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John L Westbrook 1844–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1844

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 25 May 1917

Death Location: Trion, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Stephen Westbrook

Mother: Martha Hunt

Spouse(s): Sarah Westbrooks

Children(s): Rilous Westbrook, Martha Quinn, David Westbrook, William Westbrook, John Westbrooks

The story of John L Westbrook began in 1844 in Georgia. In 1860, John L Westbrook resided in Little River, Freemansville, Cherokee, Georgia, US. In 1880, John L Westbrook resided in Dirt Town, Chattooga, Georgia, USA. John L Westbrook married Sarah Cheatheam Westbrooks, and had children including David B Westbrook, John Westbrooks, Martha Westbrook Quinn, Rilous Westbrook, William T Westbrook. John L Westbrook passed away in 1917 in Trion, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John L Westbrook began in 1844 in Georgia.
  • In 1860, John L Westbrook resided in Little River, Freemansville, Cherokee, Georgia, US.
  • In 1880, John L Westbrook resided in Dirt Town, Chattooga, Georgia, USA.
  • John L Westbrook married Sarah Cheatheam Westbrooks, and had children including David B Westbrook, John Westbrooks, Martha Westbrook Quinn, Rilous Westbrook, William T Westbrook.
  • John L Westbrook passed away in 1917 in Trion, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Westbrook's Ancestors

Self
John Westbrook
1844–1917
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Stephen Bartley Westbrook
1801–1891
Franklin, Georgia, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Hunt
1804–1880
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Stephen (Bartley Westbrook) Sr
1756–1820
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Polley Westbrook
1792–1818
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Westbrook's Descendants

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John (L) Westbrook (abt 1844–25 May 1917) m. Sarah (Cheatheam) Westbrooks (26 October 1849–1 February 1924)
  1. 1. Rilous Westbrook 1867–1921
  2. 2. Martha (Westbrook) Quinn 1875–1934 m. Alen (R) Quinn 1859–1938
    1. 1. Annie (C) Quinn 1900–1957
  3. 3. David (B.) Westbrook 1873–1953 m. Mary (Louise) Westbrooks 1881–1954
    1. 1. Grady Westbrook 1905–
    2. 2. Granville Westbrook 1901–
    3. 3. Etta Westbrook 1903–
    4. 4. Samuel Westbrook 1909–
  4. 4. William (T.) Westbrook 1871–1940 m. Cora (Lee) Westbrook 1872–1956
  5. 5. John Westbrooks 1882–
    1. 1. Clifford Westbrook 1905–1921

John Westbrook's Timeline

5 Records

1844
abt 1844
Birth of John L Westbrook in Georgia
Georgia
1860
1860
Age 16
John L Westbrook resided here in Little River, Freemansville, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Little River, Freemansville, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
John L Westbrook resided here in Dirt Town, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
Dirt Town, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
John L Westbrook resided here in Trion, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
Trion, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
1917
25 May 1917
Age 73
Death of John L Westbrook
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1844
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Little River, Freemansville, Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dirt Town, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Trion, Chattooga, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Franklin County)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1917
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Trion, Chattooga County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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