Erasmus Elmer Hitch 2
- Born: 30 Mar 1870, Petersburg, IN 3 4 5
- Marriage (1): Laura Winklepleck on 12 Nov 1893 in Daviess Co., IN 1
- Died: 27 Feb 1940, Daviess Co., IN
Uncertain link, but probable - needs more research (1870 IN Census).
Mike:
My wife's grandmother was Lillie Helen Hitch, daughter of Erasmus Elmer Hitch. I saw that your Hitch records include Erasmus, so we should be able to link up our families. I have attached relevant family group sheets. I have information going back further, but it all comes from the internet, so I'm not sure how far to trust it.
Obituary for Erasmus Hitch (Washington Democrat, Wed Feb 28, 1940) follows. I have a photocopy of this that I could scan for you if you're interested.
Rasmus Hitch Dies Following Long Illness
Daviess County Farmer Died at Daughter's Home.
Rasmus E. Hitch, 69, retired farmer of Daviess county, died at 3:03 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lowell Burris, 504 West Main street.
Death of Mr. Hitch resulted from a four months' illness of complications and he had been seriously ill the last four days.
Born in Petersburg on March 30, 1870, the deceased was a son of W.B. and Sarah A. (Jefferson) Hitch. At the age of five years he came to Daviess county, and had resided in this community ever since. He was a member of the Methodist church and had been a farmer most of his life.
Early in November of 1893, he married Laura Winklepleck, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Roy Sullivan of R. R. 2, Mrs. Lowell Burris of Washington, Mrs. Roy Pershing of San Bernardino, Cal., and Mrs. Wm. Gray of R. R. 2. Another child preceded him in death. Surviving also are 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and the following sisters, Mattie Colbert of Washington, Ida Lowe of Bicknell, and Etta Hitch of Washington.
The body of Mr. Hitch was returned to the Burris home this afternoon, and friends may call there to pay respects.
Services for Mr. Hitch will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Maysville M. E. church. Burial will be made in Oak Grove cemetery. James Gill & Sons will have charge of the funeral.
Cheers,
Don Bockenfeld
Erasmus married Laura Winklepleck on 12 Nov 1893 in Daviess Co., IN.1 (Laura Winklepleck was born in Aug 1874 in OH 6 7.)
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