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Mary Elizabeth Whitehead 1705–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1705

Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1769

Death Location: Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Arthur III

Mother: Rachael Whitehead

Spouse(s): Benjamin Cobb

Children(s): William Sr, Benjamin Cob, Mary Cobb

In 1705, Mary Elizabeth Whitehead entered the world in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA, born to Arthur William Whitehead 8Ggf Iii And Rachael Whitehead. Mary Elizabeth Whitehead married Benjamin Cobb, and had children including Benjamin Cob, Mary Cobb, William Cobb Sr. Mary Elizabeth Whitehead passed away in 1769 in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1705, Mary Elizabeth Whitehead entered the world in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA, born to Arthur William Whitehead 8Ggf Iii And Rachael Whitehead.
  • Mary Elizabeth Whitehead married Benjamin Cobb, and had children including Benjamin Cob, Mary Cobb, William Cobb Sr.
  • Mary Elizabeth Whitehead passed away in 1769 in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Whitehead's Ancestors

Self
Mary Whitehead
1705–1769
Birth Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Parents
Arthur William Whitehead 8GGF III
1673–1744
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Rachael Whitehead
1673–1719
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Arthur (II William) Whitehead
1648–1711
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Mary Whitehead
1647–1710
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Godwin
1640–1710
Elizabeth (Wright)
1632–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Whitehead's Descendants

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Mary (Elizabeth) Whitehead (1705–1769) m. Benjamin Cobb (18 January 1703–20 September 1793)
  1. 1. William (Cobb) Sr 1720–1803 m. Bersheba Whitehead 1730–1793
    1. 1. Pharaoh Cobb 1751–1844 m. Bersheba –1840
      1. 1. Jesse (Cobb) Senior 1794–1864 m. Jennetta Cobb 1797–1850
        1. 1. Deborah (Cobb) Evans 1823–1899 m. Samuel Evans 1827–1865
        2. 2. Patty Cobb 1839–1908
        3. 3. Samuel Cobb 1828–
        4. 4. Jessee Cobb 1834–1905
        5. 5. Thomas Cobb 1818–1903
        6. 6. John Cobb 1820–
        7. 7. Frances Smith 1822–1892
        8. 8. Laura (Elizabeth) Paul 1832–1895
        9. 9. Sarah Cobb 1816–1879
      2. 2. William Cobb 1783–1840
      3. 3. Barshaba Kyle 1797–1856
      4. 4. Arthur Cobb 1790–1822
      5. 5. Richard (Caswell) Cobb 1778–1811
      6. 6. Catherine Cobb 1776–1854
    2. 2. Penelope (Cobb) Bowen 1761–1810
    3. 3. Patience Baker 1747–1869
    4. 4. Tabbitha Massengale 1768–1853
    5. 5. William (B. Cobb) Jr 1746–1796
    6. 6. Arthur Cobb 1748–1768
  2. 2. Benjamin Cob 1724–
  3. 3. Mary Cobb 1735–1807

Mary Whitehead's Timeline

5 Records

1694
1694
Mary Elizabeth Whitehead was married in Northampton, NC
Northampton, NC
1705
1705
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Whitehead in Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
1720
1720
Age 15
Mary Elizabeth Whitehead was married in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America
1723
1723
Age 18
Mary Elizabeth Whitehead was married In Isle Of Wight Co.,VIRGINIA
ISLE OF WIGHT CO.,VIRGINIA
1769
1769
Age 64
Death of Mary Elizabeth Whitehead in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1705
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1694
    Event Place: Northampton, NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: ISLE OF WIGHT CO.,VIRGINIA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Nansemond or Surry County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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