Individual Details
Benjamin Witmer
(14 Sep 1808 - 19 Mar 1879)
Benjamin Witmer inherited his father's estate, including his father's slaves.
Events
| Birth | 14 Sep 1808 | , , MD | ![]() | ||
| Marriage | 18 Dec 1832 | , Washington, MD - Catharine Hammond | ![]() | ||
| Death | 19 Mar 1879 | , Washington, MD |
Families
| Spouse | Catharine Hammond (1811 - 1894) |
| Child | Elizabeth H. WITMER (1837 - 1914) |
| Father | John Witmer Senior (1773 - 1858) |
| Mother | Barbara Newcomer (1774 - 1837) |
| Sibling | John Witmer Junior (1799 - 1847) |
| Sibling | Daniel Witmer (1801 - 1893) |
| Sibling | Mary Witmer (1804 - 1848) |
| Sibling | David Witmer (1806 - 1862) |
| Sibling | Anna Witmer (1810 - 1859) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Witmer (1813 - 1907) |
Notes
Birth
Mabry Benson reported that the 1860 Maryland census gave 1809 as Benjamin Witmer's birth year. Agnes Long gave the 15th as Benjamin Witmer's birth day.Endnotes
1. Mabry Benson (Email: benson@acm.org).

