Descendants of Adam Hitch

Sixth Generation

358. Lewis* HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 8 Nov 1808 in Caroline Co., MD,^{³⁷² ³⁷³} died on 28 Apr 1857 in Adams Co., IL ^³⁷⁴ at age 48, and was buried about 1 May 1857 in Old Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co., IL.^³⁷²

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 and Mary COFFEE, about 1836. Mary was born on 20 Mar 1811 in KY ^{³⁷² ¹³⁸⁸} and died on 8 Sep 1850 in IL ^¹³⁸⁹ at age 39.

Children from this marriage were:

814 M i. John HITCH was born in 1838 in Adams Co., IL.^¹³⁹⁰

815 M ii. Cyrus HITCH was born in 1842 in Adams Co., IL.^¹³⁹¹

Cyrus married Damaris OWEN on 23 Nov 1900 in Sangamon Co., IL.⁵⁰⁴

+ 816 M iii. Edwin Lewis HITCH ¹¹¹ was born on 25 Sep 1845 in Barry, Pike Co., IL,^{¹³⁹² ¹³⁹³ ¹³⁹⁴} died on 29 Jan 1877 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹³⁹⁵} at age 31, and was buried about 1 Feb 1877 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

817 F iv. Mary E. HITCH was born in 1846 in Adams Co., IL.^¹³⁹⁷

818 F v. Martha A. HITCH ¹³⁹⁸ was born in Dec 1848 in Adams Co., IL and died in Nov 1849 in Adams Co., IL.

Lewis* next married Lucy FITCH on 29 Jun 1851 in Adams Co., IL.³⁷⁵ Lucy was born in 1816 in NY.^¹³⁹⁹

Children from this marriage were:

+ 819 M i. Rufus Mcclain HITCH was born on 4 Apr 1852 in Beverly, Adams Co., IL,^{³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁰¹ ¹⁴⁰² ¹⁴⁰³ ¹⁴⁰⁴ ¹⁴⁰⁵} died on 25 May 1925 in Pike Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁴ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 73, and was buried about 28 May 1925 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.^³⁷²

+ 820 M ii. Marcus Finley HITCH was born in Aug 1855 in IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁹ ¹⁴¹⁰ ¹⁴¹¹} and died on 26 Mar 1926 in Downers Grove, Dupage Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 70.

359. Milly HITCH was born from 1815 to 1816 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁷⁶ ³⁷⁷}

Milly married Thomas NICHOLS on 14 Oct 1834 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ Thomas was born in Jul 1806 in MD.^{¹⁴¹² ¹⁴¹³}

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

Children from this marriage were:

+ 821 F i. Rhoda (Rudy) NICHOLS was born in 1834 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁴⁹² died on 29 Dec 1894 in Talbot Co., MD ^¹⁴¹⁴ at age 60, and was buried on 29 Dec 1894 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

+ 822 F ii. Elizabeth NICHOLS was born in 1836 in Caroline Co., MD,^¹⁴¹⁵ died on 24 Nov 1916 in Caroline Co., MD at age 80, and was buried about 27 Nov 1916 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

361. Louisa HITCH was born between 1815 and 1819 and died before 1870.

Louisa married Thomas Jefferson EVERNGAM, son of William EVERNGAM and Elizabeth WILLIS, on 24 Apr 1832 in Caroline Co., MD.¹¹¹ Thomas was born on 4 Feb 1801 in MD,^{¹⁴¹⁶ ¹⁴¹⁷} died on 4 Feb 1880 in MD ^¹⁴¹⁶ at age 79, 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

Children from this marriage were:

+ 823 M i. Joseph H. EVERNGAM ¹⁴¹⁶ was born in 1834 in MD, died on 11 Feb 1878 in Caroline Co., MD at age 44, and was buried about 14 Feb 1878 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

824 M ii. Peter W. EVERNGAM ¹⁴¹⁶ was born about 1836 in MD.

362. Ezra Marcus Finley HITCH was born in Jan 1827 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ³⁷⁸ ³⁷⁹ ³⁸⁰ ³⁸¹} and died on 13 Feb 1901 in PA ^⁵⁸ at age 74.

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, daughter of Capt. Thomas WHEELER and Ann CLARK, on 16 Mar 1853 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ Mary was born on 12 Aug 1832 in MD ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴¹⁸ ¹⁴¹⁹} and died on 11 Aug 1893 ^⁵⁸ at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 825 M i. Charles W. HITCH was born in Oct 1858 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴²⁰ ¹⁴²¹ ¹⁴²²} and died on 24 Mar 1902 ^⁵⁸ at age 43.

+ 826 F ii. Alice G. (Annie) HITCH was born on 26 May 1860 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴²³ ¹⁴²⁴} and died on 6 Sep 1913 ^⁵⁸ at age 53.

+ 827 F iii. Nora HITCH was born on 8 Dec 1863 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴²⁵} and died on 1 Dec 1921 ^⁵⁸ at age 57.

+ 828 M iv. Walter Todd HITCH was born on 26 Oct 1865 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴²⁶} and died on 15 Mar 1900 ^⁵⁸ at age 34.

+ 829 M v. William HITCH ⁸ was born on 13 Jul 1869 in Caroline Co., MD ^{¹⁴²⁸ ¹⁴²⁹ ¹⁴³⁰ ¹⁴³¹ ¹⁴³²} and died in May 1945 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³³} at age 75.

+ 830 M vi. Thomas E. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1871 in Caroline Co., MD ^{¹⁴³⁴ ¹⁴³⁵ ¹⁴³⁶} and died after 1931 in Erie, PA.^⁵⁸

363. Ann Emily HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1833 in Caroline Co., MD ^³⁸² and died in 1857 in Caroline Co., MD ^{²¹² ³⁸³} at age 24.

Ann married James Wesley SAULSBURY, son of Eli SAULSBURY and Rachel SMITH, on 7 Aug 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ James was born on 8 Aug 1817 in Caroline Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ²¹² ¹⁴³⁷} died on 13 Jan 1903 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ²¹²} at age 85, and was buried about 15 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

Children from this marriage were:

+ 831 F i. Vashti A. SAULSBURY ⁵⁸ was born on 2 May 1856 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ²¹²} died on 17 Jun 1921 in Baltimore, MD ^{⁶⁴ ²¹²} at age 65, and was buried about 20 Jun 1921 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

832 U ii. (Infant) SAULSBURY .²¹²

General Notes: Infant that died with the mother Ann Emily Hitch in childbirth.

365. Miriam HITCH was born on 6 Nov 1849 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 29 Jul 1879 in Caroline Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 29, and was buried about 1 Aug 1879 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Miriam married M. Hooper GRAY on 23 Jan 1872 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ M. was born on 2 May 1842 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 20 Nov 1904 in Caroline Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 62, and was buried about 23 Nov 1904 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

833 F i. Sallie Hitch GRAY was born on 16 Apr 1871 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 16 Jul 1871 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 19 Jul 1871 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

834 F ii. Annie Spencer GRAY was born on 6 Jun 1877 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 3 Aug 1877 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 6 Aug 1877 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

367. Lina M. HITCH was born on 7 Mar 1812 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁶⁶ ³⁹⁵ ³⁹⁶ ³⁹⁷} and died on 4 Jul 1892 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁹⁸ at age 80.

Lina married Levin WILLIS on 13 Feb 1834 in Ross Co., OH.⁶⁶ ³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Levin was born on 25 Dec 1813,^¹⁴³⁸ died on 30 Nov 1859 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 45, and was buried about 2 Dec 1859 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Children from this marriage were:

835 M i. John William WILLIS was born on 18 Jan 1835 in Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴³⁹ and died on 21 Dec 1926 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH at age 91.

+ 836 M ii. William M. WILLIS was born in 1836 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁴⁴⁰

837 M iii. Nelson WILLIS was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁴⁴¹} died on 6 Feb 1865 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 26, and was buried about 9 Feb 1865 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

838 M iv. Franklin WILLIS was born in 1841 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁴⁴²

839 M v. James WILLIS was born in 1845 in Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴⁴³ and died on 6 Oct 1939 in Greenland, Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴⁴⁴ at age 94.

James married Elizabeth (?).

840 F vi. Martha E. WILLIS was born in 1847 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁴⁴⁵

841 M vii. Robert WILLIS was born on 6 Dec 1849 in Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴⁴⁶ and died on 17 May 1932 at age 82.

Robert married Sarah Catherine COLDSBERRY. Sarah was born on 30 Dec 1856 and died on 27 May 1924 at age 67.

842 M viii. Spencer WILLIS was born on 28 Aug 1850 in Ross Co., OH,^{¹⁴⁴⁷ ¹⁴⁴⁸} died on 12 Jul 1930 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴⁴⁸ at age 79, and was buried about 15 Jul 1930 in Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH.^¹⁴⁴⁸

Spencer married Inis (Inez) RICHART on 15 Oct 1873 in Ross Co., OH.¹¹¹ ¹⁴⁴⁸

843 F ix. Sarah M. WILLIS was born in 1853 in Ross Co., OH.^¹⁴⁴⁹

844 M x. Owen WILLIS was born in 1858 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁴⁵⁰} died in 1927 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 69, and was buried in 1927 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Owen married Ida M. BOYLES on 4 Oct 1882 in Ross Co., OH.¹¹¹

368. Robert R. HITCH ⁴⁰¹ was born on 25 Feb 1814 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁶⁶ ²⁰⁰ ⁴⁰² ⁴⁰³} and died on 14 Sep 1886 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁶ ²⁰⁰ ⁴⁰⁴} at age 72.

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.

Robert married Elizabeth TRUAX on 7 Sep 1843 in Pickaway Co., OH.⁶⁶ ²⁰⁰ ⁴⁰⁵ Elizabeth was born on 3 Nov 1824 in OH,^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵¹ ¹⁴⁵²} died on 17 Dec 1850 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁵ ¹⁴⁵³} at age 26, and was buried about 20 Dec 1850 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 845 M i. John Wesley HITCH was born on 3 Jul 1844 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁴ ¹⁴⁵⁵ ¹⁴⁵⁶} died on 16 Mar 1883 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁷} at age 38, and was buried about 19 Mar 1883 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

+ 846 F ii. Martha Jane HITCH was born on 5 Apr 1846 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁵ ²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁵⁹ ¹⁴⁶⁰} died on 15 Apr 1876 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁵ ²⁰⁰} at age 30, and was buried about 18 Apr 1876 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

+ 847 M iii. William H. Benton HITCH was born on 7 Oct 1847 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁹ ¹⁴⁶¹ ¹⁴⁶² ¹⁴⁶³ ¹⁴⁶⁴ ¹⁴⁶⁵} and died on 2 Nov 1930 in Adams Co., NE ^²⁰⁰ at age 83.

848 M iv. Lewis Ross HITCH was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁶⁶ ¹⁴⁶⁷} and died on 8 Nov 1878 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁷} at age 28.

Robert next married Diantha CASTLE on 28 May 1853 in Pickaway Co., OH.⁴⁰⁵ Diantha was born on 10 Dec 1832 in OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁶⁸} and died in 1892 ^²⁰⁰ at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

849 F i. Maria Ann HITCH was born on 22 Mar 1853 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁶⁹} and died on 2 Oct 1931 ^²⁰⁰ at age 78.

Maria married Samuel J. BAKER on 27 Dec 1877 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰

850 M ii. Francis Marion HITCH was born on 29 Oct 1854 in OH ^²⁰⁰ and died on 17 Sep 1856 in Clinton Co., OH ^¹⁴⁷⁰ at age 1.

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.

851 M iii. Robert Fillmore HITCH was born on 7 Nov 1856 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁷¹ ¹⁴⁷²} and died on 30 Jan 1887 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁷} at age 30.

852 F iv. Nancy Bell HITCH was born on 19 Oct 1858 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁷³} and died on 1 May 1877 in OH ^²⁰⁰ at age 18.

853 M v. Austin Done HITCH was born on 17 Jan 1861 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁷⁴} and died on 6 Jun 1883 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁵⁷} at age 22.

+ 854 M vi. Edward C. (Edmond) HITCH was born on 6 Sep 1864 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁷⁵ ¹⁴⁷⁶ ¹⁴⁷⁷} and died on 15 Jul 1940 in OK? ^²⁰⁰ at age 75.

855 F vii. Lizzie Florence HITCH was born on 4 Jan 1869 in Ross Co., OH ^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴⁷⁸} and died on 5 Jan 1885 in Ross Co., OH ^¹⁴⁷⁹ at age 16.

369. David HITCH was born on 5 May 1816 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁶ ⁴⁰⁶ ⁴⁰⁷ ⁴⁰⁸ ⁴⁰⁹} died on 26 Jul 1895 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ⁴⁰⁹ ⁴¹⁰} at age 79, and was buried about 29 Jul 1895 in Old City Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^⁴⁰⁹

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.

David married Julia Ann REEVES, daughter of William REEVES and Mary McCLAIN, on 15 Nov 1838 in Ross Co., OH.⁵⁸ ⁶⁶ ³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Julia was born on 31 Jan 1820 in OH,^{⁴⁰⁶ ⁴⁰⁹ ¹⁴⁸⁰} died on 14 Sep 1888 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁴⁰⁹ ⁴¹⁰} at age 68, and was buried about 17 Sep 1888 in Old City Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^⁴⁰⁹

Children from this marriage were:

+ 856 M i. William Reeves HITCH was born on 20 Sep 1839 in Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁶ ¹⁴⁸¹ ¹⁴⁸² ¹⁴⁸³ ¹⁴⁸⁴} died on 18 Nov 1922 in York, York Co., NE ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁵ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 83, and was buried on 20 Nov 1922 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁴⁸⁵

+ 857 F ii. Martha Ellen HITCH was born on 29 Jul 1841 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁶} and died on 9 Mar 1864 in Danville, IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁷} at age 22.

+ 858 F iii. Mary Jane HITCH was born on 16 Mar 1844 in Pickaway Co., OH ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁹} and died on 25 Feb 1913 ^⁵⁸ at age 68.

+ 859 M iv. Charles Walter HITCH was born on 10 Aug 1846 in Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁹⁰ ¹⁴⁹¹ ¹⁴⁹² ¹⁴⁹³ ¹⁴⁹⁴} died on 26 Apr 1923 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁶ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 76, and was buried about 29 Apr 1923 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

+ 860 M v. Newton H. HITCH was born on 8 Dec 1848 in Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁹⁵ ¹⁴⁹⁶ ¹⁴⁹⁷} died in 1920 in Fillmore Co., NE ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁵} at age 72, and was buried in 1920 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁴⁸⁵

+ 861 M vi. Allison HITCH was born on 29 Sep 1852 in Pickaway Co., OH,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁹⁸ ¹⁴⁹⁹ ¹⁵⁰⁰ ¹⁵⁰¹} died on 7 Apr 1936 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL ^¹⁴⁸⁶ at age 83, and was buried about 10 Apr 1936 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

371. William Henry HITCH was born on 4 May 1820 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁶⁶ ⁴¹¹ ⁴¹² ⁴¹³ ⁴¹⁴}

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 on 19 May 1850 in Pickaway Co., OH.⁴⁰⁵ Nancy was born between 1827 and 1830 in OH.^{¹⁵⁰² ¹⁵⁰³}

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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 862 F i. Australia J. HITCH was born on 19 Jun 1854 in Newberry, Clinton Co., OH ^{¹¹¹ ¹⁴⁶⁹} and died on 11 Feb 1925 in Clinton Co., OH ^¹⁵⁰⁴ at age 70.

863 F ii. Malinda Ella HITCH was born in 1857 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH.^{¹⁴⁷¹ ¹⁵⁰⁵}

+ 864 M iii. John E. HITCH was born in Apr 1858 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^{¹⁵⁰⁶ ¹⁵⁰⁷ ¹⁵⁰⁸} and died between 1911 and 1919 in OH about age 53.

373. Clement R. HITCH was born on 29 Jan 1825 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁶ ³⁹⁸ ⁴¹² ⁴¹⁵ ⁴¹⁶ ⁴¹⁷} died on 7 Sep 1906 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁴¹⁸ ⁴¹⁹} at age 81, and was buried about 10 Sep 1906 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

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.

Clement married Catherine Clementine PAINTER on 23 Mar 1848 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁸ ³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Catherine was born in Jan 1828 in OH Or VA,^{⁶⁵ ¹⁴⁵¹ ¹⁵⁰⁹ ¹⁵¹⁰} died on 20 Mar 1913 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁵ ³⁹⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁶} at age 85, and was buried about 23 Mar 1913 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

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)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 865 F i. Roxannah Jane HITCH was born on 14 Jan 1849 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁴ ³⁹⁸ ¹⁴⁵⁸ ¹⁵¹¹} died on 3 Oct 1946 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ¹⁵¹¹} at age 97, and was buried about 6 Oct 1946 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

+ 866 M ii. William Marion HITCH was born on 19 Aug 1850 in Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH,^{³⁹⁸ ¹⁵¹² ¹⁵¹³ ¹⁵¹⁴ ¹⁵¹⁵} died on 23 Dec 1925 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ³⁹⁸} at age 75, and was buried about 26 Dec 1925 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

+ 867 M iii. Owen David HITCH was born on 11 Jan 1855 in Ross Co., OH ^{³⁹⁸ ¹⁵¹⁶} and died on 9 Apr 1931 in Jasper Co., IL ^{³⁹⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 76.

+ 868 F iv. Mary Elizabeth HITCH was born on 1 Apr 1857 in Ross Co., OH ^{³⁹⁸ ¹⁵¹⁷} and died on 1 Sep 1896 ^³⁹⁸ at age 39.

869 M v. Newton Douglas HITCH was born on 5 Oct 1860 in Ross Co., OH ^{³⁹⁸ ⁴⁰⁰ ¹⁵¹⁸} and died on 10 Dec 1909 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁹⁸ at age 49.

Newton married Ollie B. BLAKER, daughter of James BLAKER and Mary SPELLMAN, on 21 Jun 1905 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁸ Ollie was born in 1873 in Knox Co., OH.^⁴⁰⁰

870 F vi. Margaret HITCH was born in May 1863 in Ross Co., OH, died on 17 Nov 1863 in Ross Co., OH,^¹⁵¹⁹ and was buried about 20 Nov 1863 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

871 F vii. Julia Alice (Altha?) HITCH was born on 25 Feb 1864 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁵ ³⁹⁸ ¹⁵²⁰ ¹⁵²¹} died on 1 Jun 1951 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁵ at age 87, and was buried about 4 Jun 1951 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

Julia married A.J. DANIELS on 3 Aug 1932.³⁹⁸

374. Alexander (Alak) HITCH was born on 9 Jan 1827 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁶ ⁴²⁰ ⁴²¹ ⁴²² ⁴²³} died on 2 Mar 1904 in IL at age 77, and was buried about 5 Mar 1904 in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.

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.¹¹¹ Permelia was born on 14 Oct 1832 in KY,^{¹⁵²² ¹⁵²³ ¹⁵²⁴} died on 5 Apr 1902 in IL at age 69, and was buried about 8 Apr 1902 in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 872 F i. Nancy Isabelle HITCH was born from 1857 to 1858 in Moultrie Co., IL.^{¹⁵²⁵ ¹⁵²⁶}

873 F ii. Sarah Etta HITCH was born in 1861 in Moultrie Co., IL.^{¹⁵²⁷ ¹⁵²⁸}

Sarah married Henry H. HOOPER on 27 Oct 1881 in Coles Co., IL.⁶⁷³

874 F iii. Nellie Melissa HITCH was born in 1863 in Moultrie Co., IL.^{¹⁵²⁹ ¹⁵³⁰}

Nellie married James Wiley Martin PHILLIPS, son of William PHILLIPS and Emeline PHILLIPS, on 23 Feb 1881 in Coles Co., IL.⁵⁰⁴ ¹⁵³¹

875 F iv. Maud HITCH was born in 1877 in Coles Co., IL.^¹⁵³²

375. Sarah Elizabeth HITCH was born on 25 Sep 1829 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁶ ⁴²⁴} and died on 21 Jan 1865 in Ross Co., OH ^⁴²⁵ at age 35.

Sarah married Solomon KIMMEY Jr., son of Solomon KIMMEY Sr. and Mary ALLEN, on 26 Mar 1848 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Solomon was born in 1823 in Kent Co., DE.^⁴²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

876 F i. Mary E. KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1849 in Ross Co., OH.

877 F ii. Nancy J. KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1850 in Ross Co., OH.

Nancy married Samuel MORRIS on 15 Aug 1868 in Ross Co., OH.⁴²⁵ Samuel was born about 1841 in OH.

878 F iii. Julia A. KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1854 in Ross Co., OH.

879 F iv. Elizabeth KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1855 in Ross Co., OH.

880 M v. William Franklin KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born on 12 Oct 1857 in Ross Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1917 in Fayette Co., OH at age 60.

William married Della Elizabeth CODER on 1 Apr 1884 in Fayette Co., OH.⁴²⁵ Della was born on 20 Jan 1865 in Fayette Co., OH and died on 12 Jan 1925 in Fayette Co., OH at age 59.

881 F vi. Emma KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1860 in Ross Co., OH.

882 F vii. Denzilla KIMMEY ⁴²⁵ was born about 1863 in Ross Co., OH.

Denzilla married Peter C. JUDY on 23 Feb 1881 in Fayette Co., OH.⁴²⁵

379. Henry HITCH was born on 2 Jun 1811 in MD,^{⁵⁸ ⁴²⁸ ⁴²⁹ ⁴³⁰ ⁴³¹} died on 31 Mar 1883 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁵⁸ at age 71, and was buried about 2 Apr 1883 in Graveyard In Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

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

Henry married Margaret BURRIS about 1836. Margaret was born between 1811 and 1813 in DE ^{⁴³⁰ ¹⁵³³ ¹⁵³⁴ ¹⁵³⁵} and died on 20 Jul 1892 in DE ^⁵⁸ about age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 883 M i. Elgate HITCH was born on 19 May 1837 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴ ¹⁵³⁶ ¹⁵³⁷ ¹⁵³⁸ ¹⁵³⁹ ¹⁵⁴⁰ ¹⁵⁴¹} died on 1 Apr 1909 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴⁴²} at age 71, and was buried about 4 Apr 1909 in Hitch-Lathom Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.^¹⁵⁴²

+ 884 F ii. Emma Ann (Annie) HITCH was born from 1838 to 1839 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁷⁹⁷ ¹⁵³⁸ ¹⁵⁴³ ¹⁵⁴⁴}

+ 885 F iii. Mary E. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1841 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁸⁰⁴ ¹⁵⁴⁵ ¹⁵⁴⁶}

+ 886 M iv. James E. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born between 1841 and 1846 in Sussex Co., DE ^{¹⁵⁴⁸ ¹⁵⁴⁹ ¹⁵⁵⁰ ¹⁵⁵¹} and died before 1911.

+ 887 M v. Clement (Lemuel?) HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Sep 1844 in Sussex Co., DE ^{¹⁵⁵² ¹⁵⁵³ ¹⁵⁵⁴ ¹⁵⁵⁵} and died before 1930.^⁵⁸

+ 888 M vi. Daniel C. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born between 1844 and 1847 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴⁸³ ¹⁵⁵⁶ ¹⁵⁵⁷ ¹⁵⁵⁸} and died before 1911.

+ 889 M vii. Sovern H. HITCH was born on 28 Oct 1847 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁵⁵⁹ ¹⁵⁶⁰ ¹⁵⁶¹ ¹⁵⁶² ¹⁵⁶³ ¹⁵⁶⁴} and died on 10 Feb 1920 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE ^⁵⁸ at age 72.

+ 890 F viii. Lucy W. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jun 1852 in DE,^{⁸²⁴ ¹⁵⁶⁵ ¹⁵⁶⁶ ¹⁵⁶⁷} died in 1924 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 72, and was buried in 1924 in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 891 M ix. John HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Aug 1856 in DE ^{¹⁵⁶⁹ ¹⁵⁷⁰ ¹⁵⁷¹ ¹⁵⁷² ¹⁵⁷³} and died after 1930.

381. Edward W. HITCH was born on 26 May 1815 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ⁴³⁸ ⁴³⁹ ⁴⁴⁰} died on 29 Sep 1900 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴¹ ⁴⁴²} at age 85, and was buried on 30 Sep 1900 in Patoka Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.^⁴⁴³

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.

Edward married Mary (Polly) McMULLEN, daughter of William McMULLEN and Elizabeth PETTY, on 20 Jan 1842 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴⁴ Mary was born on 26 Apr 1817 in KY ^{⁴³⁷ ¹⁵⁷⁴ ¹⁵⁷⁵ ¹⁵⁷⁶} and died on 14 Jan 1904 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴²} at age 86.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 892 M i. Nathaniel HITCH was born on 29 Oct 1841 in One Mile N Of Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ²²² ¹⁵⁷⁷ ¹⁵⁷⁸ ¹⁵⁷⁹ ¹⁵⁸⁰ ¹⁵⁸¹ ¹⁵⁸²} and died on 12 May 1932 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN ^⁵⁸ at age 90.

893 F ii. Phebe A.* HITCH was born on 18 Sep 1844 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 21 Mar 1846 in Gibson Co., IN at age 1, 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.

+ 894 M iii. William Henry HITCH was born on 27 Sep 1846 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁵⁸³ ¹⁵⁸⁴ ¹⁵⁸⁵ ¹⁵⁸⁶} died in 1947 at age 101, and was buried in 1947 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 895 F iv. Mary Ellen HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 29 Nov 1847 in Gibson Co., IN ^{¹⁵⁸⁷ ¹⁵⁸⁸ ¹⁵⁸⁹} and died on 7 Mar 1941 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁵⁹⁰ at age 93.

+ 896 M v. Vincent HITCH was born on 24 Jan 1850 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁵⁹¹ ¹⁵⁹² ¹⁵⁹³ ¹⁵⁹⁴} and died after 1930 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 897 M vi. Nicholas Biddle HITCH was born in Jan 1852 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ¹⁵⁹⁵ ¹⁵⁹⁶ ¹⁵⁹⁷ ¹⁵⁹⁸ ¹⁵⁹⁹} and died in 1936 ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷} at age 84.

+ 898 M vii. Edward W. HITCH was born on 9 May 1854 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁰⁰ ¹⁶⁰¹ ¹⁶⁰² ¹⁶⁰³} and died on 9 Jan 1917 ^⁵⁸ at age 62.

+ 899 F viii. Millie Ann HITCH was born on 9 May 1854 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁰⁴ ¹⁶⁰⁵ ¹⁶⁰⁶} and died on 24 Aug 1940 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^{¹²⁷¹ ¹⁵⁸⁹} at age 86.

+ 900 F ix. Emma Jemima (Jane) HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1858 in Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁶⁰⁷ and died in 1885 in TX ^¹⁶⁰⁸ at age 27.

901 F x. Rachel HITCH .⁵⁸

382. Robert HITCH was born about 1817 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴⁴⁵ ⁴⁴⁶ ⁴⁴⁷ ⁴⁴⁸ ⁴⁴⁹ ⁴⁵⁰} and died on 12 Dec 1907 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁵¹ about age 90.

Birth Notes: Death Certificate states he is age 90 in 1907.

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.⁵⁷ ⁴⁴⁵ Elizabeth was born in 1831 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁶⁰⁹} and died between 1861 and 1869 in Somerset Co., MD about age 30.

Children from this marriage were:

902 F i. Virginia Angeline HITCH was born in 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁶¹⁰ ¹⁶¹¹}

+ 903 M ii. William Samuel HITCH was born in Apr 1853 in MD ^{¹⁶¹² ¹⁶¹³ ¹⁶¹⁴ ¹⁶¹⁵ ¹⁶¹⁶ ¹⁶¹⁷ ¹⁶¹⁸} and died after 1920 in DE.

904 F iii. (Susan?) Caroline HITCH was born between 1855 and 1857 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁶²⁰ ¹⁶²¹}

(Susan?) married Josiah James TOWNSEND on 27 Mar 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Josiah was born in 1852.^¹⁶²²

905 M iv. George HITCH was born in 1857 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶²³ and died between 1861 and 1869 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD about age 4.

+ 906 F v. Octavia HITCH was born from 1857 to 1858 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁶²⁴ ¹⁶²⁵}

907 M vi. Henry HITCH was born in 1859 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶²⁷ and died between 1861 and 1869 in Quantico, Somerset Co., MD about age 2.

383. Zachariah (Zack) HITCH was born on 2 Jan 1818 in Caroline Co., MD ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁸ ⁴⁵² ⁴⁵³ ⁴⁵⁴} and died on 6 Mar 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴²} at age 70.

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.

Zachariah married Mary Adeline SPAIN, daughter of Archibald W. SPAIN and Sarah GARWOOD, on 29 Nov 1849.⁵⁸ Mary was born on 7 Nov 1824 in IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ¹⁶²⁸ ¹⁶²⁹ ¹⁶³⁰ ¹⁶³¹ ¹⁶³²} and died on 28 Jan 1904 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴²} at age 79.

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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 908 M i. Thomas Alexander HITCH was born on 8 Oct 1851 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ¹⁵⁹² ¹⁶³³ ¹⁶³⁴ ¹⁶³⁵} and died in Feb 1932 ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶³⁶} at age 80.

909 M ii. Archibald Spain HITCH was born on 13 Jun 1853 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ¹⁶³⁷} and died on 28 Sep 1866 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^⁵⁸ at age 13.

+ 910 M iii. James Macklin HITCH was born on 21 Oct 1855 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ¹⁶³⁸ ¹⁶³⁹ ¹⁶⁴⁰ ¹⁶⁴¹ ¹⁶⁴²} and died on 28 Feb 1944 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^{¹⁶³⁶ ¹⁶⁴³} at age 88.

+ 911 M iv. Oliver Allen HITCH was born on 13 Apr 1857 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁴⁴ ¹⁶⁴⁵ ¹⁶⁴⁶ ¹⁶⁴⁷ ¹⁶⁴⁸} died on 22 Feb 1911 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶³⁶} at age 53, and was buried about 25 Feb 1911 in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL.

912 F v. Laura Bell HITCH was born on 8 Mar 1860 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁵⁰} and died on 14 Sep 1866 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^⁵⁸ at age 6.

+ 913 M vi. Harrison Clement HITCH was born on 2 Jun 1861 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁵¹ ¹⁶⁵² ¹⁶⁵³} and died on 11 May 1913 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴⁴²} at age 51.

914 F vii. Ann Elizabeth HITCH was born on 13 Sep 1863 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^⁵⁸ and died on 27 Feb 1867 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶³⁶} at age 3.

915 M viii. Oscar Brace HITCH was born on 26 Mar 1865 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^⁵⁸ and died on 23 Dec 1865 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN.^⁵⁸

+ 916 M ix. Austin Victor HITCH was born on 5 Dec 1867 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁵⁴ ¹⁶⁵⁵ ¹⁶⁵⁶} died on 30 Dec 1919 in Rosenberg, TX ^⁵⁸ at age 52, and was buried about 2 Jan 1920 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

384. Sarah HITCH ⁴⁵⁵ was born in 1823 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴⁵⁶ ⁴⁵⁷} and died after 1901 in Oregon Trail.^⁴⁵⁶

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, son of Keene FIELD and Anna LEWIS, on 23 May 1839 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁵⁸ Reuben was born on 7 Mar 1808 in Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁶⁵⁷ and died on 19 Feb 1857 in Gibson Co., IN ^⁴⁵⁶ at age 48.

Children from this marriage were:

917 F i. (Daughter) FIELD was born between 1840 and 1843, died in Jul 1844 in Gibson Co., IN about age 3, and was buried in Jul 1844 in Old Field-Morrison Cemetery, Steelman Road, Gibson Co., IN.^⁴⁵⁶

918 M ii. Henry Clinton FIELD ⁴⁵⁶ was born on 27 Sep 1844 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁶⁵⁸ and died on 28 Sep 1943 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN at age 99.

919 F iii. Catherine FIELD ⁴⁵⁶ was born about 1850 in IN.

920 F iv. Ada Jane FIELD ⁴⁵⁶ was born on 24 Nov 1852 in IN and died on 23 Jul 1924 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN at age 71.

921 M v. Byron Allen FIELD was born in 1855 in IN.^⁴⁵⁶

386. Joshua* HITCH was born in 1830 in DE.^⁴⁶⁰

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 and Elizabeth NICHOLS, on 22 Nov 1854 in Kent Co., DE.⁵⁷ Elizabeth was born on 7 Aug 1832 in Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁵⁹ ¹⁶⁶⁰} died on 6 Feb 1925 in Linwood, Delaware Co., PA ^¹⁶⁵⁹ at age 92, and was buried on 7 Feb 1925 in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Caroline Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

922 F i. Mary Elizabeth HITCH was born on 19 Nov 1855 in MD ^{¹⁶⁵⁹ ¹⁶⁶¹} and died on 25 Jan 1925 in Chester, Delaware Co., PA at age 69.

Mary married Arthur John WEBBER on 14 Jul 1873 in New Castle Co., DE.⁵⁷ Arthur was born on 31 May 1851 in MD ^¹⁶⁵⁹ and died on 2 Aug 1911 in Chester, Delaware Co., PA ^¹⁶⁵⁹ at age 60.

923 F ii. Brittania (Batinnie) HITCH was born in 1857 in Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶²

924 F iii. Sarah HITCH was born in 1859 in Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶³

925 F iv. Elizabeth HITCH was born in 1865 in Caroline Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶⁴

388. Spencer HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1828 in DE,^{⁴⁶⁵ ⁴⁶⁶ ⁴⁶⁷ ⁴⁶⁸ ⁴⁶⁹} died on 5 Sep 1898 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^⁴⁷⁰ at age 70, and was buried about 8 Sep 1898 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

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.

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. (?) on 29 Oct 1850 in Kent Co., DE.⁴⁷¹ Sarah was born in 1821 in DE,^{¹⁶⁶⁵ ¹⁶⁶⁶ ¹⁶⁶⁷} died about Aug 1891 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^¹⁶⁶⁸ about age 70, 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"

The child from this marriage was:

926 F i. Sarah H. (Sallie) HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1853 in Milford, Kent Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁶⁹ ¹⁶⁷⁰ ¹⁶⁷¹} died in 1925 in Kent Co., DE at age 72, and was buried in 1925 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.

Burial Notes: She is indicated as the daughter of Sarah and Spencer Hitch.

389. Mary Ann HITCH ⁵⁸ was born between 1832 and 1834 in Sussex Co., DE.^{⁴⁷² ⁴⁷³}

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 COLLISON, son of Twiford COLLISON and Sarah (?), on 4 Jan 1850 in Kent Or Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Stansbury was born from 1828 to 1829 in Sussex Co., DE.^{¹⁶⁷² ¹⁶⁷³}

Children from this marriage were:

927 M i. William H. COLLISON was born in 1852 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁴

928 F ii. Anna COLLISON was born in 1853 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁵

929 M iii. George COLLISON was born in 1857 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁶

930 F iv. Thomas COLLISON was born in 1860 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁷

931 F v. Emma COLLISON was born in 1863 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁸

932 F vi. Maggie COLLISON was born in 1867 in DE.^¹⁶⁷⁹

933 M vii. John C.C. COLLISON was born in 1869 in DE.^¹⁶⁸⁰

390. John Henry HITCH ⁴⁷⁴ was born on 12 Feb 1835 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴⁷⁵ ⁴⁷⁶ ⁴⁷⁷ ⁴⁷⁸ ⁴⁷⁹} died on 1 Jul 1906 in Kent Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 71, and was buried about 4 Jul 1906 in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent 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.⁵⁷ ⁴⁸⁰ Elizabeth was born on 29 Dec 1839 in Kent Co., DE,^{⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁶⁸¹ ¹⁶⁸² ¹⁶⁸³ ¹⁶⁸⁴} died on 24 Jun 1902 in Kent Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 62, and was buried about 27 Jun 1902 in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 934 M i. Thomas L(Ynch?). HITCH ⁴⁷⁴ was born on 5 Nov 1862 in Kent Co., DE,^{⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁶⁸⁵ ¹⁶⁸⁶ ¹⁶⁸⁷ ¹⁶⁸⁸} died on 30 Jan 1922 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 59, and was buried about 2 Feb 1922 in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

935 M ii. John H. HITCH was born on 30 Jul 1868 in DE ^⁴⁷⁴ and died on 21 Aug 1869 in DE ^⁴⁷⁴ at age 1.

936 F iii. Mary A.S. HITCH was born on 16 Aug 1870 in DE.^{⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁶⁸⁹}

937 F iv. Lillie W. HITCH was born on 6 Aug 1872 in DE.^{⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁶⁹⁰ ¹⁶⁹¹}

Lillie married John W. HASTINGS on 19 Oct 1904 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷

+ 938 M v. Wilbur C. HITCH was born on 29 Sep 1879 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴⁷⁴ ¹⁴³² ¹⁶⁹² ¹⁶⁹³ ¹⁶⁹⁴ ¹⁶⁹⁵} died in Apr 1967 in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co., DE ^¹⁶⁹⁶ at age 87, and was buried in Apr 1967 in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.^⁶⁴

396. Matilda HITCH was born on 14 Jul 1837 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸⁴ ⁴⁹⁸ ⁴⁹⁹} and died on 23 Oct 1902 in Clay Co., IL ^{⁸⁴ ⁴⁹⁹} at age 65.

Matilda married John BARKER Sr., son of Owen BARKER and Ella SHOEMAKER, on 4 Apr 1852 in Brown Co., IN.⁴⁹⁹ John was born on 1 Nov 1829 in Johnson Co., IN,^¹⁶⁹⁷ died on 11 May 1871 in Clay Co., IL ^¹⁶⁹⁷ at age 41, and was buried about 14 May 1871 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.^¹⁶⁹⁷

Children from this marriage were:

939 M i. William David BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 19 Jun 1853 in Brown Co., IN and died on 21 Jun 1853 in Brown Co., IN.

940 F ii. Elicia Clarissa BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 23 Feb 1855 in Clay Co., IL and died in 1948 in St. Louis, MO at age 93.

Elicia married Dudley BAKER on 24 Aug 1873.¹⁶⁹⁷

941 M iii. Henry Wilburn BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 25 Feb 1858 in Clay Co., IL and died on 5 Aug 1905 in Clay Co., IL at age 47.

Henry married Elizabeth KING on 22 Dec 1881.¹⁶⁹⁷

942 M iv. Harvey Owen BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 11 Nov 1860 in Clay Co., IL and died in Aug 1944 in Lincoln, IL at age 83.

Harvey married Lizzie STEINBOUR.

943 M v. Jesse Rosecrams BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 12 Mar 1863 in Clay Co., IL, died on 16 May 1864 in Clay Co., IL at age 1, and was buried about 19 May 1864 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

944 M vi. John James Sherman BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 21 Feb 1865 in Clay Co., IL and died on 5 May 1940 in Clay Co., IL at age 75.

John married Maggie ARMSTRONG.

945 F vii. Emily Ella BARKER ⁴⁹⁹ was born on 31 Oct 1867 in Clay Co., IL.^¹⁶⁹⁷

Emily married Joseph W. THOMPSON on 17 Sep 1890.¹⁶⁹⁷

946 F viii. Harriet Frances BARKER ¹⁶⁹⁷ was born on 3 Nov 1870 in Clay Co., IL and died on 2 Oct 1941 in Clay Co., IL at age 70.

Harriet married Owen LEWIS on 15 Mar 1891.¹⁶⁹⁷

Matilda next married William HARNED after 1871.⁸⁴

397. Adaline HITCH was born on 28 Apr 1839 in Georgetown, Brown Co., IN,^{⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰⁰ ⁵⁰¹ ⁵⁰² ⁵⁰³} died on 3 Feb 1936 in Clay Co., IL ^{⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰²} at age 96, and was buried on 6 Feb 1936 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.^⁵⁰²

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 and Betsy (?), on 29 Sep 1857 in Clay Co., IL.⁵⁰² ⁵⁰⁴ Levi was born on 24 Mar 1837 in IL,^{⁵⁰³ ¹⁶⁹⁸} died on 22 Apr 1903 in Clay Co., IL ^⁵⁰³ at age 66, and was buried about 25 Apr 1903 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

947 M i. Levi Harold HOBBS ⁵⁰² was born on 26 Jan 1859 in Clay Co., IL,^{⁵⁰³ ¹⁶⁹⁹} died on 22 Feb 1874 in Clay Co., IL ^⁸⁴ at age 15, and was buried about 25 Feb 1874 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

948 F ii. Lunda HOBBS ⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰² was born on 1 Mar 1867 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL,^{⁵⁰³ ¹⁷⁰⁰} died on 4 Oct 1958 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL ^{⁵⁰³ ¹⁷⁰⁰} at age 91, 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, son of General Alexander G. McQUEEN and Unknown, on 8 Aug 1900 in Clay Co., IL.¹⁷⁰⁰ Donald died in 1935 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.^¹⁷⁰⁰

949 M iii. Orlean HOBBS ⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰² was born on 7 Mar 1871 in Clay Co., IL,^⁵⁰³ died on 30 Jan 1873 in Clay Co., IL ^⁵⁰³ at age 1, and was buried about 2 Feb 1873 in Jenkins Cemetery, Harter Twp., Clay Co., IL.

General Notes: died at age 2.

950 F iv. Eva HOBBS .⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰²

Eva married Sumner HAYES.

951 F v. Mabel HOBBS ⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰² was born in 1872 in Clay Co., IL.^⁸⁴

Mabel married (?) JENNER.

952 F vi. Dollie HOBBS ⁴⁹⁹ ⁵⁰² was born on 4 Dec 1873 in Louisville, Clay Co., IL,^⁵⁰³ died on 1 Apr 1964 in Clay Co., IL ^⁵⁰³ at age 90, and was buried about 4 Apr 1964 in Louisville Cemetery, Louisville, Clay Co., IL.

General Notes: Dollie Hobbs did not marry.

400. John Sloan HITCH was born on 23 Nov 1841 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ⁵⁰⁸ ⁵¹² ⁵¹³ ⁵¹⁴ ⁵¹⁵} died on 21 Dec 1900 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 59, and was buried about 24 Dec 1900 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN.

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 on 5 Oct 1879.⁵⁰⁸ Sarah was born on 22 Nov 1845 in OH,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰¹} died on 3 Nov 1905 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 59, and was buried about 6 Nov 1905 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰²

Children from this marriage were:

+ 953 M i. Frederick Grant HITCH was born on 24 Dec 1880 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ⁵²¹ ¹⁷⁰³ ¹⁷⁰⁴} died on 16 Mar 1938 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN ^⁵⁸ at age 57, and was buried about 19 Mar 1938 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.

+ 954 F ii. Josephine (Josie) HITCH was born on 28 Dec 1881 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁵} and died on 27 Mar 1965 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 83.

955 M iii. Pierre HITCH was born on 14 Sep 1884 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰²} died on 23 Jan 1889 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰²} at age 4, and was buried about 26 Jan 1889 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰²

+ 956 F iv. Irene HITCH was born on 14 Apr 1886 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN ^{¹¹¹ ⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ ¹²⁷¹ ¹⁷⁰⁶ ¹⁷⁰⁷} and died on 26 Dec 1951 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹²⁷¹} at age 65.

+ 957 M v. John Pottenger HITCH was born on 18 Sep 1888 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁹} died on 14 Sep 1951 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 62, and was buried about 17 Sep 1951 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

401. William Henry HITCH Jr. was born on 22 Aug 1844 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵¹⁶ ⁵¹⁷ ⁵¹⁸ ⁵¹⁹ ⁵²⁰} and died on 11 Aug 1916 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 71.

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.

William married Margaret M. BROWN on 28 Jan 1864 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ Margaret was born on 7 Sep 1848 in OH ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷¹⁰ ¹⁷¹¹} and died on 15 Oct 1893 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 45.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 958 M i. William Francis (Frank) HITCH was born on 7 Jan 1870 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷¹² ¹⁷¹³ ¹⁷¹⁴ ¹⁷¹⁵} died on 14 Mar 1959 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 89, and was buried on 17 Mar 1959 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

+ 959 F ii. Alice Rosetta HITCH was born on 19 Feb 1878 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷¹⁶ ¹⁷¹⁷} and died on 30 Oct 1960 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 82.

403. Orrel Isles HITCH ²¹ was born on 12 Oct 1850 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²³ ⁵²⁴ ⁵²⁵ ⁵²⁶ ⁵²⁷} died on 3 Oct 1933 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 82, and was buried about 6 Oct 1933 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., 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, daughter of (?) DRIVER and Mary E. (?), on 12 Mar 1874 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵²¹ Elizabeth was born on 7 Mar 1856 in OH,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷¹⁸ ¹⁷¹⁹ ¹⁷²⁰} died on 29 Apr 1930 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 74, and was buried about 1 May 1930 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 960 M i. William Arthur HITCH was born on 18 Jun 1875 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰² ¹⁷²¹ ¹⁷²² ¹⁷²³} died on 27 Jul 1941 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰² ¹⁷²⁴} at age 66, and was buried about 30 Jul 1941 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰²

+ 961 M ii. John Edward HITCH was born on 21 Mar 1879 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷²⁵ ¹⁷²⁶ ¹⁷²⁷}

+ 962 F iii. Fannie May HITCH ²¹ was born on 10 Apr 1881 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷²⁸} and died on 2 Apr 1962 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 80.

404. Samuel C. HITCH was born on 9 May 1853 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²⁸ ⁵²⁹ ⁵³⁰ ⁵³¹ ⁵³²} and died on 19 Jul 1928 in Montgomery Co., IN ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 75.

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.

Samuel married Alice Lizzie? BAKER about 1875. Alice was born on 3 Nov 1853 in KY ^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵³⁰ ¹⁷²⁹ ¹⁷³⁰} and died on 20 Feb 1944 in Montgomery Co., IN ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 90.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 963 F i. Maude HITCH was born on 7 Aug 1875 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷³¹ ¹⁷³²} and died on 16 Feb 1916 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 40.

+ 964 M ii. James HITCH Sr. was born on 17 Dec 1889 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ¹⁷³³ ¹⁷³⁴} died on 21 Oct 1959 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸} at age 69, and was buried about 24 Oct 1959 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰²

405. Ann Jemima HITCH was born on 28 Feb 1856 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ⁵³³ ⁵³⁴} and died on 25 Sep 1912 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 56.

Ann married Alfred L. SIMPSON on 18 Nov 1875 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ Alfred was born on 25 Dec 1848.^⁵⁰⁸

Children from this marriage were:

965 F i. Daisy SIMPSON ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 6 Aug 1877 and died on 28 Apr 1940 at age 62.

Daisy married Richard ALLEN on 14 Oct 1903.⁵⁰⁸ Richard was born on 28 Jun 1864 and died on 28 May 1958 at age 93.

966 M ii. Rex Earl SIMPSON ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 13 Mar 1882 and died on 16 Apr 1949 at age 67.

Rex married Mabel RISK on 27 Nov 1907.⁵⁰⁸ Mabel was born on 25 Dec 1886 and died on 26 Mar 1921 at age 34.

967 F iii. Winnie SIMPSON ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 10 Nov 1887 and died on 7 Jan 1925 at age 37.

Winnie married Lewis JONES on 26 Aug 1914.⁵⁰⁸ Lewis was born on 27 Apr 1889 and died on 9 Mar 1962 at age 72.

968 M iv. (Infant) SIMPSON ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 10 Jan 1893 and died on 15 Jan 1893.

416. William Winder HITCH ¹⁰² was born on 22 Mar 1802 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁶ ⁵⁴⁸ ⁵⁴⁹ ⁵⁵⁰ ⁵⁵¹} died on 9 Jun 1870 in Panola Co., MS ^{⁸ ⁵⁴⁸} at age 68, and was buried about 12 Jun 1870 in Chapeltown Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS.^⁵⁴⁸

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 McKiltrick 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, daughter of Matthew HUNTER and Esther HUTCHINSON, on 13 Feb 1823.⁸ ¹⁰² Nancy was born on 2 Jun 1802,^{⁸ ⁵⁵⁰ ¹⁷³⁵} died on 6 Aug 1846 in Laurens Co., SC ^{¹⁰³ ¹⁷³⁶} at age 44, and was buried about 9 Aug 1846 in Old Hitch Burying Grounds, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰³

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 an article for August 24, 1844 in a South Carolina newspaper, 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. ("Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65", 1977, Southern Historical Press).

In the "Laurensville Herald" for August 24, 1846, it states, "Mrs. Nancy Hitch, wife of W.W. Hitch, Esq., died August 6, 1846, age 45. She was Presbyterian Church member for 23 years. (Some SC Marriages, Obituaries & Misc. Information 1826-54).

Children from this marriage were:

969 F i. Arabella Calhoun HITCH was born on 25 Dec 1823 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁷³⁷ ¹⁷³⁸ ¹⁷³⁹} died on 19 Apr 1897 in Tippah Co., MS ^⁸ at age 73, 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.

970 M ii. Benjamin Franklin HITCH was born on 14 Nov 1825 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁴ ¹⁷⁴⁰} died on 7 Nov 1864 in Petersburg, VA ^⁸ at age 38, 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: Benjamin F. Hitch enlisted as Private in the 35th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia on September 17, 1861 and was appointed Quartermaster Sargeant that same year. He died at Petersburg, Virginia on November 7, 1864. (Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia - DAR) He was never married. His gravestone in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC indicates his death date as Jan 8 1864.

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).

971 M iii. Dr. John Wesley HITCH ¹⁷⁴¹ was born on 18 May 1828 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁷⁴⁰ ¹⁷⁴²} died on 2 Jul 1854 in Newton Co., GA ^¹⁷⁴³ at age 26, 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 follows: - J. Wesley Hitch, age 22.

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."

+ 972 M iv. Dr. Robert Marcus HITCH was born on 6 Jun 1832 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁴⁴ ¹⁷⁴⁵ ¹⁷⁴⁶ ¹⁷⁴⁷} and died on 15 Apr 1888 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ¹⁰²} at age 55.

+ 973 F v. Nancy Catherine HITCH was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁴⁸} and died about 30 Aug 1862 in AR ^¹⁷⁴⁹ about age 28.

+ 974 F vi. Ann Elizabeth HITCH was born on 14 Feb 1836 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ⁵⁶⁸} died on 22 Dec 1895 in Tippah Co., MS ^{⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 59, 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 ¹⁷⁵² ¹⁷⁵³} and died on 14 Dec 1887 ^⁸ at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 975 M i. Henry Bascomb (Bass) HITCH was born on 6 Jan 1850 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁵⁴⁸ ¹⁷⁵⁴ ¹⁷⁵⁵ ¹⁷⁵⁶ ¹⁷⁵⁷ ¹⁷⁵⁸ ¹⁷⁵⁹} died on 30 Jan 1928 in Panola Co., MS ^⁵⁴⁸ at age 78, and was buried about 2 Feb 1928 in Shiloh U.M. Church Cemetery, Near Batesville, Panola Co., MS.^⁵⁴⁸

976 F ii. Mary Isabella (Mollie) HITCH was born on 13 Sep 1851 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁸ ¹⁷⁶⁰}

Mary married Hiram M. HOWELL.

+ 977 M iii. William Pierce HITCH was born on 27 May 1854 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁶¹ ¹⁷⁶² ¹⁷⁶³ ¹⁷⁶⁴ ¹⁷⁶⁵} and died after 1922 in MS.^⁸

417. Mary Nicholson HITCH ⁸ was born on 10 May 1804 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁰⁶ ⁵⁵²} died on 18 Oct 1825 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹¹³ at age 21, and was buried about 21 Oct 1825 in Hitch-Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Mary married James Elliott HUTCHINSON, son of Robert HUTCHINSON and Elinor (?), on 10 Apr 1823.⁵⁵³ ⁵⁵⁴ James was born about 1795.^⁵⁵⁴

The child from this marriage was:

978 F i. Nancy Caroline HUTCHINSON was born on 14 Aug 1824 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁰⁶ and died in Washington, Hempstead Co., AR.^⁵⁵⁴

Nancy married John TOLAND.

418. Ann Elizabeth HITCH was born on 18 Dec 1807 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁰⁶} and died on 26 Oct 1879 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁰⁶} at age 71.

Ann married James TEMPLETON Jr., son of James TEMPLETON Sr. and Margaret Jane TAYLOR, on 12 Nov 1842 in Laurens Co., SC.⁸ ⁵⁵⁵ James was born on 27 May 1791 and died on 29 Jan 1857 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁰⁶ at age 65.

Children from this marriage were:

979 M i. William Henry TEMPLETON ⁸ was born on 3 Jul 1844 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶⁰ and died on 12 Oct 1846 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶⁰ at age 2.

980 F ii. Isabella Adelia TEMPLETON was born on 2 Feb 1846 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁸ and died on 18 Jan 1917 ^⁸ at age 70.

Isabella married James M. THACKSTON, son of Hillary Stokes THACKSTON and Jane B. LEAGUE, on 9 Nov 1865.⁵⁶⁰ James was born on 16 Oct 1842 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁰⁶ and died on 29 Nov 1910 in SC at age 68.

981 F iii. Mary Franklin TEMPLETON was born on 30 Jun 1850 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died in 1928 ^⁸ at age 78.

982 M iv. Clayton Walker Calhoun TEMPLETON was born on 28 Mar 1853 in Laurens Co., SC.^⁸

Clayton married Amanda THACKSTON, daughter of Hillary Stokes THACKSTON and Jane B. LEAGUE, on 21 Nov 1872.⁵⁶⁰ Amanda was born on 24 Mar 1853 and died on 16 Jan 1929 at age 75.

419. Isabella Jane HITCH was born on 19 May 1810 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁶} died on 19 Jun 1882 in AR ^{⁸ ⁵⁵⁶} at age 72, and was buried about 22 Jun 1882 in Goodrum Cemetery, Corinth, AR.^⁵⁵⁶

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 and Mary SIMPSON, on 8 Sep 1828.⁸ Alexander was born on 13 May 1808 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁵⁶ died on 23 Aug 1886 in AR ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 78, and was buried about 26 Aug 1886 in Goodrum Cemetery, Corinth, AR.^⁵⁵⁶

Children from this marriage were:

983 M i. William Frederick HUTCHINSON was born on 8 Jul 1829 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁵⁶ and died on 13 Aug 1876 in AR ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 47.

984 F ii. Jane Clarentine HUTCHINSON was born on 18 Jul 1831 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹¹³ ⁵⁵⁶} died on 27 Dec 1833 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹¹³ at age 2, and was buried about 30 Dec 1833 in Hitch-Hutchinson Family Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

985 M iii. Martha Minerva HUTCHINSON was born on 30 Jun 1833 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁵⁶ died on 16 Nov 1904 in AR ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 71, and was buried about 19 Nov 1904 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.^⁵⁵⁶

986 M iv. Young Hayne HUTCHINSON was born on 23 Apr 1835 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁵⁶ died on 6 Apr 1904 in TX ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 68, and was buried about 9 Apr 1904 in Cemetery Hill, Denton, TX.^⁵⁵⁶

987 M v. Augustus Simpson HUTCHINSON was born on 9 May 1837 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC,^⁵⁵⁶ died on 5 Jan 1912 in AR ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 74, and was buried about 8 Jan 1912 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.^⁵⁵⁶

988 M vi. Adolphus Napolean HUTCHINSON was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

989 F vii. Mary Catharine HUTCHINSON was born on 31 Aug 1841 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

990 F viii. Adatha Clarentine HUTCHINSON was born on 11 Oct 1843 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

991 F ix. Margaret Elizabeth HUTCHINSON was born on 1 Sep 1845 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

992 M x. James HUTCHINSON was born on 7 Apr 1848 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

993 M xi. Rufus Melmouth HUTCHINSON ⁸ was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁵⁶

General Notes: According to "A Hitch Orchard", Rufus Hutchinson "was at one time merchandising in Yalobusha Co., Miss."

994 M xii. John Malcolm HUTCHINSON was born on 11 Sep 1852 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁵⁶ and died on 11 Aug 1919 ^⁵⁵⁶ at age 66.

423. Katherine Carson HITCH was born on 18 Mar 1823 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁶} died on 25 Oct 1898 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} at age 75, and was buried about 28 Oct 1898 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁶⁰

Death Notes: Died of breast cancer.

Katherine married Rev. Clark Berry STEWART, son of Walter STEWART and Isabel BOBO, on 5 Oct 1843 in Laurens Co., SC.⁸ ⁵⁶¹ Clark was born on 27 Jan 1813 in SC,^¹⁷⁶⁶ died on 30 Apr 1890 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶⁰ at age 77, and was buried about 2 May 1890 in Fairview Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.^⁵⁶⁰

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.

Children from this marriage were:

995 F i. Amanda Margaret STEWART was born on 20 Apr 1845 in SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁶⁶} and died on 22 May 1913 ^⁵⁶⁰ at age 68.

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

996 M ii. John Wister Simpson STEWART was born on 24 Dec 1846 in SC ^⁸ and died on 19 Dec 1914 ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} at age 67.

General Notes: 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 Fairview 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 Countys, 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 gristmill, 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 serve 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, daughter of James ANDERSON and Rachel STENNIS, on 10 Dec 1874.⁸ Margaret died in 1881.

John next married Nancy A. WILLIAMS in 1882.⁸

997 F iii. Isabella Katherine (Cannie) STEWART was born on 24 Oct 1848 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died on 10 Jun 1866 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} at age 17.

998 M iv. Calvin Lewers STEWART was born on 5 Jun 1851 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died on 9 Nov 1921 in Pelzer, SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} at age 70.

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

999 M v. Henry Boardman STEWART was born on 21 Jul 1855 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died on 14 Sep 1947 at age 92.

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 Mcvey PEDEN and Nancy SMITH, on 4 Mar 1880.⁸

1000 M vi. George Howe STEWART was born on 12 Feb 1857 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶⁰ ¹⁷⁶⁶} and died on 20 Sep 1857 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁵⁶⁰ ¹⁷⁶⁶}

1001 F vii. Nancy Ann Stenhouse STEWART was born on 7 Oct 1858 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died on 9 Jan 1913 ^⁵⁶⁰ at age 54.

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

1002 M viii. Twyman Clark STEWART was born on 5 Jan 1863 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ⁵⁶⁰} and died on 4 Apr 1945 ^⁵⁶⁰ at age 82.

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 ¹⁷⁶⁷ Malinda was born on 13 Nov 1867 ^¹⁷⁶⁷ and died on 17 Dec 1918 ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁶⁷} at age 51.

424. Sarah Ann PITTS ¹¹³ was born on 1 Mar 1817 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ and died on 8 Jun 1896 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 79.

Sarah married David M. MILAM on 5 May 1842 in Laurens Co., SC. David was born in 1820 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 25 Jan 1895 in Laurens Co., SC at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

1003 F i. Cornelia D. MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born in 1843 in Laurens Co., SC.

1004 F ii. Amanda MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born in 1845 in Laurens Co., SC.

1005 F iii. Martha Rebecca MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 18 May 1847 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 9 Jul 1922 in Laurens Co., SC at age 75.

1006 F iv. Lucinda E. MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 8 Apr 1849 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 24 Feb 1933 in Laurens Co., SC at age 83.

1007 F v. Mary Elizabeth MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 27 Jul 1852 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 7 May 1904 in Laurens Co., SC at age 51.

1008 F vi. Sarah Abigail MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 2 Mar 1854 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 12 Jan 1918 in Laurens Co., SC at age 63.

1009 M vii. Robert Preston MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 12 Jun 1856 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 27 Jul 1926 in Laurens Co., SC at age 70.

1010 F viii. Jane Harriet MILAM ⁵⁶³ was born on 20 Jul 1859 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 25 May 1948 in Laurens Co., SC at age 88.

425. Edwin Leroy PITTS ¹¹³ was born on 18 Dec 1818 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ and died on 18 Dec 1882 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 64.

Edwin married Catherine Harris BOYD, daughter of James BOYD and Elizabeth C. PARKS, about 1844. Catherine was born on 21 Jan 1824 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶³ ¹⁷⁶⁸} and died on 16 Dec 1909 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 85.

Children from this marriage were:

1011 M i. James Young PITTS was born on 20 Jun 1845 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶³ ¹⁷⁶⁹} and died on 26 Oct 1913 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 68.

1012 F ii. Elizabeth J. PITTS was born on 18 Jan 1847 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶³ ¹⁷⁷⁰} and died on 15 Dec 1865 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 18.

1013 M iii. William Henry PITTS was born on 13 Feb 1849 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶³ ¹⁷⁷¹} and died on 31 Jan 1923 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 73.

1014 F iv. Margaret PITTS was born in 1851 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁷²

1015 F v. Octavia PITTS was born in 1854 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁷³

1016 F vi. Nancy PITTS was born in 1857 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁷⁴

1017 M vii. John Lelander PITTS was born on 8 Jan 1860 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁶³ ¹⁷⁷⁵} and died on 22 Jun 1917 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁶³ at age 57.

1018 M viii. Travis PITTS .⁵⁶³

1019 F ix. Adeline PITTS ⁵⁶³ was born in 1862 in Laurens Co., SC.

428. Matilda Angeline PITTS ¹¹³ was born on 21 Apr 1826 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 30 Apr 1896 in Laurens Co., SC at age 70, and was buried about 2 May 1896 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Matilda married Isaac Preston BOYD, son of Isaac P. BOYD and Jane S. (?), on 20 Jun 1844 in Laurens Co., SC. Isaac was born on 16 Sep 1819, died on 23 Nov 1905 in Laurens Co., SC at age 86, and was buried about 26 Nov 1905 in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., SC.

Children from this marriage were:

1020 F i. Mary Jane BOYD ⁵⁶³ was born on 15 Sep 1846 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 20 Nov 1879 in Laurens Co., SC at age 33.

1021 F ii. Elizabeth C. BOYD ⁵⁶³ was born in 1847 in Laurens Co., SC and died about 1870 in Laurens Co., SC about age 23.

+ 1022 F iii. Sarah Ellen (Sallie) BOYD was born in May 1849 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁷⁶ ¹⁷⁷⁷ ¹⁷⁷⁸} and died in 1939 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁷⁷⁹ at age 90.

1023 M iv. James Preston BOYD ⁵⁶³ was born in 1851 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 10 Jan 1909 in Laurens Co., SC at age 58.

1024 M v. Henry Y. BOYD ⁵⁶³ was born in 1854 in Laurens Co., SC.

1025 F vi. Nancy Cornelia BOYD ⁵⁶³ was born on 12 Feb 1859 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 10 Jul 1927 in Laurens Co., SC at age 68.

429. Louisa Jane PITTS ⁵⁶³ was born on 1 Nov 1827 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 30 Mar 1913 in Laurens Co., SC at age 85.

Louisa married John Anderson COOPER on 29 Oct 1844 in Laurens Co., SC. John was born on 9 Jun 1824 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 4 Jan 1900 in Laurens Co., SC at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

1026 F i. Loretta COOPER ⁵⁶³ was born on 15 Aug 1845 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 5 Jul 1926 in Laurens Co., SC at age 80.

1027 U ii. Edney V. COOPER ⁵⁶³ was born in 1847 in Laurens Co., SC.

1028 M iii. Henry A. COOPER ⁵⁶³ was born in 1849 in Laurens Co., SC.

431. Young James Harrington PITTS ¹¹³ was born between 1828 and 1830 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁵⁶⁵ ⁵⁶⁶}

Young married Martha (?) about 1853. Martha was born in 1831 in SC.^¹⁷⁸⁰

Children from this marriage were:

1029 M i. Young PITTS was born in 1854 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁷³

1030 F ii. Martha PITTS was born in 1857 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁷⁴

1031 M iii. John PITTS was born in 1860 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁸¹

434. Mary E. HITCH was born on 5 Apr 1820 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁷⁰ ⁵⁷¹} and died on 11 Aug 1852 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁷¹ at age 32.

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 from 1838 to 1839 in Laurens Co., SC.⁵⁷² Jesse was born in 1811 in SC.^¹⁷⁸²

Children from this marriage were:

1032 F i. Lucinda COOK ¹⁷⁸³ was born in 1840 in SC.^¹⁷⁸⁴

1033 M ii. Jesse Madison COOK was born in 1842 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁷⁸⁵ and died in 1914 in CA at age 72.

1034 M iii. James COOK was born in 1844 in SC.^¹⁷⁸⁶

1035 M iv. Henry COOK was born in 1846 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁷⁸⁷

1036 M v. Luther J. COOK ¹⁷⁸³ was born in 1848 in SC.^¹⁷⁸⁸

1037 M vi. Jarrett COOK .¹⁷⁸³

General Notes: [Note, this may be the same person as Luther J(arrett) Cook].

1038 M vii. William T. COOK .¹⁷⁸³

General Notes: [This may be the same person as James Cook]

435. Joseph Allen HITCH was born on 14 Sep 1823 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁷¹ ⁵⁷³ ⁵⁷⁴ ⁵⁷⁵ ⁵⁷⁶} and died in Feb 1897 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁷¹ at age 73.

General Notes: Served as a Private in Company D, 5th South Carolina Troops and a Private in Company B, South Carolina Reserves in the Civil War (CSA).

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.

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.

Joseph married Elizabeth Caroline MOTES, daughter of Silas MOTES and Elizabeth GREEN, on 22 Oct 1844 in Laurens Co., SC.⁵⁷¹ Elizabeth was born on 18 Sep 1821 in SC ^{⁵⁷¹ ¹⁷⁸⁹ ¹⁷⁹⁰ ¹⁷⁹¹ ¹⁷⁹²} and died on 20 Sep 1903 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁷¹ at age 82.

Children from this marriage were:

1039 F i. (Daughter) HITCH .⁸

General Notes: Stillborn.

+ 1040 M ii. Silas Green HITCH ²⁶ was born on 9 Sep 1845 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁷⁶⁹ ¹⁷⁹³} died on 7 Apr 1871 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁶⁴ at age 25, and was buried about 10 Apr 1871 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

1041 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.^⁵⁷¹

1042 M iv. William Curtis (Ludy) HITCH ²⁶ was born on 28 Jul 1848 in Laurens Co., SC ^{²⁶ ¹⁷⁹⁴ ¹⁷⁹⁵ ¹⁷⁹⁶ ¹⁷⁹⁷ ¹⁷⁹⁸} and died in Mar 1914 in Greenwood, SC ^{⁸ ²⁶} at age 65.

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.

William married Sarah Ellen (Sallie) BOYD, daughter of Isaac Preston BOYD and Matilda Angeline PITTS, in 1870 in Laurens Co., SC.¹⁷⁷⁹ Sarah was born in May 1849 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ¹⁷⁷⁶ ¹⁷⁷⁷ ¹⁷⁷⁸} and died in 1939 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹⁷⁷⁹ at age 90.

436. Presley Pickney HITCH ⁸ was born on 4 Jul 1831 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁷¹ and died on 12 Dec 1856 in Laurens Co., SC ^⁵⁷¹ at age 25.

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.

Presley married Emily L. (?) about 1853. Emily was born in Mar 1832 in SC,^{¹⁷⁹⁹ ¹⁸⁰⁰ ¹⁸⁰¹ ¹⁸⁰²} died in 1913 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹¹³ at age 81, and was buried in 1913 in Langston Baptist Church, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

1043 M i. William (Willie) L. HITCH ⁸ was born in Aug 1854 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁸⁰³ ¹⁸⁰⁴ ¹⁸⁰⁵ ¹⁸⁰⁶} died in 1918 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹¹³ at age 64, and was buried in 1918 in Langston Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

General Notes: Never married.

1044 M ii. Luther D. HITCH ⁸ was born in Jun 1858 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁸⁰⁷ ¹⁸⁰⁸ ¹⁸⁰⁹ ¹⁸¹⁰ ¹⁸¹¹} died in 1940 in Laurens Co., SC ^¹¹³ at age 82, and was buried in 1940 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.

437. Susan T.E. HITCH was born in Apr 1841 in Laurens Co., SC,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁷⁷} died in Mar 1912 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁶⁴ ¹⁰³} at age 70, and was buried in Mar 1912 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁰³

Susan married Francis Marion DUVALL on 12 Jan 1860 in Laurens Co., SC.¹¹⁹ Francis died in 1864 in Laurens Co., SC.

The child from this marriage was:

1045 M i. John DUVALL was born between 1861 and 1864 in Laurens Co., SC.

Susan next married Newton Young MANLEY, son of Marshall MANLEY and Joice (?). Newton was born between 1840 and 1842 in Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁸¹²

Children from this marriage were:

1046 M i. James Zeffie MANLEY was born on 10 Aug 1877 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 13 Apr 1936 in Greenwood Co., SC at age 58.

1047 M ii. Robert L.F. MANLEY was born in 1875 in Laurens Co., SC.

1048 F iii. Elizabeth MANLEY was born in 1879 in Laurens Co., SC.

439. Young Harrington E. HITCH ⁸ was born in 1826 in SC ^{⁵⁸⁰ ⁵⁸¹} and died on 19 Jun 1864 in Kennesaw Mt., GA ^{⁸ ⁵⁸²} at age 38.

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". Uncertain about the first name being Joseph.

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 16th on February 13, 1863 in Charleston, South Carolina with Captain McCollough "for the war." He was killed on pickett duty, Kenessaw Mountain, Georgia on June 19, 1864. (Military Service Records - Civil War, CSA at the National Archives)

Young married Mary Ann EDWARDS, daughter of John EDWARDS and Jane BRADLEY, on 19 Jan 1847 in Laurens Co., SC.¹¹⁹ Mary was born on 25 Jun 1827 in SC,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁶⁶ ¹⁸¹³ ¹⁸¹⁴ ¹⁸¹⁵} died on 11 May 1880 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁶⁴ ¹⁸¹⁵} at age 52, and was buried about 14 May 1880 in Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.^¹⁸¹⁵

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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1049 M i. John Joseph H. HITCH ⁸ was born on 2 Nov 1847 near Fountain Inn, Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁸¹⁶ ¹⁸¹⁷ ¹⁸¹⁸ ¹⁸¹⁹ ¹⁸²⁰ ¹⁸²¹} died on 1 Jun 1915 in Greenville Co., SC ^¹⁸¹⁶ at age 67, and was buried about 4 Jun 1915 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁸¹⁶

+ 1050 M ii. Lucian Augustus H. HITCH ⁸ was born on 8 Jul 1853 in Laurens Co., SC,^{¹⁸¹⁶ ¹⁸²² ¹⁸²³ ¹⁸²⁴ ¹⁸²⁵ ¹⁸²⁶} died on 3 Jul 1911 in Greenville Co., SC ^¹⁸¹⁶ at age 57, and was buried about 6 Jul 1911 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁸¹⁶

442. James VINCENT was born between 1795 and 1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died before 2 Oct 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

James married Priscilla DASHIELL on 12 Oct 1818 in Somerset Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

1051 M i. Eli J. VINCENT was born between 1819 and 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

Eli married Elizabeth Ellen DISHAROON, daughter of Francis DISHAROON and Henrietta VINCENT, on 16 Mar 1847 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Elizabeth was born about 1826 in Somerset Co., MD.

443. Henrietta VINCENT was born between 1795 and 1800 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1843.

Henrietta married Francis DISHAROON, son of Ebenezer DISHAROON and Hetty (?), on 8 Jan 1820 in Somerset Co., MD. Francis was born on 13 Jun 1798 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁴¹ and died before Dec 1836 in Somerset Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1052 M i. George Washington DISHAROON ¹⁸²⁷ was born after 1823 in Somerset Co., MD and died about 1843 in Somerset Co., MD.

1053 F ii. Hester Ann DISHAROON .¹⁸²⁷

1054 F iii. Elizabeth Ellen DISHAROON was born about 1826 in Somerset Co., MD.

Elizabeth married Eli J. VINCENT, son of James VINCENT and Priscilla DASHIELL, on 16 Mar 1847 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Eli was born between 1819 and 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.

1055 M iv. Josiah Francis DISHAROON ¹⁸²⁷ was born about 1831 in Somerset Co., MD.

1056 M v. Theodore Mezick DISHAROON was born after 1829 in Somerset Co., MD and died after 1843.

1057 F vi. Adeline Selby DISHAROON ¹⁸²⁷ was born after 1834 in Somerset Co., MD.

445. William A. HITCH was born between 1791 and 1794 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁵⁸³ ⁵⁸⁴} and died before 19 Apr 1831 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁵⁸⁵ ⁵⁸⁶ ⁵⁸⁷}

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 about 21 Mar 1818 in Portsville, Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁸⁸ Eliza* was born between 1775 and 1794 ^⁵⁸³ and died on 28 Dec 1828 in Sussex Co., DE ^²⁰² about age 52.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1058 M i. Capt. Marcellus Ridgely HITCH was born in Aug 1819 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁸²⁸ ¹⁸²⁹ ¹⁸³⁰ ¹⁸³¹ ¹⁸³²} and died about 15 Sep 1887 in St. Marys Co., MD ^¹⁸³³ about age 68.

1059 M ii. Andrew Ellicott HITCH was born on 2 Dec 1820 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁸³⁷ ¹⁸³⁸ ¹⁸³⁹} died on 22 Oct 1889 in Baltimore, MD ^{¹⁸⁴⁰ ¹⁸⁴¹} at age 68, 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.

1060 F iii. Lucy (Lecascy?) Adeline HITCH was born on 28 Jan 1824 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁸⁴²

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)

Lucy married William H. WILLIAMS on 25 Aug 1844 in Baltimore, MD.¹³⁸⁰ ¹⁸⁴³

1061 M iv. Oliver Jackson HITCH was born on 26 Sep 1825 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁸⁴⁴ and died between 1832 and 1842 about age 7.

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 and Unknown, on 28 Jul 1829 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Rosanna died in Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁸⁴⁵

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).

447. Levin H. NICHOLSON was born between 1817 and 1820 in MD ^{⁵⁹⁰ ⁵⁹¹ ⁵⁹²} and died between 1871 and 1879 in MD about age 54.

Levin married Elizabeth JENKINS on 20 Mar 1855 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Elizabeth was born in Jan 1831 in MD ^{¹⁸⁴⁶ ¹⁸⁴⁷ ¹⁸⁴⁸} 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

Children from this marriage were:

1062 M i. Charles D. NICHOLSON was born in 1857 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁴⁹ ¹⁸⁵⁰ ¹⁸⁵¹}

1063 M ii. Levin Thomas NICHOLSON was born from 1858 to 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁵² ¹⁸⁵³ ¹⁸⁵⁴}

Levin married Henrietta (?) about 1880. Henrietta was born in 1861 in MD.^¹⁸⁵⁵

1064 M iii. Eugene H. NICHOLSON was born in Sep 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁵⁶ ¹⁸⁵⁷ ¹⁸⁵⁸}

1065 M iv. Theodore Parsons NICHOLSON was born on 22 Mar 1861 in MD ^{¹⁸⁵⁵ ¹⁸⁵⁹} and died on 1 Dec 1945 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD at age 84.

1066 F v. Ellen Elizabeth NICHOLSON was born on 17 May 1862 in MD.^¹⁸⁶⁰

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 and died on 25 Jun 1922 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD at age 66.

1067 F vi. Rosa B. NICHOLSON was born in 1864 in MD.^{¹⁸⁶¹ ¹⁸⁶²}

+ 1068 F vii. Mary A. NICHOLSON was born on 2 Dec 1866 in MD.^{¹⁸⁶³ ¹⁸⁶⁴}

1069 M viii. John W. NICHOLSON was born in 1869 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁶⁵ ¹⁸⁶⁶}

448. Elias Hitch NICHOLSON Sr. was born on 11 Dec 1817 in MD ^{⁵⁹³ ⁵⁹⁴ ⁵⁹⁵} and died between 1865 and 1869 in MD about age 48.

General Notes: It appears that at some point around this generation, the surname NICHOLSON was shortened to NICHOLS.

Elias married Mary HITCH on 20 Dec 1845 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ ⁵⁹⁶ Mary was born between 1826 and 1828 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁶²³ ¹⁸⁶⁷ ¹⁸⁶⁸ ¹⁸⁶⁹} and died after 1880.

Children from this marriage were:

1070 M i. John R. NICHOLS was born in Jan 1850 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁶⁴² ¹⁸⁷⁰}

1071 F ii. Esther NICHOLS was born in 1852 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁸⁷¹

+ 1072 F iii. Emily E. NICHOLS was born from 1853 to 1854 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁶¹⁸ ¹⁸⁷² ¹⁸⁷³}

1073 M iv. Joshua NICHOLS was born in 1855 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁶²⁰ ¹⁸⁷⁴}

Joshua married Leah Martha POWELL on 16 Oct 1873 in Worcester Co., MD.¹⁸⁷⁵ Leah was born in 1855.

1074 M v. Christopher NICHOLS was born in 1857 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁸⁷⁶ and died before 1869 in MD.

+ 1075 M vi. George W.T. NICHOLS was born on 6 Mar 1857 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁸⁷⁷ ¹⁸⁷⁸ ¹⁸⁷⁹ ¹⁸⁸⁰} died on 14 Jan 1945 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 87, and was buried about 17 Jan 1945 in Nichols Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1076 M vii. Elias Hitch NICHOLS Jr. was born in Mar 1862 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁸⁸² ¹⁸⁸³ ¹⁸⁸⁴ ¹⁸⁸⁵} and died in 1964 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD ^¹⁸⁸⁶ at age 102.

1077 F viii. Sarah E. NICHOLS was born from 1864 to 1865 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁶¹ ¹⁸⁸⁸}

Sarah married John C. SEABREASE on 2 Mar 1882 in Wicomico Co., MD.¹⁸⁸⁹ John was born in 1862.

450. George Wilson HITCH was born on 29 Mar 1809 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁹⁸ ⁵⁹⁹ ⁶⁰⁰} died on 16 Mar 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 81, 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.¹⁴ Esther was born on 7 Nov 1820 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹¹⁴⁴ ¹⁸⁹⁰ ¹⁸⁹¹} died on 24 Apr 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 79, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

1078 F i. Emily Elizabeth Anne HITCH was born from 1838 to 1839 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸⁸² ¹⁸⁹²} died on 15 Apr 1865 in Somerset Co., MD at age 26, and was buried about 18 Apr 1865 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Never married.

+ 1079 F ii. Olevia M.E. HITCH was born in 1841 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁸⁹³ ¹⁸⁹⁴} died in 1893 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 52, and was buried in 1893 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1080 F iii. Louisa Frances HITCH was born from 1843 to 1844 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁸⁹⁵ ¹⁸⁹⁶ ¹⁸⁹⁷} died on 21 Jul 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 30, and was buried about 24 Jul 1874 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

General Notes: Never married.

+ 1081 M iv. Samuel George Leonard HITCH I was born in 1845 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁸⁹⁸ ¹⁸⁹⁹ ¹⁹⁰⁰} died in 1877 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 32, and was buried in 1877 in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1082 F v. Octavia M. HITCH was born on 14 May 1848 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸ ⁶⁴³ ¹⁹⁰²} and died about 1930 in Norfolk Co., VA ^¹⁹⁰³ about age 82.

+ 1083 F vi. Christianna W. HITCH was born in 1853 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁹⁰⁴ ¹⁹⁰⁵ ¹⁹⁰⁶ ¹⁹⁰⁷} died in May 1888 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA ^{⁸ ¹⁹⁰⁸} at age 35, and was buried in May 1888 in Hitch Family Cemetery, Salisbury Wicomico Co., MD.

1084 F vii. Florence J. HITCH was born between 1858 and 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁹⁰⁹ ¹⁹¹⁰}

General Notes: No issue.

Florence married George E. DECOURSE on 28 Feb 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.¹⁹¹¹ George was born in 1853.

452. Ezekiel HITCH was born on 25 Jul 1816 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸ ⁶⁰⁷ ⁶⁰⁸ ⁶⁰⁹ ⁶¹⁰} and died on 16 Oct 1893 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁸ at age 77.

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.¹⁴ Sarepta was born on 25 Jun 1816 in MD ^{⁸ ¹⁹¹² ¹⁹¹³ ¹⁹¹⁴ ¹⁹¹⁵ ¹⁹¹⁶} and died on 11 Mar 1901 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁸ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 84.

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.

Children from this marriage were:

1085 F i. Sarah Ellen HITCH was born on 18 Oct 1844 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸ ¹⁸⁹⁸ ¹⁹¹⁷ ¹⁹¹⁸ ¹⁹¹⁹} and died on 1 May 1923 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^⁸ at age 78.

General Notes: Never married.

+ 1086 M ii. Francis (Frank) HITCH was born on 23 Nov 1846 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁹²⁰ ¹⁹²¹ ¹⁹²² ¹⁹²³ ¹⁹²⁴} died on 25 Aug 1928 in NC ^⁸ at age 81, and was buried about 28 Aug 1928 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

1087 M iii. Sydney HITCH was born on 5 Sep 1848 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁴³ ¹⁹²⁶} died on 4 Dec 1866 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 18, and was buried about 7 Dec 1866 in Hitch Family Graveyard, Us 50, Near Spring Hill Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: Died of Diphtheria.

1088 F iv. Lucy HITCH was born on 16 Dec 1850 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸ ¹⁶¹¹ ¹⁹²⁷ ¹⁹²⁸ ¹⁹²⁹ ¹⁹³⁰ ¹⁹³¹} and died on 17 Dec 1925 ^⁸ at age 75.

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

1089 F v. Alice HITCH was born on 31 Oct 1853 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸ ¹⁹⁰⁶ ¹⁹³² ¹⁹³³ ¹⁹³⁴ ¹⁹³⁵ ¹⁹³⁶} and died in 1940 at age 87.

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

+ 1090 M vi. John HITCH was born on 29 Jul 1858 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ¹⁹³⁷ ¹⁹³⁸ ¹⁹³⁹ ¹⁹⁴⁰ ¹⁹⁴¹ ¹⁹⁴²} died on 4 Sep 1923 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ¹⁹⁴³} at age 65, and was buried on 6 Sep 1923 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁶

1091 F vii. Mary HITCH was born on 14 Sep 1860 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 30 Sep 1862 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 2, and was buried about 2 Oct 1862 in Hitch Family Graveyard, Us 50, Near Spring Hill Church, Wicomico Co., MD.

455. Robert HITCH was born on 14 Aug 1827 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶¹³ ⁶¹⁴ ⁶¹⁵ ⁶¹⁶ ⁶¹⁷ ⁶¹⁸} died on 8 Oct 1910 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 83, and was buried about 11 Oct 1910 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, 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.¹⁴ Nancy was born on 20 Oct 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶²⁹ ¹⁹⁴⁴ ¹⁹⁴⁵ ¹⁹⁴⁶ ¹⁹⁴⁷} died on 7 Oct 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 67, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1092 M i. Herbert Hiram W. HITCH was born on 5 Oct 1854 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁹⁴⁸ ¹⁹⁴⁹ ¹⁹⁵⁰ ¹⁹⁵¹ ¹⁹⁵² ¹⁹⁵³} died on 31 Dec 1940 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 86, and was buried about 3 Jan 1941 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1093 M ii. George Robert HITCH was born on 3 Jun 1857 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁹⁵⁵ ¹⁹⁵⁶ ¹⁹⁵⁷ ¹⁹⁵⁸ ¹⁹⁵⁹ ¹⁹⁶⁰} died in 1938 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 81, and was buried in 1938 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1094 F iii. Ida Ellen HITCH ⁸ was born in 1859 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁸⁷⁸ ¹⁹⁶¹ ¹⁹⁶²} and died before 15 Oct 1910.

+ 1095 F iv. Nancy Virginia (Jennie) HITCH was born in Jan 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁵⁷ ¹⁹⁶³ ¹⁹⁶⁴ ¹⁹⁶⁵ ¹⁹⁶⁶}

1096 F v. Mary J. (Or H.) HITCH was born from 1862 to 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁸² ¹⁹⁶⁷ ¹⁹⁶⁸}

Mary married Charles H. WARD, son of Joseph WARD and Lavenia (?), on 15 Dec 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Charles was born from 1864 to 1865 in DE.^{¹⁹⁶⁹ ¹⁹⁷⁰}

+ 1097 M vi. Ernest B. HITCH was born on 22 Apr 1868 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁸ ¹⁹⁷¹ ¹⁹⁷² ¹⁹⁷³ ¹⁹⁷⁴ ¹⁹⁷⁵}

1098 M vii. Clarence Sydney HITCH was born on 25 Jul 1870 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁹⁷⁶ ¹⁹⁷⁷} died on 27 Jun 1903 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 32, and was buried about 30 Jun 1903 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

456. Elizabeth Temperance HITCH was born from 1829 to 1830 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁶¹⁹ ⁶²⁰ ⁶²¹} and died between 1881 and 1888 about age 52.

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).

Elizabeth married Sorin S. BARBON, son of Thomas BARBON and Unknown, on 1 Apr 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Sorin was born in Apr 1826 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁶²³ ⁶²⁴ ⁶²⁵ ⁶²⁶ ⁶²⁷ ⁶²⁸} and died before 1920.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1099 F i. Mary Jennie BARBON was born in Mar 1864 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁹⁷⁸ ¹⁹⁷⁹ ¹⁹⁸⁰ ¹⁹⁸¹ ¹⁹⁸² ¹⁹⁸³}

+ 1100 F ii. Laura E. BARBON was born on 29 Nov 1868 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷²² ¹⁹⁸⁴ ¹⁹⁸⁵ ¹⁹⁸⁶ ¹⁹⁸⁷ ¹⁹⁸⁸ ¹⁹⁸⁹}

+ 1101 M iii. William T. BARBON was born on 27 Jan 1870 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷²² ¹⁹⁸¹ ¹⁹⁹⁰ ¹⁹⁹¹ ¹⁹⁹² ¹⁹⁹³ ¹⁹⁹⁴ ¹⁹⁹⁵}

458. Mary Alice HITCH was born in 1832 in Somerset Co., MD,^⁶²⁹ died on 30 Aug 1863 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶³⁰ at age 31, 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.^¹⁶⁶

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.¹⁴ Thaddeus was born on 12 Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁴ ⁷¹³ ⁷¹⁴ ⁷¹⁵ ⁷¹⁶ ⁷¹⁷ ⁷¹⁸} died on 27 Dec 1912 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ⁷¹⁵} at age 77, and was buried about 30 Dec 1912 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1102 F i. Williamanna RENSHAW was born on 21 Feb 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶ ⁷³¹ ¹⁹⁹⁶ ¹⁹⁹⁷ ¹⁹⁹⁸ ¹⁹⁹⁹} died on 27 Dec 1922 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶} at age 60, and was buried about 30 Dec 1922 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

459. Thomas B.W. HITCH was born from 1847 to 1848 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁶³⁴ ⁶³⁵ ⁶³⁶ ⁶³⁷ ⁶³⁸} and died on 3 Mar 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶³⁹ at age 52.

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 Emily (Elenora)* CANTWELL, daughter of Isaac CANTWELL and Mary E. HOLLAND, on 10 Jul 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Emily was born between 1857 and 1860 in MD ^{²⁰⁰⁰ ²⁰⁰¹} and died between 1880 and 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ about age 23.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1103 F i. Maud Marie HITCH was born in Apr 1880 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁰⁰² ²⁰⁰³}

Thomas next married Indianna CANTWELL, daughter of Isaac CANTWELL and Mary E. HOLLAND, on 22 Oct 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Indianna was born in 1859 in MD ^²⁰⁰⁴ and died on 27 Dec 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 45.

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.

Children from this marriage were:

1104 M i. William HITCH was born in Mar 1886 in MD.^²⁰⁰⁵

1105 M ii. Ernest R. HITCH was born in Apr 1888 in MD.^²⁰⁰⁶

1106 M iii. Oliver S. HITCH was born in May 1890 in MD.^²⁰⁰⁷

+ 1107 M iv. Paul HITCH was born in Jan 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{²⁰⁰⁸ ²⁰⁰⁹} died in 1958 ^⁶⁴ at age 66, and was buried in 1958 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁴

+ 1108 M v. Linwood Thomas HITCH was born on 4 Mar 1896 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{²⁰¹⁰ ²⁰¹¹} died on 10 Jun 1962 in Baltimore, MD ^²⁰¹⁰ at age 66, and was buried about 13 Jun 1962 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^²⁰¹⁰

461. Ruth Alphonus HITCH was born on 12 Aug 1852 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁴⁴ ⁶⁴⁵ ⁶⁴⁶ ⁶⁴⁷} died on 27 Jul 1886 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 33, and was buried about 30 Jul 1886 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

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 T. HOLLAND Sr., son of Thomas J. HOLLAND and Amanda J. (?), between 1871 and 1880. William was born in 1856 in MD.^{⁷³³ ⁷³⁷ ⁷³⁸ ²⁰¹² ²⁰¹³}

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 1856, MD. ²⁰¹⁴

The child from this marriage was:

1109 F i. Mary Selva (Lena) HOLLAND was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Somerset Co., MD ^{²⁰¹⁰ ²⁰¹⁵} and died on 10 Dec 1970 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD ^²⁰¹⁰ at age 89.

470. Joshua Littleton HITCH was born on 19 Nov 1836 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁶⁶ ⁶⁶⁷ ⁶⁶⁸ ⁶⁶⁹ ⁶⁷⁰} died on 9 Dec 1922 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁶⁷¹} at age 86, and was buried about 12 Dec 1922 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁶

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 29 Jan 1867 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Martha was born in 1845 in MD,^{²⁰¹⁶ ²⁰¹⁷ ²⁰¹⁸ ²⁰¹⁹ ²⁰²⁰} died on 26 Apr 1899 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 54, and was buried about 29 Apr 1899 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1110 M i. Isaac Cathell HITCH was born on 2 Nov 1867 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹²⁵⁰ ²⁰²¹ ²⁰²²} died on 27 Feb 1903 in MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 35, and was buried about 2 Mar 1903 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

1111 F ii. Mary J. HITCH was born on 5 Jun 1870 in Worcester Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ²⁰²³ ²⁰²⁴} died on 15 Jul 1881 in Worcester Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 11, and was buried about 18 Jul 1881 in M.E. Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD.

1112 F iii. Louella HITCH was born on 23 Nov 1873 in Worcester Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ²⁰²⁵ ²⁰²⁶} and died on 30 Jul 1901 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 27.

1113 F iv. Annie C. HITCH was born on 26 Apr 1887 in Worcester Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 5 Jun 1897 in Pocomoke City, Worcester Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 10, 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.¹⁵¹ Virginia was born in 1852 in VA.^²⁰²⁷

473. Robert Samuel ELLEGOOD was born on 30 Aug 1828 in Williamson Co., TN ^{⁶⁷⁵ ⁶⁷⁶} and died on 23 Oct 1916 in Bond Co., IL ^⁶⁷⁶ at age 88.

Robert married Martha Emaline KIRKHAM, daughter of William KIRKHAM and Annis ROGERS, on 6 Sep 1849 in Bond Co., IL.⁶⁷³ Martha was born on 8 May 1833 in Clinton Co., IL ^⁶⁷⁶ and died on 15 Apr 1897 in Bond Co., IL ^⁶⁷⁶ at age 63.

The child from this marriage was:

1114 M i. James ELLEGOOD .

481. Thomas James HITCH was born from 1827 to 1828 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁶⁸⁸ ⁶⁸⁹ ⁶⁹⁰ ⁶⁹¹}

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 (Betsy) J. MESSICK, daughter of Ebenezer MESSICK and Nancy JOHNSON, on 9 Jan 1856 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Elizabeth was born on 16 Sep 1831 in MD ^{⁷¹³ ²⁰²⁸ ²⁰²⁹ ²⁰³⁰} and died in 1882 ^²⁰³¹ at age 51.

Children from this marriage were:

1115 F i. Mary (Mollie) A. HITCH was born in 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁸⁷⁸ ¹⁹⁰⁹ ²⁰³²}

Mary married William GRIFFIN on 6 Sep 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ William was born in 1855.^²⁰³³

+ 1116 M ii. James Mcclellan HITCH was born in Nov 1862 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁸⁸² ¹⁹⁶⁸ ²⁰³⁴ ²⁰³⁵} and died after 1932 in Wheeling, WV?.^²⁰³⁶

1117 F iii. Willie P. HITCH was born in 1870 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁰³⁷ ²⁰³⁸ ²⁰³⁹}

Willie married Thomas L. COBERTH on 15 Jan 1902 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Thomas was born in 1861 in MD.^²⁰⁴⁰

489. Mary Elnora BOUNDS was born on 16 May 1840 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁶ ⁶⁹⁷ ⁶⁹⁸ ⁶⁹⁹} died on 27 Sep 1878 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶⁶ at age 38, 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.^¹⁶⁶

Mary married Thaddeus W. RENSHAW, son of Thomas RENCHER and Mary Louisa (?), on 17 Mar 1864 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ ¹⁶⁴ Thaddeus was born on 12 Nov 1835 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁴ ⁷¹³ ⁷¹⁴ ⁷¹⁵ ⁷¹⁶ ⁷¹⁷ ⁷¹⁸} died on 27 Dec 1912 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ⁷¹⁵} at age 77, and was buried about 30 Dec 1912 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1118 M i. William Thomas RENSHAW was born on 30 Jan 1865 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶ ²⁰⁴¹ ²⁰⁴² ²⁰⁴³ ²⁰⁴⁴ ²⁰⁴⁵} died on 25 Jul 1942 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶⁶ at age 77, and was buried about 28 Jul 1942 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

+ 1119 M ii. Archibald RENSHAW was born on 26 Mar 1866 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁶ ²⁰⁴⁶ ²⁰⁴⁷ ²⁰⁴⁸ ²⁰⁴⁹ ²⁰⁵⁰ ²⁰⁵¹} died on 14 Jan 1946 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶} at age 79, and was buried about 17 Jan 1946 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

1120 M iii. George H. RENSHAW was born on 4 Jun 1868 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶ ²⁰⁵²} died on 29 Oct 1874 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶} at age 6, 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.^¹⁶⁶

492. George A. BOUNDS was born in Jan 1848 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁷⁰³ ⁷⁰⁴ ⁷⁰⁵ ⁷⁰⁶ ⁷⁰⁷ ⁷⁰⁸ ⁷⁰⁹}

George married Sallie (?) in 1874. Sallie was born from 1849 to 1850 in MD.^{⁷⁰⁹ ²⁰⁵³ ²⁰⁵⁴}

Children from this marriage were:

1121 F i. Mary BOUNDS was born between 1875 and 1877 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁰⁵⁵ ²⁰⁵⁶ ²⁰⁵⁷}

1122 M ii. William BOUNDS was born in 1876 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁵⁸

1123 M iii. Enoch BOUNDS was born in Aug 1879 in Somerset Co., MD.^²⁰⁵⁹

1124 F iv. Fedora BOUNDS was born in 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^²⁰⁶⁰

494. Henry Thomas A. RENSHAW was born on 6 Apr 1839 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁶⁴ ⁷¹⁹ ⁷²⁰ ⁷²¹}

Henry married Margaret Elizabeth MASON on 17 Feb 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.⁷²² Margaret was born from 1837 to 1838 in MD.^{²⁰⁶¹ ²⁰⁶²}

Children from this marriage were:

1125 M i. George E. RENSHAW was born on 21 Nov 1859 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ⁷²² ²⁰⁶³ ²⁰⁶⁴} died on 19 Oct 1921 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 61, and was buried about 21 Oct 1921 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

George married Mary F. (?). Mary was born on 9 Mar 1861 in MD, died on 14 Oct 1905 in Wicomico Co., MD at age 44, and was buried about 17 Oct 1905 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1126 M ii. Stanley William RENSHAW was born in Mar 1862 in MD,^{²⁰⁶⁵ ²⁰⁶⁶ ²⁰⁶⁷} died in 1932 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 70, and was buried in 1932 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

496. Susan A. RENSHAW was born in Dec 1851 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁶⁴⁷ ⁷²⁷ ⁷²⁸ ⁷²⁹ ⁷³⁰ ⁷³¹ ⁷³²}

Susan married William H. GROSCUP about 1878. William was born in 1847 in MD ^²⁰⁶⁸ and died between 1884 and 1899 about age 37.

The child from this marriage was:

1127 F i. Sophia A. GROSCUP was born in Oct 1884 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁰⁶⁹ ²⁰⁷⁰ ²⁰⁷¹}

510. Laura Delano HITCH ²⁶ was born on 4 Jul 1881 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA ^{⁸ ¹⁸⁶ ⁷⁵⁰} and died on 3 Mar 1963 in Fairhaven, Bristol Co., MA ^¹⁸⁶ at age 81.

Laura married Morris Ruggles BROWNELL Sr. on 21 Apr 1906.⁸ ¹⁸⁶ Morris was born on 15 Oct 1881.^⁸

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1128 M i. Morris Ruggles BROWNELL Jr. was born on 10 May 1907.^⁸

1129 M ii. Frederick Hitch BROWNELL was born on 29 Nov 1915.^⁸

Frederick married Ana Belle EVANS on 10 Aug 1940.

511. Robert Scrymser HITCH was born on 14 Jul 1883 in Newburgh, NY ^{⁸ ⁷⁵¹ ⁷⁵²} and died on 4 Dec 1931 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY ^¹⁸⁶ at age 48.

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, daughter of Theodore Dwight ANDERSON and Louisa CONROW, on 6 Jun 1917 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.¹⁸⁶ Catherine was born in 1890 in NY ^²⁰⁷² and died on 30 Dec 1954 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY ^¹⁸⁶ at age 64.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1130 M i. Robert Anderson HITCH ²⁶ was born on 12 May 1920 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY,^{¹⁸⁶ ¹⁴³²} died on 28 Sep 1993 in Yarmouth Port, Barnstable Co., MA ^²⁰⁷³ at age 73, and was buried about 1 Oct 1993 in Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouth Port, Barnstable Co., MA.^²⁰⁷⁴

531. Rev. Elijah HITCH ²⁶ was born on 15 Nov 1807 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁵³ ⁷⁵⁴ ⁷⁵⁵ ⁷⁵⁶} died on 18 Oct 1888 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ⁴⁷⁰} at age 80, and was buried about 21 Oct 1888 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

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 on 26 Dec 1829 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Mary was born on 21 Oct 1807 ^⁸ and died on 23 Oct 1831 ^⁸ at age 24.

The child from this marriage was:

1131 F i. Mary Moore HITCH was born on 14 Oct 1831 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁸

Mary married Jonathan J. COLLINS on 21 Dec 1851 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ ²⁰¹

Elijah next married Leah Ann ARMSTRONG, daughter of George ARMSTRONG and Euphemia MARSHALL, on 5 Dec 1832 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Leah was born on 25 Dec 1805 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²⁰⁷⁵ ²⁰⁷⁶} died on 8 Jul 1868 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴ ⁸} at age 62, and was buried about 11 Jul 1868 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.^{⁴ ⁶⁴}

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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1132 F i. Mariah Caroline (Carrie) HITCH was born on 5 Dec 1833 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^{⁸ ²⁰⁷⁷ ²⁰⁷⁸}

+ 1133 M ii. Dr. William Joseph HITCH ²⁶ was born on 19 Mar 1835 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{¹³³⁸ ²⁰⁸⁰ ²⁰⁸¹ ²⁰⁸² ²⁰⁸³} died on 10 Mar 1908 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁶⁴ ²⁰¹ ¹³³⁸} at age 72, and was buried about 13 Mar 1908 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1134 F iii. Julia Jane HITCH was born on 16 Dec 1838 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²⁰⁸⁴ ²⁰⁸⁵} and died on 18 Jul 1877 in Sussex Co., DE ^²⁰⁸⁶ at age 38.

+ 1135 F iv. Sarah Amanda HITCH was born on 4 Mar 1843 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²⁰⁸⁴ ²⁰⁸⁶ ²⁰⁸⁷} and died on 24 May 1921 ^⁸ at age 78.

+ 1136 M v. Charles Rollins HITCH was born on 10 May 1847 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²⁰⁸⁸ ²⁰⁸⁹ ²⁰⁹⁰ ²⁰⁹¹} and died on 18 May 1916 in Crawford Co., MO ^{⁸ ²⁶} at age 69.

+ 1137 F vi. Anna Armstrong HITCH was born on 26 Feb 1851 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ⁸²⁵ ²⁰⁹²} and died on 29 Jan 1912 ^⁸ at age 60.

Elijah next married Drucilla Caroline PHILLIPS on 31 Jul 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Drucilla was born on 29 Apr 1843 in DE,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ²⁰⁹³ ²⁰⁹⁴ ²⁰⁹⁵} died on 23 Mar 1917 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴ ⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 73, and was buried about 26 Mar 1917 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

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.

Children from this marriage were:

1138 M i. Alfred Charles HITCH ²⁶ was born on 5 Oct 1873 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²⁰⁹⁶ ²⁰⁹⁷ ²⁰⁹⁸} died on 13 Jun 1945 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^{⁴ ¹²⁷¹} at age 71, and was buried about 16 Jun 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.^⁴

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.

1139 F ii. Fannie E. HITCH ²⁶ ²⁰⁹⁹ was born on 3 Jan 1876 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹⁰⁰ ²¹⁰¹ ²¹⁰² ²¹⁰³} died on 23 May 1950 in Merciful Rest, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^⁴ at age 74, and was buried about 26 May 1950 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

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.

+ 1140 M iii. Elon Gardner HITCH ⁴ was born on 21 Aug 1885 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁸⁴ ¹⁴³² ¹⁶⁹⁴ ²¹⁰⁴ ²¹⁰⁵ ²¹⁰⁶ ²¹⁰⁷} died on 9 Sep 1972 in Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁴ ²¹⁰⁸} at age 87, and was buried about 12 Sep 1972 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

532. Joseph HITCH ²⁶ was born in Nov 1810 in DE ^{⁷⁵⁷ ⁷⁵⁸ ⁷⁵⁹ ⁷⁶⁰} and died after 1870.

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. (Or D.) MOORE on 11 Dec 1832 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Elizabeth was born between 1812 and 1814 in MD ^{⁷⁵⁹ ²¹⁰⁹ ²¹¹⁰ ²¹¹¹} and died after 1870.

Children from this marriage were:

1141 F i. Julia J. HITCH was born between 1836 and 1840 in Shelby Co., MO.^{²¹¹² ²¹¹³ ²¹¹⁴ ²¹¹⁵}

1142 F ii. Maria E. HITCH was born about 1841 in Shelby Co., MO.^{²¹¹⁶ ²¹¹⁷ ²¹¹⁸}

+ 1143 M iii. James Preston HITCH was born on 21 Jan 1847 in Shelby Co., MO ^{²¹¹⁹ ²¹²⁰ ²¹²¹ ²¹²² ²¹²³ ²¹²⁴} and died on 24 Nov 1920 in Blandinsville, Mcdonough Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁶ ²¹²⁴} at age 73.

533. Sarah (Sally) HITCH ²⁶ was born on 26 Feb 1813 in Sussex Co., DE,^²⁰⁹ died on 9 Aug 1884 ^²⁰⁰ at age 71, and was buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, IN.^²⁰⁰

General Notes: Moved to Bartholomew Co., Indiana in 1854.

Sarah married Rev. Henry Martindale SMITH on 19 Oct 1836 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ²⁰⁰ Henry was born on 19 Dec 1809 in Sussex Co., DE ^²⁰⁹ and was buried in Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, IN.^²⁰⁰

Children from this marriage were:

1144 F i. Mary E. SMITH was born on 17 Feb 1838 in Brown Co., IN.^²¹²⁷

Mary married Quinton A. WINCHESTER on 3 Nov 1859 in IN.²¹²⁷ Quinton was born on 26 Jun 1829.^²¹²⁷

1145 F ii. Cordelia Jane SMITH ²⁰⁹ was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 7 Dec 1928 in Bartholomew Co., IN at age 89.

Cordelia married Peter Cornelius STIDHAM 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 at age 79.

534. Benjamin HITCH ²⁶ was born on 15 Dec 1815 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁶¹ ⁷⁶² ⁷⁶³ ⁷⁶⁴} died on 5 Mar 1896 near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁸ at age 80, 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).

Benjamin married Euphemia Martha ARMSTRONG, daughter of George ARMSTRONG and Euphemia MARSHALL, on 3 Oct 1837 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Euphemia was born on 9 Nov 1816 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁷⁹² ²¹²⁸ ²¹²⁹ ²¹³⁰} died on 5 Jul 1894 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁸ at age 77, and was buried about 8 Jul 1894 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1146 M i. Josephus HITCH was born on 6 Oct 1840 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²¹³¹ ²¹³² ²¹³³ ²¹³⁴} and died on 16 Jan 1905 in Brown Co., IN ^{⁸ ²⁰⁰} at age 64.

+ 1147 F ii. Laura (Lervina?) HITCH was born on 4 Nov 1841 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²¹³⁵ ²¹³⁶ ²¹³⁷} and died on 28 Jun 1910 ^⁸ at age 68.

+ 1148 M iii. George Hargis HITCH was born on 13 Aug 1843 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹³⁸ ²¹³⁹ ²¹⁴⁰ ²¹⁴¹} died on 5 Oct 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁴⁴⁶ ²¹⁴²} at age 71, and was buried on 7 Oct 1914 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

+ 1149 M iv. Albert Jerome HITCH was born on 1 Aug 1845 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ²¹⁴³ ²¹⁴⁴ ²¹⁴⁵ ²¹⁴⁶ ²¹⁴⁷} died on 21 Jan 1913 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD at age 67, and was buried about 24 Jan 1913 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

+ 1150 M v. Arthur HITCH was born on 8 Sep 1847 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹⁴⁹ ²¹⁵⁰ ²¹⁵¹ ²¹⁵² ²¹⁵³ ²¹⁵⁴} died on 2 Nov 1927 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE ^⁸ at age 80, and was buried about 5 Nov 1927 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

1151 F vi. Martha Caroline HITCH was born on 1 Jul 1848 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹⁵⁵ ²¹⁵⁶ ²¹⁵⁷ ²¹⁵⁸} died on 19 Mar 1932 in Westminster, Carroll Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 83, and was buried on 21 Mar 1932 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

Death Notes: Died of arteriosclerosis.

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.

+ 1152 F vii. Emma Milby HITCH was born on 28 Aug 1851 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²¹⁵⁹} and died in 1916 ^⁸ at age 65.

+ 1153 F viii. Ida Alice HITCH was born on 30 Jul 1853 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ²¹⁶⁰} and died after 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

1154 M ix. Hiram Benjamin HITCH was born on 2 Jun 1855 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹⁶¹ ²¹⁶² ²¹⁶³ ²¹⁶⁴ ²¹⁶⁵} died in May 1916 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁸ at age 60, 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, daughter of Marshall SMITH and Unknown, on 27 Jan 1885 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ ²¹⁶⁵ E. was born in Jun 1854 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ²¹⁶⁶} died in 1940 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 86, and was buried in 1940 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1155 F x. Viola HITCH was born on 27 Aug 1857 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ²¹⁶⁷ ²¹⁶⁸ ²¹⁶⁹} died on 21 Aug 1888 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ⁴⁷⁰} at age 30, and was buried about 24 Aug 1888 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1156 F xi. Mary Virginia HITCH was born on 17 Mar 1860 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ²¹⁷⁰ ²¹⁷¹ ²¹⁷² ²¹⁷³} died on 15 Sep 1920 in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 60, and was buried on 17 Sep 1920 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

535. Mary (Jane) HITCH ²⁶ was born on 13 Feb 1818,^⁶⁴ died on 26 Jun 1842 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 24, 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.⁵⁷

The child from this marriage was:

1157 M i. John B. COLLINS was born on 23 Oct 1837 in MD,^⁶⁴ died on 7 Dec 1873 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 36, 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.¹⁵¹ Amanda was born on 20 Nov 1847 in MD,^⁶⁴ died on 26 May 1874 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 26, and was buried about 29 May 1874 in Joseph Collins Family Graveyard, Wicomico Co., MD.

536. Isaac William HITCH was born between 1812 and 1815 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁶⁵ ⁷⁶⁶ ⁷⁶⁷} died on 28 Oct 1877 in San Joaquin Valley, CA ^{⁷⁶⁸ ⁷⁶⁹ ⁷⁷⁰} about age 64, and was buried about 31 Oct 1877 in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.

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 and Margaret (?), on 8 Aug 1839 in Adams Co., IL.³⁷⁵ Malinda was born on 5 Dec 1820 in VA,^{⁷⁶⁷ ⁷⁷⁰ ²¹⁷⁴ ²¹⁷⁵} died on 30 Mar 1898 ^⁷⁷⁰ at age 77, and was buried about 2 Apr 1898 in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1158 M i. John S. HITCH was born on 9 Jul 1840 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA,^{²¹⁷⁶ ²¹⁷⁷ ²¹⁷⁸ ²¹⁷⁹ ²¹⁸⁰} died on 18 Mar 1937 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA at age 96, and was buried about 21 Mar 1937 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.

+ 1159 M ii. Lorenzo D. HITCH was born in Oct 1842 in IA ^{²¹⁸¹ ²¹⁸² ²¹⁸³ ²¹⁸⁴} and died on 2 Sep 1911 in Centralia, WA ^¹⁰⁰⁶ at age 68.

+ 1160 F iii. Meary Jane HITCH was born on 25 Oct 1846 in Jodaviess Co., IL ^{²¹⁸⁵ ²¹⁸⁶ ²¹⁸⁷} and died on 22 Mar 1926 in Fayette Co., IA ^²¹⁸⁷ at age 79.

+ 1161 F iv. Margaret J. HITCH was born on 25 Oct 1848 in IL ^{²¹⁸⁷ ²¹⁸⁸ ²¹⁸⁹ ²¹⁹⁰} and died on 16 Sep 1916 in Fayette Co., IA ^²¹⁹⁰ at age 67.

1162 F v. Louise H. HITCH was born on 30 Oct 1850 in Union Co., IA.^{²¹⁸⁷ ²¹⁹²}

Louise married W.H. FINK on 25 Dec 1869 in Chickasaw Co., IA.¹¹¹

1163 F vi. Sophia H. HITCH was born on 17 Jul 1852 in Union Co., IA,^{¹¹¹ ²¹⁸⁷ ²¹⁹³} died on 17 Nov 1920 in IA ^⁷⁷⁰ at age 68, and was buried about 20 Nov 1920 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

Sophia married Ira MORTON, son of John MORTON and May (?), on 19 Oct 1882 in Chickasaw Co., IA.¹¹¹ Ira was born in 1847 in Chickasaw Co., IA,^{¹¹¹ ⁷⁷⁰} died on 25 Apr 1927 in IA ^⁷⁷⁰ at age 80, and was buried about 28 Apr 1927 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

+ 1164 M vii. Samuel Lewis HITCH was born on 17 Jun 1855 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA,^{⁷⁷⁰ ²¹⁸⁷ ²¹⁹⁴ ²¹⁹⁵} died on 8 Nov 1925 in New Hampton, IA ^{⁷⁶⁹ ⁷⁷⁰} at age 70, and was buried about 11 Nov 1925 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

1165 M viii. Oliver Perry HITCH was born in Jan 1857 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²¹⁹⁷ ²¹⁹⁸} died on 9 Sep 1918 in IA ^⁷⁷⁰ at age 61, and was buried about 12 Sep 1918 in Graceland Cemetery, New Hampton, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

+ 1166 M ix. William B. HITCH was born on 22 Sep 1858 in Union Township, Fayette Co., IA,^{⁷⁶⁸ ⁷⁶⁹ ²¹⁹⁹ ²²⁰⁰} died in 1919 in IA ^{⁷⁶⁹ ⁷⁷⁰} at age 61, and was buried in 1919 in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

537. Levin E.* HITCH was born from 1815 to 1816 in DE.^{⁷⁶² ⁷⁷¹ ⁷⁷²}

General Notes: THIS LINE IS UNCERTAIN. 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 (Hetty) (Sarah?) HASTINGS on 15 Aug 1839 in Sussex Co., DE.⁷⁴ Elizabeth was born from 1815 to 1816 in DE.^{⁷⁷¹ ²²⁰¹ ²²⁰²}

Children from this marriage were:

1167 M i. Levin L. (Or W.) HITCH was born between 1835 and 1837 in DE.^{⁴⁷⁵ ²²⁰³}

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 (?). Elizabeth was born in 1841 in DE.^²²⁰⁴

1168 F ii. Grace HITCH was born in 1841 in DE.^²²⁰⁴

+ 1169 M iii. Isaac J. HITCH was born in Jul 1841 in DE ^{¹⁶⁸² ²²⁰⁵ ²²⁰⁶ ²²⁰⁷} and died between 1901 and 1909 about age 60.

+ 1170 M iv. William Thomas HITCH was born in Jan 1845 in DE,^{²²¹¹ ²²¹² ²²¹³ ²²¹⁴ ²²¹⁵} died on 13 Dec 1923 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^²²¹⁶ at age 78, and was buried on 17 Dec 1923 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^²²¹⁶

1171 F v. Hester A. HITCH was born between 1847 and 1849 in DE.^{¹⁵⁶¹ ²²¹⁷}

1172 F vi. Sarah (Leah?) HITCH was born from 1851 to 1852 in DE.^{²²¹⁸ ²²¹⁹}

1173 F vii. Elizabeth J(Ulia?) HITCH was born between 1852 and 1854 in DE.^{²²²⁰ ²²²¹}

Elizabeth married George W. HASTINGS on 25 Feb 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷

+ 1174 M viii. Nathaniel HITCH was born in Dec 1856 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²²²² ²²²³ ²²²⁴ ²²²⁵ ²²²⁶ ²²²⁷} and died after 1930.

538. James HITCH was born between 1821 and 1823 in DE.^{⁷⁷³ ⁷⁷⁴ ⁷⁷⁵}

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

James married Ellenor Jane WALLER, daughter of Nelson WALLER and Julia (?), on 3 Oct 1846 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Ellenor was born in 1823 in DE ^⁷⁷³ and died about 1859 in Sussex Co., DE about age 36.

Children from this marriage were:

1175 F i. Mary HITCH was born in 1849 in Sussex Co., DE ^²²²⁸ and died before 1860.

1176 F ii. Julia J. (Or A.) HITCH was born from 1851 to 1852 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²²¹⁸ ²²²⁹}

Julia married John E. AMMEL (OR ANNUEL) on 31 Jul 1870 in Kent Co., DE.⁵⁷

1177 M iii. Isaac T. HITCH was born from 1853 to 1854 in Sussex Co., DE.^{¹⁶⁶⁹ ²²³⁰}

545. Elizabeth HITCH was born about 1830 in Sussex Co., DE.^⁷⁷⁸

Elizabeth married Louis BENNETT (BEYNITT?) about 1847. Louis was born in 1815 in MO.^²²³¹

Children from this marriage were:

1178 F i. Laura BENNETT (BEYNITT?) was born in 1848 in Grant Co., WI.^²²³²

1179 M ii. Israel (Iserul?) BENNETT (BEYNITT?) was born in 1852 in Grant Co., WI.^²²³³

1180 F iii. Lavenia (Laviny) BENNETT (BEYNITT?) was born in 1857 in Grant Co., WI.^²²³⁴

551. Levin Benjamin HITCH was born on 1 Sep 1825 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ²¹⁰ ⁴⁵⁹ ⁷⁸⁸ ⁷⁸⁹} died on 23 Oct 1897 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 72, and was buried about 26 Oct 1897 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: 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 and Elizabeth H. KING, on 9 Feb 1859 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ⁷⁹⁰ Ellen was born on 13 May 1834 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ²¹⁰ ²²³⁵ ²²³⁶ ²²³⁷ ²²³⁸} died on 24 Apr 1910 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 75, and was buried about 27 Apr 1910 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1181 M i. Benjamin Franklin (Frank) HITCH was born on 5 May 1860 in Burleson Co., TX,^{²¹⁰ ⁷⁸⁴ ²¹⁷¹ ²²³⁹ ²²⁴⁰ ²²⁴¹ ²²⁴²} died on 22 May 1939 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 79, and was buried about 25 May 1939 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1182 M ii. George Washington HITCH was born on 9 Oct 1861 in TX,^{²¹⁰ ⁷⁸⁴ ¹²⁷¹ ²²⁴⁵ ²²⁴⁶ ²²⁴⁷} died on 11 Sep 1947 in San Diego Co., CA ^{²¹² ¹²⁷¹} at age 85, and was buried about 14 Sep 1947 in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^²¹³

+ 1183 F iii. Ellen (Or Ella) Fooks (Nellie) HITCH was born on 11 Dec 1868 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{²¹⁰ ⁷⁸⁴ ²²⁴⁸} and died on 11 Mar 1955 ^²¹³ at age 86.

552. Sarah Ann HITCH was born on 22 Jun 1835 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴⁷⁵ ⁷⁸⁴ ⁷⁹⁴} and died on 11 Oct 1924 in Asbury Park, NJ ^{⁷⁹⁵ ⁷⁹⁶} at age 89.

Sarah married Dr. James Selby SUDLER, son of Dr. John Ralston SUDLER and Mary Ann GARRISON, on 24 Jul 1856 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ⁷⁹⁴ James was born on 12 Jul 1831 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE ^⁷⁹⁴ and died on 1 Aug 1863 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁷⁹⁵ at age 32.

Children from this marriage were:

1184 M i. Willie SUDLER ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 9 Apr 1857 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1185 F ii. Mary Ann Garrison SUDLER was born on 30 Aug 1858 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁷⁹⁴ ⁷⁹⁵} and died on 3 Oct 1889 ^{⁷⁸⁶ ⁷⁹⁴} at age 31.

1186 F iii. Maranda H. SUDLER ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 20 Dec 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1187 F iv. Elizabeth Ellen SUDLER was born on 14 Jun 1863 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁷⁹⁴ ⁷⁹⁵} and died in 1905 ^⁷⁸⁶ at age 42.

Sarah next married Francis (Frank) E. SMITH, son of Samuel G. SMITH and Nancy JONES, on 17 Oct 1866.⁷⁹⁴ Francis was born on 4 Aug 1833 in DE ^⁷⁹⁴ and died on 6 Dec 1899 ^⁷⁹⁴ at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

1188 F i. Harriet (Hattie) Elmer SMITH ⁷⁹⁴ 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.⁷⁹⁴

1189 F ii. Alice M. SMITH ⁷⁹⁴ 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.⁷⁹⁴

1190 M iii. Bennie Biggs SMITH ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 1 Oct 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.

1191 F iv. Bertha V. SMITH ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 31 Dec 1874 in Sussex Co., DE.

1192 F v. Annie Mabel SMITH ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 13 Mar 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.

553. Dr. William J. Short HITCH was born on 30 Sep 1838 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶ ⁷⁹⁷ ⁷⁹⁸ ⁷⁹⁹ ⁸⁰⁰ ⁸⁰¹ ⁸⁰²} died on 9 Nov 1921 in Worcester Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 83, and was buried on 12 Nov 1921 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, 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.

Burial Notes: His tombstone reads, "O wonderous works, he healed the sick."

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 (Hattie) E. (?) about 1869 in DE. Harriett was born on 8 Sep 1848 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ²²⁴⁹} died on 19 Mar 1878 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 29, and was buried about 22 Mar 1878 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1193 F i. Ida May HITCH was born on 26 Jun 1870 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 2 Mar 1871 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 5 Mar 1871 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1194 M ii. Victor Elmer HITCH was born on 7 May 1872 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ²²⁵⁰ ²²⁵¹} died on 7 Mar 1914 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 41, and was buried about 10 Mar 1914 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1195 F iii. Myrtle HITCH was born on 19 Feb 1875 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 16 Oct 1875 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 19 Oct 1875 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1196 M iv. William Trew HITCH ⁶⁴ 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.⁵⁷ Lucretia was born in 1861 in DE.^²²⁵²

The child from this marriage was:

1197 M i. Eugene Harold HITCH was born on 5 Feb 1883 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ⁷⁸⁴} died on 8 Jul 1890 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 7, and was buried about 11 Jul 1890 in Centenary U.M. Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

William next married Alice Annette CRISSY?. Alice was born in 1867 in MD.^²²⁵³

554. George Phillip HITCH was born on 5 Nov 1840 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ⁸⁰³ ⁸⁰⁴ ⁸⁰⁵ ⁸⁰⁶ ⁸⁰⁷ ⁸⁰⁸} died on 9 Sep 1923 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 82, and was buried about 12 Sep 1923 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

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.⁵⁷ Caroline was born on 11 Aug 1839 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁸² ²²⁵⁴ ²²⁵⁵} died on 27 Dec 1915 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 76, and was buried about 30 Dec 1915 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1198 M i. William (Willie) F. HITCH was born on 20 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 20 Oct 1864 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 2, and was buried about 23 Oct 1864 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1199 F ii. Alice J. HITCH was born on 13 Mar 1863 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 18 Jun 1864 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 1, and was buried about 21 Jun 1864 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1200 F iii. Love HITCH was born on 22 Jun 1865 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 7 Mar 1868 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 2, and was buried about 10 Mar 1868 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1201 F iv. Elizabeth H. HITCH was born in 1867 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²²⁵⁶ ²²⁵⁷}

1202 F v. Anna C. HITCH was born in 1868 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²²⁵⁸ ²²⁵⁹ ²²⁶⁰}

Anna married (?) GERMAN.

1203 M vi. Frederic A. HITCH was born on 23 Jan 1871 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 5 Dec 1877 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 6, and was buried about 8 Dec 1877 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1204 F vii. Marilda F. HITCH was born in Jul 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²²⁶¹ ²²⁶²}

1205 M viii. Edward Ashby HITCH was born in Jan 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.^{²²⁶³ ²²⁶⁴ ²²⁶⁵}

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 and Lucy ROBINSON. Marietta was born on 23 Aug 1891 in VA.

1206 F ix. Lorena J. HITCH was born on 21 Feb 1881 in Sussex Co., DE ^{¹⁴³² ²²⁶⁶ ²²⁶⁷} and died in Nov 1969 in VA ^²²⁶⁸ at age 88.

555. Levin S. HITCH was born in Aug 1845 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴⁸³ ⁸⁰⁹ ⁸¹⁰ ⁸¹¹ ⁸¹² ⁸¹³} died on 9 Jun 1919 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 73, and was buried about 12 Jun 1919 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

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.

Levin married (?) (?).

The child from this marriage was:

1207 F i. Martha* HITCH was born on 17 Mar 1860 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴⁴⁶ ²¹⁷²} died on 15 Sep 1920 in Cambridge, Dorchester Co., MD at age 60, and was buried on 17 Sep 1920 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

Levin next married Sarah Elizabeth RICKARDS, daughter of Joseph R. RICKARDS and Mary Ann JACOB, on 24 Jan 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Sarah was born on 25 Jan 1849 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ²²⁶⁹ ²²⁷⁰ ²²⁷¹} died on 31 Jan 1912 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 63, and was buried about 2 Feb 1912 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1208 M i. Carlton Wilson HITCH was born on 14 Nov 1876 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ²²⁷² ²²⁷³ ²²⁷⁴ ²²⁷⁵} died in 1955 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 79, and was buried in 1955 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.⁵⁷ Maggie was born in 1877 in DE.^²²⁷⁶

1209 M ii. William Joseph HITCH was born on 19 May 1880 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ²²⁷⁷ ²²⁷⁸ ²²⁷⁹ ²²⁸⁰ ²²⁸¹} died in 1957 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 77, and was buried in 1957 in Hitch Farm, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

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.

557. Dr. Thomas Anderson HITCH was born in Feb 1850 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{²¹⁴ ⁸¹⁷ ⁸¹⁸ ⁸¹⁹ ⁸²⁰ ⁸²¹ ⁸²² ⁸²³} died in 1929 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^²¹⁴ at age 79, and was buried in 1929 in Lincoln, Kent Co., 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 and Nancy RICKARD, on 14 Jan 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Almira was born on 15 May 1846 in DE,^{²¹⁴ ²²⁸² ²²⁸³ ²²⁸⁴ ²²⁸⁵} died on 21 Aug 1933 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^{²¹⁴ ⁸²³} at age 87, and was buried about 24 Aug 1933 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1210 M i. Emlen Cresson HITCH ²¹⁴ was born on 10 Dec 1880 in Kent Co., DE ^{⁸²³ ¹⁶⁹⁴ ²²⁸⁶ ²²⁸⁷ ²²⁸⁸} and died in 1955 in DE ^⁸²³ at age 75.

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, daughter of Curtis MACKLIN and Unknown, before 1920 in DE. Anna was born in 1876 in DE ^{²²⁸⁹ ²²⁹⁰} and died in 1953 in Kent Co., DE ^²²⁹⁰ at age 77.

1211 F ii. Ora Anderson HITCH ²¹⁴ was born in Oct 1882 in DE ^{²²⁹¹ ²²⁹²} and died in 1937 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^⁷⁹⁶ at age 55.

Ora married George TRAYLOR in DE.

+ 1212 M iii. Roscoe Conklyn HITCH was born on 18 Feb 1884 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE,^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶ ¹⁴³² ¹⁶⁹⁴ ²¹⁰⁶ ²²⁹³ ²²⁹⁴} died on 29 Oct 1969 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶ ²²⁹⁵} at age 85, and was buried about 1 Nov 1969 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.

+ 1213 F iv. Avis Smith HITCH ²¹⁴ was born on 13 May 1887 in Dagsboro, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁷⁹⁶ ²²⁹⁶ ²²⁹⁷ ²²⁹⁸} died in 1968 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^{⁷⁹⁶ ⁸²³} at age 81, and was buried in 1968 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent Co., DE.^⁷⁹⁶

559. Samuel B. HITCH was born between 1855 and 1859 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸²⁶ ⁸²⁷ ⁸²⁸} and died after 1920.

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.⁷⁴

Samuel next married Susanna (?). Susanna was born in 1875 in VT.^²²⁹⁹

The child from this marriage was:

1214 M i. William G. HITCH was born on 15 Feb 1908 in CT ^{¹⁴³² ²³⁰⁰} and died in Sep 1975 in Arlington, Middlesex Co., MA ^²³⁰¹ at age 67.

560. Fannie V. HITCH was born on 26 May 1863 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁷⁸⁴ ⁸²⁹} and died on 7 Jun 1891 in Scranton, PA ^{⁸³⁰ ⁸³¹} at age 28.

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, son of Evan R. JONES and Sarah VAN BENSCHOTEN, on 21 Oct 1883 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.⁵⁷ Arthur was born on 11 Sep 1861 in Binghampton, NY ^{⁸³⁰ ⁸³¹} and died on 13 Aug 1891 in Scranton, PA ^{⁸³⁰ ⁸³¹} at age 29.

The child from this marriage was:

1215 F i. Sarah E. JONES ⁸³¹ was born on 25 Oct 1887.

573. John Albert HITCH ⁸⁴¹ was born from 1836 to 1837 in MD ^{⁸⁴¹ ⁸⁴² ⁸⁴³} and died from 1876 to 1877 in MD ^⁸⁴⁴ at age 40.

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 may 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).

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, daughter of William HITCH and Nancy (Ann) POLLITT. Nancy was born between 1838 and 1841 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸⁹⁸ ⁸⁹⁹ ⁹⁰⁰ ⁹⁰¹}

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.

The child from this marriage was:

1216 M i. John HITCH was born in 1874 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³⁰²

579. Caroline A.E. LANKFORD was born on 26 Jan 1827 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD,^{²³⁰ ²³¹ ⁸⁷⁰} died in 1856 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD ^²³¹ at age 29, 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.²³¹ Josiah was born in 1815 in Somerset Co., MD,^{²³¹ ²³⁰³ ²³⁰⁴} died between 13 Jan 1872 and 5 Feb 1872 in Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD ^²³¹ about age 57, and was buried before 8 Feb 1872 in Antioch Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

1217 M i. William L. CROCKETT was born in 1852 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³⁰⁵

582. Rebecca E. HITCH ²²⁹ was born from 1832 to 1833 in MD.^{⁸⁷³ ⁸⁷⁴}

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.¹⁴ Purnell was born in 1830 in IN.^²³⁰⁶

The child from this marriage was:

1218 M i. George MITCHELL was born in 1853 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³⁰⁷

584. Amelia Ellen HITCH was born between 1834 and 1838 in MD.^{⁸⁷⁸ ⁸⁷⁹ ⁸⁸⁰}

Amelia married Elijah A.J. POWELL, son of James POWELL and Unknown, on 13 Jun 1857 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ ⁸⁸¹ Elijah was born in 1830 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ²³⁰⁸ ²³⁰⁹} died in 1906 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 76, and was buried in 1906 in Manokin Presbyterian Church, Princess Anne, Somerset Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1219 F i. Mary (Hennie) POWELL was born from 1859 to 1860 in Somerset Co., MD.^{¹⁹⁰⁹ ²³¹⁰}

1220 F ii. Luella POWELL was born in 1861 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³¹¹

1221 F iii. Cora POWELL was born in 1861 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³¹²

1222 M iv. Edgar POWELL was born in 1864 in Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁹⁷⁸

1223 F v. Meamer POWELL was born in 1865 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³¹³

1224 M vi. Robert POWELL was born in 1868 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³¹⁴

588. Mary (Leah) J. HITCH was born from 1836 to 1837 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁸⁹⁵ ⁸⁹⁶} and died before 1870 in Somerset Co., MD.

Mary married William W. POWELL on 21 Dec 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ William was born in 1825 in MD,^²³¹⁵ died on 27 Sep 1901 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 76, and was buried about 30 Sep 1901 in Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto Church Road, Somerset Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1225 M i. George W. POWELL was born in Mar 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^{¹⁹⁹⁷ ²³¹⁶ ²³¹⁷ ²³¹⁸} died on 10 Oct 1919 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 57, and was buried about 13 Oct 1919 in Zion Cemetery, Meadow Bridge Rd., Worcester Co., MD.

1226 M ii. Henry Lee POWELL was born in 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.^²³¹⁹

589. Nancy E. HITCH ⁸⁹⁷ was born between 1838 and 1841 in Somerset Co., MD.^{⁸⁹⁸ ⁸⁹⁹ ⁹⁰⁰ ⁹⁰¹}

Nancy married John Albert HITCH, son of Thomas A. HITCH and Leticia FOOKS. John was born from 1836 to 1837 in MD ^{⁸⁴¹ ⁸⁴² ⁸⁴³} and died from 1876 to 1877 in MD ^⁸⁴⁴ at age 40.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 573)

594. Joseph Luke HITCH was born in Sep 1828 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²⁶² ⁹¹² ⁹¹³ ⁹¹⁴ ⁹¹⁵ ⁹¹⁶} and died after 1900.

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 and Rebecca VAN LANDINGHAM. Rebecca was born on 25 Jun 1836 in Fleming Co., KY,^{⁸ ²³⁹ ²³²⁰ ²³²¹} died on 21 Nov 1885 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹} at age 49, and was buried about 24 Nov 1885 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1227 F i. Emma N. HITCH was born in 1855 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁸⁴

1228 F ii. Sarah Flora HITCH was born on 22 May 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁹⁶⁷ ⁹⁶⁹}

General Notes: Died young.

1229 M iii. Henry Markwell HITCH ⁸ was born on 22 May 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁶⁴ ²³⁹ ²³²²} died on 19 Jul 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²³⁹} at age 27, and was buried about 23 Jul 1891 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

General Notes: Died young.

+ 1230 M iv. Luthomson (Lew) Van Landingham HITCH ⁸ was born on 25 Jul 1871 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³²³ ²³²⁴ ²³²⁵ ²³²⁶} died in May 1948 in TN ^²²² at age 76, and was buried in May 1948 in Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, TN.

1231 F v. Elizabeth Maud (Lizzie) HITCH ⁸ was born on 21 Oct 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{²²² ⁹⁶⁹ ²³²⁷ ²³²⁸}

Elizabeth married Arthur Emsley HALL, son of William Samuel HALL and Ellie Jane QUINLIN, on 17 Nov 1903.¹⁰³⁷ Arthur was born on 18 Apr 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY,^¹⁰³⁷ died on 17 Dec 1935 in CA ^²²² at age 63, and was buried about 20 Dec 1935 in San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, CA.

Joseph next married Sarah America COLVIN, daughter of Birkett COLVIN and Nancy MINOR, on 23 Feb 1888.⁹¹⁷ Sarah was born on 15 Feb 1838 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 18 Oct 1898 at age 60.

595. Luther W. HITCH was born in Jan 1834 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹¹⁸ ⁹¹⁹ ⁹²⁰ ⁹²¹ ⁹²² ⁹²³} and died in 1914 in Custer Co., SD ^²²² at age 80.

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.

Luther married Rebecca BRADLEY in Sep 1856 in Fleming Co., KY.¹¹¹ Rebecca was born between 1836 and 1840 in KY.^{⁹⁴⁶ ²³²⁹ ²³³⁰}

Children from this marriage were:

1232 F i. Mary S. HITCH was born on 25 Aug 1857 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹⁶⁹ ⁹⁸⁶} and died between 1861 and 1869 about age 4.

1233 F ii. Naomi HITCH was born on 15 Nov 1859 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁹⁶⁹ ²³³¹}

+ 1234 M iii. Henry Ethelbert (Bert) HITCH ⁸ was born from 1862 to 1863 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²³³² ²³³³ ²³³⁴} and died after 1941.

+ 1235 M iv. George Bradley HITCH ⁸ was born on 27 May 1863 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²¹ ²³³⁶ ²³³⁷ ²³³⁸} died on 12 Apr 1924 in Custer Co., SD ^²²² at age 60, and was buried about 15 Apr 1924 in Custer Cemetery, Custer, Custer Co., SD.

+ 1236 M v. Frank S. HITCH ⁸ was born on 13 Aug 1867 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ¹⁰²⁰ ²³⁴⁰ ²³⁴¹ ²³⁴² ²³⁴³} died on 14 Jun 1941 in Belle Fourche, Butte Co., SD ^{²²² ²³⁴⁰} at age 73, and was buried about 17 Jun 1941 in Custer Cemetery, Custer, Custer Co., SD.

+ 1237 M vi. John Tull HITCH ⁸ was born in Dec 1870 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{¹⁰²² ²³⁴⁵ ²³⁴⁶ ²³⁴⁷} and died after 1941.

1238 F vii. Nancy A. HITCH was born on 27 Aug 1875 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁹⁶⁹ ²³⁴⁸}

1239 F viii. Sally HITCH was born in 1878 in KY.^²³⁴⁹

1240 M ix. Gust Hardy* HITCH was born from 1878 to 1879.

General Notes: Not certain of this parentage - probable though.

Gust married Rhoda SEVERSON on 14 Feb 1909 in Dickinson, Stark, Co., ND.²³⁵⁰ Rhoda was born on 24 Feb 1879 ^¹⁴³² and died in Oct 1969 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI ^¹⁴³² at age 90.

596. Thomas Pitts HITCH was born on 23 Jan 1834 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹ ⁹²⁴ ⁹²⁵ ⁹²⁶ ⁹²⁷ ⁹²⁸ ⁹²⁹ ⁹³⁰} died on 28 May 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 90, and was buried about 31 May 1924 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

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 about 1858. Lucinda was born on 9 Sep 1836 in KY,^{⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹ ⁹⁴⁶ ²³⁵¹ ²³⁵²} died on 3 Jul 1902 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²³⁹} at age 65, and was buried about 6 Jul 1902 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

1241 F i. Samara (Mayme) HITCH ⁸ ²²² was born on 5 Nov 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁹⁶⁹ ²³⁵³ ²³⁵⁴ ²³⁵⁵ ²³⁵⁶ ²³⁵⁷}

General Notes: Did not marry.

+ 1242 M ii. James H. HITCH ⁸ was born on 17 Dec 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²³⁵⁸ ²³⁵⁹ ²³⁶⁰} and died on 30 Jan 1903 ^²³⁶⁰ at age 42.

1243 F iii. Susannah A. HITCH ⁸ was born on 18 Mar 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ¹⁰¹⁹ ²³⁶¹ ²³⁶² ²³⁶³} died on 16 Jul 1952 in Greenup Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 88, and was buried about 19 Jul 1952 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

General Notes: No issue.

Susannah married Abdella Carlton (Carl) HITCH, son of Joseph Edward (Ned) HITCH and Matilda BRADLEY, on 14 Nov 1900.²²² Abdella was born on 31 Jul 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁶⁴ ²³⁶⁵ ²³⁶⁶ ²³⁶⁷ ²³⁶⁸} died on 28 Sep 1942 in Jefferson Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 74, 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).

+ 1244 M iv. Joseph Newton HITCH ⁸ was born on 2 Dec 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ¹⁰²¹ ²³⁶⁹ ²³⁷⁰} died on 5 Oct 1937 in Effingham Co., IL ^{²²² ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 71, and was buried about 8 Oct 1937 in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Clay Co., IL.^⁸³

+ 1245 F v. Sarah Ella HITCH ⁸ was born on 28 May 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁷¹} died in 1948 ^²²² at age 80, and was buried in 1948 in Portsmouth, OH.

+ 1246 M vi. Omer S. HITCH ⁸ was born in Nov 1871 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{¹⁰²⁶ ²³⁷² ²³⁷³} and died after 1920.

1247 M vii. Samuel E.B. HITCH was born on 20 Apr 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹⁶⁹ and died on 22 Feb 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²⁴⁰ at age 3.

Death Notes: Died of scarlet fever.

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.

+ 1248 F viii. Nancy Blanche (Nannie) HITCH ⁸ was born on 7 Jun 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹⁶⁹ ²³⁷⁴ ²³⁷⁵} and died after 1968.

597. Mary Melissa HITCH was born on 25 May 1836 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹²⁴ ⁹³²} and died on 14 Dec 1908 ^²²² at age 72.

Mary married Alfred FRYER. Alfred was born on 22 May 1828 ^²²² and died on 4 Dec 1897 ^²²² at age 69.

Children from this marriage were:

1249 F i. Sallie FRYER .⁸

+ 1250 M ii. George FRYER ⁸ was born in 1850 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ and died on 29 Mar 1914 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 64.

+ 1251 F iii. Myra FRYER ⁸ was born in 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 1 May 1915 in Shelbyville, IN ^²²² at age 57, and was buried about 4 May 1915 in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.

+ 1252 F iv. Mary Elizabeth FRYER ⁸ was born on 6 Apr 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 23 May 1928 ^²²² at age 68.

+ 1253 M v. William Grant FRYER ⁸ was born on 12 Aug 1863 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 6 Dec 1937 in Godman, Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 74.

+ 1254 M vi. Theodore Edwin FRYER ⁸ was born on 31 Mar 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 11 Aug 1890 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL ^²¹ at age 25, and was buried about 14 Aug 1890 in Xenia, Clay Co., IL.

+ 1255 F vii. Elizabeth FRYER ⁸ was born on 7 Jun 1865 in Butler, Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 18 Sep 1930 ^²²² at age 65, and was buried about 21 Sep 1930 in Charleston, Coles Co., IL.

1256 F viii. Mary Alice FRYER ⁸ was born on 29 Sep 1872 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 22 Nov 1945 ^²²² at age 73, and was buried about 25 Nov 1945 in Farina Cemetery, Farina, IL.

General Notes: No children.

Mary married John RUSSELL.

Mary next married Frederick W. DARBY. Frederick was born in 1871 and died on 11 Apr 1928 in Kenton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 57.

1257 U ix. (Stillborn) FRYER was born on 21 Nov 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁶⁹

1258 M x. Frank FRYER ⁸ was born in Apr 1876 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁶⁹

+ 1259 F xi. Ella Viola FRYER ⁸ was born on 23 May 1878 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁶⁹

600. Alfonso J. HITCH Sr. was born in 1844 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹³⁸ ⁹³⁹} and died before 1900.

Alfonso married Martha C. TIPPETT. Martha was born in Dec 1851 in KY ^{²³⁷⁶ ²³⁷⁷} and died after 1920.

Children from this marriage were:

1260 F i. Myrtle B. HITCH ⁸ was born in Feb 1872 in KY.^{²³⁷⁸ ²³⁷⁹}

1261 F ii. Clara S. HITCH ⁸ was born in Sep 1873 in KY.^{²³⁸⁰ ²³⁸¹}

1262 M iii. Alfonso J. HITCH Jr. ⁸ was born in Dec 1875 in KY ^{²³⁸² ²³⁸³} and died on 10 Jun 1948 in Nelson Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 72.

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.

603. Sarah Louise HITCH was born on 9 Feb 1833 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ⁹²⁰ ⁹²⁵ ⁹⁴²} died on 22 Feb 1900 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² at age 67, and was buried about 25 Feb 1900 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Sarah married Belitha Taylor BAYNUM, son of James BAYNUM and Catherine Taylor DAVIS, on 21 Sep 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁹⁴³ Belitha was born on 22 Feb 1808 in Snow Hill, Worcester Co., MD?,^²²² died on 9 Jan 1901 in Wesley Chapel, KY ^²²² at age 92, and was buried about 12 Jan 1901 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²¹

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1263 M i. William BAYNUM .²²²

1264 M ii. James W. BAYNUM ⁹⁴³ was born on 30 Aug 1870 in California, Campbell Co., KY and died on 3 Mar 1965 in Indian Hill, Madisonville Co., OH at age 94.

604. Robert E. HITCH was born on 26 Feb 1835 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ⁹²⁰ ⁹⁴² ⁹⁴⁴ ⁹⁴⁵} died on 12 Nov 1875 in Catawba, Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ²³⁹} at age 40, and was buried about 15 Nov 1875 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

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 on 31 Oct 1857.⁸ ²²² Anna was born on 9 Feb 1838 in VA (Wheeling, WV),^{⁸ ²²² ²³⁸⁴ ²³⁸⁵} died on 26 Feb 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ²³⁹} at age 57, and was buried about 1 Mar 1895 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

1265 M i. William HITCH .⁸

+ 1266 M ii. George F. HITCH was born on 17 Oct 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹⁶⁹ ⁹⁹² ²³⁵³ ²³⁸⁶} and died between 1901 and 1919 about age 43.

1267 F iii. Mary E. (Mollie) HITCH ⁸ was born on 22 Mar 1861 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹ ¹⁰¹⁵} died on 25 Nov 1882 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹} at age 21, and was buried about 28 Nov 1882 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

+ 1268 M iv. Charles Allen HITCH ⁸ was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Catawba, Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ¹⁰¹⁶ ²³⁸⁷ ²³⁸⁸ ²³⁸⁹} and died on 18 Jul 1923 in Kenton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 58.

1269 M v. Edward (Edwin) L. (Or V.) HITCH ⁸ was born on 5 Aug 1866 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹ ¹⁰²⁰} died on 19 Jun 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ²³⁹} at age 16, and was buried about 22 Jun 1883 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Death Notes: Killed while on the job at the railroad.

General Notes: Killed working on the railroad.

+ 1270 M vi. Carston M. HITCH I ⁸ ²²² was born from 1869 to 1870 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{¹⁰²² ²³⁹⁰} and died on 4 Mar 1930 in Kenton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 60.

1271 M vii. Clarence S. HITCH ⁸ was born on 7 May 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹⁶⁹ ²³⁹¹} and died in Jun 1955 at age 81.

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. (?). Catherine was born in 1874 in KY.^²³⁹¹

605. Frances Minerva HITCH was born on 26 Oct 1836 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ⁹²⁴ ⁹³² ⁹⁴⁶} died on 15 Apr 1922 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 85, and was buried about 18 Apr 1922 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Frances married George Andrew HOUSTON, son of James HOUSTON and Mary (Polly) COOKENDORFER, on 2 Oct 1862.²²² George was born in Nov 1836 in Pleasant Valley, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹² ²³⁹³} died in Pendleton Co., KY, and was buried in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

1272 F i. George Anna HOUSTON ⁸ was born on 3 Jul 1863 ^²²² and died on 1 Oct 1871 ^²²² at age 8.

+ 1273 M ii. Frank Leslie HOUSTON ⁸ was born on 28 Sep 1866 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 9 Jul 1934 in Americus, Sumter Co., GA ^²²² at age 67.

1274 M iii. Charles William Pitt HOUSTON ⁸ was born on 24 Dec 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 16 Jan 1900 ^²²² at age 25.

Charles married Gladys GRIMES, daughter of D. Calvin GRIMES and Frances MYERS, on 5 May 1897.²¹ Gladys was born in Dec 1873 ^{²¹ ²³⁹⁴} and died on 16 Feb 1914 ^²¹ at age 40.

General Notes: Was widow of Charles William Pitt Houston.

606. Josephus Thomas Muir (Seph) HITCH was born on 12 Nov 1838 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ⁹²⁴ ⁹³³ ⁹⁴⁷ ⁹⁴⁸ ⁹⁴⁹ ⁹⁵⁰} died on 11 Sep 1915 in Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 76, and was buried about 14 Sep 1915 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

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 on 9 Jul 1868 in KY.²²² Frances was born on 7 Nov 1849 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹⁵ ²³⁹⁶} died on 16 Apr 1882 in KY ^²²² at age 32, and was buried about 19 Apr 1882 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1275 F i. Hattie Clyde HITCH ⁸ was born on 30 Mar 1871 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ¹⁰²⁶} died on 13 Jan 1906 in Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN ^²²² at age 34, and was buried about 16 Jan 1906 in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie, Todd Co., MN.

+ 1276 F ii. Lillian May HITCH ⁸ was born on 8 Feb 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁴¹ ²²² ²³⁹⁷} died on 17 Mar 1948 in Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 74, and was buried about 20 Mar 1948 in Independence Cemetery, Kenton Co., KY.

1277 M iii. Augustus Hardy HITCH ⁸ was born in Nov 1879 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁷⁴} died in 1937 in Rockfort Bridge, Alberta, Canada ^²²² at age 58, 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 (?) on 14 Feb 1908.²²² Rhoda was born on 24 Feb 1879 in MI? ^¹⁴³² and died on 9 Oct 1969 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI ^²³⁹⁸ at age 90.

608. Hester Jane HITCH was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ⁹⁵¹ ⁹⁵²} died on 30 Dec 1917 in KY ^²²² at age 75, and was buried about 2 Jan 1918 in Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY.

Hester married Capt. William A. McGINETY on 20 Sep 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY.²²² William was born on 26 Feb 1840 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY, died on 24 Jul 1919 in KY at age 79, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1278 M i. Edward Hitch McGINETY was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 14 Oct 1944 ^²²² at age 78.

+ 1279 M ii. John William McGINETY ²²² was born on 13 Sep 1872 in KY and died on 19 Jan 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY at age 51.

+ 1280 F iii. Della May McGINETY was born on 7 Oct 1874 in KY ^²²² and died on 3 Nov 1950 ^²²² at age 76.

609. Benjamin Hardy HITCH was born on 26 Dec 1844 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ⁹⁵³ ⁹⁵⁴ ⁹⁵⁵ ⁹⁵⁶ ⁹⁵⁷} died on 20 Apr 1934 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 89, and was buried about 23 Apr 1934 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton 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, Benjain 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 and Sarah ELLIS, on 19 Nov 1868.⁸ Ella was born on 17 Aug 1849 in KY,^{⁸ ²³⁹ ²³⁹⁹ ²⁴⁰⁰} died on 2 Jul 1915 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²³⁹ ⁹³¹} at age 65, and was buried about 5 Jul 1915 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²³⁹

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1281 F i. Cynthia Pearl HITCH .

Benjamin next married Ida W. GRAY between 1915 and 1920.⁸ Ida was born in 1859 in KY,^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴⁰¹} died in 1927 ^⁸ at age 68, and was buried in 1927 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Benjamin next married Anna S. WAGNER (Widow) on 12 Nov 1927.⁸ ²²² Anna was born on 16 Oct 1861.^⁸

610. George H. Orson HITCH was born on 4 Aug 1847 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²³⁹ ⁹⁵⁸ ⁹⁵⁹ ⁹⁶⁰ ⁹⁶¹ ⁹⁶² ⁹⁶³} died on 8 Jan 1922 in Kenton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²³⁹ ⁹³¹} at age 74, and was buried about 11 Jan 1922 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²³⁹

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, daughter of David CROSIER and Mary Margaret CHRISMAN, on 1 Dec 1870.²²² The marriage ended in Divorce on 24 Jun 1875. Margaret was born about 1846 in KY.^¹¹¹

Marriage Notes:
Location of divorce was Pendleton Co., KY

George next married Laura Belle MAINS, daughter of Joseph MAINS and Eliza Jane BOGLE, on 22 Jan 1877.²²² Laura was born on 26 Jan 1850 in KY,^{⁸ ²⁴⁰² ²⁴⁰³ ²⁴⁰⁴} died on 10 Jul 1930 in Kenton Co., KY ^{⁸ ⁹³¹} at age 80, and was buried about 13 Jul 1930 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1282 F i. Bertha C. HITCH ⁸ was born on 7 Aug 1889 in KY.^{²⁴⁰⁵ ²⁴⁰⁶ ²⁴⁰⁷}

+ 1283 F ii. Edith C. HITCH ⁸ was born on 1 Sep 1891 in KY.^{²⁴⁰⁸ ²⁴⁰⁹ ²⁴¹⁰}

614. Emily E. HITCH was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁹⁷⁴ ⁹⁷⁵ ⁹⁷⁶} died on 29 Sep 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹⁷⁶ at age 64, and was buried about 1 Oct 1903 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Emily married Newton Jasper FIELDS, son of Ambrose Griffith FIELDS and Sarah ELLIS, on 27 Apr 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY. Newton was born on 1 Oct 1838 in Pendleton Co., KY,^⁹⁷⁶ died on 22 Jul 1910 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹⁷⁶ at age 71, and was buried about 25 Jul 1910 in Concrod M.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1284 M i. Benjamin H. FIELDS ⁸ was born in 1861 in KY.^¹⁰¹⁵

1285 F ii. Martha Ann FIELDS ⁸ was born on 26 Dec 1864 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²¹ and died on 21 Oct 1948 in KY ^²¹ at age 83.

1286 M iii. James P. FIELDS ⁸ was born on 23 Mar 1868 in Concord, Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² and died on 25 Dec 1961 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 93.

Noted events in his life were:

• 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, on 5 Oct 1892.⁸ Anne was born on 5 Jan 1871 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁰²⁶} and died on 11 Sep 1896 ^⁸ at age 25.

+ 1287 M iv. Richard Mckinley FIELDS ⁸ was born on 30 Aug 1869 in KY,^{²¹ ⁹³¹} died on 19 Dec 1949 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ⁹³¹} at age 80, and was buried about 22 Dec 1949 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

616. Mary Ellen HITCH was born on 14 Feb 1843 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ⁹⁵² ⁹⁵³} and died on 1 Apr 1888 at age 45.

Mary married Addison WAGGAMAN, son of Henry WAGGAMAN and Elizabeth (?), on 4 Apr 1867.²¹ Addison was born on 1 Feb 1844 in Aberdeen, OH ^²¹ and died on 6 Dec 1927 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²⁴⁰ at age 83.

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.

Children from this marriage were:

1288 M i. Elmer Clarence WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 7 Feb 1868 ^²¹ and died on 3 May 1924 ^²¹ at age 56.

Elmer married Annie BROWN.

1289 F ii. Flora B. WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 24 Jun 1869 ^²¹ and died in 1957 ^²¹ at age 88.

Flora married Carlos MOCKABEE. Carlos was born in 1870 ^²¹ and died in 1936 ^²¹ at age 66.

1290 F iii. Mary Edna WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 16 Sep 1872 ^²¹ and died in Dec 1908 at age 36.

Mary married "Doc" WYNN before 1908.

1291 F iv. Josie Leona WAGGAMAN was born on 7 Nov 1874 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ⁹⁶⁹} and died on 3 Oct 1877 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ²⁴⁰} at age 2.

+ 1292 F v. Jessie Hitch WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 10 Dec 1876 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ⁹⁶⁹} and died on 30 Sep 1917 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ²⁴⁰} at age 40.

1293 F vi. Eva Estelle WAGGAMAN was born on 31 Mar 1879 ^²¹ and died on 28 Jul 1879.^²¹

1294 M vii. William Edward WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 15 Sep 1881 ^²¹ and died on 2 Sep 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²¹ ²⁴¹¹} at age 16.

Death Notes: Died by gunfire accident while squirrel hunting.

+ 1295 F viii. Nellie Ethel WAGGAMAN ⁸ was born on 19 Jan 1885 ^²¹ and died on 23 Jul 1968 ^²¹ at age 83.

617. Joseph Edward (Ned) HITCH was born in Sep 1845 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹⁵⁸ ⁹⁷⁷ ⁹⁷⁸ ⁹⁷⁹ ⁹⁸⁰ ⁹⁸¹} and died between 1911 and 1919 about age 66.

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 about 1867 in Pendleton Co., KY. Matilda was born in Mar 1847 in KY ^{⁹⁶⁰ ²⁴¹² ²⁴¹³} and died between 1901 and 1909 about age 54.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1296 M i. Abdella Carlton (Carl) HITCH ⁸ ²²² was born on 31 Jul 1868 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁶⁴ ²³⁶⁵ ²³⁶⁶ ²³⁶⁷ ²³⁶⁸} died on 28 Sep 1942 in Jefferson Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 74, and was buried about 2 Oct 1942 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

1297 F ii. Alsie Dell HITCH ⁸ was born in 1873 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁴¹⁵

1298 M iii. Herman HITCH was born in Jun 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁴¹⁶

618. Sarah Rachel (Sis) HITCH was born on 12 Apr 1848 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ⁹⁵⁹ ⁹⁶⁰ ⁹⁸²} died in 1927 in KY ^²²² at age 79, and was buried in 1927 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Sarah married John R. CROPPER about 1876. John was born on 20 Dec 1848,^²²² died in 1907 ^²²² at age 59, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1299 F i. Rossie Edith CROPPER was born on 20 Dec 1877,^²²² died in 1944 in KY ^²²² at age 67, and was buried in 1944 in Hopewell Cemetery, Florence, KY.^²¹

+ 1300 F ii. Gertrude Mary CROPPER ²²² was born on 20 Sep 1881 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^²¹ died on 3 Feb 1955 in St. Paul, MN ^²¹ at age 73, 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,^{²²² ⁹⁸⁴ ⁹⁸⁵} died on 29 Dec 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ²⁴⁰} at age 65, and was buried about 1 Jan 1919 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Isabelle married Theodore LIGHTFOOT, son of Francis D. LIGHTFOOT and Louisa DUNCAN, about 1883. Theodore was born on 29 May 1850,^²²² died on 19 Nov 1925 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ²⁴⁰} at age 75, and was buried about 22 Nov 1925 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1301 F i. Mary Louisa LIGHTFOOT was born on 30 Sep 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 19 Apr 1952 ^²²² at age 67, and was buried about 22 Apr 1952 in Lenoxburg Cemetery, KY.

+ 1302 F ii. Theodocia (Docie) LIGHTFOOT was born on 31 Dec 1885.^²²²

+ 1303 F iii. Emma LIGHTFOOT .²¹

1304 M iv. Tom LIGHTFOOT was born on 1 Feb 1888.^²²²

Tom married Bertha CAMPBELL, daughter of Frank CAMPBELL and Hattie DRUCKER. Bertha was born on 12 Feb 1897.^²¹

+ 1305 F v. Laura Lee LIGHTFOOT was born on 21 Jun 1895 ^²²² and died on 6 Nov 1979 ^²²² at age 84.

+ 1306 F vi. Hilda M. LIGHTFOOT was born on 11 Oct 1900 in KY ^²²² and died on 6 Jun 1993 in OH at age 92.

622. George Ann HITCH was born on 12 Sep 1856 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁹⁶⁹ ⁹⁸⁶ ⁹⁸⁷ ⁹⁸⁸ ⁹⁸⁹} and died on 12 May 1911 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 54.

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.

George married (?) (?) about 1882. (?) died between 1891 and 1899.

Children from this marriage were:

1307 F i. Mary B. HITCH was born in Aug 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{²⁴¹⁷ ²⁴¹⁸}

1308 M ii. Charles A. HITCH was born in Sep 1888 in Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁴¹⁹

1309 M iii. Frank M. HITCH was born in Mar 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²⁴²⁰ ²⁴²¹} and died on 20 May 1915 in Pendleton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 24.

623. John T.M. HITCH was born on 7 Apr 1860 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²³⁹ ²⁶³ ⁹⁹⁰ ⁹⁹¹ ⁹⁹² ⁹⁹³ ⁹⁹⁴} died on 23 May 1927 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²³⁹ ²⁶³ ⁹³¹} at age 67, and was buried about 26 May 1927 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

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, daughter of Daniel RUSH and Martha Ann McKEE, on 2 Oct 1889.⁹⁹⁵ Carrie was born on 4 Nov 1861 in KY,^{⁶⁴ ²⁴²² ²⁴²³ ²⁴²⁴} died on 16 Mar 1934 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ⁹³¹} at age 72, and was buried about 19 Mar 1934 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1310 F i. Eunice Martha HITCH was born on 16 Oct 1890 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{²⁶³ ²⁴²⁵ ²⁴²⁶ ²⁴²⁷} died on 8 Jan 1929 in KY ^²⁶³ at age 38, and was buried about 11 Jan 1929 in Cemetery, Lenoxburg, KY.

+ 1311 F ii. Beulah R. HITCH was born on 19 Jul 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²⁶³ ⁹⁶⁹ ²⁴²⁸ ²⁴²⁹ ²⁴³⁰} and died on 15 May 1985 in Campbell Co., KY ^{²⁶³ ²⁴³¹} at age 86.

624. William (Will) Shakespeare HITCH was born on 9 Sep 1850 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁰¹ ¹⁰⁰² ¹⁰⁰³ ¹⁰⁰⁴ ¹⁰⁰⁵} died on 23 Oct 1927 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ⁹³¹ ¹⁰⁰⁶} at age 77, and was buried about 26 Oct 1927 in Hitch Cemetery, Hitch Bend Road, Pendleton Co., KY.

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 (Katie) Brown CROSIER, daughter of David CROSIER and Mary Margaret CHRISMAN, on 6 Mar 1872.⁸ Catherine was born on 18 Feb 1845 in Nicholsonville, Jessamine Co., KY ^{²⁴³² ²⁴³³} and died between 1901 and 1919 about age 56.

Children from this marriage were:

1312 M i. David HITCH ⁸ was born on 2 Dec 1873 in Pendleton Co., KY.^⁹⁶⁹

1313 F ii. Agnes (Aggie) HITCH ⁸ was born on 20 Feb 1875 in KY ^{⁸ ²⁴³⁴} and died on 6 Jan 1896 ^⁸ at age 20.

1314 M iii. Walter Clark HITCH was born on 1 May 1877 in KY ^{⁸ ²⁴³⁵} and died in Dec 1895 ^⁸ at age 18.

1315 F iv. Mabel Abigail HITCH was born on 8 Feb 1880 in MO.^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴³⁶ ²⁴³⁷}

William next married Francis (Fannie) COLEMAN. Francis was born in 1867 in KY ^²⁴³⁸ and died after 23 Oct 1927.

625. Martha Muir HITCH was born on 2 Mar 1853 in Hitch Farm In Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁷} died on 4 Jan 1938 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 84, 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 and Nancy ELLIS, on 10 Mar 1870 in Pendleton Co., KY.⁸ Henry was born on 10 Jan 1840 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 9 Mar 1910 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^⁸ at age 70, 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.

Children from this marriage were:

1316 M i. Edward Lee MARSHALL was born on 6 Dec 1870 ^⁸ and died on 20 Oct 1890 ^⁸ at age 19.

1317 M ii. Charles Randolph MARSHALL was born on 26 Aug 1874 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^⁸ and died in 1951 ^²²² at age 77.

1318 F iii. Charlotte O'neal MARSHALL was born on 27 Sep 1877,^⁸ died in 1956 ^²²² at age 79, and was buried in Flower Creek Cemetery, Butler, Pendleton Co., KY.

626. James Henry (Harry) HITCH ²²² was born on 7 Sep 1855 in Catawba, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁸ ¹⁰⁰⁹ ¹⁰¹⁰ ¹⁰¹¹ ¹⁰¹² ¹⁰¹³} died on 28 Jun 1941 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 85, and was buried about 1 Jul 1941 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Burial Notes: Tombstone states he was the "Poet of the Bluegrass Hills."

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, daughter of Austin Wells SULLIVAN and Perlina NORRIS, on 4 Sep 1877.⁸ Malvina was born on 6 Nov 1851 in Rock Springs, KY,^{²²² ²³⁹ ²⁴³⁹ ²⁴⁴⁰ ²⁴⁴¹} died on 1 Oct 1918 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²³⁹} at age 66, and was buried about 4 Oct 1918 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1319 F i. Helen HITCH was born on 31 Dec 1879 in Catawba, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ³²⁸ ²⁴⁴² ²⁴⁴³ ²⁴⁴⁴} died on 20 Jul 1957 in Augusta, GA ^²²² at age 77, and was buried about 23 Jul 1957 in Augusta, GA.^²¹

+ 1320 F ii. Louise HITCH was born on 24 Dec 1882 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴⁴⁵} died on 5 Feb 1929 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 46, and was buried about 8 Feb 1929 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

1321 F iii. Susanna HITCH was born on 21 Feb 1893 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴⁴⁶ ²⁴⁴⁷ ²⁴⁴⁸} died in Oct 1977 in Lebanon, OH ^²²² at age 84, and was buried in Oct 1977 in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

General Notes: No issue.

Susanna married Ulysses Louis FEVRIER Jr., son of Ulysses Louis FEVRIER Sr. and Anna BROSE, on 27 Jun 1925.²²² Ulysses was born on 16 Jul 1895,^²²² died on 27 Jan 1958 ^²²² at age 62, and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Covington, Kenton Co., KY.

General Notes: No issue.

James next married Fannie Lee JOHNSTON in Jun 1923.⁸ Fannie was born in 1876 ^²⁴⁴⁹ and died on 13 Jul 1964 in Kenton Co., KY ^⁹³¹ at age 88.

627. Chelcarra (Carra) Stewart HITCH was born on 13 Apr 1858 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ⁹⁶⁷ ⁹⁶⁸ ¹⁰¹⁴} died on 27 Apr 1939 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 81, and was buried about 30 Apr 1939 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

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, son of James ELLIS and Sarah BECKETT, on 22 Dec 1880.⁸ Hayden was born on 23 Oct 1856 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 25 Jan 1938 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 81, and was buried about 28 Jan 1938 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

1322 F i. Sarah Abigail (Abbie) ELLIS was born on 6 Oct 1881 in Pendleton Co., KY.^{⁸ ²²²}

Sarah married Albert Perley OWEN, son of Robert Walter OWEN and Theresa MAINS, on 19 Oct 1904.²¹

1323 F ii. Edith Marie ELLIS was born on 30 Jul 1883 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²²} and died in 1955 ^²²² at age 72.

Edith married (?) PARKER.

+ 1324 M iii. Robert James ELLIS was born on 19 Aug 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²²} died on 28 Jun 1974 ^²²² at age 89, and was buried in Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 1325 F iv. Faye Josephine ELLIS was born on 11 Nov 1891 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²²} and died in 1943 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² at age 52.

+ 1326 M v. Hilton Hayden ELLIS was born on 26 Jun 1895 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²²} and died on 18 Jul 1974 in Pikeville, TN ^²²² at age 79.

629. Thomas Tull HITCH was born on 11 Aug 1863 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁰¹⁶ ¹⁰¹⁷ ¹⁰¹⁸ ¹⁰¹⁹} died on 23 May 1924 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ⁹³¹} at age 60, and was buried about 26 May 1924 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.

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, daughter of Nathan REDMAN and Lucinda B. BAXTER, on 4 Apr 1903.⁸ Nora was born on 7 Sep 1881 in Mt. Auburn, Pendleton Co., KY,^{²²² ²³⁹ ²⁴⁵⁰ ²⁴⁵¹} died on 7 Jun 1921 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ²³⁹ ⁹³¹} at age 39, and was buried about 10 Jun 1921 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²³⁹

Children from this marriage were:

1327 F i. Georgia Lallas HITCH was born on 23 Aug 1903 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ²³⁹ ²⁴⁵² ²⁴⁵³} died on 9 Mar 1922 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹ ⁹³¹} at age 18, and was buried about 12 Mar 1922 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Death Notes: Died unmarried.

General Notes: Was unmarried.

1328 F ii. Mary Alice HITCH was born on 24 Jun 1906 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²²} and died in Nov 1906.^{⁸ ²²²}

1329 M iii. Robert Elnathan HITCH was born on 25 Nov 1906 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁴³² ²⁴⁵⁴ ²⁴⁵⁵} and died on 15 Aug 1971 in Covington, Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹ ²⁴⁵⁶} at age 64.

General Notes: No issue.

Robert married Winnie (?).

General Notes: No issue.

+ 1330 M iv. Holten (Billy) C. HITCH was born on 10 Dec 1910 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁴³² ²⁴⁵⁷} and died on 28 Feb 1973 in Independence, Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹ ²⁴⁵⁸} at age 62.

1331 F v. Lucy Blanche HITCH was born on 12 Dec 1912 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴⁵⁹} and died about 26 Jul 2001 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH about age 88.

General Notes: No issue.

Lucy married Jesse Eden HODGES Jr., son of Jesse Eden HODGES Sr. and Louise HITCH, on 7 Dec 1940.²²² Jesse was born on 2 Aug 1909 ^²²² and died on 5 Feb 1976 ^²²² at age 66.

General Notes: No issue.

630. Mary Ruby HITCH was born on 1 Feb 1866 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁰²⁰ ¹⁰²¹} and died in 1968 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY ^²²² at age 102.

Death Notes: Was age 102 when she died.

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 and Belinda HOWELL, on 29 Oct 1890.⁸ George was born on 14 Feb 1854 near Felicity, OH ^{⁸ ²²²} and died on 2 Jun 1923 in Pendleton Co., KY ^²⁴⁰ at age 69.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1332 M i. Harry Sherwin MYERS was born on 20 Mar 1892 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ²²²} and died in 1976 in FL ^²²² at age 84.

631. Nalbro O'neal HITCH was born on 24 Apr 1869 in Hitch Homestead, Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ¹⁰²² ¹⁰²³ ¹⁰²⁴ ¹⁰²⁵} died on 3 Mar 1936 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 66, and was buried about 6 Mar 1936 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

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, daughter of John M. HART and Marenda HENDRICKS, about 1891. Matilda was born on 9 Sep 1865 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹} died on 14 Jan 1898 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁶⁴ ²²² ²³⁹} at age 32, and was buried about 17 Jan 1898 in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1333 F i. Ethel Marenda HITCH was born on 29 Jun 1893 in Pendleton Co., KY,^{⁸ ²²² ²⁴⁶⁰} died on 21 May 1933 in Kenton Co., KY ^{²²² ⁹³¹} at age 39, 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 and Cordelia (?), about 1902. May was born on 5 May 1873 in Newport, Campbell Co., KY,^{²²² ²⁴⁶¹} died on 31 Jul 1930 in Pendleton Co., KY ^{⁸ ⁹³¹} at age 57, and was buried about 2 Aug 1930 in Concord Methodist Cemetery, Concord, Pendleton Co., KY.^²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

1334 F i. Mildred Kelsey HITCH was born on 13 Jan 1903 in Pendleton Co