Hello, Withams! We just received an email from Mary Beth with the details for the upcoming Witham Family Reunion. If you did not receive the email, please let me know and I'll make sure you get on the family email list. Several emails got returned due to bad/changed email addresses, so we would like to get that fixed if we can.
I am not always able to attend, but I plan to be there this year! Hope to see many of you there! ~Mike
Dear Family,
I hope this note finds you all well. It's that time again--the annual Witham Family Reunion. It will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the Lion's Club in Franklin, IL. We will begin at noon with a potluck style meal. Please bring a dish or two to share, your own drinks and table service, any pictures and stories as well. The doors will be open around 11:30am for those who would like to arrive early. The Lion's Club is air conditioned and does have a wheel chair ramp for accessibility. There is a park across the street for the kids and shade trees in the yard next door. Bring any games, indoor and outdoor that you would like and don't forget your camera! If I've left anyone off of this please let me know their address and I'll include them or feel free to forward it onto them.
I hope many of you will be able to attend. It is not necessary to RSVP but feel free to drop me a line and let me know. I'd love to hear from you either way!
The last few years the reunion hasn't been very well attended. Therefore, I think we need to talk about if we are going to continue having it. I do value it, don't get me wrong. But if it's just the same dozen people each year we could have it at a local restaurant and save the $75 rental fee. That's just a suggestion. I am open to others and I am by no means in charge of this. I just reserve the hall and send out the information. If anyone would like to take that over, just let me know. I hope to see you July 20th and look forward to catching up!
Love,
Mary Beth Doolin Kruzan
This is the Witham Family History blog where we share information, pictures, stories, documentation, and more on the Witham family.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Family List for John B. Witham Sr & Ann P. Akers
We have received a family list for John B. Witham from our contact, Renee. Here is the information she has. If you want more information or would like to contact Renee, just let me know and I'll pass on your contact information. Otherwise, Renee, you are welcome to leave your email address on here, also. Thank you for sharing your family list with us!
Birth 1810-1811 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States Death 1853 in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA Parents:
Birth 1766 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Death ? Married in Gloucester, MA
Birth Death ----------------------------------------------- Spouse:
Birth abt 1818 in Saccarappa (Westbrook), Cumberland, Maine Death in Massachusetts, USA ------------------------------------------------ Children:
Birth 10 Feb 1837 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States Death +
Birth abt 1848 in Maine Death
Birth 8 Dec 1838 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States Death 1867 in Michigan, USA
Birth 25 Oct 1840 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States Death 31 Aug 1841 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Birth 28 Aug 1842 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States Death 2 Oct 1889 in Fryeburg, Oxford, Maine, United States
Here is a family chart for John Benjamin Witham Sr. & Ann Pauline Akers
with Spouses of each child, if any.:
John Benjamin WITHAM Sr.
Obadiah WITHAM
Judith (????) LeBarron/Lebaron/L'Baron
Ann Pauline AKERS
1. Capt. Charles C Witham
Elizabeth Lizzie M. Foster
2. Thomas A Witham
3. William Welch Witham
4. Ann Pauline Witham
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
John B. Witham
We received an email from a Witham relative with some great information and some great photos concerning her family. If anyone has any information for her, please feel free to post a comment or email me at Mike@WithamFamilyHistory.com. Thank you to Warren and Becky for passing this on.
"My Great Great Grandmother was Caroline "Carrie" T. Witham, born in Portland, Cumberland, Maine in 1847, one of 9 children of John Benjamin Witham Sr. and Ann Pauline Akers (Both of Maine). I do not have a photograph of Carrie but I DO have a photograph of her brother John B. Witham JR.
With the help of another Witham researcher, it is believed that John B. Witham Sr's father was Obadiah (Obediah) Witham, and mother was Mrs. Judith LeBarron (Maiden name as of yet, unkn).
My Great Great Grandmother Carrie married 3, if not, 4 times. Her first husband died during the battle of Petersburg, VA, the same battle her brother John fought in and survived. Carrie's son, my Great Grandfather, was George Atwood Wilson Jr. I am including a pic of Carrie's brother and a picture of my Great Grandfather George. As well as John Jr's obit and a news article about him. I have a LOT of records and such pertaining to John B. Witham Sr. & Ann P. Akers and their children. If any one is interested I have names and dates, spouses and children for each of John and Ann's children."
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John Benjamin Witham Jr. 1905 |
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George Atwood Wilson Jr 1908 Dressed for work Lineman New England Telephone Co |
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Witham Family Reunion Photos - 2013
I just got some photos in from Warren Smith from the 2013 Witham Family Reunion in Franklin, IL.
These are the only photos we have received so far. If you have some more photos to share, please let us know.
Thank you to Warren for getting these to us!
These are the only photos we have received so far. If you have some more photos to share, please let us know.
Thank you to Warren for getting these to us!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Barbara S. Witham-Dyer
Bishop Wendell Smith passed this on to us through his son, Warren. Thank you gentlemen for passing it on to the rest of us. You can click on the image to enlarge it.
Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers!
Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Shirley Jean (White) Harter - Obituary
I'm sorry to report that a family member, Shirley Jean White Harter, recently passed away.
Shirley J. Harter, 65, of Muncie, IN passed away Thursday June 27, 2013, at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1947 to Glen and Geneva (Witham) White in New Castle, Indiana.
Shirley was employed with General Motors until her retirement in September of 2006 with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church in Muncie, Order of Eastern Star 411 Upland Chapter, and U.A.W. Local 2209.
Survivors include loving mother Geneva P. White of Muncie; children Jim (Gina) Litteral of Adams, Tennessee, Joe (Melissa) Blackmer of Gaston, Jeff (Connie) Blackmer of Watertown, Wisconsin, and Amanda (Kendrick) Shadoan of Muncie; step-children April (Brad) Neal of Redkey, Robert (Deandra) Harter of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Pam Wilson of Muncie; 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Glen White, son Jason Blackmer, and grandson Cory New.
Friends may call on Tuesday July 2, 2013 from 4-8 pm with an Order of Eastern Star service at the Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. Indiana 3, Muncie. Funeral services for Shirley will be held on Wednesday July 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with calling one hour prior. The Reverend Colby Smith will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com
You can find more information as well as family photos here:
http://gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com/book-of-memories/1623408/Harter-Shirley/obituary.php
Our prayers go out to her family.
(Thank you to Becky for bringing this to our attention so we can pass it on. )
Shirley J. Harter, 65, of Muncie, IN passed away Thursday June 27, 2013, at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1947 to Glen and Geneva (Witham) White in New Castle, Indiana.
Shirley was employed with General Motors until her retirement in September of 2006 with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church in Muncie, Order of Eastern Star 411 Upland Chapter, and U.A.W. Local 2209.
Survivors include loving mother Geneva P. White of Muncie; children Jim (Gina) Litteral of Adams, Tennessee, Joe (Melissa) Blackmer of Gaston, Jeff (Connie) Blackmer of Watertown, Wisconsin, and Amanda (Kendrick) Shadoan of Muncie; step-children April (Brad) Neal of Redkey, Robert (Deandra) Harter of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Pam Wilson of Muncie; 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Glen White, son Jason Blackmer, and grandson Cory New.
Friends may call on Tuesday July 2, 2013 from 4-8 pm with an Order of Eastern Star service at the Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. Indiana 3, Muncie. Funeral services for Shirley will be held on Wednesday July 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with calling one hour prior. The Reverend Colby Smith will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com
You can find more information as well as family photos here:
http://gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com/book-of-memories/1623408/Harter-Shirley/obituary.php
Our prayers go out to her family.
(Thank you to Becky for bringing this to our attention so we can pass it on. )
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Witham Family Reunion 2013
Hello, Withams! Mary Beth sent out the family reunion information for this year's Witham Family Reunion. I'm not sure if I'll be there this year or not, as I'll be in the middle of a job change at that time. I hope many of you can make it, though. If anyone would like to be added to the Witham family email list so you'll receive notifications personally, just shoot me a message or comment below and I'll make sure you get added. Here are the family reunion details:
Dear Family,
Dear Family,
I hope this note finds you all well. I just wanted to remind you of the date for the annual Witham Family Reunion. It will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Lion's Club in Franklin, IL. We will begin at noon with a potluck style meal. Please bring a dish or two to share, your own drinks and table service, any pictures and stories as well. The doors will be open around 11:30am for those who would like to arrive early. The Lion's Club is air conditioned and does have a wheel chair ramp for accessibility. There is a park across the street for the kids and shade trees in the yard next door. Bring any games, indoor and outdoor that you would like and don't forget your camera! If I've left anyone off of this please let me know their address and I'll include them or feel free to forward it onto them. I hope many of you will be able to attend. It is not necessary to RSVP but feel free to drop me a line and let me know. I'd love to hear from you either way! Unfortunately, we only see each other and catch up on sad occasions these days. This is a time to celebrate our family: to remember our past, live in our present and look forward to our future!
Love,
Mary Beth Doolin Kruzan
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Growing Up In Pisgah
Pisgah (PIZ-gee) is a small farming community in Morgan County, Illinois, about 8 miles Southeast of Jacksonville, the county seat. It is also the town where my grandpa and his family were born and raised. For many years my grandpa's parents lived in this 2 story farmhouse located diagonally across highway 104 from the grain elevator, the most recognizable landmark in town.
The first time I saw this house was when I was a teenager and I drove my grandpa to a family reunion in nearby Jacksonville. He told me he grew up in that house as we passed it on the highway. I was too young at the time to be interested in family history, so I didn't really ask any questions about it.
The next time I saw the house was after my grandpa passed away and I was going to our family reunion by myself. I was older now and I was very interested in learning more about where my grandpa's family came from. I stopped in at the property and knocked to see if anyone was home. No one answered, so I looked around a bit and took some photos. I can't describe to you how I felt standing on that property - the home where my grandpa was raised. I imagined him running around outside, playing with his siblings. It was a powerful feeling for me. I felt very close to my grandpa, even though he had been gone for several years by then.
I wanted to learn more about this home and how my grandpa grew up, so I contacted his sister, my Aunt Marjorie, and I asked her question after question about what it was like to grow up in Pisgah. She was very patient with me and answered all my questions, bless her heart! This is what she told me.
My great grandparents, Charlie and Josie Witham lived in the Pisgah home with their nine children, Aunt Myrtle, Aunt Mary, Uncle Hank, my grandpa (Tom), Uncle Ed, Uncle Warren, Aunt Marjorie, Aunt Betty, and Uncle Ray. I thought grandpa Charlie's parents, Grandma Mary and Grandpa Francis Calvin, may have lived in the home, also, but they didn't. They had a place of their own, a few miles away. To get to their house, you would get on the road South from the elevator and turn right at the first road. They lived a long ways back on the South side of the road. It was quite a distance away - too far to walk. Grandpa Charlie would hook up the horse and wagon to go to Grandma Mary and Grandpa Francis Calvin's house. The kids would sit on bales of hay in the wagon for the trip.
My grandpa (Thomas Washington Witham) was born fourth out of the nine children. From my grandpa on, every one of Charlie and Josie Witham's kids were born while they lived in that house in Pisgah. Aunt Marjorie is unsure about the rest, but she knows the last three kids were actually born IN THE HOUSE.
Pisgah was a small community of 50 people or less. The surrounding towns made fun of people from Pisgah because they considered them hicks. There was an elevator in town and a store with a porch. The store had a gas pump on the South end of the porch. On the North end of the porch, there was a bread box where the delivery man could deliver the bread in the wee hours of the morning. The bread box remained unlocked, but no one ever stole any bread from it. The man who ran the store lived upstairs. Today, the elevator is still standing, but the store has been torn down.
The Witham kids attended a one room schoolhouse in Pisgah called, 'Science Hill School'. They walked to school or caught rides with neighbors who had cars. The neighbors driving by wouldn't pass them up without giving them a ride. One day the teacher asked everyone in class what year they were born. Uncle Ray and Aunt Betty got a spanking for saying they were both born in the same year, 1926. Grandpa Charlie came to the school and told the teacher they WERE born in the same year. Aunt Betty was born in January and Uncle Ray was born in December. The teacher had to apologize. Aunt Marjorie said that even though Pisgah was a small town, they had a lot of kids in school. In the third grade, they had so many kids, they had to sit 2 kids in each seat.
Grandpa Charlie tenant farmed for a man named Albert Curry. They farmed wheat, beans, and corn. They had to shuck corn by hand. Aunt Marjorie said her brother, Uncle Hank, was the best shucker in all of Morgan County. They also raised chickens and had a cow to milk. They walked behind horses to plow their fields and even had a lawn mower that was pulled by horses. Albery Curry always gave them a few hogs to kill. The neighbors would all get together when it was time to do the butchering.
In the house, there were 3 bedrooms upstairs for the kids. Aunt Betty and Aunt Marjorie had the bedroom in the Southwest corner. The bigger, middle bedroom was shared by my grandpa Tom, Uncle Warren, and Uncle Raymond. The Northwest bedroom was shared by Uncle Ed and Uncle Hank (John Francis). Aunt Myrtle and Aunt Mary were already out of the house by this time, as they were the oldest. Downstairs, there was a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and Grandma Josie and Grandpa Charlie's bedroom. The kids normally slept 2 in a bed, but would sleep 3-4 in a bed to keep warm in the colder months. Uncle Ed remembered cracks in the house where the wind would blow through, but Aunt Marjorie doesn't remember
this. Everyone would line up behind the stove downstairs to keep warm when they had to.
There was no electricity in Pisgah when they were growing up. Aunt Marjorie said she was in high school before they got electricity. Grandpa Charlie had one gasoline lamp. When they did get electricity, they just had a bulb hanging from the ceiling. There were no lamps or light switches on the wall. When they got electricity, my grandpa, Tom Witham, bought Grandma Josie a washing machine. It was the old kind that had rollers and then you would hang your clothes to dry. In the Wintertime, you would hang them indoors. There was no indoor plumbing, so you had to use the outhouse when nature called.
For family entertainment, they would listen to the radio, especially the Grand Old Opry. This was in the 30's. They would also listen to Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and an eerie show called, 'Inner Sanctum'. It was a big deal when there was a Joe Lewis fight on the radio. Neighbors would come over to the house to listen to the fight. There was a small wind-powered generator on the roof to charge the battery for the radio. They would also talk or the boys would play cards on the dining room table. Uncle Hank Witham would sometimes swear when he threw away the wrong card. The first time Aunt Marjorie heard Uncle Hank swear, she got up and left.
Grandpa Charlie would get mad at the kids sometimes and say, "All you want to do is eat, sleep, and run somewhere." The girls weren't allowed to go anywhere. The boys could hitchhike to Jacksonville. At this period in time, the girls in the family had to wait on the men, so Aunt Marjorie and Aunt Betty washed a lot of the boys' clothing, ironed their shirts, and polished their shoes, along with other chores, like carrying in water from the well.
Grandma Josie did most of the cooking when it came time for meals. The family always ate together, even breakfast. Grandma Josie sat at the head of the table. Grandpa Charlie sat in the first seat around the corner from her. They didn't have enough chairs for everyone, so they used a bench that would seat 4-5 people. Since there was no electricity, leftovers were left in the middle of the table covered by a clean dish towel. They used to have Sunday dinners with the extended family, but they stopped doing that because Grandpa Charlie's sisters married democrats!! (Mike: Too funny!)
There were no presents at Christmastime because there was no money for them. However, everyone hung up a sock and they received an orange, some candy, some chocolate drops, and a bag of nuts. The kids at school told the Witham kids that they never got Christmas presents because they were mean. Grandma
Josie said, no, it's because we don't have the money for them and told them there is no such thing as Santa Claus. The Witham kids then went back to school and told the kids that were teasing them that there's no Santa. Aunt Marjorie told me that when Uncle Hank got big enough to work, he bought a celluloid doll for Aunt Betty and Aunt Marjorie for Christmas. He also bought presents for every little kid in Pisgah.
The family went to Union Baptist Church. The kids usually got a ride to church. Aunt Betty, Uncle Raymond, my Grandpa Tom, and Aunt Marjorie all became members of the Pisgah Baptist Church.
Growing up, the Withams had dogs as family pets. Aunt Marjorie remembers a black mutt named Dan, and a police dog. Before he passed away, Uncle Ray told me about another dog they had. Here is what he wrote me about the photo above: "The name of that little dog sitting on Dad's lap is Pug. Someone dropped her off in Pisgah and she came to our house and stayed. Our whole family fell in love with her. She was a good rat dog."
Aunt Marjorie also told me about another large family in Pisgah that they were friends with, The Myers family. She said there was a Myers friend for every Witham kid, it seemed. In fact, Harry Myers was a great friend of my grandpa's. Harry married a lady name Nellie. Nellie's first cousin was Annabelle Stucker, who became my grandpa's first wife.
Before the depression, the Withams had a nice car and everything they needed. During the depression, like everyone else, they fell on hard times. They got their first car about a year before Aunt Marjorie started highschool, which was 1937. It was a 1934 Ford, so it must have been kind of new. They also owned
a model T at one time, and later, a Model A. Aunt Marjorie remembers standing on the running boards of the Model T once while my grandpa drove it. She admits that wasn't so bright, looking back on it. One day it was like they had everything they wanted. The next day, they had nothing because of the Depression. If you don't know Aunt Marjorie, or if you've never spoken with her, then you may not know she's a strong, independent lady. I've never heard her get overly emotional when speaking about anything except when she told me the following. She nearly started to cry. I could tell it affected her deeply. She told me that after the Depression hit, her dad had to work so hard to care for his family. It broke Aunt Marjorie's heart to have to see him work that hard. He could have given up - maybe he even should have, she said, but he didn't - he wouldn't. He just kept working to feed and raise his family. I didn't know my great-grandpa Charlie personally. He passed away before I was born, but he was a hard worker. He was a family man. He was not a quitter. He just pressed on and did what he had to do even when it tough - very tough! Doing the right thing isn't always easy, but it's always right! For that, I respect him greatly!
My family lived in this house until 1942 when they moved to Jacksonville. All 5 of the boys were gone in the service by then. Aunt Mary and her family later lived in the home again, so another generation of Withams were able to enjoy it. I'm not sure who lives in the house today, but I wish I were rich so I could buy it, restore it, and keep it in the family. Either way, I enjoy visiting it anytime I'm in the Pisgah area for a family reunion. To spend time in a place where my grandpa grew up almost 100 years ago is special! Thank you to Aunt Marjorie for sharing her memories with me and thank you to Charlene and Aunt Marjorie for sharing your photos with me!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Old Family Photos - Withams in Kentucky
Aunt Marjorie sent me some photos from an old Witham family reunion in Kentucky that I wanted to be sure to share with you guys. Enjoy! ~Mike
Ed, Missouri, and Bascom Witham are three of Robert Alexander Witham's kids. Robert Alexander Witham is a brother to Francis Calvin Witham.
Here are 4 of Thomas Joshua Witham's kids. Thomas Joshua Witham was a brother to Francis Calvin Witham. Pictured are Marlin, Bill, Wendell, and Lela.
Here are Thomas Joshua Witham's kids again. This photo shows both Lula and Lela. L-R: Marlin, Wendell, Lula, Lela, and Bill.
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Ed, Missouri, and Bascom Witham |
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Marlin, Bill, Wendell, Lela Witham |
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Marlin, Wendell, Lula, Lela, Bill Witham |
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Evelyn Koehler, Prentice Witham, Addie Lee Smith |
Here are three of Uncle Clay's kids, Evelyn Koehler, Prentice Witham, and Addie Lee Smith. Uncle Clay was the oldest son of Francis Calvin Witham and Martha McDonald. Uncle Clay was a brother to Charlie Witham.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Raymond Lee Witham - Photos
Monday, September 10, 2012
Raymond Lee Witham - Obituary
I just got an email from Charlene with a link to Raymond Lee's obituary.
He is survived by his wife Catherine Cinocco, sons: Raymond Witham, Jr. and Charles Witham, sister: Sandy Scott (Tom Adcock), and brother: Stanley Witham (Linda).
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 12 at Craig Funeral Home conducted by Deacon Jim Swanson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hand-to-Hand, Inc. at H2Hnonprofit.org would be appreciated.
Here is the link:
http://www.craigfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Raymond-Witham/#/Obituary
Obituary for Raymond Lee Witham Sr
Raymond Lee Witham, Sr., 68, passed away September 8 after a tragic accident. He was the son of Albert and Charlotte Witham and a native of Jacksonville, Illinois. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Raymond had also served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia State Chapter of the American Red Cross.
He is survived by his wife Catherine Cinocco, sons: Raymond Witham, Jr. and Charles Witham, sister: Sandy Scott (Tom Adcock), and brother: Stanley Witham (Linda).
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 12 at Craig Funeral Home conducted by Deacon Jim Swanson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hand-to-Hand, Inc. at H2Hnonprofit.org would be appreciated.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Raymond Lee Witham - Accident Report
Charlene sent me an accident report and a photo for Raymond Lee. I wanted to be sure to share therm with everyone.
I didn't know Raymond Lee very well, but I spoke with him on the phone a year or two ago to ask him questions about the family Bible that he had. Raymond Lee was very nice to me on the phone. He answered all of my questions and shared information about Grandma Josie with me that I wouldn't have if we didn't have that opportunity to talk. Let's be sure to keep Raymond Lee's family in our thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Lee is the great grandson of Francis Calvin Witham, the grandson of Charlie Witham, and the son of Uncle Warren (or Uncle Albert, if you prefer).
Francis Calvin Witham
Charles Washington Witham
Albert Warren Witham
Raymond Lee Witham
Thank you to Charlene for sending the accident report and photo, thank you to Mary Beth for sending out a family announcement, and thank you to Warren for posting Mary Beth's announcement.
Here's the accident report and the photo:
St. Augustine man dies after motorcycle crash on International Golf Parkway
Posted: September 9, 2012 - 12:00am
A 68-year-old man died after a motorcycle accident Saturday morning on International Golf Parkway between Interstate 95 and U.S. 1.
The victim is Raymond Lee Witham, 68, of St. Augustine, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
This crash marks the fifth fatal motorcycle wreck in St. Johns County since July 8, and the second on International Golf Parkway. Scott Milton, 17, of St. Augustine, died July 25 at the intersection of International Golf Parkway and State Road 16 when his motorcycle and a SUV collided.
Witham was driving eastbound on International Golf Parkway when his motorcycle left the road while going through a curve, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Chuck Mulligan. The motorcycle drove onto gravel and flipped, and Witham was ejected.
He was wearing a helmet, according to the report. He died at the scene.
Factors that may have contributed to him driving off the road are being investigated, Mulligan said.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m., according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue Lt. Jeremy Robshaw. International Golf Parkway was closed as officials cleaned up the wreck.
Witham lived off State Road 16 in the King & Bear neighborhood, according to the county property record.
He was the chief financial officer for a business called Las Vegas Shooting Sports, according to the Florida Department of State. That business is inactive. The business address listed is the same as his home address.
The most recent motorcycle fatality happened on Aug. 31, when Donald Dumond, 67, of St. Augustine, crashed while driving a motorcycle on Lewis Point Road.
St. Augustine man dies after motorcycle crash on International Golf Parkway
Posted: September 9, 2012 - 12:00am
A 68-year-old man died after a motorcycle accident Saturday morning on International Golf Parkway between Interstate 95 and U.S. 1.
The victim is Raymond Lee Witham, 68, of St. Augustine, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
This crash marks the fifth fatal motorcycle wreck in St. Johns County since July 8, and the second on International Golf Parkway. Scott Milton, 17, of St. Augustine, died July 25 at the intersection of International Golf Parkway and State Road 16 when his motorcycle and a SUV collided.
Witham was driving eastbound on International Golf Parkway when his motorcycle left the road while going through a curve, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Chuck Mulligan. The motorcycle drove onto gravel and flipped, and Witham was ejected.
He was wearing a helmet, according to the report. He died at the scene.
Factors that may have contributed to him driving off the road are being investigated, Mulligan said.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m., according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue Lt. Jeremy Robshaw. International Golf Parkway was closed as officials cleaned up the wreck.
Witham lived off State Road 16 in the King & Bear neighborhood, according to the county property record.
He was the chief financial officer for a business called Las Vegas Shooting Sports, according to the Florida Department of State. That business is inactive. The business address listed is the same as his home address.
The most recent motorcycle fatality happened on Aug. 31, when Donald Dumond, 67, of St. Augustine, crashed while driving a motorcycle on Lewis Point Road.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Raymond Lee Witham
Dear Family,
I am sorry to share this news with you. This morning, Raymond Lee Witham, died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in his home town of St. Augustine, Florida. He is the son of Warren and Charlotte Witham. I will forward Raymond Lee's obituary and arrangements when I know them. Here is his mother and wife's addresses:
Charlotte Witham
333-16th Ave. S E Apt. 200
Largo, Florida 33771
Kathy Witham
2133 Crown Drive
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
I am sorry to share this news with you. This morning, Raymond Lee Witham, died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in his home town of St. Augustine, Florida. He is the son of Warren and Charlotte Witham. I will forward Raymond Lee's obituary and arrangements when I know them. Here is his mother and wife's addresses:
Charlotte Witham
333-16th Ave. S E Apt. 200
Largo, Florida 33771
Kathy Witham
2133 Crown Drive
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Photos - Henry Clay Witham's Family
Henry Clay Witham - Postmaster - Willis Creek, KY |
Curtis Witham - WWII |
Roxie, Curtis, Henry, and Geneva Witham |
Roxie Barnes Witham |
Roxie, Clay Curtis, Henry, Geneva, Argie Witham |
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