Frederick Wilhelm WITTE
- BIRTH: 02 Sep 1867; Emmet, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
- DEATH: 06 Jul 1948
- BURIAL: Lutheran Cemetery; Watertown, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, USA
Father: August WITTE
Mother: Caroline DAUM
Family 1: Emma Helene Friederike MAYER
- MARRIAGE: 18 Oct 1905; Watertown, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, USA
- CHILDREN:
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_Friedrich WITTE________|
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_August WITTE ___|
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|--Frederick Wilhelm WITTE
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| _Philip DAUM____________|
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|_Caroline DAUM __|
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|_Elizabeth A. FAILINGER_|
Notes
Updated December 28, 2013. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):(1) 1870 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Town of Emmet (Watertown Post Office): page 4; dwelling 26; family 26; June 2, 1870.
Friederich WITTE is the son of August and Caroline WITTE. He was born in Wisconsin and is 2 years old.
(2) The Wisconsin Historical Society, "Old World Wisconsin" outdoor museum of rural life, Eagle, Waukesha Co., WI, visited August 10, 2002. Information digitally photographed and transcribed from background notes kept on-site at the KOEPSELL Farm exhibit. Page 91.
[August WITTE]... and his 30 year old Prussian-born wife, Caroline had two sons, Frederick (age 2) and Henry (age 1) [based on 1870 Census].
(3) LDS FamilySearch 1880 United States Census database for Emmet, Dodge Co., WI. Family History Library Film 1255423, NA Film Number T9-1423, Page 141D.
Fredrick WITTE is listed as the 12-year-old son of August and Caroline WITTE. His birthplace is Wisconsin and he is at home.
(4) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Emmet Twp.: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 12; Sheet 9A; May 13, 1910.
Frederick Witte is head of household, married to Emma [MAYER] WITTE. Children in the household are Herbert and Carlella.
- Age: 42; married for 5 years.
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, as were his parents.
- Occupation: Farmer on a general farm; an employer.
(5) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Watertown Town: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 62; Sheet 1A; January 1, 1920.
Fredrick W. WITTE is head of household, married to Emma [MAYER] WITTE. Children in the household are Herbert, Carlotta and Frederick. There is also a 19-year old daughter named Hattie listed; however this bears further research: She does not appear in other Census records, and she was seemingly born 5 years before Frederick and Emma were married. Could she be a child from an earlier marriage?
- Home: Farm, owned with a mortgage.
- Age: 52 years old.
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents from Germany.
- Occupation: Farmer, dairy farm; an employer.
(6) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Watertown City: Supervisor's District 9; Enumeration District 14-50; Sheet 4B; April 11, 1930.
Fred W. WITTE is head of household, married to Emma [MAYER] Witte. Children in the household are Herbert C., Charlotte and Fredirick WITTE.
- Address: 412 Labaree.
- Home ownership: yes, valued at $5,000.
- Radio ownership: yes.
- Age: 62 years old at time of census; 31 when first married.
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents from Germany.
- Occupation: Farmer, General Farm (code VVVV).
(7) 1940 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Watertown City, Ward 13: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 14-56; Sheet 6A; April 25, 1940.
Fred WITTE is head of household, married to Emma [MAYER] WITTE. Children in the household are Charlotte and Fred Jr.
- Address: 1009 Labaree
- Home: Owner, valued at $4,000, it is not a farm
- Age: 72, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: 8th Grade
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: No (code Other - presumably retired)
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes
(8) Find a Grave via Ancestry.com
- Name: Fred WITTE
- Birth: Sep. 2, 1867
- Death: Jul. 6, 1948
- Burial: Lutheran Cemetery; Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
(9) RootsWeb WorldConnect Project database 25787.
- Provides birthplace and exact birth date.
- Lists him as a farmer (1905).