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James Whittaker 1779–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 April 1779

Birth Location: Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC

Death Date: 2 Nov 1871

Death Location: Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joshua Sr

Mother: Mary Whitaker

Spouse(s): Mary Whitaker

Children(s): Silas Whitaker*

James Whittaker was born in 1779 in Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC, the child of Joshua Whitaker Sr And Mary Whitaker. James Whittaker married Mary Whitaker, and had children including Silas Whitaker. James Whittaker passed away in 1871 in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Whittaker was born in 1779 in Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC, the child of Joshua Whitaker Sr And Mary Whitaker.
  • James Whittaker married Mary Whitaker, and had children including Silas Whitaker.
  • James Whittaker passed away in 1871 in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Sr
1735–1798
Birth Location: Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
JS
Mary Whitaker
1748–1832
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Whitaker
1779–1849
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
MW

Children(s)

Silas Whitaker*
1820–1902
Birth Location: Swannanoa, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
SW

James Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
James Whittaker
1779–1871
Birth Place: Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC
Parents
Joshua WHITAKER Sr
1735–1798
Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Whitaker
1748–1832
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Parker) Whitaker
1701–1789
England
Elizabeth Whitaker
1701–1760
Ireland
Joseph ((William)) Reed
1700–1765
Chowan, North Carolina
Elizabeth Durant
1720–1790
Bath, Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
George Durant
1685–1730
Hagar Crisp
1694–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Durant
1662–1699
Sarah Cooke
1666–1717
✨ Wilkins
1665–1727

James Whittaker's Descendants

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James Whittaker (3 April 1779–2 Nov 1871) m. Mary Whitaker (26 June 1779–13 Aug 1849)
  1. 1. Silas Whitaker* 1820–1902 m. Rebecca Whitaker 1828–1916
    1. 1. Benjamin (P) Whitaker 1849–1933 m. Patrina (E) Allen 1854–1948
      1. 1. Nancy (Idella) Searcey 1875–1918 m. A (M) Searcey 1875–1954
        1. 1. Floyd (Jennings) Searcey 1904–1965
        2. 2. Baby (Girl) Searcey 1923–1923
        3. 3. Jewell (P) Snider 1908–2005
        4. 4. Lamar (Andrew) Searcey 1916–1946
        5. 5. Richard (Eugene) Searcey 1921–1996
        6. 6. Thaxton (Whitaker) Searcey 1913–1971
        7. 7. Blanche (Gertrude) Dobbs 1898–1985 m. Brice Dobbs 1896–1984
        8. 8. Mattie (Lautrell) Wamble 1900–1991
        9. 9. Floyd (Jennings) Searcey 1904–1965
        10. 10. Jewell (P) Snider 1908–2005
        11. 11. Baby (Girl) Searcey 1923–1923
        12. 12. Olive (Lucille) Dunklin 1902–1976 m. Gilbert (T) Dunklin 1899–1964
        13. 13. Lamar (Andrew) Searcey 1916–1946
        14. 14. Thaxton (Whitaker) Searcey 1913–1971
        15. 15. Mattie (Lautrell) Wamble 1900–1991
      2. 2. John (Luther) Whitaker 1880–1973 m. May (Belle) Whitaker 1889–1979
        1. 1. Eva Thurman 1918–2010
        2. 2. Theodore Whitaker 1908–1992 m. Jessie Whitaker 1909–1986
        3. 3. Adam Whitaker 1916–2008 m. Hazel (M) Whitaker 1915–1976
        4. 4. Ruth Whiteley 1922–
        5. 5. Earl Whiteley 1924–
        6. 6. Bertha Whitaker 1910–1910
        7. 7. Max Whitaker 1912–1912
        8. 8. May Whitaker 1911–1911
        9. 9. Everett (P) Whitaker 1908–1909
      3. 3. Mack Whitaker 1891–1965
      4. 4. William (Judson) Whitaker 1888–1910
      5. 5. Frank (Cecil Whitaker) Sr. 1895–1973
      6. 6. Footie (O) Henson 1900–1963 m. John (Leonard) Henson 1899–1972
        1. 1. Mildred (L.) Mosley 1928–2012
        2. 2. James (Leonard) Henson 1919–1986
        3. 3. Charles (A) Henson 1922–1977 m. Gladis (E) Davis 1919–1974 m. Gladys Painter 1921–2001
        4. 4. O'Dell Ellis 1926–2011
        5. 5. Sue Medlin 1933–1998
        6. 6. O'dell Henson 1926–2011 m. James (Paul) Ellis 1931–2015
      7. 7. Charity (C) Whitaker 1878–1885
      8. 8. Dessa Whitaker 1889–1986
      9. 9. Margaret (Alice) Ray 1886–1985
      10. 10. Rebecca (J.) Henry 1872–1953
      11. 11. Judd Whitaker 1883–
    2. 2. Nancy (A) Whitaker 1856–1922 m. John (Harvey) Allen 1855–1928
      1. 1. Vergial (J) Allen 1891–1940
      2. 2. Elizabeth Akins 1882–1916
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Smith 1883–1967
      4. 4. James (Arthur) Allen 1879–1956
      5. 5. Jahugh (L) Allen 1887–1968 m. Maud (V.) Allen 1895–1967
        1. 1. James (Edward) Allen 1916–1973
      6. 6. Margaret Conley 1877–1947
      7. 7. Clista (C.) Allen 1893–1962
      8. 8. Millie (Marile) Miller 1880–1938
      9. 9. Prince (J) Allen 1899–
      10. 10. Ln Allen 1888–
    3. 3. Sarah (Caroline) Allen 1852–1939 m. John (L) Allen 1851–1920
      1. 1. Maggie (& Two Infants) Allen 1895–
      2. 2. Lindsey (Mack) Allen 1880–1937 m. Martha (E) Allen 1882–1969
        1. 1. Hastie Allen 1903–1971 m. James (M) Mulkey 1903–1971
        2. 2. Tamer Allen 1900–1988 m. Charles (Herbert) Morris 1909–1941
        3. 3. Edna Hyde 1923–2002
        4. 4. Infant (Son) Allen 1907–1907
      3. 3. William (Silas) Allen 1874–1914
      4. 4. Georgia (Loula) Akins 1883–1962
      5. 5. Mattie (Arlevia) Buchanan 1881–1962
      6. 6. Leastie (Belle) Jett 1895–1979
      7. 7. Nancy (Paralee) Parks 1872–1910
      8. 8. Leastie (M) Allen 1896–
      9. 9. Clarence (Allen) Sr. 1892–1967 m. Carrie (L) Allen 1898–1983
        1. 1. Elizabeth Allen 1919–2001
        2. 2. James (C) Allen 1922–1985
        3. 3. Imogene (L) Allen 1916–1998
        4. 4. Infant Allen 1918–1918
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Waiters 1847–1896
    5. 5. Harriet (C.) Whitaker 1861–1959
    6. 6. Margaret (Avaline) Jones 1854–1899
    7. 7. William (Judson) Whitaker 1858–1934
    8. 8. Elizabeth Whitaker 1864–
    9. 9. Martha (J.) Jones 1852–
    10. 10. Silas (L) Whitaker 1867–1880
    11. 11. Alice (Rebecca) Miller 1872–1958
    12. 12. Francis (E.) Whitaker 1866–

James Whittaker's Timeline

14 Records

1779
3 April 1779
Birth of James Whittaker in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
1779
3 April 1779
Birth of James Whittaker in Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC
Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC
1800
21 Sep 1800
Age 21
James Whittaker was married in Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 31
James Whittaker resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 41
James Whittaker resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
James Whittaker resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1834
29 Jul 1834
Age 55
James Whittaker resided here in Sandy Bottom, Macon, North Carolina
Sandy Bottom, Macon, North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 61
James Whittaker resided here in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 71
James Whittaker resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 81
James Whittaker resided here in Valley Town, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Valley Town, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 91
James Whittaker resided here in Valley, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Valley, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1871
2 November 1871
Age 92
Death of James Whittaker in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America
1871
3 Nov 1871
Age 92
Death of James Whittaker in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA
Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA
1871
2 Nov 1871
Age 92
Burial of James Whittaker in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1779
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 622; Page: 315a
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4436.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KHW
    [4] U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and Records, 1924-1929
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1130; Page: 346A
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Valley Town, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 803892

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1779
    Event Place: Swearing Creek near Lexington, Rowan Co (now Davison), NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1800
    Event Place: Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 289; Image: 00124; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 124; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 126

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 250; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1834
    Event Place: Sandy Bottom, Macon, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 94

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: 357; Page: 231; Family History Library Film: 0018093

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 622; Page: 315a

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Valley Town, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Valley Town, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 803892

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Valley, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1130; Page: 346A

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Andrews, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and Records, 1924-1929

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 November 1871
    Event Place: Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1871
    Event Place: Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1871
    Event Place: Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
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