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     Gertrude Bitting was born on 29 September 1901.¹ She was the daughter of Howard K. Bitting and Emma Kulp.¹

     Occupation: Chauffeur at Norristown, Montgomery Co., PA.¹ Howard K. Bitting was born on 18 March 1871.¹ He was the son of Augustus Bitting and Amanda Kratz.¹ Howard K. Bitting married Emma Kulp, daughter of David Kulp and Mary Ann Garges, on 13 February 1897, Ceremony by Rev. Rothrock.¹

     Margaurite Bitting was born on 14 July 1897.¹ She was the daughter of Howard K. Bitting and Emma Kulp.¹

     Mary Bitting was born on 9 November 1899.¹ She was the daughter of Howard K. Bitting and Emma Kulp.¹

     Russell Bitting was born on 16 November 1903.¹ He was the son of Howard K. Bitting and Emma Kulp.¹ Russell Bitting died on 29 January 1904.¹

     Johann Philip Bittmann was born on 16 November 1741 at Framersheim bei Alzey, Palatinate. He married Susannah Crabill, daughter of Christian Krahenbühl, in 1770. Johann Philip Bittmann died on 1 May 1820 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 78.

     Helen Demaris Bittner was born in 1894. She was the daughter of James Bittner and Nannie H. Newman.

     James Bittner married Nannie H. Newman, daughter of John Lambert Newman and Susan Elizabeth Adams, in 1893.

     Paul Alton Bittner was born in 1896. He was the son of James Bittner and Nannie H. Newman.

     (?) Bitz married (?) Haynes.

     Alice L. Bitz was born on 27 December 1880 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of (?) Bitz and (?) Haynes. Alice L. Bitz married Day C. Clippinger, son of Taylor Albertus Clippinger and Emeline L. Day, circa 1902.¹ Alice L. Bitz died on 25 January 1946 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 65 Dates per California Death Index.

     Hazel Bitzel was born on 8 December 1901 at Wabash Co., IN. She married Benjamin Alvin Corn. Hazel Bitzel died on 2 August 1964 at Wabash, Wabash Co., IN, at age 62. She was buried in August 1964 at Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville, Wabash Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 35834751.

     David Bollinger Bixby was born on 14 March 1952. He was the son of Roy Charles Bixby Jr. and Elizabeth Lewis Fitz. David Bollinger Bixby died on 14 August 1973 at age 21

Death notice -- The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, 15 AUG 1973, p.6 (Newspapers.com):

1971 Graduate Is Killed In Colo. Accident

David B. Bixby, 21, of Vail, Colo., was killed Tuesday by an auto which struck him as he was walking home from work.

He was a native of Hanover and son of Mrs. Elizabeth Fitz Bixby, 21 West Chestnut St., and Roy C. Bixby, Ft. Pierce, Fla. Bixby was employed as a chef at the Holliday Inn in Vail.

He attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Hanover, and the Sunday School. He was a 1971 graduate of Hanover Senior High School.

Also surviing are four brothers and sisters, Andrew, Vail, Colo., Mrs. Virginia Eltz, San Diego, Calif., Sarah and Robert Bixby, 21 West Chestnut St., and his paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Pauline Hill, Danfield, Va.

Funeral arrangements are being made by the Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway.

He was buried in August 1973 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #98033855.

     Roy Charles Bixby Jr. was born on 14 May 1916 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He was the son of Roy Charles Bixby Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Douglas. Roy Charles Bixby Jr. married Elizabeth Lewis Fitz, daughter of Earl Samuel Fitz and Virginia Washington Lewis, on 30 August 1947 at Danville, VA, Ceremony by R.A. White, Minister, Methodist Church.

Both Roy and Elizabeth had a previous marriage and divorce, per their marriage license application. Roy's first wife was Lottie Lorene Ramsey, m.1937. They had a daughter, Lottie Gray Bixby.

It appears that Roy and Elizabeth were separated by 1973.

Roy Charles Bixby Jr. died on 7 February 1989 at Ocala, Marion Co., FL, at age 72.

     Roy Charles Bixby Sr. was born on 19 March 1888 at Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO. He married Pauline Elizabeth Douglas on 6 July 1915 at Keytesville, Chariton Co., MO. Roy Charles Bixby Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Douglas were divorced on 25 October 1919 at Hopewell, VA; Desertion. Roy Charles Bixby Sr. married Pauline Elizabeth Douglas on 28 November 1923 at Jackson Co., MO. Roy Charles Bixby Sr. died on 12 April 1948 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 60. He was buried in April 1948 at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co., MO, Findagrave #107057478.

     Virginia Fitz Bixby was born on 29 April 1948. She was the daughter of Roy Charles Bixby Jr. and Elizabeth Lewis Fitz. Virginia Fitz Bixby lived in August 1973 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She died on 9 October 2011 at La Jolla, San Diego Co., CA, at age 63. She was buried in October 2011 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #137847522.

     Anna L. Bixler was born on 27 December 1850 at Maryland.¹ She married Edward Ulysses Wine in 1874.¹ Anna L. Bixler died on 12 January 1903 at age 52.

     Anna M. Bixler was born in April 1864 at Cumberland Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua Peter Bixler and Julia A. Beetem.¹ Anna M. Bixler married William H. Woodward, son of William J. Woodward and Anna Nichols, circa 1884.¹ Anna M. Bixler died on 20 June 1933 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, at age 69.

     Anna Maria Agnes Bixler was born on 21 January 1822 at Hanover, York Co., PA. She was the daughter of David Bixler and Susan Long. Anna Maria Agnes Bixler was christened on 10 March 1822 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. She married Henry Saxton on 25 December 1842. Anna Maria Agnes Bixler lived on 10 August 1850 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.¹ She lived on 5 June 1860 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.² She died in 1897.

     Barbara Bixler was born on 2 September 1816 at Manchester, Carroll Co., MD.¹ She married Jesse Shaffer. Barbara Bixler died in 1893 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. She was buried in 1893 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #51357535.

     David Bixler was born on 10 November 1787 at Maryland.¹ He married Susan Long, daughter of Samuel Lang and Mary Margaret DeWald. Occupation: Tinsmith in 1850.¹ David Bixler died on 1 February 1873 at age 85.

     David Bixler was born on 22 May 1831. He was the son of David Bixler and Susan Long. David Bixler married Almira Wilson. David Bixler died on 6 July 1910 at age 79.

     George Beetem Bixler was born on 26 March 1874 at Cumberland Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of Joshua Peter Bixler and Julia A. Beetem.¹ George Beetem Bixler died on 24 April 1927 at age 53. He was buried in April 1927 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.
Note: Did not marry.

     Joshua Peter Bixler was born on 14 October 1833 at Hanover, York Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Bixler and Susan Long.¹ Occupation: Salesman (probably in his brother in-law's hardware store). in 1860.¹ Joshua Peter Bixler lived on 5 June 1860 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.¹ He began military service Civil War, Union Army, corporal. He married Julia A. Beetem, daughter of George Beetem and Hannah Zinn, on 23 June 1863. Joshua Peter Bixler died on 21 March 1917 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, at age 83. He was buried in March 1917 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Samuel Lincoln Bixler was born on 15 September 1836 at York Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of David Bixler and Susan Long. Occupation: Salesman (probably in his brother in-law's hardware store). in 1860.² Samuel Lincoln Bixler lived on 5 June 1860 at Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA; living with his sister Anna Saxton's family.² He died on 21 April 1864 at age 27.

     Samuel Saxton Bixler was born on 21 October 1866 at Cumberland Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of Joshua Peter Bixler and Julia A. Beetem.¹ Samuel Saxton Bixler died on 22 January 1941 at age 74. He was buried in January 1941 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.
Note: Did not marry.

     Sarah C. Bixler was born in August 1827 at York Co. (probably), PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Bixler and Susan Long.¹ Sarah C. Bixler married Beneville J. F. Kieffer circa 1852. Sarah C. Bixler died in 1907. She was buried in 1907 at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Margta Björkstrand was born in August 1884 at Sweden. She married Peter Hansen Brandt. Margta Björkstrand died on 23 January 1938 at Fortuna, Humboldt Co., CA, at age 53.

     Charles Blachly was born on 15 August 1856 at Wisconsin. He married Jennie Turning Rogers in 1878. Charles Blachly died on 4 February 1892 at Clinton Co., MO, at age 35. He was buried in February 1892 at Packard Cemetery, Cameron, Clinton Co., MO, Findagrave #17462902.

     Della A. Blachly was born on 12 January 1879 at Reno Co., KS. She was the daughter of Charles Blachly and Jennie Turning Rogers. Della A. Blachly married James Ely Kirk, son of Henry Kirk and Elmira Parrett, on 25 December 1900 at Nickerson, Reno Co., KS. Della A. Blachly died on 21 January 1972 at Scott Co., KS, at age 93 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Obituary from Garden City Telegram, 1/21/1972, pg. 3:

Mrs. James E. Kirk

Scott City - Mrs. Della A. Kirk, 93, Scott City, died Thursday at the Parklane Rest Home, here.

Born January 12, 1879, in Arlington, she was married to James E. Kirk, Dec. 25, 1900, in Nickerson. He preceded her in death March 9, 1966. She had lived in Scott City since 1921.

Mrs. Kirk was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Scott City, and the Study and Social Club.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Helen Bastin, Scott City, Mrs. Alden Eberly, Needham, Mass., Mrs. C.C. Mortensen, San Pedro, Calif., and Mrs. Clifton Ottaway, Scott City; three sons, Henry and Tom, Scott City, and Dr. Arthur Kirk, Spokane, Wash; a sister, Golda Blachly, Long Beach, Calif; 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City, the Rev. Orson Evans officiating. Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Friends may call until service time at the Weinmann-Price Funeral Home, Scott City. The family suggests memorials to the church.

She was buried in January 1972 at Scott County Cemetery, Scott City, Scott Co., KS, Findagrave #18803406.