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Elisha Edward Whitley 1865–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1865

Birth Location: Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Death Date: abt 1934

Death Location: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA

Father: William Whitley

Mother: Lucinda Yarbrough

Spouse(s): Ida Harper, Clara Whitley

Children(s): Gilbert Whitley, Whittley None

In 1865, Elisha Edward Whitley entered the world in Multnomah, Oregon, USA, born to William Whitley And Lucinda R Yarbrough. In 1871, Elisha Edward Whitley resided in Clark, Washington, USA. In 1880, Elisha Edward Whitley resided in Owl Creek, Cowlitz, Washington, USA. Elisha Edward Whitley married Clara Alice Cordell Nichalson Flanders Whitley, Ida E Cromwell Hickcox Whitely Harper, and had children including Gilbert Swane Whitley, Whittley. Elisha Edward Whitley passed away in 1934 in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Elisha Edward Whitley entered the world in Multnomah, Oregon, USA, born to William Whitley And Lucinda R Yarbrough.
  • In 1871, Elisha Edward Whitley resided in Clark, Washington, USA.
  • In 1880, Elisha Edward Whitley resided in Owl Creek, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.
  • Elisha Edward Whitley married Clara Alice Cordell Nichalson Flanders Whitley, Ida E Cromwell Hickcox Whitely Harper, and had children including Gilbert Swane Whitley, Whittley.
  • Elisha Edward Whitley passed away in 1934 in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Whitley
1826–1918
Birth Location: Ralls, Missouri, USA
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Lucinda Yarbrough
1847–1916
Birth Location: Linn County, Oregon, USA
LY

Spouses(s)

Ida Harper
1862–1915
Birth Location: New York, USA
IH
Clara Whitley
1861–
Birth Location: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, USA
CW

Children(s)

Gilbert Whitley
1898–1950
Birth Location: Tacoma, Washington
GW
Whittley None
1893–
Birth Location: Ballard, King, Washington, USA
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Elisha Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Whitley
1865–1934
Birth Place: Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Parents
William Whitley
1826–1918
Ralls, Missouri, USA
Lucinda (R) Yarbrough
1847–1916
Linn County, Oregon, USA
Grandparents
Willis Whitley
1796–1868
Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Mary ((Polly Ann)) Swain
1807–1838
Saverton, Ralls, Missouri, USA
John (Bailey) Yarbrough
1791–1873
Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Yarbrough
1801–1871
Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1778–1855
Lucy Phelps
1772–1816
Sherod Swain
1770–1840
Elizabeth Gilbert
1793–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sr
1747–1822
NANCY STALLINGS
1751–1830
Stephen Swain
1738–1796
Samuel ✔️
1767–1834
Fanny Rosser
1771–1833

Elisha Whitley's Descendants

1.
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Elisha (Edward) Whitley (12 Feb 1865–abt 1934) m. Ida (E Cromwell Hickcox Whitely) Harper (Feb 1862–12 Feb 1915) m. Clara (Alice Cordell Nichalson Flanders) Whitley (17 Oct 1861–)
  1. 1. Gilbert (Swane) Whitley 1898–1950
  2. 2. Whittley 1893–

Elisha Whitley's Timeline

13 Records

1865
12 Feb 1865
Birth of Elisha Edward Whitley in Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1871
9 Feb 1871
Age 6
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Clark, Washington, USA
Clark, Washington, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Owl Creek, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Owl Creek, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1885
18 Feb 1885
Age 20
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1892
1892
Age 27
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Ballard, King, Washington, USA
Ballard, King, Washington, USA
1893
1893
Age 28
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1913
1913
Age 48
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1914
10 Jan 1914
Age 49
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1918
1918
Age 53
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Vancouver, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
1921
1921
Age 56
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Vancouver, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Elisha Edward Whitley resided here in Kelso, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Kelso, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
1934
abt 1934
Age 69
Death of Elisha Edward Whitley in Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1865
    Event Place: Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892
    [2] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: kingcoarchmr_00690
    [3] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington; Roll: T625_1922; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2342221
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [8] Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1885
    [9] Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1871

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892
    [2] Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1871

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Owl Creek, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892
    [2] Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914, Washington State Archives; Cheney, Washington; Census Records; Census Year: 1885

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Ballard, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1914
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Oregon Daily Journal; Publication Date: 10 Jan 1914; Publication Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Vancouver, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington; Roll: T625_1922; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Vancouver, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kelso, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2342221

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1934
    Event Place: Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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