Sign up to explore more
Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.
Sign up to explore more
Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.
John William Witherspoon 1756–1843 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 11 December 1756
Birth Location: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date: 1 Jan 1843
Death Location: Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
Father: John Witherspoon
Mother: Elizabeth Montgomery
Spouse(s): Margaret Carson
Children(s): Mary Johnson
In 1756, John William Witherspoon entered the world in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Robert Witherspoon And Elizabeth Montgomery. In 1831, John William Witherspoon resided in Indiana, USA. In 1836, John William Witherspoon resided in Indiana. John William Witherspoon married Margaret Carson, and had children including Mary Polly Johnson. John William Witherspoon passed away in 1843 in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.
Find more search results for John Witherspoon
JW
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
- N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)
This tree's reliability score:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Biography
- In 1756, John William Witherspoon entered the world in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Robert Witherspoon And Elizabeth Montgomery.
- In 1831, John William Witherspoon resided in Indiana, USA.
- In 1836, John William Witherspoon resided in Indiana.
- John William Witherspoon married Margaret Carson, and had children including Mary Polly Johnson.
- John William Witherspoon passed away in 1843 in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
John Witherspoon
1723–1794
Birth Location: Gifford, East, Lothian, Scotland
JW
Elizabeth Montgomery
1722–1789
Birth Location: Craighouse, Ayrshire, , Scotland
EM
Spouses(s)
Margaret Carson
1777–1842
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
MC
Children(s)
Mary Johnson
1792–1862
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MJ
John Witherspoon's Ancestors
Self
John Witherspoon
1756–1843
Birth Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Robert Witherspoon
1723–1794
Gifford, East, Lothian, Scotland
Elizabeth Montgomery
1722–1789
Craighouse, Ayrshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
James (Alexander III Witherspoon,) Reverend
1691–1759
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Anne Walker
1696–1787
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
James (Alexander III Witherspoon,) Reverend
1691–1759
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Anne Walker
1696–1787
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Rev.
1634–1691
Helen Welch
1644–1702
Rev. Walker
1665–1737
Margaret Paterson
1670–1704
James Rev.
1634–1691
Helen Welch
1644–1702
Rev. Walker
1665–1737
Margaret Paterson
1670–1704
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Witherspoon
1583–1649
Luyse Welch
1613–1650
John Witherspoon
1613–1651
Elizabeth Somerville
1624–1662
David LESLIE
1631–1702
Christain, Croquett
1642–1665
Wiliam Paterson
1646–1728
Margaret Blair
1645–1692
James Witherspoon
1583–1649
Luyse Welch
1613–1650
John Witherspoon
1613–1651
Elizabeth Somerville
1624–1662
David LESLIE
1631–1702
Christain, Croquett
1642–1665
Wiliam Paterson
1646–1728
Margaret Blair
1645–1692
John Witherspoon's Descendants
1.
JW
John (William) Witherspoon
(11 December 1756–1 Jan 1843)
m. Margaret Carson (27 Jan 1777–1842)
-
1. Mary ("Polly") Johnson 1792–1862 m. Robert Templeton 1782–1848
-
1. David (Monroe) Templeton 1820–1865 m. Sarah Garner 1827–1924
-
1. John (Jacob) Templeton 1853–1898 m. Susan (Caroline) Currie 1860–1947
-
1. William (Henry) Templeton 1889–1976 m. Nonie (Tessie) Stephens 1903–1991
-
-
2. Margaret (M) Templeton 1847–
-
3. Leonard (I) Templeton 1858–
-
4. Mary (M) Templeton 1846–
-
5. Richard (H) Templeton 1856–
-
6. Clarissa (C) Templeton 1848–
-
-
John Witherspoon's Timeline
5 Records
1756
11 December 1756
Birth of John William Witherspoon in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
1831
1831-1848
Age 75
John William Witherspoon resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1836
1836
Age 80
John William Witherspoon resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1840
1840
Age 84
John William Witherspoon resided here in Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1843
1 Jan 1843
Age 87
Death of John William Witherspoon in Patoka, Gibson County, IN
Patoka, Gibson County, IN
1756
11 December 1756
Birth of John William Witherspoon in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
1831
1831-1848
Age 75
John William Witherspoon resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1836
1836
Age 80
John William Witherspoon resided here in Indiana
Indiana
1840
1840
Age 84
John William Witherspoon resided here in Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1843
1 Jan 1843
Age 87
Death of John William Witherspoon in Patoka, Gibson County, IN
Patoka, Gibson County, IN
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 11 December 1756
Event Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Record Source:
[1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 19
[2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 109 : 1929
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1831-1848
Event Place: Indiana, USA
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1836
Event Place: Indiana
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Record Source:
[1] Indiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
[2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 8
[3] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 19
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Indiana, United States
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1 Jan 1843
Event Place: Patoka, Gibson County, IN
Record Source:
[1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 109 : 1929
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 11 December 1756
Event Place: York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Record Source:
[1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 19
[2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 109 : 1929
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1831-1848
Event Place: Indiana, USA
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1836
Event Place: Indiana
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Record Source:
[1] Indiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
[2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 8
[3] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patoka, Gibson, Indiana; Page: 19
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Indiana, United States
Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1 Jan 1843
Event Place: Patoka, Gibson County, IN
Record Source:
[1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 109 : 1929
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current