Lera Miller1
F, b. 1914, d. 29 August 1983
Father | William Grant Miller b. 15 Mar 1889, d. 1973 |
Mother | Bessie Toledo Bitner b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 31 Mar 1978 |
Lera Miller was born in 1914.2,3 She married Blair D. Mutchler.3 Lera Miller died on 29 August 1983.3,2 She was buried in September 1983 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.2
Family | Blair D. Mutchler b. 1913, d. 1986 |
Blanche Alvesta Miller1
F, b. 15 August 1915, d. 3 November 2014
Father | William Grant Miller b. 15 Mar 1889, d. 1973 |
Mother | Bessie Toledo Bitner b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 31 Mar 1978 |
Blanche Alvesta Miller was born on 15 August 1915 at PA.2,3 She married Frederick Ammon Roush, son of Daniel Roush and Dora Anderson, on 1 January 1938.3,4 Blanche Alvesta Miller died on 3 November 2014 at Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., PA, at age 99.5 She was buried on 7 November 2014 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.5
Family | Frederick Ammon Roush b. 27 Jul 1916, d. 16 Oct 1994 |
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Nova Leona Miller1
F, b. 25 July 1922, d. 5 May 2014
Father | William Grant Miller b. 15 Mar 1889, d. 1973 |
Mother | Bessie Toledo Bitner b. 22 Jun 1893, d. 31 Mar 1978 |
Nova Leona Miller was born on 25 July 1922.2 She married Walter Zukoske on 21 March 1942.2 Nova Leona Miller died on 5 May 2014 at Lewisburg, Union Co., PA, at age 91.3 She was buried on 9 May 2014 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.3
Family | Walter Zukoske b. 2 Feb 1918, d. 19 Aug 2014 |
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Blair D. Mutchler
M, b. 1913, d. 1986
Blair D. Mutchler was born in 1913.1,2 He married Lera Miller, daughter of William Grant Miller and Bessie Toledo Bitner.1 Blair D. Mutchler was buried in 1986 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.2 He died in 1986.2
Family | Lera Miller b. 1914, d. 29 Aug 1983 |
Frederick Ammon Roush
M, b. 27 July 1916, d. 16 October 1994
Father | Daniel Roush |
Mother | Dora Anderson |
Frederick Ammon Roush was a truck driver. He was born on 27 July 1916 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.1,2,3 He married Blanche Alvesta Miller, daughter of William Grant Miller and Bessie Toledo Bitner, on 1 January 1938.4,2 Frederick Ammon Roush died on 16 October 1994 at Hummels Wharf, Snyder Co., PA, at age 78.1,2,3 He was buried on 19 October 1994 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.1,2,3
Family | Blanche Alvesta Miller b. 15 Aug 1915, d. 3 Nov 2014 |
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Walter Zukoske
M, b. 2 February 1918, d. 19 August 2014
Walter Zukoske was born on 2 February 1918 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.1 He married Nova Leona Miller, daughter of William Grant Miller and Bessie Toledo Bitner, on 21 March 1942.1 Walter Zukoske died on 19 August 2014 at Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., PA, at age 96.2 He was buried on 23 August 2014 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.2
Family | Nova Leona Miller b. 25 Jul 1922, d. 5 May 2014 |
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Lois June Rine
F, b. 6 June 1936, d. 7 December 1998
Lois June Rine was born on 6 June 1936.1,2 She died on 7 December 1998 at age 62.1,2 She was buried in December 1998 at Colonial Park Peace Garden, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA.1
Family | Charles Franklin Roush |
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Mildred Bittner1
F, b. 3 July 1920, d. 6 February 2014
Father | Herbert Dallas Bittner b. 30 May 1895, d. 10 Sep 1982 |
Mother | Nova Utah Schrawder b. 24 Apr 1896, d. 17 Jun 1989 |
Ralph L. Shively1
M, b. 13 March 1906, d. April 1977
Ralph L. Shively was born on 13 March 1906 at Monroe Co., PA.2,3 He married Elizabeth A. Cobb, daughter of Frank Cobb and Lillian Repsher, before 1970.4 Ralph L. Shively died in April 1977 at Monroe Co., PA, at age 71.2
Family | Elizabeth A. Cobb b. 15 Mar 1918, d. 9 Oct 1994 |
Norman T. Noll
M, d. 1967
Norman T. Noll married Helena Martha Brubaker, daughter of Jacob Howard Brubaker and Jennie Eve Bitner, before 1942.1 Norman T. Noll died in 1967.1
Family | Helena Martha Brubaker b. 21 Jul 1915, d. 17 Mar 1995 |
Citations
- [S178] Helena M. Noll obituary, Sunbury Daily Item.
William Christman
M
William Christman married Mildred Smith.1 William Christman was buried at Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.2
Family | Mildred Smith b. 21 Dec 1908, d. 23 Dec 1970 |
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Mildred Smith
F, b. 21 December 1908, d. 23 December 1970
Mildred Smith was born on 21 December 1908.1 She married William Christman.1 Mildred Smith died on 23 December 1970 at age 62.1 She was buried at Stroudsburg Cemetery, Stroudsburg, Monroe Co., PA.1
Family | William Christman |
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Citations
- [S557] Annalee Bittner Christman, "Annalee Christman notes."
Maudie Elizabeth Aucker
F, b. 10 May 1909, d. October 1981
Father | Emanuel Brubaker Aucker |
Mother | Fannie Florence Brown |
Maudie Elizabeth Aucker was born on 10 May 1909 at PA.1,2 She married Gary Foster Brubaker, son of Jacob Howard Brubaker and Jennie Eve Bitner, on 3 March 1932.2 Maudie Elizabeth Aucker was buried in October 1981 at Witmer's (East) United Methodist Cemetery, Union Twp., Snyder Co., PA. She died in October 1981 at age 72.1
Family | Gary Foster Brubaker b. 18 Nov 1910, d. 11 Oct 1965 |
E. Marie M. (?)
F, b. 25 January 1928, d. 8 September 1988
E. Marie M. (?) was born on 25 January 1928.1,2 She married Stewart E. Brubaker, son of Jacob Howard Brubaker and Jennie Eve Bitner.3 E. Marie M. (?) died on 8 September 1988 at age 60.1,2 She was buried in September 1988 at Orchard Hills Cemetery, Shamokin Dam, Snyder Co., PA.1
Family | Stewart E. Brubaker b. 7 Oct 1918, d. 18 Apr 1981 |
Walter Leon Sechrist1
M, b. 8 April 1900, d. 1958
Father | Ammon Sylvester Sechrist b. 30 Dec 1870, d. 20 Jul 1952 |
Mother | Katie Louise Schrey b. 29 Jul 1873, d. 8 Oct 1954 |
Walter Leon Sechrist was born on 8 April 1900 at PA.2,3,4 He was a farm laborer on 12 September 1918.2 He was a laborer in a home store in 1920. He married Martha Eve Wendt, daughter of John T. Wendt and Mary Agnes Herrold, circa 1921.4,5 Walter Leon Sechrist was a retail merchant in a general store in 1930. He died in 1958.3 He was buried in 1958 at Witmer's (East) United Methodist Cemetery, Union Twp., Snyder Co., PA.3
Family | Martha Eve Wendt b. 24 Dec 1900, d. 27 Dec 1964 |
Martha Eve Wendt1,2
F, b. 24 December 1900, d. 27 December 1964
Father | John T. Wendt |
Mother | Mary Agnes Herrold |
Martha Eve Wendt was born on 24 December 1900 at PA.3,4,2 She married Walter Leon Sechrist, son of Ammon Sylvester Sechrist and Katie Louise Schrey, circa 1921.4,3 Martha Eve Wendt died on 27 December 1964 at age 64.3,2 She was buried in December 1964 at Witmer's (East) United Methodist Cemetery, Union Twp., Snyder Co., PA.3,2
Family | Walter Leon Sechrist b. 8 Apr 1900, d. 1958 |
Agnes Amelia Reinard1
F, b. 28 September 1872, d. 12 September 1947
Father | William Reinard b. c 1837 |
Mother | Catharine (?) b. c 1836 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Agnes Amelia Reinard was born on 28 September 1872 at PA.2,3 She married Charles William Schrey, son of Gottlob Schrey and Anna Elisabeth Bitner, on 17 March 1896.4 Agnes Amelia Reinard died on 12 September 1947 at PA at age 74.2,5 She was buried on 15 September 1947 at Fairview (Keiser's) Cemetery, Union Twp., Snyder Co., PA.2,6,7
Family | Charles William Schrey b. 29 Sep 1875, d. 2 Jul 1950 |
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Citations
- 1880 Middlecreek, Snyder, PA; 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Union, Snyder, PA.
- [S170] Keiser's Cemetery, A. Amelia Schray tombstone.
- [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
- [S20] Fisher (1946).
- [S513] St. Paul's (Verdilla) church records, Book 2, p. 14.
- [S513] St. Paul's (Verdilla) church records, Book 2, p. 14, 55.
- [S515] Fairview (Keiser's) Cemetery inscriptions.
Anna C. Schrey1
F, b. 5 July 1899, d. 26 April 1966
Father | Charles William Schrey b. 29 Sep 1875, d. 2 Jul 1950 |
Mother | Agnes Amelia Reinard b. 28 Sep 1872, d. 12 Sep 1947 |
William Henry Bitner
M, b. 29 January 1867, d. 31 December 1867
Father | George Bitner b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 16 Mar 1883 |
Mother | Susan Brensinger b. 17 Feb 1841, d. 25 Apr 1898 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Edward Bitner
M, b. 13 May 1875, d. 6 January 1877
Father | George Bitner b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 16 Mar 1883 |
Mother | Susan Brensinger b. 17 Feb 1841, d. 25 Apr 1898 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
John Albert Bitner1
M, b. 14 July 1882, d. 17 October 1946
Father | George Bitner b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 16 Mar 1883 |
Mother | Susan Brensinger b. 17 Feb 1841, d. 25 Apr 1898 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
John Albert Bitner was born on 14 July 1882 at Selinsgrove, Snyder Co., PA.2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He was a weaver9 in a silk mill in 1900. He was a laborer in 1905.4 He married Mary Pearl Hendershot, daughter of William Benton Hendershot and Elnora (?), on 23 March 1905 at the groom's newly purchased home, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA; Married with the consent of William and Elnora Hendershot.10,4 John Albert Bitner was a hostler11, US Railway Administration, Williamsport Division between 1910 and 1938.5,3 He left a will before 17 October 1946 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.12 He died on 17 October 1946 at age 64.2,13,8 He was buried in October 1946 at Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA.2 His estate was probated on 30 July 1947 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA. Mary Pearl Bitner was the executrix of John's estate.13
Family | Mary Pearl Hendershot b. 31 Jan 1885 |
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Citations
- 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Northumberland, Northumberland, PA.
- [S172] Riverview Cemetery records.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Park, Vol. 53, p. 496.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Hendershot, Vol. 13, p. 278.
- [S295] WWI Draft Registration, John Albert Bitner, 12 Sep 1918.
- [S453] WWII Draft Registration, John Albert Bitner.
- [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
- [S543] George Bitner Family Bible.
- A weaver produced fabrics from silk, wool, or other raw material. A warper set the warp (long) thread on the loom. A winder transfers thread from bobbins. A spinner worked the loom. A carder removed knots and tangles from the thread.
- [S200] St. John's marriages, Bitner/Hendershot.
- A hostler switched train cars in a railroad yard.
- [S475] John A. Bitner will.
- [S349] Northumberland County (PA) estate records: John A. Bitner, File #2394.
Harvey Adam Bitner1
M, b. 7 December 1880, d. 16 December 1963
Father | George Bitner b. 24 Aug 1840, d. 16 Mar 1883 |
Mother | Susan Brensinger b. 17 Feb 1841, d. 25 Apr 1898 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Harvey Adam Bitner was born on 7 December 1880 at Union Twp., Snyder Co., PA.2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He was a nail feeder9 in 1900. He married Anna E. Saddison, daughter of George Saddison and Kate (?), on 24 June 1900 at the home of the bride, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA; Married with the consent of Ammon Bitner, guardian, and Kate Mertz.10,3 Harvey Adam Bitner was a hostler11 for the Pennsylvania Railroad between 1910 and 1927.12,6 He and Anna E. Saddison were divorced on 19 September 1921 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.13,14 Harvey Adam Bitner married Carrie E. Heim, daughter of Joel Heim and Louise Lebo, on 27 September 1926 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.15,6 Harvey Adam Bitner was a laborer on the railroad in 1930. He married Sadie Marks, daughter of Cyrus Marks and Anna Grace, on 24 September 1939 at Dundore, Snyder Co., PA; Note that Franklin and Harvey Bitner were cousins.13 Harvey Adam Bitner and Sadie Marks were legally separated on 27 November 1945 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.16 Harvey Adam Bitner and Sadie Marks were divorced on 25 September 1955 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.17 Harvey Adam Bitner married Minnie Irene Miller, daughter of Elmer L. Miller and Anna Shamper, after September 1955 at PA.18 Harvey Adam Bitner died on 16 December 1963 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA, at age 83.19,2,4 He was buried on 19 December 1963 at Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA.19,2,4
Family 1 | Anna E. Saddison b. 22 Aug 1881 |
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Family 2 | Carrie E. Heim b. 1879, d. 27 Mar 1939 |
Family 3 | Sadie Marks b. c 1880 |
Family 4 | Minnie Irene Miller b. 1 Jan 1898, d. 22 Dec 1975 |
Citations
- 1900, 1910 Northumberland, Northumberland, PA; 1920, 1930 Sunbury, Northumberland, PA.
- [S172] Riverview Cemetery records.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Saddison, Vol. 10, p. 125.
- [S343] Riverview Cemetery, Harvey A. Bitner tombstone.
- [S295] WWI Draft Registration, Harve Adam Bitner, 12 Sep 1918.
- [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
- [S543] George Bitner Family Bible.
- [S453] WWII Draft Registration, Harvey Adam Bitner.
- A nailer ran the machine that produced nails in a nail factory. A nail feeder was responsible for feeding the raw material into the machine.
- [S200] St. John's marriages, Bitner/Saddison.
- A hostler switched train cars in a railroad yard.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Gross, Vol. 40, p. 202.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Bittner, Vol. 55, p. 79.
- [S347] Northumberland County (PA) divorce records: Harvey Bitner, Anna E. Bitner, Vol. 45, p. 334.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Heim, Vol. 39, p. 34.
- [S348] Northumberland County Deeds: Vol. 303, p. 343.
- [S347] Northumberland County (PA) divorce records: Harvey Bitner/ Sadie Bitner, Vol. 101, p. 49.
- [S1333] Minnie Bitner obituary, Pottsville Republican, 1975, newspapers.com.
- [S1059] Pennsylvania Death Certificates, Death entry, Harvey Adam Bitner, #122053
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George Allen Swartz1
M, b. March 1860, d. 6 December 1941
Father | David Swartz2 |
Mother | Caroline (?)2 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
George Allen Swartz was born in March 1860 at Snyder Co., PA; His tombstone records his birth date as 1861.3,4 He was a laborer in 1888.3 He married Helen Amelia Bitner, daughter of George Bitner and Susan Brensinger, on 26 July 1888 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., PA.3,4 George Allen Swartz was a carpenter in a railroad shop between 1900 and 1910. He was a car repairman for the railroad company in 1920. He died on 6 December 1941 at age 81.5,6 He was buried in December 1941 at Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland, Northumberland Co., PA.5,6
Family | Helen Amelia Bitner b. 1 Nov 1864, d. 6 Apr 1923 |
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Citations
- 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Northumberland, Northumberland, PA.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Vol. 3, p. 699.
- [S339] Northumberland County (PA) marriage records: Bitner/Swartz, Vol. 3, p. 699.
- [S382] U.S. census record, Individual entry.
- [S343] Riverview Cemetery, George A. Swartz tombstone.
- [S172] Riverview Cemetery records.
Ida Mae Bitner1
F, b. 1 June 1889, d. before 1959
Father | Frederick Albert |
Mother | Minnie Bitner b. c 1873, d. a Jun 1890 |
Ida Mae Bitner was born on 1 June 1889 at St. Clair Co., IL.2,3 She was admitted to the membership on 10 November 1901 at Zion Lutheran Church, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.4 She married Joshua Derosett circa 1910.2,3 Ida Mae Bitner died before 1959.2 She was buried at Tower Grove Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2
Family | Joshua Derosett b. 23 Aug 1882, d. Feb 1964 |
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Frederick Albert
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Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Frederick Albert married Minnie Bitner, daughter of Adam Bitner and Rebecca Sholly, on 28 January 1890 at St. Clair Co., IL.1
Family | Minnie Bitner b. c 1873, d. a Jun 1890 |
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Citations
- [S247] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, Illinois state archives.
John Lafayette Roberts1,2
M, b. 20 September 1868, d. 28 October 1952
Father | Alex Roberts2 b. 29 Sep 1825, d. 19 Jan 1877 |
Mother | Sarah J. Durham2 b. c Mar 1834, d. 29 May 1912 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
John Lafayette Roberts also went by the name of Lafe. He was born on 20 September 1868 at Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2 He married Sarah Bitner, daughter of Adam Bitner and Rebecca Sholly, on 15 March 1894 at Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2 John Lafayette Roberts was a farmer between 1900 and 1930. He was baptized on 14 November 1903 at Zion Lutheran Church, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.3 He died on 28 October 1952 at Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL, at age 84.2 He was buried in October 1952 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2
Lafe was also a carpenter. Sally was a homemaker. They resided for many years on the Lucier place, on the west side of Rt. 13 north of Murphysboro across from Grange Hall. Later they lived in Harrison. Zion Church records show the following:
Roberts, Lafe Baptised Nov. 14, 1903 Grange Hall
Roberts, Salley[sic] (Clara Buettner's Daughter) [sic] Baptised Nov. 14, 1903 Grange Hall.
Lafe was also a carpenter. Sally was a homemaker. They resided for many years on the Lucier place, on the west side of Rt. 13 north of Murphysboro across from Grange Hall. Later they lived in Harrison. Zion Church records show the following:
Roberts, Lafe Baptised Nov. 14, 1903 Grange Hall
Roberts, Salley[sic] (Clara Buettner's Daughter) [sic] Baptised Nov. 14, 1903 Grange Hall.
Family | Sarah Bitner b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Dec 1942 |
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Joshua Derosett1,2
M, b. 23 August 1882, d. February 1964
Joshua Derosett was born on 23 August 1882 at IL; The WWI draft registration recorded his birth date as 1884.2,3 He married Ida Mae Bitner, daughter of Frederick Albert and Minnie Bitner, circa 1910.2,4 Joshua Derosett was a stationary fireman in 1918.3 He was a watchman in a brick plant in 1930. He died in February 1964 at IL at age 81.2 He was buried at Tower Grove Cemetery, Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2
Ida's mother died shortly after her birth. She was raised by her grandparents and treated by them as another member of the family.
Ida's mother died shortly after her birth. She was raised by her grandparents and treated by them as another member of the family.
Family | Ida Mae Bitner b. 1 Jun 1889, d. b 1959 |
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Stewart Adam Bittner1,2
M, b. 16 January 1882, d. August 1975
Father | Adam Bitner2 b. 17 Sep 1850, d. 1 Jun 1936 |
Mother | Rebecca Sholly2 b. 27 Jun 1851, d. 29 Sep 1917 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Stewart and Louesa Theiss Bittner (1909)
Family | Louesa Theiss b. Jul 1888, d. 1965 |
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Louesa Theiss1,2
F, b. July 1888, d. 1965
Father | Frank Theiss |
Mother | Clara (?) |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Louesa Theiss went by the name of Lou. She was born in July 1888 at IL.2,3 She married Stewart Adam Bittner, son of Adam Bitner and Rebecca Sholly, on 1 April 1909 at Somerset Twp., Jackson Co., IL.2 Louesa Theiss died in 1965 at Jackson Co., IL.2 She was buried at City Cemetery, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., IL.2
Stewart was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He was a retired coal miner and member of the United Mine Workers of America. He lived in Harrison.
Stewart was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He was a retired coal miner and member of the United Mine Workers of America. He lived in Harrison.
Family | Stewart Adam Bittner b. 16 Jan 1882, d. Aug 1975 |
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Filmore Bitner1,2
M, b. 30 May 1888, d. 3 November 1981
Father | Adam Bitner2 b. 17 Sep 1850, d. 1 Jun 1936 |
Mother | Rebecca Sholly2 b. 27 Jun 1851, d. 29 Sep 1917 |
Charts | John Bitner Family (Immigrant ancestor) |
Filmore and Cora Nausley Bittner (1909)
Family | Cora Mae Nausley b. 5 Oct 1892, d. 24 May 1981 |
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