Sarah Maria Parkins, born: 12 2mo 1828; Frederick Co. VA; died: 3 9mo 1879; Frederick Co. VA;

Sarah, married: 15 5mo 1855; Capt. James Hervey Bitzer, born: 20 7mo 1817; Loudoun Co. VA; died: 19 2mo 1896?; Son of William Bitzer and Cornelia West, dau. of John West;

His P.O.c1890, Louisville, Ky.

J. Hervey owned a farm called "Caveland" near Winchester, Va.

Issue: Bitzer

• Annie F. (or S.), born: 26 8mo 1857; Clarke Co. VA; P.O.c1890, Tacoma Park, D. C. Did not marry.
• Eliza Parkins "Lillie", born; 4 9mo 1859; Clarke Co. VA; P.O.c1890, Washington, D.C. Later lived in Tacoma Park, D.C. Operated a profitable stenographic business in Washington. Did not marry.
• Rev. George Leese, born; 21 12mo 1860; Clarke Co. VA; died: 1934; buried: Holly Spring, MS;
• Dr. James Hervey Jr., born: 22 1mo 1863; Clarke Co. VA;

Source info: Steer Genealogy, p. 32 & 72; Mary B. Doxey; Frances B. Edson; Cartmell's History, p. 294 (see biog. info.); Rich. Ed. Griffith papers found in Handley Library Archives;