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Elijah (E.J.) Whitley 1888–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 August 1888

Birth Location: Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 7 Mar 1967

Death Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Israel Sr.

Mother: Novella Brooks

Spouse(s): Rachel Maxwell

Children(s): Novella Whitley, Susie Whitley

In 1888, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley entered the world in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America, born to Israel Whitley Sr And Novella Maria Brooks. In 1900, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA. In 1920, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA. Elijah (E.J.) Whitley married Rachel Serena Maxwell, and had children including Daisy Lee Whitley, Elijah Whitley Jr, Gathering Overton, Hazel Shelby, Katherine Whitley, Novella Lucille Whitley, Susie Whitley. Elijah (E.J.) Whitley passed away in 1967 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley entered the world in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America, born to Israel Whitley Sr And Novella Maria Brooks.
  • In 1900, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA.
  • Elijah (E.J.) Whitley married Rachel Serena Maxwell, and had children including Daisy Lee Whitley, Elijah Whitley Jr, Gathering Overton, Hazel Shelby, Katherine Whitley, Novella Lucille Whitley, Susie Whitley.
  • Elijah (E.J.) Whitley passed away in 1967 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Israel Sr.
1868–1932
Birth Location: Texas
IS
Novella Brooks
1867–1972
Birth Location: Edna, Texas
NB

Spouses(s)

Rachel Maxwell
1898–1949
Birth Location: Bastrop County, Texas
RM

Children(s)

Novella Whitley
1925–2007
Birth Location: Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
NW
Susie Whitley
1920–
Birth Location: Texas
SW

Elijah Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Whitley
1888–1967
Birth Place: Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Israel Whitley Sr.
1868–1932
Texas
Novella (Maria) Brooks
1867–1972
Edna, Texas
Grandparents
George (Hiram) Brooks
1845–1925
Irving Parish, Louisiana
Emma ((Brooks)) Green
1853–1920
Washington County, Texas
Great-Grandparents
Rufus Brooks
1812–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Brooks
1785–1863
Elizabeth Hays
1789–1837

Elijah Whitley's Descendants

1.
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Elijah ((E.J.)) Whitley (1 August 1888–7 Mar 1967) m. Rachel (Serena) Maxwell (21 Jun 1898–6 Mar 1949)
  1. 1. Novella (Lucille) Whitley 1925–2007 m. David Wilson 1918–2012
    1. 1. Sheliy (Ann) Moore 1947–1947
  2. 2. Susie Whitley 1920–

Elijah Whitley's Timeline

10 Records

1888
1 August 1888
Birth of Elijah (E.J.) Whitley in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America
Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 12
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas
Austin, Travis, Texas
1937
1937
Age 49
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1967
Abt 1967
Age 79
Elijah (E.J.) Whitley resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1967
7 Mar 1967
Age 79
Death of Elijah (E.J.) Whitley in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 August 1888
    Event Place: Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04149; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 227-37
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: T625_1852; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 125
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 2342135
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1609; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0006
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: 646; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 256-86

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1609; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: T625_1852; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 2342135

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04149; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 227-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04149; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 227-37

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, 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: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: 646; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 256-86

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1967
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1967
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Austin American-Statesman; Publication Date: 10 Mar 1967; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.073092304,0.14821391,0.20014918&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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