The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

M, #5201, b. 11 June 1896, d. 19 October 1944

Parents

Father	Resin Franklin Lee "Lee" Kitzmiller (b. 14 July 1862, d. 28 February 1945)
Mother	Lavina Greenwood (b. 14 October 1865, d. 29 October 1935)

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Family: Esther Gertrude Becker-Orr (b. 21 September 1900, d. 19 August 1976)

Son	Robert Kitzmiller (b. 10 June 1923, d. 25 August 1972)
Daughter	Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Kitzmiller+ (b. 14 April 1926, d. 17 April 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller was born on 11 June 1896 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^1,3,9 He was born in June 1897.⁵ He and Esther Gertrude Becker-Orr were married on 1 July 1922 in Cook Co., Illinois.^6,10 He died on 19 October 1944, at age 48, in Proviso Twp., Cook Co., Illinois.¹¹ He died on 20 October 1944, at age 48, in Proviso Twp., Cook Co., Illinois.^1,4 He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, River Grove, Cook Co., Illinois.¹²

Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller had reference number 5464. He was enumerated on the census in Cook County, Illinois (1900 - 1940.) He was an Employed by Nelso Brothers (1918); chauffeur - furnature company (1920); mechanic - own garage (1930); proprietor - auto repair (1940, 1942.)^3,6,7,9,8 He resided in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois (1918); River Grove, Cook Co., Illinois (1935, 1942.)^13,9,8 Scar on schoulder.⁸ OBITUARY - Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Sunday, October 22, 1944; Main Edition, Page 36 (Newspapers.com)

KITZMILLER - Clarence Kitzmiller of 2620 Thatcher avenue, River Grove, Ill., dearly beloved husband of Esther, nee Orr; loving father of Robert, U.S.N. overseas, A.M.M. 3/C, and Betty Jane. Resting at funeral home, 7600 W. Grand avenue at the Circle. Funeral Monday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. Burial Elmwood Park Memorial Cemetery. Member of River Grove post No. 335, American Legion. Lackawanna 1212 or Elmwood 801.

Note: Esther's biological father was George Augustus Becker. Her mother later married George F. Orr.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S448] 1900 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S1152] 1920 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S5389] Genealogy prepared by bschweiss (Ancestry.com)
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S1608] 1930 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S2091] 1940 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
[S8928] Marriage Records - Illinois, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Indexes, 1912 - 1924 (Ancestry.com)
[S3982] Death Records - Illinois Statewide Death Index (on-line), Source Medium: Book
[S9713] Obituary - Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller
[S3992] Death Records - Iowa, Death Records, 1920 - 1940

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Esther Gertrude Becker-Orr^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #5202, b. 21 September 1900, d. 19 August 1976

Parents

Father	George Augustus Becker (b. 9 February 1874)
Mother	Gertrude Bender (b. 1878)

Pedigree Link

Family: Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller (b. 11 June 1896, d. 19 October 1944)

Son	Robert Kitzmiller (b. 10 June 1923, d. 25 August 1972)
Daughter	Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Kitzmiller+ (b. 14 April 1926, d. 17 April 1988)

BASIC FACTS

Esther Gertrude Becker-Orr was born on 21 September 1900 in Illinois.^2,6 She and Clarence NMN "Carey" Kitzmiller were married on 1 July 1922 in Cook Co., Illinois.^2,8 She died on 19 August 1976, at age 75, in Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., Michigan.^6,9 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, River Grove, Cook Co., Illinois.¹⁰

Esther Gertrude Becker-Orr had reference number 5465. She was enumerated on the census in Cook County, Illinois (1910 - 1940.) She was an Operator - factory (1920.)⁷ Her Social Security Number was 353-28-0101, issued: Illinois, last residence: Florence, Florence Co., Wisconsin.¹¹ Many sources show that Esther's maiden name was Orr and that her father was George F. Orr. However, her mother first married George Augustus Becker and Esther is a daughter from that marriage. In 1903 Esther married George F. Orr and brought Esther and sister Myrtle to that second marriage.

OBITUARY - Chicago Tribune; Chicago, Illinois; Saturday, August 21, 1976; Other Editions, Page 82 (Newspapers.com)

KITZMILLER
Esther Kitzmiller of Florence, Wis., formerly of River Grove, Ill., loving wife of the late Clarence; fond mother of Elizabeth (Thomas) Schweiss of Fox Lake and the late Robert; grandmother of five; great-grandmother of four; sister of Myrtle Wirrick of Hobart, Ind. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove. Memorials to Lions Club, 1-F Eye Bank, appreciated. Info. 587-2100.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S1608] 1930 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S2091] 1940 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
[S774] 1910 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S5389] Genealogy prepared by bschweiss (Ancestry.com)
[S1152] 1920 Census, Illinois, Cook County
[S8928] Marriage Records - Illinois, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Indexes, 1912 - 1924 (Ancestry.com)
[S4000] Death Records - Michigan, Death Index, 1971 - 1996 (Ancestry.com)
[S10084] Obituary - Esther Gertrude (Becker-Orr) Kitzmiller
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Mark O. Dunn

M, #5203

Parents

Father

Ervin Edward Dunn (b. 25 April 1927, d. 6 November 2007)

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Family:

Daughter	Dawnelle Dunn
Son	Ted Dunn

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Teddie Dunn

F, #5204

Parents

Father

Ervin Edward Dunn (b. 25 April 1927, d. 6 November 2007)

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Harold F. Puls¹

M, #5205

Pedigree Link

Family: Vira A. Raycraft

Son	George Sidney Puls (b. 21 February 1921, d. 17 July 1996)

BASIC FACTS

Harold F. Puls had reference number 5468.

Citations

[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)

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Abdiel Kitzmiller^1,2

M, #5206, b. 27 September 1837, d. 21 January 1864

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
Mother	Catherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Abdiel Kitzmiller was born on 27 September 1837 in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He died on 21 January 1864, at age 26, in the hospital, Munfordville, Hart Co., Kentucky.^4,3 He died on 23 January 1864, at age 26, in the hospital, Munfordville, Hart Co., Kentucky.¹

Abdiel Kitzmiller had reference number 5469. Civil War; Union Army; Captain John T. Herbert's 2nd Regiment, Ohio Heavy Artillery; enlisted at Cincinnatti, Ohio (August 27, 1863.)¹ He was enumerated on the census in Maryland, Carroll County, District 9 (1850.) Abdiel Kitzmiller served in the Civil War. He wrote the following letter to his brother, Hiram Kitzmiller on December 21, 1863. He died of fever in the hospital at Munfordville, Kentucky a month after writing the letter.

Munfordsville, Ky.
Dear Brother:
I take this present opportunity to inform you that I am well at this time, hoping that these few lines find you the same -- I suppose you think hard of me for not writing sooner -- you must excuse me for this time -- I will try and do better hereafter I suppose you herd that I was down in old Kentuck, after the rebs -- I volunteered four months ago -- I like solgering first rate, better than cabinetmaking, it is played out, I am going to solger now for a living unless the bloddy rebels scalp me, but I am not much scard yet, I do not scare wort a D. I. belong to the second heavy artillery, I am going to fight for that good old flag that she may still wave ore the land of the home of the brave of the free. I would like to here from Franklinville and no how you are doing. I cant here from any of you - I suppose you have awl forgotten me but, Ab, is awl right doeing well -- I get plenty to eat and good clothes to keep me warm and get my green backs every two months -- the hardest times I have is standing picket that is very unpleasant when the weather is cold, but I can stand it very well I am hartier than ever I was since I volenteered. I am harty as a buck -- but I think I can stand the storm it is not long when this cruel war is over, then we will awl meet at home again and kind friends we left behind. I left one or two little black eyd ducks up in Ohio I would like to see very well I think I will get a furlow in about five weeks then I am going up to see Jesse Hartsock and others. I would like to here from little Rodrick Dorsey, and others, tell them to write to me I would be glad to here from them. I can's tell when I will get home but I think I will see you awl again I am now at campt at Munfordsville 73 miles south of Lewisville on the Lewisville and Nashville railroad we have a pretty camp right on the bank of green river no more at this time answer soon give my love to awl direct your letters to Munsfordsville, Ky second O H A Co H in care of Capt J F Herbert.

Abdiel Kitzmiller. He was baptized on 24 December 1837 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

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Ellen Jane Kitzmiller¹

F, #5207, b. 25 January 1832, d. 26 May 1838

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
Mother	Catherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)

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BASIC FACTS

Ellen Jane Kitzmiller was born on 25 January 1832 in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 26 May 1838, at age 6.²

Ellen Jane Kitzmiller had reference number 5470. She was baptized on 24 April 1833 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book

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Caroline Honora Kitzmiller^1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #5208, b. 20 March 1834, d. about 11 June 1908

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
Mother	Catherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)

Pedigree Link

Family: James Henry McSherry (b. 15 October 1833, d. 12 February 1898)

Son	Boy McSherry
Daughter	Mary E. McSherry (b. about 1858, d. about 1862)
Daughter	Mamie Grace McSherry (b. 16 November 1861, d. 4 May 1941)
Son	George Hamill McSherry (b. April 1868, d. 12 January 1930)

BASIC FACTS

Caroline Honora Kitzmiller was born on 20 March 1834 in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,7 She and James Henry McSherry were married about 10 April 1857.⁷ She died about 11 June 1908 in Roanoke, Roanoke City Co., Virginia.^6,8 She was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.⁹

Caroline Honora Kitzmiller had reference number 5471. She was enumerated on the census in Adams County, Pennsylvania (1850); Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia) (1860); Berkeley County, West Virginia (1870); Allegany County, Maryland (1880); Roanoke City County, Virginia (1900.) She was a Keeper - boarding house (1900, 1908.)^6,10 DEATH NOTICE - Shepherdstown Register; Shepherdstown, West Virginia; Thursday, June 18, 1908; page 3 (Newspapers.com)

Mrs. Caroline McSherry, widow of James McSherry, formerly of Martinsburg, died last week in Roanoke, Va., aged 76 years. She was baptized on 24 December 1834 in Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.^1,9

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S49] 1850 Census, Pennsylvania, Adams County
[S129] 1860 Census, Virginia, Berkeley County (now West Virginia)
[S215] 1870 Census, West Virginia, Berkeley County
[S299] 1880 Census, Maryland, Allegany County
[S692] 1900 Census, Virginia, Roanoke City County
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S3940] Death Notice - Caroline Honora (Kitzmiller) McSherry
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5474] Genealogy prepared by Cathy (Crabtree) Cook (James H. McSherry File)

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Honora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller^1,2

F, #5209, b. 15 December 1816

Parents

Father	John Michael Kitzmiller (b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849)
Mother	Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

Pedigree Link

Family: John Reifsnider (b. about 1816)

Daughter	Georgian V. Reifsnider (b. about 1843)
Daughter	Laura V. Reifsnider (b. about 1845)
Son	Charles D. Reifsnider (b. about 1847)
Daughter	Sarah Reifsnider (b. about 1849)

BASIC FACTS

Honora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller was born on 15 December 1816 in Union Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She and John Reifsnider were married on 12 January 1840 in Carroll Co., Maryland.³

Honora Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Kitzmiller had reference number 5472. She was enumerated on the census in Frederick County, Maryland (1850.) She was baptized on 22 December 1816 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S32] 1850 Census, Maryland, Frederick County
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller^1,2,3,4

M, #5210, b. 20 December 1839, d. after 1900

Parents

Father	Samuel Kitzmiller (b. 10 May 1790, d. 15 September 1854)
Mother	Catherine Finkbohn (b. 8 June 1799, d. 22 June 1865)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller was born on 20 December 1839 in Maryland.³ He was born on 20 December 1841 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 He was born on 20 December 1841 in Maryland.^2,4 He died after 1900.³

Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller had reference number 5473. He resided in Carroll Co., Maryland (1900.)¹ He was enumerated on the census in Carroll County, Maryland (1850); Berkeley County, West Virginia (1880); Carroll County, Maryland (1900.) He was a Plasterer (1880, 1900.)^3,4 In the 1900 Census Henry was shown living in Carroll County, Maryland with his niece, Althia Cordelia (Franklin) Gosnel and her family. This census record shows that he was born in December 1839.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Democatric Advocate; Westminster, Maryland; Saturday, September 27, 1873; Page 1 (Newspapers.com)

Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller and his brother, Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller, were included in the list of qualified voters in the 9th election district of Carroll County, Maryland. He was baptized on 30 July 1842 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S31] 1850 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
[S530] 1900 Census, Maryland, Carroll County
[S374] 1880 Census, West Virginia, Berkeley County
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book

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Eli George Kitzmiller¹

M, #5211, b. 5 April 1815, d. 1899

Parents

Father	John Michael Kitzmiller (b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849)
Mother	Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

Pedigree Link

Family: Eliza Unkefer (b. 1822, d. 1891)

Son	Franklin John Wesley "Frank" Kitzmiller+ (b. 10 January 1842, d. 4 May 1901)
Daughter	Mary F. L. Kitzmiller (b. 1845, d. after 1850)

BASIC FACTS

Eli George Kitzmiller was born on 5 April 1815 in Union Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on 4 June 1815.¹ He and Eliza Unkefer were married on 21 November 1839 in Stark Co., Ohio. He died in 1899, at age ~84, in Highland, Doniphan Co., Kansas.² He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Highland, Doniphan Co., Kansas.^3,2

Eli George Kitzmiller had reference number 5474. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1937

FIFTY YEARS AGO
Local Items:
Mr. Eli Kitzmiller, of Highland, Kansas, after an absence of forty years, is visiting friends in this county.

GRAVE MARKER

ELIZA UNKEFER ELI G.KITZMILLER
WIFE OF 1815
E. G. KITZMILLER 1899
1822 - 1894
KITZMILLER. He was baptized in May 1815 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6259] Genealogy prepared by Jesse Davis, Source Medium: Book
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Zebulun John Kitzmiller¹

M, #5212, b. 13 January 1819, d. 20 August 1884

Parents

Father	John Michael Kitzmiller (b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849)
Mother	Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Zebulun John Kitzmiller was born on 13 January 1819 in Union Twp., Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He and Ann Willis Forrest were married on 20 October 1849.³ He died on 20 August 1884, at age 65, in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Zebulun John Kitzmiller had reference number 5475. GRAVE MARKER

ZEBULUN J.
KITZMILLER
Born Jan. 13, 1819
Died Aug 20, 1881
Aged 65 Years 7 Mos & 7 D. He was baptized on 1 February 1819 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.¹

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Ann Willis Forrest^1,2

F, #5213, b. 1 December 1819, d. 1 June 1900

Parents

Father	John Covell Forrest (b. 1787, d. 1877)
Mother	Mary Lydia Cassell (b. 1792, d. 1853)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ann Willis Forrest was born on 1 December 1819 in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She and Zebulun John Kitzmiller were married on 20 October 1849.⁴ She died on 1 June 1900, at age 80, in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was buried in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Ann Willis Forrest had reference number 5476. GRAVE MARKER

ANN W.
wife of
ZEBULUN J. KITZMILLER
Born Dec. 1, 1819
Died June 1, 1900
Aged 80 Years & 6 Mo.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S8536] I.G.I. Version 5.0
[S12380] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller¹

F, #5214, b. 3 April 1833, d. 2 July 1922

Parents

Father	John Michael Kitzmiller (b. 18 November 1782, d. 11 January 1849)
Mother	Mary Ann Kitzmiller (b. 14 March 1792, d. 5 February 1858)

Pedigree Link

Family: Hamilton Wesley Forrest (b. 12 March 1828, d. 25 November 1912)

Son	John Wesley Forrest (b. 4 February 1861, d. 4 February 1931)
Son	Judson Hamilton Forrest (b. 1862, d. 1935)
Daughter	Annie L. Forrest (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 March 1941)
Son	Emory Hicks Forrest+ (b. 1867, d. 1935)
Son	Granville Hanson Forrest (b. 15 December 1868)
Daughter	Emma Louise Forrest (b. 28 February 1871, d. 29 November 1964)
Son	Edward Grande Cookman "Eddie" Forrest (b. 1874, d. 1962)
Son	Fletcher Bliss Forrest+ (b. 5 February 1877, d. 8 February 1940)

BASIC FACTS

Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller was born on 3 April 1833 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She and Hamilton Wesley Forrest were married on 30 March 1858 in Adams Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 2 July 1922, at age 89, in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 She was buried in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania.

Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller was also known as Louisa Maria Christiana Kitzmiller.³ She had reference number 5477. GRAVE MARKER

FORREST AT REST
AT REST ANNIE L. FORREST
HAMILTON W. FORREST MAR. 3, 1864
BORN MAR. 12, 1828 CALLED HOME
CALLED HOME NOV. 25, 1912 MAR. 21, 1941

LOUISA M. C. HIS WIFE EMMA L. FORREST
BORN APR. 3, 1833 FEB. 28, 1871
CALLED HOME JULY 2, 1922 NOV. 29, 1964

(Front) (Back.) She was baptized on 18 April 1833 in Christ Church, Littlestown, York Co., Pennsylvaniania.²

Citations

[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S3208] DAR Application - Katherine (Forrest) Mathers (DAR Number 477996)
[S8127] Grave Marker - Louisa Maria Christina (Kitzmiller) Forrest, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., Pennsylvania

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Mary Keefauver^1,2,3,4

F, #5215, b. 11 December 1832, d. 20 May 1863

Parents

Father	Nicholas Keefauver, Jr. (b. August 1807, d. September 1881)
Mother	Nancy Dicy "Dicy" Bacon (b. 1808, d. 10 January 1892)

Pedigree Link

Family: Jesse Bacon (b. 25 May 1824, d. 22 June 1895)

Daughter	Julia Catherine Bacon+ (b. September 1851, d. after 1910)
Daughter	Nancy Jane Bacon+ (b. 10 November 1855, d. 4 May 1925)
Son	James M. Bacon+ (b. 23 September 1858, d. 16 March 1911)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Keefauver was born on 11 December 1832 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,3,6 She was born on 14 December 1832 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,6 She and Jesse Bacon were married on 5 August 1851 in Tennessee.^1,2,6 She died on 20 May 1863, at age 30, in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,6 She died in 1864, at age ~32.¹ She was buried in Keefauver Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Mary Keefauver had reference number 5478. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850, 1860.) GRAVE MARKER

MARY
Wife of Jessee Bacon

(stone badly broker.)

Citations

[S8650] Letter from John S. Smith to the York County Historical Society dated October 30, 1970
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Jesse Bacon^1,2,3

M, #5216, b. 25 May 1824, d. 22 June 1895

Parents

Father	Thomas Bacon (b. 1 November 1793)
Mother	Sarah A. "Sally" Barron (b. 15 August 1805)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Keefauver (b. 11 December 1832, d. 20 May 1863)

Daughter	Julia Catherine Bacon+ (b. September 1851, d. after 1910)
Daughter	Nancy Jane Bacon+ (b. 10 November 1855, d. 4 May 1925)
Son	James M. Bacon+ (b. 23 September 1858, d. 16 March 1911)

BASIC FACTS

Jesse Bacon was born on 25 March 1824.⁴ He was born on 25 May 1824 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,6,7 He and Mary Keefauver were married on 5 August 1851 in Tennessee.^1,4,8 He died on 22 June 1895, at age 71.^1,5 He was buried in Keefauver Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Jesse Bacon had reference number 5479. He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860, 1870.) He was a Farmer (1860, 1870.)^2,3 GRAVE MARKER

JESSE BACON
BORN
MAY 25, 1824.
DIED
JUNE 22, 1895
Aged 71 Yr's & 27 Da's.

Citations

[S8650] Letter from John S. Smith to the York County Historical Society dated October 30, 1970
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S5724] Genealogy prepared by Debbie Coulter
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart

Family Explorer

Nancy Jane Bacon^1,2,3

F, #5217, b. 10 November 1855, d. 4 May 1925

Parents

Father	Jesse Bacon (b. 25 May 1824, d. 22 June 1895)
Mother	Mary Keefauver (b. 11 December 1832, d. 20 May 1863)

Pedigree Link

Family: Seth Smith (b. 13 August 1849, d. 24 November 1946)

Daughter	Rose Bell "Rosa" Smith (b. 26 September 1874, d. 2 June 1957)
Daughter	Mary Maria Smith (b. 19 July 1877, d. 30 March 1953)
Son	Jessie Garfield "Jess" Smith+ (b. 26 December 1880, d. 11 November 1953)
Daughter	Julia Bessie "Bessie" Smith+ (b. 21 July 1884, d. 11 March 1970)
Son	Seth Thomas "Tom" Smith (b. 2 December 1886, d. 8 May 1963)
Son	John Selmer Smith+ (b. 24 July 1891, d. 4 June 1974)

BASIC FACTS

Nancy Jane Bacon was born on 10 November 1855 in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4,5,6 She and Seth Smith were married on 3 November 1873 in Washingon Co., Tennessee.⁵ She died on 4 May 1925, at age 69, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,4,6 She was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁷

Nancy Jane Bacon had reference number 5480. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1860, 1870.) GRAVE MARKER

SETH SMITH
AUG 13, 1849 -- NOV. 24, 1946
NANCY BACON SMITH
NOV. 10, 1855 -- MAY 4, 1925. The home of Seth and Nancy (Bacon) Smith was in the Pleasant Valley community for about eighty years (1873 - 1963). It wa built by Seth, a carpenter and furniture maker, on the farm deeded to Nancy by her father, Jesse Bacon.

There is a picture of Seth and Nancy (Bacon) Smith's family on page 497 of History of Washington County Tennessee - 1988."

Citations

[S8650] Letter from John S. Smith to the York County Historical Society dated October 30, 1970
[S128] 1860 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S209] 1870 Census, Tennessee, Washington County, Source Medium: Book
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S6874] Genealogy prepared by Neil Ferguson (email address)
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Seth Smith¹

M, #5218, b. 13 August 1849, d. 24 November 1946

Parents

Father	William Smith, Jr. (b. 1804, d. 1875)
Mother	Maria McCray (b. 1809, d. 1894)

Pedigree Link

Family: Nancy Jane Bacon (b. 10 November 1855, d. 4 May 1925)

Daughter	Rose Bell "Rosa" Smith (b. 26 September 1874, d. 2 June 1957)
Daughter	Mary Maria Smith (b. 19 July 1877, d. 30 March 1953)
Son	Jessie Garfield "Jess" Smith+ (b. 26 December 1880, d. 11 November 1953)
Daughter	Julia Bessie "Bessie" Smith+ (b. 21 July 1884, d. 11 March 1970)
Son	Seth Thomas "Tom" Smith (b. 2 December 1886, d. 8 May 1963)
Son	John Selmer Smith+ (b. 24 July 1891, d. 4 June 1974)

BASIC FACTS

Seth Smith was born on 13 August 1849 in Tennessee.^1,2,3 He and Nancy Jane Bacon were married on 3 November 1873 in Washingon Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 24 November 1946, at age 97, in Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,5,3 He died on 8 May 1963, at age 113.² He was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁵

Seth Smith had reference number 5481. He was a Carpenter and furniture maker.⁶ GRAVE MARKER

SETH SMITH
AUG 13, 1849 -- NOV. 24, 1946
NANCY BACON SMITH
NOV. 10, 1855 -- MAY 4, 1925. The home of Seth and Nancy (Bacon) Smith was in the Pleasant Valley community for about eighty years (1873 - 1963). It wa built by Seth, a carpenter and furniture maker, on the farm deeded to Nancy by her father, Jesse Bacon.

There is a picture of Seth and Nancy (Bacon) Smith's family on page 497 of History of Washington County Tennessee - 1988."

Citations

[S8650] Letter from John S. Smith to the York County Historical Society dated October 30, 1970
[S7476] Genealogy prepared by Tracey Michelle Bacon (email address)
[S6874] Genealogy prepared by Neil Ferguson (email address)
[S6384] Genealogy prepared by Judith Kathryn (Smith) Stewart
[S2845] Book: Washington County, Tennessee Tombstone Inscriptions, by Charles M. Bennett, Source Medium: Book
[S2468] Article - "Seth Smith Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 497)

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John Selmer Smith^1,2

M, #5219, b. 24 July 1891, d. 4 June 1974

Parents

Father	Seth Smith (b. 13 August 1849, d. 24 November 1946)
Mother	Nancy Jane Bacon (b. 10 November 1855, d. 4 May 1925)

Pedigree Link

Family: Eliza Ruth Hasson (b. 4 July 1908, d. 30 April 1993)

Daughter

Mary Kirkpatrick Smith+

BASIC FACTS

John Selmer Smith was born on 24 July 1891 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,3,2 He and Eliza Ruth Hasson were married on 25 June 1934 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on 4 June 1974, at age 82, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2

John Selmer Smith had reference number 5482. He was educated B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee; M.A. degree from Coulmbia University.⁴ World War I, U.S. Navy, Ensign.⁴ He was a President of The Farmers Deposit National Bank, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; listed in "Who's Who in America" (1945 - 1958.)⁴ His Social Security Number was 181-12-2659, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.³ He resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania (1963.)⁵ In 1970, John wrote a letter to the York County Historical Society seeking information on the descendants of Henry Dewald.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S7115] Genealogy prepared by Robert Ahlenius (email address)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S2468] Article - "Seth Smith Family" by Lula Smith Gillespie, History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 497)
[S11897] Obituary - Seth Thomas "Tom" Smith

Family Explorer

Eliza Ruth Hasson¹

F, #5220, b. 4 July 1908, d. 30 April 1993

Parents

Father	Harry Dillinger Hasson
Mother	Clara Kirkpatrick

Pedigree Link

Family: John Selmer Smith (b. 24 July 1891, d. 4 June 1974)

Daughter

Mary Kirkpatrick Smith+

BASIC FACTS

Eliza Ruth Hasson was born on 4 July 1908 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She and John Selmer Smith were married on 25 June 1934 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 30 April 1993, at age 84, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.²

Eliza Ruth Hasson had reference number 5483.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S7115] Genealogy prepared by Robert Ahlenius (email address)

Family Explorer

Christopher Bencher¹

M, #5221

Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Unknown

Daughter

Julianna Benckner+ (b. 1705, d. 1788)

BASIC FACTS

Christopher Bencher had reference number 5484.

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Robert Welch Gunnin¹

M, #5222

Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Estelle DeVault

Son	Robert Davis Gunnin

Citations

[S4593] Email from Judith Stewart dated June 15, 2002

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Christina "Eliza" Davault^1,2,3,4,5

F, #5223, b. 14 December 1808, d. 18 December 1879

Parents

Father	Jacob Davault (b. 17 October 1785, d. 12 September 1860)
Mother	Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller (b. 5 November 1785, d. 14 August 1826)

Pedigree Link

Family: Martin Kitzmiller, Jr., (b. 2 February 1805, d. 1 July 1854)

Son	James P. Kitzmiller (b. 30 November 1838, d. 23 April 1862)
Son	Jacob L. Kitzmiller (b. 16 April 1839, d. 4 November 1859)
Son	John D. Kitzmiller (b. 3 November 1841, d. 29 June 1910)
Daughter	Rebecca Kitzmiller (b. 28 November 1843, d. 14 December 1859)
Daughter	Susan Kitzmiller (b. 26 October 1845, d. 22 December 1859)
Daughter	Margaret E. Kitzmiller+ (b. 3 September 1847, d. 8 March 1931)
Son	Martin D. Kitzmiller, III (b. 13 June 1850, d. 29 January 1940)
Son	Rufus Kitzmiller (b. 25 March 1853, d. 25 March 1853)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Christina "Eliza" Davault was born on 14 December 1808 in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3 She was born on 7 November 1809.⁷ She and Martin Kitzmiller, Jr., were married on 5 October 1837 in Tennessee.⁶ She died on 18 December 1879, at age 71, in South Palmyra Twp., Macoupin Co., Illinois.^3,8 She was buried in Girard City Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois (V) (See Note.)^3,9

Elizabeth Christina "Eliza" Davault was also known as Eliza. She was also known as Elizabeth Christine "Christine" DeVault.⁷ She had reference number 5486. She resided in Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania; Washington Co., Tennessee (aft. 1826); Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois (December, 1850.)³ She was enumerated on the census in Washington Co., Tennessee (1850); Macoupin County, Illinois (1860, 1870.) PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
State of Illinois
County: Macoupin
Name: Elizabeth C. Kitsmiller (Kitzmiller with an "s")
Sex: Female
Color: White
Age: 72 years 0 months 4 days
Occupation: Housewife
Date of Death: Dec 18 1879 Hour: 3:05 P.M.
Widow
Nationality and place where born: U.S. Pennsylvania
How long resident in this State: Twenty two years
Place of death: South Palmyra Township
Cause of Death: Pneumonitis Duration of disease: Six and one half days
Complications: Fibroid of uterus - no operation Duration of complication: About one year
Place and date of burial: Girard
Name and place of Undertaker: S. Berry, Palmyra, Ill.
Dated at: Palmyra Dec 19th 1879
S. D. Carlile M.D. Residence: Palmyra

Note: S. Berry was Sterling Berry; S. D. Carlile was Samuel D. Carlisle

I have visited the Girard Cemetery and checked their cemetery records. It appears that no stone exists for Elizabeth. From the following chart it can be seen that Martin Kitzmiller, Jr. and his second wife, Elizabeth Christina DeVault had, no in-laws, only aunts and uncles:

Martin's Parents Christina's Parents
Martin Kitzmiller, Sr - - - - - - - - brother & sister - - - - - - - - - - Rachel Kitzmiller
and and
Mary DeVault - - - - - - - - - - - - - brother & sister - - - - - - - - - - Jacob DeVault

Their 4th child Their 1st child
Martin Kitzmiller, Jr - - - - - - - - double cousins - - - - - - - - - - Christina DeVault. She was baptized on 8 May 1809 in Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁰

Citations

[S2793] Book: A DeVault Genealogy with Gillmore and Hunt Supplements by William B. Gillmore, 1954
[S72] 1860 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S144] 1870 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S5651] Genealogy prepared by Dan DeVault, Source Medium: Book
[S3982] Death Records - Illinois Statewide Death Index (on-line), Source Medium: Book
[S3396] Death Certificate - Elizabeth Cristina (Davault) Kitzmiller
[S6460] Genealogy prepared by Kay Appleby (email address)

Family Explorer

Martin V. Kitzmiller^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #5224, b. 20 January 1826, d. 22 June 1907

Parents

Father	Henry Kitzmiller (b. 29 December 1803, d. 1 August 1843)
Mother	Elizabeth "Eliza" Carr (b. 28 March 1806, d. 2 January 1891)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Nancy Crouch (b. 24 June 1828, d. 20 July 1894)

Daughter	Elizabeth V. Kitzmiller (b. 4 June 1848, d. 25 October 1861)
Son	Joseph H. Kitzmiller, M.D.+ (b. 27 May 1849, d. 8 June 1908)
Daughter	Martha A. Kitzmiller+ (b. July 1852, d. 1930)
Son	James W. Kitzmiller+ (b. June 1855, d. 26 January 1911)
Son	Richard W. Kitzmiller (b. 8 March 1857, d. 16 August 1858)
Son	Charles Milton Kitzmiller+ (b. January 1859, d. 1925)
Daughter	Laura Etta Kitzmiller+ (b. 6 April 1861, d. 12 January 1933)
Son	David Martin Kitzmiller+ (b. 10 February 1862, d. 28 March 1940)
Son	William S. Kitzmiller (b. 9 November 1864, d. 1 October 1866)
Son	Eldridge Preston Kitzmiller+ (b. December 1865, d. 3 March 1926)

BASIC FACTS

Martin V. Kitzmiller was born on 25 January 1824.⁷ He was born on 20 January 1826 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^8,9 He was born on 25 January 1826 in Washington Co., Tennessee.¹⁰ He and Mary Nancy Crouch were married on 29 April 1847 in Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, Washington Co., Tennessee.¹¹ He and Melvina Lightbourn were married on 10 March 1897 in Macoupin Co., Illinois.¹² He died about 1905 in Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois.⁷ He died on 22 June 1907, at age 81, in Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois.⁹ He died in 1908, at age ~82, in Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois.¹⁰ He was buried in Girard City Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois.

Martin V. Kitzmiller had reference number 5487. He held the title Rev. He was a Fourth pastor of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church (1847 - 1851); First minister of the Baptist Church of Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois; Postmaster at Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois; clergyman (1850); preacher (1870); minister (1900.)^{10,11,7,3,4,5} He resided in Tennessee; Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois (1856.)^11,13 He was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850); Macoupin County, Illinois (1860 - 1880, 1900.) LETTER from Martin V. (probably VanBuren) Kitzmiller (1926 - 1907) (1) to Nicholas Keefauver, Jr., dated October 25, 1870.

Girard Ill. Oct 25th 70
Mr Nicholas Keefauver,
Dear Uncle;
Some time since I wrote you a letter from Mary asking you to get some one to bid off a couple of Beds &c for her. We suppose the sale has past some time ago, but got no word from you. She wishes me to write you again so she may know what to depend upon. Please let us hear from you soon.
We are all well. The relations are all well also as far as I know. My mother has very good health for one of her age.
The wheat crop is the finest in appearance I ever saw. The corn crop is very fine. We have not had frost enough this fall to kill the potatoes bugs. Volunteer oats is heading out. This is something very unusual for this country.
The health of the country is good.
Nothing of importance more to write. Please write to me at once. Mary joins me in love to you and Aunt Dice and all our old friends.
Yours truly
M. V. Kitzmiller

In 1880 Martin was the census enumerator for his district. Census transcriptions have his surname spelled "Kitzmilles".

PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD MACOUPIN COUNTY ILLINOIS - 1891 (Page 449 )

REV. MARTIN V. KITZMILLER, Postmaster at Girard, residing in a beautiful rural home in the western suburb of the city, is known far and wide as a former prominent minister of the Baptist Church. For many years he was very active in promoting the growth of the denomination, being instrumental in establishing churches in various places, and though ill-health obliged him to abandon his beloved calling he is still a power in religious circles. He was born in Washington County, Tenn., January 20, 1826. His father, Henry Kitzmiller, was a native of the same county, and was a son of one of its early pioneers, Martin Kitzmiller, who was born in Pennsylvania, and was a descendant of early Germany settlers of that State.
The grandfather of our subject was a farmer and also a blacksmith and wagon-maker. He removed from his native State to Tennessee, and was one of the first to settle in Washington County, where he bought a large tract of land, and in connection with farming carried on blacksmithing and wagon manufacturing, many of the wagons that he made finding a market in Kentucky. With the proceeds of the sale of some of them he bought a farm in the locality then known as Ohio Falls, and now included in the city of Louisville, Ky. Though he owned that farm for several years he never lived upon it. He died when eighty-six years old at his home in Washington County. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Devault, was a native of Maryland, and died at the age of eighty-four. Those worthy people reared a family of six sons and two daughters, named David, John, Henry, Martin, Jacob, Joseph, Mary and Elizabeth.
Henry Kitzmiller learned the trades of a blacksmith and wagon-maker from his father, but did not follow them. About two years after his marriage he located on a farm which his father gave him, situated across the line in Sullivan County, and actively engaged in agriculture until his death in 1843. In early manhood he married Elizabeth Carr, a native of Washington County, Tenn., and a daughter of Richard and Martha Carr, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina, and the latter of English and Scottish ancestry. The mother of our subject died on the home farm in Sullivan County, January 2, 1891, aged ninety-five years. She has reared nine children, namely: Martin V., Martha, Richard C., Mary, Henry, Elizabeth, David, Louisa and Joseph. David and Joseph are deceased.
Our subject passed his early life in his native State, gaining his education in the local schools. At the age of fifteen he was converted and joined the Baptist Church, with which he has ever since been closely identified. He was licensed to preach in 1844, and continued in the ministry in Tennessee until 1856, when, for the sake of rearing his children in a free State where "honest labor was not degrading," he came to Illinois, having accepted a call to the Baptist Church in Girard. He was the first pastor of the congregation which numbered seven ladies and four gentlemen, who owned a one-fourth interest in what was known as Union Church. During the interval of his pastorate here a neat and comfortable edifice has been erected as a house of worship, and at the time of his resignation the congregation numbered one hundred and eighty-eight members, this being the largest number at any one time from its organization up to that date. He continued to ably discharge the duties of his holy office until 1888, a period of thirty-two years, when he resigned his charge on account of losing his voice.
Those years of active labor in the cause of religion were fraught with great good, and bore much fruit in the increased growth of the church not only here but elsewhere. The following concerning his work was written for this publication:
"About the year 1863 or 1864 the Rev. Mr. Kitzmiller immersed the first person ever immersed at Chatham, Sangamon County, Ill., and as the result of his labors there, a Baptist Church was organized and a house of worship built.
"The house of worship belonging to the Baptist Church at Hickory Point, Macoupin County, was begun and mainly built by him, and when it was completed he preached the sermon of dedication. During his ministry at Girard he gave one half of his time to various other churches, which like that at Girard were just starting and needing the fostering care of a shepherd and leader. The Baptist Church at Auburn, Sangamon County, was one which in that way had his services for a period of from twelve to eighteen years until it became strong. For four years our subject worked in the same way at Carlinville, at Greenfield for two or three years, and at Waverly for six years."
During his ministry Mr. Kitzmiller has baptized about a thousand people, of whom twelve or more have entered the ministry of the Baptist Church. The first person baptized by him was his wife; the second his sister, who soon after became the wife of the Rev. W. C. Newell, who lately died at Mt. Vernon; and the third was a young man, who became a Baptist minister of extensive usefulness in Virginia and Tennessee. It is generally believed that our revered subject has performed more marriage ceremonies than any other minister in the county. The first man married by him was the Rev. William A. Keane, one of the leading Baptist ministers in East Tennessee.
The Rev. Mr. Kitzmiller was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary Crouch April 29, 1847. Mrs. Kitzmiller is a native of Washington County, Tenn., and a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Keefhaver) Crouch. Mr. and Mrs. Kitzmiller have seven children living, namely: Joseph H., Martha A., James W., Charles M., David M., Laura E. and Eldredge P. Joseph H. a graduate of Hahneman Medical College, of Chicago, is a physician at Taylorville, Ill. Martha married John Lloyd, an extensive farmer and stock-raiser of Franklin County, Ky*. James W. is a successful farmer and lumber merchant at Medora. David Martin is associated with his brother James in the lumber business. Charles is assistant Postmaster at Girard. Laura married G. A. Post, clerk and book keeper for the firm of Solomon & Martin, of Palmyra. Eldredge is at home with his parents. Mr. Kitzmiller and his family are very pleasantly situated in their suburban home. The grounds around his house comprise seventeen and one-half acres of land, devoted to fruit growing, gardening and pasturing, and are chiefly under the management of his youngest son, E. P. Kitzmiller.
Mr. Kitzmiller was formerly a Democrat, but of the anti-slavery type. Since the formation of the Republican party he has been a firm advocate of its principles, and his five sons and two sons-in-law follow in his footsteps as regards their political affiliations. Not only has our subject been greatly instrumental in promoting the moral and religious interests of the community, but he has aided in advancing education as a valued member of the School Board, with which he was connected nine years. He received his appointment as Postmaster at Girard from the hands of President Harrison, and entered upon the duties of his office January 20, 1890. His selection for this important position gave universal satisfaction, and he is held in great esteem, and it was believed that no more scrupulous, faithful or efficient official could have been found for the place.

* This should read Franklin County, Kansas.

A lithographic portrait of the Rev. Mr. Kitzmiller is presented in connection with this biographical notice.

Sketches of Tennessee Pioneer Baptist Preachers, by J. J. Burnett, 1919, Page 311
Martin V. Kitzmiller, b. in Washington Co., TN Jan. 25, 1824, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Carr) Kitzmiller and grandson of Martin and Mary Kitzmiller, who came from PA and settled in Washington Co., TN about 1800. His maternal grandmother was Mary DeVault** ... was a minister in the Holston Assn. Married (1) Miss Mary Crouch (2) Melvina Lightbourn, daughter of James Lightbourn "of the West Indies". Went to IL before the Civil War. Was postmaster at Girard, IL. Died at Girard IL at 81. He had two living sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan, now 81 years old, and Mrs John Robertson, 77 years. Dr. R. C. Kitzmiller of Fordtown, TN, his only surviving brother.

** This is an error - it was his paternal grandmother Mary (DeVault) Kitzmiller.

Article in The Girard Gazette, February 12, 1891
REV. MARTIN V. KITZMILLER
This gentleman was born in Washington county, Tennessee, January 20, 1826, at which place he spent his early life. At the age of 19 he commenced the ministeral work, preaching, attending school and working on a farm until 1843, when he was licensed to preach. In 1844 he was ordained a minister of the gospel. In '41 he united with the Baptist church and soon after his ordination he was called to the pastorate of the same church with which he had first placed his membership. For twelve years was their pastor, but in 1856 removed from there to Girard and was at once called to the pastorate of the Baptist chuch at this point. At the time he assumed the ministerial work here the total membership of the church was but eleven - four males and seven females and at the close of his labors the church had a membership of one hundred and eighty. In the 32 years of his labor at this point it is said that he performed more marriage ceremonies than any other minister in the county. During that time he supplied the churches at Waverly and Auburn for a number of years. He immersed the first person ever immersed in Chatham, organized the Baptist church in that city and filled the pulpit for two years. April 29th 1847 he married to Miss Mary Crouch of Tenn. About one year ago he was appointed poastmaster. He does no active ministeral work now, but preaches funeral sermons and performs marriage ceremonies occasionally. Everybody knows Father Kitzmiller, as a minister and as a citizen. During the 36 years of his residence here he has so lived as to win the confidence and respect of all and has among the people many warm friends.

GRAVE MARKER

RICHARD W. HOLY BIBLE
BORN MAR. 8, 1857, (inscribed in book on top of stone)
DIED AUG 16, 1858. REV. M. V. KITZMILLER, MARY C. KITZMILLER,
-------- BORN JAN. 20, 1826, BORN JUNE 24, 1828,
ELIZABETH V. DIED JUNE 22, 1907 DIED JULY 20, 1894
BORN JUNE 2, 1848, THEIR CHILDREN WILL ARISE UP, AND CALL THEM BLESSED.
DIED OCT. 25, 1861 KITZMILLER
--------
WILLIAM S.
BORN NOV. 9, 1864,
DIED OCT. 1, 1886. *

(left side) (front)

FATHER MOTHER

(separate stones)

* William's death date is incorrect. He died on 1 October 1866.

Citations

[S2462] Article - "Kitzmiller Family", by Margie Kitzmiller Moury; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 399)
[S72] 1860 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S144] 1870 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S455] 1900 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S246] 1880 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S2828] Book: Sketches of Tennessee Pioneer Baptist Preachers, by J. J. Burnett, 1919
[S2465] Article - "Rev. Martin V. Kitzmiller"; Portrait and Biographical Record Macoupin County Illinois - 1891 (Page 449), Source Medium: Book
[S8473] Grave Marker, Rev. Martin V. Kitzmiller, Girard Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., Illinois
[S6687] Genealogy prepared by Marie A. Kitzmiller, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S8927] Marriage Records - Illinois "Illinois State Wide Marriage Index 1763 -1900" (Internet)
[S10833] Obituary - Joseph H. Kitzmiller

Family Explorer

Martha Carr Kitzmiller^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

F, #5225, b. 20 November 1827, d. 4 December 1913

Parents

Father	Henry Kitzmiller (b. 29 December 1803, d. 1 August 1843)
Mother	Elizabeth "Eliza" Carr (b. 28 March 1806, d. 2 January 1891)

Pedigree Link

Family: Eldridge S. Edwards (b. 11 November 1819, d. 21 June 1860)

Son	Henry Judson Edwards (b. 1 April 1848, d. 14 June 1943)
Daughter	Mary Matilda Edwards (b. 8 August 1850, d. 4 July 1946)
Daughter	Elizabeth Virginia "Virgie" Edwards (b. December 1853)
Son	Calvin Jerome Edwards (b. 5 November 1854, d. 23 June 1873)
Son	Richard Fuller Edwards (b. August 1860, d. 28 February 1936)

BASIC FACTS

Martha Carr Kitzmiller was born on 20 November 1827 in Tennessee.^2,5,8 She and Eldridge S. Edwards were married on 2 March 1845 in Washington Co., Tennessee.^5,9 She died on 4 December 1913, at age 86, in Los Angeles Co., California.¹⁰ She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^8,11

Martha Carr Kitzmiller had reference number 5488. She was enumerated on the census in Washington County, Tennessee (1850); Macoupin County, Illinois (1860, 1870); Macon County, Illinois (1880); Los Angeles County, California (1900, 1910.)

Citations

[S2462] Article - "Kitzmiller Family", by Margie Kitzmiller Moury; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988 (Page 399)
[S59] 1850 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
[S144] 1870 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S245] 1880 Census, Illinois, Macon County
[S413] 1900 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S72] 1860 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
[S734] 1910 Census, California, Los Angeles County
[S3656] Death Certificate - Martha Carr (Kitzmiller) Edwards
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S4038] Death Records, California, California Death Records (Vitalsearch)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book