9th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1927

The ninth annual reunion of the David M. & Catherine Witmer families was held at the home of E. C. Witmer on August 25, 1928.

The business meeting was in charge of the president.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Bills presented amounted to $5.91 with the collection amounting to $6.35.  The election of officers resulted with all the old officers being reelected.  Pres. Clarence Lindecamp, V. Pres. Harry Lindecamp, Sec. Fannie Stone, Tres. Dan Frye.  The president then appoint Ed Witmer and Chas. Lindecamp on program committee for coming year.  A letter from Aunt Clara Diffeindorf was then read and much enjoyed.

This ended the buisness part of the meeting.  After the following program was given:
Song: America
Reading: Mrs. Kenneth Witmer
Song: Eleinor Witmer
Violin music: Joe Lindecamp
Jokes: Ed Witmer

At the kind inviation of Tom Hoag it was decided to hold the next reunion there.

[signed]
Clarence Lindecamp Pres.
Fannie Stone Sec.

8th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1927

The eighth annual reunion of the David M. & Catherine Witmer families was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Streit on August 27, 1927.

The business meeting was in charge of the president.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Next was the election of officers which resulted as follows: Clarenence Lindecamp, pres., Fannie Witmer, sec., Dan Frye, treasurer, and Harry Lindecamp vice pres., Charles Lindecamp, historian.

The bills presented amounted to $2.50 with the collection amounting to $5.00.  Ed Witmer invited us to his home for the next reunion.

A letter from Aunt Clara Diefeudorf was read and greetings were sent from Uncle Elmer.  A very interesting report was then read by the historian.

After this came a short program consisting of readings by Hulda Streit, Catherine Kilhefner, Chloe Witmer and Dorothy McQuate.  Coronet music by Joe Lindecamp, jokes by Ed Witmer and a short dialogue.  A vote of thanks was then given to Mr. and Mrs. Streit for their hospitality.

[signed]
Clarence Lindecamp, pres.
Fannie Witmer, sec.

7th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1926

Ashland, Ohio

Aug. 27, 1926

The seventh annual reunion of the David M. & Catherine Witmer families was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. H. J. Kilhefner.  It was a delightful day and a lovely picnic dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.

After dinner the president had charge of the business meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Next was election of officers which resulted in the same ones keeping offices for another year.  Bills amounting $9.25 were presented at this time.  A motion to carried to pay these bills.

Treasures report was read and accepted.

Fred Streit invited us to his house for the next reunion.  A better of greeting from Aunt Clara Diefendorf was read by the Sec.

A splendid history of the Witmer families was read by Chas. Lindecamp.

Next was a fine program arranged by Alta Witmer, Reading Catherine Kilhefner and Freda Streit, telephone monology Edd Witmer reading Dorthohy Mumaw reading Marjorie Streit.  Playlet one proposal.  Talks were given by Rev. DeLanter of the Dickey Church and Rev. Prather of the  3rd St. Brethern Church.  A vote of thanks were given Kilhefner's for their hospitality

[signed]

Ralph Witmer Pres.

Audrey Hulit Sec.

6th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1925

Ashland, Ohio

Aug. 28, 1925

The sixth annual reunion of the David M. & Catherine Witmer families was held at the house of Chas. Lindecamp of Hayesville, Aug. 27, 1925.  The business meeting was called to order by the President, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.  Bills were then presented, and a motion carried to pay some.  A collection was taken which amounted to $7.93.

Letters were read from Aunt Clara Diefendorf & Uncle Mart Witmer.  Uncle Mart suggesting that we call it the David M. & Catherine Witmer families reunion.  A motion by Lena Boyd that we call our reunion the David M. & Catherine Witmer families reunion.  A motion was made that the old officers act another year.  A motion by Lilly Kilhefner sec. by Ray Witmer that Chas. Lindecamp act as historian.   Lilly Kilhefner invited us to her house for the next reunion.

Com. to get knives, forks & spoons.  Lena Boyd & Mina Witmer program.  Com. Chas. Lindecamp and Alta Witmer.  A short program was there given Ra. Chole Witmer, Alta Witmer & Eilene Witmer and a talk by Chas. Lindecamp.  A vote of thanks was given Chas. L. & wife for hospitality.

[signed]

Pres. Ralph Witmer

Sec. Aubrey Hulit

5th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1924

The fifth annual reunion of the Witmer families was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lindecamp on July, 5 1924.  A fine picnic dinner was served at the noon hour, in the orchard.  After dinner the pres. Called us to order for the business meeting.  This opened the singing “America.”  Minutes of the previous reunion were read and accepted.

            Chas Lindecamp invited us to Hayesville for the next reunion to be held the last Sat. in Aug. 

            Bills were presented and a motion carried to pay these bills.

            Election of officers was then held with the following result: Pres. Ralph Witmer, V. Pres. Fred Streit, Sec. Audrey Hulit, Tres. Ed Witmer.  We then enjoyed a fine program as follows: Rec. Hilda Streit, Alta Witmer, Joe Lindecamp, Paul Witmer, Mary McQuate.  Talk Geo. Streit.  Song Treba and Frances Witmer.  Rec. Thelma Marshall, Dorothy McQuate, John McQuate, Eilene Witmer, Edd Witmer.

            During the year there was one death James Stewart.  Seven births: a girl to Mr. and Mrs Geo. Steigerwalt, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Streit, a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Streit, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Witmer, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hinkle, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hulit. Marriages: Frances Marshall and Lois Mumaw.

[signed]

Pres. Ralph Witmer

Sec. Audrey Hulit

4th Annual Witmer Family Reunion 1923

The Fourth Annual Reunion of the Witmer families met on the last Sat. in Aug. [1923] with Dan Fry and family south of Savannah.

            About ninety enjoyed the fine picnic dinner which was served in the barn floor.

            After dinner the Pres. Called us to order and we conducted our business meeting.  The minutes were read and approved.  The bills were presented and accepted.

            At the invitation of Aunt Em we decided to meet with her on the last Sat. in Aug.  Letters were read from Uncle Martin and Aunt Clara.

            There were no history given.  The election of officers resulted in all the old officer being reelected: President Harry Lindecamp, V. Pres. Ralph Witmer, Sect. Lena Boyd, Treasurer Ira Witmer.  This ended the business part of the program.  After which an interesting program was given.

            During the year we had two deaths: Catherina Almina Witmer and Uncle Amos M. Witmer.  Births: a girl to Ralph Witmer, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lindecamp, girl to Ira Witmer, a boy to Geo. Steigerwalt, girl to Wm. Weber.  One wedding: Marie Witmer.

[signed]

Pres. Harry Lindecamp

Sect. Lena A. Boyd

3rd Annual Witmer Family Reunion

The third Annual Reunion was held at the home of Harry P. Lindecamp on August 30, 1922.

            About eighty enjoyed the fine picnic dinner.

            After dinner the business meeting was conducted by the Vice Pres. Harry Lindecamp.  Minutes were read and approved.  The bills were next presented.  Post Cards $1.13, plates 55 cents total $1.68.  It was moved and seconded that the bills be allowed.  A very interesting letter from aunt Clara was read.

            Next came the election of officers Pres. Harry Lindecamp, Vice President Ralph Witmer, Sect. Lena A. Boyd, Treas. Ira Witmer.

            It was decided to have next reunion on the Last Saturday in Aug. and at the kind invitation of Dan Fry we accepted to meet with them. 

            There were no deaths in the last year, three marriages, three births.  A girl to Leo Witmer, a boy to Eugene Beymer and a girl to Geo Streits.

[Signed]

Pres. Harry P. Lindecamp

Sect. Lena Switzer Boyd

2nd Annual Witmer Family Reunion

The Second Annual Reunion of the Witmer families was held Sept. 5, 1921 at the home of Ralph and Viola Witmer.

            There were about ninety present and all enjoyed the scrumptious dinner.  After dinner the men enjoyed a very exciting ballgame.

            The Pres. Then called order and the regular order of business was attended to.  Audrey Huleb acting as Secretary minutes were read and approved.  The treasure then gave a report of $4.92 in the treasury.  The bills were then presented, post-cards $1.55, knives and forks, tin cups and napkins $7.65, the bills were all accepted.

            A telegram was read from M.C. Witmer.

            Next came the election of officers.  All the officers being re-elected.

            Reve. Jachman then gave a fine talk.  There was no history given.  We decided to accept the kind invitation of Harry Lindecamp to hold next reunion at their home.  On the last Wednesday of Aug.

            A vote of thanks was given to Ralph and Viola for their fine hospitality.  The rest of the program was in chare of Leo Witmer, Mabel Witmer, Alta Witmer, Catherina Kilheifner.  A motion by Ralph Witmer and second by Leo to go back to the ballgame.  We then adjourned.

There were three births during the year.  A son to Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Witmer, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Streits in Calfi, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witmer and only one death during the year; the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Switzer of Mansfield.

[Signed]

Pres A.M. Witmer

Sect. Lena A. Switzer

1st Annual Witmer Family Reunion

Witmer Family Reunion Notes

Transcribed by: Stacy Crawford

Ashland, Ohio Sept. 1, 1919

            At the kind invitation of Henry and Lilly Kilheifner the Witmer families were invited to spend the day with them on the Plank Farm four miles east of Ashland.

            Nearly all the families were present.  All came with well-filled baskets and tables were placed in the front yard.

            We certainly all enjoyed a fine time.

            After dinner a meeting was called to order.  Amos Witmer was acted Pres. And Laura a Switzer Sect.  It was then decided to have an annual (indiscernible word) known as the Witmer Family Reunion.

            The following officers were elected.  Pres. Amos M. Witmer.  Vice Pres.  Harry P Lincecamp.  Sec. Laura A. Switzer.  Treas. Ira Witmer.  Historian Lilly Kilheifner.  Chairmen of Entertainment Leo Witmer.  Katherine Witmer and Clara Hout as helper.  Audrey Hulik and Mae Mumaw were appointed to buy knives and forks, plates, napkins and tincups.

            During the year we have had four births.  The first was twin boys to Melvin and Gertrude Switzer.  Baby to Ester and Tully [McQuate].  Baby to Ed Witmer and Audrey Rose to Geo Streits.  Then we had four deaths.  Homer Edward Switzer.  Infant of Ester McQuate, Beatrice Witmer and Arthur Beymer.

There being no further business we adjourned to meet with Jean Witmer Aug. 28, 1920 on

Edgehill Ave.

[Signed]

Pres. Amos M Witmer

Sect. Lena A Switzer

Let's Get This Started

I am a descendant from the David and Catherine Witmer line.  I was given the treasure of the family reunion notes and pictures and want to share them will all who are looking for information.

I can't claim to be an expert, but I do like the hobby of genealogy.