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     Sarah Dittoe was born circa 1822 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Dittoe and Lucretia (Teresa) Wilson.¹ Sarah Dittoe appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Dittoe at dwelling 575, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; John, 60, PA
Lucretia, 55, MA
Sarah, 28, OH
Elizabeth, 26, OH
Joseph, 24, OH
James, 19, OH
Mary, 17, OH. Sarah Dittoe appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Dittoe at p. 362A, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; John, 70, Farmer, PA
Lucretia, 65, MD
Sarah, 40, OH
Mary, 25, OH
James, 28, School Teacher, OH.

     Elizabeth Dittoe was born circa 1824 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Dittoe and Lucretia (Teresa) Wilson.¹ Elizabeth Dittoe appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Dittoe at dwelling 575, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; John, 60, PA
Lucretia, 55, MA
Sarah, 28, OH
Elizabeth, 26, OH
Joseph, 24, OH
James, 19, OH
Mary, 17, OH.

     Helen Dittoe was born before 15 November 1830.¹ She was baptized on 15 November 1830 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Anthony Dittoe.¹

     Anna Mary Dittoe was born before 12 May 1832.¹ She was baptized on 12 May 1832 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Anthony Dittoe.¹

     Francis P. Hodge *** Assumed to be male from baptism record name spelling Francis.¹ He was born before 25 June 1820 at Perry, OH.¹ He was baptized on 25 June 1820 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹

     Leander Edward Hodge was born before 20 October 1823 at Perry, OH.¹ He was baptized on 20 October 1823 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹

     Dominic Henry Hodge was born before 20 January 1826 at Perry, OH.¹ He was baptized on 20 January 1826 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹

     Theresa Hodge was born before 16 July 1827 at Perry, OH.¹ She was baptized on 16 July 1827 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹

     Mary C. Dittoe was born circa 1794 at PA.¹ She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Michael Dittoe 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?

     Magdalena Dittoe was born circa 1790 at PA.³ She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.^2,1 As of 1815,her married name was Fink.⁴ Magdalena Dittoe married Joseph Fink in 1815.⁴ Magdalena Dittoe appeared on the census of 20 August 1850 in the household of Joseph Fink at dwelling 539, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Finck, Joseph, 59, Farmer, 1700, PA
Magdelein, 60, PA
David, 20, Farmer, OH
Magdelein Hartman, 18, Unk
Anthony Dittoe, 56?, PA.
Magdalena Dittoe died in 1863 or 1880 at Somerset, Perry, OH; From the bio of David Fink:
"David Fink's mother was, prior to her marriage, in 1815. Miss Magdalena DITTOe, daughter of Jacob, Sr..and sister of Jacob, Jr., who deceased in Somerset in 1880."
and
"David obtained his farm by deed from his father, who died in 1870, at the age of seventy-nine years, his mother having died in 1863."⁵

     Joseph Fink was born circa 1791 at PA.² He married Magdalena Dittoe, daughter of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer, in 1815.¹ Joseph Fink appeared on the census of 20 August 1850 at dwelling 539, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Finck, Joseph, 59, Farmer, 1700, PA
Magdelein, 60, PA
David, 20, Farmer, OH
Magdelein Hartman, 18, Unk
Anthony Dittoe, 56?, PA.

     David Fink was born in 1829 at Somerset, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fink and Magdalena Dittoe.¹ David Fink married Frances Bridget Dittoe, daughter of John Dittoe and Peggy Redmond, in 1853.^2,3

     Joel A. Fink was born on 17 August 1816 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph Fink and Magdalena Dittoe.¹

     Her married name was Dittoe.¹ Elizabeth (?) married Linus A. Dittoe, son of John Dittoe.¹ Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1819 at VA or PA.¹ She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Linus A. Dittoe at dwelling 521, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Linus, 31, OH
Elizabeth, 31, VA or PA
Loretta, 7, PA.

     Loretta Dittoe was born circa 1843 at PA; *** This birthplace ought to be verified. RJ.¹ She was the daughter of Linus A. Dittoe and Elizabeth (?).¹ Loretta Dittoe appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Linus A. Dittoe at dwelling 521, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Linus, 31, OH
Elizabeth, 31, VA or PA
Loretta, 7, PA.

     John McDonald died at Clontreat, southeast of Clones, Monaghan, Ireland; Don's research: best assumption.¹ He married Susan Ward.¹

     Susan Ward married John McDonald.¹ Her married name was McDonald.¹ Susan Ward was born circa 1765.¹ She died on 8 October 1831 at age 66.¹ She was buried after 8 October 1831 at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹

     John Stine and Mary Magdelene Zimmer lived at Conewago area, Adams, PA.¹ John Stine married Mary Magdelene Zimmer.¹ John Stine was born in 1780.¹ He was the son of George Stine.¹ John Stine was buried in 1857 at St Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹ He died in 1857.¹

     Mary Magdelene Zimmer and John Stine lived at Conewago area, Adams, PA.¹ Mary Magdelene Zimmer married John Stine, son of George Stine.¹ Her married name was Stine.¹ Mary Magdelene Zimmer was born circa 1780.¹ She was buried in 1857 at St Joseph Church, Perry, OH.¹ She died in 1857.¹

     George Stine was born before 1755.¹ He died in 1818.¹

     Felix McDonald was the son of John McDonald and Susan Ward.¹ Felix McDonald was buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹

     Eleanor Gift and Francis Dittoe Eleanor, oldest daughter (of John Adam Gift), was married to Frances Ditto. They lived on their farm, then in Penns, now Adams Township, in Northumberland, now Snyder County, in what is still known as Musser's Valley. This farm is now (in 1906) owned by DA Kern. This county was then (in 1800), sparsely settled, full of wild animals, such as the bear, the deer, the wolf, the wild cat, the catamount, and all kinds of large and small fur-bearing creatures. Mr Ditto was a great hunter and trapper. Many of these animals were laid low by his unerring rifle and never failing strong steel traps. He felt himself at home among such wild neighbors. He was also a Revolutionary soldier. He related to his granddaughter, Mrs Mary M DuBois, now residing at Tiffin, Ohio, that during his military service he often met and talked with General Washington. She further says her grandfather was a strong minded and resolute man and not easily frightened, yet he was strictly honest and upright in his dealings with his fellowmen and he expected the same from them. The following incident happened while living in Musser's Valley. Mr Ditto was in the habit of burying his apples in a hole or pit in the ground and covering them during the winter. About the holidays when the family began to use these a small hole was dug through the frozen earth and a plug of hay or straw was inserted to keep the cold out. After the family had used apples for a while he made the discovery that the apples were disappearing too fast. He made a new hole opposite the first one and set one of his strong steel traps over in front of the old hole, inside closing the new hole tightly and covering it nicely with snow. The next morning when Mr Ditto came out of his house he discovered that he had caught his apple thief and his empty bag beside him. He called Mr Ditto saying, "come quickly and loosen me, I am almost frozen to death." In Pennsylvania German he said "Kum gaschwind un moch mich lose ich bin by naw zum dod ferfrora." He replied, "I have not time now I must go to the barn to feed my stock." Upon his return he loosened the apple thief and told him: "We have plenty of apples you could have had for the asking, but I don't want them stolen. I will give you a bushel in your bag as a compensation for detaining you so unceremoniously at my apple hole. If you come back again for apples without permission, I will fill you full of buckshot." Mr Ditto never revealed the name of his apple thief, but it leaked out afterwards that the guilty person was one of his neighbors. Mr Ditto's residence was close by the north branch of the Middlecreek near its junction with Swift Run.
This locality was densely covered with heavy timber and under brush. This made splendid hunting ground. Mr Jeremiah Gift when a young man from 1783 to 1790 often accompanied his brother-in-law, Francis Ditto, on his hunting and trapping expeditions, often camping out over night. This was related to the writer, AK Gift, when a small boy by his grandfather, Jeremiah. In the evening, after a day's hunt, Mr Ditto would pass the time in taking the hides off the animals killed during the day.
Francis Ditto followed farming and his favorite business of hunting and trapping up to 1812, when the country became more thickly settled and game more scarce.
On the 4th day of July 1812, Francis Ditto, and his wife by their deed granted and confirmed a certain tract or parcel of land containing 228 acres to Adam Kern for the consideration of five hundred pounds, $2433.00, situated in Penn's now Adams township in Northumberland, now Snyder county, Pa. After having so disposed of his farm and personal property, such as could not be transported by wagon teams, as there were no railroads in that early day, Francis and family were ready to go on their long journey early the following morning, July 5, 1812, for the far west, as the Ohio country was then known. The evening before their departure their neighbors gathered to give them a last good bye. While they were thus assembled a member of the family came and reported that the fence beyond the barn was on fire. This was quite a distance from the house. The family and their guests all ran out to put out the fire. Mr Ditto, however, refused to leave the house, saying: "You go, I will remain here with my loaded rifles and my money bag." There were then no banking facilities so he kept $700 in a strong canvas bag all in silver and gold coin. This was considerable wealth for those early days. Mr Ditto readily apprehended what the fire beyond the barn meant so late that night. The fire was soon extinguished by the family and their friends and no attempt was made to rob the house.
After a long and tedious journey they arrived at their destination in Pickaway county, Ohio. In Pickaway county, Francis Ditto, procured considerable real estate, mostly government land, in the fertile Scioto river valley. Here he located permanently. Most of his children had grown to manhood and womanhood in Pennsylvania and were a strong and hearty family, well suited for pioneer life. This Ohio country was then thinly settled and full of wild game, so Mr Ditto was in his element, for he found hunting and trapping more renumerative here than in the state and county from which he had come.
In 1822, John W, eldest son of Francis and Eleanor Ditto, moved with his family to a new home of 160 acres in Seneca County, Ohio, which was then wild and heavily timbered. He cleared some land and built a house for himself and one for his parents. He afterwards brought them from Pickaway county to their new home. Here Francis Ditto died at a good old age. By his own request, he was buried on a lot on the farm of his other son, George, near the home of John W. Francis Ditto was a Revolutionary soldier and was personally acquainted with General George Washington. The farm of George Ditto on which he is buried has changed owners many times since the burial of this honored veteran. It is said that his resting place is unmarked and greatly neglected.
Eleanor, daughter of Johan Adam Gift and who became the wife of Francis Ditto, was born in Pennsylvania about 1762 and died in Henry county, Ohio, in about 1858 where she is buried. Her age was 96 years.
Mrs. Mary M DuBois says, "When I last saw my grandmother Eleanor, some time before her death, she was so beautiful, so kind and so good. Her skin was clear and smooth, her hair was as white as snow, her disposition was loving and amiable. This picture can never be erased from my mind as I last saw her in life".² Her married name was Dittoe.¹ Eleanor Gift was also known as Elennor.³ She married Francis Dittoe.^1,3,2 Eleanor Gift was born on 15 September 1758.¹ She and Francis Dittoe "Elennor Ditto, wife of Francis" is listed in rejected pensions. Reason: Not a widow at the date of the act.

Location: "--, Henry". between 1838 and 1852 at Henry?, OH.³ Eleanor Gift died on 1 March 1855 at age 96.¹

     Elizabeth (?) Elizabeth may very well be Elizabeth MANLY. See John Manly/Manley's Will and partition record(s):

1. Case #131, Will & Est. Abstracts: Estate of John Manly. Filed June, 1814. John Manly owned land in sec. 25, twp. 16, range 18. Admin'r Susanna Manly. Heirs: minor son John, whose guardians were William B. Davis and David Abright; Elizabeth, widow of Jacob Ditto; Rebecca, wife of William Davis; Rachel, wife of Isaac Davis; Nancy and John Snider; Sarah, wife of Joseph G. Wiseman

2. Partition Record #2, p. 70, 1827: John Manly, deceased. Widow was Susannah. Heirs: Elizabeth, widow of Jacob Ditto of perry County, Rachel, wife of Isaac Davis of Perry Co., Nancy, wife of John Snyder, Susannah, wife of Joseph Wiseman of Perry Co., John Manly and Rebecca, wife of William B. Davis.

3. Partition Record #7, p. 109, 1852: John Manley, deceased. Widow was Susannah. Heirs: the heirs of Susannah Manly Wiseman who were minors: John F., William T., Sarah S. and Arminta Wiseman; Elizabeth Ditto, a widow; Rebecca, wife of William B. Davis of Perry Co; Rachel, wife of Isaac Davis; Ann Snyder, a widow; John S. Manley.
Her married name was Dittoe.¹ She married Jacob Dittoe Jr., son of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.¹ Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1800 at MD.^1,2

     Son Dittoe was born between 1826 and 1830.¹ He was the son of John Henry Dittoe and Lucy A. Cluney.^2,1

     Her married name was Dittoe.¹ Elizabeth (?) married Henry Dittoe, son of Jacob Dittoe and Catherine Ann Sneeringer.¹ Elizabeth (?) died on 14 March 1866.¹

     Eleanor Dittoe was born between 1812 and 1815 at OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Dittoe Jr. and Elizabeth (?).¹ As of 1833,her married name was Moeller.¹

     Loretta Moeller was born circa 1835 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Eleanor Dittoe.¹

     Marcellus Moeller was born circa 1836 at OH.¹ He was the son of Eleanor Dittoe.¹

     Nora L Moeller was born circa 1844 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Eleanor Dittoe.¹

     Erastus Moeller was born circa 1849 at OH.¹ He was the son of Eleanor Dittoe.¹