Individual Details

John Witter

(March 11, 1677 - August, 1757)

John Witter was born March 11, 1677 in Stonington Connecticut, still a colony. His parents were Josiah and Sarah Crandall Witter. His grandfathers had legal issues over their Baptist faith. John married Sarah Tefft in Rhode Island. They received a 203 acre land grant, had children and stayed in Rhode Island. John was a member of the First Sabbatarian Church.

Events

BirthMarch 11, 1677Stonington, British America
CivilJanuary 29, 1702Freeman - Westerly, British America
Marriage1703Rhode Island, British America - Sarah Tefft
CivilFebruary 28, 1710Land grant - Westerly, British America
DeathAugust, 1757Westerly, British America
BurialWitter Lot, Hopkinton, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Families

SpouseSarah Tefft (1680 - 1725)
ChildJohn Witter (1718 - 1793)
FatherJosiah Joseph Witter (1638 - 1690)
MotherSarah Crandall (1654 - 1706)
SiblingSarah Witter (1679 - 1704)
SiblingMary Witter (1680 - 1725)

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