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Hugh Oscar Whitehead 1889 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 December 1889

Birth Location: Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 6 September 1953

Death Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: John Whitehead

Mother: Florence Foust

Spouse(s): Bessie Robinson

Children(s): Hugh Whitehead, Carl Whitehead

The story of Hugh Oscar Whitehead began in 1889 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America. In 1890, Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided in Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1900, Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided in Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Hugh Oscar Whitehead married Bessie Lillian Robinson, and had children including Hugh Whitehead, Carl T. Whitehead. Hugh Oscar Whitehead passed away in 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Oscar Whitehead began in 1889 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • In 1890, Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided in Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1900, Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided in Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Hugh Oscar Whitehead married Bessie Lillian Robinson, and had children including Hugh Whitehead, Carl T. Whitehead.
  • Hugh Oscar Whitehead passed away in 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Whitehead
1863 – 1915
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Florence Foust
1867 – 1945
Birth Location: Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Robinson
1894 – 1983
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
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Children(s)

Hugh Whitehead
1913 – 1983
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Carl Whitehead
1918 – 2005
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Hugh Whitehead's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Whitehead
1889 – 1953
Birth Place: Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
John H Whitehead
1863 – 1915
Arkansas
Florence (A) Foust
1867 – 1945
Indiana
Grandparents
Thomas (Benton) WHITEHEAD
1839 – 1910
Tennessee, United States
Mary (Ann) Roane
1844 – 1866
Dade County, Georgia, USA
Jonathan (A) Foust
1838 – 1904
Highland City, Highland, Ohio, United States
Matilda (Elizabeth MC) ELHANEY
1848 – 1914
Jackson, Preble, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lewis WHITEHEAD
1799 – 1863
Seabery Westkinon
1809 – 1863
Jonathan Foust
1802 – 1890
Anna Shafer
1804 – 1888
David ELHANEY
Sarah KELLEY
1830 – 1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas WHITEHEAD
1769 – 1830
Nancy Willard
1770 – 1830
John Westkenon
1788 – 1884
Shafer
Martha Stroup
1759 – 1846

Hugh Whitehead's Descendants

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Hugh (Oscar) Whitehead (27 December 1889 – 6 September 1953) m. Bessie (Lillian) Robinson (18 November 1894 – 27 December 1983)
  1. 1. Hugh Whitehead (5 Dec 1913 – 3 Dec 1983) m. Elsie (L) Taylor (6 July 1906 – 3 December 1989)
  2. 2. Carl (T.) Whitehead (22 Jan 1918 – 29 Jul 2005)

Hugh Whitehead's Timeline

12 Records

1889
27 December 1889
Birth of Hugh Oscar Whitehead in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
1890
1890
Age 1
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California
Downey, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 51
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Bellflower, California, USA
Bellflower, California, USA
1944
1944
Age 55
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
1951
Age 62
Hugh Oscar Whitehead resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
1953
6 September 1953
Age 64
Death of Hugh Oscar Whitehead in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 December 1889
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, 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 California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00225; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 19-118
    [3] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1953-09-06
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 206
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0913; FHL microfilm: 2339861
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Johnston; Roll: 1851784
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goshen, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240079
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1252; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1375265
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records, 1890-1995

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: Los Angeles, California City Directories, 1888-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goshen, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goshen, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240079

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Maysville, Garvin, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1252; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1375265

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 206

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0913; FHL microfilm: 2339861

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00225; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 19-118

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00225; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 19-118

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Bellflower, California, 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 California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Johnston; Roll: 1851784

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 September 1953
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1953-09-06
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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