Jasper Newton Kitterman ²

   General Notes:

Jasper was a private of Robert F. Davidson Company ( K) Fourteenth Regiment of Illinois Infantry Veteran, Volunteers, who was enrolled on the first day of February 1864 to serve three years or during the war, is here discharged from the service of United States this twenty fourth day of July, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. by reason of expiration of term of service.

Said Jasper Kitterman was born in Bureau Co. in the state of Illinois, is 18 years of age, five foot, five inches high, fair complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a farmer.
--------------------

Jasper was elected Treasurer of Stark County, IL. Nov. 6, 1894.

--------------------

Biographys of Bureau, Marshall, Putnam and Stark Cos. Ill. 1897

JASPER N. KITTERMAN

A well-known County Treasurer of Stark Co., IL. He is an honored veteran of the Civil War and was identified with the business interest of Lombardville and Bradford (Stark Co.) He was on the rolls of Stark Co.'s most prominent and influential men.

A native of IL., Mr. Kitterman was born in Bureau Co. March 23, 1844 and is a son of John and Mary Jane (Smiley) Kitterman, who was born in Ohio.

The father who was a farmer came to IL in 1837 and farmed in Indian Township in Bureau Co. IL. until his death in 1850. His mother was a member of Methodist Episcopal Church. She died in 1863 at the age of 36. They had two children, Jasper and a younger brother Joseph P. who married Augusta Hartley of Canada and now lives on a farm in Kansas.

Jasper went to school in Bureau and Stark Co.'s, then went into farming until enlistment in the Union Illinois Volunteer Infantry under Colonel Russell. He was wounded at Altoona Pass. He was also with Sherman on the March to the Sea on the Carolina campaign and at Golsboro, N.C. witnessing Johnston's surrender. He was mustered out July 1865 at Louisville, Ky at age of 19.

He returned to farming for two years and then entered the blacksmith trade at Kewanee (Henry Co.) He had a shop at Lombardville (Stark Co.) until 1884. In 1884 while working on a corn sheller his left arm was caught and later amputated. In 1886 he moved to Bradford (Stark Co.) and ran a blacksmith shop until 1894, when he was elected County Treasurer for a four year term. He has served various township and county duties, city Marshall, and school director, etc.

On December 1866 was married to Miss Philinda Mix, a daughter of Samuel Mix, a farmer of Stark Co., who came to Stark county from Canada.

Two of his nine children, Nellie and Maude died in infancy. The others are Viola, wife of Frank Manning, a blacksmith of Bradford by whom they have four children; Laura, Irene, Blanche and Glen; May, wife of William Dorgan of Bradford; Ora, wife of William Ribley, a farmer of Bureau Co., John of Bradford, married to Mary Ribley and have one son, William; Ross, who works at his fathers blacksmith shop and resides at home; Mable, Jasper and Rosco who are attending school.

Mr. Kitterman was a Republican and socially a member of Grand Army Post of Bradford and has held all offices, including Commander.

Note: Jasper's wa r papers says he was 18 at the time of discharged July 24, 1865. He was a Private, Co. K 14th. Illinois Infantry Volunteers and enrolled Feb. 1, 1864 to serve 3 years.

NOTE: there are several discrepancies in this bio.
--------------------

Bradford Republican

RELATIVES MEET AFTER 58 YEARS----SEPT. 10, 1910

PARTED IN CHILDHOOD, JASPER N. AND SAMUEL KITTERMAN MET SATURDAY NIGHT

On Saturday evening when Samuel Kitterman of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Jasper N. Kitterman of this place, clasped each other by the hand, it was the first time they had met since 58 years ago.

The gentlemen are cousins and when boys, 6 and 8 years old, respectively, they last saw one another. At that time the father of each of the boys resided with their families in Wapello County, Iowa and the separation of the two households took place when the father of our townsman returned to make his home in Bureau County, IL. Strange as it may seem, yet there are isolated cases of like nature, the two families lost trace of one another until the existence of either had practically been lost sight of.

In a remarkable manner the thread of consanguinity was picked up by Samuel Kitterman. In his city of Ottumwa resides W.S. Russell, who is an expert judge of poultry, and one of the places where he had an engagement in recent years was at North Manchester, Indiana. There he noticed an exhibitor by the name of Kitterman and incidentally remarked to the gentleman that in Ottumwa he well knew a man of similar name who was a breeder of Barred Rocks. From the very fact that in Indiana everybody by the name of Kitterman is alert to discover some one else of like name, that he may be corresponded with to ascertain his lineage, the North Manchester man made inquiry of Mr. Russell concerning the Ottumwa man and took the address also.

This led to an interchange of letters with the results that when the time arrived for the holding of the next reunion of the Kitterman family in Indiana, Samuel Kitterman was there. He had no difficulty in establishing his identity and his name was engrossed in the great family record.

He carefully examined the record for his own information and saw there on the names of our townsman. This led to a series of letters between these two men and revealed to each his long lost relative. When Mr. and Mrs. Phil Schember went to Iowa several months ago, one of the points at which they were located several weeks was Ottumwa. They sought her father's cousin and were cordially received. When Mrs. Schember and her little daughter decided to make her parents a visit, Samuel Kitterman came also, and they arrived Saturday evening.

The cousins have certainly been enjoying one another's company. Scraps of boyhood experiences and incidents have been recalled and verified. And "notes" of after life have been compared. Each was astonished to learn that during the Civil War they had made the Atlanta campaign under the same commander, John A. Logan, who was in charge of the Fifteenth Corps. Samuel being a member of Co. F. of the 7th Iowa infantry, and Jasper doing duty as a member of Co. I in the 93rd Illinois infantry.

It was in 1848 that John Kitterman, father of J.N. and Henry Kitterman, father of Samuel, left Tiskilwa and drove to their new home in Iowa. John Kitterman after several years moved back to Tiskilwa.
__________

SEPT 10, 1910-- Bradford Republican

J.N. and Samuel Kitterman the long separated cousins, were at Tiskilwa several days last week meeting kin. It was at that place their fathers resided more than sixty years ago, before moving to Iowa. Members of the Kitterman family are quite plentiful in Tiskilwa and community, and the cousins from here were most cordially and warmly greeted.
__________

JULY 5, 1911--- Bradford Republican

Samuel Kitterman, who is here from Ottumwa, Iowa, on a visit to his cousin, J.N. Kitterman, brings the report that his section of Iowa is suffering from a drought, the like of which has never before affected that section, to his knowledge. Hot winds prevail, and there is no relief in sight.
__________

JULY 12, 1911-- Bradford Republican

CAMPING PARTY IS OFF

J.N. Kitterman and Phillip Schember, of this place; Samuel Kitterman, of Ottumwa, Iowa; and Fred Bartlett, of Buda--a fishing and camping party---left here on Monday morning for Spring Lake, below Pekin. Up to the last moment they were still filled with the idea that they were not only going to fish but that they would land just scads of the finny inhabitants of the deep.

Mrs. Phillip Schember, daughter Verna and sister Miss Iva Kitterman, left this morning for the same place. They were accompanied by a brother of Samuel Kitterman, who arrived yesterday from Chicago, but is permitted to remain only a day or two to enjoy the pleasures.

Lake Senachwine Fishing Trip

Rear row, L - R on wagon:: Laura Manning (daughter of Viola Kitterman and Frank Manning), Nellie Davis (daughter of Martha Jane Long Davis), Myrle Davis (daughter of Martha Jane Long Davis), Ora Arlene Manning (daughter of Viola Kitterman and Frank Manning), Leo Blanche Manning (daughter of Viola Kitterman and Frank Manning), Clefford Vance Manning (son of Viola Kitterman and Frank Manning), Iva Kitterman (daughter of Philinda Mix and Jasper Kitterman), Frank R. Manning (husband of Viola Kitterman)

Front Row, L - R standing: Jasper Wesley Kitterman "Manny" (son of Philinda Mix and Jasper Kitterman), Martha Jane Long Davis (1/2 sister to Jasper Kitterman), Bob Davis (son of Martha Jane), Roscoe Kitterman (son of Philinda Mix and Jasper Kitterman), Viola Eleanor Kitterman Manning (daughter of Philinda Mix and Jasper Kitterman, wife of Frank Manning), Gussie Kitterman (wife of Joseph Kitterman, Jasper's brother), Phylinda Cole Mix Kitterman (wife of Jasper Kitterman), Verna Schember (daughter of Philip and Mabel Kitterman Schember), Mabel Kitterman Schember (daughter of Jasper and Philinda, w/o Philip), Glenn Jasper Manning (son of Viola Kitterman and Frank Manning), Jasper Kitterman (leaning on tree, note hand missing, holding fish in right hand).

FISH PLENTIFUL

Fred Bartlett, of near Buda, who accompanied the Kitterman's and Phil Schember on a fishing trip to a point a few miles below Pekin, is home, loud is praise of the fine time had. Fishing is at its best at the lake now, and the Bradford men are catching fine strings. Bass is plentiful and Mr. Bartlett says that Mr. Kitterman is pulling in some dandies and is as happy as a kid with a new gun. Will Schember, a brother of Phil, had everything in readiness when they reached camp, and as a cook, Mr. Bartlett is ready to testify that Schember can't be beaten. When he left for home all were enjoying the outing to the utmost.
__________

Oct. 3, 1930--Newspaper name-unknown. (Bradford Republican?)

SHERMAN VET IS DEAD HERE

JASPER KITTERMAN IN THE FAMOUS MARCH, ATLANTA TO SEA

Funeral services for Jasper Newton Kitterman will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Methodist church at Bradford in charge of the Odd Fellows and at the Bradford cemetery with the American Legion in charge.

Jasper Newton Kitterman, son of John Kitterman, who was born in Bureau county, IL., March 23, 1844 and passed away at the home of his son, Roscoe Kitterman, at 7:15 o'clock Friday evening, being at the time of his death of the age of 86 years, 6 months,and 10 days.

He enlisted in the Union Army, February 2, 1864, at Princeton, Ill. with Company I, 93rd, Illinois Volunteer Infantry and was engaged in the battle at Altoona, Ga. October 5, 1864. In this battle he was wounded in the breast. The most important part of his services while in the army was from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Altoona, Ga., where he was one of 1,400 who so nobly defended Altoona on October 1, 1864, against attack of Rebel General French with his entire division. It was there the song originated, "Hold the Fort For I am Coming". From Altoona he went to Atlanta and from there to the sea with Sherman from Savannah through the Carolinas, witnessed the surrender of Johnson at Raleigh, N.C., marched from there via Richmond and Petersburg to Washington, D.C.; was in the grand review and went from Washington to Louisville, Ky., where he remained until mustered out of the service. He was in all the engagements that the 93rd was in during the long march. He was mustered out of service in July 1865.

On December 3, 1866, he was married to Philinda C. Mix. To this union 11 children were born, 6 of whom together with his wife and mother preceded him in death. Three sons, John of Chester, Iowa, Jasper W. of Bradford, IL., Roscoe of Pekin, and two daughters, Mrs. Iva Bottin, Elmhurst, IL., and Mrs. Mable Schember of Pekin, survives. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the Odd Fellows at Bradford.

The body was removed to the Lohnes Funeral home where friends may call until they leave Tuesday for Bradford.
__________

PEKIN

Funeral Services at Bradford Yesterday

Pekin-- Oct, 8-Funeral services for Jasper Newton Kitterman were held yesterday, a brief service at the Lohnes Funeral Home at 10 o'clock being followed by service in the Bradford M.E. church, with Rev. Crapp officiating. Singing was by Mrs. Elizabeth Hodges and Miss Hazel Schuley, with Miss. Elizabeth Dwyer as accompanist.

Services at the grave were in charge of Dr. Shales, Commander of the Bradford Post, American Legion. The Pallbearers were Leo Finnegan, Joe Hall, Robert Hodges, John Scott, William McManus and D.E. Sholes. The firing squad was composed of Horace Reed, Robert Wolf, Mark Real, Frank Hurder, John Saint, Floyd Toomey, Dale Towne and Bugler, Cliff Moekler.

The funeral was largely attended despite a heavy rain. The Bradford Odd Fellows and W.R.C. attended in a body. The decedent was the last member of the Bradford Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
__________

Newspaper unknown

OLD SOLDIER HAS BIRTHDAY

Monday was J.N. Kitterman's 70th. birthday, and to make the day equal to the occasion, his family planned a surprise, the event taking place in the evening at his home, the nature of this affair being a party. About eight o'clock the crowd, composed chiefly of his old G.A.R. comrades and some members of the Odd Fellow lodge walked in upon him and while Mr. Kitterman has gone through many surprised during his 70 years, this one about proved the biggest of them all.

However an old soldier is never taken off his guard long at a time, and this event proved no exception. The guest were soon made to feel the genuine hospitality of Mr. Kitterman and his wife, and here long all were enjoying themselves, in social conservation, music,and etc.

The time passed pleasantly, and during the evening light refreshments were served. Before departing a beautiful rocking chair was presented to Mr. Kitterman from the guest, a gift he felt deeply grateful for.

Those present were, N. Coleman, W.T.Foster, John Fuller, W.T.Maddex, William Philhower, James Long, Festus Bentley, John Sturm, William Jackson, John X. Brown, William Maple, Albert Roese, Orange Ames, Frank Thirkell, G.A.Marsh, E.A.Fouts, Ernest Ames, John Kitterman, Mr. and Mrs. F.R.Manning, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Ribley and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Kitterman.

   Events:

1. Military; Between 1864-1865. Civil War - Pvt. Army, Co. I, 93 Illinois Infantry

   Marriage Information:

Jasper married Phylinda Cole Mix, daughter of Samuel Mix and Laura Gustin, on December 3, 1866 in Illinois. (Phylinda Cole Mix was born on April 17, 1848 in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada ^6,34, died on October 11, 1915 in Bradford, Stark County. Illinois ⁶ and was buried on October 12, 1915 in Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Stark County, Illinois.)

   Marriage Information:

Jasper also married Mary Francis Townsend on November 27, 1916 ⁶. (Mary Francis Townsend was born on December 4, 1846 in Edinburg, Indiana ⁶, died on October 24, 1926 in Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois ⁶ and was buried in October 1926 in Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois.)

   Marriage Information:

Jasper also married (Mrs. Reuben) Gardner.