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     William H. Dittoe was born circa 1839 at OH.^3,2 He was the son of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.^1,2 William H. Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. William H. Dittoe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. William H. Dittoe died on 16 August 1869 at Somerset, Perry, OH; died single, never married.^1,2 He was buried after 16 August 1869 at Holy Trinity, Somerset, Perry, OH; aged 30y, 11m, 9d.²

      Michael J. Dittoe was also known as M. J..¹ He was born circa 1827 at OH.² He was the son of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.^1,2 Michael J. Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Michael J. Dittoe was "went to the City of New York [about 1853], engaged as carpenter and architect, never married, and amassed a large fortune, which he divides liberally with his only surviving brother, Frank A., and the kindred of his household." circa 1853 at New York, NY.¹ He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 79, PA France --
Sarah, wife, 75, IRE IRE IRE
Michael, son, 53, single, architect, OH
Lizzie, dau, 40, single, OH
Eugenia, dau, 32, single, OH
Frank, son, 30, merchant, OH
Annie Beig, 16, servant, OH
Next to the family of John Beig.

      Sarah Cain was also known as Kane.³ Sarah Cain was also known as Keim.³ Sarah Cain was also known as Kean.³ Her married name was Dittoe.¹ Sarah Cain was also known as Kain.³ She was born circa 1805 at Ireland.⁴ She married Jacob Dittoe, son of Joseph Dittoe, in 1826 at by Rev. N. D. Young, Perry, OH.¹ Sarah Cain appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Sarah Cain appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. Sarah Cain appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 79, PA France --
Sarah, wife, 75, IRE IRE IRE
Michael, son, 53, single, architect, OH
Lizzie, dau, 40, single, OH
Eugenia, dau, 32, single, OH
Frank, son, 30, merchant, OH
Annie Beig, 16, servant, OH
Next to the family of John Beig.
Sarah Cain died on 13 December 1889.⁵ She was buried after 13 December 1889 at Holy Trinity, Somerset, Perry, OH; aged 84y.⁵

     Lizzie Dittoe was born between 1837 and 1840 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Lizzie Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Lizzie Dittoe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. Lizzie Dittoe appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 79, PA France --
Sarah, wife, 75, IRE IRE IRE
Michael, son, 53, single, architect, OH
Lizzie, dau, 40, single, OH
Eugenia, dau, 32, single, OH
Frank, son, 30, merchant, OH
Annie Beig, 16, servant, OH
Next to the family of John Beig.

     Eugenia Dittoe was born between 1845 and 1848 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Eugenia Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Eugenia Dittoe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. Eugenia Dittoe appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 79, PA France --
Sarah, wife, 75, IRE IRE IRE
Michael, son, 53, single, architect, OH
Lizzie, dau, 40, single, OH
Eugenia, dau, 32, single, OH
Frank, son, 30, merchant, OH
Annie Beig, 16, servant, OH
Next to the family of John Beig.

     Sarah Dittoe was born circa 1829 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Sarah Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Sarah Dittoe lived in 1883 at Washington, DC.¹

     Mary Dittoe was born circa 1831 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Mary Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Mary Dittoe died before 1883 at Washington, DC.¹

     Margaret Dittoe was born circa 1841 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Margaret Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Margaret Dittoe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. Margaret Dittoe died after 1883.¹

      Cecelia Dittoe was also known as Celia.² Her married name was Cox.¹ She was born circa 1843 at OH.² She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Cecelia Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca. Cecelia Dittoe appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 190, Somerset, Perry, OH; Jacob, 59, PA
Sarah, 55, IRE
Elizabeth, 23, OH
Wm., 21, OH
Margaret, 19, OH
Cecelia, 17, OH
Eugenia, 15, OH
Francis A., 11, OH. Cecelia Dittoe died after 1883.¹

     Catherine Dittoe was born circa 1835 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Sarah Cain.¹ Catherine Dittoe appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 in the household of Jacob Dittoe at dwelling 4, Jackson Twp, Perry, OH; Dittoe, Jacob 50 PA
Sarah 55 Ire
Michael 24 OH
Sarah 21 "
Mary 19 "
John 17 "
Catherine 15 "
Elisabeth 13 "
William 11 "
Margaret 9 "
Celia 7 "
Eugenia 5 "
Francis 1 " male
Next to family of Anthony Dittoe, age 47, and wife Rebecca.

      John Henry Dittoe was also known as Henry.³ He and Margaret Dittoe *** That Margaret, wife of James T. Sweeney, is daughter of Henry, aka John H. Dittoe, is based on the 1850 and 1860 censuses: In 1850, she is the only Margaret Dittoe about age 13 and in 1860 she is living next to Henry (John H.) with husband James Sweeney. *** RJ. John Henry Dittoe married Lucy A. Cluney, daughter of Venerable Miles Cluney and Catherine Redmond.^4,2 John Henry Dittoe was born in 1816 at OH.^4,2 He was the son of Jacob Dittoe Jr. and Elizabeth (?).² John Henry Dittoe appeared on the census of 1840 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; John H. Dittoe
1 male 10-14
1 male 20-29 *
1 female <5
1 female 20-29
On the same page are Anthony and Jacob; sons of John Henry's great uncle Joseph. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Henry, 34, Farmer, MD
Lucy A., 36, IN
Margaret, 13, OH
Henry M., 7, OH. He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Somerset, Perry, OH; *** See 1860 Census...Henry may be John H. Dittoe. *** These two families are further evidence that Margaret is the daughter:
dwelling 588:
James Sweney, 27, farmer, OH
Margaret, 22, OH
Mary Lucinda, 5, OH
John Henry, 2/12, OH
dwelling 589:
John H. Dittoe, 46, farmer, OH
Lucy Ann, 46, OH
Henry M., 18, OH
Caroline, 22, OH
Mary Dittoe, 10, OH
*** Note absence of Caroline and Mary in 1850...are they daughters?? RJ. He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at dwelling 240, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Henry, 65, farmer, OH PA PA
Lucy Ann, 62, Wife, IRE IRE IRE
Charles Sterner, 9, Nephew, OH OH OH
Joseph Fisher, 60, farmer, OH OH OH
Eliza Fisher, 58, sister, OH OH OH
*** Next to James Dittoe (58), wife Lizzie and family.
*** 8 Dwellings from James & Margaret Sweeney (daughter) family.
*** Note Henry's sister shows different birth places of parents.

     Lucy A. Cluney married John Henry Dittoe, son of Jacob Dittoe Jr. and Elizabeth (?).^1,2 Her married name was Dittoe.¹ Lucy A. Cluney was born in 1818 at Ireland.^3,2 She was the daughter of Venerable Miles Cluney and Catherine Redmond.² Lucy A. Cluney appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Henry Dittoe at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Henry, 34, Farmer, MD
Lucy A., 36, IN
Margaret, 13, OH
Henry M., 7, OH.

     Henry Miles Dittoe was born circa 1843 at OH.³ He was the son of John Henry Dittoe and Lucy A. Cluney.³ Henry Miles Dittoe appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Henry Dittoe at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Henry, 34, Farmer, MD
Lucy A., 36, IN
Margaret, 13, OH
Henry M., 7, OH.

     Her married name was Fisher.¹ Elizabeth Dittoe was also known as Eliza.¹ She married Joseph Fisher.¹ Elizabeth Dittoe was born circa 1822 at OH.¹

     Joseph Fisher married Elizabeth Dittoe.¹ Joseph Fisher was born circa 1820.¹

     Charles Sterner was born circa 1871 at OH.¹

     Isaac F. Moore was born between 1851 and 1852 at Grayson, VA.¹ He was the son of Lewis Moore and Delilah Boyles.¹

     Eliza J. Moore was born between 1856 and 1857 at Lawrence, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Moore and Delilah Boyles.¹

     Cora Ann Heberlee was born on 25 December 1867 at St. Joseph, MI.¹ She married John William Kellenbarger, son of Charles William Kellenbarger and Susan Amanda Ashcraft, on 11 February 1892 at Montgomery, IA.¹ As of 11 February 1892,her married name was Kellenbarger.¹ Cora Ann Heberlee appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John William Kellenbarger at Sherman Twp., Montgomery, IA; shown as William.²

     Her married name was Kellenbarger.¹ Sarah Jeanette Davis was born on 28 January 1845 at IL.¹ She married Charles William Kellenbarger, son of John Lewis Kellenbarger, on 31 August 1871.¹ Sarah Jeanette Davis died on 15 January 1902 at Emerson, IA, at age 56.¹

     Her married name was Kellenbarger.¹ Amanda Jane Davis was born circa 1856.¹ She married Charles William Kellenbarger, son of John Lewis Kellenbarger, after 1885.¹ Amanda Jane Davis died in 1939 at Emerson, IA.¹

     Jacob Keller was born circa 1840.¹ He witnessed the death of John Wilkes Booth on 7 July 1865 at executed; Harry (Hal) Keller, III, of Bloomsburg recently gave a copy of his great-grandfather Jacob Keller’s Civil War diary to the Society. A few years after the Civil War, Jacob Keller came to Bloomsburg and established the Keller Wholesale Company on Main Street. The business still continues to this day and is managed by Harry and Jim Keller, the great-grandsons of Jacob. The sign on top of the building has the year 1872 when the firm was established. Keller died in 1912 at the age of seventy-two and was buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery.

Jacob Keller who was from Lancaster County enlisted as a private in Co. C, 9th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Cavalry at the age of twenty-one on September 4, 1861. After completing his three year enlistment, he re-entered the service as a corporal in Co. C, 2nd Regiment of U.S. Volunteers. While stationed in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1865, he was one of the soldiers assigned to the military guard unit at the execution of four conspirators in the assassination of President Lincoln.

The assassin, John Wilkes Booth, in his effort to escape, died from a soldier’s bullet in a barn on Richard H. Garrent’s farm near Port Royal, Virginia, twelve days after committing his deadly deed. There existed a widely held belief that Lincoln’s death was not merely a sinister act of a single person but rather the result of a conspiracy.

Within a few weeks, military officials on May 10 brought eight civilians before a military commission and charged them with participating in a conspiracy to kill President Lincoln. After the commission finished hearing the cases it reached its verdicts on June 30. Four of the accused, George Atzerodt, David Herold, Lewis Paine, and Mary Surratt, received the death penalty while the other four individuals were sentenced to prison terms.

The following is verbatim excerpt from Jacob Keller’s diary in which he described the hanging of the four conspirators.



July 7th



Fell in line at 5 ½ O.C. A.M. Marched to the arsenal grounds, Washington D.C. and were stationed around the outside as Sentinels, with orders to pass no one. About 12.15 P.M. I went in & succeeded in gaining admittance to the jail yard, where the scaffold was erected for the execution of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold & Atzerodt. The scaffold consisted of a platform about 8 or 9 feet high. Supported by square wooden posts & 3 upright posts supporting a cross piece to which was attached the four ropes, already properly noosed.

At about 5 minutes part 1 oclock the prisoners were led out in the following order. First Mrs. Mary E. Surratt, assisted by a priest & two officials. She appeared very much affected and but for the support of her escort would have fallen to the ground. She was led on the scaffold and seated in a chair on the right, when she appeared to faint away. Atzerod was next to mount, and trembled greatly as he seated himself on the left of the scaffold.

Payne mounted the scaffold with a firm step, and was seated on the left of Mrs. Surratt and Herold on his left. Mrs. Surratt was attended by Catholic divines, and the men by ministers from different denominations, who thanked the officers & soldiers who had charge of the prisoners, for the kindness with which they had invariably been treated. Short prayers were then offered by the ministers, after which the prisoners were made to stand up while the ropes were being adjusted & the caps placed over their faces. Mrs. Surratt was held up by her attendants until the drop fell, and she was launched into eternity without a struggle. Payne appeared very quiet and calm, hardly moving a muscle, but very pale. He stood erect until the drop fell, and meet his doom like a man, his struggles were short. Herold died hard as the noose did not slip to the right place when he fell. While Atzerodt who shook with terror while the noose was being adjusted, died almost without a struggle.

Mrs. Surratt was dressed in black, with black bonnet and veil. Payne had on a dark blue flannel shirt, cut low around the neck, and pants of the same color, & anew Plaited straw hat. Herold wore a very dark coat and light grey pants, with black slouch hat, and Atzerodt wore a brownish colored suit and no hat. The Coffins were simply rough Pine boxes, and the graves were dug on the left of the scaffold.1 The drop fell at precisely 23 minutes past 1 o’clock.

Atzerodt was the only one of the prisoners who spoke upon the scaffold, his words were – "Gentlemen take warning," or to that effect, and afterwards – "Goodbye Gentlemen. I hope to meet you all in another world."

Thus perished four of the Chief Conspirators, a warning to all who may, in future, meditate the assassination of the head of the people’s government. Shortly after the execution we formed our line and returned to camp, having marched, going and coming, upwards of ten miles, beneath a very hot sun, and over very dusty roads. The sky was clear, not a cloud to be seen for the greater part of the day.

1 Shortly before President Andrew Johnson left office in 1869, he signed an order allowed the family members of the four conspirators to claim their bodies from the graves on the Arsenal grounds for private reinterment.

According to Jane Snyder’s family history, Jacob Keller, her great-grandfather, was one of the soldiers standing on the wall above the gallows.¹
Jacob Keller died in 1912 at PA.¹

     John Wilkes Booth died on 7 July 1865 at executed; Harry (Hal) Keller, III, of Bloomsburg recently gave a copy of his great-grandfather Jacob Keller’s Civil War diary to the Society. A few years after the Civil War, Jacob Keller came to Bloomsburg and established the Keller Wholesale Company on Main Street. The business still continues to this day and is managed by Harry and Jim Keller, the great-grandsons of Jacob. The sign on top of the building has the year 1872 when the firm was established. Keller died in 1912 at the age of seventy-two and was buried in Old Rosemont Cemetery.

Jacob Keller who was from Lancaster County enlisted as a private in Co. C, 9th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Cavalry at the age of twenty-one on September 4, 1861. After completing his three year enlistment, he re-entered the service as a corporal in Co. C, 2nd Regiment of U.S. Volunteers. While stationed in Washington, D.C., in the summer of 1865, he was one of the soldiers assigned to the military guard unit at the execution of four conspirators in the assassination of President Lincoln.

The assassin, John Wilkes Booth, in his effort to escape, died from a soldier’s bullet in a barn on Richard H. Garrent’s farm near Port Royal, Virginia, twelve days after committing his deadly deed. There existed a widely held belief that Lincoln’s death was not merely a sinister act of a single person but rather the result of a conspiracy.

Within a few weeks, military officials on May 10 brought eight civilians before a military commission and charged them with participating in a conspiracy to kill President Lincoln. After the commission finished hearing the cases it reached its verdicts on June 30. Four of the accused, George Atzerodt, David Herold, Lewis Paine, and Mary Surratt, received the death penalty while the other four individuals were sentenced to prison terms.

The following is verbatim excerpt from Jacob Keller’s diary in which he described the hanging of the four conspirators.



July 7th



Fell in line at 5 ½ O.C. A.M. Marched to the arsenal grounds, Washington D.C. and were stationed around the outside as Sentinels, with orders to pass no one. About 12.15 P.M. I went in & succeeded in gaining admittance to the jail yard, where the scaffold was erected for the execution of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold & Atzerodt. The scaffold consisted of a platform about 8 or 9 feet high. Supported by square wooden posts & 3 upright posts supporting a cross piece to which was attached the four ropes, already properly noosed.

At about 5 minutes part 1 oclock the prisoners were led out in the following order. First Mrs. Mary E. Surratt, assisted by a priest & two officials. She appeared very much affected and but for the support of her escort would have fallen to the ground. She was led on the scaffold and seated in a chair on the right, when she appeared to faint away. Atzerod was next to mount, and trembled greatly as he seated himself on the left of the scaffold.

Payne mounted the scaffold with a firm step, and was seated on the left of Mrs. Surratt and Herold on his left. Mrs. Surratt was attended by Catholic divines, and the men by ministers from different denominations, who thanked the officers & soldiers who had charge of the prisoners, for the kindness with which they had invariably been treated. Short prayers were then offered by the ministers, after which the prisoners were made to stand up while the ropes were being adjusted & the caps placed over their faces. Mrs. Surratt was held up by her attendants until the drop fell, and she was launched into eternity without a struggle. Payne appeared very quiet and calm, hardly moving a muscle, but very pale. He stood erect until the drop fell, and meet his doom like a man, his struggles were short. Herold died hard as the noose did not slip to the right place when he fell. While Atzerodt who shook with terror while the noose was being adjusted, died almost without a struggle.

Mrs. Surratt was dressed in black, with black bonnet and veil. Payne had on a dark blue flannel shirt, cut low around the neck, and pants of the same color, & anew Plaited straw hat. Herold wore a very dark coat and light grey pants, with black slouch hat, and Atzerodt wore a brownish colored suit and no hat. The Coffins were simply rough Pine boxes, and the graves were dug on the left of the scaffold.1 The drop fell at precisely 23 minutes past 1 o’clock.

Atzerodt was the only one of the prisoners who spoke upon the scaffold, his words were – "Gentlemen take warning," or to that effect, and afterwards – "Goodbye Gentlemen. I hope to meet you all in another world."

Thus perished four of the Chief Conspirators, a warning to all who may, in future, meditate the assassination of the head of the people’s government. Shortly after the execution we formed our line and returned to camp, having marched, going and coming, upwards of ten miles, beneath a very hot sun, and over very dusty roads. The sky was clear, not a cloud to be seen for the greater part of the day.

1 Shortly before President Andrew Johnson left office in 1869, he signed an order allowed the family members of the four conspirators to claim their bodies from the graves on the Arsenal grounds for private reinterment.

According to Jane Snyder’s family history, Jacob Keller, her great-grandfather, was one of the soldiers standing on the wall above the gallows.¹

      John Dittoe was also known as John Dittoe.³ He was born circa 1790 at MD.⁴ He was the son of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.² John Dittoe married Peggy Redmond, daughter of Patrick Redmond and Mary (?), after 1811; 2nd wife of John Dittoe.^3,2 John Dittoe appeared on the census of 1820 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Males:
6 to age 10
1 age 16-26
1 age 26-45
Females:
1 to age 10
1 age 10-16
1 age 26-45. He appeared on the census of 1850 at dwelling 523, Reading Twp., Perry, OH; note that we do not yet know which of these children are by Peggy and which are by John's 1st wife Eve Rail.

John, 60, MD
Margaret, 40, IRE
Sarah, 21, OH
Elizabeth, 19, OH
Bridget, 17, OH
Maria, 16, OH
Catharine, 14, OH
George, 12, OH
Elle__, 10 (Male), OH. He died on 10 August 1856; Note: Both the stone and the interment record show 10 Aug. The stone says died age 68yrs 2(3?)mo 11dys but the interment record shows age 72.^3,5 He was buried after 10 August 1856 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Perry, OH.⁵

      Barbara (?) was also known as Deeto.² Her married name was Dittoe.¹ She died before 29 May 1772.¹

     Mary Dittoe was born circa 1753.² She was the daughter of Barbara (?).¹

     Catherine Dittoe was born circa 1755.² She was the daughter of Barbara (?).¹

     Henry Dittoe lived at Virginia City, Cass, IL.² He married Elizabeth (?).² Henry Dittoe was born on 5 October 1795 at Adams, PA.³ He was the son of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.^1,2,3 Henry Dittoe was baptized on 18 October 1795 at Conewago Chapel, Adams, PA; Sponsors John and Maria Fink.^2,3 He witnessed the death of Elizabeth (?) on 14 March 1866.² Henry Dittoe died on 6 May 1879 at age 83.²

     Ambrose Dittoe was baptized on 4 April 1826 at St. Joseph, Perry, OH. He was the son of Peter Dittoe and Ann C. Spurk. Ambrose Dittoe died before 1883.

     Michael Dittoe left a will at I/193; wife Barbara, child Jacob; and Catherine married Robert Harkins.¹ He married Barbara L. Overmier, daughter of George Overmeyer and Mary (Anna Maria) Rearick.^1,2 Michael Dittoe was born circa 1798; Looks like born in MA, but should be MD?²
He was the son of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.¹ Michael Dittoe began military service circa 1812 Drummer in Capt. Daniel Lidey's Co., 1 1/2 months, war of 1812.¹ He was Agriculture in 1820.³ He appeared on the census of 1820 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Males:
2 to age 10
1 age 26-45
Females:
1 to age 10
1 age 10-16
1 age 26-45. He was a witness when George Overmeyer was Vol. F, Pg. 93:
"This deed made this 8th day of October, 1832, between John Wolf, Sr. and Elizabeth, his wife -- Peter Overmier and Mary, his wife -- Peter Strohl and Sally, his wife -- Michael Dittoe and Barbara his wife -- and Nancy Overmier and Levi Overmier and wife, all heirs of George Overmeyer, deceased, late of Jackson Township of Perry County, Ohio, parties of the first part, and John Wolf and James Palmer, parties of the second part. Witnesseth; That whereas George Overmeyer died seized in fee simple of the NW 1/4 Section 10 Jackson Township leaving a widow and eleven (11) children, heirs to whom the same descended at law as tenants in common, of which quarter section John Wolf and wife, Elizabeth, in right of his wife, daughter of said Overmeyer are entitled to 1/11; Peter Overmier, son of said George, 1/11; Peter Strohl, in right of his wife, Sally, formerly Sally Overmier, to 1/11; Michael Ditto and Barbara, his wife, formerly Barbara Overmier, to 1/11; and by purchase from John Overmier, Jacob Overmier, Jacob Emerich and wife Eve, formerly Overmier, and Mary Overmier, heirs of George Overmeyer, Sr. aforesaid to 4/11 and Nancy Overmier and Levi Overmier entitled each to "1/5 of 1/11" as each one of five (5) heirs of George Overmier, Jr., deceased, and was a son of George Overmeyer, Sr. aforesaid intestate. Now therefore, the parties of the first part in consideration of $300.00 to them paid by John Wolf and James Palmer, of the second part aforesaid, have give, granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do give unto John Wolf and James Palmer and their heirs in fee simple all right, claim and title in aforesaid quarter section of land.” on 8 October 1832 at Land Transfer Deed, New Lexington, Perry, OH.^4,5 Michael Dittoe appeared on the census of 1850 at dwelling 333, Reading Twp., Perry, OH; Michael, 58, VA, MA or MD
Barbara, 60, PA
Mary C_____, 56, PA
Catharine Taylor, 12, OH
Who are Mary C. and Catharine Taylor? And is Dittoe Mary C.s birth or married name? He died on 3 May 1858.⁶ He was buried after 3 May 1858 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH; "d. 3 May 1858, aged 67yr 2mo 10dys" Note age discrepancy. RJ.⁶