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Betzer/Pitcher Family of Dutchess County, NY

Betzer/Pitcher Family of Dutchess County, NY

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 10:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Betzer, Pitcher, Benner
Jones in The Palatine Families of New York (1985) shows that the Betzer family changed to Pitcher. I'm looking for the parents of Catherine Pitcher (1762-1802) who married Hendrich Benner, Jr. It appears that Hendrich's mother was Maria Catherine Betzer/Pitcher, daughter of Peter Betzer and Anna Catherine Philips. However, I am unable to find Catherine's parents. Jones' book was no help. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

Re: Betzer/Pitcher Family of Dutchess County, NY

Posted: 17 Apr 2014 6:03AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Pitcher/Bitzer
Hi, I saw your post and I am hoping you have found your Catherine's parents? I am trying to find my g.g.g.grandfather's line. I believe he too came from Dutchess County, NY. area also. He settled in Schoharie, NY. His name was Horace Pitcher and he married Phoebe Burnet. I found records of their marriage and their children in the Ogden family history. But I can't find Horace's family, parents, siblings, his date and place of birth, etc. I'm wondering if you have come across Horace and/or if he maybe connected to your Catherine? His wife Phoebe was born in 1795, so I can only assume he was born around that time? If you have any info you could share with me it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Betzer/Pitcher Family of Dutchess County, NY

Posted: 17 Apr 2014 7:40PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Christine,

I did find Catherine's parents - they are Adam Betzer/Pitcher and Anna Maria Richter. They had three daughters who are named in his will. Adam's parents are Peter Betzer/Pitsor and Anna Catherine Philips. Peter, born abt. 1697 in Germany - not much information on him yet.

I have not run across Horace Pitcher and wife Phoebe, but will be on the lookout next time I work on this line.If Horace was born in Dutchess County, he must be related to that bunch. I'm planning a trip to Dutchess County, NY in late Sept. and will watch for him then.

Thanks for your note,
Mary Lou

Re: Betzer/Pitcher Family of Dutchess County, NY

Posted: 2 Jun 2014 3:16PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you for the information and look forward to hearing from you and any info you may find.

Christine
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