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     Mary Kitzmiller was born on 4 January 1869 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Dr. Richard Carr Kitzmiller and Eleanor V. Bachman. Mary Kitzmiller married William Henry Osborne, son of Enoch Morgan Osborne and Narcissus Emiline Howell, on 2 January 1890. Mary Kitzmiller died on 26 September 1948 at Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, at age 79. She was buried in September 1948 at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.

     Mary Alta Kitzmiller was born on 8 January 1910 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Cleveland Kitzmiller and Latisha Maralda Barry. Mary Alta Kitzmiller married George Sylvester Livingston, son of James Murray Livingston and Nora Lee Mohler, on 6 January 1934. Mary Alta Kitzmiller died on 10 March 1988 at Washington Co., TN, at age 78.

     Mary Ann Kitzmiller was born on 7 August 1832 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of John Kitzmiller and Louisa DeWald. Mary Ann Kitzmiller lived at Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR, Went to Oregon with her father in 1890. She died on 26 March 1907 at Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR, at age 74.
Note: Did not marry.

     Mary Catherine Kitzmiller was born on 31 August 1825 at Maryland or Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn. Mary Catherine Kitzmiller married Charles Wesley Franklin, son of Joshua Franklin and Elizabeth Porter, on 25 March 1847 at Carroll Co., MD. Mary Catherine Kitzmiller lived on 23 July 1860 at Franklin Twp., Carroll Co., MD, Farming.² She lived on 19 July 1870 at Carroll Co., MD, Farming.³ She lived on 12 June 1900 at Mt. Airy, Carroll Co., MD, in daughter Althea Gosnell's household.⁴ She died on 23 August 1911 at Taylorsville, Carroll Co., MD, at age 85. She was buried in August 1911 at Bethany Cemetery, Cover's Corner, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #71137101.

     Mary D. Kitzmiller was born on 11 February 1833 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Henry Kitzmiller and Elizabeth Carr. Mary D. Kitzmiller married William Cary Newell, son of John Newell and Sibyl C. Gillette, on 8 March 1854 at Greene Co., TN. Mary D. Kitzmiller lived on 25 June 1860 at P.O. Yates Cross Roads, Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She died on 13 April 1905 at Mt. Vernon, Faulkner Co., AR, at age 72. She was buried in April 1905 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Faulkner Co., AR, Find A Grave Memorial# 106918643.

     Mary E. Kitzmiller was born on 21 June 1864 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Carr Kitzmiller and Annis Amie Cox. Mary E. Kitzmiller married Elkanah Dulaney Brown on 21 July 1909, no children. Mary E. Kitzmiller died on 1 March 1926 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 61. She was buried in March 1926 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 64396843.

     Mary Electa Kitzmiller was born on 15 February 1886 at Chesterfield, Macoupin Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Kitzmiller and Georgia M. Palmer.¹ Mary Electa Kitzmiller married Donald W. Voorhees, son of George L. Voorhees and Ella Culver, on 19 September 1905 at Jersey Co., IL.
Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Tuesday, October 4, 1955, Page 8

Mrs. Kitzmiller is Feted With Party
Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper], of Richmond Heights, Mo., was hostess at a shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] in Medora, honoring Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller].
Games were played, prizes going to Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Mary Electa (Kitzmiller) Voorhees], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller] and Mrs. Mary White. Refreshments were served.
Pink and blue was the color scheme carried out in the decorations. A minature bassinet of blue, trimmed in pink, centered the gift table. Favors were miniture cradles filled with nuts and candies.
Present were: Mrs. J. M. Kitzmiller [Josephine E. (Cullen) Kitzmiller], Mrs. Gene Schaefer [Mary L. (Kitzmiller) Schaefer], Mrs. J. M. Peebles [Nellie B. (McCrellis) Peebles], Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Mary Electa (Kitzmiller) Voorhees], Mrs. Ed Tonsor [Virginia M. (Denby) Tonsor], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller], Mrs. William Kemper Sr. [Florence Eileen "Eileen" (Peebles)], Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] and Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper].

Mary Electa Kitzmiller died on 23 March 1935 at Chesterfield, Macoupin Co., IL, at age 49 OBITUARY - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Monday, March 25, 1935, Page 9

Mrs. Voorhees' Rites at Medora
MEDORA, March 25, (Special) -- The funeral of Mrs. Donald Voorhees was held this morning at 10 O'clock at the home on the farm near here. Burial took place in Medora cemetery. A number of Alton friends and relatives attended the funeral but many others who intended to go to the service were detained at home on account of the heavy rains. Among those who went to the Voorhees farm Sunday and remained over for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voorhees of College avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carter, of Main street, Alton.
"Suicide by drowning" was the verdict following an inquest into Mrs. Voorhees death. The inquest was conducted by coroner McBrian of Staunton Saturday afternoon. A previous attempt at suicide had been made by her three weeks ago, it was testified during the inquest. She left a note explaining her death. She had been in ill health for some time.
Mrs. Voorhees was the daughter of Mrs. Georgia Kitzmiller, many years a resident of College avenue in upper Alton, whose death occurred four weeks ago at Medora. She was a grand-daughter of the late George Palmer, one of the largest pioneer land owners in the Medora neighborhood. Donald Voorhees, the surviving husband, spent his boyhood days on Sunny Side farm just north of the city limits at Upper Alton where his father, Prof. George L. Voorhees, was superintendent of the Upper Alton public schools 30 years ago.
Following the marriage of Mr. an Mrs. Donald Voorhees the couple engaged in farming on the land where her tragic death occurred Saturday and which had been owned by her grandfather. They were successful and after a few years retired from farming and built a modern home in Medora. Three years ago they sold their Medora residence to Frank Whitfield who converted the residence into a funeral home. After selling their home in Medora Mr. and Mrs. Voorhees returned to their farm to reside.

     Mary Elizabeth Kitzmiller was also known as "Lizzie". She was born on 28 July 1870 at Keedysville, Washington Co., MD, daughter of Frisby and Wilhelmina Kitzmiller.¹ She married Edwin Huett Funk, son of Michael Funk and Barbara Hershey, in 1896, no children.¹ Mary Elizabeth Kitzmiller died on 25 November 1958 at age 88.

     Mary Elizabeth Kitzmiller was born on 6 September 1822 at Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of David Kitzmiller and Elizabeth Hughes. Mary Elizabeth Kitzmiller died on 27 September 1883 at Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN, at age 61.

     Mary F. L. Kitzmiller was born in 1845. She was the daughter of Eli George Kitzmiller and Eliza Unkefer. Mary F. L. Kitzmiller died after 1850 at Knox Twp., Columbiana Co., OH.

     Mary L. Kitzmiller was born on 1 May 1924 at Illinois. She was the daughter of James Martin Kitzmiller and Josephine Ellen Cullen. Mary L. Kitzmiller married Gene Deahl Schaefer, son of Seaman Schaefer and Idella E. Powers. Mary L. Kitzmiller died on 18 December 1999 at St. Louis, MO, at age 75.

     Mary Louise Kitzmiller was born on 27 January 1918 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA. She was the daughter of James Calvin Kitzmiller and Naomi Victoria Widner. Mary Louise Kitzmiller married John Marshall Thomas, son of John Thomas and Polly Ann Ashley. Mary Louise Kitzmiller died on 16 October 2006 at Bassett, Henry Co., VA, at age 88 OBITUARY - Martinsville Bulletin 17 Oct 2006

Mary Louise Thomas, 88, of Stanleytown Health Care Center, Bassett, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at the health care center.
She was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Abingdon to James C. Kitzmiller and Naomi Widner Kitzmiller.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marshall Thomas Sr; a daughter, Regina June Thomas; a sister, Edith Rutter; and four brothers, Nathan Kitzmiller, Bertsie Kitzmiller, Kenneth Kitzmiller and James Kitzmiller.
She was a homemaker and a March of Dimes volunteer. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church at Bassett for 33 years, where she taught the Ladies Fellowship Class.
Surviving are three daughters, Betty Bowman of Bassett, Karen Orr of Martinsville and Bonnie Bowman of Walkertown, N.C; five sons, John Marshall Jr. of California, Sherman Eugene Thomas of Patrick County, Pastor James Thomas of Bassett, Lewis Thomas of Stuart and Tony B. Thomas of Martinsville; a brother, Keys Kitzmiller of Bassett; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Collins Funeral Services and other times at 5433 Airport Road, Bassett.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Collins Funeral chapel with the Rev. John Shelley officiating. Burial will be in Henry Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church Land Fund, P.O. Box 871, Bassett, Va. 24055.

     Mary N. Kitzmiller was born circa 1836 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Kitzmiller Jr. and Rebecca Duncan.

     Mary Nancy Kitzmiller was born on 29 December 1803 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Martin Kitzmiller and Mary Elizabeth DeWald. Mary Nancy Kitzmiller died on 1 August 1813 at Washington Co., TN, at age 9. She was buried in August 1813 at Kitzmiller-Hall Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN.

     Mary Olive Kitzmiller was born on 9 October 1907 at Sullivan Co., TN. She was the daughter of John Eldridge Kitzmiller and Frances Elizabeth Hammet. Mary Olive Kitzmiller married Hubert H. Echols on 15 August 1935 at Bristol, VA, In 1929 Hubert was married to Iva Hall (Iva A. Burdett). They had a daughter, Maggie Opal (Echols) Johnston. Mary Olive Kitzmiller died on 1 October 1976 at Carter Co., TN, at age 68

OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, October 1, 1976:

Mary Echols

Mrs. Mary Kitzmiller Echols, 68, of Route 11, (Beulah Community), died at 4:20 a.m. Friday at Carter County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born and had spent her entire life in Sullivan County. Mrs. Echols was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church.

Survivors include on daughter, Mrs. C. L. (Fannie) Dickert, Jr., Kingsport; one son, James H. Herbert Echols, Kingsport; one sister, Sarah Lucinda Strickler, Kingsport; and one granddaughter.

Carter's Chapel Funeral Home is in charge.

     Maude Louella Kitzmiller was born on 2 October 1909 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Martin K. Kitzmiller and Eulia Florence McCray.¹ Maude Louella Kitzmiller married Walter Benjamin Cole, son of Benjamin Clark Cole and Ida Alice Smith, after 4 April 1940. Maude Louella Kitzmiller died on 25 December 1981 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 72. She was buried in December 1981 at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 93993540.

     May Kitzmiller was born on 14 June 1890 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Resin Franklin Lee Kitzmiller and Lavina Greenwood. May Kitzmiller married Peter Franz Carl Roemer Jr., son of Peter Carl Roemer and Wilhelmine Charlotte Caroline Gustke, on 9 April 1910 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. May Kitzmiller married George Matthew Halstead, son of Laban Halstead and Catherine Copithorne, on 20 June 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, George was first married to Edith May Dunn in 1919. They had a son, Clifford Matthew Halstead. George and Edith divorced before 1930. After May (Kitzmiller) Roemer-Halstead's death, George married Marie Catherine (Walton) Drummond.

May Kitzmiller died on 15 November 1941 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 51. She was buried in November 1941 at Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

     Mendel Warren Kitzmiller was born on 30 December 1915.¹ He was the son of Warren Frederick Kitzmiller and Caroline Amelia Read. Mendel Warren Kitzmiller died in September 1981 at Erie, Erie Co., PA, at age 65.¹

     Mildred Margaret Kitzmiller was born on 8 June 1908 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Roy A. Kitzmiller and Esther Louzion. Mildred Margaret Kitzmiller married Preston William Bokelmann on 31 December 1938 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA. Mildred Margaret Kitzmiller married Cecil Coleman on 9 October 1954 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Mildred Margaret Kitzmiller died on 10 June 1983 at Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, at age 75

DEATH NOTICE - Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, June 11, 1983; Page 16 (Newspapers.com):

DEATHS
COLEMAN, Mildred M., 75, Tuscon, June 10, Evergreen.

She was buried in June 1983 at Evergreen Cemetery, Pima Co., AZ.

     Mitta L. Kitzmiller was born after 19 June 1880 at Illinois 1900 census (13 JUN) shows her age 19, the birth month overwritten to read "June", and the year 1880. The 1880 census of Taylorville, p.749D dated 19 JUN 1880, does not list her -- evidently she was not yet born. She was either born in late June, 1880 or else in 1881. DLB 2016.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph H. Kitzmiller and Emily Marcia Bray. Mitta L. Kitzmiller married Aubrey D. Speer, son of Joel Speer and Frances Search, circa 1902. Mitta L. Kitzmiller died on 31 October 1963 at Taylorville, Christian Co., IL, OBITUARY - The Decatur Herald; Decatur, Illinois; Friday, November 1, 1963, Page 36

SPEER, Mrs. Mitta L., 83, Taylorville, died 2:20 a.m. Thursday in St Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville; leaves sister, Mrs. Amy Bond, Minneapolis. Minn; services 2 p.m. Saturday in Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville; call after 7 p.m. Friday in funeral home.

     Mollie E. Kitzmiller was born circa 1861 at Gentry Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Abdiel N. Kitzmiller and Mary Jane Taylor.¹

     Nancy Kitzmiller was born on 1 December 1825 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of David Kitzmiller and Elizabeth Hughes. Nancy Kitzmiller married Samuel Kitzmiller DaVault, son of Frederick DaVault and Margaret Range, on 19 April 1848 at Her parents home, Buffalo Ridge, Washington Co., TN. Nancy Kitzmiller died on 30 August 1897 at Washington Co., TN, at age 71. She was buried in September 1897 at Gray Community Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN.

     Nancy Grace Kitzmiller was also known as "Nannie". She was born on 25 February 1892 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Calvin Jerome Kitzmiller and Mary Alice Depew. Nancy Grace Kitzmiller married John Walter Ryan; after Nannie's death, John remarried to Mary Bolton and had five additional children with her.

Nancy Grace Kitzmiller died on 18 August 1928 at Washington Co., TN, at age 36. She was buried in August 1928 at Fordtown Baptist Church Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #68852447.

     Nathan Eugene Kitzmiller was born on 27 May 1912 at Washington Co. (probably), VA. He was the son of James Calvin Kitzmiller and Naomi Victoria Widner. Nathan Eugene Kitzmiller died in June 1985 at Henry Co., VA, at age 73 Dates per SSDI, last residence Bassett.

     Ora Mae Kitzmiller was born on 20 August 1908 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph H. Kitzmiller and Stasha L. Mayne.¹ Ora Mae Kitzmiller married Jessee Hyter Cox Jr., son of Jessee Hyter Cox and Fannie Lou Williams. Ora Mae Kitzmiller died on 29 July 1987 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 78. She was buried in 1987 at Montgomery Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA.

     Orville Depew Kitzmiller was born on 14 May 1919 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Edward Lockhart Kitzmiller and Chessie Oma McCray. Orville Depew Kitzmiller began military service WW II service, U.S. Marine Corps, PFC, 3rd Div. He died on 23 July 1944 at Guam at age 25

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The body of Pfc. Orville D. Kitzmiller son of Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Kitzmiller of Fordtown, who was killed on Guam July 23, 1944, will arrive at the Clinchfield Railroad station at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, accompanied by military escort, and will be met by an honor guard of DeWitt Byrd Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Private Kitzmiller was a member of the First Battalion, Third Marine Division and participated in engagements on New Caledonia and Guadal canal just prior to his death. He was 25 years old. He entered the service in June, 194?

He was born and reared in Fordtown and engaged in farming there before entering service. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Beulah Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Members of Hammond Post No.? American Legion, will serve as pallbearers and will conduct military rites at the grave.

He was buried in July 1944 at Beulah Community Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #55223596.

     Paul Edward Kitzmiller was born on 2 December 1952 at Richmond, Henrico Co., VA. He was the son of James Gray Kitzmiller and Anna Marcella Van Hauen. Paul Edward Kitzmiller died on 18 April 2001 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 48 OBITUARY - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier; Iowa; April 22, 2001 (GenealogyBank.com)

CEDAR FALLS - Paul E. Kitzmiller, 48, of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, April 18, at home. The cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy.
He was born Dec. 2, 1952, in Richmond, Va., son of James and Marcella Van Hauen Kitzmiller.
Mr. Kitzmiller was a self-employed television repair man. He owned and operated Paul Unlimited.
Survived by: a sister, Jean Kitzmiller of Des Moines.
Preceded in death by: his parents; and a brother, Jack.
Memorial services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home. There will be no visitation, as his body was cremated.


Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Courier; Waterloo, Iowa; Monday, May 21, 1973; Page 17 (Newspapers.com)

Intruder Nabbed At Camera Store (Courier News Bureau)
CEDAR FALLS -- An intruder was arrested by city police late Saturday night inside Sampson's Camera Store, 307 Main St.
Police received a call shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday from someone who said they had heard glass breaking behind the Parkade camera store. The store had been broken into only the night before and at that time a $320 tape deck was taken and a window valued at $125 was broken to gain entry.
A patrol car asnwered the Saturday night call with two officers who found the back door broken.
Inside the darkened store the officers heard footsteps and hid, apprending a man as he came down the stairs carrying a stereo unit valued at $342.
Arrested for alleged breaking and entering was Paul Edward Kitzmiller, 20, of 3120 Big Woods Road.
Kitzmiller had a cut on his hand and was taken to Sartori Memorial Hospital for treatment. At the hospital, police said, Kitzmiller attempted to escape but was returned to custody after a brief chase.
The stereo unit was recoveded but damage to the store during entry to the building was estimated at $200.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Courier; Waterloo, Iowa; Wednesday, November 14, 1973; Page 34

IN ANOTHER case, Paul Edward Kitzmiller, 20, of 3120 Big Wood Rd., Cedar Falls, pleaded guilty to a breaking and entering count.
A pre-sentence report on Kitzmiller was ordered from the Iowa Bureau of Adult Corrections by Judge Carroll E. Engelkes.
Kitzmiller was charged with a break-in last May at Sampson's Camera Store, 307 Main St. Cedar Falls.

     Peoria Ann Kitzmiller was born on 12 October 1838 at Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Kitzmiller and Rebecca Weber.¹ Peoria Ann Kitzmiller married John Rippey Clippinger, son of Jacob Clippinger and Isabella Stewart. Peoria Ann Kitzmiller died on 18 October 1908 at Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA, at age 70. She was buried in October 1908 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller was born on 5 November 1785 at Hanover, York Co., PA. She was the daughter of John George Kitzmiller and Anna Christina Keefauver. Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller married Jacob Davault, son of Henrich DeWald and Maria Catherine Greaver, on 10 January 1808 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA, Jacob DeWald and Rachel Kitzmiller were married by Frederick Valentine Melsheimer in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania. In the church records they are listed as Jacob Thewald and Rahel Kitzmüller.

There was a close relationship between the family of Jacob DeWald and Rachel Kitzmiller and the family of Martin Kitzmiller (Rachel's brother) and Mary DeWald (Jacob's sister). Later Martin's son, Martin Kitzmiller, Jr., married Jacob's daughter, Eliza Christina DeWald.

There was also a close relationship between the families of Jacob and Rachel (Kitzmiller) DeWald and Gabriel and Magdalene (Kitzmiller) Davault, the wives being first cousins.

Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller died on 14 August 1826 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 40. She was buried in August 1826 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, her headstone and many others were lost when all the old stones around the church were buried in a hole in 1975, approximately where the rear parking is now.

     Rebecca Kitzmiller was born on 28 November 1843 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Kitzmiller Jr. and Elizabeth Christina DeVault. Rebecca Kitzmiller died on 14 December 1859 at Macoupin Co., IL, at age 16.