David SEITZ

                   Family listed in "Heinrich Weidner 1717-1792, Catharina Mull Weidner 1733-1804 Through Four Generations."  Anne Williams McAllister.
     1840 Lincoln County, NC Census:
Darius Sides 1 M 20-30; 1 F 1-5, 1 F 20-30
     2 Jan 1849 Catawba Co, NC Deed Book 3:469:  Urban Rockett conveyed to Darius D. Seitz...for $508, 225 Acres of land on the west side of the South Fork of the Catawba River, called the Henry Fork...Wit:  Michael Link, Ephraim Whisenhunt.  Proved at april 1849 Court.
     1850 Catawba County, NC Census, Newton Twp.
919.919 Darius Seitz 33, farmer, $1,500
Rebecca (Link) Seitz 30
Martha Seitz 12
David Seitz 10
Mary Ann Seitz 8
Luther Seitz 3
     1854 September Catawba County, NC Deed Book 4:434
David Seitz conveyed to [his son] Darius D. Seitz...for $2,140...two tracts of land:  120 acres joining George D. Whitener and Henry Robinson...second tract of 2?? acres on the waters of the South Fork on John Mull's line...granted originally to John Mull...Wit:  Michael Link, A.J. Whitener, Proved at April Court 1855.
     1860 Catawba County, NC Census, Jacob Fork Twp.
269.264  Darius Seitz 43, farmer, $4,050, $1,100
Rebecca (Link) Seitz 40
Martha Seitz 21
David Seitz 19
Mary Seitz 15
Luther Seitz 12
Henry Seitz 9
Philip Seitz 5
Abel Seitz 1
       1870 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
59.57  Darius Seitz 54, farmer, $3,000, $1,200
Rebecca (Link) Seitz 50, keeping house
Henry Seitz 18
Philip Seitz 15
Abel Seitz 11
Sarah Seitz 7
     1895 April 10.  Catawba County, NC Superior Court
D.D. Seitz died without leaving a will, therefore H.G. Seitz and P.R. Yoder received Letters of Admn of the Estate, valued at about $1,000.  The Estate was to be divided between H.G. Seitz, L.P. Seitz, Abel P. Seitz, Philip M. Seitz, Mary (Seitz) Whitener wife of Daniel Whitener, Martha C. (Seitz) Goodman, wife of the Rev. David Goodman, and Sarah E. (Seitz) Yoder wife of P.R. Yoder.
     1895 May 15 Estate Sale, from P.R. Yoder
surnames mentioned, besides Seitz:  Abernathy, Baker, Barger, Beard, Birch, Bolick, Bowman, Brown, Cline, Davis, Dellinger, Dietz, Fry, Goodman, Hawn, Herman, Hilderbrrand, Honeycutt, Huffman, Isenhour, Jarrett, Kahill, Kanup, Kenedy, Lail, Leonard, Lutz, Martin, Miller, Mosteller, Mullinax, Pitts, Pollard, Pope, Powell, Propst, Ramsour, Richey, Robinson, Setzer, Sharp, Shell, Sigmon, Turner, Weaver, Whisenhunt, Wilfong, Yoder, Yount
J.M. Seitz - box sundrys .22          razor .59          33 bu. corn 19.49
       2 bu. damaged corn .60
H.G. Seitz - clothes washer .12,      7 nails .04,      basket .01
       bucket & basket .01               pitcher .11     halter .05
       rice dish .19                    lot bottle .06     basket .13
       Luther's Concordance .30          coverlet .75     counterpin .15
       2 quilts .90                    spectacles .12     sheet .15
       sheet and bolster .31          chaff tick .51     cake cutter .05
       2 jars .31                         3 jars .25     sundrys .01
       leather .39                    leather .60     2 lots leather .29,.28
       6 sacks .31                    pot .05          sheep skin etc. .06
       meat tools .03               spectacles .05     1/2 bu. measure
       irish potatoes @25 cents = .81-1/4               churn .01
       crocks .01               bowl .02               basket .05
       basket .16               saddle .12          saddle .73
       harness 1.05               wagon 20.00
       fodder @82 cents = 6.56
L.P. Seitz - milk cow 11.25
L.H. Seitz - truss .10
Mrs. P.M. Seitz - jar .08          dish .16
Marriage surety David WHITNER; witness H. CANSLER
                  

                   Heinrich Weidner etc:  1850 Catawba County, NC Census, Newton Twp.
     950.950 Levi Seitz 25
Engeline (Ward) Seitz 29
     1860 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
327.323 Levi Seitz 36, farmer, $1,400
Engeline (Ward) Seitz 39
Marion Seitz 9
Pinkney Seitz 3
Margaret Candace Seitz 1
     1863 March 1.  Levi Seitz enlisted in Co. K, 35th Regiment, NC Troops, at age 39 for the war.  Reported present and with his unit until captured 1 April 1865 at Five Forks, VA.  Confined at Point Lookout, MD, until released 20 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance.  (North Carolina Troops, Vol. IX:4581
     1870 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
242.238 Levi Seitz 46, farmer, $1,500, $500
Clarissa (Link) Seitz 44
Pinkney Seitz 14
Candace Seitz 12
Frank Seitz 10
Belsay Seitz 8
     1874 August 3 Catawba County, NC ??/Estate or Deeds
Levi Seitz, deceased, Land Division.  This land was divided between Candace Seitz Rowe, Pinkney Seitz, Franklin Seitz, Belle Seitz, and David Seitz.  Surveyors:  Drury Hamilton, James R. Ellis, Abel A. Shuford
                  

                   Marriage surety Darius D. SEITZ, witness L.E. THOMPSON

"Henrich Weidner 1717-1792, Catharina Mull Weidner 1733-1804 Through Four
Generations."  Anne Williams McAllister

Judy Keeler, RR #2 Box 177 Lot 20, Shelbyville, IL  62565
                  

                   "Henrich Weidner 1717-1792, Catharina Mull Weidner 1733-1804 Through Four
Generations."  Anne Williams McAllister:
1870 Catawba County, NC Census
213.209 Madison Whitener 23, farmer
     Rhoda (Sigmon) Whitener 24, keeping house
     Dora Whitener 1
     Sina (Seitz) Whitener 55, keeping house
     William Lefever 14, farmer
In 1880 Sina (Seitz) Whitener was living in the household of her son, David Madison Whitener.
                  

                   Family listed in "Heinrich Weidner 1717-1792.  Catharina Mull Weidner 1733 -
1804 Through Four Generations."  Anne Williams McAllister. An excellent article on Abel Seitz by Vera Lee Seitz may be found in "The Heritage of Catawba County", edited by the Catawba County Genealogical Society.  From her records, [information on the children]"
     Marriage surety Moses B. WHITENER (with Mary M. WHITNER)
     Marriage surety David HAUN, witness R. WILLIAMSON (with Catherine GROSS)
     1850 Catawba County, NC Census, Newton Twp.
947.947 Abel Sides 31, farmer
Catharine (Gross) Sides 26
Labon Sides 8, at school
Emeline Sides 6
Jones Sides 3
Jane Sides 4 months old
     1852 April 27 Catawba County, NC Deed Book.
David Seitz conveyed to his son Abel Seitz 110 acres for $82.50
     1860 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
639.626 Abel Seitz 41, farmer, $2,000  $530
Catharine (Gross) Seitz 37
Labon Seitz 16
Emeline Seitz 14
Jones Seitz 10
Jane Seitz 8
Darious Seitz 6
Catherine Seitz 4
Eliza Seitz 4
     1870 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
4.4 Abel Seitz 51, farmer
Catharine (Gross) Seitz
Darious David Seitz 17
Catherine Seitz 12
Eliza Seitz 10
George Seitz 8
Hester Seitz 6
     1901 October 9, "The Hickory Times - Mercury.  The Seitz Family Reunion."
   Last Thursday, October 3rd, 1901, was a day which will long be remembered by the Seitz family.  It was the 83rd birthday of Mr. Able Seitz, of this city.  Hich children and grandchildren had planned to honor that day by giving him a surprise family reunion.  Their plans were crowned with a brilliant success.  The day was beautiful and there were no providential hinderances to mar the occasion.
   While Mrs. Seitz and her daughter had been apprised of it, yet it was kept a profound secret from Mr. Seitz.  Not until they began to drive in by wagon loads and to unload baskets and boxes well filled with all kinds of eatables, did he get the first and faintest idea of the pleasantness that was to so completely overwhelm him for the remainder of the day.  His cup of joy was full to overflowing.  The only regret was that all his children could not be present.
   By 10 o'clock, those who could come were present, viz: 7 children, 1 daughter-in-law, 4 sons-in-law, 34 grand and great-grandchildren and 8 visitors, which with Mr. and Mrs. Seitz, made a total of 56 persons.  Although most of them were children and 20 were boys and young men, yet we never saw a more quiet, orderly and well behaved gathering in all our life.  If there was one act or word spoken to mar the feelings of anyone, old or young, no one found it out. All were pleasant and seemed perfectly happy.
   The spreading and serving of the dinner was postponed until the noon train arrived, hoping that Rev. J.C. Moser, Mr. Seitz's pastor, who was attending a conference, could be present.  It was a disappointment that Mr. Moser could not return in time.
   Mr. A. McIntosh, the photographer, was present.  At the dinner table he presented Mr. Seitz with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which was placed on the table before him.  After dinner, Mr. McIntosh took two pictures of those present.  First a picture of the entire crowd, and second a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Seitz and the seven children. j Every family ordered a picture of each and then jointly ordered two pictures of each for their two brothers in Texas.
   The festivities of the day wound up with a watermelon feast.  Mr. Daniel Huffman brought several melons, and they were as nice as are generally found so late in the season.  After these were enjoyed, the family began to bid farewell to each other and drive out for their respective homes.
   Brief Historical Sketch
   We close this article with a brief historical sketch.  Mr. Seitz has been married three times.  His first wife was Miss Mary Magdalena Whitener, who died about a year after the marriage.  To this union was born one child, which also died.
   His second wife was Miss Catherine Gross.  To this union were born twelve children, eight of whom are still living.  We mention them according to age, as follows:
   Emaline Seitz married R.R.Hart, who lives near this city.  They had twelve children, eight of whom are living.
   Jones Seitz has married twice.  His first wife was Catharine Sherrill, a sister to his brother Laban's wife.  They had five or six children.  His second wife was a Miss Wilfong (sic Pierce).
   Jane E. Seitz married Dr. B.G. Flowers and lives in Caldwell County.  They had thre children and ten grandchildren.
   D.D.Seitz married Elizabeth Huffman.  They had two children, both living.  Mr. Seitz was killed by lightning while fishing in the Catawba River about twenty-two years ago.
   Catherine Seitz married Daniel Huffman, who lives near this place.  They have ten children, nine of whom are living.
   Eliza Seitz married E.L. Whitener, who also lives near this city.  They had eleven children, nine of whom are still living.
   George P. Seitz married Ellen Smyre and lives near Newton.  They had ten children, seven are living.
   Hester Seitz married M.M. Smyre and also lives near Newton.  They had three children; two living.
   Mr. Seitz's last and present wife was Mrs. Mary Payne.  To this happy union was born one child, who is now a young lady, Miss Pheribee, and who is the joy of her parents in their old age.
     1903 Feb 13 Catawba County, NC Will Book 3:396
The will of Abel Seitz was not probated.  The Executors were Macon Smyre and Luther Whitener; witnesses S.E. Killian and A.A.File.
     1905 July 26, Wednesday, "Catawba County News"
   Mr. Abel Seitz, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the time, passed away shortly before noon Saturday after a lingering illness of more than two months.  Mr. Seitz had reached his four score and six mark, and was therefore as old, if not the oldest man in the town.  He and his family had lived in Hickory the greater part of their life, his earlier days having been spent on the old plantation on the Catawba River.  But as the town grew up, he wished to go to town, and has been there ever since.
   Mr. Seitz was a sweet, lovable old gentleman, loyal to his neighborhood and friends, and thus gained a reputation that will wigh in the minds of his many friends as long as they live.  For over a month he had been unconscious, only at times and his attending physicians, and his friends, and relatives knew the end was not far distant.  But they had waited on him tenderly and were not thinking of his death when he passed away.  Thus gradually did the death angel come, yet the call came with a suddenness to all.  The interment was at St. Stephens E.L. Church yesterday where the reamins were taken for burial.
    1905 July 28, "Newton Enterprise"
   From the "Hickory Mercury" we learn that Mr. Able Seitz died in Hickory last Saturday, July 22, after a sickness of eight weeks, aged 86 years.  He was buried at St. Stephens church Sunday and the burial was attended by 1,000 people.  He was the father of Mr. George Seitz and Mrs. M.M. Smyre of near Newton.
                  

                   Marriage surety Andrew M. WHITENER, witness H. CANSLER C.C.

Heinrich Weidner, etc:  23 April 1910 "Hickory Times - Mercury"
   The Death of Mrs. Anna Hawn
   Mrs. Anna Seitz Hawn, the widow of the late Daniel Hawn, departed this life on 23rd of this month at the home of her youngest son, Mr. D.Efird Hawn, of this city.  She had reached the age of 89 years, 5 months, and 22 days.
   Mrs. Hawn was one of 12 children and only two sisters survive her, Mrs. Sallie Hawn and Mrs. Kate Hollar of Morganton.  She was the mother of seven children and only two or three of these survive - D.E. and P.C. Hawn.  Mrs. Anna Hawn and three other members of the family died during the month of April.  Mrs. Hawn retained her mind to the very last moment and death was a restful departure to her.
   She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of this jplace.  She was a good Christian woman, a faithful and devoted church member, a kind mother, and an obliging neighbor, highly esteemed by all who knew her.
   The funeral was conducted by her pastor at Mt. Olive church on last Sunday evening, and her body laid to rest there in the family burial ground to await the resurrection of the blest.
   The large attendance at these seervices testified to the universal esteem in which she was held.
                  

                   Marriage surety Andrew M. WHITENER, Witness A.J. CANSLER

Heinrich Weidner etc:  1850 Catawba County, NC Census, Newton Twp.
985.985 Sally (Seitz) Hawn 27
Sarah Hawn 6
Rhoda Hawn 5
Susan Hawn 2
     1860 Catawba County, NC Census, Jacob Fork Twp.
Sarah (Seitz) Hawn 36
Sarah E. Hawn 15
Rhoda L. Hawn 13
Susan Hawn 11
     1870 Catawba County, NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp
282.278 Sally (Seitz) Hawn 50
Rhoda Hawn 26
Emmeline Peterson 24
Lizzie Peterson 2
                  

                   Heinrich Weidner etc:  15 april 1903 "Hickory Times - Mercury"
Mrs. Whitener Dead
     Mary Adeline Whitener was born 5 June 1831, was baptized in infancy and early in life received into full communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She continued a devout and faithful Christian throughout life.
     On 23 November 1852 she was married to Jonas Conrad Whitener.  She was the mother of seven sons, three of whom preceded the mother into eternity.
     She died in peace 12 April 1903 at the age of 71 years, 10 months, and 7 days.  Her husband died in 1871, and for 32 years, she lived a widow with all the cares of the support and the bringing up of her children thrown upon her.
     She was a kind, affectionate, and devoted Christian mother, much interested in the welfare and salvation of her children. j The funeral services were conducted by her pastor at Zion Lutheran Church on the 13th inst. in the presence of a large assembly of kindred and friends.
                  

                   Heinrich Weidner etc:  1854 August 25.  Catawba County, NC Deed Book 4:351
Daniel Hawn conveyed to Marcus Seitz. . . 14 1/4 acres for $375...land on the waters of the South Fork...to John Hawn's corner.  Wit:  E.R. Shuford, David Seitz.  Proved October Court 1854
     1854 October 9 Catawba County Deed Book 4:354.  David Seitz conveyed to [his son] Marcus Seitz...for $1,000...344 acres of land on the North side of the South Fork joining Levi Seitz, Peter L. Rowe and others.  Wit:  Abel Seitz, E.R. Shuford.  Proved October Court 1854
     1860 Catawba County NC Census, Hickory Tavern Twp.
329.325 Marcus Seitz 24, farmer, $3,000  $265
Caroline (Wilkie) Seitz 24
George Seitz 2
Catharine Seitz 6 months old (sic Pheribee Seitz)
Marcus and his family were next door to his parents.
     1862 March 15.  Marcus Seitz enlisted in Co. C, 28th Reg't, NC Troops.  Hospitalized at Richmond, VA 27 September 1862 with a gunshot wound.  Place and date wounded not reported.  Returned to duty in January/February 1863.  Mortally wounded at Chancellorsville, VA 3 May 1863, and died the same day.  (North Carolina Troops, Vol. VIII:150.)
J.P. Little, 1st Lieut. and Ensign, Co. C, 28th Reg't, wrote in "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War":  Breaking camp in the spring of '63 we arrived at Chancelorsville and engaged the Federals in battle on the 2nd and 3rd of May.  This proved to be one of the bloodiest battles of the war.  General Stonewall Jackson was wounded on the evening of the 2nd and died at Gui?? Station on Sunday, May 10th.  I shall never forget that memorable day - May 3rd.  The second shell that was thrown from the enemy busted in our ranks, just to the left.  I turned my eyes and saw the mangled bodies of Marcus Seitz, Jones Smyre and Laban Yount--all perished--and Solomon Honeycutt badly wounded.  The impressiveness of my surroundings hushed my voice and filled my eyes with tears.  Leaving our dead behind..."
                  

                   "Henrich Weidner 1717-1792, Catharina Mull Weidner 1733-1804 Through Four
Generations."  Anne Williams McAllister:  May 1930 "Morganton News Herald"
       Aged Lady Passed At Home of Son, Friday
     Mrs. Catherine Hollar, who was probably one of the oldest women in the county, died at the home of her son, W.R. Hollar, near Morganton, last Friday.  She was born 23 September 1837 and would have been therefore, 93 years of age her next birthday.
     She is survived by three children and fifteen grand-children.  The sons are Mr. H.B. Hollar of Drexel and Mr. W.R. Hollar of Morganton, and Mrs. Leola Hollar Berry of Morganton.
     Mrs. Hollar was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church and was a consecrated Christian.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D.W. Richardson, where held at Zion Church last Saturday and interment made in the churchyard there.