Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Frances Witt
Add photo

Frances Witt 1905 - 1991

Frances Witt was born on November 13, 1905, and died at age 85 years old on April 23, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Witt.
Frances Witt
November 13, 1905
April 23, 1991
Female
Looking for another Frances Witt?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Frances.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Frances Witt's History: 1905 - 1991

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 11/13
    1905

    Birthday

    November 13, 1905
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 04/23
    1991

    Death

    April 23, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Frances Witt lived 11 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Frances

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1905, in the year that Frances Witt was born, the first movie theater opened in the United States in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the first theater to show nothing but movies - silent films. Two men, John P. Harris and his brother-in-law Harry Davis, opened the Nickelodeon on Smithfield Street - charging 5 cents for admission. The first day, 450 people watched movies at the new theater - on the second day, more than 1500 people stood in line to get in.
Did you know?
In 1922, at the age of 17 years old, Frances was alive when on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Frances Witt's Family Tree & Friends

Frances Witt's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Frances' Friends

Friends of Frances Friends can be as close as family. Add Frances' family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Frances Witt to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Frances Witt Biographies

Other Witt Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top