Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia

THEODORE R. WITTE 

     Theodore R. Witte is a native of Germany, born July 27, 1850, 
who came to Calhoun County, West Virginia, in 1866, with Charles and 
Mary (Cuwatz) Witte, his parents. The father and mother of Theodore 
R., were born in Germany, the former in 1808, and the latter in 1814. 
They are both living in Calhoun County at present. 
     In Calhoun County, West Virginia, October 24, 1875, Theodore R. 
Witte was united in marriage with Sarah E. Lynch, and their children 
are three: Learoy, born September 3, 1878; Jemima, August 28, 1880; 
Rufus, October 11, 1882. 
     The wife of Mr. Witte was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of 
George and Jemima (Knotts) Lynch, who were residents here when the 
county was organized. The date of her birth was May 1, 1858. 
     Theodore R. Witte is a carpenter by trade, and works at that 
business, which he supplements with farm labor, his land lying in 
Washington district. His address is Minnora, Calhoun County, West 
Virginia. 

(Linda Fluharty)