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Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr 1774–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1774

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1847

Death Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: Elizabeth 1

Mother: Nathan WHITEHEAD

Spouse(s): "MARY" HOLLAND

Children(s): Rhodia Whitehead, Mary Whitehead, Donald Whitehead, John Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead, Dilla Whitehead, W. WHITEHEAD

In 1774, Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Elizabeth Rachel Culpepper 1 And Nathan Whitehead. Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr married Margaret Knight, Mary Susan Holland, and had children including Dilla Whitehead, Donald Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead, John Whitehead, Mary Ann Whitehead, Rhodia Whitehead, W Robert Whitehead. Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr passed away in 1847 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1774, Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Elizabeth Rachel Culpepper 1 And Nathan Whitehead.
  • Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr married Margaret Knight, Mary Susan Holland, and had children including Dilla Whitehead, Donald Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead, John Whitehead, Mary Ann Whitehead, Rhodia Whitehead, W Robert Whitehead.
  • Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr passed away in 1847 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elizabeth 1
1744–1832
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
E1
Nathan WHITEHEAD
1719–1778
Birth Location: Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
NW

Spouses(s)

"MARY" HOLLAND
1800–
Birth Location: South Carolina
"H

Children(s)

Rhodia Whitehead
1840–
Birth Location: Alabama
RW
Mary Whitehead
1836–1907
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
MW
Donald Whitehead
1810–
Birth Location: South Carolina
DW
John Whitehead
1833–1889
Birth Location: Abbeville, Henry, Alabama, United States
JW
Jacob Whitehead
1815–1919
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JW
Dilla Whitehead
1842–1922
Birth Location: Henry
DW
W. WHITEHEAD
1803–1871
Birth Location: South Carolina
WW

Matthew Sr's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Sr
1774–1847
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Elizabeth Rachel Culpepper 1
1744–1832
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Nathan WHITEHEAD
1719–1778
Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Culpepper "The Ferryman") II
1698–1772
Norfolk,,Virginia,USA
Elizabeth (D.) Spring...
1715–1789
Edgecombe Co., NC, USA
Arthur (II William Whitehead) Ii
1648–1731
Isle, Virginia, United States
Isabella Purcell
1690–1744
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Culpepper
1664–1742
Sarah Roberts
1666–1748
Thomas Spring
1673–1710
Elizabeth Traine
1679–1753
Arthur WHITEHEAD
1654–1710
Mary Godwin
1652–1688
Arthur Purcell
1640–1725
Mary Joyner
1678–1664
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Culpepper
1633–1675
Elizabeth Greene
1640–1676
Samuel Sr.
1640–1714
Sarah Hargrave
1645–1686
Henry Spring
1639–1697
Mehitable Bartlett
1640–1676
John *
1651–1717
Mary ❤
1655–1714
Arthur Whitehead
1625–1655
Katherine Bathe
1632–1712
Godwin
1600–1664
Eliz. Godwin
1632–1727
Samuel Pearsall
1619–1667
Margaret Brent
1620–1655
James II
1619–1698
Sarah EDWARDS
1622–1710

Matthew Sr's Descendants

1.
MS
Matthew (Whitehead Sr) Sr (Dec 1774–1847) m. "MARY" (SUSAN) HOLLAND (1800–)
  1. 1. Rhodia Whitehead 1840–
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Whitehead 1836–1907
  3. 3. Donald Whitehead 1810–
  4. 4. John Whitehead 1833–1889
  5. 5. Jacob Whitehead 1815–1919
  6. 6. Dilla Whitehead 1842–1922
  7. 7. W. (Robert) WHITEHEAD 1803–1871 m. Charlotte Whitehead 1805–1895 m. Rachel Whitehead 1805–1845 m. Nancy (C) Adams 1819–1904
    1. 1. Charlotte Whitehead 1843–1907 m. Richard Hargreaves 1842–
      1. 1. Thomas Hargreaves 1873–
      2. 2. John Hargreaves 1876–
      3. 3. Jane Hargreaves 1871–
      4. 4. Elizabeth (A) Hargreaves 1867–
      5. 5. Mary Hargreaves 1869–
      6. 6. Albert Hargreaves 1875–
    2. 2. Nancy Whitehead 1840–
    3. 3. Ann Whitehead 1831–1862
    4. 4. Elizabeth Whitehead 1847–
    5. 5. Ruthie Whitehead 1842–
    6. 6. Susannah (A. "Susan") Whitehead 1845–1900 m. Joseph Owens 1848–
    7. 7. Allen Whitehead 1836– m. Elizabeth Whitehead 1825– m. Elizebeth Whitehead 1830–
      1. 1. Jasper Whitehead 1861–
      2. 2. Allen Whitehead 1870–1967
      3. 3. Della Whitehead 1871–1940 m. Thomas (J) Whitehead 1871–1905
        1. 1. Elee Whitehead 1896–
        2. 2. Joel Whitehead 1897–1931
    8. 8. Robert Whitehead 1841–1923 m. Eliza Whitehead 1845–1924
      1. 1. Robert (Mathew) Whitehead 1882–1953
      2. 2. Minnie (L) Whitehead 1867–
    9. 9. Matilda (Melinda) Whitehead 1827–1912
    10. 10. Edward Whitehead 1852–
    11. 11. Alcey Whitehead 1856–1931 m. Acay (Mc) Neal 1853–
    12. 12. Laura Whitehead 1865–
    13. 13. Eade (Edna) WHITEHEAD 1851–1885
    14. 14. John (Beauregard) Whitehead 1862–1932
    15. 15. Joseph (S.) Whitehead 1858–1930 m. Mollie Whitehead 1862–
      1. 1. Queen (E) Whitehead 1893–
      2. 2. Thomas Whitehead 1898–
      3. 3. Henry Whitehead 1891–1974
      4. 4. Anna Whitehead 1889–
      5. 5. Eunice Whitehead 1896–1973 m. Walter (L) Clemmons 1897–1979
        1. 1. Felmer Clemmons 1923–
        2. 2. Felmer Clemmons 1925–
    16. 16. Nancy (June) Whitehead 1849–1937 m. Reuben (C) Clenny 1852–
      1. 1. Cody (Mc) Cleney 1891–
      2. 2. Lennie (Mc) Cleney 1884–
    17. 17. Nancy Whitehead 1825–
    18. 18. Alfred Whitehead 1835–1896 m. Grace (Harris) Deese 1838–1870 m. Sarah Monk 1845–
      1. 1. Arka (Ann A.) Whitehead 1872–
      2. 2. Ardus (C.) Whitehead 1875–
      3. 3. Charles (L.) Whitehead 1870– m. Dove Whitehead 1876–
        1. 1. Ada Whitehead 1892–1934 m. Tullie Wright 1892–
      4. 4. Maryann (V.) Whitehead 1877–1910
      5. 5. Hardy (P.) Whitehead 1870–1942 m. Louisa Whitehead 1869–1955
      6. 6. Maryann (N.) Whitehead 1863–1915
      7. 7. Morgan (L.) Whitehead 1866–1936 m. Francis Whitehead 1861–
        1. 1. Jason Whitehead 1893–
        2. 2. Wiley Whitehead 1895–
        3. 3. Lily Whitehead 1899–
        4. 4. Arcand Whitehead 1891–
        5. 5. Vesie Whitehead 1892–
      8. 8. Andrew (P) Whitehead 1859–1951 m. Arlevia Outlaw 1862–
        1. 1. Daniel (Oneal) Whitehead 1893–1984 m. Irene Whitehead 1913–1993 m. Carrie Hodges 1901–
        2. 2. David (L) Whitehead 1899–1958 m. Donnie (Tipton) Posey 1898–1970
        3. 3. Grace (N) Whitehead 1885–
        4. 4. William (H) Whitehead 1887–
        5. 5. Alfred (J) Whitehead 1882–
        6. 6. Charles Whitehead 1894–
      9. 9. Anga (Ann C.) Whitehead 1876–
      10. 10. Robert (M) Whitehead 1861–
      11. 11. Avery (L) Whitehead 1879–1963 m. Minnie Mccoy 1884–1963
        1. 1. Fleta Whitehead 1917–2004 m. Willie (Joe) Worley 1913–
        2. 2. Nita Whitehead 1917–
        3. 3. Lela Whitehead 1907–
        4. 4. Meeda Whitehead 1921–
      12. 12. Arryann (V.) Whitehead 1877–
      13. 13. Charles (L.) Whitehead 1870– m. Dove Whitehead 1876–
      14. 14. Argiann (C) Whitehead 1876–1910 m. William (B) Smothers 1876– m. Daniel (B) Beal 1847–
        1. 1. Alley (S) Smothers 1899–
        2. 2. James (A) Smothers 1895–
        3. 3. Delmon Smothers 1899–
        4. 4. Dowling (F) Smothers 1893–
        5. 5. Dalton Smothers 1896–
        6. 6. May Beal 1908–1977
        7. 7. Damond Smothers 1904–
        8. 8. Daniel Beal 1910–
      15. 15. Ardus (C.) Whitehead 1875–

Matthew Sr's Timeline

17 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1770
1770
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in ,, North Carolina, USA
,, North Carolina, USA
1771
14 Apr 1771
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr was christened in Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
1771
Apr 14, 1771
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr was christened in Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
1774
Dec 1774
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 16
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr resided here in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 36
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr resided here in Capt Dixons District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Capt Dixons District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 46
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr resided here in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 56
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr resided here in District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1846
1846
Age 72
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Henry, Alabama, United States
Henry, Alabama, United States
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr in Nash County, North Carolina, USA
Nash County, North Carolina, USA
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr
None
1850
1850
Age 76
Matthew Whitehead Sr Sr resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: ,, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1774
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1771
    Event Place: Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: Apr 14, 1771
    Event Place: Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Nash, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 26; Image: 30; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Capt Dixons District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Capt Dixons District, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 719; Image: 00086; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 91; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 97

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 0018086
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 273; Family History Library Film: 0018086

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama CIVIL War Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1848
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Henry, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1848
    Event Place: Nash County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1848

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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