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John Henry / Jay DeWitt

Birth	:	7 Mar 1814 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	29 Jun 1865 Old Peru, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2305984, -93.9393997
Description	:	JOHN DEWITT. (1814—1854.)—John was born in Allegany County, Penn., March 4, 1814. He moved with his parents to Meigs County, 0., in 1822. In 1835, he was married to Miss Olive Gee, and, soon after, both joined the Christian Church at Dexter, under the labors of Elder Tewksberry. In 1846, he began to preach. In 1851, he moved to Wapello County, Iowa ; but, at the request of brethren, he moved to Batavia, the same state, where he labored in the surrounding churches till ill health prevented. He generally had charge of three or four churches. His means were limited,... Read More	JOHN DEWITT. (1814—1854.)—John was born in Allegany County, Penn., March 4, 1814. He moved with his parents to Meigs County, 0., in 1822. In 1835, he was married to Miss Olive Gee, and, soon after, both joined the Christian Church at Dexter, under the labors of Elder Tewksberry. In 1846, he began to preach. In 1851, he moved to Wapello County, Iowa ; but, at the request of brethren, he moved to Batavia, the same state, where he labored in the surrounding churches till ill health prevented. He generally had charge of three or four churches. His means were limited, and, with thirteen children, and the pay for ministerial labor small, it was impossible for him to devote much time to the work he loved so much. He died at Batavia, June 29, 1854. His ministerial life was short, and the circumstances under which he labored were very trying; yet all felt that he did what he could in the cause of God. Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880. Spouse: Olive Gee (1817-1895), married April 21st, 1836, at Gallia County, Ohio – five daughters (Sarah, Eliza, Susannah, Phoebe, Florence) and seven sons (Joseph, John, James, William, Henry, George, Walker) Father: James M. DeWitt (1783-1843) Mother: Catherine Evans (1784-1855) Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church. Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer

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John Henry / Jay DeWitt's memorial is located at: Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA.
When did John Henry / Jay DeWitt death?
John Henry / Jay DeWitt death on 29 Jun 1865 in Old Peru, Madison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2305984
Longitude: -93.9393997

Family Members:

Spouse

Oliva Gee DeWitt

(1817 - 1895)

Children

Sarah Catharine Dewitt Waechter

(1837 - 1880)

Eliza Edna DeWitt Lilley

(1838 - 1916)

George Stephanis DeWitt

(1854 - 1879)

Phoebe Annis DeWitt Hiatt

(1854 - 1910)

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