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Capt Galbraith Bitzer

Birth	:	28 Aug 1836 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	24 May 1914 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4192009, -91.0678024
Description	:	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 274 CAPT. GALBRAITH BITZER, a leading grocer in Muscatine, and the present efficient Chief of the fire department, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., near Carlisle, on the 28th of August, 1836, and is a son of Henry and Barbara ( Houck ) Bitzer. His parents were of German origin, and were members of old Pennsylvanian families. Our subject was reared in his native State, where he learned the carpenters trade, and after the death of his father came to Muscatine with his mother, and worked at his trade in the... Read More	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 274 CAPT. GALBRAITH BITZER, a leading grocer in Muscatine, and the present efficient Chief of the fire department, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., near Carlisle, on the 28th of August, 1836, and is a son of Henry and Barbara ( Houck ) Bitzer. His parents were of German origin, and were members of old Pennsylvanian families. Our subject was reared in his native State, where he learned the carpenters trade, and after the death of his father came to Muscatine with his mother, and worked at his trade in the city until 1857, when he went to California. After two years spent on the Pacific Coast he returned to Muscatine, and was employed in the wood department of his brother's carriage shops until the breaking out of the late war, when he was one of the very first to respond to the call of President Lincoln for troops. He enlisted, April 16, 1861, as a member of Company A, 1st Iowa Infantry, for three months' service, and was mustered in at Keokuk, Iowa, on the 14th of May following, and served the term of his enlistment. On his return from the scene of battle he helped to raise Company E, of the 18th Iowa Infantry, of which he was commissioned First Lieutenant, and was mustered in with that rank Aug. 7, 1862. He took part in the battle of Wilson's Creek, under Gen. Lyon, also in the battle of Springfield, Mo., Jan.8, 1863, and was in active service on the frontier until forced to resign, on the 31st of October, 1863, on account of physical disability. He re-entered the servive near the close of the war, and was commissioned Captain of Company B, of the 44th Iowa Infantry, on the 1st of June, 1864, for the 100-day service, and was mustered out with his regiment at Davenport, on the 15th of September following. On his return from the war Capt. Bitzer engaged in the butchering business in Muscatine, which he carried on until about 1877. Two years previously he was elected and served as Street Commissioner; in 1870 was chosen City Marshall; and in 1872 and 1873 was a member of the City Council. He helped to organize the Rescue Hose Company, No.2, of the Fire Department, and from 1876 until 1887 served as its foreman. In the latter year he was elected Chief, and was re-elected in 1888. Capt. Bitzer has proved an efficient officer, and has done much toward raising the Fire Department to its present high standard of perfection. Our subject was married, on the 5th of July, 1862, at Muscatine, to Miss Jane Berry, daughter of John Berry, Esq. She was born near Dayton, Ohio and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Five children were born of their union, three sons and two daughters: Anna, is the wife of Joseph Bilkey, of Muscatine; William L., Frank and Jessie are at home; and one son died in infancy. Capt. Bitzer is a member of Muscatine Lodge No.5, I.O.O.F., and of Prairie Encampment No. 4, Wyoming Lodge No. 76, K. of P.;also of the A.O.U.W., lodge No.10; and is a chArter member and the present Commander of Shelby Norman Post No. 231, G.A.R. In the spring of 1879 the Captain engaged in the grocery business, which he has carried on successfully since, and now has a stock valued at $3,000. He is a Republican in politics, and an earnest supporter of that party. As a citizen he ranks among the most enterprising and live men of the city, and enjoys in a marked degree the respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.

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Where is Capt Galbraith Bitzer's memorial?
Capt Galbraith Bitzer's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Capt Galbraith Bitzer death?
Capt Galbraith Bitzer death on 24 May 1914 in Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Capt Galbraith Bitzer's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4192009
Longitude: -91.0678024

Family Members:

Parent

Barbara Houck Bitzer

(1811 - 1878)

Spouse

Jane Berry Bitzer

(1842 - 1910)

Siblings

(1828 - 1903)

(1830 - 1864)

(1832 - 1878)

(1844 - 1909)

(1846 - 1924)

Children

Jessie Bitzer

(unknow - 1947)

Annie Bitzer Bilkey

(1864 - 1939)

Frank Bitzer

(1869 - 1908)

William Lincoln Bitzer

(1877 - 1939)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4192009, -91.0678024

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

4. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

5. Memorial Park Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

6. Lutheran Homes Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4183000, -91.1015000

7. Jewish Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4506000, -91.0125000

8. Gilbert Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4510994, -91.0119019

9. Bloomington Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4778000, -91.0394500

10. Island Cemetery
Fruitland, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3588982, -91.1117020

11. Drury-Reynolds Cemetery
Drury Township, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3663420, -91.0087790

12. Hampton Family Cemetery
Illinois City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3610740, -91.0120240

13. High Prairie Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4284000, -91.1660000

14. Essex Cemetery
Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

15. Houtz Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4150009, -91.1999969

16. Harker Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4789009, -90.9602966

17. Ardon Cemetery
Ardon, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -91.1958008

18. Kiser Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -91.1905975

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4199982, -91.2144012

20. Krell Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -90.9328003

21. Klein Cemetery
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5311012, -91.0841980

22. Glancy Cemetery
Eliza, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3098673, -91.0061006

23. Miller Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3181000, -90.9822006

24. Fairport Cemetery
Fairport, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4417000, -90.9052963