YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Robert L Whitten 1902–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1902

Birth Location: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1965

Death Location: Pearland, Brazoria, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas Whitten

Mother: Syoma Whitter

Spouse(s): Mattie Greathouse

Children(s): Billie Whitten, Doris Whitten, Marjora Wesson, Jackie Whitten

In 1902, Robert L Whitten entered the world in Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA, born to Thomas Richard Whitten And Syoma Whitter. In 1910, Robert L Whitten resided in Justice Precinct 4, Rockwall, Texas, USA. In 1920, Robert L Whitten resided in Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, USA. Robert L Whitten married Mattie Bell Greathouse, and had children including Billie Bob Whitten, Doris Jean Whitten, Jackie Neal Whitten, Joan Elizabeth Whitten, Lilly Jane Whitten, Marjora Nell Whitten Wesson, Peggy Ann Whitten. Robert L Whitten passed away in 1965 in Pearland, Brazoria, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Whitten
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:
A
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

  • In 1902, Robert L Whitten entered the world in Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA, born to Thomas Richard Whitten And Syoma Whitter.
  • In 1910, Robert L Whitten resided in Justice Precinct 4, Rockwall, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert L Whitten resided in Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, USA.
  • Robert L Whitten married Mattie Bell Greathouse, and had children including Billie Bob Whitten, Doris Jean Whitten, Jackie Neal Whitten, Joan Elizabeth Whitten, Lilly Jane Whitten, Marjora Nell Whitten Wesson, Peggy Ann Whitten.
  • Robert L Whitten passed away in 1965 in Pearland, Brazoria, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Whitten
1877–1938
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
TW
Syoma Whitter
1880–1933
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Mattie Greathouse
1905–1994
Birth Location: Hunt, Texas, USA
MG

Children(s)

Billie Whitten
1924–2007
Birth Location: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
BW
Doris Whitten
1926–2001
Birth Location: Greeville, Hunt County, Texas, USA
DW
Marjora Wesson
1928–2016
Birth Location: Hunt, Texas, USA
MW
Jackie Whitten
1930–1945
Birth Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
JW

Robert Whitten's Ancestors

Self
Robert Whitten
1902–1965
Birth Place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
Parents
Thomas Richard Whitten
1877–1938
Arkansas, USA
Syoma Whitter
1880–1933
Oklahoma, USA
Grandparents
Lowndes (Kirk) Whitten
1856–1928
Mississippi or South Carolina, USA
Catherine (E) Holcomb
1861–1928
Talladega County, Alabama
Robert (D) Bridgeman
1849–1926
Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Levi Whitten
1818–1895
Elinor Ivens
1818–1860
Joel Holcombe
1817–1892
Sara Cabaniss
1842–1886
Green Bridgeman
1820–
Mariah Draper
1826–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Whitten
1799–1851
Sarah Whitten
1800–1837

Robert Whitten's Descendants

1.
RW
Robert (L) Whitten (9 Jul 1902–12 May 1965) m. Mattie (Bell) Greathouse (abt 1905–10 Jan 1994)
  1. 1. Billie (Bob) Whitten 1924–2007 m. Catherine (Jean) Wilcox 1927–1996
  2. 2. Doris (Jean) Whitten 1926–2001 m. Herbert (Aubrey) Wesson 1922–1999
    1. 1. Cynthia (Jean) Wesson 1949–1971
  3. 3. Marjora (Nell Whitten) Wesson 1928–2016 m. Emory (D) Wesson 1919–
    1. 1. Tommy (Ralph) Wesson 1946–1946
  4. 4. Jackie (Neal) Whitten 1930–1945

Robert Whitten's Timeline

11 Records

1902
9 Jul 1902
Birth of Robert L Whitten in Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Robert L Whitten resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Rockwall, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Rockwall, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Robert L Whitten resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Robert L Whitten resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
1931
1931
Age 29
Robert L Whitten resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Robert L Whitten resided here in Rural, Nacogdoches, Texas
Rural, Nacogdoches, Texas
1939
15 Jun 1939
Age 37
Robert L Whitten resided here in Kerrville, Texas, USA
Kerrville, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
Robert L Whitten resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Shelby, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Shelby, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Robert L Whitten resided here in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
1965
Abt 1965
Age 63
Robert L Whitten resided here in Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
1965
12 May 1965
Age 63
Death of Robert L Whitten in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1902
    Event Place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342093
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2259; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 101-65

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Rockwall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342093

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Nacogdoches, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1939
    Event Place: Kerrville, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Kerrville Mountain Sun; Publication Date: 15 Jun 1939; Publication Place: Kerrville, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Shelby, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas; Roll: 2259; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 101-65

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1965
    Event Place: Pasadena, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1965
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pearland, Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Robert Whitten

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