The Family of Peter WITMER
and Anna Catherine BAUGHMAN
(8th. Generation)
 

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212 Peter WITMER b. c1708/12, Canton Zurich, SWI, s/o Michael WITMER (424), d. Jan 1795, Lebanon Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, m. Mar 1738, (213) Anna Catherine BAUGHMAN , d/o Michael and Catherine BAUGHMAN (426/427).  Peter WITMER came from Canton, Zurich, Switzerland, and settled in Lebanon Twp., in Lancaster Co., PA, where he took up a tract of land and lived until his death in 1795. He and his wife, Catherine, had 15 children. They received from Anna's father 259 acres in Lebanon Twp., valued at 259 pounds. They were members of the German Reformed Church.(FH11, 24, PALEB1 p256-7, 2 vXI #4) Children:

Will: Peter WITMER of Lebanon Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, written, 31 Oct 1794; names dau., Fronica's children, her share; dau., Catherine's children, her share; son Peter, Power of Attorney; Wit. Tobias KREIDER, Lanz___?, Samuel Jones, Peter (his mark) WITMER. Probated 1795. (FH24)

212.1 Michael WITMER b. 28 Mar 1739, m. Ann HIESTAND, settled, Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. (FH24)

212.3 Frena 'Fanny' WITMER b. 31 Aug 1743, Lancaster Co., PA, d. 1783, m. 18 Nov 1761, St. James Protestant Episcopal Church, by Rev. Thomas BARTON, Nathaniel NESBITT b. 16 Jun 1775, d. 1807. They migrated to Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD. The children are named in Nathaniel's will probated  on 1807, in Washington Co., MD. Nathaniel m. 2nd., 25 May 1783, Washington Co., MD, Elizabeth STEIGHT. WILL (FH24) Children:

212.3a John NESBITT m. Catherine WYCKOFF. Children may not be in order of birth. (FH24, MDWA1) Children:

212.3a1 Nathaniel NESBITT b. 7 Jan 1792, Clear Spring, Washington  Co., MD, d. 30 Sep 1885, m. 17 Jan 1819, Sarah NESBITT b. c1795, PA d 28 Oct 1887. Nathaniel received a pension and bounty land for service in the  War of 1812. In 1860 he was farming in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA, with Peter Silver in the household. (FH24, PAIN6) Children:

  • 212.3a1a Elizabeth NESBITT b. c1834, PA
  • 212.3a1b Sarah NESBITT b. c1836, PA
  • 212.3a1c Francis NESBITT b. c1838, PA
  • 212.3a1d Marrth NESBITT b. c1820, PA

212.3a2 Samuel NESBITT b. c1800, MD, d. c1896, age 96, m. Jane MCCONNEHAY, b c1819, PA, d. age 85. Jane must have been a 2nd. wife since she is far too young to have had a 28 yr. daughter (Malinda) or a 25 old (Samuel) son in th 1870 census. Samuel farmed 180 acres in Indiana Co., PA. In 1860 he was in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., and 1870 he was retired living in Black Lick Twp., Indiana Co. (PAINB1 p1068, PAIN 6-7)) Children:

  • 212.3a2a Margaret NESBITT
  • 212.3a2b Malinda NESBITT b. c1833, PA
  • 212.3a2c Samuel NESBITT b. c1835, PA
  • 212.3a2d Nancy J. NESBITT b. c1840, PA
  • 212.3a2e Isabella W. NESBITT b. c1840
  • 212.3a2e Evelyn NESBITT
  • 212.3a2f Belle NESBITT
  • 212.3a2g Robert NESBITT b. c1847, PA
  • 212.3a2h Harry NESBITT

212.3a2c Samuel NESBITT b. 1835, d. 1909, age 72, Saltsburg, Indiana Co., PA, m. 1st. Agnes FULTON b. 1840, d. 1874, d/o Moses FULTON of Livermore, PA; m. 2nd. Elizabeth LOWMAN; He farmed the 180 acres home farm. He was a county treasurer for 3 years, and a Civil War Vet., Co. C, 206th. PA. Inf. In 1870 he was in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co.,with Sadie Caruthers 12, in the home. Samuel and Agnes are buried in Evenezer Presbyterian Cem., Indiana Co. (PAINB1 p1068, 4) Children (3 by 1st. wife, 2 by the second):

  • 212.3a2c1 Jennie Esther NESBITT b. c1869, PA
  • 212.3a2c2 Samuel Moses F. NESBITT
  • 212.3a2c3 Robert Newton NESBITT
  • 212.3a2c4 Alexander Gilmore NESBITT
  • 212.3a2c5 Inf. son buried at Ebenzer Presbyterian Cem.

212.3a2c2 Jennie Esther NESBITT b. Jun 1869, PA, m. 1889, John C. ROSE. In 1900 they were living in Saltsburg Borough, Indiana Co., PA, where John was a salesman. In 1910 through 1920 he was farming in Conesnaugh Twp., Indiana Co. (PAIN 9-11, PAINB1 p1068) Children:

  • 212.3a2c3a Nellie A. ROSE b. Oct 1891, PA
  • 212.3a2c3b Mary L. ROSE b. Apr 1893, PA
  • 212.3a2c3c George N. ROSE b. Oct 1896, PA
  • 212.3a2c3d Janet B. ROSE b. Jan 1900, PA

212.3a2c3 Samuel Moser F. NESBITT b. c1871, PA, m. 1898, Maud STRANAHAN b. c1875, PA. At one time according to his bio he was a minister in Presbyterian Church, Dennison, Tuscarawas Co., OH. In 1910 they were in Lina Twp., Licking o., OH, and in 1920 they were in Wooster, Wayne Co., OH. (OHLI10, OHWY11, PAINB1 p1068, PAINB4) Children:

  • 212.3a2c2a Agnes NESBITT b. c1899, OH
  • 212.3a2c2b Lucille M. NESBITT b. c1901, OH
  • 212.3a2c2c Maude L. NESBITT b. c1902, OH
  • 212.3a2c2d Euphema NESBITT b. c1908, OH

212.3a2c3 Robert Newton NESBITT b. 15 Nov 1872, Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA, m. Nora KENNEDY, d/o Daniel and Eveline (FLEMING) KENNEDY. Robert attended Grove City College. He farmed the 180 acre homestead. He was a Twp. auditor for 8 years and trustee 3 years. In 1910 and 1920 Robert was living in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA. In the household was Alberg Umbaugh 12, described as a foster son. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. In 1920 James Dodson 14, also a foster son was in the home. (PAINB1 p1168, PAIN 11-12)

212.3a2c4 Alexander Gilmore NESBITT b. c1882, PA. graduated Grove City College, later he went to business school in Pughkeepsie, NY, and was an attorney in Pittsburg. In 1910 he was living in a boarding house in the 7th. Ward, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. (PAINB1 p1068)

212.3a4 James NESBITT, m. 9 Jan 1879, by Rev. Andrew Virtue, Indiana Co., PA, Mary A. FISHER. Both were from Creekside, Indiana Co. (PAINB4)

212.c3 Catherine NESBITT b. 9 Aug 1765, m. 22 Nov 1782, Washington Co., MD, Samuel KREIP. In 1786, they were living in Bedford Co., PA. (FH24)

212.3d Nathaniel NESBITT b. 9 Dec 1767, d. Jun 1833, Indiana Co., PA, m. 4 Feb 1798, Elizabeth SEIBERT. Nathaniel raised Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD, migrated to Indiana Co., PA in 1816, locating on a farm in Conemaugh Twp. The Children may not be in order of birth. (FH24, PAINB1 p1183) Children:

212.3d5 Nathaniel NESBITT b. 1808, MD, d. 13 Jul 1898, Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA, m. Martha KEENER b. 1910 near Slatelick, Armstrong Co,. PA, d. 17 Mar 1878, d/o George and Sarah (FRANTZ) KEENER. Nathaniel migrated to Indiana Co., PA with his parents where he farmed 268 acres. He owned 'Tribune', a canal boat. They were members of the Presbyterian Church at Livermore and Tunnelton. He belong to the Odd Fellows. He was commissioned an officer in the PA Militia. In 1860 and 1870 they were living in  Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA. They are buried in Livermore Cem. (WILL 9-156, 1898, Indiana Co.) (PAINB1 p1183, 3, PAIN6-7) Children:

  • 212.3d5a Sarah NESBITT, dec. (m. Jonathan E. BURNS )
  • 212.3d5b Nathaniel NESBITT, b.21 Sep 1862, Civil War Soldier, Capt. Co., E, 11th. PA vol. Reserves, wounded South Mountain 14 Sep 1862, Frederick Co., MD
  • 212.3d5c Elizabeth S. NESBITT b. 7 Apr 1836
  • 212.3d5d George K. NESBITT, d. 14 Oct 1861, Civil War Soldier, Co. E. 11th PA Vol. Reserves, d. Washington, DC of Typhoid fever
  • 212.3d5e Samuel Marshall NESBITT b. 5 Nov 1839, PA
  • 212.3d5f Mary NESBITT, Livermore, PA, nm.
  • 212.3d5g Martha NESBITT, dec. (m. James J. FRITZ )
  • 212.3d5h Kate NESBITT d. um.
  • 212.3d5i Susan NESBITT, um., lived with sister, Mary

212.3d5e Samuel Marshall NESBITT b. 5 Nov 1839, Blacklick Twp., Indiana Co., PA, m. 26 Oct 1880, Martha J. DAVIS of Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co. He farmed until 1866, then went to the old fields tow work for 1 year. He returned home and engaged in the lumber business until 1882 when he started working for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as station master, freight and express agent in Tunnelton, until 1910, when he became a  merchant. He served 20 years as a postmaster. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, and Samuel belonged to the Masons and the Sons of Temperence. Inn 1910 and 1920 they were living in Conemaugh Twp., Armstrong Co., PA.  (PAINB1 p1183, PAAR10-11) Children:

  • 212.3de1 Paul Edwin NESBITT, salesman of wholesale stationary
  • 212.3de2 Nathaniel NESBITT, farmed home farm
  • 212.3de3 Isaac Charles NESBITT b. 14 Nov 1881, d. 17 Jan 1893, buried Salisbury Cem.
  • 212.3de4 Eliza NESBITT b. 17 Oct 1885, d. 5 Aug 1887
  • 212.3d35 Ralph Burrell NESBITT b. c1891, student at Princeton, studying for missionary work

212.3d8 Sarah NESBITT b. 1808, MD, d. 30 aug 1901, age 93, Armstrong Co., PA (1812-1905 on gravestone), m. James WHERRY b. 1800, IRE, d. 1870, Armstrong Co., s/o James WHERRY of IRE. In 1860 they were living in Kiskiminetas Twp., Armstrong Co., and in 1870, South Bend Twp., Armstrong Co. In 1880 Sarah is living in South Bend Twp., with her children, Nancy and Thomas. James was a stone worker, contractor, and farmer. He came to Armstrong Co. at age 40 from IRE, where he bought 460 acres of land. They were members of the Presbyterian Church. They are buried in South Bend Cem., Armstrong Co., along with their daughter, Nancy Jane. They lived at South Bend, Armstrong Co., PA. (PAINB1 p1183, 1015, PAAR7-9) Children:

  • 212.3d8a Elwood M. WHERRY b. c1843, Presbyertian Missionary in India
  • 212.3d8b Harriet WHERRY b. c1845
  • 212.3d8c John Nesbitt WHERRY b. 1847, d. 1938
  • 212.3d8d Sarah Marrs WHERRY b. c1849, Presbyterian Missionary in India
  • 212.3d8e Nancy Jane WHERRY b. 1852, d. 1881
  • 212.3d8f James T. WHERRY b. c1854
  • 212.3d8g Thomas M. WHERRY b. c1856

212.3d8b Harriet WHERRY m. 27 Jul 1875, William A. ST. CLAIR, b. 13 Nov 1842, White Twp., Indiana Co, PA, s/o John and Nancy (MILLER) St. Clair. Harriet was William's 2nd. wife. He m. 1st. 1868, Mary C. FOREMAN d/o Moses FOREMAN. She died in 1874, leaving a daughter, Minnie. William was a Civil War Vet., Co. F, 206th. PA Vol. Inf. (PAINB1 p1015) Children:

  • 212.3d8b1 Oscar A. ST. CLAIR m. Miriam CAMERON of Indiana Co., PA
  • 212.3d8b2 Hazel ST. CLAIR, a teacher in Belleville, NJ

212.3d8c John Nesbitt WHERRY b. 4 Jan 1847, South Bend Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, d. 1838, m. 20 Sep 1870, Indiana Co., PA, Sarah WALKER b. 1841, d. 1900 (1909 on gravestone), d/o James WALKER. He learned the tanning trade at home, and was a farmer. He had a tanning business for 15 years and operated a threshing machine for 14 years. He then was a traveling salesman by horse and buggy. He was president of the South Bend Fire Insurance Company, served as school director and tax collector. They were members of the Presbyterian Church at West Lebanon, PA, and they are buried in South Bend Cem., Armstorng Co.. In 1880 they were living in South Bend Twp. (PARB1p934, PAAR9) Children:

  • 212.3d8c1 James Elwood WHERRY b. c1874, PA
  • 212.3d8c2 Clara B WHERRY b. c1875, PA (stenographer at Indiana, PA)
  • 212.3d8c3 Byron P. WHERRY b. Jun1876, PA
  • 212.3d8c4 Rob Roy WHERRY b. c1878, PA (clerk)
  • 212.3d8c5 Bessie Beulah WHERRY (teacher)
  • 212.3d8c6 Oscar M. WHERRY b. 1884, d. 1965
  • 212.3d8c7 Helen May WHERRY

212.3d8c1 James Elwood WHERRY b. c1874, PA, m. Lizzie _____?. In 1880 they were living in South Bend Twp., Armstrong Co., PA. James was principal in Corapolis school. (PAAR9)

212.3d8c3 Byron P. WHERRY b. Jun 1876, PA, m. Sarah _____? b. Jan 1874, PA. In 1900 through 1920, Byron was living in the 2nd. Ward, Vandergrift Borough, Westmoreland Co., PA. He was a roller in a sheet mill factory. The 1900 census indicates he was m. twice. It is unclear if Sarah is the 1st. or 2nd. wife. (PAWE11-13, PPAWE11-13) Children:

  • 212.3d8c3a John N. WHERRY b. Sep 1898
  • 212.3d8c3b Rudolph WHERRY b. Mar 1900
  • 212.3d8c3c Louise WHERRY b. c1902
  • 212.3d8c3d Paul A. WHERRY b. c1903
  • 212.3d8c3e Berne 'Bess' WHERRY b. c1905
  • 212.3d8c3e Ruth J. WHERRY b. ???

212.3a8c6 Oscar M. WHERRY b. 1884, d. 1965, m. Magdalena K. _____?, b. 1889, d. 1973. In 1920 they were living in Parks, Armstrong Co., PA. They are buried in South Bend Cem., Amstrong Co., PA. He was a teacher in South Bend Twp. (PAARB3, PAAR12)

212.3a8f James T. WHERRY b. c1854. James was a farmer in NE, but them moved to Florence (Florence where?). (PAARB1 p934)

212.3a8g Thomas M. WHERRY. According to his father bio, Thomas was a lumber dealer in Sabetha, Nemaha Co., KS. In 1900 he was in Sewickley Twp, Westmoreland Co., PA, where he was liveryman. In 1910 through 1920 he was a picture agent living in New Florence Borough, Westmoreland Co., PA. In 1920, Elizabeth was a widow, with son Thomas, his wife and child in the home.(PAARB1 p934, PAWE11-13)

  • 212.3a8g1 Sloan WHERRY b. Dec 1882, PA
  • 212.3a8g2 Clark WHERRY b. May 1884, PA
  • 212.3a8g3 Enrest L. WHERRY b. Mar 1888, PA
  • 212.3a8g4 Chaney WHERRY b. Oct 1891, PA
  • 212.3a8g5 James A. WHERRY b. May 1893, PA
  • 212.3a8g6 John V. WHERRY b. Jun 1894, PA
  • 212.3a8g7 Timothy Dwight WHERRY b. Nov 1896, PA
  • 212.3a8g8 Thomas M. WHERRY b. Jul 1898, PA

212.3a8g8 Thomas M. WHERRY b. Jul 1898, PA. According to his father's bio, Thomas was a lumber dealer in Sabetha, Nemaha Co,. KS. Thomas probably d. prior to 1900 leaving a widow and 2 children in Peru Pct., Nemaha Co. The possible widow, Nettie WHERRY b. Feb 1863, m. 17 years, 2 children, 2 living, Lul? (son) b. Jul 1889, NE, age 10, and Lydia b. Sep 1894, IA, age 5. (NENM 4, PAARB1 p934)

212.3d9 Jacob NESBITT b. 1820, d. 1907 m. Margaret IRWIN, b. 1820, d. 1907, farmed Conemaugh Twp.. Margaret Irwin NESBITT and at least 5 of their sons are buried in Ebenezer Presbyterian Cem., Indiana Co., PA. The dates in the cemetery records for Margaret are 1820-1907, the same as Jacob in the biography PAINB1 p1183. There is probably a mistake here in one of their dates, and they were supposed to have had 8 sons. (PAINB1 p1183, 4) Children (for now assuming the graves are their sons):

  • 212.3d9a John Irwin NESBITT b. 1849, d. 16 Mar 1888, age 39y
  • 212.3d9b Jacob NESBITT b. 1853, d. n.d., m. Rebecca _____? b. 1850, d. 1909
  • 212.3d9c George Wallace NESBITT b. 1856, d. 20 Aug 1875, 19y 4m 26d
  • 212.3d9d William L. NESBITT b. 1858, d. 19__?
  • 212.3d9e Nathaniel NESBITT d. 1824

212.3e Jonathan NESBITT b. 5 Mar 1770, d. 3 May 1856, Clear Spring Co., MD, m. Mary _____? b. 13 May 1768, d. 27 May 1837, Clear Spring. They are buried in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cem., Hagerstown. (FH24) Children:

212.3i2 Isaac NESBITT b. 30 Nov 1804, d. 1 Jun 1865, m. Ann _____? b. c1811, MD. In 1860 he was clerk of the court, living in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. (MDWA8) Children:

  • 212.3i2a Alexander NESBITT b. c1834, MD
  • 212.3i2b Thomas NESBITT b. c1839, MD
  • 212.3i2c Henry NESBITT b. c1844, MD
  • 212.3i2d William NESBITT b. c1846, MD

212.3f Jacob NESBITT b. 1 Jun 1771, m. Catherine TAYLOR, of Hagerstown. They migrated to Xenia, Greene Co., OH. Jacob settled on Beaver Creek, Greene Co., in 1815 or 1816. The family went by land to the vicinity of Pittsburgh, then by flatboat to Cincinatti, Hamilton Co., OH. Jacob brought his horses overland arriving the same day as the family. The spend the first 2 years on a farm on the Big Miami, near Colrain in Hamilton  Co., then moved to near Xenia. Jacob lived with his dau. Elizabeth and her husband, William BALATINE, in Kenton, Harden Co., OH, They were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Jacob is buried in Woodlawn Cem., Greene Co.. Samuel, the son is buried in Smidt Cem. in Beaver Creek Twp. (FH24, OHGRB1 v5 p122, 2 p364, 4) Children:

212.3f6 Nathan NESBIT b. 1809, Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD, d. 10 Nov 1879, m. Blara BRETNEY, d/o Tobias BRETNEY. Nathan came to OH with his father. He was a potter and farmer, farming 146 acres of land in Beaver Creek Twp. He quit farming to operate a pottery business in Xenia, Greene Co., OH, but then returned to the farm. In 1870 he was living in Xenia, Greene Co., OH. They were members of the Methodist Church. (OHGRB2 p195, ORGR8) Children:

  • 212.3f6a Rebecca NESBITT (m. Samuel BREWSTER)
  • 212.3f6b Anna NESBITT (m. John W. MASON)
  • 212.3f6c Jennie NESBITT b. c1842
  • 212.3f6d Clara NESBITT b. b. c1847
  • 212.3f6e Sally NESBITT  b. c1849, (m. John M. MURRY)
  • 212.3f6f John NESBITT b. 25 Jun 1853
  • 212.3f6g Nancy NESBITT?

212.3f6f John NESBITT b. 25 Jun 1853, m. Nov 1886 (Thanksgiving Day), Anna E. STRINE b. London, OH, d/o John D. and Jennie STRINE. John attended Xenia College and was a farmer. (OHGRB2 p195)

212.3f8 Benoni NESBITT b. 18 Oct 1812 (or 1814 in another source), d. 21 Nov 1883, m. 16 Jan 1839, at his bride's home, Mrs. Rachel B. CROSBY (nee MALLEN?) b. c1817, d. 1882, age 65y. At age 22 he went to Springfield, Clarke Co., OH, and entered the merchandizing business with his brother-in-law, John b. CARRICK (m. Nancy). In 1837 he returned to Xenia, Green Co., OH, and ran a business until 1843, when he read law with B. F. Howard. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 in Springfield, Clark Co., He wrote the first Republican platform at the Congressional Convention in Xenia. He was a member of the Board of Equalization for landed property in Xenia Senatorial District, and mayor of Xenia many years. In 1864 he was Provost Marshall of the 7th Congressional District. (OHGRB2 p365, 10, OHGR9) Children:

  • 212.2f8a William B. NESBITT (Civil War Vet. 16th OH Inf., m. opened a hardware and agricultural implement business in Xenia)
  • 212.2f8b Albert J. NESBITT b. c1841 (Dayton, OH)
  • 212.2f8c Charles NESBITT b. c1845
  • 212.28d Fannie NESBITT b. c1854
  • 212.2f8c Walter C. NESBITT b. c1863 (traveling for Peninsula Stove Manufacturers in MN and SD

212.4 Barbara WITMER b. Sep 1745, m. Henry SNIVELY, settled Franklin Co., PA. (FH24)

212.6 Catherine WITMER d. c1795, m. John ESHBAUGH (ESHBACH). (FH24)

212.9 Abraham WITMER m. Barbara HAEBECKER. (FH24)

212.12 Elizabeth WITMER b. 25 Dec 1752, m. Michael BREDEBACH. (FH24)

212.13 Magdalena WITMER, b. 9 Sep 1956, m. Joseph HORST. (FH24)

212.15 Mary Ann WITMER m. Christian FRICK. (FH24)

(9th. Generation)
424 Michael WITMER b. 1668, Canton, Zurich, SWI, d. c1763 arrived in America on the Hope, Daniel Reid, Master, from Rotterdam, last from London 28 Aug 1733 with three sons. One of his sons preceded in coming in 1832. He was Mennonite. He was one of the first settlers of Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. His will was probated in Lancaster Co., in 1763. (FH11, 24, PALEB1 p256-7) Children:

424.1 Michael WITMER d. bef. 1778, m. 1st. 1739, Barbara _____?; 2nd. 1862, _____ SENSENING. They are buried near Harrisburg, PA.  (FH11, 24, PALEB1 p256-7)

424.2 Ulrich WITMER b. c1792, d. 16 Jan 1769, Rapho Twp., Lebanon Co., PA. (FH11, 24, PALEB1 p256-7)

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