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James Witten 1752–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1752

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 15 Mar 1831

Death Location: Pisgah, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Thomas Witten

Mother: Elizabeth Cecil

Spouse(s): Rebecca Cecil

Children(s): James Whidden, Wilkinson Witten

In 1752, James Witten entered the world in Maryland, born to Thomas Jefferson Witten And Elizabeth Cecil. James Witten married Anna Langdon, Rebecca White Cecil, and had children including James Whidden, Wilkinson Witten. James Witten passed away in 1831 in Pisgah, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1752, James Witten entered the world in Maryland, born to Thomas Jefferson Witten And Elizabeth Cecil.
  • James Witten married Anna Langdon, Rebecca White Cecil, and had children including James Whidden, Wilkinson Witten.
  • James Witten passed away in 1831 in Pisgah, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Witten
1719–1790
Birth Location: Fredericktown, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
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Elizabeth Cecil
1720–1796
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Cecil
1765–1850
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

James Whidden
1790–1869
Birth Location: Georgia
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Wilkinson Witten
1807–1878
Birth Location: –
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James Witten's Ancestors

Self
James Witten
1752–1831
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Witten
1719–1790
Fredericktown, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Cecil
1720–1796
Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Grandparents
William Whittam
1670–1730
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Mary Wallace
1690–1778
Maryland, United States
Phillip Cecil
1692–1733
Queen Anne Parish, Prince George, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
William Whitten
1630–
Marion Moodie
1633–
William Cecil
1664–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Effie Balfour
1614–1702
Archibald Moodie
1600–
William Cecil
1635–1749
Mary Calvert
1646–1669

James Witten's Descendants

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James Witten (1752–15 Mar 1831) m. Rebecca (White) Cecil (23 Jan 1765–2 Feb. 1850)
  1. 1. James Whidden 1790–1869 m. Mary Altman 1801–1869
    1. 1. Leecy Blount 1834–1895 m. Redding Blount 1791–1879 m. Henry (M) Collins 1823–
      1. 1. D (S) Blount 1874–1963 m. Eva (L.) Almond 1865–1921 m. Eva Blount 1865–
        1. 1. Harry Blount 1896–1970 m. Clara Morrison 1905–1976
        2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth) Clark 1900–1977
        3. 3. Daniel Blount 1906–1906
      2. 2. Isabella Blount 1876–1910
      3. 3. John Collins 1863–1938
      4. 4. Henryetta Blount 1871–1937 m. Oscar Leverett 1868–
        1. 1. Thelma Leverette 1913–
        2. 2. Ethel (M) Leverette 1898–
        3. 3. Oscar Leverette 1895–
        4. 4. Stella Leverette 1903–
        5. 5. Bryan Leverette 1901–
      5. 5. Martha Blount 1868–1937
      6. 6. Elizabeth Blount 1866–1879
      7. 7. Jessie (C) Blount 1864–1880
      8. 8. Grace (Augusta) Blount 1877–
        1. 1. Eugene Wilson 1900–
        2. 2. Anna Wilson 1897–
        3. 3. Many Wilson 1895–
        4. 4. Joe Wilson 1893–
      9. 9. Robert (H) Collins 1854–
    2. 2. Margaret Whidden 1819–1846
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Whiddon 1823–1870
    4. 4. John (Jacob) Whidden 1844–
    5. 5. William Whidden 1832–1850
    6. 6. James (Lawrence) Whidden 1826–1909
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Hesszibah) Whidden 1820–1875
    8. 8. John Whidden 1839–1926 m. Artemesia Whidden 1843– m. Mary (J) Whidden 1861– m. Armendia Roberts 1845–1922
      1. 1. Artemesia Whidden 1868–
      2. 2. Ellen Whidden 1864–
      3. 3. James Whidden 1862–
      4. 4. William Whidden 1860–
      5. 5. Oseola Whidden 1879–
      6. 6. Ella Whidden 1873–
      7. 7. Bulah Whidden 1876–
      8. 8. James Whidden 1869–1956
      9. 9. Lula Whidden 1868–
      10. 10. Charles (Leroy) Whidden 1868–1920
      11. 11. Mollie Whidden 1885–
      12. 12. Jesse (F) Whidden 1878–
      13. 13. Mary (F) Whidden 1876–
      14. 14. John (M) Whidden 1871–
      15. 15. Ulee (Ball) Whidden 1883–1889
      16. 16. Beulah (Ovida) Combee 1875–1964
      17. 17. Ella (Lee) Griffin 1873–1909
      18. 18. Lula Turner 1867–1955
      19. 19. Osceola Anderson 1879–1972
    9. 9. Noah Whidden 1818–1880
    10. 10. Tempie Whidden 1821–1904
    11. 11. Elias Whidden 1844–1899 m. Luraney ("Raney") Whidden 1851–1927
      1. 1. Lillie (Leacy) Corbitt 1870–1963
      2. 2. William (Wesley) Whidden 1873–1940
      3. 3. Georgia Benton 1891–1910
      4. 4. Argo (Bennett) Whidden 1892–1949
      5. 5. Callie (Virginia) Curry 1883–1960
    12. 12. Dempsey Whidden 1828–1849
    13. 13. Celia (Jane) Whidden 1847–
    14. 14. Adeline (Marintha) Whidden 1842–
    15. 15. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Whidden 1840–1880
    16. 16. Lott Whidden 1837–1856
    17. 17. Tampa ("Tempie" F) Whidden 1821–1904
    18. 18. Temperance (Tempie) Whidden 1820–1875
    19. 19. Bennett Whidden 1841–1921
    20. 20. Mary (Ann) Whidden 1830–1908
    21. 21. Asahel (G) Whidden 1846–
  2. 2. Wilkinson Witten 1807–1878

James Witten's Timeline

12 Records

1752
1752
Birth of James Witten in Maryland
Maryland
1759
9 Sep 1759
Age 7
James Witten was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1770
7 Jan 1770
Age 18
Birth of James Witten in Edgecomb County, North Carolina
Edgecomb County, North Carolina
1782
1782
Age 30
James Witten resided here in Nash County, NC
Nash County, NC
1783
1783
Age 31
James Witten was married in Pulaski County, VA
Pulaski County, VA
1798
1798
Age 46
James Witten resided here in No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
1818
21 Apr 1818
Age 66
James Witten resided here in Somerset, Maine, USA
Somerset, Maine, USA
1820
1820
Age 68
James Witten resided here in St Marys, Camden, Georgia, United States
St Marys, Camden, Georgia, United States
1828
30 Mar 1828
Age 76
Death of James Witten in Tazewell, Virginia
Tazewell, Virginia
1830
1830
Age 78
James Witten resided here in Ware, Georgia, USA
Ware, Georgia, USA
1831
15 Mar 1831
Age 79
Death of James Witten in Ware, Georgia, United States
Ware, Georgia, United States
1837
1837
Age 85
James Witten resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1770
    Event Place: Edgecomb County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 218
    [2] Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts
    [3] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1752
    Event Place: Maryland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1759
    Event Place: Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Pulaski County, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Marriages

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Nash County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1818
    Event Place: Somerset, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: St Marys, Camden, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Marys, Camden, Georgia; Page: 58; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 56

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ware, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Ware, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 21; Page: 185; Family History Library Film: 0007041

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Record Source: Florida, Compiled Service Records, Florida Indian Wars, 1835-1858, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteeer Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Florida During the Florida Indian Wars, 1835-1858; Record Group Number: 94; Series Title: C

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nash co., NC
    Record Source: Nash County, North Carolina Vital Records Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1828
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 218
    [2] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1831
    Event Place: Ware, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pisgah, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States of America
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