John Henry DEWITT

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He lived 331 So. Nevada Ave in USA, Colorado, El Paso Co., Colorado Springs in Nov 1921.7 Family papers dated June 8th, 1915 - Jerome Waverly DeWitt, oldest son, married Minnie J. Herndon at Lawrenceburg, Ky., Anderson Co.; they have four children dead, and one son, Chester Herndon Dewitt, still living. Chester Herndon DeWitt has one son, Miles Herndon DeWitt. All residing in Melrose, New Mexico, and in the dry goods and general merchandise business.
                  

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Newspaper clipping in DeWitt Bible -
Friday night at 8 o'clock Mr. Lafayette DeWitt and Miss Mary A. Hollenkamp were married at the Floyd and Chestnut-street Christian church, Rev. G.W. Yancey conducting the services. Miss Mary Zabel and Mr. E. G. Davidson were the attendants. The church was crowded with the friends of the young couple. When the ceremony was concluded the young people with their friends left the church, and participated in an excellent supper. Lafayette DeWitt and Mary Augusta Hollenkamp were married by Rev. G. W. Yancey, pastor of the Floyd and Chestnut St. Christain Church, Louisville Kentucky, Thursday evening January 29, 1880 at 8:30 p.m.

Translation of German Newspaper article printed 1888:

"Lafayette DeWitt was born in Perry, Ills. Jan. 11, 1857 and will be 32 years old on Jan 11 1889. When 5 years old, his dad moved to Andersen Co., Ky near Fox Creek, as farmer; stayed 5 years, then started a dry goods business in Willisburg; including grocery and farm. In fall of 1869 bought "Farmers' Home" on Market, sold it 2 years later and returned to Willisburg. Spring 1871 returned to Louisville and took job in grocery of his 2 older brothers. In Sept. 1873 - 1876 was farmer in Illinois, then went to Kentucky and took job with Mssr. Bacons & Sons for 3 years. Also worked party as agent for "Home Journal" and made many friends and became widely known. Oct 1869 took job with Sharpe & Middleton, and became associates with Henry W. Middleton after 1 1/2 years on Feb 7, 1881 opened with them store W 410-East Market above Preston, Store name : Middleton & DeWitt, went very well. On Jan 15 1882 DeWitt bought out partner and became associate of D. Barcklay, (Robinson & Co.). New name of Business: L. DeWitt & Co. He is sole owner of business, dry goods, cleaning supplies, coats & notions. For Christmas he stocks gifts, toys, toiletries, glass and porcelain, dolls, etc. 4 years ago he moved to larger quarters,and has big salesrooms, 40 front feet by 120 feet deep and filled from bottom to top with wares. DeWitt is liked by all, including his drummers and customers, and makes friends every where. On Jan. 29 1880 he married Miss M.A. Hollenkamp, an educated, charming young lady, niece of the late J.H. Ruwe, They have 2 boys and 2 girls. His wife helps with management; she was involved in the store during last 7 years, and understands thoroughly to assist and advise in buying wares, her main attention is on cleaning dept. A visit to the establishment is well worth the trouble. Through strict management, energy and foresight the house of DeWitt & Co. grew into a mammoth establishment in only 8 years. By the same token, the business promises to become one of the largest dry goods, cleaning supplies & coats store of Louisville."