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Robert Montgomery Witherspoon 1880–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 May 1880

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 28 Oct 1972

Death Location: Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Samuel Witherspoon

Mother: Sarah Montgomery

Spouse(s): Maggie Witherspoon, Pattie Witherspoon, Daisy Witherspoon

Children(s): Theola Witherspoon, Robert Witherspoon, Eva Witherspoon, Dorothy Witherspoon, Irma Witherspoon

In 1880, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon entered the world in South Carolina, born to Samuel Mcbride Witherspoon And Sarah Elizabeth Pugh Montgomery. In 1880, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided in Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, United S. In 1900, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided in Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Robert Montgomery Witherspoon married Daisy Witherspoon, Maggie Witherspoon, Pattie Witherspoon, and had children including Dorothy Witherspoon, Eva Witherspoon, Irma Witherspoon, Robert Witherspoon, Theola Witherspoon. Robert Montgomery Witherspoon passed away in 1972 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon entered the world in South Carolina, born to Samuel Mcbride Witherspoon And Sarah Elizabeth Pugh Montgomery.
  • In 1880, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided in Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, United S.
  • In 1900, Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided in Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia, USA.
  • Robert Montgomery Witherspoon married Daisy Witherspoon, Maggie Witherspoon, Pattie Witherspoon, and had children including Dorothy Witherspoon, Eva Witherspoon, Irma Witherspoon, Robert Witherspoon, Theola Witherspoon.
  • Robert Montgomery Witherspoon passed away in 1972 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Witherspoon's Ancestors

Self
Robert Witherspoon
1880–1972
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Samuel McBride Witherspoon
1848–1928
South Carolina
Sarah (Elizabeth Pugh) Montgomery
1851–1929
Clarendon, Co., SC
Grandparents
Robert (James) Witherspoon
1823–1904
Sumter County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Scott) Burgess
1827–1889
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Robert (McFaddin) Montgomery
1829–1888
Clarendon Co. SC
Laura (Ann) Pugh
1832–1909
Monroe Co, AL
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Witherspoon
1798–1825
Rebecca Pringle
1797–1890
Joseph Montgomery
1793–1861
Elizabeth McFaddin
1801–1837
William Pugh
1785–1850
Sarah Johnson
1800–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1755–1827
Rebecca Ervin
1754–1850
Colonel Montgomery
1737–1793
Janet Daniel
1749–1814
Capt Mcfaddin
1763–1829
Leah Lenoir
1772–1865

Robert Witherspoon's Descendants

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Robert (Montgomery) Witherspoon (09 May 1880–28 Oct 1972) m. Maggie Witherspoon (abt 1884–) m. Pattie Witherspoon (abt 1882–) m. Daisy Witherspoon (abt 1890–)
  1. 1. Theola Witherspoon 1905–
  2. 2. Robert Witherspoon 1911–
  3. 3. Eva Witherspoon 1909–
  4. 4. Dorothy Witherspoon 1905–
  5. 5. Irma Witherspoon 1909–

Robert Witherspoon's Timeline

9 Records

1880
09 May 1880
Birth of Robert Montgomery Witherspoon in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 20
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Catawba, York, South Carolina
Catawba, York, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 40
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Jacksonville Ward 11, Duval, Florida
Jacksonville Ward 11, Duval, Florida
1930
1930
Age 50
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
1935
1935
Age 55
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Robert Montgomery Witherspoon resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
1972
28 Oct 1972
Age 92
Death of Robert Montgomery Witherspoon in Mc Bee, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America
Mc Bee, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 May 1880
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1934
    [2] Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, Repository Name: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 164-01-8888; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Salt Lake; Roll: 1984053; Draft Board: 4
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: 1225; Family History Film: 1255225; Page: 139B; Enumeration District: 022
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia; Roll: 223; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240223
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catawba, York, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375481
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jacksonville Ward 11, Duval, Florida; Roll: T625_218; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 1064
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: 312; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 466.0; FHL microfilm: 2340047
    [11] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: T627_623; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 68-24
    [12] Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina; Roll: 1225; Family History Film: 1255225; Page: 139B; Enumeration District: 022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jacksonville, Telfair, Georgia; Roll: 223; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1240223

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Catawba, York, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Catawba, York, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375481

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 11, Duval, Florida
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jacksonville Ward 11, Duval, Florida; Roll: T625_218; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: 1064

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: 312; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 466.0; FHL microfilm: 2340047

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1930
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, Repository Name: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists, Repository Name: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 June 1934
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: T627_623; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 68-24
    [2] Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Roll: T627_623; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 68-24

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 164-01-8888; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1934

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Utah; Registration County: Salt Lake; Roll: 1984053; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1972
    Event Place: Mc Bee, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 164-01-8888; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

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