Evidence of Relationship:2024 In 1863 court documents concerning the Bitler lands, Samuel Rupert testified, "Old John Bitler had three daughters. Sallie who was married at time land was taken up. Hannah and Elizabeth lived at home and wove. Had a loom in the house and wove for the families."

1820 U.S. Census:1987
Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Union Township
Head of Family •• John Maurer
males under 10 •• 1
males 26-45 •• 1 << John Maurer
females under 10 •• 5
females 10-16 •• 2
females 26-45 •• 1 << Sarah Bitler Maurer, about age 32
One person engaged in manufacturing.

1830 U.S. Census:1996
Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Union Township
Head of Family •• John Maurer
males under 5 •• 1
males 10-15 •• 1
males 15-20 •• 1
males 30-40 •• 1
females 5-10 •• 1
females 10-15 •• 2
females 15-20 •• 2
females 20-30 •• 1
females 30-40 •• 1 << Sarah, about age 42