Nicolas P. Kitt (1819 - 1911)

Born 28 Aug 1819 in Clark, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Childs) Kitt — married 6 Sep 1849 in Merriam, Noble Township, Noble, Indiana, United States

Died 25 Sep 1911 at age 92 in Burnside, Webster, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Buried Sept. 28, Dayton, Webster, Iowa. Retired farmer, widowed. Wife: Elizabeth Chiles, children: Rachel Jane White b. 1855, in Marion co., Iowa (husband William, married 1889, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa); John Chiles Kitt, b. 1851, Cass co. Ind.; George M. (married Susie O. Van Pelt, Feb. 6, 1896, in Boone, Iowa) b. 1864, Webster co., Iowa. 1885 Iowa census of Webster township, Sumner co., lists their farm as T87, R28, S26, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4.

Obituary from Dayton Review October 5, 1911

The passing of Nicholas Kitt takes away another of Webster County's pioneer heroes from this vicinity. He was born near Springfield, Ohio, August 28, 1819, and died on his old homestead in Burnside township north of town September 26, 1911, aged 92 years, 28 days. His boyhood was spent at the place of his birth, from whence he removed in early manhood to Noble County, Indiana. He was there married to Miss Elizabeth Childs September 6, 1849, living happily with her until her death, July 30, 1888. They moved to Marion County, Iowa, in 1854, coming from there to this county in 1856, and pre-empting the old homestead, where both lived until their death. From their union were born four children, two sons and two daughters. Two sons survive and were present at his funeral. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren. His funeral was held from the home last Thursday afternoon, Rev. Pinckney conducting the services, and his remains laid beside those of his wife in Dayton cemetery.

As one of the early settlers of this region, Mr. Kitt did his share in the development of this region's prosperity. We knew him from boyhood as a neighbor and friend of our parents, and his life was always one of integrity. Bluff in measure, and outspoken, yet ever ready to give assistance in case of need. Many a time have we taken care of the straw behind his old threshing machine in our boyhood days, and our father could always say, "He did a good job." Though feeble the past few years of his life as age grew upon him, yet he always held a lively interest in the incidents of life, and was always happy in reminiscence over his early days in this state and Indiana. He has done well his share; may the rewards of the faithful be his throughout eternity as he deserves. We join a host of lifelong friends and neighbors in extending sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.

Sources

• "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV4V-W98 : 10 February 2018), George Kitt in entry for Nicloas P. Kitt, 25 Sep 1911; citing Burnside Twp., Webster, Iowa, reference p83 cn69; FHL microfilm 1,401,734.

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• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJ6W-G4Q : 27 September 2017), Nicholas Kitt in entry for Wm. White and Rachel Jane Kitt, 1889, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States; citing reference p15, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,476,864.

• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJCS-P5C : 27 September 2017), Neckloy Kitt in entry for George Kitt and Susie O. Van Pelt, 06 Feb 1896, BOONE, IOWA; citing reference &, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,034,319.

• "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJB5-H9L : 10 February 2018), Neckloy Kitt in entry for George Kitt and Susie O. Van Pelt, 06 Feb 1896; citing , Boone, Iowa, reference 2:2BXFBCF; FHL microfilm 1,034,319.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHJB-RD7 : 12 April 2016), Nicholas Kitt, Noble, Noble, Indiana, United States; citing family 59, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDK7-P4X : 12 April 2016), Nicholas Kitt, Iowa, United States; citing p. 7, family 51, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,924.

• "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTQY-2FF : 11 March 2018), Nicholas Kitt, Webster, Iowa, United States; citing p. 46, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,022,193.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9LB-PN3 : accessed 25 March 2019), Nicholas E Kitt in household of George Kitt, Burnside Township, Webster, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 183, sheet 9A, family 105, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm