Joe Neal WHITEAKER

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Joe N Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Charles A Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Joel Whitaker [Joe]
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Charles Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Joe H Whiteaker [Joe N. Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Hazel B Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joe N Whiteaker 28
Hazel B Whiteaker 22
Neoma B Whiteaker 2
Joe N Whiteaker 1

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Joe Whiteaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th 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:
Joe Whiteaker 39
Hazel Whiteaker 30
Naomi B Whiteaker 13
Joe Whiteaker 10
Arthur L Whiteaker 9

CITY DIRECTORIES

U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Nashville, Tennessee, City Directory, 1937
Name: Joseph N Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1937
Residence Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Occupation: Laborer
Spouse: Hazel B Whiteaker

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

Tennessee Valley Authority. Resource Group. Family Removal and Population Readjustment Case Files, 1937?1948. ARC ID: 656701. Records of the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1918-2000, Record Group 142. The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia.

Name: Joe N Whittaker
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of Household: Head
Birth Date: abt 1902
Age: 40
Residence Date: 16 Jul 1942
Residence Place: Abingdon, Washington, Tennessee
Project: South Holston
House condition: Fair
Source of water supply: Spring
Occupation: labor foreman, Nichols Construction Co.
Wage: 60 cents per hour
General farming, $800 per year
Household Members:
Name Age
Joe N Whittaker 40
Hazel Whittaker 33
Naome B Whittaker 15
Joe N Whittaker Jr 13
Author Lee Whittaker 12


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Joe Neal Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1902
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia
Father: Charles A Whiteaker
Mother: Ollie Armstead Riddle

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Joe Whiteaker
SSN: 408-03-1532
Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Born: 17 Apr 1902
Died: May 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=147971934

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Joe Neal Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 75
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1902
Death Date: 9 May 1977
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia
Registration Date: 2 Jun 1977
Father: Charles A Whiteaker
Mother: Ollie Riddle
Spouse: Hazel Worley

Joe married Hazel B. Worley. Hazel was born ca 1908, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. Neoma WHITEAKER was born 23 Jun 1927, Ohio.
2. Joe N. WHITEAKER, Jr. was born 23 Jan 1929, Washington Co. VA; died 30 Sep 1988.
3. Arthur Lee WHITEAKER, Sr. was born 08 Oct 1930, Washington Co. VA; died 18 Jun 1995, Cumberland Co. PA; was buried , Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon Co. PA.

Other Events:

• _UID: B8922A6BCD1A42A1B4231540CFF398E3123B

Notes:

Heirs of Jeremiah Whitaker's will probated 2 Jan 1906: Charley Whitaker

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles A. Whiteaker
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Works On Farm

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Charlie Whittaker
Age: 30
Birth Date: Oct 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1900
Years Married: 0
Father's Name: Jery Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Marthy Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles A Whitaker [Charles A Whiteaker]
Age in 1910: 39
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Charles A Whitaker 39
Ollie Whitaker 29
Jerry Whitaker 9
Joe N Whitaker 7
Mary C Whitaker 5
Eugene R Whitaker 2
Martha E Whitaker 5 months

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Whitaker
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina [Virginia]
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Charles Whitaker 49
Ollie Whitaker 40
Jerry Whitaker 19
Joel Whitaker 17
Mary Whitaker 14
Eugene Whitaker 12
Martha Whitaker 10
Anna Whitaker 8
Charles Whitaker 5
Ollie Whitaker 3 years 10 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles O Whiteaker [Charles A.]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ollie A Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Charles O Whiteaker 59
Ollie A Whiteaker 57 [51]
Jerry Whiteaker 29
Mary C Whiteaker 23
Eugene R Whiteaker 22
Ann E Whiteaker 18
Charles A Whiteaker 15
Ollie R Whiteaker 12
James A Whiteaker 7

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles A Whiteaker
Respondent: Yes
Age: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Street: Road 611
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $5,000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Charles A Whiteaker 70
Ollie O Whiteaker 62
James A Whiteaker 18
Eugene R Whiteaker 30
Anna E Whiteaker 26
Catherine Underdunk 35 [daughter]


Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936=2007
Name: Charles Alexander Whiteaker
SSN: 227183439
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1870
Birth Place: Smyth CO, Virginia
Father: Jerry Whiteaker
Mother: Martha E Faulkner
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jul 1939: Name listed as CHARLES ALEXANDER WHITEAKER

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=147969373

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Charles Alexander Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 73
Birth Date: 1 Oct 1870
Death Date: 19 Sep 1944
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia
Registration Date: 20 Sep 1944
Father: Jese Whiteaker
Mother: Emily Faulkner
Spouse: Ollie Riddle

Charles married Ollie Armistead RIDDLE 4 Oct 1898. Ollie was born 27 Dec 1878, Washington Co. VA; died Sep 1963, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 9F17D5A3CFC4435E9879A1BE90BA09DF042C

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie V. Riddle
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John W. Riddle
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary C. Riddle
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie Whittaker
Age: 21
Birth Date: Dec 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Law
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Charlie Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1900
Years Married: 0
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 0
Mother: How many children: 0
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Charles A Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Charles A Whitaker 39
Ollie Whitaker 29
Jerry Whitaker 9
Joe N Whitaker 7
Mary C Whitaker 5
Eugene R Whitaker 2
Martha E Whitaker 5 months

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie Whitaker
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Charles Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Charles Whitaker 49
Ollie Whitaker 40
Jerry Whitaker 19
Joel Whitaker 17
Mary Whitaker 14
Eugene Whitaker 12
Martha Whitaker 10
Anna Whitaker 8
Charles Whitaker 5
Ollie Whitaker 3 years 10 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie A Whiteaker
Gender: Female
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Map of Home: View Map
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Charles O Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Charles O Whiteaker 59
Ollie A Whiteaker 51
Jerry Whiteaker 29
Mary C Whiteaker 23
Eugene R Whiteaker 22
Ann E Whiteaker 18
Charles A Whiteaker 15
Ollie R Whiteaker 12
James A Whiteaker 7

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ollie O Whiteaker
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Street: Road 611
Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Charles A Whiteaker 70
Ollie O Whiteaker 62
James A Whiteaker 18
Eugene R Whiteaker 30
Anna E Whiteaker 26
Catherine Underdunk 35 [daughter]

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Ollie Whiteaker
SSN: 226-52-1713
Last Residence: Virginia
Born: 27 Dec 1878
Died: Sep 1963
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1957)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=147969271

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Ollie Armstead Or Ollie Riddle Whiteaker Or Whitaker
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 84
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1878
Death Date: 4 Sep 1963
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Registration Date: 7 Sep 1963
Father: John W Riddle
Mother: Mary Catherine Jessee
Spouse: Charles Alexander Whiteaker

Other Events:

• _UID: FC8D159FB958475CA91124B8FF2EC80480FB

Notes:

Another researcher has his DOB as 30 June 1830.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 347
Household Members:
James Whitaker 60
Elizabeth Whitaker 56
Alexander Whitaker 25
Jane Whitaker 22
Jeremiah Whitaker 20
Joseph Whitaker 17
Susannah Whitaker 15
Elizabeth Whitaker 14
Thomas Whitaker 11

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age in 1860: 29
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 29
Martha E Whitaker 22
Isaac N Whitaker 1
William Whitaker 14

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 43
Martha E Whitaker 33
Isaac N Whitaker 11
Jane J Whitaker 9
Thomas J Whitaker 7
Salley E Whitaker 4
Ollie Whitaker 2
Charles A Whitaker 7 months

[Jerry's children were born in Saltville, VA but later moved to Spring Creek just below Abingdon, VA.]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: J. Whiteaker
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
J. Whiteaker 52
Martha E. Whiteaker 42
I.N. Whiteaker 21
Jane J. Whiteaker 18
Thomas J. Whiteaker 17
Sallie Whiteaker 15
Ollie R. Whiteaker 13
Charles A. Whiteaker 10
Mary S. Whiteaker 8
Joseph J. Whiteaker 5 

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jery Whittaker
Age: 70
Birth Date: Jun 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Marthy Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1858
Years Married: 42
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

MILITARY RECORDS

Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Jeremiah Whiteaker
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
Regiment Name: Capt. King's Company, Virginia L. Art'y. (Saltville Artillery)
Regiment Name Expanded: King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery)
Film Number: M382 roll 59

Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
Name: Jeremiah Whiteaker
Age: 36
Military Unit: Capt. L. F. Jones' Co., Artillery (Second Co., Richmond Howitzers) AND Capt. King's Co., Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) AND Capt. Kevill's Co., Artillery (United Artillery)

Both Jerry and his wife are buried at the Whitaker Cem., a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.

WILL

[Note: Jeremiah (Jerry) Whiteaker was born in Saltville, Virginia on 30 Jun 1830, and died in Washington County, VA on 20 Dec 1905. He was the son of James Whiteaker and his wife Elizabeth Parsley. His wife was Martha Elizabeth Faulkner. The administrator of the estate was his son Charles Alexander Whiteaker. Surnames have been capitalized for clarity.]

Will Book D, Page 92

I, Jerry WHITEAKER, of Washington County, Virginia, do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other? wills formerly made.

1st I desire all my just debts paid.

2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Martha Elizabeth, one? buggy and one half (1/2) of all my house hold goods except as hereinafter bequeathed- I further devise to my wife Martha Elizabeth, during her life, the Mansion house and all its? appurtenances and I hereby charge the lands herein after devised,for the support and Maintenence of my wife as follows: The parts devised to my son Charley and daughter Susie Rush, with one third of the proceeds of said land and they are to take care of and support my wife according to her station in life. The parts devised to J.J. COLLINS, Sallie McDANIEL, Ollie? GILMER, Joe WHITEAKER, Newton WHITEAKER and Thomas WHITEAKER, with Four dollars per year each to be paid in Money. I give to my wife the horse called Charley; the Mare called Daisy I desire to be sold and the proceeds paid to my wife.

3rd Because of the labor performed for me and his kindness and attention to my wife and I, I give to my son Charley all my farming implements. I further give and devise to my son Charley, fifty acres (50) of land, Commencing at Lester and Clyce's corner on the North side, coming with line to mine and Clyce's corner west of the school house; then coming east to corner at junction of creek and lane; then south to Jonesville road; then go east south of the road until he gets fifty acres.

4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Susie RUSH because of her faithful care and attention, one half of my household goods and one buggy. I further give and devise to my daughter Susie, fifty acres of land commencing at mine and Clyce's corner, thence south to the school house corner and mine and Clyce's corner; then with school house lot down the creek to the cross road; then with said road south to Jonesville road, then east until she gets forty five acres of land, then she is to have five acres of the timber land and at the death of my wife I devise to her the mansion house and its appurtenances.

5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sallie McDANIEL the bureau and wash stand in my bed room.

6th The residue of my land I give and devise equally to my children Jane COLLINS, Sallie McDANIEL, Ollie GILMER, Joe WHITEAKER, Newton WHITEAKER and Thomas WHITEAKER, subject to the charge upon it, contained in the first clause of my will?.

7th I give to Vic Rush my log chain. It is my desire and will that the salt kettle, which now sits at the spring, remain in its present location for all time.

Witness my hand and seal this the 7th day of October 1905.
Jerry WHITEAKER


Washington County, to wit: I, A.R. BLACKWELL, Commissioner of Accounts of the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that after having first advertised the same as required by law, I proceeded to state and settle the account of C.A. WHITEAKER, Administrator of JERRY WHITEAKER, deceased, and find the foregoing to be a true statement of the same. There is due said Administrator $11.46 upon which he will be entitled to? interest from January 19th 1907.

Given under my hand this Jany 19th 1907
A.R.BLACKWELL Comm. of Accts.

At a Circuit Court continued and held for Washington County at the Court House thereof on Saturday the 13th day of April 1907. A settlement of the administration account of C.A. WHITEAKER, Administrator of Jerry WHITEAKER, deceased, which has been filed in the Clerk's Office of the Court for more than one month past and to which there are no exceptions was examined by the Court found to be correct and ordered to be recorded.

Teste;D.A. SUMMERS, D.Clerk



Buried:
a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=160485762&

Jeremiah married Martha Emily FAULKNER 19 Jan 1858, Washington Co. VA. Martha (daughter of Isaac FAULKNER and Sarah) was born Jan 1839, Scott Co. VA; died 13 Dec 1913, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 3E9AFD6C753F4A848199BCE9F4E0861CF8B5

Notes:

d/o Isaac Faulkner and wife, Sarah.

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker
Age in 1860: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 29
Martha E Whitaker 22
Isaac N Whitaker 1
William Whitaker 14

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker
Age in 1870: 33
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 43
Martha E Whitaker 33
Isaac N Whitaker 11
Jane J Whitaker 9
Thomas J Whitaker 7
Salley E Whitaker 4
Ollie Whitaker 2
Charles A Whitaker 7 months

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: J. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: House Keeper
Household Members:
J. Whiteaker 52
Martha E. Whiteaker 42
I.N. Whiteaker 21
Jane J. Whiteaker 18
Thomas J. Whiteaker 17
Sallie Whiteaker 15
Ollie R. Whiteaker 13
Charles A. Whiteaker 10
Mary S. Whiteaker 8
Joseph J. Whiteaker 5

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Marthy Whittaker [Martha Whittaker]
Age: 61
Birth Date: Jan 1839
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jery Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1858
Years Married: 42
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother: number of living children: 8
Mother: How many children: 8
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker [Martha E Whiteaker]
Age in 1910: 72
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 35
Susie W Rush 35
Robert J Rush 4
Janie S Rush 2
Monnie L Rush 5 months
Martha E Whitaker 72

Birth:
POB according to marriage record.

Buried:
a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.

Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=160485965&

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Birth Date: 1833
Birthplace: Smyth Co., Va.
Age: 25
Spouse's Name: Martha Emily Forkner [Faulkner]
Spouse's Birth Date: 1839
Spouse's Birthplace: Scott Co., Va.
Spouse's Age: 19
Event Date: 19 Jan 1858
Event Place: Washington, Virginia
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Whitaker
Spouse's Father's Name: Isaac Forkner [Faulkner]
Spouse's Mother's Name: Sarah Forkner [Faulkner]
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00683-1
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34389
Reference ID: P. 503

Other Events:

• _UID: A83A2F134419468ABAD03F571343A52E9A82

Notes:

Benjamin Whitaker reported in the above report that he was from a family of nine [9] children. Five sons and four daughters.  Other research  by John Weldon Whiteaker states the Bible of Absalom Rufus Whitaker, son of Moses Whitaker  lists in his handwriting "My grandfather, Richard Whitaker had 11 boys and three girls - Giles, Aaron, John, James, Moses, Benjamin and Thomas. [7 named] and Rachel [Catherine] who married Adam Fudge, Mary [Polly] who married Harry Webb and Elizabeth Whitaker who did not marry."

Born c 1787/1790..[60 years old in 1850 WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA Census

James processed and sold salt from his property on the Elk Horn Branch of the North Fork of the Holston River, three miles east of Saltville. Apparently Alexander inherited the farm. James, Sr.'s land extended toward other Whitaker property which included Broadford to Big Tumbling, a stream cascading down from Laurel Bed Lake to end up in the town of Saltville. Professor J. Williams of Emory and Henry College, said the Whitakers operated a barge from Smyth Co. VA to Kingsport, TN carrying salt.

CENSUS RECORDS

1810 Census Washington Co. VA has 1 male 16-25 (presumably James) living beside Richard Whitaker.

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Smyth, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 2
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1790
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 347
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
James Whitaker 60
Elizabeth Whitaker 56
Alexander Whitaker 25 [student]
Jane Whitaker 22
Jeremiah Whitaker 20 [laborer]
Joseph Whitaker 17 [laborer]
Susannah Whitaker 15
Elizabeth Whitaker 14
Thomas Whitaker 11

PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAX LISTS

Washington Co, VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1782-1840  James Whitaker first shows up in the 1810 Tax List.  He is listed each year through 1832.  [Note: It was about this time he purchased property in Smyth Co., VA.]

Aug 15, 1816 WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA Deed Book 6, page 363, Index p 312.. Deed was made selling to James Whitacre from James Dolen, Jr, both of Washington Co.VA for $250. "and which I purchased from William Mitchell and which was conveyed to me by Robert Whitley by indenture, bearing date of 3 August 1804, being in Washington Co.VA adjoining the land of Charles Scott, Jacob Lyon and Mrs. Elizabeth Russell and supposed to contain 100 acres." proven 15 April 1817.

Sept 12, 1834 Smyth Co., VA Deed Book 1, page 334 Deed between William C. Preston of the state of South Carolina and James Whitaker of Smyth Co., VA for $800. conveying to James Whitaker 245 acres on the North Fork of Holston River, part of the land once sold and conveyed to Elizabeth Russell to Jacob Lyon. Recorded June 16, 1835.

May 15, 1838 Recorded Smyth Co., VA Land Grant Book. James Whitaker and Solomon McReynolds by virtue of part of a land office exchange treasury warrant for 20,000 acres No 2622, dated Dec 19, 1832, which warrant was obtained in exchange for Warrant No 1089 and issued to John McKettera Jan 3, 1795 enters 420 acres of land in Smyth Co. on Beaver Creek, a branch of the North Fork of the Holston River adjoining a 1600 acre survey made in the name of William King on the east; a 425 acre survey in the name of the Robert Preston on the south and southwest; a 100 acre survey made in the name of William King and the lands of Issac Poston on the north.

1840 ..James Whitaker named executor of Richard Whitaker's will. He and his son-in-law, John P. Ayres were at the sale of personal property of Richard Whitaker, Jr. [Will Book 8, page 194/195.]

Sept 28, 1841 Smyth Co, VA Deed Book 3, page 134..An indenture made bet. John Scott of the first part and James Whitaker, Jr of the second part and James Whitaker, Sr of the third part. Whereas the said John Scott is justly indebted to the said James Whitaker, the sum of $100. to be paid Jan 1, 1842, the same being for two hundred bushels of salt, the said John is willing and desirous to secure. Debt is paid with one black horse, 3 years old, one rifle gun and crop of corn & oats. [Recorded Smyth Co. Virginia.]

Sept 19, 1846 Deed Book 5, page 62, Smyth Co., VA. James Whitaker and Elizabeth deeded land to John P. Ayers on the North Fork of the Holston River, dated 21 July 1848.

Washington Co, VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1782-1840 - James Whitaker is listed 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813,1814, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823, 1824, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829 1830, 1831, 1832. [Ref: Jack Hockett]

MARRIAGE RECORDS

James married his second wife, Nancy McReynolds on Dec 15, 1832 in Smyth Co., VA Nancy McReynolds, born c 1804 [Smyth Co. Marriage Index 1832-1853 Book A, page 1]  

James married his third wife, Elizabeth Johonson on Feb 24, 1843 in Smyth Co., VA [MR Book A, page 18]

WILL AND ESTATE

At the time of his death he was living on the Elkhorn Branch of the North Fork of the Holston River in Smyth Co., a few miles east of Saltville, in Rich Valley. 

His will is dated Aug 4, 1854, with Codicil #1, dated Dec 7, 1854 and Codicil #2, dated Jan 18, 1856.

Children named in his will probated 19 Feb. 1856, recorded in Will Book 2, pp. 9-12, Smyth Co., VA, were Alexander, John, James, Jeremiah, Joseph, Thomas C., Polly, Jane, Elizabeth, and Susannah. Feb 19, 1856. In his will another child is listed: Rachie D. Johnston, who is probably a daughter of third wife, Elizabeth from a previous marriage.

March 29, 1856, Book 2, page 60, Smyth co., VA  Sale Bill of James Whitaker's estate is dated Mar 29, 1856 and the Appraisement dated May 21, 1856. Sale Bill Recorded May 21, 1856 in Will Book 2, page 664, Smyth Co., VA. [Ref: Family and Court Records of Washington and Smyth Co.,  VA.  Research by Joseph E. Williams, Emory, VA and Census records of WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA.

It is possible James, Jr. sold his share of the land and moved to Tazewell Co. VA.

Where James, Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson Whitaker are buried are not known at this time.,

James married Elizabeth PARSLEY 6 Feb 1810, Washington, Co. VA. Elizabeth (daughter of Moses Parsley and Obedience (Biddy) Ryburn) was born Abt 1790, Saltville, Washington Co., VA; died 27 Jul 1832, Washington, Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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Notes:

They were married by Nicholas Regan.

She was the mother of 7 children before she died.
Buried in Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, VA,
Headstone for Elizabeth gives her age as about 36 years.

1810 Washington County VA Census, living close by Richard Whitaker, one male 16-26, 1 female 16-26.

Birth:
Now in Smyth Co. VA. Smyth County was formed on February 23, 1832, from Washington and Wythe counties.

Notes:

Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850
Groom Name: James Whiteacre
Bride Name: Betsy Parcely
Marriage Date: 6 Feb 1810
County: Washington
State: Virginia
Source: Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.

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Isaac married Sarah. [Group Sheet]

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