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Edward James Whitten 1887–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1887

Birth Location: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 29 July 1961

Death Location: New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Whitten

Mother: Mary Cannon

Spouse(s): Fannie Grandider

Children(s): Marguerite Whitten, Dorothy Whitten

The story of Edward James Whitten began in 1887 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States. In 1900, Edward James Whitten resided in New Albany City, Floyd, Indiana. In 1900, Edward James Whitten resided in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA. Edward James Whitten married Fannie Grandider, and had children including Dorothy Whitten, Marguerite Whitten. Edward James Whitten passed away in 1961 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward James Whitten began in 1887 in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1900, Edward James Whitten resided in New Albany City, Floyd, Indiana.
  • In 1900, Edward James Whitten resided in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA.
  • Edward James Whitten married Fannie Grandider, and had children including Dorothy Whitten, Marguerite Whitten.
  • Edward James Whitten passed away in 1961 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Whitten
1842–1925
Birth Location: Indiana
JW
Mary Cannon
1854–1903
Birth Location: England
MC

Spouses(s)

Fannie Grandider
1890–1932
Birth Location: Indiana
FG

Children(s)

Marguerite Whitten
1909–
Birth Location: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
MW
Dorothy Whitten
1914–
Birth Location: Indiana
DW

Edward Whitten's Ancestors

Self
Edward Whitten
1887–1961
Birth Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
Parents
James Whitten
1842–1925
Indiana
Mary Cannon
1854–1903
England
Grandparents
Sarah Whitton
1808–
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Whitten's Descendants

1.
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Edward (James) Whitten (12 Jan 1887–29 July 1961) m. Fannie Grandider (abt 1890–20 Jun 1932)
  1. 1. Marguerite Whitten 1909–
  2. 2. Dorothy Whitten 1914–

Edward Whitten's Timeline

10 Records

1887
12 Jan 1887
Birth of Edward James Whitten in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 13
Edward James Whitten resided here in New Albany City, Floyd, Indiana
New Albany City, Floyd, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 13
Edward James Whitten resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 14
Edward James Whitten resided here in Ballysheil, Armagh, Ireland
Ballysheil, Armagh, Ireland
1910
1910
Age 23
Edward James Whitten resided here in Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Edward James Whitten resided here in East Chicago, Lake, Indiana
East Chicago, Lake, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 33
Edward James Whitten resided here in East Chicago Ward 1, Lake, Indiana, USA
East Chicago Ward 1, Lake, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Edward James Whitten resided here in East Chicago, East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, USA
East Chicago, East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Edward James Whitten resided here in New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
1961
29 July 1961
Age 74
Death of Edward James Whitten in New Albany Township, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America
New Albany Township, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1887
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Chicago Ward 1, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_444; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 396
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Lake; Roll: 1493153
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T623_371; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 69.
    [4] Ireland, Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Albany City, Floyd, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T623_371; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 69.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: T623_371; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 69.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Ballysheil, Armagh, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T624_385; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1374398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: East Chicago, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Lake; Roll: 1493153

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Chicago Ward 1, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Chicago Ward 1, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_444; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 396

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Chicago, East Chicago, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Chicago, Lake, Indiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 2340336

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana; Roll: 3433; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 22-37

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 July 1961
    Event Place: New Albany Township, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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