YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Robert J. Witherspoon 1925 – 1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1925

Birth Location: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 Sep 1995

Death Location: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Father: Alma Witherspoon

Mother: Edna Ralston

Spouse(s): Marjorie Knoeferl

Children(s): Jeff Witherspoon

In 1925, Robert J. Witherspoon entered the world in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA, born to Alma Witherspoon and Edna Gertrude Ralston. In 1930, Robert J. Witherspoon resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Robert J. Witherspoon resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois. Robert J. Witherspoon married Marjorie Mae Knoeferl, and had children including Jeff Witherspoon. Robert J. Witherspoon passed away in 1995 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Witherspoon
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:
B
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 1925, Robert J. Witherspoon entered the world in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA, born to Alma Witherspoon and Edna Gertrude Ralston.
  • In 1930, Robert J. Witherspoon resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Robert J. Witherspoon resided in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois.
  • Robert J. Witherspoon married Marjorie Mae Knoeferl, and had children including Jeff Witherspoon.
  • Robert J. Witherspoon passed away in 1995 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alma Witherspoon
1883 – 1971
Birth Location: Rapid City, Illinois
AW
Edna Ralston
1885 – 1966
Birth Location: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
ER

Spouses(s)

Marjorie Knoeferl
1927 – 2001
Birth Location: Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa
MK

Children(s)

Jeff Witherspoon
Birth Location: –
JW

Robert Witherspoon's Ancestors

Self
Robert Witherspoon
1925 – 1995
Birth Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Parents
Alma Witherspoon
1883 – 1971
Rapid City, Illinois
Edna (Gertrude) Ralston
1885 – 1966
Brandon, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Mellon Ralston
1833 – 1896
Butler,PA.
Eliza (Louise) Sinkey
1842 – 1909
Licking County,Ohio
Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1807 – 1873
Nancy McLane
1814 – 1905
Matthew Sinkey
1808 – 1894
Nancy Houston
1817 – 1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776 – 1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780 – 1847
William Sinkey
1765 – 1850
Mary McCartney
1770 – 1850
Andrew Huston
1776 – 1848
Elizabeth Green
1780 – 1844

Robert Witherspoon's Descendants

1.
RW
Robert (J.) Witherspoon (30 Jul 1925 – 30 Sep 1995) m. Marjorie (Mae) Knoeferl (23 Dec 1927 – 20 Mar 2001)
  1. 1. Jeff Witherspoon

Robert Witherspoon's Timeline

6 Records

1925
30 Jul 1925
Birth of Robert J. Witherspoon in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Robert J. Witherspoon resided here in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Robert J. Witherspoon resided here in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 15
Robert J. Witherspoon resided here in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1955
1955
Age 30
Robert J. Witherspoon resided here in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1995
30 Sep 1995
Age 70
Death of Robert J. Witherspoon in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_877; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 81-95B
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 329-12-8161; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 553; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 902.0; FHL microfilm: 2340288
    [4] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 553; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 902.0; FHL microfilm: 2340288

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_877; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 81-95B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_877; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 81-95B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1995
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 329-12-8161; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
Find more search results for Robert Witherspoon

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