Lafayette DeWitt, was the son of John and Mary Jane DeWitt. He married Mary Augusta Hollenkamp at Louisville, Ky., January 29th, 1880
Los Angeles Times Obituary, Nov. 13, 1948:
Funeral Services for LaFayette DeWitt, 91, early day Los Angeles dry goods merchant who died Thursday, will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Edwards Bros. Colonial Mortuary. Interment will follow in Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. DeWitt resided at 1050 S. Bonnie Brae Ave.
He leaves three daughters, Miss Nellie DeWitt, Mrs. Olive D. Prouty and Mrs. Charles L. Barker; a son, Lafe G. DeWitt, two sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Note: According to the California Death Records, LaFayette's mother's maiden name was Hawkins.
Translation of German Newspaper article printed 1888 in Louisville Kentucky:
"Lafayette DeWitt was born in Perry, Ill. on Jan. 11, 1857 and will be 32 years old on Jan 11 1889.
When he was five, his father, a farmer, moved to Andersen Co., Ky. near Fox Creek; He remained there for 5 years, then started a dry goods business in Willisburg which included grocery and farm items. In fall of 1869, he bought a "Farmer's Home" on Market, sold it two years later and then returned to Willisburg. In spring of 1871, he returned to Louisville and took a job in his older brother's grocery store. From Sept. 1873 until 1876, he was a farmer in Illinois. He then moved to Kentucky and took a job with Mssr. Bacons & Sons for 3 years. He also worked as an agent for the "Home Journal", made many friends and became widely known. In Oct. 1869, he took a job with Sharpe & Middleton, and became associates with Henry W. Middleton. After 18 mths., on Feb 7, 1881 he opened a store with them on W. 410-East Market above Preston. The name of the store was 'Middleton & DeWitt' and it was a success. On Jan. 15, 1882, DeWitt bought out his partner and became an associate of D. Barcklay, (Robinson & Co.). The business was renamed 'L. DeWitt & Co'. He is the sole owner of the business, dealing in dry goods, cleaning supplies, coats & notions. For Christmas he stocks gifts, toys, toiletries, glass and porcelain, dolls, etc. Four years ago, he moved to larger quarters,and has a large salesroom, 40 feet wide by 120 feet deep and filled from top to bottom with wares. DeWitt is liked by all, including his sales representatives and customers, and makes friends everywhere.
On Jan. 29, 1880, he married Miss M.A. Hollenkamp, an educated, charming young lady, niece of the late J.H. Ruwe. They have 2 boys and 2 girls. His wife helps manage the store. She has been involved in the store during the last 7 years, and understands the business thoroughly, from assisting and advising in buying merchandise, to attending to the cleaning. A visit to the establishment is well worth the trouble. Through strict management, energy and foresight, the house of DeWitt & Co. grew into a mammoth establishment in only 8 years. By the same token, the business promises to become one of the largest dry goods, cleaning supplies & coats store of Louisville."
Los Angeles Times Obituary, Nov. 13, 1948:
Funeral Services for LaFayette DeWitt, 91, early day Los Angeles dry goods merchant who died Thursday, will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Edwards Bros. Colonial Mortuary. Interment will follow in Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. DeWitt resided at 1050 S. Bonnie Brae Ave.
He leaves three daughters, Miss Nellie DeWitt, Mrs. Olive D. Prouty and Mrs. Charles L. Barker; a son, Lafe G. DeWitt, two sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Note: According to the California Death Records, LaFayette's mother's maiden name was Hawkins.
Translation of German Newspaper article printed 1888 in Louisville Kentucky:
"Lafayette DeWitt was born in Perry, Ill. on Jan. 11, 1857 and will be 32 years old on Jan 11 1889.
When he was five, his father, a farmer, moved to Andersen Co., Ky. near Fox Creek; He remained there for 5 years, then started a dry goods business in Willisburg which included grocery and farm items. In fall of 1869, he bought a "Farmer's Home" on Market, sold it two years later and then returned to Willisburg. In spring of 1871, he returned to Louisville and took a job in his older brother's grocery store. From Sept. 1873 until 1876, he was a farmer in Illinois. He then moved to Kentucky and took a job with Mssr. Bacons & Sons for 3 years. He also worked as an agent for the "Home Journal", made many friends and became widely known. In Oct. 1869, he took a job with Sharpe & Middleton, and became associates with Henry W. Middleton. After 18 mths., on Feb 7, 1881 he opened a store with them on W. 410-East Market above Preston. The name of the store was 'Middleton & DeWitt' and it was a success. On Jan. 15, 1882, DeWitt bought out his partner and became an associate of D. Barcklay, (Robinson & Co.). The business was renamed 'L. DeWitt & Co'. He is the sole owner of the business, dealing in dry goods, cleaning supplies, coats & notions. For Christmas he stocks gifts, toys, toiletries, glass and porcelain, dolls, etc. Four years ago, he moved to larger quarters,and has a large salesroom, 40 feet wide by 120 feet deep and filled from top to bottom with wares. DeWitt is liked by all, including his sales representatives and customers, and makes friends everywhere.
On Jan. 29, 1880, he married Miss M.A. Hollenkamp, an educated, charming young lady, niece of the late J.H. Ruwe. They have 2 boys and 2 girls. His wife helps manage the store. She has been involved in the store during the last 7 years, and understands the business thoroughly, from assisting and advising in buying merchandise, to attending to the cleaning. A visit to the establishment is well worth the trouble. Through strict management, energy and foresight, the house of DeWitt & Co. grew into a mammoth establishment in only 8 years. By the same token, the business promises to become one of the largest dry goods, cleaning supplies & coats store of Louisville."
Lafayette DeWitt, was the son of John and Mary Jane DeWitt. He married Mary Augusta Hollenkamp at Louisville, Ky., January 29th, 1880
Los Angeles Times Obituary, Nov. 13, 1948:
Funeral Services for LaFayette DeWitt, 91, early day Los Angeles dry goods merchant who died Thursday, will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Edwards Bros. Colonial Mortuary. Interment will follow in Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. DeWitt resided at 1050 S. Bonnie Brae Ave.
He leaves three daughters, Miss Nellie DeWitt, Mrs. Olive D. Prouty and Mrs. Charles L. Barker; a son, Lafe G. DeWitt, two sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Note: According to the California Death Records, LaFayette's mother's maiden name was Hawkins.
Translation of German Newspaper article printed 1888 in Louisville Kentucky:
"Lafayette DeWitt was born in Perry, Ill. on Jan. 11, 1857 and will be 32 years old on Jan 11 1889.
When he was five, his father, a farmer, moved to Andersen Co., Ky. near Fox Creek; He remained there for 5 years, then started a dry goods business in Willisburg which included grocery and farm items. In fall of 1869, he bought a "Farmer's Home" on Market, sold it two years later and then returned to Willisburg. In spring of 1871, he returned to Louisville and took a job in his older brother's grocery store. From Sept. 1873 until 1876, he was a farmer in Illinois. He then moved to Kentucky and took a job with Mssr. Bacons & Sons for 3 years. He also worked as an agent for the "Home Journal", made many friends and became widely known. In Oct. 1869, he took a job with Sharpe & Middleton, and became associates with Henry W. Middleton. After 18 mths., on Feb 7, 1881 he opened a store with them on W. 410-East Market above Preston. The name of the store was 'Middleton & DeWitt' and it was a success. On Jan. 15, 1882, DeWitt bought out his partner and became an associate of D. Barcklay, (Robinson & Co.). The business was renamed 'L. DeWitt & Co'. He is the sole owner of the business, dealing in dry goods, cleaning supplies, coats & notions. For Christmas he stocks gifts, toys, toiletries, glass and porcelain, dolls, etc. Four years ago, he moved to larger quarters,and has a large salesroom, 40 feet wide by 120 feet deep and filled from top to bottom with wares. DeWitt is liked by all, including his sales representatives and customers, and makes friends everywhere.
On Jan. 29, 1880, he married Miss M.A. Hollenkamp, an educated, charming young lady, niece of the late J.H. Ruwe. They have 2 boys and 2 girls. His wife helps manage the store. She has been involved in the store during the last 7 years, and understands the business thoroughly, from assisting and advising in buying merchandise, to attending to the cleaning. A visit to the establishment is well worth the trouble. Through strict management, energy and foresight, the house of DeWitt & Co. grew into a mammoth establishment in only 8 years. By the same token, the business promises to become one of the largest dry goods, cleaning supplies & coats store of Louisville."
Los Angeles Times Obituary, Nov. 13, 1948:
Funeral Services for LaFayette DeWitt, 91, early day Los Angeles dry goods merchant who died Thursday, will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Edwards Bros. Colonial Mortuary. Interment will follow in Inglewood Park Cemetery. Mr. DeWitt resided at 1050 S. Bonnie Brae Ave.
He leaves three daughters, Miss Nellie DeWitt, Mrs. Olive D. Prouty and Mrs. Charles L. Barker; a son, Lafe G. DeWitt, two sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Note: According to the California Death Records, LaFayette's mother's maiden name was Hawkins.
Translation of German Newspaper article printed 1888 in Louisville Kentucky:
"Lafayette DeWitt was born in Perry, Ill. on Jan. 11, 1857 and will be 32 years old on Jan 11 1889.
When he was five, his father, a farmer, moved to Andersen Co., Ky. near Fox Creek; He remained there for 5 years, then started a dry goods business in Willisburg which included grocery and farm items. In fall of 1869, he bought a "Farmer's Home" on Market, sold it two years later and then returned to Willisburg. In spring of 1871, he returned to Louisville and took a job in his older brother's grocery store. From Sept. 1873 until 1876, he was a farmer in Illinois. He then moved to Kentucky and took a job with Mssr. Bacons & Sons for 3 years. He also worked as an agent for the "Home Journal", made many friends and became widely known. In Oct. 1869, he took a job with Sharpe & Middleton, and became associates with Henry W. Middleton. After 18 mths., on Feb 7, 1881 he opened a store with them on W. 410-East Market above Preston. The name of the store was 'Middleton & DeWitt' and it was a success. On Jan. 15, 1882, DeWitt bought out his partner and became an associate of D. Barcklay, (Robinson & Co.). The business was renamed 'L. DeWitt & Co'. He is the sole owner of the business, dealing in dry goods, cleaning supplies, coats & notions. For Christmas he stocks gifts, toys, toiletries, glass and porcelain, dolls, etc. Four years ago, he moved to larger quarters,and has a large salesroom, 40 feet wide by 120 feet deep and filled from top to bottom with wares. DeWitt is liked by all, including his sales representatives and customers, and makes friends everywhere.
On Jan. 29, 1880, he married Miss M.A. Hollenkamp, an educated, charming young lady, niece of the late J.H. Ruwe. They have 2 boys and 2 girls. His wife helps manage the store. She has been involved in the store during the last 7 years, and understands the business thoroughly, from assisting and advising in buying merchandise, to attending to the cleaning. A visit to the establishment is well worth the trouble. Through strict management, energy and foresight, the house of DeWitt & Co. grew into a mammoth establishment in only 8 years. By the same token, the business promises to become one of the largest dry goods, cleaning supplies & coats store of Louisville."
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