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Leondardelte Hockworth SHAFER

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  1. 1.  Leondardelte Hockworth SHAFER (son of Leonard SHAFFER and Dorothy MITCHELL).

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    • _UID: 0D9305BD5FC7426B85F0F7C5D1247398662D


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leonard SHAFFER was born ca 1926, Nicholas Co. WV.

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    • _UID: 1DBF76D97BF34B71A8F410C93F0E06F613F7

    Notes:

    Birth:
    according to his marriage certificate.

    Leonard married Dorothy MITCHELL 17 Jan 1947, Summers Co. WV. Dorothy (daughter of Mathis (Matt) MITCHELL and Okla Dora WHITAKER) was born ca 1931, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Dorothy MITCHELL was born ca 1931, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of Mathis (Matt) MITCHELL and Okla Dora WHITAKER).

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D2DE027BA04043C498F60D986FDDF944D088

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Dorothy Mitchell
    Respondent: Yes [So she gave information to the census taker at age 9]
    Age: 9
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1931
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
    Household Members:
    Huff Whittaker 63
    Fannie Whittaker 65
    Okla Mitchell 33
    Jack Mitchell 11
    Dorothy Mitchell 9
    James Mitchell 7

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11572934&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. 1. Leondardelte Hockworth SHAFER
    2. Henry SHAFER


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Mathis (Matt) MITCHELL was born ca 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died Bef 1940.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 8246C0725C1547F1931DBF3E5205BA97F86F

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mat Mitchell
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Oakly Mitchell
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Mat Mitchell 28
    Oakly Mitchell 23
    Jack Mitchell 1 year 8 months
    Conley Whitaker 9 [grandson]?
    Luther Whitaker 16 [boarder] Son of Walter and May Whitaker, according to the 1920 census.

    Birth:
    According to his marriage record.

    Mathis married Okla Dora WHITAKER 24 Oct 1927, McDowell Co. WV. Okla (daughter of Doctor Hufford WHITAKER and Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER) was born 15 Feb 1907, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1960. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Okla Dora WHITAKER was born 15 Feb 1907, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of Doctor Hufford WHITAKER and Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER); died 1960.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 57D849E218E6473297797EC51A43901B2C5A

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Oakley Whitaker
    Age in 1910: 5
    Birth Year: abt 1905
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: H Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    H Whitaker 31
    Fanny Whitaker 35
    Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
    Cornelious Whitaker 9
    Topsey D Whitaker 8
    James Whitaker 7
    Alta Whitaker 6
    Oakley Whitaker 5
    John Whitaker 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Okley D Whitaker
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1907
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Hufford Whitaker 41
    Fannie Whitaker 43
    Topsy D Whitaker 17
    James Whitaker 16
    Alterine Whitaker 15
    Okley D Whitaker 13
    John T Whitaker 11
    Louie D Whitaker 8
    George W Whitaker 6

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Oakly Mitchell [Oakey Mitchell]
    Gender: Female
    Age: 23
    Birth Year: abt 1907
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Mat Mitchell
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Mat Mitchell 28
    Oakly Mitchell 23
    Jack Mitchell 1 year 8 months
    Conley Whitaker 9 [grandson]?
    Luther Whitaker 16 [boarder] He was the son of Walter and May Whitaker, according to the 1920 Census.

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ohla Mitchell [Okla Whittaker]
    Age: 33
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Farmer
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
    Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Huff Whittaker 63
    Fannie Whittaker 65
    Okla Mitchell 33
    Jack Mitchell 11 [son]
    Dorothy Mitchell 9 [daughter]
    James Mitchell 7 [son]

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11412665&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Jack MITCHELL was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 3. Dorothy MITCHELL was born ca 1931, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. James Gordon MITCHELL was born ca 1933, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Doctor Hufford WHITAKER was born 16 Jun 1878, Tazewell Co. VA (son of John Henry WHITAKER and Nancy NUCKLES); died 24 Mar 1954, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 89E4144DE7984FEC8A25B1AEA73859EFBD6F

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hufford Whitacer [Hufford Whitaker]
    Age: 21
    Birth Date: 1878
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son in Law
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
    Marriage Year: 1899
    Years Married: 1
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Elizabeth Altizer 56
    Hufford Whitaker 21
    Fannie J Whitaker 25
    Marvin K Whitaker 10 months

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: H Whitaker [Doctor H Whitaker]
    Age in 1910: 31
    Birth Year: abt 1879
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Fanny Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    H Whitaker 31
    Fanny Whitaker 35
    Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
    Cornelious Whitaker 9
    Topsey D Whitaker 8
    James Whitaker 7
    Alta Whitaker 6
    Oakley Whitaker 5
    John Whitaker 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Hufford Whitaker
    Age: 41
    Birth Year: abt 1879
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Hufford Whitaker 41
    Fannie Whitaker 43
    Topsy D Whitaker 17
    James Whitaker 16
    Alterine Whitaker 15
    Okley D Whitaker 13
    John T Whitaker 11
    Louie D Whitaker 8
    George W Whitaker 6

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Alfred H Whitaker [Hufford Whitaker] [Unsure why census taker put his first name as Alfred]
    Gender: Male
    Age: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1879
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Alfred H Whitaker 51 [Hufford]
    Fannie Whitaker 55
    Aldorine Whitaker 24
    George Whitaker 15

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Huff Whittaker
    Age: 63
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Farmer
    House Owned or Rented: Rented
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Huff Whittaker 63
    Fannie Whittaker 65
    Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
    Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
    Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
    James Mitchell 7 [grandson]


    Birth:
    Date of birth from WV death certificate is 10 Jun 1878.

    World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    Name: Doctor Huffard Whitaker
    County: McDowell
    State: West Virginia
    Birth Date: 16 Jun 1878
    Race: White

    Since he provided the info for the draft card, this is more likely the accurate date of birth.

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whittaker&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=16818314&df=all&

    Died:
    WV death certificate.
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2616536&Type=Death

    Doctor married Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER 20 Nov 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson) was born 10 Aug 1874, Tazewell Col. VA; died 30 Jun 1962, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER was born 10 Aug 1874, Tazewell Col. VA (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson); died 30 Jun 1962, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 53DEBCCC69214EEBB1FF3D96345C844A5D8F

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fannie Alltizer [Altizer]
    Age: 5
    Birth Year: abt 1875
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Adam Alltizer
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth Alltizer
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Adam Alltizer 36
    Elizabeth Alltizer 36
    John H. Alltizer 13
    William Alltizer 10
    Thomas A. Alltizer 7
    Fannie Alltizer 5
    James H Alltizer 3
    Ruthy L. Alltizer 6 months

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
    Age: 25
    Birth Date: Aug 1874
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitacer
    Marriage Year: 1899
    Years Married: 1
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 1
    Mother: How many children: 1
    Household Members:
    Elizabeth Altizer 56
    Hufford Whitacer 21
    Fannie J Whitacer 25
    Marvin K Whitacer 10 months

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fanny Whitaker
    Age in 1910: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1875
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: H Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    H Whitaker 31
    Fanny Whitaker 35
    Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
    Cornelious Whitaker 9
    Topsey D Whitaker 8
    James Whitaker 7
    Alta Whitaker 6
    Oakley Whitaker 5
    John Whitaker 2

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fannie Whitaker
    Age: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1877
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Hufford Whitaker 41
    Fannie Whitaker 43
    Topsy D Whitaker 17
    James Whitaker 16
    Alterine Whitaker 15
    Okley D Whitaker 13
    John T Whitaker 11
    Louie D Whitaker 8
    George W Whitaker 6

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fannie Whitaker
    Gender: Female
    Age: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1875
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Alfred H Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Alfred H Whitaker 51
    Fannie Whitaker 55
    Aldorine Whitaker 24
    George Whitaker 15

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Fannie Whittaker
    Age: 65
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Huff Whittaker 63
    Fannie Whittaker 65
    Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
    Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
    Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
    James Mitchell 7 [grandson]

    Birth:
    Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter. Date of birth came from death certificate.

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111216049

    Died:
    Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter.
    date of death from death certificate.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940

    Groom's Name: ... Whitaker
    Groom's Birth Date: 1878
    Groom's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
    Groom's Age: 20
    Bride's Name: Fannie Altizer
    Bride's Birth Date: 1876
    Bride's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
    Bride's Age: 22
    Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1898
    Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
    Groom's Father's Name: John Whitaker
    Groom's Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
    Bride's Father's Name: Adam Altizer
    Bride's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
    Groom's Race: White
    Groom's Marital Status: Single
    Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
    Bride's Race: White
    Bride's Marital Status: Single
    Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-5
    System Origin: Virginia-EASy
    Source Film Number: 34214
    Reference Number: P 131 - L190

    Children:
    1. Marvin Kelly WHITAKER was born 24 Jul 1899, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Sep 1921, McDowell Co. WV; was buried 19 Sep 1921, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Basil Cornelius (Mike) WHITAKER was born 20 Sep 1900, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Jan 1938, Newhall, WV; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. Topsy Dorthy WHITAKER was born 11 Apr 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Feb 1989, Charleston, Kanawha Co. WV.
    4. James Blane WHITAKER was born 11 Jun 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Jul 1999, Beckley, Raleigh Co. WV.
    5. Alta Irene WHITAKER was born 21 May 1905, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Nov 1997, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC.
    6. 7. Okla Dora WHITAKER was born 15 Feb 1907, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1960.
    7. John Thomas WHITAKER was born 4 Oct 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Oct 1942, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
    8. Louie Douglas WHITAKER was born 17 May 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 13 Jan 1945, Battle of the Bulge, Malmedy, Belgium; was buried , Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Liege Belgium.
    9. George Washington WHITAKER was born 26 Jun 1914, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 May 1990, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.


  

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