This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: laudic1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.morgan/264.316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Louis Henry Witte the son of Christopher Witte, the son of Bernhard Witte and Geshe Ehlers. Mary Witte, I am told, is sister to Christopher, Henry, John, and one other brother, so she would be the aunt of Louis Henry Witte. I have a copy of a newspaper clipping which should help you with this, colagirl. "Uncle Henry Witte's Ninetieth Birthday Celebrated Birthday celebrations of all ages are not uncommon in the Stover vicinity; however, very few 90th birthdays are celebrated. Uncle Henry Witte, one of four sons of a German pioneer settling in the Pyrmont vicinity some seventy years ago, and the only one of these four sons now living, has lived a life that now at the age of ninety years he enjoys good health and is able to enjoy the association of friends and neighbors. A strong, healthy body and sound mind in old age is one of the best proofs of the right kind of living. Uncle Henry's 90th birthday was Wednesday of last week - March 1st. On that day the following friends, visited him: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Witte and son, Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. Rodolph Rugen and family, and in the evening, Rev. Lindeman, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church." We know that Herman Witte is not one of the four brothers, because he is still living. 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.