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William Whittaker 1823–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 May 1823

Birth Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Death Date: 28 May 1900

Death Location: Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, USA

Father: William Whittaker

Mother: Ann Weightman

Spouse(s): Susannah Bearss

Children(s): Ephraim Whittaker, Ann Whittaker, Maryette Whitiker, Elizabeth Whittaker, Hiram Whittaker, Phebe Whittaker

The story of William Whittaker began in 1823 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. In 1852, William Whittaker resided in Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario),. William Whittaker married Susannah Bearss, and had children including Ann Eliza Whittaker, Elizabeth A Whittaker, Ephraim James Whittaker, Hiram A Whittaker, Maryette Whitiker, Phebe Alice Whittaker. William Whittaker passed away in 1900 in Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.

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Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • The story of William Whittaker began in 1823 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  • In 1852, William Whittaker resided in Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario),.
  • William Whittaker married Susannah Bearss, and had children including Ann Eliza Whittaker, Elizabeth A Whittaker, Ephraim James Whittaker, Hiram A Whittaker, Maryette Whitiker, Phebe Alice Whittaker.
  • William Whittaker passed away in 1900 in Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Whittaker
1798–1852
Birth Location: England
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Ann Weightman
1800–1876
Birth Location: Newton, Heath, Lancashire, England
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Bearss
1830–1907
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
SB

Children(s)

Ephraim Whittaker
1864–1916
Birth Location: Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
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Ann Whittaker
1869–1944
Birth Location: Riley, Saint Clair, Michigan
AW
Maryette Whitiker
1859–1872
Birth Location: Michigan
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Elizabeth Whittaker
1854–1872
Birth Location: Canada
EW
Hiram Whittaker
1861–
Birth Location: USA
HW
Phebe Whittaker
1859–
Birth Location: Canada
PW

William Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
William Whittaker
1823–1900
Birth Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Parents
William Whittaker
1798–1852
England
Ann ((Hannah)) Weightman
1800–1876
Newton, Heath, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Whittaker's Descendants

1.
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William Whittaker (27 May 1823–28 May 1900) m. Susannah Bearss (1830–22 Jan 1907)
  1. 1. Ephraim (James) Whittaker 1864–1916 m. Flora McColeman 1861–
    1. 1. Glenn (R) Whittaker 1891–
    2. 2. Harold (J) Whittaker 1891–
    3. 3. Merle (L) Whittaker 1892–
    4. 4. Hazel (F) Whittaker 1895–
    5. 5. Burley Whittaker 1899–
  2. 2. Ann (Eliza) Whittaker 1869–1944 m. John Cornuell 1862–
  3. 3. Maryette Whitiker 1859–1872
  4. 4. Elizabeth (A) Whittaker 1854–1872
  5. 5. Hiram (A) Whittaker 1861–
  6. 6. Phebe (Alice) Whittaker 1859–

William Whittaker's Timeline

8 Records

1823
27 May 1823
Birth of William Whittaker in Montréal, Québec, Canada
Montréal, Québec, Canada
1828
27 May 1828
Age 5
Birth of William Whittaker in Montréal, Québec, Canada
Montréal, Québec, Canada
1852
1852
Age 29
William Whittaker resided here in Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1854
1854
Age 31
William Whittaker was married
None
1860
1860
Age 37
William Whittaker resided here in Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
William Whittaker resided here in Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
William Whittaker resided here in Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1900
28 May 1900
Age 77
Death of William Whittaker in Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1828
    Event Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11738; Page: 1; Line: 27
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008346300; Roll Number: 31; Certificate Number: 8
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 605; Family History Film: 1254605; Page: 435C; Enumeration District: 390; Image: 0764
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M593_699; Page: 402A; Image: 41436; Family History Library Film: 552198
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M653_559; Page: 31; Image: 35; Family History Library Film: 803559
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1823
    Event Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1854

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Delaware, Middlesex County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11738; Page: 1; Line: 27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M653_559; Page: 31; Image: 35; Family History Library Film: 803559

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: M593_699; Page: 402A; Image: 41436; Family History Library Film: 552198

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 605; Family History Film: 1254605; Page: 435C; Enumeration District: 390; Image: 0764

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1900
    Event Place: Riley, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008346300; Roll Number: 31; Certificate Number: 8
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [5] Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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