George
Witt
Born before in Minstead, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
[uncertain]
Ancestors [uncertain]
Son of Isaac Witt
and Mary Ann (Eldridge) Witt
Brother of
Elizabeth (Witt) Gird, Charlotte (Witt) Wells, Anne Witt, David Witt, Isaac Witt, Mary Witt, Henry Witt, Sarah Witt, John Witt, Fanny Witt and Emily (Witt) Oliver
Husband of
Fanny Merritt
— married
1870 in New Forest District,Hampshire
Husband of
Emily (Stote) Witt
— married
1892 in New Forest District,Hampshire
Descendants 
Died
after age 83
in New Forest, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 15 Jul 2011
This page has been accessed 392 times.
Biography
George Witt was born in Minstead, Hampshire, England.
George was born before 15 June 1845 in Minstead, Hampshire. He was the son of Isaac Witt and Mary Ann (Eldridge) Witt.[1]
George was baptised on 15 June 1845 in Minstead, Hampshire, England.[2][3]
In the 1851 census George Witt (age 5), Scho, was the son of Isac Witt in Minesteed, Hampshire, England.[4]
- Isac Witt Head M 50 Gardener At The Revcg Comptor Lyndhurst, Hampshire
- Mary Ann Witt Wife F 39 Minesteed, Hampshire
- David Witt Son M 12 Minesteed, Hampshire
- Isac Witt Son M 10 Scho Minesteed, Hampshire
- Mary Witt Daughter F 8 Scho Minesteed, Hampshire
- George Witt Son M 5 Scho Minesteed, Hampshire
- Henry Witt Son M 4 Scho Minesteed, Hampshire
In the 1861 census George (age 14), Labourer, was the son of Isaac Witt in Park, Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England.[5]
- Isaac Witt Head Married M 59 Labourer Lyndhurst, Hampshire
- Ann Witt Wife Married F 49 - Minstead, Hampshire
- George Witt Son Unmarried M 14 Labourer Minstead, Hampshire
- Henry Witt Son M 12 Labourer Minstead, Hampshire
- Sarah Witt Daughter F 10 - Minstead, Hampshire
- John Witt Son M 8 - Minstead, Hampshire
- Fanny Witt Daughter F 6 - Minstead, Hampshire
- Elizabeth Gird Daughter Married F 28 Wife Of Ship Carpenter Minstead, Hampshire
George Witt's marriage to Fanny Meritt was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1870 in the N. Forest district.[6]
In the 1871 census George Witt (age 25), Woodman, was the married head of household in Minstead, Hampshire, England.[7]
- George Witt Head Married M 25 Woodman Minestead, Hampshire
- Fanny Witt Wife Married F 21 East Meon, Hampshire
In the 1881 census George Witt (age 35), Woodman, was the married head of household in Minstead, Hampshire, England.[8]
- George Witt Head Married M 35 Woodman Minstead, Hampshire, England
- Fanny Witt Wife Married F 31 East Meon, Hampshire, England
- Susan Witt Daughter Unmarried F 8 Scholar Minstead, Hampshire, England
In the 1891 census George (age 45), Woodman (employee), was the widowed head of household in The Park, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England.[9]
- George Witt Head Widowed M 45 Woodman (employee) Minstead, Hampshire
- Susan Witt Daughter Single F 18 Housekeeper (employee) Minstead, Hampshire
- Charles Farmer Border Single M 2 Minstead, Hampshire
George Witt's marriage to Emily Whitehorn was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1892 in the N. Forest district.[10]
In the 1901 census George Witt (age 55), Woodman, was the married head of household in Minstead, Hampshire, England.[11]
- George Witt Head Married M 55 Woodman Minstead, Hampshire
- Emily Witt Wife Married F 54 Emery Down, Hampshire
- Kathleen Witt Daughter Single F 7 Minstead, Hampshire
- Philip G Witt Son Single M 5 Minstead, Hampshire
- John Whitehorn Son Single M 17 Hants Militia Emery Down, Hampshire
- Margret Whitehorn Daughter Single F 14 Redbridge, Hampshire
In the 1911 census George Witt (age 65), Woodman, was the married head of household in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England.[12]
- George Witt Head Married M 65 Woodman Minstead, Hampshire
- Emily Witt Wife Married F 54 Lyndhurst, Hampshire
- John Whitehorne Stepson Single M 26 Farm Labourer Lyndhurst, Hampshire
In the 1921 census George Witt (age 76), Woodman On Estate, was the married head of household in Minster Park, Lyndhurst, Copythorne, Hampshire, England.[13]
- George Witt Head M Married 76 Minstead, Hampshire, England Woodman On Estate Hampshire Employer H F Compton Esquire Manor House Minstead
- Emily Witt Wife F 65 Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England Domestic Duties
George Witt's death (age 83) was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1929 in the New Forest district.[14]
Sources
- ↑
Birth Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 12 August 2022)
Witt, George (Mother's maiden name: Eldridge).
GRO Reference: 1845 Apr-May-Jun in New Forest Volume 08 Page 200. - ↑
Baptism:
"England, Hampshire Bishop's Transcripts 1680-1892", database with images
citing Baptism, Minstead, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Lancashire Record Office and Hampshire Record Office, United Kingdom
FamilySearch Record: QLYW-RY7L (accessed 16 October 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L96N-WPZR Image number 01633
George Witt baptism on 15 Jun 1845, child of Isaac Witt & Mary Ann Witt, in Minstead, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. - ↑
Baptism:
"Hampshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1921", database with images
Hampshire Archives and Local Studies; Winchester, Hampshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference: 90M71/PR3
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 62422 #243404 (accessed 16 October 2023)
George Witt baptism on 15 Jun 1845, child of Isaac Witt & Mary Ann Witt, in Minstead, Hampshire, England. - ↑
1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851", database
citing Minesteed, Hampshire, England, p. 21; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: SGYB-8N1 (accessed 16 October 2023)
FindMyPast Image
George Witt (5) son, Scho, in household of Isac Witt (50) in Minesteed in New Forest registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minesteed, Hampshire. - ↑
1861 Census:
"1861 Census of England, Scotland and Wales"
The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Reference: RG 9; Piece: 670; Folio: 53; Page: 19; Schedule: 101
FreeCen Transcription (accessed 12 August 2022)
George Witt (14), unmarried son, Labourer, in household of Isaac Witt (59) in Park, Minstead in Lyndhurst registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minstead, Hampshire, England. - ↑
Marriage Registration:
"England & Wales Marriage Index", database
FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 16 October 2023)
Witt, George.
GRO Reference: 1870 Jul-Aug-Sep in N. Forest Volume 2b Page 975. - ↑
1871 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1871", database
citing The National Archives of the UK
FamilySearch Record: VFD5-S3W (accessed 16 October 2023)
FindMyPast Image
George Witt (25), married, Woodman, head of household in Minstead, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Minestead, Hampshire. - ↑
1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881", database
citing p. 4, Piece/Folio 1202/47, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,546
FamilySearch Record: Q274-PFD3 (accessed 16 October 2023)
FindMyPast Image
George Witt (35), married, Woodman, head of household in Minstead in New Forest registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minstead, Hampshire, England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"1891 Census of England, Scotland and Wales"
The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England; Reference: RG 12; Piece: 910; Folio: 44; Page: 1; Schedule: 3
FreeCen Transcription (accessed 12 August 2022)
George Witt (45), widowed, Woodman (employee), head of household in The Park, Minstead in New Forest registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minstead, Hampshire, England. - ↑
Marriage Registration:
"England & Wales Marriage Index", database
FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 16 October 2023)
Witt, George.
GRO Reference: 1892 Apr-May-Jun in N. Forest Volume 2b Page 1303. - ↑
1901 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1901", database
citing Lyndhurst subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: XSXC-CZQ (accessed 16 October 2023)
FindMyPast Image
George Witt (55), married, Woodman, head of household in Minstead in New Forest registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minstead, Hampshire. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911", database
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: XWQX-VNT (accessed 16 October 2023)
FindMyPast Image
George Witt (65), married, Woodman, head of household in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Minstead, Hampshire. - ↑
1921 Census:
"1921 Census Of England & Wales", database with images
Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 05555; District reference: RD 98 RS 1 ED 6, 7
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 16 October 2023)
George Witt (76), married, Woodman On Estate, head of household in Minster Park, Lyndhurst, Copythorne in New Forest registration district in Hampshire, England. Born in Minstead, Hampshire, England. Employed by Hampshire Employer H F Compton Esquire Manor House Minstead. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office", database
GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 16 October 2023)
Witt, George (Age at death: 83).
GRO Reference: 1929 Apr-May-Jun in New Forest Volume 02B Page 957.
Is George your ancestor? Please don't go away!
Login to collaborate or comment, or
contact
the profile manager, or
ask our community of genealogists a question.
Login to collaborate or comment, or contact
the profile manager, or ask our community of genealogists a question.
Sponsored Search by Ancestry.com
DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with George by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with George:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with George by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with George:
-
~3.12%
Stephen Michael (Buckle) Hoyland
:
AncestryDNA, Ancestry member fc_stephen
-
~3.12%
Hilary (Buckle) Gadsby :
MyHeritage DNA, GEDmatch H215823 [compare]
+
Living DNA, GEDmatch EN9568562 [compare]
Have you taken a DNA test? If so, login to add it. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA.
Comments
Leave a message for others who see this profile.
There are no comments yet.
Login to post a comment.
Rejected matches › George Storey White (abt.1843-1896) › George Watt (abt.1846-) › George John Whyte (1847-1931)
Featured National Park champion connections: George is 22 degrees from Theodore Roosevelt, 24 degrees from Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger, 22 degrees from George Catlin, 24 degrees from Marjory Douglas, 31 degrees from Sueko Embrey, 22 degrees from George Grinnell, 28 degrees from Anton Kröller, 25 degrees from Stephen Mather, 21 degrees from Kara McKean, 25 degrees from John Muir, 20 degrees from Victoria Hanover and 34 degrees from Charles Young on our single family tree. Login to find your connection.
Categories: Minstead, Hampshire