
William Martin DeWitt
His birth is recorded as 22 December 1821 in Switzerland, Indiana, in the Ninth Ward record of members. According to company journals, Martin broke his arm during a wrestling match while en route to Utah.
Born in Allensville, Cotton Township, Switzerland, Indiana, United States
1826 September 22
Mother
Jane Ann Potter
Father
William John DeWitt
Date Details
Occurred On 1826 September 22
Baptized by Johnathon Durham
1839 June 15 (Age 12)
Married Sarah Ann Barton
1845 June 22 (Age 18)
Traveled in Daniel Spencer/Perrigrine Sessions Company (1847)
1847 June 18 – September 25 (Age 21) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 18
Joined Company
Ended Between 1847 September 24 – 25
Company Arrived
Died in Mackay, Custer, Idaho, United States
1900 July 27 (Age 73)
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Martin DeWitt (1826 - 1900) Profile