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Generation: 1
1. | Martha Annie Whitaker was born ca 1926, Greenbrier Co. WV (daughter of Thomas K. Whitaker and Rena Hankins). Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha A Whidoger [Whitaker]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1926
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter [in household of Martha Hankins]
Father's Name: Thomas K Whidoger [Whitaker]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Renie V Whidoger [Whitaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie Whitaker
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: Buckeye
Inferred Residence in 1935: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Rena Whitaker 38
Mary Whitaker 19
Joseph Whitaker 16
Annie Whitaker 14
Ruth Whitaker 11
Arietta Whitaker 7
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Generation: 2
2. | Thomas K. Whitaker was born 05 Apr 1901, Tazewell Co. VA (son of Lilly WHITAKER); died May 1984, Greenbrier Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas K Whittaker
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: 1902
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Nephew [In household of E. J. Cornwell and Sarah Bell Whitaker Cornwell]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
His mother is Lillie Whitaker who is also living in the household.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas K Whidoger [Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Spouse's Name: Renie V Whidoger
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Martha Hawkins 68
Sara H Hawkins 48
Renie V Whidoger 29
Thomas K Whidoger 29
Mary C Whidoger 8
Joseph C Whidoger 6
Martha A Whidoger 4
Lilly R Whidoger 1
1940 United States Federal Census about Thomas Whitaker
Name: Thomas Whitaker
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: Buckeye
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Rena Whitaker 38
Mary Whitaker 19
Joseph Whitaker 16
Annie Whitaker 14
Ruth Whitaker 11
Arietta Whitaker 7
Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thomas K Whitaker
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1901
Address: PO Box 298, Rainelle, WV, 25962-0298
Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Thomas Whitaker
SSN: 236-16-3267
Last Residence: 25962 Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Born: 5 Apr 1901
Died: May 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)
Thomas married Rena Hankins 23 Jun 1920, Greenbrier Co. WV. Rena was born 23 Jun 1901, Greenbrier Co. WV; died 13 Apr 1988, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Rena Hankins was born 23 Jun 1901, Greenbrier Co. WV; died 13 Apr 1988, Greenbrier Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Renie V Hankins
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Joseph E Hankins
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Martha M Hankins
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Renie V Whidoger [Whitaker]
Gender: Female
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Spouse's Name: Thomas K Whidoger
Father's Birthplace: Virginia [Whitaker]
Mother's Name: Martha Hawkins [Hankins]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Martha Hankins 68
Sara H Hankins 48
Renie V Whitaker 29
Thomas K Whitaker 29
Mary C Whitaker 8
Joseph C Whitaker 6
Martha A Whitaker 4
Lilly R Whitaker 1
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Rena Whitaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: Buckeye
Inferred Residence in 1935: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Rena Whitaker 38
Mary Whitaker 19
Joseph Whitaker 16
Annie Whitaker 14
Ruth Whitaker 11
Arietta Whitaker 7
Birth:
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Rena Virginia Hankins
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1901
Birth Place: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Birth County: Greenbrier
Gender: Female
Race: White
Father's Name: Jos E Hankins
Father's Age: 45
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Name: Marth Stinson
Mother's Age: 39
Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
FHL Film Number: 595034
Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Rena V. Whitaker
SSN: 216-38-4348
Last Residence: 24970 Ronceverte, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Born: 23 Jun 1901
Died: 13 Apr 1988
State (Year) SSN issued: Maryland (1957)
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=10180912&Type=Marriage
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Generation: 3
5. | Lilly WHITAKER was born 6 Apr 1878, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of John Henry WHITAKER and Nancy NUCKLES); died 19 Jul 1942, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Carroll Hill Cemetery (Wesley Memorial Chapel Cemetery) Franklin, Greenbrier Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 0135395223344C22863CF7A5D1BB8BB2AD91
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Whitaker
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: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lily Whitaker
Age: 22
Birth Date: Nov 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jacob Cornwell 39
Serrah B Cornwell 26
William J Cornwell 6
John A Cornwell 4
Noni E Cornwell 1
George Cornwell 6 months
Lily Whitaker 22
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lily Whittaker
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: 1879
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
E J Cornwell 48
Sarah B Cornwell 35
John A Cornwell 15
Nannie E Cornwell 13
George W Cornwell 11
Carlie J Cornwell 9
James S Cornwell 5
Suzette Cornwell 3
C I Cornwell 1 year 4 months
Lily Whittaker 31
Thomas K Whittaker 8
Carl Whittaker 6
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Whitaker
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Even J Cornwell 58
Sarah B Cornwell 44
Carlie J Cornwell 18
James C Cornwell 15
Susie E Cornwell 13
Ira Cornwell 10
Catherine Cornwell 9
Annie Cornwell 7
Lilly Whitaker 35
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Whitaker
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Home in 1940: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
E Jake Comwell 78
Sarah Bell Comwell 64
Catherine Comwell 23
Lillie Whitaker 59
Dorothy Comwell 10
Birth:
DOB according to her death certificate. However, she likely was born in 1875 according to the 1880 Census. The 1900 census gives her birth as Nov. 1877. We don't know who gave this information to the census taker, one of the in-laws she lived with or Lilly herself. Her death certificate is the only vital record we have for this informaton.
Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127978330/lillie-whitaker
Died:
West Virginia vital records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1075814&Type=Death
Children:
- 2. Thomas K. Whitaker was born 05 Apr 1901, Tazewell Co. VA; died May 1984, Greenbrier Co. WV.
- Carl Whitaker was born 20 Jun 1904, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 Feb 1946, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Carroll Hill Cemetery (Wesley Memorial Chapel Cemetery) Franklin, Greenbrier Co. WV.
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Generation: 4
10. | John Henry WHITAKER was born 07 Aug 1846, probably Smyth Co. VA (son of James S. WHITAKER, Jr. and Nancy PETTS); died 20 Sep 1928, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 20A2EAFE738344A7B0B19D71F8C5CAC04179
Notes:
Civil War veteran. Lived with Bill and Susie Whitaker until he died.
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Had attended school with the census year.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 53
Birth Date: Aug 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 54 [64]
Birth Year: abt 1846
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: Nancy Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18
CIVIL WAR SERVICE
In the Fall of 1862 at Dry Fork, John enlisted, along with his father James and his older brother William James to fight for the Confederacy. John served in Co. E of the 34th Virginia Cavalry under Col. W. A. Witcher until the war ended at Appomattox in April, 1864. He was about 16 years old when he became a soldier.
34th Virginia Cavalry (CSA)was probably the most distinguished confederate unit in West Virginia history. The 34th Virginia Cavalry's core company, Company A, was formed in Wayne County.
Buchanan County Men in the Civil War: "The 34th Virginia Cavalry came into being in September, 1861. Early in the war, the 34th operated mostly in the region between Grundy and Piketon (Pikeville). Many times,the 34th won the distinction of being the advance guard on operations involving numerous units, including the Confederate armies advance into Pennsylvania.
The 34th fought an engagement within 2 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in late June, 1863. The 34th then fell back and occupied the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, before being called to Gettysburg. The East Cavalry Battlefield is generally credited as a Union victory because the goal of the Union Cavalry to delay Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry on July 3rd was accomplished. On the morning of the 4th of July, 1863, it was Lt. Col. Vincent Addison Witcher of the 34th VA and General Stuart who walked the battlefield. The Western Virginia men of the 34th, along with only a portion of the rest of the Brigade, had fought the 1st New Jersey, 3rd Pennsylvania, 5th Michigan, and the 7th Michigan led by newly promoted Gen. George Armstrong Custer. The 5th Michigan was armed with the 7 shot Spencer repeating rifles.
Witcher later wrote: "the 34th Battalion, which had alone rallied with me, opened upon the 5th Michigan, sweeping down its ranks with a most deadly fire, killing its Major, capturing its colors, and covering the ground with the killed and wounded men and horses of the 5th Michigan. I was within 30 yards and saw the Major fall, a gallant and heroic man he was."
General Stuart said "the34th had made the worse massacre of Alger's command and had piled more dead and wounded men and horses on as little space as he had ever seen on any field." The 34th had dismounted that morning with 332 men. After the war, Witcher wrote: "I shall never, no never, forget that eventful night when accompanied by one courier, my Adjutant Edwards and Sergeant Major, both being wounded, I full of grief and bitterness, rode to the barns in our rear and saw with tears in my eyes, my brave fellows from away over the mountains in West Virginia, laid out in windrows, torn and bleeding. I shall never forget that night or the next mornings parade when I could muster but 96 enlisted men. Brave fellows, not a slave holder among them."
[John Whitaker in his 1923 Civil War pension application he said, "I was in the battle of Gettysburg three days and nights, and if I never performed any other military service for the state of Virginia, this baptism of fire and shell should certainly be sufficient credit for my eligibility rolls, at least it seems so to me after 57 years have passed by. I am old and worn out and tired. Have perhaps lived beyond the allotted time already, and if the pension does not come pretty soon. I will not need it."]
The 34th was also given the honor of leading Lee's Army back into Virginia. "The Virginians, and they were almost all that, whether from the counties of Southwest Virginia or the mountain counties of the new state of West Virginia, left knowing they had fought with honor."
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20664369
Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912?2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: John Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 82
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1846
Death Date: 20 Sep 1928
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Jan 1930
Father: James Whitaker
Mother: Nancy Petts
Certificate Number: 1928030285
John married Nancy NUCKLES 14 Sep 1867, Tazewell Co. VA. Nancy was born Nov 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1920, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Nancy NUCKLES was born Nov 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1920, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6340AA495E3A4922ADA25753EB6738FB17AE
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Nuckols
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Knuckles [Nuckles]
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]
Post Office: Baptist Valley
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 54
Birth Date: Nov 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jno Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 10
Mother: How many children: 10
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: 1848
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: John Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2225540&GRid=113087266&
Notes:
Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: John Whitaker
Birth Date: 1846
Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Age: 21
Spouse's Name: Nancy Nuckles
Spouse's Birth Date: 1847
Spouse's Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Spouse's Age: 20
Event Date: 14 Sep 1867
Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name: Jas Whitaker
Mother's Name: Nancy
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin ... Nuckles
Spouse's Mother's Name: A
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M01695-4
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34214
Reference ID: Page 25Line88
Children:
- James Morgan WHITAKER was born Jul 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1945, Virginia; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Jeremiah WHITAKER was born 14 Dec 1869, Tazewell Co. VA; died 18 Nov 1900, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Harman Cemetery - Garland Mountain McDowell Co. WV.
- Sarah Bell WHITAKER was born Apr 1874, Tazewell Co. VA; died 20 Apr 1944, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenbrier Co. WV.
- 5. Lilly WHITAKER was born 6 Apr 1878, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Jul 1942, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Carroll Hill Cemetery (Wesley Memorial Chapel Cemetery) Franklin, Greenbrier Co. WV.
- Doctor Hufford WHITAKER was born 16 Jun 1878, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Mar 1954, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Thomas W. WHITAKER was born Nov 1883, Tazewell Co. VA; died 6 Dec 1922, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Robert Lee WHITAKER was born 14 Sep 1884, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Jan 1931, Whitaker Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Edna Mae WHITAKER was born Apr 1886.
- Walter WHITAKER was born 17 Apr 1893, West Virginia; died 15 Sep 1929, McDowell Co., WV.
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