Individual Details

Michael Witwer, Sr. was a tavern keeper. From 1824 to 1827, he ran the "Sign of the Green Tree" in New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. From 1827 to 1834, he ran an inn in Reamstown, Cocalico Township, Pennsylvania. Next, he ran the "Gross's Hotel" in Earl Township. By 1840, he resided in Brecknock Township.

According to Denise Lahr and Thomas Richards, it is likely that Michael Witwer, Sr. fathered a son outside of marriage. A boy Michael was born 8 July 1813 to Michael Witwer and Susan Stauffer.

Birth	5 Oct 1791	Earl, Lancaster, PA
Marriage	2 Jul 1822	Margaret "Peggy" Burk
Death	27 Feb 1867	Brecknock, Lancaster, PA
Burial		Saint John Center Lutheran Cemetery, East Earl, Lancaster, PA

Spouse	Margaret "Peggy" Burk (1801 - 1881)
Child	David Witwer ( - )
Child	Peter Witwer ( - )
Child	Michael Burk Witwer (1827 - 1900)
Child	Henry Witwer ( - )
Child	Jacob Witwer (1836 - 1918)
Child	James Witwer ( - )
Child	Anna Witwer ( - )
Child	Benjamin Witwer ( - )
Child	Elizabeth "Eliza" Witwer ( - )

Father	David Witwer (1765 - 1829)
Mother	Maria Reiff (1765 - 1845)
Sibling	Elizabeth Witwer (1788 - 1826)
Sibling	Mary Witwer (1799 - 1875)
Sibling	Rebecca Witwer (1800 - 1887)
Sibling	Anna Witwer (1805 - 1859)