Jonas WITWER

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend IndianaWitwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
Her name was also cited as "fanny"
                  

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
John Witwer and MAria Weaver were married in the City of Lancaster, Pa., and in the year 1831 they removed to Williamsville, Erie County, New York, where he engaged extensively in the milling business, until the year 1858, when he removed with his family to Rockford, Illinois, where he resided until death removed him to rest.  His wife, Maria, died August 14, 1872,aged 68 years and 3 days; and John Witwer died March 3, 1881, aged 80 years, lacking just two months.  John Witwer was noted a most excellent man, morally, socially and religiously.  Mr. Witwer was early converted and was a member of the Disciple Church at Williamville, N.Y.  until his removal to Illinois, when he united with the church there of the same denomination and became a very active and useful member for many years.  To know John WItwer was to know one of earth's truest and most honorable noblemen; a devoted father, an honorable citizen, and a devout church member.  He died at the residence of his son, Benjamin H. Witwer, Esq., at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.