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Matthew Whitehead 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: Nathan WHITEHEAD

Mother: Elizabeth Upham

Spouse(s): Margaret Knight, "MARY" HOLLAND

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

The story of Matthew Whitehead Sr. began in 1774 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. Matthew Whitehead Sr. married Margaret Knight, "MARY" SUSAN HOLLAND, and had children including W. Robert WHITEHEAD, Donald Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead, John Whitehead, Mary Ann Whitehead, Rhodia Whitehead, Dilla Whitehead. Matthew Whitehead Sr. passed away in 1847 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Whitehead Sr. began in 1774 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • Matthew Whitehead Sr. married Margaret Knight, "MARY" SUSAN HOLLAND, and had children including W. Robert WHITEHEAD, Donald Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead, John Whitehead, Mary Ann Whitehead, Rhodia Whitehead, Dilla Whitehead.
  • Matthew Whitehead Sr. passed away in 1847 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan WHITEHEAD
1719 – 1778
Birth Location: Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Upham
1744 – 1832
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Knight
Birth Location: –
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"MARY" HOLLAND
1800 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

W. WHITEHEAD
1803 – 1871
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Donald Whitehead
1810 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Jacob Whitehead
1815 – 1919
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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John Whitehead
1833 – 1889
Birth Location: Abbeville, Henry, Alabama, United States
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Mary Whitehead
1836 – 1907
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
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Rhodia Whitehead
1840 –
Birth Location: Alabama
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Dilla Whitehead
1842 – 1922
Birth Location: Henry
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Matthew Whitehead's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Whitehead
1774 – 1847
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Nathan WHITEHEAD
1719 – 1778
Isle of Wright, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Upham
1744 – 1832
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Arthur WHITEHEAD
1648 – 1731
Isle, Virginia, United States
Isabella (Purcell) (Pearsell)
1690 – 1744
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Benjamin Culpepper
1698 – 1772
Norfolk,,Virginia,USA
Elizabeth Spring
1715 – 1789
Edgecombe Co., NC, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arthur WHITEHEAD
1654 – 1710
Mary Godwin
1652 – 1710
William (Pearsal)
1640 – 1729
Mary Joyner
1678 – 1729
Robert Culpepper
1664 – 1742
Sarah Robert
1666 – 1747
Thomas Spring
1668 – 1710
Elizabeth Traine
1680 – 1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Arthur WHITEHEAD
1625 – 1655
Katherine Ruthven
1632 – 1687
Thomas Godwin\Goodwyn
1625 – 1678
Elisabeth Godwin
Samuel Pearsall
1619 – 1643
Margaret Brent
1620 – 1655
James Joyner
1619 – 1698
Sarah Edwards
1622 – 1710
Henry Culpepper
1633 – 1675
Elizabeth Greene
1638 – 1676
Henry Spring
1628 – 1697
Mehetabel Bartlet
1640 – 1676
John Traine
1651 – 1717
Mary Stubbs
1655 – 1716

Matthew Whitehead's Descendants

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Matthew Whitehead (Dec 1774 – 1847) m. Margaret Knight m. "MARY" (SUSAN) HOLLAND (1800 – )
  1. 1. W. (Robert) WHITEHEAD (22 Jun 1803 – 14 Oct 1871) m. Rachel Whitehead (Abt. 1805 – Abt. 1845) m. Charlotte Whitehead (1805 – January 1895) m. Nancy (C) Adams (14 Oct 1819 – 11 Jan 1904)
    1. 1. Matilda (Melinda) Whitehead (1827 – 11 Mar 1912)
    2. 2. Alfred Whitehead (12 April 1835 – 25 October 1896) m. Grace (Harris) Deese (Abt. 1838 – Nov 1870) m. Sarah Monk (Abt 1845 – )
      1. 1. Andrew (P.) Whitchead (abt 1859 – 1951) m. Arlevia Outlaw (abt 1862 – )
        1. 1. Alfred (J) Whitehead (Dec 1882 – )
        2. 2. Grace (N) Whitehead (Feb 1885 – )
        3. 3. William (H) Whitehead (Aug 1887 – )
        4. 4. Daniel (Oneal) Whitehead (19 Oct 1893 – 21 Oct 1984) m. Carrie Hodges (abt 1901 – ) m. Irene Whitehead (abt 1913 – Abt 1993)
        5. 5. Charles Whitehead (May 1894 – )
        6. 6. David (L) Whitehead (22 February 1899 – 30 April 1958) m. Donnie (Tipton) Posey (29 September 1898 – 9 March 1970)
      2. 2. Robert (M) Whitehead (abt 1861 – )
      3. 3. Maryann (N.) Whitehead (Abt. 1863 – 11 Sep 1915)
      4. 4. Morgan (L.) Whitehead (16 May 1866 – 03 Dec 1936) m. Francis Whitehead (Dec 1861 – )
        1. 1. Arcand Whitehead (Feb 1891 – )
        2. 2. Vesie Whitehead (May 1892 – )
        3. 3. Jason Whitehead (Jun 1893 – )
        4. 4. Wiley Whitehead (Jul 1895 – )
        5. 5. Lily Whitehead (Mar 1899 – )
      5. 5. Charles (L.) Whitehead (Abt. 1870 – ) m. Dove Whitehead (May 1876 – )
        1. 1. Ada Whitehead (9 April 1892 – 29 September 1934) m. Tullie Wright (abt 1892 – )
      6. 6. Hardy (P.) Whitehead (01 Feb 1870 – 10 Feb 1942) m. Louisa Whitehead (Dec 1869 – 1955)
      7. 7. Ardus (C.) Whitehead (Abt. 1875 – )
      8. 8. Anga (Ann C.) Whitehead (Abt 1876 – )
      9. 9. Maryann (V.) Whitehead (Abt. 1877 – 10 Jul 1910)
      10. 10. Avery (L.) Whitehead (Jul 1879 – 1 November 1963) m. Minnie Mccoy (10 March 1884 – 2 November 1963)
        1. 1. Lela Whitehead (abt 1907 – )
        2. 2. Fleta Whitehead (1917 – 2004) m. Willie (Joe) Worley (abt 1913 – )
        3. 3. Nita Whitehead (abt 1917 – )
        4. 4. Meeda Whitehead (abt 1921 – )
      11. 11. Charles (L.) Whitehead (Abt 1870 – ) m. Dove Whitehead (May 1876 – )
      12. 12. Arka (Ann A.) Whitehead (Abt 1872 – )
      13. 13. Ardus (C.) Whitehead (Abt 1875 – )
      14. 14. Argiann (C) Whitehead (28 February 1876 – 10 July 1910) m. William (B) Smothers (Dec 1876 – ) m. Daniel (B) Beal (abt 1847 – )
        1. 1. James (A) Smothers (Jan 1895 – )
        2. 2. Alley (S) Smothers (Jun 1899 – )
        3. 3. Dowling (F) Smothers (abt 1893 – )
        4. 4. Dalton Smothers (abt 1896 – )
        5. 5. Delmon Smothers (abt 1899 – )
        6. 6. Damond Smothers (abt 1904 – )
        7. 7. May Beal (abt 1908 – Aug 1977)
        8. 8. Daniel Beal (abt 1910 – )
      15. 15. Arryann (V.) Whitehead (Abt 1877 – )
    3. 3. Allen Whitehead (1836 – ) m. Elizabeth Whitehead (Abt 1825 – ) m. Elizebeth Whitehead (abt 1830 – )
      1. 1. Jasper Whitehead (abt 1861 – )
      2. 2. Allen Whitehead (Abt 1870 – Abt 1967)
      3. 3. Della Whitehead (May 1871 – 13 Jan 1940) m. Thomas (J) Whitehead (Apr 1871 – 1 April 1905)
        1. 1. Elee Whitehead (Apr 1896 – ) m. Walter French
        2. 2. Joel Whitehead (Jul 1897 – 17 May 1931)
    4. 4. Robert Whitehead (1841 – 23 July 1923) m. Eliza Whitehead (13 June 1845 – 28 March 1924)
      1. 1. Minnie (L) Whitehead (abt 1867 – )
      2. 2. Robert (Mathew) Whitehead (May 30, 1882 – 1953)
      3. 3. Joseph (F) Whitehead
    5. 5. Ruthie Whitehead (1842 – )
    6. 6. Susannah (A. "Susan") Whitehead (1845 – 1900) m. Joseph Owens (Mar 1848 – )
    7. 7. Elizabeth Whitehead (Abt. 1847 – )
    8. 8. Ann Whitehead (1831 – January 1909)
    9. 9. Nancy Whitehead (1840 – )
    10. 10. Charlotte Whitehead (1843 – October 1907) m. Richard Hargreaves (1842 – )
      1. 1. Elizabeth (A) Hargreaves (1867 – )
      2. 2. Mary Hargreaves (1869 – )
      3. 3. Jane Hargreaves (1871 – )
      4. 4. Thomas Hargreaves (1873 – )
      5. 5. Albert Hargreaves (1875 – )
      6. 6. John Hargreaves (1876 – )
    11. 11. Nancy Whitehead (abt 1825 – )
    12. 12. Nancy (June) Whitehead (29 Apr 1849 – 02 Dec 1937) m. Reuben (C) Clenny (Sep 1852 – )
      1. 1. Lennie (Mc) Cleney (1884 – )
      2. 2. Cody (Mc) Cleney (1891 – )
    13. 13. Eade (Edna) WHITEHEAD (1851 – 1885) m. James (W. Mc) Clenny
    14. 14. Edward Whitehead (January 1852 – )
    15. 15. Alcey Whitehead (Abt. 1856 – Apr 1931) m. Acay (Mc) Neal (Abt 1853 – )
    16. 16. Joseph (S.) Whitehead (May 1858 – 1930) m. Mollie Whitehead (Jan 1862 – )
      1. 1. Anna Whitehead (Oct 1889 – )
      2. 2. Henry Whitehead (Sep 1891 – 1974)
      3. 3. Queen (E) Whitehead (Aug 1893 – )
      4. 4. Eunice Whitehead (Mar 1896 – 28 March 1973) m. Walter (L) Clemmons (20 October 1897 – 29 April 1979)
        1. 1. Felmer Clemmons (abt 1923 – )
        2. 2. Felmer Clemmons (abt 1925 – )
        3. 3. Selmer Clemmons (abt 1927 – )
        4. 4. Zelmer Clemmons (abt 1930 – )
      5. 5. Thomas Whitehead (Sep 1898 – )
    17. 17. John (Beauregard) Whitehead (Jun 1862 – 28 Feb 1932)
    18. 18. Laura Whitehead (1865 – )
  2. 2. Donald Whitehead (1810 – )
  3. 3. Jacob Whitehead (1815 – 10 October 1919)
  4. 4. John Whitehead (25 Dec 1833 – 12 Mar 1889)
  5. 5. Mary (Ann) Whitehead (08 Mar 1836 – 03 Apr 1907)
  6. 6. Rhodia Whitehead (Jan 1840 – )
  7. 7. Dilla Whitehead (1842 – 1922) m. Raiford (M.) Spann

Matthew Whitehead's Timeline

17 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1770
1770
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in ,, North Carolina, USA
,, North Carolina, USA
1771
14 Apr 1771
Matthew Whitehead Sr. was christened in Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
1771
Apr 14, 1771
Matthew Whitehead Sr. was christened in Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
Albemarle Parish,Surry,Virginia
1774
Dec 1774
Birth of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 16
Matthew Whitehead Sr. resided here in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 36
Matthew Whitehead 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. resided here in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 56
Matthew Whitehead Sr. resided here in District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 3, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1846
1846
Age 72
Matthew Whitehead Sr. - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Henry, Alabama, United States
Henry, Alabama, United States
1847
1847
Age 73
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr. in Nash County, North Carolina, USA
Nash County, North Carolina, USA
1848
Jan 1848
Age 74
Death of Matthew Whitehead Sr.
None
1850
1850
Age 76
Matthew Whitehead 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, 1861-1865

    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, 1665-1998, 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, 1665-1998, 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, 1665-1998, 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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