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Wilson Whitaker 1886–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1886

Birth Location: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 1959

Death Location: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Father: William Whitaker

Mother: Mary East

Spouse(s): Minnie Benefiel, Ida Hadley

Children(s): Reba Whitaker

In 1886, Wilson Whitaker entered the world in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA, born to William H Whitaker And Mary J East. In 1900, Wilson Whitaker resided in Delaware, Delaware, Indiana, USA. In 1907, Wilson Whitaker resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA. Wilson Whitaker married Ida May Hadley, Minnie Benefiel, and had children including Reba Augusta Whitaker. Wilson Whitaker passed away in 1959 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Wilson Whitaker entered the world in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA, born to William H Whitaker And Mary J East.
  • In 1900, Wilson Whitaker resided in Delaware, Delaware, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1907, Wilson Whitaker resided in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.
  • Wilson Whitaker married Ida May Hadley, Minnie Benefiel, and had children including Reba Augusta Whitaker.
  • Wilson Whitaker passed away in 1959 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilson Whitaker's Ancestors

Self
Wilson Whitaker
1886–1959
Birth Place: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Parents
William H Whitaker
1848–1928
Virginia, USA
Mary (J) East
1859–1940
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William EAST
1825–1915
Virginia, USA
Sarah East
1834–1907
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William EAST
1787–
Mary (EAST)
1790–
Joseph Jr
1815–1881
Elizabeth MARTIN
1812–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
EAST
1760–
Joseph EAST
1780–1870
Mary BELL
1775–1870
Zachariah MARTIN
1775–
Catherine WALLER
1778–

Wilson Whitaker's Descendants

1.
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Wilson Whitaker (19 Jan 1886–1959) m. Minnie Benefiel (28 Jan 1886–Aft. 05 Jun 1969) m. Ida (May) Hadley (21 Dec 1878–03 Aug 1940)
  1. 1. Reba (Augusta) Whitaker 1922–2001

Wilson Whitaker's Timeline

11 Records

1886
19 Jan 1886
Birth of Wilson Whitaker in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Delaware, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Delaware, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1907
1907
Age 21
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Center, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Center, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1917
1917
Age 31
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 31
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA
Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Wilson Whitaker resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1959
30 Oct 1959
Age 73
Death of Wilson Whitaker in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1959
1959
Age 73
Burial of Wilson Whitaker in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 73-4
    [3] Indiana, Marriage Index, Shelby County, Indiana; Index To Marriage Record 1856 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 25; Page: 39
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1832240
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Delaware, Delaware, Indiana; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0042
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T624_346; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374359
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1959; Roll: 13
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [16] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Delaware, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Delaware, Delaware, Indiana; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T624_346; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374359

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Palladium-Item; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1917; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.6020895,0.30818075,0.6367884&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1832240

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 73-4
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Palladium-Item; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1917; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.6020895,0.30818075,0.6367884&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01094; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 73-4
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340363

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 640 Franklin Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Palladium-Item; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1917; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; ,0.6020895,0.30818075,0.6367884&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1959
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1959; Roll: 13
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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