Asa
WITTER
Parents & Family of Asa WITTER
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Asa WITTER.
Born: 1 October 1744 in Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Asa WITTER died 7 October 1792 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA.
Details of the family tree of Asa appear below.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Asa WITTER.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Asa WITTER.
Records about Asa WITTER and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 17441 October 1744
Preston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 17927 October 1792
Canterbury, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 48.
Record added: 10/28/2021 6:48:07 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2025 6:39:45 PM
Explore Asa WITTER's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
Explore Asa WITTER's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Asa Witter
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Preston, Connecticut
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Asa WITTER.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.