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Wittmann, Franz Michel

Wittmann, Franz Michel[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Male 1835 - 1909  (73 years)


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  • Name Wittmann, Franz Michel 
    Nickname Michael or Mike 
    Birth 9 Dec 1835  Ötigheim, Rastatt, Baden Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9, 10] 
    • Transcription/translation (by Wilma Hofmann of Buffalo):

      No. 91
      In the year 1835, on the 9th of December, at 5 o’clock in the morning, was born in Ötigheim: a little son of Franz Anton Wittmann, tailor, and Maria Eva neé Kuhn, a legitimately married couple. The child was baptized the same day and was given the name Fr. Michel. Godfather was Fr. Michel Speck, woodcutter. Witnesses to the baptism were Johann Wendlin Kelmel and Joseph Kühn, both citizens here. – Joannes Koch, priest

      [Fr. usually stands for Friedrich, although his father’s name is Franz, so it could be for Franz. The fact that the name was never written out, can indicate that is was never meant to be the call name]
    Baptism 9 Dec 1835  Ötigheim, Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • By Joannes Koch, priest
    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Dec 1909  Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 10, 11] 
    • Death occurred at 3:15 pm. His son John Wittmann was the informant.
    Burial 7 Dec 1909  Holy Cross, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 10, 11, 12] 
    Person ID I370  Theisen & Allied Families
    Last Modified 21 May 2025 

    Father Wittmann, Franz Anton   d. Aft Sep 1854, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Kuhn, Maria Eva   d. Bef Sep 1854, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage Bef 9 Dec 1835  [9] 
    Family ID F1403  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hirsch, Maria Helene,   b. 5 Dec 1842, District of Marienburg, Province of Prussia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Jun 1894, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years) 
    Marriage 10 Dec 1863  St. James Catholic Church, Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 13, 14] 
    Children 
     1. Wittmann, John,   b. 22 Nov 1864, Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 4 Dec 1909 (Age > 45 years)
     2. Wittmann, Henry Q.,   b. 22 Nov 1866, Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
     3. Wittmann, Paul Henry William,   b. 10 Dec 1868, Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1949, Milwaukee County Hospital, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     4. Wittmann, Frederick,   b. 9 Jan 1871, Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1934, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     5. Wittmann, Lawrence,   b. 20 Jan 1873, Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Jul 1960, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
     6. Wittmann, Joseph Hugo,   b. 6 Jul 1875, Smithton, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1949 (Age 73 years)
     7. Wittmann, Jacob James,   b. 6 May 1876, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1945 (Age 68 years)
     8. Wittmann, Peter J,   b. 18 May 1878, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Mar 1947, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
     9. Wittmann, Michael Joseph,   b. 19 May 1880, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1934 (Age > 55 years)
     10. Wittmann, Frank C,   b. 24 Jul 1883, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Aug 1963, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     11. Wittmann, Mary,   b. 9 Feb 1885, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1905, Kaukauna, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)
    Family ID F106  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Mar 2026 

  • Notes 
    • His baptismal record gave his name as Fr. Michel.

      Fr. could stand for Franz or Friedrich.

      Since his father, and grandfather's names were Franz, it's more likely his baptismal first name was Franz.

      The German name Franz, in English, is Francis.

      The German name Freidrich, in English, is Frederick.

      "No. 91
      In the year 1835, on the 9th of December, at 5 o’clock in the morning, was born in Ötigheim: a little son of Franz Anton Wittmann, tailor, and Maria Eva neé Kuhn, a legitimately married couple. The child was baptized the same day and was given the name Fr. Michel. Godfather was Fr. Michel Speck, woodcutter. Witnesses to the baptism were Johann Wendlin Kelmel and Joseph Kühn, both citizens here. – Joannes Koch, priest"

  • Sources 
    1. [S1] FamilySearch Family Tree, https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-588113586/michael-wittman-in-familysearch-family-tree.
      Michael Wittman
      Gender: Male
      Birth: Sep 1835 - Baden-Württemberg, Germany
      Marriage: Spouse: Marie Hirsh - Dec 10 1863 - St Clair,Illinois
      Immigration: 1854
      Residence: 1880 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Residence: 1900 - Kaukauna city Ward 1 & 4-5, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Death: Dec 9 1909 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States
      Burial: 1909 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
      Wife: <a>Marie Wittman (born Hirsh)</a>
      Children: <a>William Wittmann</a>, <a>John Wittmann</a>, <a>Henry Wittmann</a>, <a>Frederick Wittmann</a>, <a>Laurence Wittmann</a>, <a>Joseph Hugo Wittman</a>, <a>Jacob James Wittmann</a>, <a>Peter Wittmann</a>, <a>Frank Wittman</a>, <a>Mary Wittmann</a>

    2. [S249] 1880 United States Federal Census, https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10129-88993239/michael-wittman-in-1880-united-states-federal-census.
      Michael Wittman&lt;br&gt;Gender: Male&lt;br&gt;Birth: Circa 1835 - Germany&lt;br&gt;Residence: 1880 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA&lt;br&gt;Age: 45&lt;br&gt;Marital status: Married&lt;br&gt;Occupation: Tailor&lt;br&gt;Race: White&lt;br&gt;Ethnicity: American&lt;br&gt;New dwelling: X&lt;br&gt;Father's birth place: Germany&lt;br&gt;Mother's birth place: Germany&lt;br&gt;Wife: Mary Wittman&lt;br&gt;Children: William Wittman, John Wittman, Henry Wittman, Laurence Wittman, Frederick Wittman, Joseph Wittman, Jacob Wittman, Peter Wittman&lt;br&gt;Census:

    3. [S249] 1880 United States Federal Census.
      Michael Wittman&lt;br&gt;Gender: Male&lt;br&gt;Birth: Circa 1835 - Germany&lt;br&gt;Residence: 1880 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA&lt;br&gt;Age: 45&lt;br&gt;Marital status: Married&lt;br&gt;Occupation: Tailor&lt;br&gt;Race: White&lt;br&gt;Ethnicity: American&lt;br&gt;New dwelling: X&lt;br&gt;Father's birth place: Germany&lt;br&gt;Mother's birth place: Germany&lt;br&gt;Wife: Mary Wittman&lt;br&gt;Children: William Wittman, John Wittman, Henry Wittman, Laurence Wittman, Frederick Wittman, Joseph Wittman, Jacob Wittman, Peter Wittman&lt;br&gt;Census:

    4. [S251] 1870 United States Federal Census.
      Michael Wittman&lt;br&gt;Gender: Male&lt;br&gt;Birth: Circa 1837 - Baden&lt;br&gt;Residence: June 1 1870 - Illinois, USA&lt;br&gt;Age: 33&lt;br&gt;Race: White&lt;br&gt;Wife (implied): Marga Wittman&lt;br&gt;Children (implied): John Wittman, Henry Wittman, William Wittman&lt;br&gt;Census:

    5. [S252] 1860 United States Federal Census.
      Michael Widman&lt;br&gt;Gender: Male&lt;br&gt;Birth: Circa 1836 - Baden&lt;br&gt;Residence: 1860 - 4th Ward City Of St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA&lt;br&gt;Age: 24&lt;br&gt;Census:

    6. [S1] FamilySearch Family Tree.
      Michael Wittman&lt;br&gt;Gender: Male&lt;br&gt;Birth: Sep 1835 - Baden-Württemberg, Germany&lt;br&gt;Marriage: Spouse: Marie Hirsh - Dec 10 1863 - St Clair,Illinois&lt;br&gt;Immigration: 1854&lt;br&gt;Residence: 1880 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States&lt;br&gt;Residence: 1900 - Kaukauna city Ward 1 & 4-5, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States&lt;br&gt;Death: Dec 9 1909 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States&lt;br&gt;Burial: 1909 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America&lt;br&gt;Wife: <a>Marie Wittman (born Hirsh)</a>&lt;br&gt;Children: <a>William Wittmann</a>, <a>John Wittmann</a>, <a>Henry Wittmann</a>, <a>Frederick Wittmann</a>, <a>Laurence Wittmann</a>, <a>Joseph Hugo Wittman</a>, <a>Jacob James Wittmann</a>, <a>Peter Wittmann</a>, <a>Frank Wittman</a>, <a>Mary Wittmann</a>

    7. [S324] Death Certificate or Record.

      Birthplace - Germany



    8. [S333] Obituary, Pg. 5.

    9. [S355] Birth Certificate or Record, http://www.landesarchiv-bw.de/plink/?f=4-1222910-178 - General State Archive Karlsruhe 390 No. 4109, picture 178.

    10. [S712] Library -, https://content.mpl.org/digital/collection/KMP/id/551 ; Page 4.
      Title
      Grand Army of the Republic membership roll, Kaukauna (Wis.)
      Creator
      Kaukauna (Wis.) Chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic
      Date
      1861; 1862; 1863; 1864; 1865; 1866; 1867; 1868; 1869; 1870; 1871; 1872; 1873; 1874; 1875; 1876; 1877; 1878; 1879; 1880; 1881; 1882; 1883; 1884; 1885; 1886; 1887; 1888; 1889; 1890; 1891; 1892; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1896; 1897; 1898; 1899; 1900; 1901; 1902; 1903; 1904; 1905; 1906; 1907; 1908; 1909; 1910; 1911; 1912; 1913; 1914; 1915; 1916; 1917; 1918; 1919; 1920; 1921; 1922; 1923; 1924; 1925; 1926; 1927; 1928; 1929; 1930; 1931; 1932; 1933
      Description
      Handwritten membership roll for the Kaukauna area chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, covering the years 1861-1933. The document includes names, birth places, occupations, entry and discharge into the service, rank and regiment numbers, date of discharge, wounds received, and date and place of death. It includes the records of 75 men.
      Subject
      Veterans
      Civil wars
      Local subject
      Kaukauna (Wis.)--History
      Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Wisconsin -- Registers
      Veterans -- Wisconsin -- Registers
      Wisconsin -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers
      Language
      eng
      Community
      Kaukauna
      County
      Outagamie County
      State
      Wisconsin
      Type
      Text
      Format
      image/tiff
      Medium
      Documents
      Dimensions
      8.5" H x 22" W
      Submitter
      Kaukauna Public Library
      Date digitized
      2013
      File name
      index.cpd
      Digital collection
      Kaukauna Memory Project
      Source
      Kaukauna Public Library, Local History, LIB 498A
      Rights
      This document is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on the use of this digital resource.
      Rights URI
      http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
      Contact
      Kaukauna Public Library 111 Main Avenue, Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130, (920) 766-6340; http://www.kaukaunalibrary.org

    11. [S324] Death Certificate or Record.

    12. [S269] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/149225361/michael-wittmann.

    13. [S1] FamilySearch Family Tree, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6Q1W-D9Y ; Img. 8.

    14. [S671] Civil War - Pension File, Certificate Pg. 25; Service Pg's. 52-53.


 

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