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Rebecca Jane White 1817–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1817

Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 30 SEP 1886

Death Location: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Edwin White

Mother: Jane Holleman

Spouse(s): Merrit Sledge

Children(s): Cornelia Burt, Oliver Sledge, Emma Sledge, Lisette Sledge

The story of Rebecca Jane White began in 1817 in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1850, Rebecca Jane White resided in Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Rebecca Jane White resided in Cabin Point, Surry, Virginia, USA. Rebecca Jane White married Merrit Peace Sledge, and had children including Cornelia Nelie Burt, Dee Sledge, Emma V Sledge, Lisette Rebecca Sledge, Oliver A Sledge. Rebecca Jane White passed away in 1886 in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca Jane White began in 1817 in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Jane White resided in Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Rebecca Jane White resided in Cabin Point, Surry, Virginia, USA.
  • Rebecca Jane White married Merrit Peace Sledge, and had children including Cornelia Nelie Burt, Dee Sledge, Emma V Sledge, Lisette Rebecca Sledge, Oliver A Sledge.
  • Rebecca Jane White passed away in 1886 in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edwin White
1792–1872
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia
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Jane Holleman
1799–1867
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Virginia
JH

Spouses(s)

Merrit Sledge
1818–1872
Birth Location: Surry, Virginia, United States
MS

Children(s)

Cornelia Burt
1858–1941
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CB
Oliver Sledge
1846–1902
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
OS
Emma Sledge
1850–
Birth Location: Surrey , Virginia, USA
ES
Lisette Sledge
1848–1884
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
LS

Rebecca White's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca White
1817–1886
Birth Place: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Edwin White
1792–1872
Isle of Wight, Virginia
Jane ((Jean)) Holleman
1799–1867
Isle of Wight, Virginia
Grandparents
William White
1760–1812
England
Mary (Elizabeth (Mollie) HOLLEMAN) (HOLLAND)
1765–1862
Surry, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Joseph (III) Holleman
1757–1810
Sarah Gwaltney
1762–1815
Surry County, Virginia Colony
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca White's Descendants

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Rebecca (Jane) White (12 February 1817–30 SEP 1886) m. Merrit (Peace) Sledge (15 Feb 1818–05 Aug 1872)
  1. 1. Cornelia ('Nelie') Burt 1858–1941
  2. 2. Oliver (A) Sledge 1846–1902
  3. 3. Emma (V) Sledge 1850–
  4. 4. Lisette (Rebecca) Sledge 1848–1884 m. William (Alexander) Harrison 1840–1902
    1. 1. Martha Harrison 1866–
    2. 2. Myrtie (Lisette) Harrison 1869–1932
    3. 3. Edgar (Fitzhugh) Harrison 1870–1949
      1. 1. Nelie ((Rozalia) Rosalie) Harrison 1897–1942
    4. 4. Merritt (Peace) Harrison 1872–
    5. 5. Robert (Alexander) Harrison 1878–1933
      1. 1. Ella (Mae) Harrison 1930–2019
    6. 6. Persis Harrison 1875–1933 m. M (Blanch) Harrison 1874–1940
      1. 1. Mertle (M) Altvater 1901–1967 m. Milburn Altvater 1895–1969
        1. 1. Dolores (Matelda) Altvater 1920–1997
      2. 2. Lee Harrison 1905–
      3. 3. William (Alexander) Harrison 1897–1966 m. Frieda (L) Harrison 1895–
        1. 1. Charles (E) Harrison 1924–2007
        2. 2. William (A) Harrison 1919–
      4. 4. Percy Harrison 1910–
      5. 5. Anna (I) Harrison 1902–1991 m. Thomas (John) O'Connor 1895–1970 m. John O'Connor 1884–1933
        1. 1. Inez (M) O'Connor 1925–2017 m. Robert (Edward) Everd 1920–1990
        2. 2. Ruth (E.) Greb 1927–2000 m. Robert (Andrew) Greb 1925–
      6. 6. Loretta (M) Mathai 1904–1990 m. Frank (Felix) Mathai 1900–1973
        1. 1. Inez (Mathilda) Mathai 1941–2021
        2. 2. Merritt Mathai 1928–2011 m. Betty (Elizabeth) Esworthy 1928–2011
        3. 3. Jeremiah (T) Mathai 1932–1994
        4. 4. William (Joseph Mathai) Jr 1937–2009
        5. 5. Frank Mathai 1924–1926

Rebecca White's Timeline

9 Records

1817
12 February 1817
Birth of Rebecca Jane White in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 33
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Cabin Point, Surry, Virginia, USA
Cabin Point, Surry, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Guilford, Surry Court House, Surry, Virginia, USA
Guilford, Surry Court House, Surry, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Guilford, Surry, Virginia, USA
Guilford, Surry, Virginia, USA
1882
1882
Age 65
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1886
Abt 1886
Age 69
Rebecca Jane White resided here in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, Virginia
1886
30 SEP 1886
Age 69
Death of Rebecca Jane White in Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Virginia, United States
1886
9 Jul 1886
Age 69
Rebecca Jane White - Probate in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1817
    Event Place: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Guilford, Surry, Virginia; Roll: 1392; Page: 75B; Enumeration District: 108
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cabin Point, Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Guilford, Surry Court House, Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Guilford, Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Guilford, Surry, Virginia; Roll: 1392; Page: 75B; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1886
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1898 ; Indexes to Wills, 1784-1973; Author: Petersburg (Virginia). Clerk of the Hustings Court; Probate Place: Petersburg, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 SEP 1886
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1898 ; Indexes to Wills, 1784-1973; Author: Petersburg (Virginia). Clerk of the Hustings Court; Probate Place: Petersburg, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1898 ; Indexes to Wills, 1784-1973; Author: Petersburg (Virginia). Clerk of the Hustings Court; Probate Place: Petersburg, Virginia
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