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William Benjamin Westbrook 1870 – 1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1870

Birth Location: Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1902

Death Location: Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA

Father: Dr. Westbrook

Mother: Louisa Daniel

Spouse(s): Celestine Olive, Myrtie Westbrook

Children(s): Charles Westbrook, Mary Westbrook, Cordelia Westbrook, Dorothy Westbrook, Emmie Westbrook, Martha Westbrook, Sara Westbrook

In 1870, William Benjamin Westbrook entered the world in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA, born to Dr. John Madison Richard Westbrook and Louisa J Daniel. In 1870, William Benjamin Westbrook resided in District 210, Franklin, Georgia, United States. In 1880, William Benjamin Westbrook resided in Sumter, Georgia, USA. William Benjamin Westbrook married Celestine Inez Olive, Myrtie Westbrook, and had children including Charles Lynwood Westbrook, Mary Grace Westbrook, Cordelia Westbrook, Dorothy Westbrook, Emmie Westbrook, Martha Westbrook, Sara Westbrook. William Benjamin Westbrook passed away in 1902 in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, William Benjamin Westbrook entered the world in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA, born to Dr. John Madison Richard Westbrook and Louisa J Daniel.
  • In 1870, William Benjamin Westbrook resided in District 210, Franklin, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1880, William Benjamin Westbrook resided in Sumter, Georgia, USA.
  • William Benjamin Westbrook married Celestine Inez Olive, Myrtie Westbrook, and had children including Charles Lynwood Westbrook, Mary Grace Westbrook, Cordelia Westbrook, Dorothy Westbrook, Emmie Westbrook, Martha Westbrook, Sara Westbrook.
  • William Benjamin Westbrook passed away in 1902 in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Westbrook
1835 – 1892
Birth Location: Macon Co., Georgia
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Louisa Daniel
1839 – 1874
Birth Location: Gerogia, USA
LD

Spouses(s)

Celestine Olive
1877 – 1960
Birth Location: Wake County, North Carolina, USA
CO
Myrtie Westbrook
1883 –
Birth Location: Georgia
MW

Children(s)

Charles Westbrook
1898 – 1984
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
CW
Mary Westbrook
1907 –
Birth Location: Georgia
MW
Cordelia Westbrook
1909 –
Birth Location: Georgia
CW
Dorothy Westbrook
1909 –
Birth Location: Georgia
DW
Emmie Westbrook
1912 –
Birth Location: Georgia
EW
Martha Westbrook
1915 –
Birth Location: Georgia
MW
Sara Westbrook
1920 – 1990
Birth Location: Cumming, Georgia
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William Westbrook's Ancestors

Self
William Westbrook
1870 – 1902
Birth Place: Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
Parents
Dr. John Madison Richard Westbrook
1835 – 1892
Macon Co., Georgia
Louisa (J) Daniel
1839 – 1874
Gerogia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (W) Westbrook
1808 – 1862
Jones County, North Carolina, USA
Bicy Walters
1814 – 1848
Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Alexander Daniel
Nancy Whitaker
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Westbrook
1781 – 1826
Mary Shine
1784 – 1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Westbrook
1730 – 1763
Elizabeth Vaughn
1799 – 1873

William Westbrook's Descendants

1.
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William (Benjamin) Westbrook (13 Aug 1870 – 1 Mar 1902) m. Celestine (Inez) Olive (Jun 1877 – 1960) m. Myrtie Westbrook (abt 1883 – )
  1. 1. Charles (Lynwood) Westbrook (13 May 1898 – 5 Apr 1984) m. Josie (Earline) Newsome (9 Dec 1903 – 12 Mar 1969)
    1. 1. William (Benjamin) Westbrook (25 Jul 1921 – 08 July 2008) m. Jean
      1. 1. Michael Westbrook (Abt. 1947 – )
      2. 2. Ronald Westbrook (Abt. 1948 – )
    2. 2. Haywood (Jackson) Westbrook (January 9, 1924 – December 24, 1988) m. Naomi (Katherine) Youngblood (6/30/1929 – 5 May 2006) m. Geneva (B) Watts (18 Mar 1931 – 15 November 2015)
      1. 1. Donald (Lynwood) Westbrook (22 Feb 1946 – ) m. Julia (Joyce) McWhorter (1 Jul 1948 – )
        1. 1. Wendy (Lynn) Westbrook (8 Dec 1969 – ) m. Jonathan (Paul) DeBenedetto (24 07 1970 – ) m. Thomas (Paul) Milonas (11 Dec 1963 – 17 Feb 2025) m. Ashley (Nicole) Shannon (18 Aug 1987 – )
        2. 2. Paul (Lynwood) Westbrook (30 Sep 1972 – 20 Jul 2017) m. Mary Fulop
      2. 2. Barbara (Diane) Westbrook (8 Mar 1947 – 03 Apr 2023) m. John (Stephen) Swann
        1. 1. Troy (Stephen) Swann (22 Jun 1968 – )
      3. 3. Haywood (Wayne) Westbrook (11 Dec 1951 – ) m. Karen (Denise) Canter m. Lona (Ann) Smith (abt 1954 – 10 Jan 2005)
        1. 1. Timothy Westbrook
        2. 2. Lygeia (Noel) Westbrook (Jun 1971 – ) m. Matt Mattson
      4. 4. Charles (Randall) Westbrook (11 Jun 1954 – 7 December 2011) m. Lee (Ann) Modlin (Feb 1956 – )
        1. 1. Tabble (B) Westbrook (abt 1973 – ) m. Brian (Edward) Memoli (abt 1971 – )
        2. 2. Nellie (Marie) Westbrook (Nov 1974 – ) m. Daniel (Bryan) Triplett
        3. 3. Charles (Randall) Westbrook (30 Jan 1976 – 4 Mar 1984)
        4. 4. Joshua Westbrook (10 Dec 1979 – 4 Feb 2016) m. Crystal Clark m. Nancy
    3. 3. Charles (Vernon) Westbrook (abt 1926 – 20 Nov 1990) m. Sarah Landon (29 Nov 1928 – 5 Aug 2021)
      1. 1. Patricia (E) Westbrook (abt 1948 – )
  2. 2. Mary (Grace) Westbrook (abt 1907 – )
  3. 3. Cordelia Westbrook (abt 1909 – )
  4. 4. Dorothy Westbrook (abt 1909 – )
  5. 5. Emmie Westbrook (abt 1912 – )
  6. 6. Martha Westbrook (abt 1915 – )
  7. 7. Sara Westbrook (10 Feb 1920 – 23 Nov 1990)

William Westbrook's Timeline

7 Records

1870
13 Aug 1870
Birth of William Benjamin Westbrook in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
William Benjamin Westbrook resided here in District 210, Franklin, Georgia, United States
District 210, Franklin, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 10
William Benjamin Westbrook resided here in Sumter, Georgia, USA
Sumter, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
William Benjamin Westbrook resided here in Americus Ward 4, Sumter, Georgia, USA
Americus Ward 4, Sumter, Georgia, USA
1902
1 Mar 1902
Age 32
Death of William Benjamin Westbrook in Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
William Benjamin Westbrook resided here in Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA
Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
William Benjamin Westbrook resided here in Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA
Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: T625_255; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 899
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 165; Family History Film: 1254165; Page: 10D; Enumeration District: 070
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 210, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 9A; Image: 234; Family History Library Film: 545649
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Americus Ward 4, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 221; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240221
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: T624_189; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374202
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 210, Franklin, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 210, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M593_150; Page: 9A; Image: 234; Family History Library Film: 545649
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 165; Family History Film: 1254165; Page: 10D; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Americus Ward 4, Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Americus Ward 4, Sumter, Georgia; Roll: 221; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240221

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: T624_189; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374202

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dooley, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: T625_255; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 899

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1902
    Event Place: Americus, Sumter, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Era, Sumter County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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