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Thomas Benton Whitaker 1856–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1856

Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 8 Feb 1947

Death Location: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Whitaker

Mother: Sophia Stone

Spouse(s): Cynthia Shepherd

Children(s): John Sr, Elie Whitaker, William Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Katie Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, Elexander Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Audra Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Willie Whitaker, Polly Howard, Canzala Whitaker

The story of Thomas Benton Whitaker began in 1856 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. In 1860, Thomas Benton Whitaker resided in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Thomas Benton Whitaker resided in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Thomas Benton Whitaker married Cynthia Shepherd, and had children including Audra Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, John Maynard Whitaker Sr, Katie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Polly Howard, Sarah Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, William Whitaker, Willie Whitaker. Thomas Benton Whitaker passed away in 1947 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Benton Whitaker began in 1856 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1860, Thomas Benton Whitaker resided in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Thomas Benton Whitaker resided in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas Benton Whitaker married Cynthia Shepherd, and had children including Audra Whitaker, Canzala Whitaker, Cora Whitaker, Elexander Whitaker, Elie Whitaker, John Maynard Whitaker Sr, Katie Whitaker, Laney Whitaker, Malta Whitaker, Polly Howard, Sarah Whitaker, Sophie Boiley, William Whitaker, Willie Whitaker.
  • Thomas Benton Whitaker passed away in 1947 in Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Whitaker
1827–1862
Birth Location: –
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Sophia Stone
1835–1928
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Cynthia Shepherd
1858–1930
Birth Location: Garrett, Floyd County (Magoffin in 1860), Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

John Sr
1877–1957
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Elie Whitaker
1898–1971
Birth Location: Kentucky
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William Whitaker
1884–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Cora Whitaker
1886–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Katie Whitaker
1889–1978
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Sophie Boiley
1891–1944
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Elexander Whitaker
1896–1970
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Sarah Whitaker
1899–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Laney Whitaker
1916–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Audra Whitaker
1918–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Malta Whitaker
1920–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Willie Whitaker
1900–1981
Birth Location: –
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Polly Howard
1879–1939
Birth Location: –
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Canzala Whitaker
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Thomas Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Whitaker
1856–1947
Birth Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Parents
William R Whitaker
1827–1862
Sophia (Spry Whitaker) Stone
1835–1928
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Whitaker's Descendants

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Thomas (Benton) Whitaker (3 Dec 1856–8 Feb 1947) m. Cynthia Shepherd (2 Sep 1858–Aft. 1930)
  1. 1. John (Maynard Whitaker) Sr 1877–1957 m. Susan Howard 1881–1914 m. Florence Whitaker 1902–
    1. 1. Salyan Whitaker 1900–1919
    2. 2. Syntha (Anna) Whitaker 1902–1998
    3. 3. Martha Whitaker 1904–1992
    4. 4. Ollie Whitaker 1906–1992
    5. 5. Lula Whitaker 1908–1987
    6. 6. Homer Whitaker 1915–1971
    7. 7. Gomer Whitaker 1936–1938
    8. 8. John (Maynard Whitaker) Jr 1938–2020
    9. 9. Opal Whitaker 1934–2017
    10. 10. Bertha (J) Whitaker 1931–2011
    11. 11. Bertie Whitaker 1930–1976
  2. 2. Elie Whitaker 1898–1971
  3. 3. William Whitaker 1884–1977
  4. 4. Cora Whitaker 1886–1977
  5. 5. Katie Whitaker 1889–1978
  6. 6. Sophie Boiley 1891–1944
  7. 7. Elexander Whitaker 1896–1970
  8. 8. Sarah Whitaker 1899–
  9. 9. Laney Whitaker 1916–
  10. 10. Audra Whitaker 1918–
  11. 11. Malta Whitaker 1920–
  12. 12. Willie Whitaker 1900–1981
  13. 13. Polly Howard 1879–1939
  14. 14. Canzala Whitaker 1887–

Thomas Whitaker's Timeline

9 Records

1856
3 Dec 1856
Birth of Thomas Benton Whitaker in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 4
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1890
15 Feb 1890
Age 34
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Thomas Benton Whitaker resided here in District 5, District 5, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
District 5, District 5, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1947
8 Feb 1947
Age 91
Death of Thomas Benton Whitaker in Iberia, Miller, Missouri, United States
Iberia, Miller, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1856
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 79
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Magoffin, Kentucky; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340502
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Page: 611b; Enumeration District: 125
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0056
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 31; Family History Library Film: 803367
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prestonsburg, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: M653_367; Page: 31; Family History Library Film: 803367

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Page: 611b; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Inquirer; Publication Date: 15 Feb 1890; Publication Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Meadows, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 541; Page: 30; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gypsy, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Trace, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, District 5, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Magoffin, Kentucky; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340502

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Iberia, Miller, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gunlock, Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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