Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
William H. Wittig
Mr. Wittig enlisted in 105th Reg., 99th Ohio Vol. Infantry, Co. C. under Colonel Albert Longworthy. Co. C was consolidated with the 50th Ohio Infantry on Dec. 31, 1864. He was mustered out June 26, 1865. Rev. William H. Wittig, a Quaker minister, died this morning after an illness of several months. The deceased was well known through the county and had charge of the Quaker church when one was maintained in this city. He was born in Ohio and came to this county about 8 years ago. He was formerly an active minister but retired because of poor health and began farming for a living. He as a well known and highly respected gentleman. He married Emma Mapes in 1881 who preceded him in death. He leaves three daughters, Misses Sadie and Elizabeth Wittig and Mrs. Cora Osmon, and three sons, George, Andrew and Ferdinand. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock at Bethel church. Burial in the adjacent cemetery.
Contributed by: Janice Stafford