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Laura Jane Whitaker 1876–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1876

Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 3 Mar 1953

Death Location: Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA

Father: King Whittaker

Mother: Lettie Joiner

Spouse(s): John Baker

Children(s): Maude Baker, Florida Baker, Callie Baker

In 1876, Laura Jane Whitaker entered the world in Surry County, North Carolina, USA, born to King David Whittaker And Lettie H Joiner. In 1880, Laura Jane Whitaker resided in Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina, United States. In 1900, Laura Jane Whitaker resided in Roberson, Wise, Virginia. Laura Jane Whitaker married John Braddie Baker, and had children including Callie Eanell Baker, Florida Caledonia Baker, Maude Gertrude Baker. Laura Jane Whitaker passed away in 1953 in Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Laura Jane Whitaker entered the world in Surry County, North Carolina, USA, born to King David Whittaker And Lettie H Joiner.
  • In 1880, Laura Jane Whitaker resided in Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Laura Jane Whitaker resided in Roberson, Wise, Virginia.
  • Laura Jane Whitaker married John Braddie Baker, and had children including Callie Eanell Baker, Florida Caledonia Baker, Maude Gertrude Baker.
  • Laura Jane Whitaker passed away in 1953 in Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

King Whittaker
1833–
Birth Location: North Carolina
KW
Lettie Joiner
1866–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LJ

Spouses(s)

John Baker
1874–1953
Birth Location: Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA
JB

Children(s)

Maude Baker
1904–1994
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
MB
Florida Baker
1896–1943
Birth Location: Pound, Wise, Virginia
FB
Callie Baker
1893–1959
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
CB

Laura Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
Laura Whitaker
1876–1953
Birth Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
King David Whittaker
1833–
North Carolina
Lettie (H.) Joiner
1866–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Whitaker's Descendants

1.
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Laura (Jane) Whitaker (8 Oct 1876–3 Mar 1953) m. John (Braddie) Baker (8 Apr 1874–31 Dec 1953)
  1. 1. Maude (Gertrude) Baker 1904–1994 m. Joseph (Edwin) Dingus 1892–1937
    1. 1. Richard (Braddie Dingus) \\ 1934–2005
    2. 2. Nannie (Kathleen) Dingus 1929–2020 m. Elmer (Frank) Baker 1926–1960
      1. 1. Frank (Ricky) Baker 1949–2001
  2. 2. Florida (Caledonia) Baker 1896–1943 m. Soloman (Luther) Dingus 1890–1973
    1. 1. Odus (Edwin Dingus) Sr. 1919–1987 m. Mary (Catherine) Sheaffer 1924–2001
      1. 1. Odus (Edwin Dingus) Jr. 1942–2002 m. Zella (Marie) Snook 1949–2016
    2. 2. Luther (I.) Dingus 1924–1924
    3. 3. Joseph Dingus 1932–1932
    4. 4. John (Patrick Dingus) Sr. 1915–1977 m. Elma (Irene) Dotson 1919–1997
    5. 5. Dorothy (Jane) Dingus 1913–1983 m. Berman Chandler 1906–1978
      1. 1. Bobby (Ray Chandler) Sr 1932–2000 m. Geneva (Lucille) Clower 1938–2011
      2. 2. Betty (Ann) Chandler 1942–2009
    6. 6. Delores (June) Dingus 1928–1975 m. Oscar (Colbert) Stallard 1924–2007
    7. 7. Clara (Margaret) Dingus 1917–1986 m. Daniel (Carson) Vanover 1914–1994
      1. 1. Barbara (Sue) Vanover 1936–1970
      2. 2. Lois (L.) Vanover 1937–1939
    8. 8. Billy (A. Dingus) ? 1928–1930
    9. 9. Bernard (Edwin) Dingus 1925–1934
  3. 3. Callie (Eanell) Baker 1893–1959 m. Edgin (Stapleton Dingus) Sr. 1895–1969
    1. 1. Wanda (Lee) Dingus 1938–1978 m. Grover (Ancil) Blanton 1932–2005
    2. 2. Lowell (Henderson) Dingus 1930–1970
    3. 3. Lola (Jane) Dingus 1923–2013 m. Francis (August) Uhl 1925–2006
    4. 4. James (Stephen Dingus) \\ 1922–1960
    5. 5. Harland (Jackson) Dingus 1932–2000 m. Marjorie (Jane) Smith 1933–2005
    6. 6. Edgin (Junior) Dingus 1925–2016 m. Cora (Lee) Hall 1929–2017
    7. 7. Audra Dingus 1921–1967 m. William (Norman) Johnston 1907–1967 m. Arthur (G.) Anderson 1921–1992
      1. 1. Roy (Edgin) Anderson 1944–1999
      2. 2. Lela (Mae) Anderson 1941–2015 m. Robert (G.) Blanton 1936–2000

Laura Whitaker's Timeline

9 Records

1876
8 Oct 1876
Birth of Laura Jane Whitaker in Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Roberson, Wise, Virginia
Roberson, Wise, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 34
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Robinson, Wise, Virginia, USA
Robinson, Wise, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Roberson, Wise, Virginia
Roberson, Wise, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Roberson, Wise, Virginia, United States
Roberson, Wise, Virginia, United States
1950
1950
Age 74
Laura Jane Whitaker resided here in Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
1953
3 Mar 1953
Age 77
Death of Laura Jane Whitaker in Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA
Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1876
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-35
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342199
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina; Roll: 952; Family History Film: 1254952; Page: 606C; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0215
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T623_1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 131.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375665
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurel, Ashe, North Carolina; Roll: 952; Family History Film: 1254952; Page: 606C; Enumeration District: 022; Image: 0215

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T623_1732; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 131.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Robinson, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1375665

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: 2465; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342199

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T627_4302; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98-35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Roberson, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pound, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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