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Edwin Whitaker 1831–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1831

Birth Location: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA

Death Date: 16 Apr 1901

Death Location: Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America

Father: Jacob Whitaker

Mother: Barbara Whittaker

Spouse(s): Mary Whitaker

Children(s): Albert Whittaker, Geneva Whitaker

In 1831, Edwin Whitaker entered the world in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA, born to Jacob T Whitaker And Barbara Whittaker. In 1850, Edwin Whitaker resided in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA. In 1860, Edwin Whitaker resided in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA. Edwin Whitaker married Mary J Whitaker, and had children including Albert E Whittaker, Geneva Whitaker. Edwin Whitaker passed away in 1901 in Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Edwin Whitaker entered the world in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA, born to Jacob T Whitaker And Barbara Whittaker.
  • In 1850, Edwin Whitaker resided in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA.
  • In 1860, Edwin Whitaker resided in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA.
  • Edwin Whitaker married Mary J Whitaker, and had children including Albert E Whittaker, Geneva Whitaker.
  • Edwin Whitaker passed away in 1901 in Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Whitaker
1808–1858
Birth Location: Vassalborough, Kennebec, Maine, USA
JW
Barbara Whittaker
1809–1895
Birth Location: Unity, Waldo, Maine, USA
BW

Spouses(s)

Mary Whitaker
1840–1931
Birth Location: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
MW

Children(s)

Albert Whittaker
1857–1933
Birth Location: Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
AW
Geneva Whitaker
1870–1960
Birth Location: Cumberland, Maine, USA
GW

Edwin Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Whitaker
1831–1901
Birth Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
Parents
Jacob T Whitaker
1808–1858
Vassalborough, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Barbara Whittaker
1809–1895
Unity, Waldo, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Whitaker
1779–1862
Deering, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Betsey Morton
1779–1853
Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
John Webb
1787–1867
Durham, Lincoln County, Maine, USA
Abigail Rich
1780–1868
Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Whitaker
1756–1835
Susanna Whitaker
1759–1838
Bryant Morton
1744–1812
Love Frost
1744–1831
Samuel Webb
1763–1848
Lois Pearson
1766–1834
James Rich
1748–1838
Abigail Stevens
1753–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Whitaker
1716–1774
Hannah Guile
1721–1781
Jonathan Simons
1718–1764
Mary Follansbee
1724–1764
Briant Morse
1705–1793
Thankful Parker
1708–1770
WILLIAM FROST
1710–1793
Love Butler
1713–1756
Samuel Webb
1740–1817
Thomas Pearson
1723–1819
Martha Woodbridge
1730–1783
Lemuel Rich
1711–1791
Elizabeth Harding
1717–1791
Benjamin Stevens
1721–1791
Sarah Pride
1723–1796

Edwin Whitaker's Descendants

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Edwin Whitaker (30 Mar 1831–16 Apr 1901) m. Mary (J) Whitaker (abt 1840–1931)
  1. 1. Albert (E.) Whittaker 1857–1933 m. Magdalena Scherer 1864–1941
    1. 1. Genevieve Drolette 1901–1988 m. Erban Drolet 1902–1986
      1. 1. Dorothy (Mae) Petersen 1923–2017 m. Charles (James) Peterson 1918–2006
        1. 1. Charles (U) Petersen 1943–2019 m. Beverly (L) Pettry 1945–2018
      2. 2. Paul (Albert) Drolette 1925–1949
      3. 3. Jean (Frances) Drolette 1934–2018 m. Marvin (Claire) Krueger 1927–2010
    2. 2. Edwin (Henry) Whittaker 1887–1949 m. Kathryn Whitaker 1883–1978
      1. 1. Betty (W) Knowlton 1916–1984 m. Frederick (Gilbert Knowlton) Sr 1908–1990
        1. 1. Frederick (Gilbert Knowlton) Jr 1942–1993
        2. 2. Ralph (S.) Knowlton 1944–2010
      2. 2. Mary (Gene) Wentz 1921–2008 m. Wentz 1917–1999
      3. 3. Kenneth (Edwin) Whittaker 1918–1998 m. Sylvia (Harriet) Novak 1918–1989
  2. 2. Geneva Whitaker 1870–1960 m. John (A) Merrill 1871–1941
    1. 1. John (Vacay) Merrill 1902–

Edwin Whitaker's Timeline

8 Records

1831
30 Mar 1831
Birth of Edwin Whitaker in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
1850
1850
Age 19
Edwin Whitaker resided here in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
1860
1860
Age 29
Edwin Whitaker resided here in Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 39
Edwin Whitaker resided here in Fairfield, Somerset, Maine, USA
Fairfield, Somerset, Maine, USA
1875
1875
Age 44
Edwin Whitaker resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 49
Edwin Whitaker resided here in Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
Edwin Whitaker resided here in Detroit, Somerset, Maine, USA
Detroit, Somerset, Maine, USA
1901
16 Apr 1901
Age 70
Death of Edwin Whitaker in Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1424; Page: 317A; Enumeration District: 153
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_558; Page: 155B; Family History Library Film: 552057
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit, Somerset, Maine; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1240600
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M653_453; Page: 20; Family History Library Film: 803453
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page: 218B; Image: 440
    [6] Web: England, Bedfordshire Gaol Index, 1770-1882
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page: 218B; Image: 440

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Troy, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M653_453; Page: 20; Family History Library Film: 803453

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fairfield, Somerset, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_558; Page: 155B; Family History Library Film: 552057

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Record Source: Web: England, Bedfordshire Gaol Index, 1770-1882

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1424; Page: 317A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Detroit, Somerset, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Detroit, Somerset, Maine; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1240600

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1901
    Event Place: Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Death Records, 1761-1922, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll Number: 60
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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