Hitch - John 1900
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 28 December 1900
On Dec. 21, 1900, John Hitch, aged 59 years and 28 days, passed peacefully away at his home seven miles northeast of Crawfordsville. The deceased was born in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Ind., Nov. 23, 1841. He united with the Christian Church and was a firm believer in the truths of Christianity. He had a strong hope of a happy existence beyond the grave.
On Nov. 5, 1879, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Pottenger. To them was born five children, three boys and two girls. Four of the children survive him. The other, Perrie, died in childhood. His father has now gone to meet him.
Mr. Hitch was a loving, kind and gentle father and husband, an obliging neighbor and a friend to the needy. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, four children, three brothers, and a sister, besides a host of friends. -s