Notes for Francis Marion Bittick
1838: Gasconade Co, MO, Francis Marion Bitick (sic) on list of heirs of Thomas S. Bittick [see Probates-Thomas Stanfield Bittick]
January 12, 1858, he is mentioned in the letter written by his brother, Henry W. Bittick. Henry said that he lives about 50 miles from them [see Heirlooms-1858 Henry W. Bittick Letter, page 2]
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He was probably named Francis for his grandfather, and Marion, for Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, Revolutionary War hero. For biography of Francis Marion see:
http://foclark.tripod.com/revwar/marion.html
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/LARAPIDE/2001-07/0994014226
LARAPIDE-L Archives
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1850 Athens Township, Gentry Co, Missouri 13 September 1850, p208a:
#191/191 John Smith 59 m farmer $250 NC
Phebe 48 f Tn - can't read/write
Charlotte 22 f IL - can't read/write
Mary Ann 18 f Ar [md brother of Henry Bittick - Francis M.]
Nancy J. 17 f Ar
James M. 15 m farmer Ar
Gilford R. 12 m Ar
Lavina C. 8 f Ar
John H. 7 m Ar
#192/192 Henry Biddix 22 m farmer Mo - can't read/write
Susan J. 20 f IL - can't read/write
Patsy 1 f Mo
Francis M. Biddix 19 m farmer Mo [md sister of Susan J. - Mary Ann Smith]
1860 Township No. 63, Albany PO, Gentry Co, Missouri 14 July 1860, p783:
#896/892 Biddox Marion 31 m farmer $-/100 Ia
Mary 32 f Ia
Catherine 5 f Mo [Phoebe Catherine]
Washington 3 m Mo [James Washington]
Douglas 1 m Mo [Henry Douglas]
[Marion and Mary were not born in Iowa!]
1860 Marion Township, Easton PO, Buchanan Co, Missouri 20 October 1860, p257 & 258:
#1791/1791 Gilford Smith 21 m Ar [with Charles White family]
#1792/1792 John Smith 60 m farmer $-/100 Tn
Lavina C. 18 f Mo
John 15 m farmer Mo
Marion Bidoc 30 m farmer Mo
Mary 30 f Ar
Catharine 7 f Mo [Phoebe Catherine]
p258: Thomas Bidoc 4 m Mo
John 1 m Mo
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Francis Marion Bittick enlisted 18 March 1865 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, Missouri as a Private in the Missouri Volunteer Army, Company F, 51st Regiment, Missouri Infantry. Died at Benton Barracks, Missouri while on active duty of congestive fever.
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[see Other Documents: Military Records]
Francis Marion Bittick (b. abt. 1829) Military Records Timeline Summary
abt 1829, Francis M. Bittick born. March 18, 1865, he stated he was 36 years old born in Gasconade Co, Missouri. He was a farmer with blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5 feet 6 inches tall. [Item 3, Item 4, Item 5, Item 6, Item 7] Residence was Platte Co, Missouri; wife was Mrs. M. A. Bittick, Weston, Platte Co, Missouri. [Item 15]
18 Mar 1865, Francis M. Bittick volunteered for one year service in U. S. Army at Weston, Platte Co, Missouri. [Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
27 Mar 1865, Francis M. Bittick mustered into 51st Regiment Missouri Infantry Volunteers at St. Joseph, [Buchanan Co,] Missouri. Entitled to $100 Bounty. Credited to Marshall Township, Platte Co, Missouri, 6th[?] Congressional District. [Items 5, 6, 7]
14 Apr 1865, Francis M. Bittick appears with a rank of Private on Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of U. S. Volunteers forwarded for the 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, roll dated St. Joseph, Missouri, April 14, 1865. [Item 7]
29 Apr 1865, Francis M. Bittick, Private, transferred to Company F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry. [Item 8]
to 30 Apr 1865, Francis M. Bittick, Private, Company F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, appeared on Company Muster Roll to April 30, 1865; marked Present. Transferred to this company April 29, 1865. [Item 8]
1 May 1865, Francis M. Bittick, Private, Company F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, appeared on Company Muster-in and Descriptive Roll. Roll dated Benton Barracks, Missouri, May 1, 1865. $100 Bounty due him. [Item 9]
3 May 1865, Francis M. Bittick, admitted to Post Hospital, Benton Barracks, Missouri, Hospital Number 26281, Ward 5. [Item 10]
12 May 1865?, Francis M. Bittick returned to duty? [Item 10, Item 12]
20 May 1865, F. M. Bittich (sic), Private, Co. F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, admitted to Post Hospital, Benton Barracks, Missouri, with Congestive Fever. Hospital Number 2867 37[or 31], Ward 1 [Item 12, Item 15]
15 June 1865, F. M. Bettick (sic), Private, Co. F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, died in Ward 1, Benton Barracks Missouri U. S. Army Post Hospital. Cause of death was Congestive Fever. [Item 13] Certificate for Government Undertakers, John A. Smithers & Bro., Office, No. 113 Chesnut (sic), between Fifth and Sixth Streets, St. Louis, Missouri. [Item 21]
16 June 1865, Final Statement for Francis M. Bittick, Private of Captain James M. Dorland's Company F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry Volunteers, discharged by reason of death. Received $33.33 dollars advanced Bounty. [Item 17]
16 June 1865, Inventory of the Effects of Francis M. Bittick, late a Private of Captain James M. Dorland's Company F of the 51st Regiment of Missouri Infantry Volunteers, who died of disease June 15, 1865 at Post Hospital, Benton Barracks, Missouri. [Item 19]
May & June 1865, Francis M. Bittich (sic), Private, Co. F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, appeared on Company Muster Roll. Discharged by death June 15, 1865. [Item 22]
31 Aug 1865, Francis M. Bellich (sic), Private, Co. F, 51 Regiment Missouri Infantry, appeared on Company Muster-out Roll, dated Benton Barracks, August 31, 1865. Died in Post Hospital, Benton Barracks, Missouri, June 15, 1865. [Item 23]
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1890 Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, and Widows, etc., p2
S.D. 8, ED: State Lunatic Asylum of Mo.
line 20, #435 Mary Bittick, widow of Francis M. Bittick
Rank: Private
Company: blank
Regiment: MO Cav
Enlisted: 1863
Discharge: 1865
Length of Service: 2 yrs
Post Office Address: St Joseph, Buchanan Co
Disability Incurred: husband died in '65
Remarks: Widow is a pensioner, information is not available
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