Re: dewitt burials in wisconsin
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dewitt burials in wisconsin
thomas burcher 8/15/10
The Dewitt names in your message match relatives on my ancestry.com tree.Thomas Peter Dewitt was my great great grandfather - Armilla Swett his mother - James, his son - there is some information on him as I will paste here.I too am searching for Dewitt burial information and would appreciate any assistance.
Thomas P. DeWitt, a well known farmer of Webster town, came to Vernon county in 1857. He first located in Viroqua, and remained there till 1860. He then purchased 133 acres of land in this town (Webster), where he has since resided and devoted his time and attention to agricultural pursuits. He was born of good parents in Athens Co., Ohio, in 1825. In 1853 he removed to Boone Co., Ind., and in 1854 located in Union Co., Ohiuo. He came West in 1857. Mr. DeWitt married Catherine Lattimer, and nine children have blessed their union; John, who married Frankie Shell, Hannah, wife of Levi Calkins, James, Delia, wife of Allan Starke, Colonel, Arvilla, Grant, Eva and Levi. In 1864 Mr. DeWitt enlisted in the42nd regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until he was honorably discarged in 1865. History of Vernon County 1884 p. 722,723