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William Whittaker 1896–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Dec 1896

Birth Location: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 19 Jun 1982

Death Location: Union Cemetery, Niles, OH

Father: Edward Whittaker

Mother: Caroline Croft

Spouse(s): Bessie Shrum

Children(s): Carolyn Whittaker, Dorothy Whittaker

In 1896, William Whittaker entered the world in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, born to Edward Whittaker And Caroline Callie Croft. In 1910, William Whittaker resided in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio, USA. In 1930, William Whittaker was employed in Heater in steel mill. William Whittaker married Bessie V Shrum, and had children including Carolyn Blanche Whittaker, Dorothy M Whittaker. William Whittaker passed away in 1982 in Union Cemetery, Niles, OH.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William Whittaker entered the world in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, born to Edward Whittaker And Caroline Callie Croft.
  • In 1910, William Whittaker resided in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1930, William Whittaker was employed in Heater in steel mill.
  • William Whittaker married Bessie V Shrum, and had children including Carolyn Blanche Whittaker, Dorothy M Whittaker.
  • William Whittaker passed away in 1982 in Union Cemetery, Niles, OH.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Whittaker's Ancestors

Self
William Whittaker
1896–1982
Birth Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Parents
Edward Whittaker
1875–1945
Ohio
Caroline ("Callie") Croft
1876–1918
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Whittaker
1842–1904
Tipton, Staffordshire, England
Elvira (Neiman) Granger
1856–1925
Lewistown, Mifflin Co., PA
Thomas (C.) Croft
1848–1906
Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Amanda (Ellen) Servey
1847–1898
Clarion Co., PA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Whittaker
1819–1890
Mary Lambert
1819–1869
George Neiman
1826–
Christiana Hughes
1833–1922
James Croft
1808–1873
Lydia Lucas
1821–1881
Daniel Servey
1819–1894
Ellen Poorman
1826–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Whittaker
1786–1858
Elizabeth Stone
1795–1866
Joseph Lambert
1791–1861
Ann Turner
1793–1864
Samuel Hughes
1810–1868
Matilda Densel
1818–1868
James Croft
1772–1848
Possibly Williams
1781–1861
James Lucas
1780–1866
Caroline Stine
1790–
George Servey
1801–1874
Christina Schreckengost
1808–
Michael Poorman
1794–1866
Catherine Harper
1803–1839

William Whittaker's Descendants

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William Whittaker (02 Dec 1896–19 Jun 1982) m. Bessie (V.) Shrum (09 Aug 1903–11 Jan 1975)
  1. 1. Carolyn (Blanche) Whittaker 1922–2007 m. Frank (Bassett) Jr. 1919–2009
  2. 2. Dorothy (M.) Whittaker 1925–1983 m. Claude (L. "Red") Barron 1923–2011

William Whittaker's Timeline

5 Records

1896
02 Dec 1896
Birth of William Whittaker in Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William Whittaker resided here in Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William Whittaker was employed in Heater in steel mill
Heater in steel mill
1930
1930
Age 34
William Whittaker resided here in Lincoln Ave., Niles, Trumbull Co., OH
Lincoln Ave., Niles, Trumbull Co., OH
1982
19 Jun 1982
Age 86
Death of William Whittaker in Mineral Ridge, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Mineral Ridge, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Niles, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Trumbull; Roll: 1851245; Draft Board: 2
    [2] Ohio Soldiers in WWI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Niles Ward 3, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Heater in steel mill

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln Ave., Niles, Trumbull Co., OH

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1934
    Event Place: Received as a member, First Methodist Church of Niles, OH

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Niles, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio Soldiers in WWI

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Trumbull, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Trumbull; Roll: 1851245; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1982
    Event Place: Mineral Ridge, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Cemetery, Niles, OH

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