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Robert Whitly or Whitley 1740–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States

Death Date: July 15, 1802

Death Location: Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States

Father: Solomon Whitley

Mother: Elizabeth Barnett

Spouse(s): Jane Sharp

Children(s): David Whitley

In 1740, Robert Whitly or Whitley entered the world in Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States, born to Solomon Whitley And Elizabeth Barnett. Robert Whitly or Whitley married Jane Ginney Sharp, and had children including David Rufus Whitley. Robert Whitly or Whitley passed away in 1802 in Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Robert Whitly or Whitley entered the world in Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States, born to Solomon Whitley And Elizabeth Barnett.
  • Robert Whitly or Whitley married Jane Ginney Sharp, and had children including David Rufus Whitley.
  • Robert Whitly or Whitley passed away in 1802 in Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Whitley
1723–1782
Birth Location: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Elizabeth Barnett
1727–1782
Birth Location: Bolivsin River,Augusta,Virginia,USA
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Spouses(s)

Jane Sharp
1752–1812
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

David Whitley
1775–1844
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Robert Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Robert Whitley
1740–1802
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States
Parents
Solomon Whitley
1723–1782
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Barnett
1727–1782
Bolivsin River,Augusta,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Ufn Whitley
1680–1723
, , , Ireland
Elizabeth ("Ervie") Lucas
1695–1741
Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Whitley's Descendants

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Robert (Whitly or) Whitley (1740–July 15, 1802) m. Jane ("Ginney") Sharp (1752–Jul 1812)
  1. 1. David (Rufus) Whitley 1775–1844
    1. 1. James (M.) Whitley 1797–1845 m. Sarah (Lane (Sallie)) Moore 1804–1890
      1. 1. Reese (Bowen de Whitley (Whiteley) (Whitleigh) (Whitledge) (Whitler) (Whittley) (Wheatley)) (Waddell) 1834–1901 m. Mary (Rachel) Musser 1840–1925
        1. 1. Crockett (E) Whitley 1873–1948 m. Nannie (Dell) Whitley 1886–1966
        2. 2. Wm. (F.) Whitley 1860–
        3. 3. Joseph (H.) Whitley 1862–
        4. 4. Mary (J.) Whitley 1867–

Robert Whitley's Timeline

2 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Robert Whitly or Whitley in Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States
Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States
1802
July 15, 1802
Age 62
Death of Robert Whitly or Whitley in Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States
Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Rockbridge Co. Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 15, 1802
    Event Place: Tazewell, Tazewell Co. Virginia, United States
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