Individual Details

Peter Augustus Witmer

(28 Mar 1834 - 3 Oct 1898)

Peter Witmer was a school examiner for Washington County, Maryland for more than 25 years, rising to Superintendent of Schools for Washington County, Maryland. Peter also served as a Deputy Sheriff and a member of the Antietam Fire Company. He was admitted to the Hagerstown bar in 1868. In 1881 Peter became joint proprietor and editor, with J. W. Adams, of the Hagerstown News. He later published the Morning Gazette. Peter Witmer carried the title "Captain."

Events

Birth28 Mar 1834Clear Spring, Washington, MD
Marriage1867Mary Katherine Brewer
Death3 Oct 1898, Washington, MD
BurialRose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington, MD

Families

SpouseMary Katherine Brewer (1847 - 1924)
ChildFrank Witmer (1869 - 1934)
ChildClara Witmer (1869 - 1891)
ChildHarry Brewer "Peter" Witmer (1877 - 1952)
FatherJohn Witmer Junior (1799 - 1847)
MotherRosanna Brewer (1799 - 1846)
SiblingHenry B. Witmer (1820 - 1852)
SiblingElizabeth Witmer ( - )
SiblingJohn Witmer III (1836 - 1902)
SiblingD. Obedia Witmer ( - )
SiblingEmma Witmer ( - )
SiblingAnna Witmer ( - )