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Merrill Irving PITCHER

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Merrill Irving PITCHER was born 31 Jan 1892, Anacostia, DC (son of George Washington PITCHER and Octavia Virginia ROBEY).

    Merrill — Julia L READY. Julia was born Abt 1895, DC. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Washington PITCHER was born 22 Feb 1864, New York (son of David Lester PITCHER and Louisa BREWER); died Between Jan 1920 and Apr 1930.

    George married Octavia Virginia ROBEY 22 Dec 1886, Anacostia, DC. Octavia (daughter of Nehemiah ROBEY and Octavia MORELAND) was born 10 May 1865, Washington, DC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Octavia Virginia ROBEY was born 10 May 1865, Washington, DC (daughter of Nehemiah ROBEY and Octavia MORELAND).
    Children:
    1. Robert PITCHER
    2. Florence Amelia PITCHER was born 15 Feb 1888, Anacostia, DC; died 31 May 1970, Torrance, Los Angeles, CA.
    3. Milford Leroy PITCHER was born 28 Feb 1890, Anacostia, DC; died 7 Mar 1939, Indianapolis, IN.
    4. 1. Merrill Irving PITCHER was born 31 Jan 1892, Anacostia, DC.
    5. Virginia Pearl PITCHER was born 22 Jun 1897, Anacostia, DC.
    6. Living
    7. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Lester PITCHER was born 5 Sep 1836, Palermo, Oswego, NY; died 8 Aug 1910, Anacostia, District of Columbia.

    Notes:

    From 1870 census, New York, Niagara:
    Value of Real Estate $1800, personal property $700

    David — Louisa BREWER. Louisa (daughter of William BREWER and Esther HERBSTER) was born 8 Aug 1839, Royalton, NY; died 28 Sep 1932, Washington, DC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Louisa BREWER was born 8 Aug 1839, Royalton, NY (daughter of William BREWER and Esther HERBSTER); died 28 Sep 1932, Washington, DC.
    Children:
    1. Royal Sylvester PITCHER was born 16 Jan 1861, Hartland, Niagra NY; died 24 Mar 1932.
    2. 2. George Washington PITCHER was born 22 Feb 1864, New York; died Between Jan 1920 and Apr 1930.
    3. Joseph Beacham PITCHER was born 13 Apr 1866, Lockport, NY; died 6 Jun 1921, Washington, DC.
    4. Edwin James PITCHER was born 8 Nov 1867, Lockport, NY; died 16 Sep 1927, Prince Georges, Maryland.
    5. Jennie Louisa PITCHER was born 12 Jan 1870, New York.
    6. Hettie Amelia PITCHER was born 7 Jul 1874.
    7. David Lester PITCHER was born 18 Sep 1880, Herndon, Fairfax, Virginia.

  3. 6.  Nehemiah ROBEY was born 2 Mar 1827, Fairfax county, Virginia; died 5 Mar 1899, Anacostia, Washington, DC.

    Notes:

    see file Obits_Robey_Nehemiah for his obituary and internment information at the Congressional Cemetery of southeast Washington, DC; 16 Feb 2004

    Obituary from Congressional Cemetery follows:----------------------
    Robey, Nehemiah, d. 5 Mar 1899, 72 yrs 3 days [plot] R111/188

    On Sunday, March 5, 1899, at 10 o'clock a.m., after lingering illness, Nehemiah Rogey, beloved husband of Octavia Robey, in the 72nd year of his age.
    Farewell, dear father, sweet they rest,
    Weary with years and worn with pain,
    Farewell, till in some happy place
    We shall behold thy face again.

    'This ours to meet thee all our years
    And tender memories of thee keep;
    Shine in the Lord to rest, for so
    He giveth His beloved sleep.

    Funeral from Second Baptist Church, 4th street and Virginia avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.p.
    Friends and relatives invited to attend.

    The Evening Star, March 6, 1899, p. 12
    Death of Nehemiah Robey
    Had Been a Resident of District Over Fifty Years
    Nehemiah Robey died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 303 Harrison street, Anacostia, aged 72 years. He was on eof the odlest adn most widely-known citizens of thispart of the District. Born in Fairfax county, Virginia, Mr. Robey came to Anacostia over fifty years ago. He acquired considerable property in Anacostia. During the civil war, and for some time before and after, he was employed in this locatlity. He married in Anacostia. For over forty years Mr. Robey had been a member of teh Independent Order fo Odd Fellows, being connecting at the time of his death with Harmoney Lodge, No. 9, of which he was a past grand.

    A widow and eight children survive him. The latter are Mrs. M.E. Ash, Mrs. O.V. Pitcher, Mrs. Annie Alder, Miss Emma J. Robey and Messrs. J.R., W.H. Benjamin F. and Thomas E. Robey. Funeral services over teh remains of teh deceased will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p'clock at teh SEcond Baptist Chruch, corner of 4th street and Virginia avenue southeast. The pastor, Rev. E. Hez Swem, will officiate. Mr. Robey had been an attendant at this church for some years. Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I.O.O.F., of Washington will be represented at the funeral.

    The interment will be made at the Congressional cemetery

    The Evening Star, March 8 1899, p.12
    Funeral Nehemiah Robey
    The funeral of Nehemiah Robey, who died Sunday morning at his residence in Anacostia, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Second Baptist Chruch, 4th street and Virginia avenue southeast. The pastor, Rev. E. Hez Swem, officiated, assisted By Rev. E.W. Bliss of Anacostia. The pallbearers were selected from Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member, and from the men of the church. The rites of the lodge were conducted at the grave. The interment was made in Congressinoal cemetery.
    ____________________
    From 1870 census, Washington DC, p 86
    Value of Real Estate $2000, Personal Estate $200
    ____________________
    From 1860 census, Washington DC, p 30
    Value of Real Estate $400, Personal Estate $200
    ____________________

    Nehemiah — Octavia MORELAND. Octavia was born Abt 1836, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Octavia MORELAND was born Abt 1836, Virginia.
    Children:
    1. John R ROBEY was born Abt 1854, DC.
    2. Mary ROBEY was born Abt 1856, DC.
    3. Nehemiah ROBEY was born Abt 1857, DC.
    4. Annie W ROBEY was born Abt 1861, DC.
    5. 3. Octavia Virginia ROBEY was born 10 May 1865, Washington, DC.
    6. William H ROBEY was born Abt 1867, DC.
    7. Benjamin F ROBEY was born Abt 1873, DC.
    8. Thomas E ROBEY was born Abt 1875, DC.
    9. Emma J ROBEY was born Abt 1877, DC.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  William BREWER was born 24 May 1807, New Brunswick, NJ (son of Samuel BREWER and Ursula WORTMAN); died 29 Jul 1877, Royalton, NY.

    William married Esther HERBSTER 9 Oct 1830. Esther (daughter of Solomon HERBSTER and Margaret UNKNOWN) was born 8 Feb 1808; died 24 Nov 1846. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Esther HERBSTER was born 8 Feb 1808 (daughter of Solomon HERBSTER and Margaret UNKNOWN); died 24 Nov 1846.
    Children:
    1. 5. Louisa BREWER was born 8 Aug 1839, Royalton, NY; died 28 Sep 1932, Washington, DC.

  3. Children:
    1. 6. Nehemiah ROBEY was born 2 Mar 1827, Fairfax county, Virginia; died 5 Mar 1899, Anacostia, Washington, DC.
    2. Columbus ROBEY was born Abt 1831, DC.




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