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John F. WHITTINGTON 1880–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 February 1880

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 4 May 1961

Death Location: Mulkeytown, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James WHITTINGTON

Mother: Evelyn McCollon

Spouse(s): Zora HICKS

Children(s): Reba WHITTINGTON, Carl WHITTINGTON, Bertrum WHITTINGTON, Madge (Daughetee)

In 1880, John F. WHITTINGTON entered the world in Illinois, born to James Beatty Whittington And Evelyn Mccollon. In 1900, John F. WHITTINGTON resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1942, John F. WHITTINGTON resided in Hurst, Illinois, USA. John F. WHITTINGTON married Zora Ethel Hicks, and had children including Bertrum Whittington, Carl Fred Whittington, Madge Elizabeth Whittington Daughetee, Reba Whittington. John F. WHITTINGTON passed away in 1961 in Mulkeytown, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, John F. WHITTINGTON entered the world in Illinois, born to James Beatty Whittington And Evelyn Mccollon.
  • In 1900, John F. WHITTINGTON resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1942, John F. WHITTINGTON resided in Hurst, Illinois, USA.
  • John F. WHITTINGTON married Zora Ethel Hicks, and had children including Bertrum Whittington, Carl Fred Whittington, Madge Elizabeth Whittington Daughetee, Reba Whittington.
  • John F. WHITTINGTON passed away in 1961 in Mulkeytown, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John WHITTINGTON's Ancestors

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John WHITTINGTON
1880–1961
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
James Beatty WHITTINGTON
1846–1909
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Evelyn McCollon
1854–1922
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Willis (Joseph) WHITTINGTON
1822–1890
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Judith BEATTY) (Whittington)
1826–1881
Alabama, USA
John McCOLLUM
1819–1893
New York, USA
Sarah PARRISH
1824–1863
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph WHITTINGTON
1795–1846
Elizabeth WHALEY
1800–1844
James Sr
1788–1868
Judith SCOTT
1800–1847
Peter McCOLLUM
1783–1862
Mary NESBITT
1787–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
Ezekial WHALEY
1765–1830
Nancy JARMAN
1767–1840

John WHITTINGTON's Descendants

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John (F.) WHITTINGTON (2 February 1880–4 May 1961) m. Zora (Ethel) HICKS (16 December 1882–December 1954)
  1. 1. Reba WHITTINGTON 1922–1924
  2. 2. Carl (Fred) WHITTINGTON 1910–1910
  3. 3. Bertrum WHITTINGTON 1908–1909
  4. 4. Madge (Elizabeth WHITTINGTON) (Daughetee) 1920–1968 m. Paul (Bernell) FARLEY 1912–1973

John WHITTINGTON's Timeline

4 Records

1880
2 February 1880
Birth of John F. WHITTINGTON in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 20
John F. WHITTINGTON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
John F. WHITTINGTON resided here in Hurst, Illinois, USA
Hurst, Illinois, USA
1961
4 May 1961
Age 81
Death of John F. WHITTINGTON in Hurst, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Hurst, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 February 1880
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240301
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240301

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hurst, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1961
    Event Place: Hurst, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mulkeytown, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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