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Richard John Whittaker 1884–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1884

Birth Location: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 02 Apr 1940

Death Location: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Father: Alfred Sr.

Mother: Mary Shaw

Spouse(s): Evelyn Thompson

Children(s): James Whittaker, Gilberta Whittaker

Richard John Whittaker was born in 1884 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, the child of Alfred William Whittaker Sr And Mary Ann Shaw. In 1900, Richard John Whittaker resided in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Richard John Whittaker resided in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio. Richard John Whittaker married Evelyn Susan Thompson, and had children including Gilberta Mildred Whittaker, James Alfred Whittaker. Richard John Whittaker passed away in 1940 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • Richard John Whittaker was born in 1884 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, the child of Alfred William Whittaker Sr And Mary Ann Shaw.
  • In 1900, Richard John Whittaker resided in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Richard John Whittaker resided in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio.
  • Richard John Whittaker married Evelyn Susan Thompson, and had children including Gilberta Mildred Whittaker, James Alfred Whittaker.
  • Richard John Whittaker passed away in 1940 in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Sr.
1856–1920
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Mary Shaw
1862–1943
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Evelyn Thompson
1887–1978
Birth Location: Ohio
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Children(s)

James Whittaker
1911–1970
Birth Location: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio
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Gilberta Whittaker
1913–2005
Birth Location: Ohio
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Richard Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
Richard Whittaker
1884–1940
Birth Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Parents
Alfred William Whittaker Sr.
1856–1920
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Mary (Ann) Shaw
1862–1943
England
Grandparents
Richard (James) Whittaker
1819–1890
Tipton, Staffordshire, England
Mary (Ann) Lambert
1819–1869
Tipton Parish, Staffordshire, England
John Shaw
1833–
England
Great-Grandparents
James Whittaker
1786–1858
Elizabeth Stone
1795–1866
Joseph Lambert
1791–1861
Ann Turner
1793–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Stone
1760–1830
Grace Barker
1771–
Samuel Lambert
1758–
William Turner
1760–
Sarah Bradbury
1765–

Richard Whittaker's Descendants

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Richard (John) Whittaker (10 Jan 1884–02 Apr 1940) m. Evelyn (Susan) Thompson (ABT 1887–1978)
  1. 1. James (Alfred) Whittaker 1911–1970 m. Marie Bryson 1909–
  2. 2. Gilberta (Mildred) Whittaker 1913–2005 m. James (L.) Robinson 1907–1984

Richard Whittaker's Timeline

7 Records

1884
10 Jan 1884
Birth of Richard John Whittaker in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Richard John Whittaker resided here in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Richard John Whittaker resided here in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio
Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio
1918
1918
Age 34
Richard John Whittaker was employed in Patrolman
Patrolman
1930
1930
Age 46
Richard John Whittaker was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 46
Richard John Whittaker resided here in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1940
02 Apr 1940
Age 56
Death of Richard John Whittaker in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1884
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 1884; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0060; Image: 760.0; FHL microfilm: 2341618
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Trumbull; Roll: 1851245; Draft Board: 2
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 1326; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241326
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: T624_1235; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0246; FHL microfilm: 1375248
    [5] Illinois, Select United Methodist Church Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 1326; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241326

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: T624_1235; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0246; FHL microfilm: 1375248

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Patrolman

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio; Roll: 1884; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0060; Image: 760.0; FHL microfilm: 2341618

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Trumbull, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Trumbull; Roll: 1851245; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
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