The Oberwitte Family Tree

Here is some information I have collected on my Oberwitte line. My research is not free of errors. I have gathered information from many different places and individuals. The picture posted came from my grandmother's, Fern Lucas's, baby book. Pearl Oberwitte was her mother.

Descendants of John H Oberwitte

Generation No. 1

JOHN H OBERWITTE was born Abt. 1861 in Germany, and died Abt. 18 Nov 1924. He married ANNA M. SIEBERT, daughter of ADOLPH SIEBERT and MARGARET DAVENDACH. She was born 14 Nov 1857 in Germany, and died 24 Apr 1942 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Notes for JOHN H OBERWITTE:

Church

Notes taken from Fern Lucas: The Oberwitte family belonged to Lynwood Baptist Church. The church is located at 3101 Eastern Avenue in the East End.

Cemetery
Baltimore Pike Cemetery Information:

Henry Oberwitte was buried on November 18, 1924, at the age 63.
Marie Oberwitte was buried on April 27, 1942, at the age 84.
Adolph Seibert was buried on April 4, 1910, at the age 85.
Also buried on the same lot are the following:
-Veronica Oberwitte buried on June 17, 1908, age baby.
-Herman Oberwitte buried on March 5, 1899, no age listed.
-Fredrick Oberwitte buried on March 24, 1902, age 3.
-Anna Oberwitte buried on December 7, 1901, age 18.

Immigration/Arrival

Henry and Mary/Marie Oberwitte arrived in the US on Oct. 7, 1882, aboard the ship Elbe. They married in Germany. They were on the same ship as her brother Henry John Siebert and his family as well as their sister, Elizabeth and her husband H. Westerfeld. Other Sieberts on the Elbe were Hermann, age 30, ( a possible brother), Minna, age 60, Minna, age 20, and Eleanor, age 58, wife.

Notes from sources on the Internet and also via email contacts:

Adolph's full name was some combination of Clamor/Clements Adolph Henry/Heinrich Siebert. He was born November 21, 1824 in Germany and died April 1, 1910, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at the home of his son-in-law Henry Oberwitte. His father may have been Clamor Siebert and his mother may have been Anna M. Burke. His wife may have been Margaret Davendach.

Notes for ANNA M. SIEBERT:

Census information:

Anna immigrated to the US in 1882.
According to the 1910 census, Anna had 9 children, and 4 of them were alive.

Death certificate:

Place of death: 1401 Ernst St.
Last residence: 1401 Ernst St. Cinti., Ohio
Father: Claymore Siebert
Informant: William Oberwitte of 1401 Ernst St.
Cause of death: Cebral Hemmorage
Contributory cause: Arterio Sclerum
From other sources: Cause of Death: Cebral Hemmorage
Burial: 27 Apr 1942, Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio

Children of JOHN OBERWITTE and ANNA SIEBERT are:
1. HERMAN OBERWITTE, d. Abt. Mar 1899.
Notes for HERMAN OBERWITTE:
I've assumed this person belongs to this family. He is buried with them.

2. WILLIAM C OBERWITTE, b. 28 Jun 1880, Germany; d. May 1963, Indiana.
Notes for WILLIAM C OBERWITTE:

William immigrated to the US in 1882.
A funeral card for flowers said, "Sympathy of Mr. and Mrs. William Oberwitte, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oberwitte, Mrs. Degerman. " Fern Oberwitte said Aunt Mayme married someone with the name Degerman.

3. MARY OBERWITTE, b. Aug 1885; d. Dec 1901.
Notes for MARY OBERWITTE:

In the 1900 census she is listed. In 1910, Mary wasn't listed in the census.
I have assumed this burial record: Anna Oberwitte buried on December 7, 1901, age 18 at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

4. ANNA M OBERWITTE, b. Abt. 1887, Ohio; d. Aft. 1920; m. DEGERMAN.
Notes for ANNA M OBERWITTE:

She was alive in 1920.
We have many pictures of Aunt Mayme. Fern said she was Harry's sister.
The person who is photographed with Pearl in a lot of pictures has children with her. Fern said she married a man who had four children and her last name was Degerman. I found a record of flowers sent to Elizabeth Boerse, Albert's wife. The card listed Mr. and Mrs. William Oberwitte, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Oberwitte, and Mrs. Degerman.
Harry's sister Emma died around 1922. Emma is buried at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio with the last name Oberwitte.

5. EMMA M OBERWITTE, b. Abt. 1889, Ohio; d. Abt. 26 Mar 1922.
Notes for EMMA M OBERWITTE:

Emma is buried at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

6. HARRY F OBERWITTE, b. 12 Mar 1892, Ohio; d. 01 Jul 1961, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

7. FREDERICK OBERWITTE, b. Abt. 1899; d. Mar 1902.
Notes for FREDERICK OBERWITTE:

Burial: 24 Mar 1902, Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio

8. ELMER OBERWITTE, b. 01 Apr 1902, Ohio; d. Sep 1985, 45177 Wilmington, Clinton, Ohio.
Notes for Elmer Oberwitte:

He married VIVIAN CELESTE STEPHENS, daughter of STEPHENS and NELSON. She was born 22 Aug 19041, and died 23 Jan 1993 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Generation No. 2

HARRY F OBERWITTE (JOHN H) was born 12 Mar 1892 in Ohio, and died 01 Jul 1961 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He married (1) IDA. She was born Abt. 1894, and died Dec 1918. He married (2) PEARL M. BOERES, daughter of ALBERT BOERES and ELIZABETH GROSS. She was born 06 Jun 1899 in Ohio, and died 29 Sep 1979 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Notes for HARRY F OBERWITTE:

Harry is buried at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is listed in the Ohio deaths between 1958-69 in volume 16582, certificate number 48900.
According to the Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index, Harry and his brother Ernst were both 18 years old in 1910.
According to the United States Federal Census of 1930, Harry's occupation was a stone cutter in the building industry, and he was married at the age of 22.
According to Fern Lucas, the Oberwitte family belonged to the Lynnwood Baptist Church.
According to his certificate of death: Occupation: machinest at Powell Valve Co. Address: 3642 Shattuc Cinti., Oh.
According to his draftcard he was medium built and stout with blue eyes and light brown hair. He lived on Erst St. in Cinti., OH.
Burial: Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cause of Death: Adenocarcinoma of rectum

Notes for IDA:

Ida is buried at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Harry and Pearl met at the cemetery both visiting loved ones that had passed.
Cause of Death: pneumonia

Notes for PEARL M. BOERES:

Notes taken from Fern Lucas:

The Boeres family belonged to 9th Street Baptist Church.
Story told by Fern Lucas: Her and her grandmother Boeres would go to the theater for 15 or 20 cents. On the way, they would pass a dress boutique and admire the dresses in the window.

Notes taken from Donna:

Pearl resided on the East Side in Lynwood at 3642 Shattuc Ave.
Describes Pearl as very generous, and said she would buy all Fern and Floyd's children clothes for school, Christmas, and Easter.

Death certificate:

Occupation: Retired Salad Chef for a department store restaurant.
Residence: 3642 Shattuc Ave.
Pearl Hess was the informant and resided at 356 Marbill Lane in Cinti., Oh. 45238.
Location of death: Mariemont, Our Lady of Mercy
Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest, Chronic atrial fibrillation, Asteriosclerotic cardiovascular dis
Burial: Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio

Child of HARRY OBERWITTE and IDA is:
1. HARRY OBERWITTE, b. Abt. 1918; d. Apr 1918.

Notes for HARRY OBERWITTE:

Burial: Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cause of Death: pheumonia

Children of HARRY OBERWITTE and PEARL BOERES are:
1. FERN ELIZABETH OBERWITTE
2. PEARL IRS OBERWITTE