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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RuthLichtensteiger Surnames: Thomas, Wheeler, West Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/302/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for family of my g-g-grandma's family. Her name was Caroline Wilhemina Merec Bitner who married William Thomas in 1823 in London, England. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KENNELLYMARKA Surnames: Bitner, Sweeney, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/301/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bitner, Robert L. 85 Kecksburg Robert L. Bitner, 85, of Kecksburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Born Jan. 26, 1927, in Mammoth, he was a son of the late A. Clyde and Mabel F. (Sweeney) Bitner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie "Jane" (Craig) Bitner, on Sept. 10, 1994; a daughter, Karen A. Breidenbach, on June 24, 2002; two brothers, Jack and twin brother, Paul Bitner; and a sister, Geraldine Wright. He was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United, and the church choir for many years. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a dock worker by Cooper Jarrett Trucking. Robert was a lifetime member of Kecksburg VFD with 50 years of service and had served as a past chief and assistant chief. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard, having served during World War II, and was a member of VFW Post 3368, Mt. Pleasant, BPOE, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, and Mohawk Association of Westmoreland County Firemen's Association. Robert is survived by a son, Robert "Robbie" Bitner, of Mammoth; two grandchildren, C! orey (Paige) Breidenbach and Sheri (Adrian) Campose; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorraine Kemp, of Indian Head; a brother, Clyde (Lois) Bitner, of Yalaha, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mt. Pleasant Road, Norvelt 15674. A blessing service will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Florian Church with the Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer as celebrant. Interment to follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township, with military honors accorded by Armbrust Veterans Association. Military will hold a service at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The St. Florian choir will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to pray the rosary in the funeral home. (Norvelt PA ) St. Florian Church ." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.71.93.98.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nobody answers their post here, i gues... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.71.93.98/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too would be interested in any information/ pictures about the Bitner and Randel line. I too have a LOT of old pictures that my sister gave me, and not a clue who they are. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/77.120.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anything you have would be great...He was my g uncle Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KENNELLYMARKA Surnames: Bitner,Saylor, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/300/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ralph L. Bitner. Ralph Larry Bitner, 70, of Stahlstown, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born July 2, 1941, in Connellsville, a son of the late Allen and Vernise Saylor Bitner. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Elliott Co. Larry served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and was member of County Line Church of the Brethren and the Normalville Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jean Funk Bitner; a daughter, Katy Velkey and her husband, Jeremy, of Stahlstown; two brothers, Vaughn Bitner and his wife, Lynn, of Florida, and Duane Allen Bitner and his wife, Jean, of Greensburg; and three nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the L. BOYD SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 322 Church St., Donegal. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Barry Conn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4727 State Route 30, Suite 204, Berkshire Center, Greensburg, PA County Line Church of the Brethren ." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MimiBitner Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/77.120.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I knew Ira Starr Bitner. What did you want to know? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.73.79.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gg grandfather is Hiram Bitner 1802-1889. His father was John and Elizabeth (Hatler) Bitner. John's parents were Mathias and Margaret (West) Bitner....What i can gather is his Father's name is Hans Michael Buttner from Germany...Does this make any since? Thanks Cindy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.73.78.86.90.92.97.104.106.108.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Hans Michael Buttner....1727 - unknown...wife unknown..just info that he came over on the Bilander Vernon...HELP!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.73.78.86.90.92.97.104.106.107.118.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David, I am barely starting out on this family search, so please bare with me. On my search I have a Jacob and John who was born to Mathias and Margaret (West). Mathias was born 1749 d 1794. Of course i have NOT a clue rather this is right or not..but that's the info I have. Thanks Cindy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.73.80/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hiram is my gg grandfather..I have down that he was born in 1802 and died in 1889. I have that he was married to Lynda Lowe as well. And as well his parents are John and Elizabeth Hatler. You have a LOT of useful information. If you have any photos or other information, i would like it if you could send it to me....Thanks!!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/57.70.71.93.95.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also the daughter of Orville and Evelyn (Hetrick) Bitner. My grandparents are Albert and Maude (Bussey) Bitner. My g grandparents are Joshua and Nancy (Souther) Bitner. my gg grandparents are Hiram and Lynda (Lowe) Bitner. My ggg grandparents are John and Elizabeth (Hatler) Bitner. My gggg grandparents are Mathias and Margaret (West) Bitner. And far as I can tell the ggggg grandparent is Hans Michael Buttner who came over from Germany. His wife is unknown. I would like to meet up sometime with some of you. I also live in Garden City..Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/130.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh my goodness! Yes, i would love to have pictures of granpa's brothers and sisters. I just started this geneaology search, and it can get SO complicated. How do you want to send pictures; by email or post office; either way is fine with me. My email is [email protected] Thanks CUZ...LOL Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: halmaxey8 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/130.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your grandfather Albert Bitner was the brother of my Great Grandfather Ira Bitner. I do have some photo's and some history of Joshua's family...I don't think I have it all on my Maxey Tree but if you are ever interested in it let me know...I know I have photo(s) of Albert and several of his brothers and sisters... Hal Maxey [email protected] Boise Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/130.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the daughter of Orville Bitner and Eveylyn Hetrick. My grandpa Albert Bitner was married to Maude Bussey...My g grandparents Joshua W and Nancy Adeline Souther...My gg granparents Hiram and Lynda (Lowe) Bitner. my ggg was John and Elizabeth (Hatler) Bitner. My gggg was Mathias and Margaret (West)Bitner. As far as I can tell my ggggg parents are Hans Michael eith Buttner or Bittner from Germany...can't tell who his wife was. Hope this helps....you can reach me at my email [email protected] Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: femme2658 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/130.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an Ira Bitner whose parents were Joshua W Bitner/Nancy Adeline Souther. Joshua was my great great grandpa... my grandpa was Albert Bitner..grandma was Sarah Maude...My gg was Hiram 1802/1889 to Lynda Lowe. My ggg was John Bitner 1771/1841 and Elizabeth Hatler...my gggg was Mathias 1749/1794 and Margaret West....and my ggggg was Hans Michael..wife unknown..Hope this helps Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Hill_Shaun Surnames: smith, bitner, birdzell, wolgamott Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/276.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: sounds like we're cousins. i am related through the same line i see. i am having a difficult time finding anything after nathaniel birdzell and almira smith. as for bitner, it seems like that has quite a bit of stuff now. i take it your message was 5 yrs ago. im not sure ive seen your name around, i am a grandchild of ervin wolgamott. let me know if we could help each other. thanks, shaun hill Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: midge1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bitner/299/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On Wednesday the 30th of September at Marietta, by the Rev. H.B. Shaffner, Mr. GEORGE MANN, to the amiable Miss ELIZA, daughter of Esq. Bitner of Washington. >From the Lancaster Examiner & Herald of Thursday,October 15, 1835 (Note - the Washington is Washington twp in Lancaster county, Pa.) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.