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James Ervin Whitaker 1890–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: June 29, 1890

Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: December 25, 1949

Death Location: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Father: John line)

Mother: Mary Cook

Spouse(s): Sarah Cunningham

Children(s): Wade Whitaker

In 1890, James Ervin Whitaker entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA, born to John E Whitaker Twin To Allen Dna Line And Mary Victoria Cook. In 1900, James Ervin Whitaker resided in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, James Ervin Whitaker resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. James Ervin Whitaker married Sarah Cunningham, and had children including Wade John Whitaker. James Ervin Whitaker passed away in 1949 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, James Ervin Whitaker entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA, born to John E Whitaker Twin To Allen Dna Line And Mary Victoria Cook.
  • In 1900, James Ervin Whitaker resided in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, James Ervin Whitaker resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Ervin Whitaker married Sarah Cunningham, and had children including Wade John Whitaker.
  • James Ervin Whitaker passed away in 1949 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
James Whitaker
1890–1949
Birth Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John E. Whitaker , Twin to Allen, (DNA line)
1865–1925
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Victoria) Cook
1869–1937
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Pvt. (Joseph H. "Joe" Whitaker , 4GG, Civil War - Confederate, DNA) Confirmed
1836–1905
Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Malinda "Linda\Lindy\Kate" Whiteaker , 4GG, DNA) Confirmed
1846–1929
Clarborne County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Claiborne Confirmed
1810–1849
Elizabeth Confirmed
1816–1895
Matthew Confirmed
1824–1864
Sarah Confirmed
1826–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph 6GG
1775–1830
Nancy 6GG
1773–1840
William Confirmed
1788–1859
Christina Confirmed
1791–1872
Sgt.\Rev. Union
1788–1846
Nancy 6GG
1788–1852
Elisha 6GG
1797–1887
Maria\Mariah EOL
1795–1858

James Whitaker's Descendants

1.
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James (Ervin) Whitaker (June 29, 1890–December 25, 1949) m. Sarah Cunningham (November 9, 1888–July 11, 1955)
  1. 1. Wade (John) Whitaker 1916–2010 m. Tennie (H.) Collingsworth 1922–1990
    1. 1. Ross (David) Whitaker 1944–2000 m. Barbara (Sue) Rowe 1947–1989

James Whitaker's Timeline

4 Records

1890
June 29, 1890
Birth of James Ervin Whitaker in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
James Ervin Whitaker resided here in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
James Ervin Whitaker resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1949
December 25, 1949
Age 59
Death of James Ervin Whitaker in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: June 29, 1890
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 15
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1241561
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1375506
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1241561

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 5, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 25, 1949
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 15
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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