Birth : 1683 Belgium
Death : 27 Jul 1772 Germantown, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Peter Hitt Family Cemetery, Germantown, Fauquier County, USA
Description : Bringing family and history together.

The Hittson Project

Our first "Hitt/Hittson" immigrant gateway ancestor, Peter Hitt, was born circa 1683 at the modern-day area of Rehbach-Kaan, Nassau-Seigen, Germany; The estate of Rehbach is near Kaan in the Nassau-Seigen area in Germany. At one time part of Holland, the House of Nassau estates were not considered Germany until 1815. Although part of the Holy Roman Empire, our ancestors remained Calvinist protestant and established the German Reformed Church in Germantown, Virginia.

A broad review of the ancestral chain of the dark and middle ages, Hitt becomes a name associated primarily with Norman (Norseman) in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Peter Heite Hitt's memorial?

    Peter Heite Hitt's memorial is located at: Peter Hitt Family Cemetery, Germantown, Fauquier County, USA.

  • When did Peter Heite Hitt death?

    Peter Heite Hitt death on 27 Jul 1772 in Germantown, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA

Family Members:

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Mary Hitt Rector

(1723 - 1813)

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My 4th Great Grandfather

Left by Anonymous on 25 Jun 2012

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Rest in Peace 7th Great Grandfather

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My 7th Great Grandfather

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My 5th G-grandfather

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From your 6th great grandaughterin Texas

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RIP My 6th. Great Grand Father.

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With respect to my 7th great grandfather.

Left by Anonymous on 05 Dec 2014

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Thank you for making the sacrifice of coming to America. My father always said you were Dutch and this proves he was right!

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My ancestor through his son Peter Hitt and wife Elizabeth Otterbach.

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6th great grand father wish to have known you.Missy from south carolina

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My 8th Grandparent. My Mother was Anna Hitt.

Left by Anonymous on 12 Oct 2017

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My 6th Great Grandfather (thru son Harmon, thru his daughter Mary Ann). Wish I could have visited the Germanna Colony when I was back in VA in 2009...only got to Rectortown before I had to come home to California.

Left by Anonymous on 14 Oct 2017

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6th grt grandfather/son, Peter, 5th grt grandfather. Have VA on my list to visit so many ancestor’s grave sites.

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My Distant Relative Rest in Peace

Left by Anonymous on 14 Mar 2019

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RIP 7th great grandfather, Peter, John, John, John, Adelia,(married Creel), Rachel (married Bragg) Herman, Louise (married Dettweiler) and me, Hazel. I grew up in Midland, Va. having no idea that I was a descendant of Peter Hitt. What a heritage!

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As I am, so were you. As you are, so shall I be. You've made me proud of my heritage, and tomorrow we go to see your home and your resting place to honor your memory. RIP Grandfather. And thank you.

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Freeman Family Cemetery
Botha, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4717790, -77.6475650

2. Hackley Cemetery
Botha, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4482231, -77.6520717

3. Payne Cemetery
Botha, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4475173, -77.6508700

4. Childs Family Cemetery
Casanova, Fauquier County, USA

5. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
Casanova, Fauquier County, USA

6. Ranolph Family Cemetery
Casanova, Fauquier County, USA

7. Spring Hill Farm Cemetery
Casanova, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7786789, -77.9455109

8. Digges Family Cemetery at Poplar Hill
Fauquier County, USA

9. Elk Run Church Cemetery
Fauquier County, USA

10. Fair Oaks
Fauquier County, USA

11. Ferguson Family Cemetery
Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7186993, -77.9432914

12. Fountain Hill Cemetery
Fauquier County, USA

13. Clevers Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
Goldvein, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4717790, -77.6475650

14. Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Goldvein, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4482231, -77.6520717

15. Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Goldvein, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4475173, -77.6508700

16. Sinclair Family
Hopewell, Fauquier County, USA

17. Henson Family Cemetery
Little Georgetown, Fauquier County, USA

18. Old Turkey Church Cemetery
Fauquier County, USA

19. Athey Family Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7786789, -77.9455109

20. Blackwell Family Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA

21. Bluebird Hill Farm Family Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA

22. Cornwell Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA

23. Gracefield Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7186993, -77.9432914

24. John Wood Payne-Russell Cemetery
Orlean, Fauquier County, USA