile town, County Fermanaugh. He was a Methodist. There is no evidence that his parents, William and Hanna ever came to the United States. See History of Liddesdale - Eskdal = Enesdale by Robert Bruce of Edinburgh for Armstrong.

Elijah next married Drucilla Caroline Phillips ³⁵ on 31 Jul 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Drucilla was born on 29 Apr 1843 in DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ²²⁶⁰ ²²⁶¹ ²²⁶²} died on 23 Mar 1917 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ⁸ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 26 Mar 1917 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, D.C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - D.C. Hitch, born 4/1843 in DE - Alfred C. Hitch, born 10/1873 in DE - Fannie E. Hitch, born 1/1876 in DE - Elon G. Hitch, born 8/1885 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, D.C. Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Druscilla C. Hitch, age 68, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Fannie E. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Elon G. Hitch, age 24, born in DE.

1161 M i. Alfred Charles Hitch ³⁵ was born on 5 Oct 1873 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²²⁶³ ²²⁶⁴ ²²⁶⁵} died on 13 Jun 1945 in Los Angeles Co., CA,^{³ ¹³⁶⁷} and was buried about 16 Jun 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.^³

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Alfred Hitch was well educated and a deep thinker. In his book of poems published in 1920-29, he shows abhorrence of drink, drugs, and cruelty. In his following poem, he shows his love for his birthplace in Laurel, DE.

SPRING IN DELAWARE

"Spring in Delaware -- You can see it in the flowers, You can feel it in the air, You can hear it in the singing O the birds a-building there.

Spring in Delaware -- In the heart and in the air, Once I felt it and I lived it Spring and youth in Delaware."

In 1930 he was living in Stockton, CA."

From the Denver Land Office Records, 1862-1908:

Name: HITCH, ALFRED C. BLANDM: 6 Township: 2 Township Direction: South Range: 74 Range Direction: West Land Office: Denver, Colorado Type: Mineral entry Book: Registers of Applications for Mineral Patents, 2 vols. Act: Claim Name: BULLION KING

In the Federal Census of 1920, Alfred Hitch is listed alone in a household in Shasta County, California as follows: - Alfred Hitch, age 47, born in DE.

1162 F ii. Fannie E. Hitch ³⁵ ²²⁶⁶ was born on 3 Jan 1876 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²²⁶⁷ ²²⁶⁸ ²²⁶⁹ ²²⁷⁰} died on 23 May 1950 in Merciful Rest, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^³ and was buried about 26 May 1950 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Fannie M. Hitch was a school teacher. She gave me a bit of information when I called on her in Laurel, DE. in the summer of 1930. She was a woman of low voice, gentle manner and great self-control, even though an invalid from rheumatism and not able to walk or do much for herself.

General Notes: In the 1833 Tax Assessment records of Sussex County, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred as his own person with no property.

He. moved to Missouri before the birth of his first child in 1836 and probably after he sold his land in Quantico, Somerset Co., Maryland on March 22, 1836. He had two daughters living in Joplin, MO about 1900.

On March 22, 1836, Joseph Hitch, and wife, Elizabeth R. Hitch, sold deed for land to Archileaus Humphriss in village of Quantico for $300. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber GH, No. 8, Folio 276). This record states that Joseph Hitch is of Sussex County, Delaware.

In the Federal Census of 1840, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Shelby County, Missouri (page 21) in a household comprised of one male age 20-30, one female under age 5 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Shelby County, Missouri (page 210) in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, age 39, plasterer, born in DE - Elizabeth R. Hitch, age 36, born in MD - Julia J. Hitch, age 14, born in MO - Maria E. Hitch, age 9, born in MO - James P. Hitch, age 5, born in MO - Charles L. Moore, age 24, farmer, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Macon County, Missouri (page 240, Macon City) in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, age 49, plasterer, born in DE - Elizabeth D. Hitch, age 48, born in MD - Julie (?) J.(?) Hitch (female), age 21, born in MO - Mariah Hitch, age 18, born in MO - James P.(?) Hitch, age 14, born in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Henry County, Missouri (page 249, Clinton Township) in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, age 60, butcher, born in MD - Elizabeth Hitch, age 58, born in MD - Julia Hitch, age 26, born in MO - Maria Hitch, age 22, born in MO.

Joseph married Elizabeth R. Moore on 11 Dec 1832 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Elizabeth was born between 1812 and 1814 in MD^{⁶⁸⁷ ²²⁷⁷ ²²⁷⁸ ²²⁷⁹} and died after 1870.

469. Sarah (Sally) Hitch ³⁵ was born on 26 Feb 1813 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁵⁵ died on 9 Aug 1884,^¹⁴⁵ and was buried about 12 Aug 1884 in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^¹⁴⁵

Sarah married Rev. Henry Martindale Smith ³⁵ on 19 Oct 1836 in Sussex Co., DE.¹⁴⁵ ⁴³⁶ Henry was born on 19 Dec 1809 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁵⁵ died in 1874 in IN, and was buried in 1874 in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^¹⁴⁵

Mary married Quinton A. Winchester on 3 Nov 1859 in IN.²²⁹³ Quinton was born on 26 Jun 1829.^²²⁹³

1168 F ii. Cordelia Jane Smith ¹⁵⁵ was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 7 Dec 1928 in Bartholomew Co., IN.

Cordelia married Peter Cornelius Stidham ¹⁵⁵ on 23 Mar 1865 in Brown Co., IN. Peter was born on 16 Jan 1831 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1911 in South Bethany, Bartholomew Co., IN.

470. Benjamin Hitch ³⁵ was born on 15 Dec 1815 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁶⁸⁹ ⁶⁹⁰ ⁶⁹¹ ⁶⁹²} died on 5 Mar 1896 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁸ and was buried about 8 Mar 1896 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: On Board of Trustees for Methodist Protestant Church of Laurel, DE in 1888. (See "History of Delaware", pub. 1888)

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies: >>Benjamin Hitch's father willed him all his lands in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He was born on the old Hitch homestead near Laurel, Delaware and died in the same place. Benjamin Hitch was a Methodist.<<

In the 1840 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Benjamin Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as just his person and no property.

In the 1840 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Benjamin Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel (page 462) with one male under age 5, one male age 10-15, three males age 20-30, one female age 15-20, and two females age 20-30.

In the 1848 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Benjamin Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 200 acres of land 2 horses 1 yoke of oxen 2 cows and calves 2 yearlings 1 sow and pigs 3 sheep

In the 1850 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Benjamin Hitch is indicated in a household (page 248) with the following individuals: - Benjamin Hitch, age 35 - Euphana Hitch, age 34 - Josephus Hitch, age 11 - Laura Hitch, age 9 - George Hitch, age 7 - Albert Hitch, age 5 - Arthur Hitch, age 3 - Martha Hitch, age 1 6/12 all were born in Delaware.

In the 1852 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Benjamin Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 230 acres of land 2 horses 1 yoke of oxen 2 cows and calves 2 yearlings 1 sow and pigs

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Benjamin Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred as follows: 230 acres of land 1 mare and colt 4 shoats

In the 1860 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Benjamin Hitch is indicated in a household on page 438 in Little Creek Hundred (Laurel) with the following individuals: - Benjamin, age 44 - Euphany M. age 43 - Josephus, age 20 - Laura, age 18 - George H., age 16 - Albert J., age 14 - Arthur, age 13 - Martha C., age 11 - Emma N., age 9 - Ida A., age 7 - Hiram B., age 5 - Viola, age 3 - Mary V., age 2/12 all were born in Delaware.

For 1864, Benjamin Hitch was listed among the members of the Delaware State House of Representatives. (History of the State of Delaware, Henry C. Conrad, 1908, page 283).

On February 8, 1865, Benjamin Hitch was listed among the "Ney" votes for ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution (Abolition of Slavery) in the Delaware State House. (History of the State of Delaware, Henry C. Conrad, 1908, page 214)

In the 1870 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Benjamin Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel on page 671 with the following individuals: - Benjamin, age 54, miller - Euphenia, age 53 - Martha, age 19 - Vilo (female), age 10 - Hyram, age 14 - Mary V., age 10 all were born in Delaware.

In the 1880 Federal Census for Sussex County, Delaware, Benjamin Hitch is indicated in a household on page 60 in Laurel, Little Creek Hundred with the following individuals: - Benjamin, age 64 - Euphemia M., age 63 - Martha, age 35 - Benjamin, age 24 - Viola, age 22 - Mary, age 20 all were born in Delaware.

In 1888, Benjamin Hitch was listed on the Board of Trustees for the Methodist Protestant Church of Laurel. (History of Delaware, Scharf, 1888).

A brief obituary can be found in the Mar 14 1896 issue of the Denton (MD) Journal newspaper.

Benjamin married Euphemia Martha Armstrong, daughter of George Armstrong ⁸ and Euphemia Marshall,⁸ ⁵⁹ on 3 Oct 1837 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Euphemia was born on 9 Nov 1816 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷²⁹ ²²⁹⁴ ²²⁹⁵ ²²⁹⁶} died on 5 Jul 1894 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁸ and was buried about 8 Jul 1894 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1172 M iv. Albert Jerome Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1845 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ²³¹² ²³¹³ ²³¹⁴ ²³¹⁵ ²³¹⁶} died on 21 Jan 1913 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD, and was buried about 24 Jan 1913 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

1174 F vi. Martha Caroline Hitch was born on 1 Jul 1848 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²³²³ ²³²⁴ ²³²⁵ ²³²⁶} died on 19 Mar 1932 in Westminster, Carroll Co., MD,^⁴¹³ and was buried on 21 Mar 1932 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴¹³

General Notes: In her death certificate (Maryland), it states "Martha Caroline Hitch, single, born July 1, 1854 in Laurel, Delaware and died of arteriosclerosis at 12:45 am on March 19, 1932 at Westminster where she lived for 8 years 1 month 25 days. Her age was 77 years, 8 months and 18 bays. She was buried in Laurel, Delaware on March 21, 1932. Her father (Benjamin Hitch) and mother were born in Laurel, Delaware.

+ 1176 F viii. Ida Alice Hitch was born on 30 Jul 1853 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁸ ²³²⁸} and died after 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

1177 M ix. Hiram Benjamin Hitch was born on 2 Jun 1855 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²³²⁹ ²³³⁰ ²³³¹ ²³³² ²³³³} died in May 1916 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁸ and was buried in May 1916 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Hiram B. Hitch is indicated in household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Hiram B. Hitch, born 6/1855 in DE - Emma Hitch, born 6/1854 in DE.

Obituary for Hiram Benjamin Hitch - Copy sent by Susan B. Cramer of Pinehurst, NC:

H.B. HITCH DIES
SUDDENLY TUESDAY
---------------- Succumbs to Heart Attack. One of Laurel's Best Citizens
----------------- FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY
----------------- This community was profoundly shock- ed Tuesday evening by the sudden and unexpected death of Hiram Benjamin Hitch, one of its oldest merchants and most useful and respected citizens. He died at his home on W. Sixth street about 5.30 o'clock of heart trouble. He appear- ed to be in good health and was at his place of business until Monday noon when be complained of feeling bad and went home. He had only been home a few minutes when his wife discovered he was seriously ill and summoned the fam- ily physician. He was advised to go to bed and soon appeared much better and was resting quietly when his heart failed and his life was snuffed out so quickly that his wife and relatives hardly had time to reach his side before lie breathed his last.

Mr. Hitch was a son of Benjamin Hitch and was born near Laurel June 2, 1855. During his early manhood he moved to Laurel and taught school until the close of 1884 when he resigned to ac- cept the management of the Union Store Company. He served in that capacity until after the fire of 1899 when he em- barked in business for himself, succeed- ing the Union Store Company at their old stand at the corner of Fourth street and Central avenue. He was in business there at the time of his death and had by his pleasing qualities and honest meth- ods built up a large and profitable trade.
Mr. Hitch was a thoroughly good man, honorable and upright in all his dealings, and exemplified in his daily life the chris- tian teachings in which he had unbound- ed faith. He enjoyed the respect of everybody and it is doubtful if any recent death has caused such genuine and uni- versal sorrow. He was a steward of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church and secretary and treasurer of the Sun- day School for more than thirty-three years. For several years he was treas- urer of Vigilant Council No. 19, O U. A. M. and treasurer of the Laurel Building and Loan Association. He was an ardent Prohibitionist having been a candidate for state treasurer and state senator on the Prohibition ticket. He was married in January, 1885 on Miss Emma Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Smith and is survived by her. He leaves no children but four sisters, Miss Martha Hitch, Mrs. Robert Moore, of Marydel, Mrs. Ida Jones, of Philadelphia, Mrs. I. J. Morgan, of Bridgeville, and a brother, Arthur Hitch, of Seaford.
Funeral services, held at his late home Thursday afternoon, were largely atten- ded and as a mark of respect the stores and business places of the town were closed from 2 to 4 o'clock. The services were conducted by Revs. Frank F. Car- penter and Harry Taylor and the floral tributes were profuse and beautiful. In- terment was made in Odd Fellows Ceme- tery. Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. L. Chamberlain, of Wilmington, Mrs. Harry Vane, of Dover, Mrs. Olin Ford and Miss Helen Gibson, of Marydel, Mrs. Lee Glover, of Hurlock, Md., Mrs. Albert Hitch, Miss Susie Hitch and Vernon Hitch, of Vienna, Md., Mr. and Mrs Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Messick of Bridgeville, Mrs. Ida Jones, of Philadel- phia, Mrs. Robert Moore, of Marydel and Arthur Hitch, of Seaford.

Hiram married E. Emma Smith,⁸ daughter of Marshall Smith, on 27 Jan 1885 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ ²³³³ E. was born in Jun 1854 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ²³³⁴} died in 1940 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1940 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1178 F x. Viola Hitch was born on 27 Aug 1857 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ²³³⁵ ²³³⁶ ²³³⁷} died on 21 Aug 1888 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ⁴⁹⁶} and was buried about 24 Aug 1888 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

471. Mary (Jane) Hitch ³⁵ was born on 13 Feb 1818,^⁷⁶ died on 26 Jun 1842 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 29 Jun 1842 in Joseph Collins Family Graveyard, Wicomico Co., MD.

Mary married Joseph R. Collins on 17 Jan 1835 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Joseph was born in 1811 in MD.^²³⁴²

1180 M i. John B. Collins was born on 23 Oct 1837 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ²³⁴³} died on 7 Dec 1873 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Dec 1873 in Joseph Collins Family Graveyard, Wicomico Co., MD.

John married Amanda J.R. Smith on 22 Nov 1862 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Amanda was born on 20 Nov 1847 in MD,^⁷⁶ died on 26 May 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 29 May 1874 in Joseph Collins Family Graveyard, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the book Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa (Volume 2, pg 1423, published in 1910 and available at the DAR Library in Washington, DC), it gives a biography of William B. Hitch. In it, it describes his father and mother as Isaac and Malindy (Stobaugh) Hitch, the former of Delaware and the latter of Virginia.

This is probably the Isaac Hitch listed in the 1833 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Delaware, Little Creek Hundred (SxTA-1833).

Isaac Hitch came to Fayette County in the early '40s (according to marriage and census records, he was in Adams County, Illinois by Aug 1839 and Des Moines County, Iowa by mid-1840) where he erected a log cabin, cleared a small patch of land and set to work developing a farm. He later bought a farm in section 35 of Union Township and still later an 80 acre farm in Illyria Township where he stayed until 1866 when he moved to Chickasaw County, Iowa.

In 1875 and in failing health, Isaac Hitch moved with his family to the San Joaquin Valley in California. There, he raised wheat until his death in 1877.

Further, the same reference states that Isaac Hitch was the son of Isaac and Goodie/Patsy (Lynch) Hitch of Delaware.

Research does not turn up an Isaac Hitch in Delaware at the proper timeframe to be a candidate for father of Isaac Hitch of Iowa. However, Isaac IS a frequently-used family name in Delaware among the Hitch family. It could be that the Isaac referred to and became known by a first or middle name that was different as is often the case in the late 18th and into the 19th centuries.

We note that there was a Samuel Hitch in Adams County, Illinois at the same time as Isaac Hitch of Iowa and who seemed to also come from Sussex County, Delaware. This Samuel (born 1791) may have been an uncle of Isaac The bio on Isaac refers to him being a son of ISAAC and Goodie Lynch. In the land records for Sussex County, Delaware (SxLR-AM35:421), it describes land John Linch (Lynch) purchased of Grace Linch, Priscilla Linch and Severn and Goodie (Lynch) Hitch on Jan 25 1822. Thus, Severn and Goodie Hitch are believed to be the parents of this Isaac Hitch. Severn's name may have been Isaac Severn Hitch or Severn Isaac Hitch which may account for the discrepancy with the referenced source from Fayette County, Iowa.

Perhaps, alternatively, the account given in the reference - which was probably provided by William B. Hitch himself - was based on erroneous information. William would probably have never met his grandfather and only recollected what he had been told. Consequently, the information could have been corrupted over the years. Perhaps William B. Hitch meant to say that his GREAT-grandfather was Isaac Hitch. For these reasons, I place this lineage as such with a good degree of confidence in its accuracy.

In the Federal Census of 1840, Isaac Hitch is indicated on page 118 in Des Moines County, Iowa in a household comprised of one male age 20-30 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Isaac Hitch is indicated on page 135 in a household in Fayette County, Iowa as follows: - Isaac Hitch, age 38, farmer, born in DE - Malinda Hitch, age 26, born in VA - John Hitch, age 10, born in IA - Lorenzo Hitch, age 8, born in IA - Mary J. Hitch, age 4, born in IA - Margaret Hitch, age 2, born in IA.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Isaac Hitch is indicated on page 122 in West Union Township, Fayette County, Iowa in a household as follows (note, the family is erroneously given surname FITCH): - Isaac Hitch, age 40, farmer, born in DE - Melinda Hitch, age 38, born in VA - John Hitch, age 19, born in IA - Lorens Hitch, age 15, born in IL - Mary J. Hitch, age 13, born in IL - M. Hitch (female), age 11, born in IL - L. Hitch (female), age 9, born in IA - Sophia Hitch, age 7, born in IA - Samuel Hitch, age 5, born in IA - Perry Hitch, age 3, born in IA - William Hitch, age 1, born in IA

In the Federal Census of 1870, Isaac Hitch is indicated on page 563 in New Hampton Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa in a household as follows: - Isaac Hitch, age 55, farmer, born in DE - Malinda Hitch, age 47, born in VA - John Hitch, age 30, born in VA - Lorenzo Hitch, age 28, born in IL - Mary Hitch, age 27, born in IL - Margaret Hitch, age 21, born in IL - Louisa Hitch, age 19, born in IA - Sophia Hitch, age 17, born in IA - Samuel Hitch, age 15, born in IA - Perry Hitch, age 13, born in IA - William Hitch, age 11, born in IA - James Slaughter, age 5, born in IA.

Isaac married Malinda Stobaugh, daughter of John Stobaugh ⁶⁹³ and Margaret (?),⁶⁹³ on 8 Aug 1839 in Adams Co., IL.¹⁶⁴⁶ Malinda was born on 5 Dec 1820 in VA,^{⁶⁹⁷ ⁶⁹⁹ ²³⁴⁷ ²³⁴⁸ ²³⁴⁹} died on 30 Mar 1898 in Fayette Co., IA,^⁶⁹⁹ and was buried about 2 Apr 1898 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.^⁶⁹⁹

+ 1188 F v. Louisa Hitch was born on 30 Oct 1850 in Union Co., IA,^{²³⁶³ ²³⁶⁷ ²³⁶⁸ ²³⁶⁹} died on 17 Jun 1917 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, and was buried about 20 Jun 1917 in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

1191 M viii. Oliver Perry Hitch was born on 25 Jan 1857 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²³⁷⁴ ²³⁷⁵} died on 9 Sep 1918 in IA,^⁶⁹⁹ and was buried about 12 Sep 1918 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁶⁹⁹

General Notes: Elgin Echo, Thursday, 19 September 1918.

Death came with terrifying suddenness to the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Hitch Monday, September 9, taking therefrom its support and protection '96 the loving and beloved husband. Mr. Hitch had not felt as well as usual for several days. At noon on Monday neuralgia of the heart attacked him and he was found by Mrs. Hitch unconscious on the lounge. He rallied sufficiently to talk a little, but soon sank again. The sad and sudden end came at 2 o'clock. Oliver Perry Hitch was born near West Union, Iowa, January 25, 1857, and was aged 61 years seven months and 15 days at the time of his death. When he was 10 years old he came with his parents and lived on a farm in the east part of New Hampton Township. He was united in marriage with Miss Ida Belle Utley, November 23, 1904, and they resided on their farm for eight years, then, six years ago, built and occupied their cozy home on Walter Ave., South. Mr. Hitch is survived by his wife, three brothers and two sisters. These are S. L. Hitch, of New Hampton; W. B. Hitch, of West Union; John Hitch of Port Angeles, Washington; Mrs. Mary Monnahan, of Elgin, and Mrs. Sophia Morton of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Wednesday, September 11) at 2 o'clock at the Congregational church, services being conducted by Rev. B. E. Marsh, and burial will be in Graceland. Mr. Hitch was a member of the Odd Fellows, the Rebekah's and the Woodmen. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the funeral. The deceased lived a life of industry, dealing honorably with all people, and earning the high respect of all. His wife and brothers and sisters have the sympathy of all in this community. '96 New Hampton Gazette.

Oliver married Ida Belle Utley, daughter of Marcus Montgomery Utley and Elizabeth Lucille Pierce, on 23 Nov 1904 in IA. Ida was born in Aug 1869 in Chickasaw Co., IA, died on 5 Oct 1961 in IA, and was buried about 8 Oct 1861 in Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery, Pierce Co., WA.

General Notes: THIS LINE IS UNCERTAIN but highly probable. However, dates, locations and naming conventions agree.

In the Federal Census of 1840, "Leavin" Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 467) with a household comprised of one male under age 5, one male age 5-10, one male age 20-30, one female age 10-15 and one female age 20-30.

In the 1840 Tax Assessment for Sussex County, Levin E. Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred as his own person and no property.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Levin E. Hitch is listed on page 233 in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Levin E. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Elizabeth H. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Levin L. Hitch, age 15, born in DE - Isaac T. (J.?) Hitch, age 10, born in DE - William F. Hitch, age 6, born in DE - Hester A. Hitch, age 3, born in DE.

In the 1852 Tax Assessment for Sussex County, Levin E. Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 cow and yearling 1 sow and 4 shoats 2 sheep

In the Federal Census of 1860, Levin E. Hitch is listed in household 854 on page 435 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Levin E. Hitch, age 44 - Hetty Hitch, age 44 - Grace Hitch, age 19 - Thomas Hitch, age 14 - Hester A. Hitch, age 11 - Leah Hitch, age 9 - Elizabeth J. Hitch, age 6 - Nathaniel Hitch, age 3 All were born in Delaware.

In the Federal Census of 1870, "Leven" Hitch is indicated in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 694) in a household as follows: - Leven Hitch, age 55, born in DE - Hetty Hitch, age 55, born in DE - Sarah Hitch, age 20, born in DE - Thomas Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Elizabeth Hitch, age 18, born in DE - Nathaniel Hitch, age 14, born in DE.

Levin married Elizabeth Hester (Hetty) Hastings on 15 Aug 1839 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴⁸⁶ Elizabeth was born in 1815-1816 in DE.^{⁷⁰⁰ ²³⁷⁸ ²³⁷⁹}

1197 F v. Hester A. Hitch was born between 1847 and 1849 in DE.^{¹⁵²⁹ ²³⁹⁰}

1198 F vi. Sarah (Leah?) Hitch was born in 1851-1852 in DE.^{²³⁹¹ ²³⁹²}

1199 F vii. Elizabeth J(ulia?) Hitch was born between 1852 and 1854 in DE.^{²³⁹³ ²³⁹⁴}

Elizabeth married George W. Hastings on 25 Feb 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶

General Notes: In the 1852 Tax Assessment of Sussex County, James Hitch "of Severn" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred for his own person and no property.

In the 1856 Tax Assessment of Sussex County, James Hitch "of S" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred for his own person and no property.

In the Federal Census of 1850, James Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware (page 232) in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 27, born in DE - Jane Hitch, age 27, born in MD - Mary Hitch, age 1, born in DE - Mary Hitch, age 25, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1860, James Hitch is indicated in household 987 in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware (page 451) as follows: - James Hitch, age 39, shoemaker, born in DE - Julia J. Hitch, age 9?, born in DE - Isaac T. Hitch, age 7?, born in DE - William T. Waller, age 23, born in MD - Julia Waller, age 55, born in MD - Julia A. Waller, age 26, born in MD - Aggie A. Waller, age 1, born in DE

E-mail coorespondence with Ann Smith in 2009:

Hi Mike

Wanted to double check my materials, before getting back to you. I'm not clear on James Hitch's parentage, but the rest seems to be pretty solid. My primary source is some pages copied from a family book kept by John Eugene Ammel(1843 - 1929) who married Julia Jane Hitch 31 July 1870. So far, I've been able to substantiate most of what's in it.

According to the book, Julia Jane was the daughter of James Hitch & Eleanor Jane Waller. Eleanor J. was the daughter of Nelson Waller & Julia A Murphy. James married Eleanor Oct 5, 1846 in DE & they had 3 children: Mary: b: 19 Feb 1849, died 10 Nov 1850; Julia Jane b: 12 Aug 1851 d: 26 Dec 1936 & Isaac b: 14 Nov 1853, died: July 17 1876 in Lawrenceburg IN. James is listed as dying in Lawrenceburg 16 Jan 1874. The book also lists 22 Aug 1872 as the date John E & Julia Jane & their eldest child moved to Lawrenceburg IN. It does not say when James & Isaac Hitch made the move or mention any sister of James Hitch. The Ammels moved back to the East coast & MD somewhere between 1876 & 1879.

In the 1850 census, James 27 is listed with "Jane" 27 & Mary 1. He is listed as a shoemaker & is directly below Nelson Waller 50, Julia Waller, 50 & Eleanor Jane's siblings: Julia AE Waller 16, & William T. Waller, 16. I could never figure out who the Mary 25, was as this was the only census that she was listed in.

James Hitch, Julia & Isaac are also listed with Julia Waller & William T. Waller in the 1860 census. Eleanor Jane died in 1858 of measles & the oldest daughter Mary had died in Nov 1850. I agree that James & Isaac stayed in DE through 1870. James, Julia & Isaac are listed together in Felton DE. Julia Jane married John Eugene Ammel 31 July 1870 in Felton DE.

On a recent trip to IN, I found 3 references to this family in the Lawrenceburg Press. These are all more chatty items than formal notices. The first is James Hitch's obit Jan 22, 1874. I agree that the "aged" was odd, the family book lists his age at death as 53 years, 3 months, 29 days. The obit does mention his occupation as shoemaker, which agrees with the census. it does not mention Mrs. Ammel, although it does say he was the brother of Mrs. Joseph White.

The second was an 1876 reference to an injury to Johnny Ammel working with wall paper. John Ammel was a painter in all records I've found.

The third was the obit for Isaac Hitch Thurs 20 July 1876 which said he was "Johnny" Ammel's brother-in-law and had died on Monday Morning. Again this fits with the notes in the family book.
Hope that this is some help to you. Let me know what you make of it. Do you still think that James & Mary Hitch are descended from Severn Hitch or from someone else?

Ann Smith
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The Lawrenceburgh (IN) Press for Thursday, January 22, 1874 lists James Hitch's obituary. (Our records show his death as 16 January, 1874) It reads:
"Mr. Hitch, an aged Shoemaker who worked for Mr. Wuest, a brother of Mrs. Jos. White, died a few days since. He lived in Germantown, near Wolfs Grocery."

James married Ellenor Jane Waller, daughter of Nelson Waller and Julia A. Murphy, on 3 Oct 1846 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Ellenor was born in 1823 in DE^⁷⁰² and died in 1858 in Sussex Co., DE.

1201 F i. Mary Hitch was born on 19 Feb 1849 in Sussex Co., DE^²⁴⁰¹ and died on 10 Nov 1850 in Sussex Co., DE.

1203 M iii. Isaac John Hitch was born on 14 Nov 1853 in Sussex Co., DE^{¹⁷⁹⁰ ²⁴⁰⁸} and died on 11 Jul 1876 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN.

475. Mary Jane Hitch was born on 5 Feb 1828 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁰⁵ ⁷⁰⁶ ⁷⁰⁷} died on 8 Nov 1893 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, and was buried about 11 Nov 1893 in Greendale Cemetery, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes: The Lawrenceburgh (IN) Press for Thursday, January 22, 1874 lists James Hitch's obituary. (Our records show his death as 16 January, 1874) It reads:
"Mr. Hitch, an aged Shoemaker who worked for Mr. Wuest, a brother of Mrs. Jos. White, died a few days since. He lived in Germantown, near Wolfs Grocery."

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Lawrenceburg Register; November 9, 1893.--Thursday
Mrs. Joseph White died at her home on Vine Street on Wednesday morning, after several months sickness, aged 70 years. She had been a resident of this city for years and was known to most of the older citizens. The funeral takes place this Thursday afternoon at the house.
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#2. Lawrenceburg Press; November 15, 1893.--Wednesday.
The funeral of Mrs. Joseph White was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. M.B. Hyde having charge of the services. She was 70 years of age and one of the pioneer residents of Lawrenceburg.

Mary married Joseph H. White on 15 Oct 1850 in Sussex Co., DE. Joseph was born Cal 2 Dec 1813 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²⁴⁰⁹ ²⁴¹⁰} died on 28 Aug 1884 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN, and was buried about 31 Aug 1884 in Greendale Cemetery, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes: JOSEPH WHITE, an old and respected citizen died on Thursday night of dropsy. He was for a long time Sexton of the Methodist Church and at the time of his death was janitor of the public schools. The funeral took place on Saturday and was conducted by Masonic fraternity, the deceased being an honored and useful member of that order. Lawrenceburg Register, September 4, 1884, Thursday.
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The old school bell is ringing regularly again and the bright faced happy children hurry to answer the call; but a new hand is at the rope. Mr.White the faithful, long -tried, patient janitor is not there. Neither is he at the M.E. church where, for so many years, his familiar face seemed a part of the Sabbath services, Joseph White is dead. For some months he has had disease of the heart, and Friday morning the end came. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. His funeral was conducted by the Masonic Order, of which he was a member, Friday afternoon. Peace to his ashes. Only one son survives, David Edward White
lives in Lafayette, Indiana. Lawrenceburg Press, September 4, 1884, Thursday

1204 F i. Flora B. White was born in 1859 in OH^²⁴¹¹ and died in 1861-1869.

1205 M ii. Edward White was born in 1860 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN^²⁴¹² and died in 1861-1869 in IN.

1206 M iii. Charlie White was born about 1862 in IN and died in 1862-1869 in IN.

1207 M iv. Joseph White was born about 1863 in IN and died in 1863-1869 in IN.

1208 M v. David Edward White was born on 16 Apr 1867 in Dearborn Co., IN,^²⁴¹³ died on 6 Apr 1937 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Apr 1937 in St. Marys Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

David married Magdalena Virginia Frisz. Magdalena was born on 7 Aug 1866 in Jennings Co., IN, died on 24 Nov 1942 in Tippecanoe Co., IN, and was buried about 27 Nov 1942 in St. Marys Cemetery, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Elizabeth married Louis Bennett (Beynitt?) about 1847. Louis was born in 1815 in MO.^²⁴¹⁴

1209 F i. Laura Bennett (Beynitt?) was born in 1848 in Grant Co., WI.^²⁴¹⁵

1210 M ii. Israel (Iserul?) Bennett (Beynitt?) was born in 1852 in Grant Co., WI.^²⁴¹⁶

1211 F iii. Lavenia (Laviny) Bennett (Beynitt?) was born in 1857 in Grant Co., WI.^²⁴¹⁷

General Notes: A letter from 1865 states that Levin Hitch had lost a leg "many years ago" and was not eligible for service in the Civil War.

In the 1848 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Levin Hitch "of L" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 2 horses

In the 1852 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Levin Hitch "of L" is indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 horse

In the 1852 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel B. and Levin Hitch are indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: 1 house and lot from Nancy Hitch

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Samuel B. and Levin Hitch are indicated in Little Creek Hundred with the following: ADD: 2 lots from B. Fooks 1 house and lot DED: 2 lots to Masten L. Seadon? DED: 1 lot to William W. ________

In the 1856 Tax Assessment records for Sussex County, Levin Hitch "of BCH" [Broad Creek Hundred] is indicated in the Little Creek Hundred record with the note "left state" next to his name.

In the Federal Census of 1860, L. Hitch is listed in Burleson County, Texas (page 128, Caldwell P.O.) in a household as follows: - L. Hitch (male), age 34, farmer, born in DE - E. Hitch (female), age 26, born in DE - Benjamin Hitch, age 8 months, born in TX - J. Elliott, age 25, born in DE - T.C. Vincent, age 23, born in DE - J.W. Messick, age 40, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1870, "Leven" Hitch is listed on page 471 in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Leven Hitch, age 45, farmer, born in DE - Elendor Hitch (female), age 37, born in DE - Benjamin Hitch, age 10, born in DE - George W. Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Elendor Hitch (female), age 1, born in DE.

Levin married Ellen Mitchell Wooten, daughter of George M. Wooten ²⁴¹⁹ and Elizabeth H. King, on 9 Feb 1859 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ²⁴¹⁸ Ellen was born on 13 May 1834 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁶ ²⁴²⁰ ²⁴²¹ ²⁴²² ²⁴²³} died on 24 Apr 1910 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 27 Apr 1910 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Sarah married Dr. James Selby Sudler, son of Dr. John Ralston Sudler ⁷²⁷ and Mary Ann Garrison,⁷²⁷ on 24 Jul 1856 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁷²⁷ James was born on 12 Jul 1831 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE^⁷²⁷ and died on 1 Aug 1863 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁷³¹

1217 F iii. Maranda H. Sudler ⁷²⁷ was born on 20 Dec 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.

Sarah next married Francis (Frank) E. Smith,⁷³¹ son of Samuel G. Smith ⁷²⁷ and Nancy Jones,⁷²⁷ on 17 Oct 1866.⁷²⁷ Francis was born on 4 Aug 1833 in DE^⁷²⁷ and died on 6 Dec 1899.^⁷²⁷

1219 F i. Harriet (Hattie) Elmer Smith ⁷²⁷ was born on 3 Sep 1867 in Sussex Co., DE.

Harriet married Frank M. Cooper on 16 Mar 1892 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁷²⁷

1220 F ii. Alice M. Smith ⁷²⁷ was born on 12 Jan 1870 in Sussex Co., DE.

Alice married Earnest L. Harris on 14 Jan 1891 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁷²⁷

1221 M iii. Bennie Biggs Smith ⁷²⁷ was born on 1 Oct 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.

1222 F iv. Bertha V. Smith ⁷²⁷ was born on 31 Dec 1874 in Sussex Co., DE.

1223 F v. Annie Mabel Smith ⁷²⁷ was born on 13 Mar 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.

Birth Notes: His tombstone indicates birth date as 9/30/1830. This should be 1840 as indicated by Census and other records or 1838 as stated on his death certificate.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: William A. Hitch, born 9/30/1838, died 11/9/1921, age 83-1-9. Was a retired physician. Burial in Laurel, Delaware on 11/12/1921. Father born in Maryland?, mother in Delaware.

General Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1870, William Hitch is listed in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware (page 672) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 30, doctor, born in DE - Harriet Hitch, age 21, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1880, Dr. William S. Hitch is listed in a household in Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 50) as follows: - Dr. William S. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Lucretia Hitch, age 19, born in DE - Victor C. Hitch, age 8, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William S. Hitch is listed in a household in Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland as follows: - William S. Hitch, age 81, born in DE - Nettie A. Hitch, age 53, born in MD.

William married Harriett E. (Hattie) Hearn, daughter of Nathaniel Hearn and Eliza Jane Smith, about 1868 in DE. Harriett was born on 8 Sep 1848 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ²⁴³² ²⁴³³} died on 19 Mar 1878 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 22 Mar 1878 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1225 F ii. Ida May Hitch was born on 26 Jun 1870 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 2 Mar 1871 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 5 Mar 1871 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1226 M iii. Victor Elmer Hitch was born on 7 May 1872 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ²⁴³⁴ ²⁴³⁵} died on 7 Mar 1914 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1914 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1227 F iv. Myrtle Hitch was born on 19 Feb 1875 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 16 Oct 1875 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Oct 1875 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1228 M v. William Trew Hitch ⁷⁶ was born on 17 Dec 1877 in Sussex Co., DE, died on 14 Jan 1878 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 17 Jan 1878 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

William next married Lucretia R. Johnson on 8 Jan 1880 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Lucretia was born in 1861 in DE.^²⁴³⁶

1229 M i. Eugene Harold Hitch was born on 5 Feb 1883 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶³ ⁷²¹} died on 10 Jul 1890 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Jul 1890 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

William next married Alice Annette Crissy?. Alice was born in 1867 in MD.^²⁴³⁷

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, "Phillip G." Hitch was indicated in a household in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 708) as follows: - Phillip G. Hitch, age 30, born in DE - Caroline Hitch, age 30, born in DE - Elizabeth Hitch, age 3, born in DE - Annie Hitch, age 2, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, George P. Hitch was indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George P. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Caroline C. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Elizzie H. Hitch, age 13, born in DE - Anna C. Hitch, age 12, born in DE - Marilda F. Hitch, age 7, born in DE - Edward A. Hitch, age 1, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, George P. Hitch was indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George P. Hitch, born 11/1840 in DE - Caroline C. Hitch, born 8/1840 in DE - Lorena Hitch, born 1/1881 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George P. Hitch was listed in a household in ED 82 (visit 846) in Norfolk County, VA as follows: - George P. Hitch, age 69, born in DE - Caroline C. Hitch, age 69, born in PA - Marilda F. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Edward A. Hitch, age 31, born in DE. - Lorena J. Hitch, age 29, born in DE.

George married Caroline C. Finsthwait on 13 Oct 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Caroline was born on 11 Aug 1839 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁸¹² ²⁴³⁸ ²⁴³⁹} died on 27 Dec 1915 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Dec 1915 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1230 M i. William (Willie) F. Hitch was born on 20 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 20 Oct 1864 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Oct 1864 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1231 F ii. Alice J. Hitch was born on 13 Mar 1863 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 18 Jun 1864 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Jun 1864 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1232 F iii. Love Hitch was born on 22 Jun 1865 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 7 Mar 1868 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1868 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1233 F iv. Elizabeth H. Hitch was born in 1867 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²⁴⁴⁰ ²⁴⁴¹}

1235 M vi. Frederic A. Hitch was born on 23 Jan 1871 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 5 Dec 1877 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Dec 1877 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1236 F vii. Marilda F. Hitch was born in Jul 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²⁴⁴⁵ ²⁴⁴⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1900, Levin S. Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Levin S. Hitch, born 8/1845 in DE - Sarah E. Hitch, born 1/1848 in DE - Carlton W. Hitch, born 11/1876 in DE - William J. Hitch, born 5/1880 in DE.

In the Federal census of 1900, Levin S. Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Levin S. Hitch, age 64, married 33 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Sarah E. Hitch, age 61, born in DE (parents born in DE) - William J. Hitch, age 29, born in DE.

1239 F i. Martha* Hitch was born on 17 Mar 1860 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴¹³ ²³⁴⁰} died on 15 Sep 1920 in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., MD, and was buried on 17 Sep 1920 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴¹³

Levin next married Sarah Elizabeth Records, daughter of Joseph R. Records and Mary Ann Jacob, on 24 Jan 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Sarah was born on 25 Jan 1849 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶³ ²⁴⁵⁴ ²⁴⁵⁵ ²⁴⁵⁶} died on 31 Jan 1912 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 2 Feb 1912 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Carlton W. Hitch is listed in a household in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware (on the southside of East Street) as follows: - Carlton W. Hitch, age 33, married 7 years-second marriage, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Maggie E. Hitch, age 33, born in DE (parents born in DE).

In the Federal Census of 1920, Carl Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: Joseph Hitch, age 39, born in DE (brother) Carl Hitch, age 44, born in DE Martha Morgan, age 59, born in DE (sister).

Carlton married Maggie E. Messick on 25 Nov 1903 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Maggie was born in 1877 in DE.^²⁴⁶¹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: Joseph Hitch, age 39, born in DE Carl Hitch, age 44, born in DE Martha Morgan, age 59, born in DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas A. Hitch is indicated in a household in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas A. Hitch, born 2/1849 in DE - Elmira S. Hitch, born 5/1846 in DE - Emlen K. Hitch, born 12/1880 in DE - Ora D. Hitch, born 10/1882 in DE - Roscoe C. Hitch, born 2/1884 in DE - Avia S. Hitch, born 5/1887 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas A. Hitch is indicated in a household in Cedar Creek (1st) District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas A. Hitch, age 60, married 30 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Almira Hitch, age 63, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Ora Hitch, age 27, born in DE - Avis Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Roscoe Hitch, age 26, born in DE - Emlen C. Hitch, age 29, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas A. Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas A. Hitch, age 69, born in DE - Elmira Hitch, age 73, born in DE.

Thomas married Almira Cresson Dasey, daughter of Thomas Dasey ⁷³² and Nancy Rickard,⁷³² on 14 Jan 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Almira was born on 15 May 1846 in DE,^{¹⁵⁸ ²⁴⁶⁷ ²⁴⁶⁸ ²⁴⁶⁹ ²⁴⁷⁰} died on 21 Aug 1933 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷⁵⁹} and was buried about 24 Aug 1933 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, "Kenney" Hitch is indicated in a household in Kent County, Delaware as follwos: - Kenney Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Anna Hitch, age 42, born in DE - Cirtis Macklin (father-in-law).

Emlen married Anna Macklin,⁷³² daughter of Curtis Macklin, before 1920 in DE. Anna was born in 1876 in DE^{²⁴⁷⁴ ²⁴⁷⁵} and died in 1953 in Kent Co., DE.^²⁴⁷⁵

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, S.B. Hitch is listed in Middlesex County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - S.B. Hitch, age 61, born in DE - Susana Hitch, age 45, born in VT - William G. Hitch, age 11, born in CT.

Samuel married Sallie H. Townsend on 23 Jan 1884 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴⁸⁶

1246 M i. Samuel Benjamin Hitch Jr. ²⁴⁸⁵ was born on 24 Jul 1897 in Hartford, CT, died on 15 Mar 1918 in St. John, FL, and was buried on 18 Mar 1918 in Hartford, CT.

Samuel next married Susanna (?). Susanna was born in 1875 in VT.^²⁴⁸⁶

1247 M i. William G. Hitch was born on 15 Feb 1908 in CT^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ²⁴⁸⁷} and died in Sep 1975 in Arlington, Middlesex Co., MA.^²⁴⁸⁸

General Notes: The Delaware Marriage Archives state that Fannie V. Hitch of Wilmington, Delaware and Arthur E. Jones of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania married on October 21, 1883 in Philadelphia. (Vol. 82, pg. 215)

Fannie married Arthur E. Jones,¹⁵⁸ son of Evan R. Jones ⁷⁶⁷ and Sarah Van Benschoten,⁷⁶⁷ on 21 Oct 1883 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.⁴³⁶ Arthur was born on 11 Sep 1861 in Binghampton, NY^{⁷⁶⁶ ⁷⁶⁷} and died on 13 Aug 1891 in Scranton, PA.^{⁷⁶⁶ ⁷⁶⁷}

General Notes: In the Somerset County, Maryland Tax Assessment Ledger for 1830, Quantico District, Littleton Hitch assessed for the following: - 2 horses, yoke of oxen, 5 hogs: $95 - 1 bed etc., other property: $15 (SoTA-1830:64)

He is also listed a second time for the following: - 2 horses, yoke of oxen:$105 (SoTA-1830:72)

On Nov 8 1836, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (SoOCP-1829/38:326)

On Jun 6 1837, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (SoOCP-1829/38:355)

On Apr 3 1838, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings states, "Orphan: John T. and Joshua L. Hitch (of Littleton) - Appointed Guardian: Jane Hitch - Sureties: William S. Dashiell, Elisha Owens" (SoOCP-1829/38:381) The same record states, for Apr 24 1838, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (Ibid:384)

On Apr 24 1838, Littleton Hitch's accountant, Jane Hitch, brought forth the amount of inventory of his estate, $1403.85. After this was adjusted for additions and payments, the amount totaled $1666.84 from which wre due to John McDaniel (county levy), John Leatherbury (county levy), Joshua Hitch, Thomas Hitch, Benjamin J. Dashiell, Parsons White, Josephus Humphriss, George W. Hitch, Molly Hitch, Robert Dashielll (for a plow), Charles Davis (blacksmith), Isaac Nichols (for shoes), Freeny & Parsons, Purnell Toadvine & Co., Thomas Stone (for medical services), George Todd (for merchandise), William H. Collier (for loom), Elijah Parsons (for potatoes), William F. Dashiell (book accounting), Peggy K. Irving, John Parsons & Co., George Twilley (for coffin), and John S. Zieber. After payments, the new amount was $1087.79¼. Distributions were then made on Apr 24 1838 as follows: - to widow; 1/3 part$362.59¾ - to son John T. Hitch; 1/3 of 2/3 (sic)$362.59¾ - to son Joshua L. Hitch; 1/3 of 2/3 (sic)$362.59¾ (SoAA-JP15:82,83)

Littleton married Jane (Mary E.) Graham, daughter of (?) Graham and Sarah (Sally) (?), on 18 Dec 1832 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Jane was born in 1806 in MD^²⁴⁸⁹ and died before 1870.

General Notes: On November 8, 1836, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 326)

On June 6, 1837, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 355)

On April 3, 1838, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Orphan: John T. and Joshua L. Hitch (of Littleton) - Appointed Guardian: Jane Hitch - Sureties: William S. Dashiell, Elisha Owens" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 381) The same records state, for April 24, 1838, "Jane Hitch, administrator of Littleton Hitch" (Ibid., Folio 384)

On September 8, 1840, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings state, "Examination of account of Jane Hitch, guardian to John T. and Joshua L. Hitch, orphans." (Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings, Folio 83)

In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger for 1841-1852, Jane Hitch is indicated in the Election District 3 ledger and listed as: Jane Hitch, widow, 1841: - To Emma (age 24), Hester (age 4): $280 - To 1 cow, 1 bed, etc., other: $25 Total: $305 (Folio 56)

In the Federal Census of 1850, Jane Hitch is indicated in the Tyaskin District, Somerset County, Maryland (page 554) in a household as follows: - Jane Hitch, age 44 - Joshua L. Hitch, age 13 - Sally Graham, age 72, $3,200 in real estate All born in Maryland.

In her will probated on April 2, 1852, Sarah Graham bequeathed to Joshua Hitch 100 acres of land of Sarah Graham's Quantico farm. The record also, it mentions Sarah Graham's daughters Jane Hitch, Leah A. Hopkins and Sarah A. Hopkins. (Abstracts of Somerset Co. Wills)

1249 M i. John T. Hitch ²⁴⁹⁰ was born in 1833-1836 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Elizabeth Temperance Hitch was mentioned in the will of her grandfather William Harris, written Oct 22 1836 and probated Dec 19 1843 (SoW-1837/59:95). On Dec 11 1852, Mary Alice Hitch and Elizabeth T. Hitch bought a "negro girl slave" called Matilda, age 9, from Sorin Barbon for $200 (SoLR-LW1:427).

501. Mary Alice Hitch was born in 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸⁰ died on 30 Aug 1863 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸¹ and was buried about 2 Sep 1863 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

General Notes: Mary Alice Hitch was mentioned in the will of her grandfather William Harris, written Oct 22 1836 and probated Dec 19 1843 (SoW-1837/59:95).

In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger, Miss Mary Alice Hitch is listed in Election District 9 ledger, Salisbury, and assessed as follows: Mary A. Hitch (Miss Mary Alice Hitch in index), 1847: - From William Harris, Henry (13): $125 (SoTA-1841/52:87)

On Dec 11 1852, Mary Alice Hitch and Elizabeth T. Hitch bought a "negro girl slave" called Matilda, age 9, from Sorin Barbon for $200 (SoLR-LW1:427).

Mary married Thaddeus W. Renshaw, son of Thomas Rencher and Mary Louisa (?), on 17 Nov 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Thaddeus was born on 12 Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ⁸⁶⁰ ⁸⁶¹ ⁸⁶² ⁸⁶³ ⁸⁶⁴ ⁸⁶⁵} died on 27 Dec 1912 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ⁸⁶²} and was buried about 30 Dec 1912 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Thomas Hitch is indicated in household 50 in the Hangary Neck District, Somerset County, Maryland living with the Barbon family as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 23, farm laborer - Alphonus Hitch (female), age 18, seamstress - Sorin Barbon, age 44 - Elizabeth Barbon, age 40 - Mary Barbon, age 6 - Laura Barbon, age 4 - William Barbon, age 6 months - Susan Barbon, age 50 All were born in Maryland.

A Thomas Hitch married Emily Cantwell on July 10, 1878 and a Thomas Hitch married Indianna Cantwell on October 22, 1884. I believe these are the same Thomas Hitch and perhaps sister Cantwells. Emily probably died between 1880 and 1884 and Indiana, possibly aka Annie, is probably the Annie Hitch that died December 27, 1904.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Thomas B. Hitch is indicated in a household in Wicomico County as follows: - Thomas born in Hitch, age 32, born in MD - Elenora Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Maud M. Hitch, age 1 month, born in MD.

Thomas married Sarah Emily (Elenora) Cantwell, daughter of William Isaac Cantwell ⁴¹³ and Mary E. Holland,⁴¹³ on 10 Jul 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Sarah was born in 1855 in MD^{²⁵¹⁹ ²⁵²⁰ ²⁵²¹ ²⁵²²} and died in 1880-1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

Thomas next married Indianna (Anna) Cantwell, daughter of William Isaac Cantwell ⁴¹³ and Mary E. Holland,⁴¹³ on 22 Oct 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Indianna was born in 1856 in MD^{²⁵²⁷ ²⁵²⁸ ²⁵²⁹ ²⁵³⁰} and died on 27 Dec 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Annie Hitch is listed in a household in Parsons District, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED123, sheet 16, line 42) as follows: - Annie Hitch, born 7/1859 in MD - William Hitch, born 3/1886 in MD - Earnest R. Hitch, born 4/1888 in MD - Oliver S. Hitch, born 5/1890 in MD - Paul Hitch, born 1/1892 in MD - Linwood Hitch, born 3/1896 in MD.

In her Maryland Death Certificate, it states "Annie Hitch, born in Maryland, died on December 25, 1904 of typhoid pneumonia, age 46. Found by her mother. Father and mother were Isaac and Mary E. (Holland) Cantwell, both born in Maryland.

1258 M iii. Oliver Lee Hitch was born in May 1890 in MD,^{²⁵³⁸ ²⁵³⁹} died in 1941 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1941 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Oliver married Rosa B. Moore, daughter of Edward J. Moore and Theodosia C. (?). Rosa was born on 22 Jun 1893 in MD,^{²⁵⁴⁰ ²⁵⁴¹ ²⁵⁴²} died in Jun 1977 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Jun 1977 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1259 M iv. Paul Hitch was born on 27 Oct 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{²⁵⁴³ ²⁵⁴⁴} died on 5 Oct 1958 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Oct 1958 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁷⁶

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Alphonus Hitch is indicated in household 50 in the Hangary Neck District, Somerset County, Maryland living with the Barbon family as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 23, farm laborer - Alphonus Hitch (female), age 18, seamstress - Sorin Barbon, age 44 - Elizabeth Barbon, age 40 - Mary Barbon, age 6 - Laura Barbon, age 4 - William Barbon, age 6 months - Susan Barbon, age 50 All were born in Maryland.

Ruth married William Thomas Holland I,²⁵⁴⁵ son of Thomas J. Holland and Amanda J. Hurley, in 1871-1880. William was born in 1856 in MD,^{⁸⁷⁹ ⁸⁸³ ⁸⁸⁴ ²⁵⁴⁷ ²⁵⁴⁸} died in 1930 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1930 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1261 F i. Mary Selva (Lena) Holland was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Somerset Co., MD^{²⁵⁴⁵ ²⁵⁵⁰} and died on 10 Dec 1970 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.^²⁵⁴⁵

Robert married Martha Emaline Kirkham, daughter of William Kirkham ⁸¹¹ and Annis Rogers,⁸¹¹ on 6 Sep 1849 in Bond Co., IL.⁸⁰⁸ Martha was born on 8 May 1833 in Clinton Co., IL^⁸¹¹ and died on 15 Apr 1897 in Bond Co., IL.^⁸¹¹

Joshua married Charlotte E. (?) about 1872 in MD. Charlotte was born in 1849 in MD.^²⁵⁵¹

1264 M ii. Carston? R.L. Pollitt was born in 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.^²⁵⁵³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, "James" Hitch is indicated in household 1503 in the Salisbury District, Somerset County, Maryland as follows: - James Hitch, age 32 - Betsy Hitch, age 25 - Mary Hitch, age 1 - Fillis Hitch, age 20 (black) - William Hitch, age 14 - Ida Hitch, age 6 All individuals were indicated as born in Maryland.

Thomas J. Hitch was a Union soldier who joined for duty and enrolled on September 15, 1861 for 3 years. He mustered-in in Baltimore at the Pikesville Arsenal on September 18, 1861 at age 34. He mustered as "present" through June 30, 1862, however was "absent" for the muster of June 30 through October 31, 1862 when he was sent to Alexandria as sick on September 4, 1862. He was discharged at York, PA in December 1862 by a Surgeon's Certificate of Disability which states the reason for discharge as "Phthisis Rubmonalis & deformity of sheat(?)". The certificate also says he was part of Captain Samuel A. Graham's Co. D of the Purnell Legion, Maryland Regiment of the U.S. Volunteers, and gives his personal characteristics as born in Maryland, Somerset Co., 5'6" tall, dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair. His occupation prior to war was indicated as a carpenter. Finally, he appears on the muster-out roll "near Petersburg, VA", October 24, 1864.

On Sep 30 1862, James Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Somerset County Election District No. 9 as age 36 with a note that is already a soldier in the Purnell Legion..

In the Federal Census of 1870, Thomas J. Hitch is indicated in household 4 in the Tyaskin District, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Thomas J. Hitch, age 42, carpenter, born in MD - Betsy Hitch, age 38, born in MD - Mary A. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - James M. Hitch, age 8, born in MD - Willie P. Hitch (female), age 6 months, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Thomas Hitch is indicated in District 3, Tyaskin, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 52, born in MD - Betsy J. Hitch, age 48, born in MD - James Hitch, age 18, born in MD - Willie P. Hitch, age 10, born in MD.

In the 1890 Federal Census of Union Veterans, (Thomas) James Hitch is listed in the Tyaskin District, Wicomico County (ED90), as having been a Private in the Purnell Legion, Company D, where he had enlisted on September 15, 1862.

Thomas married Elizabeth J. (Betsy) Messick, daughter of Ebenezer Messick and Nancy Johnson, on 9 Jan 1856 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elizabeth was born on 16 Sep 1831 in MD^{⁸⁶⁰ ²⁵⁵⁴ ²⁵⁵⁵ ²⁵⁵⁶} and died in 1882 in MD.^²⁵⁵⁷

531. Mary Elnora Bounds was born on 16 May 1840 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰² ⁸⁴⁴ ⁸⁴⁵ ⁸⁴⁶} died on 27 Sep 1878 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁰² and was buried about 30 Sep 1878 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Mary married Thaddeus W. Renshaw, son of Thomas Rencher and Mary Louisa (?), on 17 Mar 1864 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁰⁰ Thaddeus was born on 12 Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ⁸⁶⁰ ⁸⁶¹ ⁸⁶² ⁸⁶³ ⁸⁶⁴ ⁸⁶⁵} died on 27 Dec 1912 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ⁸⁶²} and was buried about 30 Dec 1912 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

1270 M iii. George H. Renshaw was born on 4 Jun 1868 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰² ²⁵⁸⁵} died on 29 Oct 1874 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 2 Nov 1874 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

1273 M iii. Enoch Bounds was born in Aug 1879 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁵⁹²

Thaddeus married Mary Alice Hitch, daughter of Thomas Hitch and Elizabeth? (Betsy?) Harris, on 17 Nov 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mary was born in 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸⁰ died on 30 Aug 1863 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁸¹ and was buried about 2 Sep 1863 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Thaddeus next married Mary Elnora Bounds, daughter of Capt. William A.D. Bounds and Temperance Harris, on 17 Mar 1864 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁰⁰ Mary was born on 16 May 1840 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰² ⁸⁴⁴ ⁸⁴⁵ ⁸⁴⁶} died on 27 Sep 1878 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁰² and was buried about 30 Sep 1878 in Cemetery Plot Of William A.D. Bounds, Hangary Neck ("Lott" On The Wicomico River), Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Henry married Margaret Elizabeth Mason on 17 Feb 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.⁸⁸⁶ Margaret was born in 1837-1838 in MD.^{²⁵⁹⁴ ²⁵⁹⁵}

1275 M i. George E. Renshaw was born on 21 Nov 1859 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁸⁸⁶ ²⁵⁹⁶ ²⁵⁹⁷} died on 19 Oct 1921 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Oct 1921 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

George married Mary F. (?).⁷⁶ Mary was born on 9 Mar 1861 in MD, died on 14 Oct 1905 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 17 Oct 1905 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Susan married William H. Groscup about 1878. William was born in 1847 in MD^²⁶⁰¹ and died between 1884 and 1899.

Laura married Morris Ruggles Brownell Sr. on 21 Apr 1906.⁸ ²²³ Morris was born on 15 Oct 1881.^⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert Hitch is listed in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 36, born in NY - Catherine Hitch, age 30, born in NY.

Robert married Catherine Voorhis Anderson,³⁵ daughter of Theodore Dwight Anderson ²²³ and Louisa Conrow,²²³ on 6 Jun 1917 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.²²³ Catherine was born in 1890 in NY^²⁶⁰⁵ and died on 30 Dec 1954 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.^²²³

+ 1280 M i. Robert Anderson Hitch ³⁵ was born on 12 May 1920 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY,^{²²³ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 28 Sep 1993 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable Co., MA,^²⁶⁰⁶ and was buried about 1 Oct 1993 in Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouth Port, Barnstable Co., MA.^²⁶⁰⁷

General Notes: On Sep 17 1862, John A. Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Worcester County Election District No. 2 list as age 24, a farmer, Forktown P.O. and drafted.

For March 13, 1863, John A. Hitch appeared in the court records when he was listed as Executor/Administrator for Thomas Hitch's will. Securities, J. Dulaney and L. Irving. (Worcester Co. Estate Docket 1850-1947)

On May 4, 1864, The Orphan's Court referred to John A. Hitch as: "Thomas Hitch by Jno. A. Hitch". Thomas was deceased and John filed "List of Seperate, Desperate & Doubtful debts". The court ordered that John be paid 10% commission as administrator. (Worcester Co. Orphans Court Minutes 1863-1868, Liber EH, Folio 50, 54)

On June 4, 1864, for $345, John A. Hitch, as admin. of Thomas Hitch, deceased of Worcester Co. and Isaac H.A. & Anna Marie Dulaney of Somerset Co., sold Capt. William Fletcher land at Sharps Point on the south side of the Wicomico River bordered by Nett Island, land "Hog Neck", land owned by Allison Smith, Sharps Creek, and land owned by Samuel Somers, deceased. (Somerset County Land Records, Liber LW, No. 8, Folio 396).

On April 5, 1870, John A. and wife Nancy E. Hitch sold land to Olevia A. Parsons for $35. Land was described as on the east side of the county road where John A. Hitch lives, part of land devised to him by his father Thomas Hitch. It is bounded by the road from Capt. William M. Ruark's Mills to and by David Hayman to Lewis Pollitt Sr.. Also by James Toadvine of E.'s land and on the east by the road running from Mrs. Jas. Disharoon's Mills by the Union M.P. Church. Consists of 2 acres called "Part of Fort Neck." Witness: William J. Riggen. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 2, Folio 104).

This wife Nancy E. Hitch appears to be Nancy E. Hitch, daughter of William and Nancy (Pollitt) Hitch, John Albert Hitch's first cousin. Supporting information includes the fact that we know that John A. Hitch married Nancy E. prior to the 1870 Census when Nancy is shown in his household as age 30 (born 1840). We also know that William and Nancy Hitch had daughter Nancy E. Hitch listed as ages 12 and 19 in the 1850 and 1860 Census', respectively. Also, we know that Nancy E. Hitch, the daughter of William and Nancy was referred to as "Mrs." Nancy E. Hitch in the Somerset County Assessment Ledger for 1876 under her own listing and that of her father William Hitch for land "Cockmore" that she had received from her mother by will.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Albert Hitch is indicated in household 93, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 33, farmer - Nancy Hitch, age 30, keeps house - Milley E. Hitch, age 22 - Jennie Hitch, age 18 - William Hitch, age 25, farmer All were born in Maryland.

On March 16, 1874, John A. Hitch bought land from William E. Hitch for $40. Land was described as bordering the road from Bethel Church to Joseph Disharoons Mill, adjoining Union Church and division line between William E. Hitch and James Toadvine's lands. It consisted of 2 acres, part of "Long Acre", "Fooks Cost", and "Fort Neck." Witness: John D. Truitt. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 1, Folio 61).

In the May 15 1875 Salisbury Advertiser, we find notice of a letter from Fruitland, MD dated May 18 1875 where it states, "At one and a half o-clock this morning, John A. Hitch, at the residence of his uncle, (Wm. Hitch) died, after a long spell of consumption. In the Aug 7 1875 edition of the Salisbury Advertiser, there is a notice for the Administration of John A. Hitch's, dec'd accounts, Samuel A. Graham, administrator. The ad was placed on Jul 17 1875. In the Salisbury Advertiser of May 6 1876, there is an announcement of a Trustee's Sale for John A. Hitch's land for Saturday, May 20 1876 as follows: "...all that farm or tract of land in Nutter's district, Wicomico County, about 3 miles from Salisbury, the same upon which John A. Hitch formerly resided, called 'Fort Neck,' and containing 100 acres more or less. The property will be soldin one or two parcels..."

On January 29, 1877, John A. Hitch's estate account was administered the account by Dr. Samuel A. Graham and valued at $162.13. (Wicomico County Administrative Accounts).

John married Nancy E. Hitch,⁹⁶⁰ daughter of William Hitch and Nancy (Ann) Pollitt, about 1873. Nancy was born in 1838-1841 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁹⁶¹ ⁹⁶² ⁹⁶³ ⁹⁶⁴} and died after 1880 in MD.

General Notes: In the Somerset County Assessment Ledger, Mrs. Nancy E. Hitch is listed in the Election District 1 ledger, Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland assessed as follows: Mrs. Nancy E. Hitch, 1878: -To 100 acres "Cockburn" (sic) & "Wolf Pit" from William Hitch: $600 (Somerset Co. Assessment Ledger 1876-1896, Folio 200)

In the Federal Census of 1880, Nancy E. Hitch is indicated in District 1, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Nancy Hitch, age 40, born in MD - John Hitch, age 6, born in MD - George Powell, age 18, born in MD - Susan Pollitt, age 76, born in MD.

1281 M i. John Hitch was born in 1874 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁶⁰⁸ and died in 1881-1899 in MD.

General Notes: No further information on this boy...it appears he did not survive to 1900.

579. Caroline A.E. Lankford was born on 26 Jan 1827 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁴⁰ ²⁴⁷ ⁹³²} died in 1856 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^²⁴⁰ and was buried in 1856 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

Caroline married Josiah S. Crockett on 7 Jul 1847 in Somerset Co., MD.²⁴⁰ Josiah was born in 1815 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁴⁰ ²⁶⁰⁹ ²⁶¹⁰} died between 13 Jan 1872 and 5 Feb 1872 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^²⁴⁰ and was buried before 8 Feb 1872 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

1282 M i. William L. Crockett was born in 1852 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁶¹¹

General Notes: In his will written May 11, 1842 and probated May 16, 1842, Tubman Lankford mentions wife Amelia; sons Hiram, Joshua, and Littleton Lankford; daughters Eleanor Pusey, Molly Hitch, and Nelly Lankford as well as granddaughter Rebecca Hitch, daughter of Benjamin P. HITCH. (Somerset County Wills, 1837-59, Folio 69)

Rebecca married Purnell T. Mitchell on 8 Aug 1853 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Purnell was born in 1829-1830 in MD^{²⁶¹² ²⁶¹³ ²⁶¹⁴} and died after 1880.

1283 M i. George E. Mitchell was born in 1853-1854 in IN.^{²⁶¹⁵ ²⁶¹⁶}

1288 F vi. Ellen (Nellie) Mitchell was born on 22 Sep 1876 in LA.^{²⁶²⁵ ²⁶²⁶}

Amelia married Elijah A.J. Powell, son of James Powell, on 13 Jun 1857 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ²⁶²⁷ Elijah was born in 1830 in MD,^{²⁶²⁸ ²⁶²⁹ ²⁶³⁰ ²⁶³¹ ²⁶³²} died in 1906 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1906 in Manokin Presbyterian Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

1289 F i. Mary (Hennie) Powell was born in 1859-1860 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²¹³⁸ ²⁶³³}

1290 F ii. Luella B. Powell was born in 1860-1861 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁶³⁴ ²⁶³⁵}

Mary married William W. Powell on 21 Dec 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ William was born in 1825 in MD,^²⁶³⁹ died on 27 Sep 1901 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Sep 1901 in Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto Church Road, Somerset Co., MD.

1295 M i. George W. Powell was born in Mar 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁵¹⁶ ²⁶⁴⁰ ²⁶⁴¹ ²⁶⁴²} died on 10 Oct 1919 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Oct 1919 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

1296 M ii. Henry Lee Powell was born in 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁶⁴³

Nancy married John Albert Hitch, son of Thomas A. Hitch and Leticia Fooks, about 1873. John was born in 1836-1837 in MD^{⁹⁰² ⁹⁰³ ⁹⁰⁴} and died on 18 May 1875 in MD.^⁹⁰⁵

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Joseph L. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 632, Booth P.O.) in a household as follows: - Joseph L. Hitch, age 31, farmer, born in KY - Rebecca Hitch, age 24, born in KY - Emma N. Hitch, age 5, born in KY - Sarah F. Hitch, age 2, born in KY - Walter A. Brady, age 17, day laborer, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Joseph L. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Joseph L. Hitch, age 51, born in KY - Rebecca Hitch, age 44, born in KY - Henry M. Hitch, age 15, born in KY - Luthomson V., age 8, born in KY - Lizzie M. Hitch, age 5, born in KY - Sarah S. Hitch, age 70, born in KY - Sarah A. Hitch, age 40, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Farina, Fayette County, Iowa in the household of Thomas D. Switzer as follows: - Joseph Hitch, born 9/1828 in KY - Maud Hitch, born 10/1874 in KY.

Joseph married Rebecca Markwell, daughter of James Markwell ¹¹² and Rebecca Van Landingham,.¹¹² Rebecca was born on 25 Jun 1836 in Fleming Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁴⁴ ²⁶⁴⁵} died on 21 Nov 1885 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 24 Nov 1885 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

Birth Notes: Notes from H. Donovan Hitch give this date as 1826. This conflicts by ten years with the Census data. However, I tend to believe the 1836 date.

1298 F ii. Sarah Flora Hitch was born on 22 May 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{¹⁰³⁵ ¹⁰³⁷}

1299 M iii. Henry Markwell Hitch ⁸ was born on 22 May 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁴⁷} died on 19 Jul 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵} and was buried about 23 Jul 1891 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

Elizabeth married Arthur Emsley Hall,²⁶⁷ son of William Samuel Hall ¹¹⁰⁵ and Ellie Jane Quinlin,¹¹⁰⁵ on 17 Nov 1903.¹¹⁰⁵ Arthur was born on 18 Apr 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹¹⁰⁵ died on 17 Dec 1935 in CA,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 20 Dec 1935 in San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, CA.

Joseph next married Sarah America Colvin,¹¹⁰⁵ daughter of Birkett Colvin ¹¹⁰⁵ and Nancy Minor,¹¹⁰⁵ on 23 Feb 1888.²⁶⁵⁴ Sarah was born on 15 Feb 1838 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 18 Oct 1898.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Luther W. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 632, Booth P.O.) in a household as follows: - Luther W. Hitch, age 28, farm worker, born in KY - Rebecca Hitch, age 23, born in KY - Mary S. Hitch, age 3, born in KY - Naomi Hitch, age 6 (months?), born in KY - Also - 3 day laborers

In the Federal Census of 1870, Luther Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 518) in a household as follows: - Luther Hitch, age 35, laborer, born in KY - Rebecca Hitch, age 34, born in KY - Burt Hitch, age 10, born in KY - George Hitch, age 7, born in KY - Frank Hitch, age 4, born in KY - John Hitch, age 1, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Luther Hitch is indicated in Adams County, Illinois (sheet 18) in a household as follows: - Luther Hitch, age 48, born in KY - Rebecca Hitch, age 40, born in KY - Henry E. Hitch, age 17, born in KY - George Hitch, age 15, born in KY - Frank Hitch, age 12, born in KY - Tully Hitch (male), age 10, born in KY - Nancy Hitch, age 4, born in KY - Sally Hitch, age 2, born in KY.

1302 F i. Mary S. Hitch was born on 25 Aug 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY^{¹⁰³⁷ ¹⁰⁵⁴} and died between 1861 and 1869.

1303 F ii. Naomi Hitch was born on 15 Nov 1859 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{¹⁰³⁷ ²⁶⁵⁷}

+ 1305 M iv. George Bradley Hitch ⁸ was born on 27 May 1863 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ²⁶⁶² ²⁶⁶³ ²⁶⁶⁴} died on 12 Apr 1924 in Custer Co., SD,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 15 Apr 1924 in Custer Cemetery, Custer, Custer Co., SD.

1307 M vi. Teddie Bryan Hitch was born on 18 Dec 1868 in Louisville, KY,^¹⁶⁰⁵ died on 5 Feb 1951 in Dumas, Moore Co., TX, and was buried on 7 Feb 1951 in Dumas, Moore Co., TX.

1309 F viii. Nancy A. Hitch was born on 27 Aug 1875 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{¹⁰³⁷ ²⁶⁷⁵}

Gust married Rhoda Severson ²⁶⁶⁰ on 14 Feb 1909 in Dickinson, Stark, Co., ND.²⁶⁷⁷ Rhoda was born on 24 Feb 1879^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in Oct 1969 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.^¹⁶⁷⁹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Thomas P. Hitch was listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 631, Falmouth P.O.) in a household as follows: - Thomas P. Hitch Age 26, born in KY - Lucinda Hitch, age 23, born in KY - Samary Hitch (female), age 1, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Thomas P. Hitch was listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Thomas P. Hitch, age 46, born in KY - Lucinda Hitch, age 43, born in KY - Samara Hitch, age 21, born in KY - James H. Hitch, age 19, born in KY - Susannah Hitch, age 17, born in KY - Joseph M. Hitch, age 14, born in KY - Sarah E. Hitch, age 12, born in KY - Omer S. Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Nancy B. Hitch, age 2, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas P. Hitch was listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Thomas P. Hitch , born 1/1834 in KY - Lucinda Hitch , born 9/1836 in KY - Samara Hitch , born 11/1859 in KY - Susan A. Hitch , born 3/1864 in KY - Nana B. Hitch , born 1/1878 in KY.

Thomas married Lucinda Pickerill ⁸ about 1858. Lucinda was born on 9 Sep 1836 in KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰¹¹ ²⁶⁷⁸ ²⁶⁷⁹} died on 3 Jul 1902 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵} and was buried about 6 Jul 1902 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

1314 F iii. Susannah A. Hitch ⁸ was born on 18 Mar 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁸⁶ ²⁶⁸⁸ ²⁶⁸⁹ ²⁶⁹⁰} died on 16 Jul 1952 in Greenup Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 19 Jul 1952 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Susannah married Abdella Carlton (Carl) Hitch,⁸ ²⁶⁷ son of Joseph Edward (Ned) Hitch and Matilda Bradley,⁸ on 14 Nov 1900.²⁶⁷ Abdella was born on 31 Jul 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁶⁹¹ ²⁶⁹² ²⁶⁹³ ²⁶⁹⁴ ²⁶⁹⁵} died on 28 Sep 1942 in Jefferson Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 2 Oct 1942 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: His second wife was his second cousin.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Carl A. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Carl A. Hitch, age 40, born in KY - Susan A. Hitch, age 46, born in KY - Varnice H. Hitch (male), age 14, born in KY - Thomas P. Hitch, age 76, born in KY (father-in-law) - Samaria Hitch (female), age 51, born in KY - Joseph E. Hitch, age 64, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Carl Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Carl Hitch, age 50, born in KY - Sue Hitch, age 54, born in KY - Thomas Hitch, age 86, born in KY (father-in-law) - Mayme Hitch, age 61, born in KY (cousin).

1318 M vii. Samuel E.B. Hitch was born on 20 Apr 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY^¹⁰³⁷ and died on 22 Feb 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁶

General Notes: S.E.B. Hitch is listed in the Pendleton County, Kentucky Death Records (DAR) as a male, age 3, single, died of scarlet fever on February 22, /1878, the son of T.P. and L. Hitch.

597. Mary Melissa Hitch was born on 25 May 1836 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁸⁶ ⁹⁹⁴} died on 14 Dec 1908 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 17 Dec 1908 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

Mary married Alfred Fryer.,⁸ son of Walter Russell Fryer and Mary Payne. Alfred was born on 22 May 1828 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 4 Dec 1897 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 7 Dec 1897 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1320 F i. Myra Fryer ⁸ was born in 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 1 May 1915 in Shelbyville, IN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 4 May 1915 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

1323 F iv. Sallie Fryer ⁸ was born on 18 Oct 1863 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 13 Nov 1890 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 16 Nov 1890 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1324 M v. Theodore Edwin Fryer ⁸ was born on 31 Mar 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 11 Aug 1890 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL,^⁴ and was buried about 14 Aug 1890 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

+ 1325 F vi. Elizabeth Eveline Fryer ⁸ was born on 7 Jun 1865 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 18 Sep 1930 in IL,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 21 Sep 1930 in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles Co., IL.

+ 1326 M vii. George Fryer ⁸ was born on 24 Jun 1869 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁹⁹³ died on 27 Aug 1901 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁹⁹³ and was buried about 30 Aug 1901 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

1327 F viii. Mary Alice Fryer ⁸ was born on 29 Sep 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 22 Nov 1945,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 25 Nov 1945 in Farina Cemetery, Farina, IL.

Mary married John Alexander Russell.²⁶⁷ John was born on 24 Jun 1869 in Clay Co., IL, died on 9 Sep 1916 in IL, and was buried about 12 Mar 1916 in Farina Cemetery, Farina, IL.

Mary next married Frederick W. Darby.²⁶⁷ Frederick was born in 1871 and died on 11 Apr 1928 in Kenton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

1328 U ix. (Stillborn) Fryer was born on 21 Nov 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

1329 M x. Frank Fryer ⁸ was born in Apr 1876 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

+ 1330 F xi. Viola Effie Fryer ⁸ was born on 29 May 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰³⁷ died on 19 Jun 1941 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 22 Jun 1941 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

Alfonso married Martha C. Tippett.⁸ Martha was born in Dec 1851 in KY,^{²⁷⁰³ ²⁷⁰⁴} died in 1922 in KY, and was buried in 1922 in Bardstown Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY.

1331 F i. Myrtle Bryan Hitch ⁸ was born in Feb 1872 in KY,^{²⁷⁰⁵ ²⁷⁰⁶} died on 20 Feb 1941 in Nelson Co., KY,^²⁷⁰⁷ and was buried about 23 Feb 1941 in Bardstown Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY.

1332 F ii. Clara S. Hitch ⁸ was born in Sep 1873 in KY,^{²⁷⁰⁸ ²⁷⁰⁹} died in 1948 in Nelson Co., KY,^²⁷⁰⁷ and was buried in 1948 in Bardstown Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY.

1333 M iii. Alfonso Jackson Hitch Jr. ⁸ was born in Dec 1875 in KY,^{²⁷¹⁰ ²⁷¹¹} died on 10 Jun 1948 in Nelson Co., KY,^⁹⁹³ and was buried about 13 Jun 1948 in Bardstown Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson Co., KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Alfonzo J. Hitch is listed in Nelson County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Alfonzo J. Hitch, age 49, born in KY - Martha C. Hitch, age 74, born in KY - Myrtle B. Hitch, age 50, born in KY - Clara S. Hitch, age 45, born in KY.

Sarah married Belitha Taylor Baynum,²⁶⁷ son of James Baynum ²⁷¹² and Catherine Taylor Davis,²⁷¹² on 21 Sep 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY.²⁷¹² Belitha was born on 22 Feb 1808 in Snow Hill, Worcester Co., MD?,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁷¹³ ²⁷¹⁴ ²⁷¹⁵} died on 9 Jan 1901 in Wesley Chapel, KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 12 Jan 1901 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

+ 1334 M i. James William Baynum ²⁷¹² was born on 30 Aug 1870 in California, Campbell Co., KY^²⁷¹⁶ and died on 3 Mar 1965 in Indian Hill, Madisonville Co., OH.

General Notes: "Robert E. Hitch died of an accidental gunshot wound while squirrel hunting. He was crossing the Licking River near Catawba in a john boat. While removing his gun from the boat, the hammer got caught on the side of the boat, causing the gun to discharge a round, killing him. At the time, he was Superintendent of the car building with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Earlier, he had been a blacksmith in Falmouth, Kentucky."

In the Federal Census of 1860, Robert E. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 580, Catawba P.O.) in a household as follows: - Robert E. Hitch, age 25, born in KY - Anna Hitch, age 22, born in VA - George F. Hitch, age 1, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert E. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 382) in a household as follows: - Robert E. Hitch, age 35, farmer, born in KY - Fannie F. Hitch, age 32, born in PA - George F. Hitch, age 11, born in KY - Mollie E. Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Charles A. Hitch, age 6, born in KY - Eddie L. (or V.) Hitch, age 4, born in KY - Carston M. Hitch, age 1, born in KY.

In the Pendleton County, Kentucky Death Records (DAR), Robert E. Hitch is listed as age 40, married, died of accidental shooting on November 12, 1875.

Robert married Anna Frances Wanderlohr, daughter of Frederick Augustus Wanderlohr, on 31 Oct 1857.⁸ ²⁶⁷ Anna was born on 9 Feb 1838 in VA (Wheeling, WV),^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷¹⁷ ²⁷¹⁸} died on 26 Feb 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 1 Mar 1895 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 1335 M i. George F. Hitch was born on 17 Oct 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{¹⁰³⁷ ¹⁰⁶⁰ ²⁶⁸⁰ ²⁷¹⁹} died on 15 May 1917 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, and was buried about 18 May 1917 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1336 F ii. Mary E. (Mollie) Hitch ⁸ was born on 22 Mar 1861 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁸²} died on 25 Nov 1882 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 28 Nov 1882 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

1338 M iv. Edward L. (Edwin) Hitch ⁸ was born on 5 Aug 1866 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁸⁷} died on 19 Jun 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 22 Jun 1883 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

1340 M vi. William D. Hitch ⁸ was born on 20 Oct 1871 in KY, died on 14 May 1944 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY, and was buried about 17 May 1944 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1341 M vii. Clarence S. Hitch ⁸ was born on 6 May 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{¹⁰³⁷ ²⁷²⁴} died on 20 Dec 1917 in KY, and was buried about 20 Dec 1917 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Death Notes: Obituary in the 6/29 and 6/30/1955 Cincinnati and Hamilton Co., OH papers.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Clarence Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 36, born in KY - Catherine K. Hitch, age 36, born in KY - Joseph Niehoff (son-in-law), age 42, born in OH.

Clarence married Catherine K. Scheffner. Catherine was born on 10 Oct 1873 in Kenton Co., KY,^²⁷²⁴ died on 14 Jan 1943 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, and was buried about 17 Jan 1943 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Frances married George Andrew Houston, son of James Houston ²⁶⁷ and Mary (Polly) Cookendorfer,²⁶⁷ on 2 Oct 1862.²⁶⁷ George was born in Nov 1836 in Pleasant Valley, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁷²⁶ ²⁷²⁷ ²⁷²⁸} died in 1904 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried in 1904 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

1342 F i. George Anna Houston ⁸ was born on 3 Jul 1863^²⁶⁷ and died on 1 Oct 1871.^²⁶⁷

1344 M iii. Charles William Pitt Houston ⁸ was born on 24 Dec 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 16 Jan 1900.^²⁶⁷

Charles married Gladys Grimes, daughter of D. Calvin Grimes ⁴ and Frances Myers,⁴ on 5 May 1897.⁴ Gladys was born in Dec 1873^{⁴ ²⁷²⁹} and died on 16 Feb 1914.^⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, J.T.M. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 382) in a household as follows: - J.T.M. Hitch, age 31, born in KY - Frances H. Hitch, age 20, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, J.T.M. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - J.T.M. Hitch, age 42, born in KY - F.H. Hitch, age 31, born in KY - Hattie Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Lillie M. Hitch, age 6, born in KY - A.H. Hitch, age 2, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Josephus T.M. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Josephus T.M. Hitch, born 11/1838 in KY.

Josephus married Frances Helen (Fannie) Bradley ⁸ on 9 Jul 1868 in KY.²⁶⁷ Frances was born on 7 Nov 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁷³⁰ ²⁷³¹} died on 16 Apr 1882 in KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 19 Apr 1882 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1345 F i. Hattie Clyde Hitch ⁸ was born on 30 Mar 1871 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁹³} died on 13 Jan 1906 in Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 16 Jan 1906 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

+ 1346 F ii. Lillian May Hitch ⁸ was born on 8 Feb 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ³⁵⁷ ²⁷³²} died on 17 Mar 1948 in Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 20 Mar 1948 in Independence Cemetery, Kenton Co., KY.

1347 M iii. Augustus Hardy Hitch ⁸ was born in Nov 1879 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁰¹} died in 1937 in Rockfort Bridge, Alberta, Canada,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in 1937 in Alberta, Canada.

General Notes: In notes sent to me by Donovan Hitch of Covington, Kentucky, it states that Augustus Hardy Hitch ". . . was a bricklayer by trade and had a house and lot in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He was buried in Alberta, Canada and, at that time, his wife moved to Michigan to be with her niece."

Augustus married Rhoda (?) ²⁶⁷ on 14 Feb 1908.²⁶⁷ Rhoda was born on 24 Feb 1879 in MI?^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died on 9 Oct 1969 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.^²⁷³³

Hester married Capt. William A. McGinety,⁸ son of James McGinety ²⁷³⁴ and Elizabeth Cole, on 20 Sep 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY.²⁶⁷ William was born on 26 Feb 1840 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, died on 24 Jul 1919 in KY, and was buried about 27 Jul 1919 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: The following is from a Civil War memorial for the 7th Kentucky Calvary (Company E) on the Internet provided by David L. Bush, Huntington, WV 304-529-4447, email: dlbush@ibm.net

Capt. William A. McGinety Born: Feb 26, 1840 Near Lexington, Fayette, KY

Enlisted: July 15, 1862 at Demossvile, Pendleton, KY as a Pvt. in Company "E", 7th KY CAV. His occupation when enlisted was Harness Maker.

Discharged: July 15, 1865 at Edgefield, TN

He also served in the Kentucky State Guards

Personal Description: fairly complected, eyes blue, brown hair

Married: Hester Jane HITCH, Sept 20, 1864 near Concord Church, Pendleton county, KY, by Rev. Henry P. THOMPSON. Celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together in 1912.

Children: Edward Hitch McGINETY March 28, 1866 John William Sept. 13, 1872 Della May Oct. 07, 1874 married Arthur L. BYRON all living as of April 8, 1915

War Sketch July 17, 1862 he was captured in battle and paroled in two or three days and sent to Camp Chase, OH as a paroled prisoner. While there, about December 1st, he contracted mumps. (he apparently missed the battle at Richmond, KY Aug 27 - 31).

July 1863 near Nashville contracted scurvey.

December 7, 1863 at Sparta, TN contracted chills and fever from exposure on a march. Draft rendevous at Louisville, KY. March 1864; returned to regiment in summer of 1864 at Wauhatchie, TN but ordered back to Louisville because of debilitation. Returned to regiment few days before their discharge in July 1865.

Resided at Falmouth, KY from discharge till 1890 working as a saddler and farmer.

At time of pension application Jan. 25, 1890 his address was 213 West 5th St., Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH.

Depositions taken from other Pendleton countians serving with him:

Milton LOVELACE, living on Dividing Ridge, Pendleton co, KY John OETZEL, living at Moruning View, Kenton co, KY Adison WAGGAMAN, living at Penhurst, Pendleton co, KY Cane SAUNDERS, living at Demossville, Pendleton co, KY: cooked for him when he was in the field.

He spent is final years in the National Military Home, Montgomery co, OH.

Died July 24, 1919 of chronic interstitial nephritis.

His son, John William, lived at 351 Lemcke Annex, Indianapolis, IN at the time of his death.

He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Flamouth, Pendleton co, KY.

+ 1348 M i. Edward Hitch McGinety was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 14 Oct 1944,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 17 Oct 1944 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Robertson Co., KY.

+ 1349 M ii. John William McGinety ²⁶⁷ was born on 13 Sep 1872 in KY, died on 19 Jan 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 22 Jan 1924 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1350 F iii. Della May McGinety was born on 7 Oct 1876 in KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 3 Nov 1950 in Bath Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 6 Nov 1950 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Benjamin Hardy Hitch was named for his great grandfather, Benjamin Hardy Hitch who may have in turn been named for his uncle Benjamin Hardy, his mother's brother. Joseph Hitch, grandfather of Benjamin Hardy Hitch, was determined that one of his grandchildren should bear these family names and thus come Benjamin Hardy Hitch his name. Benjamin resided on his farm "Ben - Ella", Falmouth, Kentucky and also in Neville, Ohio. Like his great grandfather Benjamin Hitch, he married three times, the last time when real old.

His grandparents, Thomas and Joseph Hitch, immigrated to Kentucky from Maryland. One on or about 1804 and the other 1806. They located near Augustus on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River. They soon left that point and located in Pendleton County, Kentucky. Here their farms adjoined and were bounded on one side by the Licking River. Benjamin Hardy Hitch was very fond of music, greatly interested in civic matters, hospitable and extremely proud of the Hitch family. Though very old at the time this manuscript was compiled he did his bit by sending data.

Excerpt of letter dated Penhurst, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 1898 from Benjamin Hardy Hitch to a relative: -

"I want to tell you that this Hitch is highly respectable. For 92 years the family has lived in this county, there has never been one of them arrested for any misdemeanor or violation of the law. Not one of the ladies (I use that word advisedly, for they were and are all ladies) has a shadow of a cloud upon her character."

"We took a girl when she was eight years old to raise. She lived with us for nine years and eight months. She is married and has grown children. Then we took a little tot less than three years old who was adopted."

Note - Pearl, the last named girl, was married Jan. 21, 1900, age 19. His home was more than comfortably situated in the blue grass region. This young married couple made their home with him for a time at least. This seemed very pleasing to him. He had no children of his own.

Excerpt from same letter as above.

"I was the only Kentucky Hitch that was in the Civil War. I was a Sergeant Co. E. 7th. Cavalry, USA. I was a boy soldier for after three years service in the field, I came home at the close of the war at the age of 20."

Benjamin Hardy Hitch belongs to no church but this is an excerpt from an article written by him for a newspaper; "May the good Lord help us to be seen, heard and felt on the side of right and may we stand so firm and so far to the good from the line of demarcation between good and evil that there can be no doubt as to our right position that we, the descendants, may leave as rich a heritage to our posterity as they left to us, is our greatest desire."

He had no issue from any of his wives.

In the Civil War Service Index - Union (National Archives), it states that Benjamin H. Hitch, Private/Sargeant, Company E, 7th Kentucky Cavalry, USA. He was a Sargeant from August 12 to 16, 1862 in Paris, Kentucky. He was appointed Sargeant on June 1, 1864 and mustered-out at Edgefield, Tennessee on June 30, 1865.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Benjamin H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 431) as follows: - Benjamin H. Hitch, age 25, born in KY - Ellen Hitch, age 21, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Ben H. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Ben H. Hitch, age 65, born in KY - Ella Hitch, age 60, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Ben H. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Ben H. Hitch, age 75, born in KY - Ida W. Hitch, age 60, born in KY - Cecil R. Sullivan, age 17, born in KY.

Benjamin married Ella Fields, daughter of Ambrose Griffith Fields ¹⁰⁴⁴ and Sarah Ellis,¹⁰⁴⁴ on 19 Nov 1868.⁸ Ella was born on 17 Aug 1849 in KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ²⁷³⁵ ²⁷³⁶} died on 2 Jul 1915 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁵⁵ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 5 Jul 1915 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

Benjamin next married Ida W. Gray between 1915 and 1920.⁸ Ida was born in 1859 in KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷³⁹} died in 1927,^⁸ and was buried in 1927 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

Benjamin next married Anna S. Wagner (Widow) on 12 Nov 1927.⁸ ²⁶⁷ Anna was born on 16 Oct 1861.^⁸

General Notes: From the Pendleton County, KY Court Records (P Cir C Pkg 312):

Geo. O. Hitch vs. Maggie Hitch (was Maggie Crozier) filed Sep 16 1873 Jno H. Fryer

States that the plaintiff and defendant were married in Pendleton County in 1870 but, about Sep 14 1872, the defendat abandoned the plaintiff. He prays for divorce.

Ans. Nov 20 1873 Ireland

Up to the time of separation, they lived all the time at the house of plaintiff's parents, and plaintiff refused to provide defendant a home elsewhere; the mother of plaintiff was very unkind to defendant and treated her so harshly. Asks that the prayer of plaintiff be granted.

Depositions Nov 13 1873 at Falmouth (KY)

Eliza J. Hitch, age 63; resides in Pendleton County. Have known defendant 3 years. They were married on Dec 1 1870. When defendant left, she went to Catawba first. I don't know where else. Since then plaintiff has lived part of the time at our house and part of the time at Falmouth. Plaintiff is my son. When defendant left she said she was coming to Falmouth to see the corner stone of the Presbyterian Church laid. She rode horseback to Catawba and went to Falmouth on the train. She liked to stay away from home too much. - Eliza J. Hitch

G.J. Hitch. They lived at my house, in Pendleton County. They lived together from Dec 1 1870 to Sept 14 1872. Plaintiff is my son. - Geo. J. Hitch

Nettie Hitch, age 17, resides in Pendleton County. I have known defendant 6 years. Have known plaintiff all my life. I lived with them most all the time when they lived together. I was there when she left. I received a note from defendant since she left (filed):

"Nettie Will you please be so kind as to get the over skirt of my new calico dress and the body and sleeves and all the scrap like it and give them to Crozer and Nettie please get every thing of mine and put them in the trunk for me and I will send for the trunk as soon as I can. You will oblige me very much. Maggie Please send that sack that Annie Thompson loaned me the night of the festival. The trunk was sent to her father's house in Catawba.." - Nettie Hitch

C.A. Purdy, age 34; resides in Falmouth, occupation is a saddler. I have known plaintiff 17 years next June; and have known defendant 8 years. I saw defendant at Catawba 5 or 6 weeks ago. - C A Purdy

Judgment for divorce, Jun 24 1875

In the Federal Census of 1900, George O. Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George O. Hitch, born Aug 1847 in KY - Laura B. Hitch, born Jan 1850 in KY - Bertha C. Hitch, born Aug 1889 in KY - Edith C. Hitch, born Sep 1891 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George "Aaron" Hitch is listed in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George Aaron Hitch, age 63, born in KY - Laura Bell Hitch, age 60, born in KY - Bertha C. Hitch, age 20, born in KY - Edith C. Hitch, age 18, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, George O. Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George O. Hitch, age 71, born in KY - Laura B. Hitch, age 69, born in KY - Edith C. Hitch, age 27, born in KY.

George married Margaret Crosier,²⁶⁷ daughter of David Crosier ²⁶⁷ and Mary Margaret Chrisman,²⁶⁷ on 1 Dec 1870.²⁶⁷ The marriage ended in divorce on 24 Jun 1875. Margaret was born in 1846 in KY^{¹¹² ²⁷⁴⁰ ²⁷⁴¹} and died before 1877 in KY.

George next married Laura Belle Mains, daughter of Joseph Mains ²⁶⁸⁷ and Eliza Jane Bogle,²⁶⁸⁷ on 22 Jan 1877.²⁶⁷ Laura was born on 26 Jan 1850 in KY,^{⁸ ²⁷⁴² ²⁷⁴³ ²⁷⁴⁴ ²⁷⁴⁵} died on 10 Jul 1930 in Kenton Co., KY,^{⁸ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 13 Jul 1930 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

614. Emily E. Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{¹⁰⁴² ¹⁰⁴³ ¹⁰⁴⁴} died on 29 Sep 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰⁴⁴ and was buried about 1 Oct 1903 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Emily married Newton Jasper Fields,⁸ son of Ambrose Griffith Fields ¹⁰⁴⁴ and Sarah Ellis,¹⁰⁴⁴ on 27 Apr 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY. Newton was born on 1 Oct 1838 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰⁴⁴ died on 22 Jul 1910 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰⁴⁴ and was buried about 25 Jul 1910 in Concord, Sussex Co., DE.

1355 F ii. Martha Ann Fields ⁸ was born on 26 Dec 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY^⁴ and died on 21 Oct 1948 in KY.^⁴

+ 1356 M iii. James Perry Fields ⁸ was born on 23 Mar 1868 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 25 Dec 1961 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

+ 1357 M iv. Richard McKendry Fields ⁸ was born on 30 Aug 1869 in KY,^{⁴ ⁹⁹³} died on 19 Dec 1949 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 22 Dec 1949 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Mary married Addison Waggaman,⁸ son of Henry Waggaman ⁴ and Elizabeth (?),⁴ on 4 Apr 1867.⁴ Addison was born on 1 Feb 1844 in Aberdeen, OH^⁴ and died on 6 Dec 1927 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁶

General Notes: From his Civil War Pension Records: Born February 1, 1844 at Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio Stated that he served in Bush Foley's Regiment from July to near Christmas guarding Kentucky Central Railroad. Regiment disbanded near Christmas 1861. (He was only 16 years old)

Enlisted July 12, 1862 at Falmouth, Pendleton Co., Kentucky.

Personal description: 5'10" tal, light complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes.

Certificate of Discharge: Sgt. Addison Waggaman of Capt. William A McGinety's Co. E of the Seventh Kentucky Regiment of Volunteer Cavalry, U. S. I certify, that I have carefully examined the said soldier and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of necrosis of the right leg of long standing. The cause may be found in a scrofulous diatheses which in his case is heriditary. The right leg is much reduced in size and weak. I further declare that in my opinion he will never be able to perform the duties of a soldier. Signed by Col. J. K. Faulkner, Commanding this 10th day of May 1863 at Franklin, Tennessee. (It took an awfully long time for them to act on this it seems. He enlisted a private and was promoted to Sargent by somebody?? dlb

Pension #566165

Nature of Disability: That he has suffered for years but now helpless with chronic rheumatism of long standing liver, kidney and bladder trouble, chronic. Also very bad sight.

At the time of this application, November 25, 1921, his address was Falmouth, Ky. R.D. 1, Box 78. Witnesses on the application were C. P. Mockbee and J. A. Day who were both neighbours on R. D. 1.

First wife: Mis Mary Ellen Hitch, married , April 4, 1867 near Falmouth, Ky. by Rev. H. P. Thompson recorded in Clerk's Office at Falmouth, Ky. She died April 1, 1888. Children: Elmer C. Waggaman, b. February 7, 1868; Flora B., b. June 24, 1869; Mary E., b. September 16, 1872, d. December 1908; Jossie L., b. November 7, 1874, d. October 3, 1877; Jessie H., b. December 10, 1876; Eva E., b. March 31, 1879, d July 28, 1879; William E., b. September 15, 1881, d. September 2, 1897; Nellie E., b. January 19, 1885.

Second wife: Mrs. Catherine Johnson/McGraim, January 15, 1890 by Rev. D. W. Robertson, recorded in Clerk's Office, Falmouth, Kentucky. She was previously married to John W. McGraim, November 15, 1884. He died September 11, 1885 near Falmouth performed by T. F. Toliferro. Her previous husband had no military record.

General Affidavit: Given and signed by Capt. William A. McGinety, age 71, May 22, 1911 in the town of Falmouth, Pendleton Co., Kentucky: "During the spring of 1863 in March or April in the field near Spring Hill, Tennessee while out with scouting party mumps developed with him and his throat and jaws were swollen and being sick he with othe guards was sent back to Franklin, Tennessee with prisoners that had been captured. The weather was bad and wet and he was unable for duty for quite a while he was attended by Dr. Sharp regimental surgeon and being broke down with chills and malaria on May 9th 1863 he was dischaged from the service and when this affiant came home from the war he found him the claimant Addison Waggaman still affected with malaria and the resulting disablities and was being treated by Dr. Wilcoxen this was in the fall of 1865. and spring of 1866 we was neighbours near Concord, Pendleton Co., Kentucky."

Deponents and witnesses found in the package: George A. Hitch; James H. Barnett, Carlos P. Mockbee of Pendhurst, Pendleton Co., Kentucky and J. E. Hitch.

Died: December 6, 1927 Buried: Concord Cemetery across the road from Concord Methodist Church on State Route 159.

1358 M i. Elmer Clarence Waggaman ⁸ was born on 7 Feb 1868^⁴ and died on 3 May 1924.^⁴

1359 F ii. Flora B. Waggaman ⁸ was born on 24 Jun 1869^⁴ and died in 1957.^⁴

Flora married Carlos Mockabee. Carlos was born in 1870^⁴ and died in 1936.^⁴

1360 F iii. Mary Edna Waggaman ⁸ was born on 16 Sep 1872^⁴ and died in Dec 1908.

1361 F iv. Josie Leona Waggaman was born on 7 Nov 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY^{⁴ ¹⁰³⁷} and died on 3 Oct 1877 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁴ ²⁵⁶}

1363 F vi. Eva Estelle Waggaman was born on 31 Mar 1879^⁴ and died on 28 Jul 1879.^⁴

1364 M vii. William Edward Waggaman ⁸ was born on 15 Sep 1881^⁴ and died on 2 Sep 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁴ ²⁷⁵⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Joseph E. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky (page 431) in a household as follows: - Joseph E. Hitch, age 24, born in KY - Matilda Hitch, age 22, born in OH - Abdella C. Hitch, age 4 months, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Joseph Edward Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Joseph Edward Hitch, age 34?, born in KY - Matilda Hitch, age 33, born in KY - Abdall Carlton Hitch, age 15?, born in KY - Alsie Dell Hitch, age 7, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph E. Hitch is indicated in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Joseph E. Hitch, born 9/1845 in KY - Matilda Hitch, born 3/1847 in KY - Abdella C. Hitch, born 7/1868 in KY - Herman Hitch, born 6/1883 in KY - Van H. Hitch, born 10/1895 in KY

Joseph married Matilda Bradley ⁸ about 1867 in Pendleton Co., KY. Matilda was born in Mar 1847 in KY^{¹⁰³¹ ²⁷⁵⁷ ²⁷⁵⁸} and died between 1901 and 1909.

1367 F ii. Alsie Dell Hitch ⁸ was born in 1873 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁷⁵⁹

1368 M iii. Herman Hitch was born in Jun 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁷⁶⁰

Sarah married John R. Cropper ⁸ ²⁶⁷ about 1876. John was born on 20 Dec 1848,^²⁶⁷ died in 1907,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in 1907 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: John Cropper was conductor on a street car in Covington, Kentucky.

+ 1369 F i. Rossie Edith Cropper was born on 20 Dec 1877,^²⁶⁷ died in 1944 in KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in 1944 in Hopewell Cemetery, Florence, KY.^⁴

+ 1370 F ii. Gertrude Mary Cropper ²⁶⁷ was born on 20 Sep 1881 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^⁴ died on 3 Feb 1955 in St. Paul, MN,^⁴ and was buried about 6 Feb 1955 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

621. Isabelle Hitch was born on 26 Feb 1853 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁵² ¹⁰⁵³} died on 29 Dec 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁶ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 1 Jan 1919 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Isabelle married Theodore Lightfoot,⁸ ²⁶⁷ son of Francis D. Lightfoot ²⁶⁷ and Louisa Duncan,²⁶⁷ about 1883. Theodore was born on 29 May 1850,^²⁶⁷ died on 19 Nov 1925 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁶ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 22 Nov 1925 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1371 F i. Mary Louisa Lightfoot was born on 30 Sep 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 19 Apr 1952,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 22 Apr 1952 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

Tom married Bertha Campbell, daughter of Frank Campbell ⁴ and Hattie Drucker,.⁴ Bertha was born on 12 Feb 1897.^⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George A. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George A. Hitch, born 9/1856 in KY - Mary B. Hitch, born 8/1883 in KY - Charles A. Hitch, born 9/1888 in KY - Frank M. Hitch, born 3/1891 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George A. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George A. Hitch, age 52, born in KY - Mary B. Hitch, age 24, born in KY - Frank M. Hitch, age 18, born in KY.

1377 F i. Mary B. Hitch was born in Aug 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{²⁷⁶¹ ²⁷⁶²}

1378 M ii. Charles A. Hitch was born in Sep 1888 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁷⁶³

1379 M iii. Frank M. Hitch was born in Mar 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY^{²⁷⁶⁴ ²⁷⁶⁵} and died on 20 May 1915 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John T. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - John T. Hitch born 4/1860 in KY - Carrie R. Hitch, born 11/1861 in KY - Eunice M. Hitch, born 10/1890 in KY - Beulah R. Hitch, born 7/1897 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John T. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - John T. Hitch, age 50, born in KY - Carrie B. Hitch, age 48, born in KY - Martha E. Hitch, age 17, born in KY - Bulah R. Hitch, age 14, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John T. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - John T. Hitch, age 59, born in KY - Carrie Hitch, age 58, born in KY - Eunice Hitch, age 29, born in KY - Beulah Hitch, age 22, born in KY - Hubert Hitch, age 5, born in KY - Aubrey Hitch, age 3 years and 7 months, born in KY - Charles Hitch, age 1 year and 9 months, born in KY (the last three are listed as grandsons) - George E. Steele, age 35, born in KY (son-in-law).

John married Carrie Bell Rush,²⁷⁹ daughter of Daniel Rush ²⁷⁹ and Martha Ann McKee,²⁷⁹ on 2 Oct 1889.²⁷⁶⁶ Carrie was born on 4 Nov 1861 in KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁷⁶⁷ ²⁷⁶⁸ ²⁷⁶⁹} died on 16 Mar 1934 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 19 Mar 1934 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

Burial Notes: Tombstone states he was in Company I, 1 Ter. U.S. Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish American War.

General Notes: In the notes of Harold Donovan Hitch, it states the following with regard to Will S. Hitch:

"In 1877, he was in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma where he had gone to claim a stake before it was a state. I have one letter we wrote to his mother:

Edmund, Indian Territory May 26, 1887

My Dear Mother:

I received your welcome letter last Tuesday, you can hardly guess the happiness it gave me, it seemed as though I never was going to get any letters from home. I got one from Kate the same day. I had only a short letter from Harry and Tom before those. I received another from each of them yesterday. I went last Wednesday and Thursday to the train to meet Tom. I thought he would be sure to come, I know you will hate to see him leave but the climate will help him. I wrote to Harry this morning and told him all about my filing. I won't any trouble about my land now. It will be mine if I live years, I think. Tell the biys I went to water the horses a while ago and saw a big turkey. I came back and got my gun (and) went to see if I could kill him if it was Sunday but I could not get close enough to shoot at him before he flew across the creek. As I came back down the creek, I saw a bouncing big coon and I killed him. It was about twice as big as the one we caught the time we went over the river when Hugh was along. There are plenty of coons here. Well, you wanted to know how we cooked. We have what we call a dutch oven to bake our bread, then we have a skillet, tea kettle and coffee pot. This is the outfit. We make a fire on the ground then set things around it. Louis does the cooking, I tend the horses and do the plowing. I haven't cooked much, only while Louis was off filing, that was only two days and nights I was all alone. Lee is working down at Oklahoma City, has been there for over two weeks. I don't know when he will be home. Yes, we sleep on the ground but we have some hay under us. It went pretty hard with me for awhile but I have got so I don't mind it now. I think we slept this morning till nine o'clock. The nights are always cool, we have three covers over us. Our house leaks some, we had an awful hard rain last Friday night. Got most everything wet. Louis was all alone, I had gone to Guthrie to file. Yes, we have found Nelse. I came across him in Guthrie. Get Crosier to tell you how it was that we met. We haven't come across anyone else that we ever knew. Is any of Abbott's folks here that you know of? Louis has gone to Sunday School over on Bluff Creek and it will fall on me to get supper. Well supper is over, we had coffee, meat and bread and rolled oats for dessert. The rolled oats is a fine dish and cheap too. Louis said the Sunday School didn't pan out very well, there wasn't but five of them there. There are a few women and children here yet, they think they will have a larger attendance next Sunday. Most of the men had gone deer hunting today. We have but two close neighbors. They are both very fine men and they think a good deal of us. They will do anything for us they can. They will bring their families out this fall. Their names are Jinks. They are from Kansas. Most everyone has filed on their land and will be away until fall when we will have plenty of neighbors. We want Nelse to settle here and I expect that he will. Nelse has a very clever wife. She wants Nelse to come here. I have stayed all night with them several times. You must get Crosier to tell you about the country. He can tell it to you better than I can write it to you. Ma, I will try to be a better man. I don't know why I can't be like my brothers and sisters. I reckon it is because I haven't (tried?) as hard. I believe God will change me when he sees fit. I believe God has the power to do all things. Tell all my brothers and sisters to write me. Tell Ruby I can almost hear her sing now. The last song I heard he sing that was at Foster's. I will never forget it. Give my love to all inquiring friends. Tell Kate I will write to her soon. I wrote to her just a few days before I got her letter. It is bedtime and I must close. Write as soon as convenient. I love to hear from home. I am not homesick. This is my home now.

Your loving but disobediant boy, Will

He was a First Lieutenant, Company H, First Regiment in the Oklahoma National Guard. Honorable discharge January 13, 1893. He was a Private, Company I, First Regiment of Indian Territory in the Spanish American War. Honorable discharge February 13, 1899."

In the Federal Census of 1880, W.S. Hitch is listed in a household in Ottawa County, Kansas as follows: - W.S. Hitch, age 29, born in KY - Katie Hitch, age 33, born in KY - Aggie Hitch, age 5, born in KY - Walter Hitch, age 3, born in KY - Mabell Hitch, age 1, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Will S. Hitch is listed in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky as follows: - Will S. Hitch, age 69, born in KY - Fannie Hitch, age 53, born in KY.

In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that William S. Hitch died on October 23, 1927 with widow Fannie Hitch living at 19th West 30th Street, Covington, Kentucky. He was a Corporal in Company I, 1st Terr. Regiment, U.S. Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 1190218)

William married Catherine Brown (Katie) Crosier,²⁶⁷ daughter of David Crosier ²⁶⁷ and Mary Margaret Chrisman,²⁶⁷ on 6 Mar 1872.⁸ Catherine was born on 18 Feb 1845 in Nicholsonville, Jessamine Co., KY^{²⁷⁷⁷ ²⁷⁷⁸ ²⁷⁷⁹} and died between 1901 and 1919.

1382 M i. David Hitch ⁸ was born on 2 Dec 1873 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

1383 F ii. Agnes (Aggie) Hitch ⁸ was born on 20 Feb 1875 in KY^{⁸ ²⁷⁸⁰} and died on 6 Jan 1896.^⁸

1384 M iii. Walter Clark Hitch was born on 1 May 1877 in KY^{⁸ ²⁷⁸¹} and died in Dec 1895.^⁸

William next married Francis (Fannie) Coleman.⁸ Francis was born in 1867 in KY^²⁷⁸⁴ and died after 23 Oct 1927.

625. Martha Muir Hitch was born on 2 Mar 1853 in Hitch Farm In Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁷⁴} died on 4 Jan 1938 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 7 Jan 1938 in Flower Creek Cemetery, Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

Martha married Henry Sanford Marshall, son of Randolph Washington Marshall ²⁷⁸⁵ and Nancy Ellis,²⁷⁸⁵ on 10 Mar 1870 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁸ Henry was born on 10 Jan 1840 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 9 Mar 1910 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^⁸ and was buried about 12 Mar 1910 in Flower Creek Cemetery, Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Henry S. Marshall served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Was wounded twice. Was a Presbyterian and a Democrat. Resided at Latonia Station, Covington, KY.

1386 M i. Edward Lee Marshall was born on 6 Dec 1870^⁸ and died on 20 Oct 1890.^⁸

1387 M ii. Charles Randolph Marshall was born on 26 Aug 1874 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY^⁸ and died in 1951.^²⁶⁷

1388 F iii. Charlotte O'Neal Marshall was born on 27 Sep 1877,^⁸ died in 1956,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Flower Creek Cemetery, Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: James Henry Hitch resides at Covington, KY. He was at one time a farmer and it is he who now owns the old Hitch homestead. For many years he has now been engaged in concrete construction. He is a Methodist and a Republican. One of his hobbies is fox hunting and he owned several fox hounds. Attends the annual fox meets in the state of Kentucky.

I met this gentleman in the summer of 1931 and although crippled from an automobile accident yet he would ride horse back for short distances and would do stunts remarkable for one of seventy six and lame. He now and again writes poetry. Among other poems is one, "Our Old Home Place". The first and last stanzas follow;

"I see again our old home place, And meet my kindred face to face, And for two days I wander round O'er hill and dales - enchanted ground. And how our thoughts were filled with cheer, By meeting friends and kindred dear, And seeing scenes that doth us bind To joyous days long left behind."

In the Federal Census of 1900, James H. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Ohio in a household as follows: - James H. Hitch, born 9/1855 in KY - Malvina Hitch, born 11/1851 in KY - Helen Hitch, born 12/1879 in KY - Louisa Hitch, born 12/1882 in KY - Susanna Hitch, born 2/1893 in KY - Olive Sullivan, born 12/1878 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, James H. Hitch is listed in the household of Thomas T. Harris in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas as follows: - James H. Hitch, age 54, born in KY - Malvina Hitch, age 58, born in KY - Helen Hitch, age 30, born in KY - Susanna Hitch, age 17, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, James Harry Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - James Harry Hitch, age 48, born in KY - Sue Hitch, age 25, born in KY (daughter).

James married Malvina Fitslan (Mallie) Sullivan,⁸ daughter of Austin Wells Sullivan ²⁶⁷ and Perlina Norris,²⁶⁷ on 4 Sep 1877.⁸ Malvina was born on 6 Nov 1851 in Rock Springs, KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁸⁶ ²⁷⁸⁷ ²⁷⁸⁸} died on 1 Oct 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵} and was buried about 4 Oct 1918 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 1390 F ii. Louise Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1882 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁹²} died on 5 Feb 1929 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 8 Feb 1929 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1391 F iii. Susanna Hitch was born on 21 Feb 1893 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁹³ ²⁷⁹⁴ ²⁷⁹⁵} died in Oct 1977 in Lebanon, OH,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Oct 1977 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Susanna married Ulysses Louis Fevrier Jr., son of Ulysses Louis Fevrier Sr. and Anna Brose,⁴ on 27 Jun 1925.²⁶⁷ Ulysses was born on 16 Jul 1895,^²⁶⁷ died on 27 Jan 1958,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

James next married Fannie Lee Johnston ⁸ in Jun 1923.⁸ Fannie was born in 1876^²⁷⁹⁶ and died on 13 Jul 1964 in Kenton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: The unusual name of "Chelcarra" is a combination of the last syllable of Rachel and Carra, both of these names being desired for this child. In 1930, she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. All those years they have lived in the same place and have never had a death in their family. I had the pleasure of visiting with this couple during the summer of 1931. They reside on a farm.

Chelcarra married Hayden Ellis,⁸ son of James Ellis and Sarah Beckett, on 22 Dec 1880.⁸ Hayden was born on 23 Oct 1856 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 25 Jan 1938 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 28 Jan 1938 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

1392 F i. Sarah Abigail (Abbie) Ellis was born on 6 Oct 1881 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁸ ²⁶⁷}

Sarah married Albert Perley Owen,⁴ son of Robert Walter Owen ⁴ and Theresa Mains,⁴ on 19 Oct 1904.⁴

1393 F ii. Edith Marie Ellis was born on 30 Jul 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} and died in 1955.^²⁶⁷

+ 1394 M iii. Robert James Ellis was born on 19 Aug 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 28 Jun 1974,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 1395 F iv. Faye Josephine Ellis was born on 11 Nov 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 29 Apr 1943 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 2 May 1943 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1396 M v. Hilton Hayden Ellis was born 26 Jui 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 18 Jul 1974 in Pikeville, TN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 21 Jul 1974 in Pikeville City Cemetery, Bledsoe Co., TN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas T. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Thomas T. Hitch, age 46, born in KY - Nora D. Hitch, age 26, born in KY - Georgia L. Hitch, age 6, born in KY - Robert L. Hitch, age 3, born in KY

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas T. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Thomas T. Hitch, age 56, born in KY - Nora Hitch, age 37, born in KY - Georgia Hitch, age 16, born in KY - Robert Hitch, age 13, born in KY - Holton C. Hitch, age 9, born in KY - Lucy Blanche Hitch, age 7, born in KY.

Thomas married Nora Dell Redman,⁸ daughter of Nathan Redman ⁴ and Lucinda B. Baxter,⁴ on 4 Apr 1903.⁸ Nora was born on 7 Sep 1881 in Mt. Auburn, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁹⁷ ²⁷⁹⁸} died on 7 Jun 1921 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 10 Jun 1921 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁵

1398 F ii. Mary Alice Hitch was born on 24 Jun 1906 in Pendleton Co., KY^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} and died in Nov 1906.^{⁸ ²⁶⁷}

1401 F v. Lucy Blanche Hitch was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁸⁰⁶} died on 22 Jul 2001 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, and was buried about 25 Jan 2001 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

General Notes: No issue.

Lucy Blanche Hitch Hodges, 88, of Cincinnati, formerly of Covington, died Sunday at Salem Woods Nursing Home in Cincinnati. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Jesse Hodges, preceded her in death. Survivors include nieces and a nephew. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at T. P. White and Sons Funeral Home, Cincinnati. Visitation will begin there at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Animal Rescue Fund, 85 Lucy Run Road, Amelia, Ohio 45102.

Lucy married Jesse Eden Hodges Jr., son of Jesse Eden Hodges Sr. and Louise Hitch, on 7 Dec 1940.²⁶⁷ Jesse was born on 2 Aug 1909 in KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 5 Feb 1976 in OH,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 8 Feb 1976 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

General Notes: Excerpt from "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Mary Ruby Hitch like all her brothers and sisters was born on the old Hitch farm. Her husband was a Methodist. Republican. Master mechanic and machinist. It was she who sent me a list with many dates of the descendants of Joseph Hitch - a goodly. I visited at her home in 1931 and found her a keen, alert woman.

Mary married George Lawrence Myers, son of David Myers ⁴ and Belinda Howell,⁴ on 29 Oct 1890.⁸ George was born on 14 Feb 1854 near Felicity, OH^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} and died on 2 Jun 1923 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁶

General Notes: Form "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Nalbro Oneal Hitch, like other sons of Robert Hitch, was at first a farmer. Later he was engaged in concrete construction. He was a Methodist and Democrat."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nalbro Hitch is listed as a boarder in a household in Hamilton County, Ohio as follows: - Nalbro Hitch, born 4/1869 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Nalbro O. Hitch is listed in a household in Pendleton County, Kentucky as follows: - Nalbro O. Hitch, age 50, born in KY - May S. Hitch, age 44, born in KY - Harley E. Hitch, age 8, born in KY - Abbie C. Hitch, age 87, born in OH.

Nalbro married Matilda Florence Hart,⁸ daughter of John M. Hart ²⁶⁷ and Marenda Hendricks,²⁶⁷ about 1891. Matilda was born on 9 Sep 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} died on 14 Jan 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ²⁶⁷} and was buried about 17 Jan 1898 in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 1403 F i. Ethel Marenda Hitch was born on 29 Jun 1893 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁸⁰⁷} died on 21 May 1933 in Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 24 May 1933 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

Nalbro next married May Hanson Simmons, daughter of Benjamin H. Simmons ²⁶⁷ and Cordelia (?),²⁶⁷ about 1902. May was born on 5 May 1873 in Newport, Campbell Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁸⁰⁸} died on 31 Jul 1930 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 2 Aug 1930 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

1404 F i. Mildred Kelsey Hitch was born on 13 Jan 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ²⁸⁰⁹} died on 30 Sep 1917 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ²⁵⁵ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 2 Oct 1917 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

+ 1405 M ii. Harry Eugene Hitch was born on 17 Sep 1911 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁸¹⁰} died on 31 Dec 1998 in Warsaw, KY,^²⁸¹¹ and was buried on 5 Jan 1999 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Erlanger, KY.

Nalbro next married Ellen Medora Franks ¹¹⁰⁵ on 18 Oct 1933 in Pendleton Co., KY. Ellen was born on 16 Aug 1876 and died in 1939 in Bethel, Clermont Co., OH.

Anne married James Perry Fields,⁸ son of Newton Jasper Fields ⁸ and Emily E. Hitch, on 5 Oct 1892.⁸ James was born on 23 Mar 1868 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 25 Dec 1961 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, Abt 28 Dec 1961, Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1406 M i. Bernard Hitch Fields was born on 20 Sep 1894 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 14 Jul 1975 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Presbyterian and Republican. At one time a salesman for J.R. Watkins Co. Resides at Dry Ridge, KY."

In the Federal Census of 1910, Robert H. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Robert H. Hitch, age 36, born in KY - Bertha F. Hitch, age 21, born in KY - Abbie C. Hitch, age 77, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Hugh Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Hugh Hitch, age 46, born in KY - Frances Hitch, age 30, born in KY - Donovan Hitch, age 4, born in KY - Charles Hitch, age 3, born in KY.

Robert married Bertha Frances Kennedy,⁸ ²⁶⁷ daughter of Charles Kennedy ⁴ and Margaret Ishmael,⁴ on 14 Jan 1909 in KY.⁸ Bertha was born on 4 Apr 1889 in Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ²⁸¹² ²⁸¹³} died on 19 Mar 1975 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and was buried about 21 Mar 1975 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, KY.

1407 M i. Harold Donovan Hitch ⁸ was born on 12 Jun 1915 in Grant Co., KY^{²⁶⁷ ²⁸¹⁴} and died on 12 Mar 2002 in Latonia, KY.

1408 M ii. Charles Hamilton Hitch ⁸ was born on 11 Nov 1916 in Grant Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ²⁸¹⁵} died on 10 Mar 1971 in Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 13 Mar 1971 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, KY.

1409 M iii. Kenneth Kerr Hitch ⁸ was born on 28 May 1921 in Grant Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

Kenneth married Helen Ruth Rotenberger, daughter of (?) Rotenberger and Ruth Budd,⁴ on 4 Sep.²⁶⁷ Helen was born on 2 Sep 1922 in Bruno, Pine Co., MN.^²⁶⁷

+ 1410 M iv. Billy Ray Hitch was born on 11 Nov 1928 in Grant Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 26 Jun 1980 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³ ²⁸¹⁶} and was buried about 29 Jun 1980 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

635. Sarah Elizabeth Wright ⁸ was born on 2 Jun 1843 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 7 Sep 1884 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 10 Sep 1884 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

General Notes: In correspondence from Bill Ford or Wichitia, Kansas and a descendant of Mary Ann Hitch, he states, "The 1870 Pendelton County Kentucky census Catawba Pct. 3 (page 431) taken July 17th shows William (29) as a tobacco dealer. He is living with his wife Sarah E.(27) who is keeping house, Mary (Mollie?) (5), Rutha (3), Caroline (1) and Perlina (50). Also living with him are Scorudas? (14), Nancy (19), and Melona (17) Norris. All were born in Kentucky.

Settlement 9 February 1876 by W.P. Sullivan guardian for Mary B. Sullivan, Bertha Sullivan, and Caroline Sullivan. His wards are entitled in right of their mother to possesion of 33 acres of land of which the gardian is in possesion. He is their father and is living on the land and they are living with him. There is a house of 4 rooms and a kitchen on the land. About 20 acres of the land is clear and the balance is woods. The rental value of the whole tract including house will not exceed $100 per annum. It appearing that the gardian has paid the taxes on the land, is keeping up the improvements and schooling, support and clothing his wards the accounts between the gardian and his wards shall be equal. (From Pendelton County court records)

In the 1880 Pendelton County Kentucky census page 8 taken on the 5th and 6th of June, William (39)(widowed) is a farmer/constable, he is living with his children Mary B. (15), Bertha (13), and Carolyn (10). Also living with him are his mother Perlina (59) keeping house and his uncle Abraham Norris (46) who was working in a warehouse.

Sarah married William Parker Sullivan ²⁶⁷ in 1863.²⁶⁷ William was born on 7 Oct 1841 in Wellsburg, Bracken Co., KY,^¹¹⁰⁰ died on 20 Nov 1920 in Ralston, Pawnee Co., OK,^¹¹⁰⁰ and was buried about 23 Nov 1920 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^¹¹⁰⁰

1411 F i. Mary Belle Sullivan ⁴ was born on 26 Aug 1864 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY and died on 28 May 1951 in Longview, Harrison Co., TX.

1412 F ii. Bertha Sullivan ⁴ was born on 31 Jul 1866 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY, died in Mar 1911, and was buried in Mar 1911 in Somerset Cemetery, Somerset, KY.

1413 F iii. Carra Sullivan ⁴ was born on 17 Oct 1869 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY, died in Sep 1949, and was buried in Sep 1949 in Ashland, KY.

636. Anna L. Wright ⁸ was born in 1845 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died in 1913 in Burris Township, Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada.^²⁶⁷

Anna married Josiah Drake Kennett.²⁶⁷ Josiah was born in 1849 in Bracken Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died in 1917 in Ontario, Canada.

1415 F i. Maude Kennett ⁴ was born on 23 Aug 1874 in Fairview, Bracken Co., KY and died in Oct 1965 in Ontario, Canada.

1416 M ii. Wright Kennett ⁴ was born on 20 May 1878 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY and died on 5 May 1950 in Ontario, Canada.

1417 M iii. Niles Kennett ⁴ was born on 11 Jun 1880 in Bracken Co., KY and died on 7 Apr 1952 in Ontario, Canada.

637. Robert Allen Pepper ⁸ was born on 11 May 1854 in Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 24 Sep 1940 in Bradford, Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 27 Sep 1940 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY.

Robert married Louella McKee on 27 Feb 1877.²⁶⁷ Louella was born on 6 Jan 1856,^²⁶⁷ died on 23 Nov 1905,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 26 Nov 1905 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

1419 M i. William Allen Pepper ⁴ was born on 4 Jul 1880 in Bracken Co., KY and died on 22 Feb 1946.

1420 F ii. Essie Langle Pepper ⁴ was born on 16 Oct 1882 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY.

1421 F iii. Beulah Grant Pepper ⁴ was born on 2 Aug 1888 in Bracken Co., KY.

1423 M v. James Floyd Pepper ⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1897 in Bracken Co., KY.

638. Laura Amanda Pepper ⁸ was born on 11 Aug 1856 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 23 Jan 1942 in Johnsville, Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 26 Jan 1942 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

Laura married Winfield Scott Lytle, son of James Lytle ⁴ and Charity Hiles,⁴ on 24 Dec 1878.²⁶⁷ Winfield was born on 14 Nov 1853,^²⁶⁷ died on 11 Jan 1921 in Bracken Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 14 Jan 1921 in Johnsville Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

1426 M iii. James Garfield Lytle ⁴ was born on 29 Feb 1880 in Bracken Co., KY and died on 23 Mar 1963.

1427 F iv. Mary Ibba Lytle ⁴ was born on 3 Apr 1883 in Bracken Co., KY and died on 21 Mar 1959.

641. Henry Edgar Moore ⁸ was born in 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ¹¹⁰²} died on 1 Dec 1920 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁴ and was buried about 4 Dec 1920 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

Henry married Elizabeth Crosier about 1870. Elizabeth was born in 1843,^⁴ died in 1928,^⁴ and was buried in 1928 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

1430 M i. Victor Crosier Moore Sr. ⁴ was born in 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY and died in Jan 1951.

1431 M ii. Grayson Moore ⁴ was born in Pendleton Co., KY and died in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

1432 F iii. Minnie Moore ⁴ was born on 23 Oct 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 17 Jan 1966 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Caroline married Solomon Norris Sullivan, son of Austin Wells Sullivan ²⁶⁷ and Perlina Norris,²⁶⁷ on 2 Nov 1871.⁴ Solomon was born on 18 Oct 1847^⁴ and died on 28 Feb 1925.^⁴

+ 1437 M v. Harry Temple Sullivan ⁴ was born on 8 Sep 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY, died in 1904 in KY, and was buried in 1904 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

1438 M vi. Howard Sullivan ⁴ was born about 1876 in KY and died about 1922 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

1439 F vii. Olive Rebecca Sullivan ⁴ was born on 7 Nov 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 17 Jun 1952 in Dayton, OH.

1440 M viii. Austin Moore Sullivan ⁴ was born on 12 Jul 1894 in Pendleton Co., KY.

1441 M i. Albert L. Hoge was born in 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 16 Oct 1877 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁸¹⁷

1443 M ii. Frazier Renaker ⁴ was born on 21 Jul 1882 in Harrison Co., KY and died in Jul 1957.

1445 M ii. Samuel Lafayette Ely was born in 1838 in OH,^²⁸⁷ died on 2 Jun 1858 in Clermont Co., OH,^²⁸⁷ and was buried about 5 Jun 1858 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

1447 M iv. Harrison Ely was born in Aug 1859 in Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸²⁰

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Benjamin Franklin Hitch was born in Laurel, Clermont Co., Ohio. He died in Bantam, Ohio. He excelled in those more delicate qualities of character which are too subtle for expression. He possessed a beautiful well rounded character and was a noble man and a loving father. Yet the true glory of his character lay in the unselfish thoughtfulness of his daily life and in the little fraternal acts which only those who were nearest him can but remember and appreciate. At the time of his death he left a widow, 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His wife was the daughter of Firman White (1792-1868) and Mary White (1799-1879).

In the Federal Census of 1840, B.F. Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 149, Tate Township) in a household comprised of one male age 20-30, one female under age 5 and one female age 20-30.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 363, Tate Township) in a household as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in OH - Laura A. Hitch, age 30, born in OH - Mary E. Hitch, age 10, born in OH - Francis A. Hitch, age 7, born in OH - Levi W. Hitch, age 6, born in OH - John W. Hitch, age 4, born in OH - Charles T. Hitch, age 4/12, born in OH - John Greene, age 22, born in NY.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, age 62, born in OH - Laura Hitch, age 58, born in OH - Amanda Drummond, age 17, born in OH.

Benjamin married Laura Ann White,⁸ daughter of Forman White ⁸ and Mary Ann Rogers,⁸ on 18 Dec 1838 in Clermont Co., OH.⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁴ Laura was born on 23 Aug 1820 in OH,^{¹¹²⁶ ²⁸²¹ ²⁸²² ²⁸²³ ²⁸²⁴} died on 16 Mar 1918 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH,^¹¹²⁹ and was buried about 19 Mar 1918 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Laura A. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Laura A. Hitch, born 8/1820 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Laura A. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: Laura A. Hitch, age 89, born in OH.

1448 F i. Mary Elizabeth Hitch was born in 1840 in Clermont Co., OH.^{¹¹⁸⁵ ²⁸²⁵}

Death Notes: Obituary in the Cincinnati Commercial News for February 18, 1920:

FEDERAL GAUGER DIES

Frank A. Hitch, 78 years old, for 28 years associated with the United States Internal Revenue Office at Cincinnati as storekeeper-gauger, died at his home, 2410 Shanmore avenue, Norwood, yesterday. Mr. Hitch was a veteran of the Civil War. He was Vice President of the Amelia State Bank at Amelia, Ohio. One brother, Charles P. Hitch, Springfield, Ill. and a sister, Mrs. W.S. Flynn, Cincinnati, survive. Funeral services are to be held at the home Friday afternoon.

Another Obituary sent as part of a copy of a scrapbook undated:

HITCH - Frank A. Beloved husband of Jennie R. Hitch (nee Ryland) at 2410 Shanmoor ave., Norwood, O. February 17, in his 78th year. Funeral services at late residence, Friday, February 20, at 1:30 p.m. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Frances A. Hitch is listed in Tate, Clermont County, Ohio (page 267) in a household as follows: - Frances A. Hitch, storekeeper, age 37, born in OH - Jennie Hitch, age 23, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Frank Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, born 9/1842 in OH - Jennie H. Hitch, born 4/1857 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Francis A. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Francis A. Hitch, age 67, born in OH - Jennett Hitch, age 52, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank A. Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Frank A. Hitch, age 77, born in OH - Jennie R. Hitch, age 62, born in OH.

In the file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that Francis A. Hitch, an Army invalid died February 17, 1920. He was a Private in Company L, 9th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. (Cert. No. 1105283)

Francis married Lauretta Lindsey,²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁰⁴ daughter of Hezekiah Lindsey and E.Carrie (?), on 15 Nov 1865 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Lauretta was born on 31 Mar 1847 in OH,^²⁸³² died on 13 Jun 1870 in Clermont Co., OH,^²⁸³² and was buried about 16 Jun 1870 in Green Mound Cemetery, Richmond, Clermont Co., OH.

Francis next married Jeanette R. (Jennie) Ryland, daughter of Edward Ryland and Elizabeth Ware, between 1875 and 1880. Jeanette was born on 27 Apr 1857 in OH,^{¹⁷⁵⁵ ²⁸³³ ²⁸³⁴ ²⁸³⁵} died on 20 Jun 1935 in Norwood, Hamilton Co., OH,^¹⁷⁵⁵ and was buried on 25 Jun 1935 in Springrove Cemetery.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, Nelson Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 339, Williams Township) in a household as follows: - Nelson Hitch, age 30, merchant, born in OH - Caroline Hitch, age 40, born in NY - Allen N. Smith, age 13, born in OH - Elizabeth McCloud?, age 20, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Nelson A. Hitch is indicated in Clermont County, Ohio (page 575) in a household as follows: - Nelson A. Hitch, age 40, merchant, born in OH - Charlotte T. Hitch, age 32, born in OH - John Q. Hitch, age 4, born in OH - Carrie Hitch, age 3, born in OH - Emma Hitch, age 4 months, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 26, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1880, N.A. Hitch is indicated in Richland County, Illinois (sheet 18) in a household as follows: - N.A. Hitch, age 60, born in OH - Charlotte Hitch, age 51, born in OH - John Q. Hitch, age 23, born in OH - Emma Hitch, age 20, born in OH - Henry Hitch, age 18, born in OH - Melissa Hitch, age 15, born in OH - Walter Hitch, age 11, born in OH - Charles Hitch, age 10, born in OH.

1455 F ii. Carrie Hitch was born on 29 Oct 1857 in Clermont Co., OH^{¹¹¹⁷ ²⁸⁶⁰} and died on 9 Jul 1878.^¹¹¹⁷

1456 F iii. Emma Hitch was born on 29 Jul 1860 in Clermont Co., OH^{²⁸⁶¹ ²⁸⁶²} and died on 9 Jun 1937.^¹¹¹⁷

Birth Notes: Charles E. Hitch, a descendant indicated her year of birth as 1862, however census records clearly shows it was 1860.

Emma married Wilmer L. Dickerson on 7 Sep 1881 in Richland Co., IL.¹⁶³⁹ ²⁸⁶³

1458 M v. Isaac Hitch was born on 25 Feb 1863 in Clermont Co., OH,^¹¹¹⁷ died on 23 Dec 1863 in Clermont Co., OH,^¹¹¹⁷ and was buried about 26 Dec 1863 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles E. Hitch is listed in Fox, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Charles E. Hitch, born 5/1869 in OH - Louie Hitch, born 2/1868 in MI.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles E. Hitch is listed in Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Charles Hitch, age 50, born OH - Lois E. Hitch, age 51, born MI.

1465 M iv. George H. Rowe ²⁸⁷⁹ was born in 1859 in Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁸³

1467 M i. Hazelton J. Noyes was born in 1845 in Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁸⁴

Caroline married Rev. Oliver E. Peebles on 12 Sep 1847 in Clermont Co., OH.²⁹³ ¹⁰⁰⁴ ¹¹³⁵ Oliver was born on 8 Sep 1821 in Dinwiddie Co., VA,^{²⁸⁷ ²⁸⁸⁵} died on 20 Jan 1848 in Clermont Co., OH,^²⁸⁷ and was buried in Jan 1848 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

General Notes: REV. OLIVER E. PEEBLES died at the residence of his father-in-law, John Hitch, near Bantam, Clermont County, Ohio, January 20, ____. He was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, September 8, 1821, and moved to Clinton, Ohio, in 1828. His mother died in 1831. From that time until 1839 he assisted his father in raising his family. He was licensed to preach September 22, 1843, and in the fall of 1846 commenced traveling on New Haven Circuit. When the physician informed him, two days before his death, that he must die, he told his friends that it did not disturb him; that he had made preparations for that years ago; that his trust was in the atoning merits of Christ; that death to him had no sting and the grave no gloom. Among the last words that he spoke were, "Praise the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, praise his holy name." He died in great peace."

1468 M i. Oliver Peebles Jenkins ²⁸⁸⁶ was born on 3 Nov 1850 in Clermont Co., OH^{²⁸⁹⁰ ²⁸⁹¹} and died on 9 Jan 1935 in CA.

General Notes: The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume VI Jenkins, Thornton Alexander page 73 JENKINS, Oliver Peebles, educator, was born at Bantam, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1850; son of George Peterson and Caroline M. (Hitch) Jenkins, and grandson of John and Eliza (Homan) Jenkins, and of John and Nancy (Simmons) Hitch. He [p.73] was graduated from Moore's Hill college, Ind., in 1869, was professor of natural science there, 1876-82; professor of natural science at the Indiana State normal school, 1883-86; professor of biology at De Pauw university, Ind., 1886-91, and in 1891 was elected professor of physiology and histology at Leland Stanford, Jr., university, Cal. He received from Indiana university the degree of M.S. in 1886, and that of Ph.D. in 1889. He is the author of the Indiana state series of text books on physiology; books and papers on nature study in elementary schools, and papers on the fishes of the United States, Mexico and Hawaiian Islands.

Oliver married Elizabeth Rebecca Hester.²⁸⁸⁶ Elizabeth was born in 1856.

1469 F ii. Clara R. Jenkins was born on 26 Jan 1853 in IN^{²⁸⁹² ²⁸⁹³} and died before 1914.

Clara married Rev. Alfred Kummer in 1875 in IN. Alfred was born in 1847 in PA and died after 1920 in IN.

1470 M iii. Dr. Wilbur Olin Jenkins was born on 28 Dec 1861 in IN,^{²⁸⁹⁴ ²⁸⁹⁵} died on 3 Dec 1943 in IN, and was buried about 6 Dec 1943 in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1850, James Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio (page 364, Tate Township) in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 21, born in OH - Joseph P. Scull, age 36, born in NJ - Rebecca Scull, age 20, born in OH - Lydia A. Scull, age 1, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1860, James F. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio (page 141, Goshen) in a household as follows: - James F. Hitch, carriage maker, age 31, born in OH - Harriett Hitch, age 25, born in OH - Oliver Hitch, age 2, born in OH - Lauretta Hitch, age 13, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1880, James F. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - James F. Hitch, age 51, born in OH - Laura Hitch, age 47, born in OH - Hattie Hitch, age 4, born in OH - Frank Hitch, age 10 months, born in OH - Ort Robinson, age 20, born in OH - Lillian Robinson, age 18, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, James Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - James Hitch, born 4/1829 in OH - Laroue Hitch, born 9/1836 in OH - William O. Robinson, born 3/1860 in OH - Lillian M. Robinson, born 5/1863 in OH - Harriett L. Hitch, born 5/1876 in OH - Frank J. Hitch, born 8/1879 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, James F. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - James F. Hitch, age 80, born in OH - Laura A. Hitch, age 73, born in OH - Lillian M. Robinson, age 48, born in OH - Harriett L. Wiseman, age 34, born OH - James M. Wiseman, age 37, born OH - Franklin M. Wiseman, age 2, born OH - James R. Wiseman, age ?? (under age 1), born OH.

James married Harriett F. (Hattie) Robinson on 23 Dec 1856 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴ Harriett was born in 1836,^{²⁸⁹⁶ ²⁸⁹⁷} died on 13 Feb 1868 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁸⁷ ¹¹³⁵ ²⁸⁹⁸} and was buried about 16 Feb 1868 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁸⁷

General Notes: Harriet F. Hitch's will was written on May 14 1866 and probated in Clermont County, OH on Feb 20 1868.

1471 F i. Lauretta Hitch was born in 1847 in Clermont Co., OH^²⁸⁹⁹ and died on 10 Apr 1870 in Clermont Co., OH.^¹¹⁶⁹

1472 M ii. Oliver H. Hitch was born on 13 Feb 1858 in Goshen, Clermont Co., OH^²⁹⁰⁰ and died on 1 Dec 1863 in Clermont Co., OH.

James next married Laura Ann Lytle,¹¹¹⁷ daughter of William Lytle and Nancy Ann Keenan, on 11 Apr 1869 in Clermont Co., OH.²⁹³ ¹⁰⁰⁴ ¹¹³⁵ Laura was born on 9 Sep 1836 in Clermont Co., OH,^{²⁹⁰¹ ²⁹⁰² ²⁹⁰³ ²⁹⁰⁴} died on 9 Dec 1923 in Batavia, Clermont Co., OH,^{¹⁰⁷³ ¹¹²⁹} and was buried on 12 Dec 1923 in Batavia Cemetery, Batavia, Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, Laura A. Hitch is listed as an Army widow of Oliver S. Robinson. He dies in Murfressboro, TN on Jul 30 1863. She died Dec 9 1928. Oliver Robinson was a Sergeant in Company F, 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 20480)

1475 F i. Rowena Talley ¹¹³⁵ was born on 13 Jan 1861 in Clermont Co., OH.^²⁹³

1476 F ii. Hattie Hammond Talley ¹¹³⁵ was born on 29 Jan 1864 in Clermont Co., OH.^²⁹³

General Notes: After Edward Kellum's death in 1881, Almira Pitt (Hitch) Kellum appears to have re-married to William H. McDonald.

Antionette married William H. McDonald ²⁹¹⁴ on 31 May 1882 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.²⁹¹⁴ William was born in 1856 in IL.

1479 M iii. Medford Ross Kellum ¹¹⁵¹ was born on 17 Oct 1874 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN^²⁹¹⁴ and died on 29 Aug 1934 in Del Rio, Val Verde Co., TX.^²⁹¹⁴

Medford married Ada Frances Hughes ²⁹¹⁴ on 6 Jun 1900 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.²⁹¹⁴ Ada was born on 21 May 1878 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY and died on 17 Jan 1931 in Miami, Dade Co., FL.

1480 F i. Olive Glovina Salt ²⁹³ ¹¹³⁵ was born on 8 Sep 1862 in Bethel, Clermont Co., OH and died on 6 Mar 1946 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Olive married George Bernard Harte ¹¹³⁵ on 8 Jul 1890 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.¹¹³⁵ George was born on 22 Feb 1863 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 12 Apr 1905 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

1481 M ii. George Clifford Salt ¹¹³⁵ was born on 24 Jul 1864 in Bethel, Clermont Co., OH.^²⁹³

Hester married Elijah Weaver ⁸ on 2 Nov 1854 in Clermont Co., OH.⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁴ Elijah was born in 1832.^²⁹¹⁷

1482 M i. Francis Weaver was born on 29 Jul 1855^⁸ and died on 18 Jan 1918.^⁸

1483 F ii. Mackey Eleanor Weaver was born on 10 Aug 1858^⁸ and died on 19 Sep 1873.^⁸

General Notes: Francis L. Dunlap was a carpenter and contractor, also a veteran of the Civil War, serving three years.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": (James Augustus Hitch) was a farmer. Attended Ohio Weslyan College. Most members of this family were Methodists and Republicans.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Cordelia Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Cordelia Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Maud Hitch, age 13, born in OH - Eva Hitch, age 9, born in OH - Edgar Hitch, age 6, born in OH - Elizabeth Donham, age 82, born in OH (mother).

General Notes: Served as a Private/Commissary Sargeant, Company A, 5th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, enlisted 9/16/1861.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Octavius G. Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio (page 609, Cincinnati, Ward 1) in a household as follows: - Octavius G. Hitch, grocer, age 45, born in OH - Elizabeth G. Hitch, age 42, born in OH - Ella L. Hitch, age 9, born in IN - William Hitch Jr., age 16, born in IN - William Hitch Sr., age 77, born in KY (notes he is disabled due to rheumatism).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Octavius Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Kansas in a household as follows: - Octavius Hitch, born 11/1836 in OH - Elisabeth Hitch, born 12/1837 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Octavius G. Hitch is listed in Girard, Crawford County, Kansas in a household as follows: - Octavius G. Hitch, age 75, born in OH - Elizabeth Hitch, age 72, born in OH.

In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that Octavius G. Hitch died on February 3, 1914 and that he had been a Quartermaster Sergeant in Comp nay A, 5th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. (Cert. No. 382608)

Octavius married Elizabeth Gaddis,⁸ daughter of William Frazier Gaddis ²⁹²⁹ and Naomi Sargent,²⁹²⁹ on 26 Dec 1863.⁸ ²⁹²⁸ Elizabeth was born on 7 Nov 1838 in Ripley, Brown Co., OH,^{⁸ ²⁹³⁰ ²⁹³¹} died on 6 Mar 1916 in Medford, Grant Co., OK,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁷³} and was buried about 9 Mar 1916 in Girard Cemetery, Crawford Co., KS.

General Notes: In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 at the National Archives, it states that Elizabeth Hitch was an Army widow of Octavius G. Hitch and that she died on March 6, 1916. Octavius G. Hitch was indicated as a Quartermaster Sergeant in Company A, 5th Ohio Cavalry. (Cert. No. 772760)

1494 F i. (Twin Daughter) Hitch was born on 12 Jan 1865 in IN^⁸ and died on 12 Jan 1865 in IN.

1497 M iv. Edgar W. Hitch ⁸ ²⁷⁹ ²⁹²⁹ was born in 1872 in IN and died in 1873 in IN.

Cornelia married Franklin C. Smith ⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁴ on 10 Sep 1856 in Clermont Co., OH.¹⁰⁰⁴

Harriet married Henry Gregg about 1852 in IA. Henry was born in 1827 in OH^²⁹³⁸ and died between 1865 and 1869 in IA.

1499 M i. Noble Webster Gregg was born in 1854 in Jefferson Co., IA.^{²⁹³⁹ ²⁹⁴⁰}

1500 M ii. Thomas Gregg was born in 1856 in Jefferson Co., IA.^{²⁹⁴¹ ²⁹⁴²}

1501 F iii. Mary E. Gregg was born in 1858 in Jefferson Co., IA.^{²⁹⁴³ ²⁹⁴⁴}

1502 M iv. George H. Gregg was born in 1859-1860 in Jefferson Co., IA.^{²⁹⁴⁵ ²⁹⁴⁶}

General Notes: According to Daisy Hitch Davies, "Thomas Hitch had a son who was a policeman in some town in ID. Thomas S. Hitch lived in Hillsboro, Iowa until the spring of 1903 when they moved to a farm in Cumberland, Wisconsin."

In the Federal Census of 1860, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Jefferson County, Iowa (page 248), Locust Grove Township, in Samuel Robb household as: - Thomas Hitch, age 14, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1870, T.S. Hitch is indicated in Lee County, Iowa (page 8, Cedar Township) in a household as follows: - T.S. Hitch, age 23, farmer, born in OH - Henrietta Hitch, age 53, born in NJ - Esther Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Mary Empson, age 49, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Lee County, Iowa in a household as follows: - Thomas, born 5/1847 in OH - Maria, born 6/1854 in NJ - Mary E., born 11/1885 in IA - James E., born 3/1887 in IA - Nellie M, born 4/1891 in IA - Anna M., born 5/1897 in IA.

Thomas married Maria Louise Lane about 1884. Maria was born on 2 Jun 1854 in Forked River, NJ,^{¹²⁰⁷ ²⁹⁴⁷ ²⁹⁴⁸} died on 15 May 1908 in Hillsboro, IA,^{¹²⁰¹ ¹²⁰⁷} and was buried on 19 May 1908 in Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, IA.^{¹²⁰¹ ¹²⁰⁷}

Mary married Richard A. Snelling about 1844. Richard was born on 9 Jul 1816 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁵⁴ ²⁹⁵⁵ ²⁹⁵⁶} died on 10 Dec 1889 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Dec 1889 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1507 M i. Zadock J. Snelling was born on 17 Jan 1845 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁵⁷ ²⁹⁵⁸ ²⁹⁵⁹ ²⁹⁶⁰} died on 23 Aug 1918 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 Aug 1918 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1508 F ii. Elizabeth Snelling was born in 1846 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁹⁶¹ ²⁹⁶²}

1512 M vi. Jackson Snelling was born in 1853-1856 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁹⁷² ²⁹⁷³}

1513 F vii. Anna Snelling was born in 1855-1857 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁹⁷⁴ ²⁹⁷⁵}

1514 F viii. Caroline Snelling was born in 1857 in Somerset Co., MD^²⁹⁷⁶ and died in 1861-1869.

1515 F ix. Clara F. Snelling was born in Feb 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁹⁷⁷ ²⁹⁷⁸}

General Notes: Sarah Stuart's will was written on May 20 1848 and probated in Somerset County on Oct 2 1849. In it, she leaves land "Monsham" to grandson Robert James Stewart and other things to granddaughter Sarah Jane Stuart (spelling as such). James S. Anderson was executor. James S. Anderson, James M. Goslee and Caleb T. Twilley were witnesses. (SoW-JP5:162-163)

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert J. Stewart is listed in the Trappe District, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Robert J. Stewart, age 41, sawyer - Sallie A. Stewart, age 33, keeping house - Amelia W. Stewart, age 8 - John A. Stewart, age 6 - Thomas C. Stewart, age 1 - Elton G. Malone, age 26, laborer - Hennie Malone, age 21, keeping house - Elizabeth Malone, age 1 - Elizabeth Disharoon, age 46 all were born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Robert J. Stewart is listed in the Trappe District, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED 91, page 236) in a household as follows: - Robert J. Stewart, age 51, house carpenter, born in MD - Sally H. Stewart, age 41, keeping house, born in MD - Orlena W. Stewart, age 17, at home, born in MD - J. Anna Stewart, age 15, born in MD - Zadoc J. Stewart, age 9, born in MD - Mary J. Stewart, age 5, born in MD - Eliza B. Stewart, age 5 months (Dec), born in MD

Robert married Sarah Anne Disharoon, daughter of Caleb Disharoon ²⁰⁵⁵ and Elizabeth Lankford,²⁰⁵⁵ on 2 Jan 1861 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Sarah was born in Apr 1838 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁹⁷¹ ²⁹⁸³ ²⁹⁸⁴ ²⁹⁸⁵ ²⁹⁸⁶} died on 8 Jan 1926 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 10 Jan 1926 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1521 F i. Amelia W. (Orlena) Stewart was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁸⁷ ²⁹⁸⁸} died on 9 May 1926 in Snow Hill, Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 10 May 1926 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1523 M iii. Thomas C. Stewart was born in 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD^²⁹⁹³ and died in 1871-1879 in Wicomico Co., MD.

1524 M iv. Zadoc J. Stewart was born in 1871 in Wicomico Co., MD.^²⁹⁹⁴

1525 F v. Mary J. Stewart was born on 4 Mar 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁹⁵ ²⁹⁹⁶} died on 4 Apr 1951 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 7 Apr 1951 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Mary married William W. Taylor on 8 Apr 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ William was born in Mar 1871 in MD^²⁹⁹⁷ and died before 1910.

1526 M vi. Robert James Stewart Jr. was born in Apr 1875 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁹⁹⁸ ²⁹⁹⁹}

1527 F vii. Elizabeth B. Stewart was born in Dec 1879 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁰⁰

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: From Maryland, died at Allen, Maryland at age 67 yrs, 5 mo., 9 days with 4 children living. (Listed under Rich'd J. Hitch)

General Notes: There were apparently two (2) Robert J. Hitches in Maryland in 1860, born about the same year. Robert John Hitch was son of Robert(?) Tubman and Mary (Malone) Hitch and Robert(?) Joseph Hitch was son of Benjamin Pitts and Molly (Lankford) Hitch. One must take care as the two can easily be confused when examining records of the time period. Robert(?) Joseph Hitch was in Baltimore by 1860 where Robert John Hitch remained in and around Allen, Maryland until his death in 1901.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Robert J. Hitch is indicated in household 1741 in the Trappe District, Somerset County, Maryland with the Malone family as follows: - Simon Malone, age 40 - Levi Malone, age 39 - Letiticia Malone, age 31 - Simon F. Malone, age 8 - Mary V. Malone, age 6 - Alexander Malone, age 4 - Emily Brereton, age 10 - Robert J. Hitch, age 26, farmhand All were born in Maryland.

On Sep 30 1862, Robert J. Hitch is listed in the U.S. Adjutant General Enrollment for Somerset County Election District No. 7 as age 28, a farmer, Trappe P.O.

On January 21, 1868, Robert J. and Amanda Hitch sold land to Simeon & Levi Malone for $600. The land was described as the farm they now reside which was devised to the said Simeon and Levi Malone and Mary Hitch, mother of the said Robert J. Hitch, by the last will of George Malone. Land is at Upper Trappe. Witness: Levin Price.(WiLR-TFJR1:141).

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert J. Hitch is indicated in household 35 in the Trappe District, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert J. Hitch, age 36, farmer - Sarah Hitch, age 30, keeps house - Kirby A. Hitch, age 4 - Mary L. Hitch, age 1 All were born in Maryland.

In her will written May 31, 1872 and probated July 30 ,1872, Dorothy W. Hastings (his aunt) left Robert J. Hitch five acres of land in Upper Trappe known as "Hitch Lot". Robert J. Hitch was instructed to pay $30 for it to William J. Bounds. Witnesses were Levin B. Price, Elisha Simms, and William J. Twilley (WiW-WB1)

In the Federal Census of 1880, Robert J. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Trappe), Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert J. Hitch, age 46, born in MD - Sarah A. Hitch, age 43, born in MD - Kirby A.W. Hitch, age 14, born in MD - Mary L. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - Robert T.P. Hitch, age 6, born in MD - Beverly T. Hitch, age 3, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Robert J. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Trappe), Wicomico County, Maryland (ED118, sheet 2, line 6) as follows: - Robert J. Hitch, born 11/1833 in MD - Sarah A. Hitch, born 10/1836 in MD - Beverly T. Hitch, born 9/1876 in MD.

In his Maryland Death Certificate, Robert J. Hitch was indicated as from Maryland and died at Allen, Maryland on April 28, 1901 at age 67 years, 5 months and 9 days with 4 children living. (He is wrongly listed under the name Rich'd J. Hitch).

Robert married Sarah Amanda Phoebus, daughter of Thornton Covington Phoebus and Mary E. Wilson, on 11 Jan 1865 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ³⁰⁰¹ Sarah was born on 20 Oct 1836 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁹⁶⁴ ³⁰⁰² ³⁰⁰³ ³⁰⁰⁴ ³⁰⁰⁵} died on 25 Dec 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁰⁶} and was buried about 28 Dec 1904 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: From her Death Certificate: Amanda Hitch, died of pneumonia on 12/25/1904, age 68-2-5. (Very hard to read record!)

General Notes: In her Maryland Death Certificate, it states "Amanda Hitch, born in Maryland, died on December 25, 1904 of pneumonia, age 68 years, 2 months, 5 days. Father and mother were Thornton and Mary (Wilson) Phoebus. The record is very hard to read.

Archibald married Josintra Taylor in 1886. Josintra was born in Apr 1847 in MD.^{³⁰³¹ ³⁰³²}

George married Cornelia Annie Washburn, daughter of George Washburn Sr. and Eleanor Adams, on 20 Dec 1875 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Cornelia was born in 1854-1856 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁰³⁴ ³⁰³⁵ ³⁰³⁶ ³⁰³⁷}

1533 F i. Matilda E. Fields was born in 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰³⁸

1534 M ii. Wilmore Fields was born in Sep 1879 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰³⁹

1535 M iii. Bernard Fields was born in Oct 1881 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁴⁰

1536 F iv. Blanche G. Fields was born in Nov 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁴¹

Blanche married William W. Smith in 1910 in MD. William was born in 1883 in MD.^³⁰³¹

William married Henrietta (?) about 1873. Henrietta was born on 25 Nov 1854 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁴² ³⁰⁴³} died on 24 Mar 1907 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Mar 1907 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

1537 M i. Edward B. Fields was born in Nov 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³⁰⁴⁴ ³⁰⁴⁵}

1538 M ii. Louis W. Fields was born in Aug 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³⁰⁴⁶ ³⁰⁴⁷}

1539 M iii. (Son) Fields ⁷⁶ was born on 9 Jul 1879 in MD, died on 9 Oct 1879 in MD, and was buried about 12 Oct 1879 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

John married Emily Virginia Brumbley, daughter of Warren Brumbley, on 15 Jan 1877 in MD. Emily was born on 20 Sep 1857 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁰⁴² ³⁰⁵⁴ ³⁰⁵⁵ ³⁰⁵⁶} died on 23 Nov 1914 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 Nov 1914 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1542 F i. Elnora Fields was born on 12 Aug 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁵⁷ ³⁰⁵⁸ ³⁰⁵⁹} died on 14 May 1947 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 17 May 1947 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

1543 M ii. Charles T. Fields was born on 27 Sep 1880 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 29 May 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 1 Jun 1900 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1544 F iii. Nettie O. Fields ⁷⁶ was born on 8 Feb 1886 in MD, died on 29 Oct 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 1 Nov 1918 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1546 M v. Earl W. Fields was born in Nov 1889 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁶³ ³⁰⁶⁴ ³⁰⁶⁵} died in 1943 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1943 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Charlotte married Francis W. Ewell, son of Henry Ewell and Rosana (?), about 1860. Francis was born in 1827-1828 in VA.^{¹²⁶⁴ ³⁰⁷² ³⁰⁷³}

1552 M i. Arthur Gathorn was born on 18 Feb 1853 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

Margaret married Lewis H. Waggaman between 1851 and 1856. Lewis was born in 1835 in KY.

1554 M i. Henry B. Waggaman ³⁰⁷⁴ was born on 11 Apr 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 11 Jul 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY.

Sarah married William Best, son of John Best and Elizabeth (?), about 1857. William was born on 20 Jan 1831 in KY.^³⁰⁷⁵

1557 M ii. Robert Best was born on 4 Aug 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

728. Elisha Bland Harcum was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰³⁷ died in 1913 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried in 1913 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

Elisha married Belle (?) about 1883. Belle was born in 1859, died in 1896, and was buried in 1896 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

1558 M i. Cleveland E. Harcum was born in Sep 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY^³⁰⁷⁷ and died on 29 Sep 1971 in Kenton Co., KY.

1559 F ii. Ivy M. Harcum was born in Feb 1889 in Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁰⁷⁸

1560 M iii. Robert Harcum was born in Sep 1892 in Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁰⁷⁹

James married Josephine (?) in 1876. Josephine was born in Jul 1859 in KY^³⁰⁸⁰ and died on 12 Aug 1933 in Pendleton Co., KY.

1562 M ii. George W. Harcum was born in Nov 1886 in KY^³⁰⁸² and died on 15 Mar 1971 in Harrison Co., KY.

William married Mary A. King, daughter of James King and Elizabeth E. Pryor, in 1865 in MD. Mary was born in 1846 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁸⁴ ³⁰⁸⁵} died in 1919 in MD, and was buried in 1919 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1564 M i. George A. Whayland was born on 13 Dec 1865 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁰⁸⁶ ³⁰⁸⁷} died on 5 Jun 1936 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 Jun 1936 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1565 F ii. Annie E. Whayland was born in 1868 in Wicomico Co., MD,^³⁰⁸⁸ died in 1889 in MD, and was buried in 1889 in Bounds Cemetery, Near Siloam, MD.

1566 F iii. Emily R. Whayland was born in 1871 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁹⁴

1567 F iv. Mary F. Whayland was born in 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁴⁴

1568 F v. Sarah E. Whayland was born in 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁴⁶

1569 M vi. John Brinkley Whayland was born in Jun 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁹⁵ ³⁰⁹⁶ ³⁰⁹⁷} died in 1965,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1965 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

1570 F vii. Bertie Whayland was born in Jun 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁰⁹⁸

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: States death occurred on 8/20/1924 at 1:30pm of gastro-enteritis poison colitis. Burial at Nassawango on 8/22/1924. DOB 12/25/1848 and was 75 yrs 7 mos 25 days old. Occupation was farmer. John Hitch of RR#1, Salisbury signed the certificate.

General Notes: Samuel H. Hitch was married on December 23, 1868, two days before his 20th birthday, to Hetty Ann Driscoll. His marriage certificate states Hetty's house was "near Matthew's store." They were married by Lemuel Hall, a Babtist (sic) preacher at Noah Tilghman's.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Samuel H. Hitch is indicated in household 202 (page 843) in the 7th District of Worcester County with a family as follows - Samuel Hitch, age 21, farmer, $100 in personal property, and he can read/write - Hettie Hitch, age 24, keeps house, cannot read/write - Thomas Hitch, age 1 - Harriet Brown, age 70, lady All were born in Maryland.

On January 1, 1878, Samuel Hitch bought land from William H. Dykes and wife and James H. McGrath. For $225, he bought land situated in Worcester Co., 7th Election District, called "Haymans Addition" and "Haymans Great Addition". Bounded on the north by Harry Robertson, on the west and south by Marcellus Brown, and on the east by Allison T. Smith. (Worcester Co. Land Records, Liber ITM No. 6)

In the Federal Census of 1880, Samuel H. Hitch is indicated in household 256 in Worcester County with a family as follows: - Samuel H. Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in MD - Hettie Ann Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Thomas H. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - John W. Hitch, age 10, born in MD - Ester E. Hitch, age 7, born in MD - Mollie Hitch, age 4, born in MD.

In the "List of Taxable Males - Worcester County - 1882," taken on March 15, 1882, Samuel H. Hitch is included in District Number 7, Atkinsons.

On April 14, 1883, Samuel and wife Hetty A. Hitch, William H. and wife Henny Washbord, and Mary M. Hitch sold to Levin T. Hitch for $100, 75 acres of land in the 7th Election District called "Heaths Venture" and "Buck Harbor". This was the land that "Washington Hitch owned at his death and on which Matilda M. Hitch now lives." (Ibid., Liber ITM No. 9, Folio 574). Note - these were all the children of Washington H. Hitch and had spouses as indicated at the time. It proves that Washington's wife Matilda was still living at this date as well as Henny Hitch Washburn and Mary M. Hitch all of whom do not show up in records after this date.)

On April 30, 1883, Samuel H. Hitch gave a Bill of Sale for land to Thomas W.H. White and John McGrath (Wicomico County Land Records Index 1867-1885, Liber SPT No. 1, Folio 265).

In the "List of Taxable Males - Worcester County - 1884," taken on March 13, 1884, Samuel H. Hitch is included in District Number 7, Atkinsons.

On July 12, 1884, Samuel H. Hitch of Worcester Co. signed mortgage to John W. McGrath of Wicomico Co. It was for $125 and for land that was "deeded to me this day" by Purnell J. Twigg and devised him by the last will of Thomas Ryan. Witnesses were William J. Riggen and C.C. Smullen. The mortgage was payable on July 12, 1886; however, a note in the record states that John W. McGrath released the mortgage in 1897. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 6, Folio 380).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel H. Hitch is listed in Worcester County, the Atkinson District (District No. 7). These records indicate his household in Election District 106, sheet 12, line 46 as: - Samuel H. Hitch, born 12/1848 in MD - Mrs. Samuel H. Hitch, born 2/1845 in MD - Hester E. Hitch, born 6/1873 in MD - Clarence Hitch, born 8/1880 in MD - Martha Hitch, born 7/1885 in MD

In the Federal Census of 1910, Samuel H. Hitch is listed in Wicomico County, in District 8, Nutters, in a household as: - Samuel H. Hitch, age 60, general farmer, married 40 years, born in MD - Hettie A. Hitch, age 65, born in MD The records show that they had 7 children of which 6 were living at the time of the census.

On October 31, 1914 Samuel H. Hitch gave deed for land to Marion L. Pryor. (Wicomico Co. Land Records Index 1867- 1916, Liber EAT No. 94, folio. 159), Marion Pryor was husband to his daughter Martha E. Hitch.

On November 7, 1916, Samuel was married a second time to Elizabeth Dykes - according to marriage records "at Meadow Bridge." This was a little less than one year after his first wife died. According to contemporary accounts, this marriage was quite controversial especially among the daughters of Samuel as they thought him to be too old (he was almost 69) and they thought it might threaten their inheritance.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel H. Hitch is listed in Worcester County in a household as: - Samuel H. Hitch, age 71, born in MD - Elizabeth E. Hitch, age 70, born in MD

On April 24, 1923, for $10, Samuel H. and wife Elizabeth E. Hitch of Worcester County sold land in Atkinsons District to S. Clarence Hitch and Warren D. Fooks. The 35 acres of land was bounded on the north by land of James E. Fields and Benjamin P. Livingston; to the east by Benjamin P. Livingston and to the south and southwest by John E. Morris. It was the same land conveyed to Samuel H. Hitch from Purnell J. Twigg by deed dated July 12, 1884 (Worcester Co. Land Records, Liber ODC No. 46, Folio 513)

Samuel Hitch died on August 20, 1924 with the following details from his death certificate: it states death occurred on August 20, 1924 at 1:30pm of gastro-enteritis poison colitis. Burial was at Nassawango on August 22, 1924. Date of birth was December 25, 1848 and he was age 75 yrs 7 mos 25 days. His occupation was farmer. John Hitch (his son) of RR#1, Salisbury signed the certificate.

Samuel married Hester Ann Driscoll, daughter of Thomas Driskell and Mollie Dykes, on 23 Dec 1868 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Hester was born on 19 Jan 1845 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹⁰⁰ ³¹⁰¹ ³¹⁰² ³¹⁰³ ³¹⁰⁴ ³¹⁰⁵ ³¹⁰⁶} died on 19 Nov 1915 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁴¹³ and was buried about 22 Nov 1915 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Samuel H. and Hettie Ann Hitch were Baptist, having been married by a Baptist preacher and attending the "Old School" Baptist Church. The "old School" church is now Nassawango church (1996) and Samuel and Hettie are buried in the little cemetery in the churchyard.
Married at Noah Tilghman's near Matthew's store by Babtist (sic) preacher Lemuel Hall. From the 1877 maps of the area, Matthew's store is located in the extreme southeast part of Nutters District in Wicomico County, Maryland.

Death Notes: From her Death Certificate: Age 70. Born 1/19/1845 in MD. Father: Thomas Driscoll, of Maryland; Mother: Molly Dykes, of Maryland. Informed by John W. HITCH Buried at Nassawango Church.

General Notes: Hettie Ann Hitch died on November 19, 1915 at age 70. Her death certificate indicates that she was born on January 19, 1845 in Maryland, the daughter of Thomas Driscoll and Molly Dykes, both of Maryland. The informant was her son John W. Hitch and she was buried at Nassawango Church. The spelling "Driscoll" did not come till later, it was Driskill or Driskell until the mid-to-late 19th century. Even the corruption "Dusky" exists.

She was called "Mama Hitch" by her grandchildren and one of them, Pearl Hitch Smith, states that she heard that she had "some Indian blood." Pearl Smith was also given the buttons from her wedding coat by Mollie Hitch Fooks and a fruit bowl by Hettie Ann herself in about 1915.

+ 1574 F iii. Hester Ellen (Esther) Hitch was born on 3 Jun 1873 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{¹³⁴⁸ ³¹¹⁸ ³¹¹⁹ ³¹²⁰} died on 7 May 1946 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 10 May 1946 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1576 M v. Samuel Clarence Hitch was born on 10 Aug 1880 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{³¹²⁶ ³¹²⁷ ³¹²⁸} died on 13 Sep 1956 in Hitch Farm, Outside Of Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 16 Sep 1956 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Samuel next married Susan Elizabeth Shockley, daughter of Joshua J. Shockley and Mary W. Claywell, on 7 Nov 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Susan was born in 1848 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹³³ ³¹³⁴ ³¹³⁵ ³¹³⁶ ³¹³⁷ ³¹³⁸ ³¹³⁹} died on 21 Sep 1930 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 24 Sep 1930 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Information on this line was gleaned from a pleasant meeting this compiler had with descendants of Henrietta Hitch (later Washburn) on Aug 29 2001. In attendance were Eunicelee (Washburn) (Johnson) Hupke and Van Hitch. Eunicelee descends from Henrietta through her marriage to William H. Washburn in 1874 (as granddaughter). Van descends from Henrietta through her daughter Delina Hitch who was born to Henrietta before her marriage to Washburn. Eunicelee particularly remembers "Linie" Hitch being a half-sister to her father Levin Henry Washburn - both offspring of Henrietta Hitch. As you can imagine, this line was a "stumper" to this compiler for a long time before it was finally solved at this meeting!

In the 1860 Federal Census for Nutters District, Worcester County, Maryland, Henrietta Hitch is listed as a daughter of Washington Hitch. However, she seems to be listed as a female named "Herinie". However, very close inspection shows this to be "Hennie", no doubt named for her grandmother Henrietta or Hennie (Brown) Hitch.

Also, in the 1860 Federal Census, Henrietta Hitch is indicated in household 543 in the Princess Anne District, Somerset County with the Price family as follows: - Henrietta Hitch, age 20, housekeeper - John Price, age 63 - Ellen Price, age 50 - George Price, age 20 - Amelia Price, age 14 - James Price, age 11 All were born in MD

Henny (Hitch) Washbord (sic) was named in the April 14, 1883 land transaction where, for $100, Samuel and wife Hetty A. Hitch, William H. and wife Henny Washbord, and Mary M. Hitch sold to Levin T. Hitch 75 acres of land in the 7th Election District called "Heath's Venture" and "Buck Harbor". This was the land that Washington Hitch owned at his death and on which Matilda M. Hitch "now lives". (WoLR-ITM9:574).

Henrietta next married William H. Washburn, son of Henry Washburn and Rosetta Kibble, on 23 Mar 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ William was born in 1848-1850 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²¹³¹ ³¹⁴¹ ³¹⁴² ³¹⁴³}

+ 1579 M i. Levin Henry Washburn was born in 1879 in MD,^{³¹⁴⁴ ³¹⁴⁵} died in 1944 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1944 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1580 F ii. Rosetta (Rosie) Washburn was born in 1875 in MD,^{³¹⁴⁶ ³¹⁴⁷} died in 1951, and was buried in 1951 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1581 M iii. William (Bill "Tick") Washburn was born in 1879 in MD, died on 6 Nov 1965 in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., MD, and was buried about 9 Nov 1965 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: This fellow evidently was somewhat of an eccentric. Doris (Hamilton) Hitch (this compiler's grandmother) related a story about "Tick" Washburn that happened not long after Doris and her husband Carroll Hitch married in 1930. According to her, she could see a fire back in the wooded part of their property on the corner of St. Lukes Road and Milton Mill Road near Fruitland in the fall of the year sometime in the early 1930s. When Carroll Hitch went back to investigate, he found "Tick" Washburn just sitting next to a camp fire warming himself. Eunicelee (Washburn) (Johnson) Hupke independently related (in 2001 to this compiler) that "Willie" Washburn would be "OK" much of the time but, when the weather began to turn cool every year, he would begin to "wander" around the area without an apparent home. In the Dryden collection at Salisbury University's Center for Delmarva History and Culture, there is an obituary clipped from a newspaper (presumably the Salisbury Daily Times) dated Nov 11 1965 that states that Willie Washburn, 86, of Eden (MD) died Saturday (would have been Nov 6 1965) at the Eastern Shore State Hospital (note, this was a state mental institution in Cambridge, MD). He was a son of the late William H. and Henrietta Washburn. The only survivors are nieces and nephews. Burial was at Zion Cemetery near Fruitland.[Compiler's note: there is no stone on Mr. Washburn's grave)

Birth Notes: This date came from the death certificate. The tombstone at Smullen Cemetery indicates born 1855, died 1942

Death Notes: Died at 3:50 PM of "senile of cerebral stem" which he had for two years.

General Notes: On April 14, 1883, Samuel and wife Hetty A. Hitch, William H. and wife Henny Washbord, and Mary M. Hitch sold to Levin T. Hitch for $100, 75 acres of land in the 7th Election District called "Heaths Venture" and "Buck Harbor". This was the land that "Washington Hitch owned at his death and on which Matilda M. Hitch now lives." (WoLR-ITM9:574).

Levin T. Hitch, age 27, married Sallie C. Owens, age 19, on May 6, 1884. They were married in Fruitland by J.M. Tindall, a Wico. County minister and Levin's occupation was noted as carpenter. (Wicomico County Marriage Licenses)

In the Federal Census of 1900, Levin T. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Atkinsons), Worcester County, Maryland (ED106, sheet 11, line 18) as follows: - Levin T. Hitch, born 7/1858 in MD - Mrs. Levin T. Hitch, born 2/1864 in MD - Florence Hitch, born 5/1885 in MD - Uriah T. Hitch, born 2/1887 in MD - Lula A. Hitch, born 7/1889 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Levin T. Hitch is indicated in District 8, Nutters, Wicomico County, Maryland on Bounds Road, in a household as follows: - Levin T. Hitch, age 53, farmer, married 26 years - Sallie E. Hitch, age 45 - Uriah T. Hitch, age 23, sawmill laborer - Fred A. Hitch, age 6 They had 4 children of which 3 are living. All can read/write.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Levin T. Hitch is indicated in Worcester County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Levin T. Hitch, age 67, born in MD - Sally C. Hitch, age 54, born in MD - Freddie I. Hitch, age 15, born in MD.

In his Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Levin T. Hitch was born on July 2, 1856 in Worcester County, Eden, Maryland, RFD#1. His occupation was a farmer and his age was 86 years, 1 month and 7 days. He died at 3:50 pm on August 11, 1942 of "senile of cerebral stem" which he had for two years. He left a widow, Sallie C. Hitch. His father was Washington Hitch of Worcester County, Maryland and his mother was Margaret (Denston) Hitch of Worcester County, Maryland. He was buried on August 11, 1942 in the Charles Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Church, Worcester County, Maryland.

Levin married Sallie C. Owens, daughter of Uriah F. Owens and Susan C. Briddell, on 6 May 1884 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Sallie was born on 2 Dec 1864 in MD,^{⁸ ¹³³⁴ ³¹⁵⁴ ³¹⁵⁵ ³¹⁵⁶ ³¹⁵⁷} died in 1941 in MD, and was buried in 1941 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Marriage Notes: Married by J.M. Tindall, Wicomico, Co. minister. Levin T. Hitch was noted as a carpenter.

Birth Notes: Her tombstone shows the birth year as 1866, Daisy Hitch Davies indicated in "A Hitch Orchard" that the year was 1864.

+ 1585 M ii. Uriah Thomas Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1887 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹⁶² ³¹⁶³ ³¹⁶⁴} died in 1968 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1968 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Alicia married William James Causey, son of Lewis Causey and Sarah (Sallie) Powell, on 21 Dec 1880 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ William was born in Jan 1856 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³¹⁷⁰ ³¹⁷¹ ³¹⁷² ³¹⁷³ ³¹⁷⁴}

1587 F i. Mary E. Causey was born in Apr 1882 in Worcester Co., MD.^³¹⁷⁵

1588 M ii. John H. Causey was born in Feb 1884 in Worcester Co., MD.^³¹⁷⁶

1589 M iii. William S. Causey was born in Jul 1886 in Worcester Co., MD,^³¹⁷⁷ died in 1958 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1958 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

William married Maude E. (?). Maude was born on 18 Nov 1887 in MD, died in Sep 1973 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Sep 1973 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1592 F vi. Ida E. Causey was born in May 1893 in MD,^{³¹⁸⁵ ³¹⁸⁶ ³¹⁸⁷} died in 1955 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1955 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Robert S. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Atkinsons), Worcester County, Maryland (ED106, sheet 12, line 25) as follows: - Robert S. Hitch, born 6/1860 in MD - Mrs. Robert Hitch, born 7/1872 in MD - Mary E. Hitch, born 2/1893 in MD - Luther S. Hitch, born 11/1897 in MD - Handy I. Hitch, born 10/1823 in MD - Milley Hitch, born 5/1868 in MD.

Robert married Ida Mae Adkins, daughter of William S. Adkins and Nancy Ellen Shockley,³¹⁸⁸ on 13 Jan 1892 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Ida was born in Jul 1872 in Worcester Co., MD^{¹³⁴⁸ ³¹⁸⁹ ³¹⁹⁰ ³¹⁹¹} and died on 26 Nov 1962 in Worcester Co., MD.^³¹⁹²

1593 F i. Mary E. Hitch was born in Feb 1893 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³¹⁹³ ³¹⁹⁴}

1594 M ii. Luther S. Hitch was born on 30 Nov 1897 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹⁹⁵ ³¹⁹⁶} died on 30 Jun 1915 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹⁹⁷} and was buried on 2 Jul 1915 in M.E. Church Cemetery, Snow Hill, Worcester Co., MD.^⁴¹³

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Luther Hitch, single, born 11/30/1897, died 6/30/1915 of "accidental drowning", age 17-7-0. Informant was Bradley Adkins, Ocean City, Maryland. Was a fisherman. Burial in ME Cemetery, Snow Hill on 7/2/1915. Father and mother born in Maryland.

Death Notes: Leah Emily Hitch died in childbirth in the second year of marriage.

Leah married Joseph L. Brown, son of Anthony Marion Brown Sr. and Mary Elizabeth* Malone, on 20 May 1880 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Joseph was born on 16 Jan 1861 in MD,^{²⁰² ¹³³⁰ ³²⁰¹ ³²⁰²} died on 26 Jul 1919 in Baltimore, MD,^{²⁰² ¹³³⁰} and was buried about 29 Jul 1919 in Manokin Presbyterian Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.^¹³³⁰

General Notes: She died sometime after son Francis was born and before husband Levin H. Dykes remarried in 1892.

Clara married Levin H. Dykes,¹²⁸⁵ son of Thomas Hayman Dykes ¹²⁸⁵ and Sarah Elizabeth Denston,¹²⁸⁵ on 29 Dec 1884 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Levin was born on 10 Jan 1858 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³²⁰³ ³²⁰⁴ ³²⁰⁵} died on 12 Jun 1929 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried about 15 Jun 1929 in Cokesbury U.M. Church, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel C. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Atkinsons), Worcester County, Maryland (ED106, sheet 11, line 81) as follows: - Samuel C. Hitch, born 12/1865 in MD - Mrs. Samuel C. Hitch, born 5/1870 in MD - Laura E. Hitch, born 5/1892 in MD - Bertha G. Hitch, born 4/1896 in MD - Bertie D. Hitch, born 2/1898 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Samuel C. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7, Atkinsons, Worcester County, Maryland on Eden Rd. in a household as follows: - Samuel C. Hitch, age 44, general farmer, married 18 years - Annie B. Hitch, age 41 (father from DE) - Laura E. Hitch, age 16 - Luetha G. Hitch, age 14 - Bertha E. Hitch, age 11 - Ralph Hitch, age 8 - Walter S. Hitch, age 6 - Larry T. Hitch, age 3 They had 7 children of which 6 were living at the time. All can read/write and all were from Maryland except where noted.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Worcester County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Samuel C. Hitch, age 54, born in MD - Annie Hitch, age 52, born in MD - Bertie S. Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Walter L. Hitch, age 16, born in MD - Larry T. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Vera F. Hitch, age 9, born in MD - Arthur W. Hitch, age 6, born in MD.

1599 F i. Laura E. Hitch was born in May 1892 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³²¹⁴ ³²¹⁵}

1600 F ii. Luetha Gladys Hitch was born in Apr 1895 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²¹⁶ ³²¹⁷ ³²¹⁸} died in 1962 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1962 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: On August 5, 1915, David Pryor and L. Gladys Hitch were married. According to the Wicomico County, Maryland records, she was age 20, of Worcester County and he was age 23, a farmer from Wicomico County. They were married at the residence of S. Dulaney in Fruitland.

Luetha married David E. Pryor, son of David A. Pryor and Charlotte A. (?), on 5 Aug 1915 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.³²¹⁹ David was born in Apr 1892 in MD,^{³²²⁰ ³²²¹ ³²²²} died in 1945 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1945 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1601 F iii. Bertha E. Hitch was born in Feb 1898 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³²²³ ³²²⁴ ³²²⁵}

1602 M iv. Ralph Hitch was born on 30 Jan 1902 in Worcester Co., MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³²²⁶} and died in Aug 1978 in Reading, Berks Co., PA.^³²²⁷

1604 M vi. Larry T. Hitch was born on 22 May 1906 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³²²⁸ ³²³¹ ³²³²}

Arthur married Evelyn V. Tag, daughter of J. Frederick Tag and Elva M. Evelyn was born in 1917 in PA.^³²³⁷

Sallie married William C. (Or H.) Pope, son of George T. Pope and Melvina F. Pusey, on 31 Jan 1894 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ William was born in 1872-1873 in MD.^{³²³⁸ ³²³⁹ ³²⁴⁰}

Elmira married James (unlinked) Hitch before 1893. James was born about 1870 and died before 1900.

Elmira next married William James Causey, son of Lewis Causey and Sarah (Sallie) Powell, on 6 Dec 1902 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ William was born in Jan 1856 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³¹⁷⁰ ³¹⁷¹ ³¹⁷² ³¹⁷³ ³¹⁷⁴}

+ 1611 M i. Larry James Causey was born on 2 Feb 1905 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²⁴⁶ ³²⁴⁷ ³²⁴⁸} died in Aug 1978 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Aug 1978 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1612 F ii. Leena F. Causey was born in 1910 in Worcester Co., MD.^³²⁴⁹

General Notes: *Not yet sure she is of this Hitch family. It is very compelling that she names sons Handy S. Smullen and Harry Washington Smullen - named after Handy and Washington Hitch? Her granddaughter (through Harry Washington Smullen), Jean Smullen Tedeschi told me through an electronic mail that her mother spoke of Levin Hitch but did not know if it was her uncle or cousin. The only "problem" with her placement here is that she is not cited in the Chancery Record of Handy Hitch of August 1900 when most all other heirs were. Nevertheless, there is a high probability that Lillian Hitch belongs here.

Lillian married Eli Wesley Smullen, son of Elijah Henry Smullen and Mary Frances Lokey, on 27 Nov 1895 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Eli was born on 15 May 1870 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²⁵⁰ ³²⁵¹ ³²⁵² ³²⁵³ ³²⁵⁴} died on 8 Jan 1946 in MD, and was buried about 11 Jan 1946 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1616 F iv. Ida M. Smullen ¹⁷⁵ was born in Feb 1901 in Worcester Co., MD,^³²⁶⁸ died on 3 Dec 1989 in Quarryville, PA, and was buried about 6 Dec 1989 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Ida married Henry C. Dameron. Henry was born on 1 Jul 1891, died in Sep 1970, and was buried in Sep 1970 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1617 F v. Dortha A. Smullen was born in 1903 in Worcester Co., MD.^³²⁶⁹

1618 F vi. Martha M. Smullen was born in Sep 1908 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³²⁷⁰ ³²⁷¹}

+ 1619 M vii. Harry Washington Smullen ³²⁷² was born on 19 Aug 1909 in Worcester Co., MD,^³²⁷³ died on 13 Jan 1967, and was buried about 16 Jan 1967 in Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London Co., CT.

1620 M viii. Elwood W. Smullen ³²⁷⁴ was born on 31 Mar 1912 in Worcester Co., MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³²⁷⁵} and died in Jun 1975 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1621 F ix. Mary S. Smullen was born in 1914-1915 in Worcester Co., MD.^{³²⁷⁶ ³²⁷⁷}

1622 M x. Ernest W. Smullen was born on 15 Aug 1916 in Worcester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³²⁷⁸ ³²⁷⁹} died on 13 Oct 1992 in MD,^³²⁸⁰ and was buried about 16 Oct 1992 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1623 F xi. Alma V. Smullen was born in 1918-1919 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²⁸¹ ³²⁸²} died on 26 Feb 1960 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 29 Feb 1960 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1624 M xii. Orville W. Smullen was born in 1925 in Worcester Co., MD.^³²⁸³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Joshua C. Hitch is listed in the Rodney Frank household in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts (373 Purchase Street) in a household as follows: - Joshua C. Hitch, age 51, born in MA - Melaney B. Hitch, age 40, born in MA - Frank B. Hitch, age 18, born in MA - Mamie F. Hitch, age 14, born in MA.

Joshua married Melanie B. French, daughter of Rodney French ⁸ and Rowena Burt,⁸ on 16 Nov 1859 in MA.⁸ Melanie was born in Mar 1841 in MA^{³²⁸⁴ ³²⁸⁵ ³²⁸⁶} and died after 1920.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Melanie F. Hitch is listed in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - Melanie F. Hitch, born 3/1841 in MA - Frank B. Hitch, born 7/1862 in MA - Mary F. Hitch, born 10/1867 in MA - Harry G. Macomber, born 8/1872 in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Melanie Hitch is listed in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - Melanie Hitch, age ??, born in MA - Frank B. Hitch, age 49, born in MA - Mary French Hitch, age 40, born in MA.

1626 F ii. Mary French Hitch was born on 6 Oct 1865 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ³²⁹⁰ ³²⁹¹ ³²⁹²} and died in 1927.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: It was Mary French Hitch who with another signed the compiler's application papers for membership into the Society of Mayflower Descendants of the state of Massachusetts.

A transcription of a letter written by Mary F. Hitch to Radford Hitch in Georgia:

New Bedford, Mass. March 10, 1900

Dear Cousin Radford:

I was very glad to hear from you, and am glad you liked my picture. When I looked at yours I did not wonder that Captain Clay had recognized you as a member of the Hitch family. It is always pleasant to make new acquaintances, if only on paper, and I trust we may see each other after I shall be very glad at sometime to accept your invitation and visit you in your home.

Perhaps you would like to know something about me. In June 1890, I graduated from Wellesley College, proud in my possession of a B.A. degree. Since there I have been teaching in a preparatory school for _____ in this city. I have charge of the Geometry, Latin, and Greek classes so you may imagine time does not waste(?) on my hands. The school is not a large one, but most of the pupils are interested in this work, which makes my task(?) all the pleasanter. We send about six to college each year.

Before taking up this work, I was in a bank. I rather(?) enjoy business better, and therefore am studying Stenography. My brother is a cotton sampler and stapler. He with my Mother and myself and a cousin compose our family, my Father having died a few years before I graduated from Wellesley.

When you send your picture I wish we might have one of Mrs. (?) Hitch too, for we are glad to welcome her to the family.

We are having delightful spring weather now, and I shall make my first excursion into the woods this week. It is time now(?) to enjoy the willows and alders and birches and note with what grace their tassels give us their spring-greeting. I am very fond of the wild flowers and have quite a large herbarium. We have the electric now out into the suburbs so it is easy to become acquainted with nature; and man cannot improve upon our early spring friends in their snow white purity and grace, as if they had received their color from the snow.

Mrs. Fengae (?) wished to be remembered to you and your wife, to whom we all send most cordial greetings and many wishes _____ _____ _____ _____, much prosperity.

Affectionately Your Cousin, Mary F. Hitch

Elizabeth married Frederick Milton Fuller, son of Philemon Rand Fuller ⁸ and Eunice (?),⁸ on 16 Apr 1856.⁸ Frederick was born in 1821 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, died on 21 May 1876 in Bristol Co., MA, and was buried about 24 May 1876 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1627 M i. Frederick S. Fuller ⁸ was born in 1863 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, died in 1944 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, and was buried in 1944 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1630 F iv. Harriett Fuller was born in 1862 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA, died in 1863 in Bristol Co., MA, and was buried in 1863 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: Served as a Private/Sargeant, Company E, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War (Union Soldiers Index - National Archives). In the Civil War Service Index - Union (National Archives), it states that at age 24, a merchant, and a resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, James C. Hitch enlisted on September 18, 1862. He mustered-in on September 23, 1862 as a Private (then Sargeant) in Company E of the 3rd Massachusetts Infantry, USA. He mustered-out on June 26, 1863.

James married Louise Adams Robinson,⁸ daughter of Henry Robinson ³²⁹³ and Lucretia Adams,³²⁹³ in 1865. Louise was born on 17 Dec 1838 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{¹³⁵⁸ ³²⁹⁴} and died in 1907.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Edward E. Hitch is listed in Bristol County, Massachusetts (New Bedford, 69 Pleasant Street) in a household as follows: - Edward E. Hitch, age 39, born in MA - Cornelia Hitch, age 34, born in MA - William T. Hitch, age 7, born in MA.

Edward married Cornelia Maxfield.,⁸ daughter of Caleb Maxfield. Cornelia was born in Jan 1846 in MA.^{³²⁹⁸ ³²⁹⁹}

Abbie married Francis Sanford Babbitt, son of George Henry Babbitt ⁸ and Seraphene Sumner Sanford,⁸ on 9 Jun 1870 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ¹¹² Francis was born on 22 Dec 1843.

1633 F i. Abby Louise Babbitt was born on 30 Jun 1876^⁸ and died on 28 Jun 1929.^⁸

Emma married Charles Morgan Harris, son of Israel Harris ⁸ and Emily (?),⁸ on 24 Jun 1868.⁸ Charles died in May 1876.^⁸

1634 M i. Henry Wilson Harris was born on 13 Sep 1871 in Flushing, Long Island, NY^⁸ and died in Sep 1924 in Marion, MA.^⁸

1635 F ii. Maria Louise Harris was born on 18 Dec 1873 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.^⁸

Emma next married Col. Abraham Hall Ryan on 26 Mar 1879 in Monticello, NY.⁸

770. Charles Hitch Jr. was born on 10 Mar 1851 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁷³} died in Jul 1916 in ME,^⁸ and was buried in Jul 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles Hitch is Listed in a household in Suffolk County, Massaachusetts as follows: - Charles Hitch, born 4/1853 in MA - Mary E. Hitch, born 8/1862 in ME - Leon F. Hitch, born 6/1884 in MA

Charles married Mary Emma Johnson, daughter of George Melvin Johnson ⁸ and Frances E. Day,⁸ on 15 Jun 1883.⁸ Mary was born in Aug 1862 in ME.^³³⁰³

1637 M i. Leon Francis Hitch was born on 2 Jun 1885 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³³⁰⁴} died in 1916 in Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME, and was buried in 1916 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, Kennebec Co., ME.

774. Ansel Stuart Hitch was born on 18 Jan 1836 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ¹³⁸² ¹³⁸³ ¹³⁸⁴} died on 18 Sep 1891 in Bristol Co., MA,^{⁸ ³⁵⁷} and was buried about 21 Sep 1891 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: His tombstone indicates he was in the U.S. Navy (he served on the USS South Carolina). He was serving in January 1865 for the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron on hte Ship "South Carolina" as an acting Ensign.

From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: Ansel Stuart Hitch learned the boat building trade. He made two sea voyages and became an expert navigator. He served in the Civil War for four years. Was acting Ensign in the Navy. He was then ordered to China for two years longer. He afterward settled in business in New Bedford. His widow was pensioned and still living in 1930 in New Bedford, MA.

In the Federal Census of 1880, A.S. Hitch is listed in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - A.S. Hitch (male), age 44, born in MA - Mary Hitch, age 30, born in MA - Harry S. Hitch (female?), age 9, born in MA.

Ansel married Mary Dwelley.⁸ Mary was born in Jun 1850 in MA,^{³³⁰⁵ ³³⁰⁶ ³³⁰⁷} died in 1933 in Bristol Co., MA,^³⁵⁷ and was buried in 1933 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^³⁵⁷

1638 M i. Harry S. Hitch ⁸ was born Cal 17 May 1871 in MA,^³³⁰⁸ died on 9 Jun 1883 in MA, and was buried about 12 Jun 1883 in Woodside Cemetery, Main & Morgan Streets, North Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: After the death of her husband, Lucy F. Hitch made a home with her sister Elizabeth. Later they both went to the home for the aged on Highland Ave., in Fall River, MA. I met her at this home in the summer of 1930, a very beautiful old lady.

1640 M ii. Frank Chase was born on 10 Feb 1876^⁸ and died on 29 Jan 1889.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: It is to Elizabeth Howard Hitch Thomas that the compiler is indebted for much of the family history in Fairhaven and New Bedford, MA. Although 84 years of age, she was very bright and a fine letter writer. She cared for her mother for twelve years until her mother until her mother left them. She married the only son of a Unitarian clergyman in New Bedford. Her husband served 3 years in the Civil War. Was a captain. Read page 37. I visited her at the Home in Fall River in 1930 and found her a very keen and alert elderly woman. She is on Mayflower stock on both sides of her family.

Elizabeth married William Channing Thomas ⁸ on 3 Jan 1866.⁸ William died before 1900.

1642 M ii. Charles Hammond Thomas was born in 1873^⁸ and died in 1877.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard":, "Edward Augustus Hitch lived most of his married life in Brooklyn, Long Island, NY. He left New Bedford about ten years before his son Frederick was born. He may have lived in New York City for a time."

In the Federal Census of 1880, Edward Hitch is listed in Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, age 28, born in MA - Eugene Hitch, age 25, born in MA - Edward L. Hitch, age 3, born in NY - Charles Hitch, age 2, born in NY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward A. Hitch is listed in Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Edward A. Hitch, born 6/1852 in MA - Eugenia L. Hitch, born 12/1854 in MA - Edward L. Hitch, born 9/1876 in MA - Charles H. Hitch, born 1/1878 in NY - Frederick C. Hitch, born 9/1886 in NY - Helen P. Chase, born 11/1836 in MA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward A. Hitch is listed in Buffalo, Kings County, New York in a household as follows: - Edward A. Hitch, age 67, born in MA - Eugenia L. Hitch, age 64, born in MA - Fred C. Hitch, age 33, born in NY - Elizabeth H. Thomas, age 70, born in MA - Bertha Oates (servant), age 22, born in NC

Edward married Eugenia L. Chase,⁸ daughter of (?) Chase and Helen P. (?), about 1875. Eugenia was born on 19 Dec 1854 in MA.^{⁸ ³³⁰⁹ ³³¹⁰ ³³¹¹}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles H. Hitch is listed in Buffalo, Erie County, New York in a household as follows: - Charles H. Hitch, age 42, born in NY - Rebbie E. Hitch, age 41, born in NY - Edwin Clark (nephew), age 21, born in NY - Lucy Feidt (maid), age 26, born in NY.

Charles married Rebbie E. Clark.⁸ Rebbie was born in 1879 in NY^³³¹⁸ and died on 12 Nov 1931.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Capt. Davis died just before his vessel reached port after a long sea voyage. I missed my opportunity to secure dated information from this dear old lady and am ashamed to have so few of her immediate family as it was she who sent me the records of her uncles and aunts. She was very intelligent, very well read and very refined. She had very high ideals and was a very interesting conversationalist. The word "Very" applies to her. She wrote to me almost up to the time of her death.

Susan married Capt. Alvin Hyde Davis,⁸ son of Stephen Davis, between 1856 and 1859 in Bristol Co., MA. Alvin was born in 1831 in MA^³³²² and died in MA.

1646 F i. Susan Davis was born in 1861 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA^³³²³ and died before 1870 in MA.

1647 M ii. Alvin Hyde Davis Jr. ⁸ was born in 1868 in Falmouth, MA^³³²⁴ and died about 1931.^⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Frederick E.(?) Hitch is listed as a clockmaker in a household in the 8th Ward, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (page 524) as follows: - Frederick E. Hitch, age 20, born in MA.

Served as a Private, Company I, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War (Union Soldiers Index - National Archives). In the Civil War Service Index - Union (National Archives), it states that at age 22, a teacher and resident of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Frederick H. Hitch enlisted on September 22, 1862. He mustered-in on September 23, 1862 as a Private in Company I of the 3rd Massachusetts Infantry, USA. He mustered-out on June 26, 1863.

In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that Frederic H. Hitch was an Army invalid who died April 26, 1913. He had been a Private in Company I, 3rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 1088954)

1648 M i. Charles Hitch was born on 12 Mar 1865 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.^¹⁴⁰¹

General Notes: Was Captain in General Benjamin F. Butler's troops (Union) in the Civil War. Story is told in "Where the Wings Grow" by Agnes De Mille published by Doubleday, NY, 1978. Note, this source states that there were 11 children in all - including the six listed here. However, three daughters died young of yellow fever and there were two stillbirths. He also served as a Private, Readi Company, 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry according to the Union Soldiers Index in the National Archives.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Ebenezer Vose Hitch was the grandson of Ebenezer Vose Soule and was named for him. When Ebenezer Vose Soule was 21 years old, so tradition in the family runs, he took his first trip to England and brought back a writing desk and a miniature of himself. This desk and miniature is now in the possession of his grandson Henry A. Hitch of Bridgeport, CT. (1930) Henry A. Hitch's daughter, Carlene, looks almost exactly like her grandfather Soule of the miniature even to coloring of eyes and hair.

I never met Cousin Eben's first wife but visited at his home after his second marriage. His second wife was a pleasant English girl who has now - 1930 - been living in England for several years. Cousin Eben, a very fine man, was blind several years before his death. He resided in many places, Fairhaven, New Orleans, Chicago, New York, England where he courted his second wife and possibly other places. Business caused him to move about. His Civil War service follows; -

Was a private - 3rd. Mass. Cavalry - Sept. 27,1861 Capt. 2nd. Louisiana Cavalry - July 4, 1864. Reg. consolidated with 1st Louisiana Cavalry Sept. 7, 1864. Mustered out Dec. 18, 1865. See Vol. 2 - Mass, in Army and Navy which is to be found in public library, 42nd. Street and Fifth Ave., New York City."

In the Federal Census of 1870, E.V. Hitch is listed in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (page 310, 2nd Ward, New Orleans) in a household as follows: - E.V. Hitch, age 29, bookkeeper, born in MA - Mary V. Hitch, age 27, born in LA - Carrie Hitch, age 4, born in MA - Mary Hitch, age 1, born in LA - Sarah Hitch, age 21, born in MA.

In the Federal Census of 1880, E.V. Hitch is listed in Orleans Parish, Louisiana in a household as follows: - E.V. Hitch, age 39, born MA - Mary Hitch, age 35, born LA - Carrie Hitch, age 13, born MA - Katy Hitch, age 8, born LA - Lizzie Hitch, age 3, born LA - Marie Hitch, age 1, born LA - Levin Porter, age 18, born LA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Ebenezer V. Hitch is listed as a boarder of Mary Brown in a household in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois as follows: - Ebenezer V. Hitch, born 9/1842 in MA - Elenore Hitch, born 9/1881 in LA.

In a file of Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 in the National Archives, it states that Ebenezer V. Hitch was an Army invalid with "G.S.W." of left shoulder and that he died on October 1, 1914. He was a 1st Lieutenant in Company B, Louisiana Volunteer Cavalry (and later, Captain). Guardian listed in these records as Elizabeth M. Hitch, with "final report on September 12, 1922. (Cert. No. 161608)

Ebenezer married Mary Beatrice Fields, daughter of A.L. Fields and (?) Bolles, about 1865 in LA. Mary was born in 1850 in LA^{⁸ ³³²⁵ ³³²⁶ ³³²⁷} and died on 12 Dec 1897 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^{⁸ ³³²⁸}

General Notes: Story is told in "Where the Wings Grow" by Agnes De Mille published by Doubleday, NY, 1978. Note, this source states that there were 11 children in all - including the six listed here. However, three daughters died young of yellow fever and there were two stillbirths.

General Notes: Died young of accidental poisoning by drinking prussic acid. See story in "Where the Wings Grow" by Agnes De Mille published by Doubleday, NY, 1978.

1651 F iii. Mary F. (Minnie) Hitch was born in 1869 in LA^³³³¹ and died on 22 Sep 1876 in Orleans Parish, LA.^³³³²

+ 1652 F iv. Katie Lean Hitch was born on 12 Nov 1871 in Orleans Parish, LA^{⁸ ³³³³} and died on 10 Jul 1927 in Jamaica, Long Island, NY.^³³³⁴

1653 M v. E.V. Hitch ³³³⁵ was born about 1 Feb 1873 in Orleans Parish, LA and died on 22 Mar 1873 in Orleans Parish, LA.

General Notes: This entry was found in the death records for Orleans Parish - no sex was given, but it is assumed that this infant was Ebenezer Vose Hitch Jr.

1654 F vi. Louisa Bowls Hitch ³³³² was born on 2 Mar 1874 in Orleans Parish, LA and died on 1 Oct 1876 in Orleans Parish, LA.

+ 1657 F ix. Ellen Moore (Elmoore) Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1880 in Orleans Parish, LA,^{⁸ ³³³⁸} died on 7 Oct 1966 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, and was buried about 10 Oct 1966 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Ebenezer next married Elizabeth Muriel Roberts ⁸ about 1907 in IL. Elizabeth was born in 1886 in Greenhite, Kent, England^³³³⁹ and died about Sep 1922.^¹⁰⁷³

1658 F i. Violet Muriel Hitch was born on 28 Nov 1908 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^{⁸ ³³⁴⁰}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies. 1931: "At the time Samuel Palmer Hitch married his wife, he was foreman of the Imperial Mine, Lookout, Inyo County, CA. They were married in Darwin, CA. by Judge McMannus. The parents of Annie Marintha Smith were George and Catherine (Wooton) Smith. They were on their way from Eaton Bray, England to Utah when she was born. They had been converted to the Mormon Faith and had joined a company of Mormons going to Utah by ox-team. She was their youngest child. Her two older sisters were born in England. The family settled in Farmington, 18 miles north of Salt Lake City. Later they moved to Cottonwood, 10 miles south of Salt Lake City."

In the Federal Census of 1880, Samuel P. Hitch is listed in Eureka County, Nevada (page 177 in a hotel in Eureka) as follows: - Samuel P. Hitch, age 37, upholsterer, born in MA (father born in MA).

He is also listed again in the 1880 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California as follows: - S.B. Hitch (P.?), age 30, born in UT(?) - Effie Hitch, age 2, born in CA - Lucy Hitch, age 7 months, born in CA.

Samuel married Annie Marintha Smith, daughter of George William Smith ⁸ and Catherine Wooten,⁸ about 1873 in Darwin, Inyo Co., CA. Annie was born on 28 Sep 1855 near Devil's Gate, WY,^{⁸ ¹⁷⁸³} died on 23 May 1918 in Cottonwood, Salt Lake City, UT,^⁸ and was buried about 26 May 1918 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake County, UT.

1659 F i. Lucy Frances Hitch was born on 15 Oct 1874 in Downey, Los Angeles Co., CA^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷ ³³⁴¹} and died on 25 May 1947 in Alameda Co., CA.^¹³⁶⁷

1660 F ii. Effie Palmer Hitch was born on 5 Oct 1877 in Lookout, Inyo Co., CA^{⁸ ³³⁴²} and died on 14 Mar 1923 in Oakland, CA.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: I corresponded with Sarah Frances Hitch James but never met her. At the time of my correspondence with her I was so keenly interested in genealogy and for that reason did not secure as much data from her as I might have. In 1900 I met her daughter Katie in Falmouth, MA. It was Katie who has since sent me dates of her family. For a time Mrs. James resided in New Orleans, LA. At one time the family were in Brookline, MA. Last known address was Roxbury, MA. All the daughters were well educated. One daughter was a librarian. Another was married and her husband conducted a clothing store in Syracuse, NY. (Mayflower ?? Clothing Store)

Sarah married William Griffith James ⁸ on 27 Feb 1873.⁸ William was born in Aug 1850 in LA^³³⁴³ and died in 1901-1909 in LA.

1665 F v. Susan Helen James was born on 13 Dec 1888 in Orleans Parish, LA^{⁸ ¹²¹⁴ ³³⁵¹ ³³⁵²} and died on 3 Aug 1970 in Polk Co., NC.^¹²¹⁴

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Henry A. Hitch is a druggist and resides in Bridgeport, CT. Called at his home summer of 1930. His second wife had a daughter by her first marriage, Mignnonne Crofut who is now married. Are Congregationalists and Republicans.

Henry married Sadie J. Wolff ⁸ on 24 Dec 1900.⁸ Sadie was born in 1868,^³³⁵³ died on 15 Aug 1954 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT,^³³⁵³ and was buried about 18 Aug 1954 in Lakeview Cemetery, Fairfield Co., CT.

811. William Gould Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1849 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA,^{¹⁴⁰¹ ¹⁴²⁷ ¹⁴⁵² ¹⁴⁵³} died on 12 Dec 1916 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, and was buried about 16 Dec 1916 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.

General Notes: Was twin of Joshua Buswell Hitch. Appears he was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs in 1916 and moved back to Massachusetts in December 1929.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: William Gould Hitch was born in MA. probably Fairhaven. He was married in Haverhill, MA. to a very beautiful young widow. He went west and died in Colorado Springs, CO. For many years lived in or near Sedalia, CO. He was buried in Colorado Springs but his body was brought back to Massachusetts several years later and buried Jan. 2, 1930 in his father's plot (Plot #46, section 120 Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, MA.) Five generations are buried in this plot. His son William Gould Hitch Jr. making the fifth.

His mother died when he was not quite nine years old. He attended high school. When grown he was for a time a book-keeper and while in the west worked on a railroad. He was very thin and about six feet two inches tall. He was given to gaiety but well liked and made friends. The name "William Gould" was for a minister of whom the family was very fond. This pastor's little daughter is buried in his father's plot. Since his mother's aunt married a Rev. William Gould, in whose family she may have resided after the death of her own mother when she was about a year old; it may be the same one for whom he was named and would be his great uncle by marriage.

• Alt. Buried: Alt. Buried, 2 Jan 1930, Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

William married Jane (Jennie) Eletta Scott ¹⁴⁴⁷ on 12 Sep 1873 in Havervill, MA.¹⁴⁴⁷ Jane was born on 31 Oct 1848 in New York City, NY^{⁸ ³³⁵⁴ ³³⁵⁵} and died on 10 Jan 1914 in Richmond Hill, NY.^⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Jennie Hitch is listed in Ulster County, New York in the household of Isaac P. Masten as follows: - Jennie Hitch, age 31, born in NY - Daisy B. Hitch, age 2, born in NY.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Jane E. Hitch is listed in Ulster County, New York in the household of Catherine Masten as: Jane E. Hitch, born 10/1847 in NY Daisy B. Hitch, born 10/1877 in NY.

1667 M i. William Gould Hitch Jr. was born in 1874, died in 1876, and was buried in 1876 in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: This child died of diphtheria and is buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven, MA. There is no record except what I remember my mother telling me. Other members of the family also recall his death and burial. He was very fair and beautiful. I have an old tin-type of him taken in his carriage and colored.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: "Henry Forster Hitch was born in Fairhaven, MA. Married in New Bedford, MA. and died in Alstead Center, NH. He was of Massachusetts, Brazil, New York and South Orange, NJ. Henry Forster Hitch was the only son of Capt. Henry Hitch and Elizabeth N. Swift. He was born in Fairhaven, MA. in 1835. He was educated at Stephen M. Weld's School, Jamaica Plains, MA. and began his business career as a clerk in the dry goods commission house of Wright and Witman, Boston, MA. From there he went to Pernambuco, Brazil in 1854 and entered his late father's firm (Henry Forster & Co.) of which he became a partner in 1857, remaining there permanently until 1861.

He then came to New York and established the house of H.H. Swift and Co. He has continued his connection with this old firm for more than forty years going back and forth as occasion requires. He has largely increased the trade between Brazil and the U.S. introducing many new articles of commerce. He was the first to introduce kerosene into Brazil and for many years his firm was the largest exporters of sugar and importers of American flour.

He was acting American Consul of Pernumbuco for some time and became very popular with the people, his own place being the headquarters of the Americans. In 1865 he assisted in obtaining a subsidy for, and in establishing the first line of American steamers between Brazil and the U.S. which continued for twenty five years, his firm acting as agents. Mr. Hitch has also been connected with the internal improvements in Brazil. His firm assisted in Pernumbuco.

He became a resident of that part of South Orange known as Montrose in 1876 (1871) and after renting for a time he bought of Mr. Vose a plot of nearly three acres on Irving Ave., corner of Scotland St. (Note: For about $9000. His son sold the same several years later for $40, 000). He enlarged the home and made many improvements.

He interested himself in public affairs and worked with his neighbors to build up the locality. He was elected village trustee. He assisted in founding the free public library, and was its first treasurer. He was instrumental in starting the First Unitarian Church of Orange and has been president of the Board of Trustees since its organization. His connection with the New England Society began in 1872 when the society was in its infancy and from that time to the present has been among the most earnest of its workers' members and always in full sympathy with its objects.

He served as Vice President from 1889 to 1891 and was elected President in 1892. He was a member of the special committee appointed in 1888 to take suitable action to compel the E.L. & W. R.R. to furnish better accommodations to the traveling people of Orange, resulting in withdrawing of over four hundred commuters from the road who transferred their patronage to Erie R.R.

The work assigned him on that committee was finished by another member as he was obliged in the in the interim to leave home to attend to his business in Brazil. He was in full sympathy, however, with the committee and endorsed its action. Mr. Hitch has filled a prominent part in social affairs for years, also of the Orange Athletic Club and was one of its first Board of Directors.

He is a member of the South Orange Field Club, Essex Country Club and other local organizations. He was one of the early members of the Union League Club of New York and a member of Executive Committee. He was also one of the first subscribers of the Down Town Club of New York.

Elizabeth H. Delano was a very beautiful woman. She was born in New Bedford, MA. She was the daughter of Capt. Joseph C. and Sylvia (Swift) Delano of New Bedford, MA., a descendant of Phillippi De La Noye, a French Protestant (born 1602-3) baptized in Walloon Church Dec 7, 1603 who joined the English at Lyden when they were about to start for America and was allowed to come with them in the second vessel, The Fortune, which arrived in Plymouth Nov. 9, 1621.

He was made freemason 1632, and moved to Duxbury, had forty acres of land there in 1637 and eight hundred in Dartmouth. He was the son of Jean De Lanney, a French Huguenot, expelled with his wife from France on account of his religion. He married first in 1634 to Hester Dewsbury; married second to Mary, daughter of William Pontus.

Mrs. Hitch (nee Delano) traces her descent from Phillippi De La Noye through Jonathon, the fourth son born in 1648; Thomas born in 1704, married Jane Peckman; Ephrain born in 1733 , married Elizabeth Cushman; Allerton born in 1767, married Sarah Clemment; Joseph C., married first Alice R. Rowland, second, Sylvia Swift.""

Paraphrased Obituary: Henry F. Hitch, former village President of South Orange, NJ, died last night at his home in Alstead, NH. He was 79 and born in Fairhaven, MA. He went into the South American exporting trade, later becoming head of the firm Henry Foster & Co., which has plantations at Pernambuco, Brazil. He moved to South Orange 45 years ago. Mr. Hitch is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. ("New York Times," October 12, 1913, page 15, col. 3).

Henry married Elizabeth Hathaway Delano, daughter of Joseph C. Delano ⁸ and Sylvia Swift,⁸ on 23 Oct 1862.⁸ Elizabeth was born on 13 Sep 1839 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^⁸ and died on 26 Mar 1916.^⁸

1670 F ii. Sylvia Delano Hitch was born on 8 Apr 1868 in MA^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died in Dec 1966 in New York City, NY.^³³⁵⁹

+ 1671 M iii. Joseph Clement Delano Hitch I was born on 15 Jul 1872 in South Orange, NJ,^⁸ died on 14 Dec 1925 in 140 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA,^{⁸ ³³⁶⁰} and was buried about 17 Dec 1925 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Julia D. Hitch is listed alone in a household in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts as follows: - Julia D. Hitch, age 43, born in NJ.

1674 U i. Laurence Henry Hitch Johnson ⁸ was born in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.^³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Sylvanus Hitch is listed in Charlton County, Georgia in a household as follows: - Sylvanus Hitch, age 35, born in GA - Carrie Hitch, age 24, born in IL - Caroline Hitch, age 2 months, born in GA - William Schofield, age 26, born in IL.

Sylvanus married Caroline (Carrie) Schofield about 1879. Caroline was born on 8 Jan 1856 in IL,^{⁷⁶ ³³⁶³} died on 20 Feb 1947 in FL,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Feb 1947 in Oakland Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.

General Notes: Her brother/ William Schofield is listed with the family in the 1880 GA Census.

1682 F iii. Mayme Edwina Hitch ⁷⁶ was born on 15 Jan 1886, died on 13 Jul 1910, and was buried about 16 Jul 1910 in Oakland Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL.

General Notes: Was a drummer boy in the Civil War. According to Simon Herbert Hitch, he walked back to Georgia from Appomattox.

Here is an article I wrote for the "Hitch Family Newsletter" for Winter 1998:

"The Wedding of Simon Wood Hitch and Fanny Myers, December 3, 1874

The following article was originally printed in the Macon, Georgia Telegraph and News in its Magazine Section, on Sunday October 26, 1930. It relates the story of two weddings in the 19th century that were conducted at Wesleyan College in Georgia. I found it to be an interesting recollection of wedding customs of that time and how our own Hitch family was involved. Read it and I'll discuss the family who participated afterwards.

WEDDINGS AT WESLEYAN RECALLED

Recent anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Burden recalled their marriage at College 1880 - Other nuptials which have had Wesleyan as a background.

A faded letter, a Golden Wedding and a Wesleyan freshman have combined to revive from the past the romantic episodes in the history of Wesleyan College - both of them weddings.

Minnie (Bass) Burden, daughter of the Rev. W.C. Bass was married to Richard F. Burden Sept. 9, 1880 during her father's presidency; and they have recently celebrated their fiftieth anniversary. Frances Elizabeth Hitch, the grand-daughter of Fannie Myers Hitch, who was married to S.W. Hitch during her father's term as president, is now president of the freshman class at Wesleyan. The faded letter was one found by Mrs. Burden which she received from her mother in 1874, describing Fannie Myers' wedding.

These two ceremonies were only six years apart and since that time there have been several at Wesleyan but none-of them have been surrounded with the romantic glamour and subsequent history that these have.

As the daughters of the president both girls knew Wesleyan as their home and their weddings were truly quiet home affairs, the only difference being that all of the immediate family could not be invited; for the girls who composed the college family had to be content to watch over bannisters and through shutters for a glimpse of the bride and groom.

They were also members of the Adelphean Sorority, now known as Alpha Delta Pi. This sorority was organized at Wesleyan and is the oldest in the United States. The hall of this historic organization was the scene of both weddings. It was in the old-old building, a replica of which is to be the new Alumnae House at Rivoli, as George I. Seney had-not yet made possible the "old" Wesleyan or what is now known as the Conservatory.

The Adelphean Hall was at one end of the main floor and the Philomethean Hall at the other. Then the structure was renovated and several floors and spires were added, the Adelphean Hall was made into two rooms and the Philomethean Hall became the Grand Parlor. The sororities were homes on the fifth floor. So the wedding ceremonies were read in what is now known as the president's office and the Student Government rooms.

A clipping from a Macon Telegraph of 1880 is tucked away in Mrs. Burden's scrapbook, along with many other records of interesting events in her life. It reads: "Night before last at the Wesleyan Female College Mr. Richard F. Burden was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Bass, daughter of Rev. W.C. Bass, president of Wesleyan Female College. The bridal couple left immediately for Cincinnati and the North.

"Mr. Burden is one of Macon's most enterprising and trusted young business men and numbers among his friends a host of our most substantial citizens. The bride, one of Macon's loveliest daughters, has been since her graduation a favorite in society and the pride of a large circle of friends. May happiness forsake them never. The formal notice in the Wedding column states that Bishop George F. Pierce performed the ceremony. He was the first president of Wesleyan and a close friend of Mr. Bass.

WORE BEARD THEN

The scrapbook also contained a newspaper print of a pen and ink sketch of Mr. Burden. When asked if that was the way the groom looked on his wedding day, Mrs. Burden laughingly remarked "No indeed, he had a long beard when we were married, and looked like he was fifty years old." But she hastened to explain that everybody wore beards then.

The wedding was in the evening and the bride wore the conventional white dress and veil; but her bouquet was a nosegay made by Mrs. Woodruff, mother of the Macon Florist, from her own garden flowers. She also made a boutonniere for the groom.

Of course, this popular young couple received many lovely wedding gifts but the one that Mrs. Burden remembered particularly was the Family Bible, presented them by "Aunt Nora" Canning her Sunday School teacher. It was a vast proportions, according to the "bride" and one of her chums, Leila (Burkes) Holmes remarked to the donor; "Well Aunt Nora, you need not give me a Bible when I marry. I had rather have a Jews-harp." Mrs. Burden did not remember what the teacher's gift to Dr. and Mrs. W.B. Holmes was but she knew that it was not a Family Bible similar to hers.

Campbell King is one of three people still living in Macon who attended the Burden's wedding and the only one of their "set". The other two were members of the college family and younger.

He recalled with pleasant reminiscence the jolly times their crowd used to have together. They called themselves the Creme de la Creme club and had many parties and good times in innocent fun.

"We did not run with the fast crowd." he said for none of us danced but sometimes we did go to the theater. We had the beat time of any group in town; and we were all at the wedding."

"We were at the train to see them off; but there was no rough stuff. Of course we threw a little rice around but we did not tie any tin cans as I can remember."

Mr. Henry Derry who was a young boy living in the college with his father Professor Derry, at the time, also denied that there were any pranks played on the young couple. "She was entirely too dignified and so was he," he explained.

J. Lundie Smith, son of Prof. Crosby Smith was only seven years old but he distinctly remembered going calling with "Miss Minnie" and leaving cards just before the wedding; but he is not clear as to whether they were invitations farewell messages or just formal visiting cards. He knows that they were whatever convention called for at the time. But the honor of riding with the bride-to-be and her small brother, Julian Bass, on this important mission was what made a lasting impression on him.

The Golden Wedding celebrated on Sept. 9 by Mr. and Mrs. Burden with a quiet home dinner given by their two daughters, Octavia (Burden) Stewart and Alice (Burden) Domingos, recalls this delightful event fifty years ago which it commemorated. The only guests on this occasion except the immediate family, were Mrs. Ria Burkes and her daughter, Miss Margie Burkes who have both a blood and Wesleyan kinship to the Burdens. Both Mrs. Burden's daughters are graduates of Wesleyan and Adelpheans. Eugene Burden is their only son.

GROOM NOT COMPOSED

The wedding of Fannie (Myers) Hitch, daughter of Dr. Edward Howell Myers who was twice president of Wesleyan, occurred on December 3, 1874. The only written record of that wedding is in the letter which Mrs. Burden recently found. Her father and mother were living in the college. This is an extract in the letter:

"This has been one of the loveliest days I ever saw, clear, bright, beautiful, not a cloud has flicked the blue sky; all has passed as sweet as a marriage bell". May It be emblematic of dear Fanny's wedded life. I dislike to see her go, she has always been a special favorite of mine, and I believe fully reciprocated my feelings. She will make a noble wife, and deserving a mighty good husband, which I trust she has found. She made a sweet modest and pretty looking bride in her traveling suit of Plum Colored Cashmere, with Cardinal-trimmings-and a Beautiful white Japonica in her hair; without her hat. I never saw her look as pretty.

"The groom looked very stylish and was quite composed though you could see it was the result of desperate effort. Dr. Myers I thought at one time would not be able to get through as his voice faltered considerably. The ceremony was a pretty one -- and such a pretty picture as would have put you ‘young fry' Maggie, Sallie, and Clara -- much in the notion if it did not make you desperate. Julian who you know loved Fanny very much, asked me if he must applaud and say ‘Hurrah for Col. Hitch!'. I begged him to excuse us."

The Maggie mentioned in the letter as a "young fry" was a younger sister of the bride who, with Mrs. Burden, was visiting away from home at the time. Julian was then about six years old.

Mrs. Burden had been graduated from Wesleyan the summer before and she recalled with great glee the April Fool joke which the senior class played on Dr. Myers. It seems that he did not attend class on time and the Mercer boys had told them how they ‘walked out' when the professor was late. So the girls first hid under their desks and then, when he did not come, left the class and went down on the back campus. Mrs. Burden said that Dr. Myers did not think their conduct was at all "lady-like" and told them so very emphatically.

Mary (Hitch) Peabody, only daughter of Mrs. Hitch, is living in Macon with her daughter Frances (Peabody) McKay. They are both Wesleyan graduates, and Mrs. Peabody was an Adelphean, having attended there before the sororities were disbanded.

The fact that "Betty" Hitch, the president of the Wesleyan freshman class was called before the sophomore court for being the only "Hitch" in her class, recalls to Mrs. Peabody the conversation of two of the old mammy servants of the college at the time of her mother's wedding. One of them said "Mis' Fannie is gittin' married dis mornin', ain't she? Whose she gwiner marry?" The other replied "Lawd, chile, I der know, it's either Mister Itch or Mister Scratch, I disremember which."

She also tells how when she attended Wesleyan Mrs,, Burden's father was president of the college, and having known her mother in school and as a young lady, he simply transferred her name down to the daughter. And although she was known to her school-mates as Mary Hitch, she was always "Fannie Myers" to him.

Mrs. Peabody said that with much foreboding Dr. and Mrs. Myers let their oldest daughter go to Blackshear, Ga. "A little town just out of the Okefenokee swamp" to teach school. It was their impression that all learning and culture stopped at Macon, or at least at Savannah. They were assured that the people she was going among were densely ignorant and decidedly uncouth. So imagine their horror when she wrote them that she was going to marry a young country lawyer of that municipality. However, their minds were set at rest when they found that he was the nephew and law partner of Captain John C. Nichols, a war hero and congressman from that district.

IMPORTANT ENCOUNTER

Then the wedding hour was set for 7 o'clock in the morning in order that the bride and groom might attend the luncheon with which Mr. And Mrs. Green (Greenberry Jones Foraker, another uncle and aunt of the groom wished to entertain for them at their Atlanta home. It seems that there was but one train a day running between Macon and Atlanta then.

The story is told of their trip to Atlanta that they had not been on the train long before the nervous young groom felt the need of a smoke, so he left his bride and went into the smoker.

Now the bride was widely acquainted, through her father and numbered among her friends the famous barrister, L.Q.C. Lamar. He happened to be traveling the same route and, passing through the train, spied the pretty young girl sitting alone. He sat down for a chat.

When the young lawyer returned to his seat, he found it occupied by a man who was at the top of the ladder which he had just begun to climb and felt rather timid about intruding, being naturally reticent, also. So he continued up the car and returned, not once but several times.

Finally Justice Lamar noticed his restless pacings and remarked casually: "Who is the nice looking young man walking up and down the car?" The bride blushingly admitted that he was her husband.

"Your husband! When were you married?"

"This morning" she said. Then the courteous old-gentleman was covered with embarrassment and jumped up hastily. But she called her new husband to be introduced and they all had a friendly conversation. When he got up to leave, he told Mrs. Hitch "My dear, keep your husband out of politics, for Washington is situated just over Hell."

She took his advice, for she and her husband spent their useful lives quietly, in Waycross, Georgia, with never a political aspiration to disturb their tranquility.

Fanny Hitch, the subject of the preceding article was born as Frances Myers on December 31, 1849, the daughter of Rev. Edward Howell Myers and Mary Frances Mackie. She died in Ware County, Georgia on November 6, 1912. As we have learned from this article, Fanny Myers married Simon Wood Hitch on December 3, 1874. Simon W. Hitch was born on September 5, 1848 in Jones Co., Georgia and died September 18, 1915 in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. He was the son of Sylvanus F. Hitch (c.1811-1880) who had moved from Massachusetts to Georgia in the early part of the 19th century. Once in Georgia, he married Ann Apollina Nichols (c.1822-1898).

I am grateful to Louise (Hitch) Gilchrist of Courtland, Alabama for sending me a copy of the preceding article and information on her line of the family. Mrs. Gilchrist is a granddaughter of Simon Wood Hitch through his son Edward Sylvanus Hitch. Thanks Louise for sharing this information."

In the Federal Census of 1880, Simon W. Hitch is listed in Pierce County, Georgia (Blackshear) in a household as follows: - Simon W. Hitch, age 32, born in GA - Fannie Hitch, age 28, born in GA - Mary Hitch, age 3, born in GA - Francis M. Hitch, age 2, born in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Simon W. Hitch is listed in Ware County, Georgia (Waycross) in a household as follows: - Simon W. Hitch, born 9/1847 in GA - Fannie M. Hitch, born 10/1849 in GA - James W. Hitch, born 9/1880 in GA - Edwin S. Hitch, born 11/1884 in GA - Mary P. Machir, born 1/1822 in GA - Mary C. Walker, born 11/1885 in GA - Elbert Peabody, born 7/1875 in AL - Mary H. Peabody, born 9/1876 in GA.

In the Federal Census of 1910, S.W. Hitch is listed in Ware County, Georgia (Waycross) in a household as follows: - S.W. Hitch, age 62, born in GA - F.W. Hitch, age 60, born in GA - M.C. Mackie, age 88, born in GA - E.P. Peabody, age 35, born in AL - Mary H. Peabody, age 34, born in GA - L.H. Peabody, age 7, born in GA - F.H. Peabody, age 5, born in GA - S.W. Peabody, age 2, born in GA.

Here a biography of Simon Wood Hitch from the "History of Ware County, Georgia" (DAR), it tells a brief history of the man with relationships as shown. It states that his father Sylvanus Hitch died in 1880 at age 72 and his mother Ann A. Nichols Hitch died in 1898. His mother's parents were Simon Wood Nichols of SC and Margaret Waver Nichols. It states that his wife Frances Myers Hitch died on November 6, 1912 and she had father Dr. Edward Myers of Orange County, New York and mother Mary Mackie Myers. Dr. Myers father was Selim Myers and mother was Mary Howell Myers. It states that his brother Frank died at age 22, his other brother James married Reubie Lillie, and his other brother Edward S. married Louise Daniel.

Simon married Frances Alice (Fannie) Myers,⁸ daughter of Rev. Edward Howell Myers ³³⁶⁷ and Mary Frances Mackie, on 3 Dec 1874 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA.⁵⁴ ³³⁶⁶ ³³⁶⁷ Frances was born on 31 Oct 1849 in GA,^{⁵⁴ ³³⁶⁸ ³³⁶⁹} died on 5 Nov 1912 in Ware Co., GA,^³⁸⁷ and was buried about 8 Nov 1912 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

+ 1683 F i. Mary Mackie Hitch was born on 9 Sep 1876 in Pierce Co., GA,^{⁵⁴ ³³⁷⁰ ³³⁷¹ ³³⁷²} died on 17 Jan 1954 in Ware Co., GA,^⁵⁴ and was buried about 20 Jan 1954 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

1684 M ii. Francis Myers (Frank) Hitch was born on 1 Oct 1878 in Pierce Co., GA^{⁵⁴ ³³⁷³} and died on 26 Aug 1899 in GA.^{⁵⁴ ³³⁷⁴}

1687 F v. Anne Herbert (Annie) Hitch ⁵⁴ was born in 1886 in GA, died in 1890 in GA, and was buried in 1890 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

General Notes: Gravestone Inscription:
Aged four

"She is not lost, but just
within the door
that shuts our every hurt-
ful thing.
With angels bright and
loved ones gone before,
in her Redeemer's pres-
ence ever more."

Margaret married Judge Joel Lee Sweat,⁵⁴ son of Samuel Sweat ¹⁴⁷⁷ and Mariah Strickland,¹⁴⁷⁷ on 10 Jan 1869 in Homerville, Clinch Co., GA. Joel was born on 21 Sep 1847 in Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ died on 24 Jan 1921 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Jan 1921 in Lott Family Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

1688 M i. Lee Lumpkin Sweat ⁵⁴ was born on 9 Oct 1869 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ died on 13 Jul 1926 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 16 Jul 1926 in Lott Family Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

1689 F ii. Lula Marietta Sweat ⁵⁴ was born on 22 Feb 1874 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ died on 13 Jun 1904 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 16 Jun 1904 in Lott Family Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

818. Charles F. Hitch was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Jones Co., GA,^{³⁴⁸ ¹⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁴⁷⁸} died on 30 Jun 1894 in Homerville, Clinch Co., GA,^³⁴⁸ and was buried about 2 Jul 1894 in Homerville Cemetery, Homerville, Clinch Co., GA.

Charles married Alice Stanley Mattox, daughter of Hiram P. Mattox, about 1890 in Clinch Co., GA. Alice was born on 26 Jan 1870 in Homerville, Clinch Co., GA^³⁴⁸ and died on 28 Sep 1934 in Wauchula, Hardee Co., FL.

821. Anna Hitch was born on 23 Dec 1865 in Camden Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸⁵ died on 16 Nov 1945 in GA, and was buried about 19 Nov 1945 in Sunnyside Cemetery, Crisp Co., GA.

Anna married John Park Hughes.,⁵⁴ son of John William Hughes and Miriam Sarah Walker. John was born on 30 Oct 1854, died on 2 Sep 1933 in GA, and was buried about 5 Sep 1933 in Sunnyside Cemetery, Crisp Co., GA.

+ 1693 F iii. Annie Laurie Hughes ⁵⁴ was born on 23 Jul 1885 in GA, died on 13 Jun 1972 in FL, and was buried about 16 Jun 1972.

Margaret married Dr. Edmond George Waters, son of Francis H. Waters ¹⁸³ and Margaret Chairs, on 9 Mar 1854 in Baltimore, MD.³³⁸² Edmond was born in Jun 1830 in MD^{¹⁸³ ³³⁸³ ³³⁸⁴} and died on 20 Feb 1909 in Baltimore, MD.^¹⁸³

1696 M iii. Edmund Clinton Waters was born in 1858 in MD^³³⁸⁹ and died in 1871.^¹⁸³

1699 F vi. Julia Isabella (Belle) Waters was born on 12 Jan 1868 in Dorchester Co., MD^{¹⁸³ ³³⁹⁴ ³³⁹⁵} and died in 1941.^¹⁸³

Mary married Elijah M. Jones,¹²² son of Nicholas R(eddish?) Jones ¹²² and Mary A. Martin,¹²² on 13 Jan 1858 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Elijah was born between 1830 and 1836 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸⁶⁶ ³³⁹⁶ ³³⁹⁷ ³³⁹⁸} died in 1873 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1873 in John Wesley U.M. Church, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

1701 M ii. William George Jones was born in 1861 in Somerset Co., MD.^³⁴⁰²

1702 F iii. Mary Maria Jones was born on 26 Mar 1867 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸⁸⁶ ³⁴⁰³}

Seventh Generation

Burial Notes: Picture of his tombstone (taken 10/1987) shown to me by Eva Hitch Walker on 9/2/1995. She said it was in a wooded area and knocked down in the leaves.

General Notes: Elgate. Hitch is listed as a patron for the 1881 Map of Gibson County, Indiana (copy in the DAR Library) where he is noted as a farmer in Patoka, his settlement in the region as 1858 and his nativity as Sussex County, Delaware.

Excerpt from a letter dated February 8, 1931 in "A Hitch Orchard": "I remember 'Elgate' well. When I was a little fellow, he was a big, fat, jolly, old, retired farmer who spent his last days at Patoka, IN, four miles from Princeton - - I can see ELGATE now as he sat in the shade at the side of his modest little home. His frame was so bulky he filled the largest chair to overflowing and his kindly face was circled all around the lower half with a roll of fat, sort of an exaggerated double chin. It gave his face the appearance of being exceptionally broad. He shook all over when he laughed and his smile was more than contagious. He had three children that I know of. Elgate and all of his descendants were Democrats."

In the Federal Census of 1870, "Elgat" Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 367, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Elgat Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in DE - Cynthia Hitch, age 34, born in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, age 5, born in IN - John Hitch, age 4, born in IN - Oscar Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Elgate Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Elgate Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Cynthia Hitch, age 43, born in IN - John Hitch, age 14, born in IN - Oscar Hitch, age 12, born in IN - Alfred Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Horace Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Nancy Hargrove, age 35, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Elgate Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Elgate Hitch, born 5/1837 in DE - Cynthia A. Hitch, born 3/1837 in IN - Oscar Hitch, born 1/1868 in IN - Charles Hitch, born 2/1882 in IN.

Elgate married Cynthia Ann Hargrove,⁷⁰ daughter of John Hargrove ³⁴⁰⁵ and Isophena Lathom,³⁴⁰⁵ on 8 Nov 1860 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Cynthia was born on 26 Mar 1837 in IN,^{⁷⁶ ³⁴⁰⁶ ³⁴⁰⁷ ³⁴⁰⁸} died on 27 Mar 1910 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹⁰} and was buried about 30 Mar 1910 in Hitch-Lathom Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

1705 F i. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hitch was born on 24 Apr 1863 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ³⁴⁰⁹} died on 31 Aug 1877 in Gibson Co., IN,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 2 Sep 1877 in Hitch-Lathom Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

Emma married George Larimore ⁷⁰ on 20 Jun 1857 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ George was born in 1833-1834 in MD.^{³⁴²⁷ ³⁴²⁸}

1714 F iv. Fanny Larimore was born in 1874 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁴³⁴ ³⁴³⁵}

1716 M i. Manlove Adams was born in Mar 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁴⁴⁰ ³⁴⁴¹}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, James Hitch is indicated in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 739) in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Sarah G. Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Lizzie Hitch, age 6, born in DE - William Hitch, age 3, born in DE - Martha Hitch, age 4 months, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, James Hitch is indicated in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 29 (39?), born in DE - Sallie Hitch, age 37, born in DE - William Hitch, age 14, born in DE - Nattie Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Eddie Hitch, age 9/12, born in DE.

In the City Directory for Milford, Delaware for 1882, James E. Hitch is listed as blacksmith and horseshoer.

James married Sarah G. (Sallie) Conaway, daughter of Clayton C. Conaway and Jinsey Smith, about 1863. Sarah was born on 4 Jan 1843 in DE^{¹⁶³ ²²⁶¹ ³⁴⁴⁶} and died on 1 Dec 1920 in Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁶³

1722 M ii. William Henry Hitch was born on 2 Dec 1865 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ²⁴⁴⁰ ³⁴⁴⁸ ³⁴⁴⁹} died on 16 Feb 1935 in Farmington, Kent Co., DE, and was buried on 19 Feb 1935 in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington, DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 12/1867 in DE - Eliza Hitch, born 6/1848 in DE - Odell Oliphant, born 4/1881 in DE - James Lloyd, born 1/1877 in DE - Sallie Lloyd, born 12/1878 in DE - Leon Lloyd, born 2/1900 in DE.

His death certificate states he was a retired blacksmith and died of tuberculosis.

William married Mary Griffith, daughter of William H. Griffith and Sarah Louisa Blizzard. Mary was born on 18 May 1869 in Farmington, Kent Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 21 Feb 1945 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 25 Feb 1945 in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington, DE.

1723 F iii. Martha (Nattie) Hitch was born in May 1870 in DE.^{³⁴⁵⁰ ³⁴⁵¹}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, James E. Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - James E. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Charlotte E. Hitch, age 41, born in MA - Charles O. Frost, age 36, born in MA.

James married Charlotte E. Frost. Charlotte was born in 1879 in MA.^³⁴⁵⁴

General Notes: The 1860 census list Daniel hitch in household 043 on page 613 in Sussex County, Delaware as age 13 and born in DE. Other members of the household were Nathan V. Messick, age 37, farmer, born DE and Margaret J. Messick, age 40, born DE

On November 11, 1862, Daniel hitch joined as a Private in Co. I, 6th Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers. He was listed as age 18 and mustered in at Bridgeville, DE; however, he was probably actually only 13 or 14 years of age given other records.

By 1870, Daniel Hitch is listed with his family in New Castle County, Delaware in Wilmington (page 265) as Daniel Hitch, age 24, brakeman, born in DE; Sallie Hitch, age 21, born in DE and Mary E. Hitch, age 2/12, born in DE.

In 1880, Daniel Hitch is back in Sussex County as Dannie Hitch, age 33, b. DE; Louisa Hitch, age 32, b. DE; Maggie Hitch, age 8/12, b. DE and Sarah Knox.

Daniel married Mary Louisa Knox, daughter of Samuel Knox and Sarah (?), about 1870 in DE. Mary was born in 1848-1849 in DE.^{³⁴⁵⁵ ³⁴⁵⁶ ³⁴⁵⁷}

1725 F i. Mary E. Hitch was born in 1870 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE^³⁴⁵⁸ and died in 1871-1879 in DE.

1727 M iii. Charles Hitch was born on 27 Feb 1882 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷²¹

1728 F iv. Sallie Etta Hitch was born on 8 Sep 1883 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE^⁷²¹ and died after 1942.

General Notes: This is probably the Lemuel Hitch who keeps showing up in New Castle Co., DE from 1870 through 1900. He may have moved to New Castle Co. with his brother Daniel C. Hitch just prior to 1870. A brief obituary appears for him in the Mar 10 1906 edition of the Denton Journal (Denton, MD).

Clement married Margaret Conner about 1869. Margaret was born in Jan 1848 in MD.^{³⁴⁶¹ ³⁴⁶²}

1729 F i. Mary Ella Hitch was born on 7 Feb 1882 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE^{³⁴⁶³ ³⁴⁶⁴} and died on 25 Nov 1954 in New Castle Co., DE.^¹⁶³

Mary married William N. Biehn on 9 Apr 1906 in DE.⁴³⁶ William died before 1914.

Mary next married Harold Chauncey Dean,⁴³⁶ son of J. Howard Dean and Josephine Woolless?, on 2 Jun 1914 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Harold was born in 1888 in New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Sovern Hitch is indicated in a household in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Sovern Hitch, age 32, born in DE - Sina Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Cora Hitch, age 2, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Sovern Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Severn Hitch, born 10/1848 in DE - Sina Hitch, born 12/1857 in DE - Cora E. Hitch, born 11/1878 in DE - Emma D. Hitch, born 4/1882 in DE - William H. Hitch, born 4/1884 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Sovern Hitch is indicated in household in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Sovern Hitch, age 71, born in DE - Sina Hitch, age 62, born in DE.

Sovern married Sina Matilda Day, daughter of William P. Day and Hester J. Short, on 1 Nov 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.⁷⁰ ⁴³⁶ Sina was born on 9 Dec 1857 in DE,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶³ ²³⁹⁸ ³⁴⁶⁵ ³⁴⁶⁶ ³⁴⁶⁷ ³⁴⁶⁸ ³⁴⁶⁹} died on 10 Jan 1941 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 13 Jan 1941 in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

Lucy married James A. Collison,⁷⁰ son of William Collison and Sophia (?), on 25 Dec 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.³⁴⁸⁴ James was born in Nov 1848 in DE,^{³⁴⁸⁵ ³⁴⁸⁶ ³⁴⁸⁷} died in 1928 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1928 in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

1733 U i. (Child) Collison was born between 1873 and 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.

1734 F ii. Georgia Collison was born in May 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁴⁸⁸

1735 M iii. Arthur Collison was born in Jan 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁴⁸⁹

1736 F iv. Margie Collison was born in Aug 1882 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁴⁹⁰

1737 F v. Emma Collison was born in Feb 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁴⁹¹ ³⁴⁹²}

1738 F vi. Olevia Collison was born in Sep 1887 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁴⁹³

1739 F vii. Minnie Collison was born in Nov 1889 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁴⁹⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, John Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Sally Hitch, age 19, born in DE - Minnie Hitch, age 9/12, born in DE - Joseph Watkins, age 11, born in DE - Rubel Robinson, age 65, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch is indicated in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, born 8/1856 in DE - Florence Hitch, born 1/1872 in MD - Minnie Hitch, born 8/1879 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, age 64, born in DE - Florence W. Hitch, age 47, born in DE.

John Robert Hitch's obituary was in the 12/3/1943 issue of the Denton Journal (Denton, MD) newespaper. It states he was of Delaware and lived in Wilmington before relocating to Denton 20 years prior to his death.

John married Sallie W. Lyons,⁷⁰ daughter of John H. Lyons, about 1878 in DE. Sallie was born in 1861 in DE^³⁴⁹⁵ and died before 1900.

1740 F i. Minnie Hitch was born in Aug 1879 in Sussex Co., DE^{¹⁸²³ ³⁴⁹⁶} and died before Dec 1943.

Minnie married Joseph H. Curlett on 26 Nov 1902 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶

1741 U ii. (Unnamed) Hitch was born on 9 Mar 1882 near Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷²¹

John next married Sarah Florence Alburger.,⁷⁰ daughter of Jacob Alburger and Sarah Terry. Sarah was born on 18 Jan 1872 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁴⁹⁷ ³⁴⁹⁸} died on 28 Feb 1955 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 3 Mar 1955 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: From "History of Gibson County, Indiana", Gil R. Stormon, 1914, published by B.J. Bowen and Co., Inc., Indianapolis, IN:

"The early education of Nathaniel Hitch was acquired in a primitive pay school. He lived at home until he reached his twentieth year and then travelled in many parts of the south and west. He taught school in Missouri for awhile and was engaged in different businesses. . . . In 1866, Nathaniel Hitch returned to Gibson County, Indiana for a brief period and then travelled through the west for sometime. Returning in 1879 he purchased land near Patoka and engaged in farming and stock raising. He dealt extensively in land in that vicinity and in the White River Township and still owns land in the latter township. In 1910, he removed to Princeton, Indiana and located at his present home at 903 North Main Street where he is now residing in honorable retirement. Mr. Hitch is a well read and well posted man and is highly respected in his community. Always taking an active interest in politics, he is allied with the Progressive Party. In matters of religious belief he has been a member of the Methodist Church for many years."

Served as a Drummer in Company F, 91st Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. Records at the National Archives indicate:

Nathaniel Hitch, Civil War, Enrolled August 22,1862; Mustered, with consent of parents, in Captain Williams' Co., 91st Regiment Indiana Infantry at Evansville, IN. October 1, 1862 as a musician. December 1862 Absent at Caseville, KY, by Col. John Foster. January and February 1863, Absent sick at Post Hospital at Hendersonville, KY. March 1863 , absent without leave since March 10.

Nathaniel Hitch, Drummer, Co. F, 91 Regt. Indiana Infantry appears on the "Descriptive List Of Deserters" dated March 31,1863, as age 19 years, height 5 ft 11 inches; complexion - dark; Eyes - black; Where born: Gibson County, IN; Occupation: farmer; When Enlisted - August 22, 1862; Where Enlisted - Warrick County, IN.; When mustered in: June 2, 1863; Where Mustered in: Evansville, IN.; For What Period mustered in: 3 years; When deserted: March 20, 1863; Where Deserted: Hendersonville, KY.

There is a second "LIST OF DESERTERS" dated March 10, 1865 and a "COMPANY DESCRIPTIVE BOOK" that lists Nathaniel Hitch as 6'-4" in height.

Finally there is a "CO. MUSTER-OUT ROLL" Salisbury, N.C. dated June 26, 1865 that says - Last paid to - Not paid since enlisted. Notes that he deserted from Hendersonville, KY. March 10, 1863.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 366, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 28, farmer, born MO (?) - Louisa Hitch, age 20, born MO - William Hitch, age 2, born MO - Fleming Hitch (male), age 6 months, born MO.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 39, born in IN - Ella Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Edward Hitch, age 12, born in MO - Luella Hitch, age 4, born in IN - Chancy Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Forrest Hitch, age 1, born in IN - William Steelman, age 8, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, born 10/1841 in IN - Ella Hitch, born 5/1851 in IN - Luella Hitch, born 4/1877 in IN - Chancy D. Hitch, born 5/1878 in IN - Forrest Hitch, born 1/1881 in IN - Clarence F. Hitch, born 2/1883 in IN - Alphoniel Hitch, born 3/1885 in IN - Purvis Hitch, born 8/1887 in IN - Paul Hitch, born 9/1895 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 78, born in IN - Ellen Hitch, age 68, born in IN.

Nathaniel married Louisa Catherine Collins ⁷⁰ on 14 Jul 1867 in Barry, MO.¹¹² Louisa was born in 1850 in MO^³⁴⁹⁹ and died between 1871 and 1875.

1743 M ii. Fleming Hitch was born in 1870 in MO^³⁵⁰⁴ and died between 1871 and 1879 in Gibson Co., IN.

Nathaniel next married Ellen Robb,⁷⁰ daughter of David Robb and Delilah Decker, on 27 Jan 1875 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Ellen was born on 2 Apr 1851 in IN,^{⁷⁶ ³⁵⁰⁵ ³⁵⁰⁶} died on 8 Apr 1931 in IN, and was buried about 11 Apr 1931 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

Clarence married Pearl Lee between 1905 and 1920 in Clinton, Vermilion Co., IN.³⁵¹⁸ Pearl was born on 29 Jan 1880 in IN.^{³⁵¹⁹ ³⁵²⁰}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Othniel Hitch was a lawyer in Indianapolis, IN. It was he who contributed much data for his line. He is a Mason and Editor-In-Chief of the "Keystone Static", a paper pertaining to news of his lodge, The Keystone Chapter of Masons. In the year 1930 he held the office of director of the Masonic Temple Association. Worked his way through college.

Catherine Spencer, his wife, was in the service as an Army nurse during World War I and was stationed in the camp hospital at Camp Upton, NY. The compiler met Mrs. Hitch during the summer of 1931. She was a most charming and beautiful woman. The summer of 1933 she went to Europe, as a nurse with the next to the last group of Gold Star Mothers. She visited me on the way home."

He was and attorney in Indianapolis and appointed to Indiana War Historical Commission in March, 1941 (Indiana Magazine of History, vol. XL, page 231)

In the Federal Census of 1920, Othneil Hitch is listed as a lodger in the YWCA in Marion County, Indiana as follows: - Othneil Hitch, age 34, born in IN.

Othneil married Catherine Spicer.⁷⁰ Catherine was born on 16 Oct 1894 in IN^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in May 1983 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁵²³

1750 M vii. (Male) Hitch was born on 28 Jul 1889 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵¹⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - William Hitch, born 9/1846 in IN - Hattie J. Hitch, born 4/1885 in IN - Ethel A. Hitch, born 9/1886 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William H. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in the household of his son-in-law Fred P. Spain as follows: - William H. Hitch, age 73, born in IN.

This is from a correspondence from John Key on December 19, 1999: William Henry Hitch saw Abraham Lincoln in person as a young boy. It is not known if this was in Princeton or Patoka, IN. He spent most of his life in the Patoka area until he came to live with Hallie in Hazleton.

William married Mearha Ann (Mattie) Russell on 16 Aug 1883 in Gibson Co., IN.⁷⁰ ¹⁵⁴¹ Mearha was born on 23 May 1864 in OH,^⁷⁰ died between 1889 and 1899, and was buried in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

1754 M iii. Samuel Hitch was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴} died on 16 Aug 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^⁷⁰ and was buried about 19 Aug 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: A copy of her obituary from an Indiana newspaper was sent to me by Jane Kirk, a descendant:

Aged Resident Of Patoka Dies At Hospital Here

Mrs. Mary Ellen Cunningham, age 93, widow of the late William G. Cunningham, and a life-long resident of Patoka and community, died at the Methodist hospitalat 6:30 o'clock this morning. She had been a patient in the hospital for a month suffering with a fractured hip, received in a fall at her home in Patoka. Mrs. Cunningham was born norht of Patoka, November 29, 1847, and had resided all her life in the Patoka community. She was a member of the Patoka Methodist church and the Patoka Eastern Star chapter. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Patoka Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. R.J. Skelton. Burial will be in the Patoka Cemetery. Members of the Eastern Star will give the ritualistic services at the cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Davidson, Hazelton; two sons, John, at home, and Elmer of Poseyville; one brother, William Hitch, of Hazelton. Preceding Mrs. Cunningham in death were a sister, Mrs. Nellie Gorman of Arcadia, Calif., who died a few months ago; a daughter, Celeste Cunningham, who died in 1937, and two sons, Robert and Gilbert. Other survivors are six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The remains will be removed to the home in Patoka Saturday morning where friends may call.

Mary married William Green Cunningham ⁷⁰ on 23 Mar 1871 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ William died before 1914.

1757 F iii. Minnie Mae Cunningham was born in 1871^¹⁵⁴¹ and died after 1941.

Minnie married Joseph A. Davidson on 27 Dec 1893 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹

1758 M iv. Robert M. Cunningham ⁷⁰ was born in 1874 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN^¹⁵⁵⁹ and died on 30 Nov 1925 in Gibson Co., IN.^¹⁵⁵⁹

General Notes: Jane Kirk, a relative of the family sent several items relative to Robert M. Cunningham. The first is photograph of Mr. Cunningham while he was in the service in the Spanish American War. Secondly, she sent a calling card for the "Madison Square Quartet, Season 1906 with New York Burlesque Co.," of which Mr. Cunningham was a member along with William Gorman, William Ward and Joe Nelson. Finally, Mrs. Kirk sent copies of two obituaries, one of which is transcribed below:

Robert M. Cunningham

Patoka, Ind., Nov. 30. --- (Special) --- Robert M. Cunningham, age 51 years, son of Mrs. Mary Cunningham, died at 4 o'clock Monday morning at the home of his mother here floowing a lingering illness of tuberculosis which he contracted following an attack of flu during the World War. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the pastor Rev. G.W. Holmes. Burial in the Patoka cemetery. Spanish-American War veterans will be pall bearers, and a veteran of the World War will be Guard of Honor. Surviving is the mother, two sisters, Miss Celesta, at home, Mrs. J.A. Davidson, of Hazelton, and two brothers, Elmer, of Emison, Ind., and John Cunningham, of Detroit, Mich. The father, W.G. Cunningham, died several years ago. He was a nephew of Nat Hitch, of Princeton. Mr. Cunningham was a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having served eighteen months in Cuba and eighteen months in the Phillippine Islands. He served in the United States army during the Boxer rebellion in China. During his service in the Spanish-American war he was a member of Company K, Second Infantry, from 1899 to 1902. On July 18, 1918, Mr. Cunningham enlisted in the Thirteenth Recruit, and was stationed at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky during the entire World war as a training officer.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Vincent Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Vincent Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Sarah Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Florence Hitch, age 6, born in IN - Pearl Hitch, age 2, born in IN - Ellen Catlin, age 13, born in IN (niece).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Vincent Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Vincent Hitch, born 1/1850 in IN - Sarah Hitch, born 11/1856 in IN - Ross V. Hitch, born 10/1885 in IN - Beulah A. Hitch, born 1/1889 in IN - Ina G. Hitch, born 6/1891 in IN - Norma M. Hitch, born 2/1895 in IN.

Vincent married Sarah Catlin on 24 Jan 1878 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1856 in IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵³⁵ ³⁵³⁶} and died in 1922 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.^⁷⁰

1761 F i. Florence (Evelyne?) Hitch ⁷⁰ was born in 1874 in Gibson Co., IN^³⁵³⁷ and died before 1930.

1763 F iii. Maymie Hedrick Hitch was born in Nov 1880 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵⁴⁰} and died after 25 Oct 1930.

1764 F iv. Edna C. Hitch was born on 25 Jun 1883 in Gibson Co., IN^³⁵¹⁴ and died on 26 Jan 1884 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴¹⁰

1767 F vii. Ina G. Hitch ⁷⁰ was born in Jun 1891 in Gibson Co., IN^³⁵⁴⁴ and died on 28 Apr 1911 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴¹⁰

1769 F ix. Norma M. Hitch ⁷⁰ was born in Feb 1895 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵⁴⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Nicholas B. Hitch is listed in Custer County, Colorado in a household as follows: - Nicholas H. (B.?) Hitch, age 28, sawmill hand, born in IN (father born in DE, mother born in KY).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nicholas Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nicholas Hitch, born 1/1852 in IN - Lauretta Hitch, born 12/1862 in IN - Otis Hitch, born 11/1885 in IN - Oswald Hitch, born 12/1889 in IN - Mabel Hitch, born 11/1891 in IN - Eunice Hitch, born 9/1893 in IN - Lennis? Hitch, born 3/1896 in IN - Bessie Hitch, born 2/1899 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Nicholas Hitch is listed in Marion County, Indiana as a boarder in a household as follows: - Nicholas Hitch, age 66, born in IN.

Nicholas married Lauretta Frances Decker,⁷⁰ daughter of Isaac Decker ¹¹¹⁷ and Lucinda Cloine,¹¹¹⁷ on 30 Jul 1885 in Gibson Co., IN.³⁹⁶ ¹⁵⁴¹ The marriage ended in divorce about 1906. Lauretta was born in Dec 1862 in Decker, IL.^{³⁹⁶ ³⁵⁴⁹}

+ 1770 M i. Otis Frederick Hitch was born on 18 Nov 1885 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ ³⁵⁵⁰} died on 31 Mar 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶} and was buried about 2 Apr 1951 in Wilson's Corner Cemetery, Route 9, Six Miles S Of Shelbyville, IN.

+ 1773 F iv. Mabel Ruth Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 19 Nov 1893 in Gibson Co., IN,^³⁵⁵⁸ died on 26 Jun 1917 in Marion Co., IN, and was buried about 29 Jun 1917 in Holy Cross & St. Josephs Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

1775 M vi. Lewis Hitch was born in Mar 1896 in Gibson Co., IN^³⁵⁶¹ and died on 2 Mar 1904 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵⁶²

1777 M viii. John Hitch was born on 10 Dec 1901 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵¹⁴

Birth Notes: Was living in Hinsdale Co., Colorado in 1880 as a worker in a silver mine.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Edward Hitch is listed in Hinsdale County, Colorado in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, age 25, works in silver mine, born in IN (father born in DE, mother born in KY).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, born 5/1854 in IN - Alice E. Hitch, born 12/1866 in IN - Edith Hitch, born 7/1888 in IN - Marie Hitch, born 6/1890 in IN - Dorsett Hitch, born 10/1893 in IN - Nellie Hitch, born 10/1896 in IN.

Edward married Alice Edna Dorsett,⁷⁰ daughter of Henry Preston Dorsett and Margaret Elizabeth Adams, on 7 Aug 1887 in Putnam Co., OH.⁷⁰ Alice was born on 21 Dec 1866 in Putnam Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ³⁵⁶⁷ ³⁵⁶⁸} died on 20 Dec 1918 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹⁰} and was buried about 23 Dec 1918 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 1780 F ii. Edith Hitch was born on 11 Jun 1888 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴ ³⁵⁶⁹ ³⁵⁷⁰} died in Oct 1972 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried in Oct 1972 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 1781 F iii. Marie Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1890 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵⁷¹} died on 30 Jun 1981 in IN, and was buried about 2 Jul 1981 in Decker Chapel Cemetery, Gibson Co., IN.

1782 M iv. Dorsett Clem Hitch was born on 19 Oct 1893 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴ ³⁵⁷²} died on 26 Apr 1947 in NY,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 29 Apr 1947 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ontario Co., NY.

Dorsett married Irene Mary Freer,⁸ daughter of Charles E. Freer and Catherine McCalla, on 6 Sep 1921 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.³⁵⁷³ Irene was born on 7 Oct 1894 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY,^⁷⁶ died on 17 Jan 1978 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 20 Jan 1978 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ontario Co., NY.

Millie married James B. Adams ⁷⁰ on 21 Nov 1879 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ James was born on 18 Nov 1857 in IN,^³⁵⁷⁹ died on 23 Apr 1885 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 26 Apr 1885 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

1784 M i. Howard Adams ⁷⁰ was born in Jul 1880 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵⁸⁰

1786 F iii. (Daughter) Adams ³⁵¹⁴ was born on 14 Jul 1882 in Gibson Co., IN.

1787 F iv. Maud (Maria) Adams ⁷⁰ was born on 8 Aug 1884 in Gibson Co., IN^{¹³⁶⁷ ³⁵⁸²} and died on 13 May 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^³⁵⁸³

Millie next married (?) Gorman ⁷⁰ on 17 Jan 1891 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ (?) died between 1892 and 1899 in Gibson Co., IN.

1788 F i. Elnora R. Gorman ⁷⁰ was born on 5 Oct 1891 in Gibson Co., IN^{¹³⁶⁷ ³⁵⁸⁴} and died on 10 Dec 1986 in Santa Cruz Co., CA.^³⁵⁸⁵

1789 F ii. Delora Gorman ⁷⁰ was born on 5 Oct 1891 in Gibson Co., IN^{¹³⁶⁷ ³⁵⁸⁴} and died on 21 Oct 1949 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^¹³⁶⁷

Emma married Joseph Devin Trippet,⁷⁰ son of Caleb Cushing Trippet ¹⁵⁷⁸ and Mary Magdalene Fentriss,¹⁵⁷⁸ on 6 Mar 1878 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Joseph was born on 23 Aug 1850 in Gibson Co., IN^¹⁵⁷⁸ and died on 10 Nov 1909 in Waxahachie, TX.^¹⁵⁷⁸

+ 1790 M i. Horace Enoch Trippet ⁷⁰ was born on 28 Nov 1879 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN,^{¹⁵⁷⁸ ¹⁶⁰⁵} died on 26 Jun 1930 in Waco, TX,^¹⁶⁰⁵ and was buried about 29 Jun 1930 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William Hitch is indicated in a household in the Quantico District of Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - William Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Martha W. Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Stokley Hitch, age 3, born in MD - no name Hitch, age 5 months, born 2/1880 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, born 4/1853 in MD - Martha Hitch, born 1/1864 in DE - Stockley Hitch, born 10/1878 in MD - Rodney Hitch, born 7/1885 in MD - Winifred Hitch, born 1/1888 in DE - Lulu Hitch, born 2/1889 in DE - Rufus Hitch, born in 5/1892 in DE - Reuben Hitch, born 9/1893 in DE - Ira Hitch, born 7/1896 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 59, married 40 years, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Martha Hitch, age 50, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Stockley Hitch, age 32, born in MD - Rodney Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Winnie Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Rufus Hitch, age 18, born in MD - Erra? Hitch, age 9, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 72, born in MD - Martha Hitch, age 58, born in DE - Rodney Hitch, age 36, born in MD - Winnie Hitch (m), age 34, born in MD - Samuel Hitch, age 16, born in MD.

+ 1793 M i. Harley H. Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1874 in DE,^³⁵⁹⁴ died on 19 Mar 1960 in Farnhurst, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 22 Mar 1960 in Asbury Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1796 M iv. Winfield Theophilus Hitch was born on 18 Sep 1886 in Portsville, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷²¹ ³⁶⁰¹ ³⁶⁰² ³⁶⁰³ ³⁶⁰⁴} died on 30 Nov 1958 in Milford Memorial, Milford, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 2 Dec 1958 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Winfield Hitch died Sunday in Milford Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was the son of the late William R and Sarah Hitch of near Laurel. Mr. Hitch made his home with a sister, Mrs. Lue Neal, in Laurel. In addition to his sister, he leaves three brothers, Samuel Hitch of Wilmington, and Rufus and Harley Hitch of Laurel. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2pm in the Windsor and Disharoon Funeral Home here. The Rev Lee Elliott, pastor of Laurel Methodist Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, near Laurel.

1798 F vi. Lula A. (Lue) Hitch was born in Feb 1889 in Sussex Co., DE^³⁶⁰⁹ and died after 1958 in Sussex Co., DE.

1799 M vii. Rodney Hitch was born on 4 Feb 1889 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸²⁵ ³⁶¹⁰ ³⁶¹¹ ³⁶¹² ³⁶¹³} died on 9 May 1945 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 18 May 1945 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1801 M ix. Ira (Airy) Hitch was born in Jul 1896 in Sussex Co., DE,^{³⁶¹⁶ ³⁶¹⁷ ³⁶¹⁸} died on 13 Mar 1920 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹³ and was buried on 15 Mar 1920 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴¹³

Octavia married Marcellus Townsend, son of Edward Townsend and Julia Batts (Betts?), on 27 Mar 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁴¹² ³⁶²⁰ Marcellus was born in 1856-1857 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁴¹² ²¹⁸⁵ ³⁶²¹} and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1805 M iii. James Wesley Townsend was born on 10 Jul 1884 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹² died on 10 Jan 1962 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^⁴¹² and was buried on 13 Jan 1962 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1806 F iv. Nettie M. Townsend was born in Jan 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²

General Notes: "Uncle Tom is a tall fine looking old gentleman with the bearing of a Senator. He lived for a time in Texas with his younger brother."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas A. Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Thomas A. Hitch, born 10/1851 in IN - Elizabeth H. Hitch, born 5/1862 in IL - Roy Campbell, born 6/1885 in IL (step-son) - Arthur Campbell, born 2/1887 in IL (step-son).

Published in Robinson Argus Jan 23, 1907

State of Illinois, Crawford County, Circuit Court of Crawford County, March Term 1907

Eliza H. HITCH vs Thomas A. HITCH In Chancery - Divorce

Affidavit that the said defendant, Thomsa A. Hitch resides or hath gone out of the State of Illinois so that process cannot be served up on him, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Crawford County, notice is hereby given to the said defendant Thaomas A. Hitch, that the complainant has filed her bill of complaint in said court on the Chancery side thereof on the 27th day of November 1906 and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendant returnable on the fourth day of March 1907 as is by law required.

Now therefore unless you, the said Thomas A. Hitch , shall personallly be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Crawford County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the city of Robinson, in said county, on the fourth day of March 1907 and plead, answer, or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint the same, and the matters and things therein charge and stated, will be taken as confessed and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Dated at Robinson Illinois this 22 day of January 1907.

Thomas married Elizabeth (Lyda) H. Magill ⁸ ⁷⁶ on 30 Jun 1897 in Crawford Co., IL.⁸ ⁸⁰⁸ Elizabeth was born on 15 May 1861 in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL, died on 10 Dec 1948 in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL, and was buried about 13 Dec 1948 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford Co., IL.

1807 M i. Avery M. Hitch ⁷⁰ ⁷⁶ was born in Jan 1901 in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL,^³⁶²² died on 17 Nov 1953 in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL, and was buried about 20 Nov 1953 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford Co., IL.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Avery M. Hitch is listed in the household of Elizabeth Campbell in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois as follows: - Avery M. Hitch, age 18, born in IL.

General Notes: The following is from "A Hitch Orchard": In 1931 James Machlin Hitch and his wife were living in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Hitch was Secretary of the school Board.

In the same reference is an excerpt from a letter from a member of the family:

"Uncle Jim is one of the finest men I ever knew. He has a heart of pure gold. Is tall, straight and now at 76 is as strong, active and healthy as any of his sons. He received a common school education at Patoka, IN. For many years was a farmer in Gibson Co.,IN. near Patoka. About 1908, he and his son Clarence entered the employ of the Gas Company at Evansville and here he has been employed without interruption since that time. He is now a foreman in the construction department. He is staunch Republican, an honest upright, straight thinking individual. The very salt of the earth."

In the Federal Census of 1900, James M. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - James M. Hitch, born 10/1855 in IN - Nannie M. Hitch, born 10/1856 in IN - Robert M. Hitch, born 4/1881 in IN - Clarence Z. Hitch, born 10/1882 in IN - Clyde M. Hitch, born 1/1885 in IN - Hazel O. Hitch, born 10/1888 in IN - Isabel M. Hitch, born 1/1891 in IN - Raymond J. Hitch, born 3/1893 in IN - Curtis A. Hitch, born 11/1896 in IN.

James married Nancy Katherine (Nannie) Montgomery, daughter of Robert Montgomery ⁸ and Martha Perkins,⁸ on 7 Jan 1881 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Nancy was born on 4 Oct 1856 in IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁶²³ ³⁶²⁴} and died on 27 Apr 1949 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: The following information comes from "A Hitch Orchard": "Nancy Katherine Montgomery Hitch was the daughter of Robert and Martha Perkins Montgomery. This lady (Aunt Nan) is a most remarkable person and entitled to special mention. She has always been a strong vigorous person and in spite of having a large family of her own, has kept abreast of the times by taking a keen interest in the affairs of the works. As a young woman she received a good education and taught school in Gibson County for several years.

After her marriage she became one of the most dependable members of the family of HITCH. Always the very best of help in any sickness or emergency. I think she attended my mother at the birth of every one of us children. As children we learned to love her dearly and she always remained a pillar of strength to us.

She has always retained an interest in educational matters and during the World War I, when there was a shortage of teachers in Evansville, (remember she was 61 and had raised a large family) she renewed her teachers license and taught in the city schools until after the close of the war. She was elected a member of the school board which office she held for many years. She relinquished this office on January 1, 1931.

Aunt Nan is a power in southern Indiana politics and even now at 74 (1930) rules women's branch of the Republican Party with a strong hand. Since girlhood she has taken an active interest in the W.C.T.U. work and her interest in this work has never lagged. In connection with this and other work she has travelled extensively in the U.S.A and still derives a great deal pleasure from her travels.

Since the war (World War I), she has taken an active interest in the American War Mother's Association and at their National Convention in Kansas City in the fall of 1930 was elected to serve as a National Director. Shortly after the other officers were lined up in the hotel lobby for a picture when Aunt Nan stepped backward and fell down a flight of stairs breaking several bones and injuring her seriously. We despaired of saving her for a while but she has now recovered and apparently none the worse for it.

Aunt Nan is a good conversationalist as well as an interesting public speaker. Her children and grandchildren worship her as do all the others who have had the privilege of knowing her well."

1808 M i. Robert Montgomery Hitch was born on 8 Apr 1881 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁶²⁵ ³⁶²⁶} and died on 23 Apr 1951 in IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "He was educated at Patoka, IN. Has been a studious person all his life. Was a railroad fireman on the Southern Railroad as young man. He learned the machinist trade. Followed trade at Danville, IL., Sedalia, MO. and other places. Later he entered the employ of the Pure Oil Co. in the Salks Department. In 1931 was a lubricating engineer for that company for many years. In 1931 resided in Buffalo, NY. Is a Republican and a Mason. He has no children. - Record given by a cousin."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert M. Hitch is listed in a household in Buffalo, Erie County, New York as follows: - Robert M. Hitch, age 39, born in IN - Cora Hitch, age 39, born in IL.

Robert married Cora Hellyer ⁸ on 18 Dec 1905 in St. Clair Co., IL.¹⁶³⁹ Cora was born in 1881 in IL.^³⁶²⁷

1810 F iii. Dorothy Clyde Hitch was born on 30 Jan 1884 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ³⁶³⁰}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Clyde received her education at the Patoka and Princeton, IN. schools and graduated from the high school at the latter place. She married rather young in life to Dr. Joseph Haefle, a prominent dentist of Evansville,IN. They lived together several years and then were divorced. Clyde then took up the art of beauty culture which she has been very successful with. She now (1931) operates a beauty parlor at Miami, FL. Clyde is tall, slender, and good looking. She became a Catholic when she married but later returned to her native faith. - By one of the family. No issue."

Dorothy married Joseph H. Haefle ⁸ on 27 Jul 1909 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.³⁶³¹

1811 F iv. Gladys Hitch was born on 1 Nov 1886 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴} and died in Dec 1886 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁷⁰

1812 F v. Hazel O. Hitch was born on 26 Oct 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴ ³⁶³²}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Hazel went to school at Patoka, IN. and Princeton, IN. She did not finish high school. Her husband was an employee of the Telephone Co. He met with a tragic death and his wife was severely shocked. She never married again. She now maintains a home in Evansville, IN. and is a department head in a department store at Evansville, IN. No issue. - By one of the family."

1813 F vi. Martha Isabell Hitch was born on 10 Jan 1891 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ³⁶³³}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Martha Isabell Hitch (8) married Richard Scott who was a potter by trade. She is a beautiful woman and lives with her husband in Long Island City. No issue. -Given by one of the family."

1814 M vii. Raymond James (Jack) Hitch was born on 5 Apr 1893 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁶³⁴ ³⁶³⁵} and died on 28 Nov 1965 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^{¹⁶¹² ³⁶³⁶}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Jack is a tall, well built, fine looking fellow. Always dresses well and would immediately impress you as a successful business man. Jack has been a traveling salesman for years. For a time he was connected with one of the cement and road material companies. At present (1931) he is selling a line of machinery. Republican and a member of the Elks, Evansville, IN. No issue. - Given by one of the family."

Raymond married Georgia Lee.⁸ Georgia was born on 12 Dec 1900 in OK?^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died on 10 Jun 1984 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^{¹⁶¹² ³⁶³⁷}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Curt for many years was a leader of the well known Jazz Band known as "Hitch's Happy Harmonists", Curt being an accomplished pianist himself. This organization was well known in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin where they furnished entertainment for many functions. For a long time their phonograph records were popular sellers. Curt gave up this work some few years ago and entered the employ of the Indian Refining Company., as salesman in the Evansville District which position he now holds (1931). Curt was in the Officers Training Camp during the World War I but saw very little service. Republican. - Given by one of the family."

The following is from a book on Music in Indiana:

HITCH'S HAPPY HARMONISTS

This Evansville band, as evidenced by its Gennett recordings, offers a clear example of how one orchestra, upon hearing another, could make a significant departure from its accustomed style, and embrace that of its competitor.

The model in this case was the Wolverines. According to the Happy Harmonists' leader, Curt Hitch, and its cornet star, the late Fred Rollison, the change was a conscious one. Hitch's band was then four years old.

Curt Hitch was born November 23, 1897, in Gibson County, near the town of Princeton. His father was a farmer; his mother taught public school. Of the ten children in the family, Curt and a sister played piano, and a brother played drums. All were self-taught. Curt says that during his whole musical career he remained an improvisor.

He was twenty-three years old when he was approached by his friend Earl "Buddy" McDowell, who had booked a dance and needed a piano player. Curt's reply was quick: "You know I can't read music - besides, I know only a few good tunes."

Buddy was persuasive: "Don't worry about that. Just play them over and over again. Nobody'll care. All they want to do is dance."

Intrigued, Curt signed on. The dancers at the little community of Haubstadt thus became merely the first of many thousands who would be stepping in tempo to the music of the genial pianist and his men for the next seven years.

Curt and Buddy were the nucleus of a five-piece combination formed that year. The others were: Dewey Neal, bass sax; Maurice "Piggy" May, banjo; and Fred Draves, clarinet and alto sax. Dewey's brother Myron ("Rookie") was then working in the jazz leagues at Davenport, Iowa, with Carlisle Evans' band. He was in fast company as he played his C-melody sax beside such future jazz greats as Leon Rappolo and Lou Black (both to be members of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings) and a New Orleans cornetist, Emmett Hardy, whom many consider to have been a prime influence upon the still-developing Bix Beiderbecke. Rookie was brought back to Evansville to replace the departing Fred Draves, in 1922.

Their first solid booking had been at the Vendome Hotel Tea Room and Pastry Shop. At 10¢ a dance, the weekly take amounted to several hundred dollars. "Not bad," says Curt, "considering a dollar was worth a lot in those days."

That year the band's sound was given more balance by the addition of two brass players: trombonist Jerry Bump and cornetist Fred Rollison.

Soon, through the influence of an Evansville youth serving as president of the ATO Fraternity at Bloomington, they got an introduction to the IU campus. Other organizations were soon bidding for their services, among them the Kappa Sigs, represented by Hoagy Carmichael.

"Remember," Hitch says, "in those days IU wasn't the giant place it is today. There were only several thousand students then, and when a new band came to play, everybody knew it. They'd parade you all over campus on the back of a truck, then maybe down to Sorority Row to serenade the girls. It was a lot of fun."

Curt says this was about the time the band settled on its name, borrowing in part from the historic Hoosier communal settlement of New Harmony. They were indeed "happy" harmonists, hardly any older than the college crowd they served. Using no music, their explorations were new each night. Fred Rollison in particular was in search of a jazz style, and must have had a spiritual kinship with the also-questing Carmichael. Roth would be transfixed at the sound of Beiderbecke.

Fortunately, the Happy Harmonists were on the scene when the Wolverines arrived to play a dance on campus. The wild enthusiasm provoked by Bix and his friends (especially when they blew Copenhagen, a tune they'd picked up from the Charlie Davis band in Indianapolis) was instructive. The Hitch men listened, and absorbed.

Maurice May listened to George Johnson, whose musical lines were in that day as highly-admired as Bix's (May was about to make a change to tenor.) Within the hour, Fred Rollison, too, had sensed discovery. Together, the Harmonists probed just what gave the Wolverines such a special sound: the ensemble voicing...the breaks...the musical "explosions."

In a matter or weeks, the transformation was complete. It was for the Indiana men a good move, and they rode it for all it was worth right through the mid-20s. As a unit, they outlived their model, for (unlike the Wolverines) they were capable of a well-rounded dance program-waltzes, and slow, romantic foxtrots-with which to complement their "hot" specialties.

As the face of the music changed, so did the face of the band. New additions from Evansville were the slightly-built clarinetist, Harry "Mousey" Wright, and serious, steady Arnold Habbe. Maurice May was on tenor, and Haskell Simpson, on tuba, provided his deep tones.

In the reorganization, Rollison became the musical director, though the band retained the Hitch name.

Though they played a great deal in and around Evansville, the Happy Harmonists were to be seen all over Indiana in the next years, making occasional forays into Illinois and Wisconsin, where they had a summer-long booking at Appleton's Waverly Beach.

Their name was spread by a series of recordings at Richmond. Curt says they had no illusions that making records would make them any money. "We considered them as promotion - it didn't hurt to advertise yourselves as a 'recording' orchestra."

The initial session in September 1923 produced Cruel Woman and Home Brew Blues. These represent the band's early sound. Five months later, there were three more releases: Steady-Steppin' Papa (a follow-up to Cruel Woman, according to Curt); Ethiopian Nightmare (Alexander's Ragtime Band in blackface); and Baptistown Crawl, named for Evansville's Negro district. In this session, Jerry Bump's talent for solo breaks is evident, and Rollison's pre-Bix style is mature.

By January 1925, when the Harmonists made their third visit to the recording studio, Jerry Bump had left to join Charlie Davis in Indianapolis. The instrumentation was now identical to that of the Wolverines and the style and sound of the band had moved in that direction. The repertoire this session at Gennett was chosen by the recording company, who had asked for material with ragtime flavor. Cataract Rag Blues and Nightingale Rag Blues were the result of head arrangements built up by Rollison, Wright and May.

They were back in Richmond the following May, under the temporary musical influence and direction of Hoagy Carmichael. It was easy for Hitch to sit this one out on the sidelines, for he admired both Hoagy's keyboard ideas and his compositional skill. "Besides," he says, " I could no more have played that stuff than the man in the moon."

"Hoagy had brought a couple of his own numbers along - had his own arrangements, too - Boneyard Shuffle and Washboard Blues. In those days you ran through the numbers a couple of times just to get the right position in front of the two recording horns sticking out of the wall. As I recall, Boneyard Shuffle went over OK, but when we had played Washboard Blues the guy came out and said they couldn't use it - it ran about twenty seconds short for a ten-inch record. Well, you can imagine how Hoagy felt at that.

"I told the man that these were Mr. Carmichael's own compositions, and his arrangements, and they both had to be recorded. Just then Hoagy took me aside and said if we'd all get out of the studio for a bit, he'd do something. Ten minutes later he had cooked up a piano interlude to go right in the middle of the thing, and it turned out to be the theme for his later hit Lazybones!"

That summer the Happy Harmonists played an engagement at Walnut Gardens, near Indianapolis. Following the Labor Day closing, Paulie Freed, a Moline pianist working at the Athletic Club, borrowed Buddy McDowell, Harry Wright and Fred Rollison for a pick-up session at Gennett, using the name of Paulie Freed and His Rhythmicians. Jerry Bump, along with Davisites George Harper and Min Leibrook was in attendance, plus banjoist Lennie Esterdahi of Moline. They cut two sides, neither of which were released. Fred later told Hitch that "everybody was trying to play lead - all chiefs and no Indians."

Despite this fiasco, Freed was able to lure most of the group to Chicago, with the exception of Rollison and Wright. Aside from a marathon recording session at Okeh with trumpeter Wingy Mannone (in which eight titles were cut, and never heard of again), there was little action for them. George Harper recalled years later a glorious moment in a rooming house when Mannone opened a package containing his new artificial arm. "My arm's here - my arm's here!" the trump- eter kept yelling. As he strapped it on, Harper's dry wit surfaced: "What are you going to call it, Wingy?"

Later, Rollison would make his break, joining Al Katz and his Kittens. His replacement, equally impressive, would be Evansville cornetist, William "Dub" Shoffner.

In 1927, the band quietly dissolved. Arnold Habbe enrolled at Indiana University, where he would become closely associated with the Hoagy Carmichael circle; Harry Wright and Shoffner headed for Indianapolis and the band of Connie Connaughton. Rookie Neal would follow suit in about a year.

Looking back at perhaps the most precious seven years of his life, Curt Hitch is grateful: "Money couldn't buy the extraordinarily satisfying experiences of those years, nor could more meaningful or lasting friendships be realized."

Curt echoes a thought common to all those who worked in the bands. The life was exciting. It was also rigorous, and the hours could be brutal. Travel was more often than not boring. Income was usually unpredictable, and the separations from families could work hardship, but the years have washed away much that was bad, leaving in high relief the friendships, the joy of playing and the gaiety of the crowds. These are the things that stick in the mind as musicians glance backward through the tunnel of time.

Curtis married Margaret M. Wyttenbach in 1937. Margaret was born in 1902 and died on 15 Nov 1984 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Bruce received his education at Princeton and Evansville, IN. Shortly after finishing high school, he enlisted at age 17 in Headquarters Co., 151 Infantry and served with this outfit at Hattiesburg, MS. He was advanced to Corporal Nov. 1, 1917. Discharged Feb. 11, 1918 on account of being under age.

He entered the employ of the Indian Refining Co. as service station attendant shortly after the war and has made splendid progress with this company. At present he is superintendent of all their station in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. He lives (1931) with his parents in Evansville, IN. Republican. No issue. - Given by one of the family."

Bruce married Nell Grimm.⁸ Nell was born on 10 Nov 1890^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in Jul 1963 in IN.^³⁶⁴²

Bruce next married Constance Driskell. Constance was born between 6 May 1905 and 5 May 1906 and died on 5 May 1997 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^³⁶⁴³

Burial Notes: Located on a part of the homestead purchased by John W. Smith in 1873
which he named Memento. His daughter, Alena Beatrice, who died April
15, 1877 was the first buried in the cemetery. Locally referred to
as "Boot Hill", this historic cemetery has been the victim of vandalism
and neglect. The local Zangi Grotto has adopted Pinewood and have
installed gates that are locked each night to help protect the graveyard.
Many of the tombstones have been damaged or have graffiti sprayed on them.
I have been using an old listing made in 1958 by the D.A.R. to fill in the
stones that are now unreadable.

The cemetery is located at the corner of Main Street and Peninsula Drive
in the city of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida.

General Notes: Excerpt from a member of the family relative to Oliver Allen Hitch from "A Hitch Orchard": "Uncle Bill was a well built, rather stocky individual
with a bearing that would impress you with the thought, "Here is a successful, keen, business man." He was educated at Patoka, IN and shortly after finishing school went to Steam Corner, Fountain County, IN where he built a store and entered the general merchandise business. His venture was a success in more ways than one because he soon fell in love with and married Nannie Pevler, a young lady of the neighborhood. He was the post-master at Steam Corner for several years. He was in business at Yeddo and Hazelton, IN and for a short time operated the old Hitch Homestead near Patoka, IN. About 1901, he moved his family to Daytona, FL. where he lived the rest of his life."

There is a good biography of him in "Portrait and Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana, 1893".

In the Federal Census of 1900, Oliver A. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Oliver A. Hitch, born 4/1857 in IN - Nannie Hitch, born 8/1863 in KY - Della Hitch, born 3/1885 in IN - Oliphant Hitch, born 8/1892 in IN.

Oliver married Nancy J. (Nannie) Pevler, daughter of Leonard C. Pevler, on 24 Aug 1883 in Fountain Co., IN.⁷⁰ ³⁶⁴⁴ Nancy was born on 2 Aug 1864 in Carlton, KY,^{⁷⁰ ⁷⁶ ³⁶⁴⁵} died on 6 Nov 1921 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL,^{⁷⁰ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 9 Nov 1921 in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL.

General Notes: Nancy (Nannie) J. Pevler was of Steam Corner, Fountain Inn, IN. She was born in Carlton, KY, a small place near Lexington. She was married at Fountain County, IN.

1819 F ii. Mamie Hitch was born on 3 May 1888 in Fountain Co., IN,^³⁶⁴⁷ died on 22 Dec 1888 in Fountain Co., IN,^³⁶⁴⁷ and was buried about 25 Dec 1888 in Centennial Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN.^³⁶⁴⁸

1821 M iv. (Infant Son) Hitch was born on 10 Feb 1898 in Fountain Co., IN, died on 22 Feb 1898 in Fountain Co., IN, and was buried about 25 Feb 1898 in Centennial Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN.^³⁶⁵²

1822 F v. Amelia Hitch was born on 1 Oct 1900 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "She was born in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN. Married at Daytona Beach, FL. Her husband is an electrician. They are happy good, honest people. No issue. - By Della Hitch"

Amelia married Emmett Telfair Markham on 16 Sep 1922 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.⁸ ³⁶⁵³

Death Notes: Killed in the line of duty. He was a policeman and was shot settling a domestic dispute.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy hitch Davies, 1931: "Excerpt from a letter by one of his sons - Harrison Clement Hitch was educated in the common schools of Gibson Co., IN. and the State Normal School of Terre Haute, IN. He was granted a teacher's license and taught school in Indiana and Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado at the time when the main industry of the country pertained to long horn cattle and the deportations of such outlaws as the James brothers, Cole Younger, and the Fords. Father knew every one of these by sight and when I was a youngster he would sit by the hour and tell of their terrible exploits.

I have often heard him tell of a different nature - that was of immense interest to me.

Elizabeth Spain, an orphan girl and distant relative, of my grandmother was taken to raise by my grandparents when she was five or six years old and from that time lived as one of the family. Father was traveling somewhere in the west when he came to realize that young Elizabeth, then about 16, was especially attractive and an altogether desirable person. He forthwith gave up his traveling and hurried home for the purpose of paying court to her. The courtship was encouraged by Elizabeth and in a comparatively short time they were married.

Father then rented a farm near the old homestead and they started out for themselves. He operated first one farm and then another for several years never with a large measure of success. He suffered severe reverses during the Cleveland Panic and at that time or shortly thereafter gave up farming."

At the outset of the Spanish American War, father with R.H.Chappell and Rev. Ferguson of Patoka, IN. assembled a company of soldiers for service in the was. Mr. Chappell was Captain and father and Rev. Ferguson were Lieutenants. They drilled daily for several months and applied for admission to the U.S.Army. They were encouraged to continue their drilling but the war was ended before they were mustered into some of the service.

We then moved to Princeton, IN. where father engaged in various occupations and businesses for several years. At one time he was in the restaurant business, then in the wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable business. Finally he joined the force of the Princeton Police Department."

The Princeton Clarion News dated May 12,1913 gives several news items and a splendid editorial relative to the death of HARRISON CLEMENT HITCH while protecting a woman from the murderous attack of her husband he was shot by the man. The paper also gives a death and funeral notice in which it stated the funeral was to be held at the Christian Church and that a committee of Ben Hur, a society to which he evidently belonged, would accompany the remains. This sad incident helped to hasten the death of his wife a few months after.

The compiler has also seen a copy of a protest made by the son of the murdered man, Allen Spain Hitch, against the release of the murderer delivered before the Pardon Board Oct. 1930. The protest was successful."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Harrison C. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Harrison C. Hitch, born 6/1861 in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, born 4/1871 in IN - Allen S. Hitch, born 9/1889 in IN - Morton Hitch, born 3/1892 in IN - Horace Hitch, born 8/1894 in IN - Viola Hitch, born 6/1897 in IN - Chester H. Hitch, born 4/1900 in IN.

Harrison married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Spain, daughter of James Allen Spain and Sarah Howe, on 5 Apr 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Elizabeth was born on 13 Apr 1871 in IN,^{⁷⁰ ⁷⁶ ³⁶⁵⁴} died on 16 Oct 1913 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ⁴¹⁰} and was buried about 19 Oct 1913 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 1829 M vii. Austin Victor (Pud) Hitch was born on 20 Sep 1904 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵¹⁴} died on 19 Apr 1963 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^{¹⁶¹² ³⁶⁶⁵} and was buried about 22 Apr 1963 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

862. Austin Victor Hitch was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶²² ¹⁶²³ ¹⁶²⁴} died on 30 Dec 1919 in Rosenberg, TX,^⁷⁰ and was buried about 2 Jan 1920 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

General Notes: The following is from "A Hitch Orchard": " Austin Victor Hitch was a Mason and belonged to the First Christian Church in his home town. He was born in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Austin V. Hitch is listed in a household in Fountain County, IN as follows: - Austin V. Hitch, born 12/1867 in IN - Ettie K. Hitch, born 7/1880 in IN - Orval Hitch, born 1/1896 in IN - Mary Hitch, born 1/1897 in IN

In a newspaper from Rosenberg,Texas dated March 1912 appears the following about Austin Victor Hitch: -

"His father was Zachariah Hitch, a well-to-do farmer in the Southern District (Indiana) who placed great stress upon the education of his children. The younger Hitch was placed in school at Patoka (IN) and graduated at that point with signal honors. Immediately after his graduation, he entered the Normal and shortly passed the examination, was given the commission of school teacher and assigned to the public schools of Fountain County (IN) where he taught for five years."

At the end of this time he decided to enter the real estate business and for several years following was engaged with the Frisco and Southern Pacific Companies and Immigration agent, conducting various excursions to Texas especially into the El Campo district. His extensive knowledge of the business brought many an investor to this country and because of his thorough acquaintance with the lands and their values in the district, was sought by Hiland P. Lockwood who had purchased some eighty thousand acres of land in Fort Bend County and assigned to the office in Rosenberg.

Mr. Hitch sold hundreds of farms in this county and is considered one of the best posted real estate men in South Texas and one of the most reliable, He had always operated under the belief that, "These lands are capable of selling themselves without any misrepresentation,"

In January 1911, he left the Lockwood people and associated himself with the Rosenberg Development Co. of this city and some twelve months ago the other members of the firm were bought out, leaving Mr. Hitch's only partner Kinch Hillyer. This firm has extensive holdings in the country. Mr. Hitch has been prosperous in all his undertakings which were essentially real estate and lands and owns valuable acreage throughout this section.

He is known for his quiet manners, for the firmness of his convictions, for his progressive ideas, for the honesty of his dealings and a man whose integrity is above all else Mr. HITCH is that type of citizen who makes himself a valuable adjunct to any community.

In a note by his nephew, Allen Spain Hitch, from "A Hitch Orchard": "Uncle Austin was a Justice of the Peace in Fountain County as well, I have often heard him tell of his embarrassment the first time he was called upon to perform a wedding ceremony. He got used to it in time and was often called upon to perform this rite."

Austin married Etta Kenyon on 8 Jun 1895 in Fountain Co., IN.⁷⁰ ³⁶⁴⁴ Etta was born in Jul 1880 in Fountain Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁶⁷⁶} died on 3 Jul 1910 in TX,^{⁷⁰ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 6 Jul 1910 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

1833 M i. Orville Victor Hitch ¹⁶⁰⁵ was born on 17 Jan 1896 in Fountain Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁶⁷⁷ ³⁶⁷⁸ ³⁶⁷⁹} died on 3 Nov 1936 in TX,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 6 Nov 1936 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Orville Hitch applied for enlistment in the Marine Corps on April 16, 1917 at Port Royal Sound, SC. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, and was honorably discharged October 22, 1918, at Washington, D.C., a private with character "Excellent" upon a report of medical survey for disability. Orville was severely wounded in World War I and given up to die. He recovered finally but it was a very long time before recovery was complete. He was a member of the First Christian Church and resided in Rosenberg, TX (1931)."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Orville V. Hitch is listed in a household in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California as follows: - Orville V. Hitch, age 25, born in IN - Louise C. Hitch, age 24, born in TX - Mary A. Hitch, age 23, born in IN.

Orville married Louise Claire Meyer on 3 Mar 1919.⁸ Louise was born on 22 Jan 1894 in TX,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁶⁸⁰} died on 12 Jun 1977 in TX,^³⁶⁸¹ and was buried about 15 Jun 1977 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

General Notes: In the book, "Portraits of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois" (1891 - DAR Library), it gives a short biography of Edwin Hitch. It states that he was the son of Lewis Hitch of Delaware whose father died while he was young, so he set out to Pike Co., IL while he was still a boy. Lewis married Mary McLean (McClain) of KY and who died at age 30. They had 4 children including Cyrus and Edwin Hitch. Edwin was born in 1843 in Barry, IL. Cyrus was the only sibling still living in 1891. Edwin Hitch married Mary Simpkin (born 12/22/1845), the daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann Wharton, both of Yorkshire, England. (Page 286)

In the Federal Census of 1860, E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois (page 253) in the household of John McClain as follows: - E. Hitch, age 17, laborer, born in IL.

From Pike Co., IL Democrat Newspaper Abstracts 1867 Published Jan 31, 1867 MARRIED On the 2_rd inst., by the Rev. Thom. BONNELL at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. Edwin HITCH, to Miss Mary SIMPKIN, all of Pike Co., IL Thanks for the greenback. May a kind Providence grant that the fair bride shall never find herself poorly hitched or badly matched. We have no fears. The happy couple have our warmest congrat- ulations

EDWIN HITCH - Died in Griggsville, Ills., January 29th, 1877, of gastro duodenistis, or inflammation of the stomach and bowels, Edwin Hitch, in his 34th year. The subject of the above notice was born near Barry, Ills., September 25th, 1843, and was married to Miss Mary Simpkin, of Griggsville, January 22d, 1867. Those few words sum up the history of a man who was called in the prime of life to leave his family and friends and give up his share in the business and pleasures of the world. Not without some regret did he resign himself to the inevitable decree, but when the summons came in unmistakable fore, he met his fate with calmness and made his farewells in direct and well selected words to every member of his family present. He was endowed by nature with a genial disposition and strong feelings, but a firm and resolute purpose governed all his actions....He will long be missed in business circles, in society and in the order of which he was an honored member, but nowhere will the loss fall so heavily as upon the sorrow stricken family, who way the grave close over an affectionate husband, father and brother. [Pike Co. Democrat, 1 Feb 1877]

Marriage Notes: From the "Pike County, Illinois "Democrat" Newspaper Abstracts, 1867 -------------------------------------- Published Jan 31, 1867 MARRIED On the 2_rd inst., by the Rev. Thom. Bonnell at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. Edwin Hitch, to Miss Mary Simpkin, all of Pike Co., IL. Thanks for the greenback. May a kind Providence grant that the fair bride shall never find herself poorly hitched or badly matched. We have no fears. The happy couple have our warmest congratulations.

Birth Notes: This birthdate comes from the "Portrait of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois" in the DAR. Her tombstone in Griggsville, IL indicates a birthyear of 1842.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Mary H. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (sheet 34) in a household as follows: - Mary H. Hitch, age 37, born in IL - Louis Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Thomas S. Hitch, age 10, born in IL - Rufus C. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Roy M. Hitch, age 6, born in IL - Cyrus Burton, age 38, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Mary E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary E. Hitch, born 12/1842 in IL - Thomas S. Hitch, born 9/1869 in IL - Rufus M. Hitch, born 9/1871 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Mary Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary Hitch, age 66, born in IL - Thomas Hitch, age 40, born in IL - Rufis Hitch (sic), age 38, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Mary E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary E. Hitch, age 75, born in IL - Thomas Hitch, age 48, born in IL - Rufus Hitch, age 46, born in IL.

------------- Obituary -------------

Mrs. Mary Hitch aged and highly respected resident of this city (Griggsville, Illinois), passed away at her home here Thursday evening, December 11, 1930, aged 87 years, I I months and 19 days. She had been in failing health for the last few years and few days ago contracted pneumonia, gradually weakening until the end, which came peacefully, with all her children around her bedside.

Mrs. Hitch was one five children born to Thomas and Ann Simpkins Hitch. She was born December 22, 1842. Educated in Griggsville public schools she later attended the Women's College in Jacksonville, Ill. On January 22, 1867 she was united in marriage to Edwin Hitch, and to this union four sons were born: E.L. Hitch, Thomas S. Hitch, Rufus C. Hitch, all of this city, and Roy M. Hitch of Springfield, Ill. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Simpkins of this city. Her husband passed away January 29, 1877.

Mrs. Hitch was loving mother, grandmother, and a true friend. She loved her home and gladly welcomed her friends to its fellowship. In January, 1877, she united with the Griggsville Congregational church and loyally served as a devout member.

Funeral services were held at the family home Saturday, December 13, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. J.K. Putt of St James Church officiating. Interment was made in Griggsville cemetery.

1835 M i. Edwin Lewis Hitch ¹⁶⁴³ was born in 1867 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹⁶⁴¹ ³⁶⁹⁰ ³⁶⁹¹} died on 26 Nov 1945 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹⁶⁴¹ ¹⁶⁵⁴} and was buried about 29 Nov 1945 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹⁶⁴¹

General Notes: The following is a small biography of Rufus M. Hitch from the "Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois", published in 1926:

"RUFUS McCLAIN HITCH

Rufus McClain Hitch was born in the town of Beverley, Adams Co., Illinois, on April 4, 1852, a son of Lewis and Lucy (Fitch) Hitch. His father was a farmer.

After graduating from the public schools, Rufus M. Hitch went to Normal, Illinois, and took a course of study preparatory to becoming a teacher. He began teaching when he was seventeen years old, and he followed his profession throughout the balance of his long and useful life.

When he was yet a young man, he was made superintendent of the schools of Pike County, Illinois. From this office, he was called to become principal of the Franklin School in Kansas City, Missouri, a place he filled with distinction for the ensuing five years.

It was in 1892 that Professor Hitch came to Chicago, where he continued to maintain his home. He was first principal of the Dore School here and later became principal of the Calhoun School. Then for a period of considerable length he was superintendent of the Chicago Parental School. There his ability as an educator and his personal influence among his teachers and pupils was of great benefit.

Mr. Hitch was elected district superintendent of schools in Chicago in 1909, and was placed in charge of District No. 2 which then embraced thirty grade schools and the Lake View and Nicholas Senn High schools.

On October 18, 1883, Mr. Hitch was married, at Griggsville, Illinois, to Miss Emma F. Baxter, a daughter of Edwin W. and Helen M. (Harvey) Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Hitch had four children: Harold, Helen and Willis (deceased): there is one daughter, Bertha, living. Willis Hitch who died in 1924, is survived by his wife and two children, Marion Jane and Spencer Willis Hitch.

Mr. Hitch was a member of the Baptist Church and was also a Master Mason, and belonged to the Sons of the American Revolution.

The death of Rufus M. Hitch occurred May 25, 1925, as he was nearing his seventy-third birthday. Practically all of his mature life was devoted to the vastly important work of directing the education of boys and girls of Illinois. For thirty-three years he was a Chicagoan, and earned a very high place of usefulness and regard as an educator of this city. We could ill have done without his ability, experience, judgment and splendid character."

In the Federal Census of 1860, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (page 931, Hadley Township) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Marcus Hitch, age 5, born in IL - James Qigby, age 49, born in England - Lucy Qigby, age 44, born in NY - George T. Qigby, age 3 months, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (sheet 39) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 28, born in IL - Harold Hitch, age 4, born in IL - Mary Bertha Hitch, age 4 months, born in IL - Henrietta Clark, age 60, born in NY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Rufus Hitch is indicated in Cook County, Illinois (Chicago) in a household as follows: - Rufus Hitch, age 58, born in IL - Emma Hitch, age 47, born in IL - Bertha Hitch, age 30, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Cook County, Illinois (Chicago) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 60 (or 65), born in IL - Emma F. Hitch, age 55, born in IL - Bertha Hitch, age 35, born in IL.

General Notes: From The Barry (IL) Adage Newspaper, Friday, Jan. 23, 1880, appears the obituary of Henrietta (Clark) Hitch):

"Died, in Griggsville, Ill., on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20th, 1880, of puerperal metritis, Henrietta E., wife of R. M. Hitch. On Friday morning last a large baby girl was born to Mrs. Hitch and everything seemed favorable until late Monday night, when evidences of inflammation became manifest. This steadily progressed, notwithstanding every effort to retard it, until Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock, when, after several hours of extreme suffering her spirit took its flight.

Mrs. Hitch was born in Barry, Dec. 19, 1851, where she lived until 1860. She was then adopted by her aunt, Mrs. E. G. Clark, of McLean, Ill., with whom she lived until 1873, when she was married to R. M. Hitch. She united with the Baptist church in McLean in 1869 and retained her membership there until she was married, when she joined, by letter, the Baptist church in Barry, of which she was a member at her death. During her residence in Griggsville, Mrs. Hitch has made many friends among all classes of our citizens, and the announcement of her sudden and untimely death cast a gloom over the entire community.

During her last illness Mrs. Hitch manifested a wonderful patience and was very hopeful that she would live to enjoy this ideal crown to her motherhood even to the last day, and only for a short time did she recognize the approaching end, and then the delirium and intense suffering came on, which remained with her to the last. Than this young wife and mother cut off in the early years of her motherhood when her cup of earthly joy seemed filled to the brim, having everything about her to make home happy and enjoyable, it seems as though the merciless reaper, death, could have gathered no richer harvest. While this broken-hearted husband whose happy home has been blighted, whose bright hopes of life have so rudely been dashed to earth; this father left alone with two helpless, motherless infants seems indeed to have drained to its bitterest dregs the deepest cup of woe.

Human sympathy and friendship fold these dear bereaved ones in tenderest arms; but stronger, and more able to sustain them in this hour of affliction, our Father above, in whom this departed friend and her husband put their trust, we know will never leave them nor forsake them."

1841 F i. Helen L. Hitch was born in 1884 in IL,^³⁷⁰³ died in 1886 in Pike Co., IL,^³⁷⁰³ and was buried in 1886 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.

General Notes: Excerpt of a letter dated September 21, 1901 from Marcus Hitch, lawyer, Reaper Block, Chicago, IL. (This is from "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931)

"My great grandfather was Spencer Hitch of Sussex Co., DE. I have before me a certified copy of his will dated Feb. 5, 1797 and is witnessed by William Mason adm. Gillis Hitch. At the time of his death, he owned a farm upon which has since been built, the town of Bridgeville, DE. which you will find is a railroad station in the southern part of Delaware. This farm he gave by his will to one of his sons also named Spencer Hitch and there was subsequently considerable litigation over the construction of this will after the land had increased in value by becoming a town site.

No doubt you have access to the Supreme Court Reports of the state of Delaware. If you will look at the case of Hitch vs. Patten, 8 Delaware 334, you will find details about my great grandfather's family and estate --- My father moved from Delaware first to Ohio and later to Pike Co., in the western part of Illinois where I was born and raised.

I have some distant relatives near Bloomington, IL., engaged in the woolen manufacturing business under the name of Reeves and Hitch. - I have nine living children ----"

In the Federal Census of 1860, Marcus Hitch is listed in Pike County, Illinois (page 931, Hadley Township) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Marcus Hitch, age 5, born in IL - James Qigby, age 49, born in England - Lucy Qigby, age 44, born in NY - George T. Qigby, age 3 months, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Marcus Hitch is listed in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, born 8/1855 in IL - Julia Hitch, born 5/1859 in Germany - Charles Hitch, born 1/1881 in Germany - Louis Hitch, born 6/1882 in IL - Rudolph Hitch, born 2/1884 in IL - Lucy Hitch, born 1/1886 in IL - Helen Hitch, born 11/1887 in IL - Adeline Hitch, born 2/1896 in IL - Julia Hitch, born 5/1897 in IL - Walter Hitch, born 5/1899 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Marcus Hitch is listed in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, age 54, born in IL - Julia Hitch, age 50, born in Germany - Charles Hitch, age 29, born in Germany - Adeline Hitch, age 14, born in IL - Julia Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Walte Hitch, age 10, born in IL - Margaret Hitch, age 9, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Marcus Hitch is listed in Downers Grove, Dupage County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, age 61, born in IL - Charles Hitch, age 39, born in Germany - Adeline E. Hitch, age 23, born in IL - Julia B. Hitch, age 22, born in IL - Walter Hitch, age 20, born in IL - Margaret Hitch, age 19, born in IL.

Marcus married Harriett (Julia?) Neidball ⁷⁰ about 1880. Harriett was born in May 1859 in Germany^{³⁷¹⁷ ³⁷¹⁸} and died between 1911 and 1919 in IL.

879. Rhoda (Rudy) Nichols was born in 1834 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁵¹⁷ died on 29 Dec 1894 in Talbot Co., MD,^¹⁶⁶¹ and was buried on 29 Dec 1894 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

Rhoda married Moses Morgan ¹⁶⁶¹ on 8 Jan 1855 in Caroline Co., MD. Moses was born in 1834 in MD, died in 1869 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried in 1869 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1852 M i. Richard T. Morgan ¹⁶⁶¹ was born on 13 Nov 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.

880. Elizabeth Nichols was born in 1836 in Caroline Co., MD,^¹⁶⁶² died on 24 Nov 1916 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Nov 1916 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

Elizabeth married James Lafayette Adams ¹⁶⁶¹ on 23 Nov 1857 in Caroline Co., MD.¹⁶⁶¹ James was born about 1825 and died before 1880.

1855 F i. Sarah Mary Adams ¹⁶⁶¹ was born about 1858 in Caroline Co., MD.

1856 F ii. Rhoda Amelia Adams ¹⁶⁶¹ was born in Apr 1860 in Caroline Co., MD.

1857 M iii. Charles E. Adams ¹⁶⁶¹ was born in Mar 1862 in Caroline Co., MD and died in 1928 in MD.

1859 F v. Ella Gertrude Adams ¹⁶⁶¹ was born on 22 Oct 1866 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 5 Aug 1943 in Baltimore, MD.

881. Joseph Hitch Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ was born in 1834 in MD, died on 11 Feb 1878 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Feb 1878 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

Joseph married Martha Horsey ¹⁶⁶³ on 24 Feb 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.¹⁶⁶³ Martha was born in 1835 in OH and died in 1923 in Caroline Co., MD.

1862 M ii. Thomas Horsey Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ was born on 22 Jul 1859 in MD, died on 16 May 1946 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 19 May 1946 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1863 M iii. Charles J. Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ was born on 18 Dec 1861 in MD, died on 15 Jul 1936 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 18 Jul 1936 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1864 M iv. Joseph A. Everngam ¹⁶⁶³ was born on 19 Mar 1864 in MD, died on 20 Jun 1866 in Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 23 Jun 1866 in Everngam Family Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1865 M v. John Lee Everngam was born in 1866 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 14 Sep 1934 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

1866 F vi. Minnie L. Everngam was born in 1869 in Caroline Co., MD and died in 1940.

1867 F vii. Bertha May Everngam was born on 2 Oct 1871 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 3 May 1923.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles W. Hitch is listed in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, born 10/1858 in MD - Helen C. Hitch, born 10/1862 in PA - Clara M. Hitch, born 1/1881 in PA - Walter T. Hitch, born 11/1885 in PA.

Charles married Helen Welsh ⁷⁰ about 1880 in PA. Helen was born in Oct 1862 in PA.^³⁷⁴³

1871 M iii. (Infant Son) Hitch ³⁷⁴⁵ was born on 31 Jan 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 31 Jan 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

1872 M iv. Walter Todd Hitch was born on 6 Nov 1885 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^{⁷⁰ ³⁷⁴⁶} and died on 13 Sep 1907 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^{⁷⁰ ³⁷⁴⁷}

Alice married J. Emmett Faulkner ⁷⁰ on 6 Jan 1876 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ J. died in 1878-1879 in PA.

1873 M i. Leon M. Faulkner ⁷⁰ was born in 1878 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^³⁷⁴⁸

1874 M ii. Herman Severn Faulkner ³⁷⁴⁹ was born on 27 Aug 1879 in MD, died on 13 Nov 1914 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, and was buried on 18 Nov 1914 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Walter married Marietta Ackley (Mimi) Yrigoyen,⁷⁰ daughter of Santiago Delmo Didelgia Yrigoyen and Sarah Elizabeth Bair,³⁷⁵⁰ on 2 Feb 1887 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.³⁷⁵⁰ Marietta was born on 15 Mar 1865 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^³⁷⁵⁰ and died about 1932.^³⁷⁵⁰

General Notes: She worked most of her life at the Oliver Bair Funeral Home. She had money and often bought Cadillacs for her husbands. She had blue eyes.

1879 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 24 Jan 1898 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^³⁷⁵⁰ and died in 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL.^³⁷⁵⁰

General Notes: Lived in Brooklyn, NY, then Wolfboro, NH. In NY, he was involved with store security. In Boston, he owned a security agency.

Walter next married May A. Warner.³⁷⁵² May was born in 1865 and died in 1932.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in the household of his brother-in-law William S. Wolf in as follows: - William Hitch, born 6/1869 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is listed in ED 270 (visit 336) in Wilkinsburg, Alleghany County, Pennsylvania (Wilkinsburg) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 41, born in MD - Laura H. Hitch, age 34, born in PA - William W. Hitch, age 6, born in PA - Orlie B. Hitch (female), age 4, born in PA - Hannah F. Hansbury, age 67, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is listed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 51, born in MD - Laura Hitch, age 43, born in PA - William Hitch, age 16, born in PA - Arlie Hitch, age 14, born in PA.

William married Laura Hansbury,⁷⁰ daughter of (?) Hansbury and Hannah F. (?), about 1903 in PA. Laura was born on 25 Aug 1876 in PA^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁷⁵³ ³⁷⁵⁴} and died in Aug 1968 in MI.^³⁷⁵⁵

1881 F ii. Orlie (Arlie) B. Hitch was born in 1906 in PA.^{³⁷⁶⁰ ³⁷⁶¹}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas E. Hitch is listed in a household in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Thomas E. Hitch, age 39, born in MD - Emma Hitch, age 32, born in PA - Edward C. Hitch, age ?? (<1), born in PA - Elizabeth Flick, age 64, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas E. Hitch is listed in a household in Erie County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Thomas E. Hitch, age 49, born in MD - Emma F. Hitch, age 42, born in PA - Thomas Hitch Jr., age 8, born in PA - Edwin C. Hitch, age 10, born in PA - Elizabeth E. Hitch, age 6, born in PA - Elizabeth Flick, age 75, born in PA.

Thomas married Emma Flick,⁷⁰ daughter of Matthias? Flick and Elizabeth (?), about 1909. Emma was born in 1877 in PA,^{³⁷⁶² ³⁷⁶³} died in 1934 in Erie, PA, and was buried in 1934 in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., PA.

1882 M i. Edward Charles Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 11 Nov 1909 in PA,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁷⁶⁴ ³⁷⁶⁵} died on 30 Aug 1967 in Erie, PA,^³⁷⁶⁶ and was buried about 2 Sep 1967 in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., PA.

1883 M ii. Thomas Ezra Hitch Jr. ⁷⁰ was born on 2 Jul 1911 in PA,^³⁷⁶⁷ died on 19 Jan 1940 in Erie, PA, and was buried about 22 Jan 1940 in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., PA.

889. Vashti A. Saulsbury ⁷⁰ was born on 2 May 1856 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} died on 17 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} and was buried about 20 Jun 1921 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

Vashti married Capt. Robert James Wright Garey,⁷⁰ ¹⁵⁴ son of Thomas Frederick Garey ¹⁵⁴ and Mary Ann Barton,¹⁵⁴ on 16 May 1877 in Caroline Co., MD.⁴²⁸ Robert was born on 4 Oct 1844 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 12 Apr 1895 in Baltimore, MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} and was buried on 13 Apr 1895 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁵⁴

1885 M i. Robert Saulsbury Garey was born on 6 Aug 1880 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD^¹⁵⁴ and died in 1945 in Caroline Co., MD.

1886 F ii. Mary Emily Garey was born on 9 Jul 1881 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 5 May 1952 in Baltimore, MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁵⁴} and was buried about 8 May 1952 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

+ 1887 M iii. Enoch Barton Garey Sr. was born on 7 Aug 1883 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD^¹⁵⁴ and died on 24 Sep 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.^¹⁵⁴

1888 F iv. Vashti Louise Garey was born on 8 Aug 1886 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 10 Mar 1951 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Mar 1951 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

1889 F v. Lena Rebecca Garey was born on 29 Jan 1888 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁵⁴

1890 M vi. James Albert H. Garey was born on 15 May 1891 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁵⁴

William married Margaret (?) about 1861. Margaret was born in 1841 in OH.^³⁷⁶⁹

General Notes: He enlisted to serve for three years in Company C of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry where he was a Private in the Civil War. His service is indicated on his tombstone.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John W. Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio (page 206) in a household as follows: - John W. Hitch, age 36, born in OH - Rachel C. Hitch, age 33, born in OH - Ora Hitch, age 13, born in OH - Francis M. Hitch, age 11, born in OH - Raymond Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Martha B. Hitch, age 3, born in OH - Louis R. Hitch, age 1, born in OH.

John married Rachel Catherine Harrington on 26 Sep 1865 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁵ ¹⁶⁸⁶ Rachel was born on 27 Feb 1847 in OH,^{³⁷⁷² ³⁷⁷³} died on 1 Jan 1902 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Jan 1902 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁷⁷

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Rachel Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Rachel Hitch, born 2/1847 in OH - Ray Hitch, born 7/1874 in OH.

1899 F vii. Mary Ellen Hitch was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Ross Co., OH^³⁷⁸⁸ and died on 14 Jan 1883 in Ross Co., OH.^⁷⁶

Martha married Jesse McCollister on 10 Oct 1865 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁵ ¹⁶⁸⁶ Jesse was born in 1840 in OH,^{⁷⁶ ³⁷⁸⁹} died in 1911 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1911 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: His tombstone indicates he served in Company D of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

1900 M i. Charles S. McCollister was born on 13 Jul 1867 in Ross Co., OH,^{³⁷⁹⁰ ³⁷⁹¹} died on 5 Mar 1942 in Ross Co., OH,^³⁷⁹¹ and was buried about 8 Mar 1942 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1901 M ii. James R. McCollister was born on 5 Feb 1870 in Brownstown, Ross Co., OH,^{³⁷⁹² ³⁷⁹³} died on 12 Mar 1935 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^³⁷⁹³ and was buried about 15 Mar 1935 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1902 F iii. Etta May McCollister was born in 1873 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ died on 29 Jan 1951 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ³⁷⁹⁴} and was buried about 1 Feb 1951 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Etta married Robert J. Skinner. Robert was born in 1869,^⁷⁶ died in 1937 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1937 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William B. Hitch is indicated in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - William B. Hitch, born 10/1848 in OH - Martha C. Hitch, born 8/1859 in IL - Pearl Hitch, born 3/1887 in NE - Clarence Hitch, born 11/1891 in NE - Hazel Hitch, born 3/1894 in NE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska in a household as follows: William Hitch, age 70, born in OH Martha Hitch, age 59, born in IL.

William married Martha C. (?). Martha was born in Aug 1859 in IL,^{³⁷⁹⁵ ³⁷⁹⁶ ³⁷⁹⁷} died in Jul 1926 in Adams Co., NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in Jul 1926 in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

+ 1904 F ii. Clara Pearl Hitch was born on 1 Mar 1887 in Adams Co., NE^³⁷⁹⁹ and died on 26 Dec 1946 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.

1906 F iv. Hazel L. Hitch was born in Mar 1894 in Adams Co., NE^³⁸⁰⁵ and died in Apr 1973 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.

General Notes: He moved to Adams Co., Nebraska from Ohio in 1888 or 1889.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska as follows: - Edward C. Hitch, born 9/1864 in OH - Mary A. Hitch, born 9/1864 in OH - Robert L. Hitch, born 6/1887 in OH - Lawrence N. Hitch, born 11/1889 in NE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma as follows: - Edward C. Hitch, age 55, born in OH - Mary A. Hitch, age 52, born in OH.

Edward married Mary Anderson Hazlett on 25 Jan 1883 in McLean Co., IL.³⁷⁰⁴ Mary was born in Sep 1864 in OH.^{³⁸⁰⁶ ³⁸⁰⁷}

1907 M i. Robert Luther Hitch was born in Jun 1887 in Ross Co., OH,^³⁸⁰⁸ died in Feb 1908 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in Feb 1908 in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

1908 M ii. Lawrence Neal Hitch was born in Nov 1889 in Adams Co., NE,^³⁸⁰⁹ died on 17 Jul 1908 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 20 Jul 1908 in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Adams Co., NE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William R. Hitch is indicated in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - William R. Hitch, born 9/1839 in OH - Nancy Hitch, born 12/1849 in IL - Almira Jones, born 4/1841 in IL (sister-in-law).

Death of W. R. Hitch -- William R. Hitch died at the Odd Fellow home at York. Neb., Saturday, November 18, 1922, aged 83 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was born September 20, 1839 in Ross county, Ohio. He moved from Ohio to McLean county, Illinois, in the spring of 1858, the family moving to Illinois two years later. He was married to Nancy S. Ferguson at DeWitt, Ill., March 18, 1876. He and wife and son Harvey moved from Illinois to Crete, Neb., in 1883 and in 1884 they moved to Geneva, which became the permanent home of the family. On coming to Geneva Mr. Hitch engaged in the mercantile business, remaining in that business, until July 26, 1910. His wife preceded him in death February 14, 1916. His son Harvey died July 26, 1921. He leaves to mourn him two brothers, Charles W. and Allison, who reside at Bloomington, Ill., two grandsons, Clyde E. of Geneva and Harold of St. Joseph, Mo., and one nephew, Frank, of Geneva. Mr. Hitch entered the Odd Fellow home, at York about one year ago. On Monday of last week he entered the hospital department of the home and death followed on Saturday. Old age had brought on hardening of the arteries. As a pioneer merchant in Geneva. Mr. Hitch had a wide acquaintance. He was always highly respected and his cheerful disposition won him a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Odd Fellows. He united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Geneva, Neb., June 5, 1887, and was an office bearer, a generous supporter, loyal, devoted to her interests and was treasurer of the building committee during the erection of the present church building. A service was held at the Odd Fellow home Sunday and an escort of Geneva Odd Fellows accompanied the body to Geneva that day. The funeral took place from the Geneva Methodist church at 2:30 Monday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. R. H. Thompson. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery. The Odd Fellows were in charge. (Nebraska Signal, front page; Nov 22, 1922)

William married Harriet Zepha Brown ⁷⁰ on 22 May 1862 in McLean Co., IL.⁷⁰ ³⁷⁰⁴ Harriet was born in 1849 in DE and died before 1875.

+ 1909 M i. John Harvey Hitch was born on 26 Feb 1863 in McLean Co., IL,^{⁷⁰ ³⁸¹⁰ ³⁸¹¹} died on 26 Jul 1921 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, and was buried on 28 Jul 1921 in Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

William next married Nancy S. Jones, daughter of Arthur C. Jones ¹⁷³² and Nancy Swisher,¹⁷³² on 18 Mar 1875 in Dewitt Co., IL.¹¹² Nancy was born on 16 Dec 1849 in IL,^{¹⁷³² ³⁸¹²} died on 16 Feb 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE,^{¹⁷³² ¹⁷³⁸} and was buried on 18 Feb 1916 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁷³⁸

Martha married Amos Doan,⁷⁰ son of Jesse Doan, on 14 Sep 1859 in Clinton Co., OH.⁷⁰ ¹¹² ³⁸¹³ Amos was born on 30 May 1831 in Wilmington, OH^¹⁷³⁹ and died on 8 Oct 1919 in Hopkins Park, IL.^¹⁷³⁹

1910 M i. Arthur Doan was born on 20 Aug 1860^{⁷⁰ ¹⁷³²} and died on 31 Jan 1938 in Peoria Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

1911 M ii. William Hitch Doan ¹⁷³⁹ was born on 28 Jul 1862^¹⁷³² and died on 14 Mar 1931 in Lasalle, Lasalle Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

1912 F iii. Martha Ellen Doan ¹⁷³² was born on 20 Feb 1864 and died on 26 May 1864.

Mary married Samuel Richard Henton,⁷⁰ son of James Henton ¹¹² and Eliza Pope Dawson,¹¹² on 14 Jan 1864 in McLean Co., IL.⁷⁰ ³⁷⁰⁴ Samuel was born on 11 Mar 1842 in Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH,^¹⁷³² died on 12 Sep 1926 in Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL,^{¹⁶⁵⁴ ¹⁷³²} and was buried about 15 Sep 1926 in Greenwood Cemetery, Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL.

1913 M i. James Hitch Henton was born on 28 Aug 1864 in Martin Township, Mclean Co., IL^{⁷⁰ ¹⁷³²} and died on 29 Jan 1935 in Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL.^{¹⁶⁵⁴ ¹⁷³²}

James married Jane Jacobs ¹⁷³² on 25 Dec 1888.¹⁷³² Jane was born about 1865, died on 27 Oct 1890 in McLean Co., IL, and was buried about 30 Oct 1890 in Greenwood Cemetery, Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL.

1914 F ii. Julia M. Henton was born on 3 Mar 1872 in McLean Co., IL^⁷⁰ and died on 30 Jun 1948 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

Julia married Ira Kemp Atherton ¹⁷³² on 11 Feb 1895 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.¹⁷³² Ira was born on 26 Sep 1895 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL and died on 27 Jan 1931 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

1915 M iii. Richard Ellsworth Henton ¹⁷³² was born about 1873 in McLean Co., IL and died on 4 Sep 1934 in Fulton Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Charley Hitch is listed in a household in McLean County, IL as follows: - Charley Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Martha Hitch, age 29, born in IL - Ede E. Hitch, age 3, born in IL

In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles W. Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, born 8/1846 in OH - Mary A. Hitch, born 7/1860 in IL - Charles Bruce Hitch, born 8/1888 in IL - Irene Ricketts, born 3/1889 in IL

In the Federal Census of 1910, Charles W. Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, age 63, born OH - Mary Hitch, age 49, born IL - Charles B. Hitch, age 29, born IL - Anna Ricketts, age 79, born KY

In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles Hitch, age 75, born OH - Mary A. Hitch, age 59, born IL - Alice Kreider (boarder), age 35, born IL.

Charles married Martha (Mattie) Morris ⁷⁰ on 10 Jan 1879 in IL.⁷⁰ Martha was born on 5 May 1852 in OH,^{⁴⁶⁷ ³⁸¹⁴} died on 29 Mar 1884 in McLean Co., IL,^{⁴⁶⁷ ⁴⁶⁸} and was buried about 1 Apr 1884 in Old City Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^⁴⁶⁷

Charles next married Mary Alice Ricketts,⁷⁰ daughter of John Ricketts and Anna Nicholson,¹⁷³² on 16 Mar 1887 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.⁷⁰ ³⁷⁰⁴ Mary was born on 11 Jul 1860 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL,^{¹⁷³² ³⁸¹⁶ ³⁸¹⁷ ³⁸¹⁸} died on 19 Oct 1933 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL,^{¹⁶⁵⁴ ¹⁷³²} and was buried about 22 Oct 1933 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Newton Hitch is indicated in McLean County, Illinois (sheet 32) in a household as follows: - Newton Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Frank Hitch, age 1, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Newton H. Hitch is indicated in Filmore County, Nebraska (Geneva) in a household as follows: - Newton H. Hitch, born 12/1848 in OH - Mary Hitch, born 12/1848 in OH.

HITCH, NEWTON\emdash Newton Hitch of Geneva, Neb., died at the Ensworth Methodist hospital at St. Joseph, Mo., at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1920, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Mr. Hitch was born December 8, 1848, at Kinnickinick, Ross county, Ohio. He moved with his parents to McLean county, Illinois in 1859. He was married to Mary Mayers at Bloomington, Ill., February 21, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Hitch removed to Geneva, Neb., October 2, 1890, and this has continued the family home since that time. For a number of years Mr. Hitch was deputy recorder of deeds in McLean county, Illinois. For a year and a half immediately preceding his removal to Geneva, he conducted a restaurant. His removal to Geneva was for the purpose of engaging in the grocery business here with his brother, W. R. Hitch, who was already established in that business. Later the business was enlarged to include other merchandise. This partnership continued until about ten years ago, when W.R. Hitch sold his interest to L.O. Swails and retired from active business. Mr. Hitch and Mrs. Swails continued as partners in the same business without interruption until the partnership was terminated by Mr. Hitch's death. Mr. Hitch is survived by his wife and one son, District Clerk, Frank H. Hitch. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men and Fraternal Aid Union. He was local president of the last named organization for a number of years, and was holding that office at the time of his death. Mr. Hitch and his partner, Mr. Swails went to St. Joseph, March 28. They expected to spend the following day among the wholesale houses in St. Joseph. Mr. Hitch also went to St. Joseph for the purpose of assisting his brother W.R. Hitch to come to Geneva for a visit, the latter having met with an accident which is still keeping him on crutches. Mr. Hitch had been in poor health for a considerable time, and Mr. Swails accompanying him to St. Joseph was partly through unwillingness to have him travel alone. The precaution was well taken, because Mr. Hitch was taken ill on the train and on arriving at St. Joseph had to be taken at once to a hospital, where his death occurred April 7. The body arrived in Geneva the following day. The funeral took place from the family residence at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 10, and was conducted by Rev. R.H. Thompson. Many friends gathered to pay a tribute to the memory of a highly esteemed citizen. Business house closed during the funeral. The interment was in the Geneva cemetery. The Nebraska Signal 1920.

Newton married Mary Ellen Myers,⁷⁰ daughter of Henry Myers ¹⁷³² and Katherine Hassler,¹⁷³² on 21 Feb 1878 in McLean Co., IL.⁷⁰ ³⁷⁰⁴ Mary was born on 14 Dec 1847 in Kinnikinnick, Ross Co., OH,^{¹⁷³² ¹⁷⁴⁷ ³⁸²³} died on 9 May 1935 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE,^{¹⁷³² ¹⁷³⁸} and was buried on 10 May 1935 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁷³⁸

General Notes: HITCH, MARY ELLEN\emdash Mary Ellen Mayers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayers, was born at Ashland, O., December 14, 1847. She moved with her parents to Bloomington, Ill., when a small child. There she grew to womanhood and there she was married to Newton Hitch, February 21, 1873. In August 1890, Mr. and Mrs. Hitch moved to Geneva, enjoying thirty happy years together here, until Mr. Hitch passed on April 7, 1920, leaving her and their only child, a son, Frank, to continue life's journey together. For many years Mrs. Hitch maintained her own home in close proximity to that of her son, but for the last few years, she has lived with her son and family, where she died May 9, 1935, at the advanced age of 88 year, 4 months, and 26 days. Grandma Hitch lived a long and interesting life. She was mentally alert and took great interest in life though finding her chief interest centering in her home. It is interesting to recall that she had as childhood playmates some who afterward became national figures. Adlai E. Stevenson, vice president with Grover Cleveland, being one, and Gordon Lillie "Pawnee Bill," frontiersman, whose careers she watched with much interest. She was baptized and received into the membership of the Geneva Methodist church a few years ago, and though she has not been able to attend the services of the church because of her advanced years, her pastor found upon his occasional visits that she was deeply interested in things spiritual, evidenced by the fact that she requested Christian baptism, sought membership in the church, and received the sacrament at his hand. We have every reason to believe that she has gone to her eternal reward. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her son, Frank H. Hitch, Friday afternoon, May 10, at 3:30 by Rev. W. H. Shoaf of the Geneva Methodist church. Burial was in the Geneva cemetery. The Nebraska Signal, 1935.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "He resided at Bloomington, IL and was wealthy and prominent as proprietor of the Woolen Mill Store. This family at one time was in partnership with "Reeves"."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, born 9/1852 in OH - Rose E. Hitch, born 8/1853 in England - Frederick A. Hitch, born 4/1882 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, age 58, born OH - Rose Hitch, age 54, born England - Fred Hitch, age 28, born IL

In the Federal Census of 1920, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, age 67, born OH - Rose E. Hitch, age 64, born England - Fred A. Hitch, age 37, born IL

Allison married Rose Elizabeth Ashton,⁷⁰ daughter of William H. Ashton ¹⁷³² and Elizabeth Pottenger,¹⁷³² on 14 Mar 1876 in McLean Co., IL.⁷⁰ ³⁷⁰⁴ Rose was born on 27 Aug 1853 in London, England,^{¹⁷³² ³⁸²⁸ ³⁸²⁹ ³⁸³⁰} died on 30 Apr 1930 in McLean Co., IL,^¹⁷³² and was buried about 2 May 1930 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

1919 M i. Frederick Ashton Hitch was born on 6 Apr 1882 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL^{⁷⁰ ³⁸³¹ ³⁸³² ³⁸³³} and died on 13 Mar 1947 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

General Notes: "Fred A. Hitch did take the part of the Christus in the Passion Play, which was in it's eighth season in 1931, at Bloomington, IL. It was he who sent me the data for his line."

Frederick next married Anna Pearl Dunn,¹⁷³² daughter of James Dunn and Rachel Spencer, in 1937. Anna was born on 10 Sep 1909 in Osmon, McLean County, IL, died on 10 Feb 1996 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL, and was buried about 13 Feb 1996 in Funks Grove, Mclean County, IL.

General Notes: Birth: Sep. 10, 1909
Osman
McLean County
Illinois, USA Death: Feb. 10, 1996
Bloomington
McLean County
Illinois, USA
Married Frederick Ashton Hitch in 1937 in Bloomington. He died in 1947.
Married Charles Adam Funk Nov. 11, 1951. He died Aug. 28, 1979.

920. Australia J. Hitch was born on 19 Jun 1854 in Newberry, Clinton Co., OH,^{¹¹² ¹⁷²⁰} died on 11 Feb 1925 in Clinton Co., OH,^¹⁷⁵⁵ and was buried about 14 Feb 1925 in Westboro IOOF Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

Australia married Harvey Moon, son of Moses Moon ³⁸³⁴ and Elizabeth Wilson,³⁸³⁴ on 16 Apr 1874. Harvey was born on 11 Jun 1850 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH,^³⁸³⁴ died in 1925 in Clinton Co., OH, and was buried in 1925 in Westboro IOOF Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

1920 M i. Calvin P. Moon ³⁸³⁴ was born on 12 May 1875 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH, died on 5 Jan 1876 in Clinton Co., OH, and was buried about 8 Jan 1876 in West Fork Cemetery, Brown Co., OH.

+ 1921 M ii. William Birdsall Moon ³⁸³⁴ was born on 10 May 1877 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH, died on 30 Aug 1948 in Montgomery Co., OH, and was buried about 2 Sep 1948 in Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH.

1922 F iii. Lola Moon was born on 10 Oct 1887 in MO, died on 4 Jan 1944 in Butler Co., OH, and was buried about 7 Jan 1944 in Woodside Cemetery, Butler Co., OH.

1923 M iv. Ross Moon was born on 3 Feb 1889, died in Oct 1963 in OH, and was buried in Oct 1963 in Springfield Friends Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

Ross married Reva Harlan, daughter of William E. Harlan and Henrietta Seigford. Reva was born on 16 Apr 1893, died on 1 Feb 1929 in OH, and was buried about 3 Feb 1929 in Springfield Friends Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

Elva married Horace G. Bogan, son of Warren Samuel Bogan and Ida Catherine Booram. Horace was born on 8 Nov 1884 in Clinton Co., OH, died on 17 Jun 1933 in Warren Co., OH, and was buried about 20 Jun 1933 in Clarksville Cemetery, Clinton Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, John E. Hitch is listed in Clinton County, Ohio (page 79 - next to Wm. N. Hitch - in a household in Jefferson) as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 21, born in OH - Laura B. Hitch, age 19, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 4/1858 in OH - Laura B. Hitch, born 1/1860 in OH - Thomas B. Hitch, born 9/1880 in OH - William B. Hitch, born 2/1882 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John E. Hitch is listed in ED 64 (visit 89) in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 52, born in OH - Laura B. Hitch, age 49, born in OH - William V. Hitch, age 28, born in OH.

John married Laura B. (?) about 1880. Laura was born in Jan 1860 in OH.^{³⁸³⁵ ³⁸³⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Laura Hitch is listed in Butler County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Laura Hitch, age 58, born in OH - Vern Hitch, age 36, born in OH.

1925 M i. Thomas Benton Hitch was born on 25 Sep 1880 in Westboro, Clinton Co., OH^{²⁹⁷ ³⁸³⁷ ³⁸³⁸ ³⁸³⁹} and died on 15 Dec 1943 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.^²⁹⁷

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas B. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 29, born in OH - Maude Hitch, age 23, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas B. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Thomas B. Hitch, age 37, born in OH - Maude E. Hitch, age 32, born in IN - Bessie M. Langdon, age 21, born in OH - Mary E. Sergent, age 48, born in NY.

Thomas married Maude Ethel Langdon,²⁹⁷ daughter of Caleb Langdon and May McIntyre, on 23 Sep 1907 in Monroe Co., MI.²⁸⁷⁵ Maude was born in 1887 in MI.

Roxannah married John McCollister on 31 Mar 1871.⁴⁵⁹ John was born in 1848,^⁷⁶ died in 1931 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1931 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1927 F i. Lizzie Barry McCollister ¹⁷⁶² was born on 25 Mar 1873 in Ross Co., OH.^⁴⁵⁹

1928 F ii. Essie Mae McCollister was born on 30 Mar 1877 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁴⁵⁹ ³⁸⁴²} died on 6 Apr 1959 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH,^³⁸⁴² and was buried about 9 Apr 1959 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Essie married James E. Eckle on 4 Mar 1897.³⁸⁴² James was born in 1871,^⁷⁶ died in 1963 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1963 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1929 F iii. Mary Bell (Mamie) McCollister was born on 29 Jun 1880 in Ross Co., OH,^⁴⁵⁹ died on 29 Oct 1881 in Ross Co., OH,^⁴⁵⁹ and was buried about 1 Nov 1881 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1930 F iv. Bertha Jane McCollister was born on 7 May 1884 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁵⁹} died on 3 Nov 1910 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁵⁹} and was buried about 6 Nov 1910 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio (page 186, Concord) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, assistant farmer, age 30, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Fayette County, Ohio in a household as follows: William Hitch, born 8/1850 in OH Laura Hitch, born 3/1881 in OH May Hitch, born 10/1899 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is listed in ED 182 (visit 55) in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 58, born in OH - Laura Hitch, age 29, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 10, born in OH - Catherine Hitch, age 8, born in OH - Wilhimine Hitch, age 3, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio alone in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 69, born in OH.

When he died in 1925, his death certificate states he was divorced at the time.

William married Laura Ann Wolfe on 20 Aug 1898 in OH.⁴⁵⁹ Laura was born on 22 Mar 1881 in OH,^{⁷⁷ ³⁸⁴³ ³⁸⁴⁴} died on 29 Jul 1956 in Ross Co., OH,^⁷⁷ and was buried about 1 Aug 1956 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Chilcoathe, Ross Co., OH.^⁷⁷

1933 F iii. Anna D. Hitch was born on 19 Jan 1904 in Ross Co., OH^³⁷⁷⁶ and died on 20 Nov 1906 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁸⁴⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Wen Hitch is listed in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Wen Hitch, age 55, born in OH - Orarla? Hitch, age 48, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Wen D. Hitch is listed in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Wen D. Hitch, age 63, born in OH - Ora Hitch, age 56, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, O.D. Hitch is listed in Liberty, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - O.D. Hitch, born 1/1855 in OH - Ora Hitch, born 3/1862 in IL - Clem Hitch, born 4/1886 in NE - Floyd Hitch, born 2/1888 in NE.

Owen married Ora M. Heath on 8 Sep 1881 in Piatt Co., IL.⁴⁵⁹ ¹⁶³⁹ Ora was born in 1862 in IL^³⁸⁵⁴ and died on 24 Sep 1943 in Jasper Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

1935 M i. Clement Leroy Hitch was born on 12 Apr 1886 in NE,^{¹⁸²⁵ ³⁸⁵⁵} died on 8 Aug 1964, and was buried about 11 Aug 1964 in Riverside Cemetery, Newton, Jasper Co., IL.

1936 M ii. Floyd Emerson Hitch was born on 7 Feb 1888 in NE^{¹³⁶⁷ ³⁸⁵⁶} and died on 8 Dec 1952 in Tuolumne County, CA.^³⁸⁵⁷

Mary married Thomas J. Carmean on 21 Dec 1880 in Ross Co., OH.⁴⁵⁹ Thomas died on 1 Jan 1882.^⁴⁵⁹

1937 F i. Carrie Thomas Carmean was born on 1 Feb 1882^⁴⁵⁹ and died on 8 Aug 1883.^⁴⁵⁹

Nancy married Henry Hawkins Fuller, son of William Nash Fuller and Margaret Phynette Ellis, on 15 Dec 1880 in Coles Co., IL.

943. Sarah Ann Collison was born on 25 Jun 1853 in DE,^{¹⁷⁹⁸ ¹⁷⁹⁹} died on 25 May 1936 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, and was buried about 28 May 1936 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: Daughter of Stansbury J. Collison and Mary Ann (Hitch) Collison.

Sarah was a dressmaker & married twice but didn't have any children.

She 1st married "James Alford Aikley" on Dec 5, 1881. After his death she married 2nd "John Remer".

She died in the Presbyterian Home in Phila., Pa.

Sarah married Alpheus James Alford Aikley, son of John C. Aikley and Caroline (?), on 5 Dec 1881. Alpheus was born in 1858 and died on 16 Nov 1893 in DE.^¹⁶³

1942 F i. Enola F. Aikley was born in 1882 in DE and died on 11 Feb 1891 in DE.^¹⁶³

944. George S. Collison was born on 13 Jun 1856 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁰ ¹⁸⁰¹} died on 30 May 1931 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried about 31 May 1931 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

George married Kate W. Homewood, daughter of William Homewood and Frances (?). Kate was born on 20 Aug 1860 in England, died on 23 Aug 1919 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried about 26 Aug 1919 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1943 F i. Cora Frances Collison was born on 12 Oct 1885 in New Castle Co., DE, died on 25 Jan 1936 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried about 28 Jan 1936 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1944 F ii. Fannie Collison was born on 29 Mar 1887 in DE,^⁴⁹⁶ died on 4 Aug 1954 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁴⁹⁶ and was buried on 7 Aug 1954 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1945 M iii. Robert Longstreet Collison was born on 18 Mar 1889,^⁷²¹ died in 1968 in PA, and was buried in 1968 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA.

1946 M iv. George Spencer Collison was born on 3 Jul 1890 in New Castle Co., DE.^⁷²¹

1948 F vi. Elizabeth H. Collison was born in 1898 in DE, died on 25 Jun 1955 in DE, and was buried about 28 Jun 1955 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

Thomas married Mary Kline on 11 Apr 1883. Mary was born in 1864, died on 29 Jan 1891 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried about 1 Feb 1891 in St. James Cemetery, Newport, DE.

Thomas next married Annie Brown. Annie died in 1954 in DE and was buried in 1954 in St. James Cemetery, Newport, DE.

1949 M i. Norman Collison was born in 1903 in New Castle Co., DE, died in 1921 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried in 1921 in St. James Cemetery, Newport, DE.

946. Mary Emma Collison was born on 20 Jun 1862 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁴ ¹⁸⁰⁵} died on 14 Feb 1926 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 18 Feb 1926 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

Mary married Columbus Neal, son of William Neal and Elizabeth Boulden, about 1882. Columbus was born on 7 Apr 1858 in Cecil Co., MD, died on 1 Nov 1925 in DE, and was buried about 4 Nov 1925 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 1953 M ii. Wharton D. Neal was born on 12 Oct 1885 in DE,^¹⁶³ died on 10 Oct 1918 in DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried about 13 Oct 1916 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1954 M iii. Samuel Montgomery Neal was born on 4 May 1887 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^⁷²¹ died on 7 Oct 1918 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 10 Oct 1918 in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1955 M iv. Isaac Wesley Neal was born on 14 Dec 1888 in DE, died on 2 Sep 1900 in DE, and was buried about 5 Sep 1900 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

947. Margaret Collison was born on 3 Jul 1866 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸⁰⁶ ¹⁸⁰⁷} died on 12 Aug 1920 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 15 Aug 1920 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

Margaret married Wharton Lee Derickson, son of William Z. Derickson. Wharton was born in Jul 1858 in DE^³⁸⁵⁸ and died after 1940.

1958 M i. Joseph W. Derickson was born on 25 Sep 1886 in DE,^¹⁶³ died on 10 Mar 1938 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 13 Mar 1938 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1959 F ii. Edna Mae Derickson was born on 12 Nov 1890 in New Castle Co., DE.^⁷²¹

John married Mary Hanen Kirk on 29 Aug 1891. Mary was born on 25 Oct 1871, died on 23 Jun 1910 in DE, and was buried about 26 Jun 1910 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

1961 F ii. Ruth Aikley Collison was born on 17 Sep 1896 in DE,^¹⁶³ died on 13 Nov 1941 in New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 17 Nov 1941 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

John next married Nellie M. Prettyman, daughter of Joshua Prettyman and Lydia A. Grant. Nellie was born on 14 Apr 1879,^¹⁶³ died on 13 Nov 1946 in DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried about 16 Nov 1946 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas L. Hitch is indicated in a household in Gumboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas L. Hitch, born 11/1862 in DE - Willie M. Hitch, born 2/1866 in MD - James M. Hitch, born 1/1890 in DE - John H. Hitch, born 12/1893 in DE - Sarah E. Hitch, born 8/1895 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas L. Hitch is indicated in a household in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas L. Hitch, age 57, born in DE - Millie M. Hitch, age 54, born in MD - Wilson R. Hitch, age 16, born in DE - Mary G. Hitch, age 11, born in DE.

Thomas married Willie Martin Horsman about 1888 in DE. Willie was born in Feb 1866 in MD,^{³⁸⁶⁰ ³⁸⁶¹} died in 1944 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1944 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

Sarah married Frank J. Ingram, son of Benjamin Ingram and Isabella (?), on 28 Dec 1913 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Frank was born in 1894 in DE.

+ 1965 M iv. William Thomas Hitch was born on 19 Aug 1900 in Sussex Co., DE,^³⁸⁷¹ died on 1 Jan 1990 in DE,^³⁸⁷² and was buried about 4 Jan 1990 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

+ 1966 M v. Wilson R. Hitch was born on 21 Jul 1903 in DE,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁸⁷³ ³⁸⁷⁴} died on 29 Apr 1995 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^³⁸⁷⁵ and was buried about 2 May 1995 in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE.

Wilbur married Manie E. Hill in 1900. Manie was born in 1879 in DE.^¹⁸²⁶

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Fred Hitch is listed in Clinton County, Indiana in a household as follows: Fred Hitch, age 39, born in IN Clara Hitch, age 33, born in IN Ruth Hitch, age 11, born in IN William Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

Frederick married Clara Faye Murphy on 24 Dec 1905 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁷⁰ ¹⁸⁴¹ Clara was born on 25 Sep 1886 in IN,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ¹⁸⁴¹ ³⁸⁸³ ³⁸⁸⁴} died on 22 Aug 1962 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and was buried about 25 Aug 1962 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.

+ 1971 M ii. William Henry Hitch was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Rossville, Clinton Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁸⁸⁶ ³⁸⁸⁷} died on 5 Aug 2005 in IN, and was buried about 8 Aug 2005 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, IN.

Josephine married Dean Stanley Milligan, son of James Robert Milligan ³⁸⁸⁸ and Mary Frances Irwin,³⁸⁸⁸ on 2 Mar 1904 in Montgomery Co., IN.¹⁸⁴¹ Dean was born on 26 Feb 1881 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN^{⁵³⁵ ³⁸⁸⁸} and died on 30 Mar 1928 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵³⁵ ³⁸⁸⁸}

General Notes: Waveland Independent, April 6, 1928 -- This community was horrified on Friday morning by the accidental death of Dean S. Milligan. Mr. Milligan had arisen before the rest of the family, with exception of Lawrence who was at the barn milking. It is supposed that he saw dogs in the pasture in front of the house where the sheep are kept and that he reached into the closet back of the kitchen for a single barreled shot gun which was kept there. in some manner the gun was discharged the load entering the body above the left hip and ranging upward. Hearing the noise John rushed downstairs and found his father lying on the floor with the gun at this feet. Dr. Isaacs was called but there was no sign of life when he arrived. Coroner Griffith was notified and after viewing the body returned a verdict of accidental death. The accident occurred about half past six. Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon were in charge of Rev. W.F. Smith of Rockville assisted by Rev. H. Hugo. The music was by a quartet: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Denk, Mrs. Gallowya and Corta Dooley. The pall bearers were: V.G. Moser, J.D. Blacker, Roy Buser, Will White, Everett Clore and Normal E. Walker. The flower bearers were Mrs. Robert Burford and Misses Juanita Jarvis, Cecile Martin, Clara Mae Oldshue, Julia Spruhan, Cordelia Rule, elsie Payne and Ruth Ferrell. Judge Jere West conducted the Masonic ceremony at the grave. The following obituary was read: Dean Stanley Milligan was born Feb 26, 1881 on what is called the Old Judge McIntire farm one half mile southeast of Waveland. He was called to his Eternal Home on the morning of March 30, 1928 at the age of 47 years, one month and four days. He was the sixth child of James Robert and Fannie Irwin Milligan, who spent their entire wedded life on that farm. Dean spent his entire life in Waveland with the exception of two years in Russellville and vicinity. His father, died when Dean was 17, leaving him and his brothers, Sam and Milford at home with the widowed mother. Dean and Sam, altho young took charge of the farm and operated it successfully during several years of partnership. Dean wooed and won Miss Josphine Hitch of Darlington and they were married March 2, 1904. Dean brought his bride to the old homestead where the partnership with Sam was continued for several years. Later he was engaged in various business enterprises in Waveland and vicinity. At the time of his death he was serving his second term as Trustee of Brown Township. As a public officer he commanded the respect and confidence of all citizens and taxpayers alike whether of his political faith of otherwise. He was always conscientious and honest in his effort to administer the trust imposed in him by the township. Dean had a rich heritage of Christian Ancestry; his paternal grandfather being one of the founders, organizers and Ruling Elders in this present church - his father a Ruling Elder - his maternal grandfather spent a long life as a minister of the Gospel. His Uncle Robert Irwin was at one time pastor of this church and later served a most successful term as President of Lindenwood College St. Charles, Missouri. In his early manhood Dean united with the Presbyterian Church and has always been a faithful and consistent member. he served his church in the capacity of Treasurer for a period of 13 years, and was holding the office of Deacon at the time of his death. Dean was a member of the Masonic Order of the Chapter at Crawfordsville and also of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He was devoted to his church - his family - his fraternal orders and the public trust and in his untimely death the community loses one of its most substantial and honored men. Dean is survived by the widow and three children: Frances Eleanor a teacher in the public schools; Lawrence Dean, 18 a member of the Senior Class of the High School , John Hubert 16, a Sophomore; one sister, Mrs. Charles B. Taylor of Winona Lake, three brothers, Frank C. of Huston, Texas, Sam, Jr. of Milligan and James Milford of Waveland. In addition, two nieces, 8 nephews, two great nieces, one great nephew, one step great nephew and a host of relatives who cherish his memory. Dean most truly lived a life of noble and honored manhood, ever fittin ghimself for that celestial home, that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were the following: Mrs. Ruth Baker and Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Muff of Sumerville, Ohio; Mr. Kenneth Muff, Eaton, Ohio; Mr. Harper Muff, Richmond, Miss Lulu Grayson, Mr. Stewart Milligan and family, Miss Bessie McClain, Mrs. Mary Shirl, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shannon of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milligan, Huston, Texas, Mr. Roy Blacker, Wingate, Miss Margaret McNutt and Mr. Joseph ball, Terre Haute, Mr. Scott Milligan and Rev. W.F. Smith, Rockville, Mr. and Mrs. James Gilliland, Miss Louise Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Allen, Mr. Rex Simpson and son, John, Dr. and Mrs. T.Z. Ball and son, Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilliland, Mr. Merl Coons, Mr. E.O. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Charles McCullough, Mrs. Lawrence Hopkins, Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. John Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fletcher, Mr. Casper G. Crowder, Darlington; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hitch, Thorntown; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Booker, Advance; Miss Inez Gouty, Mr. A. L. Dwiggens, Waynetown; Mr. James E. Mount, Mr. T. L. Brown, New Ross; Mr. C.W. Newkirk, Hal Thewlis, Linden; Mr. Edwin C. Barnes, Mr. Samuel T. Powers, Ladoga; Mr. Anson S. Thomas, New Richmond; Mr. Thomas B. Turnipseed, Bowers.

Crawfordsville Journal, March 30, 1928 -- Dean Stanley Milligan, one of the best known citizens of Brown Township, lost his life early Friday when a shotgun which he had been cleaning was accidentally discharged at his farm home at the edge of Waveland. Mr. Milligan, who received the full blast of the gun in his left groin, lived for about 15 minutes. The accident occurred at 6:20 o'clock. Mr. Milligan who was serving his second term as township trustee, had been having trouble with dogs getting into his sheep and was making ready to get rid of some of these animals when he dropped the gun while leaving the kitchen of his home. The weapon was an old one and described as rather frail, was discharged as it struck the floor. Mr. Milligan had for many years been a leader in his community and was prominent in Republican politics. He had taken an active part in the formation of plans for the new consolidated township school at New Market, having served as chairman of the board of three trustees in this project. Dean Stanley Milligan was born in Feb. 1881, at Waveland, the son of Robert and Frances Milligan. He was united in marr. with Josephine HITCH March 2, 1904. For many years, Mr. Milligan had served as a deacon in the Presbyterian church. He also held membership in the Masonic lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Those surviving are his wife, one daughter, Frances, and two sons, John and Lawrence. Miss Frances Milligan is a teacher in the Waveland schools while the sons are students there. Others who survive are three brothers, Frank of Texas, James Milford of Waveland, and Samuel, Jr. of Milligan, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Taylor. Up until recently Mr. Milligan and his family had resided in Waveland, a few weeks ago moving to the farm home at the edge of the city. For several years, Mr. Milligan was in the grocery business here.

1972 F i. Frances Eleanor Milligan ⁵³⁵ was born on 25 Jul 1905 and died on 5 Nov 1981.

Frances married Clyde Kessler on 4 Jun 1941.⁵³⁵ Clyde was born on 12 May 1905.

1973 M ii. Lawrence Dean Milligan ⁵³⁵ was born on 8 Feb 1910 and died in 1989.

Lawrence married Mary Gibler on 20 Sep 1942.⁵³⁵ Mary was born on 1 May 1910 and died in 1995.

John married Virginia Treachler on 8 Sep 1940.⁵³⁵ Virginia was born on 14 Feb 1923.

Irene married Frank Zopher McNutt, son of Samuel McNutt and Sarah (?), on 5 Sep 1906 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN.¹¹² ¹⁸⁴¹ Frank was born on 12 Aug 1885^⁵³⁵ and died on 10 Nov 1918.^⁵³⁵

General Notes: Waveland Independent, Nov 15, 1918 -- Frank Z. McNutt, the fifth victim of influenza, in this community, died at an early hour on Sunday morning, after an illness of nearly two weeks. From the beginning the disease assumed a grave type and hope for his recovery was given up some time before his death. Funeral services at the home of M/M Samuel McNutt, E. of town on Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. JT Boyer. Interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Frank Z. McNutt was born Aug 12, 1885, the oldest son of Samuel and Sarah McNutt. He was married to Miss Irene Hitch Sept 5, 1906 to which union 3 children were born: Margaret, Darwin and Joseph. His entire life was spent in this community, where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. At an early age he united with the Presb. Church of this place, of which he was a member until his death. On Oct 28th he was stricken with the influenza which developed pneumonia and after several days of almost unbearable suffering, which he bore with patience, on the morning of Nov. 10 his spirit was released from his earthly body and took its flight to the home beyond. Those present from a distance were: M/M RW Allen; Rex Simpson and Louis Jones of Crawfordsville; Miss Margaret McNutt of Terre Haute and John Hitch of Darlington. Mr. McNutt was universally liked and was to be depended on or any public activity. It was largely owing to his efforts that the flag staff was raised here, and the fine flag which he donated was hoisted at half mast during the funeral. He was an active member of the KP fraternity. He engaged in various business enterprises, conducting a store at Milligan and latterly engaging int he drug business here. The entire family was ill with the disease at the time. Two of the children have recovered, but Mrs. McNutt and Darwin are in a critical condition.

1975 F i. Margaret Josephine McNutt ⁵³⁵ was born on 22 Jun 1907 in IN^¹³⁶⁷ and died on 16 Aug 1992 in Orange Co., CA.^³⁸⁸⁹

Margaret married Maxwell C. Dillman on 1 Dec 1928.⁵³⁵ Maxwell was born on 17 May 1899.

1976 M ii. Darwin Samuel McNutt ⁵³⁵ was born on 24 Jan 1910 in IN^¹³⁶⁷ and died on 20 Dec 1964 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^³⁸⁹⁰

Darwin married Clare John on 24 Feb 1949.⁵³⁵ Clare was born on 12 Sep 1914.

1977 M iii. Joseph Harold McNutt ⁵³⁵ was born on 23 Mar 1913 in Parke Co., IN^{¹³⁶⁷ ³⁸⁹¹} and died on 6 Mar 1966 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^³⁸⁹²

Joseph married Mary Hannah Mastin on 24 Jun 1934.⁵³⁵ Mary was born on 11 May 1912.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch is listed in Boone County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 31, born in IN - Mame Hitch, age 26, born in IL - Hiram Hitch, age 4 years-6 months, born in IN - Ralph Hitch, age 3 years-1 month, born in IN - Marvin Hitch, age 1 year-7 months, born in IN.

John married Mayme E. Smith on 10 Dec 1913.⁵³⁵ Mayme was born on 5 Dec 1893 in IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁵ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁸⁹³ ³⁸⁹⁴} died in Jun 1972 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN,^³⁸⁹⁵ and was buried in Jun 1972 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, "Francis F." Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Francis F. Hitch, born 1/1870 in IN - Julia A. Hitch, born 10/1867 in IN - Grace Wilcox, born 1/1888 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, "Frank" Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 58, born in IN - Julia A. Hitch, age 52, born in IN.

He was sheriff of Montgomery Co., Indiana in 1931.

William married Julia Ann Coleman,³⁹⁰⁴ daughter of Henderson J. Coleman ³⁹⁰⁴ and Deborah Thompson Edwards,³⁹⁰⁴ on 7 Mar 1894 in Montgomery Co., IN.¹⁸⁴¹ Julia was born on 15 Oct 1868 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹⁰⁵ ³⁹⁰⁶} died on 9 Dec 1926 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN,^⁵³⁵ and was buried on 12 Dec 1926 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

1982 U ii. (Infant) Hitch was born on 6 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, died on 6 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

William next married Blanch Grandstaff Ditamore ⁵³⁵ on 14 Mar 1928.⁵³⁵ Blanch was born on 23 Jun 1885 and died on 30 Apr 1952.

Alice married Orville M. Peebles on 25 Dec 1901 in Montgomery Co., IN.¹⁸⁴¹ Orville was born on 20 Sep 1876^⁵³⁵ and died on 2 Jan 1945.^⁵³⁵

Gladys married Adrian Remley on 27 Aug 1925.⁵³⁵ Adrian was born on 3 Aug 1900.

Donald married Mary Anderson on 15 Oct 1930.⁵³⁵ Mary was born on 5 Nov 1903.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William A. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, IN in a household as follows: - William A. Hitch, born 6/1875 in IN - Laura Hitch, born 1/1877 in IN - Mary Driver, born 5/1838 in England.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William A. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, IN in a household as follows: - William A. Hitch, age 44, born in IN - Laura B. Hitch, age 43, born in IN - Edna M. Hitch, age 18, born in IN - Paul N. Hitch, age 17, born in IN - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 12, born in IN - Leland O. Hitch, age 8, born in IN - Herbert R. Hitch, age 6, born in IN.

1985 M i. (Male) Hitch was born on 22 Jul 1901 in Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁸⁴⁴

+ 1986 F ii. Edna May Hitch was born on 22 Jul 1901 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN,^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁰} died on 25 Sep 1981 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN,^¹⁸⁶³ and was buried on 28 Sep 1981 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

1987 M iii. Paul Henry Hitch was born on 3 Dec 1902 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵³⁵ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁹¹¹ ³⁹¹²} died in Mar 1979 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN,^³⁹¹³ and was buried in Mar 1979 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 3/1879 in IN - Nellie Hitch, born 4/1882 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John E. Hitch is listed in Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 41, born in IN - Nellie K. Hitch, age 37, born in IN - Daisy B. Hitch, age 18, born in IN - Della B. Hitch, age 13, born in IN.

Fannie married Lee Roy Wilson ⁴ on 30 Dec 1903 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁴¹ Lee was born on 11 Jul 1878^⁵³⁵ and died on 19 Mar 1960.^⁵³⁵

Fay married Ray Oreal Layton ⁵³⁵ on 17 Jun 1939.⁵³⁵ Ray was born on 20 Aug 1902 and died on 25 May 1959.

Glen married Kathryn Kidd on 3 Jun 1930.⁵³⁵ Kathryn was born on 22 Aug 1907.

Glen next married Arline Van Matre in 1942.⁵³⁵ Arline was born on 31 Aug 1918.

Glen next married Marie Greer Bonneau on 3 Sep 1949.⁵³⁵ Marie was born on 7 Nov 1921.

Ralph married Ida Belle Jones on 22 Dec 1937.⁵³⁵ Ida was born on 4 Aug 1905.

Charlie married Ruby Anna Gray on 29 Jun 1946.⁵³⁵ Ruby was born on 13 Jul 1921.

Byron married Laura Gertrude Allison on 21 Mar 1942.⁵³⁵ Laura was born on 20 Sep 1907.

+ 1998 F vi. Mary Fern Wilson ⁴ was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN^⁵³⁵ and died before 1994.

Maude married Edgar H. Henry on 4 Nov 1894 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁴¹ Edgar was born on 30 Aug 1873 in OH^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹²⁷} and died on 25 Jan 1924.^⁵³⁵

1999 F i. Elsie M. Henry was born on 7 Sep 1895 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹²⁸}

Elsie married George Williams on 8 Sep 1913.⁵³⁵ George was born on 16 Feb 1891 and died on 6 Aug 1950.

2000 F ii. Rena Lee Henry ⁵³⁵ was born on 9 Jan 1901 and died on 29 Dec 1961.

Rena married James Purcell ⁵³⁵ on 26 Dec 1929.⁵³⁵ James was born on 30 Mar 1896 and died on 22 Apr 1960.

Patrick married Bernice Dowden ⁵³⁵ on 27 Sep 1929.⁵³⁵ Bernice was born on 24 Apr 1909 and died on 15 Oct 1936.

Alice married Lavon Crull on 30 Aug 1926.⁵³⁵ Lavon was born on 28 Aug 1902.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, James Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Nellie Hitch, age 29, born in IN - Albert Hitch, age 5 years and 3 months born in IN - Frank Hitch, age 11 months, born in IN.

General Notes: NELLIE PAIRE HITCH

Source : Crawfordsville Journal Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, 2 Jul 1963, p. 3

Mrs. Nellie Edna Hitch, 705 S. Walnut St., who entered Culver Hospital last Thursday, died at the Hospital Tuesday morning at the age of 72. She was born Nov. 10, 1890, in Crawfordsville and married James Hitch here March 23, 1911. Her husband died Oct. 21, 1959. Mrs. Hitch was a member of the Christian Church and the Senior Citizens Club. She attended schools here and was employed at the Crawfordsville Casket Co., the garment factory and other downtown firms. Survivors include five sons, Jacob Lee Hitch and Albert Corwin Hitch of Crawfordsville, Frank L. Hitch of Gary and James Hitch and Frederick Hitch, both of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Henderson of Lafayette; a half-brother, James Parie of Ft. Worth, Tex., and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a half-brother. Funeral services have not been completed. Friends may call at the Bright Funeral Home after noon Thursday. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Darlington.

2007 M iii. James Hitch Jr. was born on 2 Jan 1919 in Montgomery Co., IN^¹⁸⁴⁴ and died before 1920 in Montgomery Co., IN.

2008 M iv. James Samuel Hitch Jr. was born on 12 Oct 1923 in Montgomery Co., IN^{⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁴⁴ ³⁹³⁴ ³⁹³⁵} and died on 14 Jul 2014 in IN.

James married Isabel Damewood, daughter of Homer L. Damewood ³⁹³⁶ and Nellie Ethel Sutherlin,³⁹³⁶ on 6 Aug 1943.⁵³⁵ Isabel was born on 7 Apr 1923.^⁵³⁵

2009 M v. Jacob Lee Hitch was born on 22 Sep 1927 in Montgomery Co., IN^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹³⁷} and died on 26 Aug 1988.

Jacob married Ellen L. Andrews on 18 Mar 1960.⁵³⁵ Ellen was born on 6 Feb 1919^⁵³⁵ and died on 28 Oct 2000 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

+ 2010 M vi. Frederick Rex Hitch was born on 19 Apr 1932 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹³⁸} died on 23 Aug 2011, and was buried about 26 Aug 2011 in New Palestine Cemetery, New Palestine, IN.

General Notes: Morven School

Robert Marcus Hitch 1832-1888, born in Laurens, South Carolina, June 6,1832, settled in Morven in 1864. He was a graduate of the Augusta Medical College in 1858 and was a "country doctor of the old school." He was married to Martha Serena Fall. She died in 1878, and he married her sister, Ann Eliza Fall. During the Civil War, he was a Captain in Company B of the 30th Georgia Regiment. He was in the Battle of Chickamauga and the battle around Atlanta. He was mustered out of the army at the end of the war as a major. When he established his home in Morven, it was a village with only a post office, a store, and a few small establishments. The Morven community had an unusually high state of morality, education, and religion, which is what Dr. Hitch had and that is one of the reasons he chose Morven in which to settle in. Dr. Hitch was a prominent physician with a very large practice. He worked very hard, accumulated thousands of acres of land, and had businesses in farming, merchandise, gins, and sawmilling. He was also a postmaster in Morven. He was a member of the Methodist Church, member of the board of education, and a county commissioner. He was a champion of education. He built Morven Academy and hired superior teachers to work there. He loaned money to people who wanted to go to college but didn't have the money to pay the way. He died at home in Morven on April 15, 1888. According to Mr. Foelcs Huxford in his famous book a History of Brooks County, it is unknown when Morven started their first Academy, but it was mentioned in a report in 1864. On June 21, 1890 the Morven Academy held its closing exercises on June 11th with Mr. Willie T. Gaulden, teacher, being reelected for another term. The following students participated in the exercise: Mattie Hendry, Charles Fletcher, Norman Campbell, Sallie Pike, Hershel Fletcher, Mattie Nixon, Clarence Edmondson, Harry Hendry, Willis Edmondson, Beulah Pike, Henry Reddick, Kate Campbell, Albert Pike, Virginia Reddick, Pierce Closer, and Annie Dixon. In the early days teachers were recruited from area colleges and were offered room and board with nearby families as partial compensation for services. This arrangement served a dual purpose since the respectable family were chaperones for the young, single educators who were expected to reflect the moral values of the community and set a living example for the students. Schools were more than educational institutions. They were also community social and civic Centers. On August 15, 1871, the School Board met and constituted each Military District as a school district and elected Trustees for each district. In 1894, the first county school map was drawn up into the new district. The Morven District was the first district in the county to vote school bonds. On April 27, 1917, Morven District voters authorized the issuance of Ten Thousand Dollars to finance a new school building. In 1919, there were three accredited high schools in Brooks County: Morven, Barwick, and Dixie. During the cooey administration, Morven, Barney, and Dixie all became accredited and all four high schools had Home Economics and Vocational Agriculture courses. On November 19, 1934, Morven Consolidated School District voted a Three Thousand-Dollar Bond Issue to build a new high school building. All three of these maintained good, year round athletic programs. All three had excellent (most of the time) basketball teams. They all played baseball and participated in track and field events. Morven had the State Champion Pole Vaulter one-year in HARRY KENDRICKS. All three schools have been State Champions in Basketball in their class. When Mr. Burney Humphries was coaching basketball, he had State Champions wherever he coached. The Home Economics and Agriculture courses taught at these schools were also excellent. In the case of Morven, teachers like Tom Cordell and John Lindsey were a big help to the farmers in the area. The Home Economics teachers, Allen Chapman and a lady named Poole from Newnan, Georgia were a big help to the mothers in the area. There were many more who took an active part in the community around Morven and made life easier for all concerned.

Excerpts from "Briefly Morven" By: G.T. Ellis

From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

"Martha Sirena Fall and Robert M. Hitch were married in Fayette Co., Ga. At the time of his marriage he was residing in Henry Co., Ga. He later moved to Brooks Co., where nearly all his children were born in. His second wife was a younger sister of the first and they were married in Sencia, Coweta Co., Ga. His wives were the daughters of Dr. Calvin Jones Fall.

Robert Marcus Hitch was a doctor, merchant and planter. He was educated at University of Georgia Medical College, Augusta. During the Civil War he was Captain of Company B; 30 Georgia Regiment --- Major C.S.A."

In the Federal Census of 1860, R.M. Hitch is listed in Henry County, Georgia (page 810, White House Township) in a household as follows: - R.M. Hitch, age 26, physician, born in SC - Martha S. Hitch, age 19, born in GA - John W. Houston, age 23, born in GA

Robert Marcus Hitch enlisted as Captain in the 30th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee (CSA) on September 25, 1861 and resigned service on October 26, 1863. (Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia - DAR). In the National Archives, there is a large file chronicling his service. It shows he was appointed Captain on Sep 4 1861 and enlisted Sep 25 1861 in Company E of the 30th GA Infantry. Muster records show the following:
- May 1862: Absent, on furlough recruiting
- Jun 1862: Present at Camp Hardee
- Jul 1862: Present at Camp Hardee
- Aug 1862: Absent, recruiting since Aug 8 1862
- Sep 1862: Absent, sick in Savannah
- Oct 1862: Present
- Nov 1862: Present
- Jan 1863: He had applied for and finally got a promotion to Major
- Aug 17 1863: He resigned his service
- Oct 26 1863: Retired from service

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert Hitch is listed in Brooks County, Georgia (page 73, Quitman P.O.) in a household as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 36, born in SC

In the Federal Census of 1880, R.M. Hitch is listed in Brooks County, Georgia in a household as follows: - R.M. Hitch, age 46, born in SC - A.E. Hitch, age 31, born in GA - J.W. Hitch, age 16, born in GA - T.K. Hitch, age 14, born in GA - B.F. Hitch, age 13, born in GA - S.A. Hitch, age 12, born in GA - M.C. Hitch, age 10, born in GA - R.M. Hitch Jr., age 8, born in GA - M.M. Hitch, age 6, born in GA - E.E. Hitch, age 5, born in GA - N.L. Hitch, age 3, born in GA.

Robert married Martha Serena Fall,⁹⁹ daughter of Dr. Calvin Jones Fall ⁸ and Sarah Battle Stroud, on 28 Apr 1859 in Fayette Co., GA.⁸ ⁹⁹ Martha was born on 31 Aug 1840 in Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹³⁹} died on 25 Dec 1878 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^⁸ and was buried about 28 Dec 1878 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

2011 F i. R.M. Hitch ³⁹⁴⁰ was born in Feb 1860 in Henry Co., GA and died in Mar 1860 in Henry Co., GA.

2014 M iv. Benjamin Franklin Hitch was born on 11 Sep 1866 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁴⁶ ³⁹⁴⁷} died on 9 May 1901 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^⁸ and was buried about 12 May 1901 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

General Notes: Never married.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia in a household as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, born 9/1866 in GA - Alice V. Hitch, born 2/1883 in GA - Nina L. Hitch, born 1/1877 in GA.

2018 F viii. Martha May (Mattie) Hitch ³⁹⁴⁴ was born on 16 May 1874 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁵⁵ ³⁹⁵⁶ ³⁹⁵⁷} died on 29 Mar 1960 in Baldwin Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸² and was buried about 1 Apr 1960 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

General Notes: Never married.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Mattie M. Hitch is listed in the household of her brother-in-law T.A. Rozier in Barney, Brooks County, Georgia as follows: - Mattie M. Hitch, age 45, born in GA.

2019 F ix. Eleanor Eunice Hitch was born on 28 Jul 1875 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁵⁸} died on 5 May 1916 in Alto, Banks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁴⁴} and was buried about 8 May 1916 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

General Notes: Never married, Eleanor E. Hitch was an artist. "A Hitch Orchard" states, "(She was) educated at Wesleyan College, Macon Co. (GA); Student of Art in New York and Paris; 1910-1912 - Instructor of Art, Wesleyan College, Macon, GA. She was also very interested in the Hitch history. Was looking up lines. Was one of the charter members of the Hannah Clark Chapter N.S.D.A.R. in Quitman, Georgia."

2020 F x. Nina Lois Hitch was born on 20 Jan 1877 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁴⁴ ³⁹⁵⁹ ³⁹⁶⁰} died on 12 Apr 1902 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA,^³⁹⁴⁴ and was buried about 15 Apr 1902 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

Robert next married Ann Elizabeth Fall, daughter of Dr. Calvin Jones Fall ⁸ and Sarah Battle Stroud, on 25 Nov 1879 in Senola, Coweta Co., GA.⁸ Ann was born on 12 Feb 1849 in Henry Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁶¹} died on 13 Oct 1896 in Senola, Coweta Co., GA,^⁸ and was buried about 16 Oct 1896 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

2021 M i. Emmett Fall Hitch was born on 22 May 1881 in Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁶²} died on 13 Aug 1916 in Brooks Co., GA,^⁸ and was buried about 16 Aug 1916 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

+ 2022 F ii. Alice Virginia Hitch was born on 2 Feb 1883 in Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁶³} died on 4 Dec 1960 in Pitt Co., NC,^¹²¹⁴ and was buried on 4 Dec 1960 in Sparks Cemetery, Sparks, GA.

General Notes: In "Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65" (1977, Southern Historical Press), it indicates a Laurens Newspaper that states, "Married the 6th by Rev. W.B. Boyd, Mr. Thos. Toland to Miss Catherine, d/o Winder Hitch, all of Laurens."

Nancy married Thomas Langston Toland,⁸ ³⁹⁶⁴ son of Elihu (Hugh) Toland Jr. ¹⁸⁹⁰ and Mary (Molly) Langston,¹⁸⁹⁰ on 6 Mar 1856 in Laurens Co., GA.³⁹⁶⁵ Thomas was born on 20 Jan 1828 in Abbeville, SC,^¹⁷³⁹ died on 27 Mar 1873 in AR,^¹⁷³⁹ and was buried about 30 Mar 1873 in Ozan Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR.

2023 F i. Emma Laurens Toland ³⁹⁶⁴ was born on 22 Dec 1857 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 14 Feb 1923 in Little Rock, AR.

Emma married William Worth Hill ³⁹⁶⁴ about 1882. William was born on 11 Aug 1850 and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Centre Point, AR.

2024 F ii. Mary Bertice Toland was born on 31 Mar 1860 and died on 3 Nov 1928 in Parker Co., TX.

990. Ann Elizabeth Hitch was born on 14 Feb 1836 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ⁶⁰⁹} died on 22 Dec 1895 in Tippah Co., MS,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 25 Dec 1895 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

General Notes: In "Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65" (1977, Southern Historical Press), it states, Married on April 15 by Rev. J.A. Moody, Mr. D.T. Bobo to Miss A.E. Hitch of Sandy Springs, Laurens District, South Carolina.

Ann married Dempsey Thomas Bobo,⁸ son of Kindred Bobo ¹¹² and Comfort Free,¹¹² on 15 Apr 1858 in Union Co., SC.³⁹⁶⁶ Dempsey was born on 30 Jul 1833 in Prospect, Union Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ¹¹²} died on 2 Jun 1905 in Tippah Co., MS,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 5 Jun 1905 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "Dempsey T. Bobo moved from Union, SC in the late (eighteen) fifties to old Jonesboro (now Cahlybeate), Miss. He was a school teacher and farmer and likewise had some medical education. Was a Mason of high standing. He served in the Quartermaster Dept. during the Civil War. In 1900 he married his second wife Maggie McElhavnon Kossuth, Miss. She died Feb. 12, 1930."

+ 2025 F i. Tallulah Bobo ⁸ was born on 11 Jan 1859,^⁸ died on 6 Jan 1936 in Tippah Co., MS,^{⁷⁶ ³⁹⁶⁷} and was buried about 9 Jan 1936 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

+ 2026 M ii. Dempsey Davis Beauregard Bobo ⁸ was born on 6 Jul 1861 in Union Co., SC,^⁸ died on 12 Dec 1935 in Tippah Co., MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 15 Dec 1935 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

+ 2027 M iii. William A. Bobo ⁸ died about 1912 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^⁸

2031 M vii. Charles F. Bobo died on 30 Aug 1917 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^{⁸ ³⁹⁶⁷}

2032 M viii. Marcus Albert Bobo died on 28 Dec 1927 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^⁸

2033 M ix. Willis Gambrell Bobo was born on 2 Oct 1864 in Tippah Co., MS^⁸ and died on 19 Oct 1915 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, H.B. Hitch is listed in Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - H.B. Hitch, age 30, born in SC - Mary P. Hitch, age 28, born in MS - Dura P. Hitch (female), age 8, born in MS - Willie A. Hitch (male), age 5, born in MS - Hugh Vance, age 21, born in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1900, "Bascomb" Hitch is listed in Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Bascomb Hitch, born 1/1850 in MS - Prudence Hitch, born 12/1851 in MS - Willie Hitch (male), born 10/1874 in MS - Jammie Hitch (female), born 6/1887 in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "Baserlin?" Hitch is listed in Jackson, Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Baserlin? Hitch, age 60, born in AL - Mary Hitch, age 58, born in AL - Clarence Rutledge, age 14 (grandson) - Lipscomb Rutledge, age 14 (grandson)

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Bass" Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Bass Hitch, age 70, born in SC - Prudence Hitch, age 69, born in MS.

From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, "Excerpt: …letter dated Feb 8 1922, from Henry Bacom (sic) Hitch to Maxey Lee Hitch of Greenwood, SC. Henry Bascom Hitch was then residing at Sunflower, Miss. (Sunflower Co.) 'As I said in the beginning I was but a kid when we left Laurens Co., just at the beginning of the Civil War. …So you see I am a great-grnadpa.' After the death of his oldest daughter, Henry Bascom Hitch took her two boys and raised them. These boys married and had children."

Henry married Mary Prudence Shankle, daughter of Anderson Shankle and Martha A. (?), on 24 Oct 1871 in MS. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1850 in MS,^{⁵⁷⁴ ³⁹⁶⁸ ³⁹⁶⁹ ³⁹⁷⁰ ³⁹⁷¹} died on 1 Feb 1924 in Panola Co., MS,^⁵⁷⁴ and was buried about 4 Feb 1924 in Shiloh U.M. Church Cemetery, Near Batesville, Panola Co., MS.^⁵⁷⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William P. Hitch is listed in Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - William P. Hitch, age 25, born in SC - Malissa P. Hitch, age 25, born in MS - Robert L. Hitch, age 3, born in MS - Serena Simmons, age 30, born in MS - James M. Simmons, age 23, born in MS - Henry L. Simmons, age 20, born in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William P. Hitch is listed in Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - W.P. Hitch (male), born 5/1853 in SC - M.P. Hitch (female), born 10/1852 in MS - Robert Hitch, born 8/1876 in MS - Mary Hitch, born 10/1881 in MS - Ola Perle Hitch (female), born 9/1886 in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William P. Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - William P., age 56, born in SC - Paralee?, age 55.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Pearce" Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - Pearce Hitch, age 65, born in SC - Melissa Hitch, age 65, born in MS.

William married Melissa Paralee Simmons ⁸ ³⁹⁸¹ on 18 Nov 1873.⁸ Melissa was born on 17 Oct 1854 in MS,^{⁸ ³⁹⁸² ³⁹⁸³ ³⁹⁸⁴ ³⁹⁸⁵} died on 12 Dec 1928 in MS, and was buried about 15 Dec 1928 in Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

2039 F ii. Mary Jewel Hitch was born on 25 Sep 1883 in Panola Co., MS,^{⁸ ³⁹⁸⁹} died on 9 Nov 1959 in MS,^⁸ and was buried about 12 Nov 1959 in Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

Mary married Madison Cleveland Aldridge in 1909 in MS. Madison was born on 12 Oct 1885, died on 15 Jan 1960 in MS, and was buried about 18 Jan 1960 in Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

2040 F iii. Ola Pearl Hitch was born on 10 Sep 1886 in Panola Co., MS,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁹⁹⁰} died on 10 Jan 1971 in Clarksdale, MS,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and was buried about 13 Jan 1971 in Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS.

Perry married Martha G. (Mattie) Jones, daughter of W.B. Jones and Mary League, in 1872 in SC. Martha was born on 22 Aug 1854 in SC,^{¹⁹¹² ³⁹⁹¹} died on 1 Nov 1925 in Greenville Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried about 4 Nov 1925 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

2041 M i. Samuel C. Templeton ¹⁹¹² was born on 14 Oct 1873 in SC and died on 21 Aug 1934 in Greenville Co., SC.

2042 F ii. Carrie K. Templeton was born on 14 Aug 1875 in SC^³⁹⁹² and died on 30 Mar 1946 in Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

2043 F iii. Mary Ann Templeton ¹⁹¹² was born on 27 Apr 1878 in SC,^³⁹⁹³ died on 3 Jan 1942 in Greenville Co., SC, and was buried about 6 Jan 1942 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Mary married John Isaac Wood. John was born on 30 Mar 1879, died on 21 May 1960 in SC, and was buried about 24 May 1960 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

2044 M iv. Clark Stewart Templeton was born on 3 Apr 1880 in SC,^³⁹⁹⁴ died on 1 Oct 1944 in Greenville Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried about 4 Oct 1944 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Clark married Carrie League. Carrie was born on 18 Feb 1883, died on 14 Sep 1952 in SC, and was buried about 17 Sep 1952 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

2045 F v. Maggie D. Templeton was born on 1 Feb 1884 in SC,^³⁹⁹⁵ died on 13 Nov 1958 in SC, and was buried about 16 Nov 1958 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Maggie married True Victor Snow. True was born on 25 Aug 1885, died on 20 Apr 1934 in SC, and was buried about 23 Apr 1934 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

2046 M vi. James W. Templeton was born on 6 Feb 1891 in SC,^³⁹⁹⁶ died on 18 Feb 1963 in SC, and was buried about 21 Feb 1963 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

James married Maude Cooper. Maude was born on 29 Dec 1889 in SC, died on 13 Oct 1979 in SC, and was buried about 16 Oct 1979 in Clear Spring Baptist Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

William married Sarah (?) about 1869. Sarah was born in 1847 in AL.^³⁹⁹⁷

Young married Mary Catherine Scroggin, daughter of James W. Scroggin and Sarah G. (?), on 22 Dec 1859 in Hempstead Co., AR. Mary was born in 1841 in MO.^{³⁹⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰⁰}

2051 F iv. Susan E. (Lucy?) Hutchinson was born in 1865-1866 in AR.^{⁴⁰⁰⁴ ⁴⁰⁰⁵}

General Notes: Augustus S. Hutchinson's Civil War service is kept at the National Archives. It states that he enlisted as a Private with Company C of the 19th AR Regiment on Oct 19 1861 in Pike Co. The records show he was captured on Jan 11 1863 and became a POW where he was sent to Camp Chase on Jan 30 1863, then to St. Louis. He is described as 5'-10" tall, 25 years old, blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion. He was then sent to Ft. Delaware on Apr 10 1863 and on to City Point for exchange Apr 29 1863.

He rejoined the service on May 5 1863 at Camp 8 & 19 in AR and was appointed Lt Col on May 8 1863 by Gen Johnston to take the rank on Aug 13 1863. The muster records then chronicle his service as follows:
- May/Jun 1863: Present
- Jul/Aug 1863: Present
- Oct to Dec 1863: Absent on leave starting Dec 18 1863
- Jan/Feb 1864: Absent, sick leave beginning Feb 5 1864
- Mar/Apr 1864: Present
- Jul/Aug 1864: Absent, wounded on Jul 22 1864, on sick furlough
- Jul 27 1864, Ocmulee Hospital, Macon, GA, indicates "G.S.W", left arm, ball entered 3" or 4" above the joint and passed out the arm near the joint.

Augustus married Ella Ozella (?) about 1869. Ella was born on 11 Apr 1849,^⁴⁰⁰⁹ died on 17 Nov 1881 in AR, and was buried about 20 Nov 1881 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2056 M ii. Forney Hutchinson ⁴⁰¹¹ was born on 28 Sep 1875 in AR, died on 24 Jan 1957 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, and was buried about 27 Jan 1957 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa Co., OK.

General Notes: Prominent Oklahoma Methodist minister. Pastored Boston Avenue in Tulsa and St. Luke's in Oklahoma City.

Augustus next married Susan Virginia Purdom about 1883. Susan was born on 11 Nov 1849 in AR,^⁴⁰¹³ died on 7 Oct 1928 in AR, and was buried about 10 Oct 1928 in Nashville Cemetery, Howard Co., AR.

2059 M ii. Edwin Purdom (Bee) Hutchinson was born on 17 Feb 1886 in AR,^⁴⁰¹⁵ died in 1953 in AR, and was buried in 1953 in Nashville Cemetery, Howard Co., AR.

1004. Adolphus Napolean Hutchinson was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁸³ died on 22 Feb 1904 in AR, and was buried about 25 Feb 1904 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

Adolphus married Eliza Jane Knott in 1866. Eliza was born on 27 Oct 1845, died on 28 Feb 1914 in AR, and was buried about 3 Mar 1914 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2060 M i. John S. Hutchinson was born on 8 Feb 1868, died on 26 Dec 1871 in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL, and was buried on 29 Dec 1871 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2061 F ii. Hattie Hutchinson was born on 3 Jun 1869 in AR, died on 16 Jun 1939 in OK, and was buried about 19 Jun 1939 in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Pittsburg Co., OK.

2062 F iii. Mary Ozella Hutchinson was born on 24 Apr 1872 in AR, died on 25 Oct 1960 in AR, and was buried about 28 Oct 1960 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2063 M iv. Baxter Hutchinson was born in 1873, died in 1958 in AR, and was buried in 1958 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2064 M v. Thomas Lee Hutchinson was born on 19 Dec 1874, died on 2 Dec 1904 in AR, and was buried about 15 May 1904 in Ione Cemetery, Pike Co., AR.

2065 M vi. Hayne Hutchinson was born on 27 Apr 1876, died on 26 Aug 1950 in AR, and was buried about 29 Aug 1950 in Ozan Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR.

2066 F vii. Annie Maude Hutchinson was born on 27 Dec 1880, died on 6 Oct 1964 in TX, and was buried about 9 Oct 1964 in Llano Cemetery, Randall Co., TX.

General Notes: John P. Templeton (1839-1911) was born in Laurens County. He enlisted at Laurens Courthouse on Apr 14 1861 for 12 months with Company G, 3^rd South Carolina Infantry and then re-enlisted on May 13 1862 for 2 years. The muster records show that he was sick in a hospital in Richmond, VA with typhoid fever and pneumonia on Jan 12 1862 and returned to duty Mar 24 1862. On Jun 29 1862, he was wounded casualty in a battle near Richmond. He was wounded again at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 3 1863 and sent to the hospital and then furloughed home where he stayed until about January 1864. He reenlisted yet again on Mar 2 1864 for three years.

John married Amelia S. Barksdale in 1868. Amelia was born on 16 Dec 1845 in SC,^{⁴⁰¹⁶ ⁴⁰¹⁷} died on 2 Apr 1904 in Shelby Co., TN, and was buried about 5 Apr 1904 in Embury UM Cemetery, Shelby Co., TN.

2068 F ii. Cora Lee Templeton was born on 1 Mar 1872 in TN, died on 20 Aug 1896 in Shelby Co., TN, and was buried about 23 Aug 1896 in Embury UM Cemetery, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes: Henry T. Templeton appears in the National Archives' records for his service in the Civil War. He enlisted at Laurens Courthouse as a Private in Company A of the 3rd SC Regiment on Jul 1 1862 with Col Preston "for the war." Muster records give a detailed account of his service:
- Sep/Oct 1862: Present
- Nov/Dec 1862: Present
- Jan/Feb 1863: Present
- May/Jun 1863: Absent, sick to Howard's Grove General Hospital, Richmond, VA on Jun 6 1863
- Jul/Aug 1863: Absent, sick in Howard's Grove General Hospital, Richmond, VA
- Sep 7 1863: Returned to duty
- Nov/Dec 1863: Absent, left behind on march from Knoxville
- Dec 4 1863: Appears on roll of POWs captured near Knoxville on Dec 3 1863
- Dec 5 1863: Confined and then sent to Camp Chase, OH on Dec 13/15 1863
- Dec 31 1863: Discharged to Rock Island (IL)
- Jan/Feb 1864: Absent, left behind on march from Knoxville
- May/Jun 1864: Absent, left behind on march on Dec 4 1863 from Knoxville
- 6/22/1865: after signing an Oath of Allegiance to the USA (described as age 23, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes and 5'-8" tall), he was released from Rock Island.

Henry married Sarah Elizabeth Tribble about 1865. Sarah was born on 22 Mar 1844 in SC,^⁴⁰²⁰ died on 23 Apr 1904 in SC, and was buried about 26 Apr 1904 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

2069 M i. Clarence Ford Templeton ¹⁹¹² was born on 4 Aug 1867 in SC^⁴⁰²¹ and died on 8 Dec 1940 in Greenville Co., SC.

2070 F ii. Susan Effie Templeton was born on 5 Apr 1869 in SC and died on 26 Sep 1873 in SC.

2071 M iii. William Edgar Templeton ¹⁹¹² was born on 29 Jun 1874 in SC,^⁴⁰²² died on 11 Jan 1941 in Laurens Co., SC, and was buried on 12 Jan 1941 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

2072 F iv. Catherine Stewart Templeton was born on 19 May 1877 in SC,^⁴⁰²³ died on 16 Jan 1944 in SC, and was buried about 19 Jan 1944 in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry Co., SC.

Catherine next married Wiliam James Sloan after 1900. Wiliam was born on 23 May 1877, died on 22 Feb 1953 in SC, and was buried about 25 Feb 1953 in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry Co., SC.

2073 F v. Cora Alma Templeton was born on 10 Nov 1878 in SC,^²⁰⁴³ died on 13 Mar 1971 in SC, and was buried about 16 Mar 1971 in Hopewell Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Cora married Coke Mann Butler. Coke was born on 1 Oct 1879 in SC, died on 24 Sep 1932 in SC, and was buried about 27 Sep 1932 in Hopewell Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

2075 F vii. Frances Clark Tribble Templeton ¹⁹¹² was born in 1881 and died on 15 Feb 1953 in SC.

2076 F viii. J. Oscar D. Templeton was born on 19 Nov 1884 in SC, died on 21 Oct 1916 in SC, and was buried about 24 Oct 1916 in Rocky Springs Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Margaret married Elliott Wilkerson Dendy on 17 Apr 1869 in SC. Elliott was born on 14 Sep 1837 in SC and died on 16 Aug 1935 in SC.

2077 F i. Margaret Elizabeth Dendy was born on 25 Mar 1870 in SC and died on 14 Sep 1878 in SC.

2078 F ii. Mary Eula Dendy was born on 8 Jan 1874 in SC and died after 1930.

2079 M iii. Eugene Wilkerson Dendy was born on 18 Jan 1876 in SC and died on 13 Jul 1881 in SC.

2080 F iv. Minnie Estelle Dendy was born on 24 Jan 1878 in SC and died after 1930.

2081 M v. Whitfield Clark Dendy was born on 26 Apr 1880 in SC and died on 24 Apr 1935 in NC.

General Notes: From "House of Clark":

Dr. Henry Boardman Stewart was the fifth child and third son of Katharine Carson Hitch and Rev. Clark Berry Stewart, founders of the House of Clark. He was born in 1855 in upper Laurens County on Big Durbin Creek near Fountain Inn, where his parents moved in 1851 from the Sandy Springs community in lower Laurens County. His place of birth, known as “the old Mock place,” is located just to the north of the site of 2 John Stewart’s sawmill (see Fountain Inn-Harmony map). His parents moved to the Fairview community near Fountain Inn in 1858, when he was about three years old.

“Bordie,” as he was called, was named after Dr. Henry A. Boardman, pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and a well known minister of the times. Bordie’s father heard him preach at the 1854 Presbyterian General Assembly in Buffalo, New York.

As a young man, Bordie attended the Atlanta Medical College (now Emory University Medical School), graduated in 1879, and returned to serve the Fairview community for sixty-five years as its highly esteemed “country doctor.”

In 1880, Bordie married young Martha Eugenia Peden, daughter of Nancy Smith and John McVey Peden of the Fairview community. Dr. Bordie and Eugenia had a family of five sons and four daughters, one of whom died in infancy. They celebrated their long-remembered 50th wedding anniversary on March 4, 1930, throwing open their home to the entire community. Not long after this occasion their old friend and neighbor W.M. Nash paid this tribute to them in a local paper (name not certain):

In attempting to write of the life and character of Dr. H. Bordie Stewart, I do so with an emotional feeling, for I know that I am speaking of a man who stands well up in the minds and hearts of many people. Doctor and Mrs. Stewart recently celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, and they entertained their many friends in a very appropriate way, and to the enjoyment of all.

Dr. Stewart has been a prominent daily figure among us for more than fifty years. In sunshine, in shadow, in summer’s hot sun, in winter’s cold blasts he has ever pursued his practice. Never too hot, never too cold, never too late, never too early, he has always been there .... A more consistent man could not be found. We knew him when he rode the horse and he always rode a good horse, fat and well groomed with plenty of life and spirit and he always handled that horse in so consistent a manner that he never rode the spirit out of the horse.

In all these long years and continued big practice, he always made his rounds on Sunday morning in time to be back at old Fairview for Sunday School and church. He has been there with that same consistency that characterized itself in his practice. He always took an active interest in Sunday School and church and music.

It should be said for the encouragement of those coming after that the doctor started life not any too strong in health but by that same persistency and consistency of life and living and practice he overcame a considerable weakness and came to be a strong man of good physique and appearance ....

In 1918 Dr. Bordie was elected fourth Chief of the Walter Stewart Clan and served in this capacity until his death in 1947 at age 92. His 29-year term was the longest of any of the six Stewart descendants to serve as head of the Clan to date. His wife Eugenia died in 1932 at age 73. Both are buried at Fairview Presbyterian Church.

In 1929, Dr. Bordie donated a famous monument to Fairview Presbyterian Church which can still be seen in the church cemetery. The monument is a stone carving of a doctor’s bag, engraved with this epitaph:

Dedicated to the memory of the family physician and the memory of those who keep the home fires burning during the doctor’s absence on his errands of mercy.

The Laurens Advertiser (Laurens, SC) summarized Dr. Bordie’s career at his death on September 15, 1947:

Dr. Stewart practiced medicine continuously in lower Greenville and upper Laurens counties for a period of 65 years or until 1944 when he had to retire because of injuries received in a fall. Since that date he had been practically an invalid at his home. For 67 years he was a ruling elder of Fairview Presbyterian church and for 62 years officiated as superintendent of the Sunday school.

Interested in livestock and progressive farming of every kind, he was one of the founders of the Fairview Stock Show and was one of the prime forces behind its successful operation throughout his life. Present at every one of them until his injury, he was a familiar figure as he directed the program from horseback.

“I started out in life with two aims,” Dr. Stewart once stated. “One was to give my children a better education than I had. In this I have succeeded. The other was to offer my best services to my fellowmen, and it has been my experience that if you ‘Give to the world the best you have, the best will come back to you.’“

Henry married Martha Eugenia Peden, daughter of John McVea Peden and Nancy Smith, on 4 Mar 1880.⁸ Martha was born on 3 Oct 1858 in Greenville Co., SC and died on 3 Jun 1932 in Greenville Co., SC.

John married Julia Emma McQuerns, daughter of Samuel W. McQuerns and Eugenia Still, in 1890. Julia was born on 23 Aug 1868 in SC,^{⁴⁰²⁵ ⁴⁰²⁶} died on 28 Nov 1931 in SC, and was buried about 1 Dec 1931 in Edgewood Cemetery, Greenwood Co., SC.

2092 M ii. Adger N. Duvall was born on 1 Feb 1897 in SC,^{⁴⁰²⁹ ⁴⁰³⁰} died on 30 Mar 1983 in SC, and was buried about 2 Apr 1983 in Rosemont Cemetery, Newberry Co., SC.

2093 M iii. Oscar Tryman Duvall was born on 24 May 1898 in SC,^{⁴⁰³¹ ⁴⁰³²} died on 27 Apr 1942 in Greenwood Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 28 Apr 1942 in Edgewood Cemetery, Greenwood Co., SC.

2095 F v. (Daughter) Duvall was born about 1902 in SC and died before 1920 in SC.

2096 F vi. Eula Duvall was born on 22 Aug 1904 in SC,^⁴⁰³⁴ died on 22 Aug 1929 in SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 24 Aug 1929 in Edgewood Cemetery, Greenwood Co., SC.

2097 F i. Lela Mae Duvall was born on 26 Sep 1883 in SC, died on 26 Mar 1939 in Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 27 Mar 1939 in Edgewood Cemetery, Greenwood Co., SC.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (sheet 20) in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, age 32, born in SC - Mary Hitch, age 27, born in SC - Young Hitch, age 8, born in SC - Nannie Hitch, age 2, born in SC - Babe Hitch, age 3 months, born in SC - Lucian Hitch, age 26, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John J. Hitch is indicated in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - John J. Hitch, age 62, born in SC - Margaret J. Hitch, age 56, born in SC.

From an undated (prob. about June 5, 1915) South Carolina newspaper clipping sent to me by Michael Givens, a descendant, of Beaufort, SC, there is the obituary of J.J. Hitch. It states: "J.J. Hitch died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, after a long illness. He was 68 years of age. Mr. Hitch was born 5 miles northeast of Fountain Inn, and had lived his life in this neighborhood. He was one of those few men of whom it may truthfully be said: 'Everybody loved or respected him.' He had long been referred to as one of the best men in the country. The funeral service was held at the residence at 2 o'clock, conducted by Dr. J.D. Pitts. The deacons of the Baptist church were pall bearers. Mr. Hitch is survived by his widow, who was formerly a Miss Garrett, and by four children: Dr. Y.M. Hitch of Hodges, Mrs. J.W. Givens, Mrs. S.C. Fulmer and Mrs. D.E. West, the latter of widow. During the war between the sections, Mr. Hitch offered his services but was refused. he weighed only 65 pounds."

Death Certificate: Name: Joseph J Hitch Birth 2 Dec 1847 in South Carolina Death 31 May 1915 in Greenville, South Carolina Age: 68 years 5 mos. 29 days Burial: 1 Jun 1915; Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina Sex: Male; Color or Race: White; Married Occupation: Farming Cause of Death: Paralysis; Duration: about 2 years Father: Young Hitch Father's Birthplace: SC Mother: Mary Ann Hitch Mother's Birthplace: SC

+ 2099 F ii. Nannie May Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1877 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹¹¹ ⁴⁰⁴⁵} died on 31 Dec 1953 in Greenville, SC,^{¹¹¹ ¹⁹¹²} and was buried about 2 Jan 1954 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

+ 2101 F iv. Zula Hitch was born on 27 May 1887 in SC,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁰⁵⁰ ⁴⁰⁵¹ ⁴⁰⁵² ⁴⁰⁵³} died on 18 Jan 1974 in Greenville Co., SC,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Jan 1974 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Lucian Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina (sheet 15) in a household as follows: - Lucian Hitch, age 46, born 7/1853 in SC - Sarah E. Hitch, age 54, born 8/1845 in SC - Bessie E. Hitch, age 12, born 12/1887 in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "Augustus L." Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - Augustus L. Hitch, age 56 - Sara E. Hitch, age 64 - Nancy M. Hitch, age 22.

Augustus married Sarah Frances Bryson,⁸ daughter of Robert Marion Bryson and Nancy Rebecca Stoddard, on 29 Nov 1883 in Greenville Co., SC.⁵⁹⁶ Sarah was born on 4 Aug 1845 in SC,^{¹⁹⁴⁴ ¹⁹⁴⁵ ¹⁹⁷⁰ ⁴⁰⁵⁴ ⁴⁰⁵⁵} died on 26 Jun 1914 in Greenville Co., SC,^{¹⁹⁷⁰ ⁴⁰⁵⁶} and was buried about 29 Jun 1914 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁹⁷⁰

Sarah married William Curtis (Ludy) Hitch,³⁵ son of Joseph Allen Hitch and Elizabeth Caroline Motes,⁸ in 1870 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶¹⁰ William was born on 28 Jul 1848 in Laurens Co., SC^{³⁵ ²⁰²⁸ ²⁰²⁹ ²⁰³⁰ ²⁰³¹ ²⁰³²} and died in Mar 1914 in Greenwood, SC.^{⁸ ³⁵}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, William C. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (page 236, household 983) in a household as follows: - William C. Hitch, age 22, farmer, born in SC - Sarah E. Hitch, age 21, born in SC - William B.L.D. Hitch, age 3 months, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1880, William C. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (sheet 4) in a household as follows: - William C. Hitch, age 31, born in SC - Sarah E. Hitch, age 29, born in SC - Leda E. Hitch (female), age 7, born in SC - Nannie Hitch, age 4, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William C. Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, SC (sheet 6) in a household as follows: - William C. Hitch, age 51, b. 7/1848 in SC - Sally E. Hitch, age 51, b. 5/1849 in SC - Maxie L. Hitch, age 18, b. 2/1882 in SC - Elizabeth C. Hitch, age 78, b. 10/1821 in SC.

2103 M i. William B.L.D. Hitch was born on 9 May 1870 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁶¹³ ⁴⁰⁶²} and died in 1878 in Laurens Co., SC.

+ 2104 F ii. Lydia E.M.A. Hitch was born on 20 Aug 1873 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁶¹³ ⁴⁰⁶³} died on 28 Apr 1926 in Waterloo, Laurens Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 29 Apr 1926 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

2106 F iv. Nancy (Nannie) Hitch was born in 1876 in Laurens Co., SC^⁴⁰⁶⁴ and died in 1892 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁸

2109 M vii. Maxey Lee Hitch was born on 10 Feb 1882 in Laurens Co., SC^{⁸ ⁴⁰⁶⁵ ⁴⁰⁶⁶} and died in 1954 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.^²⁴⁸⁵

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that Maxey Lee Hitch was born in Laurens Co., SC. For a time he lived in Greenwood Co. which adjoins Laurens Co. In 1930 he was living in Columbus, Georgia. He was educated in the public schools of South Carolina. Is a Baptist, a Democrat and a Mason both Scottish and York rite. He left the farm when he was about 28 years old and entered textile work. Later he became connected with the post office department as a carrier. He has been for a long time greatly interested in the Hitch history and it is in part due to him I have been able to compile this work. He has been most generous in sending his notes. For a long time covering a period of years he has been gathering data. Has no children of his own but four step-children. His wife Robbie Griggs (Parrott) was a widow when he married her."

In the Federal Census of 1920, M.L. Hitch is listed in Greenwood County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - M.L. Hitch, age 38, born in SC - Robbie Hitch, age 36, born in GA - Ben Parrott, age 17, born in SC - Nannie Parrott, age 16, born in SC - Catherine Parrott, age 14, born in SC - James Parrott, age 12, born in SC (all Parrotts are step-children) - N.H. Griggs, age 69, born in GA (mother-in-law).

Maxey married Robbie Griggs,³⁵ daughter of (?) Griggs and N.H. (?), on 10 Feb 1917.⁸ Robbie was born on 11 Mar 1883 in GA,^{⁸ ⁴⁰⁶⁷} died on 23 Nov 1945 in Muscogee Co., GA,^¹⁴⁸² and was buried about 26 Nov 1945 in Linwood Cemetery, Muscogee Co., GA.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states "She attended the Women's College of SC and the University of Alabama. She is a Baptist and a Republican. She taught for several years and was after that the principal of a school for many years. She did her bit to help with the history of her husband."

Young married Lulu G. Brown. Lulu was born on 12 Sep 1860 in SC, died on 6 Apr 1923 in Oconee Co., SC, and was buried about 9 Apr 1923 in East View Cemetery, Oconee Co., SC.

2110 M i. Homer Leroy Pitts ¹⁹¹² was born on 31 May 1886 in SC and died on 25 May 1915 in SC.

General Notes: Jesse M. Cook's service record in the Civil War is at the National Archives. They indicate he enlisted on Oct 11 1861 as a Private with Company E of the 25th AL Infantry (Loomis Battalion). Surviving muster records then show the following:
- Apr 1862: Wounded seriously on Apr 6 1862
- Jul/Aug 1862: Absent, sick in TN
- Sep/Oct 1863: Present
- May 30 1865: Paroled

PVT CO E 25 ALA INFANTRY
(Loomis' Battalion)
CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY

The 25th Infantry Regiment was formed at Mobile, Alabama, in December, 1861, by consolidating the 1st and 6th (McClellan's) Alabama Infantry Battalions. The men were from the counties of Saint Clair, Talladega, Pickens, Shelby, Calhoun, Randolph, Coffee, and Pike.

Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was assigned to General Gladden's Brigade, but because of illness had only 305 effectives at Shiloh. It saw little action in the Kentucky Campaign under General Gardner, then was attached to General Deas', G.D. Johnston's, and Brantley's Brigade, Army of Tennessee.

The 25th participated in the difficult campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, fought with Hood in Tennessee, and was engaged at Kinston and Bentonville. It reported 90 casualties at Shiloh and 117 at Murfreesboro. This unit lost thirty-three percent of the 330 at Chickamauga, and in December, 1863, totalled 304 men and 174 arms. Forty-one percent of 273 were disabled in the Battle of Atlanta, and thirteen percent of 173 at Ezra Church. It surrendered with 70 officers and men.

Colonels John Q. Loomis and George D. Johnston, Lieutenant Colonel William B. McClellan, and Major Daniel E. Huger were its field officers.

Jesse married Elvina E. Bradley on 1 Sep 1865 in AR. Elvina was born in 1847 in AL^⁴⁰⁷¹ and died on 17 Jun 1888 in AR.

2114 F i. Melvina Elvira Cook was born on 28 Jul 1866 in Appling Co., GA and died on 2 Oct 1872 in AR.

2120 F vii. Lily Cook was born on 4 Mar 1881 in AR and died on 24 Nov 1914 in CA.

2121 M viii. Edward Cook was born in Aug 1883 in AR and died on 22 Jun 1955 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

Jesse next married Georgia Frances Leavell on 11 Jan 1889 in AR. Georgia was born on 10 Oct 1858 in GA and died on 7 Oct 1898 in AR.

2123 M ii. Joseph Cook was born in Jul 1891 in AR^{⁴⁰⁷⁹ ⁴⁰⁸⁰} and died on 1 Dec 1985 in CA.

2125 F iv. Ruth Cook was born on 2 Aug 1894 in AR and died on 8 Jan 1897 in AR.

2126 M v. William Curtis Cook was born on 7 Jul 1897 in AR^{⁴⁰⁸³ ⁴⁰⁸⁴} and died on 22 Jun 1972 in CA.

Henry married Frances Jane Finnell, daughter of Leroy Montgomery Finnell and Elizabeth Dorroh, on 6 Dec 1867 in Pickens Co., AL. Frances was born on 23 Jun 1851 in Pickens Co., AL and died on 3 Sep 1918 in Fresno, CA.

2127 F i. Sarah E. Cook was born on 20 Sep 1868 in Pickens Co., AL and died on 26 Dec 1949 in Bexar Co., TX.

2128 M ii. Jesse Lee Cook was born on 28 Nov 1870 in Pickens Co., AL and died on 4 Oct 1952 in OK.

2129 F iii. Lucinda Emma Cook was born on 9 Jun 1872 in MS and died on 31 Dec 1893.

2131 F v. Mary Margaret Cook was born on 17 Mar 1874 in MS and died on 3 Nov 1937 in CA.

2132 M vi. James Cook was born on 2 Jun 1876 in AR and died on 12 Jan 1893 in OK.

2133 M vii. William E. Cook was born on 8 Jan 1879 in AR and died on 20 Feb 1955 in Bexar Co., TX.

2134 F viii. Edna Cook was born on 22 Nov 1880 in AR and died on 7 Oct 1937 in CA.

2135 M ix. George William Cook was born on 15 Sep 1883 in AR and died on 5 Nov 1962 in Fresno, CA.

2136 F x. Ethel Ann Cook was born on 7 Sep 1885 in OK and died on 31 Jan 1951 in CA.

2137 M xi. Henry T. Cook was born on 25 Feb 1887 in OK and died on 25 Sep 1893 in OK.

2138 M xii. Curtis Franklin Cook was born on 29 Dec 1891 in OK and died on 6 Jun 1974 in Fresno, CA.

Luther married Sarah M. (?) about 1876. Sarah was born in 1851 in AL.^⁴⁰⁸⁵

General Notes: Served as a Private, Company D, 1st (Charleston) Battalion SC Infantry/Sharp Shooters/Sumter Guards which later consolidated into Company D, 27th SC Infantry (Gaillard Regt), CS. He enlisted on Sep 26 1863 at Charleston, SC by Capt Hopkins "for the war." (Note that he had just turned age 18). The muster records also indicate the following:
- Aug/Oct 1863: Present
- Nov/Dec 1863: Present
- Jan/Feb 1864: Present
- Mar/Apr 1864: Present
- May to Aug 1864: Absent, sick (with diarrhea) , sent to Jackson Hospital in Richmond, VA and received 30 day furlough.

Silas married Susan Elizabeth Pinson,⁴⁰⁸⁷ daughter of John Pinson and Minerva (?), on 22 Feb 1866 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶¹³ ⁶²⁵ Susan was born on 24 Jul 1836 in SC,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁰⁸⁸ ⁴⁰⁸⁹} died on 8 May 1905 in SC, and was buried about 11 May 1905 in Laurens Co., SC.

2141 F i. (Baby Daughter) Hitch was born on 8 Jul 1867 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 8 Jul 1867 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Jul 1867 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

William married Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Boyd, daughter of Isaac Preston Boyd and Matilda Angeline Pitts,⁵⁷⁹ in 1870 in Laurens Co., SC.⁶¹⁰ Sarah was born on 4 Apr 1849 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁹⁸⁹ ¹⁹⁹⁰ ¹⁹⁹¹} died on 10 Dec 1935 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁶¹⁰ and was buried about 13 Dec 1935 in Linwood Cemetery, Muscogee Co., GA.

Lydia married Elijah B. Bagwell, son of John Bird Bagwell and Mary Jane Fant, in 1889. Elijah was born on 16 Jun 1866 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 11 May 1949 in SC.

2144 M i. Rufus Franklin Bagwell was born on 9 Nov 1889 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 15 Oct 1951 in SC.

2145 M ii. Louis Greenbury Bagwell was born in May 1891 in SC and died on 11 Apr 1964 in SC.

2146 M iii. Robert Broadus Bagwell was born on 25 Apr 1896 in SC and died on 4 Sep 1981 in SC.

2147 F iv. Lude D. Bagwell was born in May 1900 in SC and died on 25 Jun 1900 in SC.

2148 F v. Marjorie Jane Bagwell was born on 17 Oct 1903 in SC and died on 24 Mar 1981 in SC.

Margaret married John William Bagwell, son of John Bird Bagwell and Mary Jane Fant, in 1893 in SC. John was born on 17 Dec 1871 in SC,^{²⁰⁴¹ ⁴⁰⁹²} died on 19 Feb 1931 in SC, and was buried about 22 Feb 1931 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

2149 F i. Zola Bagwell was born on 3 Mar 1895 in SC^{⁴⁰⁹³ ⁴⁰⁹⁴} and died on 16 Sep 1964.

2150 M ii. Franklin Lafayette Bagwell was born on 25 Jun 1897 in SC^{⁴⁰⁹⁵ ⁴⁰⁹⁶} and died on 16 May 1960 in SC.

2151 F iii. Essie Bagwell was born on 11 Jul 1900 in SC^⁴⁰⁹⁷ and died on 29 Dec 1991 in SC.

Marshall married Ida D.V. Medlock, daughter of Newton Jasper Medlock and Nancy Elizabeth Fant, about 1896. Ida was born on 15 Jul 1874 in SC and died on 16 Jul 1919 in SC.

2154 M i. Jodie B. Manley was born on 11 Feb 1897 in SC and died on 3 Jun 1906 in SC.

Marshall next married Ida Lee Smith. Ida was born on 4 Aug 1884 in SC and died in Aug 1964.

James married Regina Florrie Stewart, daughter of Watson Adolphus Stewart and Mary O. Riddle, in 1900. Regina was born on 12 Sep 1879 in SC and died on 16 Mar 1958 in SC.

2157 F i. Lillie Mae Manley was born on 5 Dec 1900 in SC and died on 2 Dec 1991 in SC.

2160 F iv. Nina E. Manley was born in 1914 in SC and died on 28 Aug 2006 in SC.

Frances married Milton Wright Covell, son of William Edwin Covell ⁴⁰⁹⁹ and Elizabeth Mehitable Tufts, on 26 Dec 1883 in NY. Milton was born on 10 Nov 1856 in Genesee Co., NY, died on 14 Sep 1907 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 17 Sep 1907 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2161 M i. Charles William Covell was born on 29 Mar 1885 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 7 Aug 1925 in NY.

2162 M ii. Milton Eugene Covell was born on 11 Jun 1887 in Genesee Co., NY, died on 6 Dec 1887 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 9 Dec 1887 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2163 M iii. Albert Henry Covell was born on 9 Feb 1890 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 14 Feb 1975 in Onondaga Co., NY.

2164 M iv. James Howard Covell was born on 4 Mar 1896 in NY^⁴¹⁰⁰ and died on 20 Dec 1943 in Phillipines.

General Notes: On February 17, 1842, for $200, Marsellus Ridgely Hitch of the City of Baltimore, sold to William Freeney, of Somerset County, lands willed to him by his father William A. Hitch, and lands descended to him by death of his brother Olliver Jackson Hitch, named "Denwoods Den" (or "Dennards Den"). (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 118).

Marcellus Hitch was in Baltimore by 1847 for, in the Dec 7 1847 edition of the (Baltimore) Sun newspaper, there is a brief mention where Marcellus Hitch is found not guilty of assault on Henry Secht.

In the 1850 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch (incorrectly named Matthew) is indicated on page 38, 1st ward, in a household as follows: - Matthew Hitch, age 35 - Mary Hitch, age 35 - William S. Hitch, age 4 - Hester Lankford, age 20 All were born in Maryland

In the 1860 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch is indicated in a household on page 38, 1st Ward as: - Marcellus Hitch, age 45, mariner - Elizabeth Hitch, age 45 - Mary E. Hitch, age 12 - Roxa A. Hitch, age 5 - William T. Hitch, age 15 - Andrew Hitch, age 43 - Mary E. Foy, age 15 All were born in Maryland

In the 1867/1868 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as "Captain Marcellus Hitch, Mariner, 151 S. Washington Street."

In the 1880 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch is indicated in Baltimore in a household as follows: - Marcellus Hitch, age 67 - Andrew Hitch, age 66 - William Nelson, age 43 - Roxy Nelson, age 24 - Bessie Nelson, age 3 - Nellie Nelson, age 1 All were born in Maryland

In the "St. Mary's Beacon" for September 15, 1887, a notice indicates "Marcellus Hitch, dead and removed, 1st District" (v48, i353, p2, c3)

E-MAIL:
-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Kowalski [mailto:mothergoosemagic@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 11:11 AM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: RE: Some corrections for you

Hi, Mike:

So glad to be able to contact you. I'm attaching some pdf's for you.

Regarding Marcellus, his only child with Mary Jane was William. The William you have is NOT their child. Their William drowned along with Elizabeth's grandchild, William Dorman, 9 Dec 1876, but their funerals weren't held until 9 Feb 1877. Same day, same address. Trying to locate a news clipping about the accident or recovery.

Marcellus' second wife, Elizabeth, was married 11 Sep 1832 to John Taylor in Somerset Co. They had three daughters--Matilda, Sarah & Mary E (she's ours). When Elizabeth married Marcellus in Baltimore, she was listed as a Taylor. Looks like EVERYONE was from Somerset Co before moving to Baltimore.

Their only joint child, Roxy, married the Nelson who witnessed Eliz's will. Matilda's husband, William Dorman died in 1865, and she then married William Stevens. Sarah also married a Stevens, in this case, Steven T. Our Mary E. married James T. Mathaney. I'm planning another upload to Rootsweb late Sunday night, but you can take a look at what I have so far. It's a lot.

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mathaneyupload&id=I15

I also have photos of Mary E:

http://s1129.photobucket.com/albums/m514/mathaneycaulk/

I'm also a little curious about Andrew Hitch. Did he have some sort of disability? I have him starting in the 1860 census living with Marcellus but he never seems to have an occupation and can't read or write. He's fallen off my census radar after Marcellus dies, so I was glad to see your entry re: his death. I'll look it up at the Balto Sun online index and see if there's any kind of obit.

Lastly, I want to thank you for the extensive documentation. I'm also using Legacy but put all my documentation in the general notes. Haven't figured out the other way.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd love to find more info on the Lankford girls.

Jane

--- On Sat, 2/12/11, Mike Hitch <mikehitch@mikehitch.com> wrote:

> From: Mike Hitch <mikehitch@mikehitch.com>
> Subject: RE: Some corrections for you
> To: "'Jane Kowalski'" <mothergoosemagic@yahoo.com>
> Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 10:35 AM Please let me know - I
> always thought he as a mystery....he left the Eastern Shore for
> Baltimore....I tied his lineage through the land tract DENWOODS DEN -
> a tract on the Northern end of present day Salisbury, MD. This is
> land tied back to Nehemiah Hitch (c1724-1774/75). But the lineage to
> Marcellus is a little confusing...
>
> Best regards,
> Mike Hitch
> "So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains and we
> never even know we have the key." - Eagles
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jane Kowalski [mailto:mothergoosemagic@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 10:29 AM
> > To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
> > Subject: Some corrections for you
> >
> > I have some corrections re: Marcellus Hitch.
> >
> > Jane
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Marcellus married Mary Jane Lankford on 21 May 1843 in Baltimore, MD.⁴¹⁰¹ ⁴¹⁰² Mary was born in 1815 in MD^⁴¹⁰³ and died between 1851 and 1855.

2165 M i. William S. Hitch was born in 1847 in MD and died on 9 Dec 1876 in Baltimore Co., MD.^⁴¹⁰⁴

Marcellus next married Elizabeth M. Lankford on 3 Feb 1855 in Baltimore, MD.⁴¹⁰⁵ Elizabeth was born between 1815 and Dec 1821 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁴¹⁰⁶ ⁴¹⁰⁷} died on 13 Mar 1879 in Baltimore, MD,^{⁴¹⁰⁸ ⁴¹⁰⁹} and was buried on 16 Mar 1879 in M.E. Cemetery On Philadelphia Rd., Baltimore, MD.

General Notes: In her will written July 1, 1875 and probated April 1, 1879, Elizabeth Hitch left all property to "beloved husband" Marcellus Hitch, executor. Witnesses were Nehemiah Wheatley (239 Bank St.), William Nelson (37 Patterson Park Ave.), Samuel T. Stevens (211 Hudson) and Edward J. Griffin (212 Eastern Ave.). (City of Baltimore Wills, Book 45, Folio 248)

Mary married Jerome Fountain Culver, son of Garrison Gordy Culver and Charlotte Hastings, on 30 Jun 1884. Jerome was born on 20 Sep 1863 in Sussex Co., DE and died in 1929 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

Joshua married Leah Martha Powell, daughter of Peter Powell and Nancy (?), on 16 Oct 1873 in Worcester Co., MD.⁴¹¹² Leah was born on 26 May 1849 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹¹³ ⁴¹¹⁴} died on 1 Feb 1920 in Worcester Co., MD, and was buried about 4 Feb 1920 in Riverside Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester Co., MD.

2173 M ii. John E.T. Alexander was born in 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹¹⁹

George married Ruth Isabelle (?) about 1876. Ruth was born on 25 Sep 1856 in MD, died on 2 Jul 1889 in MD, and was buried about 5 Jul 1889 in Nichols Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2174 M i. Isaac W. Nichols was born in Aug 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²⁰

2175 F ii. Mary L. Nichols was born in Aug 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²¹

2176 F iii. Frank J. Nichols was born in Feb 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²²

George next married Elizabeth A. Killiam on 13 Nov 1890 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁴¹²³ Elizabeth was born on 24 Feb 1864 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹²⁴} died on 8 Sep 1940 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 11 Sep 1940 in Nichols Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2177 F i. Annie B. Nichols was born in Nov 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²⁵

2178 F ii. Minnie A. Nichols was born in Oct 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²⁶

2179 M iii. George W. Nichols was born in Oct 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²⁷

2180 M iv. Robert S. Nichols was born in Sep 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹²⁸

Elias married Sophia Estelle Simms, daughter of Elisha Simms and Julia Thompson Twilley, on 11 Aug 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁴¹²⁹ Sophia was born in Jul 1869 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD^{³⁰⁹² ⁴¹³⁰ ⁴¹³¹ ⁴¹³²} and died in 1928 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.^²¹¹⁴

2182 M ii. Elisha Maurice Nichols was born in 1891 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³⁵} died in 1963 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1963 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2183 M iii. Charles C. Nichols was born in 1893 in MD, died in 1964 in MD, and was buried in 1964 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2185 F v. Ruth Nichols was born in 1897 in MD, died in 1976 in MD, and was buried in 1976 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2186 F vi. Lulu M. Nichols was born on 14 Feb 1899 in MD, died on 8 Dec 1988 in MD, and was buried about 11 Dec 1988 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2187 M vii. Edward Tull Nichols was born in 1903 in MD, died on 11 Jul 1963 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Jul 1963 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2188 M viii. Robert Louis Nichols was born in 1906 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD^⁴¹³⁷ and died on 23 Jul 1991 in Eden, Wicomico Co., MD.

2189 M ix. John B. Nichols was born in Nov 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³⁸

1122. Olevia M.E. Hitch was born in 1841 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²¹²³ ²¹²⁴} died in 1893 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1893 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Olevia married Samuel Walter Wilson, son of Levin Wilson and Nancy Walter,⁴¹³⁹ on 11 Jan 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Samuel was born on 17 Nov 1820 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁴¹⁴⁰ died on 23 Mar 1863 in MD,^⁴¹⁴¹ and was buried about 26 Mar 1863 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹⁴¹

2190 U i. Samuel H. Bell Wilson was born about 1860, died about 1861 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried in Jan 1861 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹⁴¹

2191 M ii. (Son) Wilson was born on 13 May 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁴¹⁴¹ died on 14 May 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁴¹⁴¹ and was buried about 17 May 1862 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹⁴¹

2192 M iii. Joseph Johnson Wilson ⁸ was born in 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁴¹⁴²

General Notes: On November 18, 1871, S.G.L. Hitch bought land from R. Watson Jackson, William H. Jackson, Elihu E. Jackson, and Wilber F. Jackson for $25. Land is described as on the west side of the county road leading from Hitches Steam Mill to Salisbury adjoining lands of John E. Harris, Horatio Nelson and R.W. Jackson and consisting of ¾ acre. Witness: Joseph C. Bush. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 31).

The Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage Records state that Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 31, a physician, married Florence Phelps, age 22, on November 7, 1876 at Eldon by Reverend. Theo. P. Barber.

There is a mention that S.G.L Hitch died at 11 o'clock on Sep 26 1877 from a "collection" of diseases in the Salisbury Advertiser newspaper of Oct 6 1877.

Samuel married Florence Phelps, daughter of Francis P. Phelps ⁴¹⁴⁴ and Mary (?), on 7 Nov 1876 in Dorchester Co., MD.⁷⁵⁰ ⁴¹⁴³ Florence was born in 1854-1855 in MD.^{³³⁸⁶ ⁴¹⁴⁵}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Florence Hitch is indicated in household of Francis P. Phelps Jr. in Dorchester County, Maryland as follows: - Florence Hitch, age 25, born in MD - Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

>>Mrs. Collins has always been interested in the Hitch family history. She has a chest of old papers, land grants etc. She sent me much data for her line and is a very interesting and clever woman. Following is a copy of the land grand to her ancestor, Ezekiel Hitch, as it was sent to me:

"From Frederick under Lord Baltimore - Mr. Ezekiel Hitch pat. 50 Acres, Somerset Co., MD. called "Hitch's Choice" in Liber B. Land Grants #10 Folio 342. From an agreement by virtue of an assignment from Mr. Adams, granted the said Adams the 8th. of Nov. 1756 - Feb. 10, 1757."

This property is still owned by Mrs. Collins. Her father lived on it all his life. All her brothers and sisters were born there. There her daughter Blanche and a nephew were born. It is situated five miles from Salisbury, MD; about eight miles from Laurel, Del. and about four and one half miles from the Delaware line. A part of the old house is still standing but a tenant set fire to the stable with a cigarette. It burned all the old out houses, brandy house, big barn, cider mill, shelter, corncrib, horse stables, cow stables, shop, etc. There is still standing a very old log cabin near the kitchen. I took a picture of this cabin when I visited the farm in the summer of 1930. On this old farm Mrs. Collins also spent her honeymoon. She resides at Norfolk, Va., is a democrat, Episcopalian and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the record of Ezekiel Hitch - the only one by 1930 to join on his record.<<

Ms. Davies also cites a letter written by Mrs. Collins:

"March 7, 1917, written by Octavia Hitch Collins:
"I have written some cousins of mine, Ezekiel's daughters, to find out if they have anything. Aunt Rachel never married and lived with him all his married life dying at the age of 87, so these girls were grown long before her death and it is possible they have heard and can remember something that will be of interest. My first ancestor was Ezekiel. He married Betsy Piper. This is the beginning of the record in the old Bible. They had two children, Robert and Betsy. Betsy died. Robert (my grandpa) married Nellie Wilson. They had three sons, George (my father), Ezekiel (Frank Hitch's father) and Robert who left three sons, Herbert, George Robert, and Ernest - live in Salisbury, MD. Herbert has a son grown and married named for my brother Samuel. I can't think whether George Robert has sons ........."

Octavia married Samuel Quinton Collins, son of Joseph R. Collins and Mary (Jane) Hitch,³⁵ on 10 Dec 1867 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Samuel was born in 1840^²³⁴⁴ and died in 1926.^⁸

2194 M i. Esque Collins was born in 1869 in MD, died in 1869 in MD, and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2195 F ii. Ora Evelyn Collins was born in 1871 in MD, died in 1872 in MD, and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2201 M viii. Samuel Quinton Collins was born in 1886^⁸ and died in 1888.^⁸

2202 M ix. Samuel Quinton Collins was born in 1892^⁸ and died in 1919.^⁸

General Notes: Salisbury Advertiser June 2, 1888

"Death of Mrs. Hayden

The remains of Mrs. Annie T. Hayden were brought from Norfolk last
Saturday and interred in the family burying ground at her fathers home
in Spring Hill last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hayden was a daughter of
George Hitch, Esq, and was married to Wm. T. Hayden of Norfolk in
1876. She was then a bright and exceedingly handsome lady of 23 years.

Death was caused from consumption, from which she had suffered for the
past two years. she had a great many friends and acquaintances in the
county, she had been a member from her childhood of the Protestant
Episcopal Church."

Christianna married William Rheobold Hayden ⁸ on 18 Nov 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ William was born in 1850.^⁴¹⁴⁸

General Notes: On March 29, 1873, Francis Hitch bought land from Purnell Toadvine for $900. Land was described as being on the east side of the road from Spring Hill to Quantico and north side of the road from that road to Rockawalking through and by the farm of Jesse Davis. This is the same land Purnell Toadvine purchased from John W. Crisfield, part of "Anderson Land" adjoining John E. Harris land consisting of 92 acres. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 307).

On July 13, 1873, Francis Hitch sold land to James Bishop for $700. This was the same land that he bought from Purnell Toadvine on March 29, 1873. Witness: Samuel A. Graham. (Ibid., Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 385).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Frank Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Virginia in a household in Norfolk as follows: - Frank Hitch, born 11/1847 in MD - Mary S. Hitch, born 11/1853 in VA - Susan Hitch, born 11/1883 in VA - Frank S. Hitch, born 12/1884 in NC - no name Hitch (female), born 6/1887 in NC - Arthur Hitch, born 12/1889 in NC - Reeves W. Hitch (male), born 8/1894 in NC - Mary Hart, boarder, born 7/1839 in NC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Frank Hitch is listed in ED 34 (visit 21) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia in a household in Norfolk as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 63, born in MD - Mary S. Hitch, age 56, born in VA - Susan Hitch, age 26, born in VA - Arabell Hitch (female), age 22, born in NC - Arthur Hitch, age 20, born in NC - Reeves C.W. Hitch (male), age 15 born in NC

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank Hitch is listed in Bertie County, North Carolina alone in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 73, born in MD.

From "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Bell Hitch Davies (1932): "Frank Hitch went from Maryland to Virginia in 1876. He lived eight years near of in Suffolk, Va. A few years after he married, he went to No. Carolina, first in Bartis Co., and then in Martin Co. He was president and general manager of the Frank Hitch Lumber Co., Norfolk, Va. The rating was very good."

Francis married Mary Susan (Sue) Wells, daughter of Rives Chappell Wells ⁴¹⁴⁹ and Julia Ann Sarah Wellons,⁴¹⁴⁹ in 1880.⁸ Mary was born in Nov 1853 in Suffolk, VA,^⁴¹⁵⁰ died in 1910 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ and was buried in 1910 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

2206 M i. Frank Wells Hitch was born in Jul 1881 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ died on 9 Sep 1881 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴¹⁵¹ and was buried about 12 Sep 1881 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

2207 M ii. Frank Hitch was born in Aug 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ died on 22 Oct 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴¹⁵² and was buried about 25 Oct 1882 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

2208 M iii. Sydney Hitch was born in Aug 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ died on 22 Oct 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴¹⁵¹ and was buried about 25 Oct 1882 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

2213 F viii. Mary Hitch was born in 1892 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ died in 1892 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴¹⁶⁰ and was buried in 1892 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

2214 M ix. David Hitch ⁷⁶ was born on 21 Jun 1893 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^²¹⁵⁴ died on 14 Sep 1893 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴¹⁶¹ and was buried about 17 Sep 1893 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: John Hitch, born 7/29/1858, died 9/4/1923, age 65-1-6, of "chronic myocarditis. Was a farmer. Burial in Mardela Springs on 9/6/1923.

General Notes: On March 23, 1889, Alice and Lucy Hitch bought 3 acres plus 10 acres of property from John Hitch. The property was a house and lot at the corner of Spring Hill road and the road leading to the Crockett farm bordered by the Phillips land now farmed by Esther Dashiell (This is the 3 acre plot). The 10 acre plot is land opposite bordered by Daniel Hearn and Albert Covington. At the death of Alice/Lucy, land to revert to John Hitch. (Wicomico Co. Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 454). Also on this date, Alice Hitch sold 64 acres of land for $700 to John Hitch. The land was a tract called "Mcclenal" and is same as that she purchased from Ezekiel Hitch on November 20, 1888. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 453)

On December 11, 1889, John HITCH received deed for land from Levin M. Wilson. Land was called "The Western Fields" in Barren Creek District adjoining land formerly owned by Joshua W. Phillips and part of same land purchased by Wilson from Samuel A. Graham, trustee of Charlotte Hughes. Land borders old Railroad at a stone where the County Road crosses that leads form Barren Creek Springs to Spring Hill. (Ibid., Liber FMS No. 7, Folio 357)

On January 1, 1890, John Hitch sold land for $75 to Harry Austin. Land was all of "The Western Field" and is part of same land Hitch purchased from Lemuel M. Wilson on December 11, 1889. The record mentions it borders land that John Hitch purchased from his father Ezekiel Hitch and Sarepta Hitch. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 7, Folio 399)

On August 3, 1891, John and Maggie Hitch entered a mortgage to Salisbury Permanent Building & Loan Association for $300 to pay for 3 shares of stock. The Hitches put up collateral of 64 acres of land one mile north of the Spring Hill road bounded by lands of Davis Phillips, Sephen Mills, Daniel Fooks (formerly Daniel Hearn), and John Hughes. This is same land that John Hitch purchased from Alice Hitch on March 3, 1889. (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 18)

On April 18, 1892, John Hitch was indebted for $100 to George W.D. Waller. Collateral was a horse, Earle, a six-year old sired by Rob Roy and purchased from Henry J. Howard; one Alderney cow, Jewell, six years old; one Jersey cow, Sallie, 8 years old, purchased of A.S. Venables; and one leather top carriage purchased of Thomas W. Seabrease. Note was payable in one year (April 18, 1893). (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 427)

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch was indicated in a household in District 1 (Barren Creek), Wicomico County, Maryland (ED160, sheet 16, line 42) as follows: - John Hitch, born 7/1858 in MD - Maggie V. Hitch, born 10/1852, in MD - George Kellsin, born 7/1884* in MD - Clarence Horsey, born 3/1885* in MD *both are relationship "Sl"

In the Federal Census of 1910, John Hitch was indicated in a household in Barren Creek District, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - John Hitch, age 51, general farmer, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Maggie V. Hitch, age 57, born in DE (parents born in DE) They were indicated as being married for 20 years.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch was indicated in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - John Hitch, age 61 (or 69), born in MD - Maggie V. Hitch, age 69, born in MD - Caroline Phillips, age 90, born in MD

In a Maryland Death Certificate, John Hitch was shown as born on July 29, 1858 and died September 4, 1923, age 65 years, 1 month and 6 days, of "chronic myocarditis. He was a farmer and was buried in Mardela Springs on September 6, 1923. His parents were Ezekiel and Sarepta (Crockett) Hitch.

John married Maggie (Bessie) V. Phillips, daughter of Hiram C. Phillips and Mary Caroline Cannon, on 5 Feb 1890 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Maggie was born in Oct 1852 in DE,^{⁴¹⁶⁴ ⁴¹⁶⁵ ⁴¹⁶⁶ ⁴¹⁶⁷ ⁴¹⁶⁸} died in 1937 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1937 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

2216 F i. Georgia Ellen Hitch was born on 4 Jul 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 10 Jul 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Jul 1904 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

"Herbert H. Hitch has a grocery store in Salisbury, MD. Here I made a call in the summer of 1930 and took a snapshot of him and his brother Ernest who works in the store with him. He later sent me data for his family."

Wedding announcement in the May 26, 1877 edition of the Salisbury Advertiser states, "HITCH-MILLS - On Thursday evening 24th inst. at St. Peter's P.E. Church by Rev. Dr. Fulton, Mr. Herbert Hitch to Miss Laura Mills, both of this county."

The 1880 Federal Census for Wicomico County, Maryland, shows Herbert Hitch living in District 8 (Salisbury) in a household with the following: - Herbert, age 24 7/12 - Laura, age 19 9/12 - Morris, age 2 1/12 All were born in Maryland.

On March 25, 1884, Edward P. and Susan O. Humphreys sold land to Herbert H.W. Hitch for $150. The land is described as a lot in that part of the city of Salisbury called California. Witness: Handy Fooks. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 6, Folio 246)

On December 30, 1884, Herbert H.W. and Laura E. Hitch received mortgage from Allison A. Gillis for $1000 payable in one year. Collateral was a lot in that part of the city of Salisbury called California on north side of Main Street adjoining George Ellis, E.P. Humphreys and Robert Dryden. This is same property Herbert bought from E.P. Humphreys. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 7, Folio 76)

On December 3, 1888, Herbert H. and Earnest B. Hitch received a deed for $1 from Frank C. and Ella I. Todd. Land is a lot in Salisbury on Main Street that borders the Cranberry Company; lot of James S. Melson; and land that Herbert Hitch purchased of Frank C. Todd on January 20, 1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 159)

On January 1, 1890, Ernest B. Hitch sold land for $1 to Herbert Hitch. Land was in Salisbury on Main Street, the same land they bought from Frank C. and Ella I. Todd on December 3, 1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 7, Folio 355)

On October 14, 1890, Herbert H. and Laura E. Hitch sold land in Salisbury for $300 to John F. Waller. Land is on Main Street extended, the same that Herbert H. and Ernest Hitch purchased from Frank C. & Ella I. Todd on 12/3/1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS No. 6, Folio 385)

On March 21, 1892, James R.T. and Cora W. Laws sold land to Herbert H. Hitch for $400. It was a lot in Salisbury bounded by Lemon and High Streets to the property of Levin R. Doorman "now occupied by L.M. Price." (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS8, Folio 370)

On March 28, 1892, Herbert H. and Laura Hitch sold land for $350 to Mrs. Virginia E. Mitchell. It was a lot in that part of Salisbury called California on Main Street extended bordering the lot of Charles H. Ratledge and the lot of John F. Waller. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS8, Folio 386)

The Salisbury Advertiser of November 2, 1895 stated in an article that Herbert H. Hitch married Mrs Hester Coughlin "of Baltimore" on October 29, 1895.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 9, Wicomico County (ED123, sheet 35, line 32) as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, born 10/1855 in MD - Hester Hitch, born 7/1865 in MD - Samuel Hitch, born 8/1880 in MD - Lillian Hitch, born 11/1886 in MD - Margaret E. Hitch, born 5/1899 in MD - Emory Coughlin - Mary Coughlin

In the Federal Census of 1910, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 9, Salisbury, on High St. household as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, age 54, grocery merchant, married 14 years - Hester A. Hitch, age 44 - Samuel H. Hitch, age 24, lineman for telephone company - Margaret E. Hitch, age 10 - Mary E. Coughlin, age 25 - Lillian M. Coughlin, age 23 All were born in Maryland, can speak English and can read and write.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Salisbury as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, age 64, born in MD - Esther E. Hitch, age 53, born in MD - Margaret Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Mary Coughlin, age 20, born in MD

Herbert married Laura E. Mills, daughter of Lemuel Morris Mills and Mary Margaret (?),⁴¹⁷⁰ on 24 May 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ ⁴¹⁶⁹ Laura was born on 29 Aug 1860 in MD,^⁴¹⁷¹ died on 5 Jun 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 Jun 1895 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2217 M i. Robert Morris Hitch was born on 2 Apr 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹⁷² died on 2 Aug 1912 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried on 4 Aug 1912 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Robert Morris Hitch, born 4/2/1878, died 8/2/1912, age 34-4-0. Was a salesman. Burial in Salisbury on 8/4/1912. Father and mother both born in Maryland.

General Notes: In a Maryland Death Certificate, Robert Morris Hitch was listed as born April 2, 1878 and died August 2, 1912, age 34 years, 4 months, 0 days. He was a salesman and his burial was in Salisbury on August 4, 1912. His father and mother were Herbert H. and Laura (Mills) Hitch who were also born in Maryland.

2218 F ii. Ethel May** Hitch was born on 7 Sep 1880 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁸

2219 M iii. Samuel Herbert Hitch was born on 5 Aug 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴¹³ ²²⁰¹ ⁴¹⁷³ ⁴¹⁷⁴} died on 1 Feb 1923 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹³ and was buried about 4 Feb 1923 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Died of tuberculosis, age 38. Born: 8/5/1884 in Salisbury, Maryland. Occupation: Plant Wire Chief for C&P Telephone
Father: Herbert H. Hitch
Mother: Laura E. Mills of Maryland
Buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Maryland.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Carrie Hitch, age 34, born in MD

In a Maryland Death Certificate, Samuel H. Hitch died of tuberculosis, age 38. He was born on August 5, 1884 in Salisbury, Maryland. His occupation was Plant Wire Chief for C & P Telephone. His father was Herbert H. Hitch and his mother Laura E. (Mills) Hitch, both of Maryland. He was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Maryland.

In his will written on April 27, 1916 and probated on February 9, 1923, Samuel H. Hitch named Executor Carrie Evans Hitch and left her "all my estate." Witnesses were Emma G. Brewington and Ernest B. Hitch. (Wicomico County Wills, Liber JWD No. 1)

Samuel married Carrie V. Evans on 5 Sep 1911 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Carrie was born in 1886 in MD.^³⁶⁰⁰

2220 F iv. Lillian Hitch was born in Nov 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹⁷⁵

Herbert next married Hester A. Webster on 29 Oct 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Hester was born on 29 Jul 1864 in MD,^{⁴¹⁷⁶ ⁴¹⁷⁷ ⁴¹⁷⁸} died on 22 Oct 1948 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 25 Oct 1948 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Marguerite married William Hill on 13 Mar 1928 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.⁴¹⁸³ William was born in 1899.^⁴¹⁸⁴

General Notes: On October 13, 1892, George R. and Mary J. Hitch received a deed for land from E. Stanley Toadvine and Milton .A. Parsons, trustees in the case of Milton A. Parsons et al vs. William S. Parsons to sell real estate of George W. Parsons. Land was sold to Hitch for $52, it being Lot No. 20 of the real estate of George W. Parsons in Salisbury on the north side of Fourth Street and bordering Trader's Branch and Pearl Street. (Wicomico Co. Land Records, Liber JTT9, Folio 490), On the same day, George R. and Mary J. Hitch received another deed for land from E. Stanley Toadvine and Milton A. Parsons, trustees in the case of Milton A. Parsons et al vs. William S. Parsons to sell real estate of George W. Parsons. Land was Lot No. 19 of the real estate of George W. Parsons in Salisbury on the north side of Fourth Street and bordering Trader's Branch and Pearl Street. (Ibid., Liber JTT9, Folio 385)

In the Federal Census of 1900, George R. Hitch is indicated in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County in a household (ED123, sheet 30, line 23) as follows: - George R. Hitch, born 6/1859 in MD - Nellie Hitch, born 3/1886 in MD - Norman Hitch, born 8/1887 in MD - George Hitch, born 10/1892 in MD.

George married Mary Anna Clayville, daughter of Robert J. Clayville and Mary J. (?), on 27 Dec 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Mary was born on 22 Feb 1861 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹⁸⁵ ⁴¹⁸⁶ ⁴¹⁸⁷} died on 15 Mar 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Mar 1897 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2222 F i. Nellie Hitch was born in Mar 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD^⁴¹⁸⁸ and died on 31 Oct 1983 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.^²⁴⁸⁵

Nellie married Marion M. Kennerly on 22 Jun 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴

2224 U iii. (Infant) Hitch ⁴¹⁹⁰ was born in Jul 1891 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD and died in Jul 1891 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2225 M iv. George Robert Hitch Jr. was born on 1 Oct 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹⁹¹ died on 24 Jul 1956 in Nanticoke, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Jul 1956 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: His obituary appeared in the Salisbury Daily Times on July 25, 1956 as: "George Roy (sic) Hitch, 63, salesman, died yesterday in his home in Nanticoke of a heart attack." He was the son of the late George and Annie Hitch of Salisbury and formerly lived on Newton Street there. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Juanita Knowles Hitch of Nanticoke, a sister Mrs. M.M. Kennerly of Jacksonville, FL and a brother Norman Hitch of Queenstown.

General Notes: George R. Hitch Jr. was listed as a soldier in World War I. He was age 24 years, 9 months and of 234 Newton Street, Salisbury, Maryland. He was listed as born in Salisbury. He was a Private on July 27, 1917, a Corporal on March 10, 1919, a Sergeant in the 3rd, Company 20 Engineers. He was honorably discharged May 3, 1919. His term overseas was between November 12, 1917 and April 17, 1919. (World War I Soldiers)

His obituary appeared in the Salisbury Daily Times on July 25, 1956 as: "George Roy (sic) Hitch, 63, salesman, died yesterday in his home in Nanticoke of a heart attack." He was the son of the late George and Annie Hitch of Salisbury and formerly lived on Newton Street there. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Juanita Knowles Hitch of Nanticoke, a sister Mrs. M.M. Kennerly of Jacksonville, FL and a brother Norman Hitch of Queenstown.

George married Juanita Knowles. Juanita was born on 25 Feb 1898 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 25 Jul 1979 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹⁹²} and was buried about 28 Jul 1979 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

George next married Esther B. Darby, daughter of Richard James Darby and Laura Gertrude Ennis, on 28 Aug 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Esther was born on 19 May 1874 in Green Hill, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴¹³ ⁴¹⁹³} died on 12 May 1947 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried on 14 May 1947 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

General Notes: In her Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Esther Darby Hitch was born May 19, 1874 in Green Hill, Maryland and died at 12:10 pm on May 12, 1947, age 72 years, 11 months and 23 days. She was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, on May 14, 1947. Her father and mother were Richard James Darby and Laura Gertrude Ennis, both born in MD. Her husband was George R. Hitch Jr.

Ida married Lambert Wilson A. Adkins, son of Lambert Adkins and Clarissa Bell Laws,⁴¹⁹⁴ on 24 Jan 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Lambert was born on 24 Feb 1853 in MD,^{⁴¹⁹⁴ ⁴¹⁹⁵ ⁴¹⁹⁶} died on 20 Jun 1902 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹⁹⁴ and was buried about 23 Jun 1902 in Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2228 F iii. Clarissa Katherine (Katie) Adkins was born in 1885 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, died on 20 Jun 1903 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 23 Jun 1903 in Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Citizens Stunned As Young Katie Adkins Is Killed In Crime Of Passion In 1903

While rolling through the old newspapers in the library in search of some tidbits of history for and essay I was working on, I came upon a story that caught my attention. My undisciplined focus was easy to break so I allowed myself to stray and read about a horrible murder.

A young man, desperate with passion and the rejection by his girl shot her in the head with a borrowed pistol and them attempted the same on himself. While such a crime would hardly be front page news today, the peculiarity of reading the events through the eyes of the newspaper some 95 years later was intriguing enough to cause me to dig deeper and learn more.

Seventeen year old Clarissa Katherine Adkins, known about town as Katie, was being courted by Elmer Heath, eighteen years young and restless. Though Katie's family objected to their match, her mother eventually consented to a marriage which was to have taken place about the time of the incident if it were not for young Heath's involvement in a theft.

Curiosity caused me to visit the cemetery behind the Old School Baptist Church in Salisbury. The graves of Miss Adkins and her mother and father are there. Oddly, the murdered young lady's father died exactly 1 year to the day before her murder.

The following is the text of the newspaper articles covering the murder and the trial of young Heath in the ensuing months.

Wicomico Weekly News Thursday, June 25th, 1903

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN SALISBURY! ELMER HEATH MURDERS HIS SWEETHEART, MISS KATIE ADKINS AND ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

The Young Couple Were To Have Been Married, And The License Hand Been Secured, But She Broke The Engagement Because He Had Been Charged With Theft Of Money - Heath Sent For Miss Adkins Saturday Night And When She Met Him At The Home Of A Neighbor Took Her Life.

A strange, sand and pathetic story of love, betrothal, and murder is interwoven in the terrible tragedy which happened at the home of Mr. Leon Messick, beyond the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk station, Saturday night last. From its consequences there is today a new made grave in the Cemetery, a family broken by grief and a young man awaiting the terrible punishment of the law for murder.

More than two years ago, Elmer Heath, a young man of about eighteen years, began paying court to Miss Katie Adkins, a sweet, beautiful young lady who lives on East Church Street, extended. The young couple seemed happy in each others love, and were betrothed a shore while ago. While the young lady's family objected to the match, the mother finally gave her consent and the marriage was to have taken place last week, the marriage license having been secured from the Court House on June 11th.

The Match Broken Off.

About this time young Heath was accused of having stolen eighty dollars from his employer, and the young lady hearing of the affair, sent for him and told him the marriage could not take place until his name had been cleared of the charge. He immediately returned sixty-four dollars of the money and promised to make the other good. Not withstanding his pleadings, however the young women would not consent to the marriage for some time yet, and Heath, in despair, left Salisbury Sunday night June 14th, for Camden, N.J., to obtain work. Not being satisfied he returned to Salisbury early Saturday morning last and at once wrote a note to his sweetheart, telling her he was again in Salisbury, and wanted to see her. From his report he received an answer to his missive, but he does not tell what it contained. He remained around the vicinity of Miss Adkins' home all day, and at four o'clock in the afternoon borrowed a revolver form Larry Collins with which (as he says) to kill himself.

Tragedy At The Messick Home.

From the best reports obtainable it seems that Heath and his sweetheart went to the rear of the Messick home, and seated themselves upon a bench in the back yard. What transpired after that no one but the murderer knows, but within a space of fifteen or twenty minutes a revolver shot rang out on the gathering gloom of night and with it's report the soul of the young girl was ushered in to eternity. Following close upon the first report were four others and when the neighbors rushed to the rear of the house the body of Miss Adkins was found lying on the ground with her feet on the bench. Heath was nowhere to be seen, but a smoking revolver, with five empty chambers, was found within ten feet of the girl's body. Lifting the body it was taken to the porch a few feet distant but life was extinct. There were two bullet holes through the right temple and death must have been instantaneous. Dr. Dick was summoned and he examined the body and pronounced that life was extinct.

Great Excitement In The Crowd

Great Excitement took charge of the gathering crowd, and search was at once instituted for the murderer, who was found two hundred yards away, fist upon his face on the ground, with two bullet holes in his head. He was taken at once to the jail, and Drs. Slemons, Morris, Dick and Truitt, went to work to bring him around. It was soon discovered that he was not seriously hurt, but the reports of his real condition were somewhat exaggerated, as by this time there had gathered a large crowd of determined friends of the young of the young lady, who were breathing vengeance against the cold blooded murderer. All Saturday night a guard remained at the jail with Sheriff Fooks. Heath rallied by Sunday morning and his wounds were not considered dangerous.

Justice Trader summoned a jury of inquest, who examined the body and turned it over to the family of the deceased.

Scene At The Girls Home

The scene at the home of the murdered girl when her body was taken there was a most pathetic one. Her mother was prostrated with grief, and here brothers and sisters wild with despair. An examination showed that the first bullet had gone straight through the right temple to the left side of the head. The second bullet had glanced upward and was lodged in the forehead. The young lady had a peaceful expression on her face, as if her sweetheart had said something very pleasant just before he sent her soul into eternity.

All day Sunday crowds of people passed the house where the body of pretty Katie Adkins lay cold in death, and more than a hundred people called at the house to view the remains and lend consolation to the bereaved family. The body presented a life like appearance. There was a peaceful expression on the face, and but for the two ugly bullet holes in the temple, one might have imagined the young lady asleep. Miss Adkins was a beautiful blond of fine form and appearance, and of the most kindly disposition. She was a favorite with the girls of her set, and all the men spoke in the highest terms of her. In disrobing the body after being taken home, a breast pin was discovered at the lady's throat on which was a picture of Heath.

The awful tragedy happened on the first anniversary of the death of the young lady's father and her body was interred at the same hour and in the same place as his was a year ago.

Young Lady Was Well Connected.

She was a daughter of the late Lambert Adkins and a niece of County Commissioner Elijah J. Adkins and City Councilman Herbert H. Hitch, and a cousin of Prof. William J. Holloway principal of the Salisbury High School. She was a favorite with both men and women. Heath has not borne the very best reputation since his residence here. He is a member of Company I, Maryland National Guard, and was to have attended the encampment at Belair this year.

All night long Saturday night there was a large concourse of people passing around the streets near the jail and it was fearful at one time that something dreadful might happen to the young murderer behind the bars, and but for the fact that he did not regain consciousness until Sunday morning, is thought to have saved him from an awful fate at the hands of the crowds gathered there.

The Murderer Tells His Story.

Heath's condition was so far improved Sunday morning that several of the prominent citizens were allowed to visit his cell. He however refused to talk to anyone, and upon the advice of the States Attorney, Sheriff Fooks closed the doors to all parties, except the newspaper reporters. The News man had a half hour's interview with Heath Sunday morning. He was perfectly rational and told his story in a straight forward manner. He said:

"I have been going with Miss Adkins for several years. We both loved each other very much. Several weeks ago we decided to be married, and I asked her mother for her. Mrs. Adkins gave her consent, but asked us to wait a short while before being married. We consented, but later we decided to be married at once, and on June 11th, I got G. Brittingham to get a set of marriage licenses, and we were to be married right away, but my name became mixed up in the stealing of money, and the young lady sent for me and told me that we could not get married until after that matter had been cleared up and my name cleared of the charge.

Being despondent over the breaking off of the match, I left Salisbury Sunday night, June 14th, and went to Camden, N.J., to get work. Arriving there I wrote Katie a letter and forgot to put my house number on it, and immediately wrote her another one, in which I told her I could not live without her. she answered and told me to be sure and behave myself and make a man out of myself. Failing to get work I returned to Salisbury early Saturday morning, June 20.

I wrote her a note Saturday and told her how unhappy I was. I sent the note by a little boy, Thos. Dawson, and received an answer, I told her in this note that I would not be living long and she answered and told me to take care of myself and be a good boy. During the day I became more and more determined to kill myself and about four o'clock I met Larry Collins, a young man who I new very well and asked him to loan me his revolver. He did so and I found it was loaded with five bullets. Shortly after that I went to the pond, intending to kill myself, but my uncle, Mr. Leon Messick, had sent someone to watch me and I had no chance. While down there I shot a dog with one barrel of the pistol, and then I went back to Mr. Joseph Davis store and bought two more cartridges and replaced the empty shell with a new cartridge. I did this because I wanted all five barrels full when I started to shoot myself.

I then went to the house of my uncle Mr. Leon Messick and went around the house to the back porch. I was crying and my uncle's wife came out to me and said, "Elmer, Katie is on the front porch, do you want to see here?" I said yes. Katie came around there and sat down on the bench on my left side. She put her hand on my shoulder and laid her head against mine and asked me what was the matter. We were both crying and I told her that I would not be living but a short while longer and before I left I wanted to see here. Katie said I should not talk so and we had several minutes conversation in which she told me she loved me and would never marry any other man but me.

I was then crying very hard and so was she. About this time two children of my relatives came around where we were and they were playing. I got up went to the back porch, got some mint candy and gave them and asked them to go away, which they did. About this time my uncle's wife came around and said that Mrs. Adkins was coming toward the house. Katie said, "let her come, I won't move". We were then sitting close together, with my left arm around her neck and her right hand on my shoulder. Our faces were close together, my head being partly down on her shoulder. I then told her again that I would not be living in one hour and then said "she wanted to go before I went " and I immediately pulled the pistol from my pocket and shot five times at our heads, without stopping. The first two bullets must have struck Katie, as she loosed her hand from my shoulder and started to fall backwards, but I kept on firing and the other three bullets struck my ear. We both fell from the bench. I threw the pistol in front of me after the shooting and started to run across the yard. I fell and then crawled some distance when I became unconscious. There had never been any quarrel between us. I loved her very much and could not stand being separated from her. I did not start out to kill her. I started out to kill myself and wanted to die in her arms or near her."

Murderer's Story Is Doubted

Heath would give no other version of the awful affair. When asked what were his thoughts when he borrowed the pistol, he only said to kill himself and if he had not been watched he would have killed himself at the pond and the young lady would now be living.. He said he was perfectly sober, that he was not a drinking man, although he had drank some beer at Wilmington, Friday night, but not enough to make him drunk. His mind seemed to be clear during the interview although he complained of being cold and had several shivering spells.

The story seems to be doubted by a great many persons who are of the opinion that Heath had made every preparation to kill the young lady. It seems that his great anxiety to kill himself was something of a fake, as he had ample time and opportunity to have done so before he met the young lady and he had been so anxious; then again the wounds he inflected upon himself ware of so slight a nature that they almost seem to have been cautiously measured before he shot himself.

Heath Carried To Snow Hill

Sunday towards evening, a considerable crow had gathered in the vicinity of the jail and Court House and as the night grew older the crowd increased and it looked threatening for the prisoner. Sheriff Fooks put the light out in the jail early and all was darkness and quiet inside.. About ten o'clock Mayor Disharoon and Judge Holland held a consultation and it was decided that it would be safer to spirit Heath out of Salisbury and if possible get him in the Snow Hill Jail. A talk was had with Sheriff Fooks and he was instructed to have the prisoner handcuffed and dressed, ready for a moment's action. At 10:30 the crowd around the jail had somewhat thinned out, the rendezvous having been changed to another section of the city and a double team drove hastily to the jail yard and up to the jail door. The door opened and an object was thrown into the carriage and in less time that it takes to write it the horses were going at a dead run down Division street toward the southern limits of the city . The whole affair was skillfully planned and executed and the removal of the prisoner to Snow Hill no doubt saved him from the ands of Judge Lynch and saved the community from the awful stigma of mob law.

Verdict of Jury Of Inquest

The jury of inquest held a meeting at the office of Wm. A. Trader Monday morning and examined several witnesses in the murder case. The jury consisted of H. L. Brewington, foreman; E.W. Adkins, J. H. Tomlinson, Wm. J. Holloway, Naaman P. Turner, B. T. Callaway, Wm. W. White, Wm. Records, Jackson Matthews, Levin I. Tindall, John H. Spence and Eben Hearn. The witnesses examined were Leon H. Messick, his wife Mrs. Beulah Messick, Mrs. Luther Messick and Mrs. Linwood Messick. The testimony of the four witnesses was substantially the same. The chief witness, Mrs. Beulah Messick, testified that all the above parties were sitting on the front porch of her home, Saturday evening, seven o'clock, when Miss Katie Adkins came to the house and took a seat on the front porch with them. About a half hour later as they were all sitting on the porch, Elmer Heath came to the house, and without addressing any of the company went to the rear of the house. Shortly afterwards, Mrs. Messick said she went to the back porch to give a child a drink of water and while there Heath told her he wanted to speak to Katie. Mrs. Messick went to the front porch and remarked to the entire company that Heath has asked to see Katie. Katie at once left the porch and went to the rear of the house. No conversation was heard by those on the front porch between the parties and the first intimation they had of trouble was the reports of the pistol. Immediately after the reports. Leon Messick wen to the rear of the house and found that Miss Adkins had been shot. On his return to the front porch Mr. Messick met the three ladies going to the rear of the house and told them what had happened and they all turned back without having seen the body. The witness testified that she visited the home of Katie Adkins about six o'clock Saturday evening but did not see Katie alone. She carried no message form Heath to Katie and Katie did not accompany her home. She said she knew of no arrangement for a meeting between the lovers Saturday night.

After hearing the testimony the jury returned the following verdict. "That on the 20th day of June, 1903 at Salisbury, Md., a certain Elmer Heath feloniously, voluntarily and with malice aforethought, shot with a pistol loaded with powder and ball, inflicting a mortal wound, of which said wound the said Katie Adkins then and there instantly died and the said Elmer Heath feloniously murdered the said Katie Adkins."

Funeral Services Monday Afternoon

Funeral Services over the remains of the murdered girl were attended by hundreds of people Monday afternoon in the O. S. Baptist Church. Elder A. b. Francis officiated. Beautiful floral tributes went by loving friends covered the casket. A choir composed of young lady friends of the deceased sang two hymns, by special request. The pall-bearers were six cousins of the young lady, Marvin Holloway, Frank Adkins, Carroll Adkins, Elmer Adkins, Charles Adkins and Fred Adkins. The remains were interred by the side of her father in the churchyard.

Nancy married George W. Ellis, son of Thomas C. Ellis and Rebecca (?), on 29 Jan 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ George died before 1900.

2229 M i. Paul D. Ellis was born on 6 Feb 1885 in MD,^⁷⁶ died on 18 Mar 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Mar 1891 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2231 M iii. Thomas Elwood Ellis was born on 4 Jun 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 11 Jun 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 14 Jun 1892 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2232 F iv. Georgetta Ellis was born on 9 May 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 10 Jul 1896 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Jul 1896 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Ernest Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Ernest Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Maggie Hitch, age 28, born in MD - Bernice Hitch, age 5, born in MD - Louise Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

Ernest married Maggie Smith on 11 Nov 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Maggie was born on 23 Sep 1894 in MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴¹⁹⁹} and died in Jul 1983 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴²⁰⁰

2233 F i. Vergie Ellen Hitch was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³²²⁸ ⁴²⁰¹}

2234 M ii. Ernest J. Hitch was born in 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD and died on 9 May 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³

2235 F iii. Louise Helena Hitch was born on 16 Mar 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³²²⁸ ⁴²⁰²}

Levin married Mary J. (?) about 1859 in MD. Mary was born on 8 Sep 1837 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁸³ ⁴²⁰³ ⁴²⁰⁴ ⁴²⁰⁵ ⁴²⁰⁶} died on 5 Aug 1910 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Aug 1910 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2236 M i. Lemuel Malone Price was born on 26 Mar 1860 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴²⁰⁷ ⁴²⁰⁸ ⁴²⁰⁹} died on 16 Jan 1893 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Jan 1893 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Lemuel married Mary Elizabeth Cooper,¹⁸³ daughter of William Henry Harrison Cooper ¹⁸³ and Isabelle Harcum, on 21 May 1890 in Wicomico Co., MD. Mary was born on 15 Nov 1870 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2238 M iii. Isaac L. Price was born on 5 May 1865 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²⁹⁸⁹ ⁴²¹⁶ ⁴²¹⁷} died on 25 Mar 1931 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 28 Mar 1931 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2241 M vi. G. Clifford Price was born in 1879 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴²²²

Sarah married Dr. Alexander Rufus (Sandy) Murrell,²²¹¹ son of John Murrell and Lucretia J. McGee (Mackey), on 6 Jan 1858 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ⁴²²⁷ Alexander was born on 14 Nov 1833 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁴²²⁸ ⁴²²⁹ ⁴²³⁰ ⁴²³¹ ⁴²³²} died on 20 Dec 1880 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Dec 1880 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2243 M i. Theophilus Murrell was born on 3 Aug 1858 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 16 Jan 1859 in Somerset Co., MD, and was buried about 19 Jan 1859 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2246 M iv. Dr. Alexander H. Murrell was born on 29 Jun 1864 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁵⁷⁵ ⁴²⁴⁶ ⁴²⁴⁷} died on 29 Jul 1906 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 2 Aug 1906 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Salisbury Advertiser Oct 8, 1892: "Mr. A. H. Murrell has opened a drug store in the Gillis building on Main street. Mr. Murrell is a native of Allen, this county, and a graduate of a Philadelphia college of Pharmacy"

Alexander married Jeanette (Nettie) Shearer White, daughter of Thomas William Henry White Sr. and Louisa Ann Fooks, on 26 Apr 1893.⁴²³⁸ ⁴²⁴⁸ Jeanette was born on 29 Apr 1870 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{³⁰⁹⁰ ⁴²³⁸ ⁴²⁴⁹ ⁴²⁵⁰}

John married Amanda (?) in 1870. Amanda was born in Nov 1843 in MD.^⁴²⁵¹

2247 M i. William J. Price was born in Sep 1870 in MD.^{⁴²⁵² ⁴²⁵³}

William married Lillian P. (?) in 1906. Lillian was born in 1880 in MD.^⁴²⁵⁴

2249 M iii. Levin T. Price was born on 24 Jan 1880 in MD,^⁴²⁵⁶ died on 22 Aug 1957 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 25 Aug 1957 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Henrietta married Edward Smullen, son of Stephen* Smullen, about 1856. Edward was born in 1828 in MD^⁴²⁵⁷ and died in 1867-1869 in Worcester Co., MD.

2250 M i. William Smullen was born in 1857 in Worcester Co., MD.^{⁴²⁵⁸ ⁴²⁵⁹}

Stephen married Sarah Ellen Ruark, daughter of (?) Ruark, on 9 Mar 1892 in Worcester Co., MD. Sarah was born in 1872 in MD^⁴²⁶³ and died before 1901.

Stephen next married Maggie Zena Owens on 31 Jan 1901 in Wicomico Co., MD. Maggie was born in 1870.

2252 F iii. Nancy E. Smullen was born in 1862-1863 in Worcester Co., MD.^{⁴²⁶⁴ ⁴²⁶⁵}

Nancy married Samuel Jenkins on 1 Mar 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD. Samuel was born in 1862.

2253 M iv. Louis Asbury Smullen was born in 1867 in Worcester Co., MD.^{⁴²⁶⁶ ⁴²⁶⁷}

General Notes: Carrie Killiam (Kellum) was in San Francisco, CA in 1907 when her brother William Joseph Hitch died.

Mariah married Rev. Thomas B. Killiam,⁸ son of Charles Kellum ⁹⁹ and Elizabeth Burton,⁹⁹ on 8 Mar 1866 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ ⁴²⁶⁸ Thomas was born on 17 Mar 1837 in DE^⁹⁹ and died in 1888.^⁹⁹

General Notes: From "History of Wabasha County" (Minnesota) published 1884: Rev. Thomas B. Killiam, pastor Methodist Episcopal church, Lake City, is a native of the State of Delaware, and was born March 17, 1837. He was educated principally in high schools of Wilmington, and licensed to preach in 1859. In 1860 he was admitted to the Philadelphia conference on trial, and in 1864 was ordained elder and received into full connection. He remained in the Philadelphia conference till its division in 1868, when he was assigned to the new created (Wilmington) conference. In 1880 he came west and joined the west Wisconsin conference, and in 1881 was transferred to the Minnesota conference and stationed at Lake City. The Methodist Episcopal church of this city has been on the ascendancy during his three years' pastoral charge of the same. He was married in 1866, to Miss Maria C. Hitch, of Delaware, and has four children, one son and three daughters.

2254 F i. Lena E. Killiam ¹³⁶⁷ was born on 27 Feb 1867 in DE and died on 23 Apr 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

General Notes: Obituary of William J. Hitch - Copy sent to me by Susan Cramer of Pinehurst. NC on January 1, 1998:

Dr. Wm. Joseph Hitch

This community was painfully shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Dr. William Joseph Hitch, one of its most prominent physicians and best known citizens. Dr. Hitch succumbed early Tuesday morning to an acute attack of indigestion which seized him so suddenly that his life was snuffed out so quickly that few of his relatives had time to reach his side before he breathed his last.

Dr. William Joseph Hitch was born near Laurel March 19th,1835, being the son of Elijah Hitch. After attending the public and private schools of Laurel he entered Dickinson College and graduated with the class of 1855, and on receiving his diploma from that institution Matriculated at the medical dept. of the University of Pennsylvania where he was graduated in 1858. Dr. Hitch first located to practice his profession at Reliance, Md. and remained there two years, during the time marrying Miss Mary Emily Martin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Martin, of Millsboro (struck out and handwritten in - Coolspring). In 1860 he moved to Millsboro (again struck out and handwritten in - Coolspring) and practiced in partnership with his father-in-law Dr. John Martin. In 1876 he came to Laurel and soon succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice which he enjoyed and gave his constant attention until a few years ago when he retired from active work, turning over the bulk of his practice to his son, Dr. Joseph M. Hitch.

Though Mrs. Hitch died in the fall of 1881, Dr. Hitch did not marry again, preferring to shower his entire affections on his children to whom he was singularly devoted. Dr. Hitch was a member of the Presbyterian Church and for almost a quarter of a century has been examining physician for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. Five years ago on the anniversary of his twenty years' service he was presented by the company with a gold medal and on the 15th of next April it being the 25th anniversary. he was to receive a diamond medal and was looking forward to the event with a great deal of pleasure.

He is survived by six children, Mrs. Geo. E. Smith, John Hitch of Wilmington, Dr. D.M. Hitch of Philadelphia, Mrs. Eugene Stillman of Philadelphia, Dr. Jos. M. Hitch and Dr. G.A. Hitch. He is also survived by one brother, Chas. R. Hitch of Cuba, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. Abraham Wright of Denton, Md., Mrs. Carrie Killiam of San Francisco, Cal., and Mrs. Noah Cooper.

Funeral services which were largely attended, were held at the house Thursday afternoon and interment made in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rev. Avery Donovan officiating. In accordance with the request of the deceased his six sons and sons-in-law served as pall bearers at the funeral.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: William Joseph Hitch, "Dr. Joe" was a doctor at Laurel, DE. He was a very unusual man, upright and good in every way. He had about twelve children in all and most of these married and had children. Among his sons were three doctors, one an MD. and the other two were dentists.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Dr. William J. Hitch is listed on page 244 in household number 130 in Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred (Millsboro), Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 25, doctor, born in DE - Mary E Hitch., age 22, born in DE - Levin Shockley (or Phillips?), age 27, black, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1870, William J. Hitch is listed in Lewis, Sussex County, Delaware on page 647 in a household as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 31, born in DE - Lorettie Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Cassie E. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - John E. Hitch, age 5, born in DE - David M. Hitch, age 3, born in DE - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 1, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, W.J. Hitch is listed in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - W.J. Hitch, age 45, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 41, born in DE - Cassie M. Hitch, age 19, born in DE - John E. Hitch, age 16, born in DE - David M. Hitch, age 12, born in DE - Eliza M. Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Joseph M. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - Lottie M. Hitch, age 6, born in DE - Gaylord A. Hitch, age 3, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William J. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William J. Hitch, born 3/1835 in DE - Gaylord A. Hitch, born 11/1876 in DE.

+ 2256 F i. Cassindra E. (Cassie) Hitch was born on 6 Jul 1860 in Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ²⁴³⁶ ⁴²⁷²} died on 7 Jan 1888 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Jan 1888 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2258 F iii. Emma Imogene Hitch was born on 6 Dec 1862 in Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁵²} died on 23 Nov 1863 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 Nov 1863 in Cool Springs Cemetery, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is indicated in a household in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 2/1865 in DE - Lillian Hitch, born 1/1862 in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Johnnie" Hitch is indicated in a household in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - Johnnie Hitch, age 54, born in DE - Lillian Hitch, age 57, born in PA.

John married Lillian Gray,¹⁴⁶ daughter of George Gray and Mary Lee, on 10 Aug 1892.¹⁴⁶ Lillian was born on 19 Jan 1861 in PA,^{⁷⁶ ⁴²⁷⁹ ⁴²⁸⁰} died on 6 Jun 1921 in New Castle Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶³} and was buried about 9 Jun 1921 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

John next married Mary E. (?) in 1922 in DE. Mary was born in 1871 in DE.^⁴²⁸¹

2261 F vi. Elizabeth Moore Hitch was born on 5 Oct 1868 in Lewes, Sussex Co., DE^{¹⁴⁶ ⁴²⁸⁵ ⁴²⁸⁶} and died on 12 Mar 1923.^¹⁴⁶

General Notes: Mrs. Eugene Stillman was living in Philadelphia in 1907 when her brother William Joseph Hitch died.

Elizabeth married Rev. Eugene W. Stillman on 19 Jul 1895 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁴²⁸⁷ Eugene was born on 2 Dec 1866 in Darien, CT.^⁴²⁸⁸

2265 M x. (Infant Son) Hitch was born on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE.

Julia married Jacob Adams Collins,⁸ son of Levi Collins ²²⁵³ and Elizabeth Shella Walston,²²⁵³ on 28 Dec 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Jacob was born on 6 Aug 1837 in Sussex Co., DE,^²²⁵³ died on 14 Nov 1912 in Sussex Co., DE,^²²⁵³ and was buried about 17 Nov 1912 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Off Rt. 24, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Obituary of Jacob A. Collins - Copy sent to me by Susan B. Cramer

Prominent Farmer Dead

Jacob A. Collins, one of the most substantial and best-known farmers of this community, died at his home near town Thursday morning, aged 75 years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be held to-morrow morning at Mt. Pleas- ant M. E. Church and interment made in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. J. M. Mitchell officiating.
Mr. Collins was a faithful life- long Democrat but never held po- litical office. For more than fifty years he had voted the straight Democratic ticket. He was also a devout, consistent Methodist and the oldest member of Mt. Pleasant Church. A widow and five chil dren-Mrs. George W. Walson, Dr. Clarence Collins, of Crisfield, Md., Elmer and Hobbs Collins of Newport News, Va., and Roland Collins survive him.

2266 M i. Herbert Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 4 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 7 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE.

2267 F ii. Susan Maria Hitch Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 7 Sep 1862 in Sussex Co., DE.

Susan married George W. Walston.²²⁵³ George was born on 7 Nov 1854 and died on 9 Feb 1909 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2268 M iii. Harvey Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 1 Feb 1865 in Sussex Co., DE^⁴²⁶⁸ and died on 20 Nov 1921.

2269 F iv. Letecia Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 30 Apr 1866^⁴²⁶⁸ and died on 26 May 1908.

2270 M v. Clarence Eugene Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 16 Jan 1870 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁴²⁶⁸

2271 M vi. Elmer Jacob Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 24 Oct 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.

2272 F vii. Julia J. Collins ²²⁵³ was born on 8 Jul 1877 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 10 Jul 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.

Sarah married Abraham Wright on 21 Sep 1869.⁸ ²²⁵¹ Abraham was born on 17 Jun 1846^⁸ and died on 13 Jan 1927.^⁸

+ 2274 F ii. Anna Odella Wright was born on 16 Feb 1873,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} died on 7 Mar 1959 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1959 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

2275 F iii. Martha Maud Wright was born on 2 Apr 1876^⁸ and died after 1930.

Martha married Harvey L. Cooper on 15 Dec 1898.⁸ Harvey was born on 17 Jun 1873^⁸ and died on 31 Oct 1929.^⁷⁰

2276 F iv. Viola Grace Wright was born on 24 Jul 1881 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁸

Viola married Henry Wilson Saulsbury in Feb 1907.⁸ Henry was born in 1882^⁸ and died on 16 Apr 1923.^⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Charles Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: - Charles Hitch, age 33, born in DE - Ruth E. Hitch, age 33, born in DE - Arthur E. Hitch, age 5, born in MO - Ruth A. Hitch, age 3, born in MO - Helen V. Hitch, age 2, born in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles R. Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: Charles Q. (R.?) Hitch, born 5/1847 in DE Ruth E. Hitch born 9/1846 in DE Arthur M. Hitch, born 2/1875 in MO Ruth A. Hitch, born 11/1876 in MO Columbia C. Hitch, born 1/1879 in MO Maggie A. Hitch, born 9/1882 in MO Lena M. Hitch, born 7/1884 in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Charles R. Hitch is listed in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: - Charles R. Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Ruth E. Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Margaret A. Hitch, age 27, born in MO - Lena M. Hitch, age 25, born in MO - Lydia A. Tunnell, age 70, born in DE

Charles married Ruth Elizabeth Martin,⁸ daughter of James F. Martin and Elizabeth (?), on 14 Sep 1873 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Ruth was born in Sep 1846 in Sussex Co., DE^{²²⁵⁵ ²²⁵⁸ ⁴²⁹⁶ ⁴²⁹⁷} and died after 1920 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Ruth A. Hitch is indicated in a household in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri as follows: - Ruth A. Hitch, age 74, born in DE - Helen Hitch, age 35, born in MO.

2279 F iii. Columbia C. (Helen?) Hitch ⁸ was born in Jan 1879 in Crawford Co., MO^{⁴³⁰⁵ ⁴³⁰⁶ ⁴³⁰⁷} and died after 1930.

Anna married Noah C. Cooper Jr.,⁸ son of Noah C. Cooper Sr. and Mary Ann (?), on 19 May 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ Noah was born in 1849 in DE.^⁴³¹⁴

2282 M i. Charles Oran Cooper was born on 3 Mar 1876^⁸ and died on 18 Mar 1920.^⁸

2285 F iv. Mary Hitch Cooper was born on 16 Nov 1885 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁸ ⁷²¹}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Elon J. Hitch was a farmer. On our call at his home in 1930, we found him a cordial person. In the front yard of his farm home was a boxwood 150 years old.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Elon G. Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Elon G. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Fannie E. Hitch, age 44, born in DE.

Elon married Mary Truman Collins,⁴³⁶ daughter of Charles G. Collins and Mary A.T. (?), about 1918 in Sussex Co., DE.³ Mary was born in 1883 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ⁷⁶} died in 1919 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1919 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³

2287 M i. Charles Hitch was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^³ died on 29 Jan 1919 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^³ and was buried about 1 Feb 1919 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Elon next married Jennie Kerry Neal, daughter of Charles Kerry and Elizabeth McKenna,³ in 1925 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.³ Jennie was born on 19 May 1894 in New York City, NY,^{³ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ²²⁷¹ ⁴³¹⁵} died on 27 Dec 1973 in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ⁴³¹⁶} and was buried about 30 Dec 1973 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³

General Notes: Jennie's mother died when she was only 2 or 3 years old. Her father was a "green" from County Kerry, Ireland, while her mother was "orange" from Belfast, Ireland. When her mother died, Jennie and her sister Nellie were taken in by a German-Catholic Orphanage in Paterson, NJ because their father could not support the two young children. Because their father was not Catholic, the Orphanage refused to let him take them back once he was again able.

The children decided to run away to be with their father but only Nellie was successful - Jennie was caught and put up for adoption. A couple by the name of Neal from Laurel, DE adopted little Jennie. They treated her poorly, in many ways like a common servant.

She taught school at Trinity, a small country schoolhouse near Laurel. Jennie was an accomplished pianist and had a beautiful singing voice.

+ 2289 M ii. Leonard Elon Hitch was born on 29 Jul 1928 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴³¹⁸} died on 2 Aug 1971 in Acton, Middlesex Co., MA,^{³ ⁴³¹⁹} and was buried about 5 Aug 1971 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.^³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, "P. James" Hitch is indicated in McDonough County, Illinois (sheet 1) in a household as follows: - P. James Hitch, age 33, born in MO - E. Nancy Hitch, age 32, born in IL - E. Gracia Hitch, age 6, born in IL - Allen Hitch, age 4, born in IL - H. Herbert Hitch, age 1, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, James Hitch is indicated in Bladensville, McDonough County, Illinois in a household as follows: - James Hitch, born 1/1847 in MO - Nancy E. Hitch, born 12/1848 in IL - Allen Hitch, born 4/1876 in IL - Herbert Hitch, born 12/1878 in IL - Marian Hitch (male), born 11/1882 in IL - Vernon Hitch, born 10/1885 in IL - Mildred Hitch, born 8/1888 in IL - Merle Hitch (female), born 7/1892 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, James P. Hitch is indicated in Bladensville, McDonough County, Illinois in a household as follows: - James P. Hitch, age 72, born in MO - Mary E. Hitch, age 72, born in IL - Mildred F. Hitch, age 31, born in IL.

2292 F i. Grace Ermine Hitch was born on 19 Jul 1873 in IL,^⁴³²⁷ died on 18 Sep 1958 in IL, and was buried about 21 Sep 1958 in Glade City Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.

Grace married John Allen Beeley on 10 Jan 1900 in McDonough Co., IL.¹⁶³⁹ John was born in Jan 1860 in IL, died on 27 Jun 1939 in IL, and was buried about 30 Jun 1939 in Glade City Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.

2293 M ii. Allen Hitch was born in Apr 1876 in McDonough Co., IL.^{⁴³²⁷ ⁴³²⁸}

General Notes: The following is text from Nathaniel S. Haynes, History of the Disciples in Illinois 1819-1914, pages 277 - 280:

The Restoration Movement in Illinois: McDonough County

In 1832 the first Christian Church was organized in McDonough County at a point about one and a half miles north of Blandinsville, known as the Liberty Christian Church. Here the people of two pioneer settlements met to worship, the one known as the Jobe settlement a few miles to the south, and the other a few miles to the north, composed of a number of families, among whom were the Brightwells, Bradshaws, Cyruses and Hustons. In 1842 the town of Blandinsville was laid out and platted. In 1849 Liberty was abandoned as a meeting-place and the church of Blandinsville was organized by the members of the Jobe settlement. And about the same time the members of the north settlement organized the Bedford Church.

Blandinsville.

Organized 1849; present membership, 384; value of property, $25,000 ; Bible school began 1861; present enrollment, 164. The history of the church at Blandinsville is not materially different from others of like environments. The following have served as preachers or pastors: James K. Knox, Uriah Long, A. J. Kane, James D. Eads, John Rigdon, Milton Dodge, James R. Ross, Cornelius Ades, Patrick Murphy, Bedford Murphy, J. M. Martin, Robert Lieurance, J. H. Coffee, S. K. Hallam, H. R. Trickett, J. F. Leek, T. H. Goodnight, G. F. Adams, M. P. Hayden, J. Carroll Stark, George W. Ross, William Sumpter, J. S. Clements, W. A. Malone, Clarence Townley, Edward Richey, A. M. Hale, M. C. R. Wolford and D. J. Elsla.

The third house of worship was finished in 1911. It is a modern and beautiful structure with a seating capacity of eight hundred. The congregation has held many admirable people in its membership. It has given Allen Hitch and Wm. Enders to the ministry.

+ 2294 M iii. Herbert H. Hitch was born on 21 Dec 1878 in McDonough Co., IL,^{⁴³²⁹ ⁴³³⁰ ⁴³³¹} died on 6 Oct 1912 in IL, and was buried about 9 Oct 1912 in Glade City Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.

Marion married Catherine C. (?) in 1910 in IA. Catherine was born in 1883-1884 in IA.^{⁴³³⁴ ⁴³³⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Josephus Hitch is listed in Brown County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Josephus Hitch, age 38, born in DE - Sary A. Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Phillip Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Harry Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph Hitch is listed in Brown County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, born 10/1840 in DE - Sarah A. Hitch, born 11/1850 in IN - Phillip Hitch, born 11/1870 in IN - Ida A. Hitch, born 8/1881 in IN - Lizzie V. Hitch, born 2/1888 in IN - Frank B. Hitch, born 3/1890 in IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Sarah A. Hitch is listed in the household of Clark T. Pittman in Bartholomew County, Indiana as follows: - Sarah A. Hitch, age 69, born in IN - Ida A. Hitch, age 38, born in IN.

2300 M ii. George Arthur Hitch was born on 8 Apr 1872 in IN^¹⁴⁵ and died on 17 Feb 1876 in IN.^¹⁴⁵

2301 F iii. Euphemia Hitch was born on 14 Apr 1876 in IN^¹⁴⁵ and died on 4 May 1876 in IN.^¹⁴⁵

2303 F v. Ida Alice Hitch ⁸ was born in Aug 1881 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^{⁴³⁵⁵ ⁴³⁵⁶}

Laura married John C. Crockett,⁸ ⁴²⁶⁸ son of (?) Crockett and Mary (?), on 2 Jan 1866 in DE.⁸ John was born on 16 Jun 1833 in MD,^{⁴³⁶⁴ ⁴³⁶⁵ ⁴³⁶⁶ ⁴³⁶⁷ ⁴³⁶⁸ ⁴³⁶⁹} died on 1 Jun 1913 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 4 Jun 1913 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2307 M ii. John Benjamin Crockett ⁸ was born on 10 Dec 1872 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴³⁷⁴ ⁴³⁷⁵} died on 22 Aug 1951 in Smyrna, Kent Co., DE, and was buried about 25 Aug 1951 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: George H. Hitch, born 8/13/1843 in Delaware, died at 2am on 10/5/1914 of "chronic gastritis", age 71-1-22. Was a farmer. Burial at St. Marks Church on 10/7/1914. Father and mother both born in Delaware.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Little Creek Hundred (Delmar), Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George H. Hitch, born 8/1843 in DE - Jennie W. Hitch, born 1/1859 in DE - Alphous Hitch, born 2/1875 in DE - Raymond J. Hitch, born 6/1882 in DE - Grover W. Hitch, born 2/1885 in DE - Mary J. Hitch, born 7/1899 in DE - Clarence W. Higmon, b. 7/1886 in DE.

George H. Hitch's Maryland Death Certificate indicates he was born on August 13, 1843 in Delaware. He died at 2:00 am on October 5, 1914 of "chronic gastritis", his age was 71 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was a farmer and his burial was at St. Marks Church on October 7, 1914. His father and mother were born in Delaware.

George married Mary Ann Ellis,²³¹¹ daughter of Stephen Ellis and Sarah Ralph, on 10 Jan 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Somerset Co., MD.⁸ ⁴³⁶ ⁴²⁶⁸ Mary was born on 25 Dec 1842 in DE,^{⁴³⁷⁶ ⁴³⁷⁷ ⁴³⁷⁸ ⁴³⁷⁹} died on 31 Jan 1894 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁴³⁷⁷ and was buried about 2 Feb 1894 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴³⁷⁷

General Notes: In 1860, Mary Ellis was living only a few doors down from George H. Hitch.

2308 F i. Adeline Alice Hitch ⁴²⁶⁸ was born on 10 Oct 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Somerset Co., MD.

+ 2311 F iv. Ella F. Hitch was born on 12 Aug 1871 in DE^²³¹¹ and died in Mar 1937.

+ 2312 M v. William James Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1873 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ²³¹¹ ⁴³⁸¹} died on 18 Apr 1914 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Apr 1914 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Off Rt. 24, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2313 M vi. Alpheus Hitch was born on 14 Feb 1875 in DE,^{⁴¹³ ²³¹¹ ⁴³⁸²} died on 29 Jun 1908 in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹³ and was buried about 2 Jul 1908 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴¹³

Birth Notes: Death Certificate gives age at death of 33-4-15, meaning he was born on this date.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Alphues Hitch, single, born in Delaware, died in Sharptown on 6/29/1908 of "tuberculosis of bowel", age 33-4-15. Was a farmer. Burial in Laurel, Delaware on 11/12/1921. Father and mother both born in Delaware.

General Notes: In his Maryland Death Certificate, Alphues Hitch was listed as single, born in Delaware, died in Sharptown on June 29, 1908 of "tuberculosis of bowel", his age was 33 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He was listed as a farmer and his burial was in Laurel, Delaware. His father and mother were born in Delaware.

+ 2314 F vii. Anna Elizabeth Hitch was born on 6 Jan 1877 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ²³¹¹} died on 17 Aug 1929 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 19 Aug 1929 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 2317 M x. Grover Washington Hitch was born on 22 Feb 1885 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²³¹¹ ⁴³⁸⁸ ⁴³⁸⁹} died on 11 Dec 1946 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 14 Dec 1946 in Galestown Methodist Cemetery, Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.

George next married Margaret Jane W. (Jennie) Walker,²³¹¹ daughter of Samuel S. Walker and Nancy T. Bradley (Badly), in 1899.⁴³⁹⁰ Margaret was born on 23 Jan 1859 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴³⁹¹ ⁴³⁹² ⁴³⁹³ ⁴³⁹⁴ ⁴³⁹⁵ ⁴³⁹⁶} died on 22 Sep 1935 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 25 Sep 1935 in Taylor's Cemetery, Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

2318 F i. Mary J. Hitch was born on 27 Jul 1899 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²³¹¹ ⁴³⁷⁷ ⁴³⁹⁷} died on 27 Dec 1902 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁴³⁷⁷ and was buried about 30 Dec 1902 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Death Notes: His obituary, in the January 24, 1913 edition of the Democrat and News, Cambridge, MD states: "Albert J. Hitch, aged ca. 65 died at his home on Market Street in Vienna Tuesday at 5:30pm." Further states he was born near Laurel, DE and leaves wife, the former Miss Carrie Hackett and 3 children; Mrs. R. Lee Glover of Hurlock, Vernon A. Hitch of Vienna, Miss Susie Hitch of Vienna and a brother Arthur Hitch of Seaford, DE.

General Notes: The Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage Records state that Albert J. Hitch, age 32, married Carrie K. Hackett, age 19 on January 28, 1878 at W. Chapel by Reverend William H. Lane.

This may be the same Albert Hitch in the Federal Census of 1870 listed in Henry County, Missouri (page 283, Grand River Township) as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 24, farm laborer, born in DE.

The Federal Census of 1880 lists Albert Hitch in Dorchester County in Vienna in a household as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Carrie K. Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Mira V. Hitch, age 1, born in MD - Charles B. Boston, age 37, born in MD

The Federal Census of 1900 lists Albert J. Hitch in Dorchester County in Vienna; ED31, sheet 12, line 58 as follows: - Albert J. Hitch, born 8/1845 in DE - Carrie K. Hitch, born 7/1858 in MD - Mira Hitch, born 1/1879 in MD - Vernon A. Hitch, born 9/1881 in MD - Susan E. Hitch, born 9/1883 in MD

In November 1908, A. J. Hitch was listed as an undertaker that bought one burial robe and one casket (Dorchester Co. Historical Society).

Albert J. Hitch's obituary was included in the January 24, 1913 edition of the "Democrat and News" (Cambridge, Maryland) and states: "Albert J. Hitch, aged ca. 65 died at his home on Market Street in Vienna Tuesday at 5:30pm." The article further states he was born near Laurel, Delaware and leaves wife, the former Miss Carrie Hackett and 3 children; Mrs. R. Lee Glover of Hurlock, Vernon A. Hitch of Vienna, Miss Susie Hitch of Vienna and a brother Arthur Hitch of Seaford, DE.

In his will written on July 21, 1896 and probated on January 30, 1913, Albert J. Hitch (of Vienna, Maryland) mentions wife Carrie K. Hitch and administrator Vernon A. Hitch. Witnesses were James A. Higgins, William T. Post, and R. Watson Webb. (Dorchester Co., MD Wills, Liber RPS #1, Folio 464)

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Carrie Hitch is indicated in a household in Dorchester County, Maryland as follows: - Carrie Hitch, age 61, born in MD - Vernon Hitch, age 38, born in MD - Susie Hitch, age 35, born in MD.

2320 M ii. Vernon Armstrong Hitch was born on 19 Sep 1880 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ⁴⁴⁰⁸ ⁴⁴⁰⁹} died on 18 Mar 1946 in Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 21 Mar 1946 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

2321 F iii. Susan Sheridan Hitch was born on 15 Sep 1882 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁴¹⁰ ⁴⁴¹¹} died on 25 Feb 1972 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁴¹²} and was buried about 28 Feb 1972 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

General Notes: According to correspondence from Robert Arthur Hitch of 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831, dated January 6, 1995: "My grandfather, Arthur Hitch, was born in 1847 and died in 1927. He was first a farmer near Laurel, Del. then moved to Seaford and ran a carriage manufacturing and restoration business until his death. My grandmother was Frances Corkran born 1855 and died 1946. My grandparents and Aunt Lola are buried in Seaford. The house still stands at 216 Arch Street."

In the Federal Census of 1870, Arther Hitch is indicated in household 612 in the Princess Anne District, Somerset County, Maryland with the Susan Collins (age 62) family as follows: - Arthur Hitch, age 22, harness maker, born in MD.

Arthur Hitch (age 32) married Fannie A. Corkran (age 21) on January 14, 1880 at Wash. M.E. Church by Rev. W. F. Corkran according to Dorchester County Marriage Records.

On February 2, 1880, an article in a Caroline County, Maryland newspaper stated that Reverend W.F. Corkran married Arthur Hitch of Dorchester County to Miss Fannie A. Corkran of Caroline County on January 14, 1880 at Washington M.E. Church. (Caroline County Newspaper Abstracts)

In the Federal Census of 1880, Arther Hitch is listed in Dorchester County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Arthur Hitch, coachmaker, age 32, born in DE - Fanny A. Hitch, age 21, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1900, Arther Hitch is listed in Sussex County, Delaware, indicated in a household in Seaford as follows: - Arthur Hitch, born 9/1847 in DE - Fannie Hitch, born 12/1858 in MD - Lola S. Hitch, born 11/1880 in MD - Emmet Hitch, born 9/1882 in MD - Arthur R. Hitch, born 8/1884 in MD - Thomas Corkran, born 3/1821 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Arther Hitch is listed in Sussex County, indicated in a household as follows: Arthur Hitch, age 72, born in DE Francis Hitch, age 61, born in MD.

Arthur married Frances Alston Corkran,⁸ daughter of Thomas Corkran ⁸ and Hester Ann Wright,⁸ on 14 Jan 1880 in Washington M.E. Church, Dorchester Co., MD.⁸ ⁴¹⁴³ Frances was born in Dec 1858 in MD,^{⁴⁴¹³ ⁴⁴¹⁴ ⁴⁴¹⁵ ⁴⁴¹⁶ ⁴⁴¹⁷} died in 1946 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁴¹³} and was buried in 1946 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

2322 F i. Lola S. Hitch was born in Nov 1880 in MD,^{⁸ ⁴⁴¹⁸} died in 1936 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁴¹⁹} and was buried in 1936 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Never married. Was living in Philadelphia Co., PA in 1920.

From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: Is in the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia as a physiological chemist and consultant in bacteriological work.

Church - Methodist Fraternal Affairs - American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Amer. Soc. for Adv. of Science, Soc. of Amer. Bacteriologists, National Travel Club

Politics - "Never have voted a straight ticket". Gave her record for this work.

1176. Ida Alice Hitch was born on 30 Jul 1853 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁸ ²³²⁸} and died after 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Ida Alice Hitch was born in Delaware and lived there until 1880 when she moved to Philadelphia, PA. She was a Methodist. James Hiram Jones taught school in Laurel, DE. from about 1875 to 1880.

Ida married James Hiram Jones ⁸ on 23 Dec 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴³⁶ James was born in 1851 and died in 1911.

2331 M i. Wilson Mayfield Jones was born in May 1878 in DE^⁸ and died in Nov 1878.^⁸

2333 M iii. Arthur Roscoe Jones was born on 18 Nov 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^⁸

+ 2334 F iv. Lillian Armstrong Jones was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^⁸

General Notes: Dorchester County, MD Death Certificate:

MORGAN, Mrs I.J. (f) (w) (m) b 17 Mar 1860 Delaware d 15 Sept 1920 Cambridge, Md Hospital Father - _______ HITCH b Delaware Mother - N/K Inf - Howard E. HARDESTY, Bridgeville, Del Burial - 17 Sept 1920 Bridgeville, Delaware

Mary married Isaac J. Morgan ⁸ on 9 Dec 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁴⁸⁶

Samuel married Octavia Matilda Hitch, daughter of George Wilson Hitch and Esther Anne (Nancy?) Leonard, on 10 Dec 1867 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Octavia was born on 14 May 1848 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁸ ⁷⁹⁴ ²¹³¹} and died about 1930 in Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹³²

General Notes: In biography in the "Family Records of Washington" (DAR - 1938), it states that John Hitch was a pioneer of Washington in 1891. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on July 9, 1840, the son of Isaac (of Delaware) and Matilda (Stobaugh of Virginia and died in Iowa) Hitch. John died in California and was buried in West Union, Iowa. He married Addie A. Ablett in Iowa on March 10, 1867, she the daughter of Thomas (b. Indiana, d. 1863 in Iowa) and Shoemaker (d. 1865 in Iowa) Ablett of England. Addie was born in Indiana on March 27, 1847 and died in 1929 in Port Angeles, Washington. John and Addie had children Ely Sherman (12/9/1867-10/19/1906) who married Addie Sturdevant on 10/25/1905; Lillie Alice (8/17/1871 in IA to 11/28/1921) who married Alfred Greerson on 5/30/1900; and Addie Blanche (b. 1/25/1878 in CA) who married Norman Sturdevant on 10/14/1900. Addie and Norman Sturdevant have children Harvey H. (12/10/1901-??), Forest Francis (2/25/1903 - 4/8/1915), Neva Norma (1/14/1908 - 5/8/1908), and Vernon T. (3/25/1910-??)

John Hitch enlisted on August 15, 1862 at age 22 to join Company F of the 34th Iowa Infantry (USA) as a Private. His enlistment states he was a native and resident of West Union, Iowa and mustered-in on September 25, 1862 for a 3-year term. He transferred to Company A of the 38th Iowa and mustered-out in Houston, Texas on August 15, 1865. In the "Family Records of Washington" (DAR - 1938), it states this about John Hitch's Civil War service record: John Hitch enlisted in the Civil War in Fayette Co., IA on August 15, 1862 and mustered-in on November 4, 1862 as a Private in Capt. James J. Welshs Co. A, 38th Geg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was tranferred to Co. F of the 34th Iowa. He was honorably discharged in Houston, TX on August 15, 1865 at the end of the war. His brother Lorenzo D. Hitch also served in Co. A of the 38th Iowa.

In the Federal Census of 1870, John Hitch is listed in a household in Fayette County, Iowa (120 in Pleasant Valley Township) as follows: - John Hitch, age 28, farmer, born in IA - Adda Hitch, age 21, born in IN - Sherman Hitch, age 2, born in IA.

John S. Hitch and family moved from Iowa to California sometime between 1872 and 1878.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John S. Hitch is listed in a household in Shasta County, California as follows: - John S. Hitch, age 40, born in IA - Ada A. Hitch, age 31, born in IN - Eli S. Hitch, age 12, born in IA - Lillie A. Hitch, age 8, born in IA - Addie B. Hitch, age 2, born in CA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch is listed in a household in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington as follows: - John Hitch, born 7/1840 in IA - Addie Hitch, born 3/1850 in IN - Sherman Hitch, born 12/1867 in IA - Blanche Hitch, born 1/1888 in CA - James R. Tudor, born in England.

The Obituary of John Hitch appeared as follows in a Clallam County newspaper:

"John Hitch ( d 3-18-1937 )

John Hitch, 96 year old Civil War veteran, who was the last surviving member of the 38th Regiment Iowa Volunteers which lost 200 officers and men by disease during the siege of Vicksburg, was taken to a local hospital at 6 last evening and died 2 hours later. His passing leaves only 2 members of the once proud Pacific Post, GAR--F M Wait and Tex Reynolds.

John Hitch was born on Jul 9, 1940 at Burlington, IA. When 22 he enlisted in the 38th Regiment Iowa Volunteers in Capt. J J Welsh's company at West Union, IA, commanded by Colonel David H Hughes. He served with the 38th in the siege of Vicksburg, in which the regiment lost 200 men and officers from disease and at one time Mr. Hitch was one of 20 men in the entire regiment fit for duty. So decimated was the 38th by disease and casualties that it was later merged with the 34th Iowa. He served in the siege and capture of Fort Morgan and in the siege of Mobile, being actively engaged with troops capturing Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley. Mr. Hitch also served on detached duty as one of the main foragers for General Sherman's troops and often told of harrowing experiences of his foraging detail as it invaded farms to secure food for a northern army that was "living off the country."

"It wasn't very nice going onto farms and finding women and children there alone, and having to dig up their buried hams and bacons and drive off their horses and stock, but we were in the army and under orders," said Mr. Hitch. "And then again, the Johnnies were always taking pot-shots at us foragers so the odds were about even." He was discharged from the army at Houston, Texas in 1865. On March 10, 1867 he was joined in marriage to Miss Ada A. Ablett at West Union, Iowa. Mrs. Hitch died in Port Angeles on June 11, 1929.

From Iowa, Mr. Hitch took his family into northern California and operated a hotel at Mott, near the base of Mount Shasta, and later operated several mills in the northern California. The family moved to Port Angeles 45 years ago to take up lots when the reserve was opened, and it is significant that he took up a lot at 5th and Lincoln Streets, where the Grand Army Hall now stands. Here he built a plain board "shack" and resided there for a time. Later he purchased other property. He was a life member in the Masonic order and had served Pacific Post Grand Army of the Republic as sergeant-major in 1911 and as quartermaster for 3 consecutive years. He has been a constant attendant at Memorial services for his many departed comrades, all of them his junior in point of years at the time of their deaths.

Mr. Hitch was a great walker and up until a few days of his death would walk to town and chat with friends and acquaintances. He had a fine philosophy of living and had made painstaking preparations for his passing, selecting the very casket he wished to be laid away in. He is mourned by his beloved daughter, Mrs. Norman W Sturdevant, of Port Angeles and 2 grandsons, Vernon and Harvey Sturdevant, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norman W Sturdevant.

Funeral services for Mr. Hitch will be held Monday at 2pm from the Christman Mortuary with Port Angeles Lodge #69, Free and Accepted Masons, in charge. Mr. Hitch was the last living charter member of the Lodge, having been affiliated with it from an eastern lodge in 1891 and was a life member. Burial will be at Ocean View Cemetery."

John married Ada Amand (Addie) Ablett, daughter of Thomas Ablett ²³⁵² and Marie Marine,²³⁵² on 10 Mar 1867 in IA.²³⁵² Ada was born on 27 Mar 1847 in IN,^{²³⁵² ⁴⁴²⁶ ⁴⁴²⁷} died on 11 Jun 1929 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^{²³⁵² ⁴⁴²⁸} and was buried about 14 Jun 1929 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²³⁵²

2337 M i. Eli Sherman Hitch was born on 9 Dec 1867 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²³⁵² ⁴⁴²⁹ ⁴⁴³⁰} died on 19 Oct 1906 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² and was buried about 23 Oct 1906 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²³⁵²

Eli married Abigail Lucy Sturdevant, daughter of Solomon W. Sturdevant and Martha Margaret Pratt, on 29 Oct 1905 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.²³⁵² ⁴⁴³¹ Abigail was born in Jul 1876 in IL.^⁴⁴³²

2338 F ii. Lillie Alice Hitch was born on 7 Aug 1871 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²³⁵² ⁴⁴³³ ⁴⁴³⁴} died on 28 Nov 1921 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² and was buried about 1 Dec 1921 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²³⁵²

Lillie married Alfred W. Grierson on 30 May 1900 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.²³⁵² Alfred was born in Jun 1873 in Canada.^⁴⁴³⁵

General Notes: He enlisted on August 15, 1862 at age 19 to join Company F of the 34th Iowa Infantry (USA) as a Private. His enlistment states he was age 19, a native of Illinois and a resident of West Union, Iowa when he mustered-in on September 25, 1862 for a 3-year term. He was discharged due to disability at New Madrid, Missouri on September 30, 1863.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Lorenzo Hitch is indicated in a household in Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa (page 121) as follows: - Lorenzo Hitch, age 27, born in IA - Sarah Hitch, age 27, born in Canada - John Hitch, age 9 months, born in IA

Lorenzo Hitch moved from Iowa to Oregon sometime between 1875 and 1878. This is shown by the birthplace of their children Elizabeth M. and Mimi. The former was born in Iowa in 1875 and the latter in Oregon in 1878.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Lorenzo Hitch is indicated in a household in the Willow Spring Precinct, Jackson County, Oregon (page 082) as follows: - Lorenzo Hitch, age 37, born in IL - Sarah A. Hitch, age 37, born in Canada - Isaac E. Hitch, age 9, born in IA - Joseph E. Hitch, age 7, born in IA - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 5, born in IA - Babe Hitch (female), age 2, born in OR.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lorenzo D. Hitch is indicated in a household in the Willow Spring Precinct, Jackson County, Oregon as follows: - Lorenzo D. Hitch, born 10/1842 in IL - Mimi Hitch (female), born 2/1877 (or 78) in OR.

In the Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, Lorenzo D. Hitch is listed on a card as an Army invalid who died September 2, 1911 in Centralia, Washington. He was a Private in Company A, 38th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 966883, Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 - National Archives)

Lorenzo married Sarah A. McCourt about 1869. Sarah was born on 4 Apr 1843 in Canada,^{⁴⁴³⁹ ⁴⁴⁴⁰} died on 29 Nov 1897 in OR, and was buried about 2 Dec 1897 in Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR.

2340 M i. John Hitch was born in 1869 in Fayette Co., IA^⁴⁴⁴¹ and died in 1871-1879.

+ 2341 M ii. Isaac Edson Hitch was born in Mar 1872 in Fayette Co., IA,^{⁴⁴⁴² ⁴⁴⁴³ ⁴⁴⁴⁴} died on 19 May 1951 in WA, and was buried about 22 May 1951 in Shelton Memorial Park, Mason Co., WA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph E. Hitch is listed in the household of his brother-in-law Harry D. Young as in Lewis County, Washington as follows: - Joseph E. Hitch, age 47, born in IA.

2343 F iv. Elizabeth M. Hitch was born in 1875 in Fayette Co., IA.^⁴⁴⁵¹

Lorenzo next married Lillian L. Crockett on 22 Oct 1900 in Jackson, OR. Lillian was born on 23 Jan 1860 in ME.

Meary married John Patrick Monnahan,⁶⁹⁸ son of John Monnahan ⁶⁹⁸ and Bertha Connor,⁶⁹⁸ on 10 Mar 1867 in Jodaviess Co., IL.⁶⁹⁸ John was born in 1845 and died on 18 Apr 1875 in Fayette Co., IA.

2346 M i. Charles G. Monnahan ⁶⁹⁸ was born on 12 Nov 1867 and died on 26 Mar 1914.

2347 M ii. John William Monnahan ⁶⁹⁸ was born on 23 May 1869 in Floyd, IA, died on 20 Apr 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, and was buried about 23 Apr 1953 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Linn Co., IA.

2348 M iii. Isaac James Monnahan ⁶⁹⁸ was born on 7 Oct 1871 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA and died on 11 Mar 1926 in Elgin, Fayette Co., IA.

2349 M iv. Michael J. Monnahan ⁶⁹⁸ was born on 21 Dec 1873 and died on 12 Jan 1948.

Margaret married Henry Sovine Craft,²³⁶⁶ son of John Hartman Craft ²³⁶⁶ and Rebecca Swaeger Peters,²³⁶⁶ on 30 Oct 1867 in Fayette Co., IA.¹⁹⁰⁰ Henry was born on 12 Feb 1845, died on 1 Sep 1929 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA, and was buried about 4 Sep 1929 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

2350 M i. Alfred Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 22 Aug 1868 and died in 1892 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA.

2351 M ii. John Isaac Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 12 Jan 1872 in Fayette Co., IA and died on 19 Jun 1947.

2352 M iii. Daniel Hills Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 14 Oct 1876 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA, died on 17 Jun 1959 in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴⁴⁶⁰ and was buried about 20 Jun 1959 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

Daniel married Harriet Mae Barker on 18 Jun 1904 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA.⁴⁴⁶⁰ Harriet was born on 2 Sep 1884, died on 10 Jun 1974 in IA, and was buried about 13 Jun 1974 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

2353 M iv. Perry O. Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 12 Jun 1879, died on 5 May 1976 in WI, and was buried about 8 May 1976 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

Perry married Florence (?). Florence was born on 14 May 1884, died on 3 May 1976 in WI, and was buried about 6 May 1976 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

+ 2354 M v. George Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 6 Feb 1884 in Wadena, Fayette Co., IA, died on 13 Feb 1968 in Bakerville, Wood Co., WI,^⁴⁴⁶⁰ and was buried about 16 Feb 1968 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

+ 2357 M viii. Arthur L. Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 15 May 1891 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA, died on 17 May 1963 in WI, and was buried about 20 May 1963 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

1188. Louisa Hitch was born on 30 Oct 1850 in Union Co., IA,^{²³⁶³ ²³⁶⁷ ²³⁶⁸ ²³⁶⁹} died on 17 Jun 1917 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, and was buried about 20 Jun 1917 in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

Louisa married William H. Fink,¹¹² son of Adam Fink and Joanna (?), on 25 Dec 1869 in Chickasaw Co., IA.¹¹² William was born in Oct 1848 in WI.^{⁴⁴⁶¹ ⁴⁴⁶² ⁴⁴⁶³}

2359 M ii. Harley Fink was born in Nov 1892 in AR,^{⁴⁴⁶⁵ ⁴⁴⁶⁶} died on 16 May 1916 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO, and was buried about 19 Feb 1916 in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

Sophia married Ira Morton,¹¹² son of John Morton ¹¹² and May (?),¹¹² on 19 Oct 1882 in Chickasaw Co., IA.¹¹² Ira was born on 10 Oct 1847 in MI,^{¹¹² ⁶⁹⁹ ⁴⁴⁶⁷} died on 25 Apr 1927 in IA,^⁶⁹⁹ and was buried about 28 Apr 1927 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁶⁹⁹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel L. Hitch is listed in Chickasaw County, Iowa in a household as follows: - Samuel L. Hitch, born 6/1855 in IA - Rosa Hitch, born 7/1878 in IA - Ethel C. Hitch, born 5/1898 in IA - Perry V. Hitch, born 1/1857 in IA (brother).

Samuel married Rosa W. Moldenhaven ⁶⁹⁸ on 10 Aug 1896 in Chickasaw Co., IA.⁶⁹⁸ ⁴⁴⁶⁹ Rosa was born on 2 Jul 1878 in IA,^⁴⁴⁷⁰ died on 11 Feb 1950 in IA, and was buried about 14 Feb 1950 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.

General Notes: In the book "Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa" (Volume 2, page 1423, published in 1910 and available at the DAR Library in Washington, DC), it gives a biography of William B. Hitch. (See also notes for Isaac Hitch [1812-1877]):

"William B. Hitch

One of the representative citizens of Fayette county who has gained a competency and at the same time the respect of his fellow men because he has worked for them along legitimate lines, is William B. Hitch, a native of Union township, where he was born September 22, 1858. He is the son of Isaac and Malindy (Stobaugh) Hitch, the former born in Delaware and the latter in the state of Virginia, each of worthy old families. It was in the early forties that Isaac Hitch came to Iowa and located in Fayette county, on what is now known as the Frisby farm, having taken up a quarter section of wild land on which he erected a log cabin, cleared a small patch and set to work developing the farm, having a very valuable place in due time. He later bought a farm in section 35 in Union township, then bought a farm of eighty acres in Illyria township and remained there until about 1866, when he moved to Chickasaw county, where he lived for several years. His health failing, in 1875 he went west with his family and settled in the San Joaquin valley, California, and engaged in wheat raising until his death in 1877.

After the death of his father, William B. Hitch returned to Fayette county and worked as a farm hand for several years. Two of his brothers, John and Lorenzo, were soldiers in the Federal army, having enlisted in Company A, Thirty-eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Lorenzo served until his discharge on the account of disability. John served out his full enlistment.

In 1888 Mr. Hitch purchased eighty acres of land in Union township. Prospering, he added to his original purchase until he became the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and ninety-five acres, which he placed under a high state of improvement and which he has made yield a very profitable income. He has also been very successful as a raiser of cattle and standard-bred horses. Among the many valuable horses bred and raised by Mr. Hitch was "Feric D.," the fastest pacing filly in Fayette county.

Mr. Hitch was married September 28, 1882, to Lucy Jane Patterson, daughter of Joseph Patterson, a well known citizen of Fayette county, where Mrs. Hitch was reared and educated. This union has resulted in the birth of two children, Lorenzo, living at home, educated in the schools of his native county and graduated from the New Hampton Normal and Commercial College, also attended the Upper Iowa University. He has taught school since he was eighteen years of age, with the exception of the past two years when he has been employed as a salesman; Ruth B. is living at home.

William B. Hitch is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, also the Yeoman lodge. Politically, he is a Democrat.

The paternal grandparents of William. B. Hitch were Isaac and Goodie or Patsy (Lynch) Hitch, who spent their entire lives in Delaware. The maternal grandparents were John and Margaret Stobaugh, of German descent, the grandfather dying in the East, after which event his widow remarried and came to Iowa in the early forties, locating in Fayette county, having made the trip here with the father of William B. Hitch, and she remained here until a short time before her death, when she moved to Washington county, this state. A brother of William B. Hitch’s mother had the distinction of serving as a soldier in the war of 1812."

In the Federal Census of 1900, William B. Hitch is listed in Fayette County, Iowa in a household as follows: - William B. Hitch, born 9/1858 in IA - Burthy D. Hitch, born 12/1858 in IA - "Leonzo" D. Hitch, born 6/1883 in IA - Ruth B. Hitch, born 3/1895 in IA.

William married Lucy Jane Patterson, daughter of Joseph Patterson ⁶⁹³ ⁴⁴⁷⁴ and Margaret Bunkle,⁴⁴⁷⁴ on 28 Sep 1882 in Fayette Co., IA.⁶⁹³ Lucy was born in Dec 1858 in Fayette Co., IA,^{⁶⁹⁹ ⁴⁴⁷⁵ ⁴⁴⁷⁶} died in 1929 in IA,^⁶⁹⁹ and was buried in 1929 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.^⁶⁹⁹

2363 F ii. Ruth Bryan Hitch was born on 9 Mar 1895 in Elgin, Fayette Co., IA,^{¹¹² ⁴⁴⁷⁹ ⁴⁴⁸⁰} died on 18 Jun 1989 in Fayette Co., IA, and was buried about 21 Jun 1989 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1860, Levin W. Hitch is listed in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (household 855 on page 435) as follows: - Levin W. Hitch, age 23, born in DE - Elizabeth Hitch, age 19, born in DE.

Levin married Elizabeth (?) about 1860. Elizabeth was born in 1841 in DE^²³⁸¹ and died before 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Isaac Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware (page 671) in a household as follows: - Isaac, age 24 (29?), sawmill, born in DE - wife? - Florry, age 4, born in DE - John C., age 5 months, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Isaac J. Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Isaac J. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Carmelia A. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Flora E. Hitch, age 14, born in DE - John C. Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Julia H. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - Joseph H. Hitch, age 2, born in DE - baby Hitch (female), age 3 months, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1900, Isaac J. Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Isaac J. Hitch, born 7/1841 in DE - Camelia A. Hitch, born 2/1846 in DE - Joseph H. Hitch, born 12/1877 in DE - Flora E. Hitch, born 12/1866 in DE - Albert J. Hitch, born 9/1882 in DE.

Isaac married Cornelia A. Cooper, daughter of Joseph Cooper and Julia Smith, on 7 Jan 1863 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴⁴⁸² ⁴⁴⁸³ ⁴⁴⁸⁴ Cornelia was born on 18 Feb 1847 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁴⁸⁵ ⁴⁴⁸⁶ ⁴⁴⁸⁷ ⁴⁴⁸⁸} died on 12 Apr 1914 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 14 Apr 1914 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Cornelia Hitch is listed in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Cornelia Hitch, age 64, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Albert Hitch, age 27, married 1 year, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Emily Hitch, age 38, born in PA (parents born in PA).

2365 F i. Flora E. Hitch was born on 20 Jan 1868 in DE^{¹⁶³ ³⁴⁴⁹ ⁴⁴⁸⁹} and died on 26 Sep 1918 in Farnhurst, New Castle Co., DE.

Julia married Isaac H. Smith, son of James Smith and Hester (?), on 26 Jun 1890 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴⁸⁶ Isaac was born in Dec 1869 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁹⁶

2368 M iv. Joseph Henry Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1877 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁸²⁵ ³⁴⁷¹ ⁴⁴⁹⁷ ⁴⁴⁹⁸} died on 20 Jul 1961 in Delaware State Hospital, Farnhurst, DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 25 Jul 1961 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁶³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: Joseph Hitch, age 42, born in DE Lillie Hitch, age 26, born in DE.

Joseph married Lillie M. (?). Lillie was born in 1894 in DE^⁴⁴⁹⁹ and died after 1961.

2369 F v. (Daughter) Hitch was born in Mar 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁵⁰⁰

2371 M vii. Isaac D. Hitch was born on 1 Sep 1885 in DE,^⁴⁹⁶ died on 17 Jan 1887 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁴⁹⁶ and was buried about 20 Jan 1887 in Old MP Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William T. Hitch is indicated on page 61 in Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Sharlet Hitch, age 21, born in DE - Harry S. Hitch, age 1, born in DE.

The family moved to Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland sometime between September 1884 and June 1891.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED120, sheet 8, line 16) in a household as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 1/1845 in DE - Charlotte Hitch, born 5/1861 in DE - Henry S. Hitch, born 7/1878 in DE - William A. Hitch, born 10/1882 in DE - Ethel G. Hitch, born 9/1884 in DE - Nettie E. Hitch, born 6/1891 in MD - Nora Hastings, born 11/1884 in DE.

William married Charlotte Ellen Records, daughter of William Records ⁴⁵⁰⁴ and Nellie Hastings,⁴⁵⁰⁴ on 23 Oct 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Charlotte was born on 7 May 1862 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁵⁰⁵ ⁴⁵⁰⁶ ⁴⁵⁰⁷ ⁴⁵⁰⁸} died on 28 Mar 1925 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 1 Apr 1925 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Charlotte E. Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Charlotte E. Hitch, age 57, born in DE This is the Charles E. Dean household (her son-in-law).

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel, age 22, born in DE - Jimmie E., age 18, born in DE - William, age 2, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, born 12/1856 in DE - Jennie E. Hitch, born 8/1862 in DE - Oscar L. Hitch, born 11/1880 in DE - Harry J. Hitch, born 11/1886 in DE - Hattie G. Hitch, born 9/1889 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 53, married 33 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Annie Hitch, age 49, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Harry J. Hitch, age 23, born in DE - Hattie G. Hitch, age 20, born in DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 8/1878 in DE - Mamie W. Hitch, born 4/1881 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 31, married 10 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Mamie Hitch, age 27, born in DE (parents born in DE) - No children.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Mamie Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Nathaniel Hitch, age 63, born in DE - Jane Hitch, age 59, born in DE.

Was a restaurant owner/manager at the time of his death.

William married Mary Ellen Hamilton, daughter of Alexander Hamilton and Molly Owens, on 23 May 1900 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Mary was born on 23 Apr 1881 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁵⁰³ ⁴⁵²³ ⁴⁵²⁴ ⁴⁵²⁵} died on 21 Aug 1950 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 23 Aug 1950 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷⁶

2377 M ii. Oscar L. Hitch was born in Nov 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁴⁵²⁶ ⁴⁵²⁷}

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1920, Oscar L. Hitch is indicated in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Oscar L. Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Agnes Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Carl Taylor, age 21, born in DE.

Julia married John Eugene Ammel Sr. on 31 Jul 1870 in Kent Co., DE.⁴³⁶ John was born in Oct 1843 in Strausberg, Germany^{⁴⁵³⁴ ⁴⁵³⁵ ⁴⁵³⁶ ⁴⁵³⁷} and died in 1929 in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in a household in Delmar, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, born 1/1860 in TX - Fanny W. Hitch, born 10/1868 in DE - Ella M. Hitch, born 11/1889 in DE - Charles B. Hitch, born 12/1899 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, B. Frank Hitch is indicated in a household in the 5th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - B. Frank Hitch, age 49, married 21 years, born in DE (sic, with parents born in DE) - Fannie W. Hitch, age 40, born in DE (with parents born in DE) - E. May Hitch, age 20, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, B. Frank Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - B. Frank Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Fanny W. Hitch, age 51, born in DE - Mae E. Hitch, age 8?, born in DE.

Benjamin married Fannie W. Elzey,⁷¹⁹ daughter of Charles B. Elzey and Charlotte E. (?), on 21 Nov 1888 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁷¹⁸ ⁴⁵⁵² ⁴⁵⁵³ Fannie was born on 8 Oct 1868 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁵⁵⁴ ⁴⁵⁵⁵ ⁴⁵⁵⁶} died on 28 Aug 1945 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 Aug 1945 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

2386 F i. Ella Mae Hitch was born on 28 Nov 1889 near Delmar, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴⁵³³ ⁴⁵⁵⁷ ⁴⁵⁵⁸} died on 15 Sep 1933 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Sep 1933 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

2387 M ii. (Infant Son) Hitch was born on 14 May 1897 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 28 May 1897 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 May 1897 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

2388 M iii. Charles B. Hitch was born on 31 Dec 1899 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁵⁵⁹} died on 25 Jun 1900 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 28 Jun 1900 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George W. Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George W. Hitch, born 10/1861 in TX - Ellen M. Hitch, born 5/1833 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George W. Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District as follows: - Ella M. Hitch, age 73, widow, born in DE (parents born in DE) - George W. Hitch, age 48, single, born in TX (parents born in DE).

George married Jennie Ellen Robinson,¹⁵⁴ ⁷¹⁸ daughter of John Elisha Robinson ⁷¹⁸ and Margaret Ann Twiford,⁷¹⁸ JAN 1911 OR JUN 1911 in Baltimore, MD Or Philadelphia, PA.⁷¹⁸ Jennie was born on 5 Sep 1879 in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷¹⁸ died on 2 Jun 1955 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA,^⁷¹⁸ and was buried about 5 Jun 1955 in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^⁷¹⁸

Ellen married Harvey Fooks Wolfe ¹⁵⁴ ⁷¹⁹ on 22 Feb 1894 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁷¹⁸ Harvey was born in 1869 in DE.

2391 F i. Thelma Corkran Wolfe ¹⁵⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1895 and died on 30 Jul 1896.

2392 F ii. Nellie H. Wolfe ¹⁵⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1895 and died on 15 Jul 1896.

2395 M v. Nathaniel Weaver Wolfe ¹⁵⁴ ⁴⁵⁶³ was born on 3 Feb 1907.

2397 M i. James Sudler Riggin ⁷²⁷ was born in Nov 1882 and died in Feb 1883.

2399 M i. Joseph Mary Turner ⁷²⁷ was born on 7 Jan 1884 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 16 Feb 1946 in Interlaken, NJ.

2400 F ii. Natalie Delores Sudler Turner ⁷²⁷ was born on 20 Dec 1888 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 7 Jan 1957 in Great Barrington, MA.

2402 M iv. Henry Clay Turner Jr. ⁷²⁷ was born on 9 Jul 1893 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 19 Oct 1951 in Trenton, NJ.

1226. Victor Elmer Hitch was born on 7 May 1872 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ²⁴³⁴ ²⁴³⁵} died on 7 Mar 1914 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1914 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Victor E. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Victor E. Hitch, born 5/1872 in DE - Effie A. Hitch, born 7/1873 in PA - Margira J. Hitch, born 9/1897 in DE - Augustus Hitch, born 8/1899 in DE.

Victor married Ella (Effie?) A. Johnson ⁴⁵⁶⁴ about 1895. Ella was born in Jul 1873 in PA.^⁴⁵⁶⁵

2403 F i. Marjorie J. Hitch was born on 8 Sep 1897 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁴⁵⁶⁶ ⁴⁵⁶⁷} and died in Feb 1981 in Lysander, NY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Marjorie Hitch is listed as a secretary to Seymor Oppenheimer in Manhattan, New York as follows: - Marjorie Hitch, age 22, born in DE

Marjorie married Joseph Talcott Granville.⁴⁵⁶⁸ Joseph was born on 21 Feb 1903 and died in Nov 1972 in Lysander, NY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward A. Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Virginia in the Samuel Wiley household as follows: - Edward A. Hitch, born 1/1879 in DE - Marilda Hitch, born 7/1876 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward A. Hitch is listed in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, Virginia in a household as follows: - Edward A. Hitch, age 40, born DE - George P. Hitch, age 79, born DE - Lorena J. Hitch, age 37, born DE - Anna German, age 50, born DE.

Edward married Marietta Ann Cato, daughter of John Henry Cato ⁴⁵⁶⁹ and Lucy Robinson,.⁴⁵⁶⁹ Marietta was born on 23 Aug 1891 in VA.^⁴⁵⁷⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Roscoe C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Roscoe C. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Reba Hitch, age 28, born in NY - Clayton Hitch, age 5, born in DE - E. Parker Hitch (m), age 3, born in DE.

Roscoe married Reba Mildred Parker, daughter of Judson Elliott Parker ⁷³² and Alice Lida Harder,⁷³² on 31 Aug 1911 in Addison, NY.⁷³² Reba was born on 24 Apr 1891 in Bath, NY,^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³² ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁵⁷² ⁴⁵⁷³} died on 22 Jul 1975 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³² ⁴⁵⁷⁴} and was buried about 25 Jul 1975 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.

2405 M i. Richard Parker Hitch ⁷³² was born on 13 Sep 1912 in DE, died on 15 Jul 1914 in Kent Co., DE, and was buried about 18 Jul 1914 in Ennis Graveyard, 3 Mile E Of Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁴³⁷⁷

2410 M vi. Ward Traylor Hitch was born on 9 Mar 1931 in Milford, Kent Co., DE^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³² ⁴⁵⁸¹} and died on 29 Jul 2008.^⁴⁵⁸²

Ward married Constance Connell on 21 Jan 1954.⁷³² Constance was born on 27 Jan 1920^⁷³² and died about 1988 in Dover, Kent Co., DE.^⁷³²

Avis married Frank Clendaniel Sr.,⁷³² ⁴⁵⁸³ son of George B. Clendaniel and Julia Morrison, on 14 Feb 1917 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁷³² Frank was born in 1886.

2411 M i. Frank Clendaniel Jr. was born on 11 Nov 1917^⁷³² and died on 12 Sep 1989.^²⁴⁸⁴

2412 F ii. Janice Clendaniel was born on 31 Dec 1919^{⁷³² ²⁴⁸⁴} and died in Oct 1987 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^²⁴⁸⁴

Janice married Harry Butler Greenly Jr. in 1946.⁷³² Harry was born in 1916.

2413 M iii. Richard Marvin Clendaniel was born on 4 Apr 1921^{⁷³² ²⁴⁸⁴} and died in Oct 1982 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.^²⁴⁸⁴

General Notes: On April 3, 1838, the Somerset County Orphans Court Proceedings states, "Orphan: John T. and Joshua L. Hitch (of Littleton) - Appointed Guardian: Jane Hitch - Sureties: William S. Dashiell, Elisha Owens" (Somerset Co. Orphans Court Proceedings 1829-38, Folio 381)

Elizabeth Hitch's will was written on August 30, 1851 and probated November 18, 1851 as follows: - Niece, Elizabeth T. Hitch to get negro man Henry until he reaches age 50 when he is to go free. Also to get negro woman Mary and her children - Sister, Sarah Byrd to get $150 - Nephew, Littleton Joshua Hitch to get $100 - George W. Byrd to get a bed - Cousin, Ellen McDaniel to get $100 - Brother, Thomas Hitch to get balance of estate. Executor was William R. Byrd and witness was George W. Covington. (Somerset Co. Wills 1837-1859, Folio 193)

In her will probated on April 2, 1852, Sarah Graham bequeathed to Joshua Hitch 100 acres of land of Sarah Graham's Quantico farm. The record also, it mentions Sarah Graham's daughters Jane Hitch, Leah A. Hopkins and Sarah A. Hopkins. (Abstracts of Somerset Co. Wills)

On April 24, 1869, Joshua L. and Martha E. Hitch sold land to Alexander W. Goslee for $800. Land was described as that land willed to Joshua by Sarah Graham out of a tract called "East Conclusion" and "Bennetts Venture." Adjoins land of Levin C. Bailey and that of Leatherbury's deed. Witnesses: S.S. Quinn and Mary E. Cathell. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 1, Folio 385).

In the Federal Census of 1870, Joshua Hitch is indicated in the 1st District, Worcester County, Maryland (household 80, page 668) in a household as follows: - Joshua Hitch, age 33, carpenter, $100 in Personal property - Martha Hitch, age 25, keeps house - Isaac Hitch, age 2 - Mary Hitch, age 2 months - Mary Cathell, age 62, lady All were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Joshua L. Hitch is indicated in District 1, Worcester County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Joshua L. Hitch, age 43, born in MD - Martha E. Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Isaac C. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Mary J. Hitch, age 10, born in MD - Louella Hitch, age 6, born in MD - Mary E. Cathell, age 74, born in MD - Mary A. Hitch, age 26, born in MD.

In the "List of Taxable Males - Worcester County - 1882," Joshua L. Hitch is included in District Number 1, Pocomoke City.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joshua L. Hitch is indicated in District 1, Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland (ED98, sheet 7, line 37) as follows: - Joshua L. Hitch, born 11/1836 in MD - Louella Hitch, born 11/1874 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Joshua L. Hitch is indicated in Worcester County, Maryland as follows: - Joshua L. Hitch, age 83, born in MD - Virginia L. Hitch, age 68, born in VA.

In his Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Joshua L. Hitch was born on November 19, 1836 and died of a stroke, age 83 on December 9, 1922 in Worcester County, Pocomoke City, Maryland. His occupation was a Ship Carpenter. His father was Littleton Hitch and his mother was Mary E. (Graham) Hitch. Informer of the death was Virginia Hitch of Pocomoke City. He was buried in Pocomoke M.E. Cemetery.

Joshua married Martha E. Cathell, daughter of James M. Cathell and Mary E. Messick, on 30 Jan 1867 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Martha was born in 1845 in MD,^{⁴⁵⁸⁴ ⁴⁵⁸⁵ ⁴⁵⁸⁶ ⁴⁵⁸⁷ ⁴⁵⁸⁸} died on 26 Apr 1899 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 29 Apr 1899 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

2416 M i. Isaac Cathell Hitch was born on 2 Nov 1867 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹³⁴⁴ ⁴⁵⁸⁹ ⁴⁵⁹⁰} died on 27 Feb 1903 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 2 Mar 1903 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

2417 F ii. Mary J. Hitch was born on 5 Jun 1870 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹¹⁴ ⁴⁵⁹¹} died on 15 Jul 1881 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Jul 1881 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

2418 F iii. Louella Hitch was born on 23 Nov 1873 in Worcester Co., MD^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁵⁹² ⁴⁵⁹³} and died on 30 Jul 1901 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³}

2419 F iv. Annie C. Hitch was born on 26 Apr 1887 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 5 Jun 1897 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Jun 1897 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

Joshua next married Virginia L. Jones on 23 Oct 1903 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Virginia was born in 1852 in VA.^⁴⁵⁹⁴

2420 F i. Lottie Holland was born in Mar 1885 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁶⁰³ ⁴⁵⁹⁸}

Laura married William Thomas Holland I,²⁵⁴⁵ son of Thomas J. Holland and Amanda J. Hurley, in 1889. William was born in 1856 in MD,^{⁸⁷⁹ ⁸⁸³ ⁸⁸⁴ ²⁵⁴⁷ ²⁵⁴⁸} died in 1930 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1930 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2423 M ii. William Thomas Holland II was born on 14 Sep 1892 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁴⁶⁰⁶ ⁴⁶⁰⁷ ⁴⁶⁰⁸} died in Aug 1974 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Aug 1974 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2426 F v. Elsie Marie Holland was born on 24 Feb 1902 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁴⁶¹⁶ ⁴⁶¹⁷} and died on 1 Jan 1997 in MD.

William married Nettie Virginia Lloyd on 28 Jan 1901 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Nettie was born in 1872 in MD,^{⁴⁶¹⁸ ⁴⁶¹⁹} died in 1960 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1960 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2427 M i. William Lloyd Barbon was born on 8 Jun 1902 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁴⁶¹⁷ died on 12 Apr 1975 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, and was buried about 15 Apr 1975 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.

William married Helen Elizabeth Haver, daughter of William M. Haver and Sarah Ellen Orndorff, on 24 Feb 1928 in Baltimore, MD. Helen was born on 12 Mar 1906 in Newark, OH, died on 20 Apr 1975 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, and was buried about 23 Apr 1975 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Roswell, Fulton Co., GA.

2428 M ii. Elbert Milton Barbon was born in 1908 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁴⁶²⁰ ⁴⁶²¹} died in 1957 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1957 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Elbert married Mary Elizabeth Gordy. Mary was born in 1914 in MD, died in Dec 1998 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Dec 1998 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Williamanna married Andrew Francis Smullen, son of Nathaniel Henry James Smullen ¹⁸³ and Elizabeth H. Costen,¹⁸³ on 23 Jan 1895 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Andrew was born in Jun 1855 in MD,^{²⁰² ⁸⁸³ ⁴⁶²² ⁴⁶²³ ⁴⁶²⁴ ⁴⁶²⁵} died on 19 Feb 1923 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰ ²⁰²} and was buried about 22 Feb 1923 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

Maud married Samuel Van Messick, son of Samuel Jones and Irene Floyd, on 11 Oct 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Samuel was born on 23 Jun 1880 in PA,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁶²⁹ ⁴⁶³⁰ ⁴⁶³¹} died on 2 Oct 1956 in DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 4 Oct 1956 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

2430 M i. Irving Thomas Messick was born in 1901 in DE^⁴⁶³² and died in 1969 in MD.

2431 M ii. Cecil James Messick was born on 27 May 1903 in MD and died on 1 Jul 1903 in MD.^⁴¹³

2434 F v. Florence Messick was born in 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁶³⁷

General Notes: The Federal Census of 1920 lists William Hitch in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - William Hitch, age 33 - Stella, age 30, born in DE - James, age 12, born in MD - Margaret, age 8, born in MD - Irene Mezzick, age 69, born in MD.

William married Stella Messick, daughter of William Messick and Irene R. (?), on 9 Jul 1906 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Stella was born on 18 Jun 1889 in DE,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁶³⁹ ⁴⁶⁴⁰ ⁴⁶⁴¹ ⁴⁶⁴² ⁴⁶⁴³} died in Mar 1971 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴⁶⁴⁴ and was buried in Mar 1971 in Spring Hill Memory Gardens, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2436 M i. William James Hitch was born on 30 Nov 1907 in MD,^{⁴⁶⁴⁵ ⁴⁶⁴⁶ ⁴⁶⁴⁷} died on 15 Jul 1973 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 18 Jul 1973 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1259. Paul Hitch was born on 27 Oct 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{²⁵⁴³ ²⁵⁴⁴} died on 5 Oct 1958 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Oct 1958 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁷⁶

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1920, Paul Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Paul Hitch, age 27, born in MD - Minnie Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Anna M. Hitch, age 5, born in MD.

Salisbury Times, October 7, 1958: Funeral services for Paul Hitch, 65, who was found dead on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on the underpass at E. Main and S. Salisbury Blvd. Sunday morning, will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. from Grace Methodist Church of which he was a member. Police believed Mr. Hitch had been struck by a train. The Rev. J. J. VonHagel, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Parsons Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Hitch; his daughter, Mrs. Anna M. Robinson of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Mrs. Shirley Tingle of Salisbury and James Robinson, also of Salisbury; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. William Bennett of Salisbury; and one brother, Linwood Hitch of Wilmington. His parents were the late Thomas and Annie Cantwell Hitch of Salisbury. Mr. Hitch had retired after being employed by the J. I. Wells Co. Friends may call at the Holloway Funeral Home tonight after 7:30 p.m. and at Grace Church tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m.

Paul married Minnie (?) about 1913. Minnie was born on 4 Apr 1897 in MD,^⁴⁶⁵⁴ died on 21 Feb 1988 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 24 Feb 1988 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁷⁶

+ 2440 F i. Anna Mae Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{³²²⁸ ⁴⁶⁵⁵ ⁴⁶⁵⁶ ⁴⁶⁵⁷} died on 21 Mar 1999 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 24 Mar 1999 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the records of soldiers in World War I, Linwood Hitch is shown with Serial Number 1,285,918, serving with Company I, 115th Infantry. He lived at 104 Gray Street, Salisbury, Maryland. He was age 22 years, 1 month and from Salisbury, Maryalnd where he was also born. He was listed as Private 1st Class on July 12, 1917, Private October 1, 1917, Private 1st Class April 9, 1919 with Company I Maryland Infantry, Company I 115 Infantry. He received an honorable discharge on June 6, 1919. He was overseas between June 15, 1918 and May 24, 1919 with Center sector, Meuse-Argonne.

Linwood married Sadie Ellen Bounds,³²²⁸ daughter of Warren Bounds and Mary Alice Carter, about 1921. Sadie was born on 27 Feb 1894 in Worcester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ²⁵⁴⁵} died on 18 Jul 1962 in DE,^{²⁵⁴⁵ ⁴⁶⁵⁸} and was buried about 21 Jul 1962 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Obituary, Salisbury Times (Salisbury, Maryland)
July 19, 1962

Mrs. Sadie B. Hitch, 68, formerly of Salisbury, died in Wilmington in the Delaware Hospital yesterday after a long illness. She was a native of Worcester County near Princess Anne, and a daughter of the late Warren and Mary Alice Carter Bounds. Mrs. Hitch's late husband, Linwood, a retired seaman, died in June. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Preston Hitch of Hollyoak, Del., and Linwood Jr. of Salisbury, Mrs. Beatrice Limp of Clarksville, Ind., and Mrs. Flora Brad of Wilmington; two brothers, Preston Bounds of here and Mervin Bounds of Baltimore, and a sister, Mrs. Lena Ruark, Princess Anne. Funeral services will be held in the Holloway Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p.m., the Rev. J. J. VonHagel, pastor, and the Rev. Frank A. Baker, assistant, of Grace Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Parsons Cemetery and friends may call at the funeral home Friday after 7:30 p.m.

2444 U i. Unnamed Hitch was born on 20 Oct 1935 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³²²⁸

General Notes: Mollie Grifith is listed as a widow, age 71, Salisbury, Wicomico Co. Census in the John B. Parsons Home for the Aged.

Mary married William C. Griffin on 6 Sep 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ William was born in Apr 1854 in VA,^{⁴⁶⁶² ⁴⁶⁶³ ⁴⁶⁶⁴ ⁴⁶⁶⁵ ⁴⁶⁶⁶} died in 1928 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1928 in Turner Cemetery In Nanticoke-Waterview, Wicomico Co., MD.

2445 M i. John W. Griffin was born in Aug 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁴⁶⁶⁷ ⁴⁶⁶⁸}

2446 F ii. Alice J. Griffin was born in Sep 1885 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁶⁶⁹

General Notes: Given his father's service for the Union in the Civil War, it might be that James got his middle name after the famous Union General McClellan.

In the Federal Census of 1900, James M. Hitch is listed in a household in the City of Baltimore (ED243, sheet 11, line 33) as follows: - James M. Hitch, born 11/1862 in MD - Mary C. Hitch, born 11/1864 in MD - Alice W. Hitch, born 6/1887 in MD - Grace E. Hitch, born 3/1890 in MD - Ida Hitch, born 8/1893 in MD - Paul D. Hitch, born 6/1896 in MD.

James married Mary Priscilla Hambury, daughter of Jesse Hambury and Mary Eleanor Traverse, on 13 Dec 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Mary was born in Nov 1864 in MD^⁴⁶⁷⁰ and died in 1896 in Baltimore, MD.^²⁵⁶⁸

Paul married Claudia Wilson.⁴⁶⁷³ Claudia was born Cal 11 Jun 1897 in AL,^⁴⁶⁸² died on 3 Oct 1943 in Baltimore, MD, and was buried about 6 Oct 1943 in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.

Willie married Thomas L. Coberth, son of Lloyd Hamilton Coberth and Wilhelmina (?), on 15 Jan 1902 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Thomas was born on 14 Feb 1860 in MD,^{³⁰⁷² ⁴⁶⁸⁶ ⁴⁶⁸⁷} died on 19 Jun 1910 in Baltimore, MD, and was buried about 22 Jun 1910 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City, MD.

William married Lillie K. Barnett, daughter of John W. Barnett and Sarah J. Martin,⁷⁶ on 16 Oct 1889 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Lillie was born on 26 Oct 1866 in MD,^{²⁰² ²⁵⁷⁷ ²⁵⁸⁴ ⁴⁶⁹¹} died on 4 Dec 1925 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁰² and was buried about 7 Dec 1925 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

2452 F i. Ramona Renshaw was born in May 1891 in Somerset Co., MD^⁴⁶⁹² and died in 1972 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2453 M ii. Roger L. Renshaw was born in Feb 1893 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁴⁶⁹³

2455 F iv. Sarah E. Renshaw was born in 1903 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁴⁶⁹⁷ ⁴⁶⁹⁸} and died in Mar 1974 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Sarah married Leo Bailey, son of Filmore Bailey and May (?). Leo was born in 1904 in MD^⁴⁶⁹⁹ and died after 1974.

Archibald married Annette (Nettie) Waller on 28 Feb 1893 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Annette was born in Sep 1870 in MD,^{²⁰² ⁴⁷⁰⁴ ⁴⁷⁰⁵ ⁴⁷⁰⁶} died in 1941 in Somerset Co., MD,^²⁰² and was buried in 1941 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰²

2461 M iv. Malcolm W. Renshaw was born in Jul 1906 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁴⁷⁰⁰ ⁴⁷¹⁴}

2462 M v. Richard B. Renshaw was born in 1907 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷⁰² ⁴⁷⁰³} died in 1931 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1931 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

Stanley married Annie Lawrence in 1887. Annie was born in Feb 1868 in MD,^{³⁰⁹³ ⁴⁷¹⁵} died in 1949 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1949 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2463 M i. Herman Renshaw was born on 12 Jan 1890 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁴⁷¹⁶ ⁴⁷¹⁷} died in Apr 1975 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and was buried in Apr 1975 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2465 F iii. Olive Renshaw was born on 29 Mar 1892 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷¹⁹} died on 23 Aug 1971 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 Aug 1971 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "After many years as a commercial artist in New York, NY, he moved to Cape Cod in 1973 to concentrate on painting. His brush captured the strength and vitality of Cape shore lines, salt marshes, and the charm of old Main Street houses. His oil paintings expertly reflect the Cape serenity and strength.

Robert A. Hitch was a member of the Allied Artists of America, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the American Professional League, the Copley Society and the Cape Cod Art Association, where he was a member of the regular teaching staff, and a member of the Board of Directors. Included in his many awards was the Henry Ward Ranger Prize, National Academy Design, Grand National Award,American Artist Professional League, Flanders Award and awards from the Cape Cod Art Association in Memebers and Open Juried Shows. His paintings are found in many private and public collections."

Robert next married Jeane Isabelle Leason,²²³ ²⁶⁰⁷ daughter of Percival Alexander Leason ²²³ and Cargil Chapman,²²³ on 6 May 1950 in Staten Island, NY.²²³ Jeane was born on 18 Oct 1918 in Sydney, Australia.^²²³

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "Jeane Isabelle LEASON was born on October 18 1918 in Sydney, Australia. She emigrated to the United States in 1937. Jeane was an Art Curator for the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences for ten years. She moved to Cape Cod in 1973 with her husband. Since living on the Cape she has been an oil painting instructor, portrait artist, and art restorer. She is the daughter of Percival Leason, Austrailian portrait painter, teacher and illustrator for Australian papers and magazines, as well as the Saturday Evening Post in the United States."

General Notes: Moved to Illinois in 1891.

From: Jo Terry Sinding [mailto:jsinding@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:19 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: more family

FYI…I didn't notice this in your book…

Joseph Luke Hitch had a daughter Emma N Hitch (1855-1899). She married Sylvester Pribble (1851-1890). After Vest died, Emma moved to Illinois and married Thomas Switzer (1839-1914). Joseph Hitch lived with Emma and Thomas for awhile.

Emma and Sylvester Pribble had many children, one of which was Rolla Pribble (1888-1954) Rolla married Alma Kopf. They had 2 daughters Harriett Ann Pribble (1915-2004) and Emily Hitch Pribble (1919-1977)

Harriett had 2 sons, 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Emily had 2 sons and a daughter, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

I have other family members also, but that is our direct line.

Sincerely,
Jo Terry Sinding

Emma married Sylvester (Vest) Pribble.⁸ ²⁶⁴⁶ Sylvester was born in 1851 and died in 1890.

+ 2471 M i. Dr. Eugene B. Pribble ⁸ was born on 2 Oct 1877 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 30 Dec 1936 in Salem, IL.

+ 2473 M iii. H. Raymond Pribble ⁸ was born on 1 Mar 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 7 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 10 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN.

Emma next married Thomas D. Switzer.⁸ ²⁶⁴⁶ Thomas was born in 1839 and died in 1914.

2475 F i. Lucille Switzer ⁸ was born on 5 Feb 1896 in Farina, IL^²⁶⁷ and died after 1968 in CA.^²⁶⁷

General Notes: He was a school teacher.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lew V. Hitch is listed as a boarder in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Lew V. Hitch, born 7/1871 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Lewis" Hitch is listed in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma in a household as follows: - Lewis Hitch, age 48, born KY - Florence Hitch, age 33, born TN - Lewis Hitch, age 9, born TN.

Luthomson married Florence Parker Hays,²⁶⁷ daughter of Capt. John Middleton Hays ²⁶⁷ and Sallie Parker Caruthers,²⁶⁷ about 1909. Florence was born in 1884 in Jackson, TN,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷²² ⁴⁷²³} died in 1962 in TN,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1962 in Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, TN.

Henry married Evelyn Bradshaw ⁸ on 15 May 1907 in Dickinson, Stark, Co., ND.⁴⁷²⁷ The marriage ended in divorce in 1921-1929. Evelyn was born in 1881-1882 in IL.^{²⁶⁶⁰ ⁴⁷²⁸}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George B. Hitch is listed in Custer County, South Dakota in a household as follows: - George B. Hitch, born 5/1865 in KY - Nellie J. Hitch, born 9/1874 in MS - George V. Hitch, born 7/1898 in SD.

George B. Hitch received land grants in South Dakota on April 28, 1914 (BLM, Doc. IDs 401334 and 401334).

George married Nancy J. (Nellie) Kidwell ⁸ on 6 Aug 1896 in Custer, Custer Co., SD.⁴⁷³² Nancy was born on 15 Sep 1873 in Mayersville, Issaquena Co., MS,^⁴⁷³³ died on 15 Aug 1966 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD,^⁴ and was buried about 18 Aug 1966 in Custer Cemetery, Custer, Custer Co., SD.

2483 M i. George Vernon Hitch ²⁶⁷ was born on 4 Jul 1897 in Custer Co., SD,^⁴⁷³⁴ died on 5 Nov 1906 in SD, and was buried about 8 Nov 1906 in Custer Cemetery, Custer, Custer Co., SD.

2485 F iii. Mildred Elizabeth Hitch ⁸ was born on 6 Jun 1904 in Custer Co., SD^²⁶⁷ and died after 1968.

General Notes: In notes sent to me by Donovan Hitch of Covington, Kentucky, it states that Mildred Elizabeth Hitch ". . . grew up in Custer and graduated from high school there and attended college for three years. She taught five years in Mobridge, South Dakota and six years in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1936 she married James Kelly of Mauston, Wisconsin."

Mildred married James Kelly ²⁶⁷ in 1936.²⁶⁷ James was born in Mauston, WI and died after 1968.

General Notes: Frank Hitch's obituary of 1941:

Frank S. Hitch, 73, Spearfish, South Dakota, pioneer resident of the Black Hills, died at his home there on Saturday morning. Funeral services were held in Custer at 2PM Monday at the Heidereim Chapel. Rev. W.A. Ross was in charge of the services. Burial was in the Custer Cemetery with an escort composed of W.E Nevin, Frank Walsh, Eric Heiderheim, and Mr. Miller of Custer and N.E. Roth and Joe Brown of Spearfish. Frank S. Hitch was born in Catawba, Kentucky August 13, 1867 and went to the Black Hills in 1887. He was the last surviving stage coach driver in the Hills.

He was married in 1895 at Edgemont to Lizzie Etta Farrell. One child, Mrs. Henry W. Pearson of Deadwood was born to this union. Mrs. Hitch died several years later. In 1925 Mr. Hitch was married to Zella Oehler in Florida. They have made their home in Spearfish for several years. Survivers are the widow; the daughter, Mrs. Pearson; three grandchildren, Franklin Fred and Anna Doe; two brothers, Tull Hitch of Deadwood; Bert Hitch of Artesia, NM; three nieces Mrs. Dick Costello of Deadwood, Mrs. James Kelly of Rapid City, Maxine Hitch of Baker, MT; and three nephews J.A. Hitch of Spearfish, Gerald Hitch of Baker, MT and M.L. Hitch of Los Angeles, CA. Attending the funeral from Deadwood were Mr. and Mrs. Pearson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Costello and family and Tull Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hitch of Spearfish and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly of Rapid City.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Frank Hitch is listed in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, born 8/1868 in KY - Lizzie Hitch, born 3/1876 in MN - Lucille Hitch, born 3/1896 in SD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank S. Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky as a lodger in a household as follows: - Frank S. Hitch, age 52, born in KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Tull Hitch is listed in a household in Custer, Custer County, South Dakota as follows: - Tull Hitch, born 12/1870 in KY - Claudia B. Hitch, born 11/1876 in MI - Luther W. Hitch, born 1/1834 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Tull Hitch is listed in a household in Decatur, Lawrence County, South Dakota as follows: - Tull Hitch, age 49, born in KY - Claudia Hitch, age 43, born in MI - Beulah Hitch, age 16, born in NE - Thelma Hitch, age 14, born in IL - Murry Hitch, age 12, born in SD.

John married Claudia B. Turner.⁸ Claudia was born in Nov 1876 in MI^{⁴⁷⁴² ⁴⁷⁴³} and died before 1940.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, James H. Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - James H. Hitch, born 12/1860 in KY - Mary Hitch, born 6/1867 in KY - Jessie G. Hitch, born 10/1891 in KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, "Newton J." Hitch is listed in Oskatoosa, Clay County, Illinois in a household as follows: Newton J. Hitch, born 12/1865 in KY Mary E. Hitch, born 10/1866 in IL Jacob H. Hitch, born 6/1894 in IL Harry E. Hitch, born 1/1900 in IL Jacob L. Hortenstein, born 2/1831 in VA Pauline Hortenstein, born 12/1832 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph N. Hitch is listed in Farina, Fayette County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Joseph N. Hitch, age 54, born in KY - Hellen Hitch, age 53, born in IL - Eugene Hitch, age 15, born in IL.

Joseph married Mary Ellen (Helen) Hortenstein,⁸ daughter of Jacob L. Hortenstein and Pauline (?), about 1892. Mary was born on 24 Oct 1866 in Clay Co., IL,^{²⁶⁷ ⁴⁷⁵⁵ ⁴⁷⁵⁶} died on 30 Jul 1961 in Clay Co., IL,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 2 Aug 1961 in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Clay Co., IL.^⁹⁰

2494 M iii. Eugene Hitch ⁸ was born on 6 Jun 1904 in Clay Co., IL^{²⁶⁷ ⁴⁷⁶³} and died on 25 Nov 1940 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁵⁴}

Sarah married Eli E. Kidwell, son of John Willis Kidwell and Lucy Margaret Hendricks, in Feb 1891.²⁶⁷ Eli was born on 17 Sep 1869 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died in Jan 1929,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Portsmouth, OH.

+ 2495 F i. Alma Molly Kidwell was born on 15 Sep 1892 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died after 1968.

+ 2496 F ii. Blanche Kidwell was born in Nov 1893 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

2498 F iv. Susie C. Kidwell ⁸ was born in Aug 1897 in KY and died between 1901 and 1909 in KY.

+ 2501 F vii. Beulah Kidwell ⁸ was born on 4 May 1903 in Petersville, KY.^⁴

+ 2502 F viii. Nellie Kidwell ⁸ was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Petersville, KY.^⁴

+ 2503 M ix. Walker Kidwell was born on 5 Aug 1908 in Petersville, KY^⁴ and died after 1968.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Omer S. Hitch is listed as a boarder in a household in Kenton County, Kentucky as follows: - Omer S. Hitch, born 11/1871 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Omer S. Hitch is listed in a household in Montgomery County, Ohio as follows: - Omer S. Hitch, age 47, born in KY - Addie Hitch, age 33, born in KY - Leonard Hitch, age 13, born in KY - Van Hitch, age 24, born in KY (nephew) - Grant Strauss, age 35, born in OH.

Omer married Addie (?) about 1906. Addie was born in 1887 in KY^⁴⁷⁶⁴ and died on 13 Jul 1954 in Harrison Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

Nancy married Aris Clifton Sanders I,²⁶⁷ son of Ellis Perry Sanders ⁴⁷⁶⁶ and Isabell Hamilton,⁴⁷⁶⁶ on 22 Jan 1905 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.²⁶⁷ Aris was born on 11 Mar 1875 in Bracken Co., KY^⁴⁷⁶⁶ and died on 9 May 1928 in South Portsmouth, Greenup Co., KY.^⁴⁷⁶⁶

1320. Myra Fryer ⁸ was born in 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 1 May 1915 in Shelbyville, IN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 4 May 1915 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

Myra married James Morris. James was born on 31 May 1848 in Grassy Creek, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 5 Dec 1908,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 8 Dec 1908 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

2510 M i. Arthur Morris was born in 1880 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 15 Mar 1906.^²⁶⁷

2511 F ii. Myrtie Morris was born on 6 Aug 1883 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 15 Jul 1950 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Lincoln Grove Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

2512 M iii. Howard Morris was born in 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died in 1936,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

2513 F iv. Nellie Morris was born on 16 Mar 1888 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died in 1971 in Hamilton, OH.^²⁶⁷

2514 F v. Hazel Morris was born on 29 Apr 1890 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 19 Feb 1968 in Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL.^²⁶⁷

Mary married Joseph Breckinridge Pribble on 15 Nov 1883 in IL.²⁶⁷ Joseph was born on 15 Nov 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died on 12 Feb 1933.^²⁶⁷

2516 F i. Effa Pribble ⁴ was born on 17 Aug 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 17 Aug 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2517 M ii. Oral Minturn Pribble ⁴ was born on 13 Apr 1886 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 17 May 1956.

2518 M iii. Henry Roscoe Pribble ⁴ was born on 13 May 1888 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 12 May 1967.

2519 F iv. Ula Ray Pribble ⁴ was born on 6 Apr 1890 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 29 May 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2520 M v. Ernest Elvis Pribble ⁴ was born on 21 Jun 1892 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2521 M vi. Hilton Herman Pribble ⁴ was born on 30 Jul 1894 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 30 Sep 1894 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2522 M vii. Ralph Raymond Pribble ⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY and died in 1899 in Pendleton Co., KY.

William married Martha Pepper Houston,²⁶⁷ daughter of Thomas Carr Houston ⁴ and Susanna Priscilla Sherwin,⁴ on 23 Jan 1887.²⁶⁷ Martha was born in 1867^⁹⁹³ and died on 5 Sep 1939 in Maple, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

2523 M i. Roy Charles Fryer ⁴ was born on 11 Apr 1888 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 15 Aug 1946 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 18 Aug 1946 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

2524 F ii. Cecil Priscilla Fryer ⁴ was born on 26 Mar 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 11 May 1920 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 14 May 1920 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

2525 F iii. Mildred Sherwin Fryer ⁴ was born on 20 Aug 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2526 F iv. Alma Leona Fryer ⁴ was born on 16 Nov 1900 in Pendleton Co., KY and died in 1975 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1324. Theodore Edwin Fryer ⁸ was born on 31 Mar 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 11 Aug 1890 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL,^⁴ and was buried about 14 Aug 1890 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

Theodore married Viola Cannon. Viola was born on 15 Jan 1854 in Mayville, Graves Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 10 Nov 1939,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 13 Nov 1939 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

2527 F i. May Fryer ⁴ was born on 22 Aug 1881 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL and died on 5 Sep 1966 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

2528 M ii. Lucian Edward Fryer ⁴ was born on 1 Sep 1889 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL, died on 8 Sep 1964 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL, and was buried about 11 Sep 1964 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

1325. Elizabeth Eveline Fryer ⁸ was born on 7 Jun 1865 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 18 Sep 1930 in IL,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 21 Sep 1930 in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles Co., IL.

Elizabeth married Charles Calvin Norris, son of William Norris and Eveline Fryer. Charles was born on 30 Nov 1867 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 12 Jun 1926 in IL,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 15 Jun 1926 in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, Coles Co., IL.

2529 M i. Herbert C. Norris ⁴ was born on 20 Aug 1888 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

2530 M ii. Minturn Norris ⁴ was born on 9 Mar 1894 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY and died on 12 Jun 1962.

1326. George Fryer ⁸ was born on 24 Jun 1869 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁹⁹³ died on 27 Aug 1901 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁹⁹³ and was buried about 30 Aug 1901 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

George married Penelope Anna Tucker.,²⁶⁷ daughter of W. Benjamin Tucker and Nancy Elizabeth Jones. Penelope was born on 13 Jan 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 3 Feb 1926 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 6 Feb 1926 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

1330. Viola Effie Fryer ⁸ was born on 29 May 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰³⁷ died on 19 Jun 1941 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 22 Jun 1941 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

Viola married Clarence Gedge Taylor.⁴ Clarence was born on 26 Sep 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 9 Dec 1945 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 12 Dec 1949 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

2532 M i. Willard Guy Taylor ⁴ was born on 16 Aug 1899 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 6 Dec 1925 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 9 Dec 1929 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - George, born 9/1858 in KY - Sarah, born 11/1862 in KY - Stella, born 2/1889 in KY - Jasper, born 7/1895 in KY.

George married Sarah Pfanthrop.²⁶⁷ Sarah was born in Nov 1862 in KY^{⁴⁷⁶⁸ ⁴⁷⁶⁹} and died after 1920 in KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Sarah Hitch is listed in Kenton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Sarah Hitch, age 58, born in KY - Charles Jasper Hitch, age 24, born in KY - George Bodkins, age 9, born in TN (grandson).

+ 2534 F i. Stella May Hitch ²⁶⁷ was born on 16 Feb 1890 in KY,^⁴⁷⁷⁰ died on 28 Nov 1922 in KY, and was buried about 1 Dec 1922 in Highland Cemetery, Kenton Co., KY.

2535 M ii. Charles Jasper Hitch ²⁶⁷ was born in Jul 1895 in Kenton Co., KY^{⁴⁷⁷¹ ⁴⁷⁷²} and died on 19 Apr 1962 in Kenton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles A. Hitch is listed in a household in Kenton County, Kentucky as follows: - Charles A. Hitch, born 11/1864 in KY - Sallie Hitch, born 6/1863 in KY - Charles Clifford Hitch, born 2/1889 in KY - Lillian F. Hitch, born 9/1891 in KY - Helen L. Hitch, born 7/1895 in KY - Bessie Hitch, born 4/1899 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Charles A. Hitch is listed in a household in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky as follows: - Charles A. Hitch, age 45, born in KY - Sallie E. Hitch, age 46, born in KY - Bessie W. Hitch, age 23, born in KY - Clifford Hitch, age 21, born in KY - Lillian F. Hitch, age 19, born in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles A. Hitch is listed in a household in Kenton County, Kentucky as follows: - Charles A. Hitch, age 54, born in KY - Sallie Hitch, age 55, born in KY - Bessie Hitch, age 32, born in KY.

Charles married Sarah E. (Sallie) Muggeridge,²⁶⁷ daughter of Joseph Muggeridge and Sarah Elizabeth Mattingly, about 1886. Sarah was born on 13 Jun 1863 in KY,^{⁴⁷⁷³ ⁴⁷⁷⁴ ⁴⁷⁷⁵} died on 3 Apr 1941 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^²⁷⁰⁷ and was buried about 6 Apr 1941 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Charles married Lottie M. (?). Lottie was born in 1890 in KY^⁴⁷⁸⁴ and died on 20 Apr 1920 in Pulaski Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Carston M. Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Carston M. Hitch, age 40, born in KY - Julia E. Hitch, age 39, born in KY - Carston W. Hitch, age 14, born in KY - Robert A. Hitch, age 11, born in KY.

Carston married Julia Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ashman about 1895. Julia was born in 1871 in KY^⁴⁷⁸⁶ and died on 26 Apr 1937 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

Frank married Laura Permelia Dunstall, daughter of William Dunstall ⁴ and Sarah Jane Shanks,⁴ on 10 Feb 1892.⁴ Laura was born on 31 Jan 1868^⁴ and died on 15 Dec 1895.^⁴

2542 M i. Ralph Dunstall Houston ⁴ was born on 30 Nov 1893 and died in Jan 1994 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

Frank next married Gladys Grimes, daughter of D. Calvin Grimes ⁴ and Frances Myers,⁴ on 16 Sep 1903.⁴ Gladys was born in Dec 1873^{⁴ ²⁷²⁹} and died on 16 Feb 1914.^⁴

Frank next married Mae Crugar, daughter of Silas Crugar ⁴ and (?) Gosney,⁴ in May 1916.⁴

1345. Hattie Clyde Hitch ⁸ was born on 30 Mar 1871 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁹³} died on 13 Jan 1906 in Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 16 Jan 1906 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

Hattie married Oliver Peltier. Oliver was born on 8 Mar 1868 in MN,^²⁶⁷ died in Apr 1953 in MT,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Apr 1953 in Pablo, MT.

Lillian married William Pfanstiel, son of Frederick Pfanstiel ¹¹⁰⁵ and Margaret E. Mullins,¹¹⁰⁵ on 18 Mar 1914.²⁶⁷ William was born on 24 Jul 1869 in Kenton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 20 May 1945 in Kenton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 23 May 1945 in Independence Cemetery, Kenton Co., KY.

1348. Edward Hitch McGinety was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 14 Oct 1944,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 17 Oct 1944 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Robertson Co., KY.

Edward married Carrie Buckler.⁴ Carrie was born in 1868 in KY, died in 1953 in Robertson Co., KY, and was buried in 1953 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Robertson Co., KY.

2555 M ii. John Robert McGinety ⁴ was born on 1 Jul 1905 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY, died on 8 Apr 1953 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, and was buried about 11 Apr 1953 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Robertson Co., KY.

2556 M iii. Dr. William E. McGinety ⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1912 in Robertson Co., KY, died on 26 Sep 1992 in Mason Co., KY, and was buried about 29 Sep 1992 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Robertson Co., KY.

General Notes: Dr. William Edward McGinety, 79, a retired dentist and Mt. Olivet native, died Saturday, September 26, 1992, at the Maysville Extended Care Facility. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. He was a musician in college and locally. He was born October 25, 1912, in Robertson County, the son of the late Edward and Carrie Buckler McGinety.

He is survived by: two daughters, Cara Wynne McGinety Graves and Joanie Dawn McGinety Graves, both of Robertson County; one son, Glenn Montgomery, of Robertson County; and five grandchildren, Jacqueline Graves, Melissa Graves, Michael Graves, William Edward Graves and Heather Montgomery. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Lois Dean McGinety; a brother, Robert McGinety; and a sister, Mae Buckler Linville.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Robertson County Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Crowe officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

1349. John William McGinety ²⁶⁷ was born on 13 Sep 1872 in KY, died on 19 Jan 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 22 Jan 1924 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

John married Maud M. Mullins,⁴ daughter of Benjamin Berry Mullins and Sarah Ann Daugherty, on 28 Jun 1900 in Pendleton Co., KY. Maud was born in 1875, died in 1960 in KY, and was buried in 1960 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

2557 M i. John McGinety ⁴ was born in 1872 in KY, died in 1924 in KY, and was buried in 1924 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

1350. Della May McGinety was born on 7 Oct 1876 in KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 3 Nov 1950 in Bath Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 6 Nov 1950 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

Della married Arthur T. Byron, son of Jasper N. Byron and Lucinda Lacy, about 1898. Arthur was born on 14 Nov 1871,^⁴ died in 1947 in Bath Co., KY, and was buried in 1947 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

2558 M i. W.J. La Rue Byron ⁴ was born on 2 Oct 1897 in KY, died on 5 May 1968 in Bath Co., KY, and was buried about 8 May 1968 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

2559 F ii. Lacey Hitch Byron ⁴ was born in 1899 in Bath Co., KY, died in 1955 in Bath Co., KY, and was buried in 1955 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

2560 F iii. Virgaleen Byron ⁴ was born in 1900 in Bath Co., KY, died on 16 Jul 1970 in KY, and was buried about 19 Jul 1970 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

Virgaleen married Otho Fassett Botts. Otho was born on 9 May 1899 in KY, died on 13 Oct 1967 in Bath Co., KY, and was buried about 16 Oct 1967 in Owingsville Cemetery, Bath Co., KY.

Cynthia married Harry Temple Sullivan,⁴ son of Solomon Norris Sullivan and Caroline Phoebus Moore,⁸ on 21 Jan 1899.⁴ ⁴⁷⁸⁹ Harry was born on 8 Sep 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY, died in 1904 in KY, and was buried in 1904 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

2561 F i. Beatrice Sullivan ⁴ was born on 3 Dec 1900 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{¹⁰³⁷ ⁴⁷⁹⁰}

2562 M ii. Cecil Ray Sullivan ⁴ was born in 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴⁷⁹¹

Cynthia next married William H. Hancock, son of George W. Hancock and Elizabeth (?), about 1907. William was born in 1861 in OH,^{⁴⁷⁹² ⁴⁷⁹³ ⁴⁷⁹⁴} died in 1935 in KY, and was buried in 1935 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

2563 M i. James L. Hancock was born in 1909 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁴⁷⁹⁵ ⁴⁷⁹⁶}

2564 F ii. Edna M. Hancock was born in Feb 1910 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁴⁷⁹⁷ ⁴⁷⁹⁸}

Bertha married Jesse N. Ramey,⁸ son of William Ramey and Annie (?), on 30 Jun 1917.²⁷⁴⁸ Jesse was born in Jul 1891 in KY^⁴⁸⁰¹ and died before 1940.

Edith married Frank C. Beale,⁸ son of George J. Beale and Sarah A. (?), on 24 Nov 1920.²⁷⁴⁸ Frank was born in May 1890 in KY.^{⁴⁸⁰⁴ ⁴⁸⁰⁵}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Benjamin H. Fields was a Presbyterian minister, educated at Center College, Danville, KY and Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lives on a farm with a single sister, about six miles from Falmouth, KY. Democrat.

2572 M i. John Fields ⁴ was born on 1 Nov 1901 in Pendleton Co., KY, died on 1 Oct 1966 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried about 4 Oct 1966 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, Abt 28 Dec 1961, Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

James married Anne Sherwin (Annie) Hitch, daughter of Robert Hamilton Hitch and Abigail Charlotte Sherwin,⁸ ³³ on 5 Oct 1892.⁸ Anne was born on 5 Jan 1871 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁹³} and died on 11 Sep 1896.^⁸

1357. Richard McKendry Fields ⁸ was born on 30 Aug 1869 in KY,^{⁴ ⁹⁹³} died on 19 Dec 1949 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 22 Dec 1949 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Richard married Lula Belle Houston, daughter of John Houston ⁴ and Mary Moore,⁴ about 1893. Lula was born on 21 Sep 1868,^⁴ died on 15 Nov 1935 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁴ and was buried about 18 Nov 1935 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

2574 M i. Raymond Lawrence Fields ⁴ was born on 16 Jan 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY, died in 1973 in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried in 1973 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

2576 U ii. D.M. Wynn was born on 20 Apr 1911 in Pendleton Co., KY^¹⁰³⁷ and died on 20 Apr 1911 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵⁶

2577 M iii. Arthur Charles Wynn was born on 9 Feb 1913 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

2578 F iv. Mary I. Wynn was born on 24 Jul 1915 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, Abt 26 Jul 1968, St. Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY. ⁴

Nellie married Timothy Messmer on 19 Feb 1905.⁴ Timothy was born in 1878,^⁴ died in 1941,^⁴ and was buried in 1941 in St. Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^⁴

2579 F i. Mary Katherine Messmer ⁴ was born on 15 Jul 1907 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2581 M iii. Russell W. Messmer ⁴ was born on 22 Oct 1912 in Pendleton Co., KY^¹⁰³⁷ and died after 1987.

Abdella married Martha Jane (Jennie) Yelton,⁸ daughter of William Mortimer Yelton ⁴⁸⁰⁸ and Catherine Newkirk,⁴⁸⁰⁸ on 14 Oct 1881 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁴⁸⁰⁸ Martha was born on 13 Dec 1860 in Campbell Co., KY^⁴⁸⁰⁸ and died between 1895 and 1900 in KY.

Abdella next married Susannah A. Hitch,⁸ daughter of Thomas Pitts Hitch and Lucinda Pickerill,⁸ on 14 Nov 1900.²⁶⁷ Susannah was born on 18 Mar 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁰⁸⁶ ²⁶⁸⁸ ²⁶⁸⁹ ²⁶⁹⁰} died on 16 Jul 1952 in Greenup Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 19 Jul 1952 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Rossie married Charles Levi Craven on 23 Nov 1897.⁴ Charles was born on 12 Aug 1872,^⁴ died in 1951,^⁴ and was buried in 1951 in Hopewell Cemetery, Florence, KY.^⁴

2584 M i. Harry Lee Craven ⁴ was born on 18 Nov 1898 and died on 2 Oct 1908.

2585 F ii. Bessie Marie Craven ⁴ was born on 23 Aug 1900 and died in 1923.

2586 M iii. Claude Hubert Craven ⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1903 and died on 25 Apr 1956.

2588 M v. Frank Corley Craven ⁴ was born on 28 Aug 1913 in Verona, Boone Co., KY, died on 3 Jan 1980 in KY, and was buried about 6 Jan 1980 in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill, KY.

2589 F vi. Nelda Gladys Craven ⁴ was born on 1 Nov 1917 in Devon, Kenton Co., KY.

1370. Gertrude Mary Cropper ²⁶⁷ was born on 20 Sep 1881 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^⁴ died on 3 Feb 1955 in St. Paul, MN,^⁴ and was buried about 6 Feb 1955 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

Gertrude married Clarence Leslie Webster. Clarence was born on 21 May 1878 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^⁴ died on 14 Apr 1958 in St. Paul, MN, and was buried about 17 Apr 1958 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

2590 F i. Mavis Gertrude Webster ⁴ was born on 4 Feb 1917 in St. Paul, MN.

1371. Mary Louisa Lightfoot was born on 30 Sep 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 19 Apr 1952,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 22 Apr 1952 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

Mary married Alfred Sharp on 7 Nov 1907.⁴ Alfred was born on 24 Oct 1881,^⁴ died on 9 Jun 1953,^⁴ and was buried about 12 Jun 1953 in Cemetery, Lenoxburg, KY.^⁴

2594 M i. George Edwin Ashcraft ⁴ was born on 24 Jun 1919 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

2595 M ii. Robert Leslie Ashcraft ⁴ was born on 11 Sep 1920 in Pendleton Co., KY.^¹⁰³⁷

2598 M ii. Charles Wilson ⁴ was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

Eunice married Frank Webb, son of Reuben Webb ²⁷⁹ and Carrie (?),²⁷⁹ about 1914. Frank was born on 4 Mar 1890,^²⁷⁹ died on 13 Feb 1919 in KY,^²⁷⁹ and was buried about 16 Feb 1919 in Cemetery, Lenoxburg, KY.

2602 M ii. Aubrey Webb was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{²⁷⁹ ⁴⁸¹³}

2603 M iii. Charles Webb was born on 11 May 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁷⁹ ⁴⁸¹⁴} died on 11 Jul 1936 in KY,^²⁷⁹ and was buried about 14 Jul 1936 in Cemetery, Lenoxburg, KY.

Beulah married Garnett E. Steele, son of George Steele ²⁷⁹ and Dollie V. (?),²⁷⁹ on 13 Dec 1919.²⁷⁹ Garnett was born on 10 Nov 1894 in KY^{²⁷⁹ ⁴⁸¹⁵} and died on 22 Jun 1976 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

2606 M i. Desmond Steele was born on 7 Jan 1921 in KY,^²⁷⁹ died in 1944 in Germany,^²⁷⁹ and was buried in 1944 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

2608 M iii. Wayne Steele was born on 23 Jul 1924 in KY,^²⁷⁹ died on 16 Jun 1945 in Mindiano Island, Phillipines,^²⁷⁹ and was buried about 24 Jun 1945 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

Helen married Clair Hale Yelton, son of Augustus Davis Yelton ⁴ and Emily Conwell,⁴ on 1 Jul 1910.²⁶⁷ Clair was born on 14 Jun 1880,^²⁶⁷ died on 10 Jul 1953,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 13 Jul 1953 in Augusta, GA.^⁴

+ 2614 F ii. Dorothy Lois Yelton was born on 10 May 1913 in Bracken Co., KY^²⁶⁷ and died after 1989 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.^²⁶⁷

1390. Louise Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1882 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁷⁹²} died on 5 Feb 1929 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 8 Feb 1929 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Louise married Jesse Eden Hodges Sr., son of Christopher Hodges ²⁶⁷ and Sarah Hale,²⁶⁷ on 12 May 1908.²⁶⁷ Jesse was born on 16 Aug 1876 in Floyd Co., VA,^²⁶⁷ died on 14 Jul 1943 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 17 Jul 1943 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

2615 M i. Jesse Eden Hodges Jr. was born on 2 Aug 1909 in KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 5 Feb 1976 in OH,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 8 Feb 1976 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Jesse married Lucy Blanche Hitch, daughter of Thomas Tull Hitch and Nora Dell Redman,⁸ on 7 Dec 1940.²⁶⁷ Lucy was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁸⁰⁶} died on 22 Jul 2001 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, and was buried about 25 Jan 2001 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

2616 M ii. Harry Richard Hodges was born on 5 Sep 1913,^²⁶⁷ died on 9 Feb 1959 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 12 Feb 1959 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1394. Robert James Ellis was born on 19 Aug 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 28 Jun 1974,^²⁶⁷ and was buried in Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Robert married Virginia Parker, daughter of James Parker ⁴ and Jenny Bell Sparka,.⁴ Virginia was born on 14 Apr 1894.^⁴

1395. Faye Josephine Ellis was born on 11 Nov 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 29 Apr 1943 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 2 May 1943 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

Faye married James Harrison Campbell, son of Peter Campbell and Minnie (?), on 8 Nov 1916.⁴ James was born on 28 Mar 1886,^⁴ died on 31 Dec 1976 in KY, and was buried about 3 Jan 1977 in Butler Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

2619 M i. James Ellis Campbell ⁴ was born on 4 Sep 1917 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY and died on 25 Jun 1975 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

2620 F ii. Lois Josephine Campbell ⁴ was born on 7 Sep 1919 in Pendleton Co., KY and died after 1989.

2621 M iii. Robert Peter Campbell ⁴ was born on 20 Dec 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 9 Apr 1973 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

2622 M iv. George S. Campbell ⁴ was born on 16 Oct 1926 in Pendleton Co., KY.

2623 F v. Mary Lee Campbell ⁴ was born on 30 Sep 1928 in Pendleton Co., KY.

1396. Hilton Hayden Ellis was born 26 Jui 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷} died on 18 Jul 1974 in Pikeville, TN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 21 Jul 1974 in Pikeville City Cemetery, Bledsoe Co., TN.

Hilton married Grace Grimes. Grace was born on 14 Jan 1895 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^⁴ died on 8 Apr 1990 in TN, and was buried about 11 Apr 1990 in Pikeville City Cemetery, Bledsoe Co., TN.

Holten married Norma Dunn, daughter of (?) Dunn and Mayme (?). Norma was born on 5 Sep 1923^²⁶⁷ and died in Jul 1969.^²⁶⁷

2627 F i. Geneva Louise Myers ⁴ was born on 29 Aug 1924 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

2628 M ii. David Lane Myers ⁴ was born on 6 Dec 1927 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Ethel Hitch is listed in Pendleton County, Kentucky in the Emmet C. Hart (uncle) household as follows: - Ethel Hitch, age 16, born in KY.

Ethel married Ira Lee Phillips on 20 Aug 1911.²⁶⁷ Ira was born on 7 Jan 1889,^²⁶⁷ died on 30 Jul 1961,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 2 Aug 1961 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

1405. Harry Eugene Hitch was born on 17 Sep 1911 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN,^{⁸ ²⁶⁷ ²⁸¹⁰} died on 31 Dec 1998 in Warsaw, KY,^²⁸¹¹ and was buried on 5 Jan 1999 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Erlanger, KY.

General Notes: Headline: KENTUCKY OBITUARIES; Obits policy: Publication Date: January 01, 1999 Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer Obituary: Harry Hitch, 87, of Warsaw, Ky., and formerly of Erlanger, a retired driver for Anderson Trucking Co., died Thursday.He was a member of Erlanger Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; a son, Eddie Hitch of Park Hills; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be noon to 2 p.m. and the service at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Erlanger. Memorials can be made to Erlanger Christian Church, 27 Graves Ave., Covington 41018, or the Covington Ladies Home, 702 Garrard St., Covington, 41011.

Harry married Virginia Lee Ballenger, daughter of Thomas Ballenger ²⁶⁷ and Mallie Phillips,²⁶⁷ on 31 Aug 1940.²⁶⁷ Virginia was born on 24 Feb 1912.^²⁶⁷

2633 F i. Patricia Ann Hitch ²⁷⁰⁷ was born on 22 Mar 1941^²⁶⁷ and died on 31 Mar 1941 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

Edward married Rose Theresa Haskamp on 25 Sep 1971.²⁶⁷ Rose was born on 20 Oct 1937.^²⁶⁷

General Notes: He worked for the Post Office until he retired in Falmouth, Kentucky.

Bernard married Katie Gillespie,⁴ daughter of Shelton Gillespie ⁴ and Margaret Jacob,⁴ on 11 Apr 1918.⁴ Katie was born in 1899^⁴ and died in 1976.^⁴

Billy married Nowanna Thomas, daughter of John Thomas ⁴ and Mildred Ammerman,⁴ on 20 Dec 1958.²⁶⁷ Nowanna was born on 13 Sep 1929,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 18 Aug 1976 in Kenton Co., KY,^{²⁶⁷ ⁹⁹³} and was buried about 21 Aug 1976 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^³⁴

1437. Harry Temple Sullivan ⁴ was born on 8 Sep 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY, died in 1904 in KY, and was buried in 1904 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Harry married Cynthia Pearl Riley Hitch, daughter of Benjamin Hardy Hitch and Ella Fields, on 21 Jan 1899.⁴ ⁴⁷⁸⁹ Cynthia was born in 1881 in KY,^{²⁷³⁷ ²⁷³⁸} died in 1929 in KY, and was buried in 1929 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken Co., KY.

John married Mary E. (?) about 1858. Mary was born in 1834 in OH.^⁴⁸¹⁶

Death Notes: Obituary from the Cincinnati Commercial News dated November 9, 1919:

LEE W. HITCH

Lee W. Hitch, a former member of the Ohio State Legislature, died at his residence, 2609 Norwood avenue, Norwood, on Friday. Mr. Hitch was 75 years old. He took an active interest in political affairs in Bantam, O., his former home, for many years, and in 1908 served as Representative from Clermont County to the State Legislature. For the past six years he made his home in Norwood. His widow and a son, Bert Hitch, of Tucson, Ariz., survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon the son's arrival.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": (Levi White Hitch) resided at Bantam or Norwood, Ohio. Was a merchant and a tobacco dealer. Was in legislature. Had a son who was a banker in New York City.

In the Federal Census of 1880, "Lee W." Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Lee W. Hitch, age 34, born in OH - Emma Hitch, age 30, born in OH - Bertie Hitch, age 5, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Levi W. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Levi W. Hitch, born 2/1845 in OH - Emma M. Hitch, born 1/1850 in OH - Bertram L. Hitch, born 11/1874 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "Levy" W. Hitch is listed in ED 49 (visit 175) in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Levy W. Hitch, age 66, born in OH - Emma M. Hitch, age 60, born in OH.

Levi married Emma M. Edwards,²⁶⁷ daughter of M.M. Edwards and Maria Smith, about 1873. Emma was born on 29 Jan 1850 in OH,^{⁴⁸¹⁸ ⁴⁸¹⁹ ⁴⁸²⁰ ⁴⁸²¹} died on 9 Oct 1938 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ,^⁴⁸²¹ and was buried about 13 Oct 1938 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸²¹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": (John Wesley Hitch) was a cattle man. Also, merchant and tobacco dealer. Resided at Bantam or Norwood, Ohio.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio (page 385, St. Bernard Pct.) in a household as follows: - John Hitch, farmer, age 33, born in OH - Julia Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 7, born in OH - George Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Frank Hitch, age 3, born in OH - Lily Hitch, age 2, born in OH - 4 servants.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John W. Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John W. Hitch, born 6/1847 in OH - Julia Hitch, born 7/1848 in OH - George P. Hitch, born 5/1875 in OH - Frank Hitch, born 10/1876 in OH - Lilly L. Hitch, born 12/1877 in OH - Annie C. Hitch, born 12/1882 in OH - Clarence S. Hitch, born 6/1884 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John W. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John W. Hitch, age 62, born in OH - Lillie M. Hitch, age 28, born in OH.

2645 M v. Harry Samuel Hitch ²⁸⁷ was born in 1881 in Hamilton Co., OH,^¹¹⁶⁹ died on 1 Aug 1882 in Hamilton Co., OH,^¹¹⁶⁹ and was buried about 4 Aug 1882 in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clermont Co., OH.

General Notes: Listed in Old Bethel Cemetery as infant son of John W. & Julia Prather Hitch in Clermont Co., OH - no dates given.

2646 F vi. Annie C. Hitch was born in Dec 1882 in Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸³⁸

General Notes: In the "History of Edgar County, Illinois" published in 1879 (pg. 576), it states that C.P. Hitch was the Deputy County Clerk in Paris, Illinois. It says he was born in Clermont Co., Ohio on January 16, 1850 and moved to Paris (Edgar Co., Illinois) in 1869.

A more detailed biography appeared in "A Portrait and Biographical Album of Vermilion and Edgar Counties, Illinois" (1889). It is transcribed here as follows:

CHARLES P. HITCH. It is an interesting part of the history of any city or county to observe the different characteristics of the men and women whose life records are therein portrayed, and notice the varying ways by which they have mounted the ladder of success. Some seem to have fortune thrust upon them unawares, while others after years of exertion seem to have reached only the lower rounds of that ladder, by which we would climb from the "lowly earth to the vaulted skies." We often in a philosophical mood, inquire, whence this difference? Usually it is the result of the individual traits, which vary among us all. Those who possess the greatest endurance, the most patience, the highest ambitions, and the loftiest aims, are those who are successful in life. But combined with this there must be excellent business qualifications for a commercial success, or winning qualities of a high order for a political success. These combined will make a man popular both with the people and the government.

The subject of this review is of a noble old English family, and inherited perhaps, some of his excellent qualities. Others are the result of years of study and observation. In theory the life of a man of this character is of great interest, but in practical life it is of utmost importance.

Charles P. Hitch, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, and Grand Recorder of the A.O.U.W., for the jurisdiction of Illinois, is one of the best known residents of Edgar County, where he lived for more than twenty years. [Compiler's note: this is reflective of the writing which occurred in 1889]. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1850, his parents being Benjamin F. and Laura A. (White) Hitch. The family originally came from England, and settled in this country. Three brothers, John, Benjamin and Hardy Hitch came from England sometime after Lord Baltimore founded his colony in Maryland. John and Benjamin made their homes on the eastern coast of that State; Hardy, who was a sea-faring man, settled in New Bedford, Mass.; [Compiler's note: we now know that this synopsis of the Hitch family history is severely misinformed!]. Benjamin, who was great-great grandfather of Charles P. Hitch, married Mary Pitt, a member of the distinguished English family of that name. Four children were born to them, the youngest, Thomas, being great-grandfather of our subject. He was born Aug. 7, 1773, and died Feb. 22, 1862, when he was in his ninetieth year. He had eight children, of whom six lived to be more than seventy years of age. His eldest son, John, was grandfather of him of whom we write. He was born in Maryland, June 24, 1794. and in 1797 was brought by his parents to Kentucky. In the spring of 1813, John Hitch made a journey on a keel boat down the Licking, up the Ohio to the Kanawha, then up the latter river to the salt works, a venturesome trip for a youth of less than nineteen years. Procuring six barrels of the precious article he made the return in safety, and then sold the salt to his neighbors for twenty five cents a peck, it having before that sold for fifty cents.

About this time, Gov. Shelby issued his call for volunteers to fight the British and Indians, and John Hitch was one of the first to offer his services. He fought under Gen Harrison at the battle of the Thames, where the Indian chief, Tecumseh, was finally overpowered and killed. John Hitch was a brave and daring soldier, and was one of the ten intrusted with the carrying of important dispatches, a duty which he invariable performed to the entire satisfaction of his commander. After the war, he returned to the quiet of his home, but soon emigrated to Clermont County, where he arrived April 12, 1814. In January of the year following he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Simmons. In this county he passed the remainder of his life, dying at Bantam, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1876.

Benjamin F. Hitch, father of Charles P., was the eldest son of John. He was born at Laurel, Clermont County, Ohio, April 18, 1818, and thus is now in his seventy-second year (1889). He was reared to the life of a farmer, and one of the earliest lessons he conned in the book of experience was the meaning of the term hard work. He assisted his parents in building up a home in the wilderness, and in clearing away the primeval forest. He remained with his parents until his marriage, which took place, Dec. 18, 1838, his bride being Miss Laura A. White, daughter of Firman and Polly White. Soon after his marriage he began the business of wagon-making, which he left for a time to embark in milling, at Elk Lick Hills, on East Fork Creek. He continued in the latter business until about the year 1853, when he removed to the village of Bantam and again engaged in the manufacture of wagons, carriages, etc., on quite an extensive scale from that time and place. Attracted, however, by the greater possibilities of the new West he sold his business, reserving his real estate and removed to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where for a time he engaged in farming. Not liking that country as well as he had expected to he returned to Ohio, and repurchased his former business, which he carried on until 1865 on a large and increasing scale. During the war he took the contract for making hames and harness for the Government, and in that business accumulated a considerable fortune. At the close of the war he changed his place of residence to New Richmond, Ohio, twenty miles from Cincinnati, and there erected a large manufactory for the making of carriages of all kinds. He conducted that business for five years, then gave it up to his elder sons and returned to his old home in Bantam. But he was not content to retire from active life, and so established a general merchandise store, dealing in all sorts of articles, trading for stock, tobacco, etc. In 1887 he made a speculation in tobacco from which he cleared over $15,000. About this time his sons sold the carriage business to an uncle, and they too returned to Bantam. Again the father turned the business over to them and this time he retired from active life, and is now devoting his attention to the oversight of his fine, large farm near Bantam. He is now seventy-one years of age, his wife being sixty-nine, and on the 18th of December 1888, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, on which occasion a large number of their descendants and friends were present. He has always been an active man, but cared more for his business than public office. He, however, believes in the principles of the Republican party and uniformly votes that ticket.

Benjamin F., and Laura A. Hitch were the parents of six children, namely: Mary Elizabeth, who was the wife of Albert G. Justice, died at Bantam; Frank A., is a merchant of Amelia, Ohio; Levi W., is a merchant in Bantam, of which town he is Postmaster under the Harrison administration. He carries on the store formerly conducted by his father, and is also interested in farming; John W., is in the stock business at Walnut Hills, Cincinnati; our subject was next in order of birth; the youngest is Anna Belle, wife of Prof. W.S. Plynn, Principal of the North District at Cincinnati.

Charles P. Hitch remained under the parental roof until he attained the age of fifteen years, when he commenced the course at Parker's Academy near New Richmond, where he finished his education. From that institution he went to New Richmond, and entered his uncle's dry-goods store as a clerk. He remained with him until 1869 when he came to Edgar County. His first occupation here was as clerk in the dry-goods store of A.C. Connely in Paris, with whom he staid for years. In 1873 he was appointed Deputy County Clerk, which position he held for eight years. In 1881 he was elected Grand Recorder of the A.O.U.W., holding that position up to the present time. In 1872-73 he served a term as City Clerk of Paris, and in 1884 was elected Alternate Delegate to the Republican National Covention in Chicago, which nominated James G. Blaine for President; and in 1888 was a regular delegate to the National Convention and voted for General Harrison for President, on the fourth ballot with two other delegates from Illinois. He was one of the state delegates who voted continuously for Harrison until he was nominated. On May 24, 1889, Mr. Hitch was appointed to the responsible position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, taking possession of his office on July 1, 1889.

For fifteen years Mr. Hitch has had a faithful helpmate and companion in the person of his wife, who has been a sharer of his joys, and a comforter in time of trouble. With her Mr. Hitch was united in marriage Dec. 23, 1874. She was in her youth Miss Mary I. Huston, daughter of Dr. Paul Huston, a physician and surgeon of Paris. She was born in that city Dec. 17, 1849. Their union has been blessed to them by the birth of one child, Lucy W.

Mr. Hitch belongs to the Masonic fraternity, is a member of the Paris Lodge, No. 268, A.F. and A.M.; of Edgar Chapter, No. 32, R.A.M., and is likewise a member of Apollo Lodge, No. 58, K. of P. and of Austin Lodge No. 664, I.O.O.F. A gentleman of unblemished character and of decided ability, with which he combines a genial and courteous manner, he has a host of friends, and wields a considerable interest in social and political circles. He faithfully discharged the many duties entrusted to him, and everyone who knows him is pleased with his well deserved success and advancement."

In the Federal Census of 1880, Charles P. Hitch is indicated in Edgar County, Illinois (sheet 23) in a household as follows: - Charles P. Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Mary J. Hitch, age 31, born in IL - Lucy C. Hitch, age 3, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles P. Hitch is indicated in Edgar County, Illinois (Paris) in a household as follows: - Charles P. Hitch, born 1/1849 in OH - Mary J. Hitch, born 12/1848 in IL - Lucy W. Hitch, born 8/1876 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, C.P. Hitch is indicated in Edgar County, Illinois (Paris) in a household as follows: - C.P. Hitch, age 61, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 62, born in IL.

Charles P. Hitch's obituary was sent to me in 1996 by Ned Boyajione. The copy cames from a family scrapbook and the newspaper and date are unknown except that it is no doubt from an August 1933 Illinois paper:

Charles P. Hitch, G.O.P Leader for Years, Dies at Home in Paris, Ill.

One of the most picturesque, popular and prominent members of the republican party in Illinois passed away last night when death summoned Hon. Charles Peebles Hitch, who served five terms as U.S. marshal and who died at his home in Paris after a long illness, aged 83 years and seven months.

The career of "C.P." Hitch, as he was so well known, is a political epic. For over forty years he has been a potent factor in republican state and national conventions. The fact that he was always chairman of the delegation from his county and district indicated the confidence reposed in him by his followers in his home area.

Persons of mature age in Springfield will remember what a factor Marshal Hitch became in the social as well as the political life of the state capital. He was a most intimate associate of U.S. Senator Shelby M. Cullom, who sponsored him in several of his appointments; John W. Bunn of the Marine bank; the late Mayor Rheuna D. Lawrence; the late Senator David T. Littler and the late Judge J. Otis Humphrey.

Born in Ohio

Mr. Hitch was born near Bantam, Clermont county, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1850, the son of Benjamin F. and Laura White Hitch. As a youth he followed the star of the empire toward the west and was en route to Omaha when he was prevailed upon to remain in Paris, Ill., and to make that his home. His name soon became synonomous with the political activities of that section of the state. He had resided in Paris, Ill., for 64 years.

The first public office held by Marshal Hitch was that of deputy county clerk of Edgar county. He ventured into national politics and was elected a delegate from Illinois to the convention which nominated Benjamin Harrison for the presidency. Only two Illinois delegates supported Harrison, while all of the others supported Walter A. Gresham.

Reward came to Mr. Hitch in the form of appointment as U.S. marshal. Through the influence of Senator Cullom he served in that office from 1889 to 1893. He became chairman of the republican state central committee in 1896 and was agin appointed U.S. marshal by President McKinley in 1897, serving during this next period until 1913.

In 1905, he transferred from Springfield to the marshal's office at Danville when the state was divided into the southern and eastern districts. It was during this period that the late John R. Tanner was governor and that the historic Tanner-Cullom controversy shook the republican party to its foundation.

Named Court Clerk

In 1913 Marshal Hitch was appointed clerk of the U.S. district court for the eastern district by Judge Frank Wright. In 1917 he was appointed to the board of pardons and paroles by Governor Frank O. Lowden and reappointed by Governor Len Small, retaining that office until the election of L.L. Emmerson in 1928.

In addition to the above political activities Marshal Hitch was a member of the state central committee for a number of terms and was elected and re-elected delegate to state and national conventions.

General Notes: Mrs. Hitch's obituary appeared in an Illinois newspaper dated July 2, 1938 (perhaps the Paris (IL) Daily Beacon), a copy of which was sent to me by Ned Boyajione in 1996 as follows:

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. C.P. HITCH AT HOME HERE

Rites Tuesday for Widow Of Former Publisher, Political Leader

Mrs. Mary Irene Huston Hitch, 89, widow of Charles P. Hitch, former publisher of the Paris Daily Beacon and long-time Republican leader in state and nation, died at 11 o'clock Friday evening at the residence, 218 East Wood street. About a year ago Mrs. Hitch fell and sustained a fractured hip, since which time she had been bedfast. Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment at Edgar cemetery.

Mrs. Hitch was born in Paris on December 17, 1849, a daughter of Dr. Paul and Lucy Weisiger Huston. Mr. Hitch died about four years ago. She is survived by a sister, Miss Grace Huston, Harrison, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Martindale, Paris; a granddaughter, Mrs. Pepper Clay and two great granddaughters, Lucy Starling Clay and Susan Martindale Clay, all of Ft. Sill, Okla.

Anna married Prof. William Samuel Flinn ²⁶⁷ on 25 Aug 1874. William was born in Nov 1845 and died on 16 Dec 1913.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John Q. Hitch is listed in Fox, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: John Q. Hitch, born 6/1856 in OH Cora C. Hitch, born 3/1866 in IN Doris N. Hitch, born 10/1887 in IL John L. Hitch, born 12/1898 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John Hitch is listed in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 53, born in OH - Cora Hitch, age 44, born in IN - Dorris Hitch (male), age 22, born in IL - John Hitch, age 11, born in IL.

John married Cora Clifton Jessup, daughter of Jackson Lee Jessup ¹¹¹⁷ and Malinda Kellam,¹¹¹⁷ on 9 Sep 1885.¹¹¹⁷ Cora was born on 27 Mar 1866 in IN,^{¹¹¹⁷ ⁴⁸⁵⁰ ⁴⁸⁵¹} died on 11 Oct 1951 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT,^¹¹¹⁷ and was buried about 14 Oct 1951 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.

2653 M ii. John Laurence Hitch was born on 8 Dec 1898 in Jasper Co., IL,^{¹¹¹⁷ ⁴⁸⁵⁵ ⁴⁸⁵⁶} died on 16 Oct 1918 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT,^¹¹¹⁷ and was buried about 19 Oct 1918 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Henry G. Hitch is listed in Olney, Richland County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Henry G. Hitch, born 2/1861 in OH - Julia F. Hitch, born 1/1864 in IL - Carrie Hitch, born 6/1884 in IL - Lou C. Hitch (female), born 5/1886 in IL - Lottie Hitch, born 9/1890 in IL - Helen Hitch, born 12/1896 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Henry Hitch is listed in Vigo County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Henry Hitch, age 59, born in OH - Julia F. Hitch, age 56, born in IL - Helen D. Hitch, age 23, born in IL.

2656 F iii. Leota Hitch was born on 20 Jul 1888 in IL^⁴⁸⁵⁷ and died in 1889.^⁴⁸⁵⁷

Melissa married Warner James Kellum, son of Elwood Kellum ⁴⁸⁶⁷ and Mary Wilson,⁴⁸⁶⁷ on 13 Jun 1894 in Jasper Co., IL.⁸⁰⁸ Warner was born on 11 May 1863 in Bridgeport, Hendricks Co., IN^⁴⁸⁶⁷ and died on 23 May 1926.^⁴⁸⁶⁷

2659 M i. Wilbur Elwood Kellum ⁴⁸⁶⁷ was born on 25 Sep 1896 in St. Louis, MO^¹³⁶⁷ and died on 7 Jan 1983 in Monterey Co., CA.^¹³⁶⁷

2660 M ii. Kenneth Noah Kellum ⁴⁸⁶⁷ was born on 12 Jun 1900 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA and died in Sep 1920.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Walter N. Hitch is indicated in a household in Sterling, Comanche County, Oklahoma as follows: - Walter M. Hitch, age 51, born in OH - Theodoria L. Hitch, age 44, born in WI - Robert P. Hitch, age 17, born in OK - Richard J. Hitch, age 13, born in OK - Theodoria E. Hitch, age 9, born in OK.

Walter married Theodoria Leola Catlin on 3 Apr 1902 in Lawton, OK.⁴⁸⁵⁷ Theodoria was born in 1876 in WI.^⁴⁸⁶⁸

2661 M i. Robert P. Hitch was born in 1903 in Comanche Co., OK^⁴⁸⁶⁹ and died on 11 Nov 1986 in Dallas Co., TX.^⁴⁷²⁶

2662 M ii. Richard J. Hitch was born in 1907 in Comanche Co., OK^⁴⁸⁷⁰ and died on 29 May 1988 in Cameron Co., TX.^⁴⁷²⁶

Richard married Jane McPherson on 14 Apr 1984 in Cameron Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Jane was born in 1918.

Harriett married James Monroe Wiseman, son of Wilbur Whitcom Wiseman and Martha Harriett Armstrong,⁴⁸⁷³ in Nov 1906 in Batavia, Clermont Co., OH.⁴⁸⁷³ James was born on 29 Aug 1872 in Lawrence Co., OH.^{⁴⁸⁷³ ⁴⁸⁷⁴}

2664 M i. Franklin M. Wiseman was born in 1908 in Clermont Co., OH.^⁴⁸⁷⁵

2665 M ii. James Robert Wiseman was born about 1909 in Clermont Co., OH.^⁴⁸⁷⁶

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Frank J. Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Frank J. Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Dollie A. Hitch, age 30, born in KY - Analoise O. Hitch, age 7, born in OH - Julia A. Hitch, age 6, born in OH - Emma B. Hitch, age 4, born in OH - Frank Hitch, age ?? (under age 1), born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank Hitch is listed in Clermont County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 43, born in OH - Nellie Hitch, age 41, born in KY - Anna Lorn (?) Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Julia Hitch, age 14, born in OH - Anna B. Hitch, age 12, born in OH - Frank A. Hitch, age 11, born in OH.

Frank married Dollie A. (Nellie?) (?) about 1902. Dollie was born in 1879-1880 in KY.^{⁴⁸⁷⁷ ⁴⁸⁷⁸}

2666 F i. Analoise O. Hitch was born in Apr 1903 in Clermont Co., OH.^{⁴⁸⁷⁹ ⁴⁸⁸⁰}

2667 F ii. Julia A. Hitch was born between 1904 and 1906 in Clermont Co., OH.^{⁴⁸⁸¹ ⁴⁸⁸²}

2668 F iii. Emma (Or Anna) B. Hitch was born between 1906 and 1908 in Clermont Co., OH.^{⁴⁸⁸³ ⁴⁸⁸⁴}

Maude married Clayton Brown Nichols ⁸ on 5 Sep 1888 in OH.⁸ Clayton was born on 28 Mar 1864 and died after 1930.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Edgar T. Hitch is listed in Company F, 2nd Infantry, a Private at Ft. Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky as follows: - Edgar T. Hitch, born 9/1874 in KY.

Name: Edgar T. Hitch Serial Number: Major Race: W Residence: Bantam, O. Enlistment Division: Regular Army Enlistment Location: Manila, P. I. Enlistment Date: 23 Jul 1913 Birth Place: Bantam, O. Birth Date / Age: 13 Sept 1873 Assigns Comment: Hospital Corporal & Medical Department to Discharge Hospital Steward; Sergeant, first class; Master Hospital Sergeant 4 Apr 1917. Honorable discharge 21 Nov 1917 to accept Commission Retired 12 Nov 1917. Called to active duty on 13 Nov 1917. 1 Lieutenant Sanitary Corps 22 Nov 1917 from Regular Army; Captain 15 Feb 1918; Major 15 Oct 1918. Surgeon General Office to; Office of Coal Heaver Surgeon Av Section Signal Corps to; Off Division Air Service to Discharge Washington DC. Honorable discharge 31 Dec 1920. Volume #: 8

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edgar T. Hitch is listed in Washington, DC in a household as follows: - Edgar T. Hitch, age 45, born in OH - Mona (Mina) A. Hitch, age 31, born in the Philippines - Robert A. Hitch, age 13, born in the Philippines.

Edgar married Mina Argasula ⁸ in 1905 in Manila, Phillipines.⁸ Mina was born in 1889 in Phillipines.^{⁴⁸⁸⁸ ⁴⁸⁸⁹}

2677 M ii. Thomas E. Hitch was born on 9 Jan 1920 in Washington, DC^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁸⁹²} and died in Jun 1985 in Camp Hill, PA.^⁴⁸⁹³

General Notes: He had moved to Crawford Co., Kansas by at least 1890 when his first child was born.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William S. Hitch is listed in Crawford County, KS in a household as follows: - William S. Hitch, born 1/1865 in IN - Jennett C. Hitch, born 2/1868 in IL - Crawford W. Hitch, born 5/1890 in KS - Marie E. Hitch, born 10/1892 in KS.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is listed in Girard, Crawford County, KS in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 45, born in IN - Jeanet Hitch, age 43, born in IL - William C. Hitch, age 19, born in KS - Ella M. Hitch, age 17, born in KS.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William S. Hitch is listed in Girard, Crawford County, KS in a household as follows: - William S. Hitch, age 55, born in IN - Jeanette Hitch, age 52, born in IL.

William married Jeanette Christine Crawford,³⁵ daughter of William Boyle Crawford ²⁹³⁵ and Agnes Telford Stevenson,²⁹³⁵ on 29 Dec 1888 in Crawford Co., KS.⁸ Jeanette was born on 15 Feb 1868 in Tilden, IL,^{⁸ ⁴⁸⁹⁴ ⁴⁸⁹⁵} died on 27 Jan 1937 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS,^⁴⁸⁹⁶ and was buried about 30 Jan 1937 in Girard Cemetery, Crawford Co., KS.

Ella married Rev. Loren D. Corning,⁸ son of Howard Corning ⁴⁹⁰² and Philinda Fauver, on 7 Aug 1895 in Crawford Co., KS. Loren was born in 1868^⁴⁹⁰² and died in 1957.^⁴⁹⁰²

2680 M i. Howard G. Corning ⁴⁹⁰² was born on 10 Jul 1898 and died in Mar 1978 in OK.

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997:

"James Edgar Hitch: Born March 7. 1887 in Big Mound, Iowa of English, Scotch, and Irish descent. He was the second child of four born to Thomas Smulling Hitch born May 6, 1847 in Clermont Co, IA (sic - OH) and Maria Louise Lane born June 2, 1854 in Forked River, NJ. Ed had three sisters, Mary Ethel born Nov. 7, 1885, Nellie Maria born April 28, 1891, and Anna Marjorie born May 14, 1897. They farmed in the neighborhood of Hillsboro, Iowa. In the spring of 1903 the family moved to another farm in Cumberland, WI. At Business School in Cumberland, in 1906 Ed met Cora Isabella Fahlstrom, she was born Jan. 5, 1887 in Cumberland, WI. They began a relationship that developed into a permanent bonding. Ed's Mother became very ill, so Cora, being a practical nurse, went to their home to care for her. Mother Hitch suffered terrible pain and died May 15, 1908 in Cumberland, WI from what was diagnosed as inflammation of the spine. She was buried in the Hillsboro, Iowa cemetery May 19, 1908. Ed and Cora were married Nov. 26, 1908 in Kandiyohi, MN and began their married life in Cumberland, WI. When they set up housekeeping Ed's father and youngest sister, Marge came to live with them. His Father lived with Ed and his family until his death October 21, 1928. Ed worked for the telephone company doing line work and Cora operated a telephone switchboard in their home. About 1912 the family moved to Svea, MN and in 1916 they moved to Olivia, MN. In 1917 the family moved West to Reardon, WA, later moving to Harrington.

In Harrington, Ed worked in the office of the Washington Water & Power Company from 1917-22. The family moved further West, to Everett, WA in 1922 first living on Chestnut Street in the Riverside District. Later moving uptown to 2323 Wetmore, and from there to a small farm two miles past Lowell and rented from Cora's Dad. To help supplement Ed's income during the depression they had a couple milk cows, some chickens, a garden and a few fruit trees. In 1928 the family purchased a home at 4417 Rucker in South Everett near the totem pole which was their final home. Ed did a lot of remodeling. Their home was often shared with relatives or friends who needed temporary housing which often turned into long term housing. In the early "20's" Ed and two of Cora's brothers, Vern and Al worked on the electrical work in the Stevens Pass tunnel when it was being built. Ed was a Journeyman Electrician and worked for several electrical contractors, but mainly Jones Electric and Standard Electric in Everett, WA. He was foreman on several large jobs, one of the larger was wiring the barracks at Paine Field. In 1945 Ed hung up his tools and became State Electrical Inspector, a position he held until his death. He was on his way to an inspection when he was killed in an automobile accident Nov. 8, 1955 in South Everett. Cora was a homemaker, switchboard operator, and office worker for the Rationing Board during the war. For many years she did a lot of volunteer work for the American Association of the Blind. Both Cora and Ed were active in lodge work belonging to several organizations. Ed's favorite was the Masonic Lodge, he particularly enjoyed dressing up in his Shriner's uniform especially the plumed hat. He was very interested in the Shriner's philanthropic work with crippled children. They enjoyed their family and went on many picnics with their children and grandchildren and friends. They enjoyed taking their grandchildren to the Shrine Circus, and other special events, also camping in the summer.

After Ed died Cora was alone, so she sold the home and moved to an apartment in Everett. After a lingering illness Cora died April 15, 1975 of cardiac decomposition and arteriosclerosis. They are both entombed at View Crest Abbey in North Everett."

In the Federal Census of 1920, James Hitch is listed in a household in Harrington, Lincoln County, Washington as follows: - James Hitch, age 32, born in IA - Cora Hitch, age 32, born in WI - Louise Hitch, age 10, born in WI - Kenneth Hitch, age 8, born in WI - Harvey Hitch, age 6, born in MN - Joyce Hitch, age 5, born in ?? - Margaret Hitch, age 1 5/12, born in WA - Thomas Hitch, age 72, born in OH.

James married Cora Isabella Fahlstrom, daughter of J.N. Fahlstrom, on 26 Nov 1908 in Kandiyohi, MN.¹²⁰⁷ Cora was born on 5 Jan 1887 in Cumberland, WI,^{¹²⁰⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁹⁰³} died on 15 Apr 1975 in Everett, WA,^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁹⁰⁴} and was buried about 18 Apr 1975 in View Crest Abbey, North Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

+ 2685 M iii. Harvey Carol Hitch was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Svea, MN,^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁹⁰⁸} died on 1 Aug 1958, and was buried about 4 Aug 1958 in Ft. Lawton Post Cemetery, Ft. Lawton, WA.

2687 F v. Esther Virginia Hitch ¹²⁰⁷ ²³⁵⁶ was born on 19 Jul 1916 in Svea, MN and died on 18 Aug 1918 in Reardon, WA.

Asbury married Anna R. (?) before 1888. Anna was born in 1864 in MD.^⁴⁹¹¹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Excerpt from a letter of Hannah Hitch Jordan dated April 12, 1923, Norfolk, VA. : "Uncle Kirby is in poor health and has been about 15 years. He has not been able to do anything much for the past seven or eight years. They live in Salisbury, MD. They have seven children. Two are married."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Kirby A.W. Hitch is listed in a household in District 7, Trappe, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED 118, sheet 2, line 68) as follows: - Kirby A.W. Hitch, born 12/1865 in MD - Mary W. Hitch, born 9/1871 in MD - Elizabeth A. Hitch, born 11/1894 in MD - Elesie W. Hitch, born 9/1896 in MD - Nettie May Hitch, born 8/1898 in MD - George W. Toadvine, born 1/1847 MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Kirby A.W. Hitch is listed in a household in the Trappe District of Wicomico County, Maryland on Allens Wharf Road as follows: - Kirby A.W. Hitch, age 44, married 17 years, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Mary E. Hitch, age 38, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Elizabeth A. Hitch, age 15, born in MD - Alexine W. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Nettie M. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - Iva Hitch, age 9, born in MD - George T. Hitch, age 6, born in MD - Kirby W. Hitch Jr., age 3, born in MD - Marguerite S. Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Kirby A.W. Hitch is listed in a household in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Kirby A.W. Hitch, age 54, born in MD - Mary E. Hitch, age 48, born in MD - Nettie M. Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Iva Hitch, age 19, born in MD - George T. Hitch, age 16, born in MD - Kirby W. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Mary E. Hitch, age 11, born in MD.

Nettie married George Roger Bailey on 10 Feb 1923 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ George was born on 2 Sep 1898 in MD.^{⁸ ⁴⁹³⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Iva Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in the household of her brother-in-law Ralph Trader as follows: - Iva Hitch, age 19, born in MD.

Mary married Ernest Winfield Whayland, son of William John Whayland ⁸⁸⁶ and Mary Margaret Jane F. Disharoon,⁸⁸⁶ on 26 Jan 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ ³⁰¹⁵ Ernest was born on 1 Sep 1866 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁸⁸⁶ ⁴⁹⁴⁹ ⁴⁹⁵⁰ ⁴⁹⁵¹} died in 1933 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1933 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2699 F i. Ada May Whayland was born on 31 May 1890 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁹⁵² ⁴⁹⁵³ ⁴⁹⁵⁴} died on 9 Jun 1920 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 12 Jun 1920 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2700 F ii. Theresa? Whayland was born in May 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁴⁹⁵⁵ ⁴⁹⁵⁶}

2701 M iii. Robert M. Whayland was born in Jul 1894 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁹⁵⁷ ⁴⁹⁵⁸ ⁴⁹⁵⁹ ⁴⁹⁶⁰ ⁴⁹⁶¹} died in 1966 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1966 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Robert married Lena S. (?) in 1923 in MD. Lena was born in 1903-1904 in VA.^{⁴⁹⁶² ⁴⁹⁶³}

2702 F iv. Susan H. Whayland was born in Jan 1898 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁴⁹⁶⁴ ⁴⁹⁶⁵}

2703 M v. Ernest W. Whayland was born in Mar 1900 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁴⁹⁶⁶ ⁴⁹⁶⁷}

2704 F vi. Dorothy E. Whayland was born in Jan 1909 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁴⁹⁶⁸ ⁴⁹⁶⁹}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: R.T. .Hitch is engaged in farming and it was my pleasure during the summer of 1930 to visit two days at his farm. "Wynwood Farm" is situated directly on the north bank of the Wicomico River and is about 3 miles from Salisbury, MD. It is very near, possibly part of the tract of land once owned by Adam Hitch. He and his wife proved themselves most hospitable and they have every reason to be proud of their four splendid sons and one daughter. Members of this family are mostly Methodists and Republicans. They hold strict and moral views. It was R.T. Hitch who sent me much data relative to his own line. Among other items was a deed date Oct. 7, 1811 which was probably that of his great-grandfather. The deed was greatly discolored with age and broken where it had been folded.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Robert T.P. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 7 (Trappe), Wicomico County, Maryland (ED118, sheet 12, line 61) as follows: - Robert T.P. Hitch, born 7/1873 in MD - Edith A. Hitch, born 7/1875 in MD - Henry A. Hitch, born 11/1896 in MD - Hannah Hitch, born 10/1898 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Robert T.P. Hitch is indicated in a household in the Trappe District of Wicomico County, Maryland on Allens Wharf Road as follows: - Robert T.P. Hitch, age 36, married 14 years, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Edith E. Hitch, age 34, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Henry A. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Hannah E. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - Robert J. Hitch, age 8, born in MD - Howard C. Hitch, age 4, born in MD - Paul P. Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert T. Hitch is indicated in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Robert T. Hitch, age 44, born in MD - Edith E. Hitch, age 43, born in MD - Howard Hitch, age 14, born in MD - Paul Hitch, age 11, born in MD.

2706 F ii. Hannah Elizabeth Hitch was born on 17 Oct 1898 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁴⁹³⁴ ⁴⁹³⁷ ⁴⁹⁸³ ⁴⁹⁸⁴ ⁴⁹⁸⁵} died on 12 Jul 1955 in VA, and was buried about 15 Jul 1955 in St. Lukes Cemetery, Isle of Wight Co., VA.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Mr. and Mrs. Jordan reside in Norfolk, VA. where they have a drug store 10 x 100 feet - curb service. They were doing a good business in 1930. Hannah Jordan gave most of the data for her immediate line. She is one of the most cordial, kindly, wholesome person anyone would desire to meet. No issue."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Hannah Hitch is listed in the household of uncle Carroll C. Bounds in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia as follows: - Hanah Hitch, age 21, born in MD.

Hannah married Lunsford McKinny Alston Jordan,⁸ ⁴⁹³⁷ son of Dr. Walter Baker Jordan and Pattie Burton Alston, on 21 Oct 1922. Lunsford was born on 20 Jul 1890 in Smithfield, VA,^⁴⁹⁸⁶ died on 25 Apr 1973 in FL, and was buried about 26 Apr 1973 in St. Lukes Cemetery, Isle of Wight Co., VA.

General Notes: Pvt. 317th Infantry; WWI. He was partner with Edwin Truitt in a drive-in drugstore on Hampton Blvd in Norfolk until 1955 when he retired. Luns lived the last fourteen years of his life in St. Petersburg, FL. A native of Carrollton, VA, he was husband of Lola Anna Palmer Woodley. Lunsford was the son of Dr. Walter Baker Jordan and Mrs. Pattie Burton Alston Jordan. Luns served as an ambulance driver during WWI in France with the Army medical corps and was with the first American unit to go to France to serve in the trenches. Shortly after the war, he married his first wife, Hannah Elizabeth Hitch, who died in 1955.

2707 M iii. Robert John (Jack) Hitch was born on 7 May 1901 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁹³⁷ ⁴⁹⁸⁷ ⁴⁹⁸⁸} died on 8 Jan 1984 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁹⁸⁹} and was buried about 11 Jan 1984 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "In 1923 Robert John Hitch was one of the pursers on the Pennsylvania Railroad boat, the steamer "Maryland", which plied between Cape Charles and Norfolk, VA. At that date he had been on the boat five years. He was about sixteen when he first became employed by the company. He was considered capable though young, of holding responsible positions. The compiler visited him at his home in the summer of 1930. His wife was descended from an old Maryland family of which a genealogy is compiled. She was a school teacher. No issue."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert J. Hitch and his brother are listed as employees on the U.S.S. Maryland in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia as follows: - H. Atwood Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Robert J. Hitch, age 18, born in MD.

Robert married Gladys E. Dashiell,⁴⁹³⁷ daughter of Andrew J. Dashiell ⁴⁹⁹⁰ and Laura Virginia Newton,⁴⁹⁹⁰ on 16 Jun 1927 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Gladys was born on 28 Sep 1904,^{⁸ ⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 23 Aug 1990 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁹⁹¹} and was buried about 26 Aug 1990 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2709 M v. Paul Phoebus Hitch was born on 2 Feb 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁹³⁷ ⁴⁹⁴⁷ ⁴⁹⁹⁶ ⁴⁹⁹⁷} died on 11 Nov 1974 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁴⁹⁹⁸ and was buried about 14 Nov 1974 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Granby St., Norfolk, VA.

Paul married Margaret Johnson ⁴⁹³⁷ on 21 Jun 1941. Margaret was born on 17 Sep 1914^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in Mar 1986 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^⁴⁹⁹⁹

2710 F vi. Edith Amanda Hitch was born on 3 May 1913^⁴⁹³⁷ and died on 10 May 1913.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "I called at this home during the summer of 1930. He resided near Allen, MD. and was a rural mail carrier and had been for quite a long time. He had a very happy home with his wife and three little boys."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Beverly T. Hitch is listed In Princess Anne District, Somerset County, Maryland (1/10/1920) in a household as follows: - Beverly T. Hitch, age 43, mail carrier - Laura E. Hitch, age 31 - Thornton P. Hitch, age 5 - Richard B. Hitch, age 4 and 6 months

Beverly married Mabel Boston about 1900 in Baltimore, MD.¹⁷³ Mabel was born on 1 Oct 1880 in MD^¹⁷³ and died on 16 Oct 1958 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^¹⁷³

Beverly next married Laura Lee Richardson,⁴⁹³⁷ daughter of Howard Richardson and Ada L. Airey, on 8 Jan 1913 in Church Creek, Dorchester Co., MD.⁴¹⁴³ Laura was born on 4 Sep 1888 in Dorchester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁰⁰⁰ ⁵⁰⁰¹} died on 20 May 1970 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁰⁰² and was buried about 23 May 1970 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2711 M i. Thornton Phoebus Hitch was born on 30 Jan 1914 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³²²⁸ ⁵⁰⁰³} died on 8 Nov 2001 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 11 Nov 2011 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2712 M ii. Richard Beverly Hitch was born on 7 Jul 1916 in Somerset Co., MD^{⁸ ³²²⁸ ⁵⁰⁰⁴} and died on 26 Feb 1944 aboard The Submarine Grayback At Sea..^⁵⁰⁰⁵

General Notes: Donald Lee Hitch Jr. of Schaumburg, Illinois reports that Richard B. Hitch was lost at sea (in the Pacific Ocean) aboard a submarine in World War II. Research shows that Richard died aboard the submarine, Grayback (SS-208) when it was lost in 1944. The following history is from "Dictionary of American Fighting Ships", 1968, Navy Department, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval History Division, Washington, DC and US NAVAL SUBMARINE INFORMATION BOOK - J. Christley

USS GRAYBACK I (SS-208), cpl. 4 officers - 54 enlisted men; cl. GAR, Keel laid by the Electric Boat Co., Groton, CT. 3 April 1940; Launched 31 January 1941; Sponsored by Mrs. Wilson Brown; Commissioned 30 June 1941; Lt. Willard A. Saunders in command. Attached to the Atlantic Fleet GRAYBACK conducted her shakedown cruise in Long Island Sound out of Newport, New London, and New York. In company with GRAMPUS (SS207) she departed New London 8 September for patrol duty in the Caribbean and Chesapeake Bay; then arrived Portsmouth, N.H., 30 November for overhaul. With America's entry into the war GRAYBACK sailed for Pearl Harbor 8 February. There she joined the submarine fleet which was to wreak such havoc on the vital shipping lanes of the Japanese Empire.

GRAYBACK's first war patrol from 15 February to 10 April took her along the coast of Saipan and Guam. There she participated in a deadly 4-day game of hide-and-seek with an enemy submarine; the enemy I-boat fired two torpedoes at GRAYBACK on the morning of 22 February, then continued to trail her across the Pacific. GRAYBACK spotted the enemy conning tower a couple of times, and the Japanese ship broached once; but the GRAYBACK could not get into position to attack. After 4 nerve-wracking days, GRAYBACK shook the other sub and continued on patrol. First blood for her came on 17 March as she sank a 3,291-ton cargo ship off Port Lloyd.

GRAYBACK's second war patrol met with a dearth of targets although she even took the unusual and risky measure of patrolling surfaced during the day. On 22 June she arrived Fremantle, Australia, which was to remain her home base for most of the war. Her third and fourth war patrols, in the South China Sea and St. George's Passage were equally frustrating as GRAYBACK was hampered by bright moonlight, shallow and treacherous water, and enemy patrol craft. Despite these hazards, she damaged several freighters and also got in a shot at another Japanese submarine. However, the very presence of GRAYBACK and her sister ships in these waters-the threat they presented to shipping and the number of enemy escorts they tied up-was an important factor in the successful conclusion of the Guadalcanal campaign, America's first offensive campaign in the Pacific war.

The fifth war patrol began as GRAYBACK sailed from Australia 7 December 1942. Only a week out of port, Pharmacist's Mate Harry B. Roby was called upon to perform an emergency appendectomy, the second to be done on a patrolling submarine. With GRAYBACK running silent and steady a hundred feet beneath the surface, the untutored Roby successfully removed the infected appendix, and his patient was back standing watch by the end of the patrol. Then 20 December, GRAYBACK enjoyed "a Jap appetizer for Christmas dinner," as she battle surfaced to sink four landing barges with her deck guns. Four days later she was again fired on by an enemy submarine but maneuvered to avoid the torpedoes. On 3 January 1943 she gained her revenge by sending to the bottom I-18 one of 25 Japanese submarines chalked up by the Pacific submarines.

On 5 January GRAYBACK served as beacon ship for the bombardment of Munda Bay and also indulged in some hair-raising rescue work. Lying off Munda early in the morning of 5 January, she received word that six survivors of a crashed B-2 were holed up on the island. GRAYBACK sent ashore two men, then submerged at dawn to avoid enemy aircraft. The submariners located the downed aviators, three of whom were inured, and hid out with them in the jungle. As night fell, GRAYBACK surfaced offshore and by coded light signals directed the small boat "home safe" with the rescued aviators. For this episode skipper Edward C. Stephan received the Navy Cross.

GRAYBACK continued on patrol, torpedoing and damaging several Japanese ships. On 17 January she attacked a destroyer escorting a large maru, hoping to disable the escort and then sink the freighter with her deck guns. However, the destroyer evaded the torpedoes and dropped 19 depth charges on GRAYBACK. One blew a gasket on a manhole cover, and the submarine, leaking seriously, was ordered back to Brisbane where she arrived 23 February.

On her sixth war patrol from 16 February to 4 April, GRAYBACK again had a run of bad luck and returned empty-handed from the Bismarck-Solomons area. Her newly installed SJ radar had failed to function; and although she had taken several shots at marus, none were sunk. The seventh patrol was more successful. Departing Brisbane 25 April, GRAYBACK intercepted a convoy whose position had been radioed to her by ALBACORE (SS218) 11 May. In a night surface attack GRAYBACK fired a spread of six torpedoes at the seven freighters and their three escorts. The three escorts charged and she had to go deep to elude the attacking enemy. She was credited with the sinking of cargo ship Yodogawa Maru. On 16 May she torpedoed and seriously damaged a destroyer. The following day GRAYBACK intercepted four marus with one escort and sank freighter England Maru and damaged two others before she was forced to dive. She arrived Pearl Harbor 30 May, then proceeded to San Francisco for a much needed overhaul.

Arriving Pearl Harbor 12 September, GRAYBACK prepared for her eighth war patrol. Sailing 26 September with SHAD (SS235), she rendezvoused with CERO (SS225) at Midway to form the first of the Submarine Force's highly successful wolfpacks. The three submarines under Captain C. B. Momsen in CERO, cruised the China Sea and returned to base with claims of 38,000 tons sunk and 3,300 damaged. GRAYBACK accounted for two ships, a passenger-cargo vessel torpedoed 14 October and a former light cruiser, Awata Maru, torpedoed after an end-around run on a fast convoy 22 October. Wolfpack tactics came into play 2 October as GRAYBACK closed a convoy already attacked by SHAD and administered the coup de grace to a 9,000 ton transport listing from two of SHAD's torpedoes. The submarines had now expended all torpedoes, and on 10 November they returned to Midway.

With almost a quarter of her crew untested in battle GRAYBACK departed Pearl Harbor for the East China Sea 2 December for her ninth war patrol. Within 5 days of her first contact with Japanese ships, she had expended all her torpedoes in a brilliant series of attacks which netted four ships for a total of over 10,000 tons. On the night of 18 to 19 December GRAYBACK wreaked havoc on a convoy of four freighters and three escorts. She sent freighter Gyokurei Maru and escort Numakaze to the bottom and damaged several others in surface attack. Two nights later, 20 to 21 December, she spotted another convoy of six ships; and, after an end-around run she fired a spread of nine torpedoes into the heart of the Japanese formation. This first attack sunk one freighter and damaged another before GRAYBACK dived to elude depth charges. Three hours later she surfaced and sank a second freighter. After an unsuccessful attack the following night had exhausted her torpedo supply, GRAYBACK headed home. Undaunted by lack of torpedoes, the submarine battled surfaced 27 December and sank a good-sized fishing boat with deck guns before reaching Pearl Harbor 4 January 1944.

GRAYBACK's tenth patrol, her most successful in terms of tonnage sunk, was also to be her last. She sailed from Pearl Harbor 28 January 1944, for the East China Sea. On 24 February GRAYBACK radioed that she had sunk two cargo ships 19 February and had damaged two others. On 25 February she transmitted her second and final report. That morning she had sunk tanker Toshin Maru and severely damaged another. With only two torpedoes remaining, she was ordered home from patrol. Due to reach Midway on 7 March, GRAYBACK did not arrive. On 30 March ComSubPac reluctantly listed her as missing and presumed lost with all hands.

From captured Japanese records the gallant submarine's last few days can be pieced together. Heading home through the East China Sea, on 27 February GRAYBACK used her last two torpedoes to sink the freighter Ceylon Maru. That same day, a Japanese carrier-based plane spotted a submarine on the surface in the East China Sea and attacked. According to Japanese reports the submarine "exploded and sank immediately," but antisubmarine craft were called in to depth-charge the area, clearly marked by a trail of air bubbles, until at last a heavy oil slick swelled to the surface. GRAYBACK had ended her last patrol, one which cost the enemy some 21,594 tons of shipping.

The fighting submarine's career, so tragically ended, had been an illustrious one. GRAYBACK ranked 20th among all submarines in total tonnage sunk with 63,835 tons and 24th in number of ships sunk with 14. Submarine and crew had received two Navy Unit Commendations for their 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th war patrols. GRAYBACK received eight battle stars for World War II service.

+ 2713 M iii. Donald Lee Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1920 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³²²⁸} died on 27 Jun 2010, and was buried about 30 Jun 2010 in Andersonville Cemetery, Andersonville, GA.

Florence married Harry Calloway about 1911. Harry was born in 1889 in MD.^³⁰³¹

Leonard married Beulah M. (?) in 1907. Beulah was born in 1887 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁰⁸ ⁵⁰⁰⁹} died in 1969 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1969 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2716 M i. William Clyde Fields was born in 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁰¹⁰ ⁵⁰¹¹}

2718 M iii. Alton Fields was born in Dec 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰¹³

John married Mabel Stewart, daughter of (?) Stewart and Jennie (?), in 1906. Mabel was born in 1887 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁶¹ ⁵⁰¹⁴} died in 1965 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1965 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2719 F i. Frances Fields was born in 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁰¹⁰ ⁵⁰¹¹}

2720 F ii. Gladys Fields was born in Jan 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁰¹⁵ ⁵⁰¹⁶}

2721 M iii. William Stewart Fields was born on 5 Sep 1912 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰¹⁷} died on 25 Sep 1989 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 28 Sep 1989 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2722 M iv. Robert J. Fields was born in 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰¹⁸} died in 1984 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1984 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

2724 F vi. Irene Fields was born in May 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰²⁰

2725 M vii. Milton Bill Fields ⁷⁶ was born on 11 Sep 1921 in MD, died on 29 Jan 1987 in MD, and was buried about 1 Feb 1987 in Shad Point Church Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

Elnora married Charles Harold Malone, son of William F. Malone and Elizabeth Emily Abbott,⁴⁹³⁷ in 1903. Charles was born on 22 Mar 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰²¹ ⁵⁰²²} died on 20 Jul 1964 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Jul 1964 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2726 F i. Frances P. Malone was born in 1906 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴¹³⁷

2727 M ii. William R. Malone was born in Dec 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰²³

1544. Nettie O. Fields ⁷⁶ was born on 8 Feb 1886 in MD, died on 29 Oct 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 1 Nov 1918 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Nettie married Orlando Bounds, son of Thomas Arthur Bounds ⁴⁹³⁷ and Olevia A. Culver. Orlando was born on 7 Oct 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰²⁴} died on 6 Jul 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Jul 1938 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2728 F i. Hilda Irene Bounds ⁷⁶ was born on 22 Feb 1907 in Wicomico Co., MD, died on 1 Sep 1938 in MD, and was buried on 4 Sep 1938 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2729 F ii. Eva Lucille Bounds ⁷⁶ was born on 17 Jan 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD, died in 2005 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 2005 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Eva married Woodland McCoy Bounds, son of Henry Jones Bounds and Annie M. (?). Woodland was born on 6 Sep 1901 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰²⁵ ⁵⁰²⁶} died on 3 Jan 1974 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 6 Jan 1974 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2730 M iii. Roy Linwood Bounds ⁷⁶ was born on 18 Sep 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD, died on 17 Jul 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 20 Jul 1917 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Clifford married Beulah Belle Smith, daughter of Albert F. Smith and Mary E. Hilghman, in 1909. Beulah was born in 1889 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁶⁴ ³⁰⁶⁵} died on 1 Apr 1980 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Apr 1980 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2731 M i. Oliver Fulton Fields was born on 12 Aug 1909 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰²⁷ ⁵⁰²⁸} died on 19 Feb 1985 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 22 Feb 1985 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Oliver married Reta Wilson.,⁷⁶ daughter of Dwight Wilson ⁷⁶ and Rotha Noble. Reta was born on 9 Apr 1913 in MD, died on 20 Aug 1985 in MD, and was buried about 23 Aug 1985 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2733 M iii. Stanley Fields was born in 1913 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰¹⁷

Earl married Bessie M. (?) about 1915. Bessie was born in 1893 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰³¹} died in 1982 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1982 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2735 U i. Millard (Willard?) Fields was born in 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰³²

John married Maria White, daughter of Noah White and Adel Malone, about 1917. Maria was born in 1899 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰³³} died in 1944 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1944 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2736 M i. Richard N. Fields was born on 14 Nov 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰³⁴} died on 20 Oct 1967 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Oct 1967 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Richard married Julia Frances Payne, daughter of George William Payne and Annie May Wilson. Julia was born on 5 Jul 1926 in MD.

2737 F ii. Ina Fields was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 6 Oct 1961 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Oct 1961 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Ina married Levin Carroll Hitch, son of Uriah Thomas Hitch and Ida E. Causey. Levin was born on 27 Oct 1916 in MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁰³⁵} and died on 31 Jan 1995 in Berlin, Worcester Co., MD.^⁵⁰³⁶

A. married Lona V. (Lonnie) Abbott,⁷⁶ son of Vincent Abbott ⁴⁹³⁷ and Mary Virginia (Jennie) Dove, about 1916. Lona was born in 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵⁰²² ⁵⁰³⁷} died in 1964, and was buried in 1964 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

2738 M i. A. Melvin Abbott was born on 6 Oct 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁰³⁸ died on 5 May 1982 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 May 1982 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2739 F ii. Emma Abbott was born in Apr 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰³⁹

1564. George A. Whayland was born on 13 Dec 1865 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁰⁸⁶ ³⁰⁸⁷} died on 5 Jun 1936 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 Jun 1936 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

George married Mary E. Green, daughter of Alexander H. Green and Mary E.W. Bailey, on 29 Dec 1897 in Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mary was born on 10 Apr 1872 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁵⁰⁴⁰ ⁵⁰⁴¹} died on 29 Oct 1930 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 1 Nov 1930 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2740 F i. Nannie M. Whayland was born in Oct 1898 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁵⁰⁴²

2741 F i. Anna Belle Whayland ⁷⁶ was born in 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD, died in 1992 in MD, and was buried in 1992 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Anna married Robert F. White, son of Purnell D. White Sr. and Sallie V. (?). Robert was born in Jul 1915 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁴³} died in 1981 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1981 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas H. Hitch is indicated in District 7 (Atkinsons), Worcester County, Maryland (ED106, sheet 11, line 67) in a household as follows: - Thomas H. Hitch, born 2/1869 in MD - Mrs. Thomas H. Hitch, born 11/1875 in MD - Duran W. Hitch, born 4/1893 in MD - Golsborough Hitch born 9/1894 in MD - Samuel D. Hitch, born 2/1899 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas Hitch is indicated in Onslow County, North Carolina in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 40, born in MD - Ellanor Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Willie Hitch, age 17, born in MD - Goldsboro Hitch (male), age 15, born in MD - Darcy Hitch (male), age 11, born in MD - James Hitch, age 5, born in MD - Annie Hitch, age ??, born in NC.

In the Federal Census of 1920, T.H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Jacksonville, Onslow County, NC as follows: - T.H. Hitch, age 42, born in MD - Elnora Hitch, age 40, born in MD - Harold Hitch, age 12, born in NC - Pearl Hitch, age 9, born in NC - Leroy Hitch, age 7, born in NC

Thomas H. Hitch and family went to live in Onslow Co., North Carolina in May 1906. Thomas and wife returned to Salisbury, Maryland in 1921 while some others of the family stayed in North Carolina. I entered an article about the family's trek to North Carolina in the Hitch Family Newsletter (Number 11):

The following is an original write-up done by a Mrs. Roscoe Taylor regarding the local history around Jacksonville, North Carolina. It was sent to me by Mrs. Louie Hitch of that location and transcribed below exactly as written:

A Bit of History
-by- Mrs. Roscoe Taylor

In the early 1900s, Thomas H. Hitch and his wife Eleanor McGrath, with their four sons, Durand, Goldsboro, Dorsey and Harold Hitch, left their home in Fruitland, Maryland, and came to live in Onslow County (Note by Mrs. Louis Hitch: "the first day of May 1906").

Mr. Hitch and his family first lived in the little village of Verona (NC), located on the Wilmington and New Bern railroad which had merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company of Virginia in May of 1900, thereby making it the third largest railroad system in North Carolina.

This was the ideal place for Mr. Hitch to set up his saw mill and logging operations. Timber was plentiful and the railroad convenient for the shipping of lumber. A few years later Mr. Hitch moved his mill a little nearer to Jacksonville (NC) at a place known as Jarman's Crossing. Here he continued his business of lumbering. During his stay at Jarman's Crossing, two additions were added to his family. His only daughter, Pearl Hitch, and his fifth and last son, LeRoy Hitch, were born at this place.

About 1918 Mr. Hitch made another move - bringing his entire operations into Jacksonville. He set up his mill on the left side of the old railroad trestle bridge on the New River.

The Palm-Lee Lumber Company which was located there a few years earlier, had an explosion in 1906, and the fly wheel of the mill propelled by the explosion, sailed through the air with such force it crashed into the roof of the Giles' two-story home, located just across the street from the Onslow Courthouse. The fly wheel penetrated, not only the roof but on down to the first floor, scattering bits of metal as it went. This mill was never rebuilt.

After Mr. Hitch set up his mill in the new location he built a fine home for his family between the old Baptist Church and the beautiful New River, where the Hitch family were to live for the next decade.

There was no electric service in the town of Jacksonville, so Mr. Hitch decided to put an electric plant into operation. His plant, operated by gasoline engine, was located in the vicinity of the present day Jacksonville water plant, and it furnished electricity for about 100 families. This was the first electric lights in Onslow County. Prior to this time kerosene lamps and lanterns were the only means of illumination for the people of the town.

It's true, the electricity for the lights came on after sundown and went off at 10 o'clock at night, but it was a most welcomed commodity for all those who could afford the new luxury. This writer has been told by some of the people who lived out in the country it was such a pleasure to come into town and visit a home that had electric lights.

Mr. Hitch's eldest son, Durand Hitch, married Beulah Hemby of the Southwest community and they lived in a house located on the bank of the New River. This was very convenient for Durand Hitch, for his love was the water and fishing. In fact he became a commercial fisherman, which was a disappointment to his father, who had expected him to join him in the family business of lumbering.

Mr. Hitch was an aggressive man and always busy, but he found time to assist those who needed his expert. When Mr. Albert Venters was ready to set up a saw mill and logging operations on the Gum Branch in the year of 1919, Mr. Hitch was his advisor and counselor all the way. Shortly after this, about 1921, the Hitch family left Onslow and went back to Maryland to live but (Thomas H.) Hitch left his mark and earned a place in Onslow History.

Researched & Written
-by- Mrs. Roscoe Taylor Onslow County Historian June 1978

General Notes: Death records atate:
Elnora (McGrath) Hitch
30 Oct 1875 - 28 May 1955
F - James Hooper McGrath
M - Lidia Annie Pusey
COD - cerebral hemorrhage
I Thomas N Hitch, husband
B - Fruitland

2743 M ii. Golsborough Thomas (Goolie) Hitch was born on 5 Sep 1894 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁵⁷ ⁵⁰⁵⁸} died on 10 Nov 1911 in Onslow Co., NC,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁷⁵ ⁵⁰⁴⁸} and was buried about 13 Nov 1911 in Montford Point Federal Cemetery Located Off Highway 24 East, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC.^⁵⁰⁵⁹

Death Notes: Goolie Hitch was killed when he fell off a lumber working tram trying to catch a tool that was also falling. He died due to internal injuries, probably a ruptured spleen. He was his father's "right-hand man" and very dependable. (This information comes from his sister Anna Pearl Hitch Smith in a telephone conversation in February 1996).

Burial Notes: The area where Goolie Hitch was buried in North Carolina was taken over by the government. His body was subsequently reinterred into a cemetery at the entrance to Camp Legeune, Onslow Co., NC. [Montford Point Federal Cemetery located off Highway 24 East, Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC. Site location for removal of Caucasian graves from lands confiscated by Federal government to build Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, ca. 1940.]

Death Notes: From his death Certificate: John William Hitch, born 7/24/1870 in Worcester Co., MD, died at 10:30am of diabetes mellitus on 5/29/1947, age 76-10-5. Burial at Fruitland Cemetery, Fruitland, Maryland, on 6/1/1947. Father and mother born in Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: On August 15, 1891, John W. Hitch received a deed for 8 acres of land for $97 from Thomas C. Morris. Land was on the north side of the public road leading from Hooper McGrath's to Fruitland. (Wicomico Co. Land Records, Liber FMS7, Folio 453)

On August 18, 1891, John W. Hitch received a deed for 2 acres of land for $40 from John W. and Reno McGrath. Land is on the north side of the public road leading from Hooper McGrath's to Fruitland, adjoining the land of John Morris on the east and Thomas C. Morris on the north and west. This is the same land that John W. McGrath bought from Edward Christopher. (Ibid., Liber FMS7, Folio 452)

On November 6, 1891, John W. and Reno McGrath sold 7.6 acres of land to John W. Hitch for $65. It was on the south side of the road leading from Hooper McGrath's to Fruitland and adjoining lands of William P. Morris, Henry Robinson, George Pollitt and others. This is same land McGrath purchased from Edward Christopher. (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 131)

On November 21, 1892, William P. and Mary C. Morris sold 4 acres of land to John W. Hitch for $33. Land was in Nutters District, part of tract devised to William P. Morris by his father James Morris on west side of the road from Elijah L. Shockley's to Elen R. Ward's adjoining Henry Robinson and John W. Hitch's land. (Ibid., Liber JTT9, Folio 447)

In the Federal Census of 1900, John W. Hitch is indicated in a household in Nutters District, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED119, sheet 4, line 13) as follows: - John W. Hitch, born 7/1870 in MD - Susie Hitch, born 4/1877 in MD - Raymond A. Hitch, born 3/1894 in MD - Bertha Hitch, born 6/1896 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, J.W. Hitch is listed in a household in the Nutters District, Wicomico County (on Lowe Road) as follows: - John W. Hitch, general farmer, age 39, married 18 years, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Susie C. Hitch, age 33, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Raymond A. Hitch, farm worker, age 17, born in MD - Bertha M. Hitch, age 13, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1920, John W. Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico County as follows: - John W. Hitch, age 50, born in MD - Susie A. Hitch, age 42, born in MD.

In his Maryland Death Certificate, it states that John William Hitch was born July 24, 1870 in Worcester County, Maryland and died at 10:30 am of diabetes mellitus on May 29, 1947, age 76 years, 10 months and 5 days. He was buried at Fruitland Cemetery, Fruitland, Maryland on June 1, 1947. His father and mother were Samuel H. Hitch and Hettie Driscoll, both born in Worcester County, Maryland.

John married Susie A. Pusey, daughter of Asbury J. Pusey ⁵⁰⁷³ and Caroline Emily Pusey,⁵⁰⁷³ on 27 Apr 1892 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.⁵⁰⁷² Susie was born in Apr 1877 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁵⁰⁷⁴ ⁵⁰⁷⁵ ⁵⁰⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁷⁷} died on 16 Oct 1962 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁰⁷⁸ and was buried about 19 Oct 1962 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

Hester married Jesse Asbury Simms Jr.,⁵⁰⁸⁸ son of Jesse Asbury Simms Sr. and Lelia (or Leah Anne) Cantwell, on 8 Apr 1908 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.⁵⁰⁸⁹ Jesse was born on 8 Apr 1861 in Siloam, Somerset Co., MD (Now Wicomico Co.),^{²⁰⁸⁶ ⁴²¹² ⁵⁰⁹⁰ ⁵⁰⁹¹ ⁵⁰⁹²} died on 11 Oct 1925 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Oct 1925 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

2750 M i. Samuel Jesse Simms ⁷⁰ was born on 11 Dec 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵⁰⁹³ ⁵⁰⁹⁴} died on 16 Oct 1921 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 19 Oct 1921 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2751 M ii. Thomas Norman Simms was born on 27 Apr 1910 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁹⁵} died on 27 Oct 1987 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Oct 1987 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2752 F iii. Sarah Esther Simms ⁸ was born on 12 Feb 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD^⁵⁰⁹⁶ and died on 2 Dec 2010 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Mary married Warren Durand Fooks, son of William Fooks ¹²⁸⁵ and Elizabeth J. Dryden,¹²⁸⁵ on 7 May 1895 in Worcester Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Warren was born on 15 Sep 1867 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁵⁰⁹⁸ ⁵⁰⁹⁹ ⁵¹⁰⁰ ⁵¹⁰¹ ⁵¹⁰² ⁵¹⁰³} died on 25 Nov 1946 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 28 Nov 1946 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2755 M iii. William Durand Fooks was born on 31 Mar 1909 in MD,^{⁵¹⁰⁴ ⁵¹⁰⁵} died on 4 Jan 1954 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 7 Jan 1954 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1576. Samuel Clarence Hitch was born on 10 Aug 1880 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{³¹²⁶ ³¹²⁷ ³¹²⁸} died on 13 Sep 1956 in Hitch Farm, Outside Of Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 16 Sep 1956 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Death Notes: Died of congestive heart failure due to coronary occlusion. (MD Death Certificate). He died in the house he built near Fruitland, MD that later was owned by his son George Carroll Hitch and then his grandson Carroll Hamilton Hitch.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Samuel Clarence Hitch is indicated in District 8, Nutters, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Samuel Clarence Hitch, age 29, general farmer, married 5 years - Virginia Hitch, age 28 - Anna J. Hitch, age 4 - Minnie Hitch, age 3 - Carroll Hitch, age 1 and 9/12 They had 3 children of which 3 are living. All can read/write and were born in Maryland.

In the Federal Census of 1920, S. Clarence Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - S. Clarence Hitch, age 39, born in MD - A. Virginia Hitch, age 38, born in MD - Gennette A. Hitch, age 14, born in MD - Minnie E. Hitch, age 13, born in MD - Carroll G. Hitch, age 11, born in MD - E. Virginia Hitch, age 6, born in MD.

Clarence Hitch died on a day bed in the kitchen of the Hitch farmhouse on St. Lukes Road.

Samuel married Anna Virginia Jones, daughter of George Henry Jones and Annie Elizabeth Murrell, on 4 Oct 1904 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Anna was born on 13 Nov 1881 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁷ ⁵¹⁰⁸} died on 7 Dec 1954 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁹} and was buried on 9 Dec 1954 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2756 F i. Anna Jeanette Hitch was born on 21 Jun 1905 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁹⁹³ ⁵¹¹⁰ ⁵¹¹¹} died in 1984 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1984 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2757 F ii. Minnie Estelle Hitch was born on 21 Jun 1906 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁹⁴⁴ ⁴⁹⁴⁵} died on 10 Mar 1941 in Hitch Farm, Outside Of Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 13 Mar 1941 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

Minnie married William Preston Cooper, son of William Green Cooper and Annie (?), in 1933. William was born in 1907 in MD^{⁵¹¹² ⁵¹¹³ ⁵¹¹⁴} and died before 1940.

+ 2758 M iii. George Carroll Hitch was born on 13 Aug 1908 near Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵¹¹⁵ ⁵¹¹⁶ ⁵¹¹⁷} died on 19 Apr 1990 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹¹⁸ and was buried about 22 Apr 1990 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Martha married Marion L. Pryor, son of William M. Pryor and Clara A. (?), on 26 Dec 1905 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Marion was born on 15 Mar 1884 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹²⁰ ⁵¹²¹ ⁵¹²² ⁵¹²³} died in Nov 1973 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in Nov 1973 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

M. married Gladys R. (?). Gladys was born on 8 Aug 1922,^⁷⁶ died on 13 Jan 1977 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 16 Jan 1977 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

2762 M iii. Alton D. Pryor was born on 10 Mar 1924 in MD^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹²⁹ ⁵¹³⁰} and was buried in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Alton married Helen M. Phillips. Helen was born on 23 Jun 1923, died on 13 Apr 1960 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 16 Apr 1960 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2763 M i. James Henry Hitch was born on 21 Mar 1894 in MD,^⁵¹³¹ died on 5 May 1947 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 May 1947 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2764 M ii. Grover Cleveland Hitch was born on 12 Dec 1894 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³²⁶⁶ ⁵¹³² ⁵¹³³} died in Sep 1979 in NJ, and was buried in Sep 1979 in Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

1579. Levin Henry Washburn was born in 1879 in MD,^{³¹⁴⁴ ³¹⁴⁵} died in 1944 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1944 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Levin married Mary F. Martin, daughter of (?) Martin and (?) Jones. Mary was born on 5 Jul 1890 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁵¹³⁴ ⁵¹³⁵} died in Jul 1971 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Jul 1971 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2765 M i. Dallas H. Washburn was born in 1908 in MD,^{⁵¹³⁶ ⁵¹³⁷} died in 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1938 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2766 F ii. Frances H. Washburn was born in 1911 in MD.^{⁵¹³⁸ ⁵¹³⁹}

2768 F iv. Eunicelee Washburn ⁵¹⁴² was born in 1920 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD and died on 10 Aug 2005 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Rosetta married Benjamin Williams Willey, son of Solomon J. Willey and Maria J. Kelly, on 20 Dec 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD. Benjamin was born on 9 Jun 1873 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸⁸⁶ ⁵¹⁴³ ⁵¹⁴⁴ ⁵¹⁴⁵} died in 1951, and was buried in 1951 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2770 M ii. Carroll Willey was born in Feb 1896 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁵¹⁴⁹ ⁵¹⁵⁰}

2771 M iii. Ira R. Willey ³¹⁴⁸ was born in 1901 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁵¹} died in 1970 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1970 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Ira married Emma Grace Brewer.⁷⁶ Emma was born in 1914 in Somerset Co., MD, died on 29 Jan 1998 in MD, and was buried about 1 Feb 1998 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: **Please note that there are two Edward F. Washburns with very close to the same birth date - this Edward Francis Washburn is born May 24 1886 and lived in Fruitland, MD and there is an Edward Franklin/Francis Washburn, born Oct 12 1885 and living in Bloomfield, NJ.**

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward F. Washbord (Note: Washbord is sometimes used instead of Washburn in these records)is listed in a household in Worcester County, Maryland as follows: - Edward F. Washbord, age 39, born in MD (nephew) - Maybel Washbord, age 26, born in MD - Curtis C. Washbord, age 9, born in MD - Edna P. Washbord, age 7, born in MD - Levin E. Washbord, age 5, born in, MD - Milly Hitch, age 52, born in MD.

His WWI draft registration (in 1918) notes his name as Edward Francis Washburn, age 32, born May 24, 1886 with "relative" Maybel Hitch Washburn (his wife). His residence is Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

Edward married Maybelle E.* Hitch, daughter of James (unlinked) Hitch and Elmira P. Hitch, on 12 Feb 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Maybelle was born in Mar 1893 in MD,^{³¹⁸⁷ ³²⁴³ ³²⁴⁴ ³²⁴⁵} died on 1 Nov 1962 in MD,^³¹⁴⁸ and was buried about 4 Nov 1962 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Maybel Hitch's obituary (as Mrs. R.W. Duncan) of Nov 3 1962 (Salisbury Times) states she was daughter of James and Elmire Hitch with sister Lena McFarland of NJ and John Hitch of Pocomoke. She also has half brothers Larry and Raymond Causey of Seaford.

+ 2774 F ii. Edna Pearl Washburn was born in 1912 in MD^⁵¹⁵⁵ and died on 29 Nov 1965 in Eden, Wicomico Co., MD.

2776 M iv. Marvin W. Washburn ³¹⁴⁸ was born in 1920 in MD^⁵¹⁵⁸ and died on 9 Nov 1944.

2778 F vi. Marie Myra Washburn ³¹⁴⁸ was born in 1925 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵¹⁶⁰

+ 2779 M vii. Alvin Francis Washburn was born in 1927 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹⁶¹ died on 13 Jan 1995 in MD, and was buried about 16 Jan 1995 in St. Stephen's Cemetery, State Street, Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

2780 F viii. Virginia L. Washburn was born in 1929 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵¹⁶²

Emma married Samuel Q. Willey,⁷⁶ son of Solomon J. Willey and Maria J. Kelly, about 1906. Samuel was born in 1884 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁵¹⁶³ ⁵¹⁶⁴} died in 1932 in MD, and was buried in 1932 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2784 M ii. Otis L. Willey ³¹⁴⁸ was born in 1906 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷¹⁴} died in 1967 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1967 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2785 M iii. Frederick M. Willey ³¹⁴⁸ was born on 12 Oct 1907 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷⁰³} died on 30 Nov 1937 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 2 Dec 1937 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2786 M iv. Samuel G. Willey ³¹⁴⁸ was born on 30 Nov 1910 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁶⁵} died on 7 Mar 1962 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1962 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

2787 M v. Levin W. Willey was born in 1915 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁵⁰⁰⁷

2788 F vi. Ruby H. Willey was born in Aug 1919 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁵¹⁶⁶

Florence married Samuel Clarence Glasgow, son of Samuel Glasgow ⁵¹⁶⁷ and Martha E. Layfield, on 1 Oct 1902 in Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ ⁵¹⁶⁷ The marriage ended in divorce on 19 Nov 1907. Samuel was born on 9 Jun 1885 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵¹⁶⁷ ⁵¹⁶⁸ ⁵¹⁶⁹ ⁵¹⁷⁰ ⁵¹⁷¹} died on 1 Jun 1932 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Jun 1932 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

Frederick married Evelyn Beauchamp. Evelyn was born in 1906 and died in 1978.

Florence next married Alfred Johnson, son of John Henry Johnson ⁴¹³ and Mary Ellen Ruark,⁴¹³ on 17 Dec 1907 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Alfred was born on 20 Nov 1883 in MD,^{⁵¹⁷⁵ ⁵¹⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁷⁷ ⁵¹⁷⁸ ⁵¹⁷⁹} died on 2 Sep 1959 in MD, and was buried about 5 Sep 1959 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2794 F ii. Emma J. Johnson ⁷⁰ was born on 22 Jul 1915 in MD,^{⁵¹⁸¹ ⁵¹⁸² ⁵¹⁸³} died on 24 Mar 1994 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Mar 1994 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: The Federal Census of 1920 lists Uriah T. Hitch in a household in Worcester County, Maryland as follows: - Uriah T. Hitch, age 32, born in MD - Ida E. Hitch, age 24, born in MD - Hazel P. Hitch, age 8, born in MD - Laurence T. Hitch, age 6, born in MD - Levin C. Hitch, age 3 and 2/12, born in MD.

Uriah married Ida E. Causey, daughter of William James Causey and Alicia Anna (Litta, Annie) Hitch, about 1910. Ida was born in May 1893 in MD,^{³¹⁸⁵ ³¹⁸⁶ ³¹⁸⁷} died in 1955 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1955 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

2796 M ii. Lawrence Thomas Hitch was born on 4 Jun 1913 in MD,^³²³⁴ died on 20 Sep 1922 near Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 23 Sep 1922 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: In his Death Certificate from the State of Maryland, it states that Lawrence Thomas Hitch was born on June 4, 1913. He died of meningitis, age 9, near Fruitland, Maryland. His father was Usiah (sic) Thomas Hitch and mother Ida Causey Hitch.

2797 M iii. Levin Carroll Hitch was born on 27 Oct 1916 in MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁰³⁵} and died on 31 Jan 1995 in Berlin, Worcester Co., MD.^⁵⁰³⁶

Levin married Ina Fields, daughter of John Albert Fields and Maria White. Ina was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 6 Oct 1961 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Oct 1961 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Levin next married Lillian Lowe. Lillian was born on 4 Dec 1918 in MD^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died on 22 Feb 1994 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵¹⁸⁶

+ 2799 M v. Avery W. Hitch ⁸ was born on 13 Aug 1923 in Worcester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵¹⁸⁷} died on 8 Jun 2002 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹⁸⁷ and was buried on 12 Jun 2002 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2801 M vii. Edward Walter Hitch ⁸ was born on 29 Jan 1929 in MD and died after 2016.

General Notes: The compiler remembers visiting this individual who was referred to as "ol' Miss Johnson" in the early 1970's without ever knowing at the time that she was formerly a Hitch. She was the grandmother of his boyhood friend Elmer Thomas Johnson. She lived in an old house on Milton Mill Road in Wicomico Co., Maryland. The floors in the house were slanted at steep angles due to its age and it was warmed by an old wood stove. Outside was a tall windmill for pumping water from a well that was still operational. "Miss Johnson" was a petite woman who walked around in a slow but deliberate manner due to her advanced age. She had a pronounced hoarseness that you could hear as a steady, low rhythm as she breathed maybe due to emphysema or something of that nature. However, she still carried her own firewood into the house even as she reached age 85 and above.

The compiler remembers that she always seemed to have a freshly baked pie at hand for when visitors arrived that quickly calmed any fears that a young teenager may have had with regard to this seemingly strange old woman (actually she was not strange at all - it just seemed so to us young fellas). She made perhaps the best tasting pumpkin pies and blueberry pies possible that, when still warm from the oven, took the bite off a cold late autumn day.

Lula married Archibald Lee Johnson, son of John Henry Johnson ⁴¹³ and Mary Ellen Ruark,⁴¹³ about 1905. Archibald was born on 21 Apr 1880 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³ ⁵¹⁸⁹ ⁵¹⁹⁰ ⁵¹⁹¹ ⁵¹⁹²} died on 3 Jan 1950 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried on 6 Jan 1950 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2804 M ii. Louis P. Johnson was born on 25 Aug 1908 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁵¹⁹⁵ died on 16 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 19 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2805 M iii. Levin A. Johnson was born in 1909 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ died on 11 Jan 1911 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴¹³} and was buried about 14 Jan 1911 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2807 F v. Susie M. Johnson was born on 5 Jan 1917 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁵¹⁹⁹ ⁵²⁰⁰} died on 14 Jun 2007 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 17 Jun 2007 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

+ 2811 F ix. Bessie M. Johnson was born on 19 May 1924 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵¹³⁰ ⁵²⁰⁴} died on 24 Mar 1998 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Mar 1998 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

2813 M xi. Robert A. (Bob) Johnson was born on 26 Feb 1929 in Worcester Co., MD.^{⁵²⁰⁷ ⁵²⁰⁸}

2814 F i. Myrtle J. Causey was born in 1912-1913 in MD.^{⁵²¹² ⁵²¹³}

Myrtle married Clyde Brown in 1930 in MD. Clyde was born in 1911 in MD.^⁵²¹⁴

Sarah married Marion W. Reddish about 1911. Marion was born in 1874 in MD.^⁵²¹⁸

2817 M ii. Clarence E. Reddish was born in 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵²²⁰

2818 M iii. Merrill E. Reddish was born in 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵²²¹

Ida married Uriah Thomas Hitch, son of Levin Thomas Hitch and Sallie C. Owens, about 1910. Uriah was born on 24 Feb 1887 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³¹⁶² ³¹⁶³ ³¹⁶⁴} died in 1968 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1968 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Curtis married Virginia Mae Harris,³¹⁸⁸ daughter of William A. Harris ³¹⁸⁸ and Pearl E. Bailey,³¹⁸⁸ on 3 Jul 1929 in Girdletree, Worcester Co., MD.⁸⁰⁶ Virginia was born in 1906-1907 in Worcester Co., MD^{⁵²²² ⁵²²³ ⁵²²⁴} and died on 31 Oct 1988.

Maybelle married Edward Francis Washburn, son of William H. Washburn and Henrietta (Hennie) Hitch, on 12 Feb 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Edward was born on 9 May 1886 in MD,^{³¹⁴⁸ ³¹⁴⁹ ³¹⁵⁰ ³¹⁵¹} died on 5 May 1932 in MD,^³¹⁴⁸ and was buried about 8 May 1932 in St. Stephen's Cemetery, State Street, Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

Maybelle next married Robert W. Duncan in 1932-1938. Robert was born in 1888, died in 1972 in MD, and was buried in 1972 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

2821 M i. Franklin Roosevelt Duncan was born on 29 Nov 1939 in MD, died on 26 Nov 1985 in MD, and was buried about 29 Nov 1985 in St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

1611. Larry James Causey was born on 2 Feb 1905 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²⁴⁶ ³²⁴⁷ ³²⁴⁸} died in Aug 1978 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Aug 1978 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Larry married Katherine Victoria Willis in 1926 in MD. Katherine was born on 21 Apr 1908 in MD,^⁵²²⁶ died in Jan 1975 in MD, and was buried in Jan 1975 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2822 M i. Larry E. Causey Jr. was born on 6 Feb 1927 in MD^{⁵²²⁷ ⁵²²⁸} and died after 2008.

+ 2823 M ii. Edgar William Causey was born on 14 Jul 1928 in MD,^⁵²²⁹ died on 25 Feb 2008 in MD, and was buried about 28 Feb 2008 in Webster Family Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

2824 F iii. Norma Causey was born on 10 Sep 1933 in MD, died on 2 Apr 2007 in MD, and was buried about 5 Apr 2007 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Norma Causey Brown, 73, of Salisbury died Monday, April 2, 2007 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Larry James Causey Sr. and Kathryn Victoria Willis Causey. She attended Bethesda United Methodist Church in Salisbury and was a member and past president of the Eastern Shore Builders Association. For many years she was the office manager in the family business known as Larry J. Causey & Sons Inc. She is survived by her devoted husband, Hubert Ray Brown, and a daughter, Susan Megargee, both of Salisbury, three grandchildren, Jeffrey A Brown, Jr., Rachael Megargee and Molly Megargee, all of Salisbury; three brothers, Larry Causey Jr., Edgar Causey and his wife, Signe, and Jack Causey and his wife Charlotte; and a sister, Cora Haight and her husband, Charles, all of Salisbury, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey A. Brown Sr., in 1986 an infant son, Bruce, who died at birth; and a sister Kathryn Taylor. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Holloway Funeral Home P.A. in Salisbury, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth Figgs. Internment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 209 C Milford St. Salisbury, MD 21804.

2825 F iv. Kathryn (Kitty) Causey was born in 1935 in MD, died in 1984 in MD, and was buried in 1984 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2826 M v. John W. Causey was born on 12 Jul 1937 in MD, died on 19 Jun 2009 in MD, and was buried about 22 Jun 2009 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Albert married Alena Slemons.⁷⁶ Alena was born on 25 Feb 1897 in MD, died on 2 Nov 1978 in MD, and was buried about 5 Nov 1978 in Nelson Cemetery, Hebron, Wicomico Co., MD.

Elijah married Marjorie V. (?). Marjorie was born in 1904,^⁷⁶ died in Jul 1984 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in Jul 1984 in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

Handy married Lola P. (?). Lola was born in 1906 in MD,^⁵²³⁰ died in 2000 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 2000 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1619. Harry Washington Smullen ³²⁷² was born on 19 Aug 1909 in Worcester Co., MD,^³²⁷³ died on 13 Jan 1967, and was buried about 16 Jan 1967 in Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London Co., CT.

1623. Alma V. Smullen was born in 1918-1919 in Worcester Co., MD,^{³²⁸¹ ³²⁸²} died on 26 Feb 1960 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 29 Feb 1960 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Mayhew R. Hitch is listed in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - Mayhew R. Hitch, born 2/1868 in MA - Sarah E. Hitch, born 1/1874 in MA.

The following is a short biography from "Who's Who in Massachusetts, 1940-41): Mayhew Robinson Hitch, Judge - Born: New Bedford, MA 2/6/1867 - Father: James Cannon Hitch - Mother: Louise A. Robinson Married Sarah Elizabeth Kelley of New Bedford on 6/19/1895. - Children: Mayhew Robinson Hitch Jr.
Sarah Elizabeth Hitch - Educated at New Bedford High School and Boston University School of Law. - Admitted to the Mass. Bar in 1889 and set up a General Practice in New Bedford. - Became Assistant DA for Bristol Co. In 1898 - Chaiman of the Adm. Committee of Massachusetts Probate Courts - Member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of Mayflower Descendants - Member of the Wamsutta (New Bedford) - Unitarian and Republican. - Home and office in New Bedford.

The following is a paraphrased obituary: "Mayhew R. Hitch, 89, jurist in state. Judge, Dean of Probate Court Judges in Massachusetts when retired in 1948, died of a heart attack at his home in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was 89. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University Law School in 1889. He married Sarah Elizabeth Kelley in 1895, also of New Bedford, who survives. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June 1955." (New York Times, 9/10/1956, page 27, col. 2).

Finally, "The National Cyclopedia of American Biography," gives the following"

"HITCH, Mayhew Robinson, judge, was born in New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 6, 1867, son of . James Cannon and Louise (Robinson) Hitch and grandson of Charles and Abby (Bosworth) Hitch. His father was deputy collector of customs in New Bedford. Mayhew R. Hitch received his preliminary education at public schools in New Bedford and was graduated I.L.B. in 1889 at Boston University. Admitted to the Massachusetts bar in that year, he established a law practice in New Bedford in association with William M. Butler under the title of Butler & Hitch. This partnership was maintained until 1897, when he became associated with William B. Perry in the firm of Hitch & Perry. Upon the dissolution of this firm in 1903 he became senior member in the firm of Hitch & Sparrow. Two years later he joined Merton C. Fisher and Lemuel LeBaron Dexter in forming the firm of Hitch, Fisher & Dexter. Meanwhile, he had become active in public life in 1898 as assistant district attorney of Bristol County, Mass. In 1921 he was appointed to the Probate Court of Bristol County, continuing on that bench until his retirement in 1948. Additionally, in 1935 he was one of three probate judges aimed to attempt to coordinate a state committee of the probate courts, and from 1937 to 1947 he served as chairman of the administrative committee of the Massachusetts Probate Courts. Aside from his professional interests, he was president of E. Anthony & Sons, Inc., owners of the New Bedford Standard-Times, from 1932 to 1955 and vice-president of that company thereafter until his death. In addition, he was a director of Bristol Mills, Butler Mills, Kilburn Mills, and the Nield Manufacturing Co., all New Bedford cotton mills. Hitch was the author of "Practice and Procedure in Probate Courts" (1952). He was a member of the American, Massachusetts State, Bristol County, and New Bedford bar associations, Society of Mayflower Descendants, Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the English-Speaking Union of the United States, Old Dartmouth Historical Society, and the Wamsutta and Brooks clubs of New Bedford. His religious affiliation was with the Unitarian church. Politically he was a Republican. Travel and gardening were his chief recreational interests. He was married in New Bedford, June 19, 1895, to Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Sampson Kelley of that city, a banker, and bid two children, Mayhew Robinson and Sarah. Mayhew R. Hitch died in New Bedford, Mass., Sept. 8, 1956."

Mayhew married Sarah Elizabeth Kelley, daughter of Charles Sampson Kelley ⁸ ³²⁹⁷ and Sarah Anthony,⁸ on 19 Jun 1895 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.⁸ ⁵²³¹ Sarah was born in Jan 1874 in MA^⁵²³² and died after 10 Sep 1956.

2835 M i. Mayhew Robinson Hitch Jr. was born on 3 Jan 1901 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died in Aug 1978 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^⁵²³³

2836 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth Hitch was born on 12 Feb 1905 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died in Jul 1980 in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA.^⁵²³⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, William T. Hitch is listed in a household in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California as follows: - William T. Hitch, age 47, born in MA - Julie L. Hitch, age 35, born in CA - Jean Hitch, age 7, born in CA.

2837 F i. Jean Hitch was born on 8 Nov 1912 in CA,^⁵²³⁸ died on 26 Apr 2001 in CA, and was buried about 29 Apr 2001 in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, C.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward L. Hitch is listed as an employee of Metropolitan Hospital in Manhattan, New York as follows: - Edward L. Hitch, age 43, born in MA.

Edward married Elizabeth A. Hewlett.,⁸ daughter of George W. Hewlett and Susan O. (?). Elizabeth was born in Nov 1876 in NY.^{⁵²³⁹ ⁵²⁴⁰}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Elizabeth A. Hitch is listed in the household of Susan O. Hewett in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York as follows: - Elizabeth A. Hitch, age 43, born in NY - Charles H. Hitch, age 19, born in NY.

2838 M i. Charles E. Hewlett Hitch ⁸ was born on 16 Feb 1901 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷ ⁵²⁴¹ ⁵²⁴²} and died on 24 Jun 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵²⁴³

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: "Frederick C. Hitch was a Vice President of the Royal Powder Company and is now (1930) connected with the Standard Brands Incorporated, a merger of several companies. He resides in Bronxville, NY. and has an office in New York City. He sent me data for his line. Attended St. Lawrence University."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frederick Hitch is listed in Buffalo, Erie County, New York in a household as follows: - Frederick Hitch, age 33, born in NY - Edna Hitch, age 31, born in PA - Sarah E. Hitch, age 10, born in PA - Edward F. Hitch, age 5, born in NY - Martha Shoen (servant), age 17, born in NY.

Frederick married Edna C. Howarth on 28 Dec 1908.⁸ Edna was born on 19 Sep 1888 in Sweden^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵²⁴⁴} and died in Nov 1975 in Yonkers, Westchester Co., NY.^⁵²⁴⁵

2839 F i. Sarah Elizabeth Hitch was born on 16 Sep 1909 in PA.^{⁸ ⁵²⁴⁶}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Caroline Hitch was a beautiful girl residing in New Orleans at the time she married Dr. Takamine, the noted scientist. After her second marriage, she went to live on a ranch in the west.

From: Bill Shurtleff [mailto:BillShurtleff@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:08 PM
To: Hitch, Michael G. (WFF-8020)
Subject: Hitch

Mike: Look at this big discovery on the subject of what happened to Caroline Hitch Takamine
after her husband, Jokichi, died in 1922?

Arizona Daily Star. 2006. June 20. "Vail congregants to worship in roomier surroundings."

"Catholics in the exploding community of Vail southeast of Tucson are at
long last getting a reprieve from overcrowding that has plagued their church for the past decade." The original St. Rita's sanctuary, which continues to draw tourists from around the world, will continue to be used for weekday Masses. Tourists also are often drawn to the history of the shrine, which was dedicated in 1935 to Japanese chemist Jokichi Takamine - a Buddhist who converted to Catholicism - by his widow, Caroline Takamine Beach. Takamine Beach moved to Arizona from New York City to marry Vail rancher Charles P. Beach after her first husband died in 1922.

"The altar and tabernacle are made from stone from the nearby Santa Rita Mountains. The altar weighs 5 tons. Stations of the Cross made of Mexican tile in the church are from the original 1935 construction.

"The church was able to acquire extra land for its new building with more
than $200,000 left in a trust by the Beach and Takamine families, for use
only if St. Rita's was still attracting worshippers.

"Parameters set out by the families forbade any alterations to the chapel. But no one in 1935 could have predicted the surge in Vail's population. The church was originally built for what was then a large population of migrant Mexicans
who worked on ranches and for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Note: Charles Beach was born in 1865."

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Caroline married Jokichi Takamine I, son of Sei-Ichi Takamine ⁸ and Yuki (?), on 10 Aug 1887 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.⁸ Jokichi was born on 9 Nov 1854 in Kanazawa, Kaga, Japan^⁸ and died on 22 Jul 1922 in New York City, NY.^⁸

Marriage Notes: Story is told in "Where the Wings Grow" by Agnes De Mille published by Doubleday, NY, 1978.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": "Dr. Takamine discovered adrenaline and takadiastase. He was also a financier and a patron of the arts especially the arts of his native land. His Japanese Gardens at Marriewold, NY. are famous. It was he who offered 2000 Japanese cherry trees as a gift to Mrs. Taft in the name of the city of Tokyo, to be placed in Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. Later he increased the number to 3000. These are one of the beauties of Washington. He was a Samurai of the Kanazawa Clan. He was the son of Sei-Ichi and Yuki Takamine.

He graduated in engineering and chemistry - Imperial University of Tokyo in 1879. Government student to the University of Glascow for three years. Appointed chemist for the Department of Agriculture and Commerce of the Japanese Government. In 1884 he was appointed as the representative of Japan at the New Orleans Cotton Centennial Fair. He was President of the Nippon Club. Prominent in several other Japanese Clubs. After his marriage he took his bride to Japan for a few years where his two sons were born. For some time he maintained a home on Riverside Drive, New York, but he died in the Lennox Hospital, New York City and was buried from the Cathedral of St. Patrick."

Found this in 2012:

"Jokichi Takamine was born on November 3, 1854 in Takaoka City but spent most of his childhood in Kanazawa. His father, Seiichi, was a physician. His mother, Yukiko, came from a family that owned a sake brewery. From an early age, Jokichi showed an aptitude for languages and science and he was encouraged by his father to pursue western
scientific interests. At the age of 12 he began the study of "foreign science" in Nagasaki; at 16 he was admitted to the medical school in Osaka; at 18 he transferred to a program in chemistry at the College of Science and Engineering in Tokyo; at 24 he was selected by the government to study technology at the University in Glasgow. While in Scotland he perfected his English, studied the industrial revolution and specialized in the practice of fertilizer manufacturing. Then he returned home to Japan and took a job with the newly established Japanese Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The goal was to apply western technology to Japanese products. However, his stay in Japan was short. In 1884, he was sent to the USA to be a co-commissioner of the Cotton Exposition held in New Orleans, Louisiana. While in New Orleans he rented a French Quarter apartment from a retired Union Officer, Colonel Ebenezer Hitch and befriended a young journalist named Lafcadio Hearn, who later emigrated to Japan and achieved fame as a writer. He also continued his research into fertilizer powders and more significantly, fell in love with his landlord's daughter, Caroline Field Hitch. Before returning to Japan at the end of the Cotton Exposition, Takamine proposed marriage to Caroline, promising to return as soon as he had established himself financially. Good to his word, after having been appointed Acting Chief of the newly organized Japanese Bureau of Patents and Trade Marks, he was back to the USA within two years. The wedding took place in the heat of the New Orleans summer, on August 10, 1887. It was an unconventional match for the era and one which would eventually cement Takamine's connection to the USA. On their honeymoon, the young couple went to South Carolina where they visited fertilizer manufacturing plants and then to Washington D.C. where Takamine studied U.S. patent law. Finally they traveled west to California and then sailed to Japan. Once in his homeland, Takamine established the first Japanese super-phosphate plant to supply Dr. Jokichi Takamine:

Japanese father of American Biotechnology
fertilizer to the rice farmers, the Tokyo Artificial Fertilizer Company. The young couple lived near the fertilizer factory. Two sons, Jokichi Jr. and Eben were born in quick succession in 1888 and 1890. Although both children were healthy and the young couple was undoubtedly in love, the situation was difficult. The neighborhood around the
fertilizer plant was "neither comfortable nor respectable" and it smelled bad. Caroline's
blond hair and blue eyes made her conspicuous. Jokichi's mother made it clear that she
did not like her foreign daughter in law. Because Caroline was unhappy living in Japan,
Jokichi sought new business opportunities in the USA. He knew he could not compete in
the well established American fertilizer industry. Therefore in a stroke of genius,
Takamine decided to reverse what was then the usual cultural flow of technology. Rather than adopting a western technology to a Japanese enterprise, Takamine adapted a Japanese technology to a western industry.

The diastatic enzyme from Aspergillus oryzae
Over the centuries, brewers in both eastern and western cultures learned by trial and error how to use yeast to make alcohol. Alcoholic fermentations start with sugar. Since yeast does not possess any starch degrading enzymes, starchy materials such as corn, rice and wheat must be saccharified before fermentation. Starch-degrading enzymes are variously called amylases or, in the older literature, diastases. In Western brewing, diastatic enzymes were traditionally derived from malt made from germinating barley. In Japan and some other Asian cultures, diastases were obtained from mold cultures grown on rice. These kojis are comparable to malt but more enzymatically active. Believing that a diastatic enzyme derived from Aspergillus oryzae could revolutionize the American distillery industry, Takamine and his young family returned to the USA in 1890. He worked first from Chicago and then from Peoria, Illinois, adapting the koji process for the beer and whiskey business. Sponsored by the Whiskey Trust, the Peoria distillery where he was employed was successful because the fungal diastase was faster to saccharrify starch and cheaper to produce than the diastase from malt. Unfortunately but perhaps predictably, the local malt manufacturers did not welcome Takamine's innovation. Historical records are unclear, but there is evidence of racist labor agitation and perhaps even arson. The distillery where Takamine worked was burned to the ground and he was financially ruined. To make matters worse, he was stricken with an acute liver disease and had to have emergency surgery in Chicago. It was the low point of his life and Caroline sold arts and crafts to support the family. Luckily, Takamine recovered his health and with good health he recovered his optimism. In 1894 Takamine applied for and was granted a patent entitled "Process of making diastatic enzyme" (U.S. Patent No. 525,823) on his method of growing mold on bran and using aqueous alcohol to extract amylase. It was the first patent on a microbial enzyme in the USA. Further Takamine recognized that the diastatic properties of the Aspergillus enzyme had potential medical applications and he licensed his enzyme preparation to Parke, Davis & Company of Detroit, Michigan, under the brand name "Taka-diastase." Parke-Dais aggressively marketed it as a digestive aid for the treatment of dyspepsia said to be due to the incomplete digestion of starch. Takadiastase was enormously successful and Takamine became a consultant to the company. With Parke, Davis as his patron, he moved his family to New York and established an independent laboratory on East 103rd Street in Manhattan.

Adrenalin
Once established in New York, Takamine turned his attentions to another biological
product that is active in minute amounts, namely the "internal secretions" associated with glands, in particular a blood pressure raising principle from the adrenal glands. In 1897, Professor John Jacob Abel, working with Albert Crawford, had purified a crystalline blood pressure principle that they named epinephrine. It was later shown that they isolated a benzoyl derivative rather than the pure hormone (Davenport, 1982). Takamine studied Abel's method, visited him at Johns Hopkins University, and hired a young chemist from Japan, Keizo Uenaka (sometimes transcribed as Keizo Wooyenaka) to assist him in his research. It was Uenaka, working alone who first obtained a crystalline product, but it was Takamine who filed a patent application on November 5, 1900, entitled "Glandular extractive product" on a blood pressure raising principle. He named the crystalline substance "Adrenalin" and presented two papers, one before the Society of Chemical Industry and the other before the New York State Medical Society. In 1901, he published two single author papers in the scientific literature and applied for and was awarded the right to the word "Adrenalin" as a USA trademark. Almost immediately, Parke, Davis started manufacturing the product and selling it under the trade name of Adrenalin. Adrenalin was the first of many 'blockbuster' drugs introduced during the 20th century. It was effective in controlling hemorrhage in surgery and also found uses in cardiology, obstetrics and in the treatment of asthma and other allergies. It prolonged the action of certain anesthetics and it is still used today to relieve respiratory distress (Bennett, 2001). Takamine's patent on the "Glandular extractive product" was originally filed on November 5, 1900, but subsequently the application was divided and resubmitted. Eventually, on June 2, 1903, five separate US Patents were granted to Takamine on adrenaline. He also obtained British and Japanese patent rights on the drug. Later, a rival company of Parke-Davis, H. K. Mulford, attacked the adrenaline patents with the argument that the hormone existed in nature, and that Takamine's work had been anticipated by Abel and others. A famous American judge named Learned Hand listened to days of technical testimony and carefully studied the chemical arguments. His summation is a virtuoso piece of legal writing and it contains a sentence that has become famous in American biotechnology patent history: "I cannot stop without calling attention to the extraordinary condition of the law which makes it possible for a man without knowledge of even the rudiments of chemistry to pass upon such questions as these." (Circuit Court, S.D. New York, April 28, 1911, Federal Reporter 189:115). Judge Hand ruled in favor of Parke, Davis; Mulford was ordered to cease infringing. It is important to note that because Takamine's name was not mentioned in the title of the law suit (Parke, Davis & Co. v. H. K. Mulford Co.) most people who study patent history don't realize that he was involved in this milestone legal precedent.

Takamine's Golden Years
Takamine became increasingly famous and wealthy. The emperor of Japan
acknowledged Takamine's success by conferring the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth
Class. The emperor also sent fifteen imperial cherry trees to Parke, Davis where they
were planted in front of the administrative offices.
Takamine used the new royalties from Adrenalin, and the continuing royalties form
Taka-Diastase, to expand his business operations in both enzyme and pharmaceuticals.
He invested in Japanese industries in aluminum, asbestos, bakelite and caustic soda. He
founded three major companies; Sankyo Pharmaceutical Company of Tokyo, the
International Takamine Ferment Company of New York, and the Takamine Laboratory
of Clifton, New Jersey. Among the products manufactured at the Clifton laboratory was
Salvarsan, the first true chemotherapeutic agent, where he hired a young scientist named
Selamn Waksman to oversee toxicity testing. In addition to managing his own
companies and his investments, he turned his energies towards improving the position of
the Japanese in the USA. It was an era when many Asian immigrants were denied basic
civil rights and there was widespread discrimination against Japanese. For example, even
though Takamine had an American wife, the laws of the time prevented him from
becoming a US citizen. Nevertheless, his wealth allowed him to move in high society
where he made a point of dressing in Japanese clothes and talking about Japanese culture.
His homes were built in the Japanese style, and furnished with traditional Japanese
furniture so that Americans could be exposed to the refined aesthetic of his native
country. His summer home, Sho Fu Den in Merriewold, New York is still in existence
containing much of the original furniture, and is maintained by the Japanese Heritage
Foundation. He helped found both the Nippon Club and the Japanese Society to foster
better relations between Americans and the Japanese. When he learned that the US
President's wife, Mrs. William Howard Taft, was working to beautify the Tidal Basin
Area around the Potomac River in Washington, D.C, Takamine funded the gift of cherry trees from the Mayor of Tokyo to the City of Washington. The Japanese cherry trees have become a major tourist attraction.

Epilogue
Jokichi Takamine died of the liver ailment that had plagued him most of his life on July
22, 1922. His funeral was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and he was
interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in an elaborate crypt with a stained glass window that
depicts Mr. Fuji. In his will, he left most of his estate to Caroline, who commissioned a
vanity biography for her late husband, sold off the Japanese style homes, and then
married a much younger American man who eventually dissipated much of her fortune.
Jokichi Jr. died under mysterious circumstances well before World War II and with his
death the International Ferment Company of New York was dissolved. Eben continued
running the Clifton company. After his death in 1953, Eben's widow sold it to Miles
Laboratories o Elkhart, Indiana. In 1978, Miles was acquired by Bayer Corporation and
several years later the antiquated facilities in Clifton were leveled and the land sold off
for a suburban housing development. In 1989, Bayer sold the Miles enzyme business to
Solvay, a Belgian company, which in turn sold the business to Genencor International in
1996. The old Miles facility in Elkhart, Indiana, which had housed some archival
Takamine materials was closed. Mr. Jay Shetty of Genencor International, working with
Yutaka Yamomoto, arranged to have Takamine's papers and other artifacts from the
Miles Archives moved to "The Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum" in
Kanazawa, Japan. In addition, Arthur Sears of Valley Research, Inc. South Bend,
Indiana, established a Takamine Memorial Room at his company headquarters.
In "The Great People of Kanazawa Memorial Museum," Dr. Takamine is one of five
people with a special exhibit devoted to him. One display gives a detailed description of
the process for extracting the diastatic enzyme from Aspergillus oryzae. Also featured
are evening clothes worn by Jokichi and Caroline, family photographs and information
on Adrenalin. Takamine's death mask is kept in storage along with original
correspondence, diary and other materials from the Miles Archives. Sankyo Company is the only part of Takamine's business empire that survives. It has grown into one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan. At their research and development center in Shinagawa, Tokyo, a special room is maintained containing Takamine's desk and some other personal effects, as well as a handsome portrait in oils. Takamine was a great man who built a great fortune yet his road to success began with a humble koji mold. Some of Takamine's methods for culturing filamentous fungi are still used in modern solid state fermentation for the commercial enzyme industry, where there is increasing demand for fungal amylases in baking and for starch conversion processes. Remarkably one hundred and ten years after its introduction, Taka-diastase continues to be available as a popular digestive aid. Takamine's work on the extraction and commercialization of the diastatic enzymes of Aspergillus oryzae led, through his ties to Parke, Davis to even more ground breaking work on mammalian hormones. Adrenalin (now sold under the generic name epinephrine) remains an important drug. Thus, in addition to being a pioneer of enzymology Takamine was a major figure in endocrinology, isolating epinephrine, and patenting and copy righting it under the name Adrenalin. Unlike many scientists, he was brilliantly entrepreneurial: he knew how to turn his biochemical extracts into profitable products. Quite remarkably, he held two of the earliest patents in biotechnology: the first patent on a microbial enzyme and the first patent on a purified hormone. Jokichi Takamine understood the power of philanthropy. During his lifetime, he did much to improve cultural and political relationships between Japan and the USA. The cherry trees in Washington D.C are a lasting legacy of his foresight. 150 years after his birth, it is important to remember his contributions not only to biotechnology but also to cultural understanding.

Written by Joan Bennett & Yutaka Yamomoto
Reprinted with permission from Joan Bennett."

2842 M ii. Jokichi Takamine II was born on 28 Aug 1888 in Tokyo, Japan^⁸ and died on 22 Feb 1930 in New York City, NY.^⁸

2843 M iii. Ebenezer Takashi Takamine was born on 22 Aug 1889^{⁸ ⁵²⁵⁰} and died on 28 Aug 1953 in Bergen Co., NJ.^{⁵²⁵⁰ ⁵²⁵¹}

Ebenezer married Ethel Johnson on 29 Sep 1915.⁵²⁴⁹ The marriage ended in divorce in 1922.

Katie married Ferdinand Gustav Von Kummer ⁵²⁵² on 17 Jul 1890 in Cook Co., IL.⁸ ¹⁶³⁹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies: Ferdinand Gustave Von Kummer was of German descent. His name was adopted. He and his wife were living in Jamaica, L.I., NY. at the time of her death where I once made a call relative to her family data. In the Illinois marriage records, he is listed as Gustav Ferdinand SORROW.

2844 F i. Catherine Mary Von Kummer was born on 3 Feb 1892 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁸

Elizabeth married Walter Blanchard ____________.⁸ ⁵²⁵³ The marriage ended in divorce.

Elizabeth next married William Atkinson ____________.⁸ The marriage ended in divorce.

2847 F ii. Margaret Beatrice (Bea) Atkinson-Clark was born on 15 Jan 1904.^⁸

Elizabeth next married John S. Clark, son of John S. Clark and Jane Hammond, on 17 Jul 1907 in MI.⁸ ²⁸⁷⁵ John was born in 1856 in MO.

Marie married Henry George Jr., son of Henry George Sr. and Annie C. Fox, on 2 Dec 1897 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁸ Henry was born on 3 Nov 1862 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA and died in Nov 1916.^⁸

General Notes: The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans: Volume IV G George, James Zachariah page 267 GEORGE, Henry, editor, was born in Sacramento, Cal., Nov. 3, 1862; son of Henry and Annie C. (Fox) George; and grandson of Richard Samuel Henry and Catharine Pratt (Vallance) George. He was educated in the public schools and when seventeen years old went to work as a printer. He was also amanuensis to his father, copying by hand almost the entire book manuscript of "Progress and Poverty." He was a reporter on the Brooklyn Eagle in 1881, and became a staff editor and special correspondent at Washington and London, of New York and other newspapers. On the sudden death of his father, Oct. 29, 1897, during the progress of the Greater [p.267] New York mayoralty campaign, he was unanimously chosen as his father's successor to the candidacy of the Jeffersonian Democratic party, but in the election he could not command his father's probable vote. He was married at Chicago, Ill., in 1897 to Marie Morel Hitch of that city. After his father's death he engaged in passing through the press a new and complete edition of his father's works and in writing the full story of his father's life, 1901.

2848 F i. Mary Beatrice George was born on 24 Aug 1898 in New York City, NY^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷} and died on 24 Feb 1983 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵²⁵⁴

1657. Ellen Moore (Elmoore) Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1880 in Orleans Parish, LA,^{⁸ ³³³⁸} died on 7 Oct 1966 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, and was buried about 10 Oct 1966 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Ellen married Frank Sidney Badger, son of Algernon Sidney Badger, ____________.⁸ Frank was born on 8 Jan 1873 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, died on 23 Aug 1925 in Glen Ellyn, Dupage Co., IL,^⁸ and was buried about 26 Aug 1925 in Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

2851 F i. Mary Elizabeth Badger was born on 26 May 1906 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁸

2852 M ii. John Fields Badger was born on 28 Feb 1911 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁸

Ellen next married Frank Joseph Bogan. Frank was born on 12 May 1872 in Canada, died on 23 Feb 1951 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, and was buried about 26 Feb 1951 in Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Daisy Bell Hitch was born at #3 Bethune Street, New York, NY. She went to the country when about 19 months old in a very delicate condition of health. Here she lived the greater part of her young life in the little country town of Marlborough. Ulster Co., NY. She began teaching school on Oct. 28, 1895, which was her eighteenth birthday. This her first school was situated in the Esopus Mountains, not far from Kingston, NY. The school house was three miles from the railroad station. This distance she would walk after a week-end visit home - often dark part of the way on early winter mornings. She made her own fire and did the other janitor work. For all this she received $1.60 per day. In the fall of 1896 she began teaching in her own home town school district in Marlborough. She had attended the same school with many of the children then under her instruction. After two years in this school, she entered the New York State Normal School at New Paltz, NY. She graduated June 1902 after a four year classical course. Thus was she prepared to teach for life in any school including high school in the state of New York. The winter 1902 - 1903 found her teaching a country school at Salt Point, a small place near Poughkeepsie, NY. In the fall of 1903 she secured a position in the Oakside School at Peekskill, NY. She had over 100 on her register. The highest attendance any one day was 99. This was the girls division only of the first grade. Another teacher had the boys - with a smaller enrollment. She remained her for three months, then on Dec. 1, 1903 she was appointed to Public School #5, Astoria, L.I. which is part of the Greater New York School System. The teachers at that began on a salary of $600. She received $640 being allowed one year for outside experience. Here she taught for three years being one of the first teachers to have a class which was called, "Ungraded Class" composed of atypical children. The other classes she taught were in the primary department. After this she clerked intermittently in Public Schools #51 and #56, Richmond Hill, L.I. of the Greater New York School System. She likewise did subsequent substituting in and out of New York City System.

Clubs - at different times.

Clionian Sorority - Normal School. Daughters of the American Revolution #160161 - several bars - six verified and accepted. For a time served as Secretary and Registrar. Society of Mayflower Descendants - MA. - #7042 General. #2419 State. Ancestor Richard Warren. United States Daughters of 1812 - #9718 National - #1138 NY. State. Was given the opportunity to become the organizing regent for her county. 20th. Century Club, Richmond Hill, L.I., NY. - Chapter 408. Anti - Saloon League. Women's Christian Temperance Union. League of Women Voters. National Security League. Young Women's Christian Association, Jamaica, NY. Was a member of the Presbyterian Church for 33 years. Eligible for many other societies including the Huguenots Descendants. Colonial Dames, Chevaliers of Hastings, etc. Has royal ancestry through Phillip Delano and William Gayer of Nantucket Island.

After marriage lived in Lyons, NY. for about three months. The Richmond Hill, L.I. for about 18 years. Moved to Floral Park, L.I. April 1925. Since residing there has organized two Boy's clubs, viz.: - The Washington Club and The Lindbergh Clubs. The Eleanor Park Lewis Society of the Children of The American Revolution of Floral Park, L.I. A Mother Group for child study of which she was a leader. Written for small children several true sketches of her ancestors. These were published in the Children Of the American Revolution Magazine under the name of "Granny". Her true name appeared in the last installment January 1928. "The Grandmother Who Was Afraid of Pigs" was an incident in her own life.

She likewise tried her hand at a few short and poor poems, one of which was broadcast by "Cheerio" on Flag Day 1928. Compiled a genealogy of the Hitch Family called " A Hitch Orchard" which has over 1900 names listed. Compiled a much shorter history of her husband's family called., "Our Folks of North Wales". Founded one and formed another Junior Living Flag each of which represents 62 children and has tried to bring about a greater respect for the American Flag by writing heads of large organizations like the Masons, Knights of Columbus, Men's Church Clubs, Board of Trade, American Legion, etc. asking their cooperation and by giving out literature to merchants and clubs.

She was presented in April 1928 in Washington, D.C. by ex-President Dawes with a medal for forming Living Flags. The medal was a gift of the United States Flag Association. She is a member of the said association for life. There were 18 other ladies from different parts of the Union presented at the same time. High tempered - sensitive - warm hearted.

Daisy married Richard Price Davies on 21 Oct 1907 in Jamaica, Long Island, NY. Richard was born on 25 Nov 1881 in Middle Gravill, NY and died on 16 Mar 1959 in NY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Richard Price Davies was born in Middle Granville, Washington Co., NY. He is of Welsh extraction. He graduated from High School in Mikkle Granville, NY. For a short time he attended the Troy Conference Academy in Poultney, Vt. Graduated from Syracuse University June 1906 - Civil Engineering. Has practiced engineering ever since. He and his wife were married in Jamaica, L.I. He is a Mason, a Presbyterian, much interested in Sunday School work, and a Republican. Previously was a member of Port Byron Lodge #130, Port Byron, NY. While in college he belonged to Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity, an engineering fraternity.

2853 M i. Ralph Edward Davies was born on 1 Dec 1910 in NY and died on 9 Jan 1911 in Long Island, NY.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Ralph Edward Davies who looked exactly like his father with the same black hair and eyes was born in the Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica, L.I., NY. at 2 PM. on a Thursday. He was a large boy but died on Monday Jan. 9, 1911 at 5 AM. when about six weeks old. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richmond Hill, L.I., NY. - Plot 98 - Grave 12. He died at 309 Park Ave., Richmond Hill, L.I. NY. where his parents were then living.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Wallace Evan Davies was born at 840 Napier Ave., Richmond Hill, L.I., NY. on a Wednesday at 1:30 AM. St.Patrick's Day. He was born on a Saint's day and is in direct descent from three saints, viz.; - St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Louis, King of France 1270 and St. Arnoul, a Frankish nobleman 611. He was baptized twice, once at home and once in the First Presbyterian Church of Richmond Hill, L.I.

Somewhat frail physically but very keen mentally, rating almost a genius at a very tender age in his knowledge of history, American, ancient and Bible. At the age of eight, he would surprise his elders who questioned him. At the age of sixteen was barely a quarter of an inch under six feet, very thin, blue eyes and light brown hair.

MENTAL TESTS

1920 - Age 5 years 2 months a psychological test. Rated with a mental age of 6 years 2 months. This place him above the average into the superior group.

1922 - Age 10 years 2 months. A Thorndike-McCall reading scale for understanding sentences. He was then in grade 5.

Report was grade 12b which is last half of last year in high school.

1926 -Age 10 years 11 months. A psychological test. Rated I.Q. 149 Terman -

90 to 110 is average child. 110 to 120 is superior child. 120 to 140 is very superior child. 140 or above is genius or near genius

1926 - Age 11 years 1 month. A Stanford Achievement Test - Form A Grades 4 - 8 rated as follows: -

Reading Scoreage16 - 9 Arithmetic16 - 10 Nature and Science14 - 3 History and Literature17 - 9 Language Use16 Dictation14 - 3 Educational Age16 - 3 (5 years above actual)

1931 - Age 16 years 7 months. - At Hempstead High School.

REGENTS

Elementary School

History for High School entrance - June 1925 age 10 - 3 88% Geography""" June 1926 age 11 - 3 75% Arithmetic"""Jan. 1927 age 11 - 10 81% English""" June 1927 age 12 - 3 85% Spelling""" June 1927 age 12 - 3 96% Silent Reading """ Jan. 1928 age 12 - 10 96% Writing""" 80% Civics"""June 1928 age 13 - 3 94%

High School

English I - Class 90%June 1929 age 14 - 3 Latin I - Class 94%June 1929 age 14 - 3 Algebra Elem. - Class 92%June 1929 age 14 - 3 90% Drawing I - Class 85%Jan. 1929 age 13- 10 Gen. Science - Class 92%June 1929 age 14 - 3 84%

English II - Class 90%June 1930 age 15 - 3 French I - Class 97%June 1930 age 15 - 3 Latin II - Class 92%June 1930 age 15 - 3 96% Prize 1st. Algebra Inter. - Class 90%Jan. 1930 age 14 - 10 98% Plane Geom. - Class 93%June 1930 age 15 - 3 80% Hist. Ancient - Class 96%June 1930 age 15 - 3 98% (Prize) English III - Class 95%June 1931 age 16 - 3 89% French II - Class 96%June 1931 age 16 - 3 97% Latin III - Class 95%June 1931 age 16 - 3 99% (Prize) Hist. Mod. - Class 93%Jan. 1931 age 15 - 10 93% Hist. Lit. - Class 97%June 1931 age 16 - 3 97% Journalism - Class 93%June 1931 age 16 - 3 93%

English IV - Class French IV - Class Latin IV - Class Hist. Anc. - Class Physics - Class *Plane Geo. - Class * Repeated to raise mark for possible scholarship.

PRIZES

Jan. 29, 1922 age 6 yrs. 10 mo.A New Testament for learning verses in Sunday School. Given by Sunday School teacher of First Presbyterian Church of Richmond Hill, L.I.

Nov. 9, 1924 age 9 yrs. 10 mo. First prize, a book, "The Story of our Constitution" by Eva March Tappan. Given by pastor of same church for knowledge of the Bible.

Oct. 1926 age 11 yrs. 7 mo.First prize for boys. - Two and one half dollar gold pieces given by local Society G.A.R., Ladies Auxiliary of Floral Park, L.I. for composition, "Abraham Lincoln".

Feb. 10, 1928 age 12 yrs. 11 mo.Movie tickets given by local newspaper, The Gateway, for a composition sent to one of their contests.

Feb. 1928 age 12 yrs. 11 mo.First prize. - "A Child's History of the World" given by the Eleanor Parke Lewis Society Children of the American Revolution of Floral Park, L.I. for a composition, "New York Under the Dutch". This was later printed in the Children of The American Revolution Magazine.

Apr. 6, 1929 age 14 yrs.Theater tickets given by the Evening World Kiddie Club for poem of his published in heir Korner Jan. 1929.

Sept. 17, 1929 age 14 yrs. 6 mo. Award for literary work. A picture given by Mrs. Herbert Frost, President, Eleanor Parke Lewis Soc. C.A.R., Floral Park, L.I.

Jan. 1930 age 14 yrs. 10 mo. Won first prize, sophomore division, for a contest on general knowledge given by the school paper, "The Patriot", award was to be a year's subscription to the paper.

1930 age 15 yrs. 6 mo. Movie tickets. Ten gw them. Second prize given by one of the local newspapers, "The Gateway", for an easy contest conducted by them.

Oct. 1930 age 15 yrs. 7 mo. First prize for Latin II (96%) during sophomore year. Was a five dollar gold piece given by Hempstead Chapter of Knights of Columbus.

Oct. 1930 age 15 yrs. 7 mo. First prize for Ancient History (98%) during sophomore year. Was a five dollar gold piece given by the History Club.

Nov. 1931 age 16 yrs. 8 mo. First prize for Latin III during sophomore year. Was a five dollar gold piece given by the Latin Club.

Nov. 1931 age 16 yrs 8 mo. First prize for highest grades in junior class. Was a five dollar gold piece given by the junior class.

Nov. 1931 age 16 yrs 8 mo. Patriot (school paper) award for greatest work during year given by the Patriot. Was a five dollar gold piece.

-*CLUBS*-

1926 age 11 yrs. President Washington Club of Boys. Membership was small at time.

1926 age 11 yrs. 3 mo. President Literary Circle organized by him and a little neighbor. Membership 6 boys.

1926-8 age 11 yrs. 6 mo. Historian and charter member of the Eleanor Parke Lewis Society Children of the American Revolution, Floral Park, L.I. His number 24601.

April 1928 age 13 yrs. On program of the National Convention of the Children of the American Revolution held at Washington, D.C.

1929-30 age 14 yrs. 6 mo. President, Eleanor Parke Lewis C.A.R.

1930-31 age 15 yrs. 6 mo. Registrar - Eleanor Parke Lewis C.A.R.

Oct. 1930 age 15 yrs. 6 mo. "Address of Welcome", New York State Convention C.A.R. held at Lido Beach, Long Island, NY.

For high school clubs see, HIGH SCHOOL.

-*CHURCH*-

April 1927 age 12. Joined the First Presbyterian Church at Jamaica, L.I., NY.

-*HIGH SCHOOL*-

Freshman Class:-

Selected to act on nominating committee foe class officers. Received nomination for vice-president. Not elected. Came through with honors.

Sophomore Class:-

Creative writing class. History Club. Literary Club. Latin Club. First prize -gwistory A. - 98%. First prize - Latin II - 96%. Honor roll - #7 out of 40. 1800 in school.

Junior Class:-

History Club. Literary Club. Latin Club. French Club. Creative writing class for a time. Colonial Staff - the school year book - one of literary editors - a poem of his in book. (1931) Patriot Staff - The school paper - was make-up. Did much writing for paper. Elected as editor for 1931-32. On the Colonial Popularity Contest as, "Idiosyncratic." Honor roll #4 out of 40 about 1500 in school. #1 of the junior class. Honor roll #4 out of about 50, covering three years work in school. Counted four major subjects. First prize - Latin III (Cicero) 99%. Prize - Patriot Award (School paper). First Prize - Junior class.

Senior Class:-

Chosen as Editor-in-chief of the school paper, "The Patriot". Latin Club French Club. Chosen by faculty by virtue of high grades to try for a state scholarship. Selected to act on nominating committee for class officers. One of nominees for president of the French Club. Rejected because he already had too many points. Colonial Popularity Contest as "Most Alert".

-*LITERARY EFFORTS*-

Amused himself by trying to write poems, short stories and plays. June 1926 - age not yet 12 - two poems published in newspapers. June 1927 - age not yet 13 - St. Nicholas gave its highest honorable mention for a short story. 1928-31 - Member of a creative writing class in high school during freshman, sophomore and part of junior year. No special talent along this line. At various times has written newspaper items, accounts of club meetings etc., one of enough importance to be placed in an insert. On staff of high school paper during junior year as "Make-Up" and senior year as Editor-in-Chief. During junior year wrote many articles for this paper, as high as twelve in one issue. July 1928 age 13 yrs. 4 mo, - Short historical sketches published in The Children of the American Revolution Magazine. Articles written agegw2 yrs. 11 mo. Jan. 1929 - age 13 yrs 10 mo. A poem published in the Evening World Kidde Klub Korner. 1931 - age 15 yrs. 7 mo. A poem for Colonial popularity contest printed on posters in school. His junior year. 1931 - age 16 yrs. 3 mo. A poem published in the yearbook of the school, "The Colonial". 1932 Planning to enter Syracuse University.

NOCTURNAL THOUGHTS

The Actor:-I see the night Softly coming, Like a dark curtain Covering the stage, The stage of our emotions.

The Courtesans:-I see the night So richly velvet, Like an ebony showcase In which lies a sparkling diamond As Venus reposes suspended.

The Mother:-I see the night Covering all, Like a downy bed, A comfy bed of feathers Tucking us in.

The Pessimist:-I see the night Grim, forbidding, Like a fearful storm, A dark dismal rain, Casting out the light.

April 29, 1929 Age 14 yrs. 1 mo.Wallace Evan Davies.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": "Allerton Hitch was born in Pernambuco, Brazil. He was educated in Adams Academy, Quincy, MA. He was for some time engaged in the importing business in New York City. Great credit must be given to Mr. Hitch for his help by giving data in compiling the genealogy. I once visited at his home.

Gertrude, his wife, was the daughter of George W. Dumbell, D.D. She was of England, Texas, Tennessee, Staten Island and South Orange, NJ.<

In the Federal Census of 1920, Allerton D. Hitch is listed in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey in a household as follows: - Allerton D. Hitch, age 54, born Brazil - Gertrude Hitch, age 50, born England - Elizabeth D. Hitch, age 22, born NJ - Gertrude D. Hitch, age 19, born NJ - Georgianna Hitch, age 17, born NJ - Silvia Hitch, age 13, born NJ.

Allerton married Gertrude Minna Dumbell, daughter of George W. Dumbell, on 10 Oct 1895 in Staten Island, NY.⁸ Gertrude was born on 8 May 1865 in England^{⁸ ⁵²⁵⁵} and died on 5 Mar 1920 in South Orange, NJ.^⁸

+ 2856 F ii. Gertrude Dumbell Hitch was born on 16 Feb 1900 in 156 Irving Ave., South Orange, Essex Co., NJ,^{⁸ ⁵²⁵⁷} died on 26 Jul 1950 in NJ, and was buried about 29 Jul 1950 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 2857 F iii. Georgianna Mary Hitch was born on 20 Jun 1902 in 156 Irving Ave., South Orange, Essex Co., NJ^⁵²⁵⁸ and died on 8 Jun 1928.^⁸

+ 2858 F iv. Sylvia Hathaway Hitch was born on 17 Mar 1906 in 156 Irving Ave., South Orange, Essex Co., NJ,^⁵²⁵⁹ died in 1999 in NJ, and was buried in 1999 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

1671. Joseph Clement Delano Hitch I was born on 15 Jul 1872 in South Orange, NJ,^⁸ died on 14 Dec 1925 in 140 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA,^{⁸ ³³⁶⁰} and was buried about 17 Dec 1925 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

General Notes: The following is a paraphrased obituary: Joseph Delano Hitch, Sr. Partner of Hitch-Kassler Mortgage Co. of Denver, Colorado died Monday at 140 Mt. Vernon St. Boston. He was born in South Orange, New Jersey in 1872 and graduated from Harvard in 1895 and then 10 years engaged in the export business with South America. Moved to Denver in 1907. (NY Times, 12/16/1925, page 25, col. 4).

From "A Hitch Orchard": Joseph Delano Hitch, second son and third child, is a graduate of Harvard and was employee in a dry goods store commission house in New York. (See Munsell)

Joseph married Adeline Van Nostrand Dorr,⁸ daughter of John Van Nostrand Dorr and Nancy Higginson, on 2 Oct 1897 in South Orange, NJ.⁸ Adeline was born on 30 Apr 1870.

2859 M i. Henry Forster Hitch was born on 10 Oct 1898 in Nutley, NJ,^⁸ died on 21 Jun 1921 in Denver, Adams Co., CO,^⁸ and was buried about 24 Jun 1921 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

2860 F ii. Nancy Higginson Hitch was born on 28 Apr 1901 in South Orange, NJ^⁸ and died after Jun 1987.

2863 M v. John Van Nostrand Hitch was born on 28 Jul 1907 in Denver, Adams Co., CO,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 3 Jan 1993 in Denver, Adams Co., CO,^⁵²⁶¹ and was buried about 6 Jan 1993 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

John married Mary Ann McGugan,⁸ daughter of Arthur McGugan, on 11 Apr 1931.⁸ Mary was born on 28 Aug 1909 in Co?,^¹⁶⁷⁹ died in Oct 1986 in Denver, Adams Co., CO,^⁵²⁶² and was buried in Oct 1986 in Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO.

Elizabeth married Garrat Bleeker Van Waganen Sr., son of Bleeker Van Waganen ¹⁹⁰⁰ and Kate M. Holland,¹⁹⁰⁰ on 3 Mar 1908 in Orange, NJ.⁸ Garrat was born on 9 Feb 1884 in New York City, NY^⁸ and died in 1938.^³³⁶²

2864 M i. Garrat Bleeker Van Waganen Jr. was born on 28 Apr 1909 in Langdon, NH^⁸ and died on 21 Feb 1990 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵²⁶³

2865 F ii. Elizabeth Hitch Van Waganen was born on 22 Jul 1910 in Langdon, NH.^⁸

2866 F iii. Katherine Holland Van Waganen was born on 1 Dec 1913 in Alstead Center, Cheshire Co., NH.^⁸

2867 F iv. Mary Allerton Van Waganen was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Brighton, Arapahoe Co., CO.^⁸

2868 F v. Sylvia Hitch Van Waganen was born on 24 Jan 1919 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.^⁸

Mary married Elbert Prentice Peabody ⁵⁴ on 29 Aug 1899.⁵⁴ Elbert was born on 27 Jul 1875 in AL,^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁶⁶ ⁵²⁶⁷} died on 21 Sep 1910 in GA,^⁵⁴ and was buried about 24 Sep 1910 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

General Notes: "E. Prentiss Peabody.
Waycross, Ga., Sept. 21 - E. Prentiss Peabody, a well-known business man of this place, died this morning as the result of being kicked by a horse Monday in a runaway accident while trying to save his wife and little girl from the horse's hoofs. Mrs. Peabody suffered a broken rib. Mr. Peabody was a well-known church worker and was a member of the national board of management of the Epworth League"

2870 M i. L.H. Peabody was born in 1903 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA.^⁵²⁶⁸

2871 F ii. Frances H. Peabody ³³⁶⁷ was born in 1905 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA.^⁵²⁶⁹

2872 M iii. Simon Walton Peabody was born on 9 Nov 1907 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^⁵²⁷⁰ died on 23 Mar 1990 in GA, and was buried about 26 Mar 1990 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

2873 F iv. Mary Edward Peabody was born on 3 Mar 1911 in GA, died on 8 Apr 1917 in GA, and was buried about 11 Apr 1917 in Lott Cemetery, Waycross, Ware Co., GA.

James married Reubie Lilly between 1907 and 1909 in Seoul, Korea.³³⁷⁵ Reubie was born on 24 Dec 1884^⁵⁴ and died in 1955.^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷¹}

+ 2876 F iii. Mary Lois Hitch was born on 17 Jan 1917 in Seoul, Korea,^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷¹} died on 22 Jun 1951 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA,^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷¹ ⁵²⁷³} and was buried on 24 Jun 1951 in Felton Cemetery, Montezuma, Macon Co., GA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward S. Hitch is listed in the household of John W. Daniel in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia as follows: - Edward S. Hitch, age 34, born in GA - James Hitch, age 3 years, 2 months, born in GA - Louise Hitch, age 11 months, born in GA.

Edward married Mary Louise Daniel,³⁸⁷ daughter of John W. Daniel, on 24 Jun 1914 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.⁵⁴ Mary was born on 14 Dec 1894 in GA^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷⁴ ⁵²⁷⁵} and died on 12 Dec 1986 in Orange Co., FL.^²⁴⁸⁵

+ 2878 F ii. Louise Daniel Hitch ⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷¹ was born on 3 Jan 1919 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA,^{⁵⁴ ⁵²⁷⁸ ⁵²⁷⁹} died on 6 Jul 2003 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, and was buried about 9 Jul 2003 in Courtland Cemetery, Lawrence Co., AL.

1693. Annie Laurie Hughes ⁵⁴ was born on 23 Jul 1885 in GA, died on 13 Jun 1972 in FL, and was buried about 16 Jun 1972.

Annie married Charles James Munnerlyn III.,⁵⁴ son of Charles James Munnerlyn II and Lucie Otey Branch. Charles was born on 19 Jun 1877 in GA, died on 25 Jun 1959 in GA, and was buried about 28 Jun 1959.

2881 M i. Charles James Munnerlyn IV was born on 27 May 1917 in GA, died on 23 Jan 1999 in Kings Co., WA, and was buried about 26 Jan 1999 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, King Co., WA.

Alonzo married Theodosia Webster, daughter of Hamilton James Cottman Webster and Sarah Ann Jones, in 1881. Theodosia was born in Aug 1862 in MD.^{⁵²⁸¹ ⁵²⁸² ⁵²⁸³}

2882 F i. Blanche Jones was born on 22 Mar 1882 in Somerset Co., MD^⁵²⁸⁴ and died on 27 Jul 1969.

2883 F ii. Vivian Jones was born on 18 Apr 1892 in Somerset Co., MD.^⁵²⁸⁵

Eighth Generation

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "John Hitch was short and stocky but not fat. He was a keen level headed business man. For many years he operated a varietystore in Princeton, IN. with considerable success. He acquired considerable property and left his wife and children fairly well-to-do. His widow who had always helped him with his store after his death bought the Princeton Hotel which she now (1931) operates. She is a worker in politics and is really a power in Democratic circles in Southern Indiana. -By one of the family."

In the Federal Census of 1900, John H. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John H. Hitch, born 1/1866 in IN - Mary E. Hitch, born 2/1866 in IL - Robert Hitch, born 2/1891 in IN - George N. Hitch, born 10/1892 in IN - Bennett Hitch, born 11/1893 in IN - Baby Hitch (male), born 11/1899 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 53, born in IN - Mary E. Hitch, age 53, born in IL - Robert Hitch, age 28, born in IN - George Hitch, age 26, born in IN.

John married Mary Elenore Bennett,⁷⁰ daughter of Isaac R. Bennett ⁵²⁸⁶ and Nancy S. Latham,⁵²⁸⁶ about 1890. Mary was born on 5 Feb 1865 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵²⁸⁷ ⁵²⁸⁸}

2884 M i. Robert Hitch was born on 14 Feb 1891 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ⁵²⁸⁹ ⁵²⁹⁰} and died after 1931.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Never very strong in body but a most likeable soul. Lives with his mother and assists in the operation of the hotel. - By one of the family."

2885 M ii. George N. Hitch ⁷⁰ was born in Oct 1892 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁵²⁹¹ ⁵²⁹²} and died after 1931 in Gibson Co., IN.

2886 M iii. Bennett Hitch was born on 7 Nov 1893 in Gibson Co., IN^{³⁵¹⁴ ⁵²⁹³} and died on 6 Mar 1913 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴¹⁰

2887 M iv. John H. Hitch ⁷⁶ was born on 6 Jan 1896 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 24 Jan 1896 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 27 Jan 1896 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

2888 F v. Marie E. Hitch ⁷⁶ was born on 12 Nov 1897 in Gibson Co., IN,^³⁵¹⁴ died on 26 Nov 1897 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 29 Nov 1897 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

2889 M vi. Frank Hitch was born on 8 Nov 1899 in Gibson Co., IN^{³⁵¹⁴ ⁵²⁹⁴} and died on 29 Jul 1900 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁵²⁹⁵

2890 F vii. Pauline Hitch was born on 26 Jan 1901 in Gibson Co., IN^³⁵¹⁴ and died before 1914 in Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Oscar Hitch is listed in Bridgeport, Lawrence County, IL in a household as follows: - Oscar Hitch, age 45, born in IN - Olive Hitch, age 33, born in IN - Leslie W. Wheeler, age 13, born in IN - Norman Wheeler, age 12, born in IN - Herbert Hitch, age 5, born in IN - Alice Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Wilbur Hitch, age 2, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Oscar Hitch is listed in Gibson County, IN in a household as follows: - Oscar Hitch, age 53, born in IN - Olive Hitch, age 42, born in IN - Herbert Hitch, age 14, born in IN - Olive Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Wilbur Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Roy Hitch, age 9, born in IL - Edith Hitch, age 6, born in IL.

Oscar married Olive Viola Brown, daughter of David Brown and Alice (?), on 31 Aug 1902 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Olive was born in 1876 in IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵²⁹⁶ ⁵²⁹⁷} died on 9 Sep 1920 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 12 Sep 1920 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

2891 M i. Herbert Hitch was born on 4 Aug 1904 in Gibson Co., IN,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵²⁹⁸ ⁵²⁹⁹ ⁵³⁰⁰} died on 4 Sep 1980 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³⁰¹} and was buried about 7 Sep 1980 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 2894 M iv. Roy F. Hitch was born on 1 Jun 1912 in IL,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵³⁰⁷} died on 4 Sep 1986 in Shirley, IL,^⁵³⁰⁸ and was buried about 7 Sep 1986 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

General Notes: Frances M. Hitch, grand-daughter of Alfred M. Hitch, states in an electronic mail message dated August 20, 1997, ". . . grandad went to Oklahoma during the Oklahoma Land Rush. He had gone there from Akron, Ohio. Left went back to Akron where my grandmother died and back to Oklahoma eventually living out his life in Amarillo. That is where he is buried."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Alfred Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Alfred Hitch, born 7/1871 in IN - Sarah L. Hitch, born 4/1875 in TN - Archibald Hitch, born 10/1892 in IN - Ida B. Hitch, born 11/1894 in IN - Henry Hitch, born 9/1896 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Alfred M. Hitch is listed in Summit County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Alfred M. Hitch, age 47, born in IN - Margarite H. Hitch, age 15, born in IN - Emily J. Hitch, age 12, born in TN - Elgat D. Hitch, age 10, born in TN - Samuel U. Hitch, age 7, born in OK - Mabel M. Hitch, age 3 years and 3 months, born in IN - William Henry Hitch, age 23, born in IN - Eva Hazel Hitch, age 17, born in IN - Hazel Marie Hitch, age 4 months, born in OH.

Alfred married Sarah L. (Elizabeth) Martin on 7 Jan 1892 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Sarah was born in Apr 1875 in TN^⁵³¹⁰ and died between 1917 and 1919 in Akron, OH.^³⁴²³

2898 M iii. Archibald Martin Hitch was born on 6 Oct 1898 in Gibson Co., IN,^{³⁴⁰⁵ ⁵²⁹¹} died on 17 Jul 1917 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^{³⁴⁰⁵ ⁵³¹⁵} and was buried about 20 Jul 1917 in Hargrove Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^{³⁴⁰⁵ ³⁴²²}

2899 M iv. Perry Hargrove Hitch was born on 14 Dec 1900 in Gibson Co., IN,^{³⁴⁰⁵ ³⁵¹⁴} died on 23 Feb 1901 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁴¹⁰ ³⁴⁰⁵} and was buried about 26 Feb 1901 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.^³⁴²²

2900 F v. Isophena Hargrove Hitch was born on 5 Feb 1902 in Gibson Co., IN.^{³⁴⁰⁵ ³⁵¹⁴}

+ 2903 M viii. Elgate Daniel Hitch was born in 1910 in TN,^⁵³¹⁹ died on 17 Sep 1995 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX,^{³⁴²² ⁴⁷²⁶} and was buried about 20 Sep 1995 in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, TX.^³⁴²²

2905 F x. Mable Mae Hitch was born on 21 Sep 1916 in Gibson Co., IN.^{³⁵¹⁴ ⁵³²²}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles H. Hitch is listed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Charles H. Hitch, age 38, born in SD - Ruth Hitch, age 36, born in IN - Charlotte, age 15, born in IN - Samuel H. Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Ruth Alice Hitch, age 4 years and 0 months, born in OH - Lela Rickwood, age 25, born in IN.

Charles married Ruth Ann Rickwood, daughter of (?) Rickwood, on 12 Jan 1904.⁷⁰ Ruth was born on 16 Apr 1883 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ⁵³²⁴} died on 20 Mar 1972 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX,^{³⁴²² ⁴⁷²⁶} and was buried about 23 Mar 1972 in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, TX.^³⁴²²

+ 2907 M ii. Dr. Samuel Howard Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1908 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL,^{⁷⁰ ⁵³²⁶} died on 21 Jun 1996 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX,^{⁴⁷²⁶ ⁵³²⁷} and was buried about 24 Jun 1996 in Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock Co., TX.

Elizabeth married Mark Henry Deputy on 18 Dec 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Mark was born in 1859.

2909 F i. Sarah Elizabeth Deputy was born on 4 Feb 1898 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.^⁷²¹

Elizabeth next married Alex A. Argo on 13 Dec 1932 in DE.⁴³⁶ Alex was born in 1872 in DE.

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1900, Maggie Hitch is indicated as a servant in a household in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Maggie Hitch, born 11/1879 in DE.

2910 M i. Charles Lee Horsey Jr. was born on 31 May 1904 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^⁷²¹

Emma married Harry L. Todd,⁷⁰ son of Nathan Todd and Lavinia C. (?), on 2 Jul 1907 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Harry was born on 22 Jun 1880 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵³²⁹} died on 20 Apr 1948 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Apr 1948 in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William E. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - William E. Hitch, born 5/1868 in IN - Florence Hitch, born 12/1864 in IN - Earl Hitch, born 6/1890 in IN - Myrtle Hitch, born 7/1894 in IN - Rudolph Hitch, born 1/1898 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, W.E. Hitch is listed in Tippecanoe County, Indiana in a household as follows: - W.E. Hitch, age 52, born in IN - David Hitch, age 10, born in IN (grandson).

On October 9, 1922, William E. Hitch is listed as in Fairfield, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, a male, age 54. (Tippecanoe Co., IN List of Registered Voters - 1922 - DAR)

William married Florence E. Key ²⁶⁷ on 27 Sep 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Florence was born in Dec 1864 in IN^⁵³³² and died on 4 Apr 1914 in Wheatland, Knox Co., IN.^⁵³³³

Luella married George Gervase Curtner,⁷⁰ son of Dr. Paul Hamilton Curtner ⁵³³⁹ and Emma Serena Hazelton,⁵³³⁹ on 28 Aug 1902 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ George was born on 22 Sep 1874 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN.^⁵³³⁹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Chauncy Robb Hitch was a graduate of Purdue University, Lafayette, IN. School of Pharmacy - 1899. He was engaged in the drug business from that time in Lafayette until 1931 when he moved to Indianapolis, IN."

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Chancey" R. Hitch is listed in Tippecanoe County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Chancey R. Hitch, age 42, born in IN - Harriett Hitch, age 39, born in IL - Ralph L. Hitch, age 17, born in IN - Doris Hitch, age 15, born in IN - Helen Hitch, age 9, born in IN.

On October 9, 1922, "Channecy" R. Hitch is listed as in Fairfield, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, a male, age 45. (Tippecanoe Co., IN List of Registered Voters - 1922 - DAR)

Chauncey married Henrietta Mae Hook ⁷⁰ about 1902. Henrietta was born in 1881 in IL^⁵³⁴⁰ and died on 7 Jul 1932 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^⁵³⁴¹

General Notes: On October 9, 1922, Henrietta Hitch is listed as in Fairfield, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, a female, age 41. (Tippecanoe Co., IN List of Registered Voters - 1922 - DAR)

2919 M i. Ralph Lindley Hitch was born on 3 Nov 1903 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ⁵³⁴² ⁵³⁴³}

2920 F ii. Doris Irene Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 18 Oct 1904 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ⁵³⁴⁴} and died in 1949.

2921 F iii. Helen Janice Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 1 Jul 1910 in Tippecanoe Co., IN.^{⁵³⁴⁵ ⁵³⁴⁶}

Forrest married Elizabeth Hoffman about 1906. Elizabeth was born in 1888^⁵³⁴⁷ and died on 5 Oct 1907 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴¹⁰

2922 F i. Arcola E. Hitch was born on 13 Aug 1907 in Gibson Co., IN,^³⁵¹⁴ died on 27 Oct 1907 in Gibson Co., IN,^⁴¹⁰ and was buried about 30 Oct 1907 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Purvis Hitch is listed in Hampshire County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - Purvis Hitch, age 32, born in IN - Ethel Hitch, age 29, born in IN - Morris Hitch, age 8, born in IN.

Purvis married Ethel Le Gier ⁷⁰ on 6 Jun 1909 in Gibson Co., IN.⁷⁰ ¹⁵⁴¹ Ethel was born in 1891 in IN^⁵³⁴⁸ and died on 4 May 1979 in IN.^¹⁶¹²

Morris married Ernestine (?). Ernestine was born in 1917 and died on 11 Jul 1980 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Paul Hitch was listed in Marion County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Paul Hitch, age 24, born in IN - Ulra Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Mary Hitch, age 1 year and 6 months, born in IN - Margaret Cunningham, age 75, born in IN.

2925 F i. Helen Juanita Spain was born on 24 Dec 1906 in IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵³³} and died on 23 Aug 1929 in IN.^{⁸ ³⁵³³}

2926 F ii. Lucile Caroline Spain was born on 14 Dec 1908 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵³³} and died on 10 Jul 1973 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵³³

Lucile married Marlin Eudell Shouse on 18 Aug 1928 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN.⁸ ³⁵³³ Marlin was born on 26 Jan 1907 in Knox Co., IN^³⁵³³ and died on 22 Jun 1997 in KY.^³⁵³³

2927 F iii. Maud Arvilla Spain was born on 8 Jan 1913 in Gibson Co., IN^{⁷⁰ ³⁵³³} and died in Oct 1933 in IN.^³⁵³³

2928 M i. Bertice C. Cannahan was born on 12 Aug 1908 in Gibson Co., IN.^³⁵¹⁴

Pearl married Frank Harris, son of John Wesley Harris and Hannah Key, on 20 Nov 1895 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Frank was born on 2 Nov 1872 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 15 Jul 1930 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Ross W. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Ross W. Hitch, age 33, born in IN - Irene I. Hitch, age 26, born in IN - Wanda L. Hitch, age 3 years and 10 months, born in IN.

Ross married Irene Idel Marvel,⁷⁰ daughter of John Marvel and Olive Newsome, on 24 Dec 1913 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Irene was born on 23 Apr 1893 in IN,^{¹³⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵²⁹²} died on 31 Mar 1984 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA,^{⁵³⁵⁴ ⁵³⁵⁵} and was buried about 3 Apr 1984 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Orange Co., CA.

Beulah married Charles D. Pernett, son of David Emanuel Pernett and Kittie Elizabeth Berry, on 6 Oct 1909 in Clark Co., IN.⁵³⁵⁸ Charles was born on 30 Mar 1884 in IN,^{⁵³⁵⁹ ⁵³⁶⁰} died in 1953 in IN, and was buried in 1953 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Clark Co., IN.

2932 M i. Robert Emanuel Pernett was born on 28 Jul 1911 in IN,^⁵³⁶¹ died on 11 Mar 1975 in IN, and was buried about 14 Mar 1975 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

2933 F ii. Mary M. Pernett was born in Mar 1919 in Clark Co., IN.^⁵³⁶²

Beulah next married Walter Kaufman, son of John Kaufman and Delphine Laclair, on 21 Feb 1925 in Wayne Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Walter was born on 24 Mar 1902 in Perry Co., IN.

1770. Otis Frederick Hitch was born on 18 Nov 1885 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ ³⁵⁵⁰} died on 31 Mar 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶} and was buried about 2 Apr 1951 in Wilson's Corner Cemetery, Route 9, Six Miles S Of Shelbyville, IN.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Otis served in the Navy from 1908 - 1912 with duty on the destroyer U.S.S.Decatur of the China fleet and again in 1917 -1921. Was on the Navy Rifle Team. He was a toolmaker and worked for Chevrolet in Indianapolis. Later he started his own machine shop in Indianapolis. They are both buried in cemetery at Wilson's Corner on Route 9 six miles south of Shelbyville, IN."

Otis married Lulu Rosalie Trees,⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ daughter of Alonzo D. Trees and Lillie I. Butler, on 1 Aug 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Lulu was born on 17 Aug 1892 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^³⁹⁶ died on 15 Mar 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^³⁹⁶ and was buried about 18 Mar 1951 in Wilson's Corner Cemetery, Route 9, Six Miles S Of Shelbyville, IN.

+ 2936 F ii. Clarice Irene Hitch was born on 5 Oct 1921 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN^³⁹⁶ and died after 1995.

Estelle married Charles Edward McMillan,⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ son of George W. McMillan and Clara Weist, on 27 Jun 1911 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ Charles was born in Sep 1886 in IN^{⁵³⁶⁴ ⁵³⁶⁵ ⁵³⁶⁶} and died after 1940 in Kern Co., CA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, "Oswell" Hitch is listed in a household in Marion County, Indiana as follows: - Oswell Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Kittie Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Alva Ryans, age 35, born in IN - Ellen Ryans, age 24, born in IN.

Oswald married Jennetta B. (Nettie, Kittie) Forshay,⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ daughter of David R. Forshay and Mary M. (?), on 23 Dec 1910 in Marion Co., IN.⁵³⁷⁰ Jennetta was born on 29 Apr 1892 in IN.^{⁵³⁷⁰ ⁵³⁷¹ ⁵³⁷²}

1773. Mabel Ruth Hitch ⁷⁰ was born on 19 Nov 1893 in Gibson Co., IN,^³⁵⁵⁸ died on 26 Jun 1917 in Marion Co., IN, and was buried about 29 Jun 1917 in Holy Cross & St. Josephs Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

Mabel married John Aloysius McGinty,⁷⁰ son of John McGinty and Anna Riordan, on 13 Nov 1912 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.¹¹⁰⁷ John was born on 7 Dec 1890 in IN, died on 6 Jul 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Jul 1960 in Holy Cross & St. Josephs Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

2939 F i. Mabel Mary McGinty was born on 2 Aug 1913 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^⁷⁰

2940 M ii. Bernard Wilbur McGinty was born on 19 Nov 1914 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{⁷⁰ ⁵³⁷⁴}

Eunice married Edward Gilbert Wheeler,⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ son of Edward C. Wheeler and Lucinda Hawver, before 1880. Edward was born on 13 Jul 1896 and died in 1952 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT.

2942 M ii. Edward Gilbert Wheeler Jr. was born on 24 Jul 1920 and died on 19 Nov 1939. Another name for Edward was Jr.

2943 M iii. David Clifford Wheeler ⁷⁰ was born on 9 Oct 1924 and died after 2002.

Bessie married Wilbur Ralph Benjamin, son of Nathan Benjamin and Alice Hughes, on 4 May 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Wilbur was born on 11 Aug 1895 in Monticello, IN^³⁹⁶ and died on 18 Mar 1938 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

2946 F i. Virginia Leland Benjamin was born on 12 Jan 1918 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Virginia married Roland R. Roller on 28 Dec 1941 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Roland was born on 23 May 1911 in New Paris, OH^³⁹⁶ and died on 21 Dec 1980 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

2947 M ii. Wilbur Louis Benjamin was born on 15 May 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^³⁹⁶ died on 12 Sep 2013 in PA, and was buried about 15 Sep 2013 in St. Agnes Cemetery, Chester Co., PA.

General Notes: Wilbur L. BENJAMIN

BENJAMIN, Wilbur L. 94, of Spring City, Pennsylvania died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Spring City, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Ilona T. (Svarczkopf) who died in February 2013. Born in Indianapolis, IN he was the son of the late Wilbur R. Benjamin and Bessie Hitch Benjamin. He graduated from Morton High School in Richmond, Indiana and married Ilona, also of Richmond, in 1941. He was a WWII veteran, who served in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater and received two bronze stars for his campaigns in Normandy, France and Cardiff, Wales. For most of his life, he was employed by the Blommel and Wilson Sign Companies in Dayton, Ohio, as a sheet metal worker designing and building signs. He also had a passion for art, taking watercolor and commercial art classes from the Dayton Art Institute. He left a legacy of drawings, portraits, paintings, and cartoons for each of his children. He was also intensely interested in airplanes, woodworking, and buildings. He built their home in Dayton, Ohio by himself where they raised their family and resided for 55 years. Extremely productive all of his life, he completed two other homes, and in his retirement designed and built by hand, an ultralight airplane, furniture, wooden toys and novelties, and countless home improvements for all of his children's homes. A self-taught pianist he enjoyed relaxing at the piano. Loved and admired by his children and grandchildren, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children Linda (Robert) Bauer of Dallas, TX, Leonard Benjamin of Coatesville, PA, Gwen (Mort) Martin of West Chester, PA, Dana (Bill) Lynch of West Chester, PA, Pete (Karen) Benjamin of Cary, NC, grandchildren, Kim (Frank), Brendan (Debbie), Kristin, Kerry, Brad (Robyn), Andrew, Madalyn, Hannah, and great-grandchildren, Austin, Frankie, Cassie, Colin, and Ryann. Also survived by siblings Virginia Roller of Richmond, IN, Jules (Lillian) Benjamin of LaPorte, IN, Joy (Jim) Gay of Centerville, IN, sister-in-law Katherine Svarczkopf of Indianapolis, IN, brother-in-law Joseph Fuller of Richmond,IN, brother-in-law George (Louise) Svarczkopf of Lakewood, NJ, brother-in-law Ambrose (Margaret) Svarczkopf of Richmond, IN, brother-in-law Anthony Svarczkopf of Indianapolis, IN and sister-in-law Irene (Ken) Lohmeier of South Lake Tahoe, CA, and many nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, 10 am Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Agnes Church 233 W. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380. Visitation will be held 5 - 7 pm Monday, September 16, 2013 and also from 8:30-9:30 am Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street West Chester, PA 610-696-1181. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery in West Chester, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380. Published in Dayton Daily News on September 17, 2013

Wilbur married Ilona Teresa Svarczkopf, daughter of Frank Svarczkopf and Magdaline Houseman, on 26 Jan 1941 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Ilona was born on 3 Oct 1922 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN,^³⁹⁶ died on 6 Feb 2013 in West Chester, Chester Co., PA, and was buried about 9 Feb 2013 in St. Agnes Cemetery, Chester Co., PA.

General Notes: Ilona T. Benjamin, 90 of West Chester, PA died Wednesday February 6, 2013 at her daughter's home in West Chester. She was the wife of Wilbur L. Benjamin. Born in Richmond, IN she was the daughter of the late Frank Svarczkopf and the late Magdolna Hausmann Svarczkopf Ilona was an avid card player and taught her children and grand-children how to play bridge, euchre, and other games. She also was a quilter and seamstress, and taught to crafts to many through the shop she ran out of her home. She cared for her family and disabled son for many years and was a great cook. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Linda (Robert) Bauer of Dallas, TX, Leonard Benjamin of Coatesville, PA, Gwen (Mort) Martin of West Chester, PA, Dana (Bill) Lynch of West Chester, PA, Pete (Karen) Benjamin of Cary, NC, grandchildren, Kim, Brendan, Kristin, Kerry, Brad, Andrew, Madalyn, Hannah, great-grandchildren, Austin, Frankie, Cassie, Colin, and Ryann, Also survived by siblings Ambrose (Margaret) Svarczkopf of Richmond, IN, brother, Anthony Svarczkopf of Indianapolis, IN, brother, George (Louise) Svarczkopf of Lakewood, NJ, sister, Irene (Ken) Lohmeier of South Lake Tahoe, CA, two sisters-in-law (Virginia and Joy), one brother-in-law (Jules), and many, many nieces & nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to her Funeral Mass, 10 am Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Agnes Church 233 W. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380. Visitation will be held 4 ?" 6 pm Sunday February 10, 2013 and also from 8:30-9:30 am Monday February 11, 2013 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street West Chester, PA 610-696-1181. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery West Chester PA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204 West Chester, PA 19380.

2948 F iii. Beulah Dolores Benjamin was born on 29 Sep 1922 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN^³⁹⁶ and died on 15 Jun 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

2949 M iv. Jules Athol Benjamin was born on 16 Sep 1927 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Jules married Lillian M. Johnson on 26 Aug 1950 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Lillian was born on 14 Aug 1929 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN^³⁹⁶ and died after 1995.

2950 M v. James Oliver Benjamin was born on 13 Oct 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN^³⁹⁶ and died on 17 May 1943 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

2951 F vi. Joy Oma Benjamin was born on 17 Feb 1932 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Joy married James Gay on 29 Jul 1951.³⁹⁶ James was born on 6 Jul 1930 in Centerville, IN.^³⁹⁶

Bessie next married William B. Schnelle in 1941 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.¹¹¹⁷ William died on 2 Dec 1959.^¹¹¹⁷

2952 M i. Gene Robert Johnson was born in 1926^⁸ and died on 3 Apr 1988 in Coeur D' Alene, ID.^{⁸ ⁵³⁷⁵}

Edith married John A. Danks, son of Joseph C. Danks and Florence A. Stewart, on 21 Feb 1908 in Gibson Co., IN.⁸ ¹⁵⁴¹ John was born on 26 Mar 1882 in IN,^⁵³⁷⁶ died on 3 Sep 1953 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 6 Sep 1953 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 2953 M i. John Joseph Danks was born on 17 Jan 1909 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁸ ⁵³⁷⁷} died on 18 Apr 1959 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 21 Apr 1959 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

1781. Marie Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1890 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁵⁷¹} died on 30 Jun 1981 in IN, and was buried about 2 Jul 1981 in Decker Chapel Cemetery, Gibson Co., IN.

Marie married Bartlett J. Turpin.,⁸ son of Calvin Turpin and Malinda M. (?). Bartlett was born on 25 Dec 1887 in IN, died on 21 Apr 1968 in IN, and was buried about 24 Apr 1968 in Decker Chapel Cemetery, Gibson Co., IN.

2959 M iii. Calvin Edward Turpin was born on 16 Aug 1920 in Gibson Co., IN,^⁸ died on 24 Nov 2002 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 27 Nov 2002 in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Gibson Co., IN.

Nellie married M. Lewis McRoberts,⁸ son of Milton A. McRoberts and Elizabeth A. Phillips, on 28 Dec 1919 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ M. was born on 19 Jan 1895 in IN,^{³⁵⁷⁶ ⁵³⁷⁹} died on 29 Mar 1935 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 1 Apr 1935 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

2961 F i. Edna Ann McRoberts was born on 24 Jan 1921 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁸ ⁵³⁸⁰ ⁵³⁸¹}

2962 F ii. Harriett Jane McRoberts was born on 7 Feb 1923 in Gibson Co., IN,^⁸ died on 21 Oct 1924 in Gibson Co., IN,^⁸ and was buried about 27 Oct 1924 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

Horace married Faye Garland Hood,¹⁵⁷⁸ daughter of James Dennis Hood and Mary Elizabeth Head, on 3 Dec 1907.¹⁵⁷⁸ Faye was born on 12 Dec 1881 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA, died on 31 Aug 1951 in Waco, TX, and was buried about 3 Sep 1951 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

2963 M i. Joseph Devin Trippet ⁵³⁸² was born on 6 Sep 1908 in TX, died on 1 Aug 1938 in TX, and was buried about 4 Aug 1938 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

2964 M ii. Horace Hood Trippet ⁵³⁸² was born on 3 Jan 1911 in TX, died on 21 Sep 1995 in TX, and was buried about 24 Sep 1995 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

2965 M iii. William Alexander Trippet ⁵³⁸² was born on 26 Dec 1913 in TX, died on 2 Apr 1981 in TX, and was buried about 5 Apr 1981 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

2966 M iv. Harry Jack Trippet ⁵³⁸² was born on 19 Jul 1918 in TX, died on 6 Sep 2007 in TX, and was buried about 9 Sep 2007 in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX.

General Notes: After a long and happy life, Harry J. Trippet died on September 6, 2007. Following a private burial, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jimmie Johnson officiating. Harry was born in Hico, Texas, to the late Horace Enoch and Fay (Hood) Trippet. At the age of 2, his family moved to Waco. He attended Waco public schools and Baylor University, where he was a member of the Nose Brotherhood. He served in the Signal Section of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. In 1950, he married his best friend, Pattie Rose Early, in the backyard of the house where he grew up. They had two daughters, Serena and Fay. He taught them the essentials of life: how to be a good friend, how to listen, and how to laugh. His wonderful sense of humor was cherished by all who knew him and will be remembered. He never turned away a friend in need. He taught his daughters, granddaughters, nieces and nephews how to hunt, fish, mix drinks and tell a good story. He taught the importance of family, and his relationship with his brother Bud was the best example. He worked as an insurance adjuster, became a farmer and rancher and eventually a contractor. He became active in Republican party affairs in the 1950's, serving as precinct and county chairman and on the Texas State Board. He was a delegate to the 1961 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. He served on the Brazos River Authority for several years, making trips to Washington to petition Congress for funds. He enjoyed his regular Pitch games with friends, fishing in Port O'Connor and the commraderie of the Spit and Whittle Club. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends, driving through foreign countries and the U.S. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Horace (Bud), and William (Bill). Survivors are his wife, Pattie Rose; daughters, Serena Early, of Missoula, Montana; and Fay Swann, of Waco; granddaughters, Betsy and Alice; and many nieces and nephews. Waco Tribune-Herald: 9/7/07 - 9/8/07...Y1

Arvilla married Claude Lloyd Dixon,¹⁵⁷⁸ son of John F. Dixon and Mary Jane McCollum, in 1905. Claude was born on 18 Oct 1880 in TX,^{³⁵⁸⁷ ⁵³⁸³ ⁵³⁸⁴} died on 27 Dec 1964 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 30 Dec 1964 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

2967 F i. Lottie L. Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born in 1906 in TX,^⁵³⁸⁵ died in 1927 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried in 1927 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

2968 M ii. Thelbert B. Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born on 25 May 1908 in TX,^{⁵³⁸⁶ ⁵³⁸⁷} died on 21 Nov 1997 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 24 Nov 1997 in Hamilton Beeman Cenetery, Navarro Co., TX.

2969 F iii. Edith Lee Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born on 3 Sep 1910 in Navarro Co., TX, died on 14 Jul 2005 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 17 Jul 2005 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

General Notes: Edith Lee (Dixon) Hitchcock
Edith Lee Hitchcock, 94, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Twilight Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Pattison Cemetery with the Rev. Horace Cobb officiating. Mrs. Hitchcock was born Sept. 3, 1910, in Emhouse. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dixon; and husband, Homer Hitchcock. Survivors include her daughter, Willa Joyce Daniel of Corsicana; grandchildren, Tommy and Nita Daniel of Corsicana; great-grandchild, Leann Daniel of Corsicana; great-great-granddaughter, Sloane Johnson of Grinnell, Iowa; brother, Q. L. Dixon of Corsicana; and sister-in-law, Willa Mae Cotton of Fort Worth. A memorial guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com. Click on obituaries and go to the name Edith Hitchcock to sign book and to submit memorial message. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

2971 M v. Johnnie MItchell Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born on 19 Jul 1916 in TX,^⁵³⁸⁸ died on 30 Jun 2001 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 2 Jul 2001 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

General Notes: Johnnie Mitchell Dixon
Jul 19, 1916 - Jun 30, 2001
Johnnie Mitchell Dixon, 84, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, June 30, 2001 at his residence. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Pattison Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Johnson Sr., Charles Johnson Jr., Adam Nance, Michael Dixon, Nate Branden, and Leslie Cotten. Mr. Dixon was born July 19, 1916 at Emhouse. He was retired from John Deere. Mr. Dixon is survived by his wife, Golden Eveyln Richardson Dixon of Corsicana; son, Johnny Edward Dixon of Frisco; daughter, Betty Ann Dixon Johnston of Corsicana; grandchildren, Cheryl Renee Dixon Deeds, Michael Edward Dixon, Charles Harold Johnston Jr., and Latanya Leigh Johnston Nance; great-grandchildren, Caleb Alexander Dixon, Nicholas Aaron Deeds, and Kayla Marie Deeds; brother, Quint Loyd Dixon of Corsicana; and sister, Edith Lee Hitchcock of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

2972 M vi. Quinten Loyd Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born on 7 Oct 1919 in TX,^{⁵³⁸⁹ ⁵³⁹⁰} died on 7 Sep 2010 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 10 Sep 2010 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

General Notes: Quinten Loyd Dixon, 90, passed way September 7th at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. He was born on October 7, 1919 in Emhouse to Claude and Arvilla Dixon. Quinten was a World War II veteran and achieved the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars and other foreign campaign metals. He was honorably discharged on November 8, 1945. He was a finish carpenter and cabinet maker until he retired. He married Juanita Bates Dixon in 1952 and they shared over 50 years of marriage. They lived in Houston till 1980 when they retired and moved back to Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his loving and constant companion, Juanita, on January 19, 2004; two sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his caretaker and nephew, James Duvall and other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 8th from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11:00am Thursday, September 9th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Alexander officiating, pastor of First Methodist Church, where Mr Dixon was a member. Burial will follow at Pattison Cemetery, Emhouse.

2975 M ix. Benjamin Franklin Dixon ⁵³⁸² was born on 3 Sep 1925 in TX,^{⁵³⁹⁵ ⁵³⁹⁶} died on 13 Feb 1991 in Navarro Co., TX, and was buried about 16 Feb 1991 in Pattison Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX.

1793. Harley H. Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1874 in DE,^³⁵⁹⁴ died on 19 Mar 1960 in Farnhurst, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 22 Mar 1960 in Asbury Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Harley married Lois Mae (May) Short, daughter of Edward Short and Doddie Carmean. Lois was born on 8 Apr 1883 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵³⁹⁷ ⁵³⁹⁸} died on 21 Mar 1942 in Milford, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 23 Mar 1942 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

2976 F i. Elva Hitch was born on 25 Jan 1901 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 1 Jul 1927 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 3 Jul 1927 in Roxana M.E. Church, Sussex Co., DE.

2977 M ii. Raymond Hitch was born in Mar 1905 and died on 29 Aug 1905 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁶³

2978 M iii. Herman Hitch was born in Jun 1906 in Sussex Co., DE^¹⁶³ and died on 2 Oct 1906 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2979 F iv. Estelle E. Hitch was born on 22 Mar 1910 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 4 Oct 1933 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 6 Oct 1933 in Asbury Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Estelle married Francis A. Bailey, son of James H. Bailey and Jennie (?), on 10 Jul 1926 in Blades, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Francis was born in 1903.

2982 F vii. Etta Mae Hitch was born on 29 Jan 1918 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷²¹ ⁵⁴⁰⁰} died on 11 Apr 2011, and was buried about 14 Apr 2011 in Blades Cemetery, Blades, Sussex Co., DE.

Etta married Russell W. Joseph on 10 Apr 1934 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Russell was born in 1913 in MD.

2984 F ix. Dorothy Mae Hitch was born on 21 Jul 1921 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷²¹ ⁵⁴⁰²} died on 19 Jul 2005 in DE, and was buried about 22 Jul 2005 in Georgetown, Sussex Co., DE.

Dorothy next married William A. Whaley on 12 Apr 1946 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ William was born on 1 Feb 1918 in DE.

Harley next married Mary A. Gilbert, daughter of Edward Gilbert and Eva (?), on 16 Oct 1946 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Mary was born on 12 Nov 1899 in MD.

Stoakley next married Julia Knowles on 22 May 1904 in Cannon, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶

Stoakley next married Ida Downs on 27 Sep 1913 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Ida was born in 1893 in DE.

Stoakley next married Ida M. Waller on 7 Oct 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Napolean Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as white, male, single, age 25, blacksmith & can read/write. Indicated as a boarder in household of Reuben Watson in District 1, Barren Creek (Quantico).

In the Federal Census of 1920, Napolean Hitch is indicated in the Hebron District, Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: Napolean Hitch, age 34, born in MD Fanny Hitch, age 24, born in MD Margaret Hitch, age 4, born in MD Resetta Hitch, age 8 months, born in MD.

Napolean married Fanny A. (?) between 1911 and 1915. Fanny was born on 1 Feb 1895 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁴⁰⁴} died on 7 Aug 1975 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁴⁰⁵} and was buried about 10 Aug 1975 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

2987 F i. Margaret E. Hitch was born on 15 Mar 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁴⁰⁶} died on 26 Feb 1990 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 1 Mar 1990 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

2988 F ii. Resetta Hitch was born on 17 Apr 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁴⁰⁷ ⁵⁴⁰⁸}

Birth Notes: His tombstone shows his birthdate as May 10, 1888. The Social Security Death Index says May 10, 1889.

Rufus married Mary Katherine (Caddie) Bailey, daughter of (?) Bailey and Jenny Lewis,⁵⁴⁰⁹ on 8 Oct 1910 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Mary was born in 1893 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 2989 M i. Norman Paul Hitch was born on 25 Dec 1910 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁴¹⁰} died on 15 Oct 1977 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Oct 1977 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2990 F ii. Mildred Hitch was born on 11 Jan 1914 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 24 Oct 1914 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 25 Oct 1914 in Asbury M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Rufus married Irene Ruth Bailey, daughter of Joseph Bailey and Ellen (?), on 6 Oct 1946 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Irene was born on 28 Oct 1922 in DE.

2994 F vi. Irene Hitch ⁵⁴¹¹ was born on 28 Feb 1924 in DE,^⁵⁴¹⁸ died on 7 Mar 1937 in Milford Memorial, Milford, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 10 Mar 1937 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2995 M vii. Cecil Roland Hitch ⁵⁴¹¹ was born on 2 Sep 1929 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁴¹⁹ ⁵⁴²⁰} died on 30 Oct 1993 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁴²¹ and was buried about 2 Nov 1993 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Cecil married Ella Mae Dennis, daughter of Lester Dennis and Eva (?), on 22 Feb 1951 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Ella was born on 18 May 1930, died on 4 Apr 2009, and was buried about 7 Apr 2009 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2996 F viii. Betty Bell Hitch ⁵⁴¹¹ was born on 9 Oct 1931 in DE,^⁵⁴²² died on 1 Oct 1978 in Milford, Kent Co., DE, and was buried about 4 Oct 1978 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Betty married George Elwood Dickerson Hastings, son of Carl James Hastings and Ethel Donovan, on 7 Sep 1947 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ George was born on 13 Nov 1923 in DE,^⁵⁴²³ died on 7 Jul 1979 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 10 Jul 1979 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2997 M ix. Harry Hitch was born on 30 Sep 1933 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 30 Sep 1933 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 2 Oct 1933 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^¹⁶³

Rufus next married Margaret A. (?). Margaret was born on 15 Sep 1895 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁶¹⁸} died on 22 Mar 1982 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁴²⁴} and was buried about 25 Mar 1982 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Reuben Hitch is in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Reuben Hitch, age 27, born in DE - Ida A. Hitch, age 28, born in DE - John Hitch, age 6, born in DE - Reuben Hitch, age 4, born in DE - Elwood Hitch, age 2, born in DE.

1805. James Wesley Townsend was born on 10 Jul 1884 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴¹² died on 10 Jan 1962 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^⁴¹² and was buried on 13 Jan 1962 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: James Wesley Townsend grew up and went to grammar school in Wicomico county. His mother died about 1889 or 1890 and Jame's father remarried a widow named "Addie" between 1893 and 1895. According to family history, James did not have a very happy home life with his new stepmother and her children by the previous marriage. So he left the family quickly to work elsewhere. He learned the carpenter trade and worked at it most of his life. He married Elizabeth Columbus Ring in Laurel, Delaware on December 21, 1910. He had two daughters Hilda Eliza and Mary about ten years apart. James worked at a number of places in Sussex County and in Wilmington, Delaware. He worked at the Pusey and Jones shipyard in Wilmington building large yachts. He also worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in the shops refurbishing railroad cars. He was a foreman for a builder in Wilmington by the name of Harry Feldman. The family also rented apartments to increase the their income. On Sundays the family walked from 14th and King to 3rd and Walnut Streets to Old Asbury Church, and attended services twice each Sunday. James died of cancer and is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Delaware.

James married Elizabeth Columbus Ring, daughter of Cornelius Ring and Elizabeth Elsworth Williams, on 21 Dec 1910 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. Elizabeth was born on 10 Oct 1892 in New York City, NY and died on 1 Jul 1974 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Clarence Hitch is listed in Vanderburgh County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 37, born in IN - Josephine Hitch, age 35, born in KY - Clarence Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Mildred Hitch, age 11, born in IN - Dorothy Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Marion Hitch, age 6, born in IN - Joseph Hitch, age 3 years and 0 months, born in IN - Jackie Hitch, age 1 year and 4 months, born in IN - James Hitch, age 65, born in IN (father) - Nancy Hitch, age 63, born in IN (mother) - Jack Hitch, age 26, born in IN (brother) - Curtis A. Hitch, age 26, born in IN (brother) - Bruce Hitch, age 18, born in IN (brother).

Clarence married Josephine Thalmueller on 4 Jan 1906 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.⁸ ³⁶³¹ Josephine was born in 1885 in KY^⁵⁴³¹ and died on 17 Feb 1953 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

3003 F ii. Mildred Hitch was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.^{⁸ ⁵⁴³² ⁵⁴³⁵}

3004 F iii. Dorothy Clyde Hitch was born on 11 Jan 1911 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^{⁸ ⁵⁴³² ⁵⁴³⁶} and died on 11 Jun 1980 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

Dorothy married Frank P. Johns ⁵⁴³⁷ in 1937. Frank was born in Nov 1910 and died on 18 Jul 1991 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Dorothy next married F. Douglas Salisbury. F. was born in 1888^¹⁶¹² and died on 10 Feb 1951 in Welborn, IN.^¹⁶¹²

+ 3008 F vii. Anita Hitch was born on 11 Dec 1921 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 7 Jul 1983 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

+ 3009 M viii. Richard James Hitch was born on 21 Aug 1923 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 28 Sep 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

+ 3010 F ix. Nadine Hitch was born on 25 Nov 1925 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 12 Jan 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Della was born in Yeddo, IN. Married at St. Augustine, FL. and now (1931) lives at Stockbridge, MA. I remember Della as a good looking red headed girl but have not seen her for years. - Given by one of the family."

Della married Mark Van Dusen on 4 Apr 1908 in St. Augustine, FL.⁸ Mark was born on 10 Nov 1873.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "In 1931 was taking a course at St. Luke's Hospital, New York City learning to be an X-Ray technician. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Stockbridge, MA.

Mark Van Dusen, her father, is of Dutch descent and is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Stockbridge, MA. as are his wife and daughter. He is a member of the J. M. Van Dusen Plumbing and Heating Co. of Stockbridge which was established in 1843 by his grandfather."

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Oliphant was born at Steam Corner, Fountain Co., IN. He was married in DeLand, FL. In 1931 was residing at Daytona Beach, FL. where he is engaged in the automobile business. During World War I he was in England and worked at assembling motor parts and trying out planes. His sister Della sent me this information."

Serial Number 713,081, 839 Aero Sqdn. Air Service, Signal Corps in WW1. 229 San Juan Ave. Dayton, PA.

Oliphant married Ellen Mabel Newcomb on 24 Jan 1912 in Volusia Co., FL.⁸ ³⁶⁵³ Ellen was born on 25 Jul 1893 in FL^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷} and died on 8 May 1987 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁵⁴⁴¹}

3012 M i. Oliphant Allen Hitch Jr. was born on 4 Feb 1913 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.^⁸

3013 F ii. Dezerne Hitch was born on 26 Sep 1916 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Allen Spain Hitch, at the time his father was shot and killed while performing his duties as a policeman, was but 24 years old and the eldest of ten children. His mother died a few months later partly as the result from the untimely and tragic death of her husband. Thus was Allen Spain Hitch left by virtue of being the eldest of the family, advisor of this large brood. Seven of them were boys. It was he, also, who later entered a protest to the Indiana State Prison Board of Pardons against the release of his father's slayer, Walter Bocail # 5541.

The protest was duly and satisfactory acted upon by the State Board. His father had gone to the rescue of Brovail's wife, who was in danger of her life when he was shot. At the time one of her children was seriously ill. This sad event happened on Sunday which happened to be Mother's Day. Harrison Clement Hitch, the slain man, was held in very high esteem. During the funeral every person's home in the city was closed as were the stores, banks, and the Court House.

Allen Spain Hitch had a common school education in Gibson Co., IN at Patoka, Princeton, and country school. As a young man he started work in a grocery store at the age of 13. He worked for E.P.Downey at Princeton, IN for four and one half years. He then worked for the Princeton Mercantile Co. and John B. Woods, a short time each place. Was with the Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, MI. for some time, was also with the National Motor Car Co., at Indianapolis, IN.

In the fall of 1910 he entered the employ of the Wilt Mercantile Co. at West Frankfort, IL. He was there several months and married while there. He then operated a wholesale and retail news stand at Princeton, IN about two years. Then went into partnership with his brothers, Morton and Horace, and established the firm known as Hitch Brothers Wholesale and Retail Meat Dealers.

He stayed with this firm about a year and then entered the employ of B.T.Baven Co., publishers, Indianapolis, IN. He traveled in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Kansas for two years for this firm. Then entered the employ of Standard Oil Co. (IN) at Milwaukee, WI in January 1917 as salesman. He has worked in many capacities and places with this company. At present (1931) is superintendent of south eastern district Wisconsin.

He has a summer home at Lauderdale Lakes, WI. He is a charter member and past master of the Masonic Lodge. He is a member of the Chapter, Council, Commandery and Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Patron of Kenosha Chapter O.E.S #92 for a season. Was at one time a member of the Christian Church. Is a liberal Republican. He had three brothers and several cousins who served in World War I. He had another brother in the Navy for a time. He is greatly interested in the history of the Hitch family and sent the compiler much data written in a most interesting style.

Eva Bell, his wife, was the daughter of Charles E. Bell and Fannie Roush, both of Oakland City and Princeton, In. She has a splendid soprano voice and takes an active interest in her family. She has marked business ability, a good financier. Her hobbies are bridge, five hundred and dancing at which she is very skilled."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Allen S. Hitch is listed in Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin in a household as follows: - Allen S. Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Eva B. Hitch, age 26, born in IN - Eva L. Hitch, age 3 10/12, born in IN.

Allen married Eva Gertrude Bell, daughter of Charles E. Bell ⁸ and Fannie Roush,⁸ on 13 Mar 1911.⁸ Eva was born on 29 Mar 1893 in Oakland City, IN,^{⁸ ¹⁵¹¹ ⁵⁴⁴²} died on 28 Sep 1970 in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL,^{²⁴⁸⁵ ⁵⁴⁴³} and was buried abt Sep 31 1970 in Fogartyville Cemetery, Bradenton, FL.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Oliver Morton Hitch was educated at Patoka, Princeton and rural schools in Gibson Co., IN. He went to work as delivery boy at the Princeton Meat Market as soon as he finished school. In a short time he was working in the shop learning the meat cutters trade. He learned the meat business from every angle. At the age of eighteen, he was operating a meat market of his own at Princeton, IN. A little later with his brothers, Allen and Horace, he entered into a partnership as HITCH BROTHERS who conducted a wholesale and retail meat business. Morton is still connected with this business as senior member with Theodore and Austin Hitch, his brothers, as partners. Horace and Allen long since left Princeton, IN.

Morton is known as one of the best cattle and hog buyers in southern Indiana. Aside from his brothers, Morton has taken a keen interest in musical work. He has a splendid baritone voice and is a member of the Hoosier Male Quartet, a well known musical organization in southern Indiana. For some time he was director of the choir of the First Christian Church, Princeton, IN, but this work proved too much to carry with his other duties and he gave it up.

He is a splendid reader and has a large repertoire, composed largely of the works of James Whitcomb Riley. He is a popular radio entertainer and has often broadcast over St. Louis, Louisville, and Evansville radio stations. His brother Allen writes, "I think one of my greatest thrills was when he recited from Louisville for me, "Out to Old Aunt Mary's", I being in Wisconsin at the time."

He is short and well built, a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He is a Mason, Chapter, Commandery and Shriner. (By a member of the family.)"

In the Federal Census of 1920, Oliver M. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Oliver M. Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Frances M. Hitch, age 25, born in IN - Oliver M. Hitch, age 3 years and 9 months, born in IN - Alice M. Hitch, age 10 months, born in IN - James W. Hitch, age 11, born in IN.

Oliver married Frances Ross Myers on 1 Aug 1915 in Gibson Co., IN.⁸ ¹⁵⁴¹ Frances was born on 10 Jan 1894 in IN^{⁸ ⁵⁴⁴⁵} and died before 1951.

+ 3017 M iii. William Lee Hitch was born on 7 May 1922 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^⁸ died on 8 Dec 2003 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 11 Dec 2003 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

Oliver next married Juanita Brougham ⁵⁴⁴⁸ before 1951. Juanita was born on 16 Feb 1921^³⁶⁶⁵ and died in Jul 1979.^²⁴⁸⁴

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "He is a tall well built, muscular fellow with the bearing of the successful executive - which he is. He received a common school education at Princeton, IN. Very soon after leaving school, he operated a news stand at Princeton for about a year. He then sold out and went into the meat business with his brother Morton, this partnership soon developing into the firm known as HITCH BROTHERS with Allen, Morton, and Horace as owners. He stayed with this firm until World War I broke out and then enlisted in the Signal Corps.

After the war was over he started into the retail meat business on his own account at Princeton, IN which he operated for several years. He finally disposed of his business and entered the employ of the Evansville Packing Co., as salesman. After about a year here he went to work for Miller and Hart, meat packers of Chicago as salesman covering north eastern Illinois and south eastern Wisconsin.

After a year with these people he entered the employ of the A & P Tea Co. He was assistant superintendent in the meat department, at Milwaukee, WI. He was given charge of a few markets at first and his duties increased until he had 27 meat markets under his supervision. He also had charge of several markets in northern Wisconsin at one time. In January 1931, the A & P Tea Co. moved him to St. Louis, MO. where he now (1931) has charge of the meat department.

Horace has a keen, cool, level head and is destined for greater success. He is a devout church member and has always lead an exemplary life. Member of the Methodist Church. He is a thirty second degree Mason, Knight Templer, Past Master of Prince Lodge #231, Masons, Princeton, IN, Past High Priest of Princeton Chapter and Past Eminent Commander of Princeton Commandery. Knight Templar. He is also a member of the Hadi Temple of Shriners. (By one of the family.)"

According to his obituary, he died in a car accident when the car struck an abutment in South Dakota.

+ 3020 M i. Horace Ervin Hitch was born on 3 Jul 1921 in IN^⁸ and died in Feb 2002 in Carmel, CA.

3022 F iii. Betty Jean Hitch ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 30 Aug 1924 in IN^⁸ and died on 18 Jul 2007 in Hennepin Co., MN.^¹⁶⁷⁹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Viola Spain Hitch was educated at Princeton, IN. She went to high school but did not graduate. She took care of her mother during her last illness of tuberculosis. After her parents died she went to live with Mr. and Mrs. C.H.Bell (Her brother Allen married into this family) and she lived with them until she married Elbert Ross. Not long after her marriage, Viola developed tuberculosis.

She and her husband moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she finally regained apparent full health and vigor. Some time later, she returned to southern Indiana and immediately her ailment returned. She rushed back to the mountains but too late as she soon passed away. She was a member of the Christian Church, Princeton, IN."

3024 M i. Robert H. Ross ⁸ was born on 20 Jun 1919 in Vigo Co., IN.^⁵⁴⁵¹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "He (Harrison Clement Hitch) is short, stocky, winning smile. To know him is to like him. Most of Harrison's early life had to with the Army and war. He had not finished grade school when the trouble along the Mexican Border required the attention of our troops and Harrison was among the first to enlist for the service. He was in the Army from this time until long after World War I. He serve with the A.E.F. in France with Co. C 324 Field Signal Battalion.

After the war, he settled in Wisconsin and worked with his brother ALLEN in the service of the Standard Oil Co. until January 1926. He then moved around quite a bit working in Indiana and Kentucky in the meat business. In January 1930 he moved, with his new wife, (his third) to Michigan where he is now (1931) a buyer and manager of several fruit and meat markets.

Harrison has always been interested in athletics and during the war was a champion wrestler and a football player. After the war he promoted many boxing and wrestling matches and at the present time is an official boxing referee of Michigan. When Harrison returned from the war, he announced that he was going to get married. Upon inquiry as to the name of his intended wife, he said, he hadn't picked her yet but was going to start asking the various girls he met until he found one that would take him up. He did before long. His present wife is his third. They have a child, Harrison has always been crazy about children. He is a Republican. (This record was given by his sister, Viola.)"

In the Federal Census of 1920, Harrison Hitch is listed as a boarder in a household in Dane County, Wisconsin as follows: - Harrison Hitch, age 19, born in WI.

Harrison next married Lela Bethel (Bess) Christmas on 25 Jan 1930.⁸ Lela was born on 7 Sep 1911 in IN.^{⁸ ⁵⁴⁵²}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Ted" is a big, strapping fellow, 5 feet, eleven and one half inches. He weighs 190 pounds and has not an ounce of fat. He was only 14 when he joined the Navy but he was big for his age and never suspected of being so young. He distinguished himself in the World War and after it was ended, worked with his brother Allen in the oil business in Wisconsin and with HITCH BROTHERS in the meat business in Indiana. He later acquired an interest in the latter firm which he still holds.

Ted owns a nice home at Patoka, IN. about four and one half miles from the place where his mother was born. (Record given by same member of family that gave the records of his brothers and sisters.)"

Theodore married Hettie Ann Pharis,⁸ ²⁴⁸⁴ daughter of Robert Crittenton Pharis ³⁶⁶⁵ and Queen Smith Elliott,³⁶⁶⁵ between 1921 and 1927. Hettie was born on 23 Sep 1900^⁸ and died on 27 Dec 1989 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^{¹⁶¹² ²⁴⁸⁴}

3031 M i. Robert Theodore Hitch was born on 12 Mar 1923 in IN^⁸ and died on 1 May 1926 in IN.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "He is short and stocky, almost identical to his brother Morton in size. He bemoans the fact that he was too young during the war to get into service. Three brothers were serving and they were his idols for the time. Once he wrote me, "Allen, it just seems that I was born too late to be of any use in this world." It is easy to see why he did join the Navy just as soon as he was old enough to get in. His enlistment was an interesting one. He served on the U.S.S. Oklahoma and among the many places he visited were the Panama Canal and Lima, Peru.

He is now (1931) a member of the firm of HITCH BROTHERS, Princeton, IN."

Austin next married Adele Reynolds.,⁸ ²⁴⁸⁴ daughter of John Reynolds ³⁶⁶⁵ and Ella Wallace,.³⁶⁶⁵ Adele was born in 1903,^³⁶⁶⁵ died on 7 Jul 1938 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,^{¹⁶¹² ³⁶⁶⁵} and was buried about 10 Jul 1938 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Laura was younger when her parents died and she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sullivan of Oakland City, IN for some time, later being with her sister Viola and then with her brother Morton. After her marriage she lived at Chicago where her husband was employed. She and her husband now (1930) reside at Goshen, IN where he is the manager of a department store."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Laura Hitch is listed in the household of Elbert Ross in Pawnee County, Kansas as follows: - Laura Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Helen Hitch, age 9, born in IN.

Laura married Joseph Jess Campbell Sr. on 26 Nov 1925.⁸ Joseph was born on 23 Nov 1903 in Pike Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Richard married Jeanette (Jan) Wendt.⁵⁴⁴⁸ Jeanette was born on 6 Apr 1938 in Green Valley, WI.^³⁶⁶⁵

William married Helen Pertzborn.⁵⁴⁴⁸ Helen was born on 29 Apr 1941 in Springfield, WI.^³⁶⁶⁵

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Jimmie" was a very small child when his parents died. His young life was not an easy one. He lived first with one brother, then the other and soon became a useful fixture around the meat market in HITCH BROTHERS at Princeton, IN. He has become an expert meat man equally good at slaughter house. In the sausage kitchen or being behind the counter waiting on trade.

Jimmie was a very popular boxer for some time and stood many bouts in southern Indiana; Evansville and Princeton mainly. He and his brother Austin maintain a bachelor apartment at Princeton, IN (1931)."

James next married Aline Cook between 1937 and 1945. Aline was born on 20 Feb 1922 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Helen is a short, well built, black eyes and hair and pretty as a picture. She was a tiny baby when her parents died and her young life was not an easy one. She lived with first one brother or sister and then another. She planned to be a trained nurse from the time she was a small child and after graduating from high school at Harvey, IL, entered the Jackson Park Hospital, Chicago, IL to take a training for nursing. She stayed there about a year when her sweetheart of high school induced her to marry him. They are now as happy as can be in their home at Harvey, IL."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Helen Hitch is listed in the household of Elbert Ross in Pawnee County, Kansas as follows: - Laura Hitch, age 13, born in IN - Helen Hitch, age 9, born in IN.

Beverly married Ernest L. Cobb.³⁶⁶⁵ Ernest was born on 24 Jun 1930 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

William married Debra Wolfe on 18 Jun 1976.³⁶⁶⁵ Debra was born on 12 Nov 1955.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Mary Adeline Hitch, her parents and brother all belong to the Christian Church. Her children are also being brought up in the Christian Church. Both her husband and father were Masons and she has been an Eastern Star ever since she was eligible at 18. Her husband Mr. Price, belongs to the Elks Lodge, 233 Club which are the moving picture men of the Masonic Order, and the American Legion. He was a moving picture and still photographer in the Signal Corps and served 22 months in France.

He now makes picture for Metro Goldwyn Meyer Studios and travels most of the time. In March 1931 was leaving for an expedition down in Mexican waters and Central America. He is of Welsh extraction. Member Alhambra Lodge of Masons #322."

Mary married Roland Chillcutt Price Sr. on 10 Mar 1920.⁸ Roland was born on 9 Aug 1893^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷} and died on 29 May 1966 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵⁴⁶¹

3047 F i. Mary Celeste Price was born on 9 Aug 1921 in Shasta Co., CA.^{⁸ ⁴⁵⁶²}

3048 M ii. Roland Chillcutt Price Jr. was born on 10 Nov 1923 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^{⁸ ⁴⁵⁶²}

Thomas married Dorothy (Dolly) Donovan about 1922 in Pike Co., IL. Dorothy was born on 19 Apr 1885,^{¹⁶⁴¹ ³⁶⁸⁵} died in 1959 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^¹⁶⁴¹ and was buried in 1959 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹⁶⁴¹

Rufus married Maurine Jennings about 1925. Maurine was born on 10 Oct 1901 in Pleasant Hill, Calhoun Co., IL^³⁶⁸⁵ and died on 13 Sep 1966 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.^³⁶⁸⁵

3051 F i. Donna Maurine Hitch ³⁶⁸⁵ was born on 27 Sep 1927 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^⁵⁴⁶⁵

+ 3052 M ii. Lewis Rufus (Lew) Hitch ³⁶⁸⁵ was born on 16 Jul 1929 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^⁵⁴⁶⁵ died on 8 Feb 2012 in Wamego, KS, and was buried about 11 Feb 2012 in Belle Plaine Cemetery, Sumner Co., KS.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Roy Hitch is listed in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Roy Hitch, age 50(?), born in IL - Anna Hitch, age 35, born in IL - David Hitch, age 2, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Roy M. Hitch is listed in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Roy M. Hitch, age 45, born in IL - Anna Hitch, age 45, born in IL - David W. Hitch, age 11, born in IL - David W. Clarke, age 79, born in IL.

Roy married Anna Lyle Clark, daughter of David W. Clark, on 17 Jun 1901.⁵⁴⁶⁵ Anna was born in 1875 in IL.^{⁵⁴⁶⁷ ⁵⁴⁶⁸}

3055 M i. David W. Hitch was born in 1908 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹⁶⁴¹ ⁵⁴⁶⁹ ⁵⁴⁷⁰} died in 1970 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^¹⁶⁴¹ and was buried in 1970 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹⁶⁴¹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Willis A. Hitch is listed in a household in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois as follows: - Willis A. Hitch, age 35, born in IL - Harriett Hitch, age 29, born in IL - Marion J. Hitch (female), age 6 months, born in IL.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Lewis Hitch is listed in a household in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois as follows: - Lewis Hitch, age 38, born in IL - Agnes Hitch, age 33, born in MI - Julia Hitch, age 9, born in IL - Frances Hitch, age 5, born in IL - Lewis Hitch Jr., age 3, born in IL.

Lewis married Agnes (?) about 1910. Agnes was born on 22 Dec 1886 in MI^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁴⁷⁴} and died in Aug 1979 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁵⁴⁷⁵

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Rudolph Hitch is listed in a household in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois as follows: - Rudolph Hitch, age 26, born in IL - Sophia Hitch, age 21, born in IL - Raymond Hitch, age ?? (under age 1), born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Rudolph Hitch is listed in a household in Cook County, Illinois as follows: - Rudolph Hitch, age 35, born in IL - Sophie Hitch, age 31, born in IL - Raymond Hitch, age 11, born in IL - Regina Petersen, age 60, born Norway (mother-in-law).

Rudolph married Sophie Petersen, daughter of (?) Petersen and Regina (?), about 1907. Sophie was born in 1889 in IL.^{⁵⁴⁸⁰ ⁵⁴⁸¹}

Death Notes: Died from acute congestive heart failure (left ventricular) - arteriosclerotic heart failure.

Naomi married Charles Baldwin Mitchell ⁷⁰ about 1909. Charles was born on 20 Oct 1885 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^{³⁷⁵⁰ ⁵⁴⁸⁵} and died on 1 Dec 1961 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^³⁷⁵⁰

3067 F ii. Mary Mitchell ⁷⁰ was born on 15 Nov 1911 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^³⁷⁵⁰ and died on 30 Sep 1988 in Collegeville, PA.^³⁷⁵⁰

3068 M iii. Walter Hitch Mitchell ⁷⁰ was born on 17 Sep 1915 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^³⁷⁵⁰ and died on 13 Aug 1986 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD.^³⁷⁵⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Oliver Hitch is indicated in ED 815 (visit 156) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in his brother-in-law Charles B. Mitchell's household as follows: - Charles B. Mitchell, age 24, born in PA - Naomi Mitchell, age 20, born in PA - Ruth Mitchell, age ??, born in PA - Oliver Hitch, age 18, born in PA - Sarah Hitch, age 12, born in PA - May E. Hitch, age 46, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Oliver Hitch is indicated in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Oliver Hitch, age 28, born in PA - Fanny Hitch, age 24, born in PA - Jesse May Hitch, age 1 year and 10 months, born in PA.

• Occupation: Worked at the Oliver Bair Funeral Home, all his life, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. ³⁷⁵⁰

Oliver married Fannie Lavenia Gibbons ⁷⁰ about 1917 in PA. Fannie was born in 1896 in PA^⁵⁴⁸⁶ and died about 1967.^³⁷⁵⁰

3069 F i. Jesse Mae Hitch ⁷⁰ was born in 1918 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^⁵⁴⁸⁷ and died about 1963.^³⁷⁵⁰

Enoch married Alice Brewer Ross ¹⁵⁴ on 31 Dec 1914 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA.¹⁵⁴ Alice was born on 14 Nov 1890 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD and died on 30 Mar 1980 in Arroyo Grande, St. Luis Obispo Co., CA.

3070 M i. Wilson Saulsbury Garey ¹⁵⁴ was born on 4 Jul 1922 in Baltimore, MD and died on 30 Dec 1994 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

General Notes: In "Ross County, Ohio Families" (DAR Library), it states the following: Dora Hitch, born 1865 in Ross County, Ohio; died January 1, 1904. She married Franklin McClellan Maughmer (April 8, 1865 - Ross Co. to June 1, 1933) on March 31, 1885. Her father and mother were John W. And Rachel (Harrington) Hitch. His father and mother were John Maughmer (September 18, 1818 to December 2, 1896) and Lucinda Harley (1830 to December 15, 1905). All are buried in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross County, Ohio.

Dora married Franklin Mcclellan Maughmer, son of John Maughmer and Lucinda Harley, on 31 Mar 1885 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁶ ³⁷⁷⁴ Franklin was born on 8 Apr 1865 in Ross Co., OH^³⁷⁷⁴ and died on 1 Jun 1933 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁷⁷⁴

3071 M i. Major Ambrose Maughmer ⁵⁴⁸⁸ was born on 13 Sep 1886 in Ross Co., OH and died on 2 Apr 1953 in Bourneville, OH.

3074 M iv. Everett Harrington Maughmer ⁵⁴⁸⁸ was born on 7 Jul 1892 in Ross Co., OH and died in Nov 1957 in Fayette Co., OH.

3076 M vi. Robert Wesley Maughmer ⁵⁴⁸⁸ was born on 20 May 1896 in Ross Co., OH and died on 6 Dec 1967 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.

3077 M vii. Alonzon Swepston Maughmer ⁵⁴⁸⁸ was born on 10 Jan 1899 in Ross Co., OH and died on 29 Dec 1966 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, "Frank" Hitch is listed in Pickaway County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, born 10/1869 in OH - Florence Hitch, born 7/1874 in OH - Harley M. Hitch, born 10/1892 in OH - Arthur H. Hitch, born 10/1898 in OH.

He moved from Ohio to Doniphan in Hall Co., Nebraska in 1908, where he established a blacksmith shop.

Francis married Katherine (Katie) Brown on 24 Dec 1890 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁶ Katherine was born on 29 Nov 1868^¹⁷³¹ and died on 29 Sep 1894 in Ross Co., OH.^{⁵⁴⁸⁹ ⁵⁴⁹⁰}

3079 F ii. (Daughter) Hitch ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born in 1893 in Carrie, OH and died in 1893 in Carrie, OH.

Francis next married Florence Brintlinger,¹⁷⁰³ daughter of George Brintlinger ¹⁷⁰³ and Melissa Adkins,⁵⁴⁸⁹ on 19 Mar 1898 in OH.⁵⁴⁹⁴ Florence was born on 30 Jul 1874 near Ashville, Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁵⁴⁹⁴ ⁵⁴⁹⁵ ⁵⁴⁹⁶} died on 24 May 1929 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE,^⁵⁴⁹⁴ and was buried about 27 May 1929 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

General Notes: The following is the obituary of Florence (Brintlinger) Hitch as sent to me by Darla (Hitch) Trenner (It is from a Hall Co., Nebraska newspaper of 1929):

MRS. FLORENCE HITCH SUMMONED TO REST

Succumbs Following an Operation Two Weeks Previously. _____

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Hitch, who died at a Grand Island hospital Friday morning, May 24, were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon and were attended by a large number of her friends and relatives. Rev. A. L. Kellogg was in charge and interment was made in Cedar View Cemetery. A large number of floral tributes testified to the number of friends who mourn her going.

Her death came unexpectedly Friday morning. She had undergone an operation two weeks previously and although her recovery had been slow, she was believed to be on the way to recovery until a short time before her death.

Mrs. Hitch is entitled to be remembered as one of the outstandingly heroic mothers of the community. Her husband, Frank Hitch, died in 1919, and by willing and conscientious labor, she managed to keep her family together. Only one son, Bobby, remains at home.

Florence Brintlinger was born July 30, 1874, at the family home near Ashville, Ohio, and died May 24, 1929, at the St. Francis Hospital, Grand Island, Nebr., aged 54 years, 9 months, and 24 days. On March 19, 1898, she was united in marriage to Francis Marion Hitch, who preceded her in death November 22, 1919. To this union were born eight children: Arthur H., of Talmage, Mrs. Vera L. Williams, Mrs. Martha M. Flyr, Mrs. Nada Belle Chapin, George W., and Harold T., all of Kansas City, Mo., Francis M., of Juniata, and Robert W., at home.

Besides the eight children, she leaves to mourn her loss six grandchildren, three brothers, Taylor and Hoadley Brintlinger of Ashville, Ohio, and Burt Brintlinger of Columbus, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. G. H. Duvall and Mrs. J. B. Brinker, of Ashville, Ohio, a stepson, Harley H. Hitch, of Doniphan, and a host of friends in the Doniphan and Juniata communities where she has made her home for the past twenty-three years. Her parents, one sister, Mrs. M. E. Brinker, all of Ashville, Ohio, and a grandson, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Hitch of Juniata, preceeded her in death.

She united with the Methodist Church at Doniphan, October 1, 1912, and has ever since been a faithful member.

3083 M iv. George Wesley Hitch ¹⁵⁵ ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 24 Feb 1904 in Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁷⁶ ³⁷⁷⁶ ⁵⁵⁰²} died on 2 Nov 1983 in Hall Co., NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 5 Nov 1983 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

+ 3087 M viii. William Robert Hitch ¹⁵⁵ was born on 5 Mar 1913 in Doniphan, Hall Co., NE,^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁵⁵¹²} died on 23 Feb 1968 in CA,^⁵⁵¹³ and was buried about 26 Feb 1968 in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Sa Diego, CA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Robert R. Hitch is listed in ED 153 (visit 212) in Ross County, Ohio in the Frank A. Brown household as follows: - Robert R. Hitch, age 35, born in OH.

General Notes: His name may have been Louis Ross Hitch and he may have been named after his uncle who might have died at a young age.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Ross Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: Ross Hitch, servant, born 2/1878 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Ross L. Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Ross L. Hitch, age 33, born in OH - Madge M. Hitch, age 30, born in OH - Bernice O. Hitch, age 8, born in OH - Obert Hitch, age 4, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Ross L. Hitch is listed in Hall County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - Ross L., age 41, born in OH - Madge M., age 39, born in OH - Veronica O., age 17, born in NE - Obert, age 14, born in OH.

Ross married Madge M. Brown, daughter of Allison Brown ⁵⁵¹⁴ and Nannie Lister,⁵⁵¹⁴ on 11 Jul 1900 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁶ Madge was born on 30 May 1880 in Ross Co., OH,^{¹⁶⁸⁶ ⁵⁵¹⁵ ⁵⁵¹⁶ ⁵⁵¹⁷} died in 1940 in Hall Co., NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1940 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

Obert married Fannie (?).⁵⁴⁸⁹ Fannie was born on 20 Aug 1910 in La?^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in Mar 1983 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.^⁵⁵²⁴

Clara married August Franklin Schneider. August was born on 28 Sep 1886 and died on 20 Jul 1963.

3096 F i. Dorothy Lucille Schneider was born on 21 Dec 1913 and died on 5 Feb 2007.

3097 M ii. Clarence D. Schneider was born on 22 Dec 1916 and died on 14 Aug 1976.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Clarence Hitch is listed in Holdrye, Phelps County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 28, born in NE.

Clarence married Julia Dee Craven, daughter of William Craven, in 1921 in NE. Julia was born in 1900-1901 in MO^{⁵⁵²⁵ ⁵⁵²⁶} and died on 3 Jan 1958 in Bremerton, WA.^⁴⁴²⁸

1909. John Harvey Hitch was born on 26 Feb 1863 in McLean Co., IL,^{⁷⁰ ³⁸¹⁰ ³⁸¹¹} died on 26 Jul 1921 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, and was buried on 28 Jul 1921 in Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, John H. Hitch is indicated in a household in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri as follows: - John H. Hitch, age 55, born in IL - Ruby J. Hitch, age 34, born in MO - William R. Hitch, age 80, born in OH.

Name: JOHN HARVEY HITCH Death Date: JUL/26/1921 Interment Date: JUL/28/1921 Birth Date: FEB/26/1863 Age at Death: 58 Cause of Death: CEREBRAL APOPLEXY Location at Death: KANSAS CITY, JACKSON CO., MO Physical Location at Death: HOME 1409 E 27th st Terr Sex: M Nativity: AMERICAN Ethnicity: Caucasian Occupation:TRAVELING SALESMAN FOR A CANDY CO. Child of: WILLIAM R HITCH & ZEPAH BROWN Spouse of: RUBY J HITCH Brief Biography: The St. Joseph Observer., July 30, 1921 The remains of John Harvey Hitch, a former St. Joseph traveling man who died at Kansas City Tuesday, were brought here Thursday and buried.

John married Frances Belle Stowell, daughter of L. Eugene Stowell ¹⁷³² and Nannie Pickerel,¹⁷³² on 7 Jan 1890 in Fillmore Co., NE.¹⁷³² Frances was born on 28 Mar 1869 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL,^{¹⁷³² ⁵⁵³⁷} died on 15 Apr 1911 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE,^{¹⁷³² ¹⁷³⁸} and was buried on 18 Apr 1911 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁷³⁸

John next married Helen Ruby Jackson on 4 Nov 1916 in Buchanan Co., MO.⁵⁵⁴⁵ Helen was born in 1885 in MO,^⁵⁵⁴⁶ died in 1957, and was buried in 1957 in Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

General Notes: Resided at Geneva, Nebraska where he was County Clerk.

In the 1920 Federal Census, Frank H. Hitch is listed in a household in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska as follows: - Frank H. Hitch, age 40, born in IL - Myna C. Hitch, age 35, born in NE - Mary L. Hitch, age 10, born in NE - Ralph N. Hitch, age 6, born in NE - Helen F. Hitch, age 1 year and 7 months, born in NE.

Frank married Whilemina (Myna) Catherine Martin, daughter of Anthony Martin ¹⁷³² and Louise Waters,¹⁷³² on 9 Feb 1909 in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE.¹⁷³² Whilemina was born on 26 Sep 1884 in Bruning, Thayer Co., NE^{¹³⁶⁷ ¹⁷³² ⁵⁵⁴⁷ ⁵⁵⁴⁸} and died on 10 Dec 1950 in San Diego Co., CA.^¹³⁶⁷

3107 M ii. Ralph Newton Hitch was born on 16 Nov 1903 in Fillmore Co., NE^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁵⁵⁵¹} and died on 4 Oct 1996 in Alameda Co., CA.^⁵⁵⁵²

3108 F iii. Helen Frances Hitch was born on 23 May 1918 in Fillmore Co., NE^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁵⁵⁵³} and died on 19 Sep 1959 in San Diego Co., CA.^⁵⁵⁵⁴

1921. William Birdsall Moon ³⁸³⁴ was born on 10 May 1877 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH, died on 30 Aug 1948 in Montgomery Co., OH, and was buried about 2 Sep 1948 in Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH.

William married Minnie Catherine Buerkle, daughter of Philip Buerkle and Sophia Giedeman, on 8 Jun 1904 in Erie Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in the James T. Cottrill household as follows: - William Hitch, age 13, born in OH.

William married Helen Lucille Murch, daughter of Russell Murch ³⁸⁵³ and Henrietta Anderson,³⁸⁵³ on 29 Oct 1936 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.³⁸⁵³ Helen was born on 7 Jan 1913 in Wellston, Jackson Co., OH^³⁸⁵⁰ and died on 24 Nov 2006 in OH.^⁵⁵⁵⁵

+ 3115 M i. William Franklin Hitch was born on 17 Dec 1937 in Ross Co., OH,^³⁸⁵⁰ died on 2 Jan 2007 in Ross Co., OH, and was buried about 5 Jan 2007 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1953. Wharton D. Neal was born on 12 Oct 1885 in DE,^¹⁶³ died on 10 Oct 1918 in DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried about 13 Oct 1916 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

3119 M i. Wharton Columbus Neal was born on 22 Jun 1916 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁷²¹ died in 1981 in DE, and was buried in 1981 in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, James Hitch is indicated in a household in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: James Hitch, age 29, born in DE Mary Hitch, age 30, born in DE Mildred Hitch, age 10, born in DE.

James married Mary (?) about 1909. Mary was born in 1890 in DE.^{³⁸⁶⁴ ⁵⁵⁵⁶}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, John H. Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in a household as follows: - John H. Hitch, age 27, born in DE - Lizzie Hitch, age 26, born in DE - Elsie Hitch, age 2 8/12, born in DE.

John married Elizabeth B. Donovan, daughter of James H. Donovan and Naomi Wilkins, on 23 Apr 1916 in DE.⁴³⁶ Elizabeth was born on 19 May 1893 in Ellendale, DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶³ ⁵⁵⁵⁹} died on 14 Feb 1936 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried on 18 Feb 1936 in Ellendale Public Cemetery, Ellendale, DE.

Elsie married Uby William Golden,⁴³⁶ son of Charles Golden and Louella (?), on 6 Jul 1941 in Georgetown, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Uby was born in 1903 in IN.

Dorothy married Walter H. Baker, son of John W. Baker and Katherine Marks, on 4 Jul 1940 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Walter was born in 1914 in DE.

John next married Dorothy Lucille Campbell,³⁸⁶⁹ daughter of Arthur Burton Campbell ³⁸⁶⁹ and Anna Virginia Rust,³⁸⁶⁹ on 10 Aug 1938 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ³⁸⁶⁹ Dorothy was born on 21 Jan 1911, died on 14 Apr 1978 in DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 17 Apr 1978 in Whites Chapel Cemetery, Near Milton, DE.

1965. William Thomas Hitch was born on 19 Aug 1900 in Sussex Co., DE,^³⁸⁷¹ died on 1 Jan 1990 in DE,^³⁸⁷² and was buried about 4 Jan 1990 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

William married Mary Hester West,¹⁸¹⁵ daughter of Charles Henry West ¹⁸¹⁵ and Mary Lizzie Baker,¹⁸¹⁵ about 1920. Mary was born in 1900^³⁸⁷¹ and died in 1964.

3125 M iii. Paul Leroy Hitch was born on 11 Apr 1929 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁵⁶³} died on 2 Sep 1951, and was buried about 5 Sep 1951 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

3127 M v. Walter Thomas Hitch was born on 9 Dec 1933 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵⁵⁶⁵} died on 9 Jan 1951 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 12 Jan 1951 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

Wilson married Mavis G. (?) about 1926. Mavis was born in 1897 in VA,^⁵⁵⁶⁷ died in 1992 in DE, and was buried in 1992 in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE.

Harry married Georgia Ellen Quillen, daughter of William P. Quillen and Lulu J. (?), on 23 Jan 1923 in DE.⁴³⁶ Georgia was born on 21 Mar 1905 in DE,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁵⁶⁹ ⁵⁵⁷⁰} died in Dec 1985 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁵⁵⁷¹ and was buried in Dec 1985 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

3131 M ii. William Quillen (as Colling) Hitch was born on 10 Jan 1926 in New Castle Co., DE, died on 10 Jan 1926 in New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 14 Jan 1926 in Lombardy Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

Spencer married Arva E. Elliott, daughter of Connor Elliott ⁵⁵⁷⁴ and Ethel (?),⁵⁵⁷⁴ on 26 Nov 1931 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Arva was born on 5 Jul 1912 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵⁵⁷⁵} died on 12 Feb 1958 in Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 15 Feb 1958 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

Spencer next married Grace E. Hopkins.⁵⁵⁷⁶ Grace was born on 1 Jan 1921 in Lewes, Sussex Co., DE, died on 5 May 2012 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 10 May 2012 in Barretts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

General Notes: Grace E. Hitch
(January 1, 1921 - May 5, 2012)

Grace E. (Hopkins) Hitch of the Methodist Manor House, Seaford, Delaware passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 surrounded by family at the age of 91. She was born January 1, 1921 in Lewes, Delaware, the daughter of the late Alden S. Hopkins, Sr. and Margaret L. Hopkins of Lewes, Delaware. Grace was a graduate of Lewes High School and Goldey College. She retired in 1982 from the Sussex Trust Company. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach and an associate member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. Mrs. Hitch was Past President of DeVries Business & Professional Women, Past State President of the Delaware Association of Bank Women, Treasurer of the Rehoboth Day Care Center for 30 years and helped organize the Rehoboth Beach service unit of the Salvation Army and organized the kettle program. She was the first woman to be elected to the Board of Trustees of Epworth United Methodist Church and was Treasurer of Epworth United Methodist Church for 10 years. Grace was also the President of United Methodist Women, Lay Leader and member of the Finance Committee. She served as a volunteer worker at the Manor House Gift Shop, Chairperson of the Manor House Reception Committee, member of the Manor House Council & Finance Committee and member of the Manor House Altar Guild. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Spencer P. Hitch; brothers, William N. Hopkins and Alden S. Hopkins, Jr. all of Lewes and a sister Gladys H. Phillips of Seaford. She is survived by a brother, George W. Hopkins of Lewes; stepsons, William S. Hitch, Sr. and wife Nancy and John W. Hitch, Sr. and wife Ginger all of Seaford; step grandchildren, Debra K. Hitch of Milton, William S. Hitch, Jr. and wife Wendy and John W. Hitch, Jr. and wife Beverly all of Seaford; six step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family offers special thanks for her caregivers from Delaware Hospice, Visiting Angels of Sussex and the Assisted Living Staff of the Manor House and the Rev. Barbara Wilson, Manor House Chaplain and The Rev. Diane Melson, her niece. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 10, 2012 at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, Delaware, where a visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be following the services at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Johnathan Baker will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware 19963 or Methodist Manor House Benevolent Fund, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, Delaware 19973.

Ruth married Donald F. Booker on 20 Aug 1925.⁷⁰ Donald was born on 18 Aug 1906^⁷⁰ and died on 15 Nov 1975.^⁷⁰

1971. William Henry Hitch was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Rossville, Clinton Co., IN,^{⁷⁰ ³⁸⁸⁶ ³⁸⁸⁷} died on 5 Aug 2005 in IN, and was buried about 8 Aug 2005 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, IN.

William married Irene L. Baumgartner,⁷⁰ daughter of Charles C. Baumgartner and Chloe Heister, on 3 Sep 1944 in Hartford City, IN.⁷⁰ ⁵⁵⁷⁸ Irene was born on 29 Mar 1920 in St. Johns, MI,^⁷⁰ died on 8 Jul 2010 in Tell City, IN, and was buried on 14 Jul 2010 in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Thorntown, IN.

General Notes: Tell City, Indiana -
Irene B. Hitch, 90, formerly of Thorntown, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 08, 2010, at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City. Irene was born in St. Johns, Michigan, on March 29, 1920, daughter of the late Charles C. and Chloe (Heister) Baumgartner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hitch in 2005. A registered nurse, Irene and her husband, William, were co-owners, with Bill and Helen Russell, of Russell & Hitch Funeral Home, a family owned funeral home in Thorntown, Indiana. Irene was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, PEO and the United Methodist Church, Thorntown, Indiana. She enjoyed golf, bowling, music, art and volunteer work. Irene is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Carney and her husband, David of Tell City, a son, Charles Hitch and his wife, Pat of Stilesville, Indiana, a sister, Donna Rae Gaunt, Largo, Florida, 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Russell & Hitch Funeral Home, Thorntown, Indiana with burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thorntown United Methodist Church or the Thorntown Public Library. Envelopes will be available at Huber Funeral Home, who is handling local arrangements.

Hiram married Mary Louise Grover on 14 Sep 1940 in Morgan Co., IN.⁵³⁵ ⁵⁵⁷⁹ Mary was born on 4 Feb 1912.^⁵³⁵

Marvin married Eula Jean Richardson, daughter of Noble Richardson and Helen Booker, on 7 Jun 1941 in Boone Co., IN.⁵³⁵ ¹¹⁰⁷ Eula was born on 14 Aug 1919.^⁵³⁵

3138 M i. John Thomas Hitch was born on 23 Aug 1943^⁵³⁵ and died on 3 Apr 2001.^⁵⁵⁸⁰

1986. Edna May Hitch was born on 22 Jul 1901 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN,^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁰} died on 25 Sep 1981 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN,^¹⁸⁶³ and was buried on 28 Sep 1981 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

Edna married Ernest Wilson Ball, son of Floyd Wilbur Ball and Edna B. Wilson, on 7 Mar 1925.¹⁸⁶³ Ernest was born on 4 Dec 1902 in Waynetown, Montgomery Co., IN,^¹⁸⁶³ died on 5 Dec 1978 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN,^¹⁸⁶³ and was buried on 8 Dec 1978 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

3140 U i. (Infant) Ball ¹⁸⁶³ was born on 16 Feb 1926 and died on 16 Feb 1926.

3141 M ii. Edsel Gordon Ball was born on 15 Dec 1927 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵³⁵ ¹⁸⁶³} died on 12 May 1975 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN,^¹⁸⁶³ and was buried about 15 May 1975 in Jamestown Ioof Cemetery, Jamestown, IN.

3142 M iii. Floyd William Ball was born on 11 Jul 1930 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁸⁶³

Floyd married Ruth Anna Britts on 7 Feb 1951.⁵³⁵ Ruth was born on 30 Jun 1932.

Elsie married William (Bill) Doran ¹⁸⁶³ on 5 Mar 1935.⁵³⁵ William was born on 22 May 1911.^⁵³⁵

Donna married Donald R. Lake on 28 Dec 1957.⁵³⁵ Donald was born on 7 Sep 1938.

Billie married Alvin Dettloff on 23 Apr 1960.⁵³⁵ Alvin was born on 6 May 1937.

Daisy married Claude S. Stevens on 19 May 1920.⁵³⁵ Claude was born on 11 Dec 1894.

Janis married Donald Rex on 9 Jul 1956.⁵³⁵ Donald was born on 13 Nov 1926.

Della married Henry Welte on 18 May 1942.⁵³⁵ Henry was born on 27 Dec 1901.

Mary married Wesley Max Hymer ⁴ on 14 Feb 1953.⁵³⁵ Wesley was born on 31 Aug 1927.^⁵³⁵

Albert married Ruth Naomi Zurface on 16 Mar 1937.⁵³⁵ Ruth was born on 30 Sep 1914^⁵³⁵ and died in Jul 1987 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

Frank married Mildred Louise Haskett on 5 Aug 1939.⁵³⁵ Mildred was born on 1 Oct 1920.^⁵³⁵

2010. Frederick Rex Hitch was born on 19 Apr 1932 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵³⁵ ³⁹³⁸} died on 23 Aug 2011, and was buried about 26 Aug 2011 in New Palestine Cemetery, New Palestine, IN.

Frederick married Wanda Peacock on 8 Oct 1952.⁵³⁵ Wanda was born on 23 Jan 1936.^⁵³⁵

General Notes: John W. Hitch was a lumberman by trade and a Methodist in religion.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "William J." Hitch is listed in a household in Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 45, born in GA - Simmie Hitch, age 30, born in GA - Marie Hitch, age 15, born in GA - Jewell Hitch, age 11, born in GA - Virginia Hitch, age 4, born in GA.

John married Hattie Roundtree,⁸ daughter of Wesley Roundtree ³⁹⁴⁴ and Edie (?),³⁹⁴⁴ about 1888 in Lowndes Co., GA.⁸ Hattie was born on 2 Oct 1864, died on 5 Nov 1890 in GA,^⁸ and was buried about 8 Nov 1890 in Campground Cemetery, Brooks Co., GA.

3155 F i. Marie Hitch was born in 1895 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA.^{⁸ ⁵⁵⁹²}

Jewell next married Gordon Smith. Gordon was born in 1900 in GA.^⁵⁵⁹⁵

3157 F iii. Alice Virginia Hitch ⁸ was born in 1906 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.^⁵⁵⁹⁶

General Notes: Tallulah Catherine (Hitch) Chapman was a Librarian and Assistant Teacher for the Science Dept., Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia. For 14 years, she was a teacher in the Wesley Bible Class. She was a Methodist.

"A Hitch Orchard" goes on to state, "Tallulah Catherine Hitch was a woman of keen intellect. Among other things she was greatly interested in the history of the family and she was one of several who aided the compiler in collecting data for this work. (She was:)

June 1882 - Honor graduate of Young Female College, Thomasville, GA. Librarian, Asst. teacher, Science department, Wesleyan College, GA, Macon, GA. (sic)

1897 - Organized Quitman Chapter U.D.C., Pres. three years.

1907 to April 18, 1908 - Organized Hannah Clark Chapter N.B.D.A.R. #303 and was regent for three years - state treasurer 1917-1918; State Auditor, GA Soc. D.A.R. 1918-1920.

(Was a) teacher for Wesley Bible Class 14 years."

• Occupation: Organized the Quitman (GA) Chapter, U.D.C. (was President for 3 years), 1897, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Organized the Hannah Clarke Chapter, D.A.R., Quitman (was Regent for 3 years), 1907, Quitman, Brooks Co., GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: State Treasurer for Georgia Society of the D.A.R., 1917-1918, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: State Auditor, Georgia Sicety of the D.A.R., Between 1918 and 1920, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

Tallulah married Sheldon Madison Chapman Jr.,⁹⁹ son of Sheldon Madison Chapman Sr. ³⁹⁴⁴ and Charity Baggs,³⁹⁴⁴ on 21 Jan 1885 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA.⁸ ⁹⁹ Sheldon was born on 11 Sep 1857 in Liberty Co., GA^⁸ and died on 30 Jun 1889 in Johnston Station.^⁸

General Notes: Sarah A. (Hitch) Rozier was a Methodist and an 1885 graduate of Young Female College in Thomasville, Georgia.

Sarah married Thomas Alligood Rozier,⁹⁹ son of Simpson Rozier ³⁹⁴⁴ and Maria Carlyle,³⁹⁴⁴ on 19 Jun 1892 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA.⁸ ⁹⁹ Thomas was born on 3 Nov 1855 in Lumberton, NC.^{⁸ ³⁹⁴⁴}

General Notes: In the 1900 Federal Census Calvin M. Hitch is indicated in a household in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia as follows: - Calvin M., born 3/1870 in GA - Guy, born 11/1890 in GA.

• Graduation: 1890, Commercial College, Kentucky University, Lexington, KY. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Lawyer, Private Practice, Between 1890 and 1896, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Solictor for the County Court, 1896, Brooks Co., GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Executive Secretary, for three Governors of Georgia, Between 1898 and 1907, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Secretary to Senator Bacon, Washington, Between 1907 and 1910, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Secretary, Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee, Between 1910 and 1912, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Assistant Chief, Latin American Division, State Department, Between 1913 and 1915, Washington, DC. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Consul to England, Between 1915 and 1923, Nottingham, England. ³⁹⁴⁴

Calvin married Ida Blanche Parrish, daughter of Robert Marion Parrish ³⁹⁴⁴ and Blansett F.A. (Blannie) Morrison, on 19 Feb 1890 in Adele, Cook Co., GA.⁸ ³⁹⁴⁴ Ida was born on 18 May 1869 in Berrien, GA^⁵⁵⁹⁸ and died on 27 Oct 1954 in Brooks Co., GA.^¹⁴⁸²

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Robert Mark Hitch was a Sergeant in Company M, 2nd Georgia Volunteer Regiment, in the Spanish American War. He was a member of the Savannah Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He was a member of the S.R., S.C.V., the Georgia Historical Society, a Mason, and a Presbyterian."

The "National Cyclopedia of American Biography" has a biography of Robert M. Hitch as follows:

"HITCH, Robert Mark, lawyer, was born in Morven, Ga., Feb. 14, 1872, son of Robert Marcus and Martha Serena (Fall) Hitch, grandson of William Winder and Nancy (Hunter) Hitch, great grandson of John and Katherine (Hanna ) Hitch, and great great-grandson of Luther and Mary (Nicholson) Hitch. Luther Hitch, a native of Somerset County, Md., served in the American Revolution. Robert Marcus Hitch was a physician. His son attended Morven Academy and was graduated A.B. at Mercer University in 1892. Admitted to the Georgia bar in that year, lie began the practice of law in Quitman, Ga., in association with his brother, Calvin Milton Hitch, as Hitch & Hitch. In 1893 he moved to Savannah, Ga., where he practiced until the close of his life. During 1893-96 he was with the firm of Garrard, Meldrim & Newman, and during 1896-98 practiced independently. From 1898 to 1904 he was a member of the firm of Alexander (A. Leopold) & Hitch. In the latter year he became senior member of Hitch & Denmark (Reiner Lane), which in 1921 became Hitch, Denmark & Lovett (Archibald Battle), with which he was associated until his death. The firm specialized in banking, manufacturing, commercial, corporation, real estate, insurance, and railroad law, and represented, among others, the Citizens & Southern -National Bank, Savannah Sugar Refining Co., National Gypsum Co., Pan American Petroleum Corp., Mexican Petroleum Corporation of Georgia, American Oil Co., Sinclair Refining Co., Goodrich Silvertown, Inc., Certain-teed Products Corp., National Surety Corp., laid the Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to his law practice Hitch was secretary and a director of the Savannah & Atlanta Railway Co., and a director of the Savannah Sugar Refining Co., Savannah River Lumber Corp., Stevens Shipping Co., and Southern States Iron Roofing Co. As a young man he served in the Georgia National Guard, rising to the rank of captain. When the Spanish-American War broke out he enlisted as a private, and at the close of hostilities was serving as a sergeant in the 2d Ga. Volunteer Infantry. Hitch also took a prominent part in politics. During 1900-01 he was a member of the lower house of the state legislature. In 1908 he was a presidential elector from Georgia; for ten years was chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the state's 1st Congressional District, and on several occasions served as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee. During 1937-38 he was mayor of Savannah. He also served at various times as chairman of the executive board of Charity Hospital, Savannah, and chairman of the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Relief of the Savannah chapter of the American Red Cross. He was a member of the American, Georgia State and Savannah bar associations, International Law Association, Trade and Commerce Bar Association of New York, American Academy of Political and Social Science, Sons of the Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, United Spanish War Veterans, Georgia Historical Society, Telfair Academv of Arts and Sciences, Poetry Society of Georgia, the Masonic order (32d degree), Knights of Pythias, IOOF, and the Oglethorpe and Savanna Golf clubs. Mercer University conferred in honorary LL.D. degree on him in 1933. His religious affiliation was with the Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, which he served as elder and trustee. Hitch was married twice: (1) at Cedar Springs, S.C., Nov. 21, 1900, to Virginia Eppes, daughter of Newton Farmer Walker, superintendent of the South Carolina Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind; she died in 1935, leaving two children: Virginia Eppes, who married Benjamin Alexander Oxnard, and Robert Mark Hitch; (2) in Atlanta, Ga., June 15, 1938, to Mildred (Shelton) Brooke, Daughter of William Arthur Shelton of Atlanta, Ga., a minister and educator, and former wife of Arthur Leo Brooke; they had two children: William Stroud, and Sarah Battle Hitch. His death occurred in Savannah, Oct. 8, 1940."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert M. Hitch is listed in a household in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia as follows: - Robert M. Hitch, age 47, born in GA - Virginia Hitch, age 39, born in SC - Virginia Hitch, age 16, born in GA - Robert M. Hitch Jr., age 11, born in GA.

• Occupation: Member of the General Assembly from Chatham County, Jan 1900, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Member of the State Democratic Committee, Between 1902 and 1904, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

• Occupation: Chairman, Democratic Executive Committee, Between 1908 and 1916, 1st Congressional District, GA. ³⁹⁴⁴

Robert married Virginia Eppes Walker, daughter of Dr. Newton Farmer Walker ³⁹⁴⁴ and Virginia Dandridge Eppes,³⁹⁴⁴ on 21 Nov 1900 in Cedar Springs, Spartanburg Co., SC.⁸ ³²⁹⁷ Virginia was born on 11 Apr 1875 in Spartanburg, SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰¹} died on 15 Dec 1935 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA,^{¹⁴⁸² ³⁹⁵⁴} and was buried about 18 Dec 1935 in Bonaventure Cemetery, Chatham Co., GA.

3165 M i. (Son) Hitch was born on 24 Oct 1901 in Cedar Springs, Spartanburg Co., SC^{⁸ ³⁹⁴⁴} and died on 24 Oct 1901 in Cedar Springs, Spartanburg Co., SC.^⁸

Robert next married Mildred Shelton, daughter of William Arthur Shelton, on 15 Jun 1938 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.³²⁹⁷ Mildred was born in 1902 in OK^³⁹⁵⁴ and died on 3 May 1987 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.^{¹⁴⁸² ³⁹⁵⁴}

3169 F ii. Sarah Battle Hitch was born in 1941 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^³⁹⁵⁴

2022. Alice Virginia Hitch was born on 2 Feb 1883 in Brooks Co., GA,^{⁸ ³⁹⁶³} died on 4 Dec 1960 in Pitt Co., NC,^¹²¹⁴ and was buried on 4 Dec 1960 in Sparks Cemetery, Sparks, GA.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "Alice Virginia Hitch Etheridge was educated at Wesleyan College, Macon, GA. (Was a) Methodist resided in Sparks, GA."

Alice married Dr. Samuel Gaines Etheridge, son of Manley Etheridge ⁵⁶⁰⁶ and Mary Jane Rakestraw,⁵⁶⁰⁶ on 8 Aug 1906.⁸ Samuel was born on 11 Jan 1864^⁸ and died on 15 Jun 1928.^⁸

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that "Dr. Etheridge was educated at Emory College, Oxford, Augusta, GA, M.D."

3170 M i. Samuel Gaines Etheridge Jr. was born on 11 Aug 1907 in Sparks, GA.^⁸

2025. Tallulah Bobo ⁸ was born on 11 Jan 1859,^⁸ died on 6 Jan 1936 in Tippah Co., MS,^{⁷⁶ ³⁹⁶⁷} and was buried about 9 Jan 1936 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

Tallulah married John A. Garrett ⁸ on 22 May 1879.³⁹⁶⁷ John was born in 1847,^⁷⁶ died in 1939 in Tippah Co., MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1939 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

3173 M i. Lucian Manning Garrett ⁸ was born on 24 Oct 1881 and died between 1925 and 1930.

3175 F iii. Ida Jewell Garrett ⁸ was born on 2 Dec 1886 and died between 1925 and 1930.

2026. Dempsey Davis Beauregard Bobo ⁸ was born on 6 Jul 1861 in Union Co., SC,^⁸ died on 12 Dec 1935 in Tippah Co., MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 15 Dec 1935 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

Dempsey married William Ida Canly ⁸ on 4 Apr 1886.⁸ William died on 6 Jul 1929.

Dura married Paul C. Rutledge ⁸ on 23 Dec 1893 in Panola Co., MS.⁵⁶⁰⁷ Paul was born in Jun 1874 in MS.^⁵⁶⁰⁸

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that Claude Ruthledge (sic) "was a bookeeper and cashier for Armour Packing Co., Huntsville, Alabama."

3193 M ii. Lipscomb Rutledge was born in Nov 1896 in MS.^{⁵⁶¹¹ ⁵⁶¹²}

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that he "was a farmer near Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma."

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that "William A. Hitch was living in Sunflower Co., Miss. in 1922. His father and mother were living with him at the time. His father writes very warmly of the second wife with whom he made his home, 'Who is a very fine lady . . . she had few equals and no superiors.'"

In the Federal Census of 1920, W.H. Hitch is listed in Coahoma County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - W.H. Hitch, age 25 - P.C. Hitch, age 27 - E.E. Chair, age 55, born in VA.

William married Pearle C. Cheairs, daughter of Samuel D. Cheairs ⁷⁶ and Ella E. (?). Pearle was born on 9 Jun 1883 in MS,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁶¹³} died on 16 Nov 1910 in MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Nov 1910 in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Coahoma Co., MS.

William next married Donna Inez Carter,⁵⁶¹⁶ daughter of Charles Wesley Carter and Lela West, about 1916. Donna was born on 27 Apr 1893 in MS^{⁵⁶¹⁷ ⁵⁶¹⁸ ⁵⁶¹⁹} and died in 1963 in Sunflower Co., MS.

3196 F ii. Martha Hitch was born about 1921 in MS and died about 1921 in MS.

3197 F iii. Ann Elizabeth Hitch was born on 18 Mar 1925 in MS^{⁵⁶²³ ⁵⁶²⁴} and died in Dec 1995.

3198 F iv. Willmary Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1926 in Sunflower Co., MS^{⁵⁶²⁵ ⁵⁶²⁶} and died on 3 Aug 2008 in AL.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, "Bob Lee" Hitch is listed in Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Bob Lee Hitch, age 35, born in TN - Bettie Hitch, age 30, born in TN - Katie Hitch, age 11 - William Hitch, age 8 - Robert Hitch, age 6 - Frank Hitch, age 3.

+ 3202 F i. Kate Hitch ⁵⁶³⁰ was born in 1899 in Panola Co., MS^⁵⁶³¹ and was buried near Clarksdale, Panola Co., MS.

3204 M iii. Frank Bobo Hitch was born on 6 Oct 1906 in Batesville, Panola Co., MS,^{⁵⁶³⁰ ⁵⁶³⁴} died on 8 Sep 1952 in ME,^⁵⁶³⁰ and was buried about 11 Sep 1952 in Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., ME.^⁵⁶³⁰

Frank married Laura Etta Young.,⁵⁶³⁰ daughter of Willard Young and Edith (?). Laura was born on 22 Apr 1908 in Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., ME,^⁷⁶ died on 17 Jan 2000 in Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., ME,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 20 Jan 2000 in Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor, Hancock Co., ME.

3205 M iv. Robert E. Hitch was born on 29 Aug 1909 in Panola Co., MS,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁶³⁵} died on 2 Apr 1919 in Coahoma Co., MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 5 Apr 1919 in Grange Cemetery, Clarkesdale, Coahoma Co., MS.

3207 F vi. Nellie Mae Hitch ⁵⁶³⁰ was born in 1921 in MS^⁵⁶³⁸ and was buried in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Dr. Y. M. Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - Dr. Y.M. Hitch, age 28, born 4/1872 in SC - Daisy Hitch, age 23, born 1/1877 in SC - Algood Hitch, age 12, born 1/1888 in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Young M. Hitch is listed in Greenwood County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - Young M. Hitch, age 38 - Daisie Hitch, age 35 - Louise A. Hitch, age 7.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Young M. Hitch is listed in Greenwood County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - Young M. Hitch, age 47, born in SC - Daisy Hitch, age 42, born in SC.

Young married Daisy Williams, daughter of Andrew W. Williams and Christina Nicely, in 1898. Daisy was born on 30 Jan 1877 in SC,^{¹⁹¹² ⁵⁶³⁹ ⁵⁶⁴⁰ ⁵⁶⁴¹ ⁵⁶⁴²} died on 2 Jun 1958 in Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 3 Jun 1958 in Hodges, Greenwood Co., SC.

3208 F i. Agnes Louise Hitch ⁸ was born on 2 Sep 1902 in SC,^{⁵⁶⁴³ ⁵⁶⁴⁴} died on 24 Oct 1983 in SC, and was buried about 27 Oct 1983 in Hodges Cemetery, Greenwood Co., SC.

2099. Nannie May Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1877 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹¹¹ ⁴⁰⁴⁵} died on 31 Dec 1953 in Greenville, SC,^{¹¹¹ ¹⁹¹²} and was buried about 2 Jan 1954 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

Nannie married John Wesley Givens Sr.,⁵⁶⁴⁵ son of Peter Harrison Givens ¹¹¹ and Martha Ann Brizendine,¹¹¹ on 16 Nov 1898.¹¹¹ John was born on 21 Jun 1854 in Jefferson Co., TN^¹¹¹ and died on 13 Dec 1918 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^⁵⁶⁴⁶

3209 M i. John Wesley Givens Jr. ⁵⁶⁴⁵ was born on 18 May 1901 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC,^¹¹¹ died on 14 Oct 1977 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC,^¹¹¹ and was buried about 17 Oct 1977 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

John married Nannie Westmoreland Jones,⁵⁶⁴⁶ daughter of Thomas Eugene Jones and Lorena Ethel Hughes, on 29 Dec 1929 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.⁵⁶⁴⁶ Nannie was born on 27 Oct 1903 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC, died on 11 Apr 1991 in Greenville, SC, and was buried about 14 Apr 1991 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

3210 F ii. Martha Elizabeth Givens ⁵⁶⁴⁶ was born on 14 Feb 1915 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC, died on 13 Jan 1953 in Greenville, SC, and was buried about 16 Jan 1953 in Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

Martha married James H. Stewart ⁵⁶⁴⁶ on 31 Jul 1937 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.⁵⁶⁴⁶ James was born on 17 Oct 1913 in Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC, died on 11 Jun 1984 in Greenville, SC, and was buried about 14 Jun 1984 in Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

Eula married Samuel C. Fulmer,⁵⁶⁴⁷ son of Frederick H. Fulmer and Mary Emma Bowers, in Dec 1906 in SC. Samuel was born on 8 May 1883 in SC,^{⁴⁰⁴⁷ ⁴⁰⁴⁸ ⁴⁰⁴⁹} died on 28 Mar 1947 in Greenville Co., SC, and was buried about 31 Mar 1947 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

3211 M i. Joseph Benson Fulmer was born on 30 Mar 1912 in SC,^{⁵⁶⁴⁸ ⁵⁶⁴⁹} died on 18 Nov 1990 in SC, and was buried about 21 Nov 1990 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

Joseph married LeClaire Gaddy (?). LeClaire was born on 4 Dec 1927, died on 4 Nov 2003 in SC, and was buried about 7 Nov 2003 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

Zula married Dexter Edgar West, son of John B. West and Martha Miller, in 1909-1910. Dexter was born on 21 Apr 1877 in SC,^{⁵⁶⁵² ⁵⁶⁵³ ⁵⁶⁵⁴} died on 30 Sep 1914 in SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried about 4 Oct 1914 in Clifton Cemetery, Spartanburg Co., SC.

3214 F i. Margaret Hitch West was born on 8 May 1910 in SC,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁶⁵⁵ ⁵⁶⁵⁶ ⁵⁶⁵⁷} died on 16 Feb 1966 in Greenville Co., SC,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 19 Feb 1966 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

Nancy married Fred Bascomb Holland,⁸ son of John William Anderson Holland ⁴⁰⁹⁹ and Sarah Elender Bryson, on 24 Nov 1910 in SC.⁵⁹⁶ Fred was born on 17 Mar 1887 in SC,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁰⁶¹ ⁵⁶⁵⁸ ⁵⁶⁵⁹} died on 30 Jun 1962 in SC, and was buried about 2 Jul 1962 in Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

2104. Lydia E.M.A. Hitch was born on 20 Aug 1873 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁶¹³ ⁴⁰⁶³} died on 28 Apr 1926 in Waterloo, Laurens Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 29 Apr 1926 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

Lydia married Lucian Mills Woods,⁸ son of Hugh Woods ⁵⁶⁶⁵ and Mary Elizabeth Peden, in 1892. Lucian was born on 13 Jul 1869 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁹¹² ⁵⁶⁶⁶} died on 22 Feb 1933 in Greenville Co., SC,^¹⁹¹² and was buried on 28 Feb 1933 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

Mary married Ransom (Raymond) Drayton Nabors, son of Bevin Reuben Nabors and Mary Johnson, in 1884. Ransom was born on 16 Dec 1846 in GA^⁵⁶⁶⁷ and died in 1900-1902.

3221 M i. Henry Hudson Nabors was born on 24 Nov 1888 in SC,^⁵⁶⁶⁸ died on 9 Aug 1941 in SC, and was buried about 12 Aug 1941 in Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Henry married Martha Emaline Buckner. Martha was born in 1887 and died on 28 Feb 1926 in SC.

Henry next married Ethel Crocker Estes. Ethel was born on 12 Jul 1894, died on 22 Sep 1965 in SC, and was buried about 25 Sep 1965 in Graceland West Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

3222 F ii. Lilly May Nabors was born on 28 Feb 1894 in SC^⁵⁶⁶⁹ and died on 11 Jun 1944 in Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁹¹²

3223 M iii. Earnest Drayton Nabors was born on 16 May 1897 in SC,^⁵⁶⁷⁰ died on 11 Sep 1923 in SC, and was buried about 14 Sep 1923 in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Earnest married Minnie Jones on 23 Dec 1918 in SC.⁶¹³ Minnie was born on 22 Sep 1884, died on 11 Jan 1925 in SC, and was buried about 14 Jan 1925 in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Mary next married Arthur P. Bentley about 1902. Arthur was born in 1880 in NC^⁵⁶⁷¹ and died on 10 Oct 1912 in SC.^⁶¹³

3225 M ii. Shirley B. Bentley was born on 28 Oct 1906 in SC,^{⁶¹³ ⁵⁶⁷⁴ ⁵⁶⁷⁵} died in 1978 in SC, and was buried in 1978 in Mt. Olivet Weslyan Church Cemetery, Pickens Co., SC.

3226 M iii. Clarence Nabors Bentley was born on 10 May 1907 in SC,^{⁵⁶⁷⁶ ⁵⁶⁷⁷} died on 11 Jan 1969 in SC, and was buried about 14 Jan 1969 in Carolina Memorial Park, Charleston Co., SC.

3227 M iv. John Henry Bentley was born on 19 Sep 1910 in SC,^{¹²¹⁴ ⁵⁶⁷⁸} died on 6 Feb 1972 in Buncombe Co., NC,^¹²¹⁴ and was buried about 9 Feb 1972 in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

John married Jane L. Waddell. Jane was born on 15 Sep 1913, died on 23 Sep 1999 in SC, and was buried about 26 Sep 1999 in Springwood Cemetery, Greenville Co., SC.

Roxy married William Nelson about 1875. William was born in 1837 in MD.^⁵⁶⁷⁹

Mary married William H. Waller, son of Alexander Vaughn Waller and Annie L. (?), in 1910 in MD. William was born in Nov 1888 in MD,^{³⁰³² ⁵⁶⁸² ⁵⁶⁸³} died in 1981 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1981 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3232 F iii. Elsie E. Waller was born on 29 Apr 1920 in MD,^⁵⁶⁸⁸ died on 14 Mar 2001 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 17 Mar 2001 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3233 F iv. Betty June Waller was born in 1926 in MD,^⁵⁶⁸⁹ died in 1996 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1996 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Samuel G.L. Hitch was listed in a household in Norfolk, Norfolk County, VA as follows: - Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 32, born in MD - Emma B. Hitch, age 30, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel G.L. Hitch was listed in a household in Norfolk, Norfolk County, VA as follows: - Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 42, born in MD - Emma B. Hitch, age 40, born in MD - Samuel G.L. Hitch III, age 1 year and 11 months, born in VA.

Samuel married Emma Porter Brattan, daughter of Joseph Brattan ²¹³² and Susan Ann Robertson,²¹³² on 29 Jun 1909. Emma was born on 13 Aug 1879 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁶⁹⁰} died on 10 Aug 1961 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 13 Aug 1961 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

3234 F i. Mary Brattan Hitch ⁵⁶⁹¹ was born in 1917 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁵⁶⁹¹ died in 1917 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁵⁶⁹¹ and was buried in 1917 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Granby St., Norfolk, VA.^²¹³²

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", the following is said of Paul Tulane Collins:

"At fourteen Mr. Collins entered Bingham Military School for college preparation and there under the guidance of Major Robert Bingham those sterling qualities of character which were inherent in him developed. In 1903 he received the degree PH B. from Dickinson College, the youngest in his class. After graduation he was for a time with the National Cash Register Co. in Dayton, Ohio. he was promoted rapidly, being sent to St. Louis and Portland, Oregon. In 1906 he returned to Norfolk and engaged in real estate and finance. Companies organized by Mr. Collins have been universally successful. He has taken losses himself but has never passed one on to the public. As an organizer his ability was soon recognized and his service sought. Besides having been a bank director and a director in many corporations for twenty-four years, Mr. Collins is president of Collins & Co., Federal Guarantee Mortgage Co., and Princess Anne & Norfolk Mutual Building & Loan Association; was president of Norfolk Real Estate & Stock Exchange, 1919 and 1920; president Virginia Real Estate Association 1921; vice-president National Association of Real Estate Boards 1918-19; President Norfolk Ad. Club 1918 and 1919, and director Chamber of Commerce 1918-1919. Notwithstanding Mr. Collins' many business activities he had found time to serve actively on the Board of Directors of the Union Rescue Mission for over twenty years." (Now 1930). In 1930 Mr. Collins was serving as secretary and treasurer of the Martin Motors, a draft and inexpensive automobile was being placed on the market.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", 1932, writes Daisy Hitch Davies:

>>Susie Hitch Adams has been much help in compiling the history of this Hitch line. She resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan where her husband is a professor of psychology in the University of Michigan. When she was two years old, a boat, the "Susie Hitch" was named for her.<<

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Frank S. Hitch is indicated in ED 2 (visit 284) in Isle of Wight County, Virginia as a boarder in the household of Samuel L. Battan as follows: - Frank S. Hitch, age 24, born in VA - Mary Hitch, age 21, born in VA.

In the Federal census of 1920, F.S. Hitch is indicated in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina in a household as follows: - F.S. Hitch, age 35, born in NC - Mary Hitch, age 26, born in VA.

Frank married Mary C. Loser in 1909.⁸ Mary was born in 1894 in VA.^⁵⁶⁹⁵

3245 F i. Mary Frank Hitch ⁸ was born in 1924-1926 and died on 25 May 1932 in Beaufort Co., NC.^¹²¹⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Arthur Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Virginia in a household as follows: - Arthur Hitch, age 29, born in NC - Virginia E. Hitch, age 28, born in VA - Arthur Hitch Jr., age 2 years and 11 months, born in VA.

Arthur married Virginia Etheridge in 1914.⁸ Virginia was born on 23 Jun 1891 in VA,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁶⁹⁶} died on 21 Mar 1980 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^{²¹⁵⁴ ⁵⁶⁹⁷} and was buried about 24 Mar 1980 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

+ 3248 M i. Arthur ("Boots") Hitch Jr. ⁸ was born on 27 Jan 1917 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁵⁶⁹⁸ died on 3 May 2002 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, and was buried on 7 May 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.

3249 M ii. James Etheridge Hitch ⁸ was born on 3 Dec 1922 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ²¹⁵⁴} died on 8 May 1982 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^{²¹⁵⁴ ⁵⁶⁹⁹} and was buried about 11 May 1982 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^²¹⁵⁴

Norman married Ada Rachel Hurlock on 19 Apr 1917 in MD.²⁹⁷ Ada was born on 16 Aug 1890 in MD^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died in Aug 1982 in MD.^⁵⁷⁰⁰

3252 M i. Norman Robert Hitch Jr. was born on 5 Feb 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁸ ³²²⁸}

General Notes: This family moved from MD to PA between 1897 and 1900, back to MD by 1910 and then to Norfolk, VA by 1930.

3253 F i. Mary L. Price was born in Sep 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁷⁰⁶ ⁵⁷⁰⁷}

3254 F ii. Catherine Price was born in Jul 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁷⁰⁸ ⁵⁷⁰⁹}

3255 M iii. Roger F. Price was born in 1901 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰²⁶

3256 F iv. Margaret O. Price was born in 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁵⁷¹⁰ ⁵⁷¹¹}

Isaac married Lillian L. Porter, daughter of George J. Porter and Ann Isabella Twilley,²⁰⁵⁵ in 1888 in MD.⁵⁷¹² Lillian was born on 14 Sep 1862 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷¹³ ⁵⁷¹⁴ ⁵⁷¹⁵} died on 13 Jul 1937 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 16 Jul 1937 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3257 M i. J. Linwood Price was born in May 1889 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁷¹⁶ died in 1964 in MD, and was buried in 1964 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3258 F ii. Virginia Price was born in Jul 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁷¹⁷

General Notes: Thias familuy moved to Washington, DC sometime between 1900 and 1904.

Levin married Alice H. (?) in 1898 in MD.⁵⁷¹⁸ ⁵⁷¹⁹ Alice was born on 25 Sep 1870 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷²⁰ ⁵⁷²¹ ⁵⁷²²} died on 28 Apr 1946 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 1 May 1946 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3259 M i. Levin M. Price was born on 5 May 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD^{⁵⁷²³ ⁵⁷²⁴} and died on 22 Dec 1958 in Saratoga, Santa Clara Co., CA.

3260 F ii. Alice Anne Price was born on 27 Apr 1904 in Washington, DC,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷²⁵ ⁵⁷²⁶} died on 5 Jun 1940 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 8 Jun 1940 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Kate married Roscoe C. Jones,⁵⁷²⁸ son of John William Jones and Williamanna Phoebus, on 6 Jun 1900 in MD.⁵⁷²⁸ Roscoe was born on 23 May 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵⁷²⁹ ⁵⁷³⁰ ⁵⁷³¹ ⁵⁷³²} died on 8 Nov 1952 in MD, and was buried about 11 Nov 1952 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Roscoe married Mildred Steinhardt ⁵⁷²⁸ on 5 Nov 1935.⁵⁷²⁸ Mildred was born on 25 Feb 1911.

General Notes: Annie E. Jones got up from dinner at the Hitch farmhouse on St. Lukes Road near Fruitland, MD on the day she died and proclaimed to the family that she was going in the other room to die. She did!

• Baptism: 26 Aug 1860, Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD. ⁸⁸⁶

+ 3263 F i. Anna Virginia Jones was born on 13 Nov 1881 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁷ ⁵¹⁰⁸} died on 7 Dec 1954 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁹} and was buried on 9 Dec 1954 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: John M. Murrell had moved to Pennsylvania between 1880 and 1888 with a stop at New Jersey in 1887.

John married Sadie K. Prettyman,⁴²³⁸ daughter of Henry R. Prettyman and Sarah Pauline Anderson, in Mar 1886.⁴²³⁸ Sadie was born on 22 Feb 1860 in DE or NJ,^{⁵⁷⁴⁶ ⁵⁷⁴⁷ ⁵⁷⁴⁸ ⁵⁷⁴⁹ ⁵⁷⁵⁰} died in Jul 1910 in PA, and was buried in Jul 1910 in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., PA.

General Notes: Sadie K. Prettyman, age 18, was living in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD with her father and brother in 1880. This is no doubt how she met John M. Murrell, her future husband.

3267 F iii. Sara Murrell was born on 8 Aug 1904 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA,^⁵⁷⁶⁰ died on 11 Aug 1904 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA,^⁴⁴¹ and was buried on 12 Aug 1904 in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., PA.

Cassindra married James F. Waller ⁵⁷⁶¹ on 23 Nov 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶

3269 U ii. Infant Hitch was born on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 23 Jul 1878 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Loletie married George E. Smith, son of Joseph O. Smith and Lydia Earl,⁴³¹¹ on 12 Dec 1878 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.¹⁴⁶ ⁴³⁶ ⁵⁷⁶² George was born on 4 Aug 1850 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁴³¹¹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, David M. Hitch is listed in Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - David M. Hitch, born 10/1867 in DE - Clara D. Hitch, born 7/1858 in DE - Marshall D. Hitch, born 10/1899 in PA - Marson D. Farrow, born 12/1883 in NY (step-daughter) - Katherine L. Farrow, born 5/1887 in MD (step-daughter).

In the Federal Census of 1910, David M. Hitch is listed in ED 614 (visit 155) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - David M. Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Clara D. Hitch, age 51, born in DE - Marshall D. Hitch, age 10, born in PA - Sammie H. Heaton, age 44, born in MD (boarder) - Martha C. Heaton, age 36, born in MD (boarder). - Daniel C. Johnson, age 26, born in CT (boarder).

David married Mary Clara Dashiell,¹⁴⁴⁷ daughter of William Warfield Dashiell and Miranda H. Wheatley, on 12 Apr 1898 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹⁴⁴⁷ Mary was born on 31 Jul 1858 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁴⁴⁷ ⁵⁷⁶³ ⁵⁷⁶⁴} died on 25 May 1935 in Alameda Co., CA,^{¹³⁶⁷ ¹⁴⁴⁷} and was buried about 30 May 1935 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: The following is from "Delaware - Past and Present,": DR. JOSEPH MARTIN HITCH: The entire professional career of Dr. Joseph Martin Hitch has been devoted to the service of residents of Laurel and vicinity. Dr. Hitch is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and has been engaged in general medical and surgical practice there since 1897.

William Joseph Hitch, father of Dr. Joseph Martin Hitch, was born in Laurel, Delaware, March 19, 1835, and died March 10, 1908. After attending the local public schools, he then attended Dickinson College for a year and prepared himself to enter the University of Pennsylvania, from which he was graduated, receiving the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine. He first engaged in medical practice at Crotches Ferry. One year later he changed his place of residence and located at Phillips Hill, where he engaged in practice in association with Dr. John Martin, his father-in-law.

In 1876, he located in Laurel, Delaware, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was the son of Elijah and Leah (Armstrong) Hitch, the first-mentioned of whom was a farmer and a local preacher and well known as a man of general ability. He was a son of Robert and Elizabeth (Dwight) Hitch, and Robert Hitch was a son of Isaac and Sarah (Elligood) Hitch. William Joseph Hitch married Mary Emily Martin, daughter of Dr. John Martin, of Phillips Hill, Sussex County, Delaware. The Martin family is as old and honored one in this State. Mary Emily Martin was a descendant of Josiah Martin and of Ruth (Hopkins) Martin, the line descending through their son James, who married Mary Stevenson; their son Josiah, who married Alice Verdin; their son Dr. John, who married Ann E. Harris. Dr. John and Ann E. (Harris) Martin were the parents of Mary Emily Martin, who married William Joseph Hitch.

Dr. Joseph Martin Hitch, son of Dr. William Joseph and Mary Emily (Martin) Hitch, was born in Sussex County, Delaware, February 16, 1871. He attended the local public schools, graduating from Laurel High School with the class of 1890 and then, having chosen his father's profession, that of medicine, became a student in the University of Maryland, from which he was graduated with the class of 1897. After graduation he located in Laurel, and here he has since been successfully engaged in general medical practice. He in a member of the Sussex County Medical Society, and is well known among his professional associates as an able practitioner and a faithful family physician. His religious affiliation is with the Episcopal church.

Dr. Joseph Martin Hitch was married, June 22, 1904, to Llewellyn Freeny, daughter of James and Clara Ellen (Covington) Freeny, of Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. and Mrs. Hitch have one son, Joseph Martin, Jr., who is a student in the University of Delaware, class of 1929. The family house is located on Lindbergh Street, in Laurel."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph M. Hitch is indicated as a boarder in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Joseph M. Hitch, born 4/1871 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph M. Hitch is indicated as a boarder in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Joseph M. Hitch, age 48, born in DE - Lon F. Hitch, age 38, born in MD - Joseph M. Hitch Jr., age 11, born in DE

His picture and obituary were in a Raleigh, North Carolina newspaper (unknown date - sent to me by John L. Hitch):

"Joseph Hitch is dead at 70 <picture>

Dr. Joseph Martin Hitch, a former professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, diedSaturday. He was 70. Hitch, who practiced dermatology in Raleigh for 30 years before retiring in 1973, lived at 101 Chatterson Drive. He served as a clinical professor of medicine at the UNC School of Medicine from 1952 to 1975 and was instrumental in forming the Division of Dermatology, now the Department of Dermatology.

Hitch was a former chairman of the dermatology sections of the Southern Medical Association and the Medical Society of North Carolina. He also was a former president of the Raleigh Academy of Medicirie, the Wake County Medical Society, the Southern Dermatologic Society, the Raleigh Little Theater and the Royster Club.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park. Surviving: his widow, Mrs Helen G. Hitch, two sons. Dr. David C. Hitch of Oklahoma City, and John L. Hitch of Raleigh; and three grandchildren."

• Confirmation: 15 Feb 1925, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ²²⁵¹

Joseph married Llewellyn Kerr Freeney,²²⁵¹ daughter of James Cannon Freeney ²²⁵¹ and Clara Ellen Covington,²²⁵¹ on 22 Jun 1904 in Sussex Co., DE.²²⁵¹ Llewellyn was born on 27 Oct 1878 in MD,^{²²⁵¹ ⁵⁷⁶⁸} died on 8 Sep 1954 in Obici Memorial Hospital, Suffolk, VA,^²²⁵¹ and was buried on 9 Sep 1954 in St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^²²⁵¹

General Notes: Mrs. Hitch's obituary was in "The News and Observer," Raleigh, NC, Thursday, September 9, 1954:

"Mrs. J.M. Hitch. Sr.

Mrs. Llewellyn F. Hitch, widow of Dr. J.M. Hitch Sr. of Laurel, Delaware, and mother of Dr. J.M. Hitch Jr. of Raleigh, died Wednesday at Suffolk, Virginia, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Laurel Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Surviving are her son, two grandsons of Raleigh; a sister, Mrs. George Smith of Suffolk, and a number of nieces and nephews."

An obituary also appeared in the Suffolk, Virginia newspaper of September 8, 1954 as follows:

"Mrs. Llewellyn Freeney Hitch

Suffolk, Sept. 8 - Mrs. Llewellyn Freeney Hitch, 75, died today at 4 a.m., at Obici Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was the daughter of James Cannon and Clara Covington Freeney, of Maryland, and member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church Laurel, Del. She is survived by a son, Dr. Joseph M. Hitch, of Raleigh, NC; two grandsons, David Charles Hitch and John Llewellyn Hitch, of Raleigh, and a sister, Mrs. George Glazebrook Smith, of Suffolk. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 a.m. at St. Phillips Church, Laurel. Burial will be in the church cemetery."

• Confirmation: 15 Feb 1925, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ²²⁵¹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies: Gaylord Hitch was a dentist residing in Laurel, DE. where I called on him in summer of 1930. I found him a cordial and very pleasant, helpful man. It was he who gave data for his immediate family.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Gaylord A. Hitch is listed in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Gaylord A. Hitch, age 33, married 8 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Helen F. Hitch, age 36, born in DE (parents born in PA) - Imogene Hitch, age 5, born in DE - Filbert M. Hitch, age 2 months born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Gaylord A. Hitch is listed in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Gaylord A. Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Helen F. Hitch, age 46, born in PA - Emogene F. Hitch, age 14, born in DE - Filbert M. Hitch, age 10, born in DE.

3275 M ii. Filbert Martin Hitch was born on 8 Jan 1910 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²²⁵¹ ⁵⁷⁷⁶ ⁵⁷⁷⁷} died on 7 Apr 1962 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²²⁵¹ ⁵⁷⁷⁸} and was buried on 10 Apr 1962 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Obituary, Salisbury Times (Salisbury, Maryland) April 9, 1962: Filbert M. Hitch, Surveyor, Is Dead. Funeral services for Filbert Martin Hitch, 52, a land surveyor of W. College Ave., will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert P. Varley, rector, will officiate. Interment will be in Parsons Cemetery. Mr. Hitch died Saturday in his home following a prolonged illness. He was past president and a charter member of the Exchange Club of Salisbury. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Hitch was in the Seabees of the Navy and was a naval chief petty officer stationed in the South Pacific. Prior to the war, he was employed in the engineering department of City Hall. In 1945 he went into business as a land surveyor. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Dallas Hitch of Salisbury; a sister, Mrs. Donal Hyland of Dewey Beach and a niece and a nephew. The family suggests as a tribute to the memory of the deceased that contributions be made to the cancer fund.

Filbert married Elisabeth W. Dallas,²²⁵¹ daughter of David H. Dallas and Jane S. Ardis, on 28 Feb 1935.²²⁵¹ Elisabeth was born on 26 Jul 1911,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 25 Dec 1971 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ²²⁵¹ ⁵⁷⁷⁹} and was buried about 28 Dec 1971 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Obituary, The Daily Times (Salisbury, Maryland) December 26, 1971: Mrs. Elizabeth Dallas Hitch, 60, of 518 W. College Ave., died Saturday in Peninsula General Hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late David H. and Jane S. Ardis Dallas of Salisbury. Her husband, Filbert M. Hitch, died in 1962. Survivors include two brothers, Judge Robert W. Dallas and George M. Dallas, both of Salisbury, two nieces and a nephew. Mrs. Hitch was a teacher at East Salisbury School, a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the Salisbury Cotillion, the Junior Board at Peninsula General Hospital and the Teachers' Assn. of Maryland. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Hill - Baker - Bounds Funeral Home, the Rev. Harry Johnson, Rector at St. Peter's officiating. Interment will be in Parsons Cemetery.

2274. Anna Odella Wright was born on 16 Feb 1873,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} died on 7 Mar 1959 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 10 Mar 1959 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy hitch Davies, 1931: Some of the notes of Odella Wright were used in compiling this book. She has for several years been interested in the history of the family. Her mother was likewise. Mrs. Saulsbury is engaged in the florist business.

Anna married Albert Gullett Saulsbury on 8 Dec 1897.⁸ Albert was born on 23 Aug 1861,^{⁸ ⁷⁶} died on 31 Dec 1936 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 3 Jan 1937 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

3276 M i. Albert Wright Saulsbury was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁸

+ 3277 F ii. Elaine Mark Saulsbury was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 5 Nov 1983 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷⁸⁰} and was buried about 8 Nov 1983 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

3278 F iii. Rosalind Ruth Saulsbury was born on 16 Sep 1905 in Caroline Co., MD, died on 29 Aug 1919 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 1 Sep 1919 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

3279 F iv. Dorothy Emily Saulsbury was born on 24 Aug 1908 in Caroline Co., MD, died on 24 May 1939 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 27 May 1939 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

3280 F v. Sara Amanda Saulsbury was born on 1 Apr 1911 in Caroline Co., MD, died on 6 Jun 1911 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD, and was buried about 9 Jun 1911 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

3281 M vi. John Marshall Saulsbury was born on 11 Aug 1913 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁸

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Arthur Martin Hitch was a student at the School of Mines, Rolla, MO. In 1892-93, A.B. - University of Missouri in 1897 B.S. - In Edenburg 1907. He began reaching in 1897. Has been with Kemper Military School since 1907. Lt. Col. O.R.C. Member National Education Assoc. Commissioner North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Noted educator, Republican, Presbyterian, Mason (K.T.Shriner), Rotarian. See "Who's Who" 1926 - 27. He was one of the most helpful in producing this history."

In the Federal Census of 1910, Arthur M. Hitch is listed in a household in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri as follows: - Arthur M. Hitch, age 35, born in MO - Bertha Hitch, age 31, born in MO - Charles J. Hitch, age ?? (<1?), born in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Arthur M. Hitch is listed in a household in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri as follows: - Arthur M. Hitch, age 44, born in MO - Bertha J. Hitch, age 41, born in MO - Charles J. Hitch, age 10, born in MO - Thomas K. Hitch, age 7, born in MO.

Arthur married Bertha Johnston,⁷⁶ daughter of Thomas Alexander Johnston ⁵⁷⁸¹ and Caroline Frances Rea,⁵⁷⁸¹ on 27 Jun 1908.⁸ Bertha was born on 16 Apr 1878 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO,^{⁸ ⁵⁷⁸² ⁵⁷⁸³} died on 23 Jul 1966 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO, and was buried about 26 Jul 1966 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper Co., MO.

+ 3283 M ii. Thomas Kemper Hitch ³⁵ was born on 16 Sep 1912 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁷⁸⁸} died on 22 Aug 1989 in HI,^⁵⁷⁸⁹ and was buried about 25 Aug 1989 in National Memorial Cemetery Of The Pacific, Oahu Island, HI.

3285 F ii. Helen Bernice Rice was born on 16 Jan 1916 in IL^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷} and died on 6 Jul 1997 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵⁷⁹⁰

3286 M iii. Robert Hitch Rice was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL^{⁸ ⁵⁷⁹¹} and died on 18 Feb 1996 in Punta Gorda, FL.^⁵⁷⁹²

General Notes: Headline: OBITUARIES Publication Date: February 20, 1996 Source: The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL Page: 23 Subjects: Region: Illinois Obituary: Robert H. Rice, 75, of Springfield died Sunday at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, Fla.

He was born July 17, 1920, in Springfield, the son of James Edward and Lena May Hitch Rice. He married Cecelia Preval; she died in 1982. He married Corrine Emmett in 1983. Mr. Rice was employed by C&IM Railroad and Mansfield Electric Co., where he retired after many years of services. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and trustee; DAV Club; Elks Club; and IBEW 193. He was was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during D-Day. Survivors: wife, Corrine; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Susan) Scaife of Springfield; a stepson, Terry Emmett of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Joann Simmering of Greenview; two grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Gallagher of California. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. H. Warren Wilkewitz officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Emily married William Scott Womach, son of William Mccager Womach and Louise Della Scott, on 15 Mar 1943 in Greenwood, Sussex Co., DE.³ William was born on 12 Feb 1924 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO,^³ died on 24 Oct 1982 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO,^³ and was buried on 29 Oct 1982 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³

3287 M i. William Richard Womach was born on 26 Mar 1944 in Milford Memorial, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.^³

2289. Leonard Elon Hitch was born on 29 Jul 1928 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{³ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴³¹⁸} died on 2 Aug 1971 in Acton, Middlesex Co., MA,^{³ ⁴³¹⁹} and was buried about 5 Aug 1971 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.^³

Leonard married Caroline Conneley. Caroline was born on 22 Mar 1929 in Felton, DE.^³

Carolyn married Clarence Frederick Wright, son of Fred Marion Wright ²²⁷¹ and Ruth Twilly, on 10 Jun 1949 in Methodist Church, Newark, New Castle Co., DE.³ Clarence was born on 3 Apr 1930 in DE.^²²⁷¹

3290 F i. Lynda Sue Wright ³ was born on 8 Dec 1951 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^³

3291 M ii. Clarence Frederick Wright Jr. was born on 23 Aug 1953 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³

3292 F iii. Nancy Ellen Wright ³ was born on 4 Mar 1955 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³

3293 F iv. Jennie Alice Wright ³ was born on 17 Jan 1959 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada.^³

3294 F v. Bonny Kay Wright ³ was born on 5 May 1964 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada.^³

3295 F vi. Rebecca May Wright ³ was born on 5 May 1964 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada.^³

3296 M vii. Benjamin Elon Wright was born on 17 May 1966 in Dover, Kent Co., DE.^³

Doris married William Robert Culver Sr..,³ son of Arba William Culver ³ and Madeline Hastings,.³ William was born on 16 Mar 1934 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE,^³ died on 6 Jan 1985 in DE,^³ and was buried in Jan 1985 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.^³

General Notes: Graduated in 1952 from Laurel High School in Laurel, DE. He was a carpenter by trade. His grandmother was a natural born American Indian (Nanticoke).

3297 U i. (Baby) Culver was born about 1957 in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE,^³ died about 1957 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^³ and was buried about 1957 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.^³

3298 M ii. William Robert Culver Jr. was born on 25 Jan 1958 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³

General Notes: In 1995, resides in Omaha, NE. Graduated from Laurel High School in 1976. Graduated from Delaware Technical College in 1978 and the FBI Academy in 1989. Worked for State Police Communications, College Security, City of Salisbury (MD). In 1995, he was employed as an FBI agent.

3299 F iii. Lori Ann Culver was born on 1 Dec 1963 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³

2294. Herbert H. Hitch was born on 21 Dec 1878 in McDonough Co., IL,^{⁴³²⁹ ⁴³³⁰ ⁴³³¹} died on 6 Oct 1912 in IL, and was buried about 9 Oct 1912 in Glade City Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.

Herbert married Alice Biersborn, daughter of Andrew Biersborn and Elizabeth C. Eilers, in 1905. Alice was born in 1881 in IA,^{⁵⁷⁹³ ⁵⁷⁹⁴} died on 18 Jun 1966 in Marshall Co., IA, and was buried about 21 Jun 1966 in Liscomb Cemetery, Marshall Co., IA.

+ 3300 M i. George H. Hitch was born on 11 Jul 1909 in Hardin Co., IA,^⁵⁷⁹⁵ died on 24 May 2004 in IA, and was buried about 27 May 2004 in Liscomb Cemetery, Marshall Co., IA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Vernon L. Hitch is listed in Peoria County, Illinois (Peoria) in a household as follows: - Vernon L. Hitch, age 24, born in IL - Nina Hitch, age 26, born in IL - Eugene Hitch, age 5, born in IL - Robert Hitch, age 3, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Vernon Hitch is listed in Crow Wing County, Minnesota (Brainerd) in a household as follows: - Vernon Hitch, age 34, born in IL - Nina Hitch, age 36, born in IL - Eugene Hitch, age 14, born in IL - Robert Hitch, age 13, born in IL.

Vernon married Susan Nina Hainline,¹¹² daughter of George Wesley Hainline ⁵⁷⁹⁶ and Susan Rae Hungate,⁵⁷⁹⁶ on 28 May 1904 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA.⁵⁷⁹⁶ Susan was born on 23 Oct 1883 in McDonough Co., IL,^{⁴³³⁴ ⁵⁷⁹⁶ ⁵⁷⁹⁷} died on 16 Aug 1953 in Crow Wing Co., MN,^{⁵⁷⁹⁶ ⁵⁷⁹⁸} and was buried about 19 Aug 1953 in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., MN.

3301 M i. Eugene Hainline Hitch was born on 21 Mar 1905 in McDonough Co., IL,^{¹¹² ⁵⁷⁹⁹ ⁵⁸⁰⁰} died on 25 Dec 1931 in Crow Wing Co., MN,^⁵⁸⁰¹ and was buried about 28 Dec 1931 in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., MN.

3302 M ii. George Robert Hitch was born on 21 Jul 1906 in McDonough Co., IL,^{¹¹² ⁵⁸⁰² ⁵⁸⁰³} died on 16 Nov 1921 in MN, and was buried about 19 Nov 1921 in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., MN.

3303 M iii. George Henry Hitch was born on 21 Nov 1908 in MN, died on 25 Nov 1908 in Crow Wing Co., MN,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 28 Nov 1908 in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., MN.

3304 M iv. (Child) Hitch was born on 16 Jun 1921 in MN, died on 16 Jun 1921 in MN, and was buried about 19 Jun 1921 in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., MN.^⁷⁶

+ 3307 F i. Marjorie L. Gills was born on 10 Nov 1922 in IL,^{⁵⁸⁰⁹ ⁵⁸¹⁰} died on 29 Oct 2005 in IN, and was buried about 1 Nov 2005 in Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

3308 F ii. Rosalie Gills was born on 20 May 1927 in McDonough Co., IL, died on 20 May 1927 in McDonough Co., IL,^¹⁶⁵⁴ and was buried about 23 May 1927 in Glade City Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.

3309 M iii. Marion W. Gills was born in Feb 1928 in IL.^{⁵⁸¹¹ ⁵⁸¹²}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Phillip Hitch is listed in Bartholomew County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Phillip Hitch, age 49, born in IN - Alice B. Hitch, age 43, born in IN - Violet B. Hitch, age 16, born in IN - Vola H. Hitch, age 14, born in IN - Edith L. Hitch, age 11, born in IN - Charles W. Jones, age 71, born in IN (father-in-law).

Phillip married Alice Bertha Jones, daughter of Charles W. Jones and Mary Rose, on 3 May 1902 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁵⁶¹ Alice was born in 1877 in IN.^⁵⁸¹³

3310 F i. Violet B. Hitch was born on 3 Jun 1903 in Bartholomew Co., IN.^{⁴³⁵⁸ ⁵⁸¹⁴}

3311 F ii. Viola H. Hitch was born on 20 Sep 1905 in Bartholomew Co., IN.^{⁴³⁵⁸ ⁵⁸¹⁵}

3312 F iii. Edith Lillian Hitch was born on 3 Mar 1908 in Bartholomew Co., IN.^{⁴³⁵⁸ ⁵⁸¹⁶}

Elizabeth married Clark T. Pittman on 17 Oct 1908 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁵⁸¹⁷ Clark was born on 13 May 1888.^⁵⁶¹

3313 M i. Floyd Pittman ⁴³⁵⁸ was born on 29 Sep 1913 in Bartholomew Co., IN.

3314 M ii. Ralph Lorene Pittman ⁴³⁵⁸ was born on 5 Jan 1918 in Bartholomew Co., IN.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, "Frank" Hitch is listed in Bartholomew County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 29, born in IN - Fern Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Faye Hitch, age 6, born in IN - Maxine Hitch, age 4, born in IN.

Benjamin married Mattie Fern Smith, daughter of Andrew Smith ⁴³⁶³ and Mattie Lane,⁴³⁶³ on 4 Jun 1910 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁵⁸¹⁷ Mattie was born on 5 Jan 1892 in IN,^{⁵⁶¹ ⁴³⁶³ ⁵⁸¹⁸ ⁵⁸¹⁹} died on 11 Feb 1958 in Seymour, Jackson County, IN,^{⁷⁶ ⁴³⁶³} and was buried about 14 Feb 1958 in Riverview Cemetery, Jackson Co., IN.^⁴³⁶³

3316 F ii. Evelyn Maxine Hitch was born on 8 Jul 1915 in IN^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁵⁸²¹} and died on 13 Dec 1996 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁵⁸²²

Gazetta married George Phillips,⁵⁹ son of Darius Phillips ⁵⁸²⁴ and Eleanor Ann Twilley,⁵⁸²⁴ on 15 Dec 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ George was born in Oct 1860 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁹ died in 1930 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁹ and was buried in 1930 in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

3318 M i. Earl B. Phillips was born on 19 Mar 1888^⁵⁹ and died on 17 Jul 1889.^⁵⁹

3319 F ii. Sallie Mae Phillips was born on 10 Oct 1889^⁵⁹ and died on 21 Sep 1963.^⁵⁹

3320 F iii. Edna Phillips was born on 30 Nov 1892^⁵⁹ and died on 7 Jul 1960.^⁵⁹

3321 M iv. Victor W. Phillips was born on 21 Apr 1898^⁵⁹ and died on 25 Aug 1899.^⁵⁹

Lillie married Edward C. Kenney. Edward was born on 7 Feb 1862^⁵⁹ and died on 25 Oct 1946.^⁵⁹

3323 F i. Mattie H. Kenney was born on 30 Nov 1892^⁵⁹ and died on 23 May 1894.^⁵⁹

3324 F ii. Mary Kenney was born on 26 Mar 1896^⁵⁹ and died on 20 Apr 1969.^⁵⁹

Mary married Frank L. Sizer. Frank was born on 3 Jul 1882^⁵⁹ and died on 21 Sep 1957.^⁵⁹

Ella married Charles M. Kenney on 30 Mar 1899 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁴⁵⁵³ Charles was born on 7 Dec 1865^⁵⁹ and died on 17 Nov 1921.^⁵⁹

3326 M ii. Paul Hitch Kenney was born on 7 Feb 1903^⁵⁹ and died on 20 Aug 1968.

Paul married Nettie E. (?). Nettie was born on 23 Apr 1904^⁵⁹ and died after 1975.

3327 F iii. Pearl M. Kenney was born on 17 Nov 1907^⁵⁹ and died on 29 Sep 1974.^⁵⁹

2312. William James Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1873 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ²³¹¹ ⁴³⁸¹} died on 18 Apr 1914 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 21 Apr 1914 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Off Rt. 24, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, William J. Hitch is listed in a household in the 5th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 36, married 13 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Kernie B. Hitch, age 31, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Norman L. Hitch, age 12, born in DE - Julia A. Hitch, age 8, born in DE - William G. Hitch, age 3, born in DE.

William married Cornelia Dora (Kernie) Henry on 6 Dec 1896 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁹ ⁴³⁶ Cornelia was born on 27 Apr 1879 in MD,^{⁵⁹ ⁵⁸²⁵ ⁵⁸²⁶} died on 2 Feb 1951 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁵⁹ ⁷⁶} and was buried about 5 Feb 1951 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Off Rt. 24, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

3330 M iii. Earl James Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1901 in Sussex Co., DE^⁵⁹ and died on 7 Jul 1901 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁵⁹

2314. Anna Elizabeth Hitch was born on 6 Jan 1877 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ²³¹¹} died on 17 Aug 1929 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 19 Aug 1929 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

Anna married Stephen Thomas Ralph. Stephen was born on 31 Dec 1860^⁵⁹ and died on 10 Oct 1937.^⁵⁹

3333 F ii. Emma R. Ralph was born on 7 Feb 1899^⁵⁹ and died on 19 May 1971.^⁵⁹

Emma married Emil Ziegler. Emil was born on 23 Dec 1890^⁵⁹ and died on 8 Sep 1963.^⁵⁹

3334 M iii. William R. Ralph was born on 8 Dec 1900^⁵⁹ and died on 11 Dec 1900.^⁵⁹

3335 F iv. Elizabeth R. Ralph was born on 15 Feb 1905^⁵⁹ and died after 1975.

Elizabeth married George T. Betts. George was born on 3 Aug 1897^⁵⁹ and died after 1975.

3336 F v. A. Catherine Ralph was born on 8 Apr 1908 in Sussex Co., DE^⁵⁹ and died on 27 Mar 1975.^⁵⁹

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George Hitch is indicated as a servant in a household in Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George Hitch, born 10/1878 in DE.

The Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage Records state that George D. Hitch, age 24, of Columbia, DE, married Ethel C. Jackson, of Cambridge, on October 4, 1902.

In the Federal Census of 1920, George Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in a household as follows: - George Hitch, age 41, born in DE - Ethel Hitch, age 40, born in MD - Mary Hitch, age 16, born in MD - Elizabeth Hitch, age 15, born in MD - William Hitch, age 13, born in DE - Edna Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Benjamin Hitch, age 7, born in MD - George Hitch, age 2 years and 5 months, born in DE.

George married Ethel C. Jackson on 4 Oct 1902 in Dorchester Co., MD.⁴¹⁴³ Ethel was born in 1880 in MD^{⁵⁹ ⁵⁸³⁴} and died before 1940.

3338 F i. Mary Louisa Hitch was born on 11 Mar 1903 in MD^{⁵⁹ ³⁸⁷⁴ ⁵⁸³⁵} and died on 2 May 1999 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁵⁸³⁶

3343 M vi. George Jackson Hitch was born on 11 Aug 1917 in DE,^{⁵⁹ ¹⁶³ ⁵⁸⁴⁵} died on 9 Jul 1936 in Middletown, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 13 Jul 1936 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Raymond J. Hitch is indicated in St. Marys County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Raymond J. Hitch, age 37, born in DE - Martha M. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - George Hitch, age 13, born in DE - Earl Hitch, age 10, born in MD - Pearl Hitch, age 9, born in MD - Elton Hitch, age 6, born in MD - Milton Hitch, age 6, born in MD - William T. Short, age 72, born in MD - Mirtle Dade (Cook), age 17, born in MD.

Raymond married Martha Matilda Short, daughter of William T. Short, on 17 Feb 1904 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Martha was born on 13 Mar 1884 in Sussex Co., DE^{⁵⁹ ⁵⁸⁴⁶ ⁵⁸⁴⁷} and died on 18 Aug 1952.^⁵⁹

3344 F i. Mildred Hitch was born on 3 Aug 1905 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ died on 3 Dec 1905 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 6 Dec 1905 in Methodist Protestant Church, Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

Earl married Helen Thorne. Helen was born on 17 Jan 1914^⁵⁹ and died after 1994.

2317. Grover Washington Hitch was born on 22 Feb 1885 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²³¹¹ ⁴³⁸⁸ ⁴³⁸⁹} died on 11 Dec 1946 in Sussex Co., DE, and was buried about 14 Dec 1946 in Galestown Methodist Cemetery, Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Grover Hitch is indicated in ED 344 (visit 151) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in the George W. Reeves Jr. household as follows: - Grover Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Cora Hitch, age 20, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Grover Hitch is indicated in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Grover Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Cora Hitch, age 28, born in MD - Merel Hitch (male), age 8, born in PA.

Grover married Cora Evelyn Wheatley, daughter of Holiday Hicks Wheatley and Irene McWilliams, about 1907.⁸ Cora was born on 17 Jul 1887 in MD,^{⁵⁹ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁸⁶⁰} died on 22 Aug 1989 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁸⁶¹ and was buried about 25 Aug 1989 in Galestown Methodist Cemetery, Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.

3351 M i. Merle Hitch ⁵⁹ was born in Jan 1911 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA,^{⁸ ⁵⁸⁶²} died in 1979,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1979 in Galestown Methodist Cemetery, Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.

Myra married Robert Lee Glover ⁸ on 1 Jun 1904 in Dorchester Co., MD.⁸ ⁴¹⁴³ Robert was born on 20 Jan 1872^⁴⁴⁰⁷ and died on 28 Dec 1942.^⁴⁴⁰⁷

Dorothy married William Lennon.⁵⁸⁶³ William was born on 20 Apr 1898 and died on 31 Dec 1965.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Emmett Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Emmett Hitch, age 37, born in MD - Helen Hitch, age 32, born in NY - Frances Hitch, age 7, born in NY - Helen Hitch, age 3 11/12, born in NY - Eleanor Hitch, age 5 months, born in NY - Louise Guile, age 69, born in NY.

• Occupation: Professor - Organic Chemistry, Between 1912 and 1914, Cornell University. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Professor - Organic Chemistry, 1914-1915, University Of Pittsburgh. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Chief Chemist, Between 1915 and 1918, Western Cartrage Co., Alton, IL. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Director of Synthetic Dye Department and Chief Chemist, Between 1918 and 1948, Dupont, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Professor - Organic Chemistry, Between 1948 and 1950, Perdue University. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Emissary of U.S. Government, Between 1950 and 1954, Athens, Greece. ⁴⁴¹³

• Occupation: Chemical Consultant, Between 1954 and 1956, Gates Engineering, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE. ⁴⁴¹³

General Notes: Was a member of the teaching staff at Rice Institute (now Rice University) in Houston, TX.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: In 1930 was residing in Savannah, GA. At this date and from this place he sent me data for his immediate family.

Record -

Educated - Washington College A.B. - N.S. 1911 Cornell University PHD. 1913 Cascudukka School Instructor, Chemistry 1908-10 Cornell University Instructor, Chemistry 1919-13 Solvoy Process Co., Syracuse, NY. resident chemist 1913-14. The Rice Institute, Houston, TX. Chemical Department Acting Director 1914-17. National Carbon Co., Cleveland, OH. Storage Battery Factory, Chief Chemist 1917-18. Ashland Iron and Mining Company, Ashland, KY. Chief Chemist 1918-19. E.I.du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE. Resident Chemist 1919-27. Cillican Chipley Co.,Chemical Director 1927 to present date 1930. Manager Pineland Products Co. 1920 to date(1930).

Author - Thermal Decomposition of Certain Inorganic Trinitrides.

Member - Sigma Chi; Gamma Alpha; American Chemical Society; Society of Test Materials.

Clubs - Rotary, Savannah, GA.

Hobbies - Fishing and boating.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Arthur R. Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Arthur R. Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Isabella Hitch, age 29, born in MD - Robert A. Hitch, age 3, born in TX - Wilbur C., age 1, born in MD.

Arthur married Agnes Isabella Brotemarkle,⁷⁰ daughter of Clinton Brotemarkle ⁸ and Laura Jane Somerville,⁸ ⁴⁴²⁵ on 29 Dec 1914.⁸ Agnes was born on 14 Nov 1890 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁵⁸⁷⁵ ⁵⁸⁷⁶} died on 10 Jan 1959 in Delaware Hospital, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁴¹⁹} and was buried on 13 Jan 1959 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁴²⁵}

Marriage Notes: The Brotemarkel family was living in Salisbury, MD at the time Arthur Hitch and Agnes Brotemarkle met and married.

General Notes: At her death, she was lested as a retired teacher of Goldy Beacom Cllege.

3358 M ii. Wilbur Corkran Hitch was born on 13 Jun 1919 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁸ ⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁵⁸⁷⁹ ⁵⁸⁸⁰} died on 14 Dec 1943 in New Castle Co., DE,^⁴⁴¹⁹ and was buried on 16 Dec 1943 in Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

3362 M iv. Dwight G. Collins ⁵⁸⁶³ was born on 31 May 1921 and died on 7 Oct 1946.

Addie married Norman W. Sturdevant, son of Solomon W. Sturdevant and Martha Margaret Pratt, on 14 Oct 1900 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.²³⁵² ⁴⁴³¹ Norman was born on 21 Aug 1878 in IL,^{⁴⁴³⁸ ⁵⁸⁸¹} died on 17 Aug 1943 in WA,^²³⁵⁶ and was buried about 20 Aug 1943 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.

+ 3363 M i. Harvey Hitch Sturdevant was born on 10 Dec 1901 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^{²³⁵² ⁵⁸⁸² ⁵⁸⁸³} died in May 1987 in WA, and was buried in May 1987 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.

3364 M ii. Forest Francis Sturdevant was born on 25 Feb 1903 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² died on 8 Apr 1915 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² and was buried about 11 Apr 1915 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²³⁵²

3365 F iii. Neva Norma Sturdevant was born on 14 Jan 1908 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² died on 8 May 1908 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA,^²³⁵² and was buried about 11 May 1908 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²³⁵²

3366 M iv. Vernon Victor Sturdevant was born on 25 Mar 1910 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA^{²³⁵² ⁵⁸⁸⁴} and died on 15 Jan 1993 in OR.

General Notes: He was in Siskuyan Co., California by 1900 and then in Washington by 1905.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Isaac E. Hitch is indicated in Callahan Township, Siskuyan County, California in a household as follows: - Isaac E. Hitch, born 3/1872 in IA - Olga G. Hitch, born 12/1879 in TX - Baby Hitch (female), born 2/1900 in CA - Joseph E. Hitch, born 11/1873 in IA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, I. E. Hitch is indicated in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington in a household as follows: - I.E. Hitch, age 41, born in IA - Olga Hitch, age 39, born in TX - Gayle Hitch, age 18, born in CA - Thelma Hitch, age 15, born in WA.

There is no marker on his grave.

3367 F i. Gayle Arlene Hitch was born in Feb 1900 in Callahan, Siskuyan Co., CA^{⁵⁸⁸⁸ ⁵⁸⁸⁹} and died on 5 Jul 1959 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^²³⁵⁶

Myrtle married Charles W. Stockam, son of William C. Stockam and Laura A. (?), on 22 Sep 1906 in City Of Prosser, WA.⁵⁸⁹¹ Charles was born in Jul 1877 in OR.^{⁵⁸⁹² ⁵⁸⁹³ ⁵⁸⁹⁴}

3369 M i. Richard Stockam was born on 22 Dec 1903 in WA^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁸⁹⁵} and died in May 1978 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^¹⁶⁷⁹

Lucy married Harry Dean Young, son of Deleslie Gillman Young and Emily A. (?), in 1903. Harry was born on 4 Nov 1871 in Aroostook, ME,^{⁵⁸⁹⁶ ⁵⁸⁹⁷ ⁵⁸⁹⁸ ⁵⁸⁹⁹ ⁵⁹⁰⁰} died on 3 Sep 1958 in Shelton, Mason Co., WA,^⁴⁴²⁸ and was buried about 6 Sep 1958 in Shelton Memorial Park, Mason Co., WA.

3370 M i. Leslie V. Young was born on 7 Jan 1925 in WA,^{⁵⁹⁰¹ ⁵⁹⁰²} died on 5 Sep 2003 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA, and was buried about 8 Sep 2003 in Shelton Memorial Park, Mason Co., WA.

Leslie married Frances W. (?) on 2 Nov 1945 in WA. Frances was born in 1927.

2354. George Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 6 Feb 1884 in Wadena, Fayette Co., IA, died on 13 Feb 1968 in Bakerville, Wood Co., WI,^⁴⁴⁶⁰ and was buried about 16 Feb 1968 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

George married Lila Viola Blanchard on 21 Jul 1913 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA.⁴⁴⁶⁰ Lila was born on 22 Aug 1893 in Fayette Co., IA, died on 20 May 1969 in Wood Co., WI, and was buried about 23 May 1969 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

3371 M i. Howrd Laverne Craft was born on 3 Dec 1914 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA, died on 28 Jul 1989 in Wood Co., WI, and was buried about 31 Jul 1989 in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

General Notes: Howard L. Craft, 74, of 10566 S. Washington Ave. died at 3:35 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital where he was admitted on July 23. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hewitt, with the Rev. T. P. Bradtke officiating. Music will be provided by Mrs. T. P. Bradtke, organist, and William A. Allen, soloist. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Loyal Strack, Fred Pierson, Neil Blanchard, Roland Thompson, Donald Schnitzler and Keith E. Skattebo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Sunday and again from 7-8:30 a.m. Monday at Rembs/Kundinger Chapel and from 9:30 to the time of service Monday at the church. An Elks Lodge of Sorrow service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in Mr. Craft's name, as the family will designate a memorial at a later date. He was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Brainard, Iowa, to George and Lila (Blanchard) Craft. His family moved to the town of Richfield in Wood County when he was a child. He attended school in Elgin, Iowa, and McKinley High School in Marshfield. He married Martha W. Schalla on Oct. 22, 1938, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pittsville. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1988. He worked in Marshfield and later in Fort Atkinson. After his marriage, he farmed in the Arpin area. In 1943, he moved to the town of Cameron where he continued to farm. In 1947, Craft and Wilbert Mittelstaedt, started a chainsaw business and in 1955 they opened an automobile salvage company. In 1957, he became sole owner of the business, which then became Craft's Trading Center. He retired in 1977 and a son, Dale, became the owner and operator of the business. He was a former treasurer of the town of Cameron, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hewitt, the Lutheran League of Laymen, Elks Lodge No.665 of Marshfield and United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters; a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Dupee of Arpin; a brother, Wayne of Nekoosa; and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister. Marshfield (Wisconsin) News-Herald, Saturday, July 29, 1989

3372 M ii. Wayne Laray Craft was born on 21 Dec 1933 in Wood Co., WI, died on 9 May 1994 in Wood Co., WI, and was buried about 12 May 1994 in Green Hill Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

General Notes: Wayne Craft, 60, Nekoosa, died May 9, 1994, at his home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at United Church of Christ, Nekoosa. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, town of Saratoga. Visitation will be at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home, Nekoosa, from 4-8 p.m. today and then at the church from noon until service time Thursday. He was born Dec. 21, 1933, in the town of Richfield. He worked for Nekoosa Papers Inc., Port Edwards Division, for 35 years until retirement in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons; one daughter; one sister; and eight grandchildren. Marshfield (Wisconsin) News-Herald - (May 11, 1994)

2357. Arthur L. Craft ²³⁶⁶ was born on 15 May 1891 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA, died on 17 May 1963 in WI, and was buried about 20 May 1963 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

Arthur married Clara V. Annett. Clara was born in 1890 in IA, died in 1950 in WI, and was buried in 1950 in Richfield Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

3373 M i. Merle C. Craft was born on 10 Feb 1913 in IA, died on 12 Aug 1986 in Wood Co., WI, and was buried about 15 Aug 1986 in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Wood Co., WI.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, L.D. Hitch is listed in Fayette County, Iowa in a household as follows: - L.D. Hitch, age 36, born in IA - Selma Hitch, age 31, born in IA - Wilma Hitch, age 5, born in IA - William Hitch, age 2 months, born in IA - Lucy Hitch, age 61, born in IA - Ruth Hitch, age 24, born in IA.

3375 M ii. William Hitch was born on 11 Nov 1919 in Fayette Co., IA,^⁵⁹⁰⁵ died on 30 Aug 1957 in Fayette Co., IA, and was buried about 2 Sep 1957 in God's Acres Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

William married Anna Helen Yauslin, daughter of Harry Yauslin and Helen C. Ostlie. Anna was born on 4 May 1920 in IA, died on 23 Jul 2008 in Fayette Co., IA, and was buried about 26 Jul 2008 in God's Acres Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - John C. Hitch, born 1/1870 in DE - Mollie E. Hitch, born 5/1877 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, age 40, married 14 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Mina Hitch, age 32, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Lester Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Hazzel Hitch, age 3, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - John C. Hitch, age 50, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 42, born in DE - Lester C. Hitch, age 17, born in DE - Hazel A. Hitch, age 12, born in DE - Olin E. Hitch, age 8, born in DE.

3377 F ii. Hazel Elizabeth Hitch was born in Aug 1907 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE^{⁵⁸³¹ ⁵⁹¹²} and died about 24 Jun 1996 in Longmont, CO.^⁵⁹¹³

3378 M iii. Olin E. Hitch was born on 7 Jun 1911 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁹¹⁴ ⁵⁹¹⁵} and died in Jun 1979 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁵⁹¹⁶

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Albert Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 37, born in DE - Lavinia C. Hitch, age 39, born in DE.

James married Emily Dorrell in 1909.⁵⁹¹⁷ Emily was born in 1872 in PA^⁵⁹¹⁸ and died before 1920.

3379 F i. Elsie Pearl Hitch was born on 16 May 1910 in Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 18 Jun 1910 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 20 Jun 1910 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

3380 F ii. Lillie Hitch was born on 8 Oct 1911 in DE,^¹⁶³ died on 15 Oct 1911 in DE, and was buried on 17 Oct 1911 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

James next married Lavinia C. Neal, daughter of John Neal and Nancy Line?. Lavinia was born on 11 Feb 1889 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁵²³} died on 26 Jan 1923 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 29 Jan 1923 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, "Strong H." Hitch is listed in a household in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware on the southside of East Street as follows: - Strong H. Hitch, age 29, married 5 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Whilemina Hitch, age 19, born in DE (parents born in DE).

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Harry" Hitch is listed in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Harry Hitch, age 37, born in DE - Wilmina Hitch, age 29, born in DE.

3381 U i. Thomas Henry Hitch ⁴⁵¹² was born on 22 Nov 1926 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 22 Nov 1926 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 23 Nov 1926 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Hettie married Charles E. Dean, son of Thomas Dean ⁵⁹²⁴ and Sarah Lingo,⁵⁹²⁴ on 19 Aug 1908 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Charles was born on 13 May 1884 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵⁹²⁵} died on 6 Dec 1947 in Farnhurst, New Castle Co., DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 10 Dec 1947 in Woodland, DE.^¹⁶³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Harry Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Harry Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Blanche Hitch, age 37, born in DE.

Harry married Alfretta White, daughter of Thomas White and Anna Wright, on 30 Nov 1916 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Alfretta was born in 1890 in Dorchester Co., MD.^⁴³⁶

3388 M i. Ernest James Hitch was born on 8 Nov 1917 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷²¹

3389 M i. Sirman W. Waller was born in 1912 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE and died on 7 Sep 2001 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Sirman W. Waller, 89

SEAFORD - Sirman W. Waller of Seaford, formerly of Laurel, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, in LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. He was 89. Mr. Waller was a farmer. He attended Concord United Methodist Church, Seaford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry E. and Hattie Hitch Waller, and his wife, Mabel Pepper Waller in 1991.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David H. and Christy Waller of Laurel; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Waller and James Lambden of Seaford; a brother, Frank N. Waller of Laurel; three grandchildren, Bonnie Lambden Baxter of Hagerstown, Md., Granville Lee Lambden of Seaford, and Mark Edward Lambden of Bridgeville; three great-grandchildren, Heather Lambden of Seaford, Shelley Lambden of Bridgeville, and Jacob Baxter of Hagerstown, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Short Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends may call one hour earlier. Pastor Greg Lesniewski will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Georgetown. The family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163

Charles married Adelia S. (Della) Hulen, daughter of (?) Hulen and Isabel (?), in 1899. Adelia was born in Apr 1876 in MD.^{⁵⁹²⁹ ⁵⁹³⁰ ⁵⁹³¹ ⁵⁹³²}

General Notes: From: valkyry@comcast.net [mailto:valkyry@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 10:48 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: genealogyy update for Hitch clan

Mom - Lena Christiansen Hitch died JUNE 8, 1987 (Not January). In case you don't have it - my Dad's full name is James delCoronado Robinson Hitch (son of George W & Jenny Hitch)

Take care
cuz
Crystal

James married Lena Norrene Christiansen on 17 Jan 1948.⁷¹⁸ Lena was born on 26 May 1915 in WA^⁷¹⁸ and died on 8 Jun 1987 in WA.^⁷¹⁸

Death Notes: From: valkyry@comcast.net [mailto:valkyry@comcast.net]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 10:48 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: genealogyy update for Hitch clan

Mom - Lena Christiansen Hitch died JUNE 8, 1987 (Not January). In case you don't have it - my Dad's full name is James delCoronado Robinson Hitch (son of George W & Jenny Hitch)

Take care
cuz
Crystal

3394 F ii. Crystal Norrene Hitch was born on 2 Sep 1954 in San Diego Co., CA.^{⁷¹⁸ ⁴⁵⁶²}

Levin married Hazel Maxine Trunkenbolz, daughter of George Herman Trunkenbolz and Laura Viola Hartsock, on 20 Dec 1943 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.⁷¹⁸ Hazel was born on 6 Apr 1918 in Eagle, Cass Co., NE^{⁷¹⁸ ¹³⁶⁷} and died on 28 Aug 1993 in Santee, San Diego Co., CA.^{⁷¹⁸ ⁵⁹³⁷}

General Notes: Obituary in the 9/2/1993 San Diego Union-Tribune: HITCH, Hazel M., died Aug. 28, 1993. Wife of Levin Hitch. Mother of Chester J. Hitch and Linda Bertin. Sister of Evelyn Attwood and Ruth George. Grandmother of Levin James Hitch. Private Services were held at Greenwood Mortuary. Donations to American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.

3395 F i. Linda Gail Hitch ¹⁵⁴ was born on 31 Dec 1947 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{⁷¹⁸ ⁴⁵⁶²}

Linda married Edwin Graham Bertin Jr. on 21 Jul 1990 in El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA.⁷¹⁸ Edwin was born on 10 Nov 1929 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^⁷¹⁸

General Notes: (Washington Post) Clayton Ross Hitch Electrician, Boy Scout Volunteer

Clayton Ross Hitch, 90, a retired Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. electrician who for six decades volunteered with an Arlington County Boy Scout troop he helped start in 1943, died Sept. 22 at Culpeper Regional Hospital in Virginia of complications from surgery for an abdominal disorder. Mr. Hitch, a former Arlington resident who lived in Culpeper since 1990, was a native of Milford, Del. He began working for C&P soon after receiving a degree from Bliss Electrical School, which later became Montgomery College in Takoma Park. He worked 40 years at the telephone company's offices in Arlington until his retirement in 1978. During that time, he lived in Arlington's Westover community, where he was one of the founders of Boy Scout Troop 162. He helped establish the troop at Westover Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and member of organizational committees. Mr. Hitch served as the troop's scoutmaster for 27 years. He escorted a group of scouts to seven national jamborees and two world jamborees. He also trained other adults to be scout leaders. For his volunteer work, Mr. Hitch received the Silver Beaver award from the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America and the Silver Antelope award from the Southeast Region of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Hitch was a lifetime member of Telephone Pioneers of Ameria and past president of a local chapter. His first wife, Gretchen C. Hitch, died in 1976 after 36 years of marriage. His second wife, Rosemary H. Hitch, to whom he was married for 16 years, died in 1994. Survivors include three children from his first marriage, Nancy Hetzel of Charles Town, W.Va., Richard C. Hitch of Beaufort, S.C., and Linda Hardin of Arlington; two stepchildren, John Daniels of Herndon and Michael Herring of Clovis, Calif.; two brothers; a sister; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Clayton married Elsie Gretchen Calhoun, daughter of Clarence James Calhoun ⁷³² and Helen Gould (Gretchen) Jones,⁷³² on 4 Oct 1940 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.⁷³² Elsie was born on 23 Mar 1915 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE^⁷³² and died on 1 Feb 1976 in Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³²}

Clayton next married Rosemary Daniels Herring ⁷³² on 6 Jan 1978.²⁴⁸⁴ Rosemary was born on 14 Jul 1927 in Washington, DC^²⁴⁸⁴ and died on 17 Feb 1994 in Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA.^{²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁹³⁹}

Elmer married Helen May Carter on 29 Aug 1941 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.⁷³² Helen was born on 10 Sep 1922 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^{⁷³² ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 13 Aug 1982 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^⁵⁹⁴⁰ and was buried about 16 Aug 1982 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

3402 M iii. Walter Neil Hitch was born on 22 Mar 1954 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁷³²

Walter married Bonnie Williams on 21 Aug 1981 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.⁷³² Bonnie was born on 4 Nov 1955.^⁷³²

Marvin married Geraldine (Gerry) Calhoun, daughter of Clarence James Calhoun ⁷³² and Helen Gould (Gretchen) Jones,⁷³² on 21 Jul 1946 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.⁷³² Geraldine was born on 14 Mar 1927 in Milford, Kent Co., DE^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³²} and died on 7 Sep 2006.^⁴⁵⁸²

3403 M i. Craig Roscoe Hitch was born on 6 Oct 1953 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³²}

3404 M ii. Kevin Marvin Hitch was born on 29 Mar 1955 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³²} died on 7 Jan 1986 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁵⁸ ⁷³²} and was buried about 10 Jan 1986 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

Elizabeth married Alfred Joseph Shea ¹⁵⁸ on 26 Dec 1943 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.⁷³² Alfred was born on 12 Sep 1919^⁷³² and died on 21 May 1995 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^{⁷³² ²⁴⁸⁴}

3406 M i. Michael Joseph Shea was born on 17 Aug 1951 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁷³²

3407 M ii. Gary Daniel Shea was born on 26 Jan 1955 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁷³²

Bessie married Carroll A. Parks in 1912. Carroll was born in 1886-1887 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁹⁴¹ ⁵⁹⁴²} died in 1973 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1973 in John Wesley U.M. Church, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

3408 M i. Holland S. Parks was born in 1913 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁵⁹⁴³ ⁵⁹⁴⁴}

William married Jane Kirwan, daughter of John Littleton Kirwan and Julia J. Furniss, about 1917. Jane was born in 1892 in MD,^{⁴⁶⁰⁷ ⁴⁶⁰⁸ ⁵⁹⁴⁸} died in 1988 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1988 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3411 M i. William Thomas Holland III was born on 24 Jan 1918 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁵⁹⁴⁹ died in Sep 1981 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Sep 1981 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3412 F ii. C. June Holland was born on 19 Jun 1923 in MD, died on 15 Jan 2004 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 18 Jan 2004 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3413 F iii. Emma Jean Holland was born in 1927 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹⁵⁰

Sorin married Sallie Grace Thomas about 1919. Sallie was born on 15 Jun 1895 in MD,^{⁴⁶¹² ⁵⁹⁵¹} died in Dec 1972 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in Dec 1972 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3414 M i. Sorin Norman Holland II was born on 8 Apr 1922 in Wicomico Co., MD^⁵⁹⁵² and died on 20 Oct 2004 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3415 F ii. Ruth C. Holland was born in Dec 1929 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹⁵³

3416 F iii. Constance Maude Holland was born in 1934 in MD, died in 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1938 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3417 F i. Frances Anna Belle Smullen died on 3 Apr 1935 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁰

Samuel married Thelma Kathleen Hastings, daughter of Purnell Hastings ⁴⁶³⁸ and Ruth Ellen Shockley,⁴⁶³⁸ on 6 Mar 1940. Thelma was born on 6 Mar 1922 in Bloxom, VA.^⁴⁶³⁸

3418 M i. Samuel S. Messick was born on 28 Dec 1942 in Chincoteague, Accomack Co., VA.^⁴⁶³⁸

3419 M ii. Robert F. Messick was born on 2 Feb 1944 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁶³⁸

William married Anna B. Cropper, daughter of William Cropper and Ida Quillen, in 1928. Anna was born on 24 Mar 1908 in MD,^{¹⁶³ ⁴⁶⁴⁶} died on 22 Aug 1949 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 24 Aug 1949 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Virginia married Edward O'Neal Jr. about 1935. Edward was born in 1912 in DE.^⁵⁹⁵⁵

Anna married Herman J. Robinson. Herman was born on 11 Aug 1910 in MD,^{⁵⁹⁵⁸ ⁵⁹⁵⁹} died on 5 Jul 2000 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 Jul 2000 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3423 F i. Shirley M. Robinson was born in 1935 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹⁶⁰

+ 3424 M ii. James Herman Robinson ⁵⁹⁶¹ was born on 2 Aug 1936 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁹⁶² died on 5 Nov 2015 in Pittsville, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 11 Nov 2015 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Linwood married Naomi Elizabeth Dennis ³²²⁸ about 1944. Naomi was born on 30 Jun 1924 in MD^¹⁶⁷⁹ and died on 10 Dec 1987 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹⁶³

3426 F ii. Patricia Ellen (Trish) Hitch was born on 6 Apr 1949 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³²²⁸

3428 M iv. Thomas M. (Tommy) Hitch ²⁵⁴⁵ was born on 31 Jul 1958 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD and died on 24 Feb 2013 in Baltimore, MD.

General Notes: Thomas M. Hitch

SALISBURY'97 Thomas M. Hitch, 54, of Salisbury died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Born July 31, 1958, he was the son of the late Linwood T. and Naomi Dennis Hitch. For nearly 30 years, he was an electrician. He is survived by a brother, Gary L. Hitch of Salisbury; a sister, Patricia H. Woolard of Elizabeth City, N.C. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne H. Kitchens. A brief memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Rockawalkin Methodist Curch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Unity, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in The Daily Times on Feb. 27, 2013.

On May 21, 2014, Timothy Roland Brumbley, age 49 (D.O.B. 09/19/64), of Wicomico County, Maryland, was convicted after a jury trial in the Wicomico County Circuit Court of Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se, Negligent Driving, and other traffic offenses.

On February 19, 2013, a Delmar Police Officer and tow truck were assisting a disabled tractor trailer on North Bound Route 13, just North of Connelly Mill Road. The Defendant, driving a Silver Honda Accord struck the tow truck and then a guard rail causing extensive damage to both the tow truck and the Defendant's vehicle. When Cpl. Keith Hecook from the Delmar Police Department made contact with the Defendant he exhibited signs that he was under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, there were several empty cans of beer present in the vehicle's driver and passenger compartment. The Defendant had two male passengers in his vehicle who sustained injuries in the crash, one of whom was Thomas M. Hitch, age 54, of Salisbury, Maryland. All three men were transported by ambulance to P.R.M.C. for treatment. Ultimately, because of the seriousness of his injuries, Thomas Hitch was transported by helicopter to University Hospital (Shock Trauma) in Baltimore, Maryland. Hitch died at University Hospital on February 24, 2013 from the injuries that he sustained in the crash.

The Defendant's blood was drawn at P.R.M.C. the night of the crash and the blood sample was analyzed by the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division to determine his blood alcohol concentration. Upon analysis, the Defendant's blood was found to contain an alcohol concentration of 0.19 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

The Court ordered a short-form Pre-Sentence Investigation upon accepting the jury's verdict and revoked the Defendant's bond placing him in the Wicomico County Detention Center pending sentencing. Sentencing will occur in approximately 30 days. The Defendant was previously convicted of Driving while Intoxicated in 1993 and of Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol in 2000.

Matthew A. Maciarello, State's Attorney for Wicomico County thanked the following individuals and agencies for their role in the investigation and prosecution of this case: the Delmar Police Department (especially the lead investigating officer, Cpl. Keith Heacook), the Maryland State Police Special Operations Bureau (especially Tpr. Justin Zimmerman), the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and last, but not least, the physicians, nurses and administrative staff at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (P.R.M.C.).

Thomas M. Hitch
SALISBURY\emdash Thomas M. Hitch, 54, of Salisbury died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Born July 31, 1958, he was the son of the late Linwood T. and Naomi Dennis Hitch. For nearly 30 years, he was an electrician. He is survived by a brother, Gary L. Hitch of Salisbury; a sister, Patricia H. Woolard of Elizabeth City, N.C. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne H. Kitchens. A brief memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Rockawalkin Methodist Curch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Unity, 22 South Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Published in The Daily Times on Feb. 27, 2013

Flora married John Robert Bradd,²⁵⁴⁵ son of Mahlon Bradd and Hattie Louella Kelly, on 30 Nov 1946 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ John was born on 23 Jan 1922 in VA.^⁴³⁶

Grace married Louis Perry Keyser on 28 Jun 1911 in Wheeling, WV.⁴⁶⁷³ Louis was born on 28 Apr 1883^²⁵⁵⁷ and died in 1920 in Wheeling, WV.^⁴⁶⁷³

Morris married Lelia Rebecca Fitzhugh, daughter of Alves Fitzhugh and Ethel Louise McCloy, about 1936. Lelia was born on 15 Dec 1908 in VA^⁵⁹⁶⁷ and died in Jun 1989.

William married Susanna (?) in 1921 in MD. Susanna was born in 1900 in MD.^⁵⁹⁷⁰

Herman married Helen V. Bounds, daughter of George William Bounds and Belle T. (?),⁷⁶ about 1919 in MD. Helen was born in 1902 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁹⁷⁵ ⁵⁹⁷⁶} died in 1991 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1991 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

3446 M i. Jack O. Renshaw ⁷⁶ was born in 1925 in Wicomico Co., MD, died in 1989 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1989 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Hattie married Marion L. Abbott, son of Vincent Abbott ⁴⁹³⁷ and Mary Virginia (Jennie) Dove, in 1908. Marion was born on 12 Aug 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ³⁰⁶² ⁵⁰⁰⁸} died on 24 Jun 1965 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 27 Jun 1965 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3448 M i. Wilton D. Abbott was born on 6 Aug 1911 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁹⁷⁷} died on 28 Oct 1986 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 Oct 1986 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

3449 F ii. Margaret Abbott was born in 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹⁷⁸

2465. Olive Renshaw was born on 29 Mar 1892 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁴⁷¹⁹} died on 23 Aug 1971 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 Aug 1971 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Olive married Arlington E. Moore before 1926. Arlington was born on 6 Feb 1880 in MD, died on 20 Sep 1963 in MD, and was buried about 23 Sep 1963 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

3450 M i. (Infant Son) Moore ⁷⁶ was born on 22 May 1926 in Wicomico Co., MD, died on 22 May 1926 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 23 May 1926 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "Anne grew up in Staten Island,NY, and attended public and private schools there. She attended Hunter College and graduated from Marymount Manhattan College, in New York City,majoring in art and education. She moved to Cape Cod in 1982, and continued to paint and instruct. She found she had an interest in pyschology that led her to a Masters Degree in Expressive Art Therapy from Lesley College in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA. She currently provides (1999) art therapy services to children at a Battered Women's Shelter in Hyannis, MA. As a therapist, using art as a means of non-verbal communication, she assists "clients in alleviating distress, by reducing physical, emotional,behavorial and social impairment."

Anne married Paul Marcus Earle ²²³ ²⁶⁰⁷ on 26 Feb 1987 in Stowe, VT.⁵⁹⁷⁹ Paul was born on 13 Apr 1947 in Melrose, Middlesex Co., MA.^⁵⁹⁷⁹

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "He has a premedical degree from Boston University and Masters Degree in Biology from Northeastern University. He is a Physician's Assistant in Pathology at the Cape Cod Hospital, in Hyannis, Barnstable County, MA

3451 M i. Zachary Robert Earle ²⁶⁰⁷ was born on 16 Dec 1989 in Hyannis, Barnstable Co., MA.^²²³

3452 M ii. Jonathan Taylor Earle ²⁶⁰⁷ was born on 6 Jun 1994 in Hyannis, Barnstable Co., MA.^²²³

General Notes: In the notes of Donovan Hitch, it states that Dr. Pribble was the attending physician at many big-time boxing matches including Dempsey-.

DR. EUGENE B. PRIBBLE

Dr. Eugene B. Pribble, 59, died at his home at Salem, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1936, after an illness of several years. He fell over three months ago and fractured his hip and had not been able to be out of bed since then.

Dr. Pribble was born at Pribble's Cross Roads, Pendleton county, Oct. 2, 1877, the son of the late Sylvester M. and Emma Hitch Pribble. He went to Illinois when he was 14 years old with his family. He graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College and was a successful physician in Salem. He began his practice of medicine at St. Elmo, Illinois, and upon the death of his father-in-law, he assumed charge of the hospital at Salem, Ill. He united with the Walnut Grove Methodist Church when a boy and remained a Methodist all of his life.

Dr. Pribble is survived by his wife and one son, Dr. John Pribble of Chicago, Ill., who is a physician and surgeon, and by two brothers, Rollie Pribble of Evanston, Ill., and H. R. Pribble of Rockport, Ind. A sister, Miss Nelle Pribble died several years ago. He is also survived by a number of close relatives and many friends in this county.

He is also survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Loucille Brown of Flora, Ill.

2473. H. Raymond Pribble ⁸ was born on 1 Mar 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²⁶⁷ died on 7 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN,^²⁶⁷ and was buried about 10 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN.

General Notes: In notes sent to me by Donovan Hitch of Covington, Kentucky, it states that Raymond Pribble ". . . attended and graduated from High School in Farina, Illinois and later attended a business college in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a Railway Postal Clerk for 37 years . . ."

H. married Mazie Glackman.,²⁶⁷ daughter of Andrew J. Glackman ⁴ and Laura Gylick,.⁴

3455 F ii. Judith Lucille Pribble ⁴ was born on 23 Jul 1911 and died on 11 Aug 1942.

3456 M iii. Donald Gene Pribble ⁴ was born on 14 Feb 1924 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

General Notes: In notes sent to me by Donovan Hitch of Covington, Kentucky, it states that Rolla Spencer Pribble ". . . went to Chicago, Illinois as a young man and attended the Kent College of Law there. For some years, he was with the Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago and in the 1930s founded the insurance brokerage firm of R.S. Pribble and Company which he headed until his death in November of 1954."

E-MAIL:
From: Jo Terry Sinding [mailto:jsinding@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:43 PM
To: Hitch, Michael G. (WFF-8020)
Subject: RE: more family

Thanks for all of your work!!!!! Do you think we're related to William Bryan through Luke Bryan and Squire Boone through Luke's wife Mary Polly Sanders? Henry Pitts Hitch married Sara Sanders Bryan…??? Harriett Ann Pribble Sinding Taylor.B. Sept 8, 1915 D. Aug 3, 2004, Chicago, Ill. Married to Thomas Arnet Sinding, December 31, 1945 in Evanston, Ill. Tom was born Oct 3, 1916 in Illinois and died August of 1970, in Chicago. Emily Hitch Pribble Gillies B July 13, 1919 D. July 28, 1977, Evanston. Ill.They were both born in Chicago, Illinois. Marriage to Harry Woodruff Gillies (date? I'll find it) Harry was born Oct 18, 1915 in Chicago and died Jan 27, 1975 in Boston.
Rolla Spencer Pribble was born May 8, 1888 in Falmouth Kentucky and died Nov 16, 1954 in Evanston, Ill. Marriage to Alma Ferriman Kopf, April 11, 1911. Everyone else is alive. Do you want those names? What else do you need? By the way, I am married to Thomas A. Sinding Jr. P.S. I just ordered 2 copies of your book for my kids.. Thanks again for all of your hard work! Want to sign them for me?

Jo Terry Sinding (Jody)

Rolla married Alma Ferriman Kopf on 11 Apr 1911 in Paducah, KY.⁴ ⁴⁷²¹ Alma died on 22 Apr 1969 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁴

3458 F ii. Emily Hitch Pribble ⁴ was born on 13 Jul 1919 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died in 1977.^²⁶⁴⁶

Emily married Harry Woodruff Gillies.⁴⁷²¹ Harry was born on 18 Oct 1915 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 27 Jan 1975 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.

General Notes: In notes sent to me by Donovan Hitch of Covington, Kentucky, it states that Louis M. Hitch ". . . attended Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee Law School. At present (1968), he is Law Editor, Megard's Citations, Colorado Springs, Colorado."

Louis married Nadine Sloan. Nadine was born on 13 Nov 1907 in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt Co., TX^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died on 27 Mar 1992.^⁵⁹⁸⁰

Gerald married Frances Hackman, daughter of August Hackman and Mary Brocksmith, on 3 Jun 1931 in Musselshell Co., MT. Frances was born in 1907 in MT.^⁵⁹⁸¹

Joseph married Ruth Hanson.,²⁶⁷ daughter of Edward Hanson and Clara (?). Ruth was born on 4 Jan 1901 in WI^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁹⁸⁴} and died in Apr 1986 in Zephyrillis, Pasco Co., FL.^⁵⁹⁸⁵

+ 3462 M i. Jack Allen Hitch was born on 28 Dec 1930 in SD,^{²⁶⁷ ⁵⁹⁸⁶} died on 16 Nov 2012, and was buried about 19 Nov 2012 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

Viola married Roy Orville Rhinehart, son of Joe Rhinehart and Carrie Lee Grant, on 26 Nov 1917 in Fallon Co., MT. Roy was born in 1893 in Yankton, SD.

Thelma married Richard Costello.²⁶⁷ Richard was born in 1891 in WY.^⁵⁹⁸⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Jacob Hitch is listed in a household in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan as follows: - Jacob Hitch, age 25, born in IL - Roa Hitch age 28, born in IL - George Hitch, age 10, born in IL - Loretta Sager, age 51, born in IL - Harry Sager?, age 20, born in IL.

Jacob married Roa Mildred Sager,²⁶⁷ daughter of (?) Sager and Loretta (?), about 1909. Roa was born in 1892 in IL^⁵⁹⁹¹ and died on 2 Dec 1929 in Oskaloosa, Clay Co., IL.^¹⁶⁵⁴

Jacob next married Margaret E. Van Tassell.,²⁶⁷ daughter of James O. Van Tassell ²⁶⁷ and Mary Jane Moore,.²⁶⁷ Margaret was born in 1915 in FL.^⁵⁹⁹³

General Notes: He was a barber after attending Moeller Barber School in St. Louis, Missouri.

Harry married Irma I. Woolridge, daughter of Francis H. Woolridge ²⁶⁷ and Myra B. Keen,.²⁶⁷ Irma was born on 19 Jun 1906 in Clay Co., IL^{²⁶⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died in Aug 1991.^⁵⁹⁹⁴

+ 3471 M i. Wendell D. Hitch was born on 19 Aug 1926 in Fayette Co., IL,^{⁷⁶ ²⁶⁷} died on 11 Oct 1998, and was buried about 14 Oct 1998 in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, IN.

+ 3472 F ii. Linda Hitch was born on 11 Jun 1944 in Vandalia, Fayette Co., IL.^²⁶⁷

Alma married Willard Eugene Urban, son of John Urban ²⁶⁷ and Cordelia Belle Hollingshead,.²⁶⁷ Willard was born on 5 Jul 1888 in Wellston, Jackson Co., OH^²⁶⁷ and died in 1955 in OH.^²⁶⁷

3473 M i. Eugene Urban ⁴ was born on 6 Jun 1913 in Portsmouth, OH and died in 1941.

3476 F iv. Alice Blanche Urban ⁴ was born on 30 May 1919 in Portsmouth, OH.

3478 F vi. Betty Waneta Urban ⁴ was born on 25 Feb 1924 in Portsmouth, OH.

3481 M ix. Richard Dale Urban ⁴ was born on 22 Oct 1934 in Portsmouth, OH.

Blanche married Lee Roy Dunham, son of Jacob Vincent Dunham ⁴ and Sarah Foster,⁴ on 9 Mar 1929.⁴ Lee was born on 11 Oct 1890 in Piketon, OH.^⁴

Clarence married Ethel Marie Brunson, daughter of William Albert Brunson ⁴ and Sarah Jane Kurtz,⁴ about 1925. Ethel was born on 12 Dec 1901 in Bellefontaine, OH.^⁴

3483 F i. Dorothy Ann Kidwell ⁴ was born on 28 Nov 1926 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

3484 M ii. Robert Harold Kidwell ⁴ was born on 1 Aug 1928 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

3485 M iii. Donald Lee Kidwell ⁴ was born on 14 Dec 1932 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

3486 M iv. James Eli Kidwell ⁴ was born on 9 Sep 1939 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Nellie married Louis Henry Baesmann,⁴ son of George Henry Frederick Baesmann ⁴ and Evaline Pauline Sonner,⁴ about 1926.

3488 F i. Carol Mae Baesmann ⁴ was born on 23 Dec 1927 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Walker married Mary Florence Kelly, daughter of Charles Abner Kelly ⁴ and Rhoda Brunton,⁴ on 27 Oct 1928.⁴ Mary was born on 9 Apr 1910 in Portsmouth, OH.^⁴

3489 F i. Mary Katherine Kidwell ⁴ was born on 12 Jan 1930 in Portsmouth, OH.

3490 M ii. Richard Walker Kidwell ⁴ was born on 29 May 1931 in Portsmouth, OH.

3491 F iii. Carolyn Joy Kidwell ⁴ was born on 27 Apr 1933 in Portsmouth, OH.

3492 F iv. Gloris Lonelle Kidwell ⁴ was born on 14 Jan 1936 in Portsmouth, OH.

3493 F v. Emily Suzanne Kidwell ⁴ was born on 25 Sep 1938 in Portsmouth, OH.

Gladys married Norman Harry Bartlett, son of Walter Dean Bartlett ⁴ and Hettie Whitman,⁴ about 1930. Norman was born on 15 Aug 1910 in Portsmouth, OH.^⁴

3494 F i. Norma Jean Bartlett ⁴ was born on 30 May 1931 in Portsmouth, OH.

Katherine married Edmund Burger O'Bryan.,⁴ son of Francis Marion O'Bryan ⁴ and Nancy Elizabeth Gephart Johnson,.⁴

2534. Stella May Hitch ²⁶⁷ was born on 16 Feb 1890 in KY,^⁴⁷⁷⁰ died on 28 Nov 1922 in KY, and was buried about 1 Dec 1922 in Highland Cemetery, Kenton Co., KY.

3505 M i. George Roy Botkins was born in 1911 in TN^⁵⁹⁹⁵ and died in 1969 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

Lillian married Arthur George Koch.,²⁶⁷ son of August Koch and Sophia Eha. Arthur was born on 15 Mar 1885 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, died on 25 Nov 1918 in Campbell Co., KY, and was buried about 28 Nov 1918 in Evergreen cemetery, Campbell Co., KY.

3507 F ii. Dorothy E. Koch ²⁶⁷ was born on 3 Oct 1917 in KY and died on 2 Sep 2006 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Dorothy married Robert A Kisker.⁴ Robert was born on 9 Sep 1913 in OH and died on 20 Feb 1970 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Carston married Helen P. Habicht.²⁶⁷ Helen was born in 1902 in TX, died on 9 Feb 1949 in TX,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 12 Feb 1949 in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX.

Robert married Mildred Kreis.²⁶⁷ Mildred was born in 1898 in KY^⁹⁹³ and died on 10 Dec 1967 in Jefferson Co., KY.^⁹⁹³

Grace married Frank Arthur Pohl on 15 Nov 1916.⁴ Frank was born on 26 Jul 1890 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN,^⁴ died on 15 Nov 1956 in MN,^⁴ and was buried about 18 Nov 1956 in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Princeton, MN.^⁴

3512 M i. Basil Wayne Lunsford Jr. ¹¹⁰⁵ was born on 19 Nov 1941 in Kenton Co., KY.^⁴

Eva married Larry William Gillespie on 29 Jan 1938.⁴ Larry was born in Oct 1914.^⁴

Van married Thomas Etta (Peggy) McClanahan on 28 May 1920 in Newport, OH.⁴⁸¹¹ Thomas was born on 23 Oct 1900^⁴⁸¹¹ and died on 17 Apr 1976.^⁴⁸¹¹

3517 F i. Betty Jane Hitch was born on 11 Apr 1921 in Dayton, OH^⁴⁸¹¹ and died in Jun 1921 in Dayton, OH.^⁴⁸¹¹

3518 F ii. Dorothy Jean Hitch was born on 26 May 1922 in Dayton, OH^⁴⁸¹¹ and died on 22 Sep 1987 in Phoenix, AZ.^⁴⁸¹¹

Hubert married Margaret Wayman, daughter of Dr. Harry G. Wayman ⁴ and Margaret Biggerstaff,⁴ on 16 Jun 1939.⁴

3520 F i. Eunice Margaret Webb ⁴ was born on 22 Nov 1940 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

3521 M ii. Charles Wayman Webb ⁴ was born on 23 Feb 1942 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

3522 F iii. Lois Elizabeth Webb ⁴ was born on 11 Dec 1946 in St. Cloud, FL.

Carrie married Douglas Holt, son of Oliver Holt ⁴ and Claudia Cropper,⁴ on 28 Sep 1940.⁴ Douglas was born on 1 May 1921 in Burtonville, Lewis Co., KY^⁴ and died about 1970.^⁴

George married Lyla Purvis.,⁴ daughter of Bruce Purvis ⁴ and Thelma (?),.⁴

3529 F iii. Margaret Anne Steele ⁴ was born on 17 Oct 1959 in Rochester, NY.

Ray married Anne Marie Germschied. Anne was born on 11 Jul 1922 in Germany.^⁴

3534 M i. Mark Steele ⁴ was born on 7 Jan 1959 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

3539 F i. Veronica Yelton ⁴ was born on 4 Dec 1948 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN.

David married Ann Frances Henry.,⁴ daughter of Orin Henry ⁴ and Edna Louise Parker,.⁴ Ann was born on 30 Jun 1918 in Kenton Co., KY.

3542 F i. Ann Louise Hodges ⁴ was born on 9 Feb 1941 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

3543 F ii. Nancy Eden Hodges ⁴ was born on 10 Nov 1942 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

Nelvia married Rev. Frederick Elwynn Peace Sr., son of Renza Elwynn Peace ⁴ and Rebecca Hawthorne,⁴ on 18 Mar 1941.⁴ Frederick died on 25 Oct 1977.^⁴

3547 F i. Marjorie Ann Peace ⁴ was born on 17 Jan 1946 in Bowling Green, OH.

3548 M ii. Frederick Elwynn Peace Jr. ⁴ was born on 10 Feb 1949 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

3549 M iii. Robert Edward Peace ⁴ was born on 14 Dec 1951 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

3550 M iv. Thomas Halford Peace ⁴ was born on 8 Apr 1954 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN.

Kelly married David Gulley, son of William Gulley ⁴ and Christine Soulder,⁴ on 21 Aug 1976.²⁶⁷ David was born on 29 Oct 1958.^²⁶⁷

3552 M i. David Michael Gulley was born on 21 May 1977 in Kenton Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

3553 F ii. Davanna Michelle Gulley was born on 8 Jun 1979 in Kenton Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

3554 M iii. Daniel Mark Gulley was born on 15 Mar 1981 in Kenton Co., KY.^²⁶⁷

Bertram married Clementine Agnew,⁷⁶ daughter of John C. Agnew and Martha Alley, about 1898. Clementine was born on 28 Apr 1878 in KY, died on 19 Jan 1915 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, and was buried about 22 Jan 1915 in Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Bertram next married Coilah Brink.⁷⁶ Coilah was born in 1891 in MI, died in 1990 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, and was buried in 1990 in Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

3555 M i. Donald Leigh Hitch ⁵⁹⁹⁶ was born on 24 Jul 1917 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, died on 4 Jul 1947 in Pima Co., AZ, and was buried on 7 Jul 1947 in Evergreen Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

General Notes: He died of multiple skull fractures in an ambulance on the way to hospital.

Donald married Ina M. Culver on 3 May 1941 in Bates Co., MO.⁵⁹⁹⁷ Ina was born in 1919.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, George Hitch is listed in ED 264 (visit 76) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - George Hitch, age 34, born in OH - Vera Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Lill? Hitch, age 7, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Laura? Hitch, age 2, born in OH

In the Federal Census of 1920, George P. Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - George P. Hitch, age 44, born in OH - Vera Hitch, age 43, born in OH - Lillian Hitch, age 17, born in OH - May Hitch, age 16, born in OH - Louise Hitch, age 11, born in OH - Ruthe Hitch, age 9, born in OH - Dorothy Hitch, age 7 years and 1 month, born in OH - Clara Hitch, age 5 years and 4 months, born in OH - George Hitch, age 2 years and 11 months, born in OH - Harry Lemmon, age 51, born in OH.

George married Vera Lemmon, daughter of John Lemmon ⁴⁸²⁵ and Alice Hahn,⁴⁸²⁵ about 1902 in OH. Vera was born on 8 May 1876 in OH^{⁴⁸²⁵ ⁵⁹⁹⁸} and died on 24 Feb 1953 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸²⁵

3556 F i. Lillis (Lil) Hitch was born in 1903 in Hamilton Co., OH^⁵⁹⁹⁹ and died on 28 May 1988 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸²⁵

Lillis married Robert (Bob) Michael.⁶⁰⁰⁰ Robert was born on 3 May 1905.^⁴⁸²⁵

3562 M vii. George Hitch was born in 1917 in Hamilton Co., OH^⁶⁰⁰⁶ and died about 1929 in OH.^⁶⁰⁰⁷

3563 F viii. Elizabeth (Betty) Hitch ⁶⁰⁰⁸ was born in 1921 in Hamilton Co., OH.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Clarence Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 25, born in OH - Ethel S. Hitch, age 21, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Clarence Hitch is listed in Hamilton County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 35, born in OH - Ethel S. Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Marjorie E. Hitch, age 9, born in OH - John S. Hitch, age 7, born in OH.

Clarence married Ethel Schenck about 1910 in Hamilton Co., OH. Ethel was born on 6 Jun 1888 in OH^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶⁰⁰⁹ ⁶⁰¹⁰} and died on 26 Dec 1975 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^{⁶⁰¹¹ ⁶⁰¹²}

General Notes: Hitch, Ethel
Death Date: 26 December 1975 Place of Death: Cincinnati, Hamilton County
Residence: Silverton, Hamilton County Gender: Female
Race: White Age: 87 Years
Marital Status: Widowed Death Certified by: Physician
Work Injury: Autopsy: Unknown
Birth Date: Birth State:
Certificate: 090294 Volume: 22311
Place of Accident: Origin:

3564 F i. Marjorie E. Hitch was born in 1911 in Hamilton Co., OH.^⁶⁰⁰³

3565 M ii. John S. Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1912 in Hamilton Co., OH^⁶⁰¹³ and died on 4 Dec 1985 in Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH..^⁶⁰¹²

General Notes: Hitch, John S
Death Date: 04 December 1985 Place of Death: Montgomery, Hamilton County
Residence: Montgomery, Hamilton County Gender: Male
Race: White Age: 73 Years
Marital Status: Widowed Death Certified by: Physician
Work Injury: Autopsy: 9
Birth Date: 01 August 1912 Birth State: Ohio
Certificate: 092541 Volume: 26273
Place of Accident: (Home) Origin: American

Dorris married Rhoda Gilmour Adriance, daughter of Rev. Edward H. Adriance ¹¹¹⁷ and Margaret Hyndman,¹¹¹⁷ on 5 Mar 1914 in Cambria Co., PA.¹¹¹⁷ Rhoda was born on 12 Mar 1889 in Shelby Co., IN,^¹¹¹⁷ died on 5 Jan 1980 in Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT,^¹¹¹⁷ and was buried about 8 Jan 1980 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.

+ 3569 M iii. Charles Edward Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1919 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT,^¹¹¹⁷ died on 9 Nov 1998 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT,^⁶⁰¹⁶ and was buried on 13 Nov 1998 in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.^⁶⁰¹⁶

+ 3570 F iv. Barbara Belle Hitch was born on 25 Mar 1921 in Hobson, Judith Basin Co., MT^¹¹¹⁷ and died after 2006.

+ 3571 M v. Dr. James Malcolm Hitch was born on 8 Jun 1925 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT^¹¹¹⁷ and died on 19 May 2006 in Sequim, WA.

3572 M i. Fred Louis Wham Jr. ⁴⁸⁵⁷ was born on 14 Mar 1910 in Fort Smith, AR.^⁶⁰¹⁷

3573 F i. Levona Voigt ⁴⁸⁵⁷ was born on 28 Jan 1912 in IL^¹³⁶⁷ and died on 1 Aug 1988 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁶⁰¹⁹

3575 M iii. Lou Bernard (Barney) Voigt died on 4 Mar 1953 in Washington, DC.^⁴⁸⁵⁷

Charlotte married Ola Gross Roney on 24 Aug 1918 in Vigo Co., IN.⁴⁸⁵⁷ ⁶⁰¹⁸

3577 M ii. Paul Hitch Roney was born on 5 Sep 1921 in Onley, IL.^⁴⁸⁵⁷

General Notes: From U.S. Courts records:

PAUL HITCH RONEY Senior U.S. Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Born: Olney, Illinois on Sep 5 1921 Date of Appointment: Oct 16 1970 Entered on Duty: Nov 23 1970 Chief Judge: Sep 3 1986 to Oct 1 1989 Senior Status: Oct 1 1989 Education: St. Petersburg Junior College, 1940; University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Commerce & Finance, B.S., 1942; Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1948; Stetson University College of Law, (Honorary) LL.D., 1977; University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M. (Judicial Process), 1984. Committee Appointments/Professional Organizations: Judicial Conference of the U.S., 1986-1989, and it's Executive Committee, 1987-1989; Judicial Conference Committee to Review Circuit Council Conduct and Disability Orders, 1991- 1993; Judicial Conference Special Committee on Federal Habeas Corpus Review of Capital Sentences, 1988-1989; Judicial Conference Subcommittee on Judicial Improvements, 1978-1984; Presiding Judge, U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, 1994-2001; American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; American Law Institute; American Bar Foundation; and The Florida Bar.

Helen married Godfrey John Huber on 11 Nov 1922.⁴⁸⁵⁷ Godfrey was born on 16 Aug 1893 in OH.

3581 M iv. Robert David Huber was born on 24 Jan 1934 in El Salvador.^⁶⁰²⁰

3583 M i. Jack Nelson Anderson was born on 6 Mar 1947 in Dallas Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Lives in Girard, KS. Is in business with his father, plumbing, heating and electrical contractors."

In the Federal Census of 1920, William C. Hitch is listed in a household in Girard, Crawford County, Kansas as follows: - William C. Hitch, age 29, born in KS - Nita Hitch, age 29, born in KS - Helen M. Hitch, age 4 3/12, born in KS - William C. Hitch Jr., age 4/12, born in KS.

William married Nita Lehman, daughter of Daniel W. Lehman and Elizabeth E. Lehman, on 14 Aug 1912.⁸ Nita was born on 28 Sep 1890 in KS,^{⁸ ⁴⁸⁹⁹ ⁶⁰²²} died in 1970 in KS, and was buried in 1970 in Girard Cemetery, Crawford Co., KS.

+ 3584 F i. Helen Marie Hitch was born on 10 Oct 1915 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS,^{⁸ ⁶⁰²³} died on 13 May 2007 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS, and was buried about 16 May 2007 in Girard Cemetery, Crawford Co., KS.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Ella Marie Hitch was intensely interested in the family history and sent me the data for her line. Her husband is a graduate of Bliss Electrical School in Washington, D.C., is an electrical engineer with a store furnishing supplies at Belvidere, IL.

Ella married Royal Almon Boyce ³⁵ on 3 Jun 1917.⁸ Royal was born on 17 Apr 1891.^⁸

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "Anna Louise Hitch married Herbert E. McKinney in Everett, WA July 2, 1928. Herb was born Oct. 8, 1910. They met when Herb came to visit her brother, Harve, who had been injured with some fireworks. Harve and Herb walked to school together since they only lived two blocks apart and went to the same school. Herb was mainly a building contractor. He built several nice homes in the Everett and Mukilteo areas. Herb died in 1977 after a lingering illness. Lou was a homemaker, waitress, and short order cook, starting at the Triple X Barrel, she also cooked at Davies Resort at Lake Stevens, and the Grand Central Market Restaurant in Everett. During the war she was a welder at the Everett shipyard. When Herb began building houses she became a carpenter's helper and painter."

Anna married Herbert (Herb) E. McKinney on 2 Jul 1928 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Herbert was born on 8 Oct 1910^¹²⁰⁷ and died in 1977 in WA.^¹²⁰⁷

3587 F i. Dawn Louise McKinney ¹²⁰⁷ was born on 9 Mar 1929 in Everett, WA.

Dawn married William Madison Staggs on 8 Nov 1947 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ The marriage ended in divorce on 14 Mar 1960. William died on 5 Jan 1977 in WA.

Dawn next married Paul Frederick Seely on 20 Nov 1960.¹²⁰⁷ The marriage ended in divorce on 3 May 1973. Paul was born on 4 May 1924 in CA and died on 25 Aug 1980.

3588 F ii. Helyn Eileen McKinney ¹²⁰⁷ was born on 6 Dec 1931 in Everett, WA.

Anna next married Gordon Wright on 20 Jul 1982 in WA.¹²⁰⁷ Gordon died in 1995 in WA.

Death Notes: Died from injuries he received in a car accident north of Everett, Washington.

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "Kenneth Livingston Hitch married Myrtle (Tillie) Trene Asplund September 16, 1932 in Everett, WA. Tillie was born in Arlington, WA February 12, 1915. Friends introduced them and their relationship developed into a courtship and marriage. Ken was the most carefree, fun loving, and adventurous of the Hitch siblings. He became a journeyman electrician and worked with his father on many jobs. He worked for various electrical contractors in the Everett area. They made their home in Everett and were building a home in the South Everett area at the time of Ken's death. Ken was killed in an automobile accident in the North Seattle area January 10, 1941. He was cremated and his ashes were buried with his son.

Tillie's brother, Curley, moved in with them and they finished the house. Tillie and Virginia lived there until Virginia went away to college in Bellingham. Besides being a Homemaker Tillie worked as a waitress and bartender in the Everett area. In later years she has become very involved in craft work and her great grandchildren along with her daughter."

Kenneth Hitch's obituary was in the "Tacoma (WA) News Tribune" on January 14, 1941 (page 13):

MAN DIES OF CAR INJURIES

Kenneth L. Hitch, 29, Everett, died Friday of injuries sustained in a car accident north of Everett. He was a member of the Eagles of Everett and the Electrical Workers' union. He leaves his wife, Myrtle, and a daughter, Virginia, at home; parents Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hitch; his grandfather, J.N. Fahlstrom, Everett; sisters, Mrs. Louise McKinney of Everett, Mrs. Joyce Sunick of Tacoma, and Mrs. Betty Pearson of Everett; a brother, Harvey C. Hitch of Camp Murray. Funeral Services Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Purdy and Waters, with the Rev. Joseph Chester officiating. Cremation.

Kenneth married Myrtle (Tillie) Irene Asplund on 16 Sep 1932 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Myrtle was born on 12 Feb 1915 in Arlington, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

3589 M i. Kenneth James Hitch ¹²⁰⁷ was born on 28 Aug 1933 in Everett, WA, died on 17 Dec 1933 in Everett, WA, and was buried about 20 Dec 1933 in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

2685. Harvey Carol Hitch was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Svea, MN,^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁹⁰⁸} died on 1 Aug 1958, and was buried about 4 Aug 1958 in Ft. Lawton Post Cemetery, Ft. Lawton, WA.

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "Harvey Carol Hitch married Marie Martha Zaat in Everett, WA July 13, 1935. Marie was born Dec. 25, 1915 in Sunnydale, WA. They met at Everett High School when they were both students. After Harve graduated he and Marie sent notes back and forth through Harve's sister, Joyce. Harve worked at Robinson's Lumber Mill in Everett while attending high school and he also served in the Washington National Guard.

After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Army and made it his career. Harve was the only Hitch sibling with musical talent. He somehow managed to get a used mandolin and taught himself how to play. He later replaced his first instrument with a newer model. At family gatherings we often had sing alongs. Uncle John played the guitar, Bus the violin, Harve the mandolin and Wayne (Bus' brother) played the harmonica and the bones. Their music made the gatherings more festive. Their first home was on Peck's Drive in South Everett but Harve's army career moved them across the country. When Harve was on overseas duty his family would be waiting in the Everett or Seattle area. They sold their Everett home and bought a larger home on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. Several family gatherings were held in that home and also their next home in the Greenwood area in North Seattle. This was their last family home.

In 1948, Harve had a cancer operation on his stomach and bladder. In the fall of 1957 the cancer flared up again affecting his liver. He died August 1, 1958 and is buried at Fort Lawton in North Seattle.

Marie was a Homemaker, but after Harve passed away she worked in the Ballard High School Cafeteria. Marie died December 3, 1990 and is buried at Fort Lawton in North Seattle."

Harvey married Marie Martha Zaat on 13 Jul 1935 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Marie was born on 25 Dec 1915 in Sunnydale, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Joyce married Joseph Melvin Sunick on 10 Dec 1935 in Juneau, AK.¹²⁰⁷ Joseph was born on 1 Jan 1907 in Angels Camp, CA^¹²⁰⁷ and died on 13 Apr 1957 in Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Thomas married Ellie Scholz in Germany.¹²⁰⁷ Ellie was born on 4 Aug 1935 in Germany.

Thomas next married Debbie (?) on 8 Feb 1975.¹²⁰⁷ Debbie was born on 25 Jun 1953.

Gerald married Jennie (?) on 25 Nov 1965.¹²⁰⁷ Jennie was born on 3 Nov 1946.

Joyce next married Roy Miller on 2 Jan 1981.¹²⁰⁷ The marriage ended in divorce on 31 Jan 1984.

Margaret married William Edgar Pearson on 1 Jul 1939 in First Methodist Church, Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ William was born on 21 Jan 1916 in Peshastin, WA,^¹²⁰⁷ died on 15 Mar 1987 in Everett, WA,^¹²⁰⁷ and was buried about 18 Mar 1987 in Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

3596 M i. Robert Harvey Pearson was born on 20 Aug 1942 in WA^¹²⁰⁷ and died on 11 Jun 1967 in Vietnam.^¹²⁰⁷

Robert married Mary Ann Jacobson on 1 Aug 1964 in Marysville, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Mary was born on 8 Jan 1942 in Alexandria, MN.

Kenneth next married Merrie Lee Frans in Aug 1991.¹²⁰⁷ Merrie was born on 7 Feb 1956 in Ft. Lawton, WA.

Margaret next married Edgar S. Harnden on 16 Mar 1991 in Marysville, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Edgar was born on 8 Jan 1913 in Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Carroll married Sadie Ellen Bounds,³²²⁸ daughter of Warren Bounds and Mary Alice Carter, on 13 Mar 1915.²⁵⁴⁵ The marriage ended in divorce on 3 Sep 1919. Sadie was born on 27 Feb 1894 in Worcester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ²⁵⁴⁵} died on 18 Jul 1962 in DE,^{²⁵⁴⁵ ⁴⁶⁵⁸} and was buried about 21 Jul 1962 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3598 F i. Beatrice Leola Snelling was born on 10 Mar 1915 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD^²⁵⁴⁵ and died on 12 Nov 1991 in Clarksville, IN.

General Notes: Publication Date: November 14, 1991; The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY; Page: 03B; Obituary: CLARKSVILLE -- Beatrice "Bea" Limp, 76, died Tuesday at her home. She was the former Beatrice Snelling, a native of Salisbury, Md., a retired employee of the Fashion Shop at Green Tree Mall and a member of Sunnyside Assembly of God Church in Jeffersonville. Survivors: her husband, Pete Limp; a daughter, Phyllis L. Bailey; a son, Buddy Limp of Pikeville, Tenn.; two brothers, Linwood D. Hitch of Salisbury and Robert Snelling of New Market, Md.; three grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Chapman Funeral Home. Entombment: Kraft- Graceland Mausoleum, New Albany. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Thursday and noon-1 p.m. Friday. Memorial gifts: Hospice of Southern Indiana.

Elizabeth married Ralph Horace Trader Sr.,⁴⁹³⁷ son of Horace Trader ¹⁸³ and Rosa Lee Burbage,¹⁸³ on 29 Nov 1916 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁰²⁶ Ralph was born on 5 Mar 1893 in Berlin, Worcester Co., MD^{⁸ ¹⁸³ ⁶⁰²⁷} and died on 19 Oct 1971 in Newark, Worcester Co., MD.^¹⁸³

General Notes: They were married on Nov 29 1916 and the marriage records state that she was age 22, of Allen, Maryland and he was of Salisbury and they were married in Allen by W.J. Twilley.

• Graduation: 1922, Wicomico High School, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. ⁶⁰²⁸

George married Grace Allen Reeves, daughter of George F. Reeves ⁸ and Hattie Foster, on 14 Aug 1930 in VA.⁸ Grace was born on 8 Dec 1907 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA,^⁶⁰²⁹ died on 10 Jul 1999 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA,^⁶⁰³⁰ and was buried on 14 Jul 1999 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.^⁶⁰³⁰

+ 3601 M i. George Reeves Hitch was born on 31 Dec 1935 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA^³⁰¹⁵ and died on 16 Sep 2014 in Louisville, KY.

General Notes: K. Wilson Hitch Age 93, of Rockland Road, Montchanin, formerly of Northwood, died Saturday December 18 in the Wilmington Hospital. Mr. Hitch worked for many years as yard superintendent for the Walker, Snyder, Connelly Co. and Diamond Ice & Coal. After that he was a deliveryman for Penny Hill Flower Shop, retiring in 1997 at the age of 91. Mr. Hitch was a longtime member of the West Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon. He was also a member of the Eureka/DuPont Lodge AF & AM. His wife, Gladys McRae Hitch died in 1981, his son, Phillip Hitch died in February of 1998. He is survived by his brother, George Thomas Hitch of Richmond, VA; and nieces and nephews. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville, where friends may call after 12 noon. Masonic services will be held for Mr. Hitch at 12:45 p.m. Burial will be in Lombardy Cemetery, Concord Pike. Contributions can be made to the West Presbyterian Church, 500 W. 8th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.

Kirby married Gladys Estelle McRae ⁴⁹⁴⁶ about 1944. Gladys was born on 21 Oct 1907,^¹⁶⁷⁹ died in Aug 1981, and was buried in Aug 1981 in Lombardy Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

3603 M i. Philip McRae Hitch was born on 26 Dec 1945 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE^³⁰¹⁵ and died in Feb 1998 in DE.^⁴⁹⁴⁶

Marguerite married Ralph Eugene Buckalew Sr..,⁸ ⁴⁹³⁷ son of Theodore Howard Buckalew ⁵³³⁹ and Fannie May Lake,.⁵³³⁹ Ralph was born on 23 Sep 1899 in DE,^{⁸ ⁶⁰³¹} died in 1955 in DE,^⁵³³⁹ and was buried in 1955 in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE.

3606 M iii. Ronald Eugene Buckalew Jr. was born on 29 Jul 1935 in DE.^{⁴⁹³⁷ ⁶⁰³⁴}

Ada married Dr. Herbert Merrill Murphey. Herbert was born on 30 Oct 1883 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁶⁰³⁵ ⁶⁰³⁶} died on 6 Aug 1938,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Aug 1938 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3608 M i. Dr. William Murphey was born on 25 Sep 1915 in MD,^{⁶⁰³⁷ ⁶⁰³⁸} died on 11 Dec 1990 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Dec 1990 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

William married Lola Furniss, daughter of Woodland Howard Furniss and Lola Marie Dayton. Lola was born on 24 Dec 1916 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, died on 10 Oct 1996 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 13 Oct 1996 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

3609 M ii. Robert Murphey was born in Nov 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁶⁰³⁹ ⁶⁰⁴⁰}

3610 F iii. M. Elizabeth Murphy was born in 1920 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁴¹

General Notes: The following article is from "The Allen Historian" of August 2000

Recollections of the Hitch Family of Allen, by H. Atwood Hitch (written January 15, 1972)

Robert Thornton Phoebus Hitch (b. 7-28-1873; d. 4-15-1946) and Edith Ellen Bounds (b. 7-12-1875; d. 3-7-1945) Married on December 18, 1895.

I, Henry Atwood Hitch, was born November 19, 1896, about one mile from Allen, MD at the home of my Grandfather and Grandmother, Robert John (Jack) Hitch (b. 11-17-1833; d. 4-28-1901) and his wife, the former Sarah Amanda Phoebus (b. 10-24-1836; d. 12-25-1904).

Allen, Maryland was originally known as Upper Trappe. The name Allen came from the name of the first postmaster, Joseph Allen. His wife was the former Mary Phoebus, sister of Amanda Phoebus.

When I was a few months old, my parents went to live on the north side of the Wicomico River, a distance of about two miles from Salisbury, Maryland. My father was a tenant farmer on a farm known as "Bell" Farm. The farm was located on what was called River Road, west of Salisbury, Maryland. We lived in a tenant house, which was practically on an island along the north side of the river.

When I was two years old, my parents went back to Allen and purchased a General Store, which they operated for about two years.

When I was about four years old, my father rented a farm and sold the general store. My sister Hannah was born October 27, 1898, while my parents were living here. The farm was located in Somerset County about one mile from Loretto Railroad Station and about one mile from a crossroads place located at the head of one branch of Wicomico Creek, known as "Head of the Creek". The distance from the farm north to the village of Allen, Maryland was 3 1/4 miles and south to Princess Anne, Maryland was 3 1/2 miles. The farm was owned by Judge Lore, who lived in Wilmington, DE. The "Head of the Creek" was favored with one general store, two houses, and one single room school house. Seven grades were taught there. In September, 1901, at the age of five years and ten months, I started school at the one room school at the "Head of the Creek". During the period of November 19, 1896 to the summer of 1901, my Grandfather Hitch had purchased a small place near the Allen School. In 1901 my Grandfather Hitch died at the age of 69. Robert John (Jack) Hitch was born May 7, 1901.

About 1902, my father purchased my Grandfather's place near the Allen School from his estate. During the next two years my Father farmed this small place in addition to running the Grist Mill at Allen. This was the worst mistake he ever made in my opinion. Only fifteen acres of land and the quality of soil was such that it was impossible to be at all productive. My parents had prospered well while living on Judge Lore's farm. During these 2 years, the original house burned to the ground and a new house had to be built. There was no insurance on the house and these two years proved to be very difficult financial times. Perhaps the most trying period for my father and mother in their lifetime.

In the summer of 1904, Howard Chandler Christy, the artist, bought a farm on Wicomico Creek in Somerset County 2 1/2 miles from the "Head of the Creek". My father was employed to run this farm for Mr. Christy, so we moved from Allen to this farm. Once again, I was back in school at the one room schoolhouse at the "Head of the Creek". My brother Howard was born on this farm on September 7, 1905 and was named after Mr. Christy, Howard Christy Hitch.

This I remember as the period in which I enjoyed most in my life as a farm boy. This farm was a large acreage and located on the Creek. We had ducks, geese, turkey, chickens, hogs, cattle, as well as horses and mules. A new barn was constructed while we lived there. Many fond memories do I have of those days on this farm. We lived very well for farm folks. We had driving horses, buggies, a surrey with two seats. We went to the fair at Pocomoke, Maryland with two horses hitched to the surrey - in all, a period to remember. We lived there until December, 1907, when Mr. Christy sold the farm and we moved back to the place near Allen which my father had been leasing. My brother Paul Phoebus Hitch was born here February 2, 1908.

Again the struggle was on to make a living on 15 acres of nondescript land, renting land away from home, and my father was running a saw mill for Uncle Peter Bounds along with other employment, when time would permit. As a family, however, we were fortunate, as Mother was a woman of unusual resourcefulness, thrift and natural executive ability. My father was hardworking, thrifty, sober and of integrity beyond reproach. Here again the family was a unit, which was helpful for the success to earn a livelihood, as we knew as children at a young age the financial situation.

We went to school at Allen School, which was about 300 yards from our house. I went to school here through the eighth grade, but failed my final examination in May, 1911, which was no surprise to me, since I had lost so much time in the fall of 1910 and the spring of 1911 due to farm work. As I was the oldest of five children, it naturally fell my lot to carry on farm chores of which I may have been capable, thereby adding to the family income. My mother was determined that I should have some education. That, in her opinion, would be the most value to me to earn a living (other than farming). The result - I never went back to public school, but enrolled in Beacon Business College in Salisbury, Maryland in the fall of 1911.

The year 1911 was a fairly good year for farming. My father rented 15 acres of land for $50 cash rent. We planted the entire acreage in tomatoes and had an excellent crop. The price received was only 15 cents per 5/8 bushell, but a crop of tomatoes was so unusual we had more cash money than usual when fall came. This resulted in my starting to Business College in September, 1911. In order to get to Salisbury, my parents bought me a bicycle, as the distance from Allen to Salisbury was seven and one-half miles, which distance I covered each school day. I only missed three days due to snow. The bicycle cost $29.50 and the make was a "Kennelworth".

For some time I had been trying to convince my father that he should sell the 15 acres of nondescript land and buy a larger farm with better quality land. He found such a place in summer, 1912, which was one mile west of Allen on the road to Collins Wharf, a boat landing for the BC & ARR steamers plying the waters between Salisbury and Baltimore, Maryland. The BC & ARR stood for Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Company. He sold the old 15 acre place, which was originally my Grandfather's home, and purchased this new farm. The new farm did not have much of a house - two rooms up and two rooms down. But this farm had quite a quantity of pine timber, which had much to do with my father buying it.

His calculation of the timber value was equal to the value of the purchase price. His knowledge of timber value was a result of working with Uncle Peter Bounds in the saw mill business. The timber made into lumber resulted in the house being enlarged by adding two rooms down and two rooms upstairs. Not a bad country home. The timber deal worked out very well from a financial standpoint. Most of it was worked for mine timbers for use in anthracite mines in Pennsylvania. He received $3.00 per ton for the timber. We hauled them on wagons to Fruitland, Maryland, a distance of five miles, where they were loaded in coal cars for shipment. The quality of land was much improvement over the former place.

The fall of 1912 found me back at Beacon Business College, as I had not completed the necessary studies to receive a diploma. During this time I rode my bike 8 1/2 miles each morning and evening from our new home to Salisbury, Maryland, one mile of which was dirt road.

The spring of 1913 found me back on the farm, having received a diploma from Beacon Business College. I spent the summer on the farm as well as helping in the handling of the mine timber operations. The fall of 1913, with farming operations about over for the year and the mine timber operations completed as far as timber on this farm, it was a time for less push and hard work. My mother never wanted me to try to make a living on the farm, and yet at heart I was a farmer. But events do happen to change our whole future.

My mother had a brother, my Uncle Carroll Bounds, who was working on the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger steamer from Cape Charles, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia. He wrote and said he had a job for me on the boat. Of course my mother was anxious that I take the job. But here again, a farmer at heart and being part of a close-knit family, I did not want to go. But I did. It was September, 1913 and I would be 18 years old on November 19. Somehow, I had never grown as some 18 year olds did. I weighed only 108 pounds and had never worn long trousers due to lack of size and height. My mother and I went to Salisbury and bought a suit with long trousers. As I remember they had to cut off about 12 inches from the pants. Not a perfect fit to say the least. But I could not go out in the world to assume a position as a grown up wearing short trousers. The suit cost $14.50. I left Salisbury on the train for Cape Charles, Virginia, to go out into the world to earn a livelihood. Before I reached Pocomoke, Maryland, a distance of 15 miles, I found myself sitting in that railroad coach with tears rolling down my cheeks. Again, I suppose that family unity came to the front.

In the Federal Census of 1920, H. Atwood Hitch and his brother are listed as employees on the U.S.S. Maryland in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia as follows: - H. Atwood Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Robert J. Hitch, age 18, born in MD.

Henry married Rosalee Harrell,⁴⁹¹⁵ daughter of Richard Henry Harrell and Mary Ann (?), on 5 Jun 1920. Rosalee was born on 5 Apr 1898 in Franklin, VA,^⁶⁰⁴² died on 13 Jun 1952 in VA, and was buried about 16 Jun 1952 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Granby St., Norfolk, VA.

+ 3612 M i. Henry Atwood Hitch Jr. ⁴⁹³⁷ was born on 10 Feb 1923 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD^³²²⁸ and died on 8 Dec 2010 in Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA.

+ 3613 M ii. Oliver Lee Hitch ⁴⁹³⁷ was born on 25 Feb 1925 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^³²²⁸ died on 6 Sep 2013 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA, and was buried about 9 Sep 2013 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.

Henry next married Blanche Ramey Hazelgrove ⁴⁹³⁷ on 26 Dec 1953. Blanche was born on 1 Feb 1903 and died on 12 Feb 1983.

General Notes: Howard's father Robert Thornton Phoebus Hitch ran a farm on Wicomico Creek owned by the artist, Howard Chandler Christy. Howard Hitch was born on that farm, and his parents named him after Howard Chandler Christy.

Howard married Pearl Dennis ⁸ on 18 Feb 1928 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.⁸

Howard next married Mary Katherine Massey,⁴⁹³⁷ daughter of Paul Rufus Massey Sr. and Anna Olivia Cleveland Shockley, on 4 Jun 1938.⁴⁹⁹⁴ Mary was born on 27 Apr 1910 in MD,^⁴⁹⁹⁴ died on 2 May 1986 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴⁹⁹⁴ and was buried about 5 May 1986 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3614 M i. Howard Christy Hitch Jr. ⁴⁹³⁷ was born on 2 Apr 1943 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{³²²⁸ ⁴⁹⁹⁴} died on 1 Apr 1994 in MD, and was buried about 4 Apr 1994 in Whaley Family Cemetery, Whaleyville, Worcester County, MD.

2711. Thornton Phoebus Hitch was born on 30 Jan 1914 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³²²⁸ ⁵⁰⁰³} died on 8 Nov 2001 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 11 Nov 2011 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: The following article is from "The Allen Historian" of August 2000

Thornton Hitch's Reflections, by Casey Parsons

Editor's Note: Casey interviewed Thornton Hitch for this article on February 21, 2000.

Thornton Phoebus Hitch is the eldest son of Beverly Tubman Hitch and Laura Richardson Hitch. Another son, Richard, born in 1915, served in the U.S. Navy as an electrician aboard a submarine during World War II and was lost in 1944, when his ship, the U.S.S. Grayback was lost in the Pacific. The Navy reported that the Grayback was caught on the surface and sunk as it was returning from a long patrol in the war zone. A third son, Donald, was born in 1920 and lives in Florida.

Thornton was named for Captain Thornton Phoebus, a ship captain from Oriole, who helped transport many immigrants to America from the old country. Thornton believes that his family came from England, and the name was originally spelled "Hytch".

He lives today near the pond along Wicomico Creek in Somerset County, the same site on which his family lived when he was born in January, 1914. His wife, Lelia, died in 1981. His garage and workshop contain parts of the old kitchen used by the Hitch family before they moved to the larger house across the pond built by Mr. Peter Malone in 1920.

Thorton's earliest memories are of his father working as a mail carrier. Beverly picked up the mail from Eden when the train came in and delivered it to homes around the countryside. He also operated the old mill on the creek for many years, employing a part-time mill operator as he delivered the mail. Mr. Hitch attached an engine house to the south side of the mill to furnish auxiliary power to the mill wheel when the water was low. Thornton recalls moving the new engine in for the initial setup. Ralph Bounds, a young local mechanic, helped to slide the new engine along, inch by inch, on rollers and skids. Thornton, a small child at the time, had his fingers mashed during the installation.

Thornton recalls that the water power was used to turn a turbine which rotated the top stone as the bottom stone remained stationary. There was a groove cut in the bottom stone which funneled the corn meal or flour to a conveyor and then to a bag. In those days, at locations where there was no water power available, mules were used to turn the grinding stones. In addition to the grist mill, Thornton also remembers an up-and-down sawmill, which was used to cut sills for houses. The former Hitch house, standing today by the pond, where the family moved in 1920, has 12" X 12" hand-hewn sills, Thornton said.

Mary G. Payne (b. 1902) remembers playing in the barn next to the old mill as a little girl with her friends amidst the grain which was stored there, probably after being taken as payment for grinding, or perhaps bought and sold as needed in the community. Mary's father, Robert Lee Griffith, worked in the blacksmith shop attached to the north side of the mill. He made and repaired tools, shod horses and did all of the things the smith was asked to do in those days. He probably worked mostly in the shop, but sometimes took his tools to the farm if required.

The mill dam washed out in 1918, and the mill stopped after running since at least 1763. A low dam was rebuilt about fifty yards north of the old mill site. The dam was raised to a higher level in 1930 by the Maryland State Highway Department in order to restore the former beauty of the pond. Some say the old mill was dismantled by Ralph Bounds and Bill Costen and the boards used elsewhere, partly to build the Ralph Bounds garage just south of the pond. Perry Horsman also worked in the blacksmith shop by the mill, Thornton says, and when the mill closed, the shop was relocated across the stream near the old post office, and Horsman continued to work there. The site is probably where the brick house stands today, formerly part of the Beverly Hitch lot, but sold to Charlie Bishop in the early fifties to build a house. It is unclear whether the old shop was moved or a new one constructed.

Thornton's mother, Laura Lee Richardson Hitch (1888-1970) was from Church Creek in Dorchester County. She graduated from Towson College and became a teacher. Her first assignments were to schools in Wicomico County, where she met Beverly and later married him. Beverly lived with an aunt in the old house by the creek in Somerset County before he married Laura. One of the schools in which Laura taught was Trinity, which is still standing today as a dwelling.

The Allen School where Thornton attended had seven grades being taught in one room by Miss Mildred Whayland. Formerly, under Squire Price, who taught in Allen for 33 years (1860-1893), there were two rooms. When Thornton finished his schooling at Allen, he rode the bus to Upton Street in Salisbury. The bus was a long, limo-type vehicle driven by Hamp Murray and transported from ten to fifteen people. He moved to the new high school on East Main Street in his senior year and graduated from there.

Out of high school, he helped his father on the farm for a while, his father having retired from the mail job. Together they devised a sprayer to destroy the Mexican bean beetle. They then experimented with the new sprayer to determine the best time for spraying when the maximum number of beetles were exposed. Thornton drove a truck for Joe Reading for a while, and while traveling to Cleveland, Ohio, he saw a sign saying: "Learn to weld; free of charge!" Thornton stopped long enough to learn welding before returning to Maryland. Later, he would make good use of his welding skills.

Thornton recalls trucks and wagons loaded with beans lined up as far as the church on the way to the auction block north of the store in Allen. As many as twenty truckloads a day went out of Allen. First came the string bean crop, followed by the Fordhook butter beans. (George Cordry's history states that "in the early 1900's, as many as 10 to 12 thousand bushels of string beans were sold at the market in Allen" and that the market was owned and operated by the late Jesse M. Pollitt.) The buyers were Jesse Pollitt, Kirb Gunby, and a man named Holloway. Harvey Mariner was the auctioneer and lived on the Mariner farm on Collins Wharf Road where Charlie Habilston lives today. (The old house burned down many years ago). Arlie Moore was the first farmer to grow string beans commercially, and Thornton recalls, Mr. Moore also usually had the earliest crops of the season.

Some of the beans and other vegetables were transported to Baltimore by the Victor Lynn boat which left Salisbury in the afternoon, arriving in the city for the early morning produce market. The boat stopped at Collins Wharf about four o'clock in the afternoon. Al Wooten, Lynn's father, started the Victor Lynn Lines in the 1920's, Thornton recalls, and changed the power from steam to gasoline. The "Henrietta Francis" was the name of the first boat, which looked like a tug boat.

Thornton remembers one day when his father asked him and his brother Richard to take a few baskets of peppers to Collins Wharf in time for the afternoon boat shipment. When they got to the point near the intersection of Collins Wharf Road and Allen Road, a bolt came out of the harness, causing the shaft to fall down around the horses's legs each time he took a step. The horse was soon running headlong down the main street of Allen. As they raced past the Messick place, Fred Messick ran out to try to help. He could only grasp hold of the back of the wagon as it sped past, dragging him along until his knees were scraped bare and bruised through his trousers before he could let go. Thornton and Richard were finally able to control the horse by reining him in one direction, which happened to be the home of Laura Twilley, who lived where the Lentz family later lived. Thornton says the horse ran all the way up to the side door as if to enter the house. When Mrs. Twilley came to the door, she looked into the face of a scared, snorting, wild-eyed horse, a sight she long remembered.

Thornton remembers that the Gilbert Disharoon family once lived just west of the Community Hall where Fred Dennis lives today. The Disharoon House burned about 1925, and Olin Dennis helped get things out of the house during the fire. It is remembered that Olin brought the mattress down the stairs and threw a china closet out the window!

Thornton traveled as a young man, going abroad twice aboard ships out of New York. The first trip carried him through the Strait of Gibraltar, into the Mediterranean, through the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf and Ceylon. While in India, he visited the Taj Mahal, the 17th century mausoleum in Agra, India. On this trip he also visited Alexandria, Egypt. His second voyage took him through the Panama Canal where his motor ship developed engine trouble. After delays in getting to Los Angeles for repairs, he traveled to Pearl Harbor, Oahu, to deliver seven mooring buoys which were in use there when the Japanese attacked the U.S. Fleet on December 7,1941.

After he married Lelia Bozman, he got a job welding at the Bethlehem Steel Company located on Key Highway in Baltimore where they lived for a while. Before the war, he helped to manufacture gun carriages for an arsenal in Watertown, N.Y. He helped to raise a second deck on the old Esso Tanker that used to come to Salisbury and tie up in the east end of the Wicomico River and pump oil across Route 13 to storage tanks and truck tankers. When the war started, he helped to build the first Liberty Ship at Bethlehem Steel Co. He also worked for a while before the war at the Maryland Drydock Company where he repaired ships damaged by German submarines lurking close to our coastline. Some of these ships, Thornton says, had been sunk and recovered. The amount of shipping thus sunk and damaged was enormous.

Richard Hitch returned home from the war, Thornton recalls, late in 1943, on leave entitled him after his long patrols in the far east. The Navy needed an electrician, however, to fill the compliment of the submarine U.S.S. Grayback and Richard volunteered to return earlier than he had planned. The Navy Department reports that the Grayback with eighty men aboard was lost in combat on February 27, 1944 in the East China Sea. A few years ago, Thornton received a letter from the relatives of one of the other crew members that the Navy thought that the ship, upon returning from a long combat patrol, was caught on the surface and sunk. Richard's grave marker is in the Allen Cemetery near the other members of the family.

Just to the south and west of Thornton's garden behind his house on Wicomico Creek stands a walnut tree about thirty inches in diameter. The tree, Thornton says, marks the exact spot where an old ice house stood years before he was born. The house was set in the side of a sharp rise in the ground and closed in to cover the huge chunks of ice, some of which were cut from the pond seventeen inches, up to twenty-four inches thick. The chunks of ice were covered over with sawdust to keep the air away, and the sawdust brushed back to chip ice for making ice cream and cooling lemonade. The ice house, he recalls, wasn't much of a house at all, but a sort of cave covered over with boards and filled with sawdust. Eventually, the ice house faded out and the walnut tree grew over the spot.

Thornton recalls that the Allen Pond used to freeze over for a period of about three months each year to a depth of a foot to two feet. The young people skated mornings and evenings and weekends. Fred Messick writes about skating parties beside the pond in the later part of the nineteenth century, when crowds of two to three hundred people gathered to skate and watch and enjoy food and drinks. The writer remembers Thornton skating gracefully back and forth across the pond, but it's been a long time. Miss Lillian Malone recalls the late Joseph Smith as a very graceful skater in his time. We tried to fix a time when the last real skating occurred on the pond, and it was probably in the late fifties or early sixties. The weather pattern has certainly changed!

The first generation of Hitches in Allen of which we have record was the family of Robert J. Hitch (1810-1832) and his wife, Mary M. (1816-1834). Robert J., grandfather of Beverly Hitch, and great grandfather of Thornton, was left on a schooner anchored off Whitehaven in the Wicomico River, all alone, to guard the ship's contents. He became tired of waiting for his rowdy shipmates, so he jumped overboard to swim ashore and drowned in the attempt. Mary gave birth to R. J. in 1833. (Courtesy of Henry Hitch, from the family Bible).

Robert John Hitch (1833-1901) married Sarah Amanda Phoebus Hitch (1836-1904) on January 11, 1865. They had four children: Mary Louise Hitch (1868-1914), Kirby Atwood Wilson Hitch (1865-1925), Robert Thornton Phoebus Hitch (1873-1946), and Beverly Tubman Hitch (1876-1960). Mary Louise married Earnest Winfield Whayland (1866-1913). They had one child, Ada May Whayland. Kirby Atwood Wilson Hitch married Mary Eleanor Bothurn in 1892. They had seven children: Elizabeth Amanda, Alexine Wilson, Nettie May, Iva, George Thomas, Kirby Wilson, and Marguerite Eleanor. Robert Thornton Phoebus Hitch married Edith E. Bounds in 1895 in Wicomico County. They had six children: Henry Atwood Hitch, Hanna E. Hitch, Robert John (Jack) Hitch, Howard Christy Hitch, Paul Phoebus Hitch, and Edith Amanda Hitch. Henry Atwood Hitch (1896-1973) married Rosalie Harrell in 1920. They had two children: Henry Atwood, Jr., and Oliver Lee Hitch. Rosalie died in 1952. Henry Atwood married Blanche Ramey Hazelgrove, who died in 1983.

Thornton Phoebus Hitch (1914-) married Lelia Bozman (1919-1981). They had two children: Thornton Scott Hitch and Linda Jean. Thornton Scott married Mary Ellen Malone and they have one child, Kimberly Ellen Hitch, who married Jay Ragains. The Ragains have one child, Alex, bom in 1991. Linda Jean Hitch married Preston Waller and they have one son, Jay, a graduate engineer who works for the North Carolina Power Company.

Thornton Phoebus is the last Hitch living in the Allen area, on the site occupied by his father, Beverly, about one hundred years ago. Nearby, the large grinding stones stand alone and still, proudly marking the spot where once stood the bustling old mills, sawing and grinding out the history of the village of Allen.

Thornton married Leila Thistle Bozman, daughter of Winfield Scott Bozman and Manie A. (?), on 4 Jan 1941 in Oriole, Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Leila was born in Dec 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁶⁰⁴³ ⁶⁰⁴⁴ ⁶⁰⁴⁵ ⁶⁰⁴⁶} died in 1981 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁰⁴⁴ and was buried in 1981 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

Thornton next married Mildred Frances Collier ⁶⁰⁴³ on 11 Jan 1983 in Crisfield, Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Mildred was born in 1918 in MD.^⁶⁰⁴⁸

2713. Donald Lee Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1920 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ³²²⁸} died on 27 Jun 2010, and was buried about 30 Jun 2010 in Andersonville Cemetery, Andersonville, GA.

General Notes: Served in World War II, ACMM, USN, 2582499.

Warner Robins, GA: Mr. Donald L. Hitch, Sr., 89, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Funeral services will be private and held at a later date. Mr. Hitch was born on August 8, 1920 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Beverly T. and Laura Lee (Richardson) Hitch in Allen, Maryland. He was of the Methodist faith. Donald was a retired United States Air Force Veteran and a retired Civil Service employee at Robins Air Force Base. He is survived by his Daughter, Camille S. Smith of Warner Robins, GA; Sons, Donald L. Hitch, Jr.0 0of Schaumburg, IL; Tobin B. (Rhonda) Hitch of Kathleen, GA and Kevin B. Hitch of Warner Robins, GA; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements

Donald married Sarah Louise White, daughter of George White ⁶⁰⁴⁹ and Sarah Keaton, on 11 Apr 1944.⁶⁰⁴³ Sarah was born on 11 Mar 1925 in Weeksville, NC,^⁶⁰⁴³ died on 20 Feb 2008, and was buried about 23 Feb 2008 in Andersonville Cemetery, Andersonville, GA.

General Notes: Warner Robins, Georgia; Louise W. Hitch, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Hitch was a native of Weeksville, North Carolina. She was a Homemaker to her loving family. Mrs. Hitch was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George (Sarah Keaton) White. Survivors include her Husband, Mr. Donald L. Hitch Sr., Warner Robins, GA; Sons; Donald L. Hitch Jr., Schaumberg, IL; Tobin B. (Rhonda) Hitch, Kathleen, GA; Kevin B. Hitch and Daughter, Camille S. Smith, Warner Robins. 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

3620 M iv. Kevin Burke Hitch ⁶⁰⁴⁷ was born on 19 Dec 1959 in Rantoul, IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

Virginia married Wilton D. Abbott, son of Marion L. Abbott and Hattie Renshaw. Wilton was born on 6 Aug 1911 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁹⁷⁷} died on 28 Oct 1986 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 Oct 1986 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Rose married William Kellam Adkins Jr., son of William Kellam Adkins Sr. William was born on 26 Jul 1932, died on 22 Dec 2012 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 25 Dec 2012 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, W.D. Hitch is indicated in a household in Jacksonville, Onslow County, NC as follows: - W.D. Hitch, age 28, born in MD - Beulah Hitch, age 25, born in NC - Edward Hitch, age 4, born in NC.

From "The Daily News," Jacksonville, NC Saturday, March 20, 1999 New River's magic part of local legacy

To the editor:

Few people know about Buzzard Island. It's unusual because it floats. Our favorite place to swim was where Fisherman's Wharf is now located, and we could look out across the river and see Buzzard Island.

If a new kid came to swim with us, we would ask him to guess why the buzzards flew over Buzzard Island. The answer: Because they couldn't fly under it.

But then the conversation got serious, and we'd tell stories that Buzzard Island would sometimes float too far up the river and Mr. Durant Hitch would hook a tow rope onto the island and tow it back down the river. We thought that Mr. Hitch knew a lot about boats to be able to do something like that. Maybe it was some sort of river magic. It was a great story, but alas as I grew older, I realized that the story was not true. Boating and swimming were still a lot of fun, but some of the magic of the river disappeared. That's part of growing up.

After all of these years, many things have changed. No one swims across the way from Buzzard Island, but we do have Fisherman's Wharf. The Jacksonville Host Lions Club meets there every Thursday. I usually sit by Hederick Aman, who is 92 years old. He has lived in Jacksonville for many years. One day I told him the story about Buzzard Island. He had heard it many times before.

During the conversation, he gave me some information that added a new dimension to an old story. Buzzard Island is a mat of tangled roots and vegetation that is like a piece of sandwich bread resting upon some gooey mud. According to Hederick, there was a big storm many years ago, and part of Buzzard Island broke loose and drifted down the river until it lodged against the bridge. Someone (it may have been Mr. Hitch) did actually use a boat to tow this debris away. This information shows that many folklore stories have some foundation of truth.

There is some river magic. Real people can do things to clean up our river. We can leave a legacy for future generations. What kind of story will it be?

William married Beulah Hemby, daughter of James Thomas Hemby and Julia Gurganus, in 1914 in NC.¹⁷⁵ Beulah was born on 13 Mar 1895 in NC,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶⁰⁵¹} died on 21 Aug 1973 in Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC,^{¹²¹⁴ ⁵⁰⁵⁴ ⁶⁰⁵²} and was buried about 24 Aug 1973 in Southwest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Onslow Co., NC.^{⁵⁰⁵⁴ ⁵⁰⁵⁶}

3623 M ii. William Thomas Hitch was born on 25 Apr 1916 in Onslow Co., NC,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁵⁴} died on 28 Sep 1918 in Onslow Co., NC,^{⁷⁶ ¹²¹⁴ ⁵⁰⁵⁴} and was buried about 1 Oct 1918 in Southwest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Onslow Co., NC.^{⁵⁰⁵⁴ ⁵⁰⁵⁶}

General Notes: Served under Serial Number 544,960 Co. I, 337th Infantry, Jacksonville, NC in World War I.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel D. Hitch is listed in Camp Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows: - Samuel D. Hitch, age 20, soldier and mechanic, born in MD.

Samuel married Florence Marie Shiles, daughter of Harry Thomas Shiles and Jeanette C. (Jennie) Wenzell, on 14 Feb 1923 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ ⁵⁰⁴⁴ Florence was born on 1 Apr 1902 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{⁷²¹ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶⁰⁵⁸} died on 15 May 1981 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^⁶⁰⁵⁹ and was buried about 18 May 1981 in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: DE birth records (original) state she was born Apr 1 1901, daughter of Harry Shiles (no mother's name given) - it was her 7th child at the time.

+ 3633 M i. Samuel Dorsey Hitch Jr. was born on 10 Dec 1923, died on 7 Sep 2007 in Lakeland, FL, and was buried on 12 Sep 2007 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

James married Ethlyn Cecil Porter on 13 Jun 1946 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ⁵⁰⁴⁴ Ethlyn was born on 17 Oct 1917.

+ 3638 F i. Jean Ann Hitch was born on 18 Mar 1949 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^³²²⁸

General Notes: Pearl Hitch Smith; April 11 1909 - March 16, 2012

Born Anna Pearl Hitch, Pearl Smith was born April 11, (Easter Sunday) 1909 in Jacksonville, NC. and died in Salisbury on March 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She lived in Wilmington, DE from 1927 until 2011 when she joined her son Kenneth Smith and his wife, Ann, at their home in Salisbury, MD.

She is the daughter of the late Thomas H. & Elnora McGrath Hitch, and the loving and devoted wife of the late George H. Smith, who died March 8, 1974. She is loving mother of the late Emory L. Smith, who died 1967 and stepson George W. Smith, who died in 1999. She is survived by her devoted son Kenneth T. Smith & wife, Ann, of Salisbury, MD, and their daughters Deborah Smith Campbell, husband, Bill (Salisbury, MD), and Constance Smith Knipple and husband, Terry, (Johnstown, PA); grandsons Emory L Smith & wife, Robin(Middletown, DE); Scott Smith(Tampa, FL); and Wesley Smith & wife, Ann(Milton, FL).

She also leaves behind loving great grandchildren: Michelle Burley Clemente & husband, Nick (Willards, MD) Jessica Burley Pollmeier and husband Ben (Ocean City, MD), Steven Burley (Salisbury, MD), Billy Campbell (Salisbury, MD), Joshua Knipple & Travis Knipple (Johnstown, PA); Ethan Smith (Tampa, FL), Mark and Colin Smith; and favorite nieces, Connie Strott & husband, Chip (Salisbury); Jean Powell and husband, Doug (Delmar, MD);and Shirley Binsbacher along with several great, great grandchildren including Ivy Sirena Clemente and Lilly Elizabeth-Ann Pollmeier, with whom she shared a very special bond.

She was also preceded in death by brothers: Harold, Durand, Leroy, Dorsey, Goldsboro, and beloved niece, Thelma Harvey.

In addition to her family, she wished to remember her loving neighbors, Richard & Steven Howell and Claudia Hughes of Wilmington, DE.

She was a member of Peninsula McCabe Methodist Church for 86 years, and was a member of the Women's Society for Christian Service, American Leprosy Ministry, and Merchant Seaman's'. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed knitting & crocheting for all of her family and friends.

Pearl wished to have her family, neighbors, friends, and her service to her church and its ministries remembered as essential and joyous parts of her life.

Funeral services will be held on March 27th at 11AM with a viewing March 26th, 6 till 8 PM.

Contributions in memory of Pearl can be made to Peninsula McCabe Church and Coastal Hospice.

Anna married George Heston Smith, son of George H. Rubincam Smith and Margaret Alexander, on 1 May 1927 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.¹⁷⁵ ⁵⁰⁵⁹ George was born in 1893 in MD^{¹⁷⁵ ⁵⁰⁵⁹} and died on 8 Mar 1974 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^{⁵⁰⁵⁹ ⁵⁰⁶⁹}

Lee married Sallie Elizabeth Truitt in Aug 1943 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ ⁵⁰⁴⁴ Sallie was born on 4 May 1910,^⁶⁰⁶¹ died in Jun 1986 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁶⁰⁶²} and was buried in Jun 1986 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

+ 3641 M i. Ronald David Hitch was born in 1949,^⁷⁶ died in 1986,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1986 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Raymond A. Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Raymond A. Hitch, age 25, born in MD - Florence Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Russell Hitch, age 9 months, born in MD.

Raymond married Florence E. Pryor, daughter of David A. Pryor and Charlotte A. (?), on 25 Mar 1915 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Florence was born on 6 Jan 1896 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁴⁶⁵⁴ ⁶⁰⁶³ ⁶⁰⁶⁴} died on 19 Sep 1977 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁶⁰⁶⁵} and was buried about 22 Sep 1977 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3643 M i. Raymond Russell Hitch was born on 3 Apr 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{³²²⁸ ⁶⁰⁶⁶} died on 17 Sep 2009 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 20 Sep 2009 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: In a story related to me by Lewis Carey who lives directly next to St. Johns Church in Fruitland, MD, Bertha Hitch White fell from some steps while her house was being moved back from the road as Meadow Bridge Road was being widened.

General Notes: According to Wicomico County, Maryland Records, she was married at age 19 to Walter Webster Dennis White. She was from Fruitland, Maryland and he was age 21, of Princess Anne. They were married at the residence of John Hitch by Henry S. Dulaney, Pastor.

General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Walter Webster Dennis White is listed as a 'servant' in the James S.P. White household. In 1910 he is not listed as son either, but as 'none'. Was he adopted by that family?

+ 3644 M i. John Walter White was born on 24 Jun 1918 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵⁰⁷³ ⁶⁰⁷⁵ ⁶⁰⁷⁶ ⁶⁰⁷⁷} died on 21 Jan 2016 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 29 Jan 2016 in Spring Hill Memory Gardens, Wicomico Co., MD.

2751. Thomas Norman Simms was born on 27 Apr 1910 in MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁰⁹⁵} died on 27 Oct 1987 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Oct 1987 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Thomas married Mary Anna Dryden, daughter of David James Dryden ¹⁸³ and Martha E. Powell,.¹⁸³ Mary was born on 21 Sep 1912 in MD.

3648 M iii. John Francis Simms was born on 30 Aug 1944 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3649 F iv. Margaret Ellen (Peggie) Simms was born on 23 May 1946 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Sarah married Irving J. Hopkins, son of George I. Hopkins and Geneva Thomas. Irving was born on 21 Sep 1907 and died in Jun 1981 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3650 M i. Donald Jesse Hopkins was born on 23 Sep 1934 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2755. William Durand Fooks was born on 31 Mar 1909 in MD,^{⁵¹⁰⁴ ⁵¹⁰⁵} died on 4 Jan 1954 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 7 Jan 1954 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2756. Anna Jeanette Hitch was born on 21 Jun 1905 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁹⁹³ ⁵¹¹⁰ ⁵¹¹¹} died in 1984 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1984 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Her marriage license of April 24, 1925 shows that Jeanette Hitch was age 19, an operator of Salisbury, Maryland and Fred Godfrey was a carpenter from Salisbury. They were married in Salisbury by Richard L. Shipley.

Anna married Frederick H. Godfrey, son of Henry J. Godfrey and Theodora Ellen Fooks, on 24 Apr 1925 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Frederick was born on 22 Oct 1903 in MD,^{⁶⁰⁸⁰ ⁶⁰⁸¹} died in 1963 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1963 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3655 M ii. William Frederick Godfrey was born on 26 Aug 1928 in MD,^⁷⁶ died on 12 Dec 1990 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁰⁸² and was buried about 15 Dec 1990 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2758. George Carroll Hitch was born on 13 Aug 1908 near Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵¹¹⁵ ⁵¹¹⁶ ⁵¹¹⁷} died on 19 Apr 1990 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹¹⁸ and was buried about 22 Apr 1990 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: George Carroll Hitch was born on Friday the 13th in August 1908 which, by his own account was a stormy and gloomy day. However, while the day of his birth may have been gloomy, his life was quite the opposite. He was known and loved by many as a sincere, talkative man who lived a simple life free of many worries.

He lived his whole life on St. Lukes Rd. just outside of Fruitland, Maryland in south-central Wicomico County. He was born and grew up on the 60-acre (+ or -) Hitch farm two miles south and east of town. The farmhouse was built circa 1905 by his father using native timbers from the land and old iron wedge nails popular at the time. In 1964, he moved "across the field" to the adjacent farm (about 23 acres) at the corner of St. Lukes and Milton Mill Roads where he lived until his death in 1990. This farmhouse was built circa 1900 and was torn down in 1990 and replaced by a mobile home occupied by his wife, Doris (Hamilton) Hitch, after he passed away.

While his first name was George, he was known by the name Carroll all his life. He had numerous friends and acquaintances throughout his life and was known by various titles through them. To his grandchildren and their peers, he was called "Pop-pop" while, for others, he was known as "Uncle Carroll". His physical size was somewhat diminutive standing barely 5 feet tall and weighing at most about 125-130 lbs. He had dark hair, which in later years turned white, with a medium complexion.

By trade, he was a cabinetmaker and carpenter who worked at Community Builder's saw mill located on Route 13 along the railroad tracks at the north end of Fruitland. The mill closed in the late 1970s. In the 1960s and 70s, he could be found quite often "hanging out" at the Jones & Malone (e.g., Nora Jones and Benny Malone) Texaco station on the corner of U.S. Route 13 and Main Street catching up with the local happenings with other Fruitland gentlemen over a Coca-Cola. He always amazed the author (his grandson) of the number of people he knew on a first-hand basis. Everywhere he went, he recognized someone, or was recognized himself, and would many times end up in lengthy conversations.

Carroll often related stories of himself as a young man. One of his favorites was about his first automobile. The setting was the 1920s and the advent of the Model A Ford. No one in the Salisbury area had gotten one as yet and many were on order. Carroll had placed an order for a few hundred dollars through a dealership in Salisbury to get one of new machines, however, he thought he would have a long wait given the car's popularity. Lo and behold, he received a telephone call from the dealer the next day telling him that he had gotten a Model A but the color was blue, not what he had ordered. However, he could have the car if, by Carroll's words, "Would not tell anyone where he had gotten it." As it turned out, he had gotten the first Model A in Salisbury and proudly drove it everywhere to show it off.

This was just one aspect of a man with a colorful, fun-loving and sincere personality. He loved to play the banjo and did so in an organized band with Bill Godfrey at Sandy Hill in the 50s and 60s. He could also play the fiddle and harmonica and seemed to play by ear since he could not read sheet music. Many times he would pull out the banjo and play "Comin' Round the Mountain" and other old time songs without a moment's notice. His musical inclination was quite well-known and many have said that his favorite song was that old spiritual, "Amazing Grace".

In his 60s, he would run around as if he were just one of the grandchildren. The author remembers him hitting a baseball on many occasions and bragging how he "used to play for the Yankees with Joe DiMaggio". He feared frogs and toads with a passion and would do anything to avoid them. His grandchildren, knowing this fact, would often find a toad and offer it to him. Once, when a toad was slyly placed in his shirt pocket, he stood on his head to get the thing to fall out - at 65 years of age!

A fall ritual for a number of years through the late 50s and 60s, Carroll would make apple cider. He crushed the apples in an old, homemade grinder powered by an electric motor. The apples were then put into racks lined with muslin cloth and stacked on an old press. The author can remember the sweet juice which came out of that press on those crisp autumn days. The bees would buzz around and we would drink the cool, fresh-squeezed cider, yum-yum.

George Carroll Hitch died in Peninsula General Hospital on April 19, 1990 after a short illness. He is buried in the Wicomico Memorial Gardens cemetery.

• Residence: St. Lukes Road, near Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, Between 1908 and 1990.

George married Doris Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of James Pearl Hamilton and Amanda Julia Jones, on 19 Jul 1930 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. Doris was born on 16 Feb 1910 near Fruitland, MD (Edge Of Worcester Co.),^{⁶⁰⁸³ ⁶⁰⁸⁴} died on 31 Dec 2003 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 3 Jan 2004 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3657 M ii. James Clarence Hitch was born on 21 Nov 1941 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Emily married Elmer W. Smith, son of Thomas J. Smith and Ava M. (?), on 15 Jul 1931. Elmer was born on 12 May 1911 in MD,^⁵¹⁰⁴ died in 1959 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1959 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2763. James Henry Hitch was born on 21 Mar 1894 in MD,^⁵¹³¹ died on 5 May 1947 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 8 May 1947 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: His WWI service record states he was severely wonded in action on Oct 29 1918 in an engagement in France. He may have been divorced from Margaret Robinson sometime in the mid 1930s

James married Margaret S. Robinson, daughter of Thomas Ross Robinson and Anna A. McCausland. Margaret was born on 30 Jan 1899 in PA, died on 19 Jul 1989 in PA, and was buried about 22 Jul 1989 in Arlington Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA.

3666 M iv. Thomas Robinson Hitch was born on 3 Mar 1931 in PA, died on 2 Apr 1988 in PA, and was buried about 5 Apr 1988 in Arlington Cemetery, Delaware Co., PA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Grover C. Hitch is indicated in the household of Benjamin F. Heater (his father-in-law) in Haddon Heights, Camden County, NJ as: - Grover C. Hitch, age 26, born MD - Elizabeth A. Hitch, age 24, born NJ

Grover married Elizabeth A. Heater, daughter of Benjamin F. Heater and Elizabeth (?), about 1917 in NJ. Elizabeth was born in 1896 in NJ.^⁶⁰⁸⁵

Grover next married Edna M. Shockley, daughter of John Merrill Shockley and Sarah Elizabeth Fooks, on 26 Oct 1941. Edna was born on 18 Nov 1911 in MD,^⁶⁰⁸⁶ died on 11 Feb 1994 in NJ, and was buried about 14 Feb 1994 in Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

3667 F i. Merle Patricia Hitch was born on 9 Sep 1942 in Haddon Heights, Camden Co., NJ and died on 4 Nov 1954.

3668 M ii. Vance Edward Grover Hitch was born on 8 May 1945 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2765. Dallas H. Washburn was born in 1908 in MD,^{⁵¹³⁶ ⁵¹³⁷} died in 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1938 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Dallas married Edna M. Shockley, daughter of John Merrill Shockley and Sarah Elizabeth Fooks, about 1930 in MD. Edna was born on 18 Nov 1911 in MD,^⁶⁰⁸⁶ died on 11 Feb 1994 in NJ, and was buried about 14 Feb 1994 in Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

3669 M i. Donald G. Washburn was born in 1931 in Wicomico Co., MD, died in 1932 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried in 1932 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Pearl Edna Washburn's obituary appeared in the December 1, 1965 Daily Times (Salisbury) and states that she died Monday (Nov 29 1965) at age 53, wife of Peter Linwood Smack of Eden and daughter of the late Edward and Maybell Hitch Washburn. She was survivived by four daughters: Mrs. Carroll J. Long and Mrs. Roland Horner of Salisbury, Mrs Charles Norman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Mrs. James White of Akron, OH. Four surviving sons were Edward and Sydney Smack, David James and Peter Linwood Smack Jr. She was also survived by four brothers; Elwood Washburn, Reuben, Alvin Washington and Robert Washburn.

2779. Alvin Francis Washburn was born in 1927 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹⁶¹ died on 13 Jan 1995 in MD, and was buried about 16 Jan 1995 in St. Stephen's Cemetery, State Street, Delmar, Sussex Co., DE.

3690 M ii. Charles Foster ³¹⁴⁸ was born in 1786, died on 19 Jul 1858 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 22 Jul 1858 in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

Charles married Ann R. Jones,¹²² daughter of John Jones Sr. and Sarah* Reddish,¹²³ ¹²⁴ in 1851-1858. Ann was born on 11 Apr 1805 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶²⁹ ⁶³⁰ ⁶³¹ ⁶³²} died on 8 Apr 1890 in Genesee Co., NY, and was buried about 11 Apr 1890 in Fairview Cemetery, Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

3694 F i. Iona Evelyn Foskey was born in 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸⁷

Emma next married Louis P. Johnson, son of Archibald Lee Johnson and Lula A. Hitch, about 1940. Louis was born on 25 Aug 1908 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁵¹⁹⁵ died on 16 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 19 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Hazel married Lee Harold Bennett on 18 Oct 1930 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Lee was born on 3 Jul 1908 in MD^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶⁰⁸⁸} and died in Jun 1979 in MD.^⁶⁰⁸⁹

Florence married Arlie Purnell McGrath, son of Charles B. McGrath and Annie C. Reddish, about 1940 in MD. Arlie was born on 22 Dec 1906 in Worcester Co., MD^{⁵⁰⁷³ ⁶⁰⁹⁰ ⁶⁰⁹¹} and died in Sep 1965 in MD.

+ 3697 M i. Charles Thomas McGrath was born on 10 Jul 1941 in MD,^⁵⁰⁷³ died on 4 Oct 2016 in Eden, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 10 Oct 2016 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

2799. Avery W. Hitch ⁸ was born on 13 Aug 1923 in Worcester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵¹⁸⁷} died on 8 Jun 2002 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵¹⁸⁷ and was buried on 12 Jun 2002 in Smullen Cemetery, St. Lukes Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Hitch, Avery W.
Avery W. Hitch, 78, of Salisbury, died Saturday, June 8, 2002 at his home. Born in Eden, he was the son of the late U. Thomas and Ida C. Hitch. Mr. Hitch attended Church of God of Prophecy in Salisbury. He was employed by Larry J. Causey & Sons. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by one son, SFC, Gary Hitch and his wife, Julianne of Havre deGrace, MD; three grandchildren: Gary, Lester, and Francine; sister, Lena H. Bowen and her husband, Richard W., two brothers: James P. Hitch and E. Walter Hitch and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Hazel H. Bennett and Florence H. McGrath and two brothers: Lawrence and L. Carroll Hitch. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 11 AM at Smullen Cemetery in Salisbury. The Rev. O. W. Emerson will officiate. Contributions may be made to Church of God of Prophecy, 506 E. College Ave., Salisbury, MD 21804 or Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or charity of choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804.

General Notes: All the data from this line came from a conversation I had with Larry E. Hitch and his wife Luanne on May 25, 1997 in Larry's bait and tackle shop called L.E. Hitch and Sons. The shop is located on South Salisbury Boulevard (U.S. 13) just north of Fruitland and Tony Tank Lake.

Edward married Joyce Ann Chatham, daughter of Milton Chatham and Ella Mae Robinson, on 13 Oct 1950 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ Joyce was born in 1935,^⁷⁶ died on 17 Nov 1966 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 20 Nov 1966 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3701 F i. Brenda Lee Hitch was born on 29 Oct 1951 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3702 M ii. Larry Edward Hitch Sr. was born on 18 May 1954 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3703 F iii. Charlotte Ann Hitch was born in Jun 1961 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 3704 M iv. Milton Thomas Hitch was born in Jul 1964 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2804. Louis P. Johnson was born on 25 Aug 1908 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁵¹⁹⁵ died on 16 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 19 Sep 1995 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Louis married Emma J. Johnson,⁷⁰ daughter of Alfred Johnson and Florence M. Hitch, about 1940. Emma was born on 22 Jul 1915 in MD,^{⁵¹⁸¹ ⁵¹⁸² ⁵¹⁸³} died on 24 Mar 1994 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Mar 1994 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2807. Susie M. Johnson was born on 5 Jan 1917 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁵¹⁹⁹ ⁵²⁰⁰} died on 14 Jun 2007 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 17 Jun 2007 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

Susie married George N. (Chick) Nuse, son of George W. Nuse and Maibelle L. (?). George was born on 29 Jul 1912 in NJ, died on 27 Aug 1980, and was buried about 30 Aug 1980 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

3706 M ii. William Norman Nuse was born on 9 Oct 1937 in MD, died on 22 Jan 1991 in MD, and was buried about 25 Jan 1991 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

2811. Bessie M. Johnson was born on 19 May 1924 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁵¹³⁰ ⁵²⁰⁴} died on 24 Mar 1998 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 27 Mar 1998 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

Bessie married Grayson L. Abbott.,⁶⁰⁹² son of Oswald Bertie Abbott and Mamie Sue Costin. Grayson was born on 2 Feb 1920 in Northampton Co., VA, died on 11 Feb 1994 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 14 Feb 1994 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

+ 3711 M ii. Elmer Thomas Johnson was born on 25 May 1959 in Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Charles Curtis Hitch

SNOW HILL - Charles Curtis Hitch, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing in Salisbury. Born in Snow Hill, he was the son of the late Curtis T. Hitch and Virginia Harris Hitch. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Hitch.

Hitch was a graduate of Snow Hill High School. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He attended Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, Del. He worked for many years as an accountant with Moore Business Forms. He was a man of great faith and a lifelong Christian. He loved gardening, baseball and softball and formerly coached in the Snow Hill Little League. He was a member of Spence Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. Hitch was also a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion. Along with his wife he is survived by two sons, Keith A. Hitch, Sr. and his wife Linda and Michael C. Hitch, Sr. and his wife Barbara; five grandchildren, Keith Hitch, Jr., Evan Hitch, Erica Hitch, Michael Hitch, Jr. and David Hitch; one great grandchild, Makenzie Hitch; amd lifetime companion, his dog Molly. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Turton.

Services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spence Church Elevator Fund, 7603 Spence Church Rd., Snow Hill, Md. 21863. Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Charles married Betty Lou Pusey, daughter of Preston E. Pusey and Mabel (?), on 8 Sep 1956 in MD.⁶⁰⁹³ Betty was born on 21 Oct 1935 in MD.^⁵²³⁰

3716 M iii. Stephen Roger Turton was born on 28 Sep 1966 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, died on 29 Nov 2010 in Harwood, MD, and was buried on 3 Dec 2010 in Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, Edgewater, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

General Notes: Stephen Turton
Stephen Roger Turton, "Steve", 44, a resident of Annapolis and formerly of Annandale, Va., died of cancer November 29 at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood. He was born Sept. 28, 1966, in Salisbury, to Raymond and the late Lois Turton, and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1984. He attended Anne Arundel Community College, where he received an Associate's degree in business administration in 1986. Two years later, he received his Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Baltimore. Steve spent most of his life working in Northern Virginia in the banking and finance field. He enjoyed sports, the beach and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his father, Raymond, of New Orleans, La.; two siblings, Richard Turton of Edgewater and Michelle Every of Riva; and niece, Kailin Turton of Riva. Friends are invited to Steve's Life Celebration from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 3 at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. Interment Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

2823. Edgar William Causey was born on 14 Jul 1928 in MD,^⁵²²⁹ died on 25 Feb 2008 in MD, and was buried about 28 Feb 2008 in Webster Family Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

General Notes: Passed away from complications of Alzheimer's. Son of Kathryn Willis Causey and Larry J. Causey, Sr. Husband of Signe Robertson Causey. Father of Edgar Wm Causey, Jr., Diana C. Hudson, and Gloria C. Gardner. Step-father of Maureen Dilworth, Pennie Savage, and Kathleen Fields. Edgar was a faithful member of Nelson's United Methodist Church of Hebron. He was a partner of Larry J. Causey & Sons for over 50 years, past president of the Salisbury Exchange Club and will be remembered for selling Christmas trees for many years. Before his illness he was a member and past president of the Eastern Shore Builders Association, a member of the Masonic Lodge #221, The Tall Cedars and The Salisbury Power Squadron. He will be remembered for his kindness to all and his great love for children.

2826. John W. Causey was born on 12 Jul 1937 in MD, died on 19 Jun 2009 in MD, and was buried about 22 Jun 2009 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: John W. Causey, 71, of Salisbury, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home. Jack was born July 12, 1937 in Salisbury, MD, to the late Larry J. Causey Sr. and Kathryn (Willis) Causey.

Jack was the president and CEO of Larry J. Causey and Sons Inc. for 35 years, a family business since 1932. He was the founding member and two time president of the Eastern Shore Builders Association. His memberships include, the Moose Lodge 654, Redmen Lodge #149 and Greenhill Yacht and Country Club. He was a board member of the Bank of Fruitland, Pennisula Bank and Mercantile Bank for 25 years, also a board member of Allied Building Center, Forestwise Building Distributors and Bow Mar Millworks. He enjoyed crabbing and fishing on his boat, "Miz" Charlotte. He loved to travel especially to Ireland and Hawaii, gardening, cooking on the grill and cooking gourmet. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte T. Causey of Salisbury, a daughter, Tracy Causey-Jeffery and her husband, Mark Jeffery of Brooklyn, NY, a brother, Larry J. Causey Jr., a sister, Cora Haight and her husband, Charles, brother-in-law, Hubert Brown and a sister-in-law, Signe Causey all of Salisbury. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar W. Causey Sr., sisters, Norma C. Brown, Kathryn Taylor and an infant daughter, Lisa Kay Causey.

3721 F ii. Lisa Kay Causey was born on 24 Apr 1967 in Wicomico Co., MD, died on 12 Jun 1967 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 15 Jun 1967 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: From Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut Home Page, a coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, independent school; private school)

Edward Franklin Hitch '32

May 9, 1996

During his six years at Choate, Frank was a member of the football, wrestling, and track teams. He attended St. Lawrence and Yale. He began his sales career with McKesson Robbins Pharmaceuticals in 1935, ultimately becoming division sales manager in Milwaukee. From 1942-1945 Frank served in the US Marine Corps. In 1956 he joined Owens Illinois Glass in Montclair, N.J., as national sales manager and later National Wholesale Drug in Detroit as sales manager, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Gretchen, 646 Kimberley Road, Birmingham, MI 48009; a daughter; two sons; and three grandchildren.

3722 M i. Jeffrey L. Hitch ⁶⁰⁹⁴ was born in 1943 and died on 20 Oct 1999.

General Notes: HITCH, JEFFREY L., Age 56. October 20, 1999 of Troy formerly of Rochester Hills and Seattle, Washington. Beloved husband of Sandi Hitch. Dear son of Gretchen Hitch. Brother of Bradford (Mary) Hitch and Mrs. Deborah (David) Hopkins. Memorial Mass Friday 11 a.m. at St. Alan Catholic Church, 2345 Coolidge Road (between Big Beaver and Maple Roads) Troy. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home Troy (248) 689-0700. Memorials to the Donors Choice.

Elizabeth married William Kenneth Biglow,⁸ son of Lucius Horatio Biglow and Amelia Day Ward, on 22 Oct 1921 in South Orange, NJ.⁶⁰⁹⁵ William was born on 9 Sep 1895 in Plainfield, NJ^⁶⁰⁹⁵ and died on 12 Mar 1948 in Orange, NJ.^⁶⁰⁹⁵

2856. Gertrude Dumbell Hitch was born on 16 Feb 1900 in 156 Irving Ave., South Orange, Essex Co., NJ,^{⁸ ⁵²⁵⁷} died on 26 Jul 1950 in NJ, and was buried about 29 Jul 1950 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

Gertrude married Wilson Watters Stearly,⁸ son of Wilson Reiff Stearly and Helen Neuhauser, on 12 Feb 1929.⁸ Wilson was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Paris, France, died on 17 Aug 1947 in NJ, and was buried about 20 Aug 1947 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 3728 M ii. Wilson Watters Stearly Jr. was born on 20 Jun 1930,^⁸ died on 6 Nov 2003 in NJ, and was buried about 9 Nov 2003 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

3729 F i. Georgiana Mary Reynolds was born on 23 Mar 1927 in Gainesville, GA.^⁸

2858. Sylvia Hathaway Hitch was born on 17 Mar 1906 in 156 Irving Ave., South Orange, Essex Co., NJ,^⁵²⁵⁹ died in 1999 in NJ, and was buried in 1999 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

Sylvia married Lawrence Clark Marshall on 30 May 1929 in East Orange, NJ.⁸ Lawrence was born on 13 Apr 1904,^⁸ died in Nov 1972,^⁶⁰⁹⁶ and was buried in Nov 1972 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

3732 F iii. Sandra Lea Marshall ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 10 Dec 1955 in NJ, died on 14 May 1974 in NJ, and was buried about 17 May 1974 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

General Notes: JOSEPH DELANO HITCH
Published: June 24, 1987, New York Times
LEAD: Joseph Delano Hitch, an engineer who was a former vice president of the Babcock & Wilcox Company, died of kidney failure Monday at Princeton (N.J.) Medical Center. He was 83 years old and lived in Hightstown, N.J.
Joseph Delano Hitch, an engineer who was a former vice president of the Babcock & Wilcox Company, died of kidney failure Monday at Princeton (N.J.) Medical Center. He was 83 years old and lived in Hightstown, N.J.
Mr. Hitch was vice president in charge of sales for Babcock & Wilcox, manufacturers of power generation equipment, in Barberton, Ohio, from 1961 to 1967, when he retired.
He is survived by his wife, the former Katherine Dalton; three sons, Joseph 3d, of Cherry Hill, N.J., Henry, of New Canaan, Conn., and Philip of Auburndale, Mass.; two daughters, Katherine Grant of Houston and Joan Powell of Bernardsville, N.J.; a brother, John, of Denver; two sisters, Nancy Hosmer and Daisy Paul, both of Hightstown; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Joseph married Katherine Howe Dalton,⁸ daughter of Phillip Spaulding Dalton ⁸ ⁶⁰⁹⁷ and Susan Bradley Howe,⁸ ⁶⁰⁹⁷ on 16 Jun 1927 in Milton, MA.⁸

Adeline married Arthur Paul ⁶⁰⁹⁸ on 29 Apr 1932 in New York City, NY.⁶⁰⁹⁸ Arthur was born on 28 Aug 1898.

General Notes: VALDOSTA -- Betty Owens, 89, of Valdosta died Thursday, June 6, 2002, at South Georgia Medical Center, Frances Elizabeth Hitch was born on Jan. 15, 1913, in Ch'onch'on, South Korea to the late Rev. James W. and Reubie Lilly Hitch, who were serving as missionaries. She visited the United States on several occasions before returning in 1927, to finish high school in Savannah, Ga. After graduating from Wesleyan College in 1934, she taught in Shellman and Waycross, Ga. She married Dr. Bennett Graham Owens of Valdosta on May 20, 1937, and had three sons, Bennett, Jimmy and Joe. Always an active member of her church, she and Dr. Owens hosted "afterglows" and prayer breakfasts for VSC students and prayer breakfasts for Moody Air Force Base pilots throughout the 1960s and 1970s. At the time of her death, she was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Mrs. Owens a woman of faith, practiced daily what she taught others about God's Word and their relationship with Christ. A true prayer warrior and intercessor, her life was a witness and testimony for others to model. Hours before her death, she continued to pray and glorify her Lord and Savior, asking him to be real in the lives of others. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dr. Bennett G. and Ann Owens of Fayetteville, N.C., James H. and Kathie Owens of Valdosta and Joseph H. Owens of Hatfield, Pa.; five grandchildren, Elaine O. Nance of Suwannee, Bennett G. Owens, III of Fayetteville, N.C., Marilois Owens of Valdosta, Elizabeth Steedley of Homerville and Katharine Owens of Charleston, S.C.; four great- grandchildren; one brother, S. Herbert Hitch of Charlotte, N.C.; two nephews; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bennett G. Owens, Sr., and a sister, Mary Lois Hitch Felton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Roc Bottomly and the Rev. Richard A. Newton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Betty Owens Scholarship Fund, c/o James H. Owens, 2301 Pinecliff Dr., Valdosta, GA 31602. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home.

Frances married Bennett Graham Owens Sr.,⁵⁴ son of Charles Hastings Owens ⁶¹⁰⁰ and Harriet Hanson Head,⁶¹⁰⁰ on 20 May 1937 in Montezuma, Macon Co., GA.⁵²⁷² Bennett was born on 6 Feb 1901 in Hurtsboro, AL^⁵²⁷² and died on 14 Oct 1975 in Cumberland Co., NC.^¹²¹⁴

General Notes: Citizens & Georgian - Montezuma, Ga. June 28, 1951 Every seat in every pew at the Montezuma Methodist Church was filled and many stood at the rear of the auditorium Sunday afternoon to hear the last rites said for a young woman who, by her simple courage and beauty of spirit and person, had, in her four years' residence here, made an ineradicable impression upon this community. Mrs. John H. Felton, the former Mary Lois Hitch, passed away last Friday at a Valdosta hospital, after an illness of two weeks. Although her family had been told that her span of life would be short, the end came with startling suddenness. She left, in addition to her husband, three small children, Beth 9, John 6, and Bill 4, all of Montezuma; her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. James W. Hitch and a sister, Mrs. Bennett Owens of Valdosta; and a brother. S. Herbert Hitch of Charlotte, N.C. Rev. Dr. Leonard H. Cochran of Columbus conducted the funeral service and burial was in Felton Cemetery. Pallbearers - not copied. Mary Lois Felton was born to missionary parents in Seoul, Korea on January 17, 1917. She was brought to the U.S. when 10. She married John H. Felton, youngest son of Judge and Mrs. Jule Felton of Montezuma, in Waycross on June 6, 1941. Many, many nice comments - not copied. [Note: Mary Lois Hitch Felton, beloved wife of John Howard Felton - Born in Soule, Korea, January 17, 1917, Died June 22, 1951 is buried in Felton Cemetery beside her husband, John Howard Felton [ Dec. 25, 1909 - Sept. 12, 1978]

Mary married John Howard Felton Sr., son of Jule Felton ⁷⁶ ⁵²⁷³ and Mamie Robinson,⁷⁶ ⁵²⁷³ on 6 Jun 1941 in Waycross, Ware Co., GA.⁵²⁷³ John was born on 25 Dec 1909,^⁷⁶ died on 12 Sep 1978 in GA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 15 Sep 1978 in Felton Cemetery, Montezuma, Macon Co., GA.

3746 M ii. John Howard Felton Jr. ⁵⁴ was born on 23 Jul 1945 in GA,^⁷⁶ died on 3 Sep 1959 in GA,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 6 Sep 1959 in Felton Cemetery, Montezuma, Macon Co., GA.

Louise married William David Gilchrist Sr.,⁵⁴ ¹⁵⁵ son of William Garth Gilchrist ⁶¹⁰¹ and Louise Winchester Clark,⁶¹⁰¹ about 1942. William was born on 31 Dec 1915 in Courtland, AL,^⁶¹⁰¹ died on 18 Oct 1999 in Madison, AL,^⁶¹⁰¹ and was buried about 21 Oct 1999 in Courtland Cemetery, Lawrence Co., AL.

General Notes: William David Gilchrist 83, retired Air Force colonel

Graveside service for William David Gilchrist Sr., 83, of Courtland will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Courtland City Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. William Cooper officiating and Roselawn Funeral Home directing.

The family will receive friends following the service at Courtland Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Gilchrist died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, in Madison. He was born Dec. 31, 1915, in Courtland to William Garth Gilchrist and Louise Clark Gilchrist.

He was a 1938 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Gilchrist flew as a fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, serving in England, Germany, North Africa, Korea and Japan; he retired as a colonel in the Air Force. He was a member of the Decatur Rotary Club and a lifelong member of Courtland Presbyterian Church, where he taught men's Sunday school.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Hitch Gilchrist; two sons, William David Gilchrist Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Edward Hitch Gilchrist of Folkston, Ga.; two daughters, Lelia Martin Gilchrist of Nashville and Virginia Gilchrist Fite of Decatur; one brother, Dr. Philip Gilchrist of Mobile; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Deacons and elders from Courtland Presbyterian Church will be pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Courtland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 386, Courtland, AL 35618.

Ninth Generation

2894. Roy F. Hitch was born on 1 Jun 1912 in IL,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵³⁰⁷} died on 4 Sep 1986 in Shirley, IL,^⁵³⁰⁸ and was buried about 7 Sep 1986 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

Roy married Betty Kwascigroh on 17 Feb 1945 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL. Betty was born on 22 Apr 1923, died on 28 Apr 2013 in Shirley, IL, and was buried about 1 May 2013 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

General Notes: Birth: Apr. 22, 1923 Death: Apr. 28, 2013
Betty F. Hitch, 90, Bloomington, formerly of Shirley, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday (April 28, 2013) at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Bloomington.
She was born April 22, 1923 in Shirley to Anthony Kwascigroh and Freda Bruckman. She married Roy Hitch Feb. 17, 1945 in Bloomington. He passed away in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her parents and son, Rodney Hitch.
Surviving are her daughter-in-law; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Full obituary can found in the Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph published April 30, 2013.

+ 3755 M i. Rodney L. Hitch was born on 6 Sep 1946 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL, died on 19 Nov 2011 in Shirley, IL, and was buried about 22 Nov 2011 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

Ida married James Jacob Walton.,¹⁹⁰⁰ son of Frank Ezra Walton ¹⁹⁰⁰ and Sarah Ann Foracker,.¹⁹⁰⁰ James was born on 22 Feb 1892 and died on 17 Jun 1983.

3756 M i. Rollo Ray Walton ¹⁹⁰⁰ was born on 23 Jul 1912 and died on 24 Jul 1992.

Rollo married Wanda Lillie Wilson.¹⁹⁰⁰ Wanda was born on 1 Mar 1914 and died on 29 May 1989.

William married Eva Hazel Ross on 25 Feb 1918 in Gibson Co., IN.¹⁵⁴¹ Eva was born on 8 Sep 1902 in IN^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶¹⁰²} and died in Jul 1980.^⁶¹⁰³

3759 M iii. Floyd Earl Hitch ³⁴²² was born on 25 Mar 1928 in San Angelo, TX,^¹⁶⁷⁹ died on 23 Oct 1987 in OK,^{⁷⁶ ⁶¹⁰⁶} and was buried about 26 Oct 1987 in Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.

Floyd married A. Lucille Brokaw. A. was born in 1930, died on 27 Nov 1993 in OK,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Nov 1993 in Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.

3760 M i. Robert F. Trisler ⁶¹⁰⁷ was born on 12 Sep 1924 in OK and died on 1 May 1969 in Kern Co., CA.

3761 M i. William (Billy) Alfred Solt ⁵³²³ was born on 24 Sep 1946 in Potter Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

3762 M ii. George Austin Solt was born on 30 May 1949 in Potter Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

General Notes: Elgate D. Hitch FORT WORTH - Elgate Daniel Hitch, 86, a former field operation supervisor with General Dynamics and most recently a Realtor with Wm. Rigg Co., died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Flynn of Fort Worth. Memorials: The Organ Fund at Genesis United Methodist Church, 7635 S. Hulen, Fort Worth. Mr. Hitch was a member of Genesis United Methodist Church, Cooke-Peavy No. 1162 A.F. & A.M., Knights Templar, O.E.S. Chapter 681, and was a retired member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers No. 776. He had been a Fort Worth resident since 1935. Mr. Hitch was especially proud of his years of service as a young man in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife, Danella Ross Hitch. Survivors: Son, Dan Reese Hitch and his wife, Rosannne, and their children, David and Christopher; daughter, Merlynn Barnard and her husband, Gene, and their children, Stehlin, Shawn, Shari, Shareese, Melody and William Jr.; sister, Mable Stevens; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345

Elgate married Effie Danella Ross on 8 May 1935 in Henrietta, Clay Co., TX.³⁴⁰⁵ ⁵³²³ Effie was born on 18 Feb 1915 in Bowie, Montague Co., TX,^³⁴⁰⁵ died on 6 Aug 1969 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX,^{³⁴⁰⁵ ³⁴²² ⁴⁷²⁶} and was buried about 9 Aug 1969 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.^³⁴²²

3765 F i. Lajean Valentine Hitch was born on 14 Feb 1936 in Potter Co., TX.^⁶¹⁰⁸

3766 F ii. Glenda Lee Hitch was born on 14 Nov 1943 in Hutchinson Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

3767 F i. Charlotte Ann Haynie was born on 13 May 1927 in Dallas Co., TX.^{⁷⁰ ⁶¹⁰⁹}

3768 M ii. (Son) Haynie was born on 12 Jan 1930 in Dallas Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

General Notes: Headline: OBITUARIES Publication Date: June 22, 1996 Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Page: 9 Subjects: Region: Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro, Texas Obituary: Sam H. Hitch LUBBOCK - Sam H. Hitch, 88, who retired from osteopathic medicine in 1980, died Friday at a hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Rix Funeral Directors. Burial: City of Lubbock Cemetery. Memorials: Children's Home of Lubbock. Dr. Sam H. Hitch was born March 29, 1908, in Bloomington, Ill. Survivors: Sister, Mrs. Ben R. Scott of Fort Worth. Rix Funeral Directors Lubbock, (806) 763-4333

Samuel married Freda Anna Mae Steele,⁶¹¹⁰ daughter of Andrew Steele ⁶¹¹⁰ and Rosella Mae Pierson,⁶¹¹⁰ about 1932 in TX. Freda was born on 27 Apr 1910.^⁷⁰

3770 F ii. Sandra Jean Hitch was born on 8 Jul 1936 in Dallas Co., TX.^⁶¹¹¹

3771 F iii. Phoebe Ann Hitch was born on 27 Dec 1939 in Lubbock Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

Samuel next married Marjorie N. Ellis, daughter of A.R. Ellis and Gladys (?), on 12 Oct 1974 in Hockley Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Marjorie was born on 7 Feb 1930,^⁴⁸⁷¹ died on 4 Sep 2003 in TX, and was buried about 7 Sep 2003 in Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock Co., TX.

General Notes: Marjorie Nell Hitch, 73, left this world peacefully on Sept. 4, 2003, after a long struggle with lung disease.

Margie, daughter of A.R. and Gladys Ellis, was born in Levelland on Feb. 7, 1930. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1946 and from Abilene Christian University in 1968 with a degree in Psychology. She married Dixon V. Kendrick in 1950. She returned to Lubbock after living and working in Hawaii for many years. She then earned her R.N. from Covenant School of Nursing in 1973 and met and married Samuel H. Hitch, D.O., in 1974. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of Broadway Church of Christ. Services will be at Rix Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. John Ballard officiating. Survivors include her two brothers, Paul Ellis and Noel Ellis, M.D., both of Lubbock; her sister, Elizabeth Ellis of Lubbock; her two children, Gary Kendrick of Guam, and Gail Newcomb of Lubbock; her two grandsons, David Cook of Fresno, Calif., and Michael Cook of Columbus, Miss.; two nieces; three nephews; and two stepdaughters, Sandra Martin of Hereford and Phoebe McGowan of Mesquite. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam.

Ruth married Fred Gorden Stewart ⁷⁰ on 24 Sep 1933.⁷⁰ Fred died on 10 Jan 1987 in Tarrant Co., TX.^⁴⁷²⁶

3772 M i. Rockwood Edwards Stewart was born on 6 Jan 1940 in Tarrant Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

3773 M ii. Charles Thomas Stewart was born on 22 Jul 1943 in Tarrant Co., TX.^{⁶⁰²¹ ⁶¹¹²}

Emma married Nelson J. Willey ⁷⁰ in 1927. Nelson was born in 1909-1910 in DE.^{⁵³³⁰ ⁶¹¹³}

3774 M i. Nelson James Willey was born in 1939 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁶¹¹⁴

3775 M i. Donald Earl Hitch was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Knox Co., IN.^⁶¹¹⁶

Earl next married Edna Myrtle Cale,⁶¹¹⁸ daughter of Thomas Asbury Cale ⁶¹¹⁸ and Henrietta Dubois Cramer,⁶¹¹⁸ on 24 Nov 1915.⁶¹¹⁸ Edna was born on 1 Jul 1891 and died on 2 Jun 1991 in Clackamas Co., OR.^⁵³³⁵

3777 M i. Malcolm I. Smith was born on 19 Jun 1918 in Knox Co., IN.^⁶¹¹⁵

3778 M i. John Richard Townswick was born on 25 Oct 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

Dorothy married Charles Albert Brinkerhoff,⁶¹¹⁹ son of Ralph Brinkerhoff ⁶¹¹⁹ and Emma Katherine Ronker,⁶¹¹⁹ in 1940 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.⁶¹¹⁹ Charles was born on 28 Dec 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN and died on 29 Apr 1975 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.

3779 M i. Charles M. Brinkerhoff ⁶¹¹⁹ was born on 28 May 1942 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

3780 F ii. Catherine Brinkerhoff ⁶¹¹⁹ was born in Mar 1945 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

3781 F iii. Randi Kay Brinkerhoff ⁶¹¹⁹ was born in Mar 1945 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

Paul married Mildred Paula Creamer on 7 Jun 1946 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶ Mildred was born on 4 Sep 1920 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^{⁷⁰ ³⁹⁶}

3782 M i. Paul Douglas Hitch was born on 12 Nov 1947 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Paul married Jill Brown in 1972 in Sedona, AZ.³⁹⁶ Jill was born on 28 Sep 1954 in Tempe, Maricopa Co., AZ.^³⁹⁶

Clarice married Robert Ernest Main ³⁹⁶ in 1941 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.³⁹⁶ Robert was born on 2 Aug 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN^³⁹⁶ and died after 1995.

3783 M i. Stanley E. Main was born on 24 Feb 1944 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Stanley married Kathleen Murrell. Kathleen was born on 19 Sep 1951 in AL.^³⁹⁶

3784 F ii. Marcia Lynn Main was born on 14 May 1949 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁹⁶

Marcia married Charles Jefferson Winters. Charles was born on 24 Mar 1950 in TN.^³⁹⁶

Joseph married Virginia (?) about 1934. Virginia was born in 1914 in AZ.^⁶¹²⁰

Charlotte married Joseph Cherwonsky.³⁹⁶ Joseph was born in 1920 and died in 1998.

Gladys married Frederick John Cockerill ³⁹⁶ on 29 May 1958. Frederick was born on 6 Mar 1918 and died on 24 Aug 2002.

3788 M i. John Edward Cockerill was born on 27 Apr 1959. Another name for John is Jack.

2953. John Joseph Danks was born on 17 Jan 1909 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁸ ⁵³⁷⁷} died on 18 Apr 1959 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 21 Apr 1959 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

3792 M i. Billy Gerald Danks was born on 19 Dec 1932 in IN, died on 31 Mar 1991 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, and was buried about 2 Apr 1991 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Fred married Ruth Helen (?) about 1937. Ruth was born in 1920 in TN.^⁶¹²³

2989. Norman Paul Hitch was born on 25 Dec 1910 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁴¹⁰} died on 15 Oct 1977 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 18 Oct 1977 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Norman married Marie E. Brittingham ⁶¹²⁶ after 1930. Marie was born on 23 Nov 1916 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁶¹²⁷} died on 6 Nov 1989 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 9 Nov 1989 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 3795 M i. Eugene Thomas Hitch ⁵⁴⁰⁹ was born on 6 Mar 1936 in DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁶¹²⁸} died on 21 Jul 1968 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 24 Jul 1968 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 3797 M iii. Dennis J. Hitch Sr. ⁷⁶ was born in Feb 1940 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶¹³⁰ died on 7 Jan 2008 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 11 Jan 2008 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

3799 F v. Joan Irene Hitch was born on 9 Nov 1943 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^¹⁶³ died on 23 Nov 1943 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 24 Nov 1943 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Raymond married Ruth Elizabeth Adams, daughter of James K. Adams and Hettie E. Haddock, about 1937. Ruth was born on 14 Feb 1918 in DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵⁴²⁹} died on 5 Aug 1945 in New Castle Co., DE, and was buried on 7 Aug 1945 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

3803 F ii. Delores E. Hitch was born in Mar 1940 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁶¹³¹

3804 M iii. (Infant Son) Hitch was born on 28 Jun 1945 in DE, died on 28 Jun 1945 in DE,^¹⁶³ and was buried on 2 Jul 1945 in New Castle Co., DE.

Margarite married Raymond Joseph Revel, son of Joseph Revel and Anna May Foskey, on 7 Jun 1942 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Raymond was born on 18 Mar 1920 in DE, died on 22 Jul 1980 in DE, and was buried about 25 Jul 1980 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

3805 M i. (Son) Revel was born on 10 Nov 1942 in DE and died on 13 Nov 1942 in DE.^¹⁶³

Clarence married Mildred Hampton on 9 Mar 1929.⁸ Mildred was born in Jul 1906^⁶¹³² and died on 31 Jan 1997 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^⁶¹³²

Marian married Frederick P. Jourdan. Frederick was born in 1914 and died on 3 Dec 1986 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

3808 M i. Ronald James Jourdan was born in 1939 and died on 6 Jan 1985 in Port Charlotte, FL.^¹⁶¹²

Jacob married Marjorie Gantner. Marjorie was born in 1916^¹⁶¹² and died on 21 Mar 1988 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

+ 3815 M iii. Dennis Jay Hitch was born in 1947 in IN and died on 13 Aug 2014 in Henderson, KY.

3008. Anita Hitch was born on 11 Dec 1921 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 7 Jul 1983 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

3009. Richard James Hitch was born on 21 Aug 1923 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 28 Sep 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

Tina married Steven Ellis Riggs, son of Samuel E. Riggs, on 28 Jul 1979 in IN.

3010. Nadine Hitch was born on 25 Nov 1925 in Vanderburgh Co., IN^⁸ and died on 12 Jan 1996 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

Nadine married Robert H. Godwin. Robert was born in 1924 and died on 16 Jan 1981 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: This compiler had the chance to meet with Eva Lenore (Hitch) Walker in the late summer of 1995. Even while she was approaching her 80th birthday, she was very active and extremely keen of mind.

Eva married John Lester Walker on 17 Aug 1940 in Madison, WI.¹⁵¹¹ John was born on 17 Dec 1914 in Helena, MT^¹⁵¹¹ and died on 11 Feb 1966 in Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD.^¹⁵¹¹

3821 F i. Nancy Jean Walker was born on 8 May 1943 in Madison, WI.^¹⁵¹¹

3822 F ii. Elizabeth Ann Walker was born on 24 Jan 1947 in Milwaukee, WI.^¹⁵¹¹

3823 F iii. Mary Lois Walker was born on 16 Mar 1950 in Mt. Vernon, NY^{¹³⁶⁷ ¹⁵¹¹} and died on 20 Jul 1983 in San Francisco Co., CA.^{¹⁵¹¹ ⁶¹³³}

Oliver married Lucyanna Peterson,²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ daughter of Boyd Peterson and Eleanora Hanson, in 1943.⁶¹³⁴ Lucyanna was born on 7 Jul 1922^{³⁶⁶⁵ ⁶¹³⁴} and died on 14 Jan 2005 in Green Bay, WI.

General Notes: Mrs. Oliver (Lucyanna) Hitch, 82, Green Bay, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, Friday, January 14, 2005. She was born July 7, 1922 in Rochester, Indiana to the late Boyd and Eleanora (Hanson) Peterson. She had many fond memories growing up on a rural farm with her three sisters and belonging to 4-H. Lucyanna attended Butler University from 1940-1941 where she was Freshman Rose Queen and graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing in1944 with her RN degree. On May 16, 1943, she married Oliver M. Hitch; he preceded her in death on April 3, 2002. She was a member of Union Congregational Church since 1948, where she was president of the Women's Fellowship from 1965-1967 and First Woman Moderator from 1984 to 1986. Lucyanna was a present member of AAUW; League of Women's Voters; Brown County Medical Auxiliary; Mayor's Committee for a Cleaner and More Beautiful Green Bay, Award Committee chairman; Bellin College of Nursing, first board president and endowment campaign co-chairman in 1995; Antiquarian Society; P.E.O., state convention chairman in 1961 and president for two years; and Salvation Army as a bell ringer. Other organizations to which she belonged were Service League of Green Bay, president for two years; Girl Scout leader; Cub Scout Den Mother; Family Service Association, president; Green Bay Day Nursery, board of directors and president for one term; Admiral Flatley Memorial Park Committee, treasurer; Brown County Unified Board, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program and secretary for two years; Bank One, serving as the first woman on the board of directors; Bellin Memorial Hospital, first woman on the board of directors and Foundation Committee; Bellin College of Nursing, first board president and Endowment Campaign co-chairman; Heritage Hill State Park Foundation, board of directors, Foundation vice president, and Foundation president; Church Women United, president; Jewish Centennial Celebration Committee; Hospice Advisory Committee; Church and Christian Medical Society Missions, nursing services in Honduras, Dominican Republic, and India; and Fort Howard Foundation Humanitarian Awards Committee, chairman. Lucyanna was awarded the B'nai Brith Brotherhood Award in 1963; Zonta Award for Community Service, 1993; profiled in 1994 AAUW Women of Northeastern Wisconsin, Dreamers and Doers book; Bellin College of Nursing Lucyanna Hitch Award for Excellence (first recipient), 1994; Honorary BSN degree, Bellin College, 1995; Mayor's Lifetime Leadership Award, 2000; Mayor's Civic Award, 2001; Encompass Day Care Award, 2004; and Historical Society Local History Award, 2004. Since moving to Green Bay in 1948, Lucyanna developed a deep affection for her community. She enriched her life by learning and enjoyed traveling, birdwatching, reading and studying great works in literature, Bible Study, taking care of her grandchildren, entertaining and identifying wildflowers while walking the trail. Most of all, Lucyanna was a totally devoted wife and mother. She will be sadly missed by the countless people whose lives she touched. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Sue Hitch, Newport Beach, CA; and Dr. Bill and Mary Ann Hitch, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Engrid and Jack Meng, DePere; nine grandchildren, Molly (Keith) Veneziano, Katie (John) Cacace, Preston (Adriana) Meng, Spencer Meng, Katherine Hitch, Alex Hitch, Nick Hitch, Greg Hitch, and Annemarie Hitch; one great grandson, Evan, and another great grandchild expected in May; three sisters, Lorene Rauschke, Selena Thacker, and Fritzie (Robert) Brown; and four sisters-in-law, Shirley Hitch, Alice Marie (Ross), Libby (Dr. Frank Turber), and Karin (Dr. John Diekmann); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers-in-law, Charles Rauschke, Milton Thacker, Bill Hitch, and Scotty Marshall. Friends may call from 3 - 7 PM Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Union Congregational Church, 716 South Madison, Green Bay. Visitation continues from 1 - 3:30 PM Monday at the church where funeral services will be held at 4 PM with the Rev. Dr. Charles Mize officiating. Lyndahl Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be given to Bellin College of Nursing or Heritage Hill Foundation.

3017. William Lee Hitch was born on 7 May 1922 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^⁸ died on 8 Dec 2003 in Gibson Co., IN, and was buried about 11 Dec 2003 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

William married Phyllis Reyburn.²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ Phyllis was born on 31 Aug 1922,^³⁶⁶⁵ died on 21 May 1982 in Louisville, KY,^¹⁶¹² and was buried about 24 May 1982 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.

Horace married Helen Louise Tuttle.²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ Helen was born on 18 Nov 1923 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Mary next married James Edward Fields Sr..²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ James was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

3842 F i. Susan Fields ⁵⁴⁴⁸ was born on 14 Oct 1952 in Eau Gallie, FL.^³⁶⁶⁵

Susan next married Scott Craig Parcel ³⁶⁶⁵ on 8 Sep 1973.³⁶⁶⁵ Scott was born on 16 Dec 1950 in DE Pere, WI.

Luella married Robert O. Fulford Sr. ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 7 Sep 1957.³⁶⁶⁵ Robert was born on 20 Jan 1937 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

James married Juanita Emma Fuchs,²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ daughter of Walter Phillip Fuchs ³⁶⁶⁵ and Lorraine Mary Vaubel,³⁶⁶⁵ on 30 Aug 1947 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.³⁶⁶⁵ Juanita was born on 22 Jan 1927 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,^³⁶⁶⁵ died on 22 Nov 2012 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,^⁶¹³⁵ and was buried on 26 Nov 2012 in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

General Notes: E-MAIL Received:
From: Chris Hitch [mailto:Chris.Hitch@oldnational.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:23 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: Obituary Juanita Hitch

Juanita Hitch Obituary Juanita Emma (Fuchs) Hitch Evansville, Ind. Juanita Emma (Fuchs) Hitch, 85, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Juanita was born in Evansville, Ind.,on January 22, 1927, to the late Walter and Lorraine (Vaubel) Fuchs. She graduated from Central High School in 1945. Juanita began her working career in bookkeeping at Finke Furniture then later worked in the bridal department at Stewart's Department Store and finished her career in the jewelry department at DeJong's downtown. She was a member of Central Turners, Friday Night Dance Club and also a member of Saint Lucas United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir. Juanita is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim Hitch, of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Kathleen (Jeff) Osborne, of Evansville, Ind.; sons, Robert (Becky) Hitch, of Cumming, Ga., Ronald (Jane) Hitch, of Westfield, Ind.; grandchildren, Scott (Angie) Hitch, Ted Hitch, Stephanie Osborne (Jeremy Dunn), Daniel Osborne, Kristin Hitch and Kevin Hitch; great-granddaughters, Eliza and Juliana Hitch. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers; and sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Saint Lucas United Church of Christ, 33 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710 with Pastor Lynn Martin officiating. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit from Noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Friends may also visit from 9 a.m. until service time at church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Lucas United Church of Christ or Shriners, in care of their Crippled Children's Hospitals, 6 Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Christopher R. Hitch
Operational Excellence Officer
Old National Bancorp
812-461-9065 Phone

General Notes: Obituary, posted in the Bedford (IN) Times-Mirror, February 19, 2000: Helen L. Potter, 65, 2212 M St., died at 2:43 a.m. Friday at Westview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Iowa, she was the daughter of Austin and Adele Hitch. She married Howard "Tom" Potter on Dec. 25, 1978, and he survives. She was employed by secretarial service in Bedford and was a member of Otis Park Ladies Club and American Legion auxiliary. Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Sharon Wilson of Bedford; two sons: David Carter of Indianapolis and Dan Carter of Florida; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lois. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Day & Carter Mortuary with Stan Wilson officiating. The body will be cremated. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the mortuary.

February 19, 2000; The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY (Page: 05b); Obituary: BEDFORD - Helen L. Potter, 65, died Friday at Westview Manor. She was the former Helen Hitch, a native of Iowa, a secretary and a member of Otis Park Ladies Club and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors: her husband, Tom Potter; a daughter, Sharon Wilson; sons David and Dan Carter; and six grandchildren. Funeral: 4 p.m. Sunday, Day & Carter. The body will be cremated. Visitation: after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Helen married Jerry Carter ²⁴⁸⁴ about 1952. Jerry was born on 21 Nov 1928.^³⁶⁶⁵

Joseph married Karin Stromgren.⁵⁴⁴⁸ Karin was born on 5 May 1933 in Copenhagen, Denmark.^³⁶⁶⁵

3872 F i. Linda Michelle Johnson ⁶¹³⁸ was born on 23 Nov 1955 in Aurora, Arapahoe Co., CO.

3874 M iii. Steven Eugene Johnson ⁶¹³⁸ was born on 3 Nov 1958 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

3875 M iv. Scott Douglas Johnson ⁶¹³⁸ was born on 11 Nov 1960 in Seattle, King Co., WA.

Shirley next married George Williams.⁵⁴⁴⁸ George was born on 19 Jul 1934.^³⁶⁶⁵

Donna married Bernard (Barney) Netter.²⁴⁸⁴ Bernard was born on 25 Mar 1926 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Gina married Stuart Hall,⁶¹⁴⁰ son of Charles Hall and Betty (?), on 30 Sep 2000 in Bellevue, WA.⁶¹⁴⁰ Stuart was born on 26 Sep 1973 in Bellevue, WA.^⁶¹⁴¹

Kent next married Rita Anderson ³⁶⁶⁵ ⁵⁴⁵⁹ on 6 Jan 1979 near Stilliguamish River, Big Four Mountain, WA.⁶¹³⁹

3881 M i. Adam J. Hitch ⁵⁴⁵⁹ was born on 19 Mar 1979 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^⁶¹³⁹

Mary married Dr. Nathan Hall Mahon on 6 Aug 1943 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.³⁶⁸⁵ Nathan was born on 14 Nov 1913 in Ottuma, Wapello Co., IA.^³⁶⁸⁵

3884 M i. John Nathan Mahon was born on 4 Jul 1944 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.^³⁶⁸⁵

John married Iris Martinez on 19 Mar 1978 in Oakland, CA.³⁶⁸⁵ Iris was born on 10 Mar 1949 in Albonito, Puerto Rico.

3885 M ii. Richard Thomas Mahon was born on 11 Dec 1946 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.^³⁶⁸⁵

Richard married Gloria Lujan in 1973.³⁶⁸⁵ The marriage ended in divorce in 1974.

3886 F iii. Nancy Ellen Mahon was born on 3 Jan 1951 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.^³⁶⁸⁵

Nancy married Phillip Kloot in 1987.³⁶⁸⁵ Phillip was born in Apr 1951 in Melbourne, Australia.

Thomas married Winona Oemke about 1944. Winona was born on 14 Feb 1923 in IL^³⁶⁸⁵ and died living 2007.

3052. Lewis Rufus (Lew) Hitch ³⁶⁸⁵ was born on 16 Jul 1929 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^⁵⁴⁶⁵ died on 8 Feb 2012 in Wamego, KS, and was buried about 11 Feb 2012 in Belle Plaine Cemetery, Sumner Co., KS.

General Notes: According to John N. Mahon, Lewis "Lew" Hitch was a professional basketball player for the Minneapolis Lakers (now the Los Angeles Lakers). He played with the great George Miken teams of the 1950s. His lifetime record as a professional was found on-line as follows. Note his height at 6' - 8".

Lew Hitch Height = 6'8" Weight = 200 pounds DOB = 16-Jul-29 College = Kansas State

Year Team G M/Gm FGm FGa PCT 3m 3a PCT FTm FTA PCT AVG 51-52 Mie 61 13.9 77 215 .358 - - - 63 94 .670 3.6 52-53 Mie 70 14.7 89 255 .349 - - - 83 136 .610 3.7 53-54 Mil 72 34.1 221 603 .367 - - - 133 208 .639 8.0 54-55 Mil-Min 74 24.0 167 417 .400 - - - 115 169 .680 6.1 55-56 Mie 69 16.4 94 235 .400 - - - 100 132 .758 4.2 56-57 Min-Phi 68 16.7 111 296 .375 - - - 63 88 .716 4.2 Total 414 20.2 759 2021 .376 - - - 557 827 .674 5.0

Year AS AS/g ST ST/G TO TO/g BK BK/g OR OR/g TR TR/g PF PF/g DQ 51-52 50 0.8 - - - - - - - - 243 4.0 89 1.5 3 52-53 66 0.9 - - - - - - - - 275 3.9 122 1.7 2 53-54 141 2.0 - - - - - - - - 691 9.6 176 2.4 3 54-55 125 1.7 - - - - - - - - 438 5.9 110 1.5 0 55-56 77 1.1 - - - - - - - - 283 4.1 85 1.2 0 56-57 40 0.6 - - - - - - - - 253 3.7 103 1.5 0 Total 499 1.2 - - - - - - - - 2183 5.3 685 1.7 8

LEWIS HITCH , died Feb. 8 in Kansas. A former member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Fitch was one of the tallest players to play basketball in Pike County. Locals who remember him put his height at nearly 7-feet. He was born and attended schools in Griggsville. "He was one of the tallest men to come out of this area," Richard "Champ" Collins, a former Griggsville teammate of the NBA star, said. "He was a good player." Fitch graduated from Griggsville High School in 1947, Collins in 1948. The two were starters on an Eddie Willard coached basketball team. "There were only six of us that played a lot that year," Collins said. Other team members were: John Rumple, Roy Hildreth, Farrin Seeds, Don Goewey, Keith Bradshaw, Morris Moore and Carl Bartlett. After graduating high school, Hitch attended Culver-Stockton Junior College on a basketball scholarship before attending Kansas State University to play basketball. During his senior season at Kansas State, the basketball team finished runner-up in the NCAA finals in 1951 to Kentucky. After college Lew was selected 19th overall in the 1951 NBA Draft, by the Minneapolis Lakers. Lew went on to average 5.0 points per game in his seven-year career, highlighted by two back-to-back world championships with the Lakers. Buster Craven, also of Griggsville, remembers Hitch. Craven was the same age as Fitch's brother, Roy, who lives in Scottsdale, Ariz. "He was real nice guy," Craven said. "And a heck of a ball player. He knew you whenever he saw you." Craven recalls a time in 1954 when he was on guard duty at Great Lakes Naval Base. "I was on patrol and a car pulled up and I was checking them in like you were supposed to do," Craven said. "A guy in the car said 'Hi, Buster,' and it was Lewie. His team was there to play the Blue Jackets in an exhibition game. He asked me to come over and watch them play but I didn't get to. I always wished I had." After playing basketball Lew went into coaching and teaching which led him to Ellis, Kan. and Wichita, Kan. for 12 years before moving his family to Westmoreland, Kan. in 1971, where he became the Superintendent of USD #323 until his retirement in 1990. Lew was a member of the NBA Retired Players Association. "He was a good friend," Collins said. 'We had a good time together."

Lewis "Lew" R. Hitch
Born: July 16, 1929
Died: February 08, 2012
Lewis "Lew" Rufus Hitch, 82, of Westmoreland, Kansas passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Wamego City Hospital, in Wamego, Kansas.

Lew was born in Griggsville, Illinois on July 16, 1929, the son of Rufus and Maurine (Jennings) Hitch. He attended schools in Griggsville. After graduating high school he attended Culver-Stockton Junior College on a basketball scholarship before attending Kansas State University to play basketball. During Lew's senior season at Kansas State, the basketball team finished runner-up in the NCAA finals in 1951 to Kentucky. After college Lew was selected 19th overall in the 1951 NBA Draft, by the Minneapolis Lakers. Lew went on to average 5.0 points per game in his 7 year career, highlighted by 2 back-to-back world championships with the Lakers.

On August 29, 1953, Lew married Danna Jean Foltz in Manhattan, Kansas; she preceded him in death on July 12, 2004. After playing basketball Lew went into coaching and teaching which led Lew and Danna to Ellis, KS and Wichita, KS for 12 years before Lew moved his family to Westmoreland, Kansas in 1971, where he became the Superintendent of USD #323 until his retirement in 1990. Lew was a member of the NBA Retired Players Association. Over the years he enjoyed golf, watching sporting events, playing bridge and cards and was a master of crossword puzzles. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Lew is survived by 3 sons: Dan Hitch and wife Mona, of Springfield, Tennessee, Ken Hitch and wife Christie of Wamego, Kansas and Ed Hitch and wife Paula of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; 1 sister: Donna Ditmer, of Chicago, Illinois; 2 brothers: Roy Hitch of Phoenix, AZ and Norm Hitch and wife Bev, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; 7 grandchildren: Shawn, Kelly, Casey, Kelsey, Colton, John and Elena and 4 great-grandchildren: Olivia, Emma, Riley and Belle. He was preceded in death by his wife Danna.

Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside memorial service was held. Family is inviting everyone to a gathering to celebrate Lew's life on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. \endash 3:00 p.m. at the Celebrations, 706 4th St., Wamego, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to USD #323 and may be left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547

Lewis married Danna Jeanne Foltz ⁵⁴⁶⁵ on 29 Aug 1953 in Manhattan, KS.⁵⁴⁶⁵ Danna was born on 30 Sep 1931, died on 12 Jul 2004 in Westmoreland, KS, and was buried about 15 Jul 2004 in Belle Plaine Cemetery, Sumner Co., KS.

General Notes: Lew and Danna Hitch, Westmoreland, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by attending the Kansas State vs. California football game Aug. 23 2003 at Arrowhead Stadium with their family and by spending the weekend in Kansas City. Danna Foltz and Lew Hitch were married Aug. 29, 1953, in Manhattan. Their children and spouses are Dan and Mona Hitch, Springfield, Tenn.; Ken and Christie Hitch, Wamego; and Ed and Paula Hitch, Elizabethtown, Ky. They have seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Hitch retired in 1989 as an educator and school administrator after 32 years of service. Mrs. Hitch is a wife, mother and homemaker.

3889 M i. Daniel Lewis Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 18 Dec 1955 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

+ 3890 M ii. Kenneth Edwin Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 16 Apr 1958 in Ellis, KS, died on 26 Sep 2014 in Wamego, KS, and was buried about 29 Sep 2014 in Belle Plaine Cemetery, Sumner Co., KS.

Roy married Evelyn Jennie Hesse ⁵⁴⁶⁶ on 17 Oct 1959 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.³⁶⁸⁵

3892 F i. Susan Elaine Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁶ was born on 13 Sep 1961 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

Norman married Vivian Lambert ⁵⁴⁶⁵ on 7 Nov 1964 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.⁵⁴⁶⁵ The marriage ended in divorce before 1974.

3894 M i. Jeffery Cyrus Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 1 Jun 1965 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

Norman next married Beverly Ann May ⁵⁴⁶⁵ on 17 Apr 1974 in Cape Giradeau, MO.⁵⁴⁶⁵

Marion married George Custer Branston in 1944.⁵⁴⁷¹ George was born in 1917.^⁵⁴⁷¹

General Notes: Obituary: Spencer Willis Hitch
Air Force veteran, Darien Community Theater actor

By The Darien Times on November 15, 2014
Spencer Willis Hitch, age 92, died at home in Sarasota, Fla. on Monday, Nov. 10. Born July 2, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from Northwestern University and attended University of Chicago as a graduate student in international relations. Mr. Hitch served in the United States Air Force during World War II as a classification specialist. He spent many years living in New York City before marriage, and was a long-time resident of Darien. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Deirdre Cassedy Hitch; a daughter, Sarah Hitch Burdi and her husband Tom and their children, Sam and Lindsay; a son, Spencer Jordan Hitch and his wife Julie and their children, Emma, Charlie, Tyler and Lily; a daughter Kelin Hitch Rapp and her husband Steve and their children, Tom and Emma; a niece, Ann Branston; a nephew John Branston; and other wonderful family and friends. After leaving the Air Force he began his career in advertising with Swift International in Brazil and went on to become a vice president of international marketing and advertising at Avon Products until retiring in 1983. As an advertising and marketing executive, he travelled the world and helped establish markets for Avon products across the globe. After retiring from Avon, Mr. Hitch worked at the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce as a marketing and advertising consultant until 1987. Mr. Hitch was a lover of the arts, music and all types of culture. He was an avid reader and well-versed on even the most esoteric of subjects. Fluent in several languages, he had a passion for knowledge, learning and world cultures. He was involved with the Darien Community Theater as a volunteer and thespian. It was once commented that he "brought down the house" with his performance of Brush Up Your Shakespeare. He was an accomplished piano player and kept friends and family up many nights with his impromptu sing-alongs at the piano. Some of his fondest memories and stories were of his life in New York City during the heyday of 50's and 60's and being at the center of the art scene, his family said. His friendships throughout the city's artistic community provided him access to a wide variety of performances, museums, theaters, and opening events. He loved the city and all it had to offer, his family said. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Museum of Modern Art. Gifts can be sent to: The MoMa, Development Department, 11 West 53 Street, New York, NY 10019. Questions can be directed to annualfund@moma.org.

Spencer married Deirdre Cassedy, daughter of Gerald Jordan Cassedy and Eleanor Livingston Rowe, in Apr 1963 in Southpodt, CT.⁵⁴⁷¹ Deirdre was born on 11 Dec 1936 in New York City, NY.^⁵⁴⁷¹

+ 3900 F i. Nancy M. Hitch ⁶¹⁴² was born on 6 May 1940 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 17 Feb 2000 in Elgin, IL.

Ruth married Philip Edward Jackson on 29 Oct 1937 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.³⁷⁵² Philip was born on 2 Aug 1910 in Portland, ME^³⁷⁵² and died on 28 Sep 1980 in Littleton, MA.^³⁷⁵²

3902 M ii. Peter Edward Jackson was born on 15 Mar 1943 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^³⁷⁵²

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Harley Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Harley Hitch, age 18, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Harley M. Hitch is listed in Hall County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - Harley M. Hitch, age 28, born OH - Margaret Hitch, age 26, born NE - Wilfred Hitch, age 7, born NE.

+ 3904 M ii. Harvey Minton Hitch was born on 16 Feb 1921 in Doniphan, Hall Co., NE,^⁵⁴⁸⁹ died on 1 Mar 2007 in Luverne, Rock Co., MN,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Mar 2007 in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Rock Co., MN.

General Notes: Gravestone Inscription:
Arthur Hitch Sr
Nebraska
Mech BTRY F59 ARTY CAC
World War I
Oct 18 1898 March 25 1954

Arthur married Mary K. (?). Mary was born in 1889, died in 1948, and was buried in 1948 in Grant Evergreen Cemetery, Nemaha County, NE.

3906 M i. Arthur Henson Hitch Jr. ⁷⁶ ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 31 May 1927, died on 11 Oct 2005, and was buried about 14 Oct 2005 in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln Co., NE.

Martha married Walter Frederick Flyr,³⁷⁷⁹ ⁵⁴⁸⁹ ⁶¹⁴⁸ son of Henry Flyr ⁶¹⁴⁸ and Johanna Fredricka Dierks,⁶¹⁴⁸ on 16 Feb 1922 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE.⁶¹⁴⁸ Walter was born on 14 Jun 1900 in Doniphan, Hall Co., NE,^⁶¹⁴⁸ died on 28 Oct 1928 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO,^⁶¹⁴⁸ and was buried about 31 Oct 1928 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

3910 F i. Katherine Florence Flyr ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born about 1923 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.^⁶¹⁴⁸

Francis married Bernice Burt about 1925. Bernice was born on 29 Dec 1904 in Clay Center, Clay Co., NE^{⁵⁴⁹⁴ ⁵⁵⁰⁵} and died in Oct 1980 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.^{⁵⁴⁹⁴ ⁵⁵⁰⁵}

3913 M iii. (Male) Hitch was born about 1929 in Juniata, Adams Co., NE^³⁷⁷⁹ and died before 1929 in Juniata, Adams Co., NE.^³⁷⁷⁹

3916 F iii. Darla Marie Hitch was born on 3 Mar 1949 in Gothenburg, Dawson Co., NE.^{⁵⁴⁹⁴ ⁵⁵⁰³}

Darla married Frederick Allen Trenner ⁵⁵⁰³ on 12 Feb 1982 in Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL.⁵⁴⁹⁴ Frederick was born on 24 Feb 1944 in Farmville, Prince Edward Co., VA.^⁵⁴⁹⁴

General Notes: Harold T. Hitch Commercial pressman, 86 Harold T. Hitch of Thornton, a commercial pressman, died May 22 at Elmshaven Nursing Home in Thornton. He was 86. Graveside services were Friday at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. There was cremation. He was born July 15, 1910, in Doniphan, Neb. He married Thelda T. Pollock in Atlantic, Iowa. She preceded him in death. He served in the Army in the European Theater during World War II. He worked as a commercial pressman for 50 years. He is survived by a son, Harold Jr., Auburn, Neb.; two daughters, Thelma Hitch Speers, Kansas City, Mo., and Patricia Ann Brownfield, Warsaw, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Contributions may be made to the American Legion, George Beach Post No. 4, c/o Warren-Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Fort Collins 80524.

Headline: Obits Publication Date: June 08, 1997 Source: The Kansas City Star Page: B6 Subjects: Obituary Region: Missouri Obituary: Harold T. Hitch, Sr., 87, formerly of the Kansas City area, passed away May 22, 1997, at Elms Haven Care Center, Thornton, CO. Cremation with burial in Fort McPherson Military Cemetery, Maxwell, NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion George Beach Post 4, Fort Collins, CO. Mr. Hitch worked and retired from McWhirter Printers in Kansas City, MO. He served in the 3rd Army Engineer Corps in World War II. He was preceded in death by one son, Gordon Lee Hitch. He leaves three children, Harold T. Hitch, Jr., of Auburn, NE, Thelma Hitch Speers, of Kansas City, MO, and Patricia Hitch Brownfield, of Warsaw, MO; ten grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his second wife, Thelda Hitch, of the Elms Haven Care Center.

Harold married Christena Mae Jones,⁶¹⁵¹ daughter of Arthur E. Jones ⁶¹⁵¹ and Anna Mae Harman,⁶¹⁵¹ about 1929. Christena was born in 1913 in KS.^⁶¹⁵²

Thelma married Kenneth Earl Spears ⁶¹⁵¹ on 2 Aug 1947 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.⁶¹⁵¹

3922 M iv. Gordon Lee Hitch ⁵⁵¹¹ was born on 1 Jul 1941, died on 7 Sep 1975 in ID, and was buried about 10 Sep 1971 in Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise, Ada Co., ID.

Harold next married Thelda D. Pollock ⁵⁴⁸⁹ on 22 May 1997 in Atlantic, IA. Thelda was born on 16 Feb 1920 in Royal, NE, died on 23 May 1997 in NE,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 26 May 1997 in Ft. Mcpherson Military Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.

Clyde married Agnes E. (?) about 1918. Agnes was born on 26 Oct 1897 in IL^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁶¹⁵⁶} and died on 30 Nov 1979 in San Diego Co., CA.^{¹³⁶⁷ ⁶¹⁵⁷}

3924 F i. Elaine L. Hitch was born in 1920 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.^⁶¹⁵⁸

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, William H. Hitch is indicated as a roomer in a household in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri as follows: - William H. Hitch, age 22, born in NE.

William married Ferne Elizabeth Fredrickson,¹¹² daughter of Henry Abdon Fredrickson and Mary A. Wooten, on 14 Mar 1920 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.¹¹² ⁵⁹⁹⁷ Ferne was born in 1899 in NE,^⁶¹⁵⁹ died in 1969 in MO, and was buried in 1969 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

3925 M i. William Jerome Hitch ¹¹² was born on 2 May 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.^⁶¹⁶⁰

3927 M iii. Roger Harold Hitch was born on 10 May 1936 in Jefferson Co., MO,^⁶¹⁶³ died on 28 Jul 2014 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, and was buried about 31 Jul 2014 in Longview Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.

3115. William Franklin Hitch was born on 17 Dec 1937 in Ross Co., OH,^³⁸⁵⁰ died on 2 Jan 2007 in Ross Co., OH, and was buried about 5 Jan 2007 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

William married Mary Virgene Albert.,³⁸⁵³ daughter of Harold E. Albert and Arlene Mace. Mary was born on 3 Jun 1937 in Ross Co., OH.

3928 F i. Cameron Yvonne Hitch was born on 5 Oct 1958 in San Diego Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

3929 M ii. William Eldon Hitch was born on 7 Dec 1959 in Ross Co., OH.^{¹⁶⁸⁶ ³⁸⁵⁰}

William married Marilyn J. Dewitt, daughter of Ralph Dewitt ¹⁶⁸⁶ and Betty Lou Cockerill,¹⁶⁸⁶ on 19 Jul 1980 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁶ Marilyn was born on 31 Jan 1963.^¹⁶⁸⁶

3932 M v. Shane A. Hitch was born on 19 Dec 1965 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁶⁸⁶

Shane married Rebecca Sue Elliott, daughter of Charles F. Elliott ¹⁶⁸⁶ and Francis Carpenter,¹⁶⁸⁶ on 16 Apr 1988 in Ross Co., OH.¹⁶⁸⁶ Rebecca was born on 22 Jan 1966.^¹⁶⁸⁶

Walter married Beverly Kay Clark.,⁶¹⁶⁴ daughter of Raymond Clark and Helen Irene Davis. Beverly was born on 18 Oct 1949 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., IN.^³⁸⁵³

3937 F i. Allison Kay Hitch ⁶¹⁶⁵ was born on 8 Apr 1977 in Seymour, IN.^³⁸⁵³

3938 F ii. Catherine Louise Hitch ⁶¹⁶⁵ was born on 18 Dec 1980 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.^³⁸⁵³

3939 F iii. Anita Raye Hitch ⁶¹⁶⁵ was born on 5 Apr 1982 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH.^³⁸⁵³

William married Ruth Marie Newton,¹⁸¹⁵ daughter of John Franklin Newton ¹⁸¹⁵ and Iva Mae Robbins,¹⁸¹⁵ about 1940. Ruth was born in 1922 and died in 1994.

Edgar married Nancy Lee Reynolds, daughter of James Harmonson Reynolds and Hazel Connors, on 6 Nov 1954 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Nancy was born on 14 Aug 1936 in New Castle Co., DE and died on 4 Aug 2012 in Newark, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: Nancy R. Hitch, 75, of Middletown, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born on August 14, 1936 in Odessa, DE, she was the daughter of the late Hazel (Connors) and James Harmonson "Taddy" Reynolds. She was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1954. Nancy was retired from the Town of Middletown, where she devoted more than 40 years as the town clerk. She was an avid collector of Longaberger baskets. Mrs. Hitch was a member of the Middletown and New Castle Women of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Paul McNatt. She leaves many wonderful memories to her three children, Judy Massey and her husband, Bernie, John Hitch and his wife, Donna and Ed Hitch and his wife, Jean; a sister, Margaret McNatt; brother, James Reynolds and his wife, Yvonne; five very special grandchildren, Jill, Brian, John and Kyle Hitch and Josh Massey; a niece; several nephews and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held 3 pm on Friday, August 10 at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street in Middletown, where friends may visit with her family from 2-3 pm. Interment will be private.

General Notes: John L. Hitch, Age 88, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. John was the son of the late Harry and Georgia Hitch. He worked for the duPont Company for 29 years, retiring in 1978. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in Europe during W.W.II and he was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth A. Ferrario and her husband Peter, of Wilmington, DE, two grandsons; Joseph P. Ferrario and wife Staci, of Oxford, PA., Andrew M. Ferrario and wife Stephanie, of Newark, DE., four great-grandchildren; Jacob, Nicholas, Gianna and Cecilia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.

William married Lorna Reed Baker,⁴³⁶ daughter of Ralph S. Baker and Mary W. (?), on 14 Jun 1952 in Georgetown, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Lorna was born on 21 Sep 1931 in Sussex Co., DE.

John married Betty E. (?).⁵⁵⁷⁶ Betty was born on 2 Jan 1937 in DE, died on 18 Jul 1994 in DE, and was buried about 21 Jul 1994 in Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE.

3949 F i. Cathy A. Hitch was born on 2 Dec 1960 in DE, died on 5 Jun 1962 in DE, and was buried about 8 Jun 1962 in Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE.

Jo married Robert Franklin Kincaid.⁵³⁵ Robert was born on 23 Jul 1929 and died on 7 Jun 1986.

Charles married Patricia Waggoner ⁷⁰ on 26 Mar 1967 in Coatesville, IN.⁷⁰ Patricia was born on 24 Aug 1947 in Hendricks Co., IN.^⁸

Carolyn married David S. Carney ⁷⁰ on 20 Dec 1969 in Thorntown, IN.⁷⁰ David was born on 27 Sep 1949 in Thorntown, IN.^⁷⁰

Richard married Lee Ann Glendinning,⁶¹⁶⁶ daughter of James R. Glendinning ⁶¹⁶⁶ and Mary Alice White, on 7 Feb 1969 in Boone Co., IN.⁶¹⁶⁶ Lee was born on 24 Apr 1949.

3958 F i. Sherry Lynn Hitch ⁶¹⁶⁶ was born on 10 Jan 1970 in Boone Co., IN.

3959 F ii. Amy Christine Hitch ⁶¹⁶⁶ was born on 8 Mar 1974 in Boone Co., IN.

Patricia married Joed Clark on 4 Mar 1956 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ Joed was born on 12 Jun 1930 in Danville, Hendricks Co., IN.^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷}

3960 M i. Brian J. Clark was born on 20 Apr 1958 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN.^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷}

3961 M ii. Kevin Lee Clark was born on 24 Apr 1959 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN.^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷}

3962 M iii. Jody Michael Clark was born on 11 Jul 1961 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN.^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷}

3963 M iv. Eric O. Clark was born on 15 Aug 1968 in Kent, Portage Co., OH.^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷}

Donald married Carol Ann Kincaid, daughter of (?) Kincaid and Charlotte (?), on 30 Aug 1959 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷ Carol was born on 13 Jan 1939 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN,^³⁹¹⁷ died on 26 Feb 1995 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN,^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷} and was buried on 1 Mar 1995 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.^³⁹¹⁷

+ 3966 M iii. Greg Alan Hitch was born on 24 Mar 1964 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN,^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷} died on 8 Jun 1997 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN, and was buried on 11 Jun 1997 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.

Donald next married Alice Jean Wolfe ¹⁸⁶³ on 1 Jan 1996 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ Alice was born on 1 Aug 1934 in Huntington, Huntington Co., IN.^³⁹¹⁷

Jon married Carol Ann Early ¹⁸⁶³ on 6 Jul 1963.⁵³⁵ Carol was born on 27 Nov 1943.^⁵³⁵

General Notes: In 1931, "A Hitch Orchard" stated that "Wm. Brinson Hitch is a salesman and resides at Wichita, Kansas.".

In the Federal Census of 1920, William B. Hitch is listed in Burton County, Kansas in a household as follows: - William B. Hitch, age 28, born in GA - Sibyl Q. Hitch, age 24, born in MO - Louise Hitch, age 3 2/12, born in KS - Marie Hitch, age 1 11/12, born in KS.

+ 3971 F i. Sibyl Louise Hitch ³⁹⁴⁴ was born on 1 Nov 1916 in Great Bend, Barton Co., KS,^{⁸ ⁶¹⁷⁰} died on 25 Feb 2012 in Hutchinson, KS, and was buried on 27 Feb 2012 in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

3972 F ii. Frances Marie Hitch was born on 10 Feb 1918 in Great Bend, Barton Co., KS^{⁸ ⁶¹⁷¹} and died before 2012.

3973 M iii. William Brinson Hitch Jr. was born on 6 Jan 1921 in Great Bend, Barton Co., KS^{⁸ ¹³⁶⁷ ⁶¹⁷²} and died on 24 Oct 1987 in Tuolumne County, CA.^⁶¹⁷³

3974 M iv. Robert Mitchell Hitch was born on 17 Jun 1925 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.^{⁸ ⁶¹⁷⁴}

3975 M v. John Wesley Hitch was born on 17 May 1929 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.^{⁸ ⁶¹⁷⁵}

Martha married William Henry Long Sr. ³⁹⁴⁴ on 14 Oct 1908 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.³⁹⁴⁴ William was born on 31 Jan 1878 in Lee Co., GA^³⁹⁴⁴ and died on 17 Mar 1920 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.^³⁹⁴⁴

3979 M iii. Frank Paul Long ⁸ was born on 17 Jan 1918 and died on 24 Mar 1920.

Blanche married Henry Frank Mabbett Sr. ³⁹⁴⁴ on 23 Nov 1916 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.³⁹⁴⁴ Henry was born on 27 Jul 1883 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.^³⁹⁴⁴

3981 M ii. Henry Frank Mabbett Jr. ⁸ was born on 4 Nov 1919 and died on 1 Jul 1921.

Hazel married Harry Hurst Stanhope ⁹⁹ on 17 Dec 1923 in Washington, DC.⁸ Harry was born on 31 Jul 1891.^⁸

3984 M i. Thomas Alfred Stanhope ⁸ was born on 15 Aug 1925 in Barney, Brooks Co., GA.

3985 M ii. Fred Hurst Stanhope was born on 23 Jan 1929 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

Robert married Claudia Mae Simmons on 2 Dec 1923.⁸ Claudia was born on 14 Feb 1905.^⁸

3986 M i. Robert Marcus Rozier ⁸ was born on 7 Nov 1924 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA.

Lois married Thomas Fleetwood Lanneau on 17 Jul 1921.⁸ Thomas was born on 20 Aug 1894.^⁸

Guy married Marguerite Anita Smith on 25 Jun 1917 in Belfast, Ireland.⁸ Marguerite was born on 22 Oct 1898 in Belfast, Ireland^⁵⁵⁹⁸ and died on 27 Mar 1991 in Dekalb Co., GA.^¹⁴⁸²

Virginia married Benjamin Alexander Oxnard Jr.,³⁹⁴⁴ son of Benjamin Alexander Oxnard Sr. ³⁹⁴⁴ and Robbie Giffen,³⁹⁴⁴ on 13 Aug 1926 in New York City, NY.⁸ Benjamin was born on 5 Dec 1903 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA^⁸ and died in Jun 1986.^⁶¹⁷⁷

3989 F i. Virginia Eppes Oxnard was born on 16 May 1927 in London, England.^⁸

Robert married Margery Lane Fulenwider on 23 Dec 1929.⁸ Margery was born on 17 May 1909 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ³⁹⁵⁴} and died on 17 Jan 1980 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^{¹⁴⁸² ³⁹⁵⁴ ⁶¹⁷⁸}

3991 F i. Margery Lane Hitch was born on 3 Oct 1930 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^{⁸ ³⁹⁵⁴}

Margery married Lawrence L. Barroll on 16 May 1959 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.³⁹⁵⁴

3992 F ii. Virginia Walker Hitch was born on 31 Dec 1931 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^³⁹⁵⁴

3993 M iii. Robert Mark Hitch III was born on 18 Mar 1937 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA^³⁹⁵⁴ and died on 30 Jan 2012.

General Notes: Robert Mark Hitch, III - SAVANNAH - Robert Mark Hitch, III, died January 30, 2012 at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was born in Savannah, GA, on March 18, 1937. He graduated from the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, class of 1955 and graduated from Yale University cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959. He also graduated from the University of Georgia Law School and practiced law in Savannah. He served as Assistant District Attorney in Savannah under Andrew J. Ryan, III. He was a clerk for Judge James Head and served his country in the United States Army. He loved sports, the arts, travel and literature. He was the son of Robert Mark Hitch, Jr., a well-known attorney, and Margery Fulenwider Hitch. His grandfather, Robert Mark Hitch, was Mayor of Savannah, 1937-1939. He is survived by his sisters, Margery Hitch Barroll, Savannah, GA and Virginia Hitch Bryant of Seattle, Washington; Dr. William S. Hitch, half brother of Robert Mark Hitch, Jr., cousins, Mrs. Jesse Fulenwider, Jr., Virginia Palmer, Robbie Oxnard of New York, Henry Oxnard of Texas; nephews, Lawrence L. Barroll, Jr., Mark Hitch Barroll, John D. Bellamy Barroll; nieces, Lillie Lane Barroll Stark, Isabelle Bryant Oschner, Marci Bryant; grand-niece, Sarah Fulenwider Stark and grand-nephews, Samuel Bailey Stark, John Lawrence Stark and Charles Edward Stark. We would particularly like to thank the staff of Azalealand Nursing Home for their excellent care and many kindnesses. In lieu of flowers, memorial to Christ Church Anglican, P. O. Box 14039, Savannah, GA 31416. Private Family Service. Savannah Morning News February 3, 2012.

3994 M iv. Harry Fulenwider Hitch was born on 14 Nov 1943 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA^³⁹⁵⁴ and died on 18 Nov 1962 in New Haven, CT.^³⁹⁵⁴

William married Lucy McIntire, daughter of James William McIntire, on 28 Dec 1973 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.³⁹⁵⁴ Lucy was born on 31 May 1950.^³⁹⁵⁴

3995 F i. Sara Shelton Hitch was born on 2 Oct 1977 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^³⁹⁵⁴

3996 M ii. James William McIntire Hitch was born on 14 Apr 1980 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.^³⁹⁵⁴

William married Mary Annice Guice. Mary was born on 9 Mar 1927 in LA and died on 2 Sep 2010 in MS.

Kate married Charles Frank Gurney,⁵⁶³⁰ son of James Andrew Gurney and Mary Jane Shepard, on 20 Dec 1922 in Clarksdale, MS. Charles was born on 28 Jul 1898 in Ripley, MS.

William married Mary Lois Williams about 1931 in MS. Mary was born on 17 Aug 1913 in MS.^{⁵⁶³⁰ ⁵⁶³⁶}

John married Myrtle Dodson about 1937. Myrtle was born on 23 Mar 1917 in AR,^{⁷⁶ ⁶¹⁸²} died on 27 Oct 1981 in MS,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 30 Oct 1981 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

4001 F i. Bettye Nelle Hitch was born in 1938 in Coahoma Co., MS.^⁶¹⁸³

4002 M ii. Robert Lee Hitch was born in Feb 1940 in Coahoma Co., MS.^⁶¹⁸⁴

Azilee married Thomas Kay Mowbray on 21 Jul 1942.⁵⁹⁶ Thomas was born on 25 Feb 1890 in VA and died on 14 Mar 1967 in SC.

General Notes: HITCH
Samuel George Leonard Hitch III, 83, a native of Norfolk, Va., passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001 in Richmond. Survived by his wife, Ann Gough Hitch; two daughters, Nancy H. Briggs and husband, Jay Briggs of Crozier, Va. and Betsy H. Dilley and husband, Larry Dilley of Tampa, Fla.; granddaughter, Kathryn Sothoron Tichacek of Richmond, Va.; one stepgranddaughter, Melissa Griffen of Satelite Beach, Fla.; four stepgrandsons, Christopher Dilley of Tampa, Fla., Levi Dilley of Richmond, Va., Aaron Dilley of Mrytle Beach, S.C. and Curtis Dilley of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Hitch was a 1940 graduate of Virginia Tech and was an officer in the navy for four years during World War II. He retired from Eastman Kodak Co. after 38 years of service as an engineer. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Boys Scouts of America.

Samuel married Kathryn Ann Gough,⁵⁶⁹² daughter of James S. Gough and Katherine (?), on 12 Jan 1946. Kathryn was born in 1922 in VA^{⁶¹⁸⁵ ⁶¹⁸⁶} and died on 16 Jan 2012 in VA.

General Notes: Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:00 am
Ann Gough Hitch, 90, of Crozier, Va., formerly of Pine Knoll Shores, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.
A memorial service and reception were held in Crozier, Va. She spent 18 years in Pine Knoll Shores with her husband where she was a member of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club and was actively involved in the community. She was a member of the Episcopal church both in Morehead City and Midlothian, Va. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Briggs of Crozier, Va., and Betsy Dilley and husband Larry of Venice, Fla., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Samuel George Leonard Hitch III. Donations may be made to Goochland County Fire and Rescue Association, P.O. Box 247, Goochland, Va. 23063. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of Virginia in Richmond, Va.

4008 F ii. Betsy Brattan Hitch ⁵⁶⁹² was born on 17 May 1953 in Rochester, NY.

3248. Arthur ("Boots") Hitch Jr. ⁸ was born on 27 Jan 1917 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^⁵⁶⁹⁸ died on 3 May 2002 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, and was buried on 7 May 2002 in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA.

General Notes: Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, May 5, 2002

Arthur Hitch Jr., 85, of the Edgewater section of Norfolk, died May 3, 2002, in a Norfolk hospital.

Mr. Hitch was born on Raleigh Avenue in Norfolk, and had been a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Arthur and Virginia Etheridge Hitch and was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Hitch Brock and his brother, James E. Hitch. He was a life member of Christ and St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Norfolk. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II in the Asian Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Hampton Roads Maritime Association. He was an avid duck and quail hunter, fisherman and sailor.

Mr. Hitch attended Episcopal High School and graduated from Maury High School and attended the University of Virginia. He was the former president of the HiY Club at Maury High School. He played baseball throughout high school and college and was captain of the baseball team at Episcopal High School. While in the University of Virginia, he was on the baseball team that won the Southeast Conference and was invited to play on the centennial anniversary at Abner Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Following his military career, he came back to Norfolk to work in the family business of Hitch Gravel Corporation who supplied road building material for the secondary roads of North Carolina and Virginia. Concurrently he owned Hitch Terminal Corporation, a liquid storage facility, supplying products to farms throughout the southeast.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Vail Hitch; two sons, Arthur Hitch III of Virginia Beach and Frank Hamilton Hitch of Norfolk; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ and St. Lukes Episcopal Church by the Rev. James W.H. Sell. Burial will be private.

He will be remembered with great affection by his friends and family throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

Memorial donations may be made to A. Heath Light Fund of Christ and St. Lukes Episcopal Church. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Family links:
Parents:
Arthur Hitch (1889 - 1962)
Virginia E Hitch (1891 - 1980)
Burial:
Elmwood Cemetery
Norfolk
Norfolk City
Virginia, USA

Arthur married Barbara Vail.,²¹³² daughter of Charles A. Vail and Meriel Burgess. Barbara died after 2002.

Levin married Frances Brereton Wirght about 1932. Frances was born on 21 Nov 1906 in Washington, DC and died on 1 Apr 1983 in Los Gatos, Alameda Co., CA.

4011 M i. Lowell M. Price was born on 19 Nov 1934 in Washington, DC and died on 10 Apr 2000 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ.

Ruth married Elliott Wilkins ⁵⁷²⁸ on 3 Oct 1925.⁵⁷²⁸ Elliott was born on 11 Apr 1895 and died on 13 Jul 1942.

3263. Anna Virginia Jones was born on 13 Nov 1881 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁷ ⁵¹⁰⁸} died on 7 Dec 1954 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵¹⁰⁹} and was buried on 9 Dec 1954 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Anna married Samuel Clarence Hitch, son of Samuel Henry Hitch and Hester Ann Driscoll, on 4 Oct 1904 in Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.⁹¹⁴ Samuel was born on 10 Aug 1880 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^{³¹²⁶ ³¹²⁷ ³¹²⁸} died on 13 Sep 1956 in Hitch Farm, Outside Of Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 16 Sep 1956 in Nassawango ("Old School Baptist") Church Cemetery, Snow Hill Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Pierce married Eva K. Burt,⁴²³⁸ daughter of Clarence H. Burt and Sarah (?), in 1915.⁴²³⁸ Eva was born on 1 Jul 1890 in PA,^⁶¹⁹¹ died on 11 Jan 1930 in Delaware Co., PA, and was buried about 14 Jan 1930 in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery Co., PA.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Marshall Hitch is listed as a boarder in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Marshall Hitch, age 35, born in PA. Was Consultant Insurance Examiner at the time of his death when he was shot and killed by Delaware State Trooper "while performing his duties".

Marshall married Hazel Ruby Whitford ¹⁴⁴⁷ on 28 May 1920 in DE.⁸ ¹⁴⁴⁷ Hazel was born in Milford, Kent Co., DE.

+ 4018 M i. Marshall Dashiell Hitch II was born on 22 Jul 1921 in Milford, CT,^{¹⁴⁴⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 12 Sep 1982 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM,^⁶²⁰³ and was buried about 15 Sep 1982 in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.

Marshall next married Elaine Mark Saulsbury, daughter of Albert Gullett Saulsbury and Anna Odella Wright, on 31 Dec 1929.⁸ Elaine was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 5 Nov 1983 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷⁸⁰} and was buried about 8 Nov 1983 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

• Confirmation: 15 Feb 1925, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ⁶²⁰⁴

Joseph married Helen Frances Goss on 7 Nov 1936.²²⁵¹ Helen was born on 28 Aug 1908 in OH,^{¹⁶⁷⁹ ²²⁵¹} died on 20 Mar 1990 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC,^{²²⁵¹ ⁶²⁰⁵} and was buried on 23 Mar 1990 in Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.^²²⁵¹

Imogene next married Donald Reuben Hyland on 8 Jul 1933.²²⁵¹ Donald was born on 18 Mar 1908^²²⁵¹ and died on 17 Jul 1980.^²²⁵¹

3277. Elaine Mark Saulsbury was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 5 Nov 1983 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁷⁸⁰} and was buried about 8 Nov 1983 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

Elaine married Marshall Dashiell Hitch,¹⁴⁴⁷ son of Dr. David Marshall Hitch D.D.S. ¹⁴⁴⁷ and Mary Clara Dashiell,¹⁴⁴⁷ on 31 Dec 1929.⁸ Marshall was born on 28 Oct 1899 in Lansdowne, Delaware Co., PA,^{¹⁶³ ¹⁴⁴⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹ ⁵⁷⁶⁵ ⁵⁷⁶⁶} died on 14 Dec 1955 at home On Centreville Road, near Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{¹⁶³ ⁵⁷⁶⁷} and was buried on 16 Dec 1955 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^¹⁶³

General Notes: Headline: CHARLES HITCH, HEADED UC DURING 1960S' UPHEAVAL Publication Date: September 12, 1995 Source: The Sacramento Bee Page: B5 Subjects: OBITUARY Region: Pacific Rim; Northern California Obituary: Charles Hitch, an economist who became president of the University of California in 1968 amid the worst campus disruptions in the nation's history, died Monday of natural causes. Mr. Hitch was considered a moderate during a period when moderation was in short supply. He maintained that his greatest achievement was in protecting UC's autonomy when forces from the left and right sought to trim its independence. Asked how he remained calm in stormy waters, he replied, "I find smoking a cigar helps." He died in San Leandro at age 85. UC officials said he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for several years. His wife, Nancy, died in 1983. Survivors include a daughter and two grandchildren. Mr. Hitch was born in Boonville, Mo., and attended a military preparation school. He went on to the University of Arizona for his bachelor's degree and then attended Harvard University for a year before winning a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. Mr. Hitch was elected a fellow of Queen's College, Oxford, a position he held until 1948. During World War II, Mr. Hitch was an aide to Ambassador Averell Harriman, and later was a commissioned Army officer. After returning from Britain in 1948, Mr. Hitch headed the economics department of the RAND Corp. in Santa Monica, conducting research for the federal government. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed him assistant secretary of defense to manage the Pentagon's budget, a post he held for 4 1/2 years. Mr. Hitch earned several honorary doctorates, but did not have a Ph.D.; he was the last UC president without such a distinction. UC President Clark Kerr hired him as a vice president in 1965 during the height of the Free Speech Movement on the Berkeley campus. The student unrest on campus intensified as the Vietnam War escalated. The UC Board of Regents fired Kerr in 1967, only 17 days after Republican Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as governor. Kerr asserted that Reagan had pressured the board to fire him for political purposes, but Reagan denied it. Mr. Hitch was named 13th UC president. His office was one block west of the Berkeley campus, and he was the last UC president chiefly identified with Berkeley although he headed a nine-campus system. With violence continuing in Berkeley and on other UC campuses, Mr. Hitch tried to forge a truce with Reagan. When the governor ordered the California Highway Patrol to quell protests in Berkeley, Hitch joined in a request for a "state of emergency." But when a demonstrator was killed and the National Guard was called out, Mr. Hitch disassociated himself. Reagan then accused him of trying to "weasel his way over to the other side." Despite the violence, UC's budget steadily grew under Mr. Hitch. "Do we continue to spiral slowly downward, cutting standards here, tolerating lower quality there, or do we move to reclaim the leading position we once unquestionably had attained?" he once implored legislators. Mr. Hitch opposed raising student fees, and publicly battled Reagan and regents who pushed for increases. Mr. Hitch, who retired in April 1975, gave a farewell address at Berkeley and he was given a standing ovation by students and faculty: "I know in the deepest parts of me that I will never really be able to leave Berkeley and the university. For better or for worse, I am hooked."

CAPTION: Karsh, Ottawa / Charles Hitch Headline: Former head of UC Charles J. Hitch He was president during 7 of its most turbulent years Publication Date: September 12, 1995 Source: San Francisco Examiner Page: A-15 Subjects: Region: Pacific Rim; San Francisco Metro, California Obituary: Charles J. Hitch, 13th president of the University of California and its leader during seven of its most turbulent years, died of pneumonia Monday at his home in San Leandro. He was 85.

Mr. Hitch presided over the university from 1968 to 1975 as it instituted its first affirmative action policy and became embroiled in waves of student protests over the Vietnam War. "His era was not a quiet time in the university's history," said UCLA Chancellor Charles Young, a longtime friend of Mr. Hitch's. "This was the era of student unrest and state budget battles. Charlie chose his battles, fought them with quiet perseverance, and over his 7 1/2 year tenure steered the university out of turbulence and into relative calm." Mr. Hitch, a native of Boonville, Mo., received his bachelor's degree from Oxford in 1935 and his master's in economics in 1938.

After serving in the Army during World War II, Mr. Hitch joined Rand Corp., a think tank specializing in defense issues. He went on to serve as an assistant Defense secretary in charge of budgeting, resigning in August 1965 to become vice president in charge of finance for UC.

In the wake of the Free Speech Movement on the Berkeley campus, which triggered the firing of university President Clark Kerr, Mr. Hitch was chosen in December 1967 to be president of the university. Mr. Hitch took office Jan. 1, 1968, and was immediately plunged into a budget crisis as Gov. Ronald Reagan pushed through a series of deep cuts. Mr. Hitch proposed UC's first student fee in January 1970, stipulating that a major portion of the new funds would go toward scholarships for the needy. But he eventually voted against his own proposal as a member of the Board of Regents when it was amended to delete scholarship grants. The proposal was approved anyway. Other controversies that swirled around Mr. Hitch were the hiring of Black Panther member Eldridge Cleaver as an instructor at UC-Berkeley, the firing of Panther sympathizer Angela Davis from the UCLA faculty and the retention of Professor Herbert Marcuse, the Marxist philosopher at UC-San Diego who supervised Davis' studies toward a doctorate. Mr. Hitch had a history of heart problems and had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years before his death. His wife, Nancy, whom he married in 1942, died in 1987. He leaves an adopted daughter, Caroline Hitch Rubio, and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kemper Military School in Boonville, Mo., the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles or the Alzheimer's Association at 330 Distel Circle, Suite A, Los Altos CA 94002

Tribute to Charles J. Hitch By Alain C. Enthoven

---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Editor's note: Charles J. Hitch, a past president of ORSA and one of the founders of modern management science, died in San Leandro, Calif., on Sept. 11, 1995. He was 85. At the request of Hugh Miser on behalf of OR/MS Today, Alain C. Enthoven wrote the following essay commemorating his longtime colleague and lifelong friend. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- I first heard of Charlie Hitch when I was an undergraduate in economics at Stanford in the late 1940s. Charlie and Robert Hall had published an important paper, "Price Theory and Business Behavior," in Oxford Economic Papers in 1939. They had defied the conventional wisdom of academic economics and actually gone out and asked businessmen how they set prices. It turned out businessmen hadn't heard of marginal revenue and marginal cost, or anything like them. There followed a decade of debate and commentary in the academic literature that even some Stanford undergraduates were required to read. In the 1960s, one of the deputy comptrollers of the Defense Department asked me in a tone reflecting awe, "Is he the Hitch of Hall and Hitch?" I reported the question to Charlie who smiled and said, "Tell him that was in a previous incarnation." One could say that was his first of many professional incarnations. The price theory and business behavior article showed some of Charlie's qualities: independence of mind, including a willingness to defy norms of the profession when doing so seemed to make sense; and interest in and respect for empirical facts. I think reflection on the experience led Charlie to see that economic principles could be useful to businessmen, leading Charlie to become one of the founders of modern management science.

Charlie Hitch came to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar in 1932. Clark Kerr, Charlie's predecessor as president of the University of California, recalled: "The receipt of his degree at Oxford was a most unusual affair. He went into the examination room and sat down prepared to answer questions, but the faculty members on the committee just tipped their academic caps to him in a show of great respect and awarded him his degree. The chair of the committee was Sir Oliver Franks, later U.K. Ambassador to the United States. Subsequently, Charlie was asked to join the Oxford faculty, which almost never happened to a young American scholar. In fact, Charlie was the first American Rhodes scholar ever so chosen; and he served at Queen's College from 1935 to 1948 with leave for war-time service in U.S. agencies."

After the War, Charlie left Oxford in 1948 to found the Economics Division of the RAND Corporation, his next professional incarnation. He had a bold vision that led him to become the most influential leader of applied economics of our time. Charlie's Economics Division included:

The Logistics Department that developed and applied advanced techniques of quantitative analysis to the maintenance and supply operations of the U.S. Air Force with the most productive effect. The Cost Analysis Department, which is based on the insight that to understand the cost of a part of the Air Force, one must understand the costs of the whole Air Force - an intricate system of interdependent parts. The Economics Department which developed and applied cost-benefit analysis to public programs, particularly national defense programs. Charlie wrote important papers on operations research, including one on the choice of criteria, "Sub-Optimization in Operations Problems," in Journal of the Operations Research Society of America in 1953, that became a classic. Forty years later, I share its insights with students in my course on cost-benefit analysis in medical care. The insights remain remarkably timely.

But most important at RAND was Charlie's development of systematic interdisciplinary policy research: economists, physicists, engineers, political scientists and others, working together to understand the implications for a national defense policy comprised of new, rapidly changing technologies. Charlie managed to create an atmosphere in which narrow disciplinary perspectives were broken down, and in which value was attached to the importance of the problem studied, the quality and depth of the analysis, the originality of insight and the practical significance of the conclusions.

This work led to profound changes in our government's understanding of the role and significance of Strategic Air Forces, and strategy for the defense of our NATO allies. This original work could not have happened without the collaboration of people from different disciplines. And Charlie's leadership played a key role.

Charlie's golden age at RAND in the 1950s set a high watermark for interdisciplinary policy research that hasn't been equaled since. It was summarized in Charlie's book, written with Roland McKean, The Economics of Defense in the Nuclear Age, which became the bible of defense economics. Charlie was elected president of the Operations Research Society of America in 1959.

Charlie was a devoted husband, and his and Nancy's love and respect for each other was an inspiration to all of us. Their desire to share their love led to one of the highlights of their RAND years - bringing Caroline into their family. She brought great joy into their lives and was a wonderful support to Charlie in his later years.

In 1960, Charlie met Secretary-Designate Robert McNamara in what was reported to be "love at first sight," and Charlie became Assistant Secretary of Defense and Comptroller of the Department of Defense.

I well remember when he outlined his bold vision for overhaul of the Defense Department's process for making program and budget decisions. One half he called Programming - a system of force and financial planning that integrated program decisions and budget decisions with forces projected at least eight years into the future, and with the implied budgets for five years. This replaced a system of budgeting one year at a time based on object classes of expenditures with no explicit link to the forces being bought.

The other half he called Systems Analysis, the discipline-neutral term we used at RAND for RAND-style cost-effectiveness analysis to be applied across the board to all Defense programs. Charlie's reform became known as the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System, or PPBS - another Hitch innovation that unleashed a torrent of academic debate and commentary. Many books and articles were written about PPBS. "Hitchcraft," as it was affectionately known, was the most important advance in public administration of our time. Charlie's vision and leadership were the crucial ingredients.

In 1965, President Johnson ordered that PPBS be installed throughout the Executive Branch. In a Phi Beta Kappa lecture in 1978, Charlie observed: "I thought at the time that this was foolish, almost certain to lead to confusion and likely to end up discrediting the management techniques it was trying to promote. Both happened. For one thing, a tremendous amount of preliminary research performed for a decade at RAND alone by several hundred professionals had gone into the development of applications for military planning. Nothing remotely comparable had been done in any other area of government. For another, there was not enough trained manpower available - too few understood what PPBS was all about, and they were spread hopelessly thin. In addition, most of the planning problems of most of the civilian departments, like those of higher education, were far different from those military planning problems which had proved susceptible to systems analysis."

Nevertheless, I believe Charlie's legacy was to raise permanently and substantially the standards for an acceptable public policy analysis in Washington. And many of the men Charlie recruited and developed went on to become assistant secretaries in other departments. The list would be impressive if someone were to tabulate it.

Another part of Charlie's legacy was the academic discipline of public program and policy analysis, and the schools and academic programs that teach it.

Charlie maintained his interest in and respect for empirical facts. Once Secretary McNamara asked Charlie to do a study of combat rifles to help resolve a controversy between the Army and General Le May of the Air Force. One day we went out to a rifle range to fire all the different types of rifles. A big, tough-looking colonel who handed him a rifle was explaining an elementary point to the mild-mannered, scholarly looking comptroller, something like, "You see, Mr. Secretary, the bullets come out this end."

"See here, young man," Charlie said, "I want you to know I was national intercollegiate rifle champion."

Charlie spent a dozen years as an Oxford don and never lost his interest in and commitment to education.

In 1958, after Sputnik, at a time of much soul-searching about our education system, Charlie addressed the Oxford Society on Oxford and education. While the tutorial system was the most noted feature, he put his finger on the examination system, i.e., comprehensive exams at the end of the years of study, set by external examiners, as the most important ingredient because of the incentives it creates for students to retain all they've learned and fit it together; to learn to think and write about problems; and to do their very best because it is hard to figure out in advance what the external examiners will find good enough. So it is not surprising that Charlie went on to become a great educator in yet another incarnation.

Charlie went to the University of California in 1965 to become vice president for finance. On Jan. 1, 1968, he became president of the university. Charlie arrived at a turbulent time: the Free Speech Movement and the demonstrations against the Vietnam War that made U.C. Berkeley the symbol of the 1960s protest movements.

Clark Kerr recalled: "As Charlie said in his farewell speech as president at Charter Day in 1975 entitled 'Missions Impossible,' the situation had gone from 'feast' to 'famine.' And, as he said, 'rocks' were being thrown 'on the campuses and in Sacramento.' It was the time of People's Park and Isla Vista. Gone were the most friendly governors in university history - Earl Warren and 'Pat' Brown. Gone were state budgets that barely missed being 100 percent of our requests. Gone were the days of creating the Master Plan, building three new campuses. Now the problem was one of preservation of what had been achieved, and there was so much to preserve, including what had become fully competitive salary scales for the faculty, more nearly competitive student-to-faculty ratios, plans to create the greatest university library system in the nation, and, above all, the autonomy of the university and the freedom of its faculty and students.

"Charlie was superb. He had the determination, the patience, the endurance, the integrity."

In 1975, Charlie, Nancy and Caroline moved back to Washington where Charlie began his last professional incarnation as president of Resources for the Future. There the challenge was to use economic analysis to find the most efficient ways to reconcile the conflicting demands of environmental protection and economic growth.

Charlie had many fine qualities. Jack Pelaston, another former U.C. president, recalled: "I admired many things about the Hitch style. I especially admired the way he fielded tough questions. After the nomination of a rather affluent - that's a fancy word for 'rich' - person to the Board of Regents, Hitch was asked by a reporter if he thought that having donated large sums of money to the university entitled someone to be a regent. 'I can think of worse qualifications, ' Charlie said, and I'm sure all of us could too.

" 'How would you describe your relations with the governor?' he was asked on another occasion. 'I would describe them as correct,' he replied."

But all this risks missing the most important of Charlie's virtues, that is character. He had a backbone of steel. He considered his positions very carefully, then he held them very firmly. He stood up to enormous pressures. At RAND and the Defense Department, Charlie found it appropriate to recruit self-confident (some said arrogant) young men who liked to ask hard fundamental questions, gore sacred cows, attack the conventional wisdom and the vested interests. They (we) had little sympathy for a congressman who didn't want an air base or a factory in his district to be closed. This led to frequent demands for their scalps. Charlie protected them, stood up to the powers that be, insisted that the hard questions be asked and that the answers be based on the evidence and the merits.

At the University of California he served at the most difficult time imaginable. The students were breaking new ground daily in their methods of protest and disruption. Governor Reagan was running against the university. The two used each other as foils. Picture the scene: National Guard helicopters dropping tear gas on rioting students at the Berkeley campus, each side believing their acts made them heroes in the eyes of their supporters. And Charlie was in the center. He must have thought of Yeats:

Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

But at the University of California, Charlie was the center and he held. As Clark Kerr put it, "His great victory was in preserving one of the best of all universities during one of the worst of all possible times."

Charlie's invariable habit was to stay calm and, if I may borrow Aaron Wildawsky's felicitous phrase: to speak truth to power. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Alain Enthoven went to work for Charles Hitch in the Economics Department of The RAND Corporation in 1956, right out of graduate school at MIT. In 1961 Enthoven followed Mr. Hitch to the Comptroller's Office and became deputy comptroller, and subsequently deputy assistant secretary for systems analysis. In 1965 when Mr. Hitch left for the University of California, the Systems Analysis Office was separated from the Comptroller's Office and Enthoven became assistant secretary for systems analysis. Now the Marriner S. Eccles Professor of Public and Private Management in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, Enthoven remained a close friend of "Charlie's" to the end. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- OR/MS Today copyright © 1995 by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. All rights reserved.

Charles married Nancy Winslow Squire on 20 Mar 1942.²²⁵¹ Nancy was born on 4 Jul 1913 in WA^¹³⁶⁷ and died on 15 Jan 1987 in Alameda Co., CA.^{⁵⁷⁸⁴ ⁶²⁰⁶}

Thomas married Margaret Barnhart on 27 Jan 1940.²²⁵¹ Margaret died in Nov 1974.^²²⁵¹

3300. George H. Hitch was born on 11 Jul 1909 in Hardin Co., IA,^⁵⁷⁹⁵ died on 24 May 2004 in IA, and was buried about 27 May 2004 in Liscomb Cemetery, Marshall Co., IA.

George married Ruth Alice Willits, daughter of Earl Willits and Louisa Upton, on 26 Jun 1941. Ruth was born on 3 Nov 1913 in IA, died on 11 Aug 2010 in IA, and was buried about 14 Aug 2010 in Liscomb Cemetery, Marshall Co., IA.

General Notes: Ruth was born Nov. 3, 1913, in Bangor, Iowa, the oldest daughter of Earl and Louisa (Upton) Willits. She was raised on a farm and educated in the rural Bangor area. After graduating from Union High School, she continued her education at Iowa State University and graduated in Home Economics in 1937. She was a home demonstration agent in northern Iowa following graduation. On June 26, 1941, Ruth was united in marriage to George H. Hitch, who died in 2004. Following their marriage they were partners in farming in the Liscomb-Whitten area. Ruth was active in 4-H judging and other community activities. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed many other home-making activities for her family. Later she taught at the Union-Whitten High School and Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb High School. Ruth was a member of Liscomb Federated Women's Club, Order of Eastern Star for over 60 years, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Bangor-Liberty Friends Church. She looked forward to attending the Red Hat Society activities in her later years. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband George, her daughter, Linda, and a sister, Gertrude Hall.

4029 F i. Linda Hitch was born in Sep 1948 in IA, died on 29 Sep 1957 in IA, and was buried about 2 Oct 1957 in Liscomb Cemetery, Marshall Co., IA.

3307. Marjorie L. Gills was born on 10 Nov 1922 in IL,^{⁵⁸⁰⁹ ⁵⁸¹⁰} died on 29 Oct 2005 in IN, and was buried about 1 Nov 2005 in Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes: Marjorie Gills Karau Age 82, of Greenfield, IN, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. She was a homemaker and a member of Carmel Christian Church and a founding member of the former Crestview Christian Church. She was a member of the Hancock County Homemakers, Wally Byam Caravan (Airstream) Club, International Caravanning Association and Family Motor Coach. She is survived by her husband, Norbert B. Karau; son, Philip A. Karau and his wife, Susan of Grand Blanc, MI; daughter, Barbara K. Grider and her husband, Jim of New Palestine, IN; and 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Matthew and Julianne Karau, Melissa and Christopher Grider.

Marjorie married Nobert B. Karau. Nobert was born on 31 May 1922, died on 21 Jul 2010 in IN, and was buried about 24 Jul 2010 in Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes: Norbert B. Karau 88, of Greenfield, passed away July 21, 2010. He was an engineer for Western Electric for over 30 years. He held three U.S. Patents for telephone parts. Norbert was a member of Carmel Christian Church and was a founding member of the Crestview Christian Church. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Wally Byam Caravan (Airstream) Club, International Caravanning Association, and Family Motor Coach. Norbert was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie G. Karau. He is survived by his children, Philip A. Karau and his wife Susan of Grand Blanc, MI and Barbara K. Grider; five grandchildren, Jeffrey and Matthew Karau and Julianne Keller, Melissa and Christopher Grider; one great-grandchild, Brandon; and his brothers and sisters, Ralph (Linda) Karau, Deloris (Herbert) Witt, Eunice (Gerald) Allar, Emil (Karlene) Karau and Minnie (Oscar) Betsworth.

Elsie married William Hamilton (Hampy) Owens. William was born on 9 Jun 1898 in Mardela, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁹

Ruth married Claude E. Phillips. Claude was born in Jun 1900^⁵⁹ and died after 1975.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Norman Hitch is listed in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Norman Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Cornelia Hitch, age 42, born in DE - Julia Hitch, age 19, born in DE - William Hitch, age 12, born in DE.

Norman married Lola Robinson about 1921 in DE. Lola was born in 1903 and died on 11 May 1984 in Colquitt Co., GA.^¹⁴⁸²

4039 M i. Howard Hitch was born on 2 Mar 1923 in Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.^³²²⁸

+ 4042 F iii. Nellie Ann Henry was born on 13 Aug 1932 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁹ died on 18 Jun 2013 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 22 Jun 2013 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Mabel married Francis B. Hearne. Francis was born on 10 Nov 1894^⁵⁹ and died on 1 Nov 1962.^⁵⁹

Alfred married Anne Jeffries. Anne was born on 19 Jan 1912^⁵⁹ and died after 1975.

William married Lillian W. Clampitt, daughter of Charles H. Clampitt and Minnie H. McClyment, in 1928. Lillian was born on 29 Aug 1910 in PA,^{²⁴⁷⁵ ⁶²⁰⁹} died on 24 Oct 1967 in DE,^²⁴⁷⁵ and was buried on 27 Oct 1967 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.^²⁴⁷⁵

Howard married Irene Lilly Harrison.⁵⁹ Irene was born in 1918 in DE.^⁶²¹⁰

General Notes: In his Maryland Death Certificate, it states that George Thomas Hitch was born October 24, 1906 in Maryland and died on November 10, 1951 of a coronary occlusion while driving an automobile. He was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Prince Georges County, Maryland on November 13, 1951.

George married Agnes Elnora Thompson.³²²⁸ Agnes was born on 5 Apr 1911^⁵⁹ and died in Apr 1987 in Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges Co., MD.^⁶²¹³

+ 4057 M ii. Thomas Ralph Hitch was born on 29 May 1934 in St. Marys Co., MD,^{⁵⁹ ³²²⁸} died on 10 Mar 2011 in MD,^⁶²¹⁴ and was buried about 13 Mar 2011 in St. Marys Cemetery.

4058 M iii. James Carroll Hitch was born on 5 Jan 1936 in Charlotte Hall, St. Marys Co., MD.^{⁶²¹⁵ ⁶²¹⁶}

Pearl married Harry A. Shorter Sr. ⁵⁹ in 1929. Harry was born in 1903 in MD.^⁶²¹⁷

William married Mary Margaret Smith.,⁵⁹ daughter of Joseph Earl Randolf Smith and Rose Elizabeth (?). Mary was born on 22 Nov 1919 in Washington, DC, died on 1 Dec 2014 in Indian Head, MD, and was buried on 9 Dec 2014 in St. Charles Cemetery, Indian Head, MD.

General Notes: Mary Margaret Smith Hitch, 95, of Indian Head, MD died Dec. 1, 2014, at home.
Born Nov. 22, 1919, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Earl Randolf Smith and the late Rose Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. Hitch spent 20+ years as leader for Potomac Heights Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included sewing, crafts and line dancing. She enjoyed the Redskins football games, reading and visiting with family, especially grand- and great-grandchildren. Special family functions included the annual family reunions. Her enjoyment in life was her children, babies, family and church. She was proud of her family. She was a church going person and a loving person. We are very thankful for the wonderful care Linda and Moreno Valdez have given mom for the past year and for Helen and Mannie for the past two weeks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Elton Hitch, Sr.; son, Gerald A. Hitch; and son-in-law, Paul E. Coburn. She was the oldest of 10 children. She is survived by her three sisters, Rose Marinari, Deloris Darragh and Frances Leukhardt; one brother, Richard L. Smith; daughters, Sharon J. Conley and Rae A. Coburn; son, William E. Hitch, Jr.; daughters-in-law, LouAnn Hitch and Wanda Hitch; son-in-law, James E. Conley; grandchildren, Ann Reed, Richard Bladen, Paul Conley, Sally Gaugahn, Troy Coburn, Jill Kline, Jessie Hitch, Erick Hitch, Gerald A. Hitch and Heather Bryan; and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Williams Funeral Home, Indian Head, MD. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at St. Mary Star of the Sea, Indian Head, MD. Burial will take place at St. Charles Cemetery, Indian Head, MD. Repast will be held at St. Mary's Church Hall, across from St. Mary Star of Sea Church, Mattingly Ave., Indian Head, MD. Pallbearers will be Troy Coburn, Eric Hitch, Jessie Hitch, Bryan Davis, Nick Reed and Gerald Hitch.

+ 4064 M iv. Gerald A. Hitch ⁵⁹ was born on 5 Apr 1956 in MD and died on 11 Aug 2009 in Indian Head, MD.

4065 F i. Diane Hitch ⁵⁹ was born in 1946 and died in Aug 2000 in White Plains, MD.^⁶²¹⁸

4067 F iii. Rose Marie Hitch ⁵⁹ was born on 28 Apr 1943 in La Plata, Charles Co., MD.^³²²⁸

Frances married Harcourt Crandel Vernon in 1937.⁴⁴¹³ Harcourt died in 1978.^⁴⁴¹³

Helen married Richard John Fisher in 1937.⁴⁴¹³ Richard was born in 1913^⁴⁴¹³ and died in 1986.^⁴⁴¹³

General Notes: According to correspondence from Robert Arthur Hitch of 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831, dated January 6, 1995: "I am a graduate of Duke University, class of 1939, and a post-graduate of the University of Michigan, class of 1941. My career started out in aircraft development during WWII and continued in automotive engineering and manufacturing until my retirement in 1973."

Robert married Evelyn Still Rogers, daughter of Russell Alfred Rogers and Evelyn (Eva) Still, on 20 Jun 1942 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.⁴⁴²⁵ Evelyn was born on 1 Sep 1919 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA,^⁴⁴²⁵ died on 14 Apr 1973 in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, NY,^{⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁴⁴²⁵} and was buried in Spring Acres, Milford, NJ.^⁴⁴²⁵

Robert next married Myra Anne Gregory-Crump,⁴⁴¹⁹ daughter of Dodridge Gregory and Helen Ruth Mann, on 24 Jun 1978.⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁶²¹⁹ Myra was born on 19 Feb 1919 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA^⁶²¹⁹ and died on 15 Apr 1996 in Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.^⁶²¹⁹

General Notes: According to correspondence from Robert Arthur Hitch of 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831, dated January 6, 1995: "My present wife, Myra Anne Gregory Crump, also a native of Richmond and a long time friend of Evelyn became a widow in 1976 and we were married in 1978. Myra graduated from the University of Richmond taught for 35 yrs in the Chesterfield County schools. We maintain two home; Spring Acres outside of Milford, NJ and Myra's family home in Chester, VA."

Harvey married Daisy M. Finch on 4 Jul 1924 in Seattle, King Co., WA. Daisy was born in 1900 in OH.^⁶²²⁰

Lester married Flora Mae Lewis, daughter of Benjamin W. Lewis, on 30 Jan 1927 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Flora was born on 10 Sep 1909 in DE^⁶²²² and died on 8 Sep 2000 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Flora M. Hitch, 91

SEAFORD - Flora M. Hitch of Seaford, formerly of Laurel, died of heart failure Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Genesis Seaford Center. She was 91. Mrs. Hitch was born Sept. 10, 1909. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hitch in 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Kennedy of Laurel; two grandsons, Leslie and Barry Kennedy; and three great-granddaughters, Tanya Smith, Chrystal Kennedy and Kim Kennedy. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: Genesis Seaford Center, 1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

General Notes: In the Delayed Birth Certificate for Henry Strong Hitch Jr., it states Henry S. Hitch was born on Nov 4 1926 to Henry Strong Hitch and Whilemina Outten. The former was 45 years old when he was born and the latter, age 38. It further states that the father was born in Seaford, DE and was a carpenter and the mother was also born in Seaford and was a housewife. The records states (and is a little confusing on this fact) that Henry S. Hitch Jr. was second in birth order and that there were evidently 4 children in total in the family of which two died very young. The father vouched for the record, indicating he was still living at the time of his signature on Jun 30 1960. One proof to the record provided was a mention of Henry S. Hitch's marriage certificate of Jan 24 1956 issued at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. Another is his Honorable Discharge from the service on Apr 28 1958.

Henry married Setsiko Muruno ⁶²²³ ⁶²²⁴ on 24 Jan 1956 in Tokyo, Japan.⁴⁵¹² Setsiko died after 2010.

Chester married Alice Kienzle on 27 Nov 1968 in Spring Valley, San Diego Co., CA.⁷¹⁸ Alice was born on 28 Sep 1950.^⁷¹⁸

4091 M i. Levin James Hitch was born on 6 May 1969 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^⁷¹⁸

Nancy married Harold Douglas Smith II, son of Harold Douglas Smith I, on 27 Jun 1964 in Arlington, VA.⁷³² Harold was born on 24 Oct 1941 in Washington, DC,^⁷³² died on 26 Sep 1997 in Charlottesville, VA,^⁶²²⁵ and was buried about 29 Sep 1997 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA.^⁶²²⁵

4093 F ii. Patricia Ann Smith was born on 23 Jul 1969 in Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.^⁷³²

4095 M iv. Harold Douglas Smith III was born on 5 Jan 1977 in Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.^⁷³²

Richard married Doris Elaine Bynum ⁷³² on 8 Jun 1968.²⁴⁸⁴ Doris was born on 24 Jun 1946 in Greenville, SC.^²⁴⁸⁴

Richard next married Janice Ann Palmer,⁷³² daughter of John Edward Palmer Sr. and Mildred Louise Gillespie, on 19 Nov 1977 in Greenville, SC.⁷³² Janice was born on 29 Jan 1948 in Greenville, SC.^⁷³²

4097 F ii. Gretchen Calhoun Hitch was born on 15 Mar 1979 in Greenville, SC.^⁷³²

4098 M iii. Michael Palmer Hitch was born on 7 May 1981 in Greenville, SC.^⁷³²

Michael married Meredith Kathleen Laughlin on 23 Jul 2005 in Greenville, Greenville Co, SC.

Richard next married Terry Elizabeth White ⁷³² on 11 Jul 1993 in Columbus, NC.²⁴⁸⁴ Terry was born on 24 Jan 1952 in Charlotte, NC.

Linda married Richard Carter Hardin on 12 Feb 1972 in Arlington, VA.⁷³² Richard was born on 17 May 1950.^⁷³²

4101 F iii. Amy Gretchen Hardin was born on 3 Mar 1978 in Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.^⁷³²

4102 F iv. Carrie Sue Hardin was born on 23 Jul 1979 in Bellevue, WA.^⁷³²

Tracy next married William Brent Lilly ⁷³² on 3 Aug 1986.²⁴⁸⁴ William was born on 6 Nov 1957 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^²⁴⁸⁴

3424. James Herman Robinson ⁵⁹⁶¹ was born on 2 Aug 1936 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁵⁹⁶² died on 5 Nov 2015 in Pittsville, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 11 Nov 2015 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: James H. Robinson

Pittsville-James Herman Robinson, 79, of Pittsville, died on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at his home. Born in Salisbury on August 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Herman J. Robinson and Anna Mae Hitch Robinson.

James owned and operated Herman's and Son Service Station and Wrecker Service for many years. James also worked alongside his wife in her ceramic shop, painting many of the items she sold. He played a pertinent role in the success of Robinson Speed Shop. He enjoyed any outdoor activities including; hunting, fishing, boating, kart racing. He also enjoyed painting and wood carving. Throughout his entire life, James joked with everyone he met, including the nurses that cared for him near the end of his life.

James is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dorothea Robinson; two sons, Ronnie Robinson and his wife Becky of Salisbury and Steve Robinson and his wife Judy of Salisbury; two grandchildren, RJ Robinson and his wife Heather of Fruitland and Kate Robinson; two great-grandchildren, Faith and Mallory; a sister, Shirley Tingle and her husband Bob of Delmar and a niece, June Rachels.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Wicomico Memorial Park. Rev. Steve Wagner will officiate.

James married Dorothea Lee Jones ⁵⁹⁶¹ on 15 May 1954.⁵⁹⁶¹ Dorothea was born on 9 Jul 1936.

Gary married Donna Marie Shockley, daughter of Irl Shockley and Lois Brattan. Donna was born in 1948-1949 in MD and died on 7 Jun 2012 in MD.

General Notes: Donna Marie Hitch

SALISBURY \emdash Donna Marie Hitch, 63, of Salisbury died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at her home with family by her side. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Irl and Lois Bratten Shockley. Donna was a devoted member of Rockawalkin United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. During most of her life, she was a beautician, working for herself and later for Tiffany's Beauty Salon and for Deb's Cut and Curl.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Hitch, son, Michael R. Hitch, grandson, Jackson H. Hitch, and granddaughter, Makenzie R. Hitch, all of Salisbury; and a brother and his wife, Steve M. and Cindy Shockley of Lynchburg, Va. She is also survived by other family members and her many friends from her church. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Rockawalkin United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Patty Frick will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockawalkin United Methodist Church or Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.

3448. Wilton D. Abbott was born on 6 Aug 1911 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁷⁶ ⁵⁹⁷⁷} died on 28 Oct 1986 in MD,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 31 Oct 1986 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Wilton married Virginia Fields, daughter of Clifford Fields and Beulah Belle Smith. Virginia was born in 1915 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁵⁰³⁰

Harriet married Thomas Arnet Sinding ⁴⁷²¹ on 31 Dec 1945 in Evanston, IL.⁴⁷²¹ Thomas was born on 3 Oct 1916 in IL and died in Aug 1970 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

3462. Jack Allen Hitch was born on 28 Dec 1930 in SD,^{²⁶⁷ ⁵⁹⁸⁶} died on 16 Nov 2012, and was buried about 19 Nov 2012 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

4114 M ii. Joseph Allen Hitch was born on 31 Jul 1964 in Clearwater, FL.^²⁶⁷

3471. Wendell D. Hitch was born on 19 Aug 1926 in Fayette Co., IL,^{⁷⁶ ²⁶⁷} died on 11 Oct 1998, and was buried about 14 Oct 1998 in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, IN.

4115 F i. Theresa Hitch was born on 5 Jun 1955 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN.^²⁶⁷

4116 F ii. Kimberly Hitch was born on 28 Oct 1960 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN.^²⁶⁷

Linda married Ralph Allen.,²⁶⁷ son of Russell Allen ²⁶⁷ and Verla Lowder,.²⁶⁷ Ralph was born in Clay Co., IL.

4119 M i. Bryan Patrick Allen was born on 17 Mar 1965 in Vandalia, Fayette Co., IL.^²⁶⁷

Carston married Shirley Sue Hardy. Shirley was born on 6 Mar 1934 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.^²⁶⁷

4120 M i. Carston Wandelohr Hitch IV was born on 29 Dec 1959 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.^{²⁶⁷ ⁶²²⁸}

4121 M ii. Reed Hardy Hitch was born on 1 Jun 1962 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.^{²⁶⁷ ⁶²²⁸}

Reed married Denise D. Dues on 3 May 1986 in Bexar Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Denise was born in 1962.

4122 F i. Carol A. Rodenberger was born on 6 Dec 1960 in Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

Patricia married Dane Wendell Brown on 7 May 1949 in Dayton, OH.⁴⁸¹¹ Dane was born on 3 Jun 1926 in Dayton, OH^⁴⁸¹¹ and died on 5 Feb 2002 in Phoenix, AZ.^⁴⁸¹¹

4124 F ii. Laura Ann Brown was born on 12 Dec 1953 in Phoenix, AZ.^⁴⁸¹¹

Mae married Albert (Ap) Manthey.⁴⁸²⁵ ⁶⁰⁰⁰ Albert was born on 13 Apr 1904 and died in Jul 1984.

Louise married Stanley Joseph Aszman,⁶²²⁹ son of Leo Robert Aszman and Frieda Rose Sokolowski, on 23 Sep 1930 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.⁴⁸²⁵ Stanley was born on 3 May 1908 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH^⁴⁸²⁵ and died on 25 Dec 1965 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸²⁵

4127 M i. Jerome Lee Aszman ⁶²²⁹ was born on 16 Jun 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.^⁴⁸²⁵

Jerome married Lois Eleanor Bremer,⁶²²⁹ daughter of Harold Bremer ⁴⁸²⁵ and Annabel Coon,⁴⁸²⁵ on 30 Jun 1956 in Orlando, FL.⁴⁸²⁵ Lois was born on 24 Mar 1935 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.^⁴⁸²⁵

4128 M ii. Stanley George Aszman ⁴⁸²⁵ was born on 28 May 1935 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 2 Dec 1993 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

Stanley married Shirley Ann Bailey.⁴⁸²⁵ Shirley was born on 27 Aug 1938.

Quinlan married Patricia Millar on 27 Jun 1946 in CA.¹¹¹⁷ Patricia was born on 20 Feb 1923 in Covina, CA.^¹¹¹⁷

4133 M i. Peter Nelson Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1947 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

4134 M ii. Stephen Arthur Hitch was born on 5 Oct 1948 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Stephen married Tamara Bahny on 18 Aug 1973.¹¹¹⁷ The marriage ended in divorce.

4135 F iii. Anne Louise Hitch was born on 30 Jul 1951 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Anne married Robert Johnson on 25 Jul 1971 in Hobson, Judith Basin Co., MT.¹¹¹⁷ Robert was born on 6 Oct 1951.^¹¹¹⁷

4137 F v. Susan Marie Hitch was born on 2 Aug 1956 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Susan married Timothy Howard Wood on 22 Oct 1994 in Cascade Co., MT.⁶²³⁰ Timothy was born on 12 Dec 1954 in Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA.^⁶²³⁰

4138 M vi. Douglas Howard Hitch was born on 8 Aug 1958 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Margaret married Cecil Paul Haight, son of Ray Burton Haight ⁶²³¹ and Nellie Chamberlain,⁶²³¹ on 28 Aug 1941 in Hobson, Judith Basin Co., MT.¹¹¹⁷ Cecil was born on 15 Aug 1915 in Suffolk, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

4139 F i. Marilyn Lee Haight was born on 29 Oct 1943 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^¹¹¹⁷

4140 M ii. Larry Paul Haight was born on 15 Apr 1946 in Ames, Story Co., IA.^¹¹¹⁷

4141 F iii. Nancy Louise Haight was born on 5 Oct 1950 in Deadwood, SD.^¹¹¹⁷

3569. Charles Edward Hitch was born on 1 Aug 1919 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT,^¹¹¹⁷ died on 9 Nov 1998 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT,^⁶⁰¹⁶ and was buried on 13 Nov 1998 in Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.^⁶⁰¹⁶

General Notes: This compiler had the pleasure to correspond with Mr. Charles E. Hitch on numerous occasions. I just found his obituary today (7/17/1999) on the Internet:

Charles "Chuck" Hitch Billings Gazette Vitals 11-11-98 Billings, MT

Charles "Chuck" Hitch passed away on Nov. 9, 1998, after a three-month battle with cancer. He was born in Lewistown on Aug. 1, 1919, to D N and Rhoda Adriance Hitch. Raised in central Montana, he graduated from Fergus County High. He attended Montana State College in Bozeman and graduated after the start of WWII.

He signed up with Naval Flight Training and before graduation he was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He finished that war as a captain. He stayed with the reserve long enough to become a Major.

Chuck worked with the Soil Conservation Service in Big Sandy, Conrad, Lewistown, Hamilton and Ekalaka. Following that, he worked for the Department of Natural Resources and the Old West Regional Commission as a range management specialist out of Billings. While in Lewistown, he met and married Dorothy Kohl.

Raised in agriculture, educated in agriculture, he kept a sharp interest in the field all his life, but it got cut back to a "back-yard garden" in the last few years.

He is survived by two brothers, Quinlan of Hobson and Dr. James of Sequim, Wash.; two sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Haight of Spearfish, S.D., and Barbara Anderson of Cooper Landing, Alaska; four children, James Kohl and Kathy Strade of Portland, Ore., and John Kohl and Julie Vigil of Denver, Colorado.

Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday, November 13, at 2 p.m. Interment with military honors will be at Mountview Cemetery. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, Alderson Chapel has charge of arrangements.

Charles married Dorothy Marie Eggers-Kohl on 6 Nov 1959 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., MT.¹¹¹⁷ Dorothy was born on 26 May 1923 in Chewelah, WA^{¹¹¹⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} and died on 20 Jul 1993 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.^{¹¹¹⁷ ⁶²³²}

4145 F iv. Julie Marie Hitch was born on 24 Nov 1963 in Hamilton, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Julie married Jeffrey Martin Vigil on 25 Sep 1993 in Denver, Adams Co., CO.¹¹¹⁷

Barbara married Arthur A. Anderson on 25 Sep 1955 in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.¹¹¹⁷ Arthur was born on 10 Dec 1927 in Sisseton, SD.^¹¹¹⁷

4146 M i. Arthur Coleman Anderson was born on 7 Jul 1956 in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.^¹¹¹⁷

4147 F ii. Rhoda Lynn Anderson was born on 9 Jan 1958 in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.^¹¹¹⁷

4148 M iii. John Henry Anderson was born on 24 Nov 1960 in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.^¹¹¹⁷

4149 M iv. Kevin Glenn Anderson was born on 19 Feb 1962 in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK.^¹¹¹⁷

General Notes: Dr. James Malcolm Hitch
Born: June 08, 1925
Died: May 19, 2006
Dr. James Malcolm Hitch of Sequim died of age-related causes. He was 80. He was born in Lewistown, Mont., to Dorris Nelson and Rhoda Gilmore (Adriance) Hitch. Dr. Hitch served as a naval aviator from November 1943 to June 1949 and from November 1952 to November 1953. He married Marian Joan Jackson on Aug. 11, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colo. As a doctor of veterinary medicine, he had a general practice at Malta, Mont., for more than 22 years. He also worked in federal veterinary meat inspection in Glasgow, Mont., and Idaho Falls, Idaho, for 10 years. Dr. Hitch was a member of the Association of Naval Aviators, American Veterinary Association, Montana Veterinary Medical Association and American Contract Bridge League. In addition to his wife, survivors include sons Michael Hitch of Bozeman, Mont., David Hitch of Boulder, Colo., and Dixon Hitch of Malta, Mont.; and son and daughter-in-law Mark and Maggie Hitch of Port Ludlow. Other survivors are daughters and sons-in-law A.C. Hitch-Schutt and John Schutt of Ferndale, and Adrienne and Robbin Wagner of Lewistown, Mont.; sister Barbara Anderson of Cooper Landing, Ala.; and four grandchildren. Dr. Hitch was preceded in death by brothers Quinlan Hitch and Charles Hitch, and sister Margaret Haight. Services: None. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic Peninsula, P.O. Box 4167, Sequim, WA 98382.

James married Marian Joan Jackson on 11 Aug 1946 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.¹¹¹⁷ Marian was born on 23 Mar 1926 in Pueblo, CO.^¹¹¹⁷

4150 M i. Michael Lawrence Hitch was born on 19 Sep 1949 in Ft. Collins, CO.^¹¹¹⁷

4152 F iii. Anita Carol Hitch was born on 7 Apr 1954 in Ft. Collins, CO.^¹¹¹⁷

4153 M iv. David Andrew Hitch was born on 18 Nov 1956 in Malta, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

3584. Helen Marie Hitch was born on 10 Oct 1915 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS,^{⁸ ⁶⁰²³} died on 13 May 2007 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS, and was buried about 16 May 2007 in Girard Cemetery, Crawford Co., KS.

General Notes: She & her husband owned & operated Hitch Plumbing in Girard. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Girard, Girard Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, the Hi-Lo Bridge Club & the Ladies Garden Club.

Helen married Roy Larmer, son of Robert John Larmer ⁶²³³ and Katherine Elizabeth Stevens,⁶²³³ about 1935. Roy was born on 9 Apr 1912 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS and died on 14 Jan 1985 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS.^⁶²³³

4158 M i. William Crawford Hitch III was born on 20 Nov 1953 in Tarrant Co., TX,^{¹⁶⁰⁵ ⁶²²⁸} died on 26 Oct 1959 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,^¹⁶⁰⁵ and was buried about 29 Oct 1959 in Greenwood Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX.

4159 M ii. Lee Strait* Hitch was born on 6 Feb 1962 in Tarrant Co., TX.^⁶²²⁸

Lee married Elisa D. Keen on 18 May 1985 in Denton Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Elisa was born in 1964.

General Notes: VIRGINIA ANN HITCH married Wesley Roy Nelson in Everett, WA June 25, 1954. Wes was born in Williston, ND June 3, 1933. They met in the 2nd grade and grew up in the same neighborhood. They both graduated from Everett High School. Wes went to the University of Washington on a sports scholarship, and Virginia went to Western Washington College of Education in Bellingham, WA. She planned to become a Home Economics Teacher.

Wes was drafted into the Army in Dec. 1954. He was sent to Germany and Virginia followed him 3 months later. They lived with a German family and their first son was born there. Upon returning home Wes went to work for the West Coast Telephone Co. He then signed with the Chicago Bears Football Team and played one season. He returned to Everett making his home in the Silver Lake area for 27 years. He went back to work at the phone company.

Before retiring Wes wanted to do one last big project - he built a large log home on some acreage in Marysville, WA and is currently living there. With Virginia's love of animals they have 2 pygmy goats (Willlie Nelson & Waylon), a pot bellied pig (Henry Bacon), a dog, 3 stray cats, and anything else that stops by for a meal. They designed the house with quarters for Tillie. It has worked out great for all of them - they share housework and yard work.

After the boys graduated, Virginia went back to college to get a degree. Virginia is involved with her grandchildren (babysits 3 of them every day), reading, knitting, teaching painting, crafts, and sewing fills up her days and evenings. Virginia and her Mom spend a lot of time on craft work and are very talented, making some beautiful things. They sell most of their work at local bazaars. Wes got his wish last year when he and Keith found a 1936 Ford Coupe fully restored. They will put a rumble seat in it for the grandchildren. Wes spends his spare time in the heated garage with it.

Virginia married Wesley Roy Nelson on 25 Jun 1954 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Wesley was born on 3 Jun 1933 in Williston, ND.^¹²⁰⁷

4160 M i. Jeffrey Jae Nelson was born on 4 Jul 1956 in Bad Kreuz Nach, Germany.^¹²⁰⁷

Jeffrey married Catherine Jo Wells on 9 Jul 1977.¹²⁰⁷ Catherine was born on 8 Oct 1958.

4161 M ii. Douglas Roy Nelson was born on 17 Aug 1957 in Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Douglas married Monica Dolores Walker on 7 Oct 1978.¹²⁰⁷ Monica was born on 7 Jan 1957 in Everett, WA.

4162 M iii. Keith Allen Nelson was born on 5 May 1961 in Everett, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Keith married Cynthia Baker on 10 Jun 1985 in Everett, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Cynthia was born on 10 May 1962.

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "Mary Anita Hitch the only daughter and first born to Harve and Marie (Zaat) Hitch. She was the big sister to Jim and Ken. Mary graduated from Holy Names Academy Catholic High in 1955 and after one year at Seattle University married David Watson Morris February 23, 1957 at St. John's Catholic Church in Seattle. They met through the hiking club at the university.

Dave was born May 10, 1935 in Walla Walla, WA to Wyndham George and Teresa Elizabeth Watson Morris, originally from Vancouver, BC Canada. Dave was the 4th child in a large family of 6 boys and one girl. He graduated from Seattle Prep Catholic High in 1953 and from Seattle University in December 1957. Dave was a graduate of ROTC and entered active duty in the army on March 10, 1958 at Ft Sill, OK as a 2nd Lt. He brought with him to Ft Sill his wife Mary, and first son, Donald Martin. From then on until retirement from the military, their life was a series of moves and babies. From Ft Sill to Ft Bragg, NC to Korea (Dave alone while Mary lived in Seattle). Then back to Ft Bragg to Ft Knox, KY to Ft Richardson, AK to Ft Sam Houston, TX to Vietnam (Dave went overseas alone while Mary and the children returned to Seattle). His next assignment was to Ft Lewis, WA then to Ft Leavenworth, KS, then to the Pentagon (the family lived in Fairfax, VA) and finally to his last assignment back to Ft Lewis, WA.

After retiring from the army, Dave worked as a Personnel Manager for the Boeing Co for ten years and retired from Boeing in August 1990. Mary worked as an Educational Secretary first in their children's elementary school in Fairfax and then in high schools in Tacoma and Sumner, WA ending her 16 years of "career" at Emerald Hills Elementary near their home in Sumner, WA in June 1990.

As of this writing in 1996 Dave and Mary are enjoying retirement in good health, living in a new smaller home adjacent to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA during the summer and wintering in St. Petersburg, FL where they keep very active playing tennis, swimming, biking, and walking the beach. A privilege of their early retirement years was caring for Dave's mother until she died peacefully in their home in April 1993. They love to travel and trailered around the US and parts of Canada in 1990 spent 6 weeks in Europe in 1992 (Germany, France, Switzerland, and biked 200 miles along the Danube River across Austria); backpacked and hiked the entire 100 mile Wonderland Trail around Mt Rainier in 11 days in 1993 and drive to Florida and back each year."

Mary married David Watson Morris on 23 Feb 1957 in WA.¹²⁰⁷ David was born on 10 May 1935 in Walla Walla, WA.^¹²⁰⁷

4163 M i. Donald Martin Morris was born on 23 Aug 1957 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Donald married Lisa Diane Hendrix on 2 Aug 1991 in Griffin, GA.¹²⁰⁷ Lisa was born on 4 Jul 1967 in Warm Springs, GA.

4164 F ii. Teresa Marie Morris was born on 3 Nov 1958 in Ft. Bragg, NC.^¹²⁰⁷

Teresa married Lance William Rexroat on 13 Jun 1981 in Ft. Lewis, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Lance was born on 10 Apr 1955 in Bremerton, WA.

4165 M iii. Stephen Michael Morris was born on 13 Jan 1960 in Ft. Bragg, NC.^¹²⁰⁷

Stephen married Linda Ruth Parker on 14 May 1983 in Seattle, King Co., WA.¹²⁰⁷ Linda was born on 14 Jun 1955 in Charleston, WV.

4166 F iv. Catherine Mary Morris was born on 21 Dec 1960 in Seattle, King Co., WA.^¹²⁰⁷

Catherine married Jeffrey Dean Schlieman on 21 Aug 1983 in Ellensburg, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Jeffrey was born on 1 Apr 1960 in Spokane, WA.

4167 M v. Richard Mark Morris was born on 10 Jun 1962 in Ft. Bragg, NC.^¹²⁰⁷

Richard married Sally Renee on 15 Sep 1984 in Tacoma, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Sally was born on 7 Jul 1963 in Modesto, CA.

4168 F vi. Carol Maureen Morris was born on 23 Nov 1963 in Ft. Knox, KY.^¹²⁰⁷

Carol married Mark Tilden Nelson on 27 Dec 1986 in Sumner, WA.¹²⁰⁷ Mark was born on 28 Oct 1960 in Newhaven, CT.

4169 M vii. Michael David Morris was born on 28 Sep 1965 in Elmendorf Afb, Anchorage, AK.^¹²⁰⁷

Michael married Samantha Seong Kim on 11 Aug 1990 in Seattle, King Co., WA.¹²⁰⁷ Samantha was born on 28 Feb 1968 in Daegu, South Korea.

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "James Harvey Hitch the first born son of Harvey and Marie (Zaat) Hitch. He is the brother to Mary and Ken. Jim graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle in 1957. Answering a perceived call to become a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, he entered religious studies at the Sulpician Seminary of the Northwest. Jim left the seminary in 1961 with a Business of Arts Degree in Philosophy. He decided to pursue a career in Psychology and enrolled at Seattle University. Before he could complete one quarter, the military draft caught up with him. He was accepted into the Naval Officer Candidate Program and received a commission as an Ensign in the US Navy in 1962. His first tour of duty was aboard the carrier USS Ranger CVA 61 which took him to the Orient. While on board, Jim was accepted for Naval Flight Training School in Pensacola, FL to which he reported in November 1963. It was there that Jim met a navy nurse by the name of Margaret Mary Lawrence. They were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Collingdale, PA on June 5, 1965.

Marge was born October 19, 1941 to Charles and Anna Lawrence in Darby, a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. She was the first of their three daughters. She graduated from Collingdale High School in 1959 and Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1962. She joined the Navy and served two years at the Pensacola Naval Hospital. After their marriage Marge became a full time Homemaker, Jim received his Naval Aviator Wings in July, 1965 and he and Marge moved to New Jersey. His first squadron was Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Two HC-2 at Lakehurst, NJ. He was assigned to detachments that deployed aboard carriers which took him to the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Marge followed some of these ships and saw much of Southern Europe. Jim's shore duty consisted of training new pilots how to fly fleet aircraft. In 1971 Jim and Marge were transferred to and settled for good in the San Diego, CA area. This was the home from which they toured the Orient from Japan to Singapore, Jim by sea and Marge by air.

After retiring from the Navy in 1982, Jim established his own business in financial services. In 1987 he began religious studies to prepare him to become a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. On June 12, 1992 he was ordained and serves the worshipping community of Corpus Christi Church in Bonita, CA as Associate Pastor and Director of Religious Education."

James married Margaret Mary Lawrence on 5 Jun 1965 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Collingdale, PA.¹²⁰⁷ Margaret was born on 19 Oct 1941 in Darby, PA.^¹²⁰⁷

4170 F i. Meagan Marie Hitch was born on 15 Jun 1973 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^¹²⁰⁷

4171 M ii. Charles Lawrence Hitch was born on 5 Aug 1974 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

4172 M iii. Matthew Thomas Hitch was born on 18 Aug 1976 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

4173 F iv. Carolyn Leigh Hitch was born on 28 Jun 1978 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

4174 F v. Mary Kathryn Hitch was born on 8 Feb 1983 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^{¹²⁰⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

General Notes: The following is from a family history sent to me by Stephen J. Hitch of Kent, WA in 1997: "Kenneth Edward Hitch married Patricia Marie Brown December 6, 1969 in Fremont, CA. Pattie was born October 18, 1947 in San Jose, CA. They met at Seattle University and graduated together in 1969. Ken earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Pattie earned a Bachelor,of Arts in Economics. Having taken ROTC, Ken was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Regular Army and was stationed in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany. In 1972 Ken had fulfilled his obligation to the army and looked for a new opportunity closer to the Seattle area. He learned of an opening in Anchorage, AK with the Army Corps of Engineers as a civilian civil engineer and was hired in 1974. The family moved into the yellow house at 1706 Dimond Drive in Anchorage, AK and that is where they live today.

Ken worked in a number of positions for the Army Corps of Engineers, working his way up to become Deputy Chief of Engineering for the Alaska District, a position he holds today. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer and served as President of the Anchorage Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He earned his Masters in Engineering Management at the University of Alaska. Other interests include participation in a summer tennis league and significant involvement for 11 years as pack and troop leaders for the Boy Scouts of America.

Pattie worked in a number of capacities for the Internal Revenue Service breaking new ground in a male dominated federal agency, until her retirement in 1988. She served as the first female manager in the Collection Division for the Alaska District holding the position Chief, Special Procedures Staff. Since retiring she has become a very active volunteer with the Volunteer Corps at Providence Medical Center. She is Financial Manager of the Anchorage Cheechako Chorus, a Chapter of Sweet Adelines International. She is Alumni Admissions Associate for Seattle University in the State of Alaska.

They are both very active in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, a Parish they joined when they arrived in Alaska. They are both currently lay Eucharistic Ministers. Ken has spent time on the Parish Council, and he and the boys served on the altar for a number of years. Pattie chaired various activities at the church and they kept their boys involved."

Kenneth married Patricia Marie Brown on 6 Dec 1969 in Fremont, CA.¹²⁰⁷ Patricia was born on 18 Oct 1947 in San Jose, CA.^¹²⁰⁷

Jeffrey married Ann O'Keefe in Jul 1997 in Portland, Multonomah Co., OR.¹²⁰⁷

4177 M i. Raymond Edward Trader was born on 26 Aug 1942 in Lewes, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁹³⁷

Kirby married Betty Jane Reece on 14 Aug 1943 in Austin, TX.¹⁸³ Betty was born on 13 Jul 1925 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes: Hitch, George Reeves "Reeves",78, died peacefully on September 16, 2014, at the Episcopal Church Home. Reeves was born December 31, 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia, and lived in Roanoke until college. He graduated from Wheaton College in 1958. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy as a pilot with the 3rd Airborne Early Warning Squadron, flying missions throughout the free world from 1958-1962. After the Navy, Reeves accepted a position with IBM and relocated in Louisville where he met his wife, Sharon. Reeves had a successful career in sales of computers, office electronics and aircraft. He was a lifelong member of Christ Church, United Methodist where he faithfully served as an Adult and Youth Sunday School teacher, as well as participating in various church committees and activities. Reeves is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharon, and their children, Angie Henry (Jonathan) of Louisville, Tom Hitch (Patty) of Keedysville, MD, two grandsons, Alexander and Bennett Henry, and two step grandsons, Ben Dusina (Tiffany) and Jeremy Dusina (Andrea) and their 5 children. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Kay Preas (Gene) of Richmond, VA, two nieces, Amy Hall (Scott) and Debbie Peterson (Paul) and his nephew Stephen Preas (Jessica), and his sister-in-law Anne Stengell of Louisville. The funeral will be on Saturday, September 20, 2014, 2 p.m. at Christ Church, United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road. Visitation will be at the church prior to the funeral service starting at noon until the time of the service. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Christ Church, or The Episcopal Church Home 7504 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222.

George married Sharon R. Stengell, daughter of Leo G. Stengell and Ruth (?), on 22 Jun 1963 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Sharon was born on 21 Oct 1938 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

+ 4183 F i. Angela Ruth Hitch was born on 9 Oct 1965 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

4184 M ii. Thomas Reeves Hitch was born on 28 May 1968 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

Elizabeth married Raymond Eugene Preas on 14 Jan 1965 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.⁶²³⁴ Raymond was born on 10 Dec 1942.^⁶²³⁴

4185 F i. Amy Elizabeth Preas was born on 24 Apr 1968 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.^⁶²³⁴

4186 F ii. Deborah Catherine Preas was born on 3 Mar 1971 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.^⁶²³⁴

4187 M iii. Stephen Thomas Preas was born on 14 Feb 1975 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.^⁶²³⁴

General Notes: Served in WW II from March 1943 to December 1945. Living in Litchfield Park, AZ (12/94).

Henry married Rosalie Jean Lowe ⁴⁹³⁷ on 16 Aug 1947. Rosalie was born on 23 Jan 1926 and died on 14 Jul 2010 in CA.

General Notes: Rosalie Lowe Hitch, 84, of Huntington Beach, CA, passed away on July 14th' 2010. Funeral services will be a private family event.
Rosalie grew up in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from East High School and the University of Colorado.
Following their marriage in 1947, she and her beloved husband of 62 years. Henry Hitch, a past president of First Interstate Bank of Casper, resided in Casper for many years where they raised their family. They spent most of their retirement years in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Rosalie was a popular athlete. In 1946, she was the only woman on the Colorado University ski team. She also won Best Woman Rider two years in a row at the Denver Livestock Show. She was the Casper Country Club golf champion four times, the city champion twice, missing that state championship by one stroke. During her later years, Rosalie was physically handicapped and largely bedridden. She was beloved by her friends for her beauty, her optimism and cheerfulness.
Rosalie joins her son. Woody, who died from Leukemia at age two. She is survived by her husband, Henry and sons, Jim and Todd. Rosalie was the cherished grandmother of six, Vonde, Justin, Lalan, Cassandra, Lloyd and Adam, and great-grandmother of five.
Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Henry Hitch and Mr. Todd Hitch, 20372 Brentstone Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Woody and Rosalie.

4194 M i. Henry Atwood (Woody) Hitch III ⁴⁹³⁷ was born on 7 Aug 1951, died on 27 Feb 1953 in NM, and was buried about 1 Mar 1953 in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.

3613. Oliver Lee Hitch ⁴⁹³⁷ was born on 25 Feb 1925 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^³²²⁸ died on 6 Sep 2013 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA, and was buried about 9 Sep 2013 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.

General Notes: Served in WW II from September 1, 1943 to April 15, 1946.

HITCH, Oliver Lee, 88, passed away September 6, 2013, surrounded by his dearest friends and loving, devoted wife, Victoria. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. Atwood and Rosalee Harrell Hitch of Richmond; and brother, Henry Hitch of Casper, Wyo. Oliver was born in Salisbury, Md. on February 25, 1925, where, as a child, he spent his summers on his grandparents' farm in Allen, Md. He grew up in Marion, Ohio and Alexandria, Va. He attended Randolph Macon Academy and the University of Virginia. His college years were briefly interrupted by his service in the Navy, where he served on a PBM as radio signalman in WWII. After returning to Virginia, he completed his studies at UVA and attended law school. He spent his career years in the insurance business, starting on the company side as a field underwriter for New Amsterdam Casualty Insurance Co., then moving on to the agency side in Richmond with Carneal Insurance. In 1960, he founded the Hitch Agency in downtown Richmond, where he remained until 1981 when he merged his agency with Alexander & Alexander of Virginia. At 70, he retired and reopened the Hitch Agency for another five years. He married his loving wife, Victoria, in early 2004, and they spent their life together aboard their sailboat "Victory" around the Chesapeake Bay, and their winters in Florida and the Bahamas. They lived at Roane Point on the Piankatank River and later in Deltaville on Jackson Creek, and Vero Beach, Fla. In his spare time, Oliver loved hunting with the Dove Club, sailing and spending time with family and friends at Roane Point, where he watched his grandchildren grow up. In his service to his church and community, Oliver served on the boards of Covenant Woods, UMFS, and was the past president of the Richmond Ballet and the Kiwanis Club of Richmond. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, the Country Club of Virginia, Fishing Bay Yacht Club, West Richmond Businessmen, the Dove Club, and Vero Beach Country Club. He was a member of Reveille UMC, where he served on numerous committees and as a greeter for Sunday services. He is survived by his devoted wife, Victoria; his three children, Lindsay Goodale (Tad) of Brooklin, Maine, Anne Gordon Martin (Alex) of Park City, Utah and Beverly Burch (Jeff) of New Canaan, Conn.; grandchildren, John Martin, Gordon Taylor Martin (Jennifer), Preston Martin, Jessica Burch, Mason Burch, Margaret Burch and Charlotte Burch; two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd., Richmond, Va. 23221, with burial following at Hollywood Cemetery. A reception will be held afterwards. The family would like to thank his caregivers, with special gratitude to Alex Clack, devoted nurse who spent many nights assisting Oliver. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reveille UMC, the UVA Alumni Association or a charity of your choice.

Oliver married Nancy Gordon Graham ⁴⁹³⁷ on 26 Aug 1949. Nancy was born on 6 Aug 1927.

4200 F i. Katherine Whaley Hitch was born on 19 Oct 1969 in MD.^{³⁰¹⁵ ⁴⁹⁹⁴}

Katherine married Wayne Alan Espinoza on 4 Mar 2000 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.⁶²³⁵

Sally married Brian Thomas Palen on 26 Sep 1998 in Hebron, Wicomico Co., MD.⁶²³⁵

Thornton married Mary Ellen Malone, daughter of Robert Roscoe Malone ²¹¹⁴ and Mary Belle Smith,²¹¹⁴ on 5 Jun 1965.²¹¹⁴ Mary was born on 24 Nov 1944 in MD.^{²¹¹⁴ ⁶⁰⁴³}

General Notes: A graduate engineer who works for the North Carolina Power Company (2000).

General Notes: The following is an electronic mail from Donald L. Hitch:

Subj:Hitch Family Date:96-05-29 03:34:08 EDT From:dhitch@popmail.mcs.net (Don Hitch) To:Mghitch@aol.com

Mike,
Thanks for the info. Here is what I have on our family. I haven't had contact with Thornton's children for a number of years so I am vague on their status. A little background on our branch follows. Dad left Allen and joined the Navy, married my mother in 1944 and was stationed on an island in the Pacific when I was born in 1945 at the Norfolk Navel Hospital. He was working in a Civil Service job when my sister was born in 1946. Shortly thereafter he joined the Air Force. He spent 27 years in the Air Force retiring in 1965 at McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kansas. We moved about every three or four years, and lived in Hampton, Va.; Landsberg, Germany; Plattsburg, NY; Rantoul, Il.; Bitburg, Germany; and Wichita. I graduated from High School in Bitburg. In December of 1965 we moved to Wichita and I went to work for Boeing Aircraft and to sidestep the draft joined the Kansas Army National Guard . In 1968 my Brigade (over 7000 men) was called to active duty during the Pueblo incident and sent to Fort Carson Colorado in preparation to being shipped out to Korea. Before we could ship out the affair was resolved and during the next year about 3500 of my unit was sent to Viet Nam.

I spent the entire 19 months in Fort Carson. After we were released in December of 1969 the economy in Wichita was poor and I moved to Chicago in August of 1970 to find a job. I have lived here except for a year and a half in Macon, Ga., ever since. Dad moved to Warner Robins, Ga. in the early 70's and has lived there ever since. Camille came to Chicago in 1965 and married an Airman she met in Bitburg and they moved to Warner Robins in 1972 shortly after Leslie and I got married. Tobin joined the Air Force after High School in Wichita and when he got out he moved to Warner Robins and has been working on the base there since. Anne is a Senior at Illinois State University, preparing for a teaching career. Donald III will be a Freshman at the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in the fall. Engineering is his proposed major. Katherine is a collector of Disney films, The Aristocats being the current favorite.

Donald L Hitch Jr. 422 Linsey Schaumburg, Il. 60194

Donald married Leslie Roberta Valerie Seymour on 1 Jul 1972 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁶⁰⁴³ Leslie was born on 21 Jul 1948 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

4204 F i. Anne Louise Hitch ⁶⁰⁴⁷ was born on 14 Mar 1974 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

4205 F ii. Donald Lee Hitch III ⁶⁰⁴⁷ was born on 15 Apr 1978 in Arlington Heights, IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

4206 F iii. Katherine Elizabeth Hitch was born on 30 Sep 1993 in Arlington Heights, IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

Camille married Daniel A. Jaskula on 15 Jun 1965 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.⁶⁰⁴³ ⁶⁰⁵⁰ The marriage ended in divorce in Nov 1973. Daniel was born on 1 Jun 1943 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^{⁶⁰⁴³ ⁶⁰⁵⁰}

4207 M i. Bradley Sean Jaskula was born on 19 Apr 1966 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^⁶⁰⁴³

4208 F ii. Alicia Michelle Jaskula was born on 22 Oct 1968 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^{⁶⁰⁴³ ⁶⁰⁵⁰}

Alicia married David Simonton ⁶⁰⁵⁰ on 9 Oct 1998.⁶⁰⁵⁰ David was born on 24 Feb 1968.

Camille next married David W. Smith on 17 Sep 1974 in Warner Robins, GA.⁶⁰⁴³ ⁶⁰⁵⁰ The marriage ended in divorce in 1983. David was born on 17 Sep 1952.^⁶⁰⁵⁰

4210 M i. Matthew David Smith was born on 19 Jan 1979 in Warner Robins, GA.^⁶⁰⁴³

Tobin married Rhonda Kay Greer about 1981 in Warner Robins, GA.⁶⁰⁴³ Rhonda was born on 19 Jul 1959.^⁶⁰⁴³

4211 M i. Brandon Lee Hitch was born on 25 Sep 1982 in Warner Robins, GA.^⁶⁰⁴³

4212 M ii. Tobin Bryan Hitch Jr. was born on 15 Jun 1989 in Warner Robins, GA.^⁶⁰⁴³

4213 M iii. Casey Edward Hitch was born on 18 Sep 1995 in Warner Robins, GA.^⁶⁰⁴³

Dorothy married I. Frederick Phoebus Jr. ⁶⁰⁵⁴ on 20 Nov 1941 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.¹²⁹ ¹⁷⁵ I. was born in 1914.^¹⁷⁵

James married Winnie Keener in 1948.¹⁷⁵ Winnie was born in 1926.^¹⁷⁵

Mathew married Louie Brown May. Louie was born on 7 Nov 1932 in Onslow Co., NC.^⁶⁰⁵⁴

4219 F i. Martha Lynn Hitch was born on 24 Mar 1957 in Onslow Co., NC.^⁶⁰⁵⁴

4220 M ii. Mathew Holden Hitch was born on 10 Sep 1959 in Onslow Co., NC.^⁶⁰⁵⁴

3633. Samuel Dorsey Hitch Jr. was born on 10 Dec 1923, died on 7 Sep 2007 in Lakeland, FL, and was buried on 12 Sep 2007 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

General Notes:
SAMUEL HITCH
Samuel D. Hitch, Jr.
Age 83, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on September 7, 2007 at his home. He retired from Electric Hose and Rubber in Wilmington as a Wire-Winder Inspector after 25 years service. He was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific. Sam was a member of the Polish Library, the Durney Post, and the Umpire Inter State Umpire Association. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Sam is survived by his wife, Annie Hitch; 3 sons, Robert of Seminole, FL, Clifford of San Diego, CA, and Donald of Stanton, DE; 1 daughter, Patricia Toney of Denver, CO; 1 step-son, William S. Campbell of Smyrna; 1 brother, Robert of Claymont, DE; 2 sisters, Thelma Harvey of Wilmington, DE, and Shirley Binsbacher of Indianapolis, IN; 14 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Dougherty, step-daughter, Dolores Prosceno and brother, Harry T. Hitch. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 11 am at Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave. and Dupont Rd., Wilmington. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOMES, INC.
[published 09/09/2007]

Samuel married Sarah Josephine Lewis on 23 Feb 1943 in Dade Co., FL.⁶²³⁶

Samuel next married Ruth J. Brown, daughter of Clifford Brown and Helen (?), on 17 Jan 1948 in New Castle Co., DE.⁴³⁶ Ruth was born on 15 Jan 1925 in DE.^⁴³⁶

Emory married Janet Wolf ⁶²³⁷ about 1960 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

4237 M i. Emory Lester Smith was born in 1962 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^⁵⁰⁵⁹

4238 M ii. Wesley Smith was born in 1963 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^⁵⁰⁵⁹

Kenneth married Ann Culver Long ⁶²³⁷ in 1955. Ann was born in 1922.^⁶²³⁷

3641. Ronald David Hitch was born in 1949,^⁷⁶ died in 1986,^⁷⁶ and was buried in 1986 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

Constance next married Edward (Eddie) Hall, son of Bryan Jennings Hall ⁶²³⁸ and Margaret Ann Cox,.⁶²³⁸ Edward was born on 16 Apr 1944.^⁶²³⁸

Dawn married Donald Troy Molnar on 30 Jan 1982.⁶²³⁸ Donald was born on 14 Mar 1962.

3643. Raymond Russell Hitch was born on 3 Apr 1919 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{³²²⁸ ⁶⁰⁶⁶} died on 17 Sep 2009 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 20 Sep 2009 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Raymond Russell Hitch
September 19, 2009 (Daily Times, Salisbury, MD)
SALISBURY -- There is a new star in the heavens for Raymond Russell Hitch, 90, of Salisbury, who gave up his earthly bounds to return home Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

Russell was born April 3, 1919, in Salisbury to the late Raymond and Florence Pryor Hitch. As a young man, challenge and business drew Russell, spending much of his time building the Hitch Insurance Agency starting in 1946, having started with the Farm Bureau Insurance Co. in 1941, which eventually grew into Nationwide Insurance. This business acumen allowed him to acquire skills that led to the nation's first of its kind in the drive-in insurance agency, which became the hallmark of Hitch customer service. He also pioneered automobile mobile radios, long before cell phones were even a thought.

Russell served in various public and private venues. Most notably, he donated much of his time to the Fruitland Lions Club, being a charter member and serving for 39 years with a perfect attendance record. His charitable instincts led his record of excellence in customer service, both on a profit and not-for-profit venue. He rounded out his life as a founding member of the Wicomico Yacht Club. Even with all of his accomplishments, Russell managed to balance his life with personal growth and success. He was an award-winning agent for Nationwide Insurance. The sky will be just a bit brighter now, for our loss is heaven's gain.

Like a multifaceted diamond, success in the working world was only a fraction of Russell's accomplishments. He was a father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by a son, Stephen Hitch of Fruitland; granddaughters, Jennifer Hitch Kelsey of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Kimberly Sue Tucker of Ocean City; grandsons, Jonathan Hitch of Hebron, Matthew Lee of Norfolk, Va., and Ethan Hitch of Pocomoke City; a great-granddaughter, Mary Lee; and great-grandsons, Noah Tucker and Haedon Ray Hitch.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Gail Hitch Bromley. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Holloway Funeral Home. Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday. The Revs. J. Harvey Dixon and Paul Sherwood will officiate. Interment will be in Wicomico Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA at 501 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury.

Raymond married Kathryn (Kitty) Gross in 1940.⁵⁰⁷³ Kathryn was born in 1918.^⁵⁰⁷³

4244 F i. Linda Gail Hitch was born on 3 Apr 1950,^⁵⁰⁷³ died on 13 Sep 1999 in Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried about 16 Sep 1999 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Raymond next married Ethel M. Passwaters, daughter of Lewis Passwaters and Bessie Jefferson. Ethel was born on 23 Jan 1923 and died on 24 May 2001 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶²³⁹

General Notes: Ethel Layton Hitch, 78

SALISBURY, Md. - Ethel Layton Hitch, of Salisbury, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. She was 78. Mrs. Hitch was born in Seaford, Del., daughter of the late Lewis and Bessie Jefferson Passwaters. She retired from Nationwide District office in Salisbury. Mrs. Hitch was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Fruitland. She was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Salisbury and Fort Myers, Fla., and the Fort Myers Congregational Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. She is survived by her husband, R. Russell Hitch, of Salisbury; a daughter and her husband, Gail L. and John T. Yeager, of Salisbury; a grandson and his wife, David L. and Ruth Ann Short, of Salisbury; and a brother, Lewis Passwaters, of Atlantic City, N.J. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Ike Ledger and Rev. T. Harvey Dixon will officiate. Burial will be in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md., 21804.

General Notes: John Walter White, 97, of Fruitland died peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born on June 24, 1918, in Fruitland, he was the son of the late Walter Webster White and Bertha May Hitch White. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jane Timmons White, who passed in 2004.

Mr. White began his career working for Trailways and DuPont. He retired from Dresser in 1980. He was a member of the Salisbury Baptist Temple and an Army veteran. He had many interests including: driving the bus, traveling, playing his fiddle and harmonica, singing, and working his beloved team of mules, Dolly and Dan. He lived his life with love for his family and friends, as well as, a willingness to help others. He always put his faith and family first and was throughout his life a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by a son, L. Timmons White of Hebron; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty W. and Charles Ryall of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Jennifer N. Ryall and Charles L. Ryall II of Salisbury and sister, Pauline Hitch White. He will be sadly missed by his family to whom he devoted all of his attention. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 at Salisbury Baptist Temple at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. The pastors Carlo Leto and Oren Perdue will officiate. Interment will be in Springhill Memory Gardens.

John married Jane Timmons in 1944 in MD.⁵⁰⁷³ Jane died in 2004 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3650. Donald Jesse Hopkins was born on 23 Sep 1934 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Donald married Barbara Ellen Disharoon on 2 Oct 1952 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. Barbara was born on 7 May 1934 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Mark married Catherine (Kate) Windham on 25 Sep 1993 in MD. Catherine was born on 29 Jan 1959 in Hyattsville, Prince Georges Co., MD.

4249 F ii. Sherry Lynn Hopkins was born on 3 Aug 1959 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Sherry married Donald Ball on 2 Oct 1985 in St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.

4250 M iii. Scott Michael Hopkins was born on 10 Nov 1962 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3655. William Frederick Godfrey was born on 26 Aug 1928 in MD,^⁷⁶ died on 12 Dec 1990 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁰⁸² and was buried about 15 Dec 1990 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

William married Dorothy Frances Banks on 16 Jun 1947.⁴²³⁸ Dorothy was born on 15 Feb 1932.

• Occupation: School Teacher - 12th grade High School (Economics, History, Social Studies), Between 1957 and 1987, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

• Occupation: School Teacher - 6th grade, Between 1990 and 1996, Hebron, Wicomico Co., MD.

Carroll married Eilene Wiltbank, daughter of Edward George High Wiltbank and Florence Adeline Elliott, on 21 Jun 1957 in Crisfield, Somerset Co., MD.⁶⁰⁸² ⁶²⁴⁰ Eilene was born on 28 Dec 1939 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 4252 M i. Michael George Hitch was born on 17 Sep 1959 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

+ 4253 M ii. Christopher Lee Hitch was born on 7 Dec 1960 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 4254 F iii. Teri Lynn Hitch was born on 3 Feb 1965 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3657. James Clarence Hitch was born on 21 Nov 1941 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

James married Barbara Lee Parsons, daughter of Frank Parsons and Julia A. (?). Barbara was born on 5 Nov 1943 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, died on 15 Apr 2014 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 18 Apr 2014 in Spring Hill Memory Gardens, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Barbara Lee Hitch

Delmar-Barbara Lee Hitch, 70, of Delmar, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Deer's Head Hospital in Salisbury.

She was born November 5, 1943 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Frank and Julia A. Parsons Malone.

Barbara was a member of the Delmar Wesleyan Church, where she served as chairperson of the Missionary Society and a delegate to the Wesleyan Church Conference. She graduated from Delmar High School in 1961. She worked for M.L. Hastings Plumbing in Delmar, Manhattan Shirt Factory in Salisbury and Delmar Grain as a weightmaster. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her flowers, cats and her dog.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Reverend James C. Hitch; 2 children, Karen Stubbs and her husband, Greg of Laurel and Mark Hitch and his wife, Caprice of Laurel; 7 grandchildren, Kristin Stubbs of Perrysburg, Ohio, Amanda Sullivan and her husband, Chris of Perrysburg, Ohio, Luke Stubbs, Lacey Stubbs, Kayla Hitch, Nicholas Hitch and Veronika Hitch, all of Laurel; and 2 sisters, Francine Walbert and her husband, Wayne of Delmar and Deborah Dunn and her husband, Phil of Laurel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, and also on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00, followed by a funeral service which begins at 11:00. The Reverend Ken Deusa will officiate. Interment will follow the services at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron.

+ 4255 M i. Mark Aaron Hitch was born on 18 Nov 1972 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 4256 F ii. Karen Noel Hitch was born on 27 Dec 1966 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

3697. Charles Thomas McGrath was born on 10 Jul 1941 in MD,^⁵⁰⁷³ died on 4 Oct 2016 in Eden, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 10 Oct 2016 in Olivet Christian Cemetery, Worcester Co., MD.

General Notes: Charles Thomas McGrath

Eden-Charles Thomas McGrath, 75, of Eden, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his home. Born on July 10, 1941 he was son of the late Arlie Purnell McGrath and Florence Hitch McGrath. Charles served in the National Guard for 6 years. He was employed by Somerset County Soil Conservation and later Worcester County Roads as a heavy equipment operator for 28 years. He enjoyed farming, gardening, horses, rabbit hunting and beagles. He found pleasure in the simple, quiet pleasures in life.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Grace Miller McGrath; a daughter, Beth Cooper and her husband Stuart of Bishopville, MD; a step daughter, Danielle Miller Cox and her husband Rodney of Hurlock, MD and step-son, Corey Miller of Salisbury, MD; five grandchildren, Rachel Cox, Tyler Cox, Leah Miller, Lily Miller and Hope Miller and a great-granddaughter, Paisley Grace. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley Jackson and her husband Bob of Snow Hill, MD; an aunt, Lena Bowen and her husband Dick; two uncles, Walter and James Hitch all of Salisbury; sisters-in-law, Alice Gordy, Anna Gordy, Lura Adkins and Mary Chase and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife, Louise Gordy McGrath; and brothers-in-law, Richard Gordy, Paul Gordy & Lloyd Adkins.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Holloway Funeral Home, Salisbury. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Rev. Lou Bradley will officiate and be assisted by Bruce Bowden. Burial will be held in Olivet Cemetery.

Larry married Luanne Burns. Luanne was born on 22 Jan 1950 in Belmont Co., OH.

4267 M i. Larry Edward Hitch Jr. was born on 26 May 1985 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4268 M ii. Matthew Raymond Hitch was born on 26 Jul 1987 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Elmer married Anita Beauchamp, daughter of Royce Beauchamp ⁶²⁴¹ and Barbara (?),⁶²⁴¹ on 15 Feb 1997 in U.M. Church, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.⁶²⁴¹

Michael married Barbara (?) on 10 Oct 1987. Barbara was born on 14 Sep 1964.

Gertrude married John Edson Gary ⁶⁰⁹⁵ on 28 Sep 1949.⁶⁰⁹⁵ John was born on 15 May 1917 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY and died in 1987 in Charleston, SC.

4278 F i. Elizabeth Linton Gary ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 9 Aug 1951 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

4279 F ii. Ann Gardner Gary ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 11 Jul 1954 in Pontiac, MI.

4280 F iii. Joan Hathaway Gary ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 10 Apr 1957 in Royal Oak, Oakland Co., MI.

Elizabeth married Francis Scoffin Cantrell III ⁶⁰⁹⁵ on 25 Oct 1950 in New York City, NY.⁶⁰⁹⁵ Francis was born on 3 Nov 1919 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 4 Apr 1974 in West Palm Beach, FL.

4281 F i. Elizabeth Delano (Lisa) Cantrell ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 18 Jul 1951 in St. Croix, Usvi.

4282 M ii. Francis Scoffin (Scott) Cantrell IV was born on 5 Oct 1952 in St. Croix, Usvi.

4283 M iii. Christopher Henry Cantrell ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 8 Jan 1955 in St. Croix, Usvi.

4284 F iv. Karen Evans Cantrell ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 7 Feb 1956 in St. Croix, Usvi.

4285 M v. Theodore Allerton Cantrell ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 31 Jul 1961 in St. Croix, Usvi.

4287 M ii. Wilson Garrett Converse ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 11 Oct 1959 in NY.

4288 M iii. Timothy Stearly Gorham Converse ⁶⁰⁹⁵ was born on 14 Apr 1961 in Fitchburg, MA.

3728. Wilson Watters Stearly Jr. was born on 20 Jun 1930,^⁸ died on 6 Nov 2003 in NJ, and was buried about 9 Nov 2003 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Cemetery, Essex Co., NJ.

4305 F i. Mary Stewart Hitch ⁵²⁷¹ was born on 5 Sep 1990 in Mecklenburg Co., NC.

Tenth Generation

3755. Rodney L. Hitch was born on 6 Sep 1946 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL, died on 19 Nov 2011 in Shirley, IL, and was buried about 22 Nov 2011 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

General Notes: Birth: Sep. 6, 1946 Death: Nov. 19, 2011
Rodney L. Hitch, 65, of Shirley died at 10:44 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 19, 2011) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.
He was born Sept. 6, 1946 in Bloomington to Roy F. and Betty F. Kwascigroh Hitch. He was preceeded in death by his father. He married Marlene Waller on Oct. 15, 1966 in Bloomington. Marlene survives.
He is also survived by his mother, Betty F. Hitch of Shirley; two sons, Brian L. Hitch of McLean and Nicholas L. (Kathy) Hitch of Stanford and four grandchildren, Ryan C. Hitch, Mollie E. Hitch, Chloe N. Hitch and Tanner L. Hitch.

4308 F i. Roberta Marie Cunningham was born on 7 Sep 1940 in Potter Co., TX.^⁶⁰²¹

4309 F i. Susan Kaye Flynn ⁵³²³ was born on 5 Sep 1959 and died on 5 Sep 1959.

Frances next married Lloyd A. Chung on 10 Nov 1978 in Tarrant Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ ⁶²⁴² The marriage ended in divorce on 16 Mar 1979. Lloyd was born in 1920.

Frances next married William Gene Barnard ³⁴²² on 10 Aug 1979 in Tarrant Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ William was born in 1940.^⁴⁸⁷¹

4315 M ii. Christopher Robin Hitch was born on 24 Jun 1967 in Tarrant Co., TX.^{³⁴²² ⁶²²⁸}

4317 F ii. Heather Honey Hitch ⁶¹²⁵ was born on 6 Aug 1973 in Kings Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

Eugene married Anita Faye Larmore ⁵⁴⁰⁹ in Oct 1962.⁵⁴⁰⁹ Anita was born on 5 Jul 1942.

3797. Dennis J. Hitch Sr. ⁷⁶ was born in Feb 1940 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶¹³⁰ died on 7 Jan 2008 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD, and was buried on 11 Jan 2008 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Dennis J. Hitch, Sr.

Age 68 of Laurel, DE, went to be with the Lord and his wife on January 07, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

He retired from Safeway and Superfresh as a Manager for numerous locations. Dennis was an avid golfer, Nascar Fan and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.

Born in Laurel he was a son of the late Norma and Marie Brittingham Hitch. He is also proceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Jane Hitch whom passed in 2007. Two brothers, Paul and Eugene Hitch and a sister Joan Hitch also proceded him. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Hitch, II and his wife Sue of Parsonsburg, MD and Dirk Hitch and his wife Rhonda of Laurel, DE; daughter, Terri Evans and her husband Wayne of Salisbury, MD; sisters, Elaine Jester, Katherine Joseph and Patricia Phillips; grandchildren, Antoinette Purnell, Lance Evans, Kelesa Hitch, Brooke Hitch and Dylan Hitch; several nieces and nephews also survive him.

A Funeral Service will be held at the HANNIGAN, SHORT, DISHAROON FUNERAL HOME, 700 West St Laurel, DE on Friday, January 11, at 2 pm. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home from 7-8:30 pm and Friday one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Tom Bunting will officiate. Internment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel, DE.

Contributions can be made in her name to: The Emmanuel Wesleyan Church 217 Beaglin Park Dr. Salisbury, MD. 21804; or the charity of your choice.

4324 F ii. Jessica L. Hitch was born in 1993 and died on 6 Sep 2000 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^¹⁶¹²

General Notes: Her obituary states she attended Highland Elementary School and rode bus No. 82, loved animals and enjoyed baseball and swimming. God bless.

3815. Dennis Jay Hitch was born in 1947 in IN and died on 13 Aug 2014 in Henderson, KY.

General Notes: Dennis Jay Hitch, 67, Henderson County, passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at his home. Dennis was part of a non-denominational fellowship. Somewhere out there today the stars and heaven welcomed Dennis Jay Hitch, a husband, father, and everyone's friend. Dennis was one of the kindest men you would have ever been blessed to meet. After his love and service to God, what mattered the most was the sincere impact he had on every life he touched. Born in 1947, he graced this world with warm, friendly eyes and a smile that, until the week before he died, would brighten up every room and every heart in it. Dennis lived well, loved life, and died a fighter. He loved and lived life with all of his heart and soul. He will be remembered by many not only for his accomplishments and acts of kindness but also for his selflessness, community involvement, sense of humor, humility, words of wisdom, and love of family. Dennis had the time of his life living, learning, and loving. What you saw with Dennis Jay Hitch was what you got: a rare, unforgettable human being, an upstanding ethical man who lived by his own rule, "be good for your word." Dennis worked at Whirlpool for 44 years while volunteering his time for the local fire departments since 1986. He was chief of the Cairo Volunteer Fire Department from 2003 to 2013. He loved participating in Steam Engine Shows and had an affinity for his collie, Cece that he had for 10 years. He was preceded in death by one son, Bentley Shane Derek Hitch, who died in 1987; his parents, Jack Hitch and Marjorie Gantner Hitch; his uncle, Vernon "Uncle Bud" Gantner; and one brother-in-law, Ricky Lee Darling. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Kathi Parsley Hitch and their daughter, Brooke Hitch, of Henderson County. He is also survived by one son, Scott Hitch and his fiancé, Stacy Barkhaus, of Evansville; one daughter, Dana Hitch, of Evansville; his siblings, Barbara Darling and Mike Hitch and his wife, Karen, and their families of Evansville; nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many other devoted family members and friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Scott Farrington and Esther Duncan will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jarred McGraw, Keith Phillips, Rick Apple, Joe Dreiman, Glenn Walters, and Merril Bower. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Webster, R.G. Callis, Gene Stewart, Larry Koeber, Kent Watson, Pat Donahue, and Cairo Volunteer Fireman and Board of Directors. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Cairo Volunteer Fire Department.

Sara married John Charles Meng Jr..,²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ son of John Charles Meng Sr. and Myrtie Adele Nelson. John was born on 27 Jun 1944.^³⁶⁶⁵

Richard married Beth Lynn Barning,²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ daughter of Carl P. Barning Jr. ⁶²⁴³ and Bonnie Stratman,¹⁶¹² in 1972-1973 in Vanderburgh Co., IN. Beth was born on 1 Jan 1952 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN,^³⁶⁶⁵ died on 31 Aug 2010 in Richmond, IN,^{⁶²⁴⁴ ⁶²⁴⁵} and was buried on 4 Sep 2010 in Tupman Cemetery, Evansville, IN.

General Notes: Name: Beth Lynn Hitch
Date: January 1st, 1952 - August 31st, 2010
Obituary: RICHMOND, Ind. - Beth Lynn Hitch, age 58, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010, after a two-year fight against ALS. Originally from Evansville, the Reitz graduate went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and Master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan. She spent 23 years as a dedicated and creative fourth grade teacher. Her love of Indiana history and nature led to many field trips, hotdog roasts, and projects for her Vaile Elementary students. She was awarded the Indiana Teacher of the Year for Social Studies in 2003. A proud and devoted mother, she never missed a swim meet or activity. Her philanthropic work with PEO and Tri-Kappa lifted up many members of the communities she was a part of. Starts from her beautiful gardens are all over the state of Indiana. Survivors include: her husband of 37 years, Richard Hitch; son, Chris Hitch and wife Tanya of Evansville; daughter Erinn Jankowski and husband Tom of Evansville; grandson, Ozzy Jankowski; mother, Bonnie Barning of Evansville; and sister, Carrie Carlson of Crawfordsville. Visitation for Beth Lynn Hitch will be from 3-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2010, at Doan and Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, in Richmond. Another visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4th, 2010, with funeral services at 10:30 at St. Philip Church, 3500 St. Philip Rd. in Mt. Vernon with Deacon Joe Stofleth officiating. Burial will be in Tupman Cemetery, Evansville, Indiana Memorial contributions may be made to PEO-Chapter CT, 710 Kensington Dr. Richmond, IN 47374; Tri-Kappa Memorial Fund; or Girl's, Inc., 121 N. 10th St. Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com
Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to PEO-Chapter CT, 710 Kensington Dr. Richmond, IN 47374; Tri-Kappa Memorial Fund, c/o Katherine Dory, 3500 DePauw Blvd., Suite 1071, Indianapolis, IN 46268; or Girl's, Inc., 121 N. 10th St. Richmond, IN 47374.
Visitations: 3:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at Doan & Mills Funeral Home. 9:00AM to 10:30AM on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at St. Philip Church. Services: In-state at 7:00PM, Service at 10:30AM at St. Philip Church on Saturday, September 4th, 2010.

Christopher married Tanya Kae Coyle, daughter of Alan Eugene Coyle ⁶²⁴⁵ and Lisa Clarke,⁶²⁴⁵ on 22 May 1999 in Davidson, NC.⁶²⁴⁵

Erinn married Thomas E. Jankowski Jr. on 13 Jul 2002 in Richmond, IN. Thomas was born in 1979.

4342 F i. Emilie Huntington Hitch ³⁶⁶⁵ was born on 6 Sep 1977 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4343 F ii. Alyssa Richards Hitch ³⁶⁶⁵ was born on 3 Aug 1980 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

Thomas married Joanne Howard ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 1 May 1982 in Hennepin Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Joanne was born in 1959.

4344 M i. Benjamin James Hitch ³⁶⁶⁵ was born on 1 Apr 1985 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4345 F ii. Charlotte Howard Hitch ³⁶⁶⁵ was born on 11 Jul 1987 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

Gregory married Jane E. Hughes ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 22 May 1982 in Hennepin Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Jane was born in 1959.

Marcia married Arlyn G. Fox ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 10 Oct 1987 in Washington Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Arlyn was born in 1962.

General Notes: GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Economic Development Institute

Robert J. Hitch, PE Biographical Sketch

Education

Master of Business Administration Columbus State University, 1998

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Purdue University, 1970

Employment History

Georgia Institute of Technology Regional Manager, Gainesville

Plicon Corporation Eng. and Material Resources Manager

W.C. Bradley Company Vice President of Plant Engineering

Vice President of Material Resources

Vice President of Product Engineering

Arkla Industries, Inc. Senior Product Development Engineer

Experience Summary

Currently providing technical assistance to area manufacturers at the Georgia Tech Industrial Extension Service in Gainesville. The Industrial Extension Service provides technical and managerial assistance to Georgia businesses to aid in productivity and cost reduction.

Previously responsible for purchasing, inventory control, environmental compliance, and facilities engineering. Managed providers of insurance, professional, and legal services. Responsible for production scheduling, inventory control, and quality control. Extensive international trading experience. Responsible for product design, agency approvals, product liability control, and manufacturing specifications. Industries involved hot and cold metals, plastic film, appliances, and refrigeration.

Current Fields of Interest

Waste reduction, safety, health, and the environment (OSHA, EPD), quality management, quality systems development, the application of statistical methods, inventory management systems, and technology transfer.

Registrations, Professional Affiliations, and Special Honors

Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia and Indiana, Eight USA patents, Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - Technical Chairman 1984, Canadian Gas Association - Committee Vice Chairman 1985, American National Standards Institute, National Association of Purchasing Managers, American Society for Quality Control, Flexible Packaging Association, Society of Plastics Engineers, Georgia Industry Association - Environmental Committee 1994, Boy Scouts of America - Honor District Commissioner, Eagle Scout, Outstanding Young Men in America

Robert married Sarah Rebekah (Becky) Evans ²⁴⁸⁴ ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 30 May 1970 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.³⁶⁶⁵ Sarah was born on 29 Jan 1948 in Walnut Ridge, AR.^³⁶⁶⁵

4349 M i. Scott Evans Hitch ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 28 Jan 1974 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Scott married Angela Marie (Angie) Briguccia ⁶²⁴⁷ on 29 May 1999 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.⁶²⁴⁷ Angela was born on 7 May 1973 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.

4350 M ii. Theodore James (Ted) Hitch ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 29 Sep 1976 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Kathleen married Jeffrey Wayne Osborne ⁵⁴⁴⁸ on 18 Jul 1976 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.³⁶⁶⁵ Jeffrey was born on 5 Mar 1952 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.^³⁶⁶⁵

Ronald married Jane Ellen Piggott,⁶²⁴⁸ daughter of Joseph Michael Piggott and Nancy Louise Turner,⁶²⁴⁹ in St Lawrence, Lafayette, Indiana. Jane was born on 21 Sep 1968 in Lafayette. Another name for Jane is Jane Ellen Piggott.

4353 F i. Kristin Nicole Hitch ⁶²⁵⁰ was born on 20 Jun 1996 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Another name for Kristin is Kristin Nicole Hitch.

4354 M ii. Kevin Joseph Hitch was born on 11 Feb 1999 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Another name for Kevin is Kevin Joseph Hitch.

4357 M i. Dennis Edward Gookin ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 28 May 1982 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI.^³⁶⁶⁵

4358 F ii. Lesley Marie Gookin ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 7 May 1984 in Port St. Lucie, FL.^³⁶⁶⁵

4359 F i. Sara Michelle Garrett Dimmett ²⁴⁸⁴ was born on 3 Dec 1978.^³⁶⁶⁵

3890. Kenneth Edwin Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 16 Apr 1958 in Ellis, KS, died on 26 Sep 2014 in Wamego, KS, and was buried about 29 Sep 2014 in Belle Plaine Cemetery, Sumner Co., KS.

General Notes: Kenneth was born on April 6, 1958 and passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014.
Kenneth was a resident of Wamego, Kansas at the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife Christie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wamego High Football Stadium, followed by a gathering at his home, per Ken's wishes, of all friends and guests to share in food and celebration of his life. Golf carts will be provided for rides from the parking area. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Ken Hitch Memorial Fund which will be designated for the Wamego Community Foundation Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
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Kenneth "Ken" Edwin Hitch, 56, Wamego, KS, passed away at his home Friday, September 26, 2014. Ken was born April 6, 1958 to Lewis "Lew" and Danna Jean (Foltz) Hitch in Ellis, KS. He attended grade school in Park City before graduating Westmoreland High School in 1976. Ken also attended Kansas State University where he played football as an offensive lineman and long snapper from 1976-1981. He was united in marriage to Christine Yvonne Sargent on May 2, 1990 in Tokyo, Japan. After college, he began working with Gallo Winery in Oklahoma City, Topeka, Hutchinson and Japan, until 1993 when he and Christie moved to Wamego. In 1994, he started working with Edward D. Jones in Wamego and then in St. Louis from 2001-2003, when they returned to Wamego and started Tri-County Waste. He served two separate terms for the Wamego School District #320 as a Board Member. Ken also served on the Wamego Recreation Board, Pottawatomie Solid Waste Committee, was a KSU Golden Cats member, and a member of the Wamego Country Club. He coached youth ball teams for many years, enjoyed golfing, coaching, working in the yard, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Christie, of the home; two sons, Casey and Colton Hitch, Wamego; a daughter, Kelsey Hitch, Wamego; two brothers, Dan (Mona) Hitch, Springfield, Tennessee, and Ed (Paula) Hitch, Lebanon, Tennessee; and a special family member, Nikki Biesenthal and son Cadan, Wamego. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wamego High Football Stadium, followed by a gathering at his home, per Ken's wishes, of all friends and guests to share in food and celebration of his life. Golf carts will be provided for rides from the parking area. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Ken Hitch Memorial Fund which will be designated for the Wamego Community Foundation Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Kenneth married Christine Yvonne Sargent ⁵⁴⁶⁵ on 2 May 1990 in Tokyo, Japan.⁵⁴⁶⁵

4362 M i. Casey Lewis Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 14 Nov 1991 in Okinawa, Japan.

4364 M iii. Colton James Hitch ⁵⁴⁶⁵ was born on 2 Sep 1996 in Manhattan, KS.

Spencer married Julie Black in Mar 1994 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.⁵⁴⁷¹ Julie was born in 1966.^⁵⁴⁷¹

4369 F i. Emma Barnett Hitch was born on 22 Apr 1995 in Wellesley, MA.^⁶²⁵¹

4370 M ii. Charles Hitch ⁶²⁵² was born on 19 Oct 1997 in Wellesley, MA.

3900. Nancy M. Hitch ⁶¹⁴² was born on 6 May 1940 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 17 Feb 2000 in Elgin, IL.

General Notes: Publication Date: February 19, 2000 Source: Chicago Daily Herald Page: 10 Subjects: Region: North America; Midwest United States; Illinois; Chicago Metro Area Obituary: Nancy M. Farina of Cary Services for Nancy M. Farina, (nee Hitch), 59, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road., Cary. Born May, 6, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of Lewis and Sarah Hitch, she died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Mrs. Farina formerly was a clerk at the Cary Post Office. She is survived by her husband, Fred Farina; children, Cathy (Bob) Rak of Algonquin, Susan (Mike) Goetz of Roselle, Donna (Dave) Williams of Island Lake, Jennifer Suchomski of Hoffman Estates and Tony Farina of Cary; and grandchildren, Brian and Amy Rak, Brad and Brittney Goetz, Max Williams, and Kayla and Kyle Suchomski. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. For information, (847) 639-3817.

4380 F i. Darlene Gail Hitch ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 10 Jan 1944 in Rock Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

Darlene married Dale E. Woolsey on 9 Apr 1966 in Rock Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Dale was born in 1944.

4381 F ii. Sandra Lea Hitch ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 20 Apr 1945 in Rock Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4384 F v. Peggy Jo Hitch was born on 14 Dec 1956 in Rock Co., MN^⁵⁴⁵⁶ and died on 16 Dec 1956 in Rock Co., MN.^¹²⁰⁹

3904. Harvey Minton Hitch was born on 16 Feb 1921 in Doniphan, Hall Co., NE,^⁵⁴⁸⁹ died on 1 Mar 2007 in Luverne, Rock Co., MN,^⁷⁶ and was buried about 4 Mar 2007 in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Rock Co., MN.

Harvey married Alvina Smeins,⁶²⁵³ daughter of Fred Smeins and Freada (?), on 12 Nov 1943.⁵⁴⁸⁹ Alvina was born on 3 Nov 1925 in Luverne, Rock Co., MN, died on 6 Nov 2012 in Luverne, Rock Co., MN, and was buried on 9 Nov 2012 in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Rock Co., MN.

General Notes: Alvina Freada Hitch, 87, Luverne, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the Sanford Hospice Cottage in Luverne. A memorial service was Friday, Nov. 9, at Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, following a private burial at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne. Alvina Smeins was born Nov. 3, 1925, to Fred and Freada (Westerbuer) Smeins in Luverne. She attended school in Luverne. On Nov. 12, 1943, Alvina married Harvey M. Hitch in Luverne. While Harvey served his country during World War II, Alvina lived in Louisiana. After Harvey's discharge, the couple lived in Luverne. She worked for Vern and Ardeth Kraesch. She also worked at the Cozy Rest Motel, Luverne, for more than 24 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Luverne and the Luverne American Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered at the Mary Jane Brown Home, the Minnesota Veterans Home and the Crisis Center. Alvina enjoyed crocheting, sewing and crafts. She especially took pride in making bears for RSVP to give to schoolchildren. Alvina is survived by her daughter, Kathy Schadwinkel, Luverne; three grandchildren, Todd Schadwinkel, Cheryl Hitch and Harvey Leon Hitch; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Audrey Poppen, Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Fred (Judy) Smeins, College Station, Texas; a sister-in-law, Marie Smeins, Luverne; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Hitch in 2007; a son, Harvey Hitch, in 2010; a brother, Myron Smeins; and a sister, Donna Faye Smeins. Arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne.

General Notes: He moved from Nebraska to Ohio in June 1970. He is an ordained Baptist Minister.

General Notes: The following is a letter I received on January 5, 1995 from Darla (Hitch) Trenner and her sister Sharon (Hitch) Voelkers. It is a truly heart-warming thing that tells a story all by itself: --------- The most extraordinary thing has happened to me, and I want to thank you for your part in it. I was 3 years old, the youngest of three children, in 1952 when my father died. Throughout the years I thought it was strange that we had no contact with my father's family, but when I'd question my mother, it was obvious that it troubled and saddened her to talk about it. Since I did not want to add to her burdens, I simply stopped asking. But I never stopped wondering. I was 22 when I learned that Dad had been previously married and had a son . . . I had a half-brother! I remember being so excited at the time; however, I was busy with the seemingly important things in my life . . . and as it will, time marched on. Suddenly, in August of 1990, my world stopped. My mother died. In talking with my brother, I found out our half-brother lived in Ohio in the 1980's. Again, time went on . . . abruptly stopping in September of 1994 when my brother died. My sister and I discovered the name and address of our half-brother and talked about contacting him; it was such a very difficult time for us, we simply weren't ready. The first of your newsletters was addressed to my brother and forwarded to me after his death. I very much enjoyed the glimpse into my father's family and wrote to you stating that my brother was deceased and asking that you continue mailing them to me. I included your newsletters while packing to visit my sister for Christmas this year, thinking only that she would enjoy reading them as much as I did. Obviously, it was the catalyst we needed. When we recognized our half-brother's name in the 'Acknowledgments' section of the Spring 1995 issue we decided to call him. The emotional roller-coaster was incredible. Did he know of us? Had he tried to find us? Would he even want to talk to us? Did he care? After the questions, tears, and laughter . . . the answer was YES. I can't begin to describe the sheer joy we felt at speaking with him; we are busy gathering pictures to send, eagerly awaiting his first letter, and being extremely appreciative to have the opportunity to know him. We wish to express our gratitude to you for helping us find him, and for the exceptional timing of your newsletter.

Sincerely,

Darla Trenner and Sharon Voelkers

Lineage:
Francis Marion Hitch (12/05/05-?/?/52)
Treva Lillian Powell (8/27/10-8/1/90)
Lawrence Marion Hitch (3/1/36-9/4/94)
Sharon Fay (Hitch) Voelkers (b.7/26/46)
Darla Marie (Hitch) Trenner (b.3/3/49)
Half-brother: Dr. Francis M. Hitch ---------------------

Sharon married Michael Raymond James Bedford ⁵⁵⁰³ on 13 May 1966 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.⁵⁴⁹⁴ The marriage ended in divorce on 27 Feb 1977. Michael was born on 30 Jul 1944 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.^⁵⁴⁹⁴

4392 M i. Michael Patrick Bedford was born on 3 Jan 1968 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.^⁵⁴⁹⁴

4393 M ii. Craig Brian Bedford was born on 1 Apr 1971 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.^⁵⁴⁹⁴

Sharon next married Richard Allen Voelkers on 22 Jun 1981 in Davenport, Scott Co., IA.⁵⁴⁹⁴ The marriage ended in divorce on 12 Aug 1983.

Raleigh married Mary Helen (Teenie) Gomeck, daughter of James Gomeck and Millie (?), in 1951 in MO. Mary was born on 22 Feb 1933 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO, died on 30 May 2012 in Gower, Clinton Co., MO, and was buried about 2 Jun 2012 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

General Notes: \emdash Mary Helen "Teenie" Hitch, 79, of Gower, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. She was born February 22, 1933, the youngest of six children in St. Joseph, daughter of Millie and James Gomeck. Mary Helen was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church, where she attended grade school, was a member of the Altar Society, PTA and Legion of Mary. She graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in 1950. In 1951, she married Raleigh Hitch, also of St. Joseph. They became parents of four children, Jane Ann Buescher and husband, Keith of Brighton, Colo., Mary Rae Paxton of Oregon, Mo., Raleigh Joseph Hitch, Sheri Lyn Brendle and husband Joe of Gower. The family now includes 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mary Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son; three brothers, James, Michael and Joseph Gomeck; and a sister, Ann Gallas. Other survivors include a sister, Millie Weber. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012, at St. James Catholic Church, Father Joseph Totton, Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday, at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

4402 M iv. Raleigh Joseph Hitch was born on 10 Aug 1957 in MO, died on 27 Jul 1998 in MO, and was buried about 30 Jul 1998 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.

Gary married Donna Ann Brizzie,¹⁸¹⁵ daughter of George Franklin Brizzie, about 1968. Donna was born in 1948.

Diana married Mark Douglas Dennis, son of Hubert Lee Dennis and Rita June Lindsey, on 8 Sep 1979 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶ Mark was born on 21 Feb 1958 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4408 M i. Jason Douglas Dennis was born on 25 Jun 1982 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4409 F ii. Jessica Lynn Dennis was born on 27 Feb 1985 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

Todd married Tamara Jeanne Deck on 16 Nov 1985 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶ Tamara was born on 26 Nov 1963 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4410 M i. Shaun Alan Hitch was born on 9 Mar 1986 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4411 F ii. Staci Jeanne Hitch was born on 26 Mar 1987 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4412 M iii. Scott Alan Hitch was born on 13 Dec 1988 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4413 M iv. Shane Alan Hitch was born on 10 May 1990 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

3966. Greg Alan Hitch was born on 24 Mar 1964 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN,^{¹⁸⁶³ ³⁹¹⁷} died on 8 Jun 1997 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN, and was buried on 11 Jun 1997 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.

Greg married Jane Norene McIntire on 18 Dec 1987 in Danville, Hendricks Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶ Jane was born on 24 Apr 1963 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4414 F i. Danielle Alyse Hitch was born on 10 Aug 1988 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4415 M ii. Derek Andrew Hitch was born on 9 Jan 1991 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

Donna married Dean Andrew Hagan on 21 Jun 1986 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.³⁹¹⁷ Dean was born on 5 Feb 1964 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4416 F i. Tasha Marie Hagan was born on 16 Aug 1987 in Ottuma, Wapello Co., IA.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

4417 M ii. Tyler Dean Hagan was born on 1 Nov 1988 in Ottuma, Wapello Co., IA.^{³⁹¹⁷ ⁶²⁵⁶}

3971. Sibyl Louise Hitch ³⁹⁴⁴ was born on 1 Nov 1916 in Great Bend, Barton Co., KS,^{⁸ ⁶¹⁷⁰} died on 25 Feb 2012 in Hutchinson, KS, and was buried on 27 Feb 2012 in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

General Notes: Louise Dirksen, 95, died Feb. 25, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 1, 1916, in Great Bend, to William Brinson and Sibyl Irene (Stout) Hitch. Louise was a member of Hutchinson Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a secretary at Hutchinson Community College for 20 years, retiring in 1988. On May 30, 1935, she married John Henry Dirksen in Wichita. He died May 31, 1994. Survivors include: son, Dr. J. William Dirksen and his wife Marlys Dirksen of Washington, Utah; two daughters, JoAn Powell and her husband Dr. Jerry Powell of Loveland, Colo. and Jan Jacobs and her husband Clark Jacobs of Hutchinson; brother, J.W. Hitch of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Mary Leuzinger of Stockton, Mo.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Brinson and Robert Hitch; and a sister, Frances Smith.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, with Pastor Jerry Nowack officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hutchinson Seventh Day Adventist Church, in care of the mortuary.

Sibyl married John Henry Dirksen. John died on 31 May 1994 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

General Notes: William Lee Hitch went to Delta State University where he played football. He spent two years in the Army before finishing college and then received training in Naval Aviation. He flew with the Navy for twenty years before retiring in 1979. He taught high school math and did other things after retirement, including taking his first parachute jump on his 60th birthday.

Holly married Gregory M. Holman on 27 Oct 1990 in Dallas Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Gregory was born in 1964.^⁶⁰²¹

Hunter married Lisa A. Lewis on 22 Aug 1987 in Caldwell Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ ⁶²⁴² The marriage ended in divorce on 4 Aug 1992. Lisa was born in 1968.

William next married Mary Frances Hill ³⁹⁸¹ on 23 Aug 1987 in Comal Co., TX.⁴⁸⁷¹ Mary was born on 25 Oct 1944.^⁵⁶³⁰

4018. Marshall Dashiell Hitch II was born on 22 Jul 1921 in Milford, CT,^{¹⁴⁴⁷ ¹⁶⁷⁹} died on 12 Sep 1982 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM,^⁶²⁰³ and was buried about 15 Sep 1982 in Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.

4428 F ii. Rae Marie Hitch was born on 9 May 1948 and died on 22 Dec 1963 in Milford, CT.^⁶²⁵⁷

General Notes: Personal Data Born: 09 November 1956 Raised: Milford, CT Schools attended: Fort Trumbull Elementary, Meadowside Elementary, Jonathan Law High School all of which are in my hometown. After graduating from high school I joined the US Navy where I honorably served for over 20 years before my retirement. Hobbies: reading, chess Single/never married

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Professional data 28 June 1974 - 10 Nov 1994 Served in the US Navy. Assigned as a storekeeper using computerized storage for documentation of records. Experienced in the use of forklifts and other material handling equipment. Knowledgeable in the use of computer databases such as Word Perfect and dBase III. Have used three different databases for storage of command documentation. 10 Dec 1994 - 07 Jan 1995 Universal Studios Florida. Worked as a food services warehouseman whose duties included the receipt and storage of food and related items and the delivery of requested items to the restaurants located within the park.

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Scholastic data June 1984 - May 1993 Trident Technical College Attended on and off as could possibly be incorporated with military work schedule of shore and sea assignments. Attained an Associates in Arts degree with a 3.50 average upon graduation. August 1995 - Present University of Central Florida Transferred as a Computer Science major with the hope of getting a degree that will assist in gaining a job in the computer industry.

David married Melanie Audrey Snell on 2 Sep 1972.²²⁵¹ Melanie was born on 19 Sep 1947.^²²⁵¹

4436 F ii. Kathryn Elizabeth Frances Hitch was born on 15 May 1986.^²²⁵¹

John married Mary Sue Lawrence on 14 Jun 1969.²²⁵¹ Mary was born on 14 Sep 1947.^²²⁵¹

Jack married Lana Jean Purcell ²²⁵¹ on 26 Jan 1963. Lana was born on 11 Dec 1941.

4442 F i. Veronica Marie Rubio was born on 16 Sep 1992 in Alameda Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

4443 M ii. Manuel Bencharles Rubio was born on 30 Jun 1994 in Alameda Co., CA.^⁴⁵⁶²

4042. Nellie Ann Henry was born on 13 Aug 1932 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁵⁹ died on 18 Jun 2013 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE, and was buried on 22 Jun 2013 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Nellie A. Justice -- Nellie A. Justice, 80, of Laurel, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at her home in Laurel, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 13, 1932 in Laurel, a daughter of the late Charles CK Henry and Julia Hitch Henry. She was a member of Bayview Baptist Church in Laurel and formerly taught youth Sunday school classes at Centenary United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as a clerk and a cook at various places such as Uncle Willies and Britts Market. She was an excellent cook who enjoyed cooking for family and friends who loved her chicken and dumplings and homemade biscuits. Nellie was a true animal lover and will be missed by her beloved cat, Goldie. Her family was her pride and joy and she loved going to Little League games to watch her sons and grandson play. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Hoyet A. Justice; two sons, Tim Justice and his wife Billie Jo of Delmar and John Justice and his wife Jennifer of Laurel; 4 grandchildren, Kelsie Justice, Raelyn Huffman, Rachel Justice and Andrew Justice; and a sister, Jean Henry Holston and her husband Jerry of Laurel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Henry and Pete Henry. The family would like express their sincere thanks to the special caregivers who took such good care of Nellie. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Bayview Baptist Church in Laurel, where family and friends may call from 10 to 11. Pastors C.K. White and Ray Justice will officiate. Interment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions may be made in her memory to Bayview Baptist Church, 534 E. 4th St., Laurel, DE 19956 or Delaware SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar.

William married Rita Skipper, daughter of Jeed Skipper, on 9 Jan 1960 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.

Howard married Nancy Carole Neville.⁵⁹ Nancy was born on 24 Jan 1938.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

Raymond married Carole W. Calhoun.,⁵⁹ daughter of W. Richard Calhoun and Grace H. Timmons.

4488 M ii. Flynn Fitzgerald Blest was born on 17 Aug 1965 in DE.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

4489 F iii. Stacy Harrison Blest was born on 23 Aug 1967 in DE.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

General Notes: From: Susan Hitch [mailto:thomas748@centurytel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:06 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: Book Purchase.

Hi Mike
My name is Susan Hitch I am married to Thomas Ralph Hitch's son Thomas Matthew. I am looking to purchase two books and will send the money by check if that works. I was hoping get to them by May 14 for a birthday gift. I don't know if you heard my father-in -law passed away on March 10th. We are very sad and miss our dad everyday he was very proud of the book and the fact we were mentioned in it. Looking forward to hearing from you
Susan Hitch

Robert married Bonnie Susan Pitts, daughter of James Jefferson Pitts and Katherine Brenda Smith, on 17 Jun 1972 in Florence, SC.⁴⁴²⁵ Bonnie was born on 3 Sep 1949 in Greenwood, MS.^⁴⁴²⁵

4497 M i. Robert Russell Hitch Jr. was born on 19 Apr 1974 in Florence, SC.^{⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁴⁴²⁵}

4498 F ii. Katharine Evelyn Hitch was born on 5 Feb 1977 in Florence, SC.^{⁴⁴¹⁹ ⁴⁴²⁵}

Arthur married Karen Nan Barnes on 7 Jun 1975 in Ocean City, Worcester Co., MD.⁴⁴²⁵

4499 M i. Arthur Ryan Hitch was born on 16 Aug 1980 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴¹⁹

4500 M ii. Kyle Richard Hitch was born on 21 Jan 1984 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴¹⁹

General Notes: Suzanne Jean Hitch, was born June 20, 1964 in Lynnwood WA to Henry and Setsuko, Hitch. She lost her battle with cancer on July 3, 2010 with loved ones by her side. Suzie is survived by, her life partner, David Soma, Brush Prairie, WA; son, Derek Hitch, Everett, WA; mother, Setsuko Hitch, Lynnwood, WA; grandsons, Tristen, Everett, WA and Dominic, Portland, OR and two sisters in Lynnwood, WA. She was preceded in death by her father Henry S. Hitch and brother, James Hitch. Suzie enjoyed cooking, and was such a fan of Pampered Chef that she became a consultant. She loved going to the beach, movies and long drives with David. She also enjoyed walking her puppies, Angle and Brat Puppy several times a day. She also enjoyed her family, going out to dinner or playing 10, 000 with David and Mom & Dad Soma. She also loved having her grandson, Dominic, stay over as often as possible She loved life itself. A special thank-you to her cancer medical team, they were the best; the staff at Ray Hickey Hospice House and Mom and Dad Soma for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Suzanne's name to Cancer Center of Southwest Washington Medical Center. There is no service planned at this time.

Karen married Douglas Lee Webb on 12 Mar 1994 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA.⁷³² Douglas was born on 3 Sep 1957 in Rockford, IL.^⁷³²

4509 M i. Zachary Tyler Webb was born on 28 Aug 1995 in Manassas, VA.^⁷³²

4510 M ii. Connor Andrew Webb was born on 12 Sep 1997 in Prince William Co., VA.^⁶²²⁵

4511 M iii. Parker Ross Hitch Webb ⁶²⁶³ was born on 5 Feb 2000 in Manassas, VA.

Cheryl married Jonathan Scott Morris on 6 Sep 1997 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA.⁶²²⁵ ⁶²⁶³

4512 M i. Tyler James Morris ⁶²⁶³ was born on 5 Feb 1999 in Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA.

General Notes: Patricia Hitch was adopted by Richard from a previous marriage of his second wife Janice Palmer.

Patricia married Darren Thomas Gravely on 11 Aug 1989 in Greenville, Greenville Co, SC.

Patricia next married Wiiliam Mark Ball ⁷³² on 9 Dec 1991 in Greenville, Greenville Co, SC.

4514 M i. Padriagh Michael Hardin was born on 22 Dec 1998 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.

4515 M ii. Cameron Ross Hardin was born on 3 Mar 2000 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.

Rylin married David Gene Rodgers on 30 Dec 1995 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN.⁷³² David was born on 26 Mar 1971 in IN.

4516 M i. Matthew Zachary Rodgers was born on 7 Jun 1997 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

4517 F ii. Laura Elizabeth Rodgers was born on 25 Mar 2000 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

General Notes: From: Kh11wh19@aol.com [mailto:Kh11wh19@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:55 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: Re: Hitch farm

not really sure. I am not as big into this as everyone else.

I went all the way to the top. It looks like we went through KY. I knew my grand parents were from IL So I don't think that I am in the clan that you asked about. I am 49 and other than an aunt and cousins everyone has passed. IE grandparents and such.

My father was Wendell D. Hitch
This is where some of your information isn't accurate. The information on the children is incorrect.
The information for Theresa and Kimberly are correct. However, my name is Wendell Kevin Hitch. I am the third child born on June 13, 1964. My younger brother was born on November 1 1965. His name is Andrew Curtis Hitch. Wendell and Janet passed away along with my sister Theresa.

Are you wanting to update this with more generations? For instance, would you like to add our children and any grandchildren from my brother and sisters?

You had mentioned once about a time frame for Daniel Boone. Do you remember a timeline for him? I was told as a child that he was a fourth or fifth generation distance cousin. There was paper work for this but Aunt Linda's (3059) daughter took it to school and lost it.

I am also curious about land in Illinois. My Grandpa Harry and Grandma Irma passed down land to our family when they died. How would I go about finding out how the land was obtained? My guess is that it was obtained by 1246. Joseph Newton Hitch <http://www.mikehitch.com/hitcha/d1.htm> who came from Kentucky to Effingham, IL. As simple as this may sound, Is there a way to find out what my grandfather Harry's middle name might be. (middle initial was E.)

Where are you in the family tree? What entry number?

I put together a bunch of scattered thoughts and information on here. I hope it makes sense. :)
We were interested in buying your book, but not know if there was an update coming out on it soon. By the way, how much are you selling them for.

I found another cemetery with ancestors also in the area. <http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/pendleton/cemeteries/concord.txt>

Hitch, J. T. Carrie his wife
4-7-1860 - 5-23-1927 11-4-1861 - 3-16-1934

Hitch, Mallie F. Hitch, T. T.
Nov. 6, 1857 8-11-1863
Oct. 1, 1918 5-23-1924

Hitch, Sullivan Back side can't be read
10-7-1840
11-27-1920

Hitch, J. Harry
Husband
1855 - 1941
Poet of the blue grass hills

Hitch, N. O. Hitch, Mildred K.
1869 - 1936 Jan. 13 , 1903 - Sep. 30, 1917

Hitch, May S.
1873 - 1930

Hitch, Ida
1859 - 1927

Hitch, Laura B.
1-26-1850 - 7-10-1930

Hitch, G. Orson
8-4-1847 - 1-9-1922

Hitch
Sweet Heart
Wife of Ben H. Hitch
1849 - 1915

Hitch, Benjamin H.
Kentucky
Sgt. Co. E. 7th Regt. Ky. Cav.
Civil War
Dec. 26, 1844 - April 20, 1934

Hitch
T. P. Lucinda
Jan. 23, 1834 Sep. 9, 1836
July 3, 1902

KEVIN HITCH
thanks for all of the help and the hours that you put in to do all of the family history.

Here is my dad and the entry for him + 3058 M i. Wendell D. Hitch <http://www.mikehitch.com/hitcha/d1.htm> was born in Fayette Co., IL.^{227 <http://www.mikehitch.com/hitcha/d1.htm>}

David married Connie Jo Walsh on 5 Sep 1975 in Hollywood, CA.⁴⁸¹¹ Connie was born on 27 Sep 1953.^⁴⁸¹¹

4525 F i. Christine Louise Brown was born on 25 Dec 1978 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.^⁴⁸¹¹

Christine married Jeremiah Jacob Crank on 4 Jun 2004 in Woodland, WA.⁴⁸¹¹

4526 M ii. Jeffrey Daniel Brown was born on 1 Feb 1981 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.^⁴⁸¹¹

4527 F iii. Kimberly Joy Brown was born on 9 Nov 1982 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.^⁴⁸¹¹

4528 M iv. Matthew David Brown was born on 14 Dec 1984 in Olney, Montgomery Co., MD.^⁴⁸¹¹

Linda married John Krajacich on 24 Apr 1976 in Hobson, Judith Basin Co., MT.¹¹¹⁷ John was born on 15 Jan 1952 in Great Falls, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

4532 M i. Timothy James Hitch was born on 25 Nov 1980 in Orange Co., CA.^{¹¹¹⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

4533 F ii. Jessica Marie Hitch was born on 24 Feb 1984 in Orange Co., CA.^{¹¹¹⁷ ⁴⁵⁶²}

Adrienne married Robbin Jeffrey Wagner on 11 Aug 1979.¹¹¹⁷ Robbin was born on 16 Mar 1958 in Hardin, MT.^¹¹¹⁷

4534 F i. Brianna Rae Wagner was born on 11 Dec 1981 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.^¹¹¹⁷

4535 M ii. David Kendall Wagner was born on 27 Sep 1984 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT.^¹¹¹⁷

Stephen married Shannon Meredith Pringle on 30 Jul 1994 in St. Josephs Church, Seattle, King Co., WA.¹²⁰⁷

Angela married Jonathan Talbott Henry, son of Larry Lee Henry and Cynthia Carroll Baldwin, on 15 Oct 1994 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. Jonathan was born on 20 Jan 1964 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

4537 M i. Alexander Talbott Henry was born on 29 Jul 1995 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

Kimberly married Jay Ragains ²¹¹⁴ on 24 Feb 1989. Jay was born on 21 Jul 1967.

4539 M i. Sean Cameron Jaskula was born on 7 Jan 1992 in Warner Robins, GA.^⁶⁰⁴³

• Graduation: 1 Jun 1977, St. John's Methodist Church Cemetery, Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD. ⁶⁰⁸²

• Graduation: 15 May 1981, Bsee, Univ. Of MD, College Park, Prince Georges Co., MD. ⁶⁰⁸²

• Graduation: Feb 1990, Msee, George Washington University, Washington, DC. ⁶⁰⁸²

• Occupation: Electrical Engineer, Between Jun 1981 and May 1984, Bechtel Power Corporation (Gaithersburg, MD).

• Occupation: Telecommunications Engineer, Between Jun 1984 and Oct 1989, MCI Telecommunications Corporation (Washington, DC).

• Occupation: Senior Communications Engineer, Between Oct 1989 and Sep 1992, Mitchell Systems Corporation (Arlington, VA).

• Occupation: Vice President, Engineering and Operations, Between Oct 1992 and Apr 1997, Teleconsult, Inc. (Washington, DC).

• Occupation: Director, Engineering Planning - Voice and Data, 8 Jun 1998 to 2000, E.Spire Communications Corporation.

• Residence: 9280 Broadwater Drive, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., MD 20879, Between May 1984 and Apr 1989.

• Residence: 12310 Backus Drive, Bowie, Prince Georges Co., MD 20720, Apr 1989 to Apr 2001.

• Occupation: VP of Network Management/2nd Centruy Communications, 2000-2001, Arlington, VA.

• Occupation: Sr. Engineer/ Computer Sciences Corp., Apr 2001-Jun 2003, Wallops Island, VA.

• Residence: Aug 2002-Aug 2004, Oyster House Road, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

• Residence: Aug 2004 - Date, 30216 Stoneybrooke Drive, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Michael married Janet Sue Pope, daughter of Warner Carvel Pope and Janet Burns, on 26 Oct 1985 in Epworth U.M. Church, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Co., MD.⁶⁰⁸² The marriage ended in divorce on 11 Jun 2003. Janet was born on 8 Dec 1960 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

4548 F i. Leigh Ann Hitch was born on 22 Feb 1987 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

4549 F ii. Kathleen Nicole Hitch was born on 29 Jun 1989 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

4550 M iii. Michael Carroll Hitch was born on 24 Dec 1992 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD,^⁶⁰⁸² died on 8 Apr 1993 in Doctors Hospital, Greenbelt, Prince Georges Co., MD,^⁶⁰⁸² and was buried on 12 Apr 1993 in Wicomico Memorial Park, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

Death Notes: Died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at home. He was pronounced dead later at the hospital.

Michael next married Jonna Dare Krabill, daughter of William Benton Krabill and Judith Ellen Layton, on 13 Feb 2009 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. Jonna was born on 18 Aug 1982 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Christopher married Jessica Greenberg on 1 Nov 1987 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD. Jessica was born on 7 Aug 1963.

Teri married Timothy Charles Gregory, son of Robert J. Gregory and Ruth Tatro,⁶⁰⁸² on 16 Sep 1995 in Crofton, Anne Arundel Co., MD.⁶⁰⁸² Timothy was born on 4 Mar 1962 in Cheverly, Prince Georges Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

4553 F i. Emma Diane Gregory ⁶⁰⁸² was born on 28 Jul 1998 in Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

4554 M ii. Peter Hitch Gregory ⁶⁰⁸² was born on 31 Oct 2000 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD.

4255. Mark Aaron Hitch was born on 18 Nov 1972 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4555 F i. Kayla Michelle Hitch was born in May 1997 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4256. Karen Noel Hitch was born on 27 Dec 1966 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4556 F i. Kristen Stubbs was born in 1987 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁰⁸²

4558 M iii. Luke Stubbs ⁶⁰⁸² was born on 3 Aug 1999 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4559 F i. Caroline Mary Hitch was born on 4 Sep 1990 in Contra Costa Co., CA.

4560 M ii. Eric Joseph Hitch was born on 14 Oct 1992 in Contra Costa Co., CA.

11th Generation

4561 M i. Shane William Hitch ⁶²⁶⁴ was born on 11 Feb 2000 in Fargo, ND.^⁶²⁶⁵

Mark married Joelle Patricia Majerski on 29 Dec 1990 in South Plainfield, NJ.⁵⁴⁰⁹ Joelle was born on 30 Jan 1966 in Piscataway, NJ.^⁵⁴⁰⁹

4565 F i. Heather Lee Spicer ⁵⁴⁰⁹ was born on 3 Nov 1986 in Sussex Co., DE.

4566 M i. Scott Alexander Kunkowski ⁵⁴⁰⁹ was born on 1 Jan 1992 in Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Lon Hitch
Lon Alan Hitch, 56, Lakeville, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in Lakeville.

Lon Hitch was born to Wilford and Edna (Bowman) Hitch in 1948 in Luverne. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1966 and went on to St. Cloud State University and the University of Minnesota to earn his bachelor's in teaching and master's in education.

He married Sue Feigal on June 26, 1976. He taught seventh grade geography in the Burnsville School District for 31 years. He was very proud of the volunteer work his students did every holiday season through the Armful of Love program. Each year his students donated enough money to support holiday gifts to numerous families in need. He was staff adviser for the Leo Club, a student-based community volunteer program sponsored by the Lions Club. He received both the Helen Keller award and the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, the highest form of recognition conferred by the Lions Club International Foundation, for his extensive work with students and community involvement. He was a soccer coach for 16 years with the Lakeville Soccer Club.

Survivors include his wife Sue Feigal-Hitch, Lakeville; two sons, Nathaniel Hitch, a recent graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, and Justin Hitch, a junior at Lakeville South High School; three sisters, Darlene Woolsey, Sandi Hitch, Betty Schnettler (Jerry Boettcher); one stepbrother, Dale (Linda) Magnuson; two nephews, Bryan and Chad Schnettler; three nieces, Katie Boettcher, Krista and Kari Magnuson; and many family members from Sue Feigal-Hitch's family.

Mr. Hitch was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford Hitch and Edna (Bowman) Hitch Magnuson, an infant sister, Peggy Jo, stepfather Elvin Magnuson and father-in-law Robert Feigal Sr.

Lon married Lynn M. Maiers on 20 Jun 1970 in Stevens Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Lynn was born in 1949.

Lon next married Marilyn Sue Feigal, daughter of Robert Feigal Sr., on 26 Jun 1976 in Dakota Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Marilyn was born in 1953.

4574 M i. Nathaniel Jon Hitch ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 10 Aug 1982 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4575 M ii. Justin Tyler Hitch ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 29 Mar 1989 in Hennepin Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

Betty married Mark Robert Schnettler ⁵⁴⁸⁹ on 11 Sep 1982 in Stearns Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Mark was born in 1951.

4576 M i. Bryan Joseph Schnettler ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 4 May 1985 in Stearns Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4577 M ii. Chad William Schnettler ⁵⁴⁸⁹ was born on 5 Aug 1986 in Stearns Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4578 F i. Katie Leah Boettcher was born on 9 Jun 1996 in Stearns Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

Kathleen married Dennis Schwadwinkel on 10 Nov 1966 in Rock Co., MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Dennis was born in 1944.

4584 M i. Jeremy Benjamin Hitch was born in 1986 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.^¹⁷⁰³

4585 M ii. Jacob Tyler Hitch was born in 1993 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.^¹⁷⁰³

4587 M i. Martin Francis Hitch was born in 1991 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.^¹⁷⁰³

4588 M ii. Neal Lucas Hitch was born in 1994 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.^¹⁷⁰³

Ronald married Mary Elizabeth Roseman,⁵⁴⁸⁹ daughter of William Arthur Roseman ⁶²⁵⁴ and Florence Ethel Kelly,⁶²⁵⁴ on 28 Aug 1982.⁶²⁵⁴ Mary was born on 5 Feb 1959 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.^⁶²⁵⁴

Darryl married Sally Buchanon.⁶²⁵⁵ Sally was born in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

Timothy married Deahn Hyder Baucom.⁶²⁵⁵ Deahn was born in Wadesboro, NC.

General Notes: From Conda Hitch Abbott via Facebook meesage to Mike Hitch on 6/6/2012: Hi. I just read an obituary for Marshall DaShiell Hitch III, age 65, in our local ATL paper. His ashes were scattered in New Hartford, CT at Camp Sequassen. He is originally from Milford, CT. Not sure if he is in the family tree. Hope you are doing well. We are under some major stress as my husband's position, after 20+ years in the American Baptist Churches, has been eliminated. Take care!

4614 M i. Clayton Mathew Gordon was born on 15 Apr 1993 in Columbia, NJ.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

4615 M ii. Cade Hitch Gordon was born on 16 Sep 1995 in Columbia, NJ.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

4616 F i. Corinne Elizabeth Hitch was born on 11 Sep 1995 in Frankford, DE.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

4617 F i. Bradlee Irene Hitch was born on 21 Mar 1995 in Ocean View, Sussex Co., DE.^⁵⁸⁴⁴

Brenda married Steven Leslie Carnline ⁶²⁶⁰ on 14 Jun 1980 in Canada.⁶²⁶⁰

4623 M i. Thomas James Hitch ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 9 May 1981 in Chewelah, WA.

Thomas next married Susan Elaine Bodak ⁶²⁶¹ on 13 Aug 1988 in Chewelah, WA.⁶²⁶⁰ Susan was born on 26 Feb 1965.^⁶²⁶⁰

4624 M i. Joseph Matthew Hitch ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 1 Dec 1990 in Spokane, WA.

4625 M ii. Douglas Vince Hitch ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 31 Mar 1995 in Spokane, WA.

4626 F i. Alexis Marie Chalmers ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 11 Jul 1993 in Spokane, WA.

4627 M ii. Matthew Lyall Chalmers ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 7 Nov 1995 in Spokane, WA.

4628 F iii. Elizabeth Mackenzie Chalmers ⁶²⁶⁰ was born on 21 Jul 1999 in Spokane, WA.

General Notes:
From: Norm Holland [mailto:sorinholland@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 7:11 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: I assume you recognize the name...

Hi Mike,

I randomly Google myself from time to time to see what is out there with my name on it. I came across your page - I am Sorin Norman Holland IV and I think we have some shared DNA.

If you don't a quick jump through the data is that when in the 6th generation of Adam Hitch you get to Elizabeth Temperance Hitch, she marries Sorin Barbon. These are my great-great-great-grandparents. Their daughter Laura Barbon marries William Thomas Holland and their son is Sorin Norman Holland (listed as Norman Holland on your records because he enlisted in the Army as Norman Sorin Holland to prevent himself from having a "foreign" name), who is my namesake. I have a son and he is Sorin Norman Holland V. My dad and I had been debating the origin of the name "Sorin" recently and I called him to let him know I found your site. I would love to chat with you sometime about that particular branch of your tree and see if you have any other information as to the lives of our shared ancestors. I can also help with any of the Holland information from the William Thomas point on - those are the family members we can go back to. Sadly, I don't have much before Laura and WT (my dad says they all went by "WT").

Thanks for posting all this info! It was a great surprise during my workday.

Cheers,

Norm

12th Generation

Harvey married Kathleen Marie Johnson on 21 Aug 1998 in MN.⁶²⁴⁶ Kathleen was born on 22 Dec 1976.^⁶²⁴⁶

4632 M i. Calvin Jerry Hitch was born on 18 Apr 1996 in Olmsted Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

4633 F ii. Savannah Noelle Hitch was born on 2 Oct 1998 in Olmsted Co., MN.^⁵⁴⁵⁶

1. Somerset Co., MD Judicials, This date is based upon depositions made in the Somerset Co.

3. "Genealogy of Womach, Scott, Hitch, Kerry & Related Families", compiled by W. Richard Womach, 502 Bayfront Drive, Broadkill Beach, Milton, DE 19968. (302) 684-3170 [1995].

4. Correspondence with Harold Donovan Hitch; 1121 Amsterdam Road #1; Covington, KY 41011; dated 12/23/1994. Contains 173 pages of genealogy!.

6. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Will of Lambrook Thomas dated 8/5/1713 (Liber EB9, Folio 47).

7. Somerset Co., MD Judicials, For August 18, 1731, Adam and John Hitch and James Smith with Eve his wife were assigned sureties for the estate of Crispin Price.

9. "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury," John E. Jacobs, Jr, Listed as sister of Eve Harris.

10. "Store Accounts of John Nelms of Salisbury," John E. Jacobs, Jr, Eve Hitch is listed as Eve Harris.

12. Byrd Family GEDCOM from Walt Wilson of Huntsville, Aalabama, received via America OnLine on 3/10/96, 17:46:19. Also, conversed with him by telephone the same day.

13. She was listed in the will of James Nicholson as a daughter in his probate of 3/22/1748 (written 2/19/1748).

14. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Will was probated 6/27/1778. (Somerset Co. Wills 1777-1788, Folio 104).

18. Don Ray Moore, "The Descendants of John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland"; 1999, Boyd Publishing Co., Milledgeville, Georgia.

20. 1810 MD Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1810 Wicomico, Somerset Co., MD Census.

21. 1810 MD Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1810 Wicomico, Somerset Co., MD Census.

22. 1810 MD Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1810 Rewastico, Somerset Co., MD Census.

24. Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, Yarmouthport, MA 02664 dated Jul 30 2001. This package included from Cynthia S. McNaughten: "Hitch Families in Fairhaven" dated Jul 15 1999, "Genealogy - Three Hitch Families in FH" dated Jan 30 2000, "Northern Half of Lot #3" [a history of Fairhaven land ownership] dated Jan 30 2000 and some excerpts from books "Old Time Fairhaven," and "Life of Bates."

27. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Abby Briggs, age 58, in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA. She is in the household of her brother George Hitch.

33. History of the HITCH Family prepared by Robert Hamilton Hitch and read by Rev. H.P. Thompson at a picnic in the Beech Grove, outside Concord, Pendleton Co., KY in 1873. Copy provided to compiler by Donovan Hitch of Covington, KY.

36. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 87 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in MD. He is in the William Hitch (his son) household.

37. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 50-60 in the 1830 Monroe Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

38. 1820 OH Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1820 Ohio Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

39. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 77 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Cesnsus, born in MD. He is in the household of his son Edward Hitch.

43. 1820 MA Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1820 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

44. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 50-60 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

45. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 75, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

46. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a gentleman, age 80, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

47. 1820 MA Census, Probably listed under the Samuel Hitch tally as age 26-45 in the 1820 Bristol Co., MA Census.

48. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 20-30? in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

50. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Capt. Joshua Hitch (died) at Fairhaven, 18 Aug 1838 paper.

52. Columbian Centinel (MA) Issue of June 5, 1824, Article states, "Capt. Hitch of brig Elbe died at sea, lost overboard, on passage from New York to Ireland, 14 days out."

54. Correspondence from Louise Hitch Gilchrist; The Grove, 1140 Tennessee Street; Courtland, AL 35618; dated September 15, 1997.

59. Helen (Thorne) Hitch correspondence of December 28, 1994. She is wife of Earl Raymond Hitch (4/12/1909-4/8/1977).

66. 1800 DE Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1800 Sussex Co., DE Census. In the household of Sophire Hitch (Sophia).

67. 1850 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 64, in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD. He had $3,300 in RE and was listed in household 0989.

68. 1810 DE Census, Listed as age 16-26 in the 1810 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE Census.

69. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written i/3/1855 and probated 1/23/1855 (liber WGN, Folio 11).

71. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a farmer, age 62, in the 1850 Union Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

72. 1840 OH Census, Listed as age 50-60 in the 1840 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

73. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 40-50 in the 1830 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

74. 1870 OH Census, Listed as a retired farmer, age 82, in the 1870 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH (DE).

75. Bible Records - William & Nancy Hitch. Viewed original at the home of William F. and Virgene Hitch (Frankfort, OH) on August 23, 2000. The bible was published in 1833, Bible records state he was age 83 years 2 months and 8 days when he died on June 8, 1871.

78. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

80. 1840 DE Census, Listed as age 40-50 in the 1840 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

82. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a bank officer, age 64, in the 1860 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

83. 1850 MD Census, Listed as a cabinetmaker, age 54, in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

84. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 1/20/1868 and probated 7/22/1873 (Liber WGN, Folio 374).

85. Clay Co., IL Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone shows birthdate as 11/1/1803.

86. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1850 Jackson Township, Brown Co., IN Census, born in DE.

87. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1860 Flora, Clay Co., IL Census, born in DE.

88. Correspondence from Milli Dold, 15901 W. Hwy 54, Goddard, KS 67052, dated September 8, 2000. Telephone: (316) 794-8834, Family Group Sheet of John Hitch (1803-1883).

92. 1850 IN Census, Listed as a poormaster, age 40, in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in DE.

94. 1860 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 49, in the 1860 Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in DE.

95. 1870 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 60, in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in DE.

96. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Centre Twonship, Howard Co., IN Census, born in DE.

97. 1860 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 48, in the 1860 Centre Township, Howard Co., IN Census, born in DE.

98. Correspondence from Milli Dold, 15901 W. Hwy 54, Goddard, KS 67052, dated September 8, 2000. Telephone: (316) 794-8834.

102. 1850 SC Mortality Schedule, Listed as John Hitch, age 76, died of "dropsy". He died in June in Laurens District, South Carolina and he was a farmer.

103. SC DAR Bible Records say he was born in 1743. However, the 1830 (SC) Census shows his age as 60-70.

105. Charleston (SC) Times - March 7, 1808, Obituary states, "Departed this life on Friday evening, the 5th of February last, Mr. Joshua Hitch, aged about 28 years, a native of Maryland, but a resident of South Carolina for about seven years. He left a wife and four brothers."

107. SC History and Genealogy Magazine, vol. XXX, page 253, States "married on the 19th ult. in Laurens District by Robert Hutchinson, Esq., Mr. Joshua Hitch to the amiable and accomplished Elizabeth Compton, both of that District."

111. Correspondence from Michael Givens, 501 King Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, dated November 15, 1999, GEDCOM he sent with the package.

113. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

114. 1850 SC Census, Listed as Lowther Hitch, age 55, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

115. 1860 SC Census, Listed as L.D. Hitch, age 61, in the 1860 Brewerton, Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

116. 1870 SC Census, Listed as a farmer, age 71, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

119. 1830 NY Census, Listed in household as 0000010000000-2000200000000 in Genessee Co., NY.

120. 1830 NY Census, Listed in the 1830 Genessee Co., NY Census, but none after that.

122. Descendants of John Jones (c. 1779-1849); Compiled by Rebecca F. Miller, February 1996.

123. Descendants of John Jones (c. 1779-1849); Compiled by Rebecca F. Miller, February 1996, states Sarah's maiden name as MOORE.

124. Correspondence from Anita Hayes, P.O. Box 1181, Tonopah, NV 89049 dated July 7, 2000. It contains many items on the Jones, Reddish and Hitch lines that ended up moving to Wyoming County, NY in the early 1800s.

125. 1850 NY Census, Listed as Thomas Jones, age 47, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY, born in MD.

126. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Thomas Jones, age 57, in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI.

127. 1870 WI Census, Listed as Thomas R. Jones, age 70, in Ridgeville, Monroe Co., WI, born in MD.

128. Church records in "Presbyterian People in Wicomico," She is listed as daughter of Curtis Hitch, Sr.

130. 1850 NY Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1850 Wyoming Co., NY Census, born in MD.

132. 1850 NY Census, Listed as age 56, a shoemaker, in the 1850 Federal Census for Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, born in NY.

134. 1820 MD Census, Listed as age 45+ in the 1820 District 4, Worcester Co., MD Census.

135. 1830 MD Census, Listed as age 70-80 in the 1830 District 4, Worcester Co., MD Census.

136. Somerset Co., MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Was age 14-20 in April, 14, 1791 proceedings.

137. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1850 Salisbury, Somerset Co., MD Census.

138. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 79 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

139. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1850 Salisbury, Somerset Co., MD Census.

140. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 92 in the 1880 Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

143. 1820 DE Census, Listed as Sarah Hitch with household 000200-00011 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

144. 1820 DE Census, Listed as Robert Hitch with household 210010-20010 in Little Creek Hundred, DE.

145. Correspondence from Zelda Dubel; 5041 East Hedges; Fresno, CA 93727-2022; dated July 23, 1997.

148. Correspondence from Jean Bircher; 4695 south Klamath; Englewood, CO 80110; dated August 16, 1997, All of the information regarding Rachel Hitch of Isaac comes from Jean Bircher of Colorado.

149. Land Patent (U.S. Bureau of Land Management), Certificate No. 10364 dated August 1, 1849 for land in Grant County, Wisconsin.

150. 1850 WI Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1850 Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE.

151. 1860 WI Census, Listed as age 62 (maybe should be 69, reversed with his wife - unclear) in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE.

152. 1870 IL Census, Listed as age 79 in Adams Co. in the household of Samuel Hastings and family.

153. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

154. Correspondence from Zelda Dubel; 5041 East Hedges; Fresno, CA 93727-2022; dated July 16, 1997.

155. Correspondence from Zelda Dubel; 5041 East Hedges; Fresno, CA 93727-2022; dated July 17, 1997.

159. 1850 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 49, in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

160. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

161. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a miller, age 68, in the 1870 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

162. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 79 (with son Levin S. Hitch) in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census.

164. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Will written 1/5/1805, probated 2/5/1805 (Somerset County Wills, Folio 88).

165. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 56, farmer, in the 1850 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD (pg 504a).

166. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1860 Quantico District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

167. Stepney Parish Church Records, Indicates that Sally Rencher Hitch was born on March 22, 1804, daughter of Thomas and Molly Hitch.

169. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

170. Will of Sally R. Byrd probated 7 Oct 1862 (Somerset Co. Liber SCL 5, folio 88-90).

171. Gravestone Record, Grave marker states she was the "consort of William R. Byrd."

172. Correspondence from James R. Trader; 528-B Alabama Ave; Salisbury, MD 21801-5765, dated Dec 5 2000.

176. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in MD.

177. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 52, a shoemaker, in the 1850 District 5, Worcester Co., MD Census (pg 229b).

178. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1850 District 5, Worcester Co., MD Census.

179. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 49, a merchant, in the 1850 District 5, Worcester Co., MD Census (pg 228a).

180. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1860 Parsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

182. 1870 MD Census, Listed as William Pollitt, age 70, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

186. Records of St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore City and lower Baltimore Co., MD states, "Polly Collins, d/o John HItch buried June 22, 1800." (see page 140).

187. 1840 MS Census, Listed as J.W. Hitch, age 30-40, in the 1840 Warren Co., MS Census.

189. 1810 MD Census, Listed as age 10-16 in the household of Polly Hitch of Rewatisco District.

190. 1820 MD Census, Listed as age 16-26 in the household of Polly Hitch in the Somerset Co., MD Census.

193. Vicksburg Daily Sentinel (June 10, 1844), Obituary states, "Died yesterday morning, J.

195. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. In household of George W. Hitch.

196. Correspondence from Doris O. Perdue, P.O. Box 386, Montrose, AL 36559, dated 8/23/1996.

197. Correspondence from Doris Perdue, P.O. Box 386, Montrose, AL 36559, dated May 7, 1997.

198. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her son Thaddeus Renshaw.

199. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 82 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

201. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1850 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

203. Somerset Co., MD Cemetery Records, His gravestone states he was in his 59th year.

204. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

205. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

206. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

207. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

208. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

209. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

210. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

211. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

212. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

213. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

214. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

215. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

216. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

217. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

222. Vital Records of New Bedford, Massachusetts, To the Year 1850
New Bedford Deaths to the Year 1850, States she was age 35 when she died on May 15, 1831.

223. Correspondence from Ernest Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated November 5, 1999.

224. Vital Records of New Bedford, Massachusetts, To the Year 1850
New Bedford Deaths to the Year 1850.

225. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a mariner, age 46, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

226. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 20-30 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

227. 1820 MA Census, Listed as age 16-18 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

229. Columbian Centinel (MA) - March 13, 1833, Obituary states "Mrs. Sally Hitch, wife of George Hitch Jr. died in New Bedford, age 22."

230. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Sally, wife of George Hitch Jr., 22, (died) at New Bedford, 6 Mar 1833 paper.

231. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Sally, wife of George Hitch Jr., 22, (died) at New Bedford, 6 Mar 1833 paper.

232. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

233. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in October 1833 in MA in the 1900 Orange Co., NY Census.

234. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

235. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a student, age 18, in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA. He is in the household of his uncle Nathaniel Church.

236. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in July 1837 in MA in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

237. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in July 1837 in MA in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

241. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

242. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 62, farmer, in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

243. 1830 MD Census, Listed as age 20-30 in the 1830 District 6, Worcester Co., MD Census.

244. Worcester Co., MD Estate Docket (3/13/1863), His will was proven 3/13/1863 with Administrator John A. Hitch and sureties J. Dulaney and L. Irving.

245. Somerset Co. Wills, will written 5/19/1828, probated 11/11/1828 (Liber AU, Folio 519).

246. "Lankfords of Annamessex" by Leslie Powell Dryden, Wicomico County Library.

247. Correspondence from Lois Thorp; 25 Salem Street, PO Box 599; Elmer, NJ 08318-0599; dated February 26, 1998, Copy of Bible Records of the Lankford Family.

249. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 46, farmer, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

250. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

251. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 66, farmer, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

252. Salisbury Advertiser - July 14, 1877, Article states that "William Hitch of Somerset Co., died on July 10, 1877, age about 78 years."

257. 1810 KY Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1810 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

261. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in MD.

262. 1860 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 59, in the 1860 Falmouth P.O., Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in MD.

263. 1850 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 42, in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

264. 1860 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 52, in the Booth, Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

265. 1870 KY Census, Listed as a famrer, age 61, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

268. 1820 KY Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1820 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

271. 1850 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 38, in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

272. 1860 KY Census, Listed as L.M. Hitch, a farmer, age 46, in the 1860 Flower Creek, Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

273. 1870 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 58, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

274. 1870 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 55, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

275. 1860 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 45, in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

278. 1830 KY Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1830 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

280. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 82 in the 1850 Marion Co., IN Census, born in MD.

281. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in MD.

282. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1850 Marion Co., IN Census, born in MD.

284. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Marion Co., IN Census, born in KY.

288. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a farmer, age 56, in the 1850 Tate Township, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in MD.

289. 1840 OH Census, Listed as age 40-50 in the 1840 Tate Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

290. 1820 OH Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1820 Ohio Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

292. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 44(?) in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in MD.

293. Hitch-Hammond Bible Records, digital copy sent to me via E-Mail 3/24/2000 from George Harte.

294. Clermont Co., OH Death Index 1856-1908 (DAR), States he was age 81 when he died.

299. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a farmer, age 50, in the 1850 Batavia, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

300. 1860 OH Census, Listed as a farmer, age 60, in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

301. Clermont Co., OH Death Index 1856-1908 (DAR), States he was age 74 when he died.

302. Clermont Co., OH Wills Index, Will written September 22, 1874 and probated on October 5, 1874 (Book L, Folio 182).

303. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a bricklayer, age 46, in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

304. 1860 OH Census, Listed as a plaster bricklayer, age 56, in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

305. 1880 OH Census, Listed as William Sr., age 77, in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY. He is in the household of his son Octavius G. Hitch.

306. 1840 OH Census, Listed as age 30-40 in the 1840 Felicity Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

307. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 20-30 in the 1830 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH Census.

309. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in IA.

310. 1850 OH Census, Listed as Edmund Hitch, a farmer, age 44, in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

311. 1840 OH Census, Listed as age 20-30 in the 1840 Monroe Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

312. Obituary from Southeast Indiana Conference - Methodist Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, IN, September 1886.

313. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY census, born in KY.

314. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

315. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

316. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Julia Stewart, age 53, a servant, in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

317. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 65, in Princess Anne, Somerset Co. In the Richard Snelling household.

319. 1850 MD Census, Littleton "Jinkins" is listed as age 32 in the 1850 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

320. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

321. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

322. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1850 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

323. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

324. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Doretha W. Hastings, age 29, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

325. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD (in household of Alexander Murrell).

327. Somerset Co., MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 2 - 1811 to 1823, Folio 171; dated Tuesday, May 28, 1822. Adam Hitch was appointed guardian to Mary Elizabeth and Ann Hitch. Sureties: Thomas Pryor and William Collins.

329. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., Census, born in MD.

330. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 28, carpenter, in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

331. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 35, in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

332. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 49, in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD (pg 844b).

333. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1823 in in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census. Is in the Robert S. Hitch household.

334. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

335. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 31, in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

336. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 45, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

337. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

338. MD Death Certificate, Listed as Handy Irving Hitch, died 2/27/1901, white, age 76.

339. Death record for Martha Mayhew Hitch states she is the daughter of William Mayhew, Esq.

341. Deaths in the Massachusetts and Columbian Centinel 1784-1840, Listed as age 40.

343. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Capt. William Hitch, late of Fairhaven, 40, (died) at New Orleans, 11 Oct. 1839 paper.

346. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in ME.

349. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 44, in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

353. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 20-30 in the 1830 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

354. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 43, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

355. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 49, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

356. 1880 MA Census, Listed as Hardy Hitch, age 73, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

360. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 38, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

361. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 44, in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA. He is in the South District of Fairhaven, MA.

363. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Frederick A. Hitch, age 59, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

364. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as Elizabeth Stuart, age 41, in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

366. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Mary D. Davis, age 34, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

367. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 31, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

368. 1860 CA Census, Listed as a famer, age 41, in the 1860 Contra Costa Co., CA Census, born in MA. He is in the household of the Howard family (his first cousin Elizabeth Hitch Howard).

369. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

370. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Lydia W. Hitch, age 48, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

371. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 28, in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

373. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in October 1821 in MA in the 1900 Barnstable Co., MA Census.

374. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 33, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

375. 1860 MA Census, Listed as age 38 (as O.F. Hitch) in the 1860 Bristol Co., MA Census.

377. 1820 MA Census, Probably listed under the Samuel Hitch tally as under age 10 in the 1820 Bristol Co., MA Census.

379. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 30-40 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

380. 1830 MA Census, Listed as age 5-10 in the 1830 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

382. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

383. 1870 GA Census, Listed as S. Hitch Sr., age 50, in the 1870 Homerville, Clinch Co., GA Census, born in MA.

384. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in MA.

385. 1850 GA Census, Listed as a tailor, age 24, in the 1850 Jones Co., GA Census, born in MA.

388. 1860 CA Census, Listed as Elizabeth Howard, age 35, in the 1860 Contra Costa Co., CA Census, born in MA.

391. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD. Listed as Dr. Hitch.

392. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a physician, age 60, in the 1860 19th Ward, Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

393. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of his son-in-law Dr. Edmond Waters.

394. 1880 MD Census, Listed as a doctor, age 81, in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of his son-in-law Edmond Waters.

397. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 49, stagedriver, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census in Bridgeville. Listed with his son James Hitch. Note, Henry Hitch is listed twice, probably because of his occupation as stagedriver always put him on the road.

398. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

400. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE Census.

401. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1850 Broadkiln, Sussex Co., DE Census.

402. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 57 in the 1870 Broadkiln, Sussex Co., DE Census.

403. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Broadkiln, Sussex Co., DE Census.

404. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 60 in the 1870 Broadkiln, Sussex Co., DE Census.

405. 1860 DE Census, He is listed as age 49, a barkeeper, in the 1860 Broadkiln, Sussex Co., DE Census.

406. 1870 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 52, in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE.

407. 1860 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 44, in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MD.

408. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1815 in MD in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

409. Death Certificate, Edward W. Hitch's Death certificate from Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

414. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 28, laborer, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

415. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 58, laborer, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

416. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

417. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in January 1828 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

418. MD Death Certificate, Listed as died on 12/12/1907 at the Wicomico County Almshouse, age 90. Wife was Elizabeth Hitch. He was a farmer, born in DE.

419. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1850 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE.

420. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MD(?).

421. 1860 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 41, in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE.

424. 1850 IN Census, He is listed as age 27 in the 1850 White River, Gibson Co., IN Census.

425. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

426. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

427. Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AH-31, folio 422, Deed Job Pride from Garey Hitch and Mary, his wife, details familial relationships.

429. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 6/11/1891 and probated on 8/11/1891 (Liber JBS 1, Folio 231).

432. 1850 IL Census, Listed as a farmer, age 40, in the 1850 Beverly, Adams Co., IL Census, born in MD.

433. Pike Co., Illinois Cemetery Records (DAR), Listed on tombstone as died on 4/28/1857, age 48-5-20.

434. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

435. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1870 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

437. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in January 1827 in MD in the 1900 Philadelphia Co., PA Census. He is in the household of his son-in-law Herbert R. Trego.

438. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 32, a farmer, in the 1860 Denton, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

439. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

440. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Isra E. Hitch, a laborer, age 23, in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

442. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Emily Hitch, age 17, in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

443. Correspondence from Zelda Dubel; 5041 East Hedges; Fresno, CA 93727-2022; dated August 14, 1997.

444. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

445. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 6/15/1857 and probated 8/11/1857 (Liber WGN, Folio 56).

446. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the James R. Manship household in Potters Landing.

447. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

448. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 4/27/1867 and probated 4/20/1869 (Liber WGN, Folio 263).

449. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

450. Bible Records - William & Nancy Hitch. Viewed original at the home of William F. and Virgene Hitch (Frankfort, OH) on August 23, 2000. The bible was published in 1833.

451. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

454. Bible Records - William & Nancy Hitch. Viewed original at the home of William F. and Virgene Hitch (Frankfort, OH) on August 23, 2000. The bible was published in 1833, Bible records state she was age 69 years, 8 months, 14 days when she died on September 3, 1861.

455. Ross Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), Her tombstone states she was age 69-8-14 at her death.

457. 1870 OH Census, Listed as Lina Willis, age 57, in the 1870 Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

458. 1860 OH Census, Listed as Lina Willis, age 48, in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

459. Bible Records - Clement & Catherine Hitch. Viewed original at the home of William F. and Virgene Hitch (Frankfort, OH) on August 23, 2000. The bible was published in 1852.

460. Relationship of Robert to William HItch (son-father) from notes of Dr. Francis Hitch of Columbus, OH in correspondence of January 1995.

461. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a woolen manufacturer, age 36, in the 1850 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

462. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 15-20 in the 1830 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

465. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 44 (54?) in the 1860 Old Town Township, McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

466. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 10-15 in the 1830 Deefield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

468. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 3/15/2000 (10:55 PM) - included tombstone inscriptions he had transcribed from the Evergreen Cemetery, Bloomington, IL.

469. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a spinner, age 30, in the 1850 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

470. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 5-10 in the 1830 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

471. 1860 OH Census, Listed as a woolen manufacturer, age 40, in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

472. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1880 Jefferson, Clinton Co., OH Census, born in DE.

473. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a laborer, age 25, in the 1850 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in DE.

475. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in January 1825 in DE in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

476. Made Declaration for Original Invalid Pension on October 21, 1886 for his service in the Civil War.

477. Bible Records - Clement & Catherine Hitch. Viewed original at the home of William F. and Virgene Hitch (Frankfort, OH) on August 23, 2000. The bible was published in 1852, States, "Clement Hitch died September 7, 1906 at one o'clock in the morning aged 81 years 7 months and 9 days."

478. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1860 Moultrie Co., IL Census, born in KY.

479. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1880 Coles Co., IL Census, born in KY.

480. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1827 in KY in the 1900 Arthur, Moultrie Co., IL Census.

483. Rickards Genealogy (WWW) - Russ Rickards, P.O. Box 1246, Pioneer, CA 95666; 209-295-3281; pioneerr@cdepot.net.

484. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH. He is in the household of his grandfather William Hitch.

487. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

488. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1860 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE. She is in the household of her son John H. Hitch.

489. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Sinaeth (sic) Hitch, age 68, in the Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE. She is in the household of her son Spencer Hitch.

492. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 22, farmhand, in the 1850 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

493. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 41, in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

494. 1860 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 32, in the 1860 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

495. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1880 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census (pg 157a).

497. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

498. 1870 DE Census, She is listed as age 34 in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

501. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

502. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

503. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 34, in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

504. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1880 Murderkill Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

505. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1835 in DE in the 1900 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

506. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

507. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Areada Hitch, age 22 in the 1860 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE. Dhe is in the household of her brother John H. Hitch.

508. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

509. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE. He is in the household with his brother John H. Hitch.

511. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1860 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

512. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

514. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 9/30/1880, with two codicils (5/15/1881 and 2/7/1884), and probated 4/24/1885 (Liber WGN, Folio 638).

515. Gravestone Record, His tombstone states that he was the "son of Spencer and Sarah Hitch, died March 11, 1849, aged 28 years, 3 months, 18 days."

516. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a bank officer, age 25, in the 1860 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

517. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

519. Caroline Co., MD Wills, Will written 7/12/1865 and probated 9/25/1866 (Liber WGN, Folio 214).

521. E-Mail from Milli Dold - 9/3/2000 (12:06 PM). She descends from Matilda Hitch of John through her daughter Emily E. Barker.

522. Clay Co., IL Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone states she died 5/29/1856, age 44-9-6.

523. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1850 Brown Co., IN Census, born in DE.

524. Clay Co., IL Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone states died 5/29/1856, age 44-9-6.

525. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Brown Co., IN Census, born in DE.

527. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Brown Co., IN Census, born in IN.

528. 1860 IL Census, Listed as Adaline Hobbs, age 21, in the 1860 Clay Co., IL Census, born in IN.

530. Correspondence from Milli Dold, 15901 W. Hwy 54, Goddard, KS 67052, dated September 8, 2000. Telephone: (316) 794-8834, Family Group Sheet of Levi Hobbs (1837-1903).

532. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in England.

533. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in England.

534. 1870 IN Census, Listed as Ellno Hitch, age 56, in the 1870 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in England.

535. Correspondence from Bill Hitch; 220 N. Market Street; Thorntown, IN 46071-1016; dated July 24, 1997.

536. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in KY.

537. 1840 IN Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

538. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in KY.

539. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

540. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

541. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1841 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

542. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

543. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

544. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

545. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

546. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Henry W. Hitch, born in August 1844 in IN, in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

547. 1870 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 25, in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

548. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

549. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

550. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

551. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1850 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

552. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

553. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

554. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

555. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1853 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

556. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

557. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

558. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

559. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

560. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

562. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Howard Co., IN Census, born in KY.

563. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1860 Howard Co., IN Census, born in KY.

564. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN.

565. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN. She is in the household of Kimber McFaw.

566. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN.

567. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN.

568. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN. She is in the household of Kimber McFaw.

569. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Howard Co., IN Census, born in IN.

572. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 66 in the Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC. She is in the houshold Minister C.B. Stewart (her son-in-law).

573. Gravestone Record, Her gravestone states she died on July 7, 1851 at age 67 years, 9 months and 19 days.

575. 1850 SC Census, Listed as W.W. Hitch, age 48, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

577. 1860 SC Census, Listed as W.W. Hitch, age 58, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

578. Calculated birth date based upon tombstone age given as 21 years, 18 days at death.

584. Bible Records of John Hitch of SC (DAR), States "Margaret H. Templeton, daughter of John and Katherine Hitch, died on June 4, 1844."

586. Gravestone Record, His gravestone states he died on August 27, 1837 at age 21 years, 11 months, 9 days.

589. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in June 1833 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

590. 1910 SC Census, Listed as age 77 in the 1910 Laurens Co., SC Census. She is in the household of her son William L. Hitch.

591. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

592. 1860 SC Census, Listed as E.L. Hitch, age 24, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

594. 1860 SC Census, Listed as Y.H.E. Hitch, age 34, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

595. 1850 SC Census, Listed as Y.E.H. Hitch, age 24, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

596. Bible Records of A.L. Hitch of Laurens Co., SC (Image copies provided by Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC).

598. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

604. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

605. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

606. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

608. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

609. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

610. Correspondence from Marge Motes, 26 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950; dated 5/2/1996.

615. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

616. 1860 SC Census, Listed as J.A. Hitch, age 36, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

617. 1870 SC Census, Listed as a farmer, age 47, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

618. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC census, born in SC.

626. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

627. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

629. 1850 NY Census, Listed as Ann Hitch, age 45, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY, born in MD.

630. 1860 NY Census, Listed as Ann Foster, age 56, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY, born in MD.

631. 1870 NY Census, Listed as Ann Foster, age 64, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

632. 1880 NY Census, Listed as Ann Foster, age 74, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

633. 1880 NY Census, Listed as Ellen Bowden, age 52, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

634. 1870 NY Census, Listed as Hellen Branch, age 44, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

635. 1860 NY Census, Listed as Ellen H. Branch, age 34, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

636. 1900 NY Census, Listed as Ellen H. Bowden, born Dec 1827 in MD, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

637. 1920 NY Census, Listed as Ellen H. Bowden, age 94, in LeRoy, Genesee Co., NY.

638. 1910 NY Census, Listed as Ellen H. Bowden, age 84, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY. She had had two children with only one surviving in 1910.

639. 1850 NY Census, Listed as Ellen Branch, age 24, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

640. 1850 NY Census, Listed as Frances A. Hitch, age 23, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY, born in MD.

642. 1820 MD Census, Listed as age 26-45 in the 1820 District 1, Somerset Co., MD Census.

643. Somerset Co. Commissioners of the Tax - 1823, William Hitch is listed as "of Nehemiah" in Election District 1.

644. Somerset Co., MD Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 118 cites a date for his LWT as 6/10/1827, however the will was not proven until 5/22/1832.

646. The Village Herald - Princess Anne, MD, Article dated May 3, 1831 announces that William Freeny is administrator for William A. Hitch's estate.

647. Bible Records of Theodore P. Nicholson, Salisbury, MD - See "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931.

648. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

649. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

650. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

651. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 41 (as Nicolas) in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census (pg 409).

652. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Elias Nicholas, age 42, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD (pg 409). Nichols, Nicholson, and Nicholas seemed to be used interchangably in the early 19th century.

653. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Elias Nichols, age 29, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

654. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Amelia? Hitch, age 74, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her son George Hitch.

655. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

656. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 52, in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

657. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 61, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

658. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed in the Ezekiel Hitch household.

659. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her brother Ezekiel Hitch.

660. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her brother Ezekiel Hitch.

661. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 68 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her brother Ezekiel Hitch.

664. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 34, farmer, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD (pg 505b).

665. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

666. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 54, in the 1870 Barren Creek District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

667. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1880 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

668. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. In the household of George W. Hitch.

669. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in 2/1819 in MD in the 1900 Salisbiry, Wicomico Co, MD Census. She is in the household of Joseph J. and Edith H. Wilson.

670. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. In household of George W. Hitch.

671. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 43, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

672. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

673. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1827 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

674. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1880 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

675. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 82 in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

676. 1840 MD Census, Listed as George W. Price with household of 1100010000000-1000100000000 in Middle District, Somerset Co., MD, suggesting he is age 30-40.

677. Correspondence from James L. Brown, 209 Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21217; dated April 4, 1997.

678. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

679. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

680. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Sarh A. Price, age 66, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD. In household of her nephew, Levin B. Price.

681. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

682. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

683. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 62, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

684. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

685. 1860 MO Census, Listed as a plasterer, age 49, in the 1860 Macon Co., MO Census, born in DE.

686. 1850 MO Census, Listed as a plasterer, age 39, in the 1850 Shelby Co., MO Census, born in DE.

688. 1870 MO Census, Listed as a butcher, age 60, in the 1870 Henry Co., MO Census, born in MD (not DE).

689. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

690. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

691. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a miller, age 54, in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

692. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

693. Fayette Co., IA History - Volume 2, 1910 (DAR): "Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa."

694. Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AM-35, folio 421 describes land John Linch (Lynch) purchased of Grace Linch, Priscilla Linch and Severn and Goodie (Lynch) Hitch on January 25, 1822.

695. 1850 IA Census, Listed as a farmer, age 38, in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in DE.

696. 1870 IA Census, Listed as a farmer, age 55, in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in DE.

698. E-Mail from Paul Allen Monnahan 930 Via Mil Cumbres #154 Solanan Beach, CA 92075 (ampmpro@aol.com) - Dec 16 1999, 1:01 AM - includes ascendancy and descendancy of Isaac William Hitch (1812-1877).

700. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

701. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

702. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

703. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 39, shoemaker, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. Listed in the Waller household.

704. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 49, cordwinder, in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

707. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 25 in Sussex Co. with the James Hitch family.

708. Correspondence from Jean Bircher; 4695 south Klamath; Englewood, CO 80110; dated August 16, 1997.

709. Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AS-41, folio 328 describes Rebecca Hitch as daughter of James and Molly Ralph, both deceased by June 16, 1831.

710. Sussex Co., DE Land Records, Deed Book AS-41, folio 328 describes Rebecca Hitch as daughter of James and Molly Ralph, both deceased by June 16, 183.

711. 1850 WI Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1850 Grant Co., WI census, born in DE.

712. 1860 WI Census, Listed as age 69 (maybe should be 62, reversed with her husband - unclear) in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE.

713. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Elizabeth Bennett (sp. Beynitt?), age 29 in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE.

714. 1850 WI Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE.

715. 1850 WI Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Grant Co., WI Census, born in IL.

716. 1860 WI Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in DE (?).

717. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

718. Correspondence from Linda Hitch Bertin; 911 Loma Court El Cajon, CA 92020-2044 dated November 12, 1997. Telephone: (619) 466-5662.

722. 1860 DE Census, Listed as S.B. Hitch, age 36, in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

724. Mary Fallon Richards, "Deaths from the Delaware Gazette 1854-59, 1861-64" (Delaware Genealogy Society, 1995), Listed in the July 24, 1863 edition of the "Delaware Gazette" on page 2, column 3. He is indicated as having died on July 14, 1863, former State Treasurer, aged 40 years.

725. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a farmer, age 45, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

726. 1860 TX Census, Listed as L. Hitch, age 34, born in DE in the 1860 Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX Census.

727. Correspondence from Timothy Field Beard, P.O. Box 269, Roxbury, CT 06783-0269, dated Jul 2 2001. This included coppies of the Bible records of the Frank E. Smith and James S. Sudler families. Also included were excerpts of "Pedigrees of Some of the Emperor Charlemagne's Descendants, Vol. III by Timothy F. Beard and J. Orton Buck, 1978.

728. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

729. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

730. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

732. Correspondence from Nancy Hitch Smith, 4262 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA 22065; dated May 25, 1996.

733. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

734. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age ??, in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

735. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a doctor, age 30, in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

736. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in April 1838 in DE in the 1900 Cambridge, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

737. 1880 DE Census, Listed as a doctor, age 40, in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

738. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 81 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in DE.

739. 1920 VA Census, Listed in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census as age 79, born in DE. He is in the household of his son Edward A. Hitch.

740. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

741. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1840 in DE in the 1900 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

742. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Phillip G. Hitch, age 19, in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

743. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Phillip G. Hitch, age 30, in the 1870 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

744. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

745. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1845 in DE in the 1900 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

746. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

747. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1870 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

748. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

749. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 417a).

752. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

753. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

754. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 10/12 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

755. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

756. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

757. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1849 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

758. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Cedar Creek District, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

759. E-Mail from Marvin Gibbons (9/27/1997); includes a copy of an 1889 photograph of the Thomas A. Hitch Family.

760. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

761. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

762. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Middlesex Co., MA Census, born in DE.

763. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

764. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

765. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

768. 1800 MD Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1800 Somerset Co., MD Census.

769. Somerset Co., MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 4, Folio 326, 11/8/1836: Jane Hitch was adm. of Littleton Hitch. (Also Folio 355, 6/6/1837; Folio 381, 4/3/1838).

770. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Elizabeth Barbon, age 40, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

771. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1850 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

772. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

773. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of William A.D. Bounds and family.

774. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

775. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

776. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

777. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 60 when he was married for the 3rd time in 1889.

778. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in April 1826 in MD in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

779. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

780. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

781. Somerset Co., MD Cemetery Records, Her gravestone is marked Mrs. Thaddeus W. Renshaw.

783. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

784. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

785. Wicomico Co., MD Administrative Accounts, Administrator was Dr. Lemuel Malone for her account valued at $118.73 on November 11, 1869.

786. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

787. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 30 when he was married in July 1878.

788. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 23, a farm laborer, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed in the Sorin & Elizabeth Barbon household (his half-sister).

789. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Quantico District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

790. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

792. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her uncle George Washington Mills.

793. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

794. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

795. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Alphonus Hitch, seamstress, age 18, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD census, born in MD. She is in the Sorin & Elizabeth Barbon household (her half-sister).

796. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Alphonso Hitch, age 9, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

797. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Alphonus Hitch, age 10/12, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

798. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

799. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of his uncle William W. Mills.

800. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Quantico District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

801. Gravestone Record, Grave marker states he was age 49-6-26 when he died on September 1, 1855.

802. 1850 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 44, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

803. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

805. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

807. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in MD.

809. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Clinton Co., IL Census, born in TN.

810. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1850 Clinton Co., IL Census, born in TN.

811. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Kirkham Family History; Aug 26 2001; Melba Todd <13@htc.net>.

812. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in IL.

813. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in IL.

814. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in IL.

815. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in IL.

816. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 District 68, Clinton Co., IL Census, born in IL.

817. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 District 5, Worcester Co., MD Census.

818. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1860 Parsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

819. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Mary Pollitt, age 51, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

820. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 District 5, Worcester Co., MD Census.

821. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Parsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

822. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Joshua D. Pollitt, age 23, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

823. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Joshua D. Pollitte, age 33, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

824. Obituary puts her at "in her 48th year" in 1857, funeral records state she was 47 1/2.

825. 1850 MS Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1850 Warren Co., MS Census, born in MS.

828. Vicksburg Weekly Whig of April 8, 1857 gives obituary as, "Died on the 2d of April 1857 in the vicinity of Vicksburg, in the 48th year of her age, Mrs. Mary E. Hitch, relict of J.W. Hitch, Esq., formerly merchant of this city."

829. 1860 MS Census, Listed as Oscar Hitch, clerk, age 21, in the 1860 Warren Co., MS Census, born in MS.

830. 1850 MS Census, Listed as John Whitington Hitch, age 10, in the 1850 Warren Co., MS Census, born in MS.

833. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

834. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Quantico District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

835. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1850 Quantico District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

836. 1860 MD Census, Listed as James Hitch, age 32, in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD (pg 430).

837. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1880 Tyaskin District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

838. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 42, a carpenter, in the 1870 Tyaskin District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

839. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

840. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

841. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

842. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

843. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

844. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

845. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

846. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

847. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

848. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

849. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

850. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in MD, January 1848, in the 1900 Somerset Co., MD Census (ED69 - Princess Anne).

851. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

852. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

853. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

854. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

855. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

856. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

857. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

858. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 82 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

859. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

860. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

861. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD census, born in MD.

862. Gravestone in Grace Episcoapl Church (1845) Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Rd., near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

863. 1880 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 45, in the 1880 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

864. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1835 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

865. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 74 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

866. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

867. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

868. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

869. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

870. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

871. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

872. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

873. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

874. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

875. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Dec 1851 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

876. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

877. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

878. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 78 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

879. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

880. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

881. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

882. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1856 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

883. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

884. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

885. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

886. Antioch Methodist Church Records 1856-1877, Somerset Co., MD; Miller & Goldsborough; Millers Choice; 1991.

887. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

888. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

889. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1860 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

890. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

891. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

892. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

893. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

894. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in January 1848 in NY in the 1900 Orange Co., NY Census.

895. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 Orange Co., NY Census, born in NY.

896. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1920 Champlain, Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

897. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in January 1847 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

898. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in July 1881 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

899. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

900. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in July 1883 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

901. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in July 1883 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

902. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

903. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

904. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Albert Hitch, age 33, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD.

905. Wicomico Co., MD Administrative Accounts, Administrator was Dr. Samuel A. Graham for his account valued at $162.13 on January 29, 1877.

907. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

908. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

909. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 41 when he was married in December 1881.

910. 1870 MD Census, Listed as William Hitch, age 25, farmer, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census. He is in the household of his brother John Albert Hitch.

911. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1838 in MD in the 1900 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

912. 1880 MD Census, Listed as William A. Hitch, age 40, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD. Alone in the household.

913. MD Death Certificate, Listed as died on October 15, 1907. He was a farmer and born in MD. His father was Thomas A. Hitch and his mother was not given. His wife, who was deceased at the time was Elizabeth Pollitt.

915. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 36 when she was married in December 1881.

916. 1900 MD Census, Not listed in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census with her husband.

917. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

918. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

919. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

920. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 31 when she was married in October 1876.

921. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her half-brother John Albert Hitch.

922. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Cathern M. Dykes, age 33, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD.

923. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 51 when he was married in October 1876.

924. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

925. 1880 MD Census, Listed as John E. Dykes, age 55, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD.

926. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD census.

927. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1870 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

928. 1900 MD Census, Listed as John E. Dykes, born Jun 1825, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD. Alone in household.

929. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

930. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

931. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Jennie Hitch, age 18, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD. She is in the household of her half-brother John Albert Hitch.

932. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1850 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

933. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

934. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Molly Hitch, age 40, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

935. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

936. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Rebecca Mitchell, age 27, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

939. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16, a laborer, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

940. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Robert J. Hitch, age 25, a mariner, in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD. He and his wife are in the household of Peter White.

941. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of Peter White.

942. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

943. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Eleanor Powell, age 22, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

944. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

945. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

946. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. In household of Alexander Hastings and family.

947. 1860 MD Mortality Schedule, States he died of consumption in March 1860, age 23. He was in the Princess Anne District of Somerset County, single, born in MD, and occupied as a taylor.

948. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MD.

949. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

950. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Mathias Hitch, age 18, in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. In household of Alexander Hastings and family.

951. 1875 Orleans Parish Death Index - Gabler, Frank to Lehde, Henry Leonidas, Listed as age 34 when he died on Aug 22 1875.

953. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Ann Hitch, age 50, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

954. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

955. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

956. Somerset Co., MD Wills, Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, Will of Nancy Hitch, wife of William Hitch, written 5/27/1875 and probated in Somerset Co. on 1/11/1876 (Wills, Liber SCL5, Folio 353). Mentions daughter Nancy E. Hitch and grandsons Henry Lee Powell and George W. Powell. Executor.

957. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 18, farmer, in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

958. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

959. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

961. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

962. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

963. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

964. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

965. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

966. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

967. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Alford Hitch, age 25, farm laborer, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

968. Kent News - May 2, 1874, Article states, "Alfred Hitch, murdered. William Taylor tried in Princess Anne, Somerset County, last week, found guilty, is considerably past middle age." (Chestertown, Kent Co., MD).

970. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

971. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

972. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

973. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

974. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. She is in the household of her son Joseph L. Hitch.

976. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

977. 1860 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 31, in the 1860 Booth P.O., Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

978. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

979. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1828 in KY in the 1900 Farina, Fayette Co., IL Census. He is in the household of his son-in-law Thomas Switzer.

980. 1900 SD Census, Listed as born in January 1834 in KY in the 1900 Custer Co., SD Census. Listed in the household of Tull Hitch.

981. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

983. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

984. 1860 KY Census, Listed as a farm worker, age 28, in the 1860 Booth P.O., Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

985. 1870 KY Census, Listed as a laborer, age 35, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

986. 1840 KY Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

987. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

988. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1860 Falmouth P.O., Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

989. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

990. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in January 1834 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

991. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 76 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. Listed in the household of Carl A. Hitch.

992. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 86 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. He is in the household of Carl Hitch.

994. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

995. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

996. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

997. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. She is in the household of her brother Joseph L. Hitch.

998. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

999. 1860 KY Mortality Schedule, Listed as Elizabeth J. Hitch, age 18, died of scarlet fever. She died in March 1860 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.

1000. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1001. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1002. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1003. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1005. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1008. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1009. 1870 KY Census, Listed as a farmer, age 35, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1010. 1840 KY Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Pendleton Co., KY census.

1011. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1012. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1013. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1014. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1015. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1838 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

1016. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1017. Pendleton Co., KY Death Records (DAR), Listed as age 13 when he died on April 23, 1852.

1022. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1023. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1024. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1025. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1026. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1027. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1028. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 75 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

1029. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1030. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1031. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1032. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in August 1847 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

1033. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1034. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1910 Covington, Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1035. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1036. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1038. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1039. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1040. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1041. Monument Inscriptions of Pendleton Co., KY (1994), Her tombstone states she was age 74-9-7.

1043. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1044. Descendants of John Ellis; compiled & submitted by Suzanne Yelton Shephard on the Pendleton County, KY rootsweb site.

1045. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1046. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1047. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Flower Creek, Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1048. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1845 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

1049. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. Listed in the household of his son Carl A. Hitch.

1050. 1850 KY Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1052. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1053. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1054. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1055. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1056. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1057. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1856 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

1058. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1059. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1860 Flower Creek, Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1060. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1061. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in April 1860 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

1062. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1063. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in OH.

1064. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in OH.

1065. 1880 KY Census, Listed as Mrs. R.H. Hitch, age 48, in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in OH.

1066. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 87 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in OH. She is in the household of her son Nalbro O'Neal Hitch.

1067. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 77 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. She is in the household of her son Robert H. Hitch.

1072. 1900 OK Census, Listed as born in September 1850 in KY in the 1900 Oklahoma Co., OK Census.

1073. Veteran's Administration Pension Payment Records 1907-1933, National Archives.

1074. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1075. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1076. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1077. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1078. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in September 1855 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., OH Census.

1079. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1910 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS Census, born in KY.

1080. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 48? in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1081. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1082. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1083. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1084. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1085. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1086. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1087. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1088. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1089. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1090. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1091. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in April 1869 in KY in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

1092. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1093. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1094. 1880 KY Census, Listed as Hughey Hitch, age 7, in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1095. 1920 KY Census, Listed as Hugh Hitch, age 46, in the 1920 Grant Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1096. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1097. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

1098. 1920 OH Census, Listed as A.E. Hitch, age 43, in the 1920 Belmont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

1099. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Belmont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1100. Correspondence from Bill Ford, 7109 East 17th Street; Wichita, KS 67206, dated May 7, 1995.

1103. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Catawba, Pendleton Co., KY Census.

1104. Kentucky: A History of the State, 1885 (Battle, Perrin & Kniffin, 7th Edition; 1887, Pendleton Co.).

1105. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Mary Ann Jacobs Family Tree. 100182 total entries, last updated Wed Jul 26 20:22:04 2000. Mary Ann Jacobs <majacobs40@home.com>.

1106. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in MD.

1108. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in KY.

1109. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in KY.

1110. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1111. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1112. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 9 (or 7) in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1113. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Shelby Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1117. Family Tree sent to me by Charles E. Hitch of 282 Ashley Court, Billings, MT 59101 on 1/7/1995.

1118. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

1121. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 44(?) in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

1122. Clermont Co., OH Death Index 1856-1908 (DAR), States she was age 80 when she died.

1123. Hitch Family tree from Paul E. Hitch of Savaanah, GA, sent February 2, 1995.

1124. 1820 OH Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1820 Clermont Co., OH Census.

1125. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a farmer, age 32, in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1127. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1128. Clermont Co., OH Death Index 1856-1908 (DAR), States he was age 79 when he died.

1129. OHCLERMO-L Mailing List, RootsWeb, Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 21:20:55 -0400, From: "Vonne Bricker" <java@TSO.Cin.IX.Net>, To: OHCLERMO-L@rootsweb.com, Message-Id: <199808210123.VAA27379@hTSO01.Cin.IX.net>.

1130. 1850 OH Census, Listed as a merchant, age 30, in the 1850 Williams Township, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1131. Clermont Co., OH Marriage Records (DAR), Listed as age 36 when he was married in June 1855.

1132. 1860 OH Census, Listed as a merchant, age 40, in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1133. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1140. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1144. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1145. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1850 Tate Township, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH. Listed in the household of Joseph P. Scull and family.

1146. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in April 1829 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

1147. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 80 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1150. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1151. E-Mail from Lalah Tillinghast; 1020 W. Line Street; Leesburg, FL 34748; dated September 9, 1997.

1152. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1153. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1155. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1156. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1158. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Archerd; Forster; Sales; Bjorklund; 2543 total entries, last updated Sat Jul 7 11:46:41 2001. William F. Archerd <wfamolim@mn.mediaone.net>.

1159. Roberson/Tyner Family Information on WWW, Archerd; Forster; Sales; Bjorklund; 2543 total entries, last updated Sat Jul 7 11:46:41 2001. William F. Archerd <wfamolim@mn.mediaone.net>.

1160. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1161. Gravestone Record, His gravestone states that he is the son of Thomas and Nacky Ellen Hitch, died September 5, 1838, age 1 year, 1 month.

1162. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1163. 1860 OH Census, Listed as Eulna Hitch, age 48, in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1164. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1165. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1166. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Batavia, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1167. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1168. Clermont Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone states he was age 32-9-9.

1170. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1171. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1173. 1830 OH Census, Listed as age 15-20 in the 1830 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH Census.

1174. Clermont Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), Listed as age 42 when she died, putting her birth in 1807.

1175. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1177. 1860 KY Census, Listed as Ann Clark, age 23, in the 1860 Campbell Co., KY Census, born in OH.

1178. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

1179. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1180. 1840 OH Census, Listed as age 5-10 in the 1840 Felicity Township, Clermont Co., OH Census.

1181. 1900 KS Census, Listed as born in November 1836 in OH in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

1182. Gravestone Record, His gravestone states he is the son of William and Nacky Hitch, died September 2, 1837, age 11 months, 25 days.

1183. Clermont Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone states he was age 11 months and 25 days old when he died.

1184. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1185. 1840 OH Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Clermont Co., OH Census.

1186. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1187. 1860 KY Census, Also listed as age 14 in the 1860 Campbell Co., KY Census, born in OH. She is in the household of her brother-in-law J. Clark.

1188. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in NY.

1189. 1860 IA Census, Samuel Robb is listed as age 58 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in PA.

1190. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1191. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1192. 1860 IA Census, Samuel Robb is listed as age 23 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in OH.

1193. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1194. 1860 IA Census, Gustavus Robb is listed as age 17 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

1195. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in IA.

1196. 1860 IA Census, Francis Robb is listed as age 14 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

1197. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Locust Grove, Jefferson Co., IA Census, born in IA.

1198. 1850 OH Census, Listed as Hannaretta, age 33, in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in NJ.

1199. 1860 IA Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1860 Lee Co., IA Census, born in NJ.

1200. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1870 Lee Co., IA Census, born in NJ. She is in the household of her son T.S. Hitch.

1202. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in OH. He is in the household of his son James Hitch.

1203. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in May 1847 in OH in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

1204. 1870 IA Census, Listed as T.S. Hitch, age 23, in the 1870 Cedar Tonship, Lee Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1205. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1206. 1860 IA Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Cedar Township, Lee Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1207. Correspondence from Stephen J. Hitch; 6232 S. 251st Street; No. QQ203; Kent, WA 98032; dated September 5, 1997. Included was a "Hitch Family History" for the James Edgar Hitch line completed by Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Hitch Pearson on March 30, 1997.

1210. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1211. 1860 IA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Lee Co., IA Census, born in OH.

1212. 1870 IA Census, Listed as Esther Hitch, age 16, in the 1870 Lee Co., IA Census, born in OH. She is in the household of her brother T.S. Hitch.

1213. 1860 IN Census, Rebecca J. Dole is listed as age 18, a school mistress, in the 1860 Brookville, Franklin County, IN census, born in MO.

1215. 1860 IN Census, "Alsa" B. Dole is listed as age 14 in the 1860 Brookville, Franklin County, IN census, born in MO.

1216. 1860 IN Census, Sarah H.D. Dole is listed as age 13 in the 1860 Brookville, Franklin County, IN census, born in IN.

1217. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

1218. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Mary Snelling, age 25, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

1220. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

1221. 1850 MD Census, Listed as James Stewart, age 21, in the 1850 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of Mary Hitch.

1222. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Robert J. Stewart, age 41, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

1225. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD census, born in MD.

1226. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed as "John" Hitch with his mother Mary.

1227. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 36, farmer, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1228. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1229. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1833 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1230. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a farmhand, age 26, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed with the Levi Malone family, his uncle's family.

1231. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, The death date of April 28, 1901 comes from a copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent to me.

1232. MD Death Certificate, His death certificate states he died at Allen, MD, age 67 years, 5 months, 9 days with 4 children living. Listed under Richard J. Hitch.

1233. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1234. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1235. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1236. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jul 1823 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD census.

1238. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1239. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1240. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 76 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

1242. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1243. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1244. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1245. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1845 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD census.

1246. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1247. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1248. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1249. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1250. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1251. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1252. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1253. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1254. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1850 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1255. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1256. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1257. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1258. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Federal Census in Trappe District, Somerset Co, MD, born in MD.

1259. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1260. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1261. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1262. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Alexander Hastings, age 54, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

1263. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1265. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1266. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1267. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1268. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1269. 1870 MD Census, Living in the household of Francis Ewell, her brother-in-law.

1270. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1272. 1850 KY Census, He is listed as age 18 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in MD.

1273. 1850 KY Census, She is listed as age 16 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in MD.

1274. 1850 KY Census, She is listed as age 14 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in MD.

1275. 1850 KY Census, She is listed as age 12 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in MD.

1276. 1860 KY Census, She is listed as age 7 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in KY.

1277. 1850 KY Census, She is listed as age 5 in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in KY.

1278. 1850 KY Census, She is listed as age 7 months in the 1850 Pendleton County, KY census, born in KY.

1279. 1860 KY Census, He is listed as age 4 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY census, born in KY.

1280. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., Census, born in MD.

1281. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1282. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 68 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicmico Co., MD census.

1283. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1840 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

1284. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., Census, born in MD.

1286. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD census, born in MD.

1287. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1288. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 38? in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1289. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Margaret Hitch, a widow, age 56, in the Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD, born in MD.

1290. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1291. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1292. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1293. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 21, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1294. 1880 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 32, in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1295. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 20 when he was married in December 1868.

1296. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in December 1848 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

1297. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a general farmer, age 60, in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1298. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Hennie Hitch, age 10, in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1299. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD. She was in the household of the John Price family in Princess Anne.

1300. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, She was listed as age 22 when she was married in March 1874.

1301. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1302. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1303. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1304. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1305. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1306. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14, works on the farm, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1307. 1880 MD Census, Listed as a laborer, age 23, in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1308. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 27 when he was married in May 1884.

1309. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1858 (not 1856) in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

1310. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 53, in the 1910 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1311. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1312. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1313. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1314. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1850 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is living with the William M. McGrath family next door to the William Taylor household.

1315. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 24 when she was married in December 1880.

1316. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14, in school, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1317. 1880 MD Census, listed as age 23 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1318. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1856 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

1319. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1320. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12, in school, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1321. Petition & Order for Writ of Lunatic Inquirendo for Handy Irving Hitch, filed August 3, 1900 (Worcester Co., MD Chancery Record, Liber FHP, Folio 570-578), Names Elizabeth E. Dryden, daughter of Handy Hitch.

1322. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1860 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

1323. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 31 when he was married in January 1892.

1324. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1325. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10, in school, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1326. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1327. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 18 when she was married in May 1880.

1328. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8, in school, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1329. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Brinkley's District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1330. Correspondence from James L. Brown; n209 West Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21217, dated April 7, 1997.

1331. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 7, in school, in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1332. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1333. Petition & Order for Writ of Lunatic Inquirendo for Handy Irving Hitch, filed August 3, 1900 (Worcester Co., MD Chancery Record, Liber FHP, Folio 570-578), She is indicated on August 21, 1900 as ". . . Clara E. Dykes, being a daughter of said Hitch, but now dead" Her children were indeed entered as grandchildren.

1334. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1335. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1336. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD census, born in MD.

1337. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as Campbell Hitch, age 22, when he was married in November 1891.

1338. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in December 1865 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

1339. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a general farmer, age 44, in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1340. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1868 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census. Listed in the Robert S. Hitch household.

1341. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD. Was in the Edward F. Washbord household.

1342. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 31 when she was married in February 1896.

1343. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1344. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1345. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1346. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, States she was age 22 when she was married in January 1894.

1347. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1348. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1349. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

1350. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD census, born in MD.

1351. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 16 when she was married in November 1895.

1352. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1879 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

1353. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

1356. 1850 RI Census, Listed as a mariner, age 16, in the 1850 Kent Co., RI Census, born in RI.

1357. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1359. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a clerk, age 21, in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1360. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1880 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1361. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1362. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1363. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Mary A.P., daughter of Charles Hitch, 1 year 5 months, (died) at New Bedford, 18 Oct 1836 paper.

1364. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1365. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1366. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1368. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1369. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1370. Memphis & Shelby Co. Death Records 1848-1901, Listed as A.G. Hitch, Male, died May 27, 1895, white, age 50, File 50048.

1371. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1372. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1373. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in April 1853 in MA in the 1900 Suffolk Co., MA Census.

1375. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in RI.

1376. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in June 1810 in RI in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

1377. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census.

1378. 1880 MA Census, Listed as Hannah Hitch, age 69, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1379. 1850 MA Census, Listed as a mariner, age 18, in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1380. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a mariner, age 24, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1381. 1880 MA Census, Listed as William F. Hitch, age 48, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1382. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1880 Suffolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1383. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1384. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a mariner, age 18, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1385. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1386. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in January 1838 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

1387. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 81 in the 1920 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1388. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 17, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1389. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in April 1851 in MA in the 1900 Bristol Co., MA Census.

1390. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a sailmaker, age 16, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1391. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1392. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1393. 1920 NY Census, Listed as Elizabeth H. Thomas, age 70, in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in MA. She is in the household of her brother Edward A. Hitch.

1394. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in August 1846 in MA in the 1900 Bristol Co., MA Census. She is in the household of her brother Hardy Hitch.

1395. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1397. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1398. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in May 1848 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

1399. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1400. 1880 MA Census, Listed as Hardy Hitch Jr., age 31, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1402. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1880 Kings Co., NY Census, born in MA.

1403. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in June 1852 in MA in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

1404. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in MA.

1405. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1406. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1407. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1409. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Caroline A. Hitch, age 57, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1410. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1411. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Susan H. Davis, age 32, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1412. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1413. 1860 MA Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1414. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1415. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Frederic H. Hitch, age 30, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1416. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1417. 1870 LA Census, Listed as a bookeeper, age 29, in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MA.

1418. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MA.

1419. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1842 in MA in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census.

1420. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as Ebenezer Hitch II, age 14, in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1422. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1423. 1880 NV Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1880 Eureka, Eureka Co., NV Census, born in MA. He is listed as an upholsterer, staying in a hotel.

1424. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1426. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MA. She is in the household of her brother Ebenezer Vose Hitch's family.

1427. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1429. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Sarah F. Hitch, age 21, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1430. 1910 MA Census, Listed as Sarah F. James, age 60, in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.

1431. 1900 LA Census, Listed as Sarah James, born May 1850, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

1433. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Henry A. Hitch, age 14, in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA.

1434. 1910 CT Census, Listed as Henry A. Hitch, age 54, in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT.

1435. 1930 CT Census, Listed as Henry A. Hitch, age 74, in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT.

1436. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as a mariner, age 45, in the 1855 South District, Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1437. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1438. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1439. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1855 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1440. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Samuel P. Davis, age 40, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1441. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Sarah E. Davis, age 10, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1442. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Francis T. Davis, age 8, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1443. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Mary A. Davis, age 6, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1444. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Samuel C. Davis, age 4, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1445. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Lydia H. Davis, age 2, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1446. 1850 MA Census, Listed as Joseph P.N. Davis, age 1/12, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

1448. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1449. 1855 MA State Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1855 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1450. 1850 MA Mortality Schedule, Indicated as age 4 when he died in October 1849.

1451. 1850 MA Mortality Schedule, Indicated as died in October 1849, age 3 months.

1452. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1850 Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1454. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in March 1832 in MA in the 1900 Barnstable Co., MA Census.

1456. Correspondence from Ernest J. Towers, 54 Witchwood Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-2911, dated March 11, 2000. Sent copy of pages from the book, "Deaths Recorded in the New Bedford Mercury 1807-1845", Free Public Library, New Bedford, Massachusetts, States, Elizabeth H. Swift, wife of Henry H. Hitch and daughter of Jireh Swift, (died) at Pernambuco, 31 Aug 1838 paper.

1457. E-Mail from L. Reynolds LeVally-4/7/2000 (7:41 PM); ren@delanoye.org: concerns evidence of Elizabeth Swift Hitch being daughter of Henry Hiram Hitch and Elizabeth Swift (not Nancy Swift).

1458. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1460. 1850 MA Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1850 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

1461. "History of Jones County, Georgia for One Hundred Years, Specifically 1807-1907", Carolyn White Williams, The J.W. Burke Company, Macon, Georgia, 1957.

1462. Notes of Simon Herbert Hitch sent to me on October 12, 1995, From a paper called "The Story of Her Life - Mary Mackie Hitch Peabody" written when M.M. Hitch Peabody was age 70 (1946).

1463. 1850 GA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1850 Jones Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1464. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1465. 1850 GA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Jones Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1466. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1467. 1880 GA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1880 Charlton Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1468. 1880 GA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Blackshear, Pierce Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1469. Notes of Simon Herbert Hitch sent to me on October 12, 1995, Copy of old newspaper article states he was born in Clinton, Jones Co., GA on September 5, 1848.

1470. 1850 GA Census, Listed as an unnamed male, age 2, in the 1850 Jones Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1471. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1472. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in September 1847 in GA in the 1900 Waycross, Ware Co., GA Census.

1473. Notes of Simon Herbert Hitch sent to me on October 12, 1995, This information comes from a copy of an old newspaper article written about the time of Simon Wood Hitch's death.

1475. 1850 GA Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Jones Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1476. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1477. Goodbread, Goldwire, Cockcroft, Brown Families (WWW): 52210 total entries, last updated Wed Jan 12 07:21:59 2000; pat glasscock <patg@mciworld.com>. RootsWeb WorldConnect Project.

1478. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1479. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1480. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in GA in January 1859 in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

1481. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 1? in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1483. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Glynn Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1484. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in SC in October 1870 in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

1485. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1860 Camden Co., GA Census, born in GA.

1486. 1860 CA Census, Listed as a farmer, age 46, in the 1860 Contra Costa Co., CA Census, born in MA.

1487. 1860 CA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Contra Costa Co., CA Census, born in CO.

1488. 1860 CA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Contra Costa Co., CA Census, born in CO.

1491. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

1492. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1860 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

1497. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

1498. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Henrietta Waters, age 40, in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1499. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Augusta Waters, age 49, in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1500. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

1501. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Dec 1830 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

1502. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1503. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1504. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE Census.

1505. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1506. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE. Listed in his Uncle Zachariah Hitch's household.

1508. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE.

1509. 1870 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 32, in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in DE.

1510. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1837 in DE in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1511. Conversation with Eva L. Hitch Walker in her home in Rockville, MD on 9/2/95.

1512. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Anna E. Larmer, age 21, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1513. 1880 DE Census, Annie Larimore is listed as age 42 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

1514. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

1515. 1880 DE Census, Mary E. Adams is listed as age 39 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

1516. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1517. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 18, apprentice (stagedriver), in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, in Bridgeville. Listed with his father Henry Hitch.

1518. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1519. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1520. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. Listed in the Nathan V. Messick household.

1521. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Dannie Hitch, age 33, in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1522. 1870 DE Census, Listed as a brakeman, age 24, in the 1870 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1524. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Lemuel Hitch, age 25, in the 1870 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1525. 1860 DE Census, Listed as a laborer, age 16, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1526. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1844 in DE in the 1900 New Castle Co., DE Census.

1527. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 71 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1528. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1529. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1530. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1848 in DE in the 1900 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

1531. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1532. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE Census.

1533. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE Census.

1534. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Jun 1852 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census. (7 children with 7 living).

1535. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 105-015A). Married 38 years with 7 children born and 7 living at the time.

1536. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1537. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1538. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1880 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1539. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1856 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1540. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE Census.

1542. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in KY.

1543. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in KY.

1544. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1817 in KY in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1545. "History of Gibson County, Indiana", Gil R. Stormon, 1914 (B.J. Bowen and Co., Inc., Indianapolis, IN).

1546. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1547. 1870 IN Census, Listed as a farmer, age 28, in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MO.

1548. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1549. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1841 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1550. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 78 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1551. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1552. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1553. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1846 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1554. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN. He was in the household of his son-in-law Fred P. Spain.

1556. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1557. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1558. Correspondence from Jane Kirk. 241 Byrann Lane, N. Vernon, IN 47265, dated December 31, 1999, From a copy of an obituary of Mary Ellen Cunningham.

1559. Correspondence from Jane Kirk. 241 Byrann Lane, N. Vernon, IN 47265, dated December 31, 1999.

1560. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1561. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1562. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1850 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1563. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1564. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1565. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1566. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1852 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1567. 1880 CO Census, Listed as a sawmill hand, age 28, in the 1880 Custer Co., CO Census, born in IN.

1568. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1569. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1570. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1571. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1854 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1572. 1880 CO Census, Listed as age 18, working in a silver mine, in the 1880 Hinsdale Co., CO Census, born in IN.

1573. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1574. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1575. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Millie A. Gorman, born in May 1864 in IN, in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1577. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1579. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1580. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1581. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1582. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

1583. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

1584. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

1585. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in April 1853 in MD in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

1586. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Quantico District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1587. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

1588. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1589. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1590. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 20 when she was married in March 1877.

1591. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 25 when he was married in March 1877.

1592. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1593. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when she was married in March 1878.

1594. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Quantico, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1595. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Quantico, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1596. 1850 IN Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1597. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1598. 1880 IN Census, Listed as Adline Hitch, age 55, in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1599. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1600. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1824 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1601. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1851 in IN in the 1900 Crawford Co., IL Census.

1602. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1603. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1604. Correspondence and notes sent by Eva Hitch Walker, 11701 Ibsen Drive, Rockville, MD 20852, dated June 29, 1996. She is the daughter of Allen Spain Hitch.

1606. 1860 IN Census, Listed as Archy S. Hitch, age 7, in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1607. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1608. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN. He is in the household of his son Clarence Hitch.

1609. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1610. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1611. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1855 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1612. Browning Genealogy Obituary Database of Obituaries in the Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana area.

1613. Fountain Co., IN Marriage Records (DAR), His marriage records states that he will be age 27 on his next birthday when he was married on August 24, 1883.

1614. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1857 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1615. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1616. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1617. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1618. 1860 IN Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1619. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1620. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1621. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in June 1861 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

1622. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1623. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1867 in IN in the 1900 Fountain Co., IN Census.

1624. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1625. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Certificate; Record Book A, 1813-1839; Gibson County Courthouse, Princeton, IN.

1626. 1850 IN Census, He is listed as age 42 in the 1850 White River, Gibson Co., IN Census.

1627. 1850 IN Census, He is listed as age 5 in the 1850 White River, Gibson Co., IN Census.

1628. Correspondence from Helen Webber Imburgia, 396 Derry Drive, Aston, PA 19014 dated September 3, 1996.

1629. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1630. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1631. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1632. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1633. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in DE.

1634. AJ and Linda's Family Tree and Branches. 13273 total entries, last updated Tue Jul 3 16:32:34 2001. AJ Morris <exdcic@aol.com>.

1635. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1850 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

1636. Pike Co., Illinois Cemetery Records (DAR), Listed on tombstone as died on 9/8/1850, age 39-5-19.

1637. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1850 Adams Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1638. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Adams Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1640. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Beverly, Adams Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1642. 1860 IL Census, Listed as E. Hitch, age 17, in the 1860 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL. He is in the household of John McClain.

1644. 1850 IL Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Adams Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1645. 1850 IL Mortality Schedule, Listed as Martha A. Hitch, age 11 months, died of "croup". She died in November 1849 in Adams County, Illinois.

1647. 1860 IL Census, Listed as Lucy Qigby, age 44, in the 1860 Pike Co., IL Census, born in NY.

1649. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL. He is with his step-father and mother James and Lucy (Fitch) (Hitch) Qigby.

1650. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1651. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1652. Bateman, Selby, Currey, Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois with Commemorative Biographies - 1926 (Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago).

1653. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1655. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL. He is with his step-father and mother James and Lucy (Fitch) (Hitch) Qigby.

1656. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1657. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1855 in IL in the 1900 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census.

1658. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1659. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 44, a farmer, in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1660. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1870 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1661. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Ancestors and relations of Parker & Trisha (Layton) Todd. Entries: 53283, Nov 17 2001, E. Parker Todd <ptodd@fastol.com>.

1662. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1663. RootsWeb World Connect Project, A Really Huge Family File. 23092 total entries, last updated Tue Aug 29 10:53:47 2000. All questions, comments or suggestions regarding information should be addressed to: E. Parker Todd <ptodd@fastol.com>.

1664. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1870 Census of Caroline Co., MD, born in MD.

1665. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1667. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Denton, Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1668. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in October 1858 in MD in the 1900 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA Census.

1669. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1671. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1860 Caroline Co., MD Census, born in MD.

1672. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1673. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1674. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1675. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in June 1869 in MD in the 1900 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA Census.

1676. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in MD.

1677. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1678. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1910 Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1679. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;).

1680. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 428-28-3735.

1681. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1682. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1683. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 Erie, Erie Co., PA Census, born in MD.

1684. Correspondence from Zelda Dubel; 5041 East Hedges; Fresno, CA 93727-2022; dated August 14, 1997, Sources comes from "Sketches of Maryland Eastern Shoremen, Genealogical Extracts from 'Portrait and Biographical Record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland'."

1687. Gravestone Record, His tombstone states he died on November 30, 1859, age 45 years, 11 months, 5 days.

1688. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1689. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1690. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1691. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1692. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1693. Obituary of James Willis (1939, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, October 13, 1939.

1694. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1695. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1696. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1697. Obituary of Spencer Willis (1930, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, July 18, 1930.

1698. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1699. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1701. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1702. Gravestone Record, Her tombstone states that she died on December 17, 1850 at age 26 years, 1 month and 4 days.

1704. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Deefield Township, Ross Co., OH Census.

1705. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1706. 1860 OH Census, Listed as a woolen manufacturer, age 16, in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1708. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1709. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1710. 1870 OH Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1711. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1712. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in October 1848 in OH in the 1900 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census.

1713. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1920 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census, born in OH.

1714. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1715. 1880 OH Census, Listed as Benton Hitch, age 32, in the 1880 Jefferson, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1716. 1885 NE Census, Listed as age 36 (as Benton Hitch) in Dorchester, Saline Co.

1717. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1718. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1719. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH. She is in the household with the Robert Hitch family.

1720. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1721. Clinton Co. Obituaries 1838-1867 (DAR), The "Clinton Republican": DIED September 17, 1856, Frances Hitch, son of Robert Hitch, age 2 years.

1722. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1723. 1880 OH Census, Listed as Filmore Hitch, age 23, in the 1880 Jefferson, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1725. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1726. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Jefferson, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1727. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in September 1864 in OH in the 1900 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census.

1728. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1920 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK Census, born in OH.

1729. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Jefferson, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1730. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Jefferson, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1732. James McLene Family. http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cdlevine&id =I3666.

1733. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1734. 1840 OH Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Pickaway Co., OH Census.

1735. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1736. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 80 in the 1920 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in OH.

1737. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in September 1839 in OH in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

1740. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1741. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1742. 1880 IL Census, Listed as Charley Hitch, age 32, in the 1880 McLean Co., Il Census, born in OH.

1743. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1846 in OH in the 1900 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census.

1744. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 75 in the 1920 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1745. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1910 Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1746. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1747. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1748. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in December 1848 in OH in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

1749. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1750. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1852 in OH in the 1900 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census.

1751. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1752. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1753. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1850 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1754. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1860 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1756. 1880 OH Census, Listed as Ella Hitch, age 23, in the 1880 Jefferson, Clinton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1757. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1758. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1910 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1759. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in April 1858 in OH in the 1900 Clark Co., OH Census.

1760. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in January 1828 in VA in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

1761. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 82 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in VA.

1762. Obituary of Jane McCollister (1946, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, October 11, 1946.

1763. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1850 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1764. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1765. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in August 1850 in OH in the 1900 Fayette Co., OH Census.

1766. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1767. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1910 Jasper Co., IL Census, born in OH.

1768. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Perry, Pickaway Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1769. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1860 in OH in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

1770. Ross Co., OH Marriage Records (Original), Marriage record of Newton D. Hitch and Ollie B. Parker.

1771. Ross Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), States she was age 6 months at her death.

1772. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in February 1864 in OH in the 1900 Ross Co., Oh Census.

1773. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

1774. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1860 Moultrie Co., IL Census, born in KY.

1775. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1880 Coles Co., IL Census, born in KY.

1776. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1832 in KY in the 1900 Moultrie Co., IL Census.

1777. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Moultrie Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1778. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Okaw, Coles Co., IL census (pg 279A).

1779. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Coles Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1780. 1870 IN Census, Listed as Sarah Hitch, age 9, in the 1870 Okaw, Coles Co., IL census (pg 279A).

1781. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Coles Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1782. 1870 IN Census, Listed as Melissa Hitch, age 7, in the 1870 Okaw, Coles Co., IL census (pg 279A).

1784. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Coles Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1786. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1787. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1860 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1788. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1880 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census.

1790. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1791. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1792. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1880 Milford, Kent Co., DE Census.

1794. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 41, a dairyman, in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1796. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 18 in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1798. 1870 DE Census, She is listed as age 17 in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1800. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 13 in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1802. 1870 DE Census, He is listed as age 10 in the 1870 Red Lion, New Castle Co., DE Census.

1804. 1870 DE Census, Emma Collison is listed as age 7 in the 1870 Red Lion Hundred, New Castle County, DE Census.

1806. 1870 DE Census, Maggie Collison is listed as age 3 in the 1870 Red Lion Hundred, New Castle County, DE Census.

1808. 1870 DE Census, John C.C. Collison is listed as age 1 in the 1870 Red Lion Hundred, New Castle County, DE Census.

1810. Bible Records of DE - Vol. VI in the NSDAR Library, The HITCH-LYNCH Bible indicates they were married on January 16, 1861 at the residence of Charles Shook.

1811. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1812. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1813. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1839 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

1814. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Milford Hundred, Kent Co., DE Census.

1816. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1920 New Castle DE Census, born in DE.

1817. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1818. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1819. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1862 in DE in the 1900 Gumboro, Sussex Co., DE Census.

1820. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1821. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1822. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1872 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

1823. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

1824. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1879 in DE in the 1900 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

1826. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 10b).

1827. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-03-7685.

1828. Correspondence from Milli Dold, 15901 W. Hwy 54, Goddard, KS 67052, dated September 8, 2000. Telephone: (316) 794-8834, Family Group Sheet of John Barker (1829-1871).

1834. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Clay Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1835. 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Clay Co., IL Census, born in IL.

1836. Biography of Lunda Hobbs McQueen, copy of article sent to me by Milli Dold, September 8, 2000. Unknown source.

1837. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1845 in OH in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1839. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1880 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1840. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Clinton Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1842. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1881 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1843. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1886 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1845. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1888 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1846. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Boone Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1848. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in OH.

1849. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in OH.

1850. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1851. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1852. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1870 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1853. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 5/12 (born January) in the 1870 Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1854. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1855. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Alice Hitch, born in February 1878 in IN, in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1856. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in OH.

1857. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1856 in OH in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1858. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1859. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1860. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in June 1875 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1861. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1863. Correspondence from Floyd Ball, 1230 Flaming Oak Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132; dated 10/8/1996. Telephone (210) 625-0601.

1864. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1865. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1879 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1866. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 Ashland Co., WI Census, born in IN.

1867. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1881 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1868. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1852 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1869. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in KY.

1871. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1876 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1872. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1873. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1888 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

1874. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

1877. The Laurensville Herald, Laurens Co., SC obituary. 8/24/1846, States "Mrs. Nancy Hitch, wife of W.W. Hitch, Esq., died August 6, 1846, age 45. She was a Presbyterian Church member for 23 years."

1878. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1880. 1870 MS Census, Listed as A.C. Hitch, age 42, in the 1870 Tippah Co., MS Census, born in SC. She is in the household of D.T. Bobo.

1883. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1850 Laurens, Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1884. Killed by lightning - See The Laurensville Herald (SC) of 8/11/1854, Article states that "while sitting (on July 2, 1854 at about 2.

1885. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1886. 1870 GA Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1870 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in SC.

1887. 1860 GA Census, Listed as R.M. Hitch, a physician, age 26, in the 1860 White House Township, Henry Co., GA Census, born in SC.

1888. 1880 GA Census, Listed as R.M. Hitch, age 46, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in SC.

1889. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1891. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1892. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1893. 1920 MS Census, Listed as Bass Hitch, age 70, in the 1920 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in SC.

1894. 1910 MS Census, Listed as "Baserlin" Hitch, age 60, in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in AL (not SC).

1895. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 7/12 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1896. 1900 MS Census, Listed as Bascomb Hitch, born January 1850 in SC, in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

1897. 1860 SC Census, Listed as H.B. Hitch, age 10, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1898. 1880 MS Census, Listed as H.B. Hitch, age 30, in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in SC.

1899. 1860 SC Census, Listed as M.I. Hitch, age 8, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1901. 1920 MS Census, Listed as Pearce Hitch, age 65, in the 1920 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in SC.

1902. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1910 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in SC.

1903. 1900 MS Census, Listed as W.P. Hitch, born in May 1853 in SC in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

1904. 1860 SC Census, Listed as W.P. Hitch, age 6, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1905. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in SC.

1908. Bible Records of John Hitch of SC (DAR), States "Ann Elizabeth Hitch and James Templeton were married on November 10, 1842."

1940. Bible Records of John Hitch of SC (DAR), States "Katherine Carson Hitch and Clark B. Stewart were married on October 5, 1843 in the PM."

1941. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Ancestry of William Patrick McLaurin: 29492 total entries, last updated Tue Apr 18 19:10:28 2000. Rex McLaurin <rexmclrn@door.net>.

1943. National Society of U.S. Daughters of 1812 - application submitted by Maude Stewart Buford, March 13, 1861.

1952. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in August 1854 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

1954. 1870 SC Census, Listed as a farm laborer, age 16, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1955. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Brewerton, Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1956. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in June 1858 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

1958. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1959. 1860 SC Census, Listed as L. Hitch, age 3, in the 1860 Brewerton, Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1960. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1920 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1961. SC Death Certificate, gives mother's maiden name (Duvall) and other vitals.

1962. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 18 in Laurens Co. In household with 81 year old Loudy Hitch as his grandson.

1965. Edwards Family Genealogy (Provided by Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC in March 2015.).

1966. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1967. 1860 SC Census, Listed as M.A. Hitch, age 33, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1969. Bible Records of A.L. Hitch of Laurens Co., SC (Image copies provided by Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC), Full name as noted in the Bible records.

1972. 1880 SC Census, Listed as Joseph Hitch, age 32, in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1973. 1870 SC Census, Listed as Joseph Hitch, age 22 and a farm laborer, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1974. 1860 SC Census, Listed as Joseph H. Hitch, age 12, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1975. 1850 SC Census, Listed as Joseph Hitch, age 2, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1977. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in SC in July 1853 in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

1978. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC. He is in the household of his brother John Joseph Hitch.

1979. 1870 SC Census, Listed as a farm laborer, age 17, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1980. 1860 SC Census, Listed as Augs H. Hitch, age 7, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1981. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1982. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1983. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1984. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1985. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1986. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1987. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1988. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1989. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1990. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1991. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in May 1849 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

1992. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

1996. 1860 SC Census, Listed as age 1/12 in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2000. SC GenWeb Query for Laurens County. By Edith Marrero, Huntington Beach, CA on both 1/12/1999 and 8/15/1999, COOK / HITCH ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Mary Hitch m Jesse S.

2001. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1850 Greenville County, SC census.

2005. SC GenWeb Query for Laurens County. By Edith Marrero, Huntington Beach, CA on both 1/12/1999 and 8/15/1999.

2006. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Greenville County, SC census.

2023. 1850 SC Census, Listed as Caroline Hitch, age 35, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2024. 1860 SC Census, Listed as Caroline Hitch, age 38, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2025. 1870 SC Census, Listed as Elizabeth Hitch, age 48, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2026. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in October 1821 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census. She is in the household of her son, William C. Hitch.

2027. 1850 SC Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2028. 1850 SC Census, Listed as Ludy Hitch, age 2, in the 1850 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2029. 1860 SC Census, Listed as W.C. Hitch, age 12, in the 1860 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2030. 1870 SC Census, Listed as a farmer, age 22, in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2031. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

2032. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in July 1848 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

2044. 1850 NY Census, Listed as Charles Branch, age 28, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2045. 1880 NY Census, Listed as Frances Branch, age 21, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2046. 1870 NY Census, Listed as Hellen F. Branch, age 11, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2047. 1860 NY Census, Listed as Ellen F. Branch, age 1, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2048. 1920 NY Census, Listed as Frances Covell, age 61, in LeRoy, Genesee Co., NY. She is daughter of Ellen H. Bowden.

2050. 1880 NY Census, Listed as James Bowden, age 47, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2051. 1900 NY Census, Listed as James Bowden, born Dec 1832 in England, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2052. 1910 NY Census, Listed as James Bowden, age 78, in Pavilion, Genesee Co., NY.

2053. 1850 OH Census, Listed as E.J. Vincent, age 26, in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton Co., OH, born in MD.

2054. 1850 OH Census, Listed as Elizabeth Vincent, age 24, in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton Co., OH, born in MD.

2055. Descendants of Michael Disharoon. David Heise, draft report dated Nov 26 2000.

2056. 1850 OH Census, Listed as J.F. Disharoon, age 19, in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton Co., OH, born in MD.

2058. 1850 MD Census, Listed as "Matthew Hitch", age 35 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

2059. Will of William A. Hitch Probated 5/22/1832, Named as oldest son born August 1819.

2060. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 45, a mariner, in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

2061. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

2062. 1820 MD Census, Listed as under age 10 in the 1820 District 1, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2063. Listed in St. Marys Co., MD Beacon in a 9/15/1887 notice as "dead and removed".

2064. Will of William A. Hitch Probated 5/22/1832, Named as a son, born 12/2/1820.

2065. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of Marcellus Hitch.

2066. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

2069. Will of William A. Hitch Probated 5/22/1832, Named as a daughter , born 1/28/1824.

2070. Baltimore City, MD Marriage Records, Marriage license granted on August 24, 1844.

2071. Will of William A. Hitch Probated 5/22/1832, Named as a son, born 9/26/1825.

2073. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2074. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2075. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2076. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Federal Census for Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2077. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2078. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2079. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Federal Census for Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2080. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2081. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2082. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2083. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 10/12 in the 1860 Federal Census for Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2084. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2085. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2086. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2087. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2088. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2089. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2090. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2091. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2092. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2093. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2094. Bible Records of Theodore P. Nicholson, Salisbury, MD - See "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931, These state the date of marriage as 12/24/1844.

2095. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Mary Nicholas, age 32, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2096. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2097. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the !880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2098. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 7/12 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2099. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2102. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2103. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2104. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1880 Wicomcio Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2105. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2106. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 10/12 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2107. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2108. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1857 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2109. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2110. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2111. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in MD, March 1862, in the 1900 Somerset Co., MD Census (ED69).

2112. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2113. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2114. George R. Shivers, "The Ancestors and Descendants of Jonathan Huffington Jr. and Henrietta Adams Huffington" (Allen Historical Society, 1999).

2115. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2116. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD census, born in MD.

2117. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, He was listed as age 20 and she as age 17. Her last name indicated as "Nicholas".

2120. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2121. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2122. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2123. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2124. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Olevia Wilson, age 29, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her father George W. Hitch.

2125. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2126. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2127. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2128. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2129. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2130. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 23, works in a sawmill, in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2131. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2132. Correspondence from Samuel George Leonard Hitch III; 288 Oakleaf Drive; Pine Knolls Shore, NC 28512; dated 12/16/1994.

2133. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when she was married in November 1876.

2134. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD C ensus, born in MD.

2135. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2136. Salisbury Advertiser, Her obituary states she was married in 1876 at age 23.

2137. Salisbury Advertiser, Salisbury Advertiser - June 2, 1888 Article states "The remains of Mrs.

2138. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2139. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2140. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, He was listed as age 30 and she as age 25.

2141. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2142. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Barrren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2143. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2144. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1816 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2145. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2146. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2147. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2148. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2149. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2150. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1920 Bertie Co., NC Census, born in MD.

2151. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in November 1847 in MD in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

2152. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2153. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a farmer, age 24, in the 1870 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2155. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2156. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2157. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2158. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in December 1850 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2159. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2160. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2161. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2162. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2163. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1853 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2164. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2165. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2166. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2167. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Barren Creek, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2168. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2169. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1858 in MD in the 1900 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2170. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2171. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a general farmer, age 51, in the 1910 Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2172. MD Death Certificate, Born 7/29/1858, died 9/4/1923, age 65-1-6. Died of chronic myocarditis. Was a farmer. Burial in Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD on 9/6/1923.

2173. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2174. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1832 in MD in the 1900 Wicomcio Co., MD Census.

2175. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2176. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2177. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2178. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2179. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2180. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1855 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2181. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 24 7/12 in the 1880 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2182. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a grocery merchant, age 54, in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2183. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 43 when he married the second time in August 1900.

2184. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 26 when he married the first time in December 1883.

2185. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2186. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1859 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2187. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2188. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2189. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 17 when she was married in January 1876.

2190. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Ellen Hitch, age 1, in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2191. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. In household of Ezekiel Hitch.

2192. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a female infant, age 6/12, in the 1860 Salisbury District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2193. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Jennie Ellis, born in January 1860 in MD, in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census. She is in the household of her father Robert Hitch.

2194. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., Md Census, born in MD.

2195. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Jennie Ellis, age 50, a widow, in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2196. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 35 when she married in December 1897.

2197. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2198. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 33 when he married in December 1897.

2199. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in DE.

2200. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2201. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2202. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in April 1866 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2203. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2204. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2205. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1870 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2206. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2207. 1840 MD Census, Probably the female listed as age 20-30 in the George Price Household in the 1840 Middle District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2208. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2209. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

2210. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2212. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2213. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1844 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2214. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Martha E. Price, age 14, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD. In household of Levin B. Price and family.

2215. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2216. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2217. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Henrietta Smullin, age 50, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD. She is indicated as sister to George W. Brown, age 38.

2218. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Henny Smullen, age 40, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

2219. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Hennie Smaulin, age 25, in Nutters District, Worcester Co., MD.

2220. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2221. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2222. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2223. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2224. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2225. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2226. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 70 (as Elizabeth A. Toadvine) in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2227. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Elizabeth A. Toadvine, born May 1840, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD. As sister in household of George W. Brown.

2228. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2229. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2230. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2231. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2232. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2233. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2234. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2235. 1900 MD Census, Listed as George W. Pusey, born Apr 1845, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

2236. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2237. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2238. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2239. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester County, MD Census.

2240. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2241. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2242. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2243. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2244. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2245. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2246. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2247. 1860 DE Census, Listed as a doctor, age 25, in the 1860 Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2248. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2249. 1880 DE Census, Listed as W.J. Hitch, age 45, in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2250. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in March 1835 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2251. Correspondence from John Llewellyn Hitch of 3309 Childers Street, Raleigh, NC 27612, dated April 2, 1995.

2252. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2253. Correspondence from Susan B. Cramer, 21 Thunderbird Circle, Pinehurst, NC 28374, dated January 1, 1998.

2254. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2255. 1880 MO Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in DE.

2256. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in May 1847 in DE in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

2257. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2258. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in DE.

2259. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2260. 1900 DE Census, Listed as D.C. Hitch, born in April 1843 in DE, in the 1900 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2261. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2262. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 68 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2263. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Shasta Co., CA Census, born in DE.

2264. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1873 in DE in the 1900 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2265. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2266. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. She is in the household of her brother Elon G. Hitch.

2267. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1876 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2268. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2269. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2270. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2272. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1885 in DE in the 1900 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2273. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2274. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2276. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-24-4249.

2277. 1860 MO Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1860 Macon Co., MO Census, born in MD.

2278. 1850 MO Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1850 Shelby Co., MO Census, born in MD.

2279. 1870 MO Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1870 Henry Co., MO Census, born in MD.

2280. 1860 MO Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1860 Macon Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2281. 1850 MO Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1850 Shelby Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2283. 1870 MO Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1870 Henry Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2284. 1860 MO Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Macon Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2285. 1850 MO Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Shelby Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2286. 1870 MO Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Henry Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2287. 1860 MO Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Macon Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2288. 1850 MO Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Shelby Co., MO Census, born in MO.

2289. 1880 IL Census, Listed as P. James Hitch, age 33, in the 1880 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in MO.

2290. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1847 in MO in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

2291. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1920 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in MO.

2294. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2295. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2296. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2297. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2298. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2299. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1880 Brown Co., IN Census, born in DE.

2300. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1840 in DE in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

2301. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2302. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2303. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex County, DE Census, born in DE.

2304. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Laura Crockit, age 36, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2305. 1900 DE Census, Listed as Laura Crockett, born Nov 1841, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2306. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Laura Crockett, age 68, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2307. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2308. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2309. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1870 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2310. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Aug 1843 in the 1900 Little Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 25B).

2311. Notes of Helen R. Hitch (Mrs. Earl R. Hitch); 6511 Lacona Street, Forestville, MD 20747-2882;.

2312. 1870 MO Census, Listed as age 24, farm laborer, in the 1870 Henry Co., MO Census, born in DE.

2313. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, bron in DE.

2314. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2315. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1845 in DE in the 1900 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

2316. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in DE.

2317. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Laurel, Susex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2318. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2319. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1847 in DE in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2320. 1880 MD Census, Listed as a coachmaker, age 32, in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in DE.

2321. 1870 MD Census, Listed as a harness maker, age 22, in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD(?).

2322. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2323. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 1 6/12 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2324. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2325. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2326. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2327. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2328. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2329. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2330. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Hyram Hitch, age 14, in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2331. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in June 1855 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2332. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Benjamin Hitch, age 24, in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2333. Correspondence from Susan B. Cramer, 21 Thunderbird Circle, Pinehurst, NC 28374, dated January 1, 1998, Copy of Obituary of H.B. Hitch provided.

2334. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in June 1854 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2335. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2336. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Vilo Hitch, age 10, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2337. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2338. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1860 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2339. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2340. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Martha Morgan, age 59, in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2341. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2347. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in VA.

2348. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in VA.

2350. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2351. 1900 WA Census, Listed as born in July 1840 in IA in the 1900 Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA Census.

2353. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in VA (not IA?). Also listed as age 28 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2354. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Shasta Co., CA Census, born in IA.

2358. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2359. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA. Also listed with his parents as age 28 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IL.

2360. 1900 OR Census, Listed as born in October 1842 in IL in the 1900 Jackson Co., OR Census.

2361. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2362. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IL.

2363. E-Mail from Paul Allen Monnahan 930 Via Mil Cumbres #154 Solanan Beach, CA 92075 (ampmpro@aol.com) - Dec 16 1999, 1:01 AM - includes ascendancy and descendancy of Isaac William Hitch (1812-1877), Included descendants book of Isaac William Hitch (1812-1877).

2364. 1850 IA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1850 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2365. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IL.

2367. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2370. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2372. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2373. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in June 1855 in IA in the 1900 Chickasaw Co., IA Census.

2374. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2375. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in January 1857 in IA in the 1900 Chickasaw Co., IA Census. He is in the household of his brother Samuel L. Hitch.

2376. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Chickasaw Co., IA Census, born in IA.

2377. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in September 1858 in IA in the 1900 Fayette Co., IA Census.

2378. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Hetty Hitch, age 44, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2379. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Hetty Hitch, age 55, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2380. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2381. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2382. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE (page 671b).

2383. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 24 (29?) in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2384. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in July 1841 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2385. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in January 1845 in DE in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2386. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2387. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Thomas Hitch, age 14, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2388. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Thomas Hitch, age 24, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2389. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2390. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2391. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2392. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Federal Census in Little Creek Hundred, born in DE.

2393. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2394. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2395. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. In the household of his son William Hitch.

2396. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2397. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2398. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2399. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1856 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2400. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2401. 1850 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2402. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2408. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 7? in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2414. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Louis Bennett (sp. Beynitt?), age 45, in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in MO.

2415. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Laura Bennett (sp. Beynitt?), age 12, in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in WI.

2416. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Iserul? Bennett (sp. Beynitt?), age 8, in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in WI.

2417. 1860 WI Census, Listed as Laviny Bennett (sp. Beynitt?), age 3, in the 1860 Harrison Township, Grant Co., WI Census, born in WI.

2418. Registry of Christ Episcopal Church, Broad Creek and St. Phillips Chapel, Laurel, DE, States, S.R. Slack, Rector, married Levin Hitch and Ellen M. Wooten, daughter of George M. Wooten on February 9, 1859 at the Wooten house.

2419. Registry of Christ Episcopal Church, Broad Creek and St. Phillips Chapel, Laurel, DE.

2420. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2421. 1860 TX Census, Listed as E. Hitch, age 26, born in DE, in the 1860 Burleson Co., TX Census.

2422. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1833 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census. Listed in the household with George W. Hitch.

2423. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2424. 1860 TX Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1860 Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX Census, born in TX.

2425. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1860 in TX in the 1900 Little Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 23B).

2426. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2427. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2428. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2429. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1861 in TX in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2430. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 48, single, in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in TX.

2431. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2432. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2434. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1872 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2435. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2436. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2437. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 Pocomoke, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2438. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1840 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2439. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2440. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2441. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2442. 1920 VA Census, Listed as Anna German, age 50, in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in DE. She is the sister of Edward A. Hitch.

2443. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2444. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2445. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in July 1876 in DE in the 1900 Norfolk Co., VA Census. Listed in the same household as her brother Edward A. Hitch.

2446. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2447. 1920 VA Census, Listed in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census as age 40, born in DE.

2448. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in January 1879 in DE in the 1900 Norfolk Co., VA Census.

2449. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2451. 1920 VA Census, Listed in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census as age 37, born in DE.

2452. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1881 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2453. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 227-09-3715.

2454. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1848 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2455. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2456. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2457. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1876 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2458. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2459. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Carl Hitch, age 44, in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2460. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2461. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2462. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Delaware Co., PA Census, born in DE.

2463. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1880 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

2464. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Sussxe Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2465. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Joseph Hitch, age 39, in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2466. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 1/12 (as male infant) in the 1880 Broad Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census.

2467. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2468. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1846 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

2469. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2470. E-Mail from Marvin Gibbons (9/28/1997). Included digital copies of Dr. Thomas A. Hitch Family photographs.

2471. 1900 DE Census, Listed as Emlen K. Hitch?, born in December 1880 in DE, in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

2472. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Emelen C. Hitch, age 29, in the 1910 Cedar Creek District, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2473. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Kenney Hitch, age 39, in the 1920 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2474. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Kent Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2476. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1882 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

2477. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2478. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1884 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

2479. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1910 Cedar Creek District, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2480. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 55 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

2481. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-24-7810.

2482. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1887 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

2483. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

2484. Correspondence from Paul E. Hitch;5 Tomochichi Lane, Savannah, GA 31411, dated April 3, 1997.

2486. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Middlesex Co., MA Census, born in VT.

2487. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Middlesex Co., MA Census, born in CT.

2488. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 031-10-2544.

2489. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2490. Somerset Co., MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Book 4, Folio 381, 4/3/1838 lists children John T. and Joshua L. Hitch of Littleton Hitch with guardian Jane Hitch.

2491. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2492. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2493. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 83 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2494. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Johnson Hitch, a carpenter, age 33, in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2495. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1836 in MD in the 1900 Pocomoke, Worcester Co., MD Census.

2496. MD Death Certificate, Listed as died of a stroke in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD on December 9, 1922, age 83. Birth date was November 19, 1836. His occupation was a ship carpenter. Father was Littleton Hitch and mother was Mary E. Graham.

2497. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2498. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when she was married in 1884.

2499. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2500. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2501. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1864 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2502. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

2503. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2504. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when she was married in 1889.

2505. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2506. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1868 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2507. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2508. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

2509. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2510. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 31 when he was married in 1901.

2511. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2512. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1871 (sic) in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2513. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

2514. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2515. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2516. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2517. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1862 in the 1900 Federal Census, Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD.

2518. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2519. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2520. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 18 when she was married in July 1878.

2521. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 5 (as Ellen Cantwell) in 1860 Salisbury, Somerset Co.

2523. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 1/12 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2524. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 20 when she was married in October 1899.

2527. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Indicates she is age 25 when she was married in 1884.

2530. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jul 1859 (as Annie Hitch) in Salisbury, Wicomico Co.

2533. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in July 1906.

2535. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in April 1888 in MD in the 1900 Parsons District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2538. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1890 in MD in the 1900 Parsons District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2543. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in January 1892 in MD in the 1900 Parsons District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2544. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2546. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in March 1896 in MD in the 1900 Parsons District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2547. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2548. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1857 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2549. 1880 MD Census, He is listed as age 24 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD census, born in MD.

2550. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1881 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2551. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Sharlotte E. Pollitte, age 31, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

2552. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Ora E. Pollitte, age 7, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

2553. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Carasten R.L. Pollitte, age 2, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

2554. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2555. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2557. Correspondence from Betty Jo Griffith, 141 South 5th Ave., Clarion, PA 16214, dated 8/3/1998.

2558. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 18 when she was married in September 1877.

2559. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 (Mary A. Griffin) in Tyaskin, Wicomico Co.

2563. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 71 Salisbury, Wicomico Co. in the John B. Parsons Home for the Aged.

2564. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1862 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

2565. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when he was married in December 1884.

2569. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2570. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2571. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, States she was age 32 when she married in Janaury 1902.

2574. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2575. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

2576. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1865 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2577. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2578. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2579. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2580. Rencher/Renshaw Bible Records (MD Hist. Society), Rencher Bible records indicate the birth of Archibald as March 26, 1866. This does not match the tombstone of March 2, 1867.

2581. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

2582. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1866 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2583. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2584. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2585. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

2586. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2587. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2588. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2589. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2590. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

2591. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2592. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2593. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2594. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2595. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2596. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2597. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2598. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1862 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2599. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2600. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 18 (as Willie) in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2601. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2602. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1884 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2603. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2604. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

2605. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

2606. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN: 119-18-9091.

2608. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2609. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2610. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2611. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2612. 1860 MD Census, Listed as a boatman, age 30, in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in IN.

2613. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 41 (as Paul Mitchell) in New Orleans, Ward 1.

2615. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD census, born in MD.

2627. Antioch Methodist Church Records 1856-1877, Somerset Co., MD; Miller & Goldsborough; Millers Choice; 1991, Married at "bride's mother's" house.

2628. Gravestone Record, most census years point to Elijah A.J. Powell being born in 1828 but his gravestone indicates 1830. Favor goes to the census records.

2629. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1860 Somerset Co, MD Census, born in MD.

2630. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2631. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Elijah A.J. Powell, born Apr 1828, in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2632. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Elijah A.J. Powell, age 52, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD.

2633. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2634. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2635. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Luella B. Powell, age 20, in Quantico District, Wicomico Co., MD, born in MD. In Humphreys household.

2636. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2637. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Meamer Powel (female), age 5, in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD, born in MD.

2638. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2639. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1860 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2640. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2641. Gravestone Record, His tombstone states he was age 59 when he died in 1919.

2642. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1862 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census.

2643. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Lee Powell, age 7, in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

2644. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2645. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2647. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2648. 1910 TN Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1910 Madison Co., TN Census, born in KY.

2649. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2650. 1900 KY Census, Listed as Lew V. Hitch, born in July 1871 in KY, in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2651. 1920 OK Census, Listed as Lewis Hitch, age 48, in the 1920 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK Census, born in KY.

2652. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2653. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1874 in KY in the 1900 Fayette Co., IL Census. She is in the household of her brother-in-law Thomas Switzer.

2655. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2656. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2657. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 6/12? in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2658. 1880 IL Census, Listed as Henry E. Hitch, age 17, in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2659. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2662. 1900 SD Census, Listed as born in May 1865 (not 1863) in KY in the 1900 Custer Co., SD Census.

2663. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2664. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2666. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2667. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in August 1868 in KY in the 1900 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census.

2668. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2670. 1900 SD Census, Listed as Tull Hitch, born in December 1870 in KY, in the 1900 Custer Co., SD Census.

2671. 1880 IL Census, Listed as Tully Hitch, age 10, in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2672. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY CEnsus, born in KY.

2673. 1920 SD Census, Listed as Tull Hitch, age 49, in the 1920 Lawrence Co., SD Census, born in KY.

2675. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2676. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Adams Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2677. Stark Co., ND Marriage Records, Marriage Book 6 indicates he was age 30 and she age 30.

2678. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2679. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1836 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2680. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2681. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2682. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1859 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2683. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. Listed in the household of Carl A. Hitch.

2684. 1920 KY Census, Listed as Mayme Hitch, age 61, in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. She is in the household of Carl Hitch.

2685. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2686. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in December 1860 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2687. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Calchera/Worthington/Moran/Bisotti Family Tree. 6918 total entries, last updated Thu Jun 22 04:53:05 2000. Pat Calchera <richard@maysvilleky.net>.

2688. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2689. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in March 1864 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2690. 1920 KY Census, Listed as Sue Hitch, age 54, in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2691. 1920 KY Census, Listed as Carl Hitch, age 50, in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2692. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 15(?) in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2693. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2694. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in July 1868 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2695. 1910 KY Census, Listed as Carl A. Hitch, age 40, in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2696. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1865 in KY in the 1900 Oskatoosa, Clay Co., IL Census.

2697. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IL Census, born in KY.

2698. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2699. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1871 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

2700. 1920 OH Census, Listed as Omer S, Hitch, age 47, in the 1920 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in KY.

2701. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2702. 1900 KY Census, Listed as Nana B. Hitch, born in January 1878 in KY, in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2703. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in December 1851 in KY in the 1900 Harrison Co., KY Census.

2704. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 74 in the 1920 Nelson Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2705. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in February 1872 in KY in the 1900 Harrison Co., KY Census.

2706. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Nelson Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2708. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1873 in KY in the 1900 Harrison Co., KY Census.

2709. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Nelson Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2710. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in December 1875 in KY in the 1900 Harrison Co., KY Census.

2711. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 Nelson Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2717. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in VA.

2718. 1870 KY Census, Listed as Fannie F. Hitch, age 32, in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in PA?.

2719. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1858 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

2720. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1864 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY census.

2721. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1910 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2722. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2723. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY.

2724. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY.

2725. 1840 KY Census, Listed as under age 5 in the 1840 Pendleton Co., KY census.

2726. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2727. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in Nov 1836 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

2729. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in Dec 1873 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

2730. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2731. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2732. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2733. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 381-32-6958.

2735. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2736. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2739. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

2742. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in January 1850 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

2743. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2744. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Covington, Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2746. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in August 1889 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

2747. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1910 Covington, Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2751. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1891 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

2752. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2753. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Covington, Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2756. Pendleton Co., KY Death Records (DAR), Listed as died on Sep 2 1898 by being shot, age 16 years.

2757. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2758. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in March 1847 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2759. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2760. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in June 1883 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2761. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2762. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in August 1883 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2763. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1888 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2764. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2765. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in March 1891 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2766. Ball Family History (WWW); James C. Moule, 5541 Eakes Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 345-7829, 8/29/1999.

2767. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2768. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1861 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2769. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2770. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2771. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in October 1890 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2772. 1910 KY Census, Listed as Martha E. Hitch, age 17, in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2773. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2774. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in July 1897 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

2775. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2777. 1900 OK Census, Listed as born in February 1845 in KY in the 1900 Oklahoma Co., OK Census.

2782. 1900 OK Census, Listed as born in February 1879 in MO in the 1900 Oklahoma Co., OK Census.

2786. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2787. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in November 1851 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., OH Census.

2788. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1910 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS Census, born in KY.

2789. 1880 KY Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1880 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. Listed in the household of her grandmother Mrs. R.H. Hitch.

2790. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in December 1879 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., OH Census.

2791. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS Census, born in KY.

2792. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in December 1882 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., OH Census.

2793. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in February 1893 in KY in the 1900 Montgomery Co., OH Census.

2794. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2795. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS Census, born in KY.

2797. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2798. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2799. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2800. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2801. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2802. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2803. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 402-26-4164.

2804. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2805. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 401-26-7424.

2806. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2807. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in June 1893 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census. She is in the household of her grandfather John M. Hart.

2808. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2809. Monument Inscriptions of Pendleton Co., KY (1994), States birth year as 1908, but KY Death records states she was age 14 at time of death.

2810. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY (not TN).

2812. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Grant Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2813. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2814. 1920 KY Census, Listed as Donovan Hitch, age 4, in the 1920 Grant Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2815. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Grant Co., KY Census, born in KY.

2816. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 401-32-1100.

2817. Pendleton Co., KY Death Records (DAR), State Albert L. Hoge, age 3, son of Robert and Olive Hoge died Oct 16 1877 of croup.

2818. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1850 Tate, Clermont County, OH census, born in NJ.

2819. Correspondence from Hermon Fagley of Bantam, OH; Prodigy; dated 3/29/96, 2:42pm ET.

2820. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 10 months in the 1860 Tate, Clermont County, OH census, born in OH.

2821. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2822. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2823. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in August 1820 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2824. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 89 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2825. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2826. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2827. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 67 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2828. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 77 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2829. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in September 1842 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2832. Gravestone Record, Her gravestone states she is the wife of F.A. Hitch, died June 13, 1870, age 23 years, 2 months, 13 days.

2833. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2834. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2835. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in April 1857 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2836. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2837. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 34 in the Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2838. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in February 1845 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2839. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2842. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2843. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in June 1847 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

2844. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2847. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2848. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1849 in OH in the 1900 Edgar Co., IL Census.

2849. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Edgar Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2850. 1910 IL Census, Listed as C.P. Hitch, age 61, in the 1910 Paris, Edgar Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2852. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1850 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in NY.

2853. Clermont Co., OH Marriage Records (DAR), Listed as age 28 when she was married in June 1855.

2854. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2855. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2856. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2857. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2858. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1856 in OH in the 1900 Fox, Jasper Co., IL Census.

2859. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1910 Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2860. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2861. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1860 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2862. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2864. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2865. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1861 in OH in the 1900 Olney, Jasper Co., IL Census.

2866. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 Vigo Co., IN Census, born in OH.

2867. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2868. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2869. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1920 Sterling, Comanche Co., OK Census, born in OH.

2870. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Richland Co., IL Census, born in IL.

2871. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in May 1869 in OH in the 1900 Fox, Jasper Co., IL Census.

2872. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Tuscola, Douglas Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2873. 1910 IL Census, Listed as C.E. Hitch, age 40, in the 1910 Tuscola, Douglas Co., IL Census, born in OH.

2874. Correspondence from Charles E. Hitch, 282 Ashley Court, Billings, MT 59105, dated 4/25/1996, Year may be 1896.

2876. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1868 in MI in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

2877. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Douglas Co., IL Census, born in MI.

2878. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1910 Douglas Co., IL Census, born in MI.

2879. RootsWeb World Connect Project, The Lindzy Family. 7829 total entries, last updated Fri Jun 23 20:19:39 2000. Connie Lindzy <clindzy@ascenture.net>.

2880. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860, 12th Ward Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH census.

2881. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860, 12th Ward Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH census.

2882. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860, 12th Ward Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH census.

2883. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1860, 12th Ward Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH census.

2884. 1850 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Williamsburg, Clermont Co., OH census.

2896. Clermont Co., OH Cemetery Records (DAR), Listed as age 32 on her tomebstone dated February 18, 1868.

2897. Clermont Co., OH Marriage Records (DAR), Listed as age 20 when she was married in December 1856.

2898. Clermont Co., OH Wills Index, Her will was written May 14, 1866 and probated on February 20, 1868 (Book J, Folio 426).

2899. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1860 Goshen, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2900. 1860 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Goshen, Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2901. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2902. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in September 1836 in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2903. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 73 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2904. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 83 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH. She is in the household of her son-in-law James A. Wiseman.

2905. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2906. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in May 1876 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2907. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2908. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 10/12 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2909. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in August 1879 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

2910. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2911. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2914. Correspondence from Lalah Tillinghast; 1020 W. Line Street; Leesburg, FL 34748; dated September 11, 1997.

2919. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2920. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2921. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2922. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1872 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census. She is in the household of her step-father William O. Stickels.

2923. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2924. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in September 1874 in KY in the 1900 Campbell Co., KY Census. He was a Private in Co. F of the 2nd Infantry at Ft. Thomas.

2925. 1920 DC Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Washington DC Census, born in OH.

2927. 1860 KY Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1860 Campbell Co., KY Census, born in OH.

2928. E-Mail from Ron Gaddis - 9/5/2000 (7:34 PM). Explains Elizabeth Gaddis and O.G. Hitch marriage date as well as some of Elizabeth's ancestry.

2929. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Roots Web Selph Family.GED. 9465 total entries, last updated Sun Aug 27 19:51:28 2000. All questions, comments or suggestions regarding information on this page should be addressed to: J. A. Selph, Jr. <SelphJr@aol.com.

2930. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

2931. 1900 KS Census, Listed as born in December 1837 in OH in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

2932. 1900 KS Census, Listed as born in January 1865 in IN in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

2933. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1920 Girard, Crawford Co., KS Census, born in IN.

2936. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in IN.

2938. 1860 IA Census, Henry Gregg is listed as age 33 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in OH.

2939. 1870 IA Census, Noble W. Gregg is listed as age 16 in the 1870 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2940. 1860 IA Census, Webster Gregg is listed as age 7 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2941. 1870 IA Census, Thomas Gregg is listed as age 14 in the 1870 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2942. 1860 IA Census, Thomas Gregg is listed as age 4 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2943. 1870 IA Census, Mary Gregg is listed as age 12 in the 1870 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2944. 1860 IA Census, Mary E. Gregg is listed as age 2 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2945. 1870 IA Census, George H. Gregg is listed as age 10 in the 1870 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2946. 1860 IA Census, George H. Gregg is listed as age 1 in the 1860 Locust Grove, Jefferson County, IA census, born in IA.

2947. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in June 1854 in NJ in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

2949. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in November 1885 in IA in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

2950. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in IA.

2951. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in March 1887 in IA in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

2952. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in April 1891 in IA in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

2953. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in May 1897 in IA in the 1900 Lee Co., IA Census.

2954. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2955. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Richard Snelling, age 35, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2957. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2958. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Zadock Snelling, age 6, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2959. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Zadoc J. Snelling, age 35, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2961. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2962. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Elizabeth Snelling, age 4, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2963. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2964. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Matilda Snelling, age 2, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2966. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2967. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Emily Snelling, age 6/12 (in Oct), in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2969. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2970. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2972. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2974. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2976. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2977. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

2983. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2984. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Sarah A. Disharoon, age 23, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2985. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Sallie A. Stewart, age 33, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2987. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Orlena Stewart, age 17, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2988. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Ammelia W. Stewart, age 8, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2989. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

2990. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1864 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2991. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

2992. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Johnare A. Stewart (male), age 6, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2993. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Thomas C. Stewart, age 1, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

2994. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

2995. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

2998. 1910 MD Census, Listed as James R. Stewart, age 35, in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3000. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 5 months in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

3001. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, The marriage date of January 11, 1865 comes from a copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent to me.

3002. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3003. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1836 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3004. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Amanda Phoebus, age 23, in Trappe District, Somerset Co., MD.

3005. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Sarah Phoebus, age 14, in Dames Quarter District, Somerset Co., MD.

3006. MD Death Certificate, Her death certificate states that she died of pneumonia on December 25, 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD, age 68 years, 2 months, 5 days. Further, it states her father was Thornton Phoebus and mother was Mary Wilson.

3007. Notes of Henry Hitch of Litchfield, AZ, The birthdate of 12/9/1865 comes from the copy of the Hitch Bible records he sent.

3008. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3009. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3010. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3011. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in December 1865 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3012. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1910 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed on Allens Wharf Road.

3013. Notes of Henry Hitch of Litchfield, AZ, The death date of March 7, 1925 comes from a copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent to me.

3014. Gravestone Record, His tombstone in the Allen Church cemetery gives his birth-death as 1865-1925.

3016. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3017. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3020. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3021. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1873 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3022. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3023. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is located on Allens Wharf Road.

3024. Bible Records sent by Henry Hitch of Litchfield, AZ, The death date of April 15, 1946 was indicated on a copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent to me.

3025. MD Death Certificate, His death certificate indicates he died on April 15, 1946 in Wicomico Co., MD at age 72.

3027. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3028. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1876 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3029. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 43, mail carrier, in the 1920 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3030. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3033. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3034. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3035. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3036. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3037. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3038. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3039. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3040. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1881 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD census.

3041. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1886 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD census.

3042. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3043. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1854 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3044. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3045. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1874 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3046. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3047. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1876 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3048. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1881 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3049. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3050. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3051. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jul 1884 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3052. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3053. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3054. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3055. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3056. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3057. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3058. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1878 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3059. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3060. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1887 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3061. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3062. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3063. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1889 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3064. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3065. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3066. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1893 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3067. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3068. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3069. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1897 in MD in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3070. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3071. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3074. Pendleton Co., KY Death Records (DAR), Henry B. Waggaman is listed as died of croup on Jul 11 1857, age 0 years, 3 months, 0 days.

3075. 1860 KY Census, He is listed as age 29 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY census, born in KY.

3076. 1860 KY Census, She is listed as age 4 in the 1860 Pendleton Co., KY census, born in KY.

3077. 1900 KY Census, LIsted as born in Sep 1884 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3078. 1900 KY Census, LIsted as born in Feb 1889 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3079. 1900 KY Census, LIsted as born in Sep 1892 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3080. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in Jul 1859 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3081. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in May 1880 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3082. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in Nov 1886 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3083. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in Mar 1889 in the 1900 Pendleton County, KY Census.

3084. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3085. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1849 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3086. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3087. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Dec 1865 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3088. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3089. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3090. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3091. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1869 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3092. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3093. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3094. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3095. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3096. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicmico Co., MD census.

3097. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1878 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3098. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1883 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3099. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1886 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3100. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 29? in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3101. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3102. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as Esther A. Driscoll, age 23, when she was married in December 1868.

3103. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1845 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3104. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3105. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 5th Election District, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3106. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Hetty A. Duskey, age 16, in the 1860 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3107. 1910 NC Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

3108. 1920 NC Census, Listed as T.H. Hitch, age 42, in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

3109. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3110. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3111. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 24 when he was married in April 1892.

3112. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1869 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3113. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3114. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3115. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in April 1892.

3116. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1870 in MD in the 1900 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3117. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a general farmer, age 37, in the 1910 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3118. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1873 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3119. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1920 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3120. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3122. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3123. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1875 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3124. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Mary E. Fooks, age 54, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

3126. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1880 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3127. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a general farmer, age 29, in the 1910 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3128. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3129. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1885 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3130. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3131. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Martha E. Pryor, age 43, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

3133. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3134. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3135. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1849 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3136. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3137. 1850 MD Census, Listed as Elizabeth E. Shockley, age 1, in District 6, Worcester Co., MD.

3138. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Elizabeth E. Shockley, age 11, in Coulbourne District, Worcester Co., MD.

3140. 1920 PA Census, Listed as Lena Hitch age 45 in Philadelphia Ward 28, Philadelphia Co.

3141. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 25 when he was married in March 1874.

3142. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1850 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3143. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Wm Washbard, age 20, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD. He is in household of James Isham and family.

3146. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1874 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census.

3147. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Rosa Willie, age 35, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

3148. Notes from Eunicelee (Washburn) (Johnson) (Hupke). Received Jan 27 2002, Salisbury, MD.

3149. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3150. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Edward F. Washburn, age 43, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

3151. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Edward F. Washburn, age 38, in Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD.

3152. 1900 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census in household of Benjamin Willey and family.

3153. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3154. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in May 1884.

3155. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1864 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3156. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3157. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Sallie Owens, age 6, in District 6, Worcester Co., MD.

3158. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1885 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3159. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Florence Johnson, age 24, in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3160. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD census.

3161. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Florence M. Johnson, age 44, in District 15, Somerset Co., MD.

3162. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3163. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1887 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3164. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a sawmill laborer, age 23, in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3165. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1889 in MD in the 190 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3166. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3167. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Lula A. Jhonson (sic), age 40, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

3169. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 220-52-7949.

3170. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 24 when he was married in December 1880.

3171. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3172. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3173. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1856 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3174. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3175. 1900 MD Census, She is listed as born in 4/1882 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3176. 1900 MD Census, He is listed as born in 2/1884 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3177. 1900 MD Census, He is listed as born in 7/1885 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3178. 1900 MD Census, He is listed as born in 5/1889 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3179. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3183. 1900 MD Census, She is listed as born in 1/1891 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3185. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3186. 1900 MD Census, She is listed as born in 5/1893 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3187. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3189. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1872 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3190. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in January 1892.

3192. Obituary of Ida M. Dryden [1962, MD], 11/27/1962 edition of the Daily Times (Salisbury, MD).

3193. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Mary E. Hitch, born Feb 1893, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

3195. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1897 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3197. MD Death Certificate, Listed as Luther Hitch, single, born 11/30/1897, died 6/30/1915 of accidental drowning, age 17-7-0. Informant ws Bradley Adkins, Ocean City, MD. Luther was a fisherman, buried in the M.E. Cemetery, Snow Hill, Worcester Co., MD on 7/2/1915.

3198. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 212-10-7642.

3201. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when he was married in May 1880.

3202. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3203. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3204. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Levin H. Dykes, born May 1870, in Dublin District, Somerset Co., MD. (obvious error when compared to other censuses...he was born 1858/59).

3206. Petition & Order for Writ of Lunatic Inquirendo for Handy Irving Hitch, filed August 3, 1900 (Worcester Co., MD Chancery Record, Liber FHP, Folio 570-578).

3207. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Sadie E. Dykes, born May 1886, in Dublin District, Somerset Co., MD.

3208. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3210. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3211. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when she was married in November 1891.

3212. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1870 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3213. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3214. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1892 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3215. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3216. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 20 when she was married in August 1915.

3217. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Bertha G. Hitch, born in April 1896 in MD, in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3218. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3219. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Marriage was at the residence of S. Dulaney in Fruitland.

3220. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as a farmer, age 23, when he was amrried in August 1915.

3221. 1900 MD Census, Listed as David Pryor, born Apr 1892, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD.

3222. 1910 MD Census, Listed as David E. Pryor, age 18, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD.

3223. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3224. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Bertie D. Hitch, born in February 1898 in MD, in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3225. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3226. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD census, born in MD.

3227. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 202-07-1186.

3229. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3230. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3231. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3232. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3233. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3234. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3236. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 185-03-0627.

3238. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, States he was age 22 when he was married in January 1894.

3239. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3240. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3241. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3242. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3243. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1893 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

3244. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Maybelle Washburn, age 37, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

3245. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Maybel Washburn, age 26, in Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD.

3246. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Lary J. Causey, age 5, in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3249. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3250. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 24 when he was married in November 1895.

3251. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3252. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1870 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3253. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3255. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3256. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1896 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3257. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1897 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3258. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3259. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3260. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 220-28-4806.

3261. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1900 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3262. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3263. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3267. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-6167.

3268. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3269. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3270. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

3271. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3273. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3274. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 195-05-7643.

3275. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3276. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3278. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 3 9/12 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3280. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-12-5054.

3281. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1 7/12 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

3284. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3285. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in March 1841 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

3286. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1920 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3287. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3288. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in July 1862 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

3289. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3290. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3291. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in October 1867 in MA in the 1900 Bristol Co., MA Census.

3292. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3293. DAR Lineage Books, The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 15 page 364.

3294. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in December 1839 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

3295. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in February 1868 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

3298. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3299. 1900 CA Census, Listed as born in January 1846 in MA in the 1900 Alameda Co., CA Census.

3300. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3301. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 San Francisco Co., CA Census, born in MA.

3302. 1900 CA Census, Listed as born in September 1872 in MA in the 1900 Alameda Co., CA Census.

3303. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in August 1862 in ME in the 1900 Suffolk Co., MA Census.

3304. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in June 1884 in MA in the 1900 Suffolk Co., MA Census.

3305. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1880 Suffolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3306. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3307. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in June 1850 in MA in the 1900 New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA Census.

3308. 1880 MA Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Suffolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3309. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Kings Co., NY Census, born in MA.

3310. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in December 1854 in MA in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

3311. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in MA.

3312. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3313. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in September 1876 in MA in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

3314. 1920 NY Census, Listed as an employee of Metropolitan Hospital in Manhattan, age 43, in the 1920 Manhattan, NY Census, born in MA.

3315. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3316. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in January 1878 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

3317. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Erie Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3318. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 Erie Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3319. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in September 1886 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census.

3320. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Buffalo, Erie Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3321. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 075-10-9558.

3322. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Alvin H. Davis, age 39, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

3323. 1865 MA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1865 Bristol Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3324. 1870 MA Census, Listed as Alvin Davis, age 2, in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA.

3325. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3326. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3329. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MA.

3330. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in MA.

3331. 1870 LA Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3333. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3335. 1873 Orleans Parish Death Index - E through Anna Kathman; Vol. 57, Page 586.

3336. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3337. 1880 LA Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Orleans Parish, LA Census, born in LA.

3338. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1881 in LA in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census.

3339. IL Birth Records, info. comes from daughter Violet Muriel Hitch's birth certificate - she is listed as age 22 in 1908.

3341. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 7/12 in the 1880 Los Angeles Co., CA Census, born in CA.

3342. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Los Angeles Co., CA Census, born in CA.

3343. 1900 LA Census, Listed as William G. James, born Aug 1850, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, born in LA.

3344. 1910 MA Census, Listed as Catherine D. James, age 37, in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, born in LA.

3345. 1900 LA Census, Listed as Katie B. James, born Dec 1873, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

3346. 1910 MA Census, Listed as Ethel M. James, age 26, in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, born in LA.

3347. 1900 LA Census, Listed as Ethel M. James, born Nov 1883, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

3349. 1910 MA Census, Listed as Bessie D. James, age 24, in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, born in LA.

3350. 1900 LA Census, Listed as Bessie B. James, born May 1885, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

3351. 1910 MA Census, Listed as Susan H. James, age 21, in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, born in LA.

3352. 1900 LA Census, Listed as Susan H. James, born Dec 1888, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.

3354. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Ulster Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3355. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in October 1847 in NY in the 1900 Ulster Co., NY Census.

3356. 1880 NY Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Ulster Co., NY Census, born in NY.

3357. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in October 1877 in NY in the 1900 Ulster Co., NY Census.

3358. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 South Orange, Essex Co., NJ Census, born in Brazil.

3359. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 105-42-2784.

3361. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Census, born in NJ.

3363. 1880 GA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1880 Charlton Co., GA Census, born in IL.

3364. 1880 GA Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1880 Charlton Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3365. 1917-18 Civilian Draft Registration, Registered in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.

3366. Notes of Simon Herbert Hitch sent to me on October 12, 1995, Copy of an old newspaper article gives year and place of marriage.

3368. 1880 GA Census, Listed in the 1880 Pierce Co., GA Census as age 28, born in GA.

3369. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in October 1849 in GA in the 1900 Ware Co., GA Census.

3370. 1880 GA Census, Listed in the 1880 Pierce Co., GA Census as age 3, born in GA.

3371. 1900 GA Census, Listed as Mary Peabody, born in September 1876 in GA, in the 1900 Ware Co., GA Census.

3372. 1910 GA Census, Listed as Mary H. Peabody, age 34, in the 1910 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3373. 1880 GA Census, Listed in the 1880 Pierce Co., GA Census as age 2, born in GA.

3374. "History of Ware Co., Georgia", 1934, Biography of Simon Wood Hitch states Frank Hitch died at age 22.

3375. Notes of Simon Herbert Hitch sent to me on October 12, 1995, Information comes from a paper entitled "James Wood Hitch (1880-1962)."

3376. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in September 1880 in GA in the 1900 Waycross, Ware Co., GA Census.

3377. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 257-58-4333.

3378. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in November 1884 in GA in the 1900 Waycross, Ware Co., GA Census.

3379. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA. He and his family are in the household of his father-in-law John W. Daniel.

3381. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in January 1892 in GA in the 1900 Homerville, Clinch Co., GA Census. She is in the household of her step-father D.O. Ratliff.

3382. "Marriages and Deaths in the Baltimore Sun 1837-1860," In the Baltimore Sun for March 11, 1854, page 2.

3383. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3384. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3385. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3386. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3387. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3388. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3389. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Edward Waters, age 12, in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3390. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3391. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Alfred Waters, age 19, in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3392. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3393. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3394. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3395. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Belle Waters, age 11, in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3396. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3397. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1850 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3398. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3399. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3400. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3401. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1858 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3402. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3403. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3404. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 1 month (born June) in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

3406. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3407. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3408. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1837 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3409. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3410. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3411. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3412. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1866 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3413. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3414. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3415. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3416. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1868 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3417. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1910 Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., IL Census, born in IN.

3418. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3419. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Records, States he was age 21 when he was married in January 1892.

3420. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1871 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3421. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in IN.

3424. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3425. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1882 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3426. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in SD.

3427. 1860 DE Census, Listed as George Larmer, age 26, in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3428. 1880 DE Census, George Larimore is listed as age 47 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3429. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1860 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3430. 1880 DE Census, Maggie Larimore is listed as age 19 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3431. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1930 Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3432. 1880 DE Census, George Larimore is listed as age 17 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3433. 1880 DE Census, Alfred Larimore is listed as age 13 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3434. 1880 DE Census, Fanny Larimore is listed as age 6 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3435. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1930 Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3436. 1880 DE Census, Fred Larimore is listed as age 3 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3437. Mary Fallon Richards, "Marriages from the Delaware Gazette 1854-59, 1861-64" (Delaware Genealogical Society, 1995), Listed in the edition of June 21, 1859, page 2, column 7. Charles H. Adams to Miss Mary Hitch, both of Northwest Fork Hundred, married June 2, 1859 near Seaford by Rev S.R. Slack.

3438. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1860 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3439. 1880 DE Census, Henry Adams is listed as age 47 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3440. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 3 months in the 1860 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3441. 1880 DE Census, Manlove Adams is listed as age 20 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3442. 1880 DE Census, Olivia Adams is listed as age 18 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3443. 1880 DE Census, Edgar Adams is listed as age 12 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3444. 1880 DE Census, Nora Adams is listed as age 10 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3445. 1880 DE Census, Harry Adams is listed as age 6 in the 1880 Bridgeville, Sussex County, DE Census.

3446. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3447. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3448. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in DE in December 1867 in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3449. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3450. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 1/12 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3451. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3452. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Eddie, age 9/12, in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3453. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., MA Census, born in DE.

3454. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., MA Census, born in MA.

3455. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Louisa Hitch, age 32, in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3456. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Sallie Hitch, age 21, in the 1870 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3458. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1870 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3459. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3460. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in 11/1879 in DE in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census. She was a servant in the household.

3461. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3462. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1848 in MD in the 1900 New Castle Co., DE Census.

3463. DE Birth Records, Father is listed as Lemuel Hitch, mother as Margaret Conner.

3464. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1882 in DE in the 1900 New Castle Co., DE Census.

3465. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3466. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1857 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3467. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 72 in the 1930 Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3468. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1860 Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3470. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1878 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3471. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3472. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in April 1884 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3473. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in April 1884 in DE in the 1900 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3474. 1930 DE Census, Listed as Harry Hitch, age 44, in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE (pg 56b).

3475. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Harry Hitch, age 26, in District 2, Sussex Co., DE.

3476. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Harry Hitch, age 35, in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

3478. 1930 DE Census, Listed as Blanche Hitch, age 46, in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE (pg 56b).

3479. 1900 DE Census, Listed as Blanche Coates, born Sep 1881, in Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE.

3480. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Blanche Hitch, age 26, in District 2, Sussex Co., DE.

3481. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Blanche Hitch, age 37, in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

3483. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-14-6862.

3485. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3486. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Nov 1848 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3487. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 105-015A).

3488. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1876 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3489. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Jan 1879 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3490. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Aug 1882 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3491. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Feb 1886 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3492. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 105-015A).

3493. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Sep 1887 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3494. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Nov 1889 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex County, DE census.

3495. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3496. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1879 in DE in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

3497. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3498. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1872 in MD in the 1900 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census.

3499. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MO.

3500. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MO.

3501. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MO.

3502. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1868 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3503. 1920 IN Census, Listed as W.E. Hitch, age 52, in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3504. 1870 IN Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1870 White River Township, Gibson Co., IN Census, born in MO.

3505. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1851 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3506. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 68 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3507. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Gibson Co., In Census, born in IN.

3508. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1877 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3509. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1878 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3510. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3511. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3512. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1881 (not 1880) in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3513. 1920 IN Census, Listed as Cicero Hitch, age 40, in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3515. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1883 in In in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3517. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 303-03-5075.

3521. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1885 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3522. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3523. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 307-36-3681.

3524. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1887 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3525. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Hampshire Co., MA Census, born in IN.

3526. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 020-09-2641.

3527. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1895 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3528. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3529. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 563-14-7338.

3531. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1885 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3533. E-Mail from John Key - 12/19/1999 (4:17 PM). Contained information about descendants of William Henry Hitch and wife of Gibson Co., IN.

3534. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1886 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3535. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1856 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3536. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3537. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3538. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Records, Listed as age 18 when she married in November 1895.

3539. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3540. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1880 in in in the 1900 Vanderburgh Co., IN Census. She is in the household of her brother-in-law, Frank Harris.

3541. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1885 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3542. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3543. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 309-16-9590.

3544. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in June 1891 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3546. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1889 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3548. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1895 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3549. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1862 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3550. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1885 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3554. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1889 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3555. 1920 IN Census, Listed as Oswell Hitch, age 30, in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3557. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 310-09-0116.

3558. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1891 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3560. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1893 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3561. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Lennis Hitch, born in March 1896 in IN, in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3562. Gibson Co., IN Death Records, Lewis HITCH (age 9) died on 3/2/1904 in Gibson Co. (Book H37, page 17).

3563. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1899 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3564. Correspondence from Paul E. Hitch; 5 Tomochichi Lane; Savannah, GA 31411-1608; dated April 23, 1997, Copy of the obituary of Beesie L. Schnelle from a Richmond, IN newspaper.

3565. Correspondence from Paul E. Hitch; 5 Tomochichi Lane; Savannah, GA 31411-1608; dated April 23, 1997.

3567. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1866 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3569. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1888 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3571. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in June 1890 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3572. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1893 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3574. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1896 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3575. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Records, Listed as age 24 when she was married in December 1919.

3580. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1880 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3581. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1882 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3582. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1884 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3584. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1891 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3590. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3591. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1864 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3592. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Wicomcio Co., MD Census, born in MD?.

3593. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3595. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1878 in MD in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3596. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Quantico District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3597. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3598. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1881 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3599. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 25, blacksmith, single, white, in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

3600. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

3601. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD. Listed in his parent's household.

3602. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January? 1888 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3603. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3605. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1892 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3606. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3608. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-10-4264.

3609. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1889 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3610. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD. Listed in his parent's household.

3611. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in July 1885 in MD in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3612. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3614. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3615. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1893 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3616. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in July 1896 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3617. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Erra? Hitch, age 9, in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3619. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3620. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, States Marcellus Townsend, age 22, and Octavia Hitch, age 21, were married on 3/27/1878.

3621. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in March 1878.

3622. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Palestine, Crawford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3623. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 63 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN. She is in the household of her son Clarence Hitch.

3624. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1856 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3625. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Buffalo, Erie Co., NY Census, born in IN.

3626. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1881 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3627. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Erie Co., NY Census, born in IL.

3628. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3629. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1882 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3630. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1885 (not 1884) in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3632. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1888 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3633. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1891 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3634. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN. He is in the household of his brother Clarence Hitch.

3635. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in MARCH (not April) 1893 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3636. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 335-14-7769.

3637. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 445-18-4497.

3638. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1896 (not 1897) in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3639. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 317-07-7981.

3640. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN. He is in the household of his brother Clarence Hitch.

3641. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 317-07-6143.

3642. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 303-18-9797.

3643. Browning Genealogy Obituary Database of Obituaries in the Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana area, Obituary of Constance D. Hitch, Evansville, Indiana, age 91, died May 5, 1997. Occupation: Piano teacher retired from Indiana employment. Died at Geriatric Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Evansville. Husband Bruce died in 1973.

3645. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1863 in KY in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3646. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in May 1885 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3648. Fountain Co., IN Cemetery Records (DAR), States she died on 12/22/1888 (98?) at age 7 months, 19 days.

3649. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1892 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3650. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 263-01-4140.

3652. Fountain Co., IN Cemetery Records (DAR), Tombstone states he died on 2/22/1898, age 12 days, the infant son of O.A. and Nannie HITCH.

3654. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1871 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3655. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI Census, born in IN.

3656. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1889 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3657. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 388-05-1320.

3658. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3659. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Morton Hitch, born in March 1892 in IN, in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3660. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 308-34-6929.

3661. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1894 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3662. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Records, Listed as age 27 when he was married in September 1920.

3663. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in June 1897 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3666. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 Dane Co., WI Census, born in WI.

3667. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1900 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

3669. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Janesville, Rock Co., WI Census, born in IN.

3670. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 310-01-2315.

3671. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Pawnee Co., KS Census, born in IN. She is in the household of her brother-in-law Ebbert Ross.

3672. E-Mail from Kent Hitch - 11/28/2000 (9:04 AM). Announcing the passing of Laura Hitch Campbell on Nov 27 2000.

3673. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN. He is in the household of his brother Oliver M. Hitch and family.

3674. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 313-05-9824.

3675. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Pawnee Co., KS Census, born in IN. She is in the household of her brother-in-law Ebbert Ross.

3676. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1880 in IN in the 1900 Fountain Co., IN Census.

3677. Fountain Co., IN Birth Records 1882-1900 (DAR), Does not give his first name but does identify his mother and father.

3678. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA Census, born in IN.

3679. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1896 in IN in the 1900 Fountain Co., IN Census.

3680. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Los Angeles Co., CA Census, born in TX.

3681. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 466-80-3498.

3682. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Los Angeles Co., CA Census, born in IN. She is in the household of her brother Orville V. Hitch.

3683. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1897 in IN in the 1900 Fountain Co., IN Census.

3686. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in IL in December 1842 in the 1900 Pike Co., IL Census.

3687. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 75 in the 1920 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3688. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3689. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1910 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3690. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3691. 1920 IL Census, Listed as Edwin L. Hitch, age 51, in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3692. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3693. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in IL in September 1869 in the 1900 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census.

3694. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1920 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3695. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3696. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3697. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in IL in September 1871 in the 1900 Pike Co., IL Census.

3698. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1920 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3699. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1910 Griggsville, Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3700. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3701. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Springfield, Sanganon Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3702. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 50? in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3705. Obituary of Henrietta Hitch (1880, IL); The Barry (IL) Adage Newspaper, Friday, Jan. 23, 1880.

3706. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Pike Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3707. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 43, in a hotel, in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in IL.

3708. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1873 in IL in the IL Hospital for the Insane in the 1900 Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL Census.

3709. Notes sent by Spence W. Hitch of Lewes, DE, His notes state birth as November 1, 1880 - different from the Social Security Death Index of January 17, 1880.

3711. 1920 IL Census, Listed as Bertha Hitch, age 35, in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3712. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3713. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 319-26-3778.

3714. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3715. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3716. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3717. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in May 1859 in Germany in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3718. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in Germany.

3719. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL Census, born in Germany.

3720. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1881 in Germany in the 1900 Chicago, Cook Co, IL Census.

3721. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in Germany.

3722. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1882 in IL in the 1900 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census.

3723. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3724. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1884 in IL in the 1900 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census.

3725. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3726. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3727. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1886 in IL in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3728. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 319-44-2747.

3729. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in November 1887 in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3730. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Dupage Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3731. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1896 in IL in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3732. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3733. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Dupage Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3734. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in May 1897 in IL in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3735. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3736. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3737. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in May 1899 in IL in the 1900 Cook Co., IL Census.

3738. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3739. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 341-07-4432.

3740. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 Dupage Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3741. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3742. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 349-22-5750.

3743. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in October 1862 in PA in the 1900 Philadelphia Co., PA Census.

3744. 1900 PA Census, Listed born in January 1881 in PA in the 1900 Philadelphia Co., PA Census.

3745. Philadelphia, PA Death Records, died at only 3 hours old because of premature birth.

3746. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in November 1885 in PA in the 1900 Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA Census.

3748. 1880 PA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3749. Philadelphia, PA Death Records, give most information about Herman S. Faulkner.

3750. Jackson Family GEDCOM sent by Pete Jackson via America OnLine in March 1996.

3751. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3752. E-Mail from Pete Jackson-1/4/2000 (8:37 PM): Pete Jackson, 46 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 01451; PAction@aol.com.

3753. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in PA.

3754. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1910 Allegheny Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3755. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 381-48-7420.

3756. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in PA.

3757. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3758. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 183-14-0498.

3760. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in PA.

3761. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Allegheny Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3762. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3763. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1910 Erie, Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3764. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3765. 1910 PA Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Erie, Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3766. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 195-03-0715.

3767. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3768. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

3772. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in OH in February 1847 in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

3773. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3775. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3777. 1900 OH Census, Listed as Frank Hitch, born in October 1869 in OH, in the 1900 Pickaway Co., OH Census.

3778. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3780. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in OH in July 1874 in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

3781. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3782. Obituary of Robert R. Hitch (1940, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, January 26, 1940.

3783. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3784. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3785. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in February 1878 in OH in the 1900 Ross Co., OH Census.

3786. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3787. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

3788. Gravestone Record, Her tombstone states she was age 1 year, 5 months and 8 days when she died on January 14, 1883.

3789. 1870 OH Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1870 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3790. 1870 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3791. Obituary of Charles McCollister (1942, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, March 13, 1942.

3792. 1870 OH Census, Listed as age 3 months in the 1870 Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3793. Obituary of James McCollister (1935, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, March 22, 1935.

3794. Obituary of Etta Skinner (1951, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, February 2, 1951.

3795. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in August 1859 in IL in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

3796. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 Adams Co., NE Census, born in IL.

3799. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1887 in NE in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

3800. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in November 1891 in NE in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

3801. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Holdrye, Phelps Co., NE Census, born in NE.

3804. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 506-05-3744.

3805. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1894 in NE in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

3806. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in September 1864 in OH in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

3807. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK Census, born in OH.

3808. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in June 1887 in OH in the 1900 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census.

3809. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in November 1889 in NE in the 1900 Hastings, Adams Co., NE Census.

3810. 1900 NE Census, Listed as Harvey J. Hitch, born in February 1863 in IL, in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

3811. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 55 in the 9120 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in IL.

3812. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in December 1849 in IL in the 1920 Fillmore Co., NE Census.

3814. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in OH.

3815. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3816. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in July 1860 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

3817. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3818. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1910 Mclean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3819. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1888 in IL in the 1900 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census.

3820. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3821. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3822. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 337-22-8867.

3823. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in December 1848 in OH in the 1900 Fillmore Co., NE Census.

3825. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in June 1879 in IL in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

3826. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census, born in IL.

3827. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Sheridan Co., KS Census, born in IL.

3828. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1853 in England in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

3829. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

3830. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1910 Mclean Co., IL Census, born in England.

3831. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1882 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

3832. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Bloomington, McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3833. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3835. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1910 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3836. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in January 1860 in OH in the 1900 Clark Co., OH Census.

3837. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in June 1880 in OH in the 1900 Clark Co., OH Census.

3838. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Clark Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3839. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Clark Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3840. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3841. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in February 1882 in OH in the 1900 Clark Co., OH Census.

3842. Obituary of Essie Mae Eckle (1959, OH). Clarksburg (OH) Star newspaper, April 10, 1959.

3843. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3844. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in March 1881 in OH in the 1900 Fayette Co., OH Census.

3845. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3846. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1899 in OH in the 1900 Fayette Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3847. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3849. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

3850. Telephone conversation with William F. Hitch; 9652 Westfall Road, Frankford, OH 45628 - (614) 998-4915 - on June 12, 1997.

3851. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH. He is in the household of his step-father James T. Cottrill.

3852. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 280-03-4118.

3853. Information gleaned from a visit from Walter Hitch to the author at his home on November 8, 1998.

3854. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1910 Jasper Co., IL Census, born in IL.

3855. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1886 in NE in the 1900 Liberty, Jasper Co., IL Census.

3856. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1888 in NE in the 1900 Liberty, Jasper Co., IL Census.

3860. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

3861. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1866 in MD in the 1900 Sussex Co., MD Census.

3862. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3863. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1890 in DE in the 1900 Gumboro Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3865. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 716-01-6951.

3866. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3867. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1893 in DE in the 1900 Gumboro Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

3868. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-12-6872.

3870. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1895 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

3871. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

3872. E-Mail from Tyler Hitch - 12/25/2013 (5:28 pm), Sent Family Tree for his line (William Tyler Hitch).

3873. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3875. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-07-2028.

3876. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

3877. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 10b).

3878. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

3880. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-09-8663.

3881. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE Census (pg 10b).

3883. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Clinton Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3885. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Clinton Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3886. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1920 Clinton Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3888. Obituary - Dean S. Milligan (Waveland Independent), 4/6/1928, Waveland, IN.

3893. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Boone Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3895. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 308-36-6446.

3896. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 4 6/12 in the 1920 Boone Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3899. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 3 1/12 in the 1920 Boone Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3901. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 1 7/12 in the 1920 Boone Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3903. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 315-05-1342.

3905. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3906. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1867 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

3907. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1877 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

3908. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3910. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3911. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3913. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 315-14-9386.

3914. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3916. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3917. Correspondence from Mel & Mae Schwartz; 8863 Greenback Lane; No. 168; Orangevale, CA 95662-4059. (Sent via Internet E-Mail on 3/31/97). Their home page is http://www.jps.net/schwartz.

3919. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 306-16-6065.

3920. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3921. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 312-12-6155.

3922. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1882 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

3923. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Ashland Co., WI Census, born in IN.

3924. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 202-40-0790.

3925. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Ashland Co., WI Census, born in IN.

3926. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Ashland Co., WI Census, born in IN.

3927. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1874 in OH in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census. He is in the houshold of his father-in-law Samuel Hitch.

3928. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in September 1895 in IN in the 1900 Montgomery Co., IN Census.

3930. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3932. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 5 3/12 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3933. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 717-09-6243.

3934. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 11/12 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., IN Census, born in IN.

3939. 1860 GA Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1860 Henry Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3940. 1860 GA Mortality Schedule, Listed as R.M. Hitch, age 1 month, a female, died March 1860 in Henry County, Georgia.

3942. 1910 GA Census, Listed as William J. Hitch, age 45, in the 1910 Quitman. Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3943. 1880 GA Census, Listed as J.W. Hitch, age 16, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3945. 1880 GA Census, Listed as T.K. Hitch, age 14, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3946. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in September 1866 in GA in the 1900 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census.

3947. 1880 GA Census, Listed as B.F. Hitch, age 13, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3948. 1880 GA Census, Listed as S.A. Hitch, age 12, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3949. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in March 1870 in GA in the 1900 Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Census.

3950. 1880 GA Census, Listed as M.C. Hitch, age 10, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3951. 1900 GA Census, Listed as R.M. Hitch, born in October 1871 in GA, in the 1900 Savannah, Chatham Co., GE Census.

3952. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Savannah, Chatham Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3953. 1880 GA Census, Listed as R.M. Hitch Jr., age 8, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3955. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in May 1874 in GA in the 1900 Brooks Co., GA Census. She is in the household of Thomas A. Rozier.

3956. 1880 GA Census, Listed as M.M. Hitch, age 6, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3957. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Barney, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA. She is in the household of T.A. Rozier.

3958. 1880 GA Census, Listed as E.E. Hitch, age 5, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3959. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born n January 1877 in GA in the 1900 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census.

3960. 1880 GA Census, Listed as N.L. Hitch, age 3, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3961. 1880 GA Census, Listed as A.E. Hitch, age 31, in the 1880 Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

3962. 1900 GA Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1900 Baldwin Co., GA Census, born in GA. He is in the Georgia State Sanitarium.

3963. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in February 1883 in GA in the 1900 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census.

3964. Descendants of Richard Duckett (1672-1733) of Prince Georges Co., MD, by Randy Jones found on the GENDEX in the WWW.

3965. Marriages & Deaths from Upper SC Newspapers 1843-65, 1977, Southern Historical Press, 3/14/1856 Laurens Newspaper.

3966. Marriages & Deaths from Upper SC Newspapers 1843-65, 1977, Southern Historical Press, 5/28/1858 Union Newspaper.

3968. 1920 MS Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3969. 1910 MS Census, Listed as Mary Hitch, age 58, in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in AL (not MS).

3970. 1900 MS Census, Listed as born in December 1851 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3971. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3972. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3974. 1900 MS Census, Listed as born in October 1874 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3975. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3980. 1900 MS Census, Listed as Jammie Hitch, born in June 1887 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3981. Correspondence from William Lee Hitch of 1892 Palace Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 dated December 25, 1994.

3982. 1920 MS Census, Listed as age 65 in the 1920 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3983. 1910 MS Census, Listed as Paralee Hitch, age 55, in the 1910 Batesville, Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3984. 1900 MS Census, Listed as M.P. Hitch, born in October 1852 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3985. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3986. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in TN.

3987. 1900 MS Census, Listed as born in August 1876 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3988. 1880 MS Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

3989. 1900 MS Census, Listed as born in October 1881 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

3990. 1900 MS Census, Listed as born in September 1886 in MS in the 1900 Panola Co., MS Census.

4035. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4036. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC. She is in the household of her mother-in-law, Mary A. Hitch.

4037. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Greenville Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4041. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in April 1872 in SC in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

4042. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4043. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Greenwood Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4044. Correspondence from Michael Givens, 501 King Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, dated November 15, 1999, Obituary of Dr. Y. M. Hitch in the package of information sent. The article is dated March 28 and states that Hitch died at 53 years of age.

4045. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4046. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4050. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Greenville Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4055. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in SC in August 1845 in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

4056. Bible Records of A.L. Hitch of Laurens Co., SC (Image copies provided by Elinor Mowbray of Fountain Inn, SC), states she died at "5 min. till 6 A.M."

4058. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in SC in December 1887 in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

4059. 1920 SC Census, Listed as Mary E. Holland, age 32, in Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

4060. 1930 SC Census, Listed as Bessie Holland, age 42, in Foutain Inn, Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

4061. 1940 SC Census, Listed as age 53 in Foutain Inn, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

4062. 1870 SC Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1870 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4063. 1880 SC Census, Listed as Leda E. Hitch, age 7, in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4064. 1880 SC Census, Listed as Nannie Hitch, age 4, in the 1880 Laurens Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4065. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in February 1882 in SC in the 1900 Laurens Co., SC Census.

4066. 1920 SC Census, Listed as M.L. Hitch, age 38, in the 1920 Greenwood Co., SC Census, born in SC.

4067. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Greenwood Co., SC Census, born in GA.

4100. 1920 NY Census, Listed as Howard Covell, age 23, in LeRoy, Genesee Co., NY.

4103. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1850 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

4104. (Baltimore Sun, Feb 9 1877), Listed as drowned with grandson of Elizabeth (Lankford) (Taylor) Hitch.

4106. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

4107. Baltimore City, MD Death Records, On her death certificate, she was list as age 57 years and 4 months at her death in March 1879.

4110. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Roxa A. Hitch, age 5, in the 1860 City of Baltimore, MD census, born in MD.

4111. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Roxy Nelson, age 24, in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

4112. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, He was listed as age 21 and she as age 18.

4118. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Wicomcio Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4119. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Wicomcio Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4120. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1883 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4121. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1886 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4122. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1887 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4123. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, He was listed as age 33 and she as age 27.

4124. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1864 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4125. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1893 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4126. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1895 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4127. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1897 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4128. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1899 in the 1900 Parsons, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4129. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, He was listed as age 23 and se as age 17.

4130. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in MD, July 1869, in the 1900 Somerset Co., MD Census (ED69).

4131. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4132. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4135. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4136. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4137. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4138. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 1 year, 6 months in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4139. E-Mail from Bob Wilson, dated May 30 2002 (5:35 PM) - details much of the history of the George Wilson (1758-1829) of Somerset.

4140. John E. Jacob, "Graveyards and Gravestones of Wicomico," Listed as age 42-4-6 on his tombstone.

4142. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of his grandfather George W. Hitch.

4146. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in MD.

4147. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4148. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 26 when he was married in November 1876.

4149. The Old Hitch Place Near Spring Hill Wicomico County Maryland, Family Record File #87, Maryland Room, Wicomico Co. Library.

4150. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in November 1853 in VA in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4153. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in November 1883 in VA in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4154. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in December 1884 in NC in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4155. 1920 NC Census, Listed as F.S. Hitch, age 35, in the 1920 Rocky Mount, Edgecombe Co., NC, born in NC.

4156. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in June 1887 in NC in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4157. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in NC.

4158. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in December 1889 in NC in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4159. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 231-14-3104.

4162. 1900 VA Census, Listed as Reeves W. Hitch, born in August 1894 in NC in the 1900 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census.

4163. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 225-07-3493.

4164. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4166. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1852 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4167. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in DE.

4168. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1870 Barren Creek District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in DE.

4169. Salisbury Advertiser, Wedding announcement in the May 26, 1877 edition states, " HITCH-MILLS-On Thursday evening 24th inst. at St. Peter's P.E. Church by Rev Dr. Fulton, Mr. Herbert Hitch to Miss Laura Mills, both of this county."

4171. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 19 9/12 in the 1880 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4172. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Morris Hitch, age 2 1/12, in the 1880 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4173. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1880 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4174. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a lineman for the telephone company, age 24, in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4175. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1886 in MD in the 1900 Wicomcio Co., MD Census.

4176. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4177. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1865 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4178. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4179. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 27 (or 21) in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4180. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 28 when she was married in March 1928.

4181. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1899 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4182. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4183. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Married in Salisbury by Roy Ralph Gibsom, he a buyer from NYC.

4184. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 29, a buyer from New York City, when he was married in March 1928.

4185. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when she was married in December 1883.

4188. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in March 1886 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4189. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1887 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4190. Salisbury Advertiser, Salisbury Advertiser - July 11, 1891 Article states "The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George Hitch of this city, died Wednesday morning. The interment was made in Rockawalking, Rev. Wm. Munford officiating."

4191. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1892 in MD in the 1900 Salisbury, Wicomcio Co., MD Census.

4192. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 217-36-0849.

4193. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 27 when she was married in August 1900.

4194. Taylor-Bailey-Adkins-Wood; Apr 7 2002; Jerri Strombeck, jerristrombeck@hotmail.com.

4195. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in January 1876.

4196. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1870 Quantico District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4197. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Wicomico Co., Md Census, born in MD.

4198. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1910 Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4199. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4200. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-9102.

4201. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Bernice Hitch, age 5, in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4202. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4203. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4204. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4205. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4206. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Mary J. Price, born Sep 1837, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

4207. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4208. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4209. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1860 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4210. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4211. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4212. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4214. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Finley S. Price, born Apr 1864, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

4215. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Finley F. Price, age 56, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4216. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4217. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Isaac L. Price, born May 1865, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4218. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 9 months in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4219. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Levin B. Price, born Aug 1869, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4220. 1910 DC Census, Listed as Levin B. Price, age 40, in Precinct 10, Washngton, DC.

4221. 1920 DC Census, Listed as Levin B. Price, age 50, in District 311, Washngton, DC.

4222. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

4223. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Kate E. Price, born Jun 1878, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

4224. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Kate E. Jones, age 31, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of father-in-law, John W. Jones.

4225. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Kate Price Jones, age 41, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of father-in-law, John W. Jones.

4226. 1930 VA Census, Listed as Kate P. Jones, age 51, in Williamsburg, James City Co., VA.

4227. Antioch Methodist Church Records 1856-1877, Somerset Co., MD; Miller & Goldsborough; Millers Choice; 1991, Married at Lem. Malone's.

4228. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1850 Trappe, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4229. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 25 (as Sandy) in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4230. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4231. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

4232. 1840 MD Census, Probably male child listed as age 5-10 in the 1840 Somerset Co., MD Census.

4233. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Annie E. Jones, a seamstress, born in Jan 1860, in Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD. In household of father-in-law, John Jones.

4234. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 (as Sally?) in the 1860 Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4235. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4236. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

4237. MD Death Certificate, Died at 8:30 PM of a coronary occlusion, coronary schlerosis, and hypertensive cardio-vascular disease.

4239. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4240. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

4241. 1900 PA Census, Listed as John M. Murrell, born Dec 1861, in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia Co., PA, born in MD.

4242. 1930 PA Census, Listed as John M. Murrell ("father" to Felton Grove), age 67, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

4243. 1920 PA Census, Listed as John M. Murrell, age 58, in Philadelphia Ward 30, Philadelphia Co., PA.

4244. 1910 PA Census, Listed as John E. Murrell, age 48, in Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., PA.

4246. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4247. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Alexander H. Murrell, born Jun 1864, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4249. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Jeannette S. Murrell, age 40, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of father, Thomas W.H. White.

4250. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Nettie Murrell, born Apr 1870, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

4251. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1843 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4252. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1870 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4253. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4254. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4255. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1874 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4256. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1879 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4257. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Edward Smaulin, age 32, in Nutters District, Worcester Co., MD.

4258. 1860 MD Census, Listed as William Smaulin, age 3, in Nutters District, Worcester Co., MD.

4259. 1870 MD Census, Listed as William Smullen, age 13, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4260. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Stephen Smullen, age 11, in District 7, Worcester Co., MD.

4261. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Stephen Smaulin, age 1, in Nutters District, Worcester Co., MD.

4262. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Stephen T. Smullin, age 20, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4263. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Sallie E. Ruark, age 8, in Coulbourne, Worcester Co., MD, born in MD. In household of her grandfather Parker Ruark, age 65.

4264. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Nancy Smullen, age 7, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4265. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Nancy E. Smullin, age 18, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4266. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Asbury Smullen, age 3, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4267. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Louis A. Smullin, age 13, in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co., MD.

4269. 1860 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1860 Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4270. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4271. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4272. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4273. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4274. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1865 in DE in the 1900 New Castle Co., DE Census.

4275. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4276. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4277. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Johnnie Hitch, age 54, in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4279. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1862 in PA in the 1900 New Castle Co., DE Census.

4280. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in PA.

4282. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in October 1867 in DE in the 1900 Yeadon, Delaware Co., PA Census.

4283. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4284. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4285. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Lewes, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4286. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4289. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4290. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4291. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in April 1871 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4292. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4293. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4294. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4295. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1876 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4296. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in September 1846 in DE in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4297. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 74 in the 1920 Cuba, Crawford Co., MO Census, born in DE.

4298. 1880 MO Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4299. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in February 1875 in MO in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4300. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4301. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1910 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4302. 1880 MO Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4303. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in November 1876 in MO in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4304. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Woodbury Co., IA Census, born in MO.

4305. 1880 MO Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4306. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in January 1879 in MO in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4307. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4308. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in September 1882 in MO in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4309. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Woodbury Co., IA Census, born in MO.

4310. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1910 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4311. Bill and Martha Reamy, Genealogical Abstracts from Biographical and Genealogical History of the State of Delaware.

4312. 1900 MO Census, Listed as born in July 1884 in MO in the 1900 Crawford Co., MO Census.

4313. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1910 Crawford Co., MO Census, born in MO.

4314. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Federal Census in Little Creek Hundred, born in DE.

4316. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-50-8031.

4319. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 222-18-3810.

4324. 1880 IL Census, Listed as E. Nancy Hitch, age 32, in the 1880 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4325. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1848 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4326. 1920 IL Census, Listed as Mary E. Hitch, age 72, in the 1920 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4327. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4328. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1876 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4329. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4330. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1878 in IL in the 1900 Lee Co., IL Census. Also listed with his parents with same information in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4332. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in November 1882 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4333. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IL.

4336. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IA.

4337. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1885 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4338. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IL.

4340. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 469-36-7584.

4341. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1888 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4342. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 McDonough Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4343. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in July 1892 in IL in the 1900 McDonough Co., IL Census.

4347. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1880 Brown Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4348. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1850 in IN in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

4349. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN. She is in the household of her son-in-law Clark T. Pittman.

4350. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Brown Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4351. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1870 in IN in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

4352. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4353. 1880 IN Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Brown Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4355. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in August 1881 in IN in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

4356. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4357. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1888 in IN in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

4359. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in March 1890 in IN in the 1900 Brown Co., IN Census.

4360. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

4362. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 304-16-6576.

4364. 1880 DE Census, Listed as John C. Crockit, age 40, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4365. 1900 DE Census, Listed as John C. Crockett, born Jun 1833, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4366. 1910 DE Census, Listed as John C. Crockett, age 72, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4367. 1860 DE Census, Listed as John C. Crocket, age 25, in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

4368. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex County, DE Census, born in MD.

4369. 1850 DE Census, Listed as John C. Crockett, age 18, in Subdivision 11, Sussex County, DE, born in MD.

4370. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Laurel, Sussex County, DE Census, born in DE.

4371. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Flaurence Crockit, age 13, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4372. 1900 DE Census, Listed as Flora Crockett, born Oct 1866, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4373. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Florence Crockett, age 40, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4374. 1880 DE Census, Listed as John B. Crockit, age 8, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4375. 1910 DE Census, Listed as John B. Crockett, age 35, in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4376. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4378. 1860 DE Census, Listed as Mary Ellis, age 17, in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE. In household of Cornelius Ellis, age 31.

4379. 1850 DE Census, Listed as Mary Ellis, age 7, in Subdivision 11, Sussex Co., DE.

4380. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Manula Hitch, age 2/12, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4381. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4382. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1875 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4383. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4384. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1878 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4386. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in June 1882 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4387. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in DE.

4388. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1885 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4389. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in DE.

4391. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1859 in DE in the 1900 Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4392. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Margaret J. Hitch, age 60, in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of son, Clarence Hegman, age 33.

4393. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Magret J. Hitch, age 50, in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

4394. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Margaret J.W. Walker, age 21, in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

4395. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Margaret Walker, age 1, in Sharptown, Somerset Co., MD.

4396. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Margaret J. Walker, age 11, in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

4397. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in July 1899 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4400. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1858 in MD in the 1900 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

4401. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4402. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4403. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Caroline Hacket, age 2, in District 1, Dorchester Co., MD.

4404. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Caroline Hacket, age 11, in District 1, Dorchester Co., MD.

4405. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in January 1879 in MD in the 1900 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

4406. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4407. Correspondence from Helen R. Hitch; 6511 Lacona Street, Forestville, MD 20747-2882; 12/28/94.

4408. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1881 in MD in the 1900 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

4409. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4410. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1883 in MD in the 1900 Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD Census.

4411. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4412. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-03-6311.

4414. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1858 in MD in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4415. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1880 Dorchester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4416. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

4417. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Fannie A.. Corkran, age 12, in District 5, Caroline Co., MD.

4418. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1880 in MD in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4419. Correspondence from Robert Arthur Hitch of 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831, dated January 6, 1995.

4420. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1882 in MD in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4421. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

4422. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

4423. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1884 in MD in the 1900 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4424. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

4426. 1900 WA Census, Listed as born in March 1850 in IN in the 1900 Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA Census.

4427. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IN.

4429. 1900 WA Census, Listed as born in December 1867 in IA in the 1900 Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA Census.

4430. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

4433. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Shasta Co., CA Census, born in IA.

4436. 1900 WA Census, Listed as born in January 1888 in CA in the 1900 Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA Census.

4437. 1880 CA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Shasta Co., CA Census, born in CA.

4439. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in Canada.

4440. 1880 OR Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1880 Jackson Co., OR Census, born in Canada.

4441. 1870 IA Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1870 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

4442. 1880 OR Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Jackson Co., OR Census, born in IA.

4443. 1920 WA Census, Listed as I.E. Hitch, age 41, in the 1920 Centralia, Lewis Co., WA Census, born in IA.

4444. 1900 CA Census, Listed as born in March 1872 in IA in the 1900 Callahan Township, Siskuyan Co., CA Census.

4445. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Lewis Co., WA Census, born in IA.

4446. 1880 OR Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Jackson Co., OR Census, born in IA.

4447. 1900 CA Census, Listed as born in November 1873 in IA in the 1900 Callahan Township, Siskuyan Co., CA Census. He was in the household of his brother Isaac E. Hitch.

4451. 1880 OR Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Jackson Co., OR Census, born in IA.

4452. 1880 OR Census, Listed as "Babe" , age 2, in the 1880 Jackson Co., OR Census, born in OR.

4453. 1900 OR Census, Listed as born in February 1877 (or 1878) in OR in the 1900 Jackson Co., OR Census.

4456. 1910 OR Census, Listed as age 27 in Sams Valley, Jackson Co. Married 7 years and no births.

4470. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in July 1878 in IA in the 1900 Chickasaw Co., IA Census.

4471. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in May 1898 in IA in the 1900 Chickasaw Co., IA Census.

4472. 1920 DC Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Washington, DC Census, born in IA.

4473. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 307-16-8406.

4474. Past and Present of Fayette County Iowa, 1910; B. F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, IN.

4475. 1900 IA Census, Listed as Burthy D. Hitch, born in December 1858 in IA, in the 1900 Fayette Co., IA Census.

4476. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA. She is in the household of her son L.D. Hitch.

4477. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in June 1883 in IA in the 1900 Fayette Co., IA Census.

4478. 1920 IA Census, Listed as L.D. Hitch, age 36, in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

4479. 1900 IA Census, Listed as born in March 1895 in IA in the 1900 Fayette Co., IA Census.

4480. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA. She is in the household of her brother L.D. Hitch.

4481. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Queen E. Hitch, age 19, in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

4483. Mary Fallon Richards, "Deaths from the Delaware Gazette 1854-59, 1861-64" (Delaware Genealogy Society, 1995).

4484. Mary Fallon Richards, "Marriages from the Delaware Gazette 1854-59, 1861-64" (Delaware Genealogical Society, 1995), Listed in the February 6, 1863 edition as having married on January 7, 1863 by Rev. H.C. Fries.

4485. 1870 DE Census, Listed as Florry Hitch, age 24, in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4486. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Carmelia A. Hitch, age 35 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4487. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in February 1846 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4488. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4489. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1866 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4490. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4491. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1870 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4492. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in January 1870 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4493. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4495. 1880 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4496. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 7/12 in the 1870 Little Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4497. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1877 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4498. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4499. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4500. 1880 DE Census, Listed as "baby", age 3/12, in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4501. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1882 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4502. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4503. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4504. DE Death Certificate, Death certificate of Charlotte (Records) Hitch indicates her parents and their place of birth.

4505. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in DE in May 1861 in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4506. 1880 DE Census, Listed as Sharlet Hitch, age 21, in the 1880 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4507. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE. She was in the household of son-in-law Charles E. Dean.

4508. 1870 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1870 Little Creek, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4509. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in DE in July 1878 in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4510. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1920, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4511. 1910 DE Census, Listed as "Strong H." Hitch, age 29, in the 1910 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4512. E-Mail from Glenna Burnett - 4/25/2000 (1:59 AM). Includes copy of the Delayed Birth Certificate for Henry Strong Hitch Jr. It states Henry S. Hitch was born on Nov 4 1926 to Henry Strong Hitch and Whilemina Outten. The former was 45 years old when he was born and the latter, age 38. It further states that the father was born in Seaford, DE and was a carpenter and the mother was also born in Seaford and was a housewife. The records states (and is a little confusing on this fact) that Henry S. Hitch Jr. was second in birth order and that there were evidently 4 children in total in the family of which two died very young. The father vouched for the record, indicating he was still living at the time of his signature on Jun 30 1960. One proof to the record provided was a mention of Henry S. Hitch's marriage certificate of Jan 24 1956. Another is his Honorable Discharge on Apr 28 1958.

4513. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in DE in September 1884 in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4514. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in MD in June 1891 in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4515. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4516. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. Listed with her son William Hitch.

4517. 1900 DE Census, Listed as Jennie E. Hitch, born in August 1862 in DE, in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4518. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Annie Hitch, age 49, in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4519. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4520. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in August 1878 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4521. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4522. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 61 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

4523. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4524. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in April 1881 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4525. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 58 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

4526. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1880 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4527. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in DE.

4528. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in DE.

4529. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1886 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4530. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4532. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1889 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4533. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4552. 1910 DE Census, Listed in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census as being married 21 years.

4554. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in October 1868 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4555. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4556. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4557. DE Birth Records, Listed as (no name) Hitch, daughter of B.F. Hitch and Fannie Elzey, born near Delmar, DE on 11/28/1889.

4558. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in November 1889 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4559. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in December 1899 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

4560. Correspondence from John E. Jacob Jr., 104 N. Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801; dated 7/12/1996.

4564. "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Hitch, 1931, Maiden name of Johnson comes from "A Hitch Orchard."

4565. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in July 1873 in PA in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4566. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 New York City, New York Census, born in DE. She is listed as a secretary to Seymor Oppenheimer.

4567. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in September 1897 in DE in the 1900 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census.

4572. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in NY.

4573. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 48 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4574. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-50-3183.

4575. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4576. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4577. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

4578. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 23 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4579. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4580. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4581. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in Cedar Creek Hundred, Milford, Sussex Co., DE.

4582. Facebook Message from Karen Hitch Bunting (5/10/2012) (Karen BuntingEugene Hitch - Married Darlene Nailor (not Nailer)
Son is Eric Parker Hitch (not Eric Eugene Hitch) Fun fact for you..... That is 3 generations of the Parker middle name! :)

I was married from 2000-2006 and have 2 children son-Logan Hunter Bunting 4-23-2001 and daughter-Brooke Darlene Bunting 12-31-2002

Lisa Kaye Reed - daughter of Larry and Barbara (Hitch) Reed married Robert Jones Sr. July 17,1999 and they have a daughter together , Clara Mae Jones Born 2001. Robert Jones has a Son Robert Jones JR. from a previous relationship.

Geraldine Hitch (wife of Marvin Hitch) passed away Sept 7, 2006.

Tracey Hitch-Lilly has a daughter Jade Lilly - She was adopted and i'm not sure of her date of birth... working on getting that for you!!

Ward Hitch passed away July 29, 2008 and his wife was Marian (Howie)Hitch

Hope this gives you some helpful information! And let me know if I can help with anything else!!! Eric and I have found all this really neat... As our grandparents died when we were very young we don't know much about the history of the family so its cool to see some of the history!!!! :)
..).

4584. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4585. Gravestone Record, Death date states Martha E. Hitch, wife of J.L., died 4/26/1899, age 52 years.

4586. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1860 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4587. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4588. 1850 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1850 Nutters, Worcester Co., MD census.

4589. 1900 VA Census, Listed as born in November 1867 in MD in the 1900 Accomac Co., VA Census.

4590. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4591. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4592. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4593. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1874 in MD in the 1900 Pocomoke, Worcester Co., MD Census.

4594. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 68 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in VA.

4595. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4596. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1859 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4597. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 61 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4598. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1885 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4599. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4600. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1887 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4601. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4602. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4603. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1889 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4604. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4605. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4606. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1892 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4607. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4608. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4609. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1894 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4610. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4611. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4613. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1897 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4614. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4615. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4616. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4617. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4618. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 47 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4619. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4620. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4621. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4622. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 35 when he was married in 1895.

4623. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1855 in the 1900 Federal Census, Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD.

4624. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4625. 1860 MD Census, Listed as Francis Smullen, age 6, in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

4626. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1896 in the 1900 Federal Census, Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD.

4627. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4628. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

4629. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in October 1899.

4639. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in DE.

4642. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born Jun 1889 (as Estella) in Laurel, Sussex Co.

4644. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-6382.

4645. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4648. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4653. 1940 DE Census, Listed as Virgie O'Neal, age 25 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

4654. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4655. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4658. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-8076.

4659. 1940 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co. in household of his uncle O. Lee Hitch.

4660. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 215-18-4695.

4661. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-12-7577.

4662. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 22 when he was married in September 1877.

4670. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when she was married in December 1884.

4671. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1886 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

4674. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in March 1890 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

4677. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1893 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

4680. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1896 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

4684. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1864 in MD in the 1900 City of Baltimore, MD Census.

4686. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, States he was a widower, age 41, when he married in January 1902.

4691. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1866 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4692. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in May 1891 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4693. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1893 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4694. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1896 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4695. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4696. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4697. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4698. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4699. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4700. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4701. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4702. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4703. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4704. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1870 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4705. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4706. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4707. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1894 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4708. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4709. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4710. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4711. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1900 in MD in the 1900 Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4712. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1910 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4713. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4714. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4715. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1868 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4716. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jan 1890 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4717. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4718. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4719. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1892 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4720. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1892 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4723. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Tulsa Co., OK Census, born in TN.

4724. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Tulsa Co., OK Census, born in OK.

4725. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 414-18-9832.

4727. Stark Co., ND Marriage Records, Marriage Book 5, sates he was age 44 and she age 25.

4733. 1900 SD Census, Listed as born in September 1874 in MS in the 1900 Custer Co., SC Census.

4734. 1900 SD Census, Listed as born in July 1898 in SD in the 1900 Custer Co., SD Census.

4736. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 504-03-2127.

4737. Marriage listed in the May 23-28, 1895 edition of the Hot Springs Star, Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD.

4738. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1876 in MN in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

4739. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1896 in SD in the 1900 Adams Co., NE Census.

4740. 1940 SD Census, Listed as age 57 (as Della) in Spearfish, Lawrence Co., SD.

4741. 1870 KY Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1870 Pendleton Co., KY CEnsus, born in KY.

4742. 1900 SD Census, Listed as born in November 1876 in MI in the 1900 Custer Co., SD Census.

4743. 1920 SD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Lawrence Co., SD Census, born in MI.

4744. 1920 SD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Lawrence Co., SD Census, born in NE.

4745. 1920 SD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Lawrence Co., SD Census, born in IL.

4747. 1920 SD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Lawrence Co., SD Census, born in SD.

4750. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in June 1867 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

4751. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1910 Scotland Co., MO Census, born in KY.

4752. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in October 1891 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

4753. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Scotland Co., MO Census, born in KY. He is in the household of his step-father Joseph Donaldson.

4754. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1910 Scotland Co., MO Census, born in KY.

4755. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1860 in IL in the 1900 Clay Co., IL Census.

4756. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4757. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1894 in IL in the 1900 Clay Co., IL Census.

4758. 1920 MI Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI Census, born in IL.

4760. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 264-05-0396.

4761. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1900 in IL in the 1900 Clay Co., IL Census.

4762. 1920 MI Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI Census, born in IL. He is in the household of his brother Jacob Hitch.

4763. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4764. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4765. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4766. RootsWeb World Connect Project, SMITH-TAYLOR and Allied Families Association. 74210 total entries, last updated Sun May 28 22:14:49 2000. Charles Wesley Smith <stafa@worldnet.att.net>.

4768. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in November 1862 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

4769. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4770. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in February 1889 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

4771. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in July 1895 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

4772. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4773. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in June 1863 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

4774. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1910 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4775. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4776. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in April 1899 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY Census.

4777. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4778. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4780. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in February 1889 in KY in the 1900 Kenton Co., KY census.

4781. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4782. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 Pulaski Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4784. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Pulaski Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4785. 1910 KY Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1910 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4786. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4787. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4788. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4809. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Montgomery Co., OH Census, born in KY. He is in the household of Omer S. Hitch.

4810. 1900 KY Census, Listed as born in October 1895 in KY in the 1900 Pendleton Co., KY Census.

4811. (Mike: It's nice to "meet" you too. I just started looking into my geneology all of a month ago but really just started writing things down this week. My great-aunt Dorothy Jean did a lot of work and that's what I started off with. I don't know what her sources were though. It was great to be able to corroborate what she found with all of your research. I was just at my grandmother's house and I scanned all of the old pictures she had available. Unfortunately, she was in the middle of moving so there may be a few more that were already boxed up. I'm attaching at least one picture of everyone who has already died. I should probably ask people who are living before I pass on their pictures. I also have some newspaper clippings that I will scan and email to you later. If I find anything else that relates to the Hitches I'll be sure and pass them your way. - Christine Crank

Here's the tree from Van Hilton down:

Van Hilton Hitch 10/8/1895 - 06/14/1991
married 5/28/1920 in Newport, OH
Thomas Etta (Peggy) McClanahan 10/23/1900 - 4/17/1976

They had 3 daughters:
Betty Jane Hitch 4/11/1921 - 6/1921 b and d in Dayton OH Dorothy Jean Hitch 5/26/1922 - 9/22/1987 (never married, childless) b Dayton, OH d Phoenix, AZ Patricia Ann Hitch 5/7/1949 - still living

Patricia Ann Hitch married 5/7/1949 married in Dayton, OH Dane Wendell Brown 6/3/1926 - 2/5/2002 b in Dayton, OH d in Phoenix, AZ

They had two children:
David Allen Brown 6/4/51 - still living, born in Phoenix, AZ Laura Ann Brown 12/12/1953 - still living (unmarried, childless), born in Phoenix, AZ

David Allen Brown married 9/5/1975 in Hollywood, CA Connie Jo Walsh 9/27/1953 - still living

They have four children:
Christine Louise Brown b12/25/1978 in Covington, KY
married 6/4/2004 to Jeremiah Jacob Crank in Woodland, WA Jeffrey Daniel Brown b2/1/1981 in Covington, KY
married 3/17/2004 to Allison Russey Dodd in Wayne, PA Kimberly Joy Brown b11/9/1982 in Covington, KY Matthew David Brown b12/14/1984 in Olney, MD).

4812. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4813. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 3 7/12 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4814. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 1 9/12 in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY.

4815. 1920 KY Census, Listed as George E. Steele, age 35, in the 1920 Pendleton Co., KY Census, born in KY. He is in the household of his father-in-law John T. Hitch.

4816. 1860 OH Census, Mary E.Ely is listed as age 26 in the 1860 Tate, Clermont County, OH census.

4817. 1860 OH Census, Ruhanna Ely is listed as age 6 months in the 1860 Tate, Clermont County, OH census.

4818. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4819. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in January 1850 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

4820. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 60 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4822. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4823. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in November 1874 in OH in the 1900 Clermont Co., OH Census.

4824. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 527-42-0443.

4825. E-Mail from Lois Aszman - 7/2/2000 (10:28 PM): Included a file with her genealogy through George Prather Hitch (1875-1954) and beyond.

4826. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4827. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in July 1848 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4828. Julia Hitch Remembrance Card - 1909, copy sent to me by Lois Aszman (908 Edgedale Cricle, Brandon, FL 33510) in a package dated October 15, 1999.

4829. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4830. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4831. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in May 1875 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4832. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4833. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4834. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1876 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4835. 1880 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4836. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in December 1877 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4837. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4838. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in December 1882 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4839. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in June 1884 in OH in the 1900 Hamilton Co., OH Census.

4840. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4841. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4844. Portrait and Biographical Album of Vermilion and Edgar Cos., Illinois (DAR - 1889).

4845. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1848 in IL in the 1900 Edgar Co., IL Census.

4846. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1880 Edgar Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4847. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 62 in the 1910 Paris, Edgar Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4848. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1876 in IL in the 1900 Edgar Co., IL Census.

4849. 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Edgar Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4850. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in March 1866 in IN in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4851. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1910 Champaign Co., IL Census, born in IN.

4852. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1887 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4853. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1910 Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4854. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 516-32-9774.

4855. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1898 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4856. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Champaign, Champaign Co., IL Census, born in IL.

4857. Correspondence from Charles E. Hitch, 282 Ashley Court, Billings, MT 59105, dated 4/25/1996.

4858. DAR Lineage Books, The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 118 page 57.

4859. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1864 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4860. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1920 Vigo Co., IN Census, born in IL.

4861. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1884 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4862. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in May 1886 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4863. Vigo Co., IN Marriage Records (DAR), Date of birth given in marriage record.

4864. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1890 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4865. 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in December 1896 in IL in the 1900 Jasper Co., IL Census.

4866. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Vigo Co., IN Census, born in IL.

4867. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Our Ancestry and Family. 13840 total entries, last updated Mon Jul 10 14:17:22 2000. Robert and Donna Gill <regill@bellatlantic.net>.

4868. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 44 in the 1920 Comanche Co., OK Census, born in WI.

4869. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Sterling, Comanche Co., OK Census, born in OK.

4870. 1920 OK Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Sterling, Comanche Co., OK Census, born in OK.

4872. 1920 OK Census, listed as age 9 in the 1920 Comanche Co., OK Census, born in OK.

4874. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4875. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4876. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Clermont Co., Oh Census, born in OH.

4877. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4878. 1920 OH Census, Listed as Nellie Hitch, age 41, in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in KY.

4879. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4880. 1920 OH Census, Listed as Anna Lorn Hitch, age 16, in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4881. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4882. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4883. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4884. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4885. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4886. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Clermont Co., OH Census, born in OH.

4887. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 289-09-2940.

4888. 1920 DC Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Washington, DC Census, born in the Phillipines.

4890. 1920 DC Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Washington, DC Census, born in the Phillipines.

4893. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 527-38-2095.

4894. 1900 KS Census, Listed as born in February 1868 in IL in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

4895. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 52 in the 1920 Crawford Co., KS Census, born in IL.

4897. 1900 KS Census, Listed as Crawford W. Hitch, born in May 1890 in KS, in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

4898. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Girard, Crawford Co., KS Census, born in KS.

4900. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 511-32-5634.

4901. 1900 KS Census, Listed as born in October 1892 in KS in the 1900 Crawford Co., KS Census.

4903. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in WI.

4904. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 536-46-1322.

4905. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in WI.

4906. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in WI.

4908. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in MN.

4909. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census (birthplace not recorded in the Soundex listing).

4910. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 1 5/12 in the 1920 Harrington, Lincoln Co., WA Census, born in WA.

4911. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 56 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4912. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4913. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4914. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

4916. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, The marriage date of February 10, 1892 comes from a copy of the Hitch Bible records he sent.

4917. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, The birth date of September 26, 1871 comes from a copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent.

4918. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1871 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4919. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4921. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, A copy of the Hitch Family Bible records he sent just show the death year as 1952. Other notes in the same package give the exact date as November 28th of that year.

4922. Gravestone Record, Her tombstone in the Allen Church cemetery give her birth-death as 1871-1952.

4923. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, His notes give her birthdate as November 29, 1894.

4924. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1894 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4925. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4926. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, His notes give her death date as January 5, 1931.

4927. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1896 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4928. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4930. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 222-01-3199.

4931. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4932. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in August 1898 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4933. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as a stenographer, age 24, from Salisbury, when she was married in February 1923.

4934. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4936. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 24, a railroad man from Salisbury, MD, when he was married in February 1923.

4938. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD. She is in the Trader household (her brother-in-law Ralph Trader and sister Elizabeth Amanda Hitch Trader).

4939. 1920 MD Census, She is also listed as age 19 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD (double-listed).

4940. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4942. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4943. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4944. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4945. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4946. Obituary of K. Wilson Hitch (1999, DE), Wilmington DE; News Journal; 1999-12-21.

4947. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4949. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1870 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4950. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4970. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Their marriage license states that they wer married by John Connor in Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD. He was age 22 and she age 20 and the license was filed by George T. Malone.

4971. Notes sent from Henry A. Hitch in Litchfield Park, AZ, The marriage date of December 18, 1895 was given in a copy of the Hitch Family Bible he sent to me.

4972. Bible Records sent by Henry Hitch of Litchfield, AZ, The birth date of July 12, 1875 was given in the Bible Records he sent to me.

4973. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in July 1875 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

4974. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4975. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4976. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

4977. Bible Records sent by Henry Hitch of Litchfield, AZ, The death date of March 7, 1945 is given in the Bible Records he sent to me.

4978. MD Death Certificate, Her death certificate states she died on March 7, 1945 in Wicomico Co., MD at age 69.

4980. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in MD. He is listed as an employee on the USS Maryland.

4981. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1896 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

4982. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 225-10-1322.

4983. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in MD. She is in the household of her uncle, Carroll C. Bounds.

4984. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in October 1898 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

4987. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in MD. He is listed as an employee aboard the USS Maryland.

4988. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4989. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 229-10-1281.

4991. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-42-7835.

4992. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4993. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

4995. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-7957.

4996. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., Md Census, born in MD.

4998. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 231-05-8078.

4999. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 229-10-2876.

5000. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5002. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-32-6341.

5003. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1900 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5004. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 4 6/12 in the 1920 Somerset Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5005. World War II Roster of Maryland, Listed as killed in World War II. EM1/c, USN, 2582276, from Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

5006. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5007. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5008. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5009. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5010. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5011. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5012. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5013. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5014. 1917-18 Civilian Draft Registration, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5015. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5016. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 3/12 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5017. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5018. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5019. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5020. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5021. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1884 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5022. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5023. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 1 6/12 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5024. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5025. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5026. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5027. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5028. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 7/12 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5029. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5030. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5031. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5032. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 3 5/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5033. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5034. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1 3/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5035. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 3 2/12 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5036. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 213-14-7077.

5037. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5038. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 2 4/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5039. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5040. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5041. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1872 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5042. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Oct 1898 in the 1900 Princess Ann District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5043. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 4 6/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5044. Notes from Robert Lee Hitch of 2702 Elbright Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 (10/23/1995).

5045. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, They were married in Fruitland by Thomas N. Givens. Thomas H. Hitch was of Worcester Co.

5046. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5047. 1910 NC Census, Listed as Ellanor Hitch, age 35, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5049. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 18 when she was married in April 1892.

5050. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in November 1875 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

5051. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5052. 1920 NC Census, Listed as W.D. Hitch, age 28, in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5053. 1910 NC Census, Listed as Willie Hitch, age 17, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5055. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Duran W. Hitch, born in April 1893 (not 1891) in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

5057. 1910 NC Census, Listed as Goldsboro Hitch, age 15, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5058. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in September 1894 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

5059. Correspondence from Pearl Hitch Smith (dated January 13, 1996). Address 3206 Monroe Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-2654.

5060. 1910 NC Census, Listed as Darcy Hitch, age 11, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5061. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as a mechanic, age 20, in the 1920 Camp Dix, Burlington Co., NJ Census, born in MD.

5062. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in February 1899 in MD in the 1900 Worcester Co., MD Census.

5063. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 178-07-5785.

5064. 1920 NC Census, Listed as Harold Hitch, age 12, in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5065. 1910 NC Census, Listed as James Hitch, age 5, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in MD.

5066. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-03-8787.

5067. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in NC.

5068. 1910 NC Census, Listed as Annie Hitch, age ??, in the 1910 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in NC.

5069. (Pearl Hitch Smith; April 11 1909 - March 16, 2012

Born Anna Pearl Hitch, Pearl Smith was born April 11, (Easter Sunday) 1909 in Jacksonville, NC. and died in Salisbury on March 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She lived in Wilmington, DE from 1927 until 2011 when she joined her son Kenneth Smith and his wife, Ann, at their home in Salisbury, MD.

She is the daughter of the late Thomas H. & Elnora McGrath Hitch, and the loving and devoted wife of the late George H. Smith, who died March 8, 1974. She is loving mother of the late Emory L. Smith, who died 1967 and stepson George W.( Smith, who died in 1999. She is survived by her devoted son Kenneth T. Smith & wife, Ann, of Salisbury, MD, and their daughters Deborah Smith Campbell, husband, Bill (Salisbury, MD), and Constance Smith Knipple and husband, Terry, (Johnstown, PA); grandsons Emory L Smith & wife, Robin(Middletown, DE); Scott Smith(Tampa, FL); and Wesley Smith & wife, Ann(Milton, FL).

She also leaves behind loving great grandchildren: Michelle Burley Clemente & husband, Nick (Willards, MD) Jessica Burley Pollmeier and husband Ben (Ocean City, MD), Steven Burley (Salisbury, MD), Billy Campbell (Salisbury, MD), Joshua Knipple & Travis Knipple (Johnstown, PA); Ethan Smith (Tampa, FL), Mark and Colin Smith; and favorite nieces, Connie Strott & husband, Chip (Salisbury); Jean Powell and husband, Doug (Delmar, MD);and Shirley Binsbacher along with several great, great grandchildren including Ivy Sirena Clemente and Lilly Elizabeth-Ann Pollmeier, with whom she shared a very special bond.

She was also preceded in death by brothers: Harold, Durand, Leroy, Dorsey, Goldsboro, and beloved niece, Thelma Harvey.

In addition to her family, she wished to remember her loving neighbors, Richard & Steven Howell and Claudia Hughes of Wilmington, DE.

She was a member of Peninsula McCabe Methodist Church for 86 years, and was a member of the Women's Society for Christian Service, American Leprosy Ministry, and Merchant Seaman's'. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed knitting & crocheting for all of her family and friends.

Pearl wished to have her family, neighbors, friends, and her service to her church and its ministries remembered as essential and joyous parts of her life.

Funeral services will be held on March 27th at 11AM with a viewing March 26th, 6 till 8 PM.

Contributions in memory of Pearl can be made to Peninsula McCabe Church and Coastal Hospice.).

5070. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC Census, born in NC.

5071. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 169-22-7650.

5072. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, The license lists him as age 22, residing in Worcester Co., MD. They were married in Fruitland, MD by Thomas N. Givens, minister.

5074. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5075. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in April 1892.

5076. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in April 1877 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5077. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5079. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5080. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in March 1894 in MD in the 1900 Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5081. 1910 MD Census, Listed as a farm worker, age 17, in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5082. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 220-32-9453.

5083. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in December 1915.

5084. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in June 1896 in MD in the 1900 Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5085. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Bertha White, age 23, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5090. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 58 in the 1920 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5091. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5092. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1861 in the 1900 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5093. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5094. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 1 5/12 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5095. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5096. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5097. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5098. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1870 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5099. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Marriage License states he is age 21 in 1895.

5100. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5101. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Sep 1867 in the 1900 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5102. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Warne D. Fooks, age 62, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5105. 1930 MD Census, Listed as William Dur. Fooks, age 21, in Nutters District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5106. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5107. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5108. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Annie V. Jones, a seamstress, born in Nov 1881, in Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD.

5110. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in April 1924.

5111. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Gennette A. Hitch, age 14, in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5112. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Preston Cooper, age 13, in Willards, Wicomico Co., MD.

5113. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Preston Cooper, age 3, in District 5, Sussex Co., DE, born in MD.

5114. 1930 MD Census, Listed as William P. Cooper, age 23, in Pittsville, Wicomico Co., MD.

5115. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 1 9/12 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5116. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Carroll G. Hitch, age 11, in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5117. 1930 VA Census, Listed as Doris E. Hamilton, age 20, in Capeville, Northampton Co, VA.

5118. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 212-16-7355.

5119. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5120. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5121. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Marion Pryor, born Mar 1884, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD.

5122. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Marion L. Pryor, age 46, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5124. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 3/12 in the 1920 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5125. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Clide M. Pryor, age 19, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5127. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1 4/12 in the 1920 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5128. 1930 MD Census, Listed as W. Maurice Pryor, age 11, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5129. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Alton D. Pryor, age 6, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5131. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 27 in Philadelphia Ward 28, Philadelphia Co.

5143. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 North Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5144. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Jun 1872 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census.

5145. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Benjamin Willie, age 37, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

5146. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1895 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census.

5147. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Lewis Willie, age 15, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

5148. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 23 in Philadelphia Ward 28, Philadelphia Co.(in HH of Lena Hitch as nephew).

5149. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Feb 1896 in the 1900 Princess Anne (East), Somerset Co., MD Census.

5150. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Carroll Willie, age 13, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

5151. 1910 MD Census, Listed as ?? Willie, age 9, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

5152. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Eva Willie, age 6, in East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

5153. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Curtis E. Washburn, age 9, in Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD.

5154. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Curtis E. Washburn, age 19, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5155. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Edna P. Washburn, age 7, in Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD.

5156. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Levin E. Washburn, age 5, in Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD.

5157. 1930 MD Census, Listed as L. Elwood Washburn, age 15, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5158. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Marvin W. Washburn, age 10, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5159. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Reuen E. Washburn, age 7, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5160. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Myra M. Washburn, age 5, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5161. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Alvin F. Washburn, age 3 2/12, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5162. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Virginia L. Washburn, age 1 0/12, in Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD.

5163. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5164. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Samuel Willey, age 14, in East Princess District, Somerset Co., MD.

5165. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5166. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1920 West Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5167. Cindy Glasgow Tarr: "My ggg grandfather was Samuel Glasgow born May 12,1845. He was married to Martha Layfield Born Sept.1, 1851. Their son Samuel Clarence born June 9, 1885 married Florence M. Hitch on Oct. 1, 1902. They had one child Fred J. Glasgow. Fred J. was my grandfather. S.C. Glasgow and Florence got divorced on Nov. 19, 1907. He remarried Sadie C. Boston and lived in Mardela, Md. He is buried in the Old Mardela Cemetery. You can find this on Cindy's Genealogy Page. I hope this helps you out.."

5168. Worcester Co., MD Marriage Records, Marriage license indicates he was age 18 in 1902.

5169. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Clarence Glasgo, born Jun 1885, in Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD.

5170. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Samuel C. Glasgow, age 44, in Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD.

5171. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Clarence Glasgow, age 34, in Barren Creek, Wicomico Co., MD.

5172. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD. Listed in his grandparents household (Levin T. Hitch).

5173. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD. He is in the household of his grandfather Levin T. Hitch.

5174. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 220-32-0431.

5175. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1910 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5176. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Nov 1881 in the 1900 Nutters, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5177. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1920 East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD census.

5178. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Alfred Johnson, age 47, in District 15, Somerset Co., MD.

5180. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD census.

5181. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1 7/12 in the 1920 East Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD census.

5182. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Emma J. Johnson, age 11, in District 15, Somerset Co., MD.

5183. 1940 MD Census, Listed as age 21 in ED 16, Wicomico Co. as divorced in the household of her father Alfred Johnson.

5184. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Worcester Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5185. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 19 when she was married in October 1930.

5186. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-10-6442.

5187. Obituary of Avery Hitch (2002, MD). Daily Times (Salisbury, MD), Jun 11 2002.

5189. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5190. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Arch L. Jhonson (sic), age 49, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5192. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 2 months (as infant son) in Dublin, Somerset Co.

5193. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5194. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 195-05-3311.

5195. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5196. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5197. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Welton L. Jhonson (sic), age 18, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5198. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 219-07-6021.

5199. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 2 11/12 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5200. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Susa M. Jhonson (sic), age 13, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5201. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

5202. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Orville Jhonson (sic), age 11, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5204. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Bessie M. Jhonson (sic), age 6, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5205. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Elma P. Jhonson (sic - erroneously listed as female), age 3 6/12, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5207. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Robert A. Jhonson (sic), age 1 1/12, in ED15, Wicomico Co., MD.

5228. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 3 1/12 in ED 13, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5232. 1900 MA Census, Listed as born in January 1874 in MA in the 1900 Bristol Co., MA Census.

5233. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 026-09-6798.

5234. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 033-34-1597.

5235. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 San Francisco Co., CA Census, born in CA.

5237. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 566-66-3350.

5238. 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 San Francisco Co., CA Census, born in CA.

5239. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY. She is in the household of her mother Susan O. Hewett.

5240. 1900 NY Census, Listed as born in November 1876 in NY in the 1900 Kings Co., NY Census. She is in the household of her father George W. Hewlett.

5241. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 Kings Co., NY Census, born in NY.

5244. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Erie Co., PA Census, born in PA.

5245. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 025-36-5065.

5246. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Erie Co., NY Census, born in PA.

5247. 1920 NY Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Buffalo, Erie Co., NY Census, born in NY.

5249. E-Mail from Robert J.C. Kramer-3/11/2000 (5:13 PM). He is a descendant of Jokichi Takamine and Caroline Fields Hitch through Jokichi Takamine II and Isabelle Hilde.

5251. E-Mail from Bill Shurtleff - 06/14/2012 (8:01pm), "1953 Aug. 29 - New York Times. "Eben T. Takamine, 63. headed laboratory." He died yesterday (Aug. 28) in the Passaic General Hosital. Mr. Takamine is survived by his widow, Mr. Catherine McMahon, and his mother, Mrs. Charles P. Beach."

5255. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Essex Co., NJ Census, born in England.

5256. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Essex Co., NJ Census, born in NJ.

5257. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 Essex Co., NJ Census, born in NJ.

5258. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Essex Co., NJ Census, born in NJ.

5259. 1920 NJ Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Essex Co., NJ Census, born in NJ.

5260. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 121-09-4195.

5261. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 035-10-7513.

5262. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 524-60-6489.

5265. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 264-01-7328.

5266. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in July 1875 in AL in the 1900 Waycross, Ware Co., GA Census.

5267. 1910 GA Census, Listed as E.P. Peabody, age 35, in the 1910 Waycross, Ware Co., GA Census, born in AL.

5268. 1910 GA Census, Listed as L.H. Peabody, age 7, in the 1910 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5269. 1910 GA Census, Listed as F.H. Peabody, age 5, in the 1910 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5270. 1910 GA Census, Listed as S.W. Peabody, age 2, in the 1910 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5271. Telephone conversation with Simon Herbert Hitch of Charlotte, NC on 8/30/1995.

5272. Descendants of Thomas COXE, http://www.parsonstech.com/genealogy/trees/vcox/cox.htm.

5273. Obituary of Mary Lois Felton (1951, GA). "Citizens & Georgian" - Montezuma, Ga. June 28, 1951.

5274. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5276. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 3 2/12 in the 1920 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5278. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 11/12 in the 1920 Ware Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5281. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Aug 1862 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5282. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5283. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5284. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Mar 1882 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5285. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Apr 1892 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5286. Williams Family: 4119 total entries, last updated Thu Mar 23 09:25:15 2000; Judy McMichael <gmcmichael@juno.com>, RootsWeb World Connect Project.

5287. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1866 in IL in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5288. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 53 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IL.

5289. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in February 1891 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5290. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5291. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in October 1892 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5292. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5293. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1893 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5294. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Baby Hitch, born in November 1899 in IN, in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5295. Gibson Co., IN Death Records, Listed as age 9/12, died in White River Township.

5296. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5297. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., IL Census, born in IN.

5298. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5299. Gibson Co., IN Birth Records, Born 8/4/1904, s/o Oscar & Olive (Brown) HITCH (Book H10, page 30).

5300. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1910 Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., IL Census, born in IN.

5301. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 713-01-6476.

5302. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5303. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., IL Census, born in IN.

5304. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IL.

5305. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Bridgeport, Lawrence Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5306. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 303-07-3787.

5307. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IL.

5308. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 313-18-4808.

5309. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5310. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in April 1875 in TN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5311. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in November 1894 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5312. 1900 IN Census, Listed as Henry Hitch, born in September 1896 in IN, in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5313. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in IN.

5314. Gibson Co., IN Marriage Records, States he was age 22 when he was married in February 1918.

5315. E-Mail from Dan Reese Hitch (dhitch@aol.com: AOL-6/6/1997, 13:41:08), Struck by lightning.

5316. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in IN.

5318. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in TN.

5319. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in TN.

5320. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in OK.

5321. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 452-07-7484.

5322. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 3 3/12 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in IN.

5324. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in IN.

5325. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in IN.

5326. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in IL.

5328. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 4 0/12 in the 1920 Cuyahoga Co., OH Census, born in OH.

5329. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in Jun 1880 in the 1900 Northwest Fork, Sussex Co., DE census.

5330. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1930 Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5332. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in December 1864 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5334. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 541-36-6405.

5336. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in July 1894 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5337. 1900 IN Census, Listed as born in January 1898 in IN in the 1900 Gibson Co., IN Census.

5338. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 365-09-7449.

5340. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IL.

5341. Journal Carrier Newspaper (Tippecanoe Co., IN) Abstracts (DAR), Stated as Mrs. C.R. Hitch.

5342. Tippecanoe Co., IN Birth Records (DAR), Listed as an unnamed male child born to Channey Hitch and Henrietta Hook.

5343. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5344. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5346. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5347. Gibson Co., IN Death Records, States she was age 19 when she died in 1907.

5348. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Hampshire Co., MA Census, born in IN.

5349. 1920 MA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Hampshire Co., MA Census, born in IN.

5350. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 008-12-6761.

5351. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5352. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 1 6/12 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5354. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 303-20-6822.

5356. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 3 10/12 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5371. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Marion Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5382. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Rogness,Yerington,Wade,Sorensen,Overbeck,Osborn,Fetters. 28844 total entries, last updated Thu Aug 10 17:10:28 2000. Mary Rogness-Stickney <stickneys@alltel.net>.

5404. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5405. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-74-5583.

5406. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5407. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8/12 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5412. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1930 4th District, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5414. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1930 4th District, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5416. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1930 4th District, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5418. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1930 4th District, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5419. 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, U.S.A., Complete Roster (National Archives), Listed as age 8/12 in the 1930 4th District, Sussex Co., DE Census.

5421. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN: 221-20-3239.

5424. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-54-0245.

5425. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5426. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5427. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5428. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5430. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-14-7717.

5431. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in KY.

5433. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5434. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 317-09-0250.

5435. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5436. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5437. Browning Genealogy Obituary Database of Obituaries in the Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana area, Obituary of Frank P. Johns.

5438. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5439. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 3 0/12 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5440. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 1 4/12 in the 1920 Vanderburg Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5441. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 560-46-9292.

5442. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Walworth Co., WI Census, born in IN.

5444. 1920 WI Census, Listed as age 3 10/12 in the 1920 Walworth Co., WI Census, born in IN.

5445. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5446. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 3 9/12 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5447. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 10/12 in the 1920 Gibson Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5448. Correspondence from Dick Campbell, P.O. Box 1655, Green Bay, WI 54385, dated 9/25/1995.

5449. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 477-28-6346.

5450. Ross Family Genealogy - http://www.giant.net/~tempest/Ross/ged/fam00997.htm.

5458. Obituary of Helen Potter (2000, IN), Bedford (IN) Times-Mirror, February 19, 2000.

5459. E-Mail from Kent Hitch (1/8/1999 - 11:01 PM)
7753 29th NE
Seattle, WA 98115.

5463. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 351-18-5973.

5467. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Sanganon Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5468. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5469. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Springfield, Sanganon Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5470. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5471. Correspondence from Spencer Willis Hitch, 408 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958, dated 1/26/95.

5472. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5473. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 6/12 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5474. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in MI.

5475. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 351-20-9204.

5476. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5477. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5478. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5479. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 325-07-4083.

5480. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5481. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5482. 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5483. 1910 IL Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Chicago, Cook Co., IL Census, born in IL.

5484. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 340-10-7698.

5485. E-Mail from Pete Jackson-1/4/2000 (8:37 PM): Pete Jackson, 46 Jacob Gates Rd, Harvard, MA 01451; PAction@aol.com, Family GEDCOM he sent.

5486. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in PA.

5487. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 1 10/12 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in PA.

5488. RootsWeb World Connect Project, All Machamers (various spellings). 1111 total entries, last updated Tue Jun 27 12:08:28 2000. Christine Taylor <christine_taylor@hp.com>.

5489. Correspondence from Alvina & Harvey M. Hitch, 708 S. Donaldson St., Rt. 2, Luverne, MN 56156-2207, dated 10/15/96.

5491. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1892 in OH in the 1900 Pickaway Co., OH Census.

5492. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

5493. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5494. Correspondence from Darla (Hitch) Trenner dated 1/17/96 and sent via Compuserve E-Mail.

5495. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in July 1874 in OH in the 1900 Pickaway Co., OH Census.

5496. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Doniphan, Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5497. 1920 WA Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Pierce Co., WA Census, born in OH. He was a mechanic at Camp Lewis.

5498. 1900 OH Census, Listed as born in October 1898 in OH in the 1900 Pickaway Co., OH Census.

5500. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5501. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5502. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5503. Compuserve Correspondence form Darla (Hitch) Trenner and Sharon (Hitch) Voelkers from January 5, 1995.

5504. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5506. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5508. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5510. "The Obituary Times" - WWW, Obituary in Kansas City Star newspaper dated 6/8/1997.

5512. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5514. Ross Co., OH Marriage Records (Original), Marriage record of Ross L. Hitch and Madge Brown.

5515. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

5516. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in OH.

5518. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE?.

5521. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Ross Co., OH Census, born in OH.

5523. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 524-10-1003.

5524. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 434-18-2648.

5537. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1869 in IL in the 1900 Fillmore Co., NE Census.

5538. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in January 1893 in NE in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

5539. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in NE.

5540. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 487-05-1377.

5541. 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in March 1897 in NE in the 1900 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census.

5542. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in NE.

5544. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 487-09-0220.

5546. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5547. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Fillmore Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5548. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1910 Sheridan Co., KS Census, born in NE.

5549. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Fillmore Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5550. 1910 KS Census, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Sheridan Co., KS Census, born in NE.

5551. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5553. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 1 7/12 in the 1920 Fillmore Co., NE Census, born in NE.

5556. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5557. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5559. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5560. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 2 8/12 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE (not MD).

5561. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5562. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 17 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5563. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5564. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5565. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5566. 1940 DE Census, Listed as age 4 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., DE.

5569. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5571. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 222-50-1576.

5572. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5580. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 313-44-7394.

5582. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 307-36-8507.

5585. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 309-16-7833.

5586. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Barton Co., KS Census, born in GA.

5588. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 430-32-9761.

5589. 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1910 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5591. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 265-30-0135.

5592. 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1910 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5593. 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5596. 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Quitman, Brooks Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5597. DAR Lineage Books, The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 157 page 176.

5599. 1900 GA Census, Listed as born in November 1890 in GA in the 1900 Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Census.

5600. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 256-14-0680.

5601. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Chatham Co., GA Census, born in SC.

5602. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Savannah, Chatham Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5603. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 523-62-7851.

5604. 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Savannah, Chatham Co., GA Census, born in GA.

5605. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 255-40-9473.

5606. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Ethridge, Henry, Gresham, Burson; Entries: 9022; Nov 28 2001, Ann C. Turner <aturner@stealthport.com>.

5609. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census (Soundex listing does not record the birthplace). He is in the household of his grandfather Baserlin Hitch.

5611. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census (Soundex listing does not record birthplace). He is in the household of his grandfather Baserlin Hitch.

5628. 1910 MS Census, Listed as Bettie Hitch, age 30, in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in TN.

5630. Correspondence from William Lee Hitch of 1892 Palace Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 dated April 11, 1995.

5631. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

5632. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

5634. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

5635. 1910 MS Census, Listed as age 6 (months?) in the 1910 Panola Co., MS Census, born in MS.

5637. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 426-74-9832.

5640. 1900 SC Census, Listed as born in January 1877 in SC in the 1900 Greenville Co., SC Census.

5641. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Greenwood Co., SC Census, born in SC.

5645. E-Mail from Michael Givens, 501 King Street, Beaufort, South Carolina, yoc 29902, 843-521-0558, dated October 2, 1999, 12:24 AM.

5646. Correspondence from Michael Givens, 501 King Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, dated November 15, 1999.

5647. Correspondence from Michael Givens, 501 King Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, dated November 15, 1999, Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Hitch.

5654. 1880 SC Census, Listed as age 3 in Reidsville, Spartanburg Co. As Edward West.

5655. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Greenville Co., SC Census, born in SC.

5658. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 32 in Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5659. 1930 SC Census, Listed as age 43 in Foutain Inn, Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5660. 1920 SC Census, Listed as Azilee? Holland, age 6, in Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5661. 1930 SC Census, Listed as Azilee Holland, age 17, in Foutain Inn, Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5662. 1920 SC Census, Listed as age 1 5/12 in Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5663. 1930 SC Census, Listed as age 11 in Foutain Inn, Fairview, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5664. 1940 SC Census, Listed as Ella May Holland, age 21, in Foutain Inn, Greenville Co., SC, born in SC.

5679. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

5680. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

5681. 1900 MD Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 Baltimore, MD Census, born in MD.

5690. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in MD.

5692. Correspondence from Samuel George Leonard Hitch III;288 Oakleaf Drive; Pine Knolls Shore, NC 28512; dated 12/2/1994.

5693. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 1 11/12 in the 1920 Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in VA.

5694. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 094-16-2705.

5695. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Edgecombe Co., NC Census, born in VA.

5696. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in VA.

5697. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 224-62-7840.

5698. 1920 VA Census, Listed as age 2 11/12 in the 1920 Norfolk Co., VA Census, born in VA.

5699. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 225-22-9240.

5700. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 217-36-2318.

5704. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Maragert Price, born Apr 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

5705. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Maggie E. Price, age 49, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5706. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5707. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Mary Price, born Sep 1893, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

5708. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5709. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Catherine Price, born Jul 1897, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

5710. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5711. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Margaret A. Price, age 16, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5713. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Lillie J. Price, born Sep 1862, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5714. 1870 MD Census, Listed as Lilla Porter, age 7, in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

5715. 1880 MD Census, Listed as Lillian Porter, age 16, in Princess Anne District, Somerset Co., MD.

5716. 1900 MD Census, Listed as J. Linwood Price, born May 1889, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5717. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Virginia Price, born Jul 1897, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5720. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Alice H. Price, born Sep 1870, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5721. 1910 DC Census, Listed as Alice H. Price, age 39, in Precinct 10, Washngton, DC.

5722. 1920 DC Census, Listed as Mrs. Alice Price, age 49, in District 311, Washngton, DC.

5723. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Levin M. Price, born May 1899, in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

5724. 1910 DC Census, Listed as Levin M. Price, age 10, in Precinct 10, Washngton, DC.

5725. 1910 DC Census, Listed as Alice Price, age 5, in Precinct 10, Washngton, DC, born in DC.

5726. 1920 DC Census, Listed as A. Anne Price, age 15, in District 311, Washngton, DC.

5729. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Trappe, Wicomico Co., Census, born in MD.

5730. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Roscoe Jones, age 32, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of father, John W. Jones.

5731. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Roscoe Jones, age 42, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD. In household of father, John W. Jones.

5732. 1930 VA Census, Listed as Roscoe Jones, age 52, in Williamsburg, James City Co., VA.

5733. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Ruth Jones, age 5, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5734. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Ruth Jones, age 15, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5735. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Phoebus R. Jones, age 7/12, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5736. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Roscoe Phoebus Jones, age 10, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5737. 1930 VA Census, Listed as Roscoe P. Jones, age 20, in Williamsburg, James City Co., VA.

5739. 1870 MD Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1870 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5740. 1860 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1860 Hungary Neck, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5741. 1880 MD Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5743. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Harry M. Jones, an oysterman, born in Mar 1883, in Mt. Vernon District (ED75), born in MD.

5744. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Harry M. Jones, age 27, in Camden District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5745. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Harry M. Jones, age 47, in Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD.

5746. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Sadie P. Murrell, born Feb 1861, in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia Co., PA, born in DE.

5747. 1910 PA Census, Listed as Sadie K. Murrell, age 48, in Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., PA.

5751. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Percy R. Murrell, born Jun 1887, in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia Co., PA, born in NJ.

5752. 1910 PA Census, Listed as Pierce R. Murrell, age 22, in Sharon Hill, Delaware Co., PA, born in NJ.

5755. 1900 PA Census, Listed as Helen A. Murrell, born Sep 1888, in Philadelphia Ward 26, Philadelphia Co., PA, born in PA.

5756. 1930 PA Census, Listed as Helen A. Grove, age 41, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

5761. The tombstone shows her name as Cassie Hitch Waller, daughter of William J. Hitch. She therefore must have married a Mr. Waller.

5762. Marriages and Deaths from the Delaware Gazette, 1875-1879, Mary Fallon Richards and John C. Richards, Willow Bend, 2000.

5763. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in July 1858 in DE in the 1900 Delaware Co., PA Census.

5765. 1900 PA Census, Listed as born in October 1899 in PA in the 1900 Yeadon, Delaware Co., PA Census.

5766. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia Co., PA, born in PA.

5767. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 160-05-1334.

5768. 1920 DE Census, Listed as Lon F. Hitch, age 38, in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5769. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5770. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 242-58-0239.

5772. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 46 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in PA.

5773. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE (parents born in PA).

5774. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5775. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5776. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5777. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1910 Sussxe Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5778. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 220-09-3724.

5779. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 218-20-2827.

5780. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-30-5415.

5781. DAR Lineage Books, The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 55 page 348.

5782. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 41 in the 1920 Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5783. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5785. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5786. 1910 MO Census, Listed as age ?? (<1) in the 1910 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5788. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Boonville, Cooper Co., MO Census, born in MO.

5789. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 575-30-4240.

5791. The State Journal-Register (IL) Obituary, Obituary in the February 20, 1996 edition.

5797. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IL.

5799. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IL.

5802. 1920 MN Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Crow Wing Co., MN Census, born in IL.

5808. Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005;).

5813. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5814. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5815. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5816. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5818. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5820. 1900 IN Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5821. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1920 Bartholomew Co., IN Census, born in IN.

5825. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE. She is in the household of her son Norman Hitch.

5826. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5827. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5828. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5829. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5830. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5831. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5832. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5833. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 186-09-2170.

5834. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5835. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5836. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN: 221-07-4822.

5837. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5838. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5840. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 171-10-1768.

5841. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5843. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-03-3757.

5844. Correspondence from Howard H. Hitch, P.O. Box 807, Ocean View, DE 19970. (AOL, 9/23/96).

5845. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 2 5/12 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5846. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in DE.

5848. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in DE.

5850. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 578-10-5804.

5851. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5853. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 428-12-4781.

5854. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5856. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 St. Marys Co., MD Census, born in MD.

5858. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 577-16-2772.

5860. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in MD.

5861. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 197-24-7585.

5862. 1920 PA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Philadelphia Co., PA Census, born in PA.

5863. Hitch Family Reunion Notes - 1975, given to me by Gayl Hyland, Nov 24 2000.

5864. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 214-22-2817.

5866. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in NY.

5867. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5868. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in NY.

5869. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5870. Correspondence from Helen Hitch Fisher; 12915 B. Fairway Drive; Bayonet Point, FL 34667; dated August 30, 1997.

5871. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 3 11/12 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in NY.

5872. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5873. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 5/12 in the 1920 New Castle Co., DE Census, born in NY(?).

5874. 1930 DE Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1930 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census (ED 58).

5875. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5877. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in TX.

5879. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in MD.

5885. 1920 WA Census, Listed in the 1920 Centralia, Lewis Co., WA Census as age 39, born in TX.

5886. 1900 CA Census, Listed as born in December 1879 in TX in the 1900 Siskuyan Co., CA Census.

5887. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 532-52-1255.

5888. 1920 WA Census, Listed in the 1920 Centralia, Lewis Co., WA Census as age 18, born in CA.

5889. 1900 CA Census, Listed as Babe Hitch, born in February 1900 in CA, in the 1900 Siskuyan Co., CA Census.

5890. 1920 WA Census, Listed in the 1920 Centralia, Lewis Co., WA Census as age 15, born in WA.

5903. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

5904. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

5905. 1920 IA Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1920 Fayette Co., IA Census, born in IA.

5907. 1900 DE Census, Listed as born in May 1877 in DE in the 1900 Sussex Co., DE Census.

5908. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5909. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5910. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5912. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1910 Laurel, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5913. "The Obituary Times" - WWW, Obituary in Longmont, CO newspaper dated 6/1996.

5914. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5916. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-07-8684.

5917. 1910 DE Census, Listed as being married 1 year in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census.

5918. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1910 Sussex Co., DE Census, born in PA.

5919. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5920. 1910 DE Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1910 Seaford, Sussex Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5922. E-Mail from Glenna Burnett - 4/5/2000 (9:16 AM) - curlgirl@gte.net - this included information about her sister-in-law's (Sue) father Henry Strong Hitch.

5924. DE Death Certificate, Death certificate of Charles Dean indicates his parents and their place of birth.

5925. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5926. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5927. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5928. 1920 DE Census, Listed as age 1 6/12 in the 1920 Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Census, born in DE.

5938. Correspondence from Nancy Ann Hitch Smith, 4262 Lee Hwy., Gainesville, VA 22065, dated 5/10/1996.

5939. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 577-44-3200.

5940. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-12-0706.

5941. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

5942. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5943. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

5944. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5945. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

5946. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5947. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5948. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born in Dec 1892 in the 1900 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5949. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 1 11/12 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

5951. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Mt. Vernon, Someret Co., MD Census.

5958. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 19 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co. in household of his f-i-l Paul Hitch.

5959. 1940 MD Census, Listed as age 29 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co. in the household of his f-i-l Paul Hitch.

5961. Descendants of Jacob S. and Mary Jones of Lower Sussex County, Delaware. Wicomico County Library.

5963. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 215-16-3736.

5970. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5971. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5972. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5973. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 3 4/12 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5974. 1930 MD Census, Listed as age 1 3/12 in the 1930 Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD Census.

5975. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5976. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1910 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5977. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5978. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 5 3/12 in the 1920 Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD Census.

5980. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 453-38-5249.

5985. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 266-68-3488.

5990. Correspondence from Donald Hitch, P.O. Box 953, Sufford, AZ 85548-0953, dated 4/16/1995.

5991. 1920 MI Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1920 Wayne Co., MI Census, born in IL.

5992. 1920 MI Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Detroit, Wayne Co., MI Census, born in IL.

5994. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 346-20-8084.

5995. 1920 KY Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Kenton Co., KY Census, born in TN.

5996. AZ Death Records, for Donald Leigh Hitch gives his vitals and his wife's and parents'.

5998. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

5999. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6000. Correspondence from Lois Aszman, 908 Edgedale Circle, Brandon, FL 33510, dated October 15, 1999.

6001. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 16 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6002. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6003. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6004. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 7 1/12 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6005. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 5 4/12 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6006. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 2 11/12 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6007. E-Mail from Lois Aszman - 9/12/1999 (9:20 PM), She states, "As to your question about a brother-------we didn't know his name but there was a brother that died when he was about 12. Louise Hitch Aszman, Jerry's mother told me one time that he was killed."

6009. 1910 OH Census, Listed as age 21 in the 1910 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6010. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6011. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 295-34-4108.

6013. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Hamilton Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6015. Obituary of Margaret "Peggy" Haight, Rapid City (SD) Journal, Nov 21 and 23, 2000.

6016. Obituary of Charles Hitch (1998, MT), Billings Gazette, Billings, MT, November 11, 1998.

6020. Correspondence from Cecilia R. Hitch, P.O. Box 80, Montrose, IA 52539, dated 4/25/1996.

6022. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1920 Crawford Co., KS Census, born in KS.

6023. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 4 3/12 in the 1920 Crawford Co., KS Census, born in KS.

6024. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1920 Girard, Crawford Co., KS Census, born in KS.

6027. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 23 when he was married in November 1916.

6044. "The Allen Historian," The Newsletter of the Allen Historical Society, Box 31, Allen, MD 21810; Volume 6, No. 2; August 2000; George Shivers, Editor. This includes personal recollections of Thorton Phoebus Hitch and Henry Atwood Hitch (the latter written in 1972).

6048. Somerset Co., MD Marriage Records, At the time of her marriage in 1983, she is listed as being 65 years of age.

6051. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1920 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in NC.

6052. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 238-48-5394.

6053. 1920 NC Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1920 Onslow Co., NC Census, born in NC.

6054. Telephone conversation with Mrs. Louie M. Hitch of 1108 Clifton Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540-6811 on August 3, 1995.

6055. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 242-20-1611.

6056. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 212-22-6778.

6057. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 240-38-0205.

6058. 1910 DE Census, Listed as Florence Shiles, age 8, in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, born in DE.

6059. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 222-14-9429.

6060. Correspondence from Robert L. Hitch, 8208 NW 59th Place Tamarac, FL 33321, dated February 14, 1998.

6061. Gravestone Record, States 1911 as birth year. Social Security data states it as 1910.

6062. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 216-05-6603.

6063. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Florence E. Pryor, born Jan 1896, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD.

6064. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Florence E. Pryor, age 14, in Trappe, Wicomico Co., MD.

6065. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 213-74-2580.

6066. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 9/12 in the 1920 Wicomico Co., MD Census, born in MD.

6067. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Was maaried at the house of John Hitch by Henry S. Dulaney, Pastor.

6068. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born Jun 1851 in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co.

6069. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Indicates he was age 21 when he was married in December 1915.

6070. 1920 MD Census, Listed as Walter W. White, age 24, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

6074. 1900 MD Census, Listed as born Feb 1894 as Walter Dennis in Atkinsons District, Worcester Co.

6075. 1920 MD Census, Listed as John W. White, age 1 6/12, in Trappe District, Wicomico Co., MD.

6080. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as age 21 when he was married in April 1924. Was a carpenter from Salisbury, MD.

6083. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 2/12 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

6084. 1920 VA Census, Listed as Doris Hamilton, age 10, in Capeville, Northampton Co., VA.

6086. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

6088. Wicomico Co., MD Marriage Records, Listed as a fireman from Snow Hill, MD, age 22, when he was married in October 1930.

6089. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 219-07-6006.

6090. 1910 MD Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., MD Census.

6091. 1920 MD Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Atkinsons, Worcester Co., DE Census.

6092. 1930 VA Census, Listed as Grayson L. Abbott, age 10, in Capeville, Northampton Co., VA.

6093. Salisbury Times Newspaper, Wedding announcement in the 9/11/1956 edition.

6095. E-Mail from Lisa Cantrell (great granddaughter of Allerton Delano Hitch) dated Jul 6 2001, 2:16 PM. Describes descendants of Allerton D. Hitch.

6096. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 130-01-6827.

6097. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Dalton & Spaulding Families. 254 total entries, last updated Sun Jul 30 09:22:34 2000. Howard Allen Chickering <hchickering@earthlink.net>.

6099. E-Mail from Andrew Hofer - 11/06/2011 (11:42 am) (Gave information of his family line.).

6100. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Tonn Genealogy. 6405 total entries, last updated Mon May 22 10:45:27 2000. Mark Tonn <bnsfhog@aol.com>.

6101. Obituary of William D. Gilchrist (1999, AL), the "Decatur Daily", October 20, 1999.

6102. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in IN.

6103. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 451-26-9383.

6104. 1920 OH Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1920 Summit Co., OH Census, born in OH.

6105. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 463-18-1965.

6106. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 464-22-9413.

6117. 1920 IN Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Tippecanoe Co., IN Census, born in IN. He is in the household of his grandfather W.E. Hitch.

6125. Correspondence from Donna Lloyd Hitch, 217 Goldenwood Dr., Slidell, LA 70461, dated January 1995.

6132. Browning Genealogy Obituary Database of Obituaries in the Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana area, Obituary of Mildred Hitch, Evansville, Indiana, age 90, died January 31, 1997. Occupation: Teacher and worked at Evansville Credit Bureau. Died at Fairway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Evansville.

6134. Correspondence from Oliver Myers Hitch; 1013 South Jackson Street; Green Bay, WI 54301; dated June 24, 1997.

6135. Obituary of Juanita Fuchs Hitch (2012, IN) (Juanita Hitch Obituary Juanita Emma (Fuchs) Hitch Evansville, Ind. Juanita Emma (Fuchs) Hitch, 85, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Juanita was born in Evansville, Ind.,on January 22, 1927, to the late Walter and Lorraine (Vaubel) Fuchs. She graduated from Central High School in 1945. Juanita began her working career in bookkeeping at Finke Furniture then later worked in the bridal department at Stewart's Department Store and finished her career in the jewelry department at DeJong's downtown. She was a member of Central Turners, Friday Night Dance Club and also a member of Saint Lucas United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir. Juanita is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim Hitch, of Evansville, Ind; daughter, Kathleen (Jeff) Osborne, of Evansville, Ind; sons, Robert (Becky) Hitch, of Cumming, Ga., Ronald (Jane) Hitch, of Westfield, Ind; grandchildren, Scott (Angie) Hitch, Ted Hitch, Stephanie Osborne (Jeremy Dunn), Daniel Osborne, Kristin Hitch and Kevin Hitch; great-granddaughters, Eliza and Juliana Hitch. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers; and sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012, at Saint Lucas United Church of Christ, 33 West Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710 with Pastor Lynn Martin officiating. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit from Noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Friends may also visit from 9 a.m. until service time at church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Lucas United Church of Christ or Shriners, in care of their Crippled Children's Hospitals, 6 Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.).

6136. Facebook (Name: Facebook; Location: http://www.facebook.com/;), Facebook update - Ronald Paul Hitch - 10/15/2012.

6137. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.Original data - Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public;), Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.

6140. E-Mail from Kent Hitch - 10/28/2000 (11:28 AM). Announced the wedding of his daughter Gina to Stuart Hall. Also included a picture of his father John Wesley Hitch posing in 1927 as a boxer.

6141. E-Mail from Kent Hitch - 10/31/2000 (7:31 AM). Information regarding Stuart Hall and parents.

6142. Obituary of Nancy M. Farina (2000, IL). Chicago Daily Herald, February 19, 2000, page 10.

6143. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE.

6144. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 469-42-4261.

6145. 1920 NE Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Hall Co., NE Census, born in NE.

6146. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 477-38-6993.

6147. Correspondence from Alvina & Harvey M. Hitch, 708 S. Donaldson St., Rt. 2, Luverne, MN 56156-2207, dated 10/15/96, This correspondence puts Wilford Hitch's death date at April 8, 1965.

6148. Correspondence from Glen E. Flyr; PO Box 75; Guernsey, WY 82214-0075, dated Dec 26 2000. Includes information regarding Flyr connection to Martha Hitch family.

6149. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 508-30-2804.

6150. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 478-38-7848.

6156. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 22 in the 1920 Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in IL.

6157. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 498-24-5760.

6158. 1920 MO Census, Listed as age 4/12 in the 1920 Buchanan Co., MO Census, born in MO.

6164. Correspondence from Naomi Hitch Mitchell; 1526 E. 8th Street; Jeffersonville, IN 47130-4744, dated March 29, 1998, Naomi enclosed a letter from Walter E. Hitch; 282 Horseshoe Bend Road; Jonesborough, TN 37659, dated January 22, 1992.

6165. Correspondence from Naomi Hitch Mitchell; 1526 E. 8th Street; Jeffersonville, IN 47130-4744, dated March 29, 1998, Naomi enclosed a letter from Walter E. Hitch; 282 Horseshoe Bend Road; Jonesborough, TN 37659.

6167. 1920 KS Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1920 Barton Co., KS Census, born in MO.

6169. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 509-52-0662.

6170. 1920 KS Census, Listed as Louise Hitch, age 3 2/12, in the 1920 Barton Co., KS Census, born in KS.

6171. 1920 KS Census, Listed as Marie Hitch, age 1 11/12, in the 1920 Barton Co., KS Census, born in KS.

6177. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 255-05-5383.

6178. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 257-44-9531.

6180. Correspondence with William L. Hitch of New Braunsfel, TX, dated 1/17/1995.

6187. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Mae C. Jones, age 22, in Camden District, Wicomico Co., MD.

6188. 1930 MD Census, Listed as Eva M. Jones, age 42, in Salisbury District, Wicomico Co., MD.

6189. 1900 MD Census, Listed as Eva M. Catlin, born Dec 1887, in Atkinson District, Worcester Co., MD.

6190. 1910 MD Census, Listed as Helen C. Jones, age 3, in Camden District, Wicomico Co., MD.

6192. 1930 PA Census, Listed as John Murrell (nephew to Felton Grove), age 12, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

6194. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 164-09-6212.

6195. 1930 PA Census, Listed as Ruth Murrell (niece to Felton Grove), age 12, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

6196. 1930 PA Census, Listed as Felton Grove, age 47, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

6201. 1930 PA Census, Listed as Muriell Grove, age 19, in Swarthmore, Delaware Co., PA.

6203. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 041-12-7446.

6204. Correspondence from John Llewellyn Hitch of 3309 Childers Street, Raleigh, NC 27612, dated April 2, 1995, Copy of Certificate of Confirmation.

6205. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 237-70-9129.

6207. RootsWeb World Connect Project, The Limbs and Branches of our Family Tree. 172338 total entries, last updated Wed May 17 13:00:18 2000. Terry Smith <tsmith@lds.net>. Terry D. Smith 1978 Miner Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104-5214 E_Mail: tsmith@lds.net; date: 24 Apr 2000.

6208. Visit with Miss Gayl Hyland on Nov 24 2000 at her home in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She presented me with documents, photographs, paperwork and even silverware from the William Joseph Hitch family line. She also gave me the old Dr. William Joseph Hitch family Bible. She is grand-daughter of Dr. Gaylord A. Hitch.

6213. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 579-60-8266.

6214. E-Mail from Susan Hitch 4/19/2011 (1:06 PM), From: Susan Hitch [mailto:thomas748@centurytel.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:06 PM To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com Subject: Book Purchase. Hi Mike My name is Susan Hitch I am married to Thomas Ralph Hitch's son Thomas Matthew. I am looking to p.

6216. MD Birth Records, Indicates he was born in St. Marys Co., MD, James Carroll Hitch, being the third child of George Thomas and Agnes Elnora Hitch.

6219. Correspondence from Robert A. Hitch, 310 Shire Road, Milford, NJ 08846; dated 7/12/1996. Mr. Hitch formerly lived at 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831.

6223. E-Mail from Glenna Burnett - 3/22/2000 (11:18 AM); curlgirl@gte.net; talks of Henry Strong Hitch and wife Setsiko Hitch.

6224. E-Mail from Glenna Burnett - 4/17/2000 (9:51 PM). Includes more detail into Henry Strong Hitch Jr. Family.

6230. Correspondence from Charles E. Hitch, 282 Ashley Court, Billings, MT 59105; dated September 18, 1996.

6231. RootsWeb World Connect Project, Haight Tree - http://www.rootsweb.com/~iabuenav/photos/Haight/haight_introduction.ht m 570 total entries, last updated Fri May 4 19:14:30 2001. s miller <millersue@qwest.net>.

6232. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 392-14-8169.

6233. RootsWeb World Connect Project, The DeGarmo Family. 24288 total entries, last updated Wed Jul 26 20:52:27 2000. Bill DeGarmo <billdegarmo@pcisys.net>.

6237. Correspondence from Ken Smith (1/13/96) of 426 Somerset Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801.

6239. Social Security Death Index (Name: Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011;), SSN 221-12-7331.

6243. Browning Genealogy Obituary Database of Obituaries in the Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana area, Obituary of Carl P. Barning, Jr.

6244. (Obituary of Beth Lynn Hitch [2011, IN], The "Courier Press" newspaper, Sep 1 2011 edition.).

6245. (From: Chris Hitch [mailto:Chris.Hitch@oldnational.com]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 4:54 PM
To: mikehitch@mikehitch.com
Subject: Geneology follow up

Mike,

Thought I might be the one to contact you about mom's passing.

31415.Richard Curtis Hitch

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpress/obituary-preview.aspx?n=beth-hitch&pid=145018822&referrer=1755
Published in Courier Press on September 1, 2010
Beth Lynn Hitch, age 58, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010, after a two-year fight against ALS. Originally from Evansville, the Reitz graduate
Also, can't remember if my wife is listed. Tanya Kae Coyle we were married 5/22/1999 in Davidson, NC. Her parents are Alan Eugene Coyle and Lisa (Clarke sp?) Colye

Also, on an unrelated but possibly related note.

My wife and I completed Ironman St. George this may in Utah.

Their was an ~18 yr old James Hitch from Virginia. Thought I would try to see if their was a relation...

I also enjoy running and tracking stats.

Attached is the link to my stats from android phone's tracking app
http://www.sportstracklive.com/log/user/CRHITCH

P.S.

Dad loved your book. It was a Christmas gift a few years ago.

Christopher R. Hitch
Operational Excellence Officer
Old National Bancorp
812-461-9065 Phone).

6248. Facebook (Name: Facebook; Location: http://www.facebook.com/;), Facebook update - Jane Ellen Piggott - 10/15/2012.

6249. Facebook (Name: Facebook; Location: http://www.facebook.com/;), Facebook update - Nancy Louise Turner - 10/15/2012.

6250. Facebook (Name: Facebook; Location: http://www.facebook.com/;), Facebook update - Kristin Nicole Hitch - 10/15/2012.

6251. Correspondence from Spencer Willis Hitch, 408 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958, dated 5/10/1995.

6252. Correspondence from Spencer W. Hitch, 18-B, The Plantations, Lewes, DE 19958, dated November 14, 1998.

6255. E-Mail from Timothy A. Hitch - 1/3/2001 (5:46 PM). Information regarding Harold Taylor Hitch Jr. family.

6256. Correspondence from Floyd Ball, 1230 Flaming Oak, New Braunfels, TX 78132, dated 10/28/96.

6257. Correspondence with Jeffrey M. Hitch of 1210 Roscoe Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34741, dated March 30, 1995.

6258. Facebook Message (06/06/2012) (From Conda Hitch Abbott via Facebook meesage to Mike Hitch on 6/6/2012: Hi. I just read an obituary for Marshall DaShiell Hitch III, age 65, in our local ATL paper. His ashes were scattered in New Hartford, CT at Camp Sequassen. He is originally from Milford, CT. Not sure if he is in the family tree. Hope you are doing well. We are under some major stress as my husband's position, after 20+ years in the American Baptist Churches, has been eliminated. Take care!).

6259. RootsWeb World Connect Project, The Todd Family of Caroline County, Maryland. 7686 total entries, last updated Thu Aug 3 19:47:06 2000. E. Parker Todd <ptodd@fastol.com>.

6261. Correspondence from Thomas M. and Susan HITCH of Valley, WA dated 7/14/1995.

6263. E-Mail from Nancy (Hitch) Smith - 12/11/2000 (9:51 PM). Regarding new additions to her family.

6264. E-Mail from Dan R. Hitch - 9/5/2000 (9:59 PM). Announcing the marriage of his son David and birth of grandson Shane Hitch.

6265. E-Mail from Dan R. Hitch - 9/5/2000 (9:58 PM). Talks about new grandson Shane Hitch.

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