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James Edward Whiteley 1845–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1845

Birth Location: Fulton, Illinois

Death Date: 24 May 1928

Death Location: Scurry, Kaufman, Texas

Father: Amos Whiteley

Mother: Nancy Bishop

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Pendley

Children(s): Jasper Whiteley

In 1845, James Edward Whiteley entered the world in Fulton, Illinois, born to Amos Martin Whiteley And Nancy Bishop. In 1850, James Edward Whiteley resided in Mason, Illinois. In 1860, James Edward Whiteley resided in Franklin, Newton, Missouri, United States. James Edward Whiteley married Elizabeth Lizzie Thomas Pendley, and had children including Jasper Frank Whiteley. James Edward Whiteley passed away in 1928 in Scurry, Kaufman, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1845, James Edward Whiteley entered the world in Fulton, Illinois, born to Amos Martin Whiteley And Nancy Bishop.
  • In 1850, James Edward Whiteley resided in Mason, Illinois.
  • In 1860, James Edward Whiteley resided in Franklin, Newton, Missouri, United States.
  • James Edward Whiteley married Elizabeth Lizzie Thomas Pendley, and had children including Jasper Frank Whiteley.
  • James Edward Whiteley passed away in 1928 in Scurry, Kaufman, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Whiteley
1808–1882
Birth Location: Harrison, Kentucky, United States
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Nancy Bishop
1812–1856
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Pendley
1854–1931
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Jasper Whiteley
1885–1961
Birth Location: Ellis, Texas
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James Whiteley's Ancestors

Self
James Whiteley
1845–1928
Birth Place: Fulton, Illinois
Parents
Amos Martin Whiteley
1808–1882
Harrison, Kentucky, United States
Nancy Bishop
1812–1856
Tennessee
Grandparents
Thomas (Shepard Whiteley) Rev
1775–1834
Guilford Co, North Carolina, USA
Winifred Vanhook
1781–1827
Russell, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Whiteley
1749–1818
Sarah Stapleton
1760–1836
Samuel II
1733–1818
Hannah Higgins
1754–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Dr.
1726–1760
Mary Plumbley
1731–1757
Thomas Stapleton
1724–1808
Sarah Crook
1726–1771
Lawrence VanHook
1723–1797
Bridget Lloyd
1725–1778
Joseph Higgins
1702–1781
Sarah Lewis
1700–1777

James Whiteley's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Whiteley (25 May 1845–24 May 1928) m. Elizabeth ('Lizzie' Thomas) Pendley (5 Jun 1854–22 Feb 1931)
  1. 1. Jasper (Frank) Whiteley 1885–1961 m. Lena (Evans) Miles 1890–1915
    1. 1. Robert (Earl) Whiteley 1913–1965 m. Margie (Dee) Holeman 1921–1997

James Whiteley's Timeline

10 Records

1845
25 May 1845
Birth of James Edward Whiteley in Fulton, Illinois
Fulton, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 5
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Mason, Illinois
Mason, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 15
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Franklin, Newton, Missouri, United States
Franklin, Newton, Missouri, United States
1867
18 Jul 1867
Age 22
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Williamson, Texas
Williamson, Texas
1870
1870
Age 25
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Lincoln, Crawford, Kansas, United States
Lincoln, Crawford, Kansas, United States
1880
15 Jun 1880
Age 35
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Precinct 5, Parker, Texas, United States
Precinct 5, Parker, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas
Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas
1910
1910
Age 65
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Upshur, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Upshur, Texas
1920
1920
Age 75
James Edward Whiteley resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas
Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas
1928
24 May 1928
Age 83
Death of James Edward Whiteley in Scurry, Kaufman, Texas
Scurry, Kaufman, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1845
    Event Place: Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Voter Registration Lists
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas; Roll: T625_1853; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 111; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Parker, Texas; Roll: 1323; Family History Film: 1255323; Page: 449D; Enumeration District: 138; Image: .
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lincoln, Crawford, Kansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T623_1644; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 61.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Newton, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: 1007; Image: 499.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Upshur, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Mason, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 170A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mason, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Mason, Illinois; Roll: M432_120; Page: 170A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Newton, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Franklin, Newton, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: 1007; Image: 499.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Voter Registration Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lincoln, Crawford, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lincoln, Crawford, Kansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Parker, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Parker, Texas; Roll: 1323; Family History Film: 1255323; Page: 449D; Enumeration District: 138; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T623_1644; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 61.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Upshur, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Upshur, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Upshur, Texas; Roll: T625_1853; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 111; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1928
    Event Place: Scurry, Kaufman, Texas
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
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