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     Glenn Edward Kitzmiller was born on 28 March 1934 at Riverside, Riverside Co., CA.¹ He was the son of David Clemens Lung-Kitzmiller and Catherine Virginia Allen.^1,2 Glenn Edward Kitzmiller married Maria Sophie Soldavini on 8 August 1953 at Marin Co., CA. Glenn Edward Kitzmiller died on 12 March 1984 at Solano Co., CA, at age 49. He was buried in March 1984 at Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa Co., CA, Findagrave #109901335.

     Hans Martin Kitzmiller was born in 1705 at Walldorf/Heidelberg, Germany. He was the son of Johannes Kitzmiller and Christina Dyerthin. Hans Martin Kitzmiller married Juliana Benckner in 1730.
Note: Kitzmiller information in part from Kit Veerkamp's Kitzmiller-Wiget-Cordone-Pearson-Mullin & much more Family web site:

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/e/e/Marie-Veerkamp/index.html.

     Hardy Watson Kitzmiller was born on 28 December 1876 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He was the son of Dr. Joseph H. Kitzmiller and Emily Marcia Bray. Hardy Watson Kitzmiller married Cora B. Salmon on 27 June 1906 at Decatur, Macon Co., IL. Hardy Watson Kitzmiller died on 12 November 1922 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, at age 45 DEATH NOTICE - The Decatur Herald; Decatur, Illinois; Tuesday, November 14, 1922, Page 5

Former Resident Dies
Mrs Aubrey Speer received a message Monday announcing the sudden death of her brother, Hardy Kitzmiller, aged about 45 years, in his home in Terre Haute, Ind., Sunday. Mr. Kitzmiller, who was a son of the late Dr. J. H. Kitzmiller, was born in Taylorville, living here with his parents until about 20 years of age. Mr. Kitzmiller resided in Decatur until he moved to Terre Haute.

     Henry Kitzmiller was born on 29 December 1803 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Martin Kitzmiller and Mary Elizabeth DeWald. Henry Kitzmiller married Elizabeth Carr, daughter of Richard Carr and Martha York, on 24 February 1825 at Washington Co., TN. Henry Kitzmiller died on 1 August 1848 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 44.

     Henry Carr Kitzmiller was born on 24 February 1835 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Henry Kitzmiller and Elizabeth Carr. Henry Carr Kitzmiller married Annis Amie Cox, daughter of John Jeremiah Cox and Eleanor Amanda King, in October 1856, 14 children born, 11 living as of the 1900 census.¹ Henry Carr Kitzmiller died on 3 June 1914 at Fordtown, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 79. He was buried in June 1914 at Beulah Community Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 55172781.

     Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller was born on 20 December 1841 at Frederick Co. (probably), MD, 1900 census shows 1839, but 1850 census shows him age 10 as of December 26, so it could well have been 1840. His parents took him to Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania to be christened, but that is not a long journey from Frederick County, Maryland, even by horse and buggy.^1,2

He was the son of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn. Henry Lafayette Kitzmiller was christened on 30 July 1842 at Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. He lived on 12 June 1880 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, plasterer.³ He died after June 1900. He lived on 12 June 1900 at Mt. Airy, Carroll Co., MD, living with his niece Athea Gosnell's family, working as a plasterer.²
Note: Did not marry.

Qualified voters - The Democratic Advocate, (Westminster, MD)., September 27, 1873, Image 1; (Chronicling America; Internet).
     [included:? ? Kitzmiller, Hiram J. and Henry L.]

     Henry Roan Kitzmiller was born on 17 May 1866 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Henry Carr Kitzmiller and Annis Amie Cox. Henry Roan Kitzmiller died on 16 October 1907 at age 41. He was buried in October 1907 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: Did not marry.

     Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller was born on 29 March 1827 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn. Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller lived on 26 December 1850 at Carroll Co., MD, farm laborer.¹ He married Ann Caroline Franklin, daughter of Rezin Franklin and Emeretta Porter, on 16 December 1851 at Carroll Co., MD. Hiram Joseph Kitzmiller lived on 23 July 1860 at Franklin Twp., Carroll Co., MD, farm laborer.² He lived on 19 July 1870 at Carroll Co., MD, Plasterer.³ Occupation: Farmer and carpenter. He lived on 15 April 1910 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, in his son Lee's household.⁴ He died on 31 August 1914 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 87. He was buried in September 1914 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
Note: Qualified voters - The Democratic Advocate, (Westminster, MD)., September 27, 1873, Image 1; (Chronicling America; Internet):

(included: Kitzmiller, Hiram J. and Henry L.)


Sterling Daily Gazette (Sterling, Illinois); Friday, 16 Mar 1888; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Hiram Kitzmiller moved into Sterling yesterday.? ?


Sterling Standard, Sterling, Illinois; Thursday, 14 July 1898; page 12; (Newspapers.com):

Hiram Kitzmiller has greatly improved the looks of his place by painting the house.

     Homer Kitzmiller was born on 28 June 1913 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William Cleveland Kitzmiller and Latisha Maralda Barry. Homer Kitzmiller died in July 1986 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, at age 73.¹

     Honora Elizabeth Kitzmiller was born on 15 December 1816. She was the daughter of John Michael Kitzmiller and Anna Christina Kitzmiller. Honora Elizabeth Kitzmiller was christened on 22 December 1816 at Christ Reformed Church, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA.

     Isaac Mathias Kitzmiller was born on 8 July 1858 at Carter Co., TN. He was the son of Rev. David Kitzmiller and Elizabeth G. Carriger. Isaac Mathias Kitzmiller died on 22 August 1859 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 1.

     Jack Calvin Kitzmiller was born on 22 March 1962 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA. He was the son of James Gray Kitzmiller and Anna Marcella Van Hauen. Jack Calvin Kitzmiller died on 16 December 1962 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., IA,

JACK CALVIN KITZMILLER
Graveside services for Jack Calvin Kitzmiller, eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kitzmiller, Rt. 3, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fairview cemetery. The infant died of a heart ailment at Home about 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Rev. Wayne Gordon, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate.
In infant was born March 22, 1962 in Cedar Falls, the son of James and Ann Kitzmiller.
Survivors include the parents; one sister, Jean, and a brother, Paul, both at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. H. J. Van Hauen, 1010 W. 3rd St., and the paternal grandfather, James C. Kitzmiller, Abingdon, Va.
The Nelson funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

     Jacob Kitzmiller was born on 29 April 1813 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Martin Kitzmiller and Mary Elizabeth DeWald. Jacob Kitzmiller died on 20 June 1832 at Washington Co., TN, at age 19. He was buried in June 1832 at Buffalo Ridge Church Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN, Headstone inscription:

SACRED
TO THE MEMORY
OF
JACOB KITZMILLER
WHO WAS BORN APRIL
THE 29 1813
???? JUNE 2O 18?2
AGED THE ... 1
IM ON .....
OUN ....

     Jacob Kitzmiller was born circa 1801 at Cumberland Co., PA.¹ He married Rebecca Weber on 5 January 1824.¹ Jacob Kitzmiller died on 14 October 1871 at Southampton Twp., Franklin Co., PA.

     Jacob L. Kitzmiller was born on 16 April 1839 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Martin Kitzmiller Jr. and Elizabeth Christina DeVault. Jacob L. Kitzmiller died on 4 November 1859 at Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, at age 20.

     James Calvin Kitzmiller was born on 23 November 1890 at Harr, Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Martin K. Kitzmiller and Mary Jane White.¹ James Calvin Kitzmiller married Naomi Victoria Widner, daughter of Michael Widner and Sarah Louise Brown, circa 1911. James Calvin Kitzmiller died in January 1965 at age 74. He was buried in 1965 at Rhudy's Chapel Cemetery, Washington Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 143353995.

     James Franklin Kitzmiller was born in 1915. He was the son of James Martin Kitzmiller and Josephine Ellen Cullen. James Franklin Kitzmiller died on 25 December 1915. He was buried in 1915 at Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 22923795.

     James Gray Kitzmiller was born on 25 December 1920 at Alvarado, Washington Co., VA. He was the son of James Calvin Kitzmiller and Naomi Victoria Widner. James Gray Kitzmiller began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, wave specialist third class at Vero Beach, FL, 10 AUG 1944 - 22 JAN 1946. He married Anna Marcella Van Hauen, daughter of Henry J. Van Hauen and Mary Ellen Sansenbach, on 21 December 1945 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL. James Gray Kitzmiller died on 1 March 1996 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 75

OBITUARY - The Courier; Waterloo, Iowa; Sunday, March 3, 1996; Page 20 (Newspapers.com)

CEDAR FALLS -- James Gray Kitzmiller, 75, of 3120 Big Woods Road, died Friday, March 1, at allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo, of natural causes.
He was born Dec. 25, 1920 in Abingdon, Va., son of James and Naomi Widner Kitzmiller. He married Marcella Van Hauen on Dec. 21, 1945 in Vero Beach, Fla; she died in July 1990.
Mr. Kitzmiller served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in 1982 from the University of Northern Iowa, where he was an upholsterer.
Survived by: a son, Paul of Cedar Falls; a daughter, Jean Sterling of Ankeny; two brothers, Keys of Bassett, Va., and Kenneth; and a sister, Louise Thomas of Bassett.
Preceded in death by: a son, Jack; a brother, Nathan and a sister, Edith Rutter.
Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home. There will be no visitation.


Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Courier; Waterloo, Iowa; Wednesday, May 15, 1974; Page 14 (Newspapers.com)

Fire Razes home in Cedar Falls (Courier News Bureau)
CEDAR FALLS -- The James Kitzmiller home at 3120 Big Woods Rd. was consumed by fire early Wednesday morning despite fire department efforts to save the two-story frame structure.
Fire chief Dale Holmes said fireman received an alarm at 2:11 a.m. Wednesday but by the time firemen arrived the house was already enveloped in flames.
Kitzmiller, who had been in the home with his wife and teenage son, told firemen he awakened during the night and smelled smoke.
He roused the family and they ran outside for safety, but Kitzmiller told fire officials he re-entered the house to telephone for assistance.
When firemen arrived they were able to salvage most of the family's furniture except that placed in the kitchen and dining room areas where the fire apparently started.
Those room, Holmes daid, "were gone before we got there."
Holmes said the Kitzmiller residence was located in an area north of the city water mains, so fire engines had to haul tanks of water to combat the blaze. He said some 5,600 gallons of water was transported and used during the more than four hours it took to control the blaze.
Holmes said the cause of the blaze is not yet known but that investigation is continuing.
The extent of loss from the fire is not known yet either, Holmes said, but he said he believes the home will be declared a total loss.
The Kitzmiller family has moved in with relatives after the loss of their home.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Courier; Waterloo, Iowa; Wednesday, February 19, 1975; Page 6 (Newspapers.com)

Fire Department's Report - Children with matches blamed for most fires
. . .
An LP gas leak was blamed for an $18,000 fire at the residence of James Kitzmiller, 3120 Big Woods Road.
. . .

     James Martin Kitzmiller was born on 7 January 1891 at Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of James W. Kitzmiller and Georgia M. Palmer.^1,2 James Martin Kitzmiller married Josephine Ellen Cullen, daughter of Franklin Evan Cullen and Sarah Eleanor McClusky, on 19 December 1914.
Note: WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT - The Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Monday, December 23, 1940, Page 8

MEDORA -- Thursday, Dec. 19, marked the wedding anniversaries of two Medora Couples.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kitzmiller, married 26 years. The wedding took place in Alton, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. J. W. Crawford, Mrs. Kitzmiller was Miss Josphine Cullen before her marriage. They have three children, Miss Martha Kitzmiller, who is employed in Bloomington, and Martin and Miss Mary Kitzmiller, twins, students at Medora High School.

James Martin Kitzmiller died on 14 September 1974 at Kemper, Jersey Co., IL, at age 83. He was buried in September 1974 at Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 22923843.

     James P. Kitzmiller was born on 30 November 1838 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Martin Kitzmiller Jr. and Elizabeth Christina DeVault. James P. Kitzmiller died on 23 April 1862 at Macoupin Co., IL, at age 23.

     James W. Kitzmiller was born in June 1855 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Rev. Martin V. Kitzmiller and Mary Nancy Crouch.¹ James W. Kitzmiller married Georgia M. Palmer, daughter of William George Palmer and Maria Electa Brainerd, on 15 April 1885 at Jersey Co., IL, Apparently the marriage deteriorated badly sometime between 1900 and 1910. In the 1910 census, James was in the state hospital for the insane at Jacksonville, and his marital status was listed as widowed. Georgia was head of household on the farm in Macoupin County and also is listed as widowed. When James died in 1911, his body was returned to his sister, and neither his wife nor children are mentioned in his obituary. James was buried at Girard and Georgia was buried in the same cemetery as her parents at Kemper.

James W. Kitzmiller lived on 1 June 1900 at Medora, Macoupin Co., IL, Occupation: Land Appraiser.² He lived on 19 April 1910 at Jacksonville State Hospital, Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL, Patient, marital status "W".³ He died on 26 January 1911 at Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL, at age 55 OBITUARY - Daily Illinois State Register; Springfield, Illinois; Sunday, January 29, 1911, Page 20

James W. Kitzmiller.
State Register Special Service.
Girard, Ill., Jan. 28. -- The remains of James W. Kitzmiller, who died at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Illinois hospital for the Insane at Jacksonville, following an illness from pneumonia, were brought to this city yesterday morning and taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. George Post, from which place the funeral occurred to-day at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Rumsey, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, officiating. Interment was in Girard cemetery. The deceased was a son of the late Rev. M. V. Kitzmiller, one of the pioneers of this vicinity, and who was pastor of the Baptist church here for many years. James W. was for one term a member of the Illinois legislature and was also a prominent lawyer of Medora.
He is survived by three brothers and four sisters, viz: Milton of Jacksonville; Martin of Macoupin Station; Preston of Fort Assinibone, Mont; Mrs. John Loyd of Princeton, Kan., and Mrs. George Post of this city.
Deceased was 56 years of age.

Note: It is interesting that James body was delivered to his sister, and that neither his wife nor his children were mentioned in the obituary.

Cause of death: pneumonia.
Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Girard Gazette, February 12, 1891

There is an article on the front page of the newspaper discussing the orgins of the town of Girard. In the article it tells when the town was originally laid out. Then it discusses three additions to the original town including this sentence: "The third and last addition was made by J. W. Kitzmiller in 1881 and contains eight lots facing on 8th street."

He was buried in 1911 at Girard Twp. Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, according to his obituary. Tracy Devault searched the cemetery and found no headstone for James Kitzmiller.

     Janet Ruth Kitzmiller was born on 14 December 1954 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Fred Stanley Kitzmiller and Helen Chouder. Janet Ruth Kitzmiller died on 8 July 2009 at age 54. She was buried in July 2009 at Elm Lawn Cemetery, DeKalb, DeKalb Co., IL.

     Jerry Dayton Kitzmiller was born on 22 January 1916 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Edward Lockhart Kitzmiller and Chessie Oma McCray. Jerry Dayton Kitzmiller married Ruby Estel Taylor on 30 November 1946 at Clinchport, Scott Co., VA. Jerry Dayton Kitzmiller died on 4 June 1963 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 47. He was buried in June 1963 at Beulah Community Cemetery, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #44811010.

     Jimmy Kitzmiller was born on 15 July 1857 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of Henry Carr Kitzmiller and Annis Amie Cox. Jimmy Kitzmiller died before 1860 at Sullivan Co., TN.

     Johann Jacob Kitzmiller was born on 28 February 1730 at Conewago, Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Hans Martin Kitzmiller and Juliana Benckner. Johann Jacob Kitzmiller married Anna Elizabeth Selle in 1754. Johann Jacob Kitzmiller died on 16 October 1808 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 78

Biography -- (Findagrave.com):

Johann Jacob Kitzmiller was the son of Hans Martin Kitzmiller and Julianna Benckner. He was baptized by Rev. John Casper Stover on April 9, 1731. Johann Jacob Kitzmiller was involved in the accidental shooting of Dudley Digges, son of John Digges, at Kitzmiller's Mill on February 26, 1752. He was charged and tried for murder and accquitted a year later. For an account of this event see, "The Murder of Dudley Digges, 1752" by Edward McPherson, Times and News Publishing Co, Gettysburg, PA, 1941. Johann Jacob married Elizabeth Sell. He was a first lieutenant in the York County, PA militia, 8th Company, 8th Battalion in 1778. He was a deacon at Christ Church in 1780. They had seven children.

He was buried in October 1808 at Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #38871711.

     Johannes Kitzmiller married Christina Dyerthin. Johannes Kitzmiller immigrated circa 1715; probably to Philadelphia.

     John Kitzmiller was born on 26 May 1765 at Adams Co., PA. He was the son of John Kitzmiller. John Kitzmiller married Anna Elizabeth DeWald, daughter of Henrich DeWald and Maria Catherine Greaver. John Kitzmiller died on 8 August 1845 at Adams (formerly York Co.), PA, at age 80. He was buried in August 1845 at Christ Reformed Churchyard, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Headstone legend:

IN
memory of
JOHN
KITZMILLER
born May 26,
1765. died
August 8, 1845
aged 80 years.
2 Months &
12 days.

     John Kitzmiller was born on 5 December 1801 at Boone's Creek, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Martin Kitzmiller and Mary Elizabeth DeWald. John Kitzmiller married Louisa DeWald, daughter of Philip DeWald and Catharine Lang, on 8 August 1824 at Washington Co., TN, Jacob Ellis, J.P. performed the marriage ceremony

John's father, Martin Kitzmiller, sent John on a business trip to Pennsylvania. On his way to or from Pennsylvania, John met his cousin, Louise DeWald. This meeting eventually resulted in a marriage in Tennessee.

Story told to Newland DeVault by Frederick Russell DeVault. John Kitzmiller lived at Spring House (Stone House), DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN, STONE HOUSE B:

John's father built a home for them on part of his large farm. The home, built of stone, became known as "Stone House B" to distinguish it from the parents' home which became known as "Stone House A."

Stone House B was a gem of a home. When compared with other DeVault-Kitzmiller homes, it is small and lacks the setting of the other homes. But though it lacks the gracefullness of Valentine Davault's old home overlooking the Watauga River, the solid dependability of Frederick Davault's old Tavern in Leesburg and the beautiful setting of Stone House A, it has a beauty all of its own. This is primarly due to the fact that it was the home of that remarkable woman, Louise (DeWald) Kitzmiller, who gave us the first genealogy of the family of her grandfather, Henry Dewald of York County, Pennsylvania.

The house is a story and a half high. There were four large rooms on the lower floor and three rooms above. In addition, under the rafters, extending the entire length of the house on both sides were two long, narrow rooms with built in shelves. The main hall of the home is seven feet wide, it has high ceilings and very low doors. In some of the rooms below, small folding doors, less than two feet wide were used. Very similar doors were used in Jefferson's home in Monticello. These doors were taken down and stored in the second floor. Above the fireplaces are fine examples of 18th century hand-carved mantles. The house was plastered both upstairs and down. Upstairs, in a place where some of the plaster had come off, one can see the handmade laths of various widths, lengths and thicknesses. In some of the plaster, animal hair can be seen which was used to strengthen the plaster. The front porch is supported by eight hand-carved posts and all around the top of the porch delecate work was done by hand. The same kind of work as found on the porch of Frederick's Tavern and the old porch that was attached to the side of Valentine's home.

Of the homes listed in the "1957 Historical Sites and Homes, Pioneer Pilgrimage," six of those listed in Washington County were DeVault/Kitzmiller homes, including the Stone Houses A and B.

He died on 4 August 1894 at Canyonville, Douglas Co., OR, at age 92.

     John Kitzmiller was born in 1734. He was the son of Hans Martin Kitzmiller and Juliana Benckner. John Kitzmiller died in 1804.

     John Albert Kitzmiller was born on 4 February 1888 at Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Martin K. Kitzmiller and Mary Jane White.¹ John Albert Kitzmiller married Vadna Alice Rutherford, daughter of Joseph Randolph Rutherford and Eliza Lue Lane, circa 1907.² John Albert Kitzmiller died in 1943 at Roanoke Co., VA.