S. Alex Witten
N 37° 07.624 W 081° 31.193
17S E 453819 N 4109094
Alex Witten operated Witten's Mill in Tazewell County, Virginia. His Grave is marked by a mill stone that was used at the mill for 54 years.
Waymark Code: WMHNV
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2006
Views: 78
Alex Witten was the Great-Great Grandson of Thomas Witten who was one of the early pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia. Thomas Witten settled in Tazewell County in about 1767 and in 1772 he built Crab Orchard Fort (also known as Fort Witten) to protect early settlers from Indian Attacks. Years later Thomas Witten's Great Grandson, also named Thomas built Witten's Mill in 1872, west of the present day Town of Tazewell. Thomas Witten’s son Alex, who is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Virginia, last operated Witten’s Mill. The grave of Alex Witten is marked by a millstone that was used at Witten's Mill for over 60-Years.
Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation
What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Millstone from the Gristmill
Date of birth: 06/11/1856
Date of death: 04/04/1938
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