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James Witherspoon 1759–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1759

Birth Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 29 Sep 1791

Death Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Father: Robert Witherspoon

Mother: Elizabeth Heathly

Spouse(s): Nancy White, Jane Patterson, Ann Presley

Children(s): Mary Witherspoon, Col *, George Witherspoon, Martha Witherspoon, Robert Witherspoon

The story of James Witherspoon began in 1759 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States. James Witherspoon married Ann Presley, Jane Patterson, Nancy White, and had children including Col James Hervey Witherspoon, George White Witherspoon, Martha Ann Witherspoon, Mary Elizabeth Witherspoon, Robert Lynn Witherspoon. James Witherspoon passed away in 1791 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Witherspoon began in 1759 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • James Witherspoon married Ann Presley, Jane Patterson, Nancy White, and had children including Col James Hervey Witherspoon, George White Witherspoon, Martha Ann Witherspoon, Mary Elizabeth Witherspoon, Robert Lynn Witherspoon.
  • James Witherspoon passed away in 1791 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.

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James Witherspoon's Ancestors

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James Witherspoon
1759–1791
Birth Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Witherspoon
1728–1788
Knockbracken, Down, Ireland
Elizabeth Heathly
1740–1820
Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
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James Witherspoon's Descendants

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James Witherspoon (20 Mar 1759–29 Sep 1791) m. Nancy White (1765–31 Aug 1797) m. Jane Patterson (1745–) m. Ann Presley (1754–1779)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Witherspoon 1790–1835 m. Hugh (Porter) * 1786–1860
    1. 1. Mahaly Glass 1810–1890 m. William (Thomas Glass) * 1807–1870
      1. 1. William Glass 1845–1927 m. Martha Simmons 1852–1872
        1. 1. Minda Glass 1871–1958 m. William (A. Burgett) * 1872–1958
        2. 2. Alfred (J) Glass 1885–1926 m. Ruthie Cook 1876–1962 m. Lelar Nailor 1904–1951
        3. 3. Susan (Alice "Susie" Glass) * 1883–1969 m. Joseph (B. "Joe") Cook 1893–1969
        4. 4. James (D) Glass 1890–1970
        5. 5. Charley (A) Glass 1874– m. Annie 1865–
        6. 6. George Glass 1877–
        7. 7. Thomas Glass 1878–
      2. 2. James (A) Glass 1833– m. Mary (Jane) Case 1839–1880
        1. 1. Margaret (Ann Catherine Glass) * 1861–1941 m. Hiram (Jackson) Moses 1858–1936
        2. 2. David (S.) Glass 1855–1910 m. Mary (Ann) Kizer 1859–1935
        3. 3. Nancy (A) Glass 1859– m. William Wilson 1853–
        4. 4. James Glass 1868–
        5. 5. John Glass 1871–
        6. 6. Mary Glass 1872–
      3. 3. Martha (Louisa Glass) * 1841–1931 m. Drury (Meeks) Walls 1843–1900
        1. 1. Emery (J "Emma" Walls) * 1870–1965 m. Frances (Melvin) Shumake 1866–1920
        2. 2. Marthia Walls 1878–1966 m. Hiram Street 1871–1939
        3. 3. Sarah (A) Walls 1882–
        4. 4. John (Wesley Walls) * 1868–1947 m. Hariett (M) Walls 1882– m. Margaret (Louella) Wheeler 1875–1963
        5. 5. Drury (M) Walls 1875–1963
      4. 4. Mary (Jane Glass) * 1844–1912 m. Alford (Webb) Perry 1843–1910
        1. 1. Sarah (Mahalie Dovie Perry) * 1870–1945 m. Alexander (Reaid) * 1845–1909
        2. 2. James (O. Perry) * 1868–1937 m. Icey Allen 1884–1949 m. Rebecca (Ann) Estes 1872–
        3. 3. Alice (Jane) Perry 1875–1954
        4. 4. Roy Perry 1878–
        5. 5. O (D) Perry 1891–
        6. 6. Lee Perry 1894–
      5. 5. John Glass 1838– m. Louisa 1841–
      6. 6. David (G.) Glass 1840–1923 m. Sarah (Ann) Hardin 1849–1918
        1. 1. Thomas (Glass) * 1869–1932 m. Martha (Lavada) Wallis 1881–1975
        2. 2. George (Henry) Glass 1867–1953 m. Sarah (Denese) Reese 1869–1952
        3. 3. Billie Glass 1869–1936 m. Ada Carr 1884–1960 m. Mary Glass 1875–
        4. 4. Nancy (Alice) Glass 1875–1960 m. Homer (Anderson) Wallis 1878–1951
        5. 5. Esther (Mahala 'Esta') Glass 1880–1967 m. Samuel (Burton) Gray 1880–1963
        6. 6. Ira (Martin Glass) * 1892–1977 m. Nora (Belle) Malone 1894–1964
        7. 7. David (Loyd) Glass 1882–1975 m. Eva (Ethel) Hughes 1887–1972
        8. 8. Anna (L.) Glass 1888–1976 m. Charles (William) Waldrip 1881–1965
        9. 9. Mary (Arkadelphia) Glass 1871–1938 m. William (James) Frady 1846–1920
        10. 10. John (B. Gordon) Glass 1886–1978
      7. 7. Oliver Glass 1847–
      8. 8. Arminda Glass 1854– m. Robert (Andrew) Griffies 1842–1901
      9. 9. Nancy Glass 1830–
      10. 10. Elizabeth Glass 1837–
    2. 2. Clayton (Porter) Pvt. 1810–1885 m. Dido (Glass) (Porter) 1812–
      1. 1. William (A.) Porter 1841–
      2. 2. James (M) Porter 1847– m. Sarah (C Hood) (Porter) 1865–
        1. 1. Julia (E Ann Porter) (Pilgrim) 1894–1983 m. Alexander (Burres) Pilgrim 1886–1947
        2. 2. Jessie Porter 1896–
      3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Porter 1847–
      4. 4. Nancy (Y.) Porter 1848–
      5. 5. Hugh Porter 1841–
    3. 3. James (Walker Porter) * 1815–1869 m. Judy (Judah) Martin 1820–1907
      1. 1. Joseph (T. Porter) * 1845–1922 m. Zebra (Elizabeth) Jackson 1881–1959
        1. 1. Dora (U Porter) * 1920–1995 m. Luke (Monroe) Lackey 1914–1983
        2. 2. Joe Porter 1914–2008
        3. 3. John (E) Porter 1877–1903
      2. 2. Harrison (Taylor “Bud” Porter) * 1850–1939 m. Harriet (Deno) Chastain 1852–1927
        1. 1. Dora (Frelov Porter) * 1878–1956 m. Walter (Lonzo) Payton 1877–1946
        2. 2. Archie Porter 1880–1922 m. Clara (Ellen) Wade 1886–
        3. 3. James (Millard) Porter 1876–1933
        4. 4. William (Abraham) Porter 1873–1955 m. Elnora Coons 1875–1910 m. Rosa Vest 1885–
        5. 5. John (Harrison) Porter 1884–1956
        6. 6. Aslea (Harriet Porter) * 1889–1922 m. John (Harrison) Moore 1883–1968
        7. 7. Lulia (Jane) Porter 1882–1919
      3. 3. David (Walker) Porter 1856–1936
      4. 4. Fannie (C) Porter 1866–
      5. 5. Frances (L) Porter 1853–1940
      6. 6. Gideon (Albert “Boss” Porter) * 1843–1927 m. Mary (Lee) Manning 1842–1924
        1. 1. Emma (E) Porter 1878–1959
        2. 2. Eliza (Jane Cavender) Porter 1872–1949
        3. 3. Melvina Porter 1873–1946
        4. 4. William (N.) Porter 1866–1945
        5. 5. James (Harrison) Porter 1876–1962
        6. 6. Julia (Ann Porter) * 1883–1956 m. John (Russell Jackson) Denton 1884–1942 m. James (Vivin) Alexander 1883–1955 m. James (Samuel) Staggs 1875–1912
      7. 7. James (Madison “Lem”) Porter 1845–1895
      8. 8. John (P) Porter 1857–
      9. 9. Martha (Mattie J) Porter 1862–1945
      10. 10. Mary (M Porter) * 1852–1896 m. William (Lewis) Yancey 1851–1910
        1. 1. Eula Yancey 1876–1941
        2. 2. Minnie (Lee) Yancey 1872–1962
        3. 3. Sarah ("Sallie" L Yancey) * 1878–1956 m. Oscar (Willis) Morrison 1871–1947
        4. 4. Nora Yancey 1892–1972
        5. 5. George (Parnow) Yancey 1883–1949
      11. 11. Melinda (Jane Porter) * 1842–1916 m. Sanford (V) Bryant 1845–1863 m. Elias (Elrod) Chastain 1843–1916
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Bryant) ( 1861–1926
        2. 2. James (Perino) Chastain 1874–
        3. 3. John (Clayton) Chastain 1870–1944
        4. 4. Lloyd (Chastain) * 1876–1957 m. Julia (Estelle) Warren 1877–1937 m. Jessie (Florence) Chastain 1887–
        5. 5. Elmer Chastain 1878–1961
        6. 6. Estella Chastain 1880–
        7. 7. Madison Chastain 1869–
        8. 8. Ethel (Harriett) Chastain 1883–1973
        9. 9. John Chastain 1880–
      12. 12. Nancy (Elender Porter) * 1851–1875 m. Marion (Parks) Warren 1848–1922
        1. 1. Louella (Lavora "Ella") Warren 1871–1959
        2. 2. Christina (J. Warren) * 1872–1960 m. Ulysses (Grant "General") Conner 1870–1949
        3. 3. David (Edward) Warren 1875–1957
      13. 13. Unity (Yula) Porter 1854–1929
      14. 14. Baby Porter 1841–1841
    4. 4. Phillip (Porter) * 1812–1891 m. Elizabeth (Chastain) Porter 1814–1881
      1. 1. Hugh (P Porter) * 1844–1919 m. Harriett Higgins 1846–1916
      2. 2. Harrison Porter 1863–1923 m. Mary (J.) Bryant 1867–1910
        1. 1. Guy (C.) Porter 1905–1985
        2. 2. Jamie Porter 1904–1936
      3. 3. William Porter 1849–1914 m. Sabre (Boyd) Porter 1852–1934
        1. 1. Ellen (Ellenor Porter) * 1872–1950 m. Wiley (Perry) Cochran 1873–1934
        2. 2. Emma (M) Porter 1876–1930 m. Quillie (Tomas) Edwards 1881–1935
        3. 3. Parliee Porter 1877–1967 m. George (Washington) Fitts 1859–1949
        4. 4. Luna (A.) Porter 1884–1909
        5. 5. John (Henry) Porter 1888–1898
        6. 6. Starling (Webster) Porter 1889–1977 m. Sarah (Harriett) Ivey 1889–1961
        7. 7. Andrew Porter 1881–1918 m. Margaret (Frances (Maggie)) Heath 1879–1962
        8. 8. Roxa (Parilee) Porter 1877–1967
      4. 4. Emily (Elizabeth) Porter 1850–1929 m. John (Nelson) Bryan 1848–1928
        1. 1. Rufus (M Cochran) * 1899–1934 m. Laura Callahan 1904–1934
        2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Bryan) * 1872–1911 m. John (Robert "Rob") Bruce 1870–1933
        3. 3. Angie (Carrie Lettie) Bryan 1877–1922
        4. 4. Joel (Amos) Bryan 1881–1951
        5. 5. Minnie Bryan 1884–1924
        6. 6. Sara (Rebecca) Bryan 1879–1940
      5. 5. Renny (Porter) * 1852–1928 m. Rebecca Porter 1858–1920 m. Rebecca (A.) Westbrook 1858–1933
        1. 1. Eliza (J. Porter) * 1878–1956 m. George (W) Willbanks 1877–1936
        2. 2. Martin (Luther Porter) * 1886–1933 m. Azzie (Lee) Elliott 1891–1968
      6. 6. Loyd (Wilson) Porter 1854–1933 m. Sarah (Emily) Walls 1860–1934
        1. 1. Walter (Cleveland) Porter 1892–1958
        2. 2. Ada (Ellen) Porter 1900–1987
        3. 3. Alfred (H) Porter 1883–1912
        4. 4. George (B) Porter 1895–
      7. 7. Phillip (M Porter) * 1856–1918 m. Sarah (Elenora) Patterson 1860–1935
        1. 1. Mary (Beulah Porter) * 1887–1951 m. Winfred (Talmadge Gantt) Sr. 1886–1972
        2. 2. Felton (Marvin Porter) * 1889–1964 m. May (Alline) Stanford 1891–1967
        3. 3. Egbert (Guy) Porter 1893–1972
        4. 4. Amos (Z) Porter 1894–1895
      8. 8. Malinda (Porter) * 1857–1922 m. Andrew (John) Martin 1853–1930
        1. 1. MADISON (EZRA) Martin 1879–1951
        2. 2. GEORGE (LEWIS) Martin 1881–1955
        3. 3. Harrison (Luther Martin) * 1888–1983 m. Addie (Susanna) Bennett 1891–1966
        4. 4. MOUNTIA (LEONARD) Martin 1890–1959
        5. 5. MARY (ETTA) Martin 1886–1976
      9. 9. James (LaFayette) Porter 1861–1908 m. Emily (Celeshal "Aunt Emmie") Phagan 1872–1963
        1. 1. Essie (Mae) Porter 1890–1967
      10. 10. Martha Porter 1866–
      11. 11. Eleanor ("Lena") Porter 1869–1936
      12. 12. Toby Porter 1864–
    5. 5. Mary (Polly Porter) * 1829–1909 m. Simeon (Edward) Weaver 1827–1915
      1. 1. Eckquilla (C.) Weaver 1866–1940
      2. 2. Drusilla (Carolina) Weaver 1856–1921
      3. 3. Steve (Daniel) Weaver 1860–1907
      4. 4. John (David) Weaver 1862–1928
      5. 5. Rachel (Bethinie) Weaver 1868–1904
      6. 6. Daniel Weaver 1872–1951
      7. 7. Nathaniel Weaver 1870–
      8. 8. Sallie (F) Weaver 1870–1889
      9. 9. Nancy (J) Weaver 1859–1930
      10. 10. Paulina Weaver 1853–1930
      11. 11. Silas (Jasper Weaver) * 1851–1926 m. Mary (Elizabeth Blake) Weaver 1853–1919
        1. 1. Margaret (“Maggie” Weaver Day) * 1877–1911 m. Larkin Day 1873–1942
        2. 2. Augustus ("Gus") Weaver 1880–1955
        3. 3. Otus Weaver 1882–1918
        4. 4. Luther Weaver 1886–1938
        5. 5. Beulah (Ashee Weaver) Thomas 1885–1960
        6. 6. Alonzo Weaver 1873–1950
        7. 7. Maude (Cathrine Weaver Griffin) * 1871–1956 m. Daniel (Nuten) Griffin 1865–1945
        8. 8. Odie Weaver 1882–1950
      12. 12. Mattie (Havana Weaver) * 1872–1948 m. John (William) Trammell 1865–1944
        1. 1. Bonnie Trammell 1897–1897
        2. 2. Ella Trammell 1911–1911
        3. 3. Dewey Trammell 1898–1900
        4. 4. Hobson Trammell 1898–1899
        5. 5. Daniel (Beeler) Trammell 1904–1985
        6. 6. Mable Trammell 1900–1900
        7. 7. Winnie (Creola) Trammell 1910–1988
        8. 8. Lucy Trammell 1914–1988
        9. 9. Simeon Trammell 1894–1931
        10. 10. Lloyd (Jasper) Trammell 1901–1961
        11. 11. Essie (Faye) Trammell 1906–1997
        12. 12. Marion (Porter) Trammell 1893–1962
        13. 13. Doffie (L) Trammell 1895–1961
        14. 14. Willie (Opal) Trammell 1905–1985
        15. 15. Drew Trammell 1908–1909
        16. 16. Bessie (May Trammell) * 1906–1997 m. Raymond (Robert W) Thomas 1908–1986 m. Fred (Charles F L) Burns 1894–1969
      13. 13. Elizabeth (E) Weaver 1849–1877
      14. 14. Mary (J) Weaver 1854–1900
    6. 6. Martha Porter 1835–
    7. 7. John (Clayton Porter) * 1830–1914 m. Nancy (Caroline) Johnson 1833–1891
      1. 1. Commodore (Clayton) Porter 1873–1969 m. Amo (Doyle) Mooney 1882–1920 m. Emma (Maudellar Dyer) McGee 1882–1979
        1. 1. Raymond (Dennis) Porter 1902–1943
        2. 2. Ida (Beatrice "Bea") Porter 1908–2004
        3. 3. Alton (Richard) Porter 1905–1986
        4. 4. Evelyn (Monga) Porter 1915–1999
        5. 5. John (Clayton) Porter 1910–1952
        6. 6. Horace (Clinton) Porter 1918–1989
      2. 2. Lucinda (Samantha "Aunt Dump") Porter 1854–1941
      3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Porter 1858–1919
      4. 4. Florida (Ophelia) Porter 1870–1956
      5. 5. Avarilla ('Ava' Porter) * 1863–1955 m. Loyd (David) Martin 1861–1941
        1. 1. Hubert (James Martin-- Pvt--) WW1 1896–1980
        2. 2. Bertha (Jane Martin) * 1897–1972 m. William (Bunyan) Hughes 1898–1980
        3. 3. Evie (Dell) Martin 1903–1985
        4. 4. Sidney (Gordon) Martin 1905–1991
        5. 5. Lloyd (Oren) Martin 1908–1975
        6. 6. Claude (Demascus Martin,) Sr. 1879–1941
        7. 7. Homer Martin 1882–1962
        8. 8. John (Luther Martin Sr.--Pvt.) WWI 1887–1944
        9. 9. Callie Martin 1891–1979
        10. 10. Sallie (Mae) Martin 1894–1985
        11. 11. Mellie Martin 1889–1942
        12. 12. James (Claud) Martin 1881–1937
        13. 13. Bell Martin 1901–1992 m. David (Paul) Glass 1893–1956
      6. 6. George (Raymond) Porter 1861–1940
      7. 7. Bunie (Vista (Buena)) Porter 1866–1935 m. James (Walker) Martin 1863–1945
        1. 1. Luther (Ray "Luke") Martin 1892–1971
        2. 2. James (Bailey) Martin 1887–1980
        3. 3. Sarah ((Sally) Claudine) Martin 1894–1988
        4. 4. Nellie (M.) Martin 1898–1989
        5. 5. Maggie (Fay) Martin 1903–1971
        6. 6. Glenn (Jay) Martin 1904–1987
        7. 7. Mary (Pauline "Polly") Martin 1909–2001
        8. 8. Howard (Clayton) Martin 1889–1981
    8. 8. Joseph (Porter) * 1828–1910 m. Elizabeth (Ann "Betsy") Daniel 1828–1915
      1. 1. Julia (A) Porter 1857–
      2. 2. Rhoda (Catherine "Kate" Porter) * 1854–1939 m. John (Reaves) Mathis 1856–1919
        1. 1. Margaret (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Mathis 1889–1953
        2. 2. Henry (Gordon) Mathis 1885–1973
        3. 3. Joseph (Luther Mathis) * 1878–1922 m. Amanda (Jane) Gazaway 1878–1951
        4. 4. Charles (Mc Curry) Mathis 1881–1959
        5. 5. Parthena (Ann) Mathis 1884–1976
        6. 6. Rhoda (M) Mathis 1892–1963
      3. 3. William (Jasper) Porter 1849–1920
    9. 9. William (Madison Porter) * 1819–1913 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Mann 1830–1897
      1. 1. Effa (Convestus Porter Jones) * 1868–1943 m. John (Lee) Jones 1866–1946
        1. 1. Lola (Ethel) Jones 1898–1990
        2. 2. Lillie (Etna Jones) * 1891–1991 m. Henry (Madison) Porter 1888–1959
        3. 3. Mamie (Lee) Jones 1894–1898
        4. 4. Sallie (Elizabeth) Jones 1889–1890
      2. 2. John (Sharp Porter) * 1850–1904 m. Elizabeth Foster 1854–
        1. 1. Jesse (Franklin) Porter 1879–1962
        2. 2. Ephrian (William) Porter 1875–1952
        3. 3. Theora (Porter) * 1873–1954 m. William (Thomas) McMillan 1871–1937
        4. 4. Cora (H Porter) * 1881–1966 m. Lawrence (Mauldin Jr) Yancey 1875–1959
      3. 3. Henry (Lloyd) Porter 1872–1951
      4. 4. William (Joseph) Porter 1858–
      5. 5. Mary (Mevina "Molly" Porter) * 1862–1953 m. John (Holden) Palmer 1855–1910
        1. 1. Pearl (Olena Palmer) * 1895–1984 m. John (Milton) Hood 1885–1963
        2. 2. Ada (Convestus) Palmer 1881–1966
        3. 3. Jane (Myrtle Palmer) * 1885–1971 m. John (Everett) Rowland 1885–1937
        4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth Palmer) * 1888–1969 m. Elmer ('Jude' Cleveland) Rowland 1888–1933
      6. 6. Hugh (Andrews Porter) * 1854–1943 m. Mattie (Ann) Waters 1857–1930
        1. 1. William (Louis) Porter 1879–1968
        2. 2. Mary (Ada) Porter 1893–1966
        3. 3. Homer (Hopkins) Porter 1896–1932
        4. 4. Daniel (Denison Porter) * 1890–1971 m. Ada Knight 1889–1969
        5. 5. Laudellia Porter 1878–1943
        6. 6. John (A) Porter 1883–1977
        7. 7. George (Oliver (Ollie)) Porter 1881–1964 m. Mary (Elender) Bates 1893–1952
        8. 8. Henry (Madison) Porter 1888–1959 m. Lillie (Etna Jones) * 1891–1991
      7. 7. James (J.) Porter 1857–
      8. 8. Eliza (Jane Porter) Yerby 1870–1968
      9. 9. E.P. Porter 1877–
      10. 10. William (P. "Bill") Porter 1848–1900
    10. 10. Nancy (Jesse Porter) * 1818–1880 m. William (Riley) Tatum 1815–1877
      1. 1. Parthana (D. Tatum) * 1845–1922 m. Samuel (Posey "Hoser") Reese 1850–1936
        1. 1. William (George Reese) * 1871–1915 m. Sarah (A Elizabeth "Lizzie") Walls 1872–1939 m. Mary (E) Brown 1872–1891
      2. 2. Hugh (Nathaniel) Tatum* 1848–1882 m. Virginia (Angeline) Wood 1851–1886
        1. 1. Roxanne ("Roxie" Tatum) * 1867–1902 m. James ("Jim" Richard) Stone 1862–1924
        2. 2. Sarah (Malinda) Tatum 1875–1965
        3. 3. Nancy (Catherine "Cassie") Tatum 1869–1957
        4. 4. Soloman (Martin Van Buren Tatum) * 1873–1941 m. Sarah (Emma) Howell 1875–1944
        5. 5. William (Henry "Will") Tatum 1877–1935
        6. 6. Hughe (Emory) Tatum 1879–1935
      3. 3. Van (Buren) Tatum 1840–1920
      4. 4. Martha (Margaret) Tatum 1842–1932
      5. 5. Horatio Tatum 1853–1885
      6. 6. John (Buchanan "Buck" Tatum Sr.) * 1855–1910 m. Frances (Martha) Worley 1855–1922
        1. 1. Frances (Adaline) Tatum 1887–1954
        2. 2. Joseph (William) Tatum 1876–1927
        3. 3. Nancy (Katherine) Tatum 1877–1928
        4. 4. Drucilla (Tatum) * 1880–1964 m. Scott (Irvin) Walker 1877–1954
        5. 5. Malinda (Jane) Tatum 1884–1973
        6. 6. Carter (Benjamin) Tatum 1882–1973
        7. 7. Pearl (Minnie) Tatum 1889–1989
        8. 8. John (B) Tatum 1890–1928
        9. 9. Cleo (Palestine) Tatum 1894–1982
        10. 10. Winnie (C) Tatum 1897–1970
        11. 11. Virginia ("Verdie" L Tatum) * 1879–1961 m. George (H) McCoy 1876–1935
      7. 7. Seth (Strange) Tatum 1859–1937
    11. 11. Mary (Ann) Porter 1808–1881 m. Thomas (Reeder) Gary 1802–1852
      1. 1. Ann (Victoria) Gary 1837–1917
      2. 2. Jesse (Wister) Gary 1833–1835
      3. 3. John (Hillary) Gary 1840–1863
      4. 4. Franklin (Fincher) Gary 1829–1887
      5. 5. Summerfield (Massilon Glenn Gary) Sr 1826–1896
      6. 6. William (Theodore Gary) Sr. 1841–1905
      7. 7. Louella (P) Gary 1848–1912
      8. 8. Thomas (P) Gary 1835–
      9. 9. Atlanta (F) Gary 1846–1889
      10. 10. Martin (Witherspoon Gary) General 1831–1881
      11. 11. Elizabeth Gary 1828–1862
    12. 12. Alston (Samuel Porter) * 1821–1850 m. Irena Chastain 1822–1881
      1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Porter 1850–1932
      2. 2. Daniel (W.) Porter 1842–1870
      3. 3. F PORTER 1844–1860
      4. 4. T (M) PORTER 1848–
      5. 5. Temperance (Adaline Porter) * 1843–1929 m. Alexander (Doster) Crumley 1826–1902
        1. 1. James (Porter) Crumley 1872–1930
        2. 2. Sarah (Iene) Crumley-McKinney 1861–1935
        3. 3. Daniel (A.) Crumley 1863–1946
        4. 4. Maryann (Elizabeth) Crumley 1869–1936
        5. 5. Thomas (Benjamin) Crumley 1865–1891
        6. 6. Malinda ([Lennie] Crumley) * 1880–1961 m. Alford (Nathaniel) Smith 1875–1940
        7. 7. Amanda (J.) Crumley 1877–1959
      6. 6. Jefferson (T. Jeptha) Porter 1848–1931
      7. 7. Mary (A.) Porter 1845–
    13. 13. Elizabeth Porter 1818–1885 m. Daniel Weaver 1814–1894
      1. 1. Floyd (Daniel Weaver) * 1857–1935 m. Minnie (Narcissus) Boggs 1867–1927
        1. 1. Maude (Sally) Weaver 1897–1986
        2. 2. Daniel (Marlow Weaver) * 1890–1920 m. Mabel (C) Hilterbran 1896–1992
        3. 3. Annie (Martha) Weaver 1893–1981
        4. 4. Raymond (Fisher Weaver) Sr 1895–1945
        5. 5. Roy (Lester) Weaver 1899–1951
        6. 6. Claude (Madison Weaver) Sr 1903–1964
        7. 7. Ellen (E) Weaver 1886–
        8. 8. Vera (Bell) Weaver 1889–1960
        9. 9. Dalsie (Elizabeth) Weaver 1886–1968
      2. 2. Peter ((CW)) Weaver 1842–1864
      3. 3. Martha (Ann) Weaver 1843–1913
      4. 4. Frances (R) Weaver 1844–
      5. 5. Jenny Weaver 1851–
      6. 6. Rachel (L) Weaver 1852–
      7. 7. Loid (S) Weaver 1854–1855
      8. 8. Peter Weaver 1849–1859
  2. 2. Col (James Hervey Witherspoon) * 1784–1842 m. Frances (G) Todd 1817–1860 m. Jane ("Jean") Donnom 1786–1834
    1. 1. Susanna ("Anna" WITHERSPOON) * 1805– m. William (G.) Dunlap 1804–1846
      1. 1. William (Marcus) Dunlap 1824–1902
      2. 2. Robert (L) Dunlap 1842–
      3. 3. Alexander (Dunlap) * 1838–1937
      4. 4. Catherine Dunlap 1833–1885
      5. 5. Susan Dunlap 1828–
    2. 2. Sarah (Crawford) Witherspoon 1806–1832
    3. 3. Isaac (Donnom) Witherspoon 1803–1858
    4. 4. Nancy (White Witherspoon) Thornwell 1808–1891
    5. 5. Elizabeth (M. Witherspoon) Sadler 1813–1899
    6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Witherspoon 1832–1832
    7. 7. James (Hervey Witherspoon) Jr 1810–1865
    8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Witherspoon 1824–1891
    9. 9. George (McCottry Witherspoon) Sr 1812–1898
    10. 10. Mary (Ann Witherspoon Wardlaw) * 1818–1890 m. Joseph (James) Wardlaw 1814–1873
      1. 1. Joseph (G) Wardlaw 1859–1935
      2. 2. Nannie Wardlaw 1852–
      3. 3. Frances (Elizabeth Wardlaw) * 1856–1933
      4. 4. Helen Wardlaw 1864–1939
      5. 5. James (W) Wardlaw 1840–
      6. 6. Joseph (C) Wardlaw 1841–
      7. 7. Louis (A) Wardlaw 1844–
      8. 8. Mary (W) Wardlaw 1846–
      9. 9. Julia (D) Wardlaw 1853–
      10. 10. Jane Wardlaw 1855–
  3. 3. George (White) Witherspoon 1787–1834
  4. 4. Martha (Ann) Witherspoon 1789–1790
  5. 5. Robert (Lynn) Witherspoon 1782–1814

James Witherspoon's Timeline

2 Records

1759
20 Mar 1759
Birth of James Witherspoon in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
1791
29 Sep 1791
Age 32
Death of James Witherspoon in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1759
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1791
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories

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