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James Whittaker 1839–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1839

Birth Location: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 10 Sep 1902

Death Location: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA

Father: James Whittaker

Mother: Elizabeth Priestly

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Whittaker

Children(s): Joseph Whittaker

In 1839, James Whittaker entered the world in Oldham, Lancashire, England, born to James Whittaker And Elizabeth Priestly. In 1841, James Whittaker resided in Prestwich Cum Oldham, Lancashire, England. James Whittaker married Elizabeth Whittaker, and had children including Joseph N Whittaker. James Whittaker passed away in 1902 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1839, James Whittaker entered the world in Oldham, Lancashire, England, born to James Whittaker And Elizabeth Priestly.
  • In 1841, James Whittaker resided in Prestwich Cum Oldham, Lancashire, England.
  • James Whittaker married Elizabeth Whittaker, and had children including Joseph N Whittaker.
  • James Whittaker passed away in 1902 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Whittaker
1811–
Birth Location: Oldham, Lancashire, England
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Elizabeth Priestly
1810–1878
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Whittaker
1840–1900
Birth Location: England
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Children(s)

Joseph Whittaker
1880–
Birth Location: Delaware
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James Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
James Whittaker
1839–1902
Birth Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England
Parents
James Whittaker
1811–
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Priestly
1810–1878
England
Grandparents
John Whittaker
–1841
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Whittaker's Descendants

1.
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James Whittaker (abt 1839–10 Sep 1902) m. Elizabeth Whittaker (Sep 1840–1900)
  1. 1. Joseph (N) Whittaker 1880–

James Whittaker's Timeline

8 Records

1838
18 Nov 1838
James Whittaker was baptized in Oldham, St Peter, Lancashire, England
Oldham, St Peter, Lancashire, England
1839
abt 1839
Birth of James Whittaker in Oldham, Lancashire, England
Oldham, Lancashire, England
1841
1841
Age 2
James Whittaker resided here in Prestwich Cum Oldham, Lancashire, England
Prestwich Cum Oldham, Lancashire, England
1851
1851
Age 12
James Whittaker resided here in Oldham Below Town, Lancashire, England
Oldham Below Town, Lancashire, England
1860
1860
Age 21
James Whittaker resided here in Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle, Delaware
Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle, Delaware
1870
1870
Age 31
James Whittaker resided here in Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
James Whittaker resided here in Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1902
10 Sep 1902
Age 63
Death of James Whittaker in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1839
    Event Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware, Marriage Records, 1744-1912, Public Archives Commission, Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Marriage Records, 1744-1912; Record Group: RG1325.003.004
    [2] Delaware Death Records, 1861-1933, Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Delaware Vital Records, 1800-1933; Series Number: Death Records - 89
    [3] Delaware Death Records, 1861-1933, Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Delaware Vital Records, 1800-1933; Series Number: Register of Deaths - 3
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M593_121; Page: 37B; Family History Library Film: 545620
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 156; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240156
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M653_98; Page: 664; Family History Library Film: 803098
    [7] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2240; Folio: 545; Page: 18
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [9] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 547; Book: 4; Civil Parish: Prestwich Cum Oldham; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 28; Page: 50; Line: 6; GSU roll: 306931

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1838
    Event Place: Oldham, St Peter, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
    [2] Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Prestwich Cum Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 547; Book: 4; Civil Parish: Prestwich Cum Oldham; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 5; Folio: 28; Page: 50; Line: 6; GSU roll: 306931

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Oldham Below Town, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2240; Folio: 545; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M653_98; Page: 664; Family History Library Film: 803098

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 156; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240156

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilmington Division 28, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: M593_121; Page: 37B; Family History Library Film: 545620

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 10, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 156; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1240156

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware Death Records, 1861-1933, Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Delaware Vital Records, 1800-1933; Series Number: Death Records - 89
    [2] Delaware Death Records, 1861-1933, Delaware Public Archives; Dover, Delaware; Delaware Vital Records, 1800-1933; Series Number: Register of Deaths - 3
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