Descendants of Adam Hitch

Seventh Generation

816. 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

General Notes: In the book, "Portraits of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois" (1891 - DAR Library), it gives a short biography of Edwin Hitch. It states that he was the son of Lewis Hitch of Delaware whose father died while he was young, so he set out to Pike Co., IL while he was still a boy. Lewis married Mary McLean (McClain) of KY and who died at age 30. They had 4 children including Cyrus and Edwin Hitch. Edwin was born in 1843 in Barry, IL. Cyrus was the only sibling still living in 1891. Edwin Hitch married Mary Simpkin (born 12/22/1845), the daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann Wharton, both of Yorkshire, England. (Page 286)

In the Federal Census of 1860, E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois (page 253) in the household of John McClain as follows: - E. Hitch, age 17, laborer, born in IL.

From Pike Co., IL Democrat Newspaper Abstracts 1867 Published Jan 31, 1867 MARRIED On the 2_rd inst., by the Rev. Thom. BONNELL at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. Edwin HITCH, to Miss Mary SIMPKIN, all of Pike Co., IL Thanks for the greenback. May a kind Providence grant that the fair bride shall never find herself poorly hitched or badly matched. We have no fears. The happy couple have our warmest congrat- ulations

Edwin married Mary E. SIMPKINS, daughter of Thomas SIMPKINS and Ann WHARTON, on 23 Jan 1867 in Pike Co., IL.¹¹¹ ¹³⁹⁶ Mary was born on 22 Dec 1845 in IL,^{¹³⁹⁵ ²⁹³⁹ ²⁹⁴⁰ ²⁹⁴¹ ²⁹⁴²} died on 11 Dec 1930 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹³⁹⁶ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 84, and was buried on 13 Dec 1930 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

Marriage Notes: From the "Pike County, Illinois "Democrat" Newspaper Abstracts, 1867 -------------------------------------- Published Jan 31, 1867 MARRIED On the 2_rd inst., by the Rev. Thom. Bonnell at the residence of the bride's mother, Mr. Edwin Hitch, to Miss Mary Simpkin, all of Pike Co., IL. Thanks for the greenback. May a kind Providence grant that the fair bride shall never find herself poorly hitched or badly matched. We have no fears. The happy couple have our warmest congratulations.

Birth Notes: This birthdate comes from the "Portrait of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois" in the DAR. Her tombstone in Griggsville, IL indicates a birthyear of 1842.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Mary H. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (sheet 34) in a household as follows: - Mary H. Hitch, age 37, born in IL - Louis Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Thomas S. Hitch, age 10, born in IL - Rufus C. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Roy M. Hitch, age 6, born in IL - Cyrus Burton, age 38, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Mary E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary E. Hitch, born 12/1842 in IL - Thomas S. Hitch, born 9/1869 in IL - Rufus M. Hitch, born 9/1871 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Mary Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary Hitch, age 66, born in IL - Thomas Hitch, age 40, born in IL - Rufis Hitch (sic), age 38, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Mary E. Hitch is indicated in Griggsville, Pike County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Mary E. Hitch, age 75, born in IL - Thomas Hitch, age 48, born in IL - Rufus Hitch, age 46, born in IL.

------------- Obituary -------------

Mrs. Mary Hitch aged and highly respected resident of this city (Griggsville, Illinois), passed away at her home here Thursday evening, December 11, 1930, aged 87 years, I I months and 19 days. She had been in failing health for the last few years and few days ago contracted pneumonia, gradually weakening until the end, which came peacefully, with all her children around her bedside.

Mrs. Hitch was one five children born to Thomas and Ann Simpkins Hitch. She was born December 22, 1842. Educated in Griggsville public schools she later attended the Women's College in Jacksonville, Ill. On January 22, 1867 she was united in marriage to Edwin Hitch, and to this union four sons were born: E.L. Hitch, Thomas S. Hitch, Rufus C. Hitch, all of this city, and Roy M. Hitch of Springfield, Ill. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Simpkins of this city. Her husband passed away January 29, 1877.

Mrs. Hitch was loving mother, grandmother, and a true friend. She loved her home and gladly welcomed her friends to its fellowship. In January, 1877, she united with the Griggsville Congregational church and loyally served as a devout member.

Funeral services were held at the family home Saturday, December 13, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. J.K. Putt of St James Church officiating. Interment was made in Griggsville cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

1614 M i. Edwin Lewis HITCH ¹³⁹⁵ was born in 1867 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹³⁹³ ²⁹⁴³ ²⁹⁴⁴} died on 26 Nov 1945 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 78, and was buried about 29 Nov 1945 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

+ 1615 M ii. Thomas Simpkins HITCH ¹³⁹⁵ was born in Sep 1869 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹³⁹³ ²⁹⁴⁵ ²⁹⁴⁶ ²⁹⁴⁷ ²⁹⁴⁸} died on 30 Jul 1947 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 77, and was buried about 2 Aug 1947 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

+ 1616 M iii. Rufus Cyrus HITCH ¹³⁹⁵ was born on 13 Sep 1872 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹¹¹ ¹³⁹³ ²⁹⁴⁹ ²⁹⁵⁰ ²⁹⁵¹ ²⁹⁵²} died on 10 Jan 1942 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹³⁹⁶ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 69, and was buried about 13 Jan 1942 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

+ 1617 M iv. Roy Marcus HITCH ¹³⁹⁵ ¹³⁹⁶ was born in 1874 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL,^{¹³⁹³ ²⁹⁵³ ²⁹⁵⁴ ²⁹⁵⁵} died on 11 Dec 1950 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 76, and was buried about 14 Dec 1950 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

819. 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

General Notes: The following is a small biography of Rufus M. Hitch from the "Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois", published in 1926:

"RUFUS McCLAIN HITCH

Rufus McClain Hitch was born in the town of Beverley, Adams Co., Illinois, on April 4, 1852, a son of Lewis and Lucy (Fitch) Hitch. His father was a farmer.

After graduating from the public schools, Rufus M. Hitch went to Normal, Illinois, and took a course of study preparatory to becoming a teacher. He began teaching when he was seventeen years old, and he followed his profession throughout the balance of his long and useful life.

When he was yet a young man, he was made superintendent of the schools of Pike County, Illinois. From this office, he was called to become principal of the Franklin School in Kansas City, Missouri, a place he filled with distinction for the ensuing five years.

It was in 1892 that Professor Hitch came to Chicago, where he continued to maintain his home. He was first principal of the Dore School here and later became principal of the Calhoun School. Then for a period of considerable length he was superintendent of the Chicago Parental School. There his ability as an educator and his personal influence among his teachers and pupils was of great benefit.

Mr. Hitch was elected district superintendent of schools in Chicago in 1909, and was placed in charge of District No. 2 which then embraced thirty grade schools and the Lake View and Nicholas Senn High schools.

On October 18, 1883, Mr. Hitch was married, at Griggsville, Illinois, to Miss Emma F. Baxter, a daughter of Edwin W. and Helen M. (Harvey) Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Hitch had four children: Harold, Helen and Willis (deceased): there is one daughter, Bertha, living. Willis Hitch who died in 1924, is survived by his wife and two children, Marion Jane and Spencer Willis Hitch.

Mr. Hitch was a member of the Baptist Church and was also a Master Mason, and belonged to the Sons of the American Revolution.

The death of Rufus M. Hitch occurred May 25, 1925, as he was nearing his seventy-third birthday. Practically all of his mature life was devoted to the vastly important work of directing the education of boys and girls of Illinois. For thirty-three years he was a Chicagoan, and earned a very high place of usefulness and regard as an educator of this city. We could ill have done without his ability, experience, judgment and splendid character."

In the Federal Census of 1860, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (page 931, Hadley Township) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Marcus Hitch, age 5, born in IL - James Qigby, age 49, born in England - Lucy Qigby, age 44, born in NY - George T. Qigby, age 3 months, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Pike County, Illinois (sheet 39) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 28, born in IL - Harold Hitch, age 4, born in IL - Mary Bertha Hitch, age 4 months, born in IL - Henrietta Clark, age 60, born in NY.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Rufus Hitch is indicated in Cook County, Illinois (Chicago) in a household as follows: - Rufus Hitch, age 58, born in IL - Emma Hitch, age 47, born in IL - Bertha Hitch, age 30, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Rufus M. Hitch is indicated in Cook County, Illinois (Chicago) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 60 (or 65), born in IL - Emma F. Hitch, age 55, born in IL - Bertha Hitch, age 35, born in IL.

Rufus married Henrietta (Nettie) E. SPINK on 11 Sep 1873 in McLean Co., IL.¹⁴⁰⁷ Henrietta was born on 19 Dec 1851 in Barry, Pike Co., IL,^{³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁰ ²⁹⁵⁷} died on 20 Jan 1880 in Pike Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁰ ²⁹⁵⁷} at age 28, and was buried in 1880 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.^³⁷²

General Notes: From The Barry (IL) Adage Newspaper, Friday, Jan. 23, 1880, appears the obituary of Henrietta (Clark) Hitch):

"Died, in Griggsville, Ill., on Tuesday evening, Jan. 20th, 1880, of puerperal metritis, Henrietta E., wife of R. M. Hitch. On Friday morning last a large baby girl was born to Mrs. Hitch and everything seemed favorable until late Monday night, when evidences of inflammation became manifest. This steadily progressed, notwithstanding every effort to retard it, until Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock, when, after several hours of extreme suffering her spirit took its flight.

Mrs. Hitch was born in Barry, Dec. 19, 1851, where she lived until 1860. She was then adopted by her aunt, Mrs. E. G. Clark, of McLean, Ill., with whom she lived until 1873, when she was married to R. M. Hitch. She united with the Baptist church in McLean in 1869 and retained her membership there until she was married, when she joined, by letter, the Baptist church in Barry, of which she was a member at her death. During her residence in Griggsville, Mrs. Hitch has made many friends among all classes of our citizens, and the announcement of her sudden and untimely death cast a gloom over the entire community.

During her last illness Mrs. Hitch manifested a wonderful patience and was very hopeful that she would live to enjoy this ideal crown to her motherhood even to the last day, and only for a short time did she recognize the approaching end, and then the delirium and intense suffering came on, which remained with her to the last. Than this young wife and mother cut off in the early years of her motherhood when her cup of earthly joy seemed filled to the brim, having everything about her to make home happy and enjoyable, it seems as though the merciless reaper, death, could have gathered no richer harvest. While this broken-hearted husband whose happy home has been blighted, whose bright hopes of life have so rudely been dashed to earth; this father left alone with two helpless, motherless infants seems indeed to have drained to its bitterest dregs the deepest cup of woe.

Human sympathy and friendship fold these dear bereaved ones in tenderest arms; but stronger, and more able to sustain them in this hour of affliction, our Father above, in whom this departed friend and her husband put their trust, we know will never leave them nor forsake them."

Children from this marriage were:

1618 M i. Harold Clarks HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1876 in Pike Co., IL,^{⁶⁴ ²⁹⁵⁸ ²⁹⁵⁹ ²⁹⁶⁰ ²⁹⁶¹} died in 1920 in Pike Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 44, and was buried in 1920 in Old Barry Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co., IL.

1619 F ii. Mary Bertha HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 17 Jan 1880 in McLean Co., IL,^{¹⁴³² ²⁹⁶² ²⁹⁶³ ²⁹⁶⁴ ²⁹⁶⁵} died in Nov 1970 in IL ^{²⁹⁵⁸ ²⁹⁶⁶} at age 90, and was buried in Nov 1970 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Rufus next married Emma Frances BAXTER, daughter of Edwin W. BAXTER and Helen M. HARVEY, on 18 Oct 1883 in Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.¹⁴⁰⁴ Emma was born on 16 Nov 1863 in IL,^{³⁷² ²⁹⁵⁸ ²⁹⁶⁷ ²⁹⁶⁸} died on 23 Oct 1936 in Pike Co., IL ^{³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁶ ²⁹⁵⁸} at age 72, and was buried about 26 Oct 1936 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

1620 F i. Helen L. HITCH was born in 1884 in IL,^²⁹⁵⁸ died in 1886 in Pike Co., IL ^²⁹⁵⁸ at age 2, and was buried in 1886 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.

+ 1621 M ii. Willis Allen HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1885 in Pittsfield, IL,^{³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁰ ²⁹⁶⁹} died on 10 Aug 1924 in Pike Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ³⁷² ¹⁴⁰⁶} at age 39, and was buried about 13 Aug 1924 in Barry, Pike Co., IL.^³⁷²

820. 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.

General Notes: Excerpt of a letter dated September 21, 1901 from Marcus Hitch, lawyer, Reaper Block, Chicago, IL. (This is from "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931)

"My great grandfather was Spencer Hitch of Sussex Co., DE. I have before me a certified copy of his will dated Feb. 5, 1797 and is witnessed by William Mason adm. Gillis Hitch. At the time of his death, he owned a farm upon which has since been built, the town of Bridgeville, DE. which you will find is a railroad station in the southern part of Delaware. This farm he gave by his will to one of his sons also named Spencer Hitch and there was subsequently considerable litigation over the construction of this will after the land had increased in value by becoming a town site.

No doubt you have access to the Supreme Court Reports of the state of Delaware. If you will look at the case of Hitch vs. Patten, 8 Delaware 334, you will find details about my great grandfather's family and estate --- My father moved from Delaware first to Ohio and later to Pike Co., in the western part of Illinois where I was born and raised.

I have some distant relatives near Bloomington, IL., engaged in the woolen manufacturing business under the name of Reeves and Hitch. - I have nine living children ----"

In the Federal Census of 1860, Marcus Hitch is listed in Pike County, Illinois (page 931, Hadley Township) in a household as follows: - Rufus M. Hitch, age 8, born in IL - Marcus Hitch, age 5, born in IL - James Qigby, age 49, born in England - Lucy Qigby, age 44, born in NY - George T. Qigby, age 3 months, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Marcus Hitch is listed in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, born 8/1855 in IL - Julia Hitch, born 5/1859 in Germany - Charles Hitch, born 1/1881 in Germany - Louis Hitch, born 6/1882 in IL - Rudolph Hitch, born 2/1884 in IL - Lucy Hitch, born 1/1886 in IL - Helen Hitch, born 11/1887 in IL - Adeline Hitch, born 2/1896 in IL - Julia Hitch, born 5/1897 in IL - Walter Hitch, born 5/1899 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Marcus Hitch is listed in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, age 54, born in IL - Julia Hitch, age 50, born in Germany - Charles Hitch, age 29, born in Germany - Adeline Hitch, age 14, born in IL - Julia Hitch, age 12, born in IL - Walte Hitch, age 10, born in IL - Margaret Hitch, age 9, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Marcus Hitch is listed in Downers Grove, Dupage County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Marcus Hitch, age 61, born in IL - Charles Hitch, age 39, born in Germany - Adeline E. Hitch, age 23, born in IL - Julia B. Hitch, age 22, born in IL - Walter Hitch, age 20, born in IL - Margaret Hitch, age 19, born in IL.

Marcus married Harriett (Julia?) (?) about 1880. Harriett was born in May 1859 in Germany ^{²⁹⁷¹ ²⁹⁷²} and died between 1911 and 1919 in IL about age 52.

Children from this marriage were:

1622 M i. Charles HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jan 1881 in Germany.^{²⁹⁷³ ²⁹⁷⁴ ²⁹⁷⁵}

+ 1623 M ii. Lewis HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jun 1882 in IL ^{²⁹⁷⁶ ²⁹⁷⁷} and died on 21 Oct 1932 in Cook Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 50.

+ 1624 M iii. Rudolph HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Feb 1884 in IL ^{²⁹⁷⁸ ²⁹⁷⁹ ²⁹⁸⁰} and died on 24 Feb 1945 in Cook Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 61.

1625 F iv. Lucy HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 30 Jan 1886 in IL ^{¹⁴³² ²⁹⁸¹} and died in Oct 1979 in IL ^²⁹⁸² at age 93.

1626 F v. Helen HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Nov 1887 in IL.^²⁹⁸³

Helen married (?) MAINS.

1627 F vi. Adeline E. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Feb 1896 in Cook Co., IL.^{²⁹⁸⁴ ²⁹⁸⁵ ²⁹⁸⁶}

1628 F vii. Julia B. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in May 1897 in Cook Co., IL.^{²⁹⁸⁷ ²⁹⁸⁸ ²⁹⁸⁹}

1629 M viii. Walter HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 1 May 1899 in Cook Co., IL ^{¹⁴³² ²⁹⁹⁰ ²⁹⁹¹ ²⁹⁹²} and died in Oct 1979 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL ^²⁹⁹³ at age 80.

1630 F ix. Margaret (Maurine) HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 10 Oct 1901 in Cook Co., IL,^{¹³⁹³ ¹⁴³² ²⁹⁹⁴ ²⁹⁹⁵} died in Oct 1966 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL ^{¹³⁹³ ²⁹⁹⁶} at age 65, and was buried in Oct 1966 in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike Co., IL.^¹³⁹³

821. 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.

Rhoda married Moses MORGAN on 8 Jan 1855 in Caroline Co., MD. Moses was born in 1834 in MD, died in 1869 in Caroline Co., MD at age 35, and was buried in 1869 in Concord Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1631 M i. Richard T. MORGAN ¹⁴¹⁴ was born on 13 Nov 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.

1632 M ii. James Edward MORGAN ¹⁴¹⁴ was born on 26 May 1857 in MD.

1633 M iii. William C. MORGAN ¹⁴¹⁴ was born in Mar 1859 in MD.

822. 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.

Elizabeth married James Lafayette ADAMS on 23 Nov 1857 in Caroline Co., MD.¹⁴¹⁴ James was born about 1825 and died before 1880.

Children from this marriage were:

1634 F i. Sarah Mary ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born about 1858 in Caroline Co., MD.

1635 F ii. Rhoda Amelia ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born in Apr 1860 in Caroline Co., MD.

1636 M iii. Charles E. ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born in Mar 1862 in Caroline Co., MD and died in 1928 in MD at age 66.

1637 F iv. Elizabeth G. ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born about 1864 in MD.

1638 F v. Ella Gertrude ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born on 22 Oct 1866 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 5 Aug 1943 in Baltimore, MD at age 76.

1639 F vi. Mary Virginia ADAMS ¹⁴¹⁴ was born in May 1870 in MD.

823. 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.

Joseph married Martha HORSEY on 24 Feb 1855 in Caroline Co., MD.¹⁴¹⁶ Martha was born in 1835 in OH and died in 1923 in Caroline Co., MD at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

1640 F i. Ida A. EVERNGAM was born in 1856 in Caroline Co., MD.

1641 M ii. Thomas Horsey EVERNGAM ¹⁴¹⁶ was born on 22 Jul 1859 in MD, died on 16 May 1946 in Caroline Co., MD at age 86, and was buried about 19 May 1946 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1642 M iii. Charles J. EVERNGAM ¹⁴¹⁶ was born on 18 Dec 1861 in MD, died on 15 Jul 1936 in Caroline Co., MD at age 74, and was buried about 18 Jul 1936 in Concord Methodist Church Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1643 M iv. Joseph A. EVERNGAM ¹⁴¹⁶ was born on 19 Mar 1864 in MD, died on 20 Jun 1866 in Caroline Co., MD at age 2, and was buried about 23 Jun 1866 in Everngam Family Cemetery, Concord, Caroline Co., MD.

1644 M v. John Lee EVERNGAM was born in 1866 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 14 Sep 1934 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD at age 68.

1645 F vi. Minnie L. EVERNGAM was born in 1869 in Caroline Co., MD and died in 1940 at age 71.

1646 F vii. Bertha May EVERNGAM was born on 2 Oct 1871 in Caroline Co., MD and died on 3 May 1923 at age 51.

1647 F viii. M. Emily EVERNGAM was born in 1874 in Caroline Co., MD.

825. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles W. Hitch is listed in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, born 10/1858 in MD - Helen C. Hitch, born 10/1862 in PA - Clara M. Hitch, born 1/1881 in PA - Walter T. Hitch, born 11/1885 in PA.

Charles married Helen WELSH about 1880 in PA. Helen was born in Oct 1862 in PA.^²⁹⁹⁷

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1648 F i. Clara Mae HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jan 1881 in PA.^²⁹⁹⁸

+ 1649 F ii. Erma HITCH .⁵⁸

1650 M iii. Walter Todd HITCH was born on 6 Nov 1885 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^{⁵⁸ ²⁹⁹⁹} and died on 4 Sep 1907 in PA ^⁵⁸ at age 21.

826. 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.

Alice married Emmett FAULKNER on 6 Jan 1876 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ Emmett died from 1878 to 1879 in PA.

The child from this marriage was:

1651 M i. Leon M. FAULKNER ⁵⁸ was born in 1878 in Philadelphia Co., PA.^³⁰⁰⁰

Alice next married (?) WOLF.

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

Nora married Herbert R. TREGO.

Children from this marriage were:

1652 F i. Mabel TREGO .⁵⁸

1653 F ii. Stella TREGO .⁵⁸

828. 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.

Walter married Marietta Ackley (Mimi) YRIGOYEN, daughter of Santiago Delmo Didelgia YRIGOYEN and Sarah Elizabeth BAIR, on 2 Feb 1887 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹⁴²⁷ Marietta was born on 15 Mar 1865 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^¹⁴²⁷ and died about 1932 ^¹⁴²⁷ about age 67.

Death Notes: Died of cancer around 1932.

General Notes: She worked most of her life at the Oliver Bair Funeral Home. She had money and often bought Cadillacs for her husbands. She had blue eyes.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1654 F i. Naomi Redmond HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 4 Nov 1889 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^¹⁴²⁷ and died on 17 Oct 1965 in Norristown, PA ^¹⁴²⁷ at age 75.

+ 1655 M ii. Oliver Henry Bair HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 15 Oct 1891 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^{¹⁴²⁷ ³⁰⁰¹} and died in 1957 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^¹⁴²⁷ at age 66.

1656 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 24 Jan 1898 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA ^¹⁴²⁷ and died in 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL ^¹⁴²⁷ at age 83.

Death Notes: Died from lung cancer.

Sarah married John HEATHCOTE. John died in Wolfboro, NH.^¹⁴²⁷

Death Notes: Died from cancer.

General Notes: Lived in Brooklyn, NY, then Wolfboro, NH. In NY, he was involved with store security. In Boston, he owned a security agency.

Walter next married Mary Y. WARNER.

829. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in the household of his brother-in-law William S. Wolf in as follows: - William Hitch, born 6/1869 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is listed in ED 270 (visit 336) in Wilkinsburg, Alleghany County, Pennsylvania (Wilkinsburg) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 41, born in MD - Laura H. Hitch, age 34, born in PA - William W. Hitch, age 6, born in PA - Orlie B. Hitch (female), age 4, born in PA - Hannah F. Hansbury, age 67, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is listed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 51, born in MD - Laura Hitch, age 43, born in PA - William Hitch, age 16, born in PA - Arlie Hitch, age 14, born in PA.

William married Laura HANSBURY, daughter of (?) HANSBURY and Hannah F. (?), about 1903 in PA. Laura was born on 25 Aug 1876 in PA ^{¹⁴³² ³⁰⁰² ³⁰⁰³} and died in Aug 1968 in MI ^³⁰⁰⁴ at age 92.

Children from this marriage were:

1657 M i. William W. HITCH was born on 27 Jan 1903 in PA ^{¹²⁷¹ ¹⁴³² ³⁰⁰⁵ ³⁰⁰⁶} and died on 17 Apr 1963 in Yolo, CA ^{³⁰⁰⁷ ³⁰⁰⁸} at age 60.

1658 F ii. Orlie (Arlie) B. HITCH was born in 1906 in PA.^{³⁰⁰⁹ ³⁰¹⁰}

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas E. Hitch is listed in a household in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Thomas E. Hitch, age 39, born in MD - Emma Hitch, age 32, born in PA - Edward C. Hitch, age ?? (<1), born in PA - Elizabeth Flick, age 64, born in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas E. Hitch is listed in a household in Erie County, Pennsylvania as follows: - Thomas E. Hitch, age 49, born in MD - Emma F. Hitch, age 42, born in PA - Thomas Hitch Jr., age 8, born in PA - Edwin C. Hitch, age 10, born in PA - Elizabeth E. Hitch, age 6, born in PA - Elizabeth Flick, age 75, born in PA.

Thomas married Emma FLICK, daughter of (?) FLICK and Elizabeth (?), about 1909. Emma was born in 1878 in PA.^{³⁰¹¹ ³⁰¹²}

Children from this marriage were:

1659 M i. Edward C. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 11 Nov 1909 in PA ^{¹⁴³² ³⁰¹³ ³⁰¹⁴} and died in Aug 1967 ^³⁰¹⁵ at age 57.

1660 M ii. Thomas HITCH Jr. ⁵⁸ was born in 1912 in PA.^³⁰¹⁶

1661 F iii. Elizabeth E. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1914 in PA.^³⁰¹⁷

831. 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.

Vashti married Capt. Robert James Wright GAREY, son of Thomas Frederick GAREY and Mary Ann BARTON, on 16 May 1877 in Caroline Co., MD.⁷⁸ Robert was born on 4 Oct 1844 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 12 Apr 1895 in Baltimore, MD ^{⁶⁴ ²¹²} at age 50, and was buried on 13 Apr 1895 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.^²¹²

Children from this marriage were:

1662 M i. Robert Saulsbury GAREY was born on 6 Aug 1880 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD ^²¹² and died in 1945 in Caroline Co., MD at age 65.

1663 F ii. Mary Emily GAREY was born on 9 Jul 1881 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 5 May 1952 in Baltimore, MD ^{⁶⁴ ²¹²} at age 70, and was buried about 8 May 1952 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

+ 1664 M iii. Enoch Barton GAREY Sr. was born on 7 Aug 1883 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD ^²¹² and died on 24 Sep 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA ^²¹² at age 74.

1665 F iv. Vashti Louise GAREY was born on 8 Aug 1886 in Caroline Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 10 Mar 1951 in Caroline Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 64, and was buried about 13 Mar 1951 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

1666 F v. Lena Rebecca GAREY was born on 29 Jan 1888 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD.^²¹²

1667 M vi. James Albert H. GAREY was born on 15 May 1891 in Tuckahoe Neck, Caroline Co., MD.^²¹²

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

William married Margaret (?) about 1861. Margaret was born in 1841 in OH.^³⁰¹⁸

Children from this marriage were:

1668 M i. Owen WILLIS was born in 1862 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁰¹⁹

1669 M ii. Elvis WILLIS ³⁰²⁰ was born in 1865 in Ross Co., OH.

845. 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

General Notes: He enlisted to serve for three years in Company C of the 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry where he was a Private in the Civil War. His service is indicated on his tombstone.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John W. Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio (page 206) in a household as follows: - John W. Hitch, age 36, born in OH - Rachel C. Hitch, age 33, born in OH - Ora Hitch, age 13, born in OH - Francis M. Hitch, age 11, born in OH - Raymond Hitch, age 5, born in OH - Martha B. Hitch, age 3, born in OH - Louis R. Hitch, age 1, born in OH.

John married Rachel Catherine HARRINGTON on 26 Sep 1865 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Rachel was born on 27 Feb 1847 in OH,^{³⁰²¹ ³⁰²²} died on 1 Jan 1902 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 54, and was buried about 4 Jan 1902 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Rachel Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Rachel Hitch, born 2/1847 in OH - Ray Hitch, born 7/1874 in OH.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1670 F i. Dora A. HITCH was born in 1867 in Ross Co., OH,^{³⁰²³ ³⁰²⁴} died on 1 Jan 1904 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁰²³ at age 37, and was buried about 4 Jan 1904 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.^³⁰²³

1671 M ii. Wesley HITCH was born on 1 Aug 1868 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁰²⁵

General Notes: Believe to have died very young.

+ 1672 M iii. Francis Marion HITCH I was born on 20 Sep 1869 in Logan Elm, Ross Co., OH,^{¹¹¹ ¹⁴⁵³ ³⁰²⁵ ³⁰²⁶ ³⁰²⁷} died on 22 Nov 1919 in Hall Co., NE ^³⁰²⁸ at age 50, and was buried about 25 Nov 1919 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

+ 1673 M iv. Robert Raymond HITCH was born on 13 Jul 1874 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁴ ³⁰³⁰ ³⁰³¹ ³⁰³²} died on 19 Dec 1939 in Grand Island, Hall Co., NE ^³⁰³² at age 65, and was buried about 22 Dec 1939 in Cedarview Cemetery, Hall Co., NE.

+ 1674 F v. Martha Bell (Mattie) HITCH was born on 9 Jan 1877 in Ross Co., OH.^{³⁰²⁵ ³⁰³³}

+ 1675 M vi. Ross Louis HITCH was born on 16 Feb 1879 in Ross Co., OH.^{⁴⁰⁰ ³⁰²⁵ ³⁰³⁴ ³⁰³⁵ ³⁰³⁶ ³⁰³⁷}

1676 F vii. Mary Ellen HITCH was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁰³⁸ and died on 14 Jan 1883 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 1.

846. 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

Martha married Jesse McCOLLISTER on 10 Oct 1865 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁹ ⁴⁰⁰ Jesse was born in 1840 in OH,^{⁶⁴ ³⁰³⁹} died in 1911 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 71, and was buried in 1911 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

General Notes: His tombstone indicates he served in Company D of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Children from this marriage were:

1677 M i. Charles S. McCOLLISTER was born on 13 Jul 1867 in Ross Co., OH,^{³⁰⁴⁰ ³⁰⁴¹} died on 5 Mar 1942 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁰⁴¹ at age 74, and was buried about 8 Mar 1942 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1678 M ii. James R. McCOLLISTER was born on 5 Feb 1870 in Brownstown, Ross Co., OH,^{³⁰⁴² ³⁰⁴³} died on 12 Mar 1935 in Clarksburg, Deerfield Township, Ross Co., OH ^³⁰⁴³ at age 65, and was buried about 15 Mar 1935 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

James married Dora GRAHAM on 16 Aug 1898.³⁰⁴³

1679 F iii. Etta May McCOLLISTER was born in 1873 in Ross Co., OH,^⁶⁴ died on 29 Jan 1951 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ³⁰⁴⁴} at age 78, and was buried about 1 Feb 1951 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Etta married Robert J. SKINNER. Robert was born in 1869,^⁶⁴ died in 1937 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 68, and was buried in 1937 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

847. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William B. Hitch is indicated in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - William B. Hitch, born 10/1848 in OH - Martha C. Hitch, born 8/1859 in IL - Pearl Hitch, born 3/1887 in NE - Clarence Hitch, born 11/1891 in NE - Hazel Hitch, born 3/1894 in NE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska in a household as follows: William Hitch, age 70, born in OH Martha Hitch, age 59, born in IL.

William married Martha C. (?). Martha was born in Aug 1859 in IL ^{³⁰⁴⁵ ³⁰⁴⁶} and died after 1920 in Adams Co., NE.

Children from this marriage were:

1680 F i. Pearl HITCH was born in Mar 1887 in Adams Co., NE.^³⁰⁴⁷

1681 M ii. Clarence HITCH was born on 21 Nov 1892 in Adams Co., NE ^{¹⁴³² ³⁰⁴⁸ ³⁰⁴⁹} and died in Jun 1963 in WA ^³⁰⁵⁰ at age 70.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Clarence Hitch is listed in Holdrye, Phelps County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - Clarence Hitch, age 28, born in NE.

1682 F iii. Hazel HITCH was born in Mar 1894 in Adams Co., NE.^³⁰⁵¹

854. 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.

General Notes: He moved to Adams Co., Nebraska from Ohio in 1888 or 1889.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska as follows: - Edward C. Hitch, born 9/1864 in OH - Mary A. Hitch, born 9/1864 in OH - Robert L. Hitch, born 6/1887 in OH - Lawrence N. Hitch, born 11/1889 in NE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Edward C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma as follows: - Edward C. Hitch, age 55, born in OH - Mary A. Hitch, age 52, born in OH.

Edward married Mary Anderson HAZLETT on 25 Jan 1883 in McLean Co., IL.¹⁴⁰⁷ Mary was born in Sep 1864 in OH.^{³⁰⁵² ³⁰⁵³}

Children from this marriage were:

1683 M i. Robert L. HITCH was born in Jun 1887 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁰⁵⁴

1684 M ii. Lawrence N. HITCH was born in Nov 1889 in Adams Co., NE.^³⁰⁵⁵

856. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William R. Hitch is indicated in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska in a household as follows: - William R. Hitch, born 9/1839 in OH - Nancy Hitch, born 12/1849 in IL - Almira Jones, born 4/1841 in IL (sister-in-law).

William married Harriet Zepha BROWN on 22 May 1862 in McLean Co., IL.⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁷ Harriet was born in 1849 in DE and died before 1875.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1685 M i. John Harvey HITCH was born on 26 Feb 1863 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ³⁰⁵⁶ ³⁰⁵⁷} and died after 1920.

William next married Nancy JONES, daughter of Arthur JONES and Nancy SWISHER, on 18 Mar 1875 in Dewitt Co., IL.¹¹¹ Nancy was born on 16 Dec 1849 in IL,^{¹⁴⁸⁶ ³⁰⁵⁸} died on 16 Feb 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE ^{¹⁴⁸⁵ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 66, and was buried on 18 Feb 1916 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁴⁸⁵

857. 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.

Martha married Amos DOAN, son of Jesse DOAN and Unknown, on 14 Sep 1859 in Clinton Co., OH.⁵⁸ ¹¹¹ ¹⁴⁸⁸ Amos was born on 30 May 1831 in Wilmington, OH ^¹⁴⁸⁷ and died on 8 Oct 1919 in Hopkins Park, IL ^¹⁴⁸⁷ at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

1686 M i. Arthur DOAN was born on 20 Aug 1860 ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁶} and died on 31 Jan 1938 in Peoria Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 77.

1687 M ii. William Hitch DOAN ¹⁴⁸⁷ was born on 28 Jul 1862 ^¹⁴⁸⁶ and died on 14 Mar 1931 in Lasalle, Lasalle Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 68.

1688 F iii. Martha Ellen DOAN ¹⁴⁸⁶ was born on 20 Feb 1864 and died on 26 May 1864.

858. 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.

Mary married Samuel Richard HENTON, son of James HENTON and Eliza Pope DAWSON, on 14 Jan 1864 in McLean Co., IL.⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁷ Samuel was born on 11 Mar 1842 in Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH,^¹⁴⁸⁶ died on 12 Sep 1926 in Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁶ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 84, and was buried about 15 Sep 1926 in Greenwood Cemetery, Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

1689 M i. James Hitch HENTON was born on 28 Aug 1864 in Martin Township, Mclean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁸⁶} and died on 29 Jan 1935 in Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁶ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 70.

James married Jane JACOBS on 25 Dec 1888.¹⁴⁸⁶ Jane was born about 1865, died on 27 Oct 1890 in McLean Co., IL about age 25, and was buried about 30 Oct 1890 in Greenwood Cemetery, Arrowsmith, Mclean Co., IL.

1690 F ii. Julia M. HENTON was born on 3 Mar 1872 in McLean Co., IL ^⁵⁸ and died on 30 Jun 1948 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 76.

Julia married Ira Kemp ATHERTON on 11 Feb 1895 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.¹⁴⁸⁶ Ira was born on 26 Sep 1895 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL and died on 27 Jan 1931 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL at age 35.

1691 M iii. Richard Ellsworth HENTON ¹⁴⁸⁶ was born about 1873 in McLean Co., IL and died on 4 Sep 1934 in Fulton Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ about age 61.

859. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Charley Hitch is listed in a household in McLean County, IL as follows: - Charley Hitch, age 32, born in OH - Martha Hitch, age 29, born in IL - Ede E. Hitch, age 3, born in IL

In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles W. Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, born 8/1846 in OH - Mary A. Hitch, born 7/1860 in IL - Charles Bruce Hitch, born 8/1888 in IL - Irene Ricketts, born 3/1889 in IL

In the Federal Census of 1910, Charles W. Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles W. Hitch, age 63, born OH - Mary Hitch, age 49, born IL - Charles B. Hitch, age 29, born IL - Anna Ricketts, age 79, born KY

In the Federal Census of 1920, Charles Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Charles Hitch, age 75, born OH - Mary A. Hitch, age 59, born IL - Alice Kreider (boarder), age 35, born IL.

Charles married Martha (Mattie) MORRIS on 10 Jan 1879 in IL.⁵⁸ Martha was born on 5 May 1852 in OH,^{⁴⁰⁹ ³⁰⁵⁹} died on 29 Mar 1884 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁴⁰⁹ ⁴¹⁰} at age 31, and was buried about 1 Apr 1884 in Old City Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.^⁴⁰⁹

The child from this marriage was:

1692 F i. Ede E. HITCH was born in 1877 in McLean Co., IL.^³⁰⁶⁰

Charles next married Mary Alice RICKETTS, daughter of John RICKETTS and Anna NICHOLSON, on 16 Mar 1887 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁷ Mary was born on 11 Jul 1860 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL,^{¹⁴⁸⁶ ³⁰⁶¹ ³⁰⁶² ³⁰⁶³} died on 19 Oct 1933 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁶ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 73, and was buried about 22 Oct 1933 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

The child from this marriage was:

1693 M i. Charles Bruce HITCH was born on 11 Aug 1888 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ²⁹⁶³ ³⁰⁶⁴ ³⁰⁶⁵ ³⁰⁶⁶} and died in Aug 1968 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS ^³⁰⁶⁷ at age 80.

General Notes: Was a teacher of biology in the high school at Cicero, IL.

860. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Newton Hitch is indicated in McLean County, Illinois (sheet 32) in a household as follows: - Newton Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 31, born in OH - Frank Hitch, age 1, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Newton H. Hitch is indicated in Filmore County, Nebraska (Geneva) in a household as follows: - Newton H. Hitch, born 12/1848 in OH - Mary Hitch, born 12/1848 in OH.

Newton married Mary Ellen MYERS, daughter of Henry MYERS and Katherine HASSLER, on 21 Feb 1878 in McLean Co., IL.⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁷ Mary was born on 14 Dec 1847 in Kinnikinnick, Ross Co., OH,^{¹⁴⁸⁶ ¹⁴⁹⁶ ³⁰⁶⁸} died on 8 May 1935 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE ^{¹⁴⁸⁵ ¹⁴⁸⁶} at age 87, and was buried about 11 May 1935 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., NE.^¹⁴⁸⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1694 M i. Frank Henry HITCH was born on 4 Jun 1879 in McLean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ¹²⁷¹ ²⁹⁶³ ³⁰⁶⁹ ³⁰⁷⁰ ³⁰⁷¹ ³⁰⁷²} and died on 18 Jul 1953 in San Diego Co., CA ^¹²⁷¹ at age 74.

1695 M ii. Albert* HITCH was born in 1891 in NE.^³⁰⁷³

Albert* married Anna (?). Anna was born in 1887 in NE.^³⁰⁷⁴

861. 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.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "He resided at Bloomington, IL and was wealthy and prominent as proprietor of the Woolen Mill Store. This family at one time was in partnership with "Reeves"."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, born 9/1852 in OH - Rose E. Hitch, born 8/1853 in England - Frederick A. Hitch, born 4/1882 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, age 58, born OH - Rose Hitch, age 54, born England - Fred Hitch, age 28, born IL

In the Federal Census of 1920, Allison Hitch is listed in a household in Bloomington, McLean County, IL as follows: - Allison Hitch, age 67, born OH - Rose E. Hitch, age 64, born England - Fred A. Hitch, age 37, born IL

Allison married Rose Elizabeth ASHTON, daughter of William H. ASHTON and Elizabeth POTTENGER, on 14 Mar 1876 in McLean Co., IL.⁵⁸ ¹⁴⁰⁷ Rose was born on 27 Aug 1853 in London, England,^{¹⁴⁸⁶ ³⁰⁷⁵ ³⁰⁷⁶ ³⁰⁷⁷} died on 30 Apr 1930 in McLean Co., IL ^¹⁴⁸⁶ at age 76, and was buried about 2 May 1930 in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL.

The child from this marriage was:

1696 M i. Frederick Ashton HITCH was born on 6 Apr 1882 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL ^{⁵⁸ ³⁰⁷⁸ ³⁰⁷⁹ ³⁰⁸⁰} and died on 13 Mar 1947 in Bloomington, Mclean Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 64.

General Notes: "Fred A. Hitch did take the part of the Christus in the Passion Play, which was in it's eighth season in 1931, at Bloomington, IL. It was he who sent me the data for his line."

Frederick married Virginia KISSINGER after 1909.

Frederick next married Pearl (?).

862. 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.

Australia married Harvey MOON, son of Moses MOON and Elizabeth WILSON, about 1873. Harvey was born on 11 Jun 1851 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH.^³⁰⁸¹

Children from this marriage were:

1697 M i. Calvin P. MOON ³⁰⁸¹ was born on 16 May 1874 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1876 in Clinton Co., OH at age 1.

1698 U ii. Birtsel MOON ³⁰⁸¹ was born on 10 May 1877 in Martinsville, Clinton Co., OH.

864. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, John E. Hitch is listed in Clinton County, Ohio (page 79 - next to Wm. N. Hitch - in a household in Jefferson) as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 21, born in OH - Laura B. Hitch, age 19, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 4/1858 in OH - Laura B. Hitch, born 1/1860 in OH - Thomas B. Hitch, born 9/1880 in OH - William B. Hitch, born 2/1882 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John E. Hitch is listed in ED 64 (visit 89) in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 52, born in OH - Laura B. Hitch, age 49, born in OH - William V. Hitch, age 28, born in OH.

John married Laura B. (?) about 1880. Laura was born in Jan 1860 in OH.^{³⁰⁸² ³⁰⁸³}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Laura Hitch is listed in Butler County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Laura Hitch, age 58, born in OH - Vern Hitch, age 36, born in OH.

Children from this marriage were:

1699 M i. Thomas Benton HITCH was born on 25 Sep 1880 in Westboro, Clinton Co., OH ^{²⁷⁷ ³⁰⁸⁴ ³⁰⁸⁵ ³⁰⁸⁶} and died on 15 Dec 1943 in Jackson, Jackson Co., MI ^²⁷⁷ at age 63.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Thomas B. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Thomas Hitch, age 29, born in OH - Maude Hitch, age 23, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas B. Hitch is listed in Clark County, Ohio in a household as follows: - Thomas B. Hitch, age 37, born in OH - Maude E. Hitch, age 32, born in IN - Bessie M. Langdon, age 21, born in OH - Mary E. Sergent, age 48, born in NY.

Thomas married Maude Ethel LANGDON about 1909.

1700 M ii. William Vern HITCH was born in Feb 1882 in OH.^{³⁰⁸⁷ ³⁰⁸⁸}

865. 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.

Roxannah married John McCOLLISTER on 31 Mar 1871.³⁹⁸ John was born in 1848,^⁶⁴ died in 1931 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 83, and was buried in 1931 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Children from this marriage were:

1701 F i. Lizzie Barry McCOLLISTER ¹⁵¹¹ was born on 25 Mar 1873 in Ross Co., OH.^³⁹⁸

1702 F ii. Essie Mae McCOLLISTER was born on 30 Mar 1877 in Ross Co., OH,^{³⁹⁸ ³⁰⁸⁹} died on 6 Apr 1959 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH ^³⁰⁸⁹ at age 82, and was buried about 9 Apr 1959 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

Essie married James E. ECKLE on 4 Mar 1897.³⁰⁸⁹ James was born in 1871,^⁶⁴ died in 1963 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁴ at age 92, and was buried in 1963 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1703 F iii. Mary Bell (Mamie) McCOLLISTER was born on 29 Jun 1880 in Ross Co., OH,^³⁹⁸ died on 29 Oct 1881 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁹⁸ at age 1, and was buried about 1 Nov 1881 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

1704 F iv. Bertha Jane McCOLLISTER was born on 7 May 1884 in Ross Co., OH,^{⁶⁴ ³⁹⁸} died on 3 Nov 1910 in Ross Co., OH ^{⁶⁴ ³⁹⁸} at age 26, and was buried about 6 Nov 1910 in Browns Chapel Cemetery, Ross Co., OH.

866. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio (page 186, Concord) in a household as follows: - William Hitch, assistant farmer, age 30, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Fayette County, Ohio in a household as follows: William Hitch, born 8/1850 in OH Laura Hitch, born 3/1881 in OH May Hitch, born 10/1899 in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is listed in ED 182 (visit 55) in Ross County, Ohio in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 58, born in OH - Laura Hitch, age 29, born in OH - Mary Hitch, age 10, born in OH - Catherine Hitch, age 8, born in OH - Wilhimine Hitch, age 3, born in OH.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is listed in Ross County, Ohio alone in a household as follows: - William Hitch, age 69, born in OH.

William married Laura Ann WOLFE on 20 Aug 1898 in OH.³⁹⁸ Laura was born on 22 Mar 1881 in OH,^{⁶⁵ ³⁰⁹⁰ ³⁰⁹¹} died on 29 Jul 1956 in Ross Co., OH ^⁶⁵ at age 75, and was buried about 1 Aug 1956 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Chilcoathe, Ross Co., OH.^⁶⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1705 F i. May HITCH was born in Oct 1899 in Fayette Co., OH.^{³⁰⁹² ³⁰⁹³}

1706 F ii. Catherine HITCH was born in 1902 in OH.^³⁰⁹⁴

General Notes: died about age 15 in epidemic.

1707 F iii. Anna D. HITCH was born on 19 Jan 1904 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁰²⁵ and died on 20 Nov 1906 in Ross Co., OH ^³⁰⁹⁵ at age 2.

+ 1708 M iv. William L. HITCH was born on 27 Sep 1906 in Ross Co., OH ^{³⁰⁹⁶ ³⁰⁹⁷ ³⁰⁹⁸} and died on 27 Jan 1969 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH ^{³⁰⁹⁷ ³⁰⁹⁹ ³¹⁰⁰} at age 62.

867. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Wen Hitch is listed in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Wen Hitch, age 55, born in OH - Orarla? Hitch, age 48, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Wen D. Hitch is listed in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Wen D. Hitch, age 63, born in OH - Ora Hitch, age 56, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, O.D. Hitch is listed in Liberty, Jasper County, Illinois in a household as follows: - O.D. Hitch, born 1/1855 in OH - Ora Hitch, born 3/1862 in IL - Clem Hitch, born 4/1886 in NE - Floyd Hitch, born 2/1888 in NE.

Owen married Ora M. HEATH on 8 Sep 1881 in Piatt Co., IL.³⁹⁸ ⁵⁰⁴ Ora was born in 1862 in IL ^³¹⁰¹ and died on 24 Sep 1943 in Jasper Co., IL ^¹⁴⁰⁶ at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

1709 M i. Clem(Ent) HITCH was born in Apr 1886 in NE.^³¹⁰²

1710 M ii. Floyd E. HITCH was born on 7 Feb 1888 in NE ^{¹²⁷¹ ³¹⁰³} and died on 8 Dec 1952 in Tuolumne County, CA ^³¹⁰⁴ at age 64.

868. 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.

Mary married Thomas J. CARMEAN on 21 Dec 1880 in Ross Co., OH.³⁹⁸ Thomas died on 1 Jan 1882.^³⁹⁸

The child from this marriage was:

1711 F i. Carrie Thomas CARMEAN was born on 1 Feb 1882 ^³⁹⁸ and died on 8 Aug 1883 ^³⁹⁸ at age 1.

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

Nancy married Henry Hawkins FULLER, son of William Nash FULLER and Margaret Phynette ELLIS, on 15 Dec 1880 in Coles Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

1712 M i. Wilford FULLER .

1713 F ii. Pearl FULLER .

1714 F iii. Esther FULLER .

1715 M iv. Claude FULLER was born about 1883 and died about 1903 about age 20.

883. 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

Burial Notes: Picture of his tombstone (taken 10/1987) shown to me by Eva Hitch Walker on 9/2/1995. She said it was in a wooded area and knocked down in the leaves.

General Notes: Elgate. Hitch is listed as a patron for the 1881 Map of Gibson County, Indiana (copy in the DAR Library) where he is noted as a farmer in Patoka, his settlement in the region as 1858 and his nativity as Sussex County, Delaware.

Excerpt from a letter dated February 8, 1931 in "A Hitch Orchard": "I remember 'Elgate' well. When I was a little fellow, he was a big, fat, jolly, old, retired farmer who spent his last days at Patoka, IN, four miles from Princeton - - I can see ELGATE now as he sat in the shade at the side of his modest little home. His frame was so bulky he filled the largest chair to overflowing and his kindly face was circled all around the lower half with a roll of fat, sort of an exaggerated double chin. It gave his face the appearance of being exceptionally broad. He shook all over when he laughed and his smile was more than contagious. He had three children that I know of. Elgate and all of his descendants were Democrats."

In the Federal Census of 1870, "Elgat" Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 367, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Elgat Hitch, age 32, farmer, born in DE - Cynthia Hitch, age 34, born in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, age 5, born in IN - John Hitch, age 4, born in IN - Oscar Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Elgate Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Elgate Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Cynthia Hitch, age 43, born in IN - John Hitch, age 14, born in IN - Oscar Hitch, age 12, born in IN - Alfred Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Horace Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Nancy Hargrove, age 35, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Elgate Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Elgate Hitch, born 5/1837 in DE - Cynthia A. Hitch, born 3/1837 in IN - Oscar Hitch, born 1/1868 in IN - Charles Hitch, born 2/1882 in IN.

Elgate married Cynthia Ann HARGROVE, daughter of John HARGROVE and Isophena LATHOM, on 8 Nov 1860 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Cynthia was born on 26 Mar 1837 in IN,^{⁶⁴ ³¹⁰⁵ ³¹⁰⁶ ³¹⁰⁷} died on 27 Mar 1910 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴²} at age 73, and was buried about 30 Mar 1910 in Hitch-Lathom Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

1716 F i. Elizabeth (Lizzie) HITCH was born on 24 Apr 1863 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁶⁴ ³¹⁰⁸} died on 31 Aug 1877 in Gibson Co., IN ^⁶⁴ at age 14, and was buried about 2 Sep 1877 in Hitch-Lathom Cemetery, Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

+ 1717 M ii. John H. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jan 1866 in Gibson Co., IN ^{³¹⁰⁹ ³¹¹⁰ ³¹¹¹ ³¹¹²} and died between 1921 and 1931 about age 55.

+ 1718 M iii. Oscar HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jan 1868 in Owensville, Gibson Co., IN ^{³¹¹² ³¹¹³ ³¹¹⁴ ³¹¹⁵ ³¹¹⁶} and died in IN.

+ 1719 M iv. Alfred Martin HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jul 1871 in Gibson Co., IN,^{³¹¹⁷ ³¹¹⁸ ³¹¹⁹ ³¹²⁰} died about 1953 in Amarillo, TX ^{³¹²¹ ³¹²²} about age 82, and was buried about 1953 in Amarillo, TX.^{³¹²¹ ³¹²²}

1720 M v. Horace HITCH was born in 1877 in Gibson Co., IN.^³¹²³

+ 1721 M vi. Charles Hargrove HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 22 Feb 1882 in Chamberlain, SD,^{⁵⁸ ³¹²⁴ ³¹²⁵} died about 1957 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX ^³¹²¹ about age 75, and was buried about 1957 in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, TX.^³¹²¹

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

Emma married George LARIMORE on 20 Jun 1857 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ George was born from 1833 to 1834 in MD.^{³¹²⁶ ³¹²⁷}

Children from this marriage were:

1722 F i. Margaret (Maggie) LARIMORE ⁵⁸ was born from 1858 to 1859 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹²⁸ ³¹²⁹ ³¹³⁰}

1723 M ii. George LARIMORE was born in 1863 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹³¹

1724 M iii. Alfred LARIMORE was born in 1867 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹³²

1725 F iv. Fanny LARIMORE was born in 1874 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹³³ ³¹³⁴}

Fanny married (?) TUCKER. (?) died before 1930.

1726 M v. Fred LARIMORE was born in 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹³⁵

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

Mary married Charles Henry ADAMS on 2 Jun 1859 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ¹⁵⁴⁷ Charles was born in 1833 in DE.^{³¹³⁶ ³¹³⁷}

Children from this marriage were:

1727 M i. Manlove ADAMS was born in Mar 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹³⁸ ³¹³⁹}

1728 F ii. Olivia ADAMS was born in 1862 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁴⁰

1729 M iii. Edgar ADAMS was born in 1868 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁴¹

1730 F iv. Nora ADAMS was born in 1870 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁴²

1731 M v. Harry ADAMS was born in 1874 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁴³

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, James Hitch is indicated in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware (page 739) in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Sarah G. Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Lizzie Hitch, age 6, born in DE - William Hitch, age 3, born in DE - Martha Hitch, age 4 months, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, James Hitch is indicated in Milford, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 29 (39?), born in DE - Sallie Hitch, age 37, born in DE - William Hitch, age 14, born in DE - Nattie Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Eddie Hitch, age 9/12, born in DE.

In the City Directory for Milford, Delaware for 1882, James E. Hitch is listed as blacksmith and horseshoer.

James married Sarah G. (Sallie) (?) about 1863. Sarah was born between 1843 and 1848 in DE.^{²⁰⁹⁴ ³¹⁴⁴}

Children from this marriage were:

1732 F i. Elizabeth (Lizzie) E. HITCH was born in 1864 in DE.^³¹⁴⁵

Elizabeth married Mark H. DEPUTY on 18 Dec 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷

1733 M ii. William T. HITCH was born in Dec 1867 in DE.^{²²⁵⁶ ³¹⁴⁶ ³¹⁴⁷}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 12/1867 in DE - Eliza Hitch, born 6/1848 in DE - Odell Oliphant, born 4/1881 in DE - James Lloyd, born 1/1877 in DE - Sallie Lloyd, born 12/1878 in DE - Leon Lloyd, born 2/1900 in DE.

William married Elizabeth A. OLIPHANT on 27 Mar 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Elizabeth was born in Jun 1848 in DE.^³¹⁴⁸

1734 F iii. Martha (Nattie) HITCH was born in May 1870 in DE.^{³¹⁴⁹ ³¹⁵⁰}

1735 M iv. James Edward (Eddie) HITCH was born from 1879 to 1880 in DE.^{³¹⁵¹ ³¹⁵²}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, James E. Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Massachusetts in a household as follows: - James E. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Charlotte E. Hitch, age 41, born in MA - Charles O. Frost, age 36, born in MA.

James married Charlotte E. FROST. Charlotte was born in 1879 in MA.^³¹⁵³

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

General Notes: This is probably the Lemuel Hitch who keeps showing up in New Castle Co., DE from 1870 through 1900. He may have moved to New Castle Co. with his brother Daniel C. Hitch just prior to 1870.

Clement married Margaret CONNER about 1869. Margaret was born in Jan 1848 in MD.^{³¹⁵⁴ ³¹⁵⁵}

The child from this marriage was:

1736 F i. Mary Ella HITCH was born on 7 Feb 1882 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^{³¹⁵⁶ ³¹⁵⁷}

Mary married William N. BIEHN on 9 Apr 1906 in DE.⁵⁷

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

General Notes: The 1860 census list Daniel hitch in household 043 on page 613 in Sussex County, Delaware as age 13 and born in DE. Other members of the household were Nathan V. Messick, age 37, farmer, born DE and Margaret J. Messick, age 40, born DE

On November 11, 1862, Daniel hitch joined as a Private in Co. I, 6th Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers. He was listed as age 18 and mustered in at Bridgeville, DE; however, he was probably actually only 13 or 14 years of age given other records.

By 1870, Daniel Hitch is listed with his family in New Castle County, Delaware in Wilmington (page 265) as Daniel Hitch, age 24, brakeman, born in DE; Sallie Hitch, age 21, born in DE and Mary E. Hitch, age 2/12, born in DE.

In 1880, Daniel Hitch is back in Sussex County as Dannie Hitch, age 33, b. DE; Louisa Hitch, age 32, b. DE; Maggie Hitch, age 8/12, b. DE and Sarah Knox.

Daniel married Mary Louisa KNOX, daughter of (?) KNOX and Sarah (?), about 1869 in DE. Mary was born from 1848 to 1849 in DE.^{³¹⁵⁸ ³¹⁵⁹}

Children from this marriage were:

1737 F i. Mary E. HITCH was born in 1870 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^³¹⁶⁰ and died between 1871 and 1879 in DE about age 1.

1738 F ii. Margaret (Maggie) HITCH was born in Nov 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹⁶¹ ³¹⁶²}

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1900, Maggie Hitch is indicated as a servant in a household in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Maggie Hitch, born 11/1879 in DE.

1739 M iii. Charles HITCH was born on 27 Feb 1882 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷⁸⁴

1740 F iv. Etta HITCH was born on 8 Sep 1883 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷⁸⁴

889. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Sovern Hitch is indicated in a household in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Sovern Hitch, age 32, born in DE - Sina Hitch, age 22, born in DE - Cora Hitch, age 2, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Sovern Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Severn Hitch, born 10/1848 in DE - Sina Hitch, born 12/1857 in DE - Cora E. Hitch, born 11/1878 in DE - Emma D. Hitch, born 4/1882 in DE - William H. Hitch, born 4/1884 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Sovern Hitch is indicated in household in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Sovern Hitch, age 71, born in DE - Sina Hitch, age 62, born in DE.

Sovern married Sina Matilda DAY, daughter of William P. DAY and Hester J. (?), on 1 Nov 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ⁵⁸ Sina was born on 8 Dec 1857 in DE ^{⁵⁸ ²²²⁵ ³¹⁶³ ³¹⁶⁴ ³¹⁶⁵ ³¹⁶⁶} and died after 1930 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1741 F i. Cora Pearl HITCH was born on 23 Nov 1878 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁵⁸ ³¹⁶⁷ ³¹⁶⁸} and died in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1742 F ii. Emma Day HITCH was born on 7 Apr 1882 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁵⁸ ³¹⁶⁹} and died on 20 Feb 1910 ^⁵⁸ at age 27.

1743 M iii. William Henry (Harry) HITCH was born on 21 Apr 1884 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁵⁸ ²²¹⁶ ³¹⁷⁰ ³¹⁷¹} died on 2 Oct 1932 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE ^²²¹⁶ at age 48, and was buried on 5 Oct 1932 in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^²²¹⁶

William married Blanche COATES, daughter of (?) COATES and Georgia (?), in 1908. Blanche was born on 26 Sep 1881 in DE ^{¹⁴³² ³¹⁷²} and died in Jan 1966 in DE ^³¹⁷³ at age 84.

890. 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.

Lucy married James A. COLLISON, son of William COLLISON and Sophia (?), on 25 Dec 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.¹⁵⁶⁸ James was born in Nov 1848 in DE,^{³¹⁷⁴ ³¹⁷⁵ ³¹⁷⁶} died in 1928 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 80, and was buried in 1928 in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1744 U i. (Child) COLLISON was born between 1873 and 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.

1745 F ii. Georgia COLLISON was born in May 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁷⁷

1746 M iii. Arthur COLLISON was born in Jan 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁷⁸

1747 F iv. Margie COLLISON was born in Aug 1882 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁷⁹

1748 F v. Emma COLLISON was born in Feb 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹⁸⁰ ³¹⁸¹}

1749 F vi. Olevia COLLISON was born in Sep 1887 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁸²

1750 F vii. Minnie COLLISON was born in Nov 1889 in Sussex Co., DE.^³¹⁸³

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, John Hitch is indicated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 24, born in DE - Sally Hitch, age 19, born in DE - Minnie Hitch, age 9/12, born in DE - Joseph Watkins, age 11, born in DE - Rubel Robinson, age 65, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch is indicated in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, born 8/1856 in DE - Florence Hitch, born 1/1872 in MD - Minnie Hitch, born 8/1879 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John Hitch, age 64, born in DE - Florence W. Hitch, age 47, born in DE.

John married Sallie W. LYONS, daughter of John H. LYONS and Unknown, about 1878 in DE. Sallie was born in 1861 in DE ^³¹⁸⁴ and died before 1900.

Children from this marriage were:

1751 F i. Minnie HITCH was born in Aug 1879 in Sussex Co., DE.^{¹⁶⁹² ³¹⁸⁵}

Minnie married Joseph H. CURLETT on 26 Nov 1902 in New Castle Co., DE.⁵⁷

1752 U ii. (Unnamed) HITCH was born on 9 Mar 1882 near Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE.^⁷⁸⁴

John next married Florence W. (?). Florence was born on 18 Jan 1872 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³¹⁸⁶ ³¹⁸⁷} died on 28 Feb 1955 in DE? ^⁶⁴ at age 83, and was buried about 3 Mar 1955 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

892. 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.

General Notes: From "History of Gibson County, Indiana", Gil R. Stormon, 1914, published by B.J. Bowen and Co., Inc., Indianapolis, IN:

"The early education of Nathaniel Hitch was acquired in a primitive pay school. He lived at home until he reached his twentieth year and then travelled in many parts of the south and west. He taught school in Missouri for awhile and was engaged in different businesses. . . . In 1866, Nathaniel Hitch returned to Gibson County, Indiana for a brief period and then travelled through the west for sometime. Returning in 1879 he purchased land near Patoka and engaged in farming and stock raising. He dealt extensively in land in that vicinity and in the White River Township and still owns land in the latter township. In 1910, he removed to Princeton, Indiana and located at his present home at 903 North Main Street where he is now residing in honorable retirement. Mr. Hitch is a well read and well posted man and is highly respected in his community. Always taking an active interest in politics, he is allied with the Progressive Party. In matters of religious belief he has been a member of the Methodist Church for many years."

Served as a Drummer in Company F, 91st Indiana Infantry in the Civil War. Records at the National Archives indicate:

Nathaniel Hitch, Civil War, Enrolled August 22,1862; Mustered, with consent of parents, in Captain Williams’ Co., 91st Regiment Indiana Infantry at Evansville, IN. October 1, 1862 as a musician. December 1862 Absent at Caseville, KY, by Col. John Foster. January and February 1863, Absent sick at Post Hospital at Hendersonville, KY. March 1863 , absent without leave since March 10.

Nathaniel Hitch, Drummer, Co. F, 91 Regt. Indiana Infantry appears on the "Descriptive List Of Deserters" dated March 31,1863, as age 19 years, height 5 ft 11 inches; complexion - dark; Eyes - black; Where born: Gibson County, IN; Occupation: farmer; When Enlisted - August 22, 1862; Where Enlisted - Warrick County, IN.; When mustered in: June 2, 1863; Where Mustered in: Evansville, IN.; For What Period mustered in: 3 years; When deserted: March 20, 1863; Where Deserted: Hendersonville, KY.

There is a second "LIST OF DESERTERS" dated March 10, 1865 and a "COMPANY DESCRIPTIVE BOOK" that lists Nathaniel Hitch as 6'-4" in height.

Finally there is a "CO. MUSTER-OUT ROLL" Salisbury, N.C. dated June 26, 1865 that says - Last paid to - Not paid since enlisted. Notes that he deserted from Hendersonville, KY. March 10, 1863.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana (page 366, White River Township) in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 28, farmer, born MO (?) - Louisa Hitch, age 20, born MO - William Hitch, age 2, born MO - Fleming Hitch (male), age 6 months, born MO.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 39, born in IN - Ella Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Edward Hitch, age 12, born in MO - Luella Hitch, age 4, born in IN - Chancy Hitch, age 3, born in IN - Forrest Hitch, age 1, born in IN - William Steelman, age 8, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, born 10/1841 in IN - Ella Hitch, born 5/1851 in IN - Luella Hitch, born 4/1877 in IN - Chancy D. Hitch, born 5/1878 in IN - Forrest Hitch, born 1/1881 in IN - Clarence F. Hitch, born 2/1883 in IN - Alphoniel Hitch, born 3/1885 in IN - Purvis Hitch, born 8/1887 in IN - Paul Hitch, born 9/1895 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Nathaniel Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 78, born in IN - Ellen Hitch, age 68, born in IN.

Nathaniel married Louisa Catherine COLLINS on 14 Jul 1867 in Barry, MO.¹¹¹ Louisa was born in 1850 in MO ^³¹⁸⁸ and died between 1871 and 1875 about age 21.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1753 M i. William Edward HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in May 1868 in Gibson Co., IN.^{³¹⁸⁹ ³¹⁹⁰ ³¹⁹¹ ³¹⁹²}

1754 M ii. Fleming HITCH was born in 1870 in MO ^³¹⁹³ and died between 1871 and 1879 in Gibson Co., IN about age 1.

Nathaniel next married Ellen ROBB, daughter of David ROBB and Unknown, on 27 Jan 1875 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Ellen was born in May 1851 in IN ^{³¹⁹⁴ ³¹⁹⁵} and died on 8 Apr 1931 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1755 F i. Luella HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Apr 1877 in Gibson Co., IN ^{³¹⁹⁶ ³¹⁹⁷} and died after 1931 in Hammond, IN.

+ 1756 M ii. Chauncey Robb HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in May 1878 in Gibson Co., IN ^{³¹²³ ³¹⁹⁸ ³¹⁹⁹} and died after 1931.

+ 1757 M iii. Forrest Cicero HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jan 1880 in Gibson Co., IN.^{³²⁰⁰ ³²⁰¹ ³²⁰²}

1758 M iv. Clarence F. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 10 Apr 1882 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN ^{¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³²⁰⁴} and died in Jul 1963 in Pinellas Co., FL ^{²⁵²¹ ³²⁰⁵} at age 81.

Clarence married Pearl LEE between 1905 and 1920 in Clinton Co., IN.³²⁰⁶ Pearl was born on 29 Jan 1880.^³²⁰⁷

1759 M v. Othneil HITCH was born on 15 Aug 1885 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²⁰⁸ ³²⁰⁹} and died in 1949 at age 64.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Othniel Hitch was a lawyer in Indianapolis, IN. It was he who contributed much data for his line. He is a Mason and Editor-In-Chief of the "Keystone Static", a paper pertaining to news of his lodge, The Keystone Chapter of Masons. In the year 1930 he held the office of director of the Masonic Temple Association. Worked his way through college.

Catherine Spencer, his wife, was in the service as an Army nurse during World War I and was stationed in the camp hospital at Camp Upton, NY. The compiler met Mrs. Hitch during the summer of 1931. She was a most charming and beautiful woman. The summer of 1933 she went to Europe, as a nurse with the next to the last group of Gold Star Mothers. She visited me on the way home."

He was and attorney in Indianapolis and appointed to Indiana War Historical Commission in March, 1941 (Indiana Magazine of History, vol. XL, page 231)

In the Federal Census of 1920, Othneil Hitch is listed as a lodger in the YWCA in Marion County, Indiana as follows: - Othneil Hitch, age 34, born in IN.

Othneil married Catherine SPICER. Catherine was born on 16 Oct 1894 in IN ^¹⁴³² and died in May 1983 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN ^³²¹⁰ at age 88.

+ 1760 M vi. Purvis HITCH was born on 21 Nov 1887 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³²¹¹ ³²¹²} and died on 21 Aug 1962 in St Petersburg, FL ^{¹⁶⁴³ ²⁵²¹ ³²¹³} at age 74.

1761 M vii. (Male) HITCH was born on 28 Jul 1889 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

+ 1762 M viii. Paul HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 25 Jan 1896 in Gibson Co., IN ^{¹²⁷¹ ¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³²¹⁴ ³²¹⁵} and died on 27 Jun 1978 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA ^{³²¹⁶ ³²¹⁷} at age 82.

894. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - William Hitch, born 9/1846 in IN - Hattie J. Hitch, born 4/1885 in IN - Ethel A. Hitch, born 9/1886 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William H. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in the household of his son-in-law Fred P. Spain as follows: - William H. Hitch, age 73, born in IN.

This is from a correspondence from John Key on December 19, 1999: William Henry Hitch saw Abraham Lincoln in person as a young boy. It is not known if this was in Princeton or Patoka, IN. He spent most of his life in the Patoka area until he came to live with Hallie in Hazleton.

William married Mearha Ann (Mattie) RUSSELL on 16 Aug 1883 in Gibson Co., IN.⁵⁸ ⁴⁴⁴ Mearha was born on 23 May 1864 in OH,^⁵⁸ died between 1889 and 1899 about age 25, and was buried in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1763 F i. Hallie Jane HITCH was born on 3 Apr 1884 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²¹⁸} and died on 28 Dec 1963 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN ^³²¹⁹ at age 79.

+ 1764 F ii. Ethel Ann HITCH was born on 2 Sep 1886 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²²⁰} and died in 1948 in Knox Co., IN ^³²¹⁹ at age 62.

1765 M iii. Samuel HITCH was born on 10 Jun 1888 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³} died on 16 Aug 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^⁵⁸ and was buried about 19 Aug 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

895. 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.

General Notes: A copy of her obituary from an Indiana newspaper was sent to me by Jane Kirk, a descendant:

Aged Resident Of Patoka Dies At Hospital Here

Mrs. Mary Ellen Cunningham, age 93, widow of the late William G. Cunningham, and a life-long resident of Patoka and community, died at the Methodist hospitalat 6:30 o'clock this morning. She had been a patient in the hospital for a month suffering with a fractured hip, received in a fall at her home in Patoka. Mrs. Cunningham was born norht of Patoka, November 29, 1847, and had resided all her life in the Patoka community. She was a member of the Patoka Methodist church and the Patoka Eastern Star chapter. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Patoka Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. R.J. Skelton. Burial will be in the Patoka Cemetery. Members of the Eastern Star will give the ritualistic services at the cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Davidson, Hazelton; two sons, John, at home, and Elmer of Poseyville; one brother, William Hitch, of Hazelton. Preceding Mrs. Cunningham in death were a sister, Mrs. Nellie Gorman of Arcadia, Calif., who died a few months ago; a daughter, Celeste Cunningham, who died in 1937, and two sons, Robert and Gilbert. Other survivors are six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The remains will be removed to the home in Patoka Saturday morning where friends may call.

Mary married William Green CUNNINGHAM on 23 Mar 1871 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ William died before 1914.

Children from this marriage were:

1766 M i. John CUNNINGHAM died after 1941.

1767 M ii. Elmer H(Oward) CUNNINGHAM ⁵⁸ ¹⁰⁴³ died after 1941.

1768 F iii. Minnie Mae CUNNINGHAM was born in 1871 ^⁴⁴⁴ and died after 1941.

Minnie married Joseph A. DAVIDSON on 27 Dec 1893 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴

1769 M iv. Robert M. CUNNINGHAM ⁵⁸ was born in 1874 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁵⁹⁰ and died on 30 Nov 1925 in Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁵⁹⁰ at age 51.

General Notes: Jane Kirk, a relative of the family sent several items relative to Robert M. Cunningham. The first is photograph of Mr. Cunningham while he was in the service in the Spanish American War. Secondly, she sent a calling card for the "Madison Square Quartet, Season 1906 with New York Burlesque Co.," of which Mr. Cunningham was a member along with William Gorman, William Ward and Joe Nelson. Finally, Mrs. Kirk sent copies of two obituaries, one of which is transcribed below:

Robert M. Cunningham

Patoka, Ind., Nov. 30. --- (Special) --- Robert M. Cunningham, age 51 years, son of Mrs. Mary Cunningham, died at 4 o'clock Monday morning at the home of his mother here floowing a lingering illness of tuberculosis which he contracted following an attack of flu during the World War. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church Wednesday at 2 p.m. by the pastor Rev. G.W. Holmes. Burial in the Patoka cemetery. Spanish-American War veterans will be pall bearers, and a veteran of the World War will be Guard of Honor. Surviving is the mother, two sisters, Miss Celesta, at home, Mrs. J.A. Davidson, of Hazelton, and two brothers, Elmer, of Emison, Ind., and John Cunningham, of Detroit, Mich. The father, W.G. Cunningham, died several years ago. He was a nephew of Nat Hitch, of Princeton. Mr. Cunningham was a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having served eighteen months in Cuba and eighteen months in the Phillippine Islands. He served in the United States army during the Boxer rebellion in China. During his service in the Spanish-American war he was a member of Company K, Second Infantry, from 1899 to 1902. On July 18, 1918, Mr. Cunningham enlisted in the Thirteenth Recruit, and was stationed at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky during the entire World war as a training officer.

1770 M v. Gilbert (Bert) CUNNINGHAM ⁵⁸ died before 1941.

1771 F vi. Celeste CUNNINGHAM ⁵⁸ died in 1937.^¹⁵⁸⁹

896. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Vincent Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Vincent Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Sarah Hitch, age 27, born in IN - Florence Hitch, age 6, born in IN - Pearl Hitch, age 2, born in IN - Ellen Catlin, age 13, born in IN (niece).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Vincent Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Vincent Hitch, born 1/1850 in IN - Sarah Hitch, born 11/1856 in IN - Ross V. Hitch, born 10/1885 in IN - Beulah A. Hitch, born 1/1889 in IN - Ina G. Hitch, born 6/1891 in IN - Norma M. Hitch, born 2/1895 in IN.

Vincent married Sarah GOODNIGHT on 24 Jan 1878 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1856 in IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²²¹ ³²²²} and died in 1922 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^⁵⁸ at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

1772 F i. Florence (Evelyne?) HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1874 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²²³ and died before 1930.

+ 1773 F ii. Pearl Elliot (M. Lapearl) HITCH was born from 1877 to 1878 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²²⁴ ³²²⁵} and died after 25 Oct 1930.

1774 F iii. Maymie Hedrick HITCH was born in Nov 1880 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²²⁶} and died after 25 Oct 1930.

1775 F iv. Edna C. HITCH was born on 25 Jun 1883 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²⁰³ and died on 26 Jan 1884 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁴⁴²

+ 1776 M v. Ross W. HITCH was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³²²⁷ ³²²⁸} and died in Apr 1966 in IN ^³²²⁹ at age 81.

1777 F vi. Beulah Kaufman HITCH was born on 3 Jan 1890 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²³⁰ ³²³¹} and died after 25 Oct 1930.

Beulah married Charles D. PERNETT on 4 Oct 1909 in Clark Co., IN.³²³² Charles was born on 30 Mar 1884.^³²³³

1778 F vii. Eva HITCH was born on 23 Jan 1889 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

1779 F viii. Ina G. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Jun 1891 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²³⁴ and died on 28 Apr 1911 in Gibson Co., IN ^⁴⁴² at age 19.

1780 F ix. Norma M. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Feb 1895 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²³⁵

897. 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.

Birth Notes: Was living in Custer Co., Colorado in 1880 as a saw mill hand.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Nicholas B. Hitch is listed in Custer County, Colorado in a household as follows: - Nicholas H. (B.?) Hitch, age 28, sawmill hand, born in IN (father born in DE, mother born in KY).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nicholas Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Nicholas Hitch, born 1/1852 in IN - Lauretta Hitch, born 12/1862 in IN - Otis Hitch, born 11/1885 in IN - Oswald Hitch, born 12/1889 in IN - Mabel Hitch, born 11/1891 in IN - Eunice Hitch, born 9/1893 in IN - Lennis? Hitch, born 3/1896 in IN - Bessie Hitch, born 2/1899 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Nicholas Hitch is listed in Marion County, Indiana as a boarder in a household as follows: - Nicholas Hitch, age 66, born in IN.

Nicholas married Lauretta Frances DECKER, daughter of Isaac DECKER and Lucinda CLOINE, on 30 Jul 1885 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴³⁷ ⁴⁴⁴ The marriage ended in Divorce about 1906. Lauretta was born in Dec 1862 in Decker, IL.^{⁴³⁷ ³²³⁶}

Marriage Notes:
Location of divorce was IN

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1781 M i. Otis Frederick HITCH was born on 18 Nov 1885 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ³²³⁷} died on 31 Mar 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷} at age 65, and was buried about 2 Apr 1951 in Wilson's Corner Cemetery, Route 9, Six Miles S Of Shelbyville, IN.

+ 1782 F ii. Estelle HITCH ⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

1783 M iii. Oswald HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 1 Dec 1889 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{⁴³⁷ ¹⁴³² ³²³⁸ ³²³⁹} and died in Aug 1970 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN ^{⁴³⁷ ³²⁴⁰} at age 80.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, "Oswell" Hitch is listed in a household in Marion County, Indiana as follows: - Oswell Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Kittie Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Alva Ryans, age 35, born in IN - Ellen Ryans, age 24, born in IN.

Oswald married Jennetta B. (Nettie, Kittie) FORSHAY on 23 Dec 1910 in Marion Co., IN.³²⁴¹ Jennetta was born on 29 Apr 1892 in IN.^{³²⁴¹ ³²⁴²}

+ 1784 F iv. Mabel HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in Nov 1891 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²⁴³ and died before 1931.

+ 1785 F v. Eunice Pearl HITCH ⁵⁸ ³²⁴⁴ was born on 20 Sep 1894 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^{³²⁴⁴ ³²⁴⁵} and died on 31 Oct 1968 in Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT ^³²⁴⁴ at age 74.

1786 M vi. Lewis HITCH was born in Mar 1896 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²⁴⁶ and died on 2 Mar 1904 in Gibson Co., IN ^³²⁴⁷ at age 8.

+ 1787 F vii. Bessie Leland HITCH was born on 20 Feb 1899 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ⁴³⁷ ³²⁴⁸} died on 26 Mar 1997 in Centerville, IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁴⁹} at age 98, and was buried about 29 Mar 1997 in Earlham Cemetery, IN.^³²⁵⁰

1788 M viii. John HITCH was born on 10 Dec 1901 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

+ 1789 F ix. Esther Elizabeth HITCH was born on 2 Mar 1905 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^⁴³⁷ and died on 20 Apr 1998 ^³²⁵¹ at age 93.

898. 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.

Birth Notes: Was living in Hinsdale Co., Colorado in 1880 as a worker in a silver mine.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Edward Hitch is listed in Hinsdale County, Colorado in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, age 25, works in silver mine, born in IN (father born in DE, mother born in KY).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Edward Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Edward Hitch, born 5/1854 in IN - Alice E. Hitch, born 12/1866 in IN - Edith Hitch, born 7/1888 in IN - Marie Hitch, born 6/1890 in IN - Dorsett Hitch, born 10/1893 in IN - Nellie Hitch, born 10/1896 in IN.

Edward married Alice Edna DORSETT on 7 Aug 1887.⁵⁸ Alice was born in Dec 1866 in IN ^³²⁵² and died on 20 Dec 1918 in Gibson Co., IN ^⁴⁴² at age 52.

Children from this marriage were:

1790 M i. Edward HITCH .⁵⁸

+ 1791 F ii. Edith HITCH was born on 11 Jun 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²⁵³}

+ 1792 F iii. Marie HITCH was born on 13 Jun 1890 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁵⁴}

1793 M iv. Dorsett C. HITCH was born on 19 Oct 1893 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²⁵⁵}

Dorsett married Marie (?).

+ 1794 F v. Nellie HITCH was born on 15 Oct 1896 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³²⁵⁶ ³²⁵⁷}

899. 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.

Millie married James B. ADAMS on 21 Nov 1879 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ James died about 1885 in Gibson Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

1795 M i. Howard ADAMS ⁵⁸ was born in Jul 1880 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁵⁸

1796 M ii. Robert ADAMS ⁵⁸ was born on 14 Jul 1882 in Gibson Co., IN.^{³²⁰³ ³²⁵⁹}

1797 F iii. (Daughter) ADAMS ³²⁰³ was born on 14 Jul 1882 in Gibson Co., IN.

1798 F iv. Maud (Maria) ADAMS ⁵⁸ was born on 8 Aug 1884 in Gibson Co., IN ^{¹²⁷¹ ³²⁶⁰} and died on 13 May 1955 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^³²⁶¹ at age 70.

Maud married (?) STUCKER.

Millie next married (?) GORMAN on 17 Jan 1891 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ (?) died between 1892 and 1899 in Gibson Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

1799 F i. Elnora R. GORMAN ⁵⁸ was born on 5 Oct 1891 in Gibson Co., IN ^{¹²⁷¹ ³²⁶²} and died on 10 Dec 1986 in Santa Cruz Co., CA ^³²⁶³ at age 95.

Elnora married (?) HARBISON.

1800 F ii. Delora GORMAN ⁵⁸ was born on 5 Oct 1891 in Gibson Co., IN ^{¹²⁷¹ ³²⁶²} and died on 21 Oct 1949 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^¹²⁷¹ at age 58.

Delora married (?) ROTH.

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

Emma married Joseph Devin TRIPPET, son of Caleb TRIPPET and Mary M. FENTRISS, on 6 Mar 1878 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Joseph was born on 23 Aug 1850 in Gibson Co., IN ^¹⁶⁰⁸ and died on 10 Nov 1909 in Waxahachie, TX ^¹⁶⁰⁸ at age 59.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1801 M i. Horace Enoch TRIPPET ⁵⁸ was born on 2 Nov 1879 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN.^¹⁶⁰⁸

1802 M ii. John TRIPPET ⁵⁸ was born between 1880 and 1885 ^¹⁶⁰⁸ and died before 1927.^¹⁶⁰⁸

+ 1803 F iii. Arvella TRIPPET ⁸ was born on 6 Sep 1885.^¹⁶⁰⁸

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William Hitch is indicated in a household in the Quantico District of Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - William Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Martha W. Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Stokley Hitch, age 3, born in MD - no name Hitch, age 5 months, born 2/1880 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, born 4/1853 in MD - Martha Hitch, born 1/1864 in DE - Stockley Hitch, born 10/1878 in MD - Rodney Hitch, born 7/1885 in MD - Winifred Hitch, born 1/1888 in DE - Lulu Hitch, born 2/1889 in DE - Rufus Hitch, born in 5/1892 in DE - Reuben Hitch, born 9/1893 in DE - Ira Hitch, born 7/1896 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 59, married 40 years, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Martha Hitch, age 50, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Stockley Hitch, age 32, born in MD - Rodney Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Winnie Hitch, age 20, born in MD - Rufus Hitch, age 18, born in MD - Erra? Hitch, age 9, born in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 72, born in MD - Martha Hitch, age 58, born in DE - Rodney Hitch, age 36, born in MD - Winnie Hitch (m), age 34, born in MD - Samuel Hitch, age 16, born in MD.

William married Martha W. (Sarah A.?) SHOCKLEY about 1877 in MD.¹⁶¹⁹ Martha was born about 1860 in DE ^{³²⁶⁴ ³²⁶⁵ ³²⁶⁶ ³²⁶⁷} and died after 1920 in DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1804 M i. Stockley HITCH was born in Oct 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³²⁶⁸ ³²⁶⁹ ³²⁷⁰}

+ 1805 M ii. Napolean W. HITCH was born on 17 Mar 1881 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³²⁷¹ ³²⁷² ³²⁷³} died on 5 Oct 1956 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 75, and was buried about 8 Oct 1956 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

1806 M iii. Rodney HITCH was born in Aug 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³²⁷⁴ ³²⁷⁵ ³²⁷⁶}

1807 M iv. Winfield T. (Winnie) HITCH was born on 18 Sep 1886 in Portsville, Sussex Co., DE.^{⁷⁸⁴ ³²⁷⁷ ³²⁷⁸ ³²⁷⁹}

1808 F v. Lula A. HITCH was born in Feb 1889 in Sussex Co., DE.^³²⁸⁰

Lula married George W. NEAL on 19 Jul 1908 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷

+ 1809 M vi. Rufus HITCH was born on 10 May 1888 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁴³² ³²⁸¹ ³²⁸²} died on 24 Jun 1970 in DE ^{⁶⁴ ³²⁸³} at age 82, and was buried about 27 Jun 1970 in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 1810 M vii. Reuben HITCH was born on 6 Mar 1893 in Sussex Co., DE.^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³²⁸⁴ ³²⁸⁵}

1811 M viii. Ira HITCH was born in Jul 1896 in Sussex Co., DE,^{³²⁸⁶ ³²⁸⁷} died on 13 Mar 1920 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 23, and was buried on 15 Mar 1920 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

Death Notes: Died of tuberculosis.

General Notes: Listed as Cube? Hitch, a laborer on his Death Certificate.

1812 M ix. Samuel HITCH was born in 1904 in MD.^³²⁸⁸

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

Octavia married Marcellus TOWNSEND, son of Edward TOWNSEND and Julia BATTS, on 27 Mar 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁶²⁶ Marcellus was born from 1856 to 1857 in Somerset Co., MD ^{⁴⁴⁵ ¹⁹⁵⁷ ³²⁸⁹} and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

1813 F i. Laura TOWNSEND .

1814 F ii. Agnes TOWNSEND was born in Apr 1880 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁵

+ 1815 M iii. James Wesley TOWNSEND was born on 10 Jul 1884 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD,^⁴⁴⁵ died on 10 Jan 1962 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^⁴⁴⁵ at age 77, and was buried on 13 Jan 1962 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1816 F iv. Nettie M. TOWNSEND was born in Jan 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁵

908. 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.

General Notes: "Uncle Tom is a tall fine looking old gentleman with the bearing of a Senator. He lived for a time in Texas with his younger brother."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas A. Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Illinois in a household as follows: - Thomas A. Hitch, born 10/1851 in IN - Elizabeth H. Hitch, born 5/1862 in IL - Roy Campbell, born 6/1885 in IL (step-son) - Arthur Campbell, born 2/1887 in IL (step-son).

Published in Robinson Argus Jan 23, 1907

State of Illinois, Crawford County, Circuit Court of Crawford County, March Term 1907

Eliza H. HITCH vs Thomas A. HITCH In Chancery - Divorce

Affidavit that the said defendant, Thomsa A. Hitch resides or hath gone out of the State of Illinois so that process cannot be served up on him, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Crawford County, notice is hereby given to the said defendant Thaomas A. Hitch, that the complainant has filed her bill of complaint in said court on the Chancery side thereof on the 27th day of November 1906 and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendant returnable on the fourth day of March 1907 as is by law required.

Now therefore unless you, the said Thomas A. Hitch , shall personallly be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Crawford County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the city of Robinson, in said county, on the fourth day of March 1907 and plead, answer, or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint the same, and the matters and things therein charge and stated, will be taken as confessed and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Dated at Robinson Illinois this 22 day of January 1907.

Thomas married Elizabeth (Lyda) H. (?) about 1895.⁸ Elizabeth was born in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL.

The child from this marriage was:

1817 M i. Avery M. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born in 1902 in Palestine, Crawford Co., IL.^³²⁹⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Avery M. Hitch is listed in the household of Elizabeth Campbell in Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois as follows: - Avery M. Hitch, age 18, born in IL.

910. 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.

General Notes: The following is from "A Hitch Orchard": In 1931 James Machlin Hitch and his wife were living in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Hitch was Secretary of the school Board.

In the same reference is an excerpt from a letter from a member of the family:

"Uncle Jim is one of the finest men I ever knew. He has a heart of pure gold. Is tall, straight and now at 76 is as strong, active and healthy as any of his sons. He received a common school education at Patoka, IN. For many years was a farmer in Gibson Co.,IN. near Patoka. About 1908, he and his son Clarence entered the employ of the Gas Company at Evansville and here he has been employed without interruption since that time. He is now a foreman in the construction department. He is staunch Republican, an honest upright, straight thinking individual. The very salt of the earth."

In the Federal Census of 1900, James M. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - James M. Hitch, born 10/1855 in IN - Nannie M. Hitch, born 10/1856 in IN - Robert M. Hitch, born 4/1881 in IN - Clarence Z. Hitch, born 10/1882 in IN - Clyde M. Hitch, born 1/1885 in IN - Hazel O. Hitch, born 10/1888 in IN - Isabel M. Hitch, born 1/1891 in IN - Raymond J. Hitch, born 3/1893 in IN - Curtis A. Hitch, born 11/1896 in IN.

James married Nancy Katherine (Nannie) MONTGOMERY, daughter of Robert MONTGOMERY and Martha PERKINS, on 7 Jan 1881 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Nancy was born on 4 Oct 1856 in IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁹¹ ³²⁹²} and died on 27 Apr 1949 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^¹⁶⁴³ at age 92.

General Notes: The following information comes from "A Hitch Orchard": "Nancy Katherine Montgomery Hitch was the daughter of Robert and Martha Perkins Montgomery. This lady (Aunt Nan) is a most remarkable person and entitled to special mention. She has always been a strong vigorous person and in spite of having a large family of her own, has kept abreast of the times by taking a keen interest in the affairs of the works. As a young woman she received a good education and taught school in Gibson County for several years.

After her marriage she became one of the most dependable members of the family of HITCH. Always the very best of help in any sickness or emergency. I think she attended my mother at the birth of every one of us children. As children we learned to love her dearly and she always remained a pillar of strength to us.

She has always retained an interest in educational matters and during the World War I, when there was a shortage of teachers in Evansville, (remember she was 61 and had raised a large family) she renewed her teachers license and taught in the city schools until after the close of the war. She was elected a member of the school board which office she held for many years. She relinquished this office on January 1, 1931.

Aunt Nan is a power in southern Indiana politics and even now at 74 (1930) rules women's branch of the Republican Party with a strong hand. Since girlhood she has taken an active interest in the W.C.T.U. work and her interest in this work has never lagged. In connection with this and other work she has travelled extensively in the U.S.A and still derives a great deal pleasure from her travels.

Since the war (World War I), she has taken an active interest in the American War Mother's Association and at their National Convention in Kansas City in the fall of 1930 was elected to serve as a National Director. Shortly after the other officers were lined up in the hotel lobby for a picture when Aunt Nan stepped backward and fell down a flight of stairs breaking several bones and injuring her seriously. We despaired of saving her for a while but she has now recovered and apparently none the worse for it.

Aunt Nan is a good conversationalist as well as an interesting public speaker. Her children and grandchildren worship her as do all the others who have had the privilege of knowing her well."

Children from this marriage were:

1818 M i. Robert Montgomery HITCH was born on 8 Apr 1881 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁹³ ³²⁹⁴} and died on 23 Apr 1951 in IN ^¹⁶⁴³ at age 70.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "He was educated at Patoka, IN. Has been a studious person all his life. Was a railroad fireman on the Southern Railroad as young man. He learned the machinist trade. Followed trade at Danville, IL., Sedalia, MO. and other places. Later he entered the employ of the Pure Oil Co. in the Salks Department. In 1931 was a lubricating engineer for that company for many years. In 1931 resided in Buffalo, NY. Is a Republican and a Mason. He has no children. - Record given by a cousin."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Robert M. Hitch is listed in a household in Buffalo, Erie County, New York as follows: - Robert M. Hitch, age 39, born in IN - Cora Hitch, age 39, born in IL.

Robert married Cora HELLYER on 18 Dec 1905 in St. Clair Co., IL.⁵⁰⁴ Cora was born in 1881 in IL.^³²⁹⁵

+ 1819 M ii. Clarence Zachariah HITCH was born on 3 Oct 1882 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁹⁶ ³²⁹⁷} and died on 24 Jun 1962 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^¹⁶⁴³ at age 79.

1820 F iii. Dorothy Clyde HITCH was born on 30 Jan 1884 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁹⁹}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Clyde received her education at the Patoka and Princeton, IN. schools and graduated from the high school at the latter place. She married rather young in life to Dr. Joseph Haefle, a prominent dentist of Evansville,IN. They lived together several years and then were divorced. Clyde then took up the art of beauty culture which she has been very successful with. She now (1931) operates a beauty parlor at Miami, FL. Clyde is tall, slender, and good looking. She became a Catholic when she married but later returned to her native faith. - By one of the family. No issue."

Dorothy married Joseph H. HAEFLE on 27 Jul 1909 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.³²⁹⁸

Dorothy next married Douglas SALISBURY.

1821 F iv. Gladys HITCH was born on 1 Nov 1886 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³} and died in Dec 1886 in Gibson Co., IN.^⁵⁸

1822 F v. Hazel O. HITCH was born on 26 Oct 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³³⁰⁰}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Hazel went to school at Patoka, IN. and Princeton, IN. She did not finish high school. Her husband was an employee of the Telephone Co. He met with a tragic death and his wife was severely shocked. She never married again. She now maintains a home in Evansville, IN. and is a department head in a department store at Evansville, IN. No issue. - By one of the family."

Hazel married Thomas E. HANNAG.

Hazel next married Samuel WINTNER.

1823 F vi. Martha Isabell HITCH was born on 10 Jan 1891 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³³⁰¹}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Martha Isabell Hitch (8) married Richard Scott who was a potter by trade. She is a beautiful woman and lives with her husband in Long Island City. No issue. -Given by one of the family."

Martha married Richard SCOTT.

1824 M vii. Raymond James (Jack) HITCH was born on 5 Apr 1893 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³³⁰² ³³⁰³} and died on 28 Nov 1965 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ³³⁰⁴} at age 72.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Jack is a tall, well built, fine looking fellow. Always dresses well and would immediately impress you as a successful business man. Jack has been a traveling salesman for years. For a time he was connected with one of the cement and road material companies. At present (1931) he is selling a line of machinery. Republican and a member of the Elks, Evansville, IN. No issue. - Given by one of the family."

Raymond married Georgia LEE. Georgia was born on 12 Dec 1900 in OK? ^¹⁴³² and died on 10 Jun 1984 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ³³⁰⁵} at age 83.

1825 M viii. Curtis A. HITCH was born on 23 Nov 1897 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³³⁰² ³³⁰⁶} and died on 10 Aug 1988 in IN ^³³⁰⁷ at age 90.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Curt for many years was a leader of the well known Jazz Band known as "Hitch's Happy Harmonists", Curt being an accomplished pianist himself. This organization was well known in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Wisconsin where they furnished entertainment for many functions. For a long time their phonograph records were popular sellers. Curt gave up this work some few years ago and entered the employ of the Indian Refining Company., as salesman in the Evansville District which position he now holds (1931). Curt was in the Officers Training Camp during the World War I but saw very little service. Republican. - Given by one of the family."

The following is from a book on Music in Indiana:

HITCH'S HAPPY HARMONISTS

This Evansville band, as evidenced by its Gennett recordings, offers a clear example of how one orchestra, upon hearing another, could make a significant departure from its accustomed style, and embrace that of its competitor.

The model in this case was the Wolverines. According to the Happy Harmonists' leader, Curt Hitch, and its cornet star, the late Fred Rollison, the change was a conscious one. Hitch's band was then four years old.

Curt Hitch was born November 23, 1897, in Gibson County, near the town of Princeton. His father was a farmer; his mother taught public school. Of the ten children in the family, Curt and a sister played piano, and a brother played drums. All were self-taught. Curt says that during his whole musical career he remained an improvisor.

He was twenty-three years old when he was approached by his friend Earl "Buddy" McDowell, who had booked a dance and needed a piano player. Curt's reply was quick: "You know I can't read music - besides, I know only a few good tunes."

Buddy was persuasive: "Don't worry about that. Just play them over and over again. Nobody'll care. All they want to do is dance."

Intrigued, Curt signed on. The dancers at the little community of Haubstadt thus became merely the first of many thousands who would be stepping in tempo to the music of the genial pianist and his men for the next seven years.

Curt and Buddy were the nucleus of a five-piece combination formed that year. The others were: Dewey Neal, bass sax; Maurice "Piggy" May, banjo; and Fred Draves, clarinet and alto sax. Dewey's brother Myron ("Rookie") was then working in the jazz leagues at Davenport, Iowa, with Carlisle Evans' band. He was in fast company as he played his C-melody sax beside such future jazz greats as Leon Rappolo and Lou Black (both to be members of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings) and a New Orleans cornetist, Emmett Hardy, whom many consider to have been a prime influence upon the still-developing Bix Beiderbecke. Rookie was brought back to Evansville to replace the departing Fred Draves, in 1922.

Their first solid booking had been at the Vendome Hotel Tea Room and Pastry Shop. At 10¢ a dance, the weekly take amounted to several hundred dollars. "Not bad," says Curt, "considering a dollar was worth a lot in those days."

That year the band's sound was given more balance by the addition of two brass players: trombonist Jerry Bump and cornetist Fred Rollison.

Soon, through the influence of an Evansville youth serving as president of the ATO Fraternity at Bloomington, they got an introduction to the IU campus. Other organizations were soon bidding for their services, among them the Kappa Sigs, represented by Hoagy Carmichael.

"Remember," Hitch says, "in those days IU wasn't the giant place it is today. There were only several thousand students then, and when a new band came to play, everybody knew it. They'd parade you all over campus on the back of a truck, then maybe down to Sorority Row to serenade the girls. It was a lot of fun."

Curt says this was about the time the band settled on its name, borrowing in part from the historic Hoosier communal settlement of New Harmony. They were indeed "happy" harmonists, hardly any older than the college crowd they served. Using no music, their explorations were new each night. Fred Rollison in particular was in search of a jazz style, and must have had a spiritual kinship with the also-questing Carmichael. Roth would be transfixed at the sound of Beiderbecke.

Fortunately, the Happy Harmonists were on the scene when the Wolverines arrived to play a dance on campus. The wild enthusiasm provoked by Bix and his friends (especially when they blew Copenhagen, a tune they'd picked up from the Charlie Davis band in Indianapolis) was instructive. The Hitch men listened, and absorbed.

Maurice May listened to George Johnson, whose musical lines were in that day as highly-admired as Bix's (May was about to make a change to tenor.) Within the hour, Fred Rollison, too, had sensed discovery. Together, the Harmonists probed just what gave the Wolverines such a special sound: the ensemble voicing...the breaks...the musical "explosions."

In a matter or weeks, the transformation was complete. It was for the Indiana men a good move, and they rode it for all it was worth right through the mid-20s. As a unit, they outlived their model, for (unlike the Wolverines) they were capable of a well-rounded dance program-waltzes, and slow, romantic foxtrots-with which to complement their "hot" specialties.

As the face of the music changed, so did the face of the band. New additions from Evansville were the slightly-built clarinetist, Harry "Mousey" Wright, and serious, steady Arnold Habbe. Maurice May was on tenor, and Haskell Simpson, on tuba, provided his deep tones.

In the reorganization, Rollison became the musical director, though the band retained the Hitch name.

Though they played a great deal in and around Evansville, the Happy Harmonists were to be seen all over Indiana in the next years, making occasional forays into Illinois and Wisconsin, where they had a summer-long booking at Appleton's Waverly Beach.

Their name was spread by a series of recordings at Richmond. Curt says they had no illusions that making records would make them any money. "We considered them as promotion - it didn't hurt to advertise yourselves as a 'recording' orchestra."

The initial session in September 1923 produced Cruel Woman and Home Brew Blues. These represent the band's early sound. Five months later, there were three more releases: Steady-Steppin' Papa (a follow-up to Cruel Woman, according to Curt); Ethiopian Nightmare (Alexander's Ragtime Band in blackface); and Baptistown Crawl, named for Evansville's Negro district. In this session, Jerry Bump's talent for solo breaks is evident, and Rollison's pre-Bix style is mature.

By January 1925, when the Harmonists made their third visit to the recording studio, Jerry Bump had left to join Charlie Davis in Indianapolis. The instrumentation was now identical to that of the Wolverines and the style and sound of the band had moved in that direction. The repertoire this session at Gennett was chosen by the recording company, who had asked for material with ragtime flavor. Cataract Rag Blues and Nightingale Rag Blues were the result of head arrangements built up by Rollison, Wright and May.

They were back in Richmond the following May, under the temporary musical influence and direction of Hoagy Carmichael. It was easy for Hitch to sit this one out on the sidelines, for he admired both Hoagy's keyboard ideas and his compositional skill. "Besides," he says, " I could no more have played that stuff than the man in the moon."

"Hoagy had brought a couple of his own numbers along - had his own arrangements, too - Boneyard Shuffle and Washboard Blues. In those days you ran through the numbers a couple of times just to get the right position in front of the two recording horns sticking out of the wall. As I recall, Boneyard Shuffle went over OK, but when we had played Washboard Blues the guy came out and said they couldn't use it - it ran about twenty seconds short for a ten-inch record. Well, you can imagine how Hoagy felt at that.

"I told the man that these were Mr. Carmichael's own compositions, and his arrangements, and they both had to be recorded. Just then Hoagy took me aside and said if we'd all get out of the studio for a bit, he'd do something. Ten minutes later he had cooked up a piano interlude to go right in the middle of the thing, and it turned out to be the theme for his later hit Lazybones!"

That summer the Happy Harmonists played an engagement at Walnut Gardens, near Indianapolis. Following the Labor Day closing, Paulie Freed, a Moline pianist working at the Athletic Club, borrowed Buddy McDowell, Harry Wright and Fred Rollison for a pick-up session at Gennett, using the name of Paulie Freed and His Rhythmicians. Jerry Bump, along with Davisites George Harper and Min Leibrook was in attendance, plus banjoist Lennie Esterdahi of Moline. They cut two sides, neither of which were released. Fred later told Hitch that "everybody was trying to play lead - all chiefs and no Indians."

Despite this fiasco, Freed was able to lure most of the group to Chicago, with the exception of Rollison and Wright. Aside from a marathon recording session at Okeh with trumpeter Wingy Mannone (in which eight titles were cut, and never heard of again), there was little action for them. George Harper recalled years later a glorious moment in a rooming house when Mannone opened a package containing his new artificial arm. "My arm's here - my arm's here!" the trump- eter kept yelling. As he strapped it on, Harper's dry wit surfaced: "What are you going to call it, Wingy?"

Later, Rollison would make his break, joining Al Katz and his Kittens. His replacement, equally impressive, would be Evansville cornetist, William "Dub" Shoffner.

In 1927, the band quietly dissolved. Arnold Habbe enrolled at Indiana University, where he would become closely associated with the Hoagy Carmichael circle; Harry Wright and Shoffner headed for Indianapolis and the band of Connie Connaughton. Rookie Neal would follow suit in about a year.

Looking back at perhaps the most precious seven years of his life, Curt Hitch is grateful: "Money couldn't buy the extraordinarily satisfying experiences of those years, nor could more meaningful or lasting friendships be realized."

Curt echoes a thought common to all those who worked in the bands. The life was exciting. It was also rigorous, and the hours could be brutal. Travel was more often than not boring. Income was usually unpredictable, and the separations from families could work hardship, but the years have washed away much that was bad, leaving in high relief the friendships, the joy of playing and the gaiety of the crowds. These are the things that stick in the mind as musicians glance backward through the tunnel of time.

Curtis married Margaret M. WYTTENBACH in 1937. Margaret was born in 1902 and died on 15 Nov 1984 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^¹⁶⁴³ at age 82.

1826 M ix. Bruce K. HITCH ⁵⁸ was born on 1 Sep 1900 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁸ ³²⁰³ ³³⁰⁸} and died on 8 Mar 1973 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ³³⁰⁹} at age 72.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Bruce received his education at Princeton and Evansville, IN. Shortly after finishing high school, he enlisted at age 17 in Headquarters Co., 151 Infantry and served with this outfit at Hattiesburg, MS. He was advanced to Corporal Nov. 1, 1917. Discharged Feb. 11, 1918 on account of being under age.

He entered the employ of the Indian Refining Co. as service station attendant shortly after the war and has made splendid progress with this company. At present he is superintendent of all their station in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. He lives (1931) with his parents in Evansville, IN. Republican. No issue. - Given by one of the family."

Bruce married Nell GRIMM. Nell was born on 10 Nov 1890 ^¹⁴³² and died in Jul 1963 in IN ^³³¹⁰ at age 72.

Bruce next married Constance DRISKELL. Constance was born between 6 May 1905 and 5 May 1906 and died on 5 May 1997 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^³³¹¹ about age 91.

1827 M x. James HITCH was born on 1 Sep 1900 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

911. 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.

Burial Notes: Located on a part of the homestead purchased by John W. Smith in 1873
which he named Memento. His daughter, Alena Beatrice, who died April
15, 1877 was the first buried in the cemetery. Locally referred to
as "Boot Hill", this historic cemetery has been the victim of vandalism
and neglect. The local Zangi Grotto has adopted Pinewood and have
installed gates that are locked each night to help protect the graveyard.
Many of the tombstones have been damaged or have graffiti sprayed on them.
I have been using an old listing made in 1958 by the D.A.R. to fill in the
stones that are now unreadable.

The cemetery is located at the corner of Main Street and Peninsula Drive
in the city of Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida.

General Notes: Excerpt from a member of the family relative to Oliver Allen Hitch from "A Hitch Orchard": "Uncle Bill was a well built, rather stocky individual
with a bearing that would impress you with the thought, "Here is a successful, keen, business man." He was educated at Patoka, IN and shortly after finishing school went to Steam Corner, Fountain County, IN where he built a store and entered the general merchandise business. His venture was a success in more ways than one because he soon fell in love with and married Nannie Pevler, a young lady of the neighborhood. He was the post-master at Steam Corner for several years. He was in business at Yeddo and Hazelton, IN and for a short time operated the old Hitch Homestead near Patoka, IN. About 1901, he moved his family to Daytona, FL. where he lived the rest of his life."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Oliver A. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Oliver A. Hitch, born 4/1857 in IN - Nannie Hitch, born 8/1863 in KY - Della Hitch, born 3/1885 in IN - Oliphant Hitch, born 8/1892 in IN.

Oliver married Nancy J. (Nannie) PEVLER on 24 Aug 1883 in Fountain Co., IN.⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁴⁹ Nancy was born on 2 Aug 1864 in Carlton, KY,^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴ ³³¹²} died on 6 Nov 1921 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL ^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 57, and was buried about 9 Nov 1921 in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, FL.

General Notes: Nancy (Nannie) J. Pevler was of Steam Corner, Fountain Inn, IN. She was born in Carlton, KY, a small place near Lexington. She was married at Fountain County, IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1828 F i. Della HITCH was born on 8 Mar 1885 in Yeddo, Fountain Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³³¹³}

1829 F ii. Mamie HITCH was born on 3 May 1888 in Fountain Co., IN,^³³¹⁴ died on 22 Dec 1888 in Fountain Co., IN,^³³¹⁴ and was buried about 25 Dec 1888 in Centennial Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN.^³³¹⁵

+ 1830 M iii. Oliphant Allen HITCH was born on 10 Aug 1892 in Steam Corner, Fountain Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹²⁷¹ ¹⁴³² ³³¹⁶} and died on 16 Jul 1973 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA ^{³³¹⁷ ³³¹⁸} at age 80.

1831 M iv. (Infant Son) HITCH was born on 10 Feb 1898 in Fountain Co., IN, died on 22 Feb 1898 in Fountain Co., IN, and was buried about 25 Feb 1898 in Centennial Cemetery, Fountain Co., IN.^³³²⁰

1832 F v. Amelia HITCH was born on 1 Oct 1900 in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³}

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "She was born in Hazelton, Gibson Co., IN. Married at Daytona Beach, FL. Her husband is an electrician. They are happy good, honest people. No issue. - By Della Hitch"

Amelia married Emmett Telfair MARKHAM on 16 Sep 1922 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.⁸ ³³¹⁹

913. 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.

Death Notes: Killed in the line of duty. He was a policeman and was shot settling a domestic dispute.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy hitch Davies, 1931: "Excerpt from a letter by one of his sons - Harrison Clement Hitch was educated in the common schools of Gibson Co., IN. and the State Normal School of Terre Haute, IN. He was granted a teacher's license and taught school in Indiana and Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado at the time when the main industry of the country pertained to long horn cattle and the deportations of such outlaws as the James brothers, Cole Younger, and the Fords. Father knew every one of these by sight and when I was a youngster he would sit by the hour and tell of their terrible exploits.

I have often heard him tell of a different nature - that was of immense interest to me.

Elizabeth Spain, an orphan girl and distant relative, of my grandmother was taken to raise by my grandparents when she was five or six years old and from that time lived as one of the family. Father was traveling somewhere in the west when he came to realize that young Elizabeth, then about 16, was especially attractive and an altogether desirable person. He forthwith gave up his traveling and hurried home for the purpose of paying court to her. The courtship was encouraged by Elizabeth and in a comparatively short time they were married.

Father then rented a farm near the old homestead and they started out for themselves. He operated first one farm and then another for several years never with a large measure of success. He suffered severe reverses during the Cleveland Panic and at that time or shortly thereafter gave up farming."

At the outset of the Spanish American War, father with R.H.Chappell and Rev. Ferguson of Patoka, IN. assembled a company of soldiers for service in the was. Mr. Chappell was Captain and father and Rev. Ferguson were Lieutenants. They drilled daily for several months and applied for admission to the U.S.Army. They were encouraged to continue their drilling but the war was ended before they were mustered into some of the service.

We then moved to Princeton, IN. where father engaged in various occupations and businesses for several years. At one time he was in the restaurant business, then in the wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable business. Finally he joined the force of the Princeton Police Department."

The Princeton Clarion News dated May 12,1913 gives several news items and a splendid editorial relative to the death of HARRISON CLEMENT HITCH while protecting a woman from the murderous attack of her husband he was shot by the man. The paper also gives a death and funeral notice in which it stated the funeral was to be held at the Christian Church and that a committee of Ben Hur, a society to which he evidently belonged, would accompany the remains. This sad incident helped to hasten the death of his wife a few months after.

The compiler has also seen a copy of a protest made by the son of the murdered man, Allen Spain Hitch, against the release of the murderer delivered before the Pardon Board Oct. 1930. The protest was successful."

In the Federal Census of 1900, Harrison C. Hitch is listed in Gibson County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Harrison C. Hitch, born 6/1861 in IN - Elizabeth Hitch, born 4/1871 in IN - Allen S. Hitch, born 9/1889 in IN - Morton Hitch, born 3/1892 in IN - Horace Hitch, born 8/1894 in IN - Viola Hitch, born 6/1897 in IN - Chester H. Hitch, born 4/1900 in IN.

Harrison married Elizabeth (Lizzie) SPAIN, daughter of James Allen SPAIN and Sarah HOWE, on 5 Apr 1888 in Gibson Co., IN.⁴⁴⁴ Elizabeth was born in Apr 1871 in IN ^{⁵⁸ ³³²¹} and died on 16 Oct 1913 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ⁴⁴²} at age 42.

Death Notes: Died of consumption.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1833 M i. Allen Spain HITCH was born on 11 Sep 1889 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³ ³³²² ³³²³} died on 10 Aug 1981 in Manatee Co., FL ^{¹⁵⁴² ²⁵²¹ ³³²⁴} at age 91, and was buried about 13 Aug 1981 in Fogartyville Cemetery, Bradenton, FL.^¹⁵⁴²

+ 1834 M ii. Oliver Morton (Mort) HITCH was born on 4 Mar 1892 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³³²⁵ ³³²⁶} died on 1 Dec 1963 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ²²⁹⁸ ³³²⁷} at age 71, and was buried about 4 Dec 1963 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gison Co., IN.

+ 1835 M iii. Horace HITCH was born on 2 Aug 1894 in Gibson Co., IN ^{³²⁰³ ³³²⁸ ³³²⁹} and died on 5 Apr 1946 in SD ^{¹⁶⁴³ ²²⁹⁸} at age 51.

+ 1836 F iv. Viola Spain HITCH was born on 29 Jun 1897 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³³³⁰ ³³³¹} and died in 1923 ^³³³² at age 26.

+ 1837 M v. Harrison Clement (Chester) HITCH Jr. was born on 28 Apr 1900 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³³³³ ³³³⁴}

+ 1838 M vi. Theodore Roosevelt (Ted) HITCH was born on 7 Jul 1902 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³³³⁵} and died on 25 Sep 1977 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ²²⁹⁸ ³³³⁶} at age 75.

+ 1839 M vii. Austin Victor (Pud) HITCH was born on 20 Sep 1904 in Gibson Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ³²⁰³} died on 19 Apr 1963 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN ^{¹⁶⁴³ ³³³²} at age 58, and was buried about 22 Apr 1963 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Princeton, Gison Co., IN.

+ 1840 F viii. Laura Elizabeth HITCH was born on 2 Oct 1906 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³³³⁷} and died on 27 Nov 2000 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI ^³³³⁸ at age 94.

+ 1841 M ix. James Wesley HITCH was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Gibson Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³² ³²⁰³ ³³³⁹} and died in Oct 1985 in Seattle, King Co., WA ^³³⁴⁰ at age 76.

+ 1842 F x. Helen Ruth HITCH was born on 20 Feb 1911 in Gibson Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³³⁴¹}

916. 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.

General Notes: The following is from "A Hitch Orchard": " Austin Victor Hitch was a Mason and belonged to the First Christian Church in his home town. He was born in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Austin V. Hitch is listed in a household in Fountain County, IN as follows: - Austin V. Hitch, born 12/1867 in IN - Ettie K. Hitch, born 7/1880 in IN - Orval Hitch, born 1/1896 in IN - Mary Hitch, born 1/1897 in IN

In a newspaper from Rosenberg,Texas dated March 1912 appears the following about Austin Victor Hitch: -

"His father was Zachariah Hitch, a well-to-do farmer in the Southern District (Indiana) who placed great stress upon the education of his children. The younger Hitch was placed in school at Patoka (IN) and graduated at that point with signal honors. Immediately after his graduation, he entered the Normal and shortly passed the examination, was given the commission of school teacher and assigned to the public schools of Fountain County (IN) where he taught for five years."

At the end of this time he decided to enter the real estate business and for several years following was engaged with the Frisco and Southern Pacific Companies and Immigration agent, conducting various excursions to Texas especially into the El Campo district. His extensive knowledge of the business brought many an investor to this country and because of his thorough acquaintance with the lands and their values in the district, was sought by Hiland P. Lockwood who had purchased some eighty thousand acres of land in Fort Bend County and assigned to the office in Rosenberg.

Mr. Hitch sold hundreds of farms in this county and is considered one of the best posted real estate men in South Texas and one of the most reliable, He had always operated under the belief that, "These lands are capable of selling themselves without any misrepresentation,"

In January 1911, he left the Lockwood people and associated himself with the Rosenberg Development Co. of this city and some twelve months ago the other members of the firm were bought out, leaving Mr. Hitch's only partner Kinch Hillyer. This firm has extensive holdings in the country. Mr. Hitch has been prosperous in all his undertakings which were essentially real estate and lands and owns valuable acreage throughout this section.

He is known for his quiet manners, for the firmness of his convictions, for his progressive ideas, for the honesty of his dealings and a man whose integrity is above all else Mr. HITCH is that type of citizen who makes himself a valuable adjunct to any community.

In a note by his nephew, Allen Spain Hitch, from "A Hitch Orchard": "Uncle Austin was a Justice of the Peace in Fountain County as well, I have often heard him tell of his embarrassment the first time he was called upon to perform a wedding ceremony. He got used to it in time and was often called upon to perform this rite."

Austin married Etta KENYON on 8 Jun 1895 in Fountain Co., IN.⁵⁸ ¹⁶⁴⁹ Etta was born in Jul 1880 in Fountain Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ³³⁴²} died on 3 Jul 1910 in TX ^{⁵⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 30, and was buried about 6 Jul 1910 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

Children from this marriage were:

1843 M i. Orville Victor HITCH was born on 17 Jan 1896 in Fountain Co., IN,^{⁵⁸ ³³⁴³ ³³⁴⁴ ³³⁴⁵} died on 3 Nov 1936 in TX ^⁶⁴ at age 40, and was buried about 6 Nov 1936 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: "Orville Hitch applied for enlistment in the Marine Corps on April 16, 1917 at Port Royal Sound, SC. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, and was honorably discharged October 22, 1918, at Washington, D.C., a private with character "Excellent" upon a report of medical survey for disability. Orville was severely wounded in World War I and given up to die. He recovered finally but it was a very long time before recovery was complete. He was a member of the First Christian Church and resided in Rosenberg, TX (1931)."

In the Federal Census of 1920, Orville V. Hitch is listed in a household in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California as follows: - Orville V. Hitch, age 25, born in IN - Louise C. Hitch, age 24, born in TX - Mary A. Hitch, age 23, born in IN.

Orville married Louise Claire MEYER on 3 Mar 1919.⁸ Louise was born on 22 Jan 1894 in TX,^{⁸ ¹⁴³² ³³⁴⁶} died on 12 Jun 1977 in TX ^³³⁴⁷ at age 83, and was buried about 15 Jun 1977 in Woodmen Of The World Cemetery, Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., TX.

+ 1844 F ii. Mary Adeline HITCH was born on 3 Jan 1897 in Fountain Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ³³⁴⁸ ³³⁴⁹} and died on 6 Jul 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^³³⁵⁰ at age 68.

934. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Thomas L. Hitch is indicated in a household in Gumboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas L. Hitch, born 11/1862 in DE - Willie M. Hitch, born 2/1866 in MD - James M. Hitch, born 1/1890 in DE - John H. Hitch, born 12/1893 in DE - Sarah E. Hitch, born 8/1895 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Thomas L. Hitch is indicated in a household in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - Thomas L. Hitch, age 57, born in DE - Millie M. Hitch, age 54, born in MD - Wilson R. Hitch, age 16, born in DE - Mary G. Hitch, age 11, born in DE.

Thomas married Willie Martin HORSMAN about 1888 in DE. Willie was born in Feb 1866 in MD,^{³³⁵¹ ³³⁵²} died in 1944 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 78, and was buried in 1944 in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica, Kent Co., DE.

General Notes: Maiden name given on son's birth record.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1845 M i. James Mcillroy HITCH was born on 10 Jan 1890 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^{⁷⁸⁴ ¹⁴³² ³³⁵³ ³³⁵⁴} and died in Oct 1965 in MD ^³³⁵⁵ at age 75.

+ 1846 M ii. John Henry HITCH was born on 26 Dec 1893 in DE,^{¹⁴³² ³³⁵⁶ ³³⁵⁷} died on 20 Mar 1955 in DE ^{³³⁵⁸ ³³⁵⁹} at age 61, and was buried about 23 Mar 1955 in Ellendale Public Cemetery, Ellendale, DE.

1847 F iii. Sarah Emma HITCH was born in Aug 1895 in DE.^³³⁶⁰

1848 M iv. William HITCH was born in 1900 in Sussex Co., DE.

1849 M v. Wilson R. HITCH was born on 21 Jul 1903 in DE ^{¹⁴³² ³³⁶¹} and died on 29 Apr 1995 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^³³⁶² at age 91.

1850 F vi. Mary G. HITCH was born in 1909 in DE.^³³⁶³

938. 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

Wilbur married Annie E. HEIS in 1900. Annie was born in 1881 in DE.^¹⁶⁹⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1851 M i. Harry T. HITCH was born on 11 Jan 1901 near Bridgeville, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁷⁸⁴ ³³⁶⁴ ³³⁶⁵} and died in Jul 1966 in DE ^³³⁶⁶ at age 65.

1852 M ii. Spencer P. HITCH was born in 1907 in Sussex Co., DE.^³³⁶⁷

953. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Fred Hitch is listed in Clinton County, Indiana in a household as follows: Fred Hitch, age 39, born in IN Clara Hitch, age 33, born in IN Ruth Hitch, age 11, born in IN William Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

Frederick married Clara Faye MURPHY on 24 Dec 1905 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁸ ⁵²¹ Clara was born on 25 Sep 1886 in IN,^{⁵⁸ ⁵²¹ ¹⁴³² ³³⁶⁸} died on 22 Aug 1962 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁸ ¹⁴³²} at age 75, and was buried about 25 Aug 1962 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1853 F i. Ruth Marie HITCH was born on 29 Apr 1908 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³³⁶⁹}

+ 1854 M ii. William Henry HITCH was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Rossville, Clinton Co., IN.^{⁵⁸ ³³⁷⁰}

954. 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.

Josephine married Dean Stanley MILLIGAN, son of James Robert MILLIGAN and Mary Frances IRWIN, on 2 Mar 1904 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵²¹ Dean was born on 26 Feb 1881 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ³³⁷²} and died on 30 Mar 1928 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ³³⁷²} at age 47.

General Notes: Waveland Independent, April 6, 1928 -- This community was horrified on Friday morning by the accidental death of Dean S. Milligan. Mr. Milligan had arisen before the rest of the family, with exception of Lawrence who was at the barn milking. It is supposed that he saw dogs in the pasture in front of the house where the sheep are kept and that he reached into the closet back of the kitchen for a single barreled shot gun which was kept there. in some manner the gun was discharged the load entering the body above the left hip and ranging upward. Hearing the noise John rushed downstairs and found his father lying on the floor with the gun at this feet. Dr. Isaacs was called but there was no sign of life when he arrived. Coroner Griffith was notified and after viewing the body returned a verdict of accidental death. The accident occurred about half past six. Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon were in charge of Rev. W.F. Smith of Rockville assisted by Rev. H. Hugo. The music was by a quartet: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Denk, Mrs. Gallowya and Corta Dooley. The pall bearers were: V.G. Moser, J.D. Blacker, Roy Buser, Will White, Everett Clore and Normal E. Walker. The flower bearers were Mrs. Robert Burford and Misses Juanita Jarvis, Cecile Martin, Clara Mae Oldshue, Julia Spruhan, Cordelia Rule, elsie Payne and Ruth Ferrell. Judge Jere West conducted the Masonic ceremony at the grave. The following obituary was read: Dean Stanley Milligan was born Feb 26, 1881 on what is called the Old Judge McIntire farm one half mile southeast of Waveland. He was called to his Eternal Home on the morning of March 30, 1928 at the age of 47 years, one month and four days. He was the sixth child of James Robert and Fannie Irwin Milligan, who spent their entire wedded life on that farm. Dean spent his entire life in Waveland with the exception of two years in Russellville and vicinity. His father, died when Dean was 17, leaving him and his brothers, Sam and Milford at home with the widowed mother. Dean and Sam, altho young took charge of the farm and operated it successfully during several years of partnership. Dean wooed and won Miss Josphine Hitch of Darlington and they were married March 2, 1904. Dean brought his bride to the old homestead where the partnership with Sam was continued for several years. Later he was engaged in various business enterprises in Waveland and vicinity. At the time of his death he was serving his second term as Trustee of Brown Township. As a public officer he commanded the respect and confidence of all citizens and taxpayers alike whether of his political faith of otherwise. He was always conscientious and honest in his effort to administer the trust imposed in him by the township. Dean had a rich heritage of Christian Ancestry; his paternal grandfather being one of the founders, organizers and Ruling Elders in this present church - his father a Ruling Elder - his maternal grandfather spent a long life as a minister of the Gospel. His Uncle Robert Irwin was at one time pastor of this church and later served a most successful term as President of Lindenwood College St. Charles, Missouri. In his early manhood Dean united with the Presbyterian Church and has always been a faithful and consistent member. he served his church in the capacity of Treasurer for a period of 13 years, and was holding the office of Deacon at the time of his death. Dean was a member of the Masonic Order of the Chapter at Crawfordsville and also of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He was devoted to his church - his family - his fraternal orders and the public trust and in his untimely death the community loses one of its most substantial and honored men. Dean is survived by the widow and three children: Frances Eleanor a teacher in the public schools; Lawrence Dean, 18 a member of the Senior Class of the High School , John Hubert 16, a Sophomore; one sister, Mrs. Charles B. Taylor of Winona Lake, three brothers, Frank C. of Huston, Texas, Sam, Jr. of Milligan and James Milford of Waveland. In addition, two nieces, 8 nephews, two great nieces, one great nephew, one step great nephew and a host of relatives who cherish his memory. Dean most truly lived a life of noble and honored manhood, ever fittin ghimself for that celestial home, that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were the following: Mrs. Ruth Baker and Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Muff of Sumerville, Ohio; Mr. Kenneth Muff, Eaton, Ohio; Mr. Harper Muff, Richmond, Miss Lulu Grayson, Mr. Stewart Milligan and family, Miss Bessie McClain, Mrs. Mary Shirl, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shannon of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milligan, Huston, Texas, Mr. Roy Blacker, Wingate, Miss Margaret McNutt and Mr. Joseph ball, Terre Haute, Mr. Scott Milligan and Rev. W.F. Smith, Rockville, Mr. and Mrs. James Gilliland, Miss Louise Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Allen, Mr. Rex Simpson and son, John, Dr. and Mrs. T.Z. Ball and son, Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilliland, Mr. Merl Coons, Mr. E.O. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Charles McCullough, Mrs. Lawrence Hopkins, Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. John Hitch, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fletcher, Mr. Casper G. Crowder, Darlington; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hitch, Thorntown; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Booker, Advance; Miss Inez Gouty, Mr. A. L. Dwiggens, Waynetown; Mr. James E. Mount, Mr. T. L. Brown, New Ross; Mr. C.W. Newkirk, Hal Thewlis, Linden; Mr. Edwin C. Barnes, Mr. Samuel T. Powers, Ladoga; Mr. Anson S. Thomas, New Richmond; Mr. Thomas B. Turnipseed, Bowers.

Crawfordsville Journal, March 30, 1928 -- Dean Stanley Milligan, one of the best known citizens of Brown Township, lost his life early Friday when a shotgun which he had been cleaning was accidentally discharged at his farm home at the edge of Waveland. Mr. Milligan, who received the full blast of the gun in his left groin, lived for about 15 minutes. The accident occurred at 6:20 o'clock. Mr. Milligan who was serving his second term as township trustee, had been having trouble with dogs getting into his sheep and was making ready to get rid of some of these animals when he dropped the gun while leaving the kitchen of his home. The weapon was an old one and described as rather frail, was discharged as it struck the floor. Mr. Milligan had for many years been a leader in his community and was prominent in Republican politics. He had taken an active part in the formation of plans for the new consolidated township school at New Market, having served as chairman of the board of three trustees in this project. Dean Stanley Milligan was born in Feb. 1881, at Waveland, the son of Robert and Frances Milligan. He was united in marr. with Josephine HITCH March 2, 1904. For many years, Mr. Milligan had served as a deacon in the Presbyterian church. He also held membership in the Masonic lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Those surviving are his wife, one daughter, Frances, and two sons, John and Lawrence. Miss Frances Milligan is a teacher in the Waveland schools while the sons are students there. Others who survive are three brothers, Frank of Texas, James Milford of Waveland, and Samuel, Jr. of Milligan, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Taylor. Up until recently Mr. Milligan and his family had resided in Waveland, a few weeks ago moving to the farm home at the edge of the city. For several years, Mr. Milligan was in the grocery business here.

Children from this marriage were:

1855 F i. Frances Eleanor MILLIGAN ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 25 Jul 1905 and died on 5 Nov 1981 at age 76.

Frances married Clyde KESSLER on 4 Jun 1941.⁵⁰⁸ Clyde was born on 12 May 1905.

1856 M ii. Lawrence Dean MILLIGAN ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 8 Feb 1910 and died in 1989 at age 79.

Lawrence married Mary GIBLER on 20 Sep 1942.⁵⁰⁸ Mary was born on 1 May 1910 and died in 1995 at age 85.

1857 M iii. John Hubert MILLIGAN ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 21 Jun 1912.

John married Virginia TREACHLER on 8 Sep 1940.⁵⁰⁸ Virginia was born on 14 Feb 1923.

956. 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.

Irene married Frank Zopher McNUTT, son of Samuel McNUTT and Sarah (?), on 5 Sep 1906 in Waveland, Montgomery Co., IN.¹¹¹ ⁵²¹ Frank was born on 12 Aug 1885 ^⁵⁰⁸ and died on 10 Nov 1918 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 33.

General Notes: Waveland Independent, Nov 15, 1918 -- Frank Z. McNutt, the fifth victim of influenza, in this community, died at an early hour on Sunday morning, after an illness of nearly two weeks. From the beginning the disease assumed a grave type and hope for his recovery was given up some time before his death. Funeral services at the home of M/M Samuel McNutt, E. of town on Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. JT Boyer. Interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Frank Z. McNutt was born Aug 12, 1885, the oldest son of Samuel and Sarah McNutt. He was married to Miss Irene Hitch Sept 5, 1906 to which union 3 children were born: Margaret, Darwin and Joseph. His entire life was spent in this community, where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. At an early age he united with the Presb. Church of this place, of which he was a member until his death. On Oct 28th he was stricken with the influenza which developed pneumonia and after several days of almost unbearable suffering, which he bore with patience, on the morning of Nov. 10 his spirit was released from his earthly body and took its flight to the home beyond. Those present from a distance were: M/M RW Allen; Rex Simpson and Louis Jones of Crawfordsville; Miss Margaret McNutt of Terre Haute and John Hitch of Darlington. Mr. McNutt was universally liked and was to be depended on or any public activity. It was largely owing to his efforts that the flag staff was raised here, and the fine flag which he donated was hoisted at half mast during the funeral. He was an active member of the KP fraternity. He engaged in various business enterprises, conducting a store at Milligan and latterly engaging int he drug business here. The entire family was ill with the disease at the time. Two of the children have recovered, but Mrs. McNutt and Darwin are in a critical condition.

Children from this marriage were:

1858 F i. Margaret Josephine McNUTT ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 22 Jun 1907 in IN ^¹²⁷¹ and died on 16 Aug 1992 in Orange Co., CA ^³³⁷³ at age 85.

Margaret married Maxwell C. DILLMAN on 1 Dec 1928.⁵⁰⁸ Maxwell was born on 17 May 1899.

1859 M ii. Darwin Samuel McNUTT ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 24 Jan 1910 in IN ^¹²⁷¹ and died on 20 Dec 1964 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^³³⁷⁴ at age 54.

Darwin married Clare JOHN on 24 Feb 1949.⁵⁰⁸ Clare was born on 12 Sep 1914.

1860 M iii. Joseph Harold McNUTT ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 23 Mar 1913 in Parke Co., IN ^{¹²⁷¹ ³³⁷⁵} and died on 6 Mar 1966 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^³³⁷⁶ at age 52.

Joseph married Mary Hannah MASTIN on 24 Jun 1934.⁵⁰⁸ Mary was born on 11 May 1912.

957. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch is listed in Boone County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John Hitch, age 31, born in IN - Mame Hitch, age 26, born in IL - Hiram Hitch, age 4 years-6 months, born in IN - Ralph Hitch, age 3 years-1 month, born in IN - Marvin Hitch, age 1 year-7 months, born in IN.

John married Mayme SMITH on 10 Dec 1913.⁵⁰⁸ Mayme was born on 5 Dec 1893 in IN,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ³³⁷⁷} died in Jun 1972 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN ^³³⁷⁸ at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1972 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Montgomery Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1861 M i. Hiram Grant HITCH was born on 12 Jul 1915 in IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ³³⁷⁹ ³³⁸⁰}

1862 M ii. Ralph O. HITCH was born on 14 Dec 1916 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³³⁸²}

+ 1863 M iii. Marvin Thomas (Robert?) HITCH was born on 12 Nov 1918 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³³⁸³} and died in Feb 1976 ^³³⁸⁴ at age 57.

958. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, "Francis F." Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Francis F. Hitch, born 1/1870 in IN - Julia A. Hitch, born 10/1867 in IN - Grace Wilcox, born 1/1888 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, "Frank" Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 58, born in IN - Julia A. Hitch, age 52, born in IN.

He was sheriff of Montgomery Co., Indiana in 1931.

William married Julia Ann COLEMAN, daughter of Henderson J. COLEMAN and Deborah Thompson EDWARDS, on 7 Mar 1894 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵²¹ Julia was born on 15 Oct 1868 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ³³⁸⁵ ³³⁸⁶} died on 9 Dec 1926 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 58, and was buried on 12 Dec 1926 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

1864 F i. Ruth HITCH was born on 15 Jul 1895 in Gibson Co., IN.^³²⁰³

1865 U ii. (Infant) HITCH was born on 6 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, died on 6 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN, and was buried about 9 Sep 1905 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

William next married Blanch Grandstaff DITAMORE on 14 Mar 1928.⁵⁰⁸ Blanch was born on 23 Jun 1885 and died on 30 Apr 1952 at age 66.

959. 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.

Alice married Orville M. PEEBLES on 25 Dec 1901 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵²¹ Orville was born on 20 Sep 1876 ^⁵⁰⁸ and died on 2 Jan 1945 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 68.

Children from this marriage were:

1866 F i. Gladys PEEBLES ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 12 Aug 1903.

Gladys married Adrian REMLEY on 27 Aug 1925.⁵⁰⁸ Adrian was born on 3 Aug 1900.

1867 M ii. Donald PEEBLES ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 3 Mar 1908.

Donald married Mary ANDERSON on 15 Oct 1930.⁵⁰⁸ Mary was born on 5 Nov 1903.

960. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William A. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, IN in a household as follows: - William A. Hitch, born 6/1875 in IN - Laura Hitch, born 1/1877 in IN - Mary Driver, born 5/1838 in England.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William A. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, IN in a household as follows: - William A. Hitch, age 44, born in IN - Laura B. Hitch, age 43, born in IN - Edna M. Hitch, age 18, born in IN - Paul N. Hitch, age 17, born in IN - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 12, born in IN - Leland O. Hitch, age 8, born in IN - Herbert R. Hitch, age 6, born in IN.

William married Laura B. MOORE on 27 Oct 1898 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵²¹ Laura was born on 20 Jan 1877 in IN,^{¹⁷⁰² ¹⁷²⁴ ³³⁸⁷ ³³⁸⁸} died on 4 May 1958 ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷²⁴} at age 81, and was buried about 7 May 1958 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

Children from this marriage were:

1868 M i. (Male) HITCH was born on 22 Jul 1901 in Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰⁷

+ 1869 F ii. Edna May HITCH was born on 22 Jul 1901 in Youngs Chapel, Union Township, Montgomery Co., IN,^{¹⁷²⁴ ³³⁸⁹} died on 25 Sep 1981 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN ^¹⁷²⁴ at age 80, and was buried on 28 Sep 1981 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

1870 M iii. Paul Henry HITCH was born on 3 Dec 1902 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ³³⁹⁰} died in Mar 1979 in Ladoga, Montgomery Co., IN ^³³⁹¹ at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Crawfordsville Masonic Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN.

+ 1871 F iv. Elsie (Florence?) Marie HITCH was born on 16 Dec 1907 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹²⁷¹ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³³⁹²} and died on 12 Feb 1993 in Orange Co., CA ^³³⁹³ at age 85.

+ 1872 M v. Leland Orrel HITCH was born on 24 Feb 1911 in Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN,^{¹⁴³² ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³³⁹⁴ ³³⁹⁵} died on 26 Mar 1966 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN ^{¹⁷²⁴ ³³⁹⁵ ³³⁹⁶} at age 55, and was buried about 29 Mar 1966 in Lizton, Hendricks Co., IN.

+ 1873 M vi. Herbert Russell HITCH was born on 2 Nov 1913 in Montgomery Co., IN,^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ¹⁷⁰⁷ ¹⁷²⁴ ³³⁹⁷} died on 21 Jan 1986 in Bainbridge, Putnam Co., IN ^{¹⁷²⁴ ³³⁹⁸} at age 72, and was buried about 24 Jan 1986 in Indian Creek Cemetery, IN.

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 3/1879 in IN - Nellie Hitch, born 4/1882 in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John E. Hitch is listed in Ashland, Ashland County, Wisconsin in a household as follows: - John E. Hitch, age 41, born in IN - Nellie K. Hitch, age 37, born in IN - Daisy B. Hitch, age 18, born in IN - Della B. Hitch, age 13, born in IN.

John married Nellie K. HARRIS on 27 Dec 1899 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ Nellie was born on 21 Apr 1882 in IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ³³⁹⁹ ³⁴⁰⁰} and died in Jun 1970 in Pittsburgh, Alleghany Co., PA ^³⁴⁰¹ at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1874 F i. Daisy Belle HITCH was born on 9 Sep 1901 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ³⁴⁰²} and died on 18 Jul 1965 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 63.

+ 1875 F ii. Della Bernice HITCH was born on 18 Sep 1906 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³⁴⁰³}

962. 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.

Fannie married Lee Roy WILSON on 30 Dec 1903 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ Lee was born on 11 Jul 1878 ^⁵⁰⁸ and died on 19 Mar 1960 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

1876 F i. Fay Mildred WILSON was born on 2 Jan 1905.^⁵⁰⁸

Fay married Ray Oreal LAYTON on 17 Jun 1939.⁵⁰⁸ Ray was born on 20 Aug 1902 and died on 25 May 1959 at age 56.

1877 M ii. Glen H. WILSON was born on 3 May 1906.^⁵⁰⁸

Glen married Kathryn KIDD on 3 Jun 1930.⁵⁰⁸ Kathryn was born on 22 Aug 1907.

Glen next married Arline VAN MATRE in 1942.⁵⁰⁸ Arline was born on 31 Aug 1918.

Glen next married Marie Greer BONNEAU on 3 Sep 1949.⁵⁰⁸ Marie was born on 7 Nov 1921.

1878 M iii. Ralph Alexander WILSON was born on 31 Jan 1908.^⁵⁰⁸

Ralph married Ida Belle JONES on 22 Dec 1937.⁵⁰⁸ Ida was born on 4 Aug 1905.

1879 M iv. Charlie Arden WILSON was born on 22 Jun 1911.^⁵⁰⁸

Charlie married Ruby Anna GRAY on 29 Jun 1946.⁵⁰⁸ Ruby was born on 13 Jul 1921.

1880 M v. Byron Edward WILSON was born on 6 Aug 1913.^⁵⁰⁸

Byron married Laura Gertrude ALLISON on 21 Mar 1942.⁵⁰⁸ Laura was born on 20 Sep 1907.

+ 1881 F vi. Mary Fern WILSON ²¹ was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN ^⁵⁰⁸ and died before 1994.

963. 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.

Maude married Edgar H. HENRY on 4 Nov 1894 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ ⁵²¹ Edgar was born on 30 Aug 1873 in OH ^{⁵⁰⁸ ³⁴⁰⁴} and died on 25 Jan 1924 ^⁵⁰⁸ at age 50.

Children from this marriage were:

1882 F i. Elsie M. HENRY was born on 7 Sep 1895 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ³⁴⁰⁵}

Elsie married George WILLIAMS on 8 Sep 1913.⁵⁰⁸ George was born on 16 Feb 1891 and died on 6 Aug 1950 at age 59.

1883 F ii. Rena Lee HENRY ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 9 Jan 1901 and died on 29 Dec 1961 at age 60.

Rena married James PURCELL on 26 Dec 1929.⁵⁰⁸ James was born on 30 Mar 1896 and died on 22 Apr 1960 at age 64.

1884 M iii. Patrick HENRY ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 5 Aug 1904.

Patrick married Bernice DOWDEN on 27 Sep 1929.⁵⁰⁸ Bernice was born on 24 Apr 1909 and died on 15 Oct 1936 at age 27.

1885 F iv. Alice HENRY ⁵⁰⁸ was born on 15 Aug 1908.

Alice married Lavon CRULL on 30 Aug 1926.⁵⁰⁸ Lavon was born on 28 Aug 1902.

1886 F v. Sarah HENRY .³⁴⁰⁶

1887 F vi. Louise HENRY .³⁴⁰⁶

964. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, James Hitch is listed in Montgomery County, Indiana in a household as follows: - James Hitch, age 30, born in IN - Nellie Hitch, age 29, born in IN - Albert Hitch, age 5 years and 3 months born in IN - Frank Hitch, age 11 months, born in IN.

James married Nellie Edna PAIRE on 23 Mar 1911 in Montgomery Co., IN.⁵⁰⁸ Nellie was born on 10 Nov 1890 in IN,^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁴³² ³⁴⁰⁷} died on 2 Jul 1963 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁶⁴ ⁵⁰⁸ ³³¹⁰} at age 72, and was buried about 5 Jul 1963 in Ioof Cemetery, Darlington, Montgomery Co., IN.^¹⁷⁰²

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1888 M i. Albert Corwin HITCH was born on 16 Oct 1914 in Montgomery Co., IN ^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³⁴⁰⁸} and died in Nov 1969 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., IN ^³⁴⁰⁹ at age 55.

+ 1889 M ii. Frank Leon HITCH was born on 2 Jan 1917.^⁵⁰⁸

1890 M iii. James HITCH Jr. was born on 2 Jan 1919 in Montgomery Co., IN ^¹⁷⁰⁷ and died before 1920 in Montgomery Co., IN.

1891 M iv. James Samuel HITCH Jr. was born on 12 Oct 1923 in Montgomery Co., IN.^{⁵⁰⁸ ¹⁷⁰⁷ ³⁴¹⁰}

James married Isabel DAMEWOOD, daughter of Homer L. DAMEWOOD and Nellie Ethel SUTHERLIN, on 6 Aug 1943.⁵⁰⁸ Isabel was born on 7 Apr 1923.^⁵⁰⁸

1892 M v. Jacob Lee HITCH was born on 22 Sep 1927.^⁵⁰⁸

Jacob married Ellen L. ANDREWS on 18 Mar 1960.⁵⁰⁸ Ellen was born on 6 Feb 1919.^⁵⁰⁸

+ 1893 M vi. Frederick Rex HITCH was born on 19 Apr 1932.^⁵⁰⁸

972. 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.

General Notes: Morven School

Robert Marcus Hitch {1832-1888}, born in Laurens, South Carolina, June 6,1832, settled in Morven in 1864. He was a graduate of the Augusta Medical College in 1858 and was a “country doctor of the old school.” He was married to Martha Serena Fall. She died in 1878, and he married her sister, Ann Eliza Fall. During the Civil War, he was a Captain in Company B of the 30th Georgia Regiment. He was in the Battle of Chickamauga and the battle around Atlanta. He was mustered out of the army at the end of the war as a major. When he established his home in Morven, it was a village with only a post office, a store, and a few small establishments. The Morven community had an unusually high state of morality, education, and religion, which is what Dr. Hitch had and that is one of the reasons he chose Morven in which to settle in. Dr. Hitch was a prominent physician with a very large practice. He worked very hard, accumulated thousands of acres of land, and had businesses in farming, merchandise, gins, and sawmilling. He was also a postmaster in Morven. He was a member of the Methodist Church, member of the board of education, and a county commissioner. He was a champion of education. He built Morven Academy and hired superior teachers to work there. He loaned money to people who wanted to go to college but didn’t have the money to pay the way. He died at home in Morven on April 15, 1888. According to Mr. Foelcs Huxford in his famous book a History of Brooks County, it is unknown when Morven started their first Academy, but it was mentioned in a report in 1864. On June 21, 1890 the Morven Academy held its closing exercises on June 11th with Mr. Willie T. Gaulden, teacher, being reelected for another term. The following students participated in the exercise: Mattie Hendry, Charles Fletcher, Norman Campbell, Sallie Pike, Hershel Fletcher, Mattie Nixon, Clarence Edmondson, Harry Hendry, Willis Edmondson, Beulah Pike, Henry Reddick, Kate Campbell, Albert Pike, Virginia Reddick, Pierce Closer, and Annie Dixon. In the early days teachers were recruited from area colleges and were offered room and board with nearby families as partial compensation for services. This arrangement served a dual purpose since the respectable family were chaperones for the young, single educators who were expected to reflect the moral values of the community and set a living example for the students. Schools were more than educational institutions. They were also community social and civic Centers. On August 15, 1871, the School Board met and constituted each Military District as a school district and elected Trustees for each district. In 1894, the first county school map was drawn up into the new district. The Morven District was the first district in the county to vote school bonds. On April 27, 1917, Morven District voters authorized the issuance of Ten Thousand Dollars to finance a new school building. In 1919, there were three accredited high schools in Brooks County: Morven, Barwick, and Dixie. During the cooey administration, Morven, Barney, and Dixie all became accredited and all four high schools had Home Economics and Vocational Agriculture courses. On November 19, 1934, Morven Consolidated School District voted a Three Thousand-Dollar Bond Issue to build a new high school building. All three of these maintained good, year round athletic programs. All three had excellent (most of the time) basketball teams. They all played baseball and participated in track and field events. Morven had the State Champion Pole Vaulter one-year in HARRY KENDRICKS. All three schools have been State Champions in Basketball in their class. When Mr. Burney Humphries was coaching basketball, he had State Champions wherever he coached. The Home Economics and Agriculture courses taught at these schools were also excellent. In the case of Morven, teachers like Tom Cordell and John Lindsey were a big help to the farmers in the area. The Home Economics teachers, Allen Chapman and a lady named Poole from Newnan, Georgia were a big help to the mothers in the area. There were many more who took an active part in the community around Morven and made life easier for all concerned.

Excerpts from "Briefly Morven" By: G.T. Ellis

From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

"Martha Sirena Fall and Robert M. Hitch were married in Fayette Co., Ga. At the time of his marriage he was residing in Henry Co., Ga. He later moved to Brooks Co., where nearly all his children were born in. His second wife was a younger sister of the first and they were married in Sencia, Coweta Co., Ga. His wives were the daughters of Dr. Calvin Jones Fall.

Robert Marcus Hitch was a doctor, merchant and planter. He was educated at University of Georgia Medical College, Augusta. During the Civil War he was Captain of Company B; 30 Georgia Regiment --- Major C.S.A."

Robert Marcus Hitch enlisted as Captain in the 30th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee (CSA) on September 25, 1861 and resigned service on October 26, 1863. (Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia - DAR)

In the Federal Census of 1860, R.M. Hitch is listed in Henry County, Georgia (page 810, White House Township) in a household as follows: - R.M. Hitch, age 26, physician, born in SC - Martha S. Hitch, age 19, born in GA - John W. Houston, age 23, born in GA

In the Federal Census of 1870, Robert Hitch is listed in Brooks County, Georgia (page 73, Quitman P.O.) in a household as follows: - Robert Hitch, age 36, born in SC

In the Federal Census of 1880, R.M. Hitch is listed in Brooks County, Georgia in a household as follows: - R.M. Hitch, age 46, born in SC - A.E. Hitch, age 31, born in GA - J.W. Hitch, age 16, born in GA - T.K. Hitch, age 14, born in GA - B.F. Hitch, age 13, born in GA - S.A. Hitch, age 12, born in GA - M.C. Hitch, age 10, born in GA - R.M. Hitch Jr., age 8, born in GA - M.M. Hitch, age 6, born in GA - E.E. Hitch, age 5, born in GA - N.L. Hitch, age 3, born in GA.

Robert married Martha Serena FALL, daughter of Dr. Calvin Jones FALL and Sarah Battle STROUD, on 28 Apr 1859 in Fayette Co., GA.⁸ ¹⁰² Martha was born on 31 Aug 1840 in Decatur, Dekalb Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴¹¹} and died on 25 Dec 1878 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^⁸ at age 38.

Children from this marriage were:

1894 F i. R.M. HITCH ³⁴¹² was born in Feb 1860 in Henry Co., GA and died in Mar 1860 in Henry Co., GA.

+ 1895 M ii. John William HITCH ³⁴¹³ was born on 16 Nov 1863 in Fayette Co., GA,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ³⁴¹⁴ ³⁴¹⁵} died on 7 Feb 1935 in FL ^⁶⁴ at age 71, and was buried about 10 Feb 1935 in Woodlawn Cemetery, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL.

+ 1896 F iii. Tallulah Catherine HITCH ¹⁰² was born on 1 Nov 1864 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA.^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁶ ³⁴¹⁷}

1897 M iv. Benjamin Franklin HITCH was born on 11 Sep 1866 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁸ ³⁴¹⁹} and died on 9 May 1901 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^⁸ at age 34.

General Notes: Never married.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia in a household as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, born 9/1866 in GA - Alice V. Hitch, born 2/1883 in GA - Nina L. Hitch, born 1/1877 in GA.

+ 1898 F v. Sarah (Sallie) Arabella HITCH ¹⁰² was born on 2 Nov 1867 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA.^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁶ ³⁴²⁰}

+ 1899 M vi. Calvin Milton HITCH ³⁴¹³ was born on 28 Jul 1869 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴²¹ ³⁴²²} and died on 6 Jul 1944 in Brooks Co., GA ^¹³⁶⁸ at age 74.

+ 1900 M vii. Robert Mark HITCH ³⁴¹³ was born on 14 Feb 1872 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁶ ³⁴²³ ³⁴²⁴ ³⁴²⁵} and died on 8 Oct 1940 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA ^{¹³⁶⁸ ²⁸⁴⁶ ³⁴²⁶} at age 68.

1901 F viii. Martha Mary (Mattie) HITCH ³⁴¹⁶ was born on 16 May 1874 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴²⁷ ³⁴²⁸ ³⁴²⁹} and died on 29 Mar 1960 in Baldwin Co., GA ^¹³⁶⁸ at age 85.

General Notes: Never married.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Mattie M. Hitch is listed in the household of her brother-in-law T.A. Rozier in Barney, Brooks County, Georgia as follows: - Mattie M. Hitch, age 45, born in GA.

1902 F ix. Eleanor Eunice HITCH was born on 28 Jul 1875 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴³⁰} and died on 5 May 1916 in Alto, Banks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁶} at age 40.

General Notes: Never married, Eleanor E. Hitch was an artist. "A Hitch Orchard" states, "(She was) educated at Wesleyan College, Macon Co. (GA); Student of Art in New York and Paris; 1910-1912 - Instructor of Art, Wesleyan College, Macon, GA. She was also very interested in the Hitch history. Was looking up lines. Was one of the charter members of the Hannah Clark Chapter N.S.D.A.R. in Quitman, Georgia."

Noted events in her life were:

• Education: Bef 1910, Wesleyan College, Macon, GA. ³⁴¹⁶

• Education: Bet 1910 and 1912, NY And Paris. ³⁴¹⁶

1903 F x. Nina Lois HITCH was born on 20 Jan 1877 in Morven, Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴¹⁶ ³⁴³¹ ³⁴³²} and died on 12 Apr 1902 in Quitman, Brooks Co., GA ^³⁴¹⁶ at age 25.

General Notes: Never married.

Robert next married Ann Elizabeth FALL, daughter of Dr. Calvin Jones FALL and Sarah Battle STROUD, on 25 Nov 1879 in Senola, Coweta Co., GA.⁸ Ann was born on 12 Nov 1850 in Henry Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴³³} and died on 6 Nov 1895 in Senola, Coweta Co., GA ^⁸ at age 44.

Children from this marriage were:

1904 M i. Emmett Fall HITCH was born on 22 May 1881 in Brooks Co., GA ^{⁸ ³⁴³⁴} and died on 13 Aug 1916 ^⁸ at age 35.

General Notes: Never married.

+ 1905 F ii. Alice Virginia HITCH was born on 2 Feb 1883 in Brooks Co., GA.^{⁸ ³⁴³⁵}

973. 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.

General Notes: In "Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65" (1977, Southern Historical Press), it indicates a Laurens Newspaper that states, "Married the 6th by Rev. W.B. Boyd, Mr. Thos. Toland to Miss Catherine, d/o Winder Hitch, all of Laurens."

Nancy married Thomas Langston TOLAND, son of Hugh TOLAND Jr. and Mary (Molly) LANGSTON, on 6 Mar 1856 in Laurens Co., GA.¹⁷⁵⁰ Thomas was born on 20 Jan 1828 in Abbeville, SC ^¹⁴⁸⁷ and died on 27 Mar 1873 in AR ^¹⁴⁸⁷ at age 45.

Children from this marriage were:

1906 F i. Emma Laurens TOLAND ³⁴³⁶ was born on 22 Dec 1857 in Laurens Co., SC and died on 14 Feb 1923 in Little Rock, AR at age 65.

Emma married William Worth HILL about 1882. William was born on 11 Aug 1850 and died on 6 Oct 1883 in Centre Point, AR at age 33.

1907 F ii. Mary Bertice TOLAND was born on 31 Mar 1860 and died on 3 Nov 1928 in Parker Co., TX at age 68.

974. 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.

General Notes: In "Marriages & Deaths from Upper South Carolina Newspapers 1843-65" (1977, Southern Historical Press), it states, Married on April 15 by Rev. J.A. Moody, Mr. D.T. Bobo to Miss A.E. Hitch of Sandy Springs, Laurens District, South Carolina.

Ann married Dempsey Thomas BOBO, son of Kindred BOBO and Comfort FREE, on 15 Apr 1858 in Union Co., SC.¹⁷⁵¹ Dempsey was born on 30 Jul 1833 in Prospect, Union Co., SC,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ¹¹¹} died on 2 Jun 1905 in Tippah Co., MS ^{⁸ ⁶⁴} at age 71, and was buried about 5 Jun 1905 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states, "Dempsey T. Bobo moved from Union, SC in the late (eighteen) fifties to old Jonesboro (now Cahlybeate), Miss. He was a school teacher and farmer and likewise had some medical education. Was a Mason of high standing. He served in the Quartermaster Dept. during the Civil War. In 1900 he married his second wife Maggie McElhavnon Kossuth, Miss. She died Feb. 12, 1930."

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1908 F i. Tallulah BOBO ⁸ was born on 11 Jan 1859,^⁸ died on 6 Jan 1936 in Tippah Co., MS ^{⁶⁴ ³⁴³⁷} at age 76, and was buried about 9 Jan 1936 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

+ 1909 M ii. Dempsey Davis Beauregard BOBO ⁸ was born on 6 Jul 1861 in Union Co., SC,^⁸ died on 12 Dec 1935 in Tippah Co., MS ^⁶⁴ at age 74, and was buried about 15 Dec 1935 in Union Cemetery, Tippah Co., MS.

+ 1910 M iii. William A. BOBO ⁸ died about 1912 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^⁸

+ 1911 M iv. Lud Chaney BOBO .⁸

1912 M v. Louther W. BOBO died about 1928 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.^⁸

General Notes: Was veteran of the Spanish-American War.

+ 1913 M vi. S. Lamar BOBO .⁸

1914 M vii. Charles F. BOBO died on 30 Aug 1917 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^{⁸ ³⁴³⁷}

Charles married Myrtle FAULKNER.

1915 M viii. Marcus Albert BOBO died on 28 Dec 1927 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR.^⁸

1916 M ix. Willis Gambrell BOBO was born on 2 Oct 1864 in Tippah Co., MS ^⁸ and died on 19 Oct 1915 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR at age 51.

Willis married Lola Mai ADAMS.

975. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, H.B. Hitch is listed in Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - H.B. Hitch, age 30, born in SC - Mary P. Hitch, age 28, born in MS - Dura P. Hitch (female), age 8, born in MS - Willie A. Hitch (male), age 5, born in MS - Hugh Vance, age 21, born in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1900, "Bascomb" Hitch is listed in Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Bascomb Hitch, born 1/1850 in MS - Prudence Hitch, born 12/1851 in MS - Willie Hitch (male), born 10/1874 in MS - Jammie Hitch (female), born 6/1887 in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "Baserlin?" Hitch is listed in Jackson, Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Baserlin? Hitch, age 60, born in AL - Mary Hitch, age 58, born in AL - Clarence Rutledge, age 14 (grandson) - Lipscomb Rutledge, age 14 (grandson)

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Bass" Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi in a household as follows: - Bass Hitch, age 70, born in SC - Prudence Hitch, age 69, born in MS.

From "A Hitch Orchard," Daisy Hitch Davies, "Excerpt: …letter dated Feb 8 1922, from Henry Bacom (sic) Hitch to Maxey Lee Hitch of Greenwood, SC. Henry Bascom Hitch was then residing at Sunflower, Miss. (Sunflower Co.) 'As I said in the beginning I was but a kid when we left Laurens Co., just at the beginning of the Civil War. …So you see I am a great-grnadpa.' After the death of his oldest daughter, Henry Bascom Hitch took her two boys and raised them. These boys married and had children."

Henry married Mary Prudence SHANKLE on 24 Oct 1871 in MS. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1850 in MS,^{⁵⁴⁸ ³⁴³⁸ ³⁴³⁹ ³⁴⁴⁰ ³⁴⁴¹} died on 1 Feb 1924 in Panola Co., MS ^⁵⁴⁸ at age 73, and was buried about 4 Feb 1924 in Shiloh U.M. Church Cemetery, Near Batesville, Panola Co., MS.^⁵⁴⁸

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1917 F i. Dura Pearl HITCH ⁸ was born on 18 Jan 1872 in Panola Co., MS ^³⁴⁴² and died on 21 Aug 1908 in Pope, MS at age 36.

+ 1918 M ii. William Anderson HITCH ⁸ was born on 24 Oct 1874 in Coahoma Co., MS.^{³⁴⁴⁴ ³⁴⁴⁵ ³⁴⁴⁶}

+ 1919 F iii. June (Junie) HITCH was born in Jun 1887 in Panola Co., MS.^{⁸ ³⁴⁴⁷}

1920 F iv. Leona Vasthi HITCH .

977. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William P. Hitch is listed in Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - William P. Hitch, age 25, born in SC - Malissa P. Hitch, age 25, born in MS - Robert L. Hitch, age 3, born in MS - Serena Simmons, age 30, born in MS - James M. Simmons, age 23, born in MS - Henry L. Simmons, age 20, born in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William P. Hitch is listed in Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - W.P. Hitch (male), born 5/1853 in SC - M.P. Hitch (female), born 10/1852 in MS - Robert Hitch, born 8/1876 in MS - Mary Hitch, born 10/1881 in MS - Ola Perle Hitch (female), born 9/1886 in MS.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William P. Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - William P., age 56, born in SC - Paralee?, age 55.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Pearce" Hitch is listed in Batesville, Panola County, MS in a household as follows: - Pearce Hitch, age 65, born in SC - Melissa Hitch, age 65, born in MS.

William married Melissa Paralee SIMMONS on 18 Nov 1873.⁸ Melissa was born on 17 Oct 1854 in MS ^{⁸ ³⁴⁴⁸ ³⁴⁴⁹ ³⁴⁵⁰ ³⁴⁵¹} and died after 1920 in MS.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1921 M i. Robert E. Lee HITCH ³⁴⁵² was born on 21 Aug 1876 in Coahoma Co., MS.^{⁸ ³⁴⁴⁶ ³⁴⁵³ ³⁴⁵⁴ ³⁴⁵⁵}

1922 F ii. Mary Jewel HITCH was born on 25 Sep 1882 in Panola Co., MS ^{⁸ ³⁴⁵⁶} and died before 1922.^⁸

1923 F iii. Ola Pearl HITCH was born on 10 Sep 1886 in Panola Co., MS ^{⁸ ¹⁴³² ³⁴⁵⁷} and died in Jan 1971 in Clarksdale, MS ^{⁸ ¹⁴³²} at age 84.

1022. 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.

Sarah married William Curtis (Ludy) HITCH, son of Joseph Allen HITCH and Elizabeth Caroline MOTES, in 1870 in Laurens Co., SC.¹⁷⁷⁹ William 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.

Children from this marriage were:

1924 M i. William B.L.D. HITCH was born on 9 May 1870 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁵⁷¹ ³⁴⁵⁸} and died in 1878 in Laurens Co., SC at age 8.

General Notes: Died at age 8.

+ 1925 F ii. Lydia E.M.A. HITCH was born on 20 Aug 1873 in Laurens Co., SC.^{⁵⁷¹ ³⁴⁵⁹}

1926 F iii. Nancy (Nannie) HITCH was born in 1876 in Laurens Co., SC ^³⁴⁶⁰ and died in 1892 ^⁸ at age 16.

General Notes: Died at age 16.

1927 M iv. Maxey Lee HITCH was born on 10 Feb 1882 in Laurens Co., SC ^{⁸ ³⁴⁶¹ ³⁴⁶²} and died in 1954 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL ^²⁵²¹ at age 72.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states that Maxey Lee Hitch was born in Laurens Co., SC. For a time he lived in Greenwood Co. which adjoins Laurens Co. In 1930 he was living in Columbus, Georgia. He was educated in the public schools of South Carolina. Is a Baptist, a Democrat and a Mason both Scottish and York rite. He left the farm when he was about 28 years old and entered textile work. Later he became connected with the post office department as a carrier. He has been for a long time greatly interested in the Hitch history and it is in part due to him I have been able to compile this work. He has been most generous in sending his notes. For a long time covering a period of years he has been gathering data. Has no children of his own but four step-children. His wife Robbie Griggs (Parrott) was a widow when he married her."

In the Federal Census of 1920, M.L. Hitch is listed in Greenwood County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - M.L. Hitch, age 38, born in SC - Robbie Hitch, age 36, born in GA - Ben Parrott, age 17, born in SC - Nannie Parrott, age 16, born in SC - Catherine Parrott, age 14, born in SC - James Parrott, age 12, born in SC (all Parrotts are step-children) - N.H. Griggs, age 69, born in GA (mother-in-law).

Maxey married Robbie GRIGGS, daughter of (?) GRIGGS and N.H. (?), on 10 Feb 1917.⁸ Robbie was born on 11 Mar 1883 in GA ^{⁸ ³⁴⁶³} and died on 23 Nov 1945 in Muscoge Co., GA ^¹³⁶⁸ at age 62.

General Notes: "A Hitch Orchard" states "She attended the Women's College of SC and the University of Alabama. She is a Baptist and a Republican. She taught for several years and was after that the principal of a school for many years. She did her bit to help with the history of her husband."

1928 M v. Louther HITCH .

General Notes: Died at age 10.

1929 F vi. Mary Ellen HITCH .

General Notes: Died at age 4.

1040. 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.

General Notes: Served as a Private, Company D, 1st (Charleston) Battalion South Carolina Infantry. Also as a Private, Company D, 27th South Carolina Infantry, both in the Civil War.

Silas married Susan Elizabeth PINSON on 22 Feb 1866 in Laurens Co., SC.¹¹⁹ ⁵⁷¹

The child from this marriage was:

1930 F i. S.C. HITCH was born on 8 Jul 1867 in Laurens Co., SC, died on 8 Jul 1867 in Laurens Co., SC,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 10 Jul 1867 in Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Laurens Co., SC.

1049. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Joseph Hitch is indicated in Laurens County, South Carolina (sheet 20) in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, age 32, born in SC - Mary Hitch, age 27, born in SC - Young Hitch, age 8, born in SC - Nannie Hitch, age 2, born in SC - Babe Hitch, age 3 months, born in SC - Lucian Hitch, age 26, born in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, John J. Hitch is indicated in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - John J. Hitch, age 62, born in SC - Margaret J. Hitch, age 56, born in SC.

From an undated (prob. about June 5, 1915) South Carolina newspaper clipping sent to me by Michael Givens, a descendant, of Beaufort, SC, there is the obituary of J.J. Hitch. It states: "J.J. Hitch died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, after a long illness. He was 68 years of age. Mr. Hitch was born 5 miles northeast of Fountain Inn, and had lived his life in this neighborhood. He was one of those few men of whom it may truthfully be said: 'Everybody loved or respected him.' He had long been referred to as one of the best men in the country. The funeral service was held at the residence at 2 o'clock, conducted by Dr. J.D. Pitts. The deacons of the Baptist church were pall bearers. Mr. Hitch is survived by his widow, who was formerly a Miss Garrett, and by four children: Dr. Y.M. Hitch of Hodges, Mrs. J.W. Givens, Mrs. S.C. Fulmer and Mrs. D.E. West, the latter of widow. During the war between the sections, Mr. Hitch offered his services but was refused. he weighed only 65 pounds."

John married Margaret Jane GARRETT, daughter of Miles Rainwater GARRETT and Nancy STODDARD, from 1871 to 1872. Margaret was born on 14 Nov 1850 in SC,^{¹⁸¹⁶ ¹⁸²² ³⁴⁶⁴ ³⁴⁶⁵ ³⁴⁶⁶} died on 4 Sep 1933 in Greenville Co., SC ^¹⁸¹⁶ at age 82, and was buried about 7 Sep 1933 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁸¹⁶

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1931 M i. Dr. Young M. HITCH was born in Apr 1872 in Laurens Co., SC ^{³⁴⁶⁷ ³⁴⁶⁸ ³⁴⁶⁹ ³⁴⁷⁰} and died on 28 Mar 1926 in Hodges, SC ^³⁴⁷¹ at age 53.

+ 1932 F ii. Nannie May HITCH was born on 11 Aug 1877 in Laurens Co., SC ^{¹²¹ ³⁴⁷²} and died on 31 Dec 1953 in Greenville, SC ^¹²¹ at age 76.

1933 F iii. Eula (Mamie?) HITCH ²⁷⁷ was born in 1880 in Laurens Co., SC.^³⁴⁷³

Eula married Samuel C. FULMER.

+ 1934 F iv. Zula HITCH was born on 27 May 1887 in SC,^{⁶⁴ ³⁴⁷⁴} died on 18 Jan 1974 in Greenville Co., SC ^⁶⁴ at age 86, and was buried about 21 Jan 1974 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.

1050. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Lucian Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina (sheet 15) in a household as follows: - Lucian Hitch, age 46, born 7/1853 in SC - Sarah E. Hitch, age 54, born 8/1845 in SC - Bessie E. Hitch, age 12, born 12/1887 in SC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, "Augustus L." Hitch is listed in Greenville County, South Carolina in a household as follows: - Augustus L. Hitch, age 56 - Sara E. Hitch, age 64 - Nancy M. Hitch, age 22.

Lucian married Sarah E. BRYSON about 1886. Sarah was born on 4 Aug 1845 in SC,^{¹⁸¹⁶ ³⁴⁷⁵ ³⁴⁷⁶} died on 26 Jun 1914 in Greenville Co., SC ^¹⁸¹⁶ at age 68, and was buried about 29 Jun 1914 in Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville Co., SC.^¹⁸¹⁶

The child from this marriage was:

1935 F i. Bessie E. (Nancy) HITCH was born in Dec 1887 in SC.^{³⁴⁷⁷ ³⁴⁷⁸}

Bessie married Fred HOLLAND after 1910.

1058. 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.

General Notes: On February 17, 1842, for $200, Marsellus Ridgely Hitch of the City of Baltimore, sold to William Freeney, of Somerset County, lands willed to him by his father William A. Hitch, and lands descended to him by death of his brother Olliver Jackson Hitch, named "Denwoods Den" (or "Dennards Den"). (Somerset County Land Records, Liber AH, Folio 118).

Marcellus Hitch was in Baltimore by 1850.

In the 1850 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch (incorrectly named Matthew) is indicated on page 38, 1st ward, in a household as follows: - Matthew Hitch, age 35 - Mary Hitch, age 35 - William S. Hitch, age 4 - Hester Lankford, age 20 All were born in Maryland

In the 1860 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch is indicated in a household on page 38, 1st Ward as: - Marcellus Hitch, age 45, mariner - Elizabeth Hitch, age 45 - Mary E. Hitch, age 12 - Roxa A. Hitch, age 5 - William T. Hitch, age 15 - Andrew Hitch, age 43 - Mary E. Foy, age 15 All were born in Maryland

In the 1867/1868 Baltimore City Directory, he was listed as "Captain Marcellus Hitch, Mariner, 151 S. Washington Street."

In the 1880 Federal Census for Baltimore City, Marcellus Hitch is indicated in Baltimore in a household as follows: - Marcellus Hitch, age 67 - Andrew Hitch, age 66 - William Nelson, age 43 - Roxy Nelson, age 24 - Bessie Nelson, age 3 - Nellie Nelson, age 1 All were born in Maryland

In the "St. Mary's Beacon" for September 15, 1887, a notice indicates "Marcellus Hitch, dead and removed, 1st District" (v48, i353, p2, c3)

Marcellus married Mary Jane LANKFORD on 21 May 1843 in Baltimore, MD.¹⁸³⁴ ¹⁸³⁵ Mary was born in 1815 in MD ^³⁴⁷⁹ and died between 1851 and 1855 about age 36.

Children from this marriage were:

1936 M i. William Samuel HITCH was born in Apr 1853 in MD ^{¹⁶¹² ¹⁶¹³ ¹⁶¹⁴ ¹⁶¹⁵ ¹⁶¹⁶ ¹⁶¹⁷ ¹⁶¹⁸} and died after 1920 in DE.

William married Martha W. (Sarah A.?) SHOCKLEY about 1877 in MD.¹⁶¹⁹ Martha was born about 1860 in DE ^{³²⁶⁴ ³²⁶⁵ ³²⁶⁶ ³²⁶⁷} and died after 1920 in DE.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 903)

1937 F ii. Mary E. HITCH was born in 1848 in MD.^³⁴⁸⁰

Marcellus next married Elizabeth M. LANKFORD on 3 Feb 1855 in Baltimore, MD.¹⁸³⁶ Elizabeth was born between 1815 and Dec 1821 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁴⁸¹ ³⁴⁸²} died on 13 Mar 1879 in Baltimore, MD ^{¹⁸⁴¹ ³⁴⁸³} about age 63, and was buried on 16 Mar 1879 in M.E. Cemetery On Philadelphia Rd., Baltimore, MD.

General Notes: In her will written July 1, 1875 and probated April 1, 1879, Elizabeth Hitch left all property to "beloved husband" Marcellus Hitch, executor. Witnesses were Nehemiah Wheatley (239 Bank St.), William Nelson (37 Patterson Park Ave.), Samuel T. Stevens (211 Hudson) and Edward J. Griffin (212 Eastern Ave.). (City of Baltimore Wills, Book 45, Folio 248)

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1938 F i. Roxy A. HITCH was born from 1855 to 1856 in MD.^{³⁴⁸⁴ ³⁴⁸⁵}

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

Mary married Jerome Fountain CULVER, son of Garrison Gordy CULVER and Charlotte HASTINGS, on 30 Jun 1884. Jerome was born on 20 Sep 1863 in Sussex Co., DE and died in 1929 in Delmar, Sussex Co., DE at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

1939 F i. Larry J. CULVER was born on 4 Oct 1888.

1940 F ii. Carrie Pearl CULVER was born on 21 Jun 1893.

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

Emily married (?) ALEXANDER about 1870. (?) died before 1880.

Children from this marriage were:

1941 F i. Sanary ALEXANDER was born in 1871 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁸⁶

1942 M ii. John E.T. ALEXANDER was born in 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁸⁷

1075. 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.

George married Ruth Isabelle (?) about 1876. Ruth was born on 25 Sep 1856 in MD, died on 2 Jul 1889 in MD at age 32, and was buried about 5 Jul 1889 in Nichols Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1943 M i. Isaac W. NICHOLS was born in Aug 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁸⁸

1944 F ii. Mary L. NICHOLS was born in Aug 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁸⁹

1945 F iii. Frank J. NICHOLS was born in Feb 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁹⁰

George next married Elizabeth A. KILLIAM on 13 Nov 1890 in Wicomico Co., MD.¹⁸⁸¹ Elizabeth was born on 24 Feb 1864 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁴⁹¹} died on 8 Sep 1940 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 76, and was buried about 11 Sep 1940 in Nichols Cemetery, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1946 F i. Annie B. NICHOLS was born in Nov 1893 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁹²

1947 F ii. Minnie A. NICHOLS was born in Oct 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁹³

1948 M iii. George W. NICHOLS was born in Oct 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁹⁴

1949 M iv. Robert S. NICHOLS was born in Sep 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁴⁹⁵

1076. 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.

Elias married Sophia Estelle SIMMS, daughter of Elisha SIMMS and Julia Thompson TWILLEY, on 11 Aug 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.¹⁸⁸⁷ Sophia was born in Jul 1869 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD ^{³⁴⁹⁶ ³⁴⁹⁷ ³⁴⁹⁸ ³⁴⁹⁹} and died in 1928 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD ^¹⁸⁸⁶ at age 59.

Children from this marriage were:

1950 M i. Elisha Maurice NICHOLS was born in 1891 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁵⁰⁰} died in 1963 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 72, and was buried in 1963 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1951 M ii. Charles C. NICHOLS was born in 1893 in MD, died in 1964 in MD at age 71, and was buried in 1964 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1952 F iii. Nellie NICHOLS was born in 1896 in MD.^³⁵⁰¹

1953 F iv. Ruth NICHOLS was born in 1897 in MD, died in 1976 in MD at age 79, and was buried in 1976 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1954 F v. Lulu M. NICHOLS was born on 14 Feb 1899 in MD, died on 8 Dec 1988 in MD at age 89, and was buried about 11 Dec 1988 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1955 M vi. Edward Tull NICHOLS was born in 1903 in MD, died on 11 Jul 1963 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD at age 60, and was buried about 14 Jul 1963 in Allen Church Cemetery, Allen, Wicomico Co., MD.

1956 M vii. Robert Louis NICHOLS was born in 1906 in Allen, Wicomico Co., MD ^³⁵⁰² and died on 23 Jul 1991 in Eden, Wicomico Co., MD at age 85.

1957 M viii. John B. NICHOLS was born in Nov 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁰³

Elias next married Ann L. (?) after 1928. Ann died in 1947.

1079. 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.

Olevia married Samuel Walter WILSON, son of Levin WILSON and Nancy WALTER, on 11 Jan 1859 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Samuel was born on 17 Nov 1820 in Somerset Co., MD,^³⁵⁰⁴ died on 23 Mar 1863 in MD ^³⁵⁰⁵ at age 42, and was buried about 26 Mar 1863 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁰⁵

Children from this marriage were:

1958 M i. Joseph Johnson WILSON ⁸ was born in 1863 in Somerset Co., MD.^³⁵⁰⁶

1959 M ii. (Son) WILSON was born on 13 May 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^³⁵⁰⁵ died on 14 May 1862 in Somerset Co., MD,^³⁵⁰⁵ and was buried about 17 May 1862 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁰⁵

Death Notes:

1960 U iii. Samuel H. Bell WILSON was born about 1860, died about 1861 in Somerset Co., MD about age 1, and was buried in Jan 1861 in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Quantico, Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁰⁵

1081. 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.

General Notes: On November 18, 1871, S.G.L. Hitch bought land from R. Watson Jackson, William H. Jackson, Elihu E. Jackson, and Wilber F. Jackson for $25. Land is described as on the west side of the county road leading from Hitches Steam Mill to Salisbury adjoining lands of John E. Harris, Horatio Nelson and R.W. Jackson and consisting of ¾ acre. Witness: Joseph C. Bush. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 31).

The Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage Records state that Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 31, a physician, married Florence Phelps, age 22, on November 7, 1876 at Eldon by Reverend. Theo. P. Barber.

Samuel married Florence PHELPS on 7 Nov 1876 in Dorchester Co., MD.⁸¹⁴ ¹⁹⁰¹ Florence was born in 1855 in MD.^²⁹²⁰

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Florence Hitch is indicated in household of Francis P. Phelps Jr. in Dorchester County, Maryland as follows: - Florence Hitch, age 25, born in MD - Samuel G.L. Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1961 M i. Samuel George Leonard HITCH II was born on 1 Sep 1877 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁵⁰⁷ ³⁵⁰⁸} died on 8 Oct 1948 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 71, and was buried about 11 Oct 1948 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

1082. 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.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

>>Mrs. Collins has always been interested in the Hitch family history. She has a chest of old papers, land grants etc. She sent me much data for her line and is a very interesting and clever woman. Following is a copy of the land grand to her ancestor, Ezekiel Hitch, as it was sent to me:

"From Frederick under Lord Baltimore - Mr. Ezekiel Hitch pat. 50 Acres, Somerset Co., MD. called "Hitch's Choice" in Liber B. Land Grants #10 Folio 342. From an agreement by virtue of an assignment from Mr. Adams, granted the said Adams the 8th. of Nov. 1756 - Feb. 10, 1757."

This property is still owned by Mrs. Collins. Her father lived on it all his life. All her brothers and sisters were born there. There her daughter Blanche and a nephew were born. It is situated five miles from Salisbury, MD; about eight miles from Laurel, Del. and about four and one half miles from the Delaware line. A part of the old house is still standing but a tenant set fire to the stable with a cigarette. It burned all the old out houses, brandy house, big barn, cider mill, shelter, corncrib, horse stables, cow stables, shop, etc. There is still standing a very old log cabin near the kitchen. I took a picture of this cabin when I visited the farm in the summer of 1930. On this old farm Mrs. Collins also spent her honeymoon. She resides at Norfolk, Va., is a democrat, Episcopalian and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the record of Ezekiel Hitch - the only one by 1930 to join on his record.<<

Ms. Davies also cites a letter written by Mrs. Collins:

"March 7, 1917, written by Octavia Hitch Collins:
"I have written some cousins of mine, Ezekiel's daughters, to find out if they have anything. Aunt Rachel never married and lived with him all his married life dying at the age of 87, so these girls were grown long before her death and it is possible they have heard and can remember something that will be of interest. My first ancestor was Ezekiel. He married Betsy Piper. This is the beginning of the record in the old Bible. They had two children, Robert and Betsy. Betsy died. Robert (my grandpa) married Nellie Wilson. They had three sons, George (my father), Ezekiel (Frank Hitch's father) and Robert who left three sons, Herbert, George Robert, and Ernest - live in Salisbury, MD. Herbert has a son grown and married named for my brother Samuel. I can't think whether George Robert has sons ........."

Octavia married Samuel Quinton COLLINS on 10 Dec 1867 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Samuel was born in 1840 and died in 1926 ^⁸ at age 86.

Children from this marriage were:

1962 M i. Esque COLLINS was born in 1869 in MD, died in 1869 in MD, and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: Died at age 3 hours.

1963 F ii. Ora Evelyn COLLINS was born in 1871 in MD, died in 1872 in MD at age 1, and was buried in Old Hitch Family Graveyard, West Rd., Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 1964 F iii. Blanche COLLINS was born in 1874 ^⁸ and died in 1923 ^⁸ at age 49.

1965 M iv. Joseph Royall COLLINS was born in 1876 ^⁸ and died in 1905 ^⁸ at age 29.

1966 F v. Nellie Fulton COLLINS was born in 1879 ^⁸ and died in 1880 ^⁸ at age 1.

+ 1967 M vi. Paul Tulane COLLINS Sr. was born in 1881.^⁸

1968 M vii. John Lekeis COLLINS was born in 1884 ^⁸ and died in 1887 ^⁸ at age 3.

1969 M viii. Samuel Quinton COLLINS was born in 1886 ^⁸ and died in 1888 ^⁸ at age 2.

1970 M ix. Samuel Quinton COLLINS was born in 1892 ^⁸ and died in 1919 ^⁸ at age 27.

1083. 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.

General Notes: Salisbury Advertiser June 2, 1888

"Death of Mrs. Hayden

The remains of Mrs. Annie T. Hayden were brought from Norfolk last
Saturday and interred in the family burying ground at her fathers home
in Spring Hill last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hayden was a daughter of
George Hitch, Esq, and was married to Wm. T. Hayden of Norfolk in
1876. She was then a bright and exceedingly handsome lady of 23 years.

Death was caused from consumption, from which she had suffered for the
past two years. she had a great many friends and acquaintances in the
county, she had been a member from her childhood of the Protestant
Episcopal Church."

Christianna married William Rheobold HAYDEN on 18 Nov 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ William was born in 1850.^³⁵⁰⁹

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1971 M i. George Leonard HAYDEN .

+ 1972 F ii. Eloise HAYDEN .

1973 F iii. Nancy Octavia HAYDEN was born in 1886 ^⁸ and died in 1887 ^⁸ at age 1.

1086. 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

General Notes: On March 29, 1873, Francis Hitch bought land from Purnell Toadvine for $900. Land was described as being on the east side of the road from Spring Hill to Quantico and north side of the road from that road to Rockawalking through and by the farm of Jesse Davis. This is the same land Purnell Toadvine purchased from John W. Crisfield, part of "Anderson Land" adjoining John E. Harris land consisting of 92 acres. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 307).

On July 13, 1873, Francis Hitch sold land to James Bishop for $700. This was the same land that he bought from Purnell Toadvine on March 29, 1873. Witness: Samuel A. Graham. (Ibid., Liber TFJR No. 3, Folio 385).

In the Federal Census of 1900, Frank Hitch is listed in Norfolk County, Virginia in a household in Norfolk as follows: - Frank Hitch, born 11/1847 in MD - Mary S. Hitch, born 11/1853 in VA - Susan Hitch, born 11/1883 in VA - Frank S. Hitch, born 12/1884 in NC - no name Hitch (female), born 6/1887 in NC - Arthur Hitch, born 12/1889 in NC - Reeves W. Hitch (male), born 8/1894 in NC - Mary Hart, boarder, born 7/1839 in NC.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Frank Hitch is listed in ED 34 (visit 21) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia in a household in Norfolk as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 63, born in MD - Mary S. Hitch, age 56, born in VA - Susan Hitch, age 26, born in VA - Arabell Hitch (female), age 22, born in NC - Arthur Hitch, age 20, born in NC - Reeves C.W. Hitch (male), age 15 born in NC

In the Federal Census of 1920, Frank Hitch is listed in Bertie County, North Carolina alone in a household as follows: - Frank Hitch, age 73, born in MD.

From "A Hitch Orchard", by Daisy Bell Hitch Davies (1932): "Frank Hitch went from Maryland to Virginia in 1876. He lived eight years near of in Suffolk, Va. A few years after he married, he went to No. Carolina, first in Bartis Co., and then in Martin Co. He was president and general manager of the Frank Hitch Lumber Co., Norfolk, Va. The rating was very good."

Francis married Mary Susan (Sue) WELLS, daughter of Rives Chappell WELLS and Julia Ann Sarah WELLONS, in 1880.⁸ Mary was born in Nov 1853 in Suffolk, VA,^³⁵¹⁰ died in 1910 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA ^¹⁹²⁵ at age 57, and was buried in 1910 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

Children from this marriage were:

1974 M i. Frank Wells HITCH was born in Jul 1881 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^¹⁹²⁵ died on 9 Sep 1881 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^³⁵¹¹ and was buried about 12 Sep 1881 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

General Notes: Died in infancy.

1975 M ii. Frank HITCH was born in Aug 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^¹⁹²⁵ died on 22 Oct 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^³⁵¹² and was buried about 25 Oct 1882 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

General Notes: Died in infancy.

1976 M iii. Sydney HITCH was born in Aug 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^¹⁹²⁵ died on 22 Oct 1882 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^³⁵¹¹ and was buried about 25 Oct 1882 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

General Notes: Died in infancy.

+ 1977 F iv. Susan HITCH was born in Nov 1883 in VA.^³⁵¹³

+ 1978 M v. Frank Smith HITCH was born in Dec 1884 in NC ^{³⁵¹⁴ ³⁵¹⁵} and died in 1945 at age 61.

+ 1979 F vi. Arabelle HITCH was born in Jun 1887 in NC.^³⁵¹⁶

+ 1980 M vii. Arthur HITCH was born on 10 Dec 1889 in NC,^{¹⁴³² ³⁵¹⁷ ³⁵¹⁸} died on 26 Oct 1962 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA ^{¹⁹²⁵ ³⁵¹⁹} at age 72, and was buried about 29 Oct 1962 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

1981 F viii. Mary HITCH was born in 1892 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^¹⁹²⁵ died in 1892 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^³⁵²⁰ and was buried in 1892 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

General Notes: Died in infancy.

1982 M ix. David HITCH was born in 1894 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^¹⁹²⁵ died in 1894 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA,^³⁵²¹ and was buried in 1894 in Cedar Grove/Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA.^¹⁹²⁵

General Notes: Died in infancy.

+ 1983 M x. Rives Chappell Wells HITCH was born on 13 Aug 1894 in NC ^{¹⁴³² ³⁵²²} and died in Feb 1974 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA ^³⁵²³ at age 79.

1090. 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

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: John Hitch, born 7/29/1858, died 9/4/1923, age 65-1-6, of "chronic myocarditis. Was a farmer. Burial in Mardela Springs on 9/6/1923.

General Notes: On March 23, 1889, Alice and Lucy Hitch bought 3 acres plus 10 acres of property from John Hitch. The property was a house and lot at the corner of Spring Hill road and the road leading to the Crockett farm bordered by the Phillips land now farmed by Esther Dashiell (This is the 3 acre plot). The 10 acre plot is land opposite bordered by Daniel Hearn and Albert Covington. At the death of Alice/Lucy, land to revert to John Hitch. (Wicomico Co. Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 454). Also on this date, Alice Hitch sold 64 acres of land for $700 to John Hitch. The land was a tract called "Mcclenal" and is same as that she purchased from Ezekiel Hitch on November 20, 1888. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 453)

On December 11, 1889, John HITCH received deed for land from Levin M. Wilson. Land was called "The Western Fields" in Barren Creek District adjoining land formerly owned by Joshua W. Phillips and part of same land purchased by Wilson from Samuel A. Graham, trustee of Charlotte Hughes. Land borders old Railroad at a stone where the County Road crosses that leads form Barren Creek Springs to Spring Hill. (Ibid., Liber FMS No. 7, Folio 357)

On January 1, 1890, John Hitch sold land for $75 to Harry Austin. Land was all of "The Western Field" and is part of same land Hitch purchased from Lemuel M. Wilson on December 11, 1889. The record mentions it borders land that John Hitch purchased from his father Ezekiel Hitch and Sarepta Hitch. (Ibid., Liber FMS NO. 7, Folio 399)

On August 3, 1891, John and Maggie Hitch entered a mortgage to Salisbury Permanent Building & Loan Association for $300 to pay for 3 shares of stock. The Hitches put up collateral of 64 acres of land one mile north of the Spring Hill road bounded by lands of Davis Phillips, Sephen Mills, Daniel Fooks (formerly Daniel Hearn), and John Hughes. This is same land that John Hitch purchased from Alice Hitch on March 3, 1889. (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 18)

On April 18, 1892, John Hitch was indebted for $100 to George W.D. Waller. Collateral was a horse, Earle, a six-year old sired by Rob Roy and purchased from Henry J. Howard; one Alderney cow, Jewell, six years old; one Jersey cow, Sallie, 8 years old, purchased of A.S. Venables; and one leather top carriage purchased of Thomas W. Seabrease. Note was payable in one year (April 18, 1893). (Ibid., Liber FMS8, Folio 427)

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch was indicated in a household in District 1 (Barren Creek), Wicomico County, Maryland (ED160, sheet 16, line 42) as follows: - John Hitch, born 7/1858 in MD - Maggie V. Hitch, born 10/1852, in MD - George Kellsin, born 7/1884* in MD - Clarence Horsey, born 3/1885* in MD *both are relationship "Sl"

In the Federal Census of 1910, John Hitch was indicated in a household in Barren Creek District, Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - John Hitch, age 51, general farmer, born in MD (parents born in MD) - Maggie V. Hitch, age 57, born in DE (parents born in DE) They were indicated as being married for 20 years.

In the Federal Census of 1920, John Hitch was indicated in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - John Hitch, age 61 (or 69), born in MD - Maggie V. Hitch, age 69, born in MD - Caroline Phillips, age 90, born in MD

In a Maryland Death Certificate, John Hitch was shown as born on July 29, 1858 and died September 4, 1923, age 65 years, 1 month and 6 days, of "chronic myocarditis. He was a farmer and was buried in Mardela Springs on September 6, 1923. His parents were Ezekiel and Sarepta (Crockett) Hitch.

John married Maggie (Bessie) V. PHILLIPS, daughter of Hiram C. PHILLIPS and Mary Caroline CANNON, on 5 Feb 1890 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Maggie was born in Oct 1852 in DE,^{³⁵²⁴ ³⁵²⁵ ³⁵²⁶ ³⁵²⁷ ³⁵²⁸} died in 1937 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 85, and was buried in 1937 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

1984 F i. Georgia Ellen HITCH was born on 4 Jul 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 10 Jul 1904 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 21, and was buried about 13 Jul 1904 in Old Mardela Cemetery, Mardela Springs, Wicomico Co., MD.

1092. 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.

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard" by Daisy Hitch Davies (1932):

"Herbert H. Hitch has a grocery store in Salisbury, MD. Here I made a call in the summer of 1930 and took a snapshot of him and his brother Ernest who works in the store with him. He later sent me data for his family."

Wedding announcement in the May 26, 1877 edition of the Salisbury Advertiser states, "HITCH-MILLS - On Thursday evening 24th inst. at St. Peter's P.E. Church by Rev. Dr. Fulton, Mr. Herbert Hitch to Miss Laura Mills, both of this county."

The 1880 Federal Census for Wicomico County, Maryland, shows Herbert Hitch living in District 8 (Salisbury) in a household with the following: - Herbert, age 24 7/12 - Laura, age 19 9/12 - Morris, age 2 1/12 All were born in Maryland.

On March 25, 1884, Edward P. and Susan O. Humphreys sold land to Herbert H.W. Hitch for $150. The land is described as a lot in that part of the city of Salisbury called California. Witness: Handy Fooks. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 6, Folio 246)

On December 30, 1884, Herbert H.W. and Laura E. Hitch received mortgage from Allison A. Gillis for $1000 payable in one year. Collateral was a lot in that part of the city of Salisbury called California on north side of Main Street adjoining George Ellis, E.P. Humphreys and Robert Dryden. This is same property Herbert bought from E.P. Humphreys. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber SPT No. 7, Folio 76)

On December 3, 1888, Herbert H. and Earnest B. Hitch received a deed for $1 from Frank C. and Ella I. Todd. Land is a lot in Salisbury on Main Street that borders the Cranberry Company; lot of James S. Melson; and land that Herbert Hitch purchased of Frank C. Todd on January 20, 1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 4, Folio 159)

On January 1, 1890, Ernest B. Hitch sold land for $1 to Herbert Hitch. Land was in Salisbury on Main Street, the same land they bought from Frank C. and Ella I. Todd on December 3, 1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS NO. 7, Folio 355)

On October 14, 1890, Herbert H. and Laura E. Hitch sold land in Salisbury for $300 to John F. Waller. Land is on Main Street extended, the same that Herbert H. and Ernest Hitch purchased from Frank C. & Ella I. Todd on 12/3/1888. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS No. 6, Folio 385)

On March 21, 1892, James R.T. and Cora W. Laws sold land to Herbert H. Hitch for $400. It was a lot in Salisbury bounded by Lemon and High Streets to the property of Levin R. Doorman "now occupied by L.M. Price." (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS8, Folio 370)

On March 28, 1892, Herbert H. and Laura Hitch sold land for $350 to Mrs. Virginia E. Mitchell. It was a lot in that part of Salisbury called California on Main Street extended bordering the lot of Charles H. Ratledge and the lot of John F. Waller. (Wicomico County Land Records, Liber FMS8, Folio 386)

The Salisbury Advertiser of November 2, 1895 stated in an article that Herbert H. Hitch married Mrs Hester Coughlin "of Baltimore" on October 29, 1895.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 9, Wicomico County (ED123, sheet 35, line 32) as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, born 10/1855 in MD - Hester Hitch, born 7/1865 in MD - Samuel Hitch, born 8/1880 in MD - Lillian Hitch, born 11/1886 in MD - Margaret E. Hitch, born 5/1899 in MD - Emory Coughlin - Mary Coughlin

In the Federal Census of 1910, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in District 9, Salisbury, on High St. household as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, age 54, grocery merchant, married 14 years - Hester A. Hitch, age 44 - Samuel H. Hitch, age 24, lineman for telephone company - Margaret E. Hitch, age 10 - Mary E. Coughlin, age 25 - Lillian M. Coughlin, age 23 All were born in Maryland, can speak English and can read and write.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Herbert H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Salisbury as follows: - Herbert H. Hitch, age 64, born in MD - Esther E. Hitch, age 53, born in MD - Margaret Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Mary Coughlin, age 20, born in MD

Herbert married Laura E. MILLS, daughter of Morris MILLS and Mary M. (?), on 24 May 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ ¹⁹⁵⁴ Laura was born on 29 Aug 1860 in MD,^³⁵²⁹ died on 5 Jun 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD at age 34, and was buried about 8 Jun 1895 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1985 M i. Robert Morris HITCH was born on 2 Apr 1878 in Wicomico Co., MD,^³⁵³⁰ died on 2 Aug 1912 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 34, and was buried on 4 Aug 1912 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁶

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Robert Morris Hitch, born 4/2/1878, died 8/2/1912, age 34-4-0. Was a salesman. Burial in Salisbury on 8/4/1912. Father and mother both born in Maryland.

General Notes: In a Maryland Death Certificate, Robert Morris Hitch was listed as born April 2, 1878 and died August 2, 1912, age 34 years, 4 months, 0 days. He was a salesman and his burial was in Salisbury on August 4, 1912. His father and mother were Herbert H. and Laura (Mills) Hitch who were also born in Maryland.

1986 F ii. Ethel May** HITCH was born on 7 Sep 1880 in Wicomico Co., MD.^⁸

Ethel married William OAKS.

1987 M iii. Samuel Herbert HITCH was born on 5 Aug 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁴⁶ ¹⁹⁷² ³⁵³¹ ³⁵³²} died on 1 Feb 1923 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 38, and was buried about 4 Feb 1923 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Died of tuberculosis, age 38. Born: 8/5/1884 in Salisbury, Maryland. Occupation: Plant Wire Chief for C&P Telephone
Father: Herbert H. Hitch
Mother: Laura E. Mills of Maryland
Buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Maryland.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Samuel Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Samuel Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Carrie Hitch, age 34, born in MD

In a Maryland Death Certificate, Samuel H. Hitch died of tuberculosis, age 38. He was born on August 5, 1884 in Salisbury, Maryland. His occupation was Plant Wire Chief for C & P Telephone. His father was Herbert H. Hitch and his mother Laura E. (Mills) Hitch, both of Maryland. He was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Maryland.

In his will written on April 27, 1916 and probated on February 9, 1923, Samuel H. Hitch named Executor Carrie Evans Hitch and left her "all my estate." Witnesses were Emma G. Brewington and Ernest B. Hitch. (Wicomico County Wills, Liber JWD No. 1)

Samuel married Carrie V. EVANS on 5 Sep 1911 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Carrie was born in 1886 in MD.^³²⁷³

1988 F iv. Lillian HITCH was born in Nov 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵³³

Herbert next married Hester A. WEBSTER on 29 Oct 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Hester was born on 29 Jul 1864 in MD,^{³⁵³⁴ ³⁵³⁵ ³⁵³⁶} died on 22 Oct 1948 in Wicomico Co., MD at age 84, and was buried about 25 Oct 1948 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

1989 F i. Marguerite Esther HITCH was born on 29 May 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{⁸ ²⁷⁹² ³⁵³⁷ ³⁵³⁸ ³⁵³⁹ ³⁵⁴⁰}

Marguerite married William HILL on 13 Mar 1928 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.³⁵⁴¹ William was born in 1899.^³⁵⁴²

1093. 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.

General Notes: On October 13, 1892, George R. and Mary J. Hitch received a deed for land from E. Stanley Toadvine and Milton .A. Parsons, trustees in the case of Milton A. Parsons et al vs. William S. Parsons to sell real estate of George W. Parsons. Land was sold to Hitch for $52, it being Lot No. 20 of the real estate of George W. Parsons in Salisbury on the north side of Fourth Street and bordering Trader's Branch and Pearl Street. (Wicomico Co. Land Records, Liber JTT9, Folio 490), On the same day, George R. and Mary J. Hitch received another deed for land from E. Stanley Toadvine and Milton A. Parsons, trustees in the case of Milton A. Parsons et al vs. William S. Parsons to sell real estate of George W. Parsons. Land was Lot No. 19 of the real estate of George W. Parsons in Salisbury on the north side of Fourth Street and bordering Trader's Branch and Pearl Street. (Ibid., Liber JTT9, Folio 385)

In the Federal Census of 1900, George R. Hitch is indicated in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County in a household (ED123, sheet 30, line 23) as follows: - George R. Hitch, born 6/1859 in MD - Nellie Hitch, born 3/1886 in MD - Norman Hitch, born 8/1887 in MD - George Hitch, born 10/1892 in MD.

George married Annie A. CLAVILLE on 27 Dec 1883 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Annie was born on 22 Feb 1861 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁵⁴³} died on 15 Mar 1897 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 36, and was buried about 18 Mar 1897 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1990 F i. Nellie HITCH was born in Mar 1886 in Wicomico Co., MD ^³⁵⁴⁴ and died on 31 Oct 1983 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL ^²⁵²¹ at age 97.

Nellie married Marion M. KENNERLY on 22 Jun 1908 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰

+ 1991 M ii. Norman Robert HITCH was born in Aug 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁴⁵

1992 U iii. (Infant) HITCH ³⁵⁴⁶ was born in Jul 1891 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD and died in Jul 1891 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

1993 M iv. George Robert HITCH Jr. was born on 1 Oct 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^³⁵⁴⁷ died on 24 Jul 1956 in Nanticoke, Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 63, and was buried about 27 Jul 1956 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Death Notes: His obituary appeared in the Salisbury Daily Times on July 25, 1956 as: "George Roy (sic) Hitch, 63, salesman, died yesterday in his home in Nanticoke of a heart attack." He was the son of the late George and Annie Hitch of Salisbury and formerly lived on Newton Street there. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Juanita Knowles Hitch of Nanticoke, a sister Mrs. M.M. Kennerly of Jacksonville, FL and a brother Norman Hitch of Queenstown.

General Notes: George R. Hitch Jr. was listed as a soldier in World War I. He was age 24 years, 9 months and of 234 Newton Street, Salisbury, Maryland. He was listed as born in Salisbury. He was a Private on July 27, 1917, a Corporal on March 10, 1919, a Sergeant in the 3rd, Company 20 Engineers. He was honorably discharged May 3, 1919. His term overseas was between November 12, 1917 and April 17, 1919. (World War I Soldiers)

His obituary appeared in the Salisbury Daily Times on July 25, 1956 as: "George Roy (sic) Hitch, 63, salesman, died yesterday in his home in Nanticoke of a heart attack." He was the son of the late George and Annie Hitch of Salisbury and formerly lived on Newton Street there. He was survived by his wife Mrs. Juanita Knowles Hitch of Nanticoke, a sister Mrs. M.M. Kennerly of Jacksonville, FL and a brother Norman Hitch of Queenstown.

George married Juanita KNOWLES. Juanita was born on 25 Feb 1898 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁴³²} died on 25 Jul 1979 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ³⁵⁴⁸} at age 81, and was buried about 28 Jul 1979 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

George next married Esther B. DARBY, daughter of Richard James DARBY and Laura Gertrude ENNIS, on 24 Aug 1900 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Esther was born on 19 May 1874 in Green Hill, Wicomico Co., MD,^{⁴⁴⁶ ³⁵⁴⁹} died on 12 May 1947 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 72, and was buried on 14 May 1947 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁴⁴⁶

General Notes: In her Maryland Death Certificate, it states that Esther Darby Hitch was born May 19, 1874 in Green Hill, Maryland and died at 12:10 pm on May 12, 1947, age 72 years, 11 months and 23 days. She was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, on May 14, 1947. Her father and mother were Richard James Darby and Laura Gertrude Ennis, both born in MD. Her husband was George R. Hitch Jr.

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

Ida married Lambert Wilson A. ADKINS, son of Lambert ADKINS and Clarissa Bell LAWS, on 24 Jan 1876 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Lambert was born on 24 Feb 1853 in MD,^{³⁵⁵⁰ ³⁵⁵¹ ³⁵⁵²} died on 20 Jun 1902 in Wicomico Co., MD ^³⁵⁵² at age 49, and was buried about 23 Jun 1902 in Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

1994 M i. Robert M. ADKINS was born in 1877 in Wicomico Co., MD.

1995 M ii. George L. ADKINS was born in 1879 in Wicomico Co., MD.

1996 M iii. Clifford H. ADKINS was born in Apr 1881 in Wicomico Co., MD.

1997 F iv. Nancy J. ADKINS was born in Apr 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.

1998 F v. Clarissa Katherine (Katie) ADKINS was born in 1885 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD and died in 1903 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD at age 18.

Death Notes: Murdered by Elmer Heath.

General Notes: Citizens Stunned As Young Katie Adkins Is Killed In Crime Of Passion In 1903

While rolling through the old newspapers in the library in search of some tidbits of history for and essay I was working on, I came upon a story that caught my attention. My undisciplined focus was easy to break so I allowed myself to stray and read about a horrible murder.

A young man, desperate with passion and the rejection by his girl shot her in the head with a borrowed pistol and them attempted the same on himself. While such a crime would hardly be front page news today, the peculiarity of reading the events through the eyes of the newspaper some 95 years later was intriguing enough to cause me to dig deeper and learn more.

Seventeen year old Clarissa Katherine Adkins, known about town as Katie, was being courted by Elmer Heath, eighteen years young and restless. Though Katie’s family objected to their match, her mother eventually consented to a marriage which was to have taken place about the time of the incident if it were not for young Heath’s involvement in a theft.

Curiosity caused me to visit the cemetery behind the Old School Baptist Church in Salisbury. The graves of Miss Adkins and her mother and father are there. Oddly, the murdered young lady’s father died exactly 1 year to the day before her murder.

The following is the text of the newspaper articles covering the murder and the trial of young Heath in the ensuing months.

Wicomico Weekly News Thursday, June 25th, 1903

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN SALISBURY! ELMER HEATH MURDERS HIS SWEETHEART, MISS KATIE ADKINS AND ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

The Young Couple Were To Have Been Married, And The License Hand Been Secured, But She Broke The Engagement Because He Had Been Charged With Theft Of Money - Heath Sent For Miss Adkins Saturday Night And When She Met Him At The Home Of A Neighbor Took Her Life.

A strange, sand and pathetic story of love, betrothal, and murder is interwoven in the terrible tragedy which happened at the home of Mr. Leon Messick, beyond the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk station, Saturday night last. From its consequences there is today a new made grave in the Cemetery, a family broken by grief and a young man awaiting the terrible punishment of the law for murder.

More than two years ago, Elmer Heath, a young man of about eighteen years, began paying court to Miss Katie Adkins, a sweet, beautiful young lady who lives on East Church Street, extended. The young couple seemed happy in each others love, and were betrothed a shore while ago. While the young lady’s family objected to the match, the mother finally gave her consent and the marriage was to have taken place last week, the marriage license having been secured from the Court House on June 11th.

The Match Broken Off.

About this time young Heath was accused of having stolen eighty dollars from his employer, and the young lady hearing of the affair, sent for him and told him the marriage could not take place until his name had been cleared of the charge. He immediately returned sixty-four dollars of the money and promised to make the other good. Not withstanding his pleadings, however the young women would not consent to the marriage for some time yet, and Heath, in despair, left Salisbury Sunday night June 14th, for Camden, N.J., to obtain work. Not being satisfied he returned to Salisbury early Saturday morning last and at once wrote a note to his sweetheart, telling her he was again in Salisbury, and wanted to see her. From his report he received an answer to his missive, but he does not tell what it contained. He remained around the vicinity of Miss Adkins’ home all day, and at four o’clock in the afternoon borrowed a revolver form Larry Collins with which (as he says) to kill himself.

Tragedy At The Messick Home.

From the best reports obtainable it seems that Heath and his sweetheart went to the rear of the Messick home, and seated themselves upon a bench in the back yard. What transpired after that no one but the murderer knows, but within a space of fifteen or twenty minutes a revolver shot rang out on the gathering gloom of night and with it’s report the soul of the young girl was ushered in to eternity. Following close upon the first report were four others and when the neighbors rushed to the rear of the house the body of Miss Adkins was found lying on the ground with her feet on the bench. Heath was nowhere to be seen, but a smoking revolver, with five empty chambers, was found within ten feet of the girl’s body. Lifting the body it was taken to the porch a few feet distant but life was extinct. There were two bullet holes through the right temple and death must have been instantaneous. Dr. Dick was summoned and he examined the body and pronounced that life was extinct.

Great Excitement In The Crowd

Great Excitement took charge of the gathering crowd, and search was at once instituted for the murderer, who was found two hundred yards away, fist upon his face on the ground, with two bullet holes in his head. He was taken at once to the jail, and Drs. Slemons, Morris, Dick and Truitt, went to work to bring him around. It was soon discovered that he was not seriously hurt, but the reports of his real condition were somewhat exaggerated, as by this time there had gathered a large crowd of determined friends of the young of the young lady, who were breathing vengeance against the cold blooded murderer. All Saturday night a guard remained at the jail with Sheriff Fooks. Heath rallied by Sunday morning and his wounds were not considered dangerous.

Justice Trader summoned a jury of inquest, who examined the body and turned it over to the family of the deceased.

Scene At The Girls Home

The scene at the home of the murdered girl when her body was taken there was a most pathetic one. Her mother was prostrated with grief, and here brothers and sisters wild with despair. An examination showed that the first bullet had gone straight through the right temple to the left side of the head. The second bullet had glanced upward and was lodged in the forehead. The young lady had a peaceful expression on her face, as if her sweetheart had said something very pleasant just before he sent her soul into eternity.

All day Sunday crowds of people passed the house where the body of pretty Katie Adkins lay cold in death, and more than a hundred people called at the house to view the remains and lend consolation to the bereaved family. The body presented a life like appearance. There was a peaceful expression on the face, and but for the two ugly bullet holes in the temple, one might have imagined the young lady asleep. Miss Adkins was a beautiful blond of fine form and appearance, and of the most kindly disposition. She was a favorite with the girls of her set, and all the men spoke in the highest terms of her. In disrobing the body after being taken home, a breast pin was discovered at the lady’s throat on which was a picture of Heath.

The awful tragedy happened on the first anniversary of the death of the young lady’s father and her body was interred at the same hour and in the same place as his was a year ago.

Young Lady Was Well Connected.

She was a daughter of the late Lambert Adkins and a niece of County Commissioner Elijah J. Adkins and City Councilman Herbert H. Hitch, and a cousin of Prof. William J. Holloway principal of the Salisbury High School. She was a favorite with both men and women. Heath has not borne the very best reputation since his residence here. He is a member of Company I, Maryland National Guard, and was to have attended the encampment at Belair this year.

All night long Saturday night there was a large concourse of people passing around the streets near the jail and it was fearful at one time that something dreadful might happen to the young murderer behind the bars, and but for the fact that he did not regain consciousness until Sunday morning, is thought to have saved him from an awful fate at the hands of the crowds gathered there.

The Murderer Tells His Story.

Heath’s condition was so far improved Sunday morning that several of the prominent citizens were allowed to visit his cell. He however refused to talk to anyone, and upon the advice of the States Attorney, Sheriff Fooks closed the doors to all parties, except the newspaper reporters. The News man had a half hour’s interview with Heath Sunday morning. He was perfectly rational and told his story in a straight forward manner. He said:

"I have been going with Miss Adkins for several years. We both loved each other very much. Several weeks ago we decided to be married, and I asked her mother for her. Mrs. Adkins gave her consent, but asked us to wait a short while before being married. We consented, but later we decided to be married at once, and on June 11th, I got G. Brittingham to get a set of marriage licenses, and we were to be married right away, but my name became mixed up in the stealing of money, and the young lady sent for me and told me that we could not get married until after that matter had been cleared up and my name cleared of the charge.

Being despondent over the breaking off of the match, I left Salisbury Sunday night, June 14th, and went to Camden, N.J., to get work. Arriving there I wrote Katie a letter and forgot to put my house number on it, and immediately wrote her another one, in which I told her I could not live without her. she answered and told me to be sure and behave myself and make a man out of myself. Failing to get work I returned to Salisbury early Saturday morning, June 20.

I wrote her a note Saturday and told her how unhappy I was. I sent the note by a little boy, Thos. Dawson, and received an answer, I told her in this note that I would not be living long and she answered and told me to take care of myself and be a good boy. During the day I became more and more determined to kill myself and about four o’clock I met Larry Collins, a young man who I new very well and asked him to loan me his revolver. He did so and I found it was loaded with five bullets. Shortly after that I went to the pond, intending to kill myself, but my uncle, Mr. Leon Messick, had sent someone to watch me and I had no chance. While down there I shot a dog with one barrel of the pistol, and then I went back to Mr. Joseph Davis store and bought two more cartridges and replaced the empty shell with a new cartridge. I did this because I wanted all five barrels full when I started to shoot myself.

I then went to the house of my uncle Mr. Leon Messick and went around the house to the back porch. I was crying and my uncle’s wife came out to me and said, "Elmer, Katie is on the front porch, do you want to see here?" I said yes. Katie came around there and sat down on the bench on my left side. She put her hand on my shoulder and laid her head against mine and asked me what was the matter. We were both crying and I told her that I would not be living but a short while longer and before I left I wanted to see here. Katie said I should not talk so and we had several minutes conversation in which she told me she loved me and would never marry any other man but me.

I was then crying very hard and so was she. About this time two children of my relatives came around where we were and they were playing. I got up went to the back porch, got some mint candy and gave them and asked them to go away, which they did. About this time my uncle’s wife came around and said that Mrs. Adkins was coming toward the house. Katie said, "let her come, I won’t move". We were then sitting close together, with my left arm around her neck and her right hand on my shoulder. Our faces were close together, my head being partly down on her shoulder. I then told her again that I would not be living in one hour and then said "she wanted to go before I went " and I immediately pulled the pistol from my pocket and shot five times at our heads, without stopping. The first two bullets must have struck Katie, as she loosed her hand from my shoulder and started to fall backwards, but I kept on firing and the other three bullets struck my ear. We both fell from the bench. I threw the pistol in front of me after the shooting and started to run across the yard. I fell and then crawled some distance when I became unconscious. There had never been any quarrel between us. I loved her very much and could not stand being separated from her. I did not start out to kill her. I started out to kill myself and wanted to die in her arms or near her."

Murderer’s Story Is Doubted

Heath would give no other version of the awful affair. When asked what were his thoughts when he borrowed the pistol, he only said to kill himself and if he had not been watched he would have killed himself at the pond and the young lady would now be living.. He said he was perfectly sober, that he was not a drinking man, although he had drank some beer at Wilmington, Friday night, but not enough to make him drunk. His mind seemed to be clear during the interview although he complained of being cold and had several shivering spells.

The story seems to be doubted by a great many persons who are of the opinion that Heath had made every preparation to kill the young lady. It seems that his great anxiety to kill himself was something of a fake, as he had ample time and opportunity to have done so before he met the young lady and he had been so anxious; then again the wounds he inflected upon himself ware of so slight a nature that they almost seem to have been cautiously measured before he shot himself.

Heath Carried To Snow Hill

Sunday towards evening, a considerable crow had gathered in the vicinity of the jail and Court House and as the night grew older the crowd increased and it looked threatening for the prisoner. Sheriff Fooks put the light out in the jail early and all was darkness and quiet inside.. About ten o’clock Mayor Disharoon and Judge Holland held a consultation and it was decided that it would be safer to spirit Heath out of Salisbury and if possible get him in the Snow Hill Jail. A talk was had with Sheriff Fooks and he was instructed to have the prisoner handcuffed and dressed, ready for a moment’s action. At 10:30 the crowd around the jail had somewhat thinned out, the rendezvous having been changed to another section of the city and a double team drove hastily to the jail yard and up to the jail door. The door opened and an object was thrown into the carriage and in less time that it takes to write it the horses were going at a dead run down Division street toward the southern limits of the city . The whole affair was skillfully planned and executed and the removal of the prisoner to Snow Hill no doubt saved him from the ands of Judge Lynch and saved the community from the awful stigma of mob law.

Verdict of Jury Of Inquest

The jury of inquest held a meeting at the office of Wm. A. Trader Monday morning and examined several witnesses in the murder case. The jury consisted of H. L. Brewington, foreman; E.W. Adkins, J. H. Tomlinson, Wm. J. Holloway, Naaman P. Turner, B. T. Callaway, Wm. W. White, Wm. Records, Jackson Matthews, Levin I. Tindall, John H. Spence and Eben Hearn. The witnesses examined were Leon H. Messick, his wife Mrs. Beulah Messick, Mrs. Luther Messick and Mrs. Linwood Messick. The testimony of the four witnesses was substantially the same. The chief witness, Mrs. Beulah Messick, testified that all the above parties were sitting on the front porch of her home, Saturday evening, seven o’clock, when Miss Katie Adkins came to the house and took a seat on the front porch with them. About a half hour later as they were all sitting on the porch, Elmer Heath came to the house, and without addressing any of the company went to the rear of the house. Shortly afterwards, Mrs. Messick said she went to the back porch to give a child a drink of water and while there Heath told her he wanted to speak to Katie. Mrs. Messick went to the front porch and remarked to the entire company that Heath has asked to see Katie. Katie at once left the porch and went to the rear of the house. No conversation was heard by those on the front porch between the parties and the first intimation they had of trouble was the reports of the pistol. Immediately after the reports. Leon Messick wen to the rear of the house and found that Miss Adkins had been shot. On his return to the front porch Mr. Messick met the three ladies going to the rear of the house and told them what had happened and they all turned back without having seen the body. The witness testified that she visited the home of Katie Adkins about six o’clock Saturday evening but did not see Katie alone. She carried no message form Heath to Katie and Katie did not accompany her home. She said she knew of no arrangement for a meeting between the lovers Saturday night.

After hearing the testimony the jury returned the following verdict. "That on the 20th day of June, 1903 at Salisbury, Md., a certain Elmer Heath feloniously, voluntarily and with malice aforethought, shot with a pistol loaded with powder and ball, inflicting a mortal wound, of which said wound the said Katie Adkins then and there instantly died and the said Elmer Heath feloniously murdered the said Katie Adkins."

Funeral Services Monday Afternoon

Funeral Services over the remains of the murdered girl were attended by hundreds of people Monday afternoon in the O. S. Baptist Church. Elder A. b. Francis officiated. Beautiful floral tributes went by loving friends covered the casket. A choir composed of young lady friends of the deceased sang two hymns, by special request. The pall-bearers were six cousins of the young lady, Marvin Holloway, Frank Adkins, Carroll Adkins, Elmer Adkins, Charles Adkins and Fred Adkins. The remains were interred by the side of her father in the churchyard.

1999 F vi. Mary V. ADKINS was born in Jul 1888 in Wicomico Co., MD.

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

Nancy married George W. ELLIS, son of Thomas C. ELLIS and Rebecca (?), on 29 Jan 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ George died before 1900.

Children from this marriage were:

2000 M i. Paul D. ELLIS was born on 6 Feb 1885 in MD,^⁶⁴ died on 18 Mar 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 6, and was buried about 21 Mar 1891 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2001 F ii. Helen ELLIS was born in 1891 in Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁵³

2002 M iii. Thomas Elwood ELLIS was born on 4 Jun 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 11 Jun 1892 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 14 Jun 1892 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

2003 F iv. Georgetta ELLIS was born on 9 May 1895 in Wicomico Co., MD,^⁶⁴ died on 10 Jul 1896 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 1, and was buried about 13 Jul 1896 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Ernest Hitch is listed in a household in Wicomico County, Maryland as follows: - Ernest Hitch, age 35, born in MD - Maggie Hitch, age 28, born in MD - Bernice Hitch, age 5, born in MD - Louise Hitch, age 2, born in MD.

Ernest married Maggie SMITH on 11 Nov 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Maggie was born on 23 Sep 1894 in MD ^{¹⁴³² ³⁵⁵⁴} and died in Jul 1983 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^³⁵⁵⁵ at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

2004 F i. Vergie Ellen HITCH was born on 18 Jul 1915 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁷⁹² ³⁵⁵⁶}

2005 M ii. Ernest J. HITCH was born in 1917 in Wicomico Co., MD and died on 9 May 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 1.

2006 F iii. Louise Helena HITCH was born on 16 Mar 1918 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁷⁹² ³⁵⁵⁷}

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

Mary married Isaac J. HOLLAND, son of Thomas J. HOLLAND and Amanda J. (?), on 21 May 1884 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Isaac was born in Aug 1859 in MD.^{²⁰⁶⁴ ²⁹³³ ³⁵⁵⁸ ³⁵⁵⁹ ³⁵⁶⁰}

Children from this marriage were:

2007 F i. Lottie HOLLAND was born in Mar 1885 in Somerset Co., MD.^{²⁰⁷⁰ ³⁵⁶¹}

+ 2008 F ii. Bessie A. HOLLAND was born in Sep 1887 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁵⁶² ³⁵⁶³ ³⁵⁶⁴ ³⁵⁶⁵} died in 1973 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 86, and was buried in 1973 in John Wesley U.M. Church, Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

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

Laura married William T. HOLLAND Sr., son of Thomas J. HOLLAND and Amanda J. (?), in 1889. William was born in 1856 in MD.^{⁷³³ ⁷³⁷ ⁷³⁸ ²⁰¹² ²⁰¹³}

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 1856, MD. ²⁰¹⁴

Children from this marriage were:

2009 F i. Daisy HOLLAND was born in Nov 1889 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁶⁶ ³⁵⁶⁷ ³⁵⁶⁸}

+ 2010 M ii. William T. HOLLAND Jr. was born in Sep 1892 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁶⁹ ³⁵⁷⁰ ³⁵⁷¹}

2011 M iii. Norman HOLLAND was born in Oct 1894 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁷² ³⁵⁷³ ³⁵⁷⁴}

Norman married Grace (?) about 1919. Grace was born in 1896 in MD.^³⁵⁷⁵

2012 F iv. Mildred HOLLAND was born in Sep 1897 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁷⁶ ³⁵⁷⁷ ³⁵⁷⁸}

2013 F v. Elsie HOLLAND was born in Mar 1902 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁷⁹ ³⁵⁸⁰}

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

William married Nettie V. LLOYD on 28 Jan 1901 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Nettie was born in 1873 in MD.^{³⁵⁸¹ ³⁵⁸²}

Children from this marriage were:

2014 M i. Lloyd BARBON was born in 1903 in Somerset Co., MD.^³⁵⁸⁰

2015 M ii. Milton BARBON was born in 1909 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁵⁸³ ³⁵⁸⁴}

1102. 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

Williamanna married Andrew Frank SMULLEN on 23 Jan 1895 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Andrew was born in Jun 1855 in MD,^{¹⁶⁶ ⁷³⁷ ³⁵⁸⁵ ³⁵⁸⁶ ³⁵⁸⁷} died on 19 Feb 1923 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ¹⁶⁶} at age 67, and was buried about 22 Feb 1923 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

The child from this marriage was:

+ 2016 M i. Andrew J. SMULLEN was born on 17 May 1896 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ³⁵⁸⁸ ³⁵⁸⁹ ³⁵⁹⁰} and died in Mar 1967 in Baltimore, MD ^²⁸²¹ at age 70.

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

Maud married Samuel V. MESSICK on 11 Oct 1899 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Samuel was born in 1877.^³⁵⁹¹

The child from this marriage was:

+ 2017 M i. Samuel Sylvanius MESSICK was born on 15 May 1921 in Fruitland, Wicomico Co., MD.^³⁵⁹²

1107. 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

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1920, Paul Hitch is indicated in Wicomico County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Paul Hitch, age 27, born in MD - Minnie Hitch, age 23, born in MD - Anna M. Hitch, age 5, born in MD.

Paul married Minnie (?) about 1913. Minnie was born in 1897 in MD,^³⁵⁹³ died in 1988 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 91, and was buried in 1988 in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD.^⁶⁴

The child from this marriage was:

+ 2018 F i. Anna M. HITCH was born on 24 Feb 1914 in Wicomico Co., MD.^{²⁷⁹² ³⁵⁹⁴}

1108. 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

General Notes: In the records of soldiers in World War I, Linwood Hitch is shown with Serial Number 1,285,918, serving with Company I, 115th Infantry. He lived at 104 Gray Street, Salisbury, Maryland. He was age 22 years, 1 month and from Salisbury, Maryalnd where he was also born. He was listed as Private 1st Class on July 12, 1917, Private October 1, 1917, Private 1st Class April 9, 1919 with Company I Maryland Infantry, Company I 115 Infantry. He received an honorable discharge on June 6, 1919. He was overseas between June 15, 1918 and May 24, 1919 with Center sector, Meuse-Argonne.

Linwood married Sadie Ellen BOUNDS about 1921. Sadie was born on 27 Feb 1894 ^{¹⁴³² ²⁰¹⁰} and died on 31 Jul 1962 in DE ^{²⁰¹⁰ ³⁵⁹⁵} at age 68.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2019 M i. Linwood Thomas HITCH Jr. was born on 29 Jun 1922 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^{¹⁴³² ²⁷⁹²} and died on 15 Jun 1995 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^³⁵⁹⁶ at age 72.

+ 2020 M ii. Preston Woodrow HITCH was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^{¹⁴³² ²⁷⁹²} and died on 5 Feb 1990 in MD ^³⁵⁹⁷ at age 64.

+ 2021 F iii. Flora Marie HITCH was born on 21 Jul 1927 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD ^²⁷⁹² and died in 1984 ^²⁰¹⁰ at age 57.

Linwood next married Virginia WEBSTER.

The child from this marriage was:

2022 U i. Unnamed HITCH was born on 20 Oct 1935 in Wicomico Co., MD.^²⁷⁹²

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, James M. Hitch is listed in a household in the City of Baltimore (ED243, sheet 11, line 33) as follows: - James M. Hitch, born 11/1862 in MD - Mary C. Hitch, born 11/1864 in MD - Alice W. Hitch, born 6/1887 in MD - Grace E. Hitch, born 3/1890 in MD - Ida Hitch, born 8/1893 in MD - Paul D. Hitch, born 6/1896 in MD.

James married Mary Priscilla HAMBURY, daughter of Jesse HAMBURY and Mary Eleanor TRAVERS, on 13 Dec 1884 in Wicomico Co., MD.⁶⁴⁰ Mary was born in Nov 1864 in MD ^{³⁵⁹⁸ ³⁵⁹⁹} and died in 1896 in Baltimore, MD ^²⁰³⁶ at age 32.

Children from this marriage were:

2023 F i. Miriam Aliquippa (Alice) W. HITCH was born in Jun 1887 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰⁰} and died in 1907 in Wheeling, WV ^{²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰¹} at age 20.

Death Notes: She died of consumption.

+ 2024 F ii. Grace E. HITCH was born on 25 Feb 1890 in Nanticoke, Wicomico Co., MD,^{²⁰³¹ ²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰²} died on 19 Sep 1969 in Clarion, Clarion Co., PA ^{²⁰³¹ ³⁶⁰¹} at age 79, and was buried about 22 Sep 1969 in Ic Church Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion Co., PA.^³⁶⁰¹

+ 2025 F iii. Ida Faye HITCH was born in Aug 1893 in MD ^{²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰³} and died after 1969.^²⁰³⁶

2026 M iv. Paul Dubois HITCH was born in Jun 1896 in MD,^{²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰⁴} died on 18 Nov 1959 in New York City, NY ^{²⁰³⁶ ³⁶⁰¹} at age 63, and was buried about 21 Nov 1959 in Long Island, NY.^³⁶⁰¹

Paul married Claudia WILSON.

1118. 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

William married Lillie K. BARNETT, daughter of John W. BARNETT and Sarah J. MARTIN, on 16 Oct 1889 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Lillie was born on 26 Oct 1866 in MD,^{¹⁶⁶ ²⁰⁴⁴ ²⁰⁵¹ ³⁶⁰⁵} died on 4 Dec 1925 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶⁶ at age 59, and was buried about 7 Dec 1925 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

Children from this marriage were:

2027 F i. Ramona RENSHAW was born in May 1891 in Somerset Co., MD ^³⁶⁰⁶ and died in 1972 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD at age 81.

Ramona married Phillip WOLLE.

2028 M ii. Roger L. RENSHAW was born in Feb 1893 in Somerset Co., MD.^³⁶⁰⁷

+ 2029 M iii. William Martin RENSHAW was born in Apr 1896 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁶⁰⁸ ³⁶⁰⁹ ³⁶¹⁰}

2030 F iv. Sarah E. RENSHAW was born in 1903 in Somerset Co., MD ^{³⁶¹¹ ³⁶¹²} and died in Mar 1974 in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD at age 71.

Sarah married Leo BAILEY, son of Filmore BAILEY and May (?). Leo was born in 1904 in MD ^³⁶¹³ and died after 1974.

2031 M v. Paul L. RENSHAW was born on 6 Oct 1905 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁴³² ³⁶¹⁴ ³⁶¹⁵} and died in Jul 1987 at age 81.

2032 M vi. Edwin W. RENSHAW was born on 17 Nov 1907 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁴³² ³⁶¹⁶ ³⁶¹⁷} and died on 14 Aug 1988 in MD ^¹⁴³² at age 80.

1119. 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

Archibald married Annette (Nettie) WALLER on 28 Feb 1893 in Somerset Co., MD.¹⁴ Annette was born in Sep 1870 in MD,^{¹⁶⁶ ³⁶¹⁸ ³⁶¹⁹ ³⁶²⁰} died in 1941 in Somerset Co., MD ^¹⁶⁶ at age 71, and was buried in 1941 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.^¹⁶⁶

Children from this marriage were:

2033 M i. Leonard A. RENSHAW was born on 7 Nov 1894 in Somerset Co., MD ^{¹⁶⁴ ³⁶²¹ ³⁶²² ³⁶²³} and died in Jul 1980 at age 85.

2034 F ii. Mary L. RENSHAW was born in Apr 1896 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁶⁰⁸ ³⁶⁰⁹ ³⁶²⁴}

2035 F iii. Helen F. RENSHAW was born in Feb 1900 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁶²⁵ ³⁶²⁶ ³⁶²⁷}

2036 M iv. Malcolm W. RENSHAW was born in Jul 1906 in Somerset Co., MD.^{³⁶¹⁴ ³⁶²⁸}

2037 M v. Richard B. RENSHAW was born in 1907 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁶¹⁶ ³⁶¹⁷} died in 1931 in Somerset Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 24, and was buried in 1931 in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Near Mt. Vernon, Somerset Co., MD.

1126. 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.

Stanley married Annie LAWRENCE in 1887. Annie was born in Feb 1868 in MD,^{³⁶²⁹ ³⁶³⁰} died in 1949 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 81, and was buried in 1949 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2038 M i. Herman RENSHAW was born on 12 Jan 1890 in Somerset Co., MD,^{³⁶³¹ ³⁶³²} died in Apr 1975 in Wicomico Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ¹⁴³²} at age 85, and was buried in Apr 1975 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2039 F ii. Hattie RENSHAW was born on 12 Jan 1890 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ²⁶⁶⁷ ³⁶³¹ ³⁶³³} died on 6 Nov 1963 in MD ^⁶⁴ at age 73, and was buried about 9 Nov 1963 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

+ 2040 F iii. Olive RENSHAW was born on 29 Mar 1892 in Somerset Co., MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁶³⁴} died on 23 Aug 1971 in Wicomico Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 79, and was buried about 26 Aug 1971 in Siloam Methodist Church, Siloam, Wicomico Co., MD.

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

Morris married Gladys BIGELOW on 2 May 1931.

Children from this marriage were:

2041 M i. Lawrence Pickney BROWNELL .¹⁶

2042 M ii. Morris Ruggles BROWNELL III .¹⁶

2043 F iii. Martha BROWNELL .¹⁶

2044 M iv. Frederick BROWNELL .¹⁶

1130. 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

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "After many years as a commercial artist in New York, NY, he moved to Cape Cod in 1973 to concentrate on painting. His brush captured the strength and vitality of Cape shore lines, salt marshes, and the charm of old Main Street houses. His oil paintings expertly reflect the Cape serenity and strength.

Robert A. Hitch was a member of the Allied Artists of America, the Hudson Valley Art Association, the American Professional League, the Copley Society and the Cape Cod Art Association, where he was a member of the regular teaching staff, and a member of the Board of Directors. Included in his many awards was the Henry Ward Ranger Prize, National Academy Design, Grand National Award,American Artist Professional League, Flanders Award and awards from the Cape Cod Art Association in Memebers and Open Juried Shows. His paintings are found in many private and public collections."

Robert married Dorothy BRISTOW on 21 Apr 1945.¹⁸⁶

Robert next married Jeane Isabelle LEASON, daughter of Percival Alexander LEASON and Cargil CHAPMAN, on 6 May 1950 in Staten Island, NY.¹⁸⁶ Jeane was born on 18 Oct 1918 in Sydney, Australia.^¹⁸⁶

General Notes: From a correspondence with Ernest Towers on November 6, 1999: "Jeane Isabelle LEASON was born on October 18 1918 in Sydney, Australia. She emigrated to the United States in 1937. Jeane was an Art Curator for the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences for ten years. She moved to Cape Cod in 1973 with her husband. Since living on the Cape she has been an oil painting instructor, portrait artist, and art restorer. She is the daughter of Percival Leason, Austrailian portrait painter, teacher and illustrator for Australian papers and magazines, as well as the Saturday Evening Post in the United States."

The child from this marriage was:

+ 2045 F i. Anne Leason HITCH ²⁰⁷⁴ was born on 7 Oct 1952 in Staten Island, NY.^¹⁸⁶

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

General Notes: Carrie Killiam (Kellum) was in San Francisco, CA in 1907 when her brother William Joseph Hitch died.

Mariah married Rev. Thomas B. KILLIAM, son of Charles KELLUM and Elizabeth BURTON, on 8 Mar 1866 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ ²⁰⁷⁹ Thomas was born on 17 Mar 1837 in DE ^¹⁰² and died in 1888 ^¹⁰² at age 51.

General Notes: From "History of Wabasha County" (Minnesota) published 1884: Rev. Thomas B. Killiam, pastor Methodist Episcopal church, Lake City, is a native of the State of Delaware, and was born March 17, 1837. He was educated principally in high schools of Wilmington, and licensed to preach in 1859. In 1860 he was admitted to the Philadelphia conference on trial, and in 1864 was ordained elder and received into full connection. He remained in the Philadelphia conference till its division in 1868, when he was assigned to the new created (Wilmington) conference. In 1880 he came west and joined the west Wisconsin conference, and in 1881 was transferred to the Minnesota conference and stationed at Lake City. The Methodist Episcopal church of this city has been on the ascendancy during his three years' pastoral charge of the same. He was married in 1866, to Miss Maria C. Hitch, of Delaware, and has four children, one son and three daughters.

Children from this marriage were:

2046 F i. Lena E. KILLIAM ¹²⁷¹ was born on 27 Feb 1867 in DE and died on 23 Apr 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA at age 98.

2047 F ii. Sarah KILLIAM ¹⁰² was born in Kent Island, MD.

Sarah married Elwyn Richard BRYANT.

1133. 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.

General Notes: Obituary of William J. Hitch - Copy sent to me by Susan Cramer of Pinehurst. NC on January 1, 1998:

Dr. Wm. Joseph Hitch

This community was painfully shocked Tuesday morning to learn of the sudden death of Dr. William Joseph Hitch, one of its most prominent physicians and best known citizens. Dr. Hitch succumbed early Tuesday morning to an acute attack of indigestion which seized him so suddenly that his life was snuffed out so quickly that few of his relatives had time to reach his side before he breathed his last.

Dr. William Joseph Hitch was born near Laurel March 19th,1835, being the son of Elijah Hitch. After attending the public and private schools of Laurel he entered Dickinson College and graduated with the class of 1855, and on receiving his diploma from that institution Matriculated at the medical dept. of the University of Pennsylvania where he was graduated in 1858. Dr. Hitch first located to practice his profession at Reliance, Md. and remained there two years, during the time marrying Miss Mary Emily Martin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Martin, of Millsboro (struck out and handwritten in - Coolspring). In 1860 he moved to Millsboro (again struck out and handwritten in - Coolspring) and practiced in partnership with his father-in-law Dr. John Martin. In 1876 he came to Laurel and soon succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice which he enjoyed and gave his constant attention until a few years ago when he retired from active work, turning over the bulk of his practice to his son, Dr. Joseph M. Hitch.

Though Mrs. Hitch died in the fall of 1881, Dr. Hitch did not marry again, preferring to shower his entire affections on his children to whom he was singularly devoted. Dr. Hitch was a member of the Presbyterian Church and for almost a quarter of a century has been examining physician for the Prudential Life Insurance Co. Five years ago on the anniversary of his twenty years' service he was presented by the company with a gold medal and on the 15th of next April it being the 25th anniversary. he was to receive a diamond medal and was looking forward to the event with a great deal of pleasure.

He is survived by six children, Mrs. Geo. E. Smith, John Hitch of Wilmington, Dr. D.M. Hitch of Philadelphia, Mrs. Eugene Stillman of Philadelphia, Dr. Jos. M. Hitch and Dr. G.A. Hitch. He is also survived by one brother, Chas. R. Hitch of Cuba, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. Abraham Wright of Denton, Md., Mrs. Carrie Killiam of San Francisco, Cal., and Mrs. Noah Cooper.

Funeral services which were largely attended, were held at the house Thursday afternoon and interment made in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rev. Avery Donovan officiating. In accordance with the request of the deceased his six sons and sons-in-law served as pall bearers at the funeral.

From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: William Joseph Hitch, "Dr. Joe" was a doctor at Laurel, DE. He was a very unusual man, upright and good in every way. He had about twelve children in all and most of these married and had children. Among his sons were three doctors, one an MD. and the other two were dentists.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Dr. William J. Hitch is listed on page 244 in household number 130 in Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred (Millsboro), Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 25, doctor, born in DE - Mary E Hitch., age 22, born in DE - Levin Shockley (or Phillips?), age 27, black, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1870, William J. Hitch is listed in Lewis, Sussex County, Delaware on page 647 in a household as follows: - William J. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 31, born in DE - Lorettie Hitch, age 8, born in DE - Cassie E. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - John E. Hitch, age 5, born in DE - David M. Hitch, age 3, born in DE - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 1, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, W.J. Hitch is listed in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - W.J. Hitch, age 45, born in DE - Mary E. Hitch, age 41, born in DE - Cassie M. Hitch, age 19, born in DE - John E. Hitch, age 16, born in DE - David M. Hitch, age 12, born in DE - Eliza M. Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Joseph M. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - Lottie M. Hitch, age 6, born in DE - Gaylord A. Hitch, age 3, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William J. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William J. Hitch, born 3/1835 in DE - Gaylord A. Hitch, born 11/1876 in DE.

William married Mary Emily MARTIN, daughter of Dr. John MARTIN and Ann Emeline HARRIS, on 31 Aug 1859 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ¹³³⁸ Mary was born on 8 Apr 1839 in DE,^{¹³³⁸ ³⁶³⁶ ³⁶³⁷ ³⁶³⁸} died on 12 Sep 1881 in Sussex Co., DE ^{⁶⁴ ¹³³⁸} at age 42, and was buried about 15 Sep 1881 in Cool Springs Cemetery, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2048 F i. Cassindra E. (Cassie) HITCH was born on 6 Jul 1860 in Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ²²⁵² ³⁶³⁹} died on 7 Jan 1888 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 27, and was buried about 10 Jan 1888 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2049 F ii. Loletie M. HITCH was born on 18 Sep 1861 in Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE.^{²⁰¹ ³⁶⁴⁰}

Loletie married George E. SMITH, son of Joseph O. SMITH and Unknown, on 12 Dec 1878 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ²⁰¹ ³⁶⁴¹

2050 F iii. Emma Imogene HITCH was born on 6 Dec 1862 in Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ¹⁴⁰⁴} died on 23 Nov 1863 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 26 Nov 1863 in Cool Springs Cemetery, Sussex Co., DE.

2051 M iv. John E. HITCH was born on 13 Feb 1865 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²⁰¹ ³⁶⁴² ³⁶⁴³ ³⁶⁴⁴ ³⁶⁴⁵} and died after 1920.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, John E. Hitch is indicated in a household in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - John E. Hitch, born 2/1865 in DE - Lillian Hitch, born 1/1862 in PA.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Johnnie" Hitch is indicated in a household in New Castle County, Delaware as follows: - Johnnie Hitch, age 54, born in DE - Lillian Hitch, age 57, born in PA.

John married Lillian GRAY on 10 Aug 1892.²⁰¹ Lillian was born on 19 Jan 1862 in PA,^{⁶⁴ ³⁶⁴⁶ ³⁶⁴⁷} died on 6 Jun 1921 in New Castle Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 59, and was buried about 9 Jun 1921 in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

+ 2052 M v. Dr. David Marshall HITCH D.D.S. ¹³³⁸ was born on 13 Oct 1866 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹³³⁸ ³⁶⁴⁸ ³⁶⁴⁹ ³⁶⁵⁰} died on 22 Nov 1947 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA at age 81, and was buried about 25 Nov 1947 in Cool Springs Cemetery, Sussex Co., DE.

2053 F vi. Elizabeth M. HITCH was born on 5 Oct 1868 in Lewes, Sussex Co., DE ^{²⁰¹ ³⁶⁵¹ ³⁶⁵²} and died on 12 Mar 1923 ^²⁰¹ at age 54.

General Notes: Mrs. Eugene Stillman was living in Philadelphia in 1907 when her brother William Joseph Hitch died.

Elizabeth married Rev. Eugene W. STILLMAN on 19 Jul 1895 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ³⁶⁵³ Eugene was born on 2 Dec 1866 in Darien, CT.^³⁶⁵⁴

+ 2054 M vii. Dr. Joseph Martin HITCH ⁸ ²⁰⁸⁴ was born on 16 Feb 1871 in Lewes, Sussex Co., DE,^{²⁰⁸⁴ ³⁶⁵⁵ ³⁶⁵⁶ ³⁶⁵⁷} died on 1 Sep 1935 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁶⁴ ²⁰⁸⁴} at age 64, and was buried about 4 Sep 1935 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 2055 F viii. Lydia M. HITCH was born on 19 May 1873 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²⁰¹ ³⁶⁵⁸} and died on 7 Feb 1899 ^²⁰¹ at age 25.

+ 2056 M ix. Dr. Gaylord Adams HITCH D.D.S. ²⁰⁸⁴ was born on 1 Nov 1876 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁸ ¹⁶⁹⁴ ²²⁷⁶ ³⁶⁵⁹ ³⁶⁶⁰ ³⁶⁶¹} died on 13 Nov 1930 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ²⁰¹} at age 54, and was buried about 16 Nov 1930 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2057 M x. (Infant Son) HITCH was born on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 20 Jul 1878 in Sussex Co., DE.

1134. 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.

Julia married Jacob Adams COLLINS, son of Levi COLLINS and Elizabeth Shella WALSTON, on 28 Dec 1860 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Jacob was born on 6 Aug 1837 ^²⁰⁸⁶ and died on 14 Nov 1912 in Sussex Co., DE ^²⁰⁸⁶ at age 75.

General Notes: Obituary of Jacob A. Collins - Copy sent to me by Susan B. Cramer

Prominent Farmer Dead

Jacob A. Collins, one of the most substantial and best-known farmers of this community, died at his home near town Thursday morning, aged 75 years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be held to-morrow morning at Mt. Pleas- ant M. E. Church and interment made in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. J. M. Mitchell officiating.
Mr. Collins was a faithful life- long Democrat but never held po- litical office. For more than fifty years he had voted the straight Democratic ticket. He was also a devout, consistent Methodist and the oldest member of Mt. Pleasant Church. A widow and five chil dren-Mrs. George W. Walson, Dr. Clarence Collins, of Crisfield, Md., Elmer and Hobbs Collins of Newport News, Va., and Roland Collins survive him.

Children from this marriage were:

2058 M i. Herbert COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 4 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 7 Nov 1861 in Sussex Co., DE.

2059 F ii. Susan Maria Hitch COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 7 Sep 1862 in Sussex Co., DE.

Susan married George W. WALSON. George was born on 7 Nov 1854 and died on 9 Feb 1909 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE at age 54.

2060 M iii. Harvey COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 1 Feb 1865 in Sussex Co., DE ^²⁰⁷⁹ and died on 20 Nov 1921 at age 56.

2061 F iv. Letecia COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 30 Apr 1866 ^²⁰⁷⁹ and died on 26 May 1908 at age 42.

2062 M v. Clarence Eugene COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 16 Jan 1870 in Sussex Co., DE.^²⁰⁷⁹

2063 M vi. Elmer Jacob COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 24 Oct 1872 in Sussex Co., DE.

2064 F vii. Julia J. COLLINS ²⁰⁸⁶ was born on 8 Jul 1877 in Sussex Co., DE and died on 10 Jul 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.

1135. 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.

Sarah married Abraham WRIGHT on 21 Sep 1869.⁸ ²⁰⁸⁴ Abraham was born on 17 Jun 1846 ^⁸ and died on 13 Jan 1927 ^⁸ at age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

2065 M i. Ernest Cookman WRIGHT was born in 1872.^⁸

+ 2066 F ii. Anna Odella WRIGHT was born on 16 Feb 1873,^{⁸ ⁶⁴} died on 7 Mar 1959 in Denton, Caroline Co., MD ^⁶⁴ at age 86, and was buried about 10 Mar 1959 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.

2067 F iii. Martha Maud WRIGHT was born on 2 Apr 1876 ^⁸ and died after 1930.

Martha married Harvey L. COOPER on 15 Dec 1898.⁸ Harvey was born on 17 Jun 1873 ^⁸ and died on 31 Oct 1929 ^⁵⁸ at age 56.

2068 F iv. Viola Grace WRIGHT was born on 24 Jul 1881 in Caroline Co., MD.^⁸

Viola married Henry Wilson SAULSBURY in Feb 1907.⁸ Henry was born in 1882 ^⁸ and died on 16 Apr 1923 ^⁸ at age 41.

1136. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Charles Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: - Charles Hitch, age 33, born in DE - Ruth E. Hitch, age 33, born in DE - Arthur E. Hitch, age 5, born in MO - Ruth A. Hitch, age 3, born in MO - Helen V. Hitch, age 2, born in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Charles R. Hitch is listed in Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: Charles Q. (R.?) Hitch, born 5/1847 in DE Ruth E. Hitch born 9/1846 in DE Arthur M. Hitch, born 2/1875 in MO Ruth A. Hitch, born 11/1876 in MO Columbia C. Hitch, born 1/1879 in MO Maggie A. Hitch, born 9/1882 in MO Lena M. Hitch, born 7/1884 in MO.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Charles R. Hitch is listed in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri in a household as follows: - Charles R. Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Ruth E. Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Margaret A. Hitch, age 27, born in MO - Lena M. Hitch, age 25, born in MO - Lydia A. Tunnell, age 70, born in DE

Charles married Ruth Elizabeth MARTIN, daughter of James F. MARTIN and Elizabeth (?), on 14 Sep 1873 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Ruth was born in Sep 1846 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²⁰⁸⁸ ²⁰⁹¹ ³⁶⁶² ³⁶⁶³} and died after 1920 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Ruth A. Hitch is indicated in a household in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri as follows: - Ruth A. Hitch, age 74, born in DE - Helen Hitch, age 35, born in MO.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2069 M i. Arthur Martin HITCH ²⁶ was born on 26 Feb 1875 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO ^{⁸ ³⁶⁶⁴ ³⁶⁶⁵ ³⁶⁶⁶ ³⁶⁶⁷} and died on 20 Feb 1956 ^²⁰⁸⁴ at age 80.

2070 F ii. Ruth A. HITCH ⁸ was born on 20 Nov 1876 in Crawford Co., MO ^{¹²⁷¹ ³⁶⁶⁸ ³⁶⁶⁹ ³⁶⁷⁰} and died on 29 Jun 1962 in Tuolumne County, CA ^¹²⁷¹ at age 85.

2071 F iii. Columbia C. (Helen?) HITCH ⁸ was born in Jan 1879 in Crawford Co., MO ^{³⁶⁷¹ ³⁶⁷² ³⁶⁷³} and died after 1930.

2072 F iv. Margaret A. (Maggie) HITCH ⁸ was born in Sep 1882 in Crawford Co., MO ^{³⁶⁷⁴ ³⁶⁷⁵ ³⁶⁷⁶} and died on 22 Jul 1961 in West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT ^²⁸⁹¹ at age 78.

General Notes: She never married.

+ 2073 F v. Lena May HITCH was born on 4 Jul 1884 in Crawford Co., MO ^{⁸ ¹²⁷¹ ³⁶⁷⁷ ³⁶⁷⁸} and died on 4 Sep 1953 in Los Angeles Co., CA ^¹²⁷¹ at age 69.

1137. 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.

Anna married Noah C. COOPER Jr., son of Noah C. COOPER Sr. and Mary Ann (?), on 19 May 1875 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ Noah was born in 1849 in DE.^³⁶⁷⁹

Children from this marriage were:

2074 M i. Charles Oran COOPER was born on 3 Mar 1876 ^⁸ and died on 18 Mar 1920 ^⁸ at age 44.

2075 M ii. George Olon COOPER was born on 19 Nov 1879.^⁸

2076 F iii. Nellie Gardner COOPER was born on 7 Jul 1882.^⁸

Nellie married Albert E. CULVER on 5 Feb 1912.

2077 F iv. Mary Hitch COOPER was born on 16 Nov 1885.^⁸

2078 F v. Annie Viola COOPER was born on 2 Oct 1889.^⁸

1140. 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

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard", Daisy Hitch Davies, 1931: Elon J. Hitch was a farmer. On our call at his home in 1930, we found him a cordial person. In the front yard of his farm home was a boxwood 150 years old.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Elon G. Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Elon G. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Fannie E. Hitch, age 44, born in DE.

Elon married Mary T. COLLINS about 1918 in Sussex Co., DE.⁴ Mary was born in 1883 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴ ⁶⁴} died in 1919 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 36, and was buried in 1919 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

The child from this marriage was:

2079 M i. Charles HITCH was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁴ died on 29 Jan 1919 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^⁴ and was buried about 1 Feb 1919 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

Elon next married Jennie Kerry NEAL, daughter of Charles KERRY and Elizabeth McKENNA, in 1925 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.⁴ Jennie was born on 19 May 1894 in New York City, NY,^{⁴ ¹⁴³² ²¹⁰⁴} died on 27 Dec 1973 in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE ^{⁴ ³⁶⁸⁰} at age 79, and was buried about 30 Dec 1973 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

General Notes: Jennie's mother died when she was only 2 or 3 years old. Her father was a "green" from County Kerry, Ireland, while her mother was "orange" from Belfast, Ireland. When her mother died, Jennie and her sister Nellie were taken in by a German-Catholic Orphanage in Paterson, NJ because their father could not support the two young children. Because their father was not Catholic, the Orphanage refused to let him take them back once he was again able.

The children decided to run away to be with their father but only Nellie was successful - Jennie was caught and put up for adoption. A couple by the name of Neal from Laurel, DE adopted little Jennie. They treated her poorly, in many ways like a common servant.

She taught school at Trinity, a small country schoolhouse near Laurel. Jennie was an accomplished pianist and had a beautiful singing voice.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2080 F i. Emily Jeanette HITCH was born on 27 Jan 1927 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁴ and was christened in Mt. Zion M.E. Church Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

+ 2081 M ii. Leonard Elon HITCH was born on 29 Jul 1928 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE,^{⁴ ¹⁴³²} died on 2 Aug 1971 in Acton, Middlesex Co., MA ^{⁴ ³⁶⁸¹} at age 43, and was buried about 5 Aug 1971 in Denton Cemetery, Denton, Caroline Co., MD.^⁴

+ 2082 F iii. Carolyn Phillips HITCH was born on 29 May 1931 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^{⁴ ²¹⁰⁴}

+ 2083 F iv. Doris Mae HITCH was born on 14 Sep 1934 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴

1143. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, "P. James" Hitch is indicated in McDonough County, Illinois (sheet 1) in a household as follows: - P. James Hitch, age 33, born in MO - E. Nancy Hitch, age 32, born in IL - E. Gracia Hitch, age 6, born in IL - Allen Hitch, age 4, born in IL - H. Herbert Hitch, age 1, born in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1900, James Hitch is indicated in Bladensville, McDonough County, Illinois in a household as follows: - James Hitch, born 1/1847 in MO - Nancy E. Hitch, born 12/1848 in IL - Allen Hitch, born 4/1876 in IL - Herbert Hitch, born 12/1878 in IL - Marian Hitch (male), born 11/1882 in IL - Vernon Hitch, born 10/1885 in IL - Mildred Hitch, born 8/1888 in IL - Merle Hitch (female), born 7/1892 in IL.

In the Federal Census of 1920, James P. Hitch is indicated in Bladensville, McDonough County, Illinois in a household as follows: - James P. Hitch, age 72, born in MO - Mary E. Hitch, age 72, born in IL - Mildred F. Hitch, age 31, born in IL.

James married Nancy Elizabeth FOWLER, daughter of Benjamin FOWLER and Mary GORDON, on 25 Nov 1869 in McDonough Co., IL.²¹²⁵ ²¹²⁶ Nancy was born on 9 Dec 1847 in Blandinsville, Mcdonough Co., IL ^{²¹²⁶ ³⁶⁸² ³⁶⁸³ ³⁶⁸⁴} and died on 28 Jun 1928 in Blandinsville, Mcdonough Co., IL ^{¹⁴⁰⁶ ²¹²⁶} at age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

2084 F i. Grace E. HITCH was born in 1874 in IL.^³⁶⁸⁵

Grace married John A. BEELY on 10 Jan 1900 in McDonough Co., IL.⁵⁰⁴

2085 M ii. Allen HITCH was born in Apr 1876 in McDonough Co., IL.^{³⁶⁸⁵ ³⁶⁸⁶}

General Notes: The following is text from Nathaniel S. Haynes, History of the Disciples in Illinois 1819-1914, pages 277 - 280:

The Restoration Movement in Illinois: McDonough County

In 1832 the first Christian Church was organized in McDonough County at a point about one and a half miles north of Blandinsville, known as the Liberty Christian Church. Here the people of two pioneer settlements met to worship, the one known as the Jobe settlement a few miles to the south, and the other a few miles to the north, composed of a number of families, among whom were the Brightwells, Bradshaws, Cyruses and Hustons. In 1842 the town of Blandinsville was laid out and platted. In 1849 Liberty was abandoned as a meeting-place and the church of Blandinsville was organized by the members of the Jobe settlement. And about the same time the members of the north settlement organized the Bedford Church.

Blandinsville.

Organized 1849; present membership, 384; value of property, $25,000 ; Bible school began 1861; present enrollment, 164. The history of the church at Blandinsville is not materially different from others of like environments. The following have served as preachers or pastors: James K. Knox, Uriah Long, A. J. Kane, James D. Eads, John Rigdon, Milton Dodge, James R. Ross, Cornelius Ades, Patrick Murphy, Bedford Murphy, J. M. Martin, Robert Lieurance, J. H. Coffee, S. K. Hallam, H. R. Trickett, J. F. Leek, T. H. Goodnight, G. F. Adams, M. P. Hayden, J. Carroll Stark, George W. Ross, William Sumpter, J. S. Clements, W. A. Malone, Clarence Townley, Edward Richey, A. M. Hale, M. C. R. Wolford and D. J. Elsla.

The third house of worship was finished in 1911. It is a modern and beautiful structure with a seating capacity of eight hundred. The congregation has held many admirable people in its membership. It has given Allen Hitch and Wm. Enders to the ministry.

2086 M iii. Herbert H. HITCH was born in Dec 1878 in McDonough Co., IL.^{³⁶⁸⁷ ³⁶⁸⁸}

2087 M iv. Marion E. HITCH was born in Nov 1882 in McDonough Co., IL ^{³⁶⁸⁹ ³⁶⁹⁰} and died on 19 Apr 1945 in Crow Wing Co., MN ^³⁶⁹¹ at age 62.

Marion married Catherine (?). Catherine was born in 1884 in IA.^³⁶⁹²

+ 2088 M v. Vernon Lee HITCH was born on 5 Oct 1885 in McDonough Co., IL ^{¹⁴³² ³⁶⁹³ ³⁶⁹⁴} and died in Jun 1965 in MN ^³⁶⁹⁵ at age 79.

+ 2089 F vi. Mildred Florence HITCH was born in Aug 1888 in McDonough Co., IL.^{³⁶⁹⁷ ³⁶⁹⁸}

2090 F vii. Merle HITCH was born in Jul 1892 in McDonough Co., IL.^³⁶⁹⁹

1146. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Josephus Hitch is listed in Brown County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Josephus Hitch, age 38, born in DE - Sary A. Hitch, age 28, born in IN - Phillip Hitch, age 9, born in IN - Harry Hitch, age 2, born in IN.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Joseph Hitch is listed in Brown County, Indiana in a household as follows: - Joseph Hitch, born 10/1840 in DE - Sarah A. Hitch, born 11/1850 in IN - Phillip Hitch, born 11/1870 in IN - Ida A. Hitch, born 8/1881 in IN - Lizzie V. Hitch, born 2/1888 in IN - Frank B. Hitch, born 3/1890 in IN.

Josephus married Sarah Ann (Sallie) TALKINGTON on 4 Jan 1870 in Bartholomew Co., IN.⁸ ⁹⁴ Sarah was born on 15 Nov 1850 in IN ^{²⁰⁰ ²⁵⁶¹ ³⁷⁰⁰ ³⁷⁰¹ ³⁷⁰²} and died on 3 Jan 1924 in IN ^²⁰⁰ at age 73.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Sarah A. Hitch is listed in the household of Clark T. Pittman in Bartholomew County, Indiana as follows: - Sarah A. Hitch, age 69, born in IN - Ida A. Hitch, age 38, born in IN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2091 M i. Phillip J. HITCH ⁸ was born on 23 Nov 1870 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN ^{²⁰⁰ ³⁷⁰³ ³⁷⁰⁴ ³⁷⁰⁵} and died on 23 Mar 1923 ^²⁰⁰ at age 52.

2092 M ii. George Arthur HITCH was born on 8 Apr 1872 in IN ^²⁰⁰ and died on 17 Feb 1876 in IN ^²⁰⁰ at age 3.

2093 F iii. Euphemia HITCH was born on 14 Apr 1876 in IN ^²⁰⁰ and died on 4 May 1876 in IN.^²⁰⁰

2094 M iv. Harry HITCH was born on 29 Aug 1877 in IN ^{²⁰⁰ ³⁷⁰⁶} and died on 4 Apr 1883 in Bartholomew Co., IN ^{²⁰⁰ ³⁷⁰⁷} at age 5.

2095 F v. Ida Alice HITCH ⁸ was born in Aug 1881 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^{³⁷⁰⁸ ³⁷⁰⁹}

+ 2096 F vi. Elizabeth Viola (Lizzie) HITCH ⁸ was born on 17 Feb 1888 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN.^{²⁰⁰ ³⁷¹⁰ ³⁷¹¹}

+ 2097 M vii. Benjamin Franklin (Frank) HITCH ⁸ was born on 4 Mar 1890 in Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN,^{²⁰⁰ ¹⁴³² ³⁷¹³ ³⁷¹⁴} died on 12 Aug 1962 in Seymour, Jackson County, IN ^{³⁷¹⁵ ³⁷¹⁶} at age 72, and was buried about 15 Aug 1962 in Riverview Cemetery, Jackson Co., IN.^³⁷¹⁶

1147. 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.

Laura married John C. CROCKETT on 2 Jan 1866 in DE.⁸ John was born in 1835 in MD.^³⁷¹⁷

Children from this marriage were:

2098 F i. Florence CROCKETT ⁸ was born in 1867 in DE.^³⁷¹⁸

2099 M ii. John CROCKETT .⁸

1148. 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

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: George H. Hitch, born 8/13/1843 in Delaware, died at 2am on 10/5/1914 of "chronic gastritis", age 71-1-22. Was a farmer. Burial at St. Marks Church on 10/7/1914. Father and mother both born in Delaware.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George H. Hitch is indicated in a household in Little Creek Hundred (Delmar), Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George H. Hitch, born 8/1843 in DE - Jennie W. Hitch, born 1/1859 in DE - Alphous Hitch, born 2/1875 in DE - Raymond J. Hitch, born 6/1882 in DE - Grover W. Hitch, born 2/1885 in DE - Mary J. Hitch, born 7/1899 in DE - Clarence W. Higmon, b. 7/1886 in DE.

George H. Hitch's Maryland Death Certificate indicates he was born on August 13, 1843 in Delaware. He died at 2:00 am on October 5, 1914 of "chronic gastritis", his age was 71 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was a farmer and his burial was at St. Marks Church on October 7, 1914. His father and mother were born in Delaware.

George married Mary Ann ELLIS on 10 Jan 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Somerset Co., MD.⁸ ⁵⁷ ²⁰⁷⁹ Mary was born on 25 Dec 1842 in DE,^{³⁷¹⁹ ³⁷²⁰} died on 31 Jan 1894 in Sussex Co., DE ^³⁷²⁰ at age 51, and was buried about 2 Feb 1894 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^³⁷²⁰

Children from this marriage were:

2100 F i. Adeline Alice HITCH ²⁰⁷⁹ was born on 10 Oct 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Somerset Co., MD.

+ 2101 F ii. Gazetta E. (Gazie) HITCH was born in 1868 in Sussex Co., DE ^²²⁵⁹ and died in 1917 in DE ^²¹⁴² at age 49.

+ 2102 F iii. Lillie Manula HITCH was born on 24 Nov 1869 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²¹⁴² ³⁷²¹} and died on 13 Nov 1927 at age 57.

+ 2103 F iv. Ella F. HITCH was born on 12 Aug 1871 in DE ^²¹⁴² and died in Mar 1937 at age 65.

+ 2104 M v. William James HITCH was born on 29 Mar 1873 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ²¹⁴² ³⁷²²} died on 18 Apr 1914 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 41, and was buried about 21 Apr 1914 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Off Rt. 24, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

2105 M vi. Alpheus HITCH was born on 14 Feb 1875 in DE,^{⁴⁴⁶ ²¹⁴² ³⁷²⁴} died on 29 Jun 1908 in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 33, and was buried about 2 Jul 1908 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁴⁴⁶

Birth Notes: Death Certificate gives age at death of 33-4-15, meaning he was born on this date.

Death Notes: From his Death Certificate: Alphues Hitch, single, born in Delaware, died in Sharptown on 6/29/1908 of "tuberculosis of bowel", age 33-4-15. Was a farmer. Burial in Laurel, Delaware on 11/12/1921. Father and mother both born in Delaware.

General Notes: In his Maryland Death Certificate, Alphues Hitch was listed as single, born in Delaware, died in Sharptown on June 29, 1908 of "tuberculosis of bowel", his age was 33 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He was listed as a farmer and his burial was in Laurel, Delaware. His father and mother were born in Delaware.

+ 2106 F vii. Anna E. HITCH was born on 6 Jan 1877 in DE ^²¹⁴² and died on 17 Aug 1929 at age 52.

+ 2107 M viii. George Dallas HITCH was born on 18 Oct 1878 in DE ^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ²¹⁴² ³⁷²⁵ ³⁷²⁶} and died in Feb 1947 at age 68.

+ 2108 M ix. Raymond Johnson HITCH was born on 23 Jun 1882 in Sussex Co., DE ^{²¹⁴² ³⁷²⁷ ³⁷²⁸} and died on 15 Nov 1929 in Hughesville, Charles Co., MD ^⁴⁴⁶ at age 47.

+ 2109 M x. Grover Washington HITCH was born on 22 Feb 1885 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²¹⁴² ³⁷²⁹ ³⁷³⁰} died on 11 Dec 1946 in Sussex Co., DE at age 61, and was buried about 14 Dec 1946 in Galestown Methodist Cemetery, Galestown, Dorchester Co., MD.

George next married Jane (Jennie) W. (?) in 1898. Jane was born on 23 Jan 1859 in DE ^{⁶⁴ ³⁷³¹} and died on 22 Sep 1935 ^⁶⁴ at age 76.

Noted events in her life were:

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, Abt 25 Sep 1935, Taylor's Cemetery, Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

The child from this marriage was:

2110 F i. Mary J. HITCH was born on 27 Jul 1899 in Sussex Co., DE,^{²¹⁴² ³⁷²⁰ ³⁷³²} died on 27 Dec 1902 in Sussex Co., DE ^³⁷²⁰ at age 3, and was buried about 30 Dec 1902 in St. Mark Episcopal Church, Near Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1149. 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.

Death Notes: His obituary, in the January 24, 1913 edition of the Democrat and News, Cambridge, MD states: "Albert J. Hitch, aged ca. 65 died at his home on Market Street in Vienna Tuesday at 5:30pm." Further states he was born near Laurel, DE and leaves wife, the former Miss Carrie Hackett and 3 children; Mrs. R. Lee Glover of Hurlock, Vernon A. Hitch of Vienna, Miss Susie Hitch of Vienna and a brother Arthur Hitch of Seaford, DE.

General Notes: The Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage Records state that Albert J. Hitch, age 32, married Carrie K. Hackett, age 19 on January 28, 1878 at W. Chapel by Reverend William H. Lane.

This may be the same Albert Hitch in the Federal Census of 1870 listed in Henry County, Missouri (page 283, Grand River Township) as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 24, farm laborer, born in DE.

The Federal Census of 1880 lists Albert Hitch in Dorchester County in Vienna in a household as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Carrie K. Hitch, age 21, born in MD - Mira V. Hitch, age 1, born in MD - Charles B. Boston, age 37, born in MD

The Federal Census of 1900 lists Albert J. Hitch in Dorchester County in Vienna; ED31, sheet 12, line 58 as follows: - Albert J. Hitch, born 8/1845 in DE - Carrie K. Hitch, born 7/1858 in MD - Mira Hitch, born 1/1879 in MD - Vernon A. Hitch, born 9/1881 in MD - Susan E. Hitch, born 9/1883 in MD

In November 1908, A. J. Hitch was listed as an undertaker that bought one burial robe and one casket (Dorchester Co. Historical Society).

Albert J. Hitch's obituary was included in the January 24, 1913 edition of the "Democrat and News" (Cambridge, Maryland) and states: "Albert J. Hitch, aged ca. 65 died at his home on Market Street in Vienna Tuesday at 5:30pm." The article further states he was born near Laurel, Delaware and leaves wife, the former Miss Carrie Hackett and 3 children; Mrs. R. Lee Glover of Hurlock, Vernon A. Hitch of Vienna, Miss Susie Hitch of Vienna and a brother Arthur Hitch of Seaford, DE.

In his will written on July 21, 1896 and probated on January 30, 1913, Albert J. Hitch (of Vienna, Maryland) mentions wife Carrie K. Hitch and administrator Vernon A. Hitch. Witnesses were James A. Higgins, William T. Post, and R. Watson Webb. (Dorchester Co., MD Wills, Liber RPS #1, Folio 464)

Albert married Caroline (Carrie) Kemp HACKETT, daughter of Tilghman HACKETT and Caroline ADAMS, on 28 Jan 1878 in Dorchester Co., MD.⁸ ¹⁹⁰¹ ²¹⁴⁸ Caroline was born on 17 Jul 1858 in MD,^{⁶⁴ ³⁷³³ ³⁷³⁴ ³⁷³⁵ ³⁷³⁶} died on 30 Jun 1936 in MD ^³⁷³³ at age 77, and was buried about 2 Jul 1936 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.^³⁷³³

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Carrie Hitch is indicated in a household in Dorchester County, Maryland as follows: - Carrie Hitch, age 61, born in MD - Vernon Hitch, age 38, born in MD - Susie Hitch, age 35, born in MD.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2111 F i. Myra Virginia HITCH was born on 1 Jan 1879 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD ^{⁸ ³⁷³⁷ ³⁷³⁸} and died on 8 Dec 1951 ^³⁷³⁹ at age 72.

2112 M ii. Vernon Armstrong HITCH was born on 19 Sep 1880 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁸ ⁶⁴ ³⁷⁴⁰ ³⁷⁴¹} died on 18 Mar 1946 in Dorchester Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ⁴⁴⁶} at age 65, and was buried about 21 Mar 1946 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

General Notes: Never married.

2113 F iii. Susan Sheridan HITCH was born on 15 Sep 1882 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁸ ¹⁴³² ³⁷⁴² ³⁷⁴³} died on 25 Feb 1972 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD ^{⁶⁴ ³⁷⁴⁴} at age 89, and was buried about 28 Feb 1972 in St. Paul's P.E. Cemetery, Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD.

General Notes: Never married.

1150. 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.

General Notes: According to correspondence from Robert Arthur Hitch of 4507 Shop Street, Chester, VA 23831, dated January 6, 1995: "My grandfather, Arthur Hitch, was born in 1847 and died in 1927. He was first a farmer near Laurel, Del. then moved to Seaford and ran a carriage manufacturing and restoration business until his death. My grandmother was Frances Corkran born 1855 and died 1946. My grandparents and Aunt Lola are buried in Seaford. The house still stands at 216 Arch Street."

In the Federal Census of 1870, Arther Hitch is indicated in household 612 in the Princess Anne District, Somerset County, Maryland with the Susan Collins (age 62) family as follows: - Arthur Hitch, age 22, harness maker, born in MD.

Arthur Hitch (age 32) married Fannie A. Corkran (age 21) on January 14, 1880 at Wash. M.E. Church by Rev. W. F. Corkran according to Dorchester County Marriage Records.

On February 2, 1880, an article in a Caroline County, Maryland newspaper stated that Reverend W.F. Corkran married Arthur Hitch of Dorchester County to Miss Fannie A. Corkran of Caroline County on January 14, 1880 at Washington M.E. Church. (Caroline County Newspaper Abstracts)

In the Federal Census of 1880, Arther Hitch is listed in Dorchester County, Maryland in a household as follows: - Arthur Hitch, coachmaker, age 32, born in DE - Fanny A. Hitch, age 21, born in MD

In the Federal Census of 1900, Arther Hitch is listed in Sussex County, Delaware, indicated in a household in Seaford as follows: - Arthur Hitch, born 9/1847 in DE - Fannie Hitch, born 12/1858 in MD - Lola S. Hitch, born 11/1880 in MD - Emmet Hitch, born 9/1882 in MD - Arthur R. Hitch, born 8/1884 in MD - Thomas Corkran, born 3/1821 in MD.

In the Federal Census of 1920, Arther Hitch is listed in Sussex County, indicated in a household as follows: Arthur Hitch, age 72, born in DE Francis Hitch, age 61, born in MD.

Arthur married Frances Alston CORKRAN, daughter of Thomas CORKRAN and Hester Ann WRIGHT, on 14 Jan 1880 in Washington M.E. Church, Dorchester Co., MD.⁸ ¹⁹⁰¹ Frances was born in Dec 1858 in MD,^{³⁷⁴⁵ ³⁷⁴⁶ ³⁷⁴⁷ ³⁷⁴⁸} died in 1946 in DE ^{⁶⁴ ³⁷⁴⁵} at age 88, and was buried in 1946 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

2114 F i. Lola S. HITCH was born in Nov 1880 in MD,^{⁸ ³⁷⁴⁹} died in 1936 in DE ^{⁶⁴ ³⁷⁵⁰} at age 56, and was buried in 1936 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Never married. Was living in Philadelphia Co., PA in 1920.

From "A Hitch Orchard", 1931: Is in the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia as a physiological chemist and consultant in bacteriological work.

Church - Methodist Fraternal Affairs - American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Amer. Soc. for Adv. of Science, Soc. of Amer. Bacteriologists, National Travel Club

Politics - "Never have voted a straight ticket". Gave her record for this work.

+ 2115 M ii. Emmett Francis HITCH ⁸ was born on 3 Sep 1882 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³⁷⁴⁵ ³⁷⁵¹ ³⁷⁵² ³⁷⁵³} died on 10 May 1956 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^³⁷⁴⁵ at age 73, and was buried about 13 May 1956 in Lombardy Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^³⁷⁴⁵

+ 2116 M iii. Arthur Romaine HITCH was born on 8 Aug 1884 in Vienna, Dorchester Co., MD,^{⁸ ³⁷⁵⁰ ³⁷⁵⁵ ³⁷⁵⁶} died in 1935 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA ^³⁷⁵⁰ at age 51, and was buried in 1935 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.^³⁷⁵⁷

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

Emma married Robert P. MOORE on 2 Feb 1880 in Kent Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷

Children from this marriage were:

2117 F i. Bertha MOORE .⁸

Bertha married Walter MONROE.

2118 M ii. Milliard MOORE .⁸

2119 F iii. Helen MOORE .⁸

Helen married (?) GIBSON.

2120 F iv. Margaret MOORE .⁸

General Notes: An adopted daughter.

2121 F v. Viola MOORE ⁸ was born on 19 Jun 1889.^⁸

Viola married Olin FORD.

2122 F vi. Elva MOORE was born on 19 Aug 1890.^⁸

Elva married Harry VANE.

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

General Notes: From "A Hitch Orchard": Ida Alice Hitch was born in Delaware and lived there until 1880 when she moved to Philadelphia, PA. She was a Methodist. James Hiram Jones taught school in Laurel, DE. from about 1875 to 1880.

Ida married James Hiram JONES on 23 Dec 1876 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁵⁷ James was born in 1851 and died in 1911 at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

2123 M i. Wilson Mayfield JONES was born in May 1878 in DE ^⁸ and died in Nov 1878.^⁸

2124 F ii. Hattie May JONES was born on 11 Aug 1879 in DE.^⁸

Hattie married John J. PURCELL on 28 Jun 1919.⁸

2125 M iii. Arthur Roscoe JONES was born on 18 Nov 1881 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^⁸

+ 2126 F iv. Lillian Armstrong JONES was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.^⁸

1156. 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

General Notes: Dorchester County, MD Death Certificate:

MORGAN, Mrs I.J. (f) (w) (m) b 17 Mar 1860 Delaware d 15 Sept 1920 Cambridge, Md Hospital Father - _______ HITCH b Delaware Mother - N/K Inf - Howard E. HARDESTY, Bridgeville, Del Burial - 17 Sept 1920 Bridgeville, Delaware

Mary married Isaac J. MORGAN on 9 Dec 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.⁸ ⁷⁴

Children from this marriage were:

2127 F i. Mildred MORGAN was born in Apr 1889.^⁸

2128 F ii. Elizabeth MORGAN was born about Jun 1900.^⁸

1158. 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.

General Notes: In biography in the "Family Records of Washington" (DAR - 1938), it states that John Hitch was a pioneer of Washington in 1891. He was born in Burlington, Iowa on July 9, 1840, the son of Isaac (of Delaware) and Matilda (Stobaugh of Virginia and died in Iowa) Hitch. John died in California and was buried in West Union, Iowa. He married Addie A. Ablett in Iowa on March 10, 1867, she the daughter of Thomas (b. Indiana, d. 1863 in Iowa) and Shoemaker (d. 1865 in Iowa) Ablett of England. Addie was born in Indiana on March 27, 1847 and died in 1929 in Port Angeles, Washington. John and Addie had children Ely Sherman (12/9/1867-10/19/1906) who married Addie Sturdevant on 10/25/1905; Lillie Alice (8/17/1871 in IA to 11/28/1921) who married Alfred Greerson on 5/30/1900; and Addie Blanche (b. 1/25/1878 in CA) who married Norman Sturdevant on 10/14/1900. Addie and Norman Sturdevant have children Harvey H. (12/10/1901-??), Forest Francis (2/25/1903 - 4/8/1915), Neva Norma (1/14/1908 - 5/8/1908), and Vernon T. (3/25/1910-??)

John Hitch enlisted on August 15, 1862 at age 22 to join Company F of the 34th Iowa Infantry (USA) as a Private. His enlistment states he was a native and resident of West Union, Iowa and mustered-in on September 25, 1862 for a 3-year term. He transferred to Company A of the 38th Iowa and mustered-out in Houston, Texas on August 15, 1865. In the "Family Records of Washington" (DAR - 1938), it states this about John Hitch's Civil War service record: John Hitch enlisted in the Civil War in Fayette Co., IA on August 15, 1862 and mustered-in on November 4, 1862 as a Private in Capt. James J. Welshs Co. A, 38th Geg. Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was tranferred to Co. F of the 34th Iowa. He was honorably discharged in Houston, TX on August 15, 1865 at the end of the war. His brother Lorenzo D. Hitch also served in Co. A of the 38th Iowa.

In the Federal Census of 1870, John Hitch is listed in a household in Fayette County, Iowa (120 in Pleasant Valley Township) as follows: - John Hitch, age 28, farmer, born in IA - Adda Hitch, age 21, born in IN - Sherman Hitch, age 2, born in IA.

John S. Hitch and family moved from Iowa to California sometime between 1872 and 1878.

In the Federal Census of 1880, John S. Hitch is listed in a household in Shasta County, California as follows: - John S. Hitch, age 40, born in IA - Ada A. Hitch, age 31, born in IN - Eli S. Hitch, age 12, born in IA - Lillie A. Hitch, age 8, born in IA - Addie B. Hitch, age 2, born in CA.

In the Federal Census of 1900, John Hitch is listed in a household in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington as follows: - John Hitch, born 7/1840 in IA - Addie Hitch, born 3/1850 in IN - Sherman Hitch, born 12/1867 in IA - Blanche Hitch, born 1/1888 in CA - James R. Tudor, born in England.

The Obituary of John Hitch appeared as follows in a Clallam County newspaper:

"John Hitch ( d 3-18-1937 )

John Hitch, 96 year old Civil War veteran, who was the last surviving member of the 38th Regiment Iowa Volunteers which lost 200 officers and men by disease during the siege of Vicksburg, was taken to a local hospital at 6 last evening and died 2 hours later. His passing leaves only 2 members of the once proud Pacific Post, GAR--F M Wait and Tex Reynolds.

John Hitch was born on Jul 9, 1940 at Burlington, IA. When 22 he enlisted in the 38th Regiment Iowa Volunteers in Capt. J J Welsh's company at West Union, IA, commanded by Colonel David H Hughes. He served with the 38th in the siege of Vicksburg, in which the regiment lost 200 men and officers from disease and at one time Mr. Hitch was one of 20 men in the entire regiment fit for duty. So decimated was the 38th by disease and casualties that it was later merged with the 34th Iowa. He served in the siege and capture of Fort Morgan and in the siege of Mobile, being actively engaged with troops capturing Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley. Mr. Hitch also served on detached duty as one of the main foragers for General Sherman's troops and often told of harrowing experiences of his foraging detail as it invaded farms to secure food for a northern army that was "living off the country."

"It wasn't very nice going onto farms and finding women and children there alone, and having to dig up their buried hams and bacons and drive off their horses and stock, but we were in the army and under orders," said Mr. Hitch. "And then again, the Johnnies were always taking pot-shots at us foragers so the odds were about even." He was discharged from the army at Houston, Texas in 1865. On March 10, 1867 he was joined in marriage to Miss Ada A. Ablett at West Union, Iowa. Mrs. Hitch died in Port Angeles on June 11, 1929.

From Iowa, Mr. Hitch took his family into northern California and operated a hotel at Mott, near the base of Mount Shasta, and later operated several mills in the northern California. The family moved to Port Angeles 45 years ago to take up lots when the reserve was opened, and it is significant that he took up a lot at 5th and Lincoln Streets, where the Grand Army Hall now stands. Here he built a plain board "shack" and resided there for a time. Later he purchased other property. He was a life member in the Masonic order and had served Pacific Post Grand Army of the Republic as sergeant-major in 1911 and as quartermaster for 3 consecutive years. He has been a constant attendant at Memorial services for his many departed comrades, all of them his junior in point of years at the time of their deaths.

Mr. Hitch was a great walker and up until a few days of his death would walk to town and chat with friends and acquaintances. He had a fine philosophy of living and had made painstaking preparations for his passing, selecting the very casket he wished to be laid away in. He is mourned by his beloved daughter, Mrs. Norman W Sturdevant, of Port Angeles and 2 grandsons, Vernon and Harvey Sturdevant, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norman W Sturdevant.

Funeral services for Mr. Hitch will be held Monday at 2pm from the Christman Mortuary with Port Angeles Lodge #69, Free and Accepted Masons, in charge. Mr. Hitch was the last living charter member of the Lodge, having been affiliated with it from an eastern lodge in 1891 and was a life member. Burial will be at Ocean View Cemetery."

John married Ada (Addie) A. ABLETT, daughter of Thomas ABLETT and Shoemaker (?), on 10 Mar 1867 in IA.²¹⁷⁸ Ada was born on 27 Mar 1847 in IN,^{²¹⁷⁸ ³⁷⁵⁸ ³⁷⁵⁹} died on 11 Jun 1929 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA ^²¹⁷⁸ at age 82, and was buried about 14 Jun 1929 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²¹⁷⁸

Children from this marriage were:

2129 M i. Eli Sherman HITCH was born on 9 Dec 1867 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²¹⁷⁸ ³⁷⁶⁰ ³⁷⁶¹} died on 19 Oct 1906 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA ^²¹⁷⁸ at age 38, and was buried about 23 Oct 1906 in Ocean View Cemetery, Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²¹⁷⁸

Eli married Abigail Lucy STURDEVANT on 29 Oct 1905 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.²¹⁷⁸ ³⁷⁶²

2130 F ii. Lillie Alice HITCH was born on 7 Aug 1871 in Fayette Co., IA,^{²¹⁷⁸ ³⁷⁶³} died on 28 Nov 1921 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA ^²¹⁷⁸ at age 50, and was buried about 1 Dec 1921 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.^²¹⁷⁸

Lillie married Alfred GREERSON on 30 May 1900 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., WA.²¹⁷⁸

+ 2131 F iii. Addie Blanche HITCH was born on 25 Jan 1878 in Shasta Co., CA.^{²¹⁷⁸ ³⁷⁶⁴ ³⁷⁶⁵}

1159. 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.

General Notes: He enlisted on August 15, 1862 at age 19 to join Company F of the 34th Iowa Infantry (USA) as a Private. His enlistment states he was age 19, a native of Illinois and a resident of West Union, Iowa when he mustered-in on September 25, 1862 for a 3-year term. He was discharged due to disability at New Madrid, Missouri on September 30, 1863.

In the Federal Census of 1870, Lorenzo Hitch is indicated in a household in Pleasant Valley Township, Fayette County, Iowa (page 121) as follows: - Lorenzo Hitch, age 27, born in IA - Sarah Hitch, age 27, born in Canada - John Hitch, age 9 months, born in IA

Lorenzo Hitch moved from Iowa to Oregon sometime between 1875 and 1878. This is shown by the birthplace of their children Elizabeth M. and Mimi. The former was born in Iowa in 1875 and the latter in Oregon in 1878.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Lorenzo Hitch is indicated in a household in the Willow Spring Precinct, Jackson County, Oregon (page 082) as follows: - Lorenzo Hitch, age 37, born in IL - Sarah A. Hitch, age 37, born in Canada - Isaac E. Hitch, age 9, born in IA - Joseph E. Hitch, age 7, born in IA - Elizabeth M. Hitch, age 5, born in IA - Babe Hitch (female), age 2, born in OR.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lorenzo D. Hitch is indicated in a household in the Willow Spring Precinct, Jackson County, Oregon as follows: - Lorenzo D. Hitch, born 10/1842 in IL - Mimi Hitch (female), born 2/1877 (or 78) in OR.

In the Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, Lorenzo D. Hitch is listed on a card as an Army invalid who died September 2, 1911 in Centralia, Washington. He was a Private in Company A, 38th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. (Cert. No. 966883, Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards (Index) 1907-1933 - National Archives)

Lorenzo married Sarah A. McCOURT about 1869. Sarah was born on 4 Apr 1843 in Canada ^{³⁷⁶⁶ ³⁷⁶⁷} and died on 29 Nov 1897 at age 54.

Children from this marriage were:

2132 M i. John HITCH was born in 1869 in Fayette Co., IA ^³⁷⁶⁸ and died between 1871 and 1879 about age 2.

+ 2133 M ii. Isaac E. HITCH was born in Mar 1872 in Fayette Co., IA.^{³⁷⁶⁹ ³⁷⁷⁰ ³⁷⁷¹}

2134 M iii. Joseph E. HITCH was born in Nov 1873 in Fayette Co., IA.^{³⁷⁷² ³⁷⁷³ ³⁷⁷⁴}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph E. Hitch is listed in the household of his brother-in-law Harry D. Young as in Lewis County, Washington as follows: - Joseph E. Hitch, age 47, born in IA.

Joseph married (?) YOUNG.

2135 F iv. Elizabeth M. HITCH was born in 1875 in Fayette Co., IA.^³⁷⁷⁵

2136 F v. Myrtle (Mimi) HITCH was born in Feb 1878 in Jackson Co., OR.^{³⁷⁷⁶ ³⁷⁷⁷}

Myrtle married C.W. STOCKAM on 22 Sep 1906 in City Of Prosser, WA.³⁷⁷⁸ C.W. was born in 1877 in OR.

Lorenzo next married Lillian L. CROCKETT on 22 Oct 1900 in Jackson, OR. Lillian was born on 23 Jan 1860 in ME.

1160. 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.

Meary married John Patrick MONNAHAN, son of John MONNAHAN and Bertha CONNOR, on 10 Mar 1867 in Jodaviess Co., IL.⁷⁶⁹ John was born in 1845 and died on 18 Apr 1875 in Fayette Co., IA at age 30.

Children from this marriage were:

2137 M i. Charles G. MONNAHAN ⁷⁶⁹ was born on 12 Nov 1867 and died on 26 Mar 1914 at age 46.

2138 M ii. John William MONNAHAN ⁷⁶⁹ was born on 23 May 1869 in Floyd, IA and died on 20 Apr 1953 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 83.

2139 M iii. Isaac James MONNAHAN ⁷⁶⁹ was born on 7 Oct 1871 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA and died on 11 Mar 1926 in Elgin, Fayette Co., IA at age 54.

2140 M iv. Michael J. MONNAHAN ⁷⁶⁹ was born on 21 Dec 1873 and died on 12 Jan 1948 at age 74.

1161. 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.

Margaret married Henry Sovine CRAFT, son of John Hartman CRAFT and Rebecca S. PETERS, on 30 Oct 1867 in Fayette Co., IA.²¹⁹¹ Henry was born on 12 Feb 1845 and died on 1 Sep 1929 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA at age 84.

Children from this marriage were:

2141 M i. Alfred CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 22 Aug 1868 and died in 1892 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA at age 24.

2142 M ii. John Isaac CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 12 Jan 1872 in Fayette Co., IA and died on 19 Jun 1947 at age 75.

2143 M iii. Daniel Hills CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 14 Oct 1876 in Brainerd, Fayette Co., IA and died on 17 Jun 1959 in Postville, Allamakee Co., IA ^³⁷⁷⁹ at age 82.

Daniel married Harriet Mae BARKER on 18 Jun 1904 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA.³⁷⁷⁹

2144 M iv. Perry CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 12 Jun 1879.

2145 M v. George CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 6 Feb 1884 in Wadena, Fayette Co., IA and died in Feb 1968 in Bakerville, Wood Co., WI ^³⁷⁷⁹ at age 84.

George married Lila BLANCHARD on 21 Jul 1913 in West Union, Fayette Co., IA.³⁷⁷⁹

2146 M vi. Arthur CRAFT ²¹⁹⁰ was born on 15 May 1891 and died in 1963 at age 72.

2147 F vii. Carrie CRAFT .²¹⁹⁰

2148 F viii. Malinda CRAFT .²¹⁹⁰

1164. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel L. Hitch is listed in Chickasaw County, Iowa in a household as follows: - Samuel L. Hitch, born 6/1855 in IA - Rosa Hitch, born 7/1878 in IA - Ethel C. Hitch, born 5/1898 in IA - Perry V. Hitch, born 1/1857 in IA (brother).

Samuel married Rosa MOLDENHAVEN on 10 Aug 1896 in Chickasaw Co., IA.⁷⁶⁹ ²¹⁹⁶ Rosa was born on 2 Jul 1878 in IA ^³⁷⁸⁰ and died on 11 Feb 1950 at age 71.

The child from this marriage was:

2149 F i. Ethel C. HITCH was born on 20 May 1898 in Chickasaw Co., IA ^{¹⁴³² ³⁷⁸¹ ³⁷⁸²} and died in Nov 1973 in Patoka, Gibson Co., IN ^³⁷⁸³ at age 75.

1166. 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

General Notes: In the book "Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa" (Volume 2, page 1423, published in 1910 and available at the DAR Library in Washington, DC), it gives a biography of William B. Hitch. (See also notes for Isaac Hitch [1812-1877]):

"William B. Hitch

One of the representative citizens of Fayette county who has gained a competency and at the same time the respect of his fellow men because he has worked for them along legitimate lines, is William B. Hitch, a native of Union township, where he was born September 22, 1858. He is the son of Isaac and Malindy (Stobaugh) Hitch, the former born in Delaware and the latter in the state of Virginia, each of worthy old families. It was in the early forties that Isaac Hitch came to Iowa and located in Fayette county, on what is now known as the Frisby farm, having taken up a quarter section of wild land on which he erected a log cabin, cleared a small patch and set to work developing the farm, having a very valuable place in due time. He later bought a farm in section 35 in Union township, then bought a farm of eighty acres in Illyria township and remained there until about 1866, when he moved to Chickasaw county, where he lived for several years. His health failing, in 1875 he went west with his family and settled in the San Joaquin valley, California, and engaged in wheat raising until his death in 1877.

After the death of his father, William B. Hitch returned to Fayette county and worked as a farm hand for several years. Two of his brothers, John and Lorenzo, were soldiers in the Federal army, having enlisted in Company A, Thirty-eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Lorenzo served until his discharge on the account of disability. John served out his full enlistment.

In 1888 Mr. Hitch purchased eighty acres of land in Union township. Prospering, he added to his original purchase until he became the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and ninety-five acres, which he placed under a high state of improvement and which he has made yield a very profitable income. He has also been very successful as a raiser of cattle and standard-bred horses. Among the many valuable horses bred and raised by Mr. Hitch was "Feric D.," the fastest pacing filly in Fayette county.

Mr. Hitch was married September 28, 1882, to Lucy Jane Patterson, daughter of Joseph Patterson, a well known citizen of Fayette county, where Mrs. Hitch was reared and educated. This union has resulted in the birth of two children, Lorenzo, living at home, educated in the schools of his native county and graduated from the New Hampton Normal and Commercial College, also attended the Upper Iowa University. He has taught school since he was eighteen years of age, with the exception of the past two years when he has been employed as a salesman; Ruth B. is living at home.

William B. Hitch is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, also the Yeoman lodge. Politically, he is a Democrat.

The paternal grandparents of William. B. Hitch were Isaac and Goodie or Patsy (Lynch) Hitch, who spent their entire lives in Delaware. The maternal grandparents were John and Margaret Stobaugh, of German descent, the grandfather dying in the East, after which event his widow remarried and came to Iowa in the early forties, locating in Fayette county, having made the trip here with the father of William B. Hitch, and she remained here until a short time before her death, when she moved to Washington county, this state. A brother of William B. Hitch’s mother had the distinction of serving as a soldier in the war of 1812."

In the Federal Census of 1900, William B. Hitch is listed in Fayette County, Iowa in a household as follows: - William B. Hitch, born 9/1858 in IA - Burthy D. Hitch, born 12/1858 in IA - "Leonzo" D. Hitch, born 6/1883 in IA - Ruth B. Hitch, born 3/1895 in IA.

William married Anna Helen YAUSLIN before 1881.

William next married Lucy Jane PATTERSON, daughter of Joseph PATTERSON and Margaret BUNKLE, on 28 Sep 1882 in Fayette Co., IA.⁷⁶⁸ Lucy was born in Dec 1858 in IA,^{⁷⁷⁰ ³⁷⁸⁴ ³⁷⁸⁵} died in 1929 in IA ^⁷⁷⁰ at age 71, and was buried in 1929 in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette Co., IA.^⁷⁷⁰

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2150 M i. Lorenzo D. HITCH was born in Jun 1883 in Fayette Co., IA.^{³⁷⁸⁶ ³⁷⁸⁷}

2151 F ii. Ruth Bryan HITCH was born on 9 Mar 1895 in Elgin, Fayette Co., IA.^{¹¹¹ ³⁷⁸⁸ ³⁷⁸⁹}

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1870, Isaac Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware (page 671) in a household as follows: - Isaac, age 24 (29?), sawmill, born in DE - wife? - Florry, age 4, born in DE - John C., age 5 months, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Isaac J. Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Isaac J. Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Carmelia A. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Flora E. Hitch, age 14, born in DE - John C. Hitch, age 11, born in DE - Julia H. Hitch, age 9, born in DE - Joseph H. Hitch, age 2, born in DE - baby Hitch (female), age 3 months, born in DE

In the Federal Census of 1900, Isaac J. Hitch was indicated in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Isaac J. Hitch, born 7/1841 in DE - Camelia A. Hitch, born 2/1846 in DE - Joseph H. Hitch, born 12/1877 in DE - Flora E. Hitch, born 12/1866 in DE - Albert J. Hitch, born 9/1882 in DE.

Isaac married Cornelia A. COOPER, daughter of Joseph? COOPER and Unknown, on 7 Jan 1863 in Sussex Co., DE.²²⁰⁸ ²²⁰⁹ ²²¹⁰ Cornelia was born in Feb 1846 in DE ^{³⁷⁹⁰ ³⁷⁹¹ ³⁷⁹² ³⁷⁹³} and died between 1911 and 1919 in Sussex Co., DE about age 65.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1910, Cornelia Hitch is listed in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Cornelia Hitch, age 64, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Albert Hitch, age 27, married 1 year, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Emily Hitch, age 38, born in PA (parents born in PA).

Children from this marriage were:

2152 F i. Flora E. HITCH was born in Dec 1866 in DE.^{³¹⁴⁷ ³⁷⁹⁴}

+ 2153 M ii. John C. HITCH was born in Jan 1870 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³¹⁵⁰ ³⁷⁹⁵ ³⁷⁹⁶ ³⁷⁹⁷ ³⁷⁹⁸}

2154 F iii. Julia H. HITCH was born in 1871 in DE.^³⁸⁰⁰

Julia married Isaac H. SMITH, son of James SMITH and Hester (?), on 26 Jun 1890 in Sussex Co., DE.⁷⁴ Isaac was born in Dec 1869 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁸⁰¹

2155 M iv. Joseph Henry HITCH was born on 23 Dec 1877 in DE.^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³¹⁶⁸ ³⁸⁰² ³⁸⁰³}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Joseph Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: Joseph Hitch, age 42, born in DE Lillie Hitch, age 26, born in DE.

Joseph married Lillie (?). Lillie was born in 1894 in DE.^³⁸⁰⁴

2156 F v. (Daughter) HITCH was born in Mar 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.^³⁸⁰⁵

2157 M vi. James Albert HITCH was born on 20 Sep 1882 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁸⁰⁶ ³⁸⁰⁷ ³⁸⁰⁸}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Albert Hitch is indicated in Sussex County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Albert Hitch, age 37, born in DE - Lavinia C. Hitch, age 39, born in DE.

James married Emily (?) in 1909.³⁸⁰⁹ Emily was born in 1872 in PA.^³⁸¹⁰

James next married Lavinia C. (?). Lavinia was born in 1881 in DE.^³⁸¹¹

2158 M vii. Isaac D. HITCH was born on 1 Sep 1885 in DE,^⁴⁷⁰ died on 17 Jan 1887 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE ^⁴⁷⁰ at age 1, and was buried about 20 Jan 1887 in Old Mp Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

1170. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, William T. Hitch is indicated on page 61 in Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Sharlet Hitch, age 21, born in DE - Harry S. Hitch, age 1, born in DE.

The family moved to Salisbury, Wicomico Co., Maryland sometime between September 1884 and June 1891.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in District 9, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland (ED120, sheet 8, line 16) in a household as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 1/1845 in DE - Charlotte Hitch, born 5/1861 in DE - Henry S. Hitch, born 7/1878 in DE - William A. Hitch, born 10/1882 in DE - Ethel G. Hitch, born 9/1884 in DE - Nettie E. Hitch, born 6/1891 in MD - Nora Hastings, born 11/1884 in DE.

William married Charlotte Ellen RECORDS, daughter of William RECORDS and Nellie HASTINGS, on 23 Oct 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Charlotte was born on 7 May 1862 in DE,^{²²¹⁶ ³⁸¹² ³⁸¹³ ³⁸¹⁴ ³⁸¹⁵} died on 28 Mar 1925 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE ^²²¹⁶ at age 62, and was buried on 1 Apr 1925 in Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Charlotte E. Hitch is indicated in New Castle County, Delaware in a household as follows: - Charlotte E. Hitch, age 57, born in DE This is the Charles E. Dean household (her son-in-law).

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2159 M i. Henry Strong HITCH Sr. was born on 30 Jul 1880 in Seaford, Sussex Co., DE ^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ²²⁶⁵ ³⁸¹⁶ ³⁸¹⁷ ³⁸¹⁸ ³⁸¹⁹} and died after 30 Jun 1960.^³⁸¹⁹

+ 2160 M ii. William Arthur HITCH was born on 13 Oct 1878 in DE.^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³⁸²⁰ ³⁸²¹ ³⁸²²}

2161 F iii. Ethel G. HITCH was born in Sep 1884 in DE.^³⁸²³

Ethel married Garfield CAREY on 19 Jul 1902 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷

+ 2162 F iv. Hettie (Nellie) Ellen HITCH was born on 5 Jan 1891 in MD,^{²²¹⁶ ³⁸²⁴ ³⁸²⁵} died on 14 Dec 1961 in Cedarcroft Nursing Home, Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE ^²²¹⁶ at age 70, and was buried on 17 Dec 1961 in Blades Cemetery, Blades, Sussex Co., DE.^²²¹⁶

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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1880, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel, age 22, born in DE - Jimmie E., age 18, born in DE - William, age 2, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, born 12/1856 in DE - Jennie E. Hitch, born 8/1862 in DE - Oscar L. Hitch, born 11/1880 in DE - Harry J. Hitch, born 11/1886 in DE - Hattie G. Hitch, born 9/1889 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Nathaniel Hitch is indicated in the 4th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Nathaniel Hitch, age 53, married 33 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Annie Hitch, age 49, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Harry J. Hitch, age 23, born in DE - Hattie G. Hitch, age 20, born in DE.

Nathaniel married Jimmie E. (Janey) OLIPHANT on 25 Jun 1877 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Jimmie was born in Aug 1862 in DE ^{¹⁶⁸⁷ ³⁸²⁶ ³⁸²⁷ ³⁸²⁸} and died after 1930.

Children from this marriage were:

2163 M i. William Thomas HITCH was born on 24 Aug 1878 in Sussex Co., DE,^{¹⁶⁹⁴ ³¹⁶⁸ ³⁸²⁹ ³⁸³⁰ ³⁸³¹} died in 1956 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 78, and was buried in 1956 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁶⁴

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, William T. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William T. Hitch, born 8/1878 in DE - Mamie W. Hitch, born 4/1881 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 31, married 10 years, born in DE (parents born in DE) - Mamie Hitch, age 27, born in DE (parents born in DE) - No children.

In the Federal Census of 1920, William Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - William Hitch, age 40, born in DE - Mamie Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Nathaniel Hitch, age 63, born in DE - Jane Hitch, age 59, born in DE.

William married Mamie (Mary) W. HAMILTON on 23 May 1900 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ Mamie was born in Apr 1881 in DE,^{³⁸⁰⁸ ³⁸¹¹ ³⁸³²} died in 1950 in Sussex Co., DE ^⁶⁴ at age 69, and was buried in 1950 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE.^⁶⁴

2164 M ii. Oscar L. HITCH was born in Nov 1880 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁸³³ ³⁸³⁴}

General Notes: In the Federal census of 1920, Oscar L. Hitch is indicated in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in a household as follows: - Oscar L. Hitch, age 39, born in DE - Agnes Hitch, age 43, born in DE - Carl Taylor, age 21, born in DE.

Oscar married Agnes (?). Agnes was born in 1877 in DE.^³⁸³⁵

2165 M iii. Harry J. HITCH was born in Nov 1886 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁸³⁶ ³⁸³⁷ ³⁸³⁸}

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Harry Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Harry Hitch, age 35, born in DE - Blanche Hitch, age 37, born in DE.

Harry married Blanche (?). Blanche was born in 1883 in DE.^³⁸⁰⁷

+ 2166 F iv. Hattie G. HITCH was born in Sep 1889 in Sussex Co., DE.^{³⁸³⁹ ³⁸⁴⁰}

1181. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Benjamin F. Hitch is indicated in a household in Delmar, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Benjamin F. Hitch, born 1/1860 in TX - Fanny W. Hitch, born 10/1868 in DE - Ella M. Hitch, born 11/1889 in DE - Charles B. Hitch, born 12/1899 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, B. Frank Hitch is indicated in a household in the 5th District, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - B. Frank Hitch, age 49, married 21 years, born in DE (sic, with parents born in DE) - Fannie W. Hitch, age 40, born in DE (with parents born in DE) - E. May Hitch, age 20, born in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1920, B. Frank Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - B. Frank Hitch, age 60, born in DE - Fanny W. Hitch, age 51, born in DE - Mae E. Hitch, age 8?, born in DE.

Benjamin married Fannie W. ELZEY, daughter of Charles B. ELZEY and Charlotte E. (?), on 21 Nov 1888 in Wicomico Co., MD.²¹³ ²²⁴³ ²²⁴⁴ Fannie was born on 8 Oct 1868 in DE,^{⁶⁴ ³⁸⁴¹ ³⁸⁴² ³⁸⁴³} died on 28 Aug 1945 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 76, and was buried about 31 Aug 1945 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

2167 F i. Ella Mae HITCH was born on 28 Nov 1889 near Delmar, Sussex Co., DE,^{³⁸⁴⁰ ³⁸⁴⁴ ³⁸⁴⁵} died on 15 Sep 1933 in DE ^⁶⁴ at age 43, and was buried about 18 Sep 1933 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

2168 M ii. (Infant Son) HITCH was born on 14 May 1897 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ died on 28 May 1897 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 31 May 1897 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

2169 M iii. Charles B. HITCH was born on 31 Dec 1899 in Sussex Co., DE,^{⁶⁴ ³⁸⁴⁶} died on 25 Jun 1900 in Sussex Co., DE,^⁶⁴ and was buried about 28 Jun 1900 in Ralph Hill Cemetery, Route 509, Sussex Co., DE.

1182. 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

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, George W. Hitch is indicated in a household in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - George W. Hitch, born 10/1861 in TX - Ellen M. Hitch, born 5/1833 in DE.

In the Federal Census of 1910, George W. Hitch is indicated in a household in the 4th District as follows: - Ella M. Hitch, age 73, widow, born in DE (parents born in DE) - George W. Hitch, age 48, single, born in TX (parents born in DE).

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 9 Oct 1861, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ⁷⁸⁴

George married Jennie Ellen ROBINSON, daughter of John Elisha ROBINSON and Margaret Ann TWIFORD, JAN 1911 OR JUN 1911 in Baltimore, MD Or Philadelphia, PA.²¹³ Jennie was born on 5 Sep 1879 in Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD,^²¹³ died on 2 Jun 1955 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA ^²¹³ at age 75, and was buried about 5 Jun 1955 in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.^²¹³

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2170 M i. James Del Coronado Robinson HITCH ³⁸⁴⁷ was born on 12 Jan 1912 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA ^²¹³ and died on 26 Aug 2000 in Spokane, WA ^³⁸⁴⁸ at age 88.

+ 2171 M ii. Levin Winchester HITCH ³⁸⁴⁷ was born on 17 Oct 1915 in Coronado, San Diego Co., CA.^{²¹³ ³⁸⁴⁹}

1183. 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.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism: 11 Dec 1868, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ⁷⁸⁴

Ellen married Harvey Fooks WOLFE on 22 Feb 1894 in Sussex Co., DE.⁵⁷ ²¹³

Children from this marriage were:

2172 F i. Thelma Corkran WOLFE ²¹² was born on 25 Oct 1895 and died on 30 Jul 1896.

2173 F ii. Nellie H. WOLFE ²¹² was born on 25 Oct 1895 and died on 15 Jul 1896.

2174 M iii. Harold Clay WOLFE ²¹² ³⁸⁵⁰ was born on 4 Aug 1899.

Harold married Margaret A. HUEY on 10 Dec 1919.²¹²

2175 F iv. Mildred H. WOLFE ³⁸⁵⁰ was born on 5 Nov 1901.^²¹²

2176 M v. Nathaniel Weaver WOLFE ²¹² ³⁸⁵⁰ was born on 3 Feb 1907.

Nathaniel married Gertrude BENSON on 16 Sep 1932.²¹²

2177 F vi. Ellen Estella WOLFE ²¹² ³⁸⁵⁰ was born on 2 May 1911.

1185. 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.

Mary married Harry RIGGIN on 24 Nov 1881.⁷⁹⁴

Children from this marriage were:

2178 M i. James Sudler RIGGIN ⁷⁹⁴ was born in Nov 1882 and died in Feb 1883.

2179 F ii. Bessie Elmer RIGGIN ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 1 Feb 1888.

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

Elizabeth married Henry Clay TURNER Sr. on 27 Mar 1883.⁷⁹⁴

Children from this marriage were:

2180 M i. Joseph Mary TURNER ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 7 Jan 1884 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 16 Feb 1946 in Interlaken, NJ at age 62.

2181 F ii. Natalie Delores Sudler TURNER ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 20 Dec 1888 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 7 Jan 1957 in Great Barrington, MA at age 68.

2182 M iii. James Sudler TURNER ⁷⁹⁴ died on 2 Feb 1893.

2183 M iv. Henry Clay TURNER Jr. ⁷⁹⁴ was born on 9 Jul 1893 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE and died on 19 Oct 1951 in Trenton, NJ at age 58.

Elizabeth next married David A. HIMAIDI.⁷⁹⁴

1194. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1900, Victor E. Hitch is indicated in a household in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Victor E. Hitch, born 5/1872 in DE - Effie A. Hitch, born 7/1873 in PA - Margira J. Hitch, born 9/1897 in DE - Augustus Hitch, born 8/1899 in DE.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism: 11 May 1872, St. Phillips Church, Laurel, Sussex Co., DE. ⁷⁸⁴

Victor married Ella (Effie?) A. JOHNSON about 1895. Ella was born in Jul 1873 in PA.^³⁸⁵¹

The child from this marriage was:

2184 F i. Marjorie J. HITCH was born on 8 Sep 1897 in Sussex Co., DE ^{³⁸⁵² ³⁸⁵³} and died in Feb 1981 in Lysander, NY at age 83.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Marjorie Hitch is listed as a secretary to Seymor Oppenheimer in Manhattan, New York as follows: - Marjorie Hitch, age 22, born in DE

Marjorie married Joseph Talcott GRANVILLE. Joseph was born on 21 Feb 1903 and died in Nov 1972 in Lysander, NY at age 69.

1212. 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.

General Notes: In the Federal Census of 1920, Roscoe C. Hitch is indicated in a household in Sussex County, Delaware as follows: - Roscoe C. Hitch, age 34, born in DE - Reba Hitch, age 28, born in NY - Clayton Hitch, age 5, born in DE - E. Parker Hitch (m), age 3, born in DE.

Roscoe married Reba Mildred PARKER, daughter of Judson Elliott PARKER and Alice Lida HARDER, on 31 Aug 1911 in Addison, NY.⁷⁹⁶ Reba was born on 24 Apr 1891 in Bath, NY,^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶ ¹⁴³² ³⁸⁵⁴} died on 22 Jul 1975 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶ ³⁸⁵⁵} at age 84, and was buried about 25 Jul 1975 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

2185 M i. Richard Parker HITCH ⁷⁹⁶ was born on 13 Sep 1912 in DE, died on 15 Jul 1914 in Kent Co., DE at age 1, and was buried about 18 Jul 1914 in Ennis Graveyard, 3 Mile E Of Milford, Kent Co., DE.^³⁷²⁰

+ 2186 M ii. Clayton Ross HITCH was born on 7 Apr 1914 in DE.^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶ ³⁸⁵⁶}

+ 2187 M iii. Elmer Parker HITCH ²¹⁴ was born on 1 Sep 1916 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^{⁷⁹⁶ ³⁸⁵⁷} and died on 16 Dec 1989 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^⁷⁹⁶ at age 73.

+ 2188 M iv. Marvin Bailey HITCH was born on 21 Nov 1921 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶}

+ 2189 F v. Elizabeth Almira HITCH was born on 24 May 1924 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶}

2190 M vi. Ward Traylor HITCH was born on 9 Mar 1931 in Milford, Kent Co., DE.^{²¹⁴ ⁷⁹⁶}

Ward married Constance CONNELL on 21 Jan 1954.⁷⁹⁶ Constance was born on 27 Jan 1920 ^⁷⁹⁶ and died about 1988 in Dover, Kent Co., DE ^⁷⁹⁶ about age 68.

Ward next married Mary (?).

1213. 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

Avis married Frank CLENDANIEL Sr. on 14 Feb 1917.⁷⁹⁶

Children from this marriage were:

2191 M i. Frank CLENDANIEL Jr. was born on 11 Nov 1917 ^⁷⁹⁶ and died on 12 Sep 1989 ^²²⁹⁸ at age 71.

Frank married Jean CHAMBERS. Jean was born in 1918.^⁷⁹⁶

2192 F ii. Janice CLENDANIEL was born on 31 Dec 1919 ^{⁷⁹⁶ ²²⁹⁸} and died in Oct 1987 in Milford, Kent Co., DE ^²²⁹⁸ at age 67.

Janice married Harry Butler GREENLY Jr. in 1946.⁷⁹⁶ Harry was born in 1916.

2193 M iii. Richard Marvin CLENDANIEL was born on 4 Apr 1921 ^{⁷⁹⁶ ²²⁹⁸} and died in Oct 1982 in Lincoln, Kent Co., DE ^²²⁹⁸ at age 61.

Richard married Katherine ELLIOTT. Katherine was born in 1920.

2194 F iv. Aileen Avis CLENDANIEL was born in 1925.^⁷⁹⁶

Aileen married Dolphus WILKINS. Dolphus was born in 1923.^⁷⁹⁶

2195 M v. Thomas Hitch CLENDANIEL was born on 31 Jan 1928.^⁷⁹⁶

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

General Notes: Moved to Illinois in 1891.

Emma married Sylvester PRIBBLE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2196 M i. Dr. Eugene B. PRIBBLE ⁸ was born on 2 Oct 1877 in Pendleton Co., KY and died on 30 Dec 1936 in Salem, IL at age 59.

2197 F ii. Nellie PRIBBLE ⁸ died before 1930.

+ 2198 M iii. H. Raymond PRIBBLE ⁸ was born on 1 Mar 1884 in Pendleton Co., KY,^²²² died on 7 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN ^²²² at age 69, and was buried about 10 Aug 1953 in Rockport, IN.

+ 2199 M iv. Rolla Spencer (Rowlie) PRIBBLE ⁸ ²¹ was born on 8 May 1888 in Falmouth, Pendleton Co., KY ^²¹ and died in Nov 1954 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL ^²¹ at age 66.

Emma next married Thomas D. SWITZER.

The child from this marriage was:

2200 F i. Lucille SWITZER ⁸ was born on 5 Feb 1896 in Farina, IL ^²²² and died after 1968 in CA.^²²²

Lucille married (?) BROWN.

1230. 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.

General Notes: He was a school teacher.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lew V. Hitch is listed as a boarder in Pendleton County, Kentucky in a household as follows: - Lew V. Hitch, born 7/1871 in KY.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Lewis" Hitch is listed in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma in a household as follows: - Lewis Hitch, age 48, born KY - Florence Hitch, age 33, born TN - Lewis Hitch, age 9, born TN.

Luthomson married Florence Parker HAYS, daughter of Middleton HAYS and Sallie Parker CARUTHERS, about 1909. Florence was born between 1885 and 1887 in Jackson, TN.^³⁸