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James Washington Whitaker 1845–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1845

Birth Location: White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA

Death Date: 29 July 1904

Death Location: Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Whitaker

Mother: Nancy Henry

Spouse(s): Rebecca Neal, Sarah Bryant

Children(s): Vetter Whittaker, Wilbur Whittaker

The story of James Washington Whitaker began in 1845 in White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA. In 1850, James Washington Whitaker resided in District 15, White, Tennessee, USA. James Washington Whitaker married Rebecca Jane Neal, Sarah Ann Bryant, and had children including Vetter Whittaker, Wilbur Weslyn Whittaker. James Washington Whitaker passed away in 1904 in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Washington Whitaker began in 1845 in White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA.
  • In 1850, James Washington Whitaker resided in District 15, White, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Washington Whitaker married Rebecca Jane Neal, Sarah Ann Bryant, and had children including Vetter Whittaker, Wilbur Weslyn Whittaker.
  • James Washington Whitaker passed away in 1904 in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Whitaker
1821–1855
Birth Location: Standing Stone Monterey, TN, USA
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Nancy Henry
1824–1880
Birth Location: Monterey, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Neal
1861–1933
Birth Location: , Overton, Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Bryant
1851–1878
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SB

Children(s)

Vetter Whittaker
1896–1966
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Wilbur Whittaker
1872–1945
Birth Location: Tennessee
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James Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
James Whitaker
1845–1904
Birth Place: White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA
Parents
James Madison Whitaker
1821–1855
Standing Stone Monterey, TN, USA
Nancy Henry
1824–1880
Monterey, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Hancock Whittaker) III
1783–1867
Tyre River, Beaufort, Pitt Co, North Carolina, USA
Delilah (Vina) Jackson
1787–1832
North Carolina, USA
John Henry
1788–1865
Greene Co, NC (Now Cocke Co, TN)
Susannah ("Henry") Day
1800–1865
Jefferson City, Jefferson Co, TN, USA
Great-Grandparents
John 1755
1755–1835
Priscilla Winnerford
1760–1802
James Jackson
1750–
Martha Jones
1750–
Cynthia Fine
1760–
George Henry
1760–1817
Jesse Day
1771–1835
Hannah Howard
1774–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Williams
1730–1800
John Sr
1742–1833
Mary Evans
1745–1785

James Whitaker's Descendants

1.
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James (Washington) Whitaker (1845–29 July 1904) m. Rebecca (Jane) Neal (30 May 1861–20 Jul 1933) m. Sarah (Ann) Bryant (1851–1878)
  1. 1. Vetter Whittaker 1896–1966 m. Arizonia Tayes 1899–1940 m. Renda Blaylock 1910–
    1. 1. George Whitaker 1926– m. Ruby (Lucille) Henry 1933–2011
  2. 2. Wilbur (Weslyn) Whittaker 1872–1945 m. Mary (Emiel) Henry 1878–1941
    1. 1. Jonah (Big Bone) Henry 1899–1976 m. Alice (M) Wilhite 1902–1985
      1. 1. J (T) Henry 1923–1996
      2. 2. Christine Henry 1928–2002 m. Glen Johnson 1931–2001
        1. 1. Glen Johnson 1951–1951
        2. 2. Glenda Johnson 1951–1951
      3. 3. S (T) Henry 1925–1998

James Whitaker's Timeline

9 Records

1845
1845
Birth of James Washington Whitaker in Putnam co., Tennessee
Putnam co., Tennessee
1845
1845
Birth of James Washington Whitaker in White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA
White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
James Washington Whitaker resided here in District 15, White, Tennessee, USA
District 15, White, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
James Washington Whitaker resided here in District 14, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
James Washington Whitaker resided here in District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
James Washington Whitaker resided here in Civil District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1904
29 JUL 1904
Age 59
Death of James Washington Whitaker in Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
1904
29 July 1904
Age 59
Death of James Washington Whitaker in ,Putanm,TN,USA
,Putanm,TN,USA
1910
1910
Age 65
James Washington Whitaker resided here in Abbott, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Abbott, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Putnam co., Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: White Co now, Putnam Co, TN, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 2
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: 1275; Page: 137D; Enumeration District: 103
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Putnam, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241592
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805269
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abbott, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, White, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 124A; Image: 251
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 15, White, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 15, White, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 124A; Image: 251

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 89; Family History Library Film: 805269

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: 1275; Page: 137D; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 5, Putnam, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241592

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Abbott, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abbott, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 JUL 1904
    Event Place: Putnam County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 July 1904
    Event Place: ,Putanm,TN,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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