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42. Arthur Edward HITCH was born on 18 Aug 1878 in McLean Co., IL ^{31 100 108 109 110} and died on 20 Jan 1961 in San Joaquin Co., CA ^{31 111} at age 82.

Arthur married Rose Ann KEEFE, daughter of John KEEFE and Helen MATHIASON, about 1903 in IL. Rose was born on 29 Sep 1882 in IL ^{31 100 195} and died on 24 Aug 1968 in Stanislaus Co., CA ¹⁹⁶ at age 85.

Children from this marriage were:

   88 M    i. Arthur Glenn HITCH was born on 1 Jul 1903 in IL ^{100 197} and died on 19 Jan 1940 in Stanislaus Co., CA ¹⁰⁰ at age 36.

   89 M    ii. Richard Gerald HITCH was born on 5 Aug 1908 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL ^{114 165 198} and died in Jul 1974 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT ¹⁹⁹ at age 65.

Richard married Barbara Orlena SCHMIDT on 27 Jul 1964.¹¹⁴ Barbara was born on 24 Dec 1910.

Richard next married Barbara Orlena HITCH, daughter of William Earl HITCH and Mary Ellen BOWMAN. Barbara was born on 24 Dec 1910 in Stanislaus Co., CA ^{114 200} and died on 16 Feb 2001 in Merced, Merced Co., CA ²⁰¹ at age 90.

+ 90 M    iii. Myles William HITCH ¹¹⁴ was born on 26 Jun 1911 in IL ¹⁰⁰ and died on 21 Apr 1990 in Stanislaus Co., CA ²⁰² at age 78.

   91 F    iv. Rosemary HITCH ¹¹⁴ was born on 14 Oct 1914 and died on 4 Jul 1923 in Modesto, CA at age 8.

+ 92 M    v. John Robert HITCH ¹¹⁴ was born on 4 Oct 1918.

43. William Earl HITCH was born on 3 Aug 1880 in McLean Co., IL ^{31 100 112 113} and died on 5 Dec 1960 in Tuolumne County, CA ^{31 100} at age 80.

William married Mary Ellen BOWMAN on 26 Oct 1907.¹¹⁴ Mary was born on 19 Jan 1887 in IN ^{31 100 203} and died on 18 Jul 1963 in Tuolumne County, CA ^{31 100} at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 93 F    i. Barbara Orlena HITCH was born on 24 Dec 1910 in Stanislaus Co., CA ^{114 200} and died on 16 Feb 2001 in Merced, Merced Co., CA ²⁰¹ at age 90.

+ 94 M    ii. William David HITCH was born on 24 Nov 1912 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^{31 100 204 205} and died on 5 Dec 1997 in Tuolumne County, CA ^{31 206} at age 85.

+ 95 F    iii. Esther Marie HITCH was born on 10 Jun 1918 in Stanislaus Co., CA.^{31 205 207}

44. Iva Alice HITCH ³¹ was born on 9 Jun 1883 in IL and died on 30 Dec 1951 at age 68.

Iva married Charles Willard WATTS on 22 May 1907 in Eureka, IL.³¹ Charles was born on 28 Jan 1879 and died on 24 Sep 1949 in Livingston Co., IL ¹² at age 70.

Children from this marriage were:

   96 F    i. Ethel Leola WATTS ³¹ was born on 27 Jun 1908.¹¹⁴

Ethel married Frank William BERAN on 9 Jul 1939.¹¹⁴ Frank was born on 16 Apr 1904 and died on 8 Apr 1949 at age 44.

   97 M    ii. Harry Ellsworth WATTS ³¹ was born on 4 Aug 1909 and died on 29 May 1972 at age 62.

Harry married Mae DEMOSS on 14 Oct 1939.¹¹⁴ Mae was born on 9 Sep 1914.

   98 F    iii. Myra Louise WATTS ³¹ was born on 13 Aug 1913.

Myra married Harry Oliver KEITH on 21 Sep 1946.¹¹⁴ Harry was born on 11 Dec 1916.

   99 F    iv. Ruby Mae WATTS ³¹ was born on 9 Sep 1913 and died on 29 Feb 1956 at age 42.

Ruby married Glenn C. TERRELL on 10 Sep 1938.¹¹⁴

   100 M    v. Thomas Willard WATTS ³¹ was born on 20 Jun 1920 and died on 5 Feb 1981 at age 60.

Thomas married Mary Laverne FELLERS on 4 May 1947.¹¹⁴ Mary was born on 11 Nov 1926.

46. Evelyn Arnetta HITCH was born on 13 Jun 1886 in McLean Co., IL ^{31 118 119 120} and died on 25 Aug 1966 ³¹ at age 80.

Evelyn married Oliver Theodore (Ted) WHETZEL, son of John Dennis WHETZEL and Martha Ann GORBY, on 28 Mar 1911.^{31 120} Oliver was born on 20 Apr 1886 ³¹ and died on 14 Apr 1917 ³¹ at age 30.

Children from this marriage were:

   101 F    i. Lelith Maurine WHETZEL ³¹ was born on 21 Apr 1912.

Lelith married John B. BOWEN on 16 Jul 1939.¹¹⁴ John was born on 20 Dec 1909 and died on 6 Mar 1972 at age 62.

   102 M    ii. Donovan Oliver WHETZEL ³¹ was born on 14 Apr 1914 and died on 26 Mar 1936 at age 21.

   103 M    iii. Maurice WHETZEL ³¹ was born on 26 Mar 1916 and died on 19 May 1917 in Forrest, Livingston Co., IL ¹² at age 1.

49. Essie HITCH was born on 7 Feb 1881 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL,^{2 5 131} died on 19 Mar 1964 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL ² at age 83, and was buried on 22 Mar 1964 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.²

Essie married Dr. William David CARVER about 1901. William was born in 1871,²³ died on 15 Jul 1950 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL ²³ at age 79, and was buried about 18 Jul 1950 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

   104 F    i. Annie M. CARVER .

   105 F    ii. Alta Iletta CARVER was born on 19 Aug 1907 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL and died on 29 Jun 1976 in Willcox, Cochise Co., AZ at age 68.

Alta married Alfred Harvey WAUD about 1940 in IL. Alfred was born on 29 Aug 1896 in Salem, Marion Co., IL and died on 17 Mar 1977 in Willcox, Cochise Co., AZ at age 80.

Essie next married Albert N. JOHNSON after 1950. Albert was born on 4 Oct 1866,² died on 13 May 1965 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL ² at age 98, and was buried about 16 May 1965 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.²

50. Edward Lacy HITCH was born on 3 Jul 1886 in Gridley, Woodford Co., IL,^{2 5 132 133 134 135} died on 6 Dec 1940 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL ^{2 5 12 135} at age 54, and was buried on 9 Dec 1940 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.^{2 135}

General Notes: Obituary of Edward L. Hitch from the "El Paso Journal", Dec 12, 1940.

Edward L. Hitch Resident of Gridley Township Passes Away Last Friday Evening After Long Illness. -- Edward Lacey Hitch died at 6:20 Friday evening at his home four and one-half miles southwest of Gridley. He had been afflicted several years. The remains were brought to the Ficken memorial home where they remained until Saturday evening and then were returned to the home where the funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. R. L. Beshers. Mrs. Claud Patton and Frank Messer sang, accompanied by Mrs. Lyle Wilson. Ancil Shoup, Elmer Punke, John Russell, Clarence Fever, Claud Patton and Floyd Houck were pallbearers. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Hitch was born in Gridley township July 3, 1886, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hitch. On December 16, 1903, he married Miss Jennie McKinley of Hudson, who survives. He also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Murray of Bloomington and Miss Ruth Chicago; his mother and a sister, the latter being Mrs. Essie Johnson, both of Marion, Ohio, and a brother, Alfred Hitch of Detroit, Mich. The mother and sister in Ohio were unable to attend the funeral on account of the illness of the former. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hitch of Detroit, their son and wife from Peoria and other friends and relatives from Indiana, Pekin, Carlock and Bloomington attended the last rites.

Edward married Jennie (Jesse) McKINNEY, daughter of James D. McKINNEY and Sarah Elizabeth GRAVETT, on 16 Dec 1903 in Hudson, Mclean Co., IL.^{135 136} Jennie was born on 4 Nov 1878 in KY,^{2 5 165 208 209} died on 19 Oct 1970 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL ^{2 5 136 210} at age 91, and was buried about 22 Oct 1970 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.²

Children from this marriage were:

+ 106 F    i. Evelyn HITCH ⁵ was born in 1912 in IL.²¹¹

   107 F    ii. Ruth HITCH ⁵ was born in 1913 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL,^{2 212} died in 1971 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL ² at age 58, and was buried in 1971 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.²

Ruth married (?) HUGHES after 1940.

51. Elmer (Mer) James HITCH ¹³⁷ was born on 11 Jan 1890 in Gridley Township, Mclean Co., IL ^{2 5 138 139 140} and died on 27 Nov 1919 in Normal, Mclean Co., IL ^{2 5 12 140} at age 29.

General Notes: Obituary of Elmer J. Hitch from the "El Paso Journal", Dec 4, 1919.

Elmer Hitch Died in Hospital -- Elmer Hitch, died in a hospital last Thursday, November 23 from typhoid pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the Christian church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. L. Beshers. The floral pieces were numerous and very beautiful. Elmer James Hitch was born near Gridley January 11, 1890 and died November 27, 1919, aged 29 years. He was married to Miss Ada Mann of Knoxville, Tenn. June 22, 1910. To this union, two sons were born, John Willis and James W. Besides his wife and two sons he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hitch, two brothers, Edward L. of Gridley and Alfred A., and one sister, Mrs. W. D. Carver. He joined the Christian church at age 18 under the pastorate of Rev. Rufus A. Finnell.

Elmer married Ada MANN, daughter of John F. MANN and Lidy PARDON, on 22 Jun 1910 in East Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.^{5 140} Ada was born in 1894 in TN.²¹³

Children from this marriage were:

+ 108 M    i. John Willis HITCH was born in 1912 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL ^{214 215} and died on 12 Dec 1959 in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH ^{5 215 216} at age 47.

+ 109 M    ii. James Woodrow HITCH was born on 26 May 1918 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL ^{5 165 215 217} and died on 18 May 1976 in London, Madison Co., OH ^{5 215 218 219} at age 57.

52. Alfred Afton HITCH was born on 13 Oct 1895 in McLean Co., IL ^{2 5 95 141 142} and died on 7 Oct 1986 in Redford, Wayne Co., MI ^{2 5 143 144} at age 90.

Alfred married Ellen (Nellie) DAGGY on 9 Oct 1940.² Ellen was born on 2 Mar 1910,^{2 5 165} died on 11 Apr 1988 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI ^{5 220} at age 78, and was buried about 14 Apr 1988 in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.²

Children from this marriage were:

+ 110 M    i. Gerald F. HITCH ⁵ was born on 12 Jun 1929 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.²²¹

   111 M    ii. Alfred Afton HITCH Jr. .⁵

54. Alfred Stephen HITCH was born on 4 Apr 1899 in Livingston Co., IL ^{1 153 154 155} and died on 19 Sep 1975 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL ^{1 156} at age 76.

Alfred married Edna HEINZ about 1941.

Children from this marriage were:

   112 M    i. Alfred Stephen HITCH Jr. was born on 15 Apr 1942 in Livingston Co., IL.¹

   113 F    ii. Mary Ann HITCH was born on 6 Jun 1943 in Livingston Co., IL.¹

   114 M    iii. Dick William HITCH was born on 8 Apr 1946 in Livingston Co., IL.¹

68. Charles John HITCH was born on 19 Aug 1901 in Oxford, Furnas Co., NE ^{1 172 173} and died on 29 Oct 1956 in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA ^{1 77} at age 55.

Charles married Grace Doris DAVIS, daughter of Julius Henry DAVIS and Catherine LOZIER, on 28 Dec 1927 in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA.¹ Grace was born on 4 Feb 1895 in Morrill Co., NE ¹ and died on 1 Dec 1963 in Ben Hill Co., GA ^{1 77} at age 68.

Children from this marriage were:

   115 F    i. Lois Marie HITCH was born on 14 Dec 1928 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

+ 116 M    ii. Kenneth Clyde HITCH was born on 2 Oct 1931 in Ben Hill Co., GA,¹ died on 29 Jul 1987 in Douglas Co., GA ^{1 77 222} at age 55, and was buried about 1 Aug 1987 in Cold Springs Cemetery, Campbell Co., GA.

   117 F    iii. Hazel Aline HITCH was born on 14 Dec 1933 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

   118 F    iv. Carolyn Elizabeth HITCH was born on 24 Jan 1938 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

69. Kenneth Richard HITCH was born on 4 Apr 1905 in Furnas Co., NE ^{1 174 175} and died on 6 Jan 1959 in Glynn Co., GA ^{1 77} at age 53.

Kenneth married Lola B. GRIFFIN on 20 Feb 1938 in Appling Co., GA.¹ Lola was born on 10 Nov 1902 in Appling Co., GA ^{1 165} and died on 11 May 1984 in Brunswick, Glynn Co., GA ^{1 77 223} at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

   119 F    i. Ouida Dell HITCH was born on 26 Nov 1938 in Ben Hill Co., GA ¹ and died on 30 Dec 1938 in Ben Hill Co., GA.^{1 77}

   120 M    ii. Richard Arthur HITCH was born on 26 Nov 1941 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

   121 F    iii. Wilma HITCH .¹

70. Edith Louise HITCH was born on 4 Dec 1906 in Ben Hill Co., GA ^{1 176 177} and died on 6 Aug 1973 in Ben Hill Co., GA ¹ at age 66.

Edith married William James WHITE on 1 Aug 1926 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹ William was born in Irwin Co., GA and died in Ben Hill Co., GA.

The child from this marriage was:

   122 F    i. Elsie May WHITE was born on 22 Nov 1927.¹

84. Florence Hazel HITCH was born on 3 Nov 1908 in Ben Hill Co., GA,^{1 191 192} died on 28 Apr 1982 in Calhoun Co., AL ¹ at age 73, and was buried about 1 May 1982 in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA.

Florence married Elzie Riley HERNDON on 9 Jun 1935 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹ Elzie was born on 10 Jul 1900 in GA,¹ died on 21 Oct 1973 in Bibb Co., GA ^{1 77} at age 73, and was buried about 24 Oct 1973 in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA.

The child from this marriage was:

   123 F    i. Mary Louise HERNDON was born on 19 Feb 1945 in Irwin Co., GA.¹

85. William Henry HITCH was born on 11 Dec 1927 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

General Notes: In 1990, he retired as the Director of the Co-operative Division of the Georgia Institute of Technology.

William married Adena Katherine DUGGAN, daughter of Robert Stone DUGGAN Sr. and Bertha Theodora LEGTERS, on 21 Dec 1956 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.¹ Adena was born on 9 May 1929 in Bibb Co., GA ¹ and died on 3 Jul 1999 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA ²²⁴ at age 70.

General Notes: In Loving Memory of Adena Duggan Hitch

9 May 1929 - 3 July 1999 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Adena Duggan Hitch of Atlanta, GA died July 3, 1999 from a brain tumor. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William Henry (Bill) Hitch; a daughter and family, Ann and Mark Turkal, Laura, and Sam of Wilmington, NC; a son and family, William R. (Bill) Hitch and his daughter Jessica of Garland, TX; and a son and family, David M. Hitch and Brenda, Elaine, and Christine of Kingsport, TN. She is also survived by two brothers and their families, Robert Stone Duggan, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and John Benjamin Duggan of Hendersonville, TN.

All three of Adena and Bill's children are engineers from Georgia Tech: Bill and Ann are mechanical engineers, and David has his Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Adena was born in Macon, GA on May 9, 1929 and graduated with honors from Mercer University in 1949 with her B.A. in mathematics and physics. She taught in the public schools in Waynesboro, GA; Central School in Lubondai, Belgian Congo; and Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA.

In Waynesboro, GA Adena served the Presbyterian Church as Secretary, Choir Director, Organist, and Director of Christian Education. She was later employed by C&S National Bank/Nations Bank in the corporate banking organization in Atlanta. During this time and later, she served as pianist at Atlanta First United Methodist Church, where she and Bill were members of the St. Andrew Class for many years. After retirement, she was organist at H. M. Patterson and Sons, Historic Spring Hill Chapel until 1998.

Retired Dr. Robert V. Ozment at Atlanta First United Methodist said in 1997, "A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure. We have in Adena both a jewel and a treasure."

A memorial service was held Sunday, July 11, at 3 p.m. at Atlanta First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in memory of this very special lady are encouraged to consider Atlanta First United Methodist Church, 360 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 or Visiting Nurse Health System, 133 Luckie St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Adena chose for her memorial service Charles Wesley's "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing", which some of you may hear now:

"O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name."

On May 14, 2000 (Mothers' Day) a Plaque was presented by Atlanta First United Methodist Church for mounting on the Choir Room: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- THIS CHOIR ROOM is lovingly dedicated to the memory of ADENA HITCH Whose many musical talents, selfless devotion to service, and love of the Lord made her a vital part of the music ministry of Atlanta First United Methodist Church for many years. May her spirit continue to inspire us all to greater heights of musical excellence and service to Jesus Christ.

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation: Organist, 1998, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 124 M    i. William Robert HITCH was born on 16 Dec 1957 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.¹

+ 125 M    ii. Dr. David Martin HITCH was born on 16 Jul 1959 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.¹

+ 126 F    iii. Ann Louise HITCH was born on 22 Feb 1962 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.¹

86. Eleanor Louise HITCH was born on 1 Nov 1931 in Ben Hill Co., GA.¹

Eleanor married Gordon Emmett KNIGHT on 30 Dec 1956 in Fulton Co., GA.¹ Gordon was born on 5 Dec 1929,¹ died on 23 Feb 1967 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA ^{1 22} at age 37, and was buried about 26 Feb 1967 in Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA.²²

The child from this marriage was:

   127 F    i. Marilou KNIGHT was born on 19 Jan 1960 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.¹

1. Correspondence from William H. Hitch (12/30/1994), Correspondence form William Henry Hitch of 2122 Fairhaven Circle, N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30305-4367, dated December 30, 1994.

2. El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Cemetery Listing, El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Cemetery Listing.

3. Portrait & Biographical Album of Woodford Co., IL, Portrait & Biographical Album of Woodford Co., IL (DAR-1890).

4. Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts, Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts (National Archives).

5. Correspondence from Ralph Hitch (3/20/1996), Correspondence from Ralph Hitch, 1801 Kimberly Court, Springfield, OH 45503-6412; dated 3/20/1996.

6. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

7. 1860 IL Census, 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1860 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

8. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900 (WWW).

9. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as S.S. Hitch, age 42, in the 1880 Livingston Co., IL Census, born in England.

10. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1838 in England in the 1900 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census.

11. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 81 in the 1920 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in England.

12. IL Death Index 1916-1950, IL Death Index 1916-1950.

13. McLean Co., IL Marriage Records (DAR), McLean Co., IL Marriage Records (DAR).

14. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

15. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1840 in England in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

16. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 79 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

17. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 70 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

18. Obituary of Robert Hitch (1933, IL), Obituary of Robert Hitch (1933, IL), "The El Paso Journal", August 3, 1933, Page 1.

19. Obituary of Mary (Ellis) Hitch (1931, IL), Obituary of Mary (Ellis) Hitch (1931, IL), "The El Paso Journal", April 23, 1931.

20. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 38 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

21. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 78 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in England.

22. Correspondence from Bob Duggan (2/26/1996), Correspondence from Bob Duggan of GA from Compuserve dated 2/26/1996, 1:17 PM.

23. Gravestone Record, Gravestone Record.

24. McLean Co., IL Newspaper Obituary, McLean Co., IL Newspaper Obituary.

25. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as Harry Hitch, age 27, in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

26. Ibid, Listed as age 46 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

27. Ibid, Listed as age 27 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

28. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1853 in England in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

29. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 66 in the 1920 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

30. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 57 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

31. E-Mail from Becky Hunt - 6/14/2000 (12:42 PM), E-Mail from Becky Hunt - 6/14/2000 (12:42 PM). Includes large spreadsheet of William Hitch/Orlena Stretch descendants and ancestors.

32. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1855 in England in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

33. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

34. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1857 in England in the 1900 Gridley, McLean Co., IL Census.

35. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 59 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

36. Correspondence from Francis M. Hitch (12/20/1994), Notes of Dr. Francis Hitch sent via correspondence on December 20, 1994.

37. Obituary of Robert J. Hitch (1934, IL), Obituary of Robert J. Hitch (1934, IL), "The El Paso Journal", April 19, 1934.

38. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/15/2000 (6:14 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/15/2000 (6:14 PM), he of 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, telephone: (309) 263-1091.

39. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1880- McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

40. Obituary of Ellen (Hitch) Brown (1947, IL), Obituary of Ellen (Hitch) Brown (1947, IL), "The Peoria Journal", February 28, 1947, Page 8.

41. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in England.

42. Ibid, Listed as age 8 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

43. 1860 IL Census, 1860 IL Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1860 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

44. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 37 in the 1880 Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

45. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in September 1843 in England in the 1900 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census.

46. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 76 in the 1920 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in England.

47. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1880 Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

48. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in March 1871 in IL in the 1900 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census.

49. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

50. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

51. Family Tree Maker Archives (WWW), Family Tree Maker Archives (WWW), Descendants of Joseph Dan.

52. "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Hitch, 1931, "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Hitch, 1931.

53. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 28 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

54. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1841 in England in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

55. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 78 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

56. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 69 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

57. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 7 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

58. Obituary of Harry Ellis Hitch (1919, IL), Obituary of Harry Ellis Hitch (1919, IL), "The El Paso Journal", October 23, 1919.

59. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

60. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

61. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), wa9mru@dpc.net, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, 309-263-1091, Obituary of Robert Hitch from the "El Paso Journal", Thursday, Aug 3, 1933.

62. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

63. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 3 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

64. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1877 in IL in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

65. Ibid, Listed as born in May 1883 in IL in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

66. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

67. Ibid, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

68. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1885 in IL in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

69. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

70. Obituary of Joseph G. Hitch (1950, IL), Obituary of Joseph G. Hitch (1950, IL), "The El Paso Advertiser", November 23, 1950.

71. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), wa9mru@dpc.net, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, 309-263-1091, Obituary of Joseph G. Hitch from the "El Paso Journal", Nov 23, 1950.

72. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

73. Ibid, Listed as age 13 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

74. 1900 NE Census, 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in June 1867 in IL in the 1900 Hastings, Furnas Co., NE Census.

75. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as R.L. Hitch, age 52 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

76. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 42 in the 1910 Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

77. GA Death Records 1919-1998, GA Death Records 1919-1998.

78. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as Lizzie E. Hitch, age 11, in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

79. Ibid, Listed as age 10 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

80. 1900 NE Census, 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in October 1872 in IL in the 1900 New Era Precinct, Furnas Co., NE Census.

81. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 48 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

82. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 36 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

83. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

84. Irwin Co., GA Marriage Records, Irwin Co., GA Marriage Records.

85. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

86. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 29 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

87. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1920 Federal Census for Jeff Davis Co., GA, born in GA.

88. Ibid, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 Federal Census for Jeff Davis Co., GA, born in GA.

89. On-Line Posting - Ancestry.com, On-Line Posting - Ancestry.com, Parkhouse/Barrett Author.

90. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as Maggie A. Hitch, born in March 1861 in IL, in the 1900 Hudson, McLean Co., IL Census.

91. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as M.A. Hitch, age 58, in the 1920 Hudson, McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL. She is in the household of her brother Frank M. Gastman.

92. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 49 in the 1910 Hudson, McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

93. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in March 1883 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

94. Ibid, Listed as born in March 1884 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

95. McLean Co., IL Birth Records (DAR), McLean Co., IL Birth Records (DAR).

96. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in July 1885 in IL in the 1900 Hudson, McLean Co., IL Census.

97. Ibid, Listed as born in September 1891 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

98. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1910 Hudson, McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

99. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

100. CA Death Records, CA Death Records.

101. Ibid, SSN 559-03-6673.

102. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1880 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

103. Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts, Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts (National Archives), Witnessed by Edward Hitch.

104. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

105. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1855 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

106. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 64 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

107. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1910 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

108. 1880 IL Census, 1880 IL Census, Listed as age 1 in the 1880 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

109. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1878 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

110. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 32 in the 1910 Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Census, born in IL.

111. CA Death Records, CA Death Records, SSN 572-52-7478.

112. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in August 1880 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

113. 1920 CA Census, 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 Wood, Stanislaw Co., CA Census, born in IL.

114. Descendants of Dan'd Wilson (WWW), Descendants of Dan'd Wilson (WWW). http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/a/r/Mark-Gerard-Sarazine/ODT3-0 022.html, 10/03/2000.

115. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1889 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

116. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 30 in the 1920 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

117. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

118. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1883 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

119. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 23 in the 1910 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

120. E-Mail from Becky Hunt - 7/9/1999 (2:58 PM), E-Mail from Becky Hunt (7-9-1999, 2:58 PM).

121. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1892 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

122. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 27 in the 1920 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

123. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

124. Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts, Naturalization Index for Northern Illinois Courts (National Archives), Witnessed by Edward Hitch. Naturalized the same day as his brother William E. Hitch.

125. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1856 in IL in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

126. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 54 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

127. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in June 1891 in IL in the 1900 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census.

128. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 17 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in England.

129. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1854 in IN in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

130. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 55 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IN.

131. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1882 in IL in the 1900 McLean Co., IL Census.

132. Ibid, Listed as born in July 1884 in IL in the 1900 Gridley, McLean Co., IL Census.

133. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 24 in the 1910 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

134. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 34 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Cenesus, born in IL.

135. Obituary of Edward L. Hitch (1940, IL), Obituary of Edward L. Hitch (1940, IL), "The El Paso Journal", December 12, 1940.

136. Descendants of Wildey McKinney, Sr. (WWW), Descendants of Wildey McKinney, Sr. (WWW).

137. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/17/2000 (3:16 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/17/2000 (3:16 PM), wa9mru@dpc.net, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, 309-263-1091, Obituary of Elmer J. Hitch from the "El Paso Journal", Dec 4, 1919.

138. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in January 1889 (not 1890) in IL in the 1900 Gridley, McLean Co., IL Census.

139. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 19 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

140. Obituary of Elmer J. Hitch (1919, IL), Obituary of Elmer J. Hitch (1919, IL), "The El Paso Journal", December 4, 1919.

141. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in October 1894 (not 1895) in the 1900 Gridley, McLean Co., IL Census.

142. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1910 El Paso, Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

143. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 366-05-0035.

144. MI Death Index 1971-1996, MI Death Index 1971-1996.

145. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), wa9mru@dpc.net, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, 309-263-1091.

146. Obituary of Elmer E. Brown (1935, IL), Obituary of Elmer E. Brown (1935, IL), "The El Paso Journal", October 24, 1935, Page 8.

147. E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), E-Mail from Robert E. Brown - 1/16/2000 (11:29 PM), wa9mru@dpc.net, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, 309-263-1091, Obituary of Jesse E. Brown.

148. Obituary of Jesse E. Brown (1961, IL), Obituary of Jesse E. Brown (1961, IL), "The Peoria Journal Star", November 9, 1961, Page A-8.

149. Correspondence from Robert E. Brown - 1/19/2000, Correspondence from Robert E. Brown, 309 S. Minnesota Ave., Morton, IL 61550-2756, dated January 19, 2000, Copy of Brown Family Bible records.

150. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in February 1877 in IL in the 1900 Livingston Co., IL Census.

151. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 43 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

152. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

153. 1900 IL Census, 1900 IL Census, Listed as born in April 1899 in IL in the 1900 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census.

154. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 20 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

155. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

156. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 361-03-3013.

157. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as Irene Hitch, age 18, in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

158. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

159. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 15 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

160. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IL Census, born in IL.

161. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 10 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

162. Ibid, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

163. Ibid, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

164. Ibid, Listed as age 3 5/12 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

165. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index.

166. Ibid, SSN 355-01-4409.

167. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 1 4/12 in the 1920 Woodford Co., IL Census, born in IL.

168. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 333-16-1730.

169. 1900 NE Census, 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in September 1868 in MO (not IL) in the 1900 Hastings, Furnas Co., NE Census.

170. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 51 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

171. 1900 NE Census, 1900 NE Census, Listed as an adopted daughter, born in June 1886 in MO, in the 1900 Hastings, Furnas Co., NE Census.

172. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in NE.

173. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1910 Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

174. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in NE.

175. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 5 in the 1910 Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in NE.

176. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 13 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in NE.

177. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in IL.

178. 1900 NE Census, 1900 NE Census, Listed as born in October 1874 in IL in the 1900 Furnas Co., NE Census.

179. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA. She is in the household of her uncle Stanley B. Bullard.

180. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 18 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Cenesus, born in GTA.

181. Ibid, Listed as age 50 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in MI.

182. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 40 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in MI.

183. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 14 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

184. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 4 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

185. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 259-56-6306.

186. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 12 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

187. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 2 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

188. E-Mail from Trudy Potts - 1/12/1998, E-Mail from Trudy Potts from Florida, dated January 12, 1998.

189. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 45 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in MI.

190. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 35 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in MI.

191. 1920 GA Census, 1920 GA Census, Listed as age 11 in the 1920 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

192. 1910 GA Census, 1910 GA Census, Listed as age 1 5/12 in the 1910 Ben Hill Co., GA Census, born in GA.

193. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 253-38-4538.

194. Peoria (IL) Journal Star Obituary, Peoria (IL) Journal Star Obituary, Obituary of Pauline E. Bell on January 23, 1996.

195. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 25 in the 1910 Peoria Co., IL Census, born in IL.

196. CA Death Records, CA Death Records, SSN 572-52-7484.

197. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 6 in the 1910 Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Census, born in IL.

198. Ibid, Listed as age ?? in the 1910 Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Census, born in IL.

199. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 516-01-5745.

200. 1920 CA Census, 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 9 in the 1920 Wood, Stanislaw Co., CA Census, born in CA.

201. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 558-54-8019.

202. CA Death Records, CA Death Records, SSN 549-05-5994.

203. 1920 CA Census, 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 33 in the 1920 Stanislaw Co., CA Census, born in IN.

204. Ibid, Listed as age 7 in the 1920 Wood, Stanislaw Co., CA Census, born in CA.

205. CA Birth Records, CA Birth Records.

206. CA Death Records, CA Death Records, SSN 571-05-6335.

207. 1920 CA Census, 1920 CA Census, Listed as age 1 6/12 in the 1920 Wood, Stanislaw Co., CA Census, born in CA.

208. 1910 IL Census, 1910 IL Census, Listed as age 31 in the 1910 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

209. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 39 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Cenesus, born in KY.

210. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 336-34-1157.

211. 1920 IL Census, 1920 IL Census, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

212. Ibid, Listed as age 6 in the 1920 McLean Co., IL Census, born in IL.

213. 1920 TN Census, 1920 TN Census, Listed as age 26 in the 1920 Knox Co., TN Census, born in TN. She is in the household of her father John F. Mann.

214. Ibid, Listed as age 8 in the 1920 Knox Co., TN Census, born in IL.

215. Correspondence from Ralph Hitch (4/25/1995), Correspondence from Ralph Hitch, 1801 Kimberly Court, Springfield, OH 45503, dated 4/25/1995.

216. OH Death Index 1958-1969, Update, OH Death Index 1958-1969, Update.

217. 1920 TN Census, 1920 TN Census, Listed as age 1 8/12 in the 1920 Knox Co., TN Census, born in IL.

218. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 414-18-2068.

219. OH Death Index 1970-88, OH Death Index 1970-88.

220. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 361-30-3836.

221. Descendants of Jacob Feller (WWW), Descendants of Jacob Feller (WWW). http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/i/l/Dana-Miller/GENE4-0017.html.

222. Correspondence from Flossie M. Hitch, Correspondence from Flossie M. Hitch; 8180C Alabama Road; Rome, GA 30165.

223. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index, SSN 259-70-4921.

224. E-Mail from William H. Hitch - 7/17/1999 (9:16 PM), E-Mail from William H. Hitch - 7/17/1999 (9:16 PM), "Adena died July 3, 1999, 8 months after the discovery of a class 4 brain tumor. I'm sending a copy of an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article. I was able to take care of her at home all the way. whhitch@webtv.net."