John Henry BITTING

• Born: 25 April 1811 in Rural Hall, NC [85]
• Died: 14 June 1847 in Rural Hall, NC [85]

Spouse: Catherine FROST

• Born: 29 September 1811 in Stokes Co., NC [89]
• Died: 27 July 1876 in Dalton, GA [85]
• Married: 4 September 1832 in North Carolina [81]

Children of John & Catherine:

1. John Henry , Jr. (1835 - 1881)
2. James Frost (1836 - 1884)
3. Elizabeth Gertrude (1837 - 1887)
4. Mary Ann (1840 - 1862)
5. Nicholas (1845 - 1904)

Parents of John:

• Father: John Leppeaux BITTING
• Mother: Johanna Gertrude nee STOLTZ

Biographical Information:

In 1836 he opened a general store on Spainhour Creek. He also built a mill and blacksmith shop at this site. In 1841 he opened a post office at this site.