David DeWitt – Farmer. Moved 1820s to OH where 8 children were born. Moved to Mahaska Co IA in 1850. Resident 1860 Mahaska Co. IA.

Children of David and Rachel (Starmer) DeWitt:
Hiram DeWitt – born 26 Dec 1824 OH.
Ailey DeWitt – born 10 April 1826 OH.
Elliott DeWitt – born 24 April 1827 OH.
Allen DeWitt – born ca 1831 OH.
Spencer DeWitt – born ca 1832 OH.
Samuel DeWitt – born ca 1833 OH.
Polly DeWitt – born 15 Jan 1834 OH. A seamstress in 1860.
Sarah “Sally” DeWitt – born 9 May 1836 OH. Lived to be 100.
Clinton DeWitt – born 12 Dec 1838 OH.
David Harris DeWitt – born 17 Aug 1841 OH. A farm laborer in 1860.
Oliver DeWitt – born 7 Feb 1844 OH.
Melissa Ann DeWitt – born 21 Oct 1846 OH.
Simon DeWitt – born 19 Oct 1849 OH.
Elma DeWitt – born ca 1852 IA. Listed as deaf or handicapped in 1860 Census.
Martha Martha – born ca 1855 IA.


1860 Census: David is a farmer with $200 property. Children living in the household include: Polly, David, Oliver, M, Simon, Elma and Martha. Also living close by are sons Elliott and Samuel. Henry DeWitt age 54 born OH and married to Mary is in same neighborhood. May be a brother to David. Other DeWitts living in county are Spencer and Clinton.

DeWitt Family History found at Mahaska Genealogy Society, Oskaloosa, IA. “Mahaska Co History Volume One” published 1984 by Keo-Mah Geneology Society and Mahaska Co Historical Society.