Frank C. DeWitt of Michigan :Information about Philip DeWitt
Philip DeWitt (b. 24 Jun 1824, d. 02 Oct 1916)
Notes for Philip DeWitt:The following in handwriting of Mabel Trowbridge, daughter of Elma (De Witt) and Artimon Trowbridge:
Phillip De Witt, born June 24, 1824 at Hamilton, Glanford, Canada, died October 2, 1916, farm in Pipestone, Michigan.
Sarah Ann Martin, born July 12, 1828 at Willomatic Falls, Windham County, Connecticut, died September 9, 1900, home in Eau Claire, Michigan
Value of Real Estate 400, value of Personal Estate 200 (1860 Census)
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Eighty Years in Hamilton
Mrs. Henry Hannon, who died last (?) Day, was probably the oldest resident of Hamilton at the time of her death. Her maiden name Nancy was Depew. Her father was a U.E.L., who having had all his property in the new American republic confiscated because he remained loyal to the British crown, came to Canada and received a tract of land about a mile east of the city. Here Nancy was born on 11 Sept 1803, and all 82 years of her life were passed on the farm and in Hamilton. Mrs. Hannon was married quite early in life and reared a large family - only two of whom, however, survive her. These are Mr. Wm Hannon of Rochester NY and Mrs. E. B. Shaw, with whom the old lady past the last years of her life, and from whose house, 18 Grove Street, her remains will be taken for burial today. Mrs. Hannon was for thirty years a member of the New Connexion church, but in late years she attended St. John's Presbyterian church. There are now few persons living who have seen, as Mrs. Hannon saw, the principle manufacturing city of the Dominion grow out of the wild forest.
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
Mr. John Y Hannon, of Hannon Mr. John Y Hannon, of Hannon Ontario had a stroke in a Walnut Street Shop
Mr. John Y Hannon, an aged farmer, living in Hannon, a village several miles back on the mountain, was stricken with paralysis in the Morris Freeman junk shop, Walnut Street, about 6 o'clock last evening. Dr. Griffin was called in and ordered his removal to the City Hospital, where he is now lying at the point of death.
Hannon drove to the city yesterday with a grandson. After transacting business uptown, he went to Freeman's to dispose of some rags. After the sale was affected, he was about to make change when he suddenly fell to the ground. The shop keeper questioned him, and he managed to make him understand that he needed a physician. Dr. Griffin was soon by his side, and was quickly removed in the ambulance to the hospital. A policeman was sent with the rig and the boy to a friend of Hannon's, who resides a short distance on the mountain. This man drove out to the sick man's home and notified his relatives.
Hannon has had three strokes before, and the doctors in attendance on him have very little hope for his recovery.
SIXTY-SIX YEARS IN WENTWORTH
Serious illness of a Respected Pioneer of the Community
Mr. Joseph Hannon, an old and very respected resident of Hamilton, is lying dangerously ill at his residence, 47 Hannah Street west. This announcement will be received with deep regrets by his many friends and acquaintances not only those in the city, but those in the state of New Jersey, where Mr. Hannon formerly belonged. With his father and family, Mr. Hannon came to Wentworth in the year 1808 and settled on a farm in the township of Glanford, where he lived until the spring of 1868, when he retired from farming and moved to Hamilton. He still owns a farm in that township, and has property in Hamilton as well. Mr. Hannon always took a lively interest in municipal affairs. At the time when Wentworth was joined with Brant and Halton, he was a member of the district council, and took an active part in bringing about the important changes which subsequently took place. He was afterward the Reeve of Glanford, and did a good service in the County Council. He has been a Justice of the Peace since 1852, and is spoken of from one end of the county to the other as "Squire Hannon." All the farmers of this section know full well the warmth with which he advocated everything tending to improve their condition as a class, and his services in connection with the Agricultural Society will be greatly missed. All his life he has been a staunch Reformer. Mr. Hannon will be 76 years old next month
Another Pioneer Gone- We have again to record the death of one of our oldest settlers, in the person of Henry Hannon Esq., of this city. The father of the deceased was born in Germany, but at an early age left his country and went to London, England, where he engaged in the naval service of that country for nine years. Soon after the revolutionary war with America he left England for the United States, and for a time settled in New Jersey, where he married, and where the late Mr. Hannon of this city was born. Not liking their lot in New Jersey, and being ardently attached to the British Constitution, the parents of the deceased concluded to emigrate to Canada, and in the year 1800 came to this country, and settled on lot 14, 1st concession in the township of Glanford. At the time of the American War in 1812, the deceased then a young man, with one of his brothers took the field against the foe of their country, and stood nobly in defense of British rights and British rule in Canada. William, the oldest brother, was in the fiercest of the memorable battle of Queenston Heights, where he was struck by a bullet from the enemy, the result of which was fatal. The late Mr. Henry Hannon did good service during the war, for which he was promoted to the rank of Ensign in the militia force of his country, but through the culpable neglect or indifference of his superior officer, or someone whose business it was to look after it, he never received his Commission, and which little slight, as he always considered it, he always felt deeply and keenly. Still, this little matter did not in the least alienate him from his attachment to the land of his adoption; for during the troubles of 1837-38, when his services were again required, he cheerfully responded to the call of his country, and shared, with others, the hardships and privations of those troublous times.
At the age of twenty-six the late Mr. Hannon married Nancy, daughter of the late Captain Charles Depew, Esq., one of the first settlers at "the head of Burlington Bay" having come there about 70 years ago. Some time after their marriage, Mr. Hannon with his wife left Glanford, and came to reside within two miles of the city of Hamilton on the estate which he sold some few years ago to the city for an Industrial Farm. For many years he toiled in this section of the country as a farmer, and through his untiring industry and perseverance he had amassed considerable property in the townships of Glanford and Barton, and even in this city, where for the last seven years he had been residing, when, after a long and severe affliction, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, he passed away from this world of toil and suffering, to the rest of Heaven, in the 75th year of his age. The late Mr. Tiller and Mr. Hannon were very near friends, both being natives of one place in New Jersey; where they were both brought up together; played together, went to school together when boys, and both were brought to this country when very young. For many years they lived together near this city, and enjoyed each others friendship and society; and it is a rather singular coincidence that at the very moment when the remains of Mr. Tiller were about to be borne from his late residence to their final resting place, the spirit of the late Mr. Hannon took its departure from the body, to join the spirit of his friend in the world of spirits beyond the grave. The remains of both will be near to each other in Burlington Cemetery, till the Resurrection morn, when that which is corruptible shall put on incorruption, and that which is mortal shall put on immortality -COMMUNICATED
Philip DeWitt Honored
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Philip were entertained at his old farm home July fifth in honor of his ninetieth birthday. After a bountiful dinner an original poem by W. C. Trowbridge was read, followed by interesting remarks by the host.
Mr. DeWitt has earned an enviable reputation during the nine decades of his life and well deserves the tribute paid him.
PIPESTONE
Philip DeWitt, son of John and Rachel Hannon DeWitt, was born in Hamilton City, Ont., June 24, 1824 and died in Pipestone Oct. 2, 1916, 92 years, three months and eight days. Deceased lived in Ontario until 1837, coming then with his father to McCutchenville, Ohio. In 1846 he was married to Miss Sarah Martin. To this union four children were born, Corwin M., Willis O., Clarence I. and Elma DeWitt. In 1854 he came to Pipestone and took up a section of school land, serving his township then and in the late years by laying out, building and improving roads, also as supervisor in 1880. He was engaged in business 10 years in Dowagiac. In 1892 he moved to Eau Claire, living there until 1900 when his wife preceded him to the great beyond. He then returned to the old farm home. During his life he was a staunch Republican, and was an intelligent and interesting conversationalist, to the end of his life of honorable activity. He is survived by three children, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the home in Pipestone, north of Eau Claire Thursday at 10 a.m., Dr. T. Bellingham officiating. Interment at Berrien Springs.
More About Philip DeWitt:
Date born 2: 24 Jun 1824, Hannon, ON, Canada.311
Burial: 1916, Rose Hill Cemetery, Oronoko, Berrien Springs. MI..
Died 2: 02 Oct 1916, Pipestone, MI, USA.311
Immigration 1: 1845, From Canada 1900 Census.312
Immigration 2: 1839, 1910 Census from canada.
Occupation 1: 1870, Farmer.313
Occupation 2: 1860, Grocery Man.314
Residence: 1860, Dowgiac, Cass, Michigan.314
More About Philip DeWitt and Sarah Ann Martin:
Marriage: 13 Jul 1846, McCutchenville, Wyandot, Ohio.
More About Philip DeWitt and Maria A. Robinson:
Marriage: 15 Mar 1904, St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan.
Children of Philip DeWitt and Sarah Ann Martin are:
- +Corwin Martin DeWitt, b. 22 Sep 1848, McCutchenville, Wyandot, Ohio, d. 29 May 1859.
- +Willis Orvill DeWitt, b. 24 Apr 1850, McCutchenville, Wyandot, Ohio, d. Apr 1925, Pipestone, Berrien Michigan.
- +Elma DeWitt, b. 30 Mar 1852, McCutchenville, Wyandot, Ohio, d. 02 Mar 1931, Berrien, MI, USA315, 315.
- +Clarence Ishmael DeWitt, b. 18 Dec 1863, Dowagiac, Cass,Michigan, d. date unknown, Pipestone, Berrien Michigan.
Children of Philip DeWitt and Maria A. Robinson are:
- Otho DeWitt, d. date unknown.
- Martha DeWitt, d. date unknown.