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Lewis WHITEHEAD 1799–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1799

Birth Location: Elbert County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: Aug 16, 1864

Death Location: NJ

Father: Thomas Whitehead

Mother: Nancy None

Spouse(s): Seabery Westkinon

Children(s): Thomas Whitehead, Catherine Whitehead, Mary Whitehead, Elizabeth Whitehead, Jackson Whitehead, Martha Whitehead, Louisa Whitehead, Hugh Whitehead, Susan Whitehead, Frank Whitehead

The story of Lewis WHITEHEAD began in 1799 in Elbert County, Georgia, USA. Lewis WHITEHEAD married Seabery Westkinon, and had children including Catherine Whitehead, Elizabeth Whitehead, Frank Whitehead, Hugh Whitehead, Jackson Whitehead, Louisa I Whitehead, Martha J Whitehead, Mary B Polly Whitehead, Susan Whitehead, Thomas Or Tomas B Whitehead. Lewis WHITEHEAD passed away in 1864 in NJ.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis WHITEHEAD began in 1799 in Elbert County, Georgia, USA.
  • Lewis WHITEHEAD married Seabery Westkinon, and had children including Catherine Whitehead, Elizabeth Whitehead, Frank Whitehead, Hugh Whitehead, Jackson Whitehead, Louisa I Whitehead, Martha J Whitehead, Mary B Polly Whitehead, Susan Whitehead, Thomas Or Tomas B Whitehead.
  • Lewis WHITEHEAD passed away in 1864 in NJ.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Whitehead
1769–1830
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy None
1770–1830
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Seabery Westkinon
1809–1863
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Thomas Whitehead
1839–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Catherine Whitehead
1828–
Birth Location: Gainesville, Hall, GA
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Mary Whitehead
1832–1920
Birth Location: Gainesville, Hall, GA
MW
Elizabeth Whitehead
1836–
Birth Location: Gainesville, Hall, GA
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Jackson Whitehead
1834–
Birth Location: Gainesville, Hall, GA
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Martha Whitehead
1838–
Birth Location: Gainesville, Hall, GA
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Louisa Whitehead
1837–1870
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
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Hugh Whitehead
1828–
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
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Susan Whitehead
1813–1864
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
SW
Frank Whitehead
1833–1900
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
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Lewis WHITEHEAD's Ancestors

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Lewis WHITEHEAD
1799–1864
Birth Place: Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Thomas Whitehead
1769–1830
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Nancy
1770–1830
North Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas (P WHITEHEAD) Sr
1744–1798
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Rachel Culpepper) 1
1744–1832
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Hezekiah (Willard Or) Hermatige
1755–
Sussex, England
Nancy
1752–
Great-Grandparents
Nathan WHITEHEAD
1719–1778
Mary Whitehead
1718–1760
Benjamin II
1698–1772
Elizabeth Spring...
1715–1789
John Willard
1730–1785
Ann Hermatige
1725–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Arthur Ii
1648–1731
Isabella Purcell
1690–1744
John Davis
1690–1735
Elizabeth Davis
1693–1806
Robert Culpepper
1664–1742
Sarah Roberts
1666–1748
Thomas Spring
1673–1710
Elizabeth Traine
1679–1753
Georgi\George Willard\Wellard
1700–
John Armitage
1681–1730
Ann Ripley
1690–1761

Lewis WHITEHEAD's Descendants

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Lewis WHITEHEAD (1799–Aug 16, 1864) m. Seabery Westkinon (1809–Aft 1863)
  1. 1. Thomas (Or Tomas B.) Whitehead 1839–1910 m. Arsisa Simpson 1843–1900 m. Mattie Weaver 1858–1910 m. Mary (Ann) Roane 1844–1866 m. Arsisia Whitehead 1843–1900 m. Mattie Whitehead 1858–
    1. 1. J (H) Whitehead 1863–1915 m. Florence (A) Foust 1867–1945
      1. 1. Ruby Whitehead 1901– m. Ora (C) Pence 1895–
      2. 2. Hugh (Oscar) Whitehead 1889–1953 m. Bessie (Lillian) Robinson 1894–1983
        1. 1. Hugh Whitehead 1913–1983 m. Elsie (L) Taylor 1906–1989
        2. 2. Carl (T.) Whitehead 1918–2005
      3. 3. Hiah Whitehead 1907–1980
      4. 4. Nelie Whitehead 1897–
      5. 5. Jay Whitehead 1893–1972 m. Mollie (B) Whitehead 1897–
        1. 1. Ina Whitehead 1918–
      6. 6. Mary (M) Whitehead 1888–1929
    2. 2. Nell (Whitehead) Jones 1887– m. Francis (M) Jones 1882–
      1. 1. Thomas Jones 1920–
    3. 3. Hugh Whitehead 1879–
    4. 4. James Whitehead 1873–1951 m. Julia (A) Whitehead 1878–1952
      1. 1. Mary Whitehead 1902–1993 m. Palmer Haworth 1900–
      2. 2. Ahvah Whitehead 1901–1944 m. Augustine (G) Elmendorf 1899–
        1. 1. Josephine (Ann) Elmendorf 1922–2001
      3. 3. Wilma Whitehead 1905–1994
      4. 4. Wilma Whitehead 1905–1994
    5. 5. Thomas (Edgar Whitehead,) Jr 1880–1921 m. Seddie (Ettie) Fann 1882–1962
      1. 1. Lee Whitehead 1908–1909
      2. 2. Carter 1904–1969 m. Delbert Carter 1909–1992
        1. 1. James Carter 1939–2001
        2. 2. Clarence (Edgar) Carter 1937–1975 m. Nancy (Carolyn) Higgins 1934–1982
      3. 3. William (David Whitehead,) Sr. 1918–1976 m. Billie (Katherine) Boyette 1924–2006
        1. 1. Frances (Monroe) Whitehead 1944–
        2. 2. Hughie (Lee) Whitehead 1945–2001 m. Linda (Jean) Williams 1948–2004
        3. 3. William (D. Whitehead) Jr 1942–2022
      4. 4. Marion (Ernest Whitehead,) Sr. 1910–1973 m. Myrtle (E) Whitehead 1922–2004 m. Dora (Lenora Nora) Lane 1911–1999
        1. 1. Walter (Ray) Whitehead 1932–2004
        2. 2. Welton Whitehead 1928–1999 m. Edith (Marie) Whitehead 1941– m. Thelma (Louise) Bass 1925–2007
        3. 3. Rose (Mary) Whitehead 1910–
        4. 4. Charles (T Whitehead) III 1944–2019
      5. 5. Frances (Obiline) Whithead 1913–1995 m. Mack (Palmer) Sr 1909–1991
        1. 1. Charles (Edgar) Palmer 1935–1963
        2. 2. Frances (L) Palmer 1933–1997 m. Garland (Dick) Tullar 1928–1991 m. Charlie (Marshall) Anderson 1927–1996
      6. 6. Ira Whitehead 1916–1976 m. Bobbie (Leona) Garlington 1920–1971
      7. 7. James (Austin Whitehead) Sr 1906–1981 m. Juanita Humble 1929–1995 m. Billie Dobbins 1928–1951 m. Oma Simmons 1900–1961
        1. 1. Robert (L) Whitehead 1948–2009 m. Brenda (Sue) Burch 1949–1996
    6. 6. Mary (E) Danton 1870–1941 m. William (T) Danton 1855–
    7. 7. Joshep Whitehead 1877–1963
    8. 8. Eli Whitehead 1868–1970 m. Lina Whitehead 1874–1954 m. Emmaline (A.) Cryer 1874–1954
      1. 1. Leander Whitehead 1892–
      2. 2. Charlie (Edgar) Whitehead 1891–1971 m. Alpha (Lou) Brown 1891–1982 m. Alpha (Lou) Whitehead 1891–1982 m. Alpha (Lou) Brown 1891–1982
        1. 1. Alice (Emily) Brown 1918–1970
        2. 2. Olen Whitehead 1917–2009
        3. 3. Edith Whitehead 1915–1987 m. Ernest (Lincoln) New 1932–1966
        4. 4. Thanual Whitehead 1911–
        5. 5. Inez Whitehead 1913–1960
        6. 6. Alice (Emily) Brown 1918–1970
        7. 7. Nathaniell (Edgar) Whitehead 1912– m. Lorene Culver 1913–
        8. 8. Clara Whitehead 1921–1964 m. Morris (A) Vernon 1921–1979
      3. 3. Desser Whitehead 1898–1999
        1. 1. Floyd (W) Pirtle 1926–
        2. 2. Mattie (B) Pirtle 1924–
      4. 4. Taylor (Ensely) Whitehead 1903–1966
        1. 1. Taylor (Darrell) Whitehead 1924–2004
        2. 2. Wilma Whitehead 1926–
      5. 5. Otis (O) Whitehead 1906–1938 m. Eula (Jane) Latham 1909–2005
        1. 1. Juanita (E) Whitehead 1926–1964
      6. 6. Willie (L) Whitehead 1896–
      7. 7. Desser Whitehead 1898–1999
      8. 8. Leander Whitehead 1892–1956 m. Willie (Henrietta) Hendrix 1906–1946
        1. 1. Abe (Gerald) Whitehead 1928–1992
        2. 2. Eli Whitehead 1924–
      9. 9. Willie (L) Whitehead 1896–
      10. 10. Odis (O) Whitehead 1907–
      11. 11. Allie (E) Whitehead 1901–1980 m. Mary 1904–
        1. 1. Allie (E) Whitehead 1924–1970
      12. 12. Emsley (C) Whitehead 1903–1966 m. Margaret Whitehead 1906–1989
        1. 1. Wilma (Faye) Whitehead 1926–2019
        2. 2. Taylor (Darrell) Whitehead 1924–2004
    9. 9. Whitehead 1868–
    10. 10. Whitehead 1868–1970
      1. 1. Marion Whitehead 1910–1973
    11. 11. John Whitehead 1863–
    12. 12. Alice Whitehead 1868–
    13. 13. Mary Whitehead 1870–1941
    14. 14. James Whitehead 1873–
    15. 15. Thos. Whitehead 1875–
    16. 16. Joseph Whitehead 1877–
    17. 17. Hugh (A.) Whitehead 1879–
  2. 2. Catherine Whitehead 1828–
  3. 3. Mary (B ( Polly)) Whitehead 1832–1920 m. Charles Tucker 1828–
    1. 1. Tex Tucker 1872–
    2. 2. Eliza Tucker 1877–
    3. 3. Charles (A.) Tucker 1875–
    4. 4. Genva Tucker 1879–
    5. 5. Lauvina (J.) Tucker 1873–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Whitehead 1836–
  5. 5. Jackson Whitehead 1834–
  6. 6. Martha (J) Whitehead 1838–
  7. 7. Louisa (I) Whitehead 1837–1870 m. Andrew (J) Odum 1826–1871 m. Andrew (J) Odum 1826–
    1. 1. Madoria Odum 1855–
    2. 2. Madoria Odum 1855–
  8. 8. Hugh Whitehead 1828– m. Jane Carnet 1830– m. Jane Whitehead 1829–
    1. 1. Jamie (Wiley) Whitehead 1843–1927
    2. 2. William Whitehead 1852–
    3. 3. James (W) Whitehead 1848–
    4. 4. William Whitehead 1852–
  9. 9. Susan Whitehead 1813–1864
  10. 10. Frank Whitehead 1833–1900 m. Frances Whitehead 1838– m. Mary Brown 1840–
    1. 1. G (A) Whitehead 1856–
    2. 2. H (J) Whitehead 1858–
    3. 3. Mary (F) Whiteted 1863–
    4. 4. William (R) Whiteted 1867–
    5. 5. Elizabeth Whitehead 1856–

Lewis WHITEHEAD's Timeline

14 Records

1792
1792
Birth of Lewis WHITEHEAD in South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
1792
Abt 1792
Birth of Lewis WHITEHEAD in South Carolina
South Carolina
1799
1799
Birth of Lewis WHITEHEAD in Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Elbert County, Georgia, USA
1800
1800
Age 1
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina
Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina
1827
4 Feb 1827
Age 28
Lewis WHITEHEAD was married in Hall, Georgia
Hall, Georgia
1830
1830
Age 31
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in Hall, Georgia, USA
Hall, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 41
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in Marion, Tennessee, USA
Marion, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1860
Jul 12, 1860
Age 61
Lewis WHITEHEAD resided here in High Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA
High Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA
1863
1863
Age 64
Death of Lewis WHITEHEAD in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1864
Aug 16, 1864
Age 65
Death of Lewis WHITEHEAD in Big Creek, Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1864
16 Aug 1864
Age 65
Burial of Lewis WHITEHEAD in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1864
Aug 16, 1864
Age 65
Burial of Lewis WHITEHEAD in NJ
NJ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1792
    Event Place: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 1097; Family History Library Film: 803050
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: M432_889; Page: 428A; Image: 430
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1792
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 1097; Family History Library Film: 803050
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: M432_889; Page: 428A; Image: 430
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 January 2017, 08:04), entry for Lewis Whitehead(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KNYC-BGH
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Lewis Whitehead and Searberry Westkenon, 04 Feb 1827; citing , Hall, Georgia; FHL microfilm 0424630 V. A.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Elbert County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1827
    Event Place: Hall, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Hall, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 30; Page: 354; Image: 356; Family History Library Film: 337906

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hall, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 15 Nov 1862
    [3] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hall, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 18; Page: 112; Family History Library Film: 0007038
    [4] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 15 Nov 1862
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 January 2017, 08:04), entry for Lewis Whitehead(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KNYC-BGH
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Lewis Whitehead and Searberry Westkenon, 04 Feb 1827; citing , Hall, Georgia; FHL microfilm 0424630 V. A.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Marion, Tennessee; Roll: 528; Page: 262; Family History Library Film: 0024547

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 8, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: M432_889; Page: 428A; Image: 430

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1819-1860
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 1097; Family History Library Film: 803050

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jul 12, 1860
    Event Place: High Shoal, Clarke, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: High Shoal, Clarke, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:4; Line: 31; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bates, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: M653_50; Page: 1097; Family History Library Film: 803050
    [4] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: High Shoal, Clarke, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:4; Line: 31; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [5] Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clarke County, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 16, 1864
    Event Place: Big Creek, Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 13 January 2017, 08:04), entry for Lewis Whitehead(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID KNYC-BGH
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Georgia Marriages, 1808-1967," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Lewis Whitehead and Searberry Westkenon, 04 Feb 1827; citing , Hall, Georgia; FHL microfilm 0424630 V. A.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1864
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 16, 1864
    Event Place: NJ
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
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