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William Witt

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William Witt

Birth
Death
11 Apr 1902 (aged 81–82)
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
D-40-1-5
Memorial ID
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WILLIAM WITT (d. 1902)

MORE THAN FOUR SCORE
Herman Witt, Who Died Today, Was 81 Years of Age and a Pioneer Here
More than four score years marked the span of life for Herman Witt,
a pioneer resident of the county who died at the home of his son
north of the city this morning. Decedent was 81 years of age and had
lived here for nearly half a century and was well known among the
older residents.
He was a native of Germany and for years conducted a farm in the town
of Manitowoc. One son is the sole surviving member of the family. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 11, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902:
Death Fri. of Town Manitowoc resident Hermann Witt at the advanced
age of 81. The deceased, who had come from Germany many years ago
and was one of the oldest settlers of Town Manitowoc, is survived
by one son. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
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[William Witt/bur. 04-11-1902/cause: paralysis]
(It's possible his name was William Hermann Witt and was called
Herman but his given first name was put on the stone because
this appears to be the same person)
WILLIAM WITT (d. 1902)

MORE THAN FOUR SCORE
Herman Witt, Who Died Today, Was 81 Years of Age and a Pioneer Here
More than four score years marked the span of life for Herman Witt,
a pioneer resident of the county who died at the home of his son
north of the city this morning. Decedent was 81 years of age and had
lived here for nearly half a century and was well known among the
older residents.
He was a native of Germany and for years conducted a farm in the town
of Manitowoc. One son is the sole surviving member of the family. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 11, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902:
Death Fri. of Town Manitowoc resident Hermann Witt at the advanced
age of 81. The deceased, who had come from Germany many years ago
and was one of the oldest settlers of Town Manitowoc, is survived
by one son. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
********
[William Witt/bur. 04-11-1902/cause: paralysis]
(It's possible his name was William Hermann Witt and was called
Herman but his given first name was put on the stone because
this appears to be the same person)


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  • Created by: Kent Salomon
  • Added: Jun 16, 2013
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112400136/william-witt: accessed ), memorial page for William Witt (1820–11 Apr 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 112400136, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Kent Salomon (contributor 901).