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William Henry Whitt 1848–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 JUL 1848

Birth Location: Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 30 JAN 1913

Death Location: Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States

Father: John Whitt

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Virginia Perkins

Children(s): Cora Whitt

In 1848, William Henry Whitt entered the world in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to John Whitt And Mary Alice Smith. In 1850, William Henry Whitt resided in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United. In 1860, William Henry Whitt resided in Russell, Virginia, United States. William Henry Whitt married Virginia Elizabeth Perkins, and had children including Cora Whitt. William Henry Whitt passed away in 1913 in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1848, William Henry Whitt entered the world in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to John Whitt And Mary Alice Smith.
  • In 1850, William Henry Whitt resided in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United.
  • In 1860, William Henry Whitt resided in Russell, Virginia, United States.
  • William Henry Whitt married Virginia Elizabeth Perkins, and had children including Cora Whitt.
  • William Henry Whitt passed away in 1913 in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Whitt
1817–1890
Birth Location: Honaker, Russell, Virginia, United States
JW
Mary Smith
1825–1867
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States
MS

Spouses(s)

Virginia Perkins
1844–1934
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, United States
VP

Children(s)

Cora Whitt
1876–1967
Birth Location: Honaker, Russell, Virginia, United States
CW

William Whitt's Ancestors

Self
William Whitt
1848–1913
Birth Place: Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Whitt
1817–1890
Honaker, Russell, Virginia, United States
Mary (Alice) Smith
1825–1867
Russell, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Whitt's Descendants

1.
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William (Henry) Whitt (31 JUL 1848–30 JAN 1913) m. Virginia (Elizabeth) Perkins (16 JUN 1844–14 MAR 1934)
  1. 1. Cora Whitt 1876–1967 m. Shadrach (Stewart) Estep 1882–1974
    1. 1. John (Gordon Fredrick) Estep 1911–2010 m. Nellie (Louise) Faulkner 1916–2009
    2. 2. William (Ritter) Estep 1909–1983
    3. 3. Charles (Herbert) Estep 1906–1983 m. Doryce (Faison) Wynne 1912–1999 m. Lillian M 1902–
      1. 1. Judith (A) Estep 1937–2007 m. William (Francis) Hanrahan 1932–2016
    4. 4. Ruth (Rosanna) Estep 1912–2000 m. James (Hall) McClung 1910–1988
    5. 5. Jennie (Viola) Estep 1907–1991 m. Howard (Milton) Miller 1902–

William Whitt's Timeline

14 Records

1848
31 JUL 1848
Birth of William Henry Whitt in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 2
William Henry Whitt resided here in Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 12
William Henry Whitt resided here in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 12
William Henry Whitt resided here in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 22
William Henry Whitt resided here in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 22
William Henry Whitt resided here in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 32
William Henry Whitt resided here in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 32
William Henry Whitt resided here in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 52
William Henry Whitt resided here in Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States
Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 52
William Henry Whitt resided here in Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States
Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 62
William Henry Whitt resided here in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 62
William Henry Whitt resided here in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
1913
1 FEB 1913
Age 65
Burial of William Henry Whitt in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
1913
30 JAN 1913
Age 65
Death of William Henry Whitt in Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 JUL 1848
    Event Place: Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 234292252, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935, "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 1 July 2022), Henry Whitt, 16 Feb 1874; citing Marriage Registration, Russell, Virginia, United States, Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond.
    [3] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> (ark:619031:1:MHM3-F8W : Tue Apr 04 06:25:32 UTC 2023), Entry for John White and Mary White, 1860.
    [4] Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987, "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 August 2019), William Henry Whitt, 30 Jan 1913; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, <i>Ancestry<i> ( : 2012); citing Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 May 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 152065441, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [6] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 January 2020), Henry Whitt, 1874.
    [7] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Henry White in entry for John White, 1870.
    [8] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 December 2020), William H Whitt in household of John Whitt, Russell, Russell, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [9] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 18 April 2023), William H Whitt, Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 117, sheet 14B, family 254, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1651; FHL microfilm 1,375,664.
    [10] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 January 2022), W. H. Whitt, Honaker, Russell, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [11] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2022), William H Whitt, 1900.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Russell county, part of, Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 JAN 1913

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 FEB 1913
    Event Place: Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 234292252, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 May 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 152065441, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 JAN 1913
    Event Place: Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 January 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 234292252, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987, "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 16 August 2019), William Henry Whitt, 30 Jan 1913; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, <i>Ancestry<i> ( : 2012); citing Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 25 May 2022), William Henry Whitt, ; Burial, Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, United States of America, Whitt Family Cemetery; citing record ID 152065441, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gardner District (Sword's Creek Precinct), Russell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glade Spring, Washington, Virginia, United States
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