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John Whitaker 1812–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Hopton, Lancashire, England

Death Date: JAN 1859

Death Location: Padiham, Lancashire, England

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Spouse(s): Betsy None

Children(s): Alice Whittaker, Thomas Whitaker, Ellen Whittaker, George Whitaker, Christiana Whitaker, Margrett Whitaker, Mary Whitaker, Alice Whitaker, John Whitaker

In 1812, John Whitaker entered the world in Hopton, Lancashire, England, born to Richard Whitaker And Charlotte. John Whitaker married Betsy, and had children including Alice Whitaker, Alice Whittaker, Christiana Eliza Whitaker, Ellen Whittaker, George Edward Whitaker, John Henry Whitaker, Margrett E Whitaker, Mary Whitaker, Thomas Whitaker. John Whitaker passed away in 1859 in Padiham, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1812, John Whitaker entered the world in Hopton, Lancashire, England, born to Richard Whitaker And Charlotte.
  • John Whitaker married Betsy, and had children including Alice Whitaker, Alice Whittaker, Christiana Eliza Whitaker, Ellen Whittaker, George Edward Whitaker, John Henry Whitaker, Margrett E Whitaker, Mary Whitaker, Thomas Whitaker.
  • John Whitaker passed away in 1859 in Padiham, Lancashire, England.

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John Whitaker's Ancestors

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John Whitaker
1812–1859
Birth Place: Hopton, Lancashire, England
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John Whitaker's Descendants

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John Whitaker (1812–JAN 1859) m. Betsy (ABT 1816–ABT 1900)
  1. 1. Alice Whittaker 1837–
  2. 2. Thomas Whitaker 1846–
  3. 3. Ellen Whittaker 1846–
  4. 4. George (Edward) Whitaker 1847–1893
  5. 5. Christiana (Eliza) Whitaker 1847–
  6. 6. Margrett (E) Whitaker 1854–
  7. 7. Mary Whitaker 1858–
  8. 8. Alice Whitaker 1868–
  9. 9. John (Henry) Whitaker 1849–1916 m. Alice Whitehead 1845–1900
    1. 1. Henry Whitaker 1868–
    2. 2. Mary Whitaker 1869–1870
    3. 3. Betsey Whitaker 1871–1939
    4. 4. Elizth (E) Whitaker 1885–
    5. 5. John (Henry) Whitaker 1878–1945 m. Honora (aka Nora) Lemin 1879–1959
      1. 1. Alice Whitaker 1900–1953
      2. 2. Nora Whittaker 1908–1922
      3. 3. Minnie Whitaker 1916–2004 m. William (John) Mathewson 1919–1995
      4. 4. John (Henry Whittaker) DNA 1904–1993 m. Alice (Bowes) DNA 1902–1977
        1. 1. John (H Whitaker) DNA 1924–1976
      5. 5. Allan Whitaker 1905–1995 m. Maud Norris 1907–1958
      6. 6. Leonard Whitaker 1919–1973 m. Elsie Crouch 1920–2000
    6. 6. Sarah (Ellen) Whitaker 1874–1939 m. Thomas (Donovan) DNA 1874–1951
      1. 1. Albert (Donovan) DNA 1898–1986
      2. 2. Walter (Donovan) DNA 1898–1954
      3. 3. William (Donovan) DNA 1901–1934
      4. 4. Mary (Philomena Donovan) DNA 1906–1982
      5. 5. Ellen (Donovan) DNA 1908–
      6. 6. Thomas (Donovan) DNA 1911–1987
      7. 7. Winifred (Donovan) DNA 1914–1973
      8. 8. John (Henry Donovan) DNA 1904–1982 m. Louisa (Hinsley) DNA 1906–1986
    7. 7. Edith Whitaker 1876–1962 m. Alexander Clarkson 1871–
      1. 1. Alexander Clarkson 1902–
      2. 2. John (Edward) Clarkson 1906–
    8. 8. Albert Whitaker 1880–1925 m. Lavinia Hodgkinson 1883–
      1. 1. Percy Whitaker 1909–
    9. 9. Alice (Ann) Whitaker 1883–1962 m. Robert Shackleton 1882–
      1. 1. Harry Shackleton 1908–

John Whitaker's Timeline

9 Records

1812
1812
Birth of John Whitaker in Hopton, Lancashire, England
Hopton, Lancashire, England
1812
4 OCT 1812
John Whitaker was baptized in Padiham, Lancashire, England
Padiham, Lancashire, England
1812
4 OCT 1812
John Whitaker was christened in Padiham, Lancashire, England
Padiham, Lancashire, England
1850
1850
Age 38
John Whitaker was employed
None
1851
1851
Age 39
John Whitaker resided here in Padiham, Lancashire, England
Padiham, Lancashire, England
1859
8 JAN 1859
Age 47
Burial of John Whitaker in Bacup, St John the Evangelist, Lancashire, England
Bacup, St John the Evangelist, Lancashire, England
1859
JAN 1859
Age 47
Death of John Whitaker in Padiham, Lancashire, England
Padiham, Lancashire, England
1861
1861
Age 49
John Whitaker resided here in All Saints, Padiham, Lancashire, England
All Saints, Padiham, Lancashire, England
1871
1871
Age 59
John Whitaker resided here in Accrington, Lancashire, England
Accrington, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Hopton, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Manchester, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4145; Folio: 10; Page: 14; GSU roll: 846730
    [3] 1861 England Census
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2253; Folio: 178; Page: 6; GSU roll: 87276., @N220@

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1812
    Event Place: Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 JAN 1859
    Event Place: Bacup, St John the Evangelist, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Manchester, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 OCT 1812
    Event Place: Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2253; Folio: 178; Page: 6; GSU roll: 87276., @N220@

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JAN 1859
    Event Place: Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Manchester, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: All Saints, Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Accrington, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4145; Folio: 10; Page: 14; GSU roll: 846730

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colne, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Padiham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

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