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John George Witherspoon 1874–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 18 1874

Birth Location: Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England

Death Date: 9 Feb 1955

Death Location: Durham, England

Father: samuel witherspoon

Mother: Jane Witherspoon

Spouse(s): Sarah Telford

Children(s): Christina Witherspoon, Jane Witherspoon, Samuel Witherspoon, John Witherspoon

The story of John George Witherspoon began in 1874 in Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England. In 1881, John George Witherspoon resided in Hetton le Hole, Durham, England. John George Witherspoon married Sarah Annie Telford, and had children including Christina Witherspoon, Jane Isabella Witherspoon, John George Witherspoon, Samuel Witherspoon. John George Witherspoon passed away in 1955 in Durham, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John George Witherspoon began in 1874 in Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England.
  • In 1881, John George Witherspoon resided in Hetton le Hole, Durham, England.
  • John George Witherspoon married Sarah Annie Telford, and had children including Christina Witherspoon, Jane Isabella Witherspoon, John George Witherspoon, Samuel Witherspoon.
  • John George Witherspoon passed away in 1955 in Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Witherspoon's Ancestors

Self
John Witherspoon
1874–1955
Birth Place: Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England
Parents
samuel witherspoon
1848–1923
Chester Le Street
Jane Witherspoon
1848–1922
Houghton
Grandparents
robert witherspoon
1797–1865
Wolvington
Ann Nesbitt
1803–1877
Bywell-St. Peter, Northumberland, England
John wilson
1806–1867
Hetton le Hole, Durham, England
Margaret Winship
1815–
Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert WITHERSPOON
1771–1841
Isabella ROBINSON
1774–1835
Alexander NESBITT
1770–1841
Frances CARR
1770–1828
William Wilson
1775–
Margaret Wright
1779–
Joseph Winship
1762–1840
Ann Parkin
1777–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert WITHERSPOON
1735–1796
Hannah RICHARDSON
1736–1796
Joseph ROBINSON
1749–1820
Isabell SOWERBY
1749–
George Nesbitt
1746–1786
ANN DIXON
1750–1798
James Carr
1740–
Hannah Howerton
1753–1791
Thomas Wright
1757–
Isabella DOBSON
1759–
Thomas Winship
1744–
Jane Orton
1744–
George Parkin
1745–1837
Isabel Crone
1750–

John Witherspoon's Descendants

1.
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John (George) Witherspoon (Mar 18 1874–9 Feb 1955) m. Sarah (Annie) Telford (abt 1879–Mar 1953)
  1. 1. Christina Witherspoon 1909–1998
  2. 2. Jane (Isabella) Witherspoon 1900–
  3. 3. Samuel Witherspoon 1902–
  4. 4. John (George) Witherspoon 1905–1975 m. Hannah (J) Everson 1909–

John Witherspoon's Timeline

7 Records

1874
Mar 18 1874
Birth of John George Witherspoon in Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England
Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England
1874
18 Mar 1874
John George Witherspoon was baptized in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England
Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England
1881
1881
Age 7
John George Witherspoon resided here in Hetton le Hole, Durham, England
Hetton le Hole, Durham, England
1891
1891
Age 17
John George Witherspoon resided here in Washington, Durham, England
Washington, Durham, England
1901
1901
Age 27
John George Witherspoon resided here in Washington, Durham, England
Washington, Durham, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 37
John George Witherspoon resided here in Washington, Durham, England
Washington, Durham, England
1955
9 Feb 1955
Age 81
Death of John George Witherspoon in Durham, England
Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 18 1874
    Event Place: Colliery Row, Newbottle, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4124; Folio 24; Page 9; GSU roll: 6099234.
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4975; Folio: 100; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1342197.
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4703; Folio: 40; Page: 23.
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1874
    Event Place: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Hetton le Hole, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4975; Folio: 100; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1342197.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Washington, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4124; Folio 24; Page 9; GSU roll: 6099234.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Washington, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4703; Folio: 40; Page: 23.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Washington, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1955
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004

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