Bettie Jane Suthers

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty J Suthers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John T Suthers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary A Suthers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty Jane Suthers
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Street: Washington Avenue
House Number: 413
Inferred Residence in 1935: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Household Members:
John T Suthers 51
Mary A Suthers 47
Betty Jane Suthers 14
John T Suthers 13
Allen W Suthers 13
Marvin W Suthers 44 [uncle]

OBITUARY

Bettie Jane Macy, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 in Pleasant Valley Assisted Living in Peoria, AZ. She was 84. She was born May 5, 1925 in Roanoke, VA, to the late John T. and Mary Allen Whiteaker Suthers. Mrs. Macy was a teacher's aide for Caroline County Public School System. She had been a member of the Eastern Star Electa Chaper #33, in Roanoke, Va since 1954. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Macy in 1995; and 2 brothers, John T. Suthers and Alan W. Suthers. She is survived by her son, John Kirk Macy of Woodbridge, VA; and 3 grandchildren. Graveside services wil be Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from Greensboro Cemetery.

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Bettie J Macy
Birth Date: 5 May 1925
Address: 416 Dutchmans Ln, Greensboro, MD, 21639-1418 (1995)
[RR 1 POB 57, Greensboro, MD, 21639 (1994)]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Bettie Jane Macy
Last Residence: 85382 Peoria, Maricopa, Arizona
Born: 5 May 1925
Died: 15 Jan 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Bettie married John G. Macy. [Group Sheet]

1. John Kirk Macy

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John T Suthers
Age: 11
Birth Date: Jul 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas F Suthers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Eddie J Suthers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Taylor Suthers
Age in 1910: 21
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Norton East Ward, Wise, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: T F Suthers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Eddie Jane Suthers
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John T Suthers
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary A Suthers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John T Suthers 41
Mary A Suthers 37
Betty J Suthers 5
John T Suthers 3 years 8 months
Allen W Suthers 6 years 8 months
Mervin W Suthers 35 [brother]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John T Suthers
Age: 51
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Street: Washington Avenue
House Number: 413
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Advertising Traveling Salesman
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $33
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 44
Income: $1800
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
John T Suthers 51
Mary A Suthers 47
Betty Jane Suthers 14
John T Suthers 13
Allen W Suthers 13
Marvin W Suthers 44 [brother]

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Roanoke, Virginia, City Directory, 1943
Name: John T Suthers
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1943
Street Address: 413 Washington av SW
Residence Place: Roanoke, Virginia
Occupation: Salesman
Spouse: Mary A Suthers




Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Taylor Suthers
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1888
Birth Place: Graham, Virginia
Residence: Roanoke, Virginia
Race: White

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: John Suthers
SSN: 289-03-5304
Last Residence: 24016 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Born: 15 Jul 1888
Died: Jan 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)

John married Mary A. WHITAKER. Mary (daughter of Alexander Beauregard WHITEAKER and Betty Alley) was born 01 Jun 1892, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; died 25 Oct 1977, Roanoke, Roanoke Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Whitcaker [Mary A Whiteaker]
Age: 8
Birth Date: Jun 1892
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1900: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Alexander B Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Bettie A Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Allen Whitaker
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1910: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Alexander B Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Whiteaker
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1920: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: A B Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Suthers
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: John T Suthers
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John T Suthers 41
Mary A Suthers 37
Betty J Suthers 5
John T Suthers 3 years 8 months
Allen W Suthers 6 years 8 months
Mervin W Suthers 35 [brother-in-law]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Suthers
Respondent: Yes
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Street: Washington Avenue
House Number: 413
Inferred Residence in 1935: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Music Teacher
Highest Grade Completed: College, 5th or subsequent year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 4
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
John T Suthers 51
Mary A Suthers 47
Betty Jane Suthers 14
John T Suthers 13
Allen W Suthers 13
Marvin W Suthers 44 [brother-in-law]


Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Mary Suthers
SSN: 231-16-1491
Last Residence: 24016 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Born: 1 Jun 1892
Died: Oct 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Other Events:

• _UID: BC4FCFD7B3FD4AD594607642993404E3E07B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander B Whitaker
Age in 1870: 9
Birth Year: abt 1861
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Alexander Whitaker 46
Nancy Whitaker 45
Susan L Whitaker 16
Mary E Whitaker 15
Hannah R V Whitaker 13
Alexander B Whitaker 9
Ada Bell Whitaker 11
Lilly Blanche Whitaker 4
James B Whitaker 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: A. B. Whiteaker
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1863
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: Alex Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Nancy Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Works On Farm

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander B Whitcaker [Alexander B Whiteaker]
Age: 38
Birth Date: Apr 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bettie A Whitcaker
Marriage Year: 1891
Years Married: 9
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alexander B Whitcaker 38
Bettie A Whitcaker 34
Mary A Whitcaker 8
Belle Whitcaker 28 [sister]
May S Vermillian 17 [boarder]
Minnie Galloway 24 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander B Whitaker
Age in 1910: 48
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alexander B Whitaker 48
Mrs Elizabeth Whitaker 44
Mary Allen Whitaker 17
Nannie F Whitaker 9
Minnie Gallaway 28 [servant]
Henry Harrington 18 [servant]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: A B Whiteaker
Age: 56
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
A B Whiteaker 56
Mary A Whiteaker 27
Elizabeth K Whiteaker 19
Hattie Stonecipher 19 [servant]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander B Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Cecil A Birdwell 32
Elizabeth W Birdwell 29
Ann A Birdwell 7
Cecil A Birdwell 2 years 1 month
Alexander B Whiteaker 64

Alexander B. Whiteaker was an attorney and a proprietor of Bristol Investment Company. His office was located at 2-3 Bank of Bristol Building and he lived at 1002 Anderson Street (1917).


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=50098&GRid=55352517&

Alexander married Betty Alley. Betty was born Apr 1866, Giles Co. VA; died 22 May 1912, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , East Hill Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: EF922B04CA744BCB9B121DAE61F3CFB352A9

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie Allen
Age in 1870: 7
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Staffordsville, Giles, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Hobbs Ferry
Household Members:
William Allen 24
Hannah Allen 47
Sollie Allen 27
Juliet Allen 19
Nannie Allen 14
William Allen 13
Bettie Allen 7

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie Allen
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Walkers Creek, Giles, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Marital status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Hannah Allen
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home
Household Members:
W. B. Allen 22
Hannah Allen 60
Juliet S. Allen 28
Nannie Allen 25
Bettie Allen 17
Mary Jordan 32

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bettie A Whitcaker [Bettie Whiteaker]
Age: 34
Birth Date: Apr 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Alexander B Whiteaker
Marriage Year: 1891
Years Married: 9
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Household Members:
Alexander B Whiteaker 38
Bettie A Whiteaker 34
Mary A Whiteaker 8
Belle Whiteaker 28 [sister-in-law]
May S Vermillian 17 [boarder]
Minnie Galloway 24 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mrs Elizabeth Whitaker
Age in 1910: 44
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Alexander B Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alexander B Whitaker 48
Mrs Elizabeth Whitaker 44
Mary Allen Whitaker 17
Nannie F Whitaker 9
Minnie Gallaway 28 [servant]
Henry Harrington 18 [servant]

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=50098&GRid=55352463&

Died:
Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958
Name: Mrs A B Whiteaker
Gender: Female
Birth Date: abt 1862
Birth Place: Giles, Virginia
Age: 50
Death Date: 22 May 1912
Death Place: 1004, Anderson St, Sullivan, Tennessee
Certificate Number: 88059

Other Events:

• _UID: DEB0D9EA10084B5088431735584584B0EC55

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Whitaker
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
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: Alexander Whitaker
Age in 1860: 33
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Value of real estate: $3000
Household Members:
Alexander Whitaker 33
Nancy Whitaker 35
Susan F Whitaker 6
Mary E Whitaker 5
Hannah R Whitaker 3
Nancy C Whitaker 1
Darcus J Miller 19
Ida Mary Miller 4

Alexander lived with his family on the homeplace at Elkhorn Branch. 

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Alexander Whitaker
Age in 1870: 46
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Alexander Whitaker 46
Nancy Whitaker 45
Susan L Whitaker 16
Mary E Whitaker 15
Hannah R V Whitaker 13
Alexander B Whitaker 9
Ada Bell Whitaker 11
Lilly Blanche Whitaker 4
James B Whitaker 2

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Alex Whiteaker
Age: 57
Birth Year: abt 1823
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: Nancy Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina [Virginia]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Alex Whiteaker 57
Nancy Whiteaker 58
Mary E. Whiteaker 24
Jennie V. Whiteaker 21
A. B. Whiteaker 17
Ada Blanch Whiteaker 14
Lillie B. Whiteaker 14
James B. Whiteaker 12

Laura Gaynell Whitaker Pannell said that during the early part of the 1800's, the three brothers came to Southwestern VA. Alexander settled in Saltville. She was one generation off on this information.

Information also came from Nancy Nash.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2885&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=110635022&df=all&

Alexander married Nancy ST. JOHN 28 Oct 1852, Smyth Co. VA. Nancy (daughter of Berry ST. JOHN) was born Abt 1822, Washington Co. VA; died 1907, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D1AEF0C6E0224360B27B9A594A6398B5F4E0

Notes:

burial Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, VA., d/o  Berry St. John.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110635185

Notes:

Married:
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Alexander Whittaker
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Nancy St John
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1824
Marriage Year: 1846
Number Pages: 1