Martha WHITEAKER

Female


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha WHITEAKER (daughter of Eugene Riddle WHITEAKER and Edith Grant).

    Martha married Jim Keesee. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Eugene Riddle WHITEAKER was born 09 Dec 1907, Washington Co. VA (son of Charles Alexander WHITEAKER and Ollie Armistead RIDDLE); died 15 May 1983, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eugene R Whiteaker
    Age in 1910: 2
    Birth Year: abt 1908
    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: Eugene Whitaker
    Age: 12
    Birth Year: abt 1908
    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: Eugene R Whiteaker
    Gender: Male
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1908
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
    Marital status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: Charles O Whiteaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Ollie A Whiteaker
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Eugene R Whiteaker
    Age: 30
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
    Street: Road 611
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Driver
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
    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 [sister]

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Eugene Whiteaker
    SSN: 231-44-1268
    Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
    Born: 9 Dec 1907
    Died: May 1983
    State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1953)

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=108517109&

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
    Name: Eugene Riddle Whiteaker
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age at Death: 75
    Birth Date: 9 Dec 1907
    Death Date: 15 May 1983
    Death Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia
    Registration Date: 23 May 1983
    Father: Charles Alexander Whiteaker
    Mother: Ollie Armstrong Riddle
    Spouse: Edith Maiden Grant

    Eugene married Edith Grant. Edith was born 16 Jun 1922, Washington Co. VA; died 29 Mar 2012, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edith Grant was born 16 Jun 1922, Washington Co. VA; died 29 Mar 2012, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.

    Notes:

    OBITUARY

    Bristol Herald Courier; 30 March 2012

    ABINGDON, Va. Edith Grant Whiteaker, age 89, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Grace Health Care. She was born June 17, 1922, in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late William Frank and Lettie Maiden Grant.

    She lived her entire life in the Bethel and Spring Creek Communities of Washington County and was a homemaker. She also worked for many years at Statzer's Restaurant and was widely known as an excellent cook. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Bristol, Va., and was the widow of Eugene R. "Gene" Whiteaker.

    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Grant; a sister, June Grant; and a great-great-grandson, Nathan Whiteaker.

    Survivors include one son, Frank Whiteaker and wife, Paula of Abingdon; one daughter, Martha Keesee and husband, Jim, of Abingdon; one sister, Vivian Parker of Abingdon; one brother, Frank Grant and wife, Pauline, of Abingdon; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 8 p.m. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Whiteaker Family Cemetery off Old Jonesboro Road.

    Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Rush, Fred Parker, Steve McCall, Tom Boyd, Larry Haworth, Bill Haworth, and Charlie Whiteaker. The family will be at the home of Jim and Martha Keesee, 18337 Old Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA.

    Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abingdon is honored to serve the Whiteaker family.



    Buried:
    Grave location, portrait, obituary, and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=87828836&

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
    Name: Edith Maiden Whiteaker
    Death Date: 29 Mar 2012
    Death Place: Washington Co. VA

    Children:
    1. Franklin Eugene WHITEAKER was born 21 Aug 1946, Washington Co. VA.
    2. 1. Martha WHITEAKER


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles Alexander WHITEAKER was born 1 Oct 1870, Washington, Co. VA (son of Jeremiah (Jerry) WHITEAKER and Martha Emily FAULKNER); died 18 Sep 1944, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.

    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]


  2. 5.  Ollie Armistead RIDDLE was born 27 Dec 1878, Washington Co. VA; died Sep 1963, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.

    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

    Children:
    1. Jerry WHITEAKER was born 22 Sep 1900, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jul 1974, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    2. Joe Neal WHITEAKER was born 17 Apr 1902, Washington Co. VA; died 09 May 1977, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    3. John Dalby WHITEAKER was born 1904, Washington Co. VA; died 1907, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    4. Mary Catherine WHITEAKER was born 20 Dec 1905, Washington Co. VA; died 11 Oct 1973, Saint Lucie Co. FL.
    5. 2. Eugene Riddle WHITEAKER was born 09 Dec 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 15 May 1983, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    6. Martha Emily WHITEAKER was born 16 Oct 1909, Washington Co. VA; died 26 May 1926, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    7. Anna Elizabeth (Lib) WHITEAKER was born 08 Nov 1911, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Aug 2015, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.
    8. Charles Alexander WHITEAKER, Jr. was born 01 Oct 1914, Washington Co. VA; died 26 May 1941, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    9. Ollie Rebecca WHITEAKER was born 29 Mar 1916, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Apr 2004, Juniata Co. PA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    10. James Aston WHITEAKER was born 09 Apr 1922, Washington Co. VA; died 18 Oct 1998, Okeechobee Co. FL.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jeremiah (Jerry) WHITEAKER was born Jun 1825, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA (son of James S. WHITAKER, Sr. and Elizabeth PARSLEY); died 20 Dec 1905, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.

    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]


  2. 9.  Martha Emily FAULKNER was born Jan 1839, Scott Co. VA (daughter of Isaac FAULKNER and Sarah); died 13 Dec 1913, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.

    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

    Children:
    1. Isaac Newton WHITEAKER was born 15 Nov 1858, Smyth Co. VA; died 30 Dec 1938, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.
    2. Jane Jaques WHITEAKER was born 2 Sep 1860, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 1 Jun 1932, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    3. James Thomas WHITEAKER was born 2 Sep 1860; died 17 Jan 1932.
    4. Thomas John WHITEAKER was born 18 Oct 1862, Smyth Co. VA; died Aft 1930, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN.
    5. Sarah Elzabeth (Sally) WHITEAKER was born 2 Jun 1865, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 25 Oct 1944, Bristol, Washington Co., VA.
    6. Ollie Rebecca WHITEAKER was born 26 Sep 1867, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 3 Dec 1948, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
    7. 4. Charles Alexander WHITEAKER was born 1 Oct 1870, Washington, Co. VA; died 18 Sep 1944, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
    8. Mary Susan WHITEAKER was born 15 May 1872, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 1941, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    9. Joseph Frankliln WHITEAKER was born 18 Jul 1874, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 12 Oct 1916, Washington Co. VA.
    10. Lilly Bell WHITEAKER