YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Rebecca Whittaker 1824–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1824

Birth Location: Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware

Death Date: 17 Jul 1917

Death Location: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Father: James Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Edwards

Spouse(s): Isaac Ritter

Children(s): Mary Ritter

Rebecca Whittaker was born in 1824 in Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware, the child of James Whitaker Jr And Elizabeth Edwards. Rebecca Whittaker married Isaac Ritter, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Catherine Ritter. Rebecca Whittaker passed away in 1917 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Find more search results for Rebecca Whittaker
RW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Rebecca Whittaker was born in 1824 in Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware, the child of James Whitaker Jr And Elizabeth Edwards.
  • Rebecca Whittaker married Isaac Ritter, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Catherine Ritter.
  • Rebecca Whittaker passed away in 1917 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rebecca Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Whittaker
1824–1917
Birth Place: Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware
Parents
James Whitaker Jr.
1799–1846
Kent Co. Delaware
Elizabeth Edwards
1803–1838
Kent County, Delaware, USA
Grandparents
James Whitaker
1756–1831
Kent County, Delaware
Rebecca Cubbage
1740–1831
Kent County, Delaware, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Whitaker
1685–1794
ELIZABETH (WHITAKER)
1730–1795
Phileman Sr
1701–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Whittaker's Descendants

1.
RW
Rebecca Whittaker (25 Jul 1824–17 Jul 1917) m. Isaac Ritter (21 Sep 1819–10 Mar 1905)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Catherine) Ritter 1851–1916 m. Cloys (Finley) Montee 1848–1927
    1. 1. Rosa (May) Montee 1879–1980
      1. 1. Frances (Pauline) Everitt 1900–1990 m. Frederick (Dewey "Fred" Banks) 🧬 1899–1975
        1. 1. Rose (M) Banks 1922–1998 m. Leland (Wiltse) King 1920–1990 m. Leland (Wiltse) King 1920–1990

Rebecca Whittaker's Timeline

2 Records

1824
25 Jul 1824
Birth of Rebecca Whittaker in Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware
Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware
1917
17 Jul 1917
Age 93
Death of Rebecca Whittaker in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1824
    Event Place: Wilmington, Kent County, Delaware

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE