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Lewis W. WHITTINGTON 1840–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 July 1840

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 28 August 1906

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

Father: Azariah Whittington

Mother: Elizabeth (Whittington)

Spouse(s): Susan SWOFFORD

Children(s): Harry WHITTINGTON, Minnie WHITTINGTON, Elizabeth WHITTINGTON, Myrtle WHITTINGTON, Jenney WHITTINGTON

The story of Lewis W. WHITTINGTON began in 1840 in Illinois. In 1850, Lewis W. WHITTINGTON resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA. Lewis W. WHITTINGTON married Susan E Swofford, and had children including Elizabeth Alice Lizzie Whittington, Harry Whittington, Jenney Whittington, Minnie Alzada Whittington, Myrtle Whittington. Lewis W. WHITTINGTON passed away in 1906 in Ewing, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis W. WHITTINGTON began in 1840 in Illinois.
  • In 1850, Lewis W. WHITTINGTON resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Lewis W. WHITTINGTON married Susan E Swofford, and had children including Elizabeth Alice Lizzie Whittington, Harry Whittington, Jenney Whittington, Minnie Alzada Whittington, Myrtle Whittington.
  • Lewis W. WHITTINGTON passed away in 1906 in Ewing, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
Birth Location: MARYLAND (see comments)
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Elizabeth (Whittington)
1795–1856
Birth Location: Charles City, Charles County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susan SWOFFORD
1850–1935
Birth Location: Illinois
SS

Children(s)

Harry WHITTINGTON
1883–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Minnie WHITTINGTON
1871–1963
Birth Location: Illinois
MW
Elizabeth WHITTINGTON
1877–1963
Birth Location: Ewing, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
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Myrtle WHITTINGTON
1880–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Jenney WHITTINGTON
1888–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Lewis WHITTINGTON's Ancestors

Self
Lewis WHITTINGTON
1840–1906
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
MARYLAND (see comments)
Elizabeth (C LACY) (Whittington)
1795–1856
Charles City, Charles County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (WHITTINGTON) Jr
1775–1830
Tuckahoe, Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States
Mary (Elizabeth Carroll WHITTINGTON) (Whittington)
1776–1835
Tuckahoe, Caroline, Maryland, United States
Isaac (William) LACY
1768–1805
New Kent, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (WALKER) (Lacy)
1773–1852
Frederick, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sr
1755–1800
Sarah Read
1754–1821
William III
1740–1819
1740–1835
Thomas LACY
1732–1773
Anthoni TURNER
1736–1771
Freeman WALKER
1749–1803
Sarah (Walker)
1749–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Whittington
1732–1773
Elizabeth PEARSON
1734–1785
REID REED
1730–
Southey WHITTINGTON
1684–1773
Mary (Whittington)
1700–1775
James POLK
1719–1771
Mary (Polk)
1723–1744
Henry Armistead?
1699–1717
Angelica ARMISTEAD
1703–1787
John TURNER
1705–1764
Sarah (Turner)
1710–1778
Robert WALKER
1729–1797
Elizabeth (Walker)
1735–1828
George MINGE
1704–1782
Mary (Minge)
1726–1784

Lewis WHITTINGTON's Descendants

1.
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Lewis (W.) WHITTINGTON (17 July 1840–28 August 1906) m. Susan (E) SWOFFORD (10 September 1850–3 August 1935)
  1. 1. Harry WHITTINGTON 1883–
  2. 2. Minnie (Alzada) WHITTINGTON 1871–1963 m. Charles (Alonzo) WILLIAMS 1867–1960
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Alice Lizzie) WHITTINGTON 1877–1963 m. Robert FLORO 1865–1930
    1. 1. Arlie (R) FLORO 1895–1988
    2. 2. Edith (FLORO) (Upchurch) 1905– m. Jesse (L) UPCHURCH 1907–
      1. 1. Gordon (Dean) UPCHURCH 1934–2003
  4. 4. Myrtle WHITTINGTON 1880–
  5. 5. Jenney WHITTINGTON 1888–

Lewis WHITTINGTON's Timeline

6 Records

1840
17 July 1840
Birth of Lewis W. WHITTINGTON in Franklin County, Ill
Franklin County, Ill
1840
17 July 1840
Birth of Lewis W. WHITTINGTON in Illinois
Illinois
1850
1850
Age 10
Lewis W. WHITTINGTON resided here in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Lewis W. WHITTINGTON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Lewis W. WHITTINGTON resided here in Ewing, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Ewing, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1906
28 August 1906
Age 66
Death of Lewis W. WHITTINGTON in Franklin County, Ill/buried Shiloh Cemetery
Franklin County, Ill/buried Shiloh Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 July 1840
    Event Place: Franklin County, Ill

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 July 1840
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 548C; Enumeration District: 015
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ewing, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0030
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 12A; Image: 224
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 12A; Image: 224

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 207; Page: 548C; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ewing, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ewing, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0030

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin CO, IL

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Illinois
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Illinois; Enlistment date: 17 Feb 1862

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Number: T288

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 August 1906
    Event Place: Franklin County, Ill/buried Shiloh Cemetery
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ewing, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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