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1902 - 1994 (92 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Maurice Whiteaker Roe was born 14 Apr 1902, Wallowa Co. OR (son of Carl Roe and Bertie WHITEAKER); died 15 Oct 1994, Maricopa Co. AZ; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 Census
Name: Maurice Roe
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1910: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Carl Roe
Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's name: Bertie Roe
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Household Members:
Carl Roe 34
Bertie Roe 34
Maurice Roe 7
Clarence Vert 31 [boarder]
1920 Census
Name: Maurice W Roe
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1920: Walla Walla Ward 3, Walla Walla, Washington
Street: Park St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Carl Roe
Father's Birthplace: Iowa
Mother's name: Bertie Roe
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Carl Roe 44
Bertie Roe 43
Maurice W Roe 16
1930 Census
Name: Maurice W Roe
Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Dayton, Columbia, Washington
Street address: Richmond Ave
House Number in Cities or Towns: 503
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: $25
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 22
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Occupation: Grain dealer
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Maurice W Roe 29
Marian E Roe 31
Francis M Roe 11 months
1940 Census
Name: Maurice Roe
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Dayton, Columbia, Washington
Street: Park St Street
House Number: 206
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Dayton, Columbia, Washington
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Insurance And Grain Buyer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $5000
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Maurice Roe 38
Marian Roe 40
Frances Roe 10
Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53174429
Plot: MV-F-23-17
Maurice married Marian Eloise Talbott. Marian was born 06 Jul 1898, Walla Walla Co. WA; died 31 Mar 1984, Maricopa Co. AZ; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- Frances Marian Roe was born 12 May 1929, Walla Walla Co. WA; died 25 Oct 1983, Benton Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Carl Roe was born 22 Dec 1875, Wayne Co. IA; died 18 Jan 1940, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 Census
Name: Carl Roe
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1880: Summerville, Union, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Jonas L. Roe
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Lucy C. Roe
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members:
Jonas L. Roe 28
Lucy C. Roe 22
Carl Roe 4
Ada Roe 2
1900 Census
Name: Carl Roe
Age: 24
Birth Date: Dec 1875
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1900: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bertie Roe
Marriage Year: 1898
Years Married: 2
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members:
Carl Roe 24
Bertie Roe 24
1910 Census
Name: Carl Roe
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1910: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bertie Roe
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members:
Carl Roe 34
Bertie Roe 34
Maurice Roe 7
Clarence Vert 31 [boarder]
1920 Census
Name: Carl Roe
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1920: Walla Walla Ward 3, Walla Walla, Washington
Street: Park St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Bertie Roe
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Grain Buyer
Industry: Grain Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Carl Roe 44
Bertie Roe 43
Maurice W Roe 16
1930 Census
Name: Carl Roe
Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Street address: Catherine Street
Ward of City: One
House Number in Cities or Towns: 811
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: $4000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 22
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Buyer
Industry: Grain Office
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Carl Roe 54
Bertie Roe 54
Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53174828
Plot: MV-24-21A-10
Died:
Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
Name: Carl Roe
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1876
Death Date: 18 Jan 1940
Age at Death: 64
Death Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Father: J L Roe
Mother: Lucy Cochran
Record Source: Washington State Death Records
Carl married Bertie WHITEAKER. Bertie (daughter of Benjamin Franklin WHITEAKER, Jr. and Narcissa HAMMER) was born 26 Feb 1876, Polk Co. OR; died 28 Apr 1954, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Bertie WHITEAKER was born 26 Feb 1876, Polk Co. OR (daughter of Benjamin Franklin WHITEAKER, Jr. and Narcissa HAMMER); died 28 Apr 1954, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA. Other Events:
- _UID: 648F31932B754948B785235060F83E2F5C03
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 Census
Name: Bertie Whiteaker
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1880: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Benjamin Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Household Members:
Benjamin Whiteaker 43
Wm. H. Whiteaker 15
Albert J. Whitakeaker 13
Lillie B. Whiteaker 11
Mary E. Whiteaker 8
Bertie Whiteaker 4
1900 Census
Name: Bertie Roe
Age: 24
Birth Date: Feb 1876
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1900: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Carl Roe
Marriage Year: 1898
Years Married: 2
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother: number of living children: 0
Mother: How many children: 0
Household Members:
Carl Roe 24
Bertie Roe 24
1910 Census
Name: Bertie Roe
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1910: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Carl Roe
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Iowa
Household Members:
Carl Roe 34
Bertie Roe 34
Maurice Roe 7
Clarence Vert 31 [boarder]
1920 Census
Name: Bertie Roe
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1920: Walla Walla Ward 3, Walla Walla, Washington
Street: Park St
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Carl Roe
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Oregon
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Book Keeper
Industry: Grain Office
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Carl Roe 44
Bertie Roe 43
Maurice W Roe 16
1930 Census
Name: Bertie Roe
Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Oregon
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Street address: Catherine Street
Ward of City: One
House Number in Cities or Towns: 811
Age at First Marriage: 22
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Carl Roe 54
Bertie Roe 54
1940 Census
Name: Bertie Roe
Respondent: Yes
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Oregon
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Street: Catherine Street
House Number: 811
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Residence in 1935: Same House
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $4000
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Bertie Roe 64
Buried:
Grave location, portrait,and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53174882&ref=acom
Plot: MV-24-21A-11
Died:
Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
Name: Bertie Roe [Bertie Whittaker]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: abt 1876
Death Date: 28 Apr 1954
Age at Death: 78
Death Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington
Father: B I Whittaker [B J Whiteaker]
Mother: Narcissa Hammer
Record Source: Washington State Death Records
Children:
- 1. Maurice Whiteaker Roe was born 14 Apr 1902, Wallowa Co. OR; died 15 Oct 1994, Maricopa Co. AZ; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA.
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Generation: 3
6. | Benjamin Franklin WHITEAKER, Jr. was born 28 May 1838, Inlet Grove, Lee Co. IL (son of Benjamin WHITEAKER and Mary (Polly) HAYTER); died 24 Aug 1912, Polk Co. OR; was buried 26 Aug 1912, Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. Other Events:
- _UID: 4B57C3A5C61A4C17B6983599087364EC3441
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 Census
Name: Benjn Whitiker [Benjn Whiteaker]
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: Polk, Oregon Territory
Gender: Male
Family Number: 121
Household Members:
Benj Whitiker 55
Mary Whitiker 42
David Whitiker 25
William Whitiker 24
Ellen Whitiker 18
Joseph Whitiker 15
Benjn Whitiker 12
Maria Whitiker 9
Washington Whitiker 7
Mary Whitiker 4
Baby Whitiker 0
1870 Census
Name: Ben Whitaker
Age in 1870: 32
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1870: Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rickreall
Household Members:
Ben Whitaker 32
Narcissa Whitaker 22
Wm Whitaker 5
Albert Whitaker 3
Lillie Whitaker 1
1880 Census
Name: Benjamin Whiteaker
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Benjamin Whiteaker 43
Wm. H. Whiteaker 15
Albert J. Whitakeaker 13
Lillie B. Whiteaker 11
Mary E. Whiteaker 8
Bertie Whiteaker 4
1900 Census
Name: Ben F Whitaker [Ben F Whiteaker]
Age: 62
Birth Date: May 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ada Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1881
Years Married: 19
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ben F Whitaker 62
Ada Whitaker 39
Nellie Whitaker 18
Ben F Whitaker 11
Glendon Whitaker 8
1910 Census
Name: Benjamin F Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 71
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: North Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Adelaide Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Benjamin F Whiteaker 71
Adelaide Whiteaker 48
Frank B Whiteaker 21
Glendon Whiteaker 18
HISTORICAL RESOURCES
From the History of Oregon: Benjamin was sixth of his father's eight children and was ten years old when they crossed the plains to Oregon. His duty on the journey was to drive the milch cows on horseback, and he performed his task to the satisfaction of all parties. After the arrival and settlement on the donation claim he remained at home until he was twenty-one and then went with his brothers to eastern Washington to engage in the stock business, and they took with them 225 head of cattle; because of the severity of the winter they lost nearly all of their stock. About this time the war broke out, mining began in Idaho, and prices advanced. This naturally benefited them and in time they became wealthy. Benjamin then went to Polk County and purchased a half section of land off the John Fudge donation claim. After his marriage the couple resided in Washington for a year and then returned to Oregon and lived on land left him by his mother. He purchased more land by his mothers to total 800 acres.
DISCREPANCY - Monmouth Herald obituary gives birth year of 1835, while death certificate and marker give 1838.
NOTE - His second wife, Adelaide, and two of his children, Glendon Whiteaker and Nellie (Whiteaker) Kantner, are buried at Salem Pioneer Cemetery in Salem, Oregon.
OSBH DC (Polk County 1912) #2418 - Bejammin Franklin Whiteaker, male, married, occupation farmer, b. 25 May 1838 in Illinois, d. d 24 Aug 1912, 2 mi N of Monmouth at the age of 24 yrs 2 mos 30 dys, name of father Benjamin Franklin Whiteaker (b. North Carolina), maiden name of mother Mary Hayter (b. Virginia, interment 26 Aug, undertaker R. L. Chapman, informant Mrs B.F. Whiteaker, Monmouth.
Early Oregonian Search
Whiteaker, Benjamin F
Date of Birth 28 May 1838
Place of Birth Inlet Grove, Lee Co., IL
Occupation farmer
Date of Death 24 Aug 1912
Place of Death Monmouth, Polk Co., OR
Place of Burial Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co., OR
Mother Hayter, Virginia Mary
Date of Arrival 1848
Father Whiteaker, Benjamin
Marriage Information
Hammer, Narcissa ca 1863
Fetzer, Addie 12 May 1881
Associated Persons
Fetzer, Addie Spouse
Hammer, Narcissa Spouse
Hayter, Virginia Mary Mother
Whiteaker, Benjamin Father
Census Events
1850 Federal OR Polk Co. 0121 12yrs
1880 Federal OR Polk Co.
OBITUARY:
The Herald made mention, last week, of the serious illness of B.F. Whiteaker, who was stricken with paralysis while transacting business at Independence. Mr. Whiteaker was taken home and under the care of a physician seemed to rally, but taking a relapse died on Saturday morning, August 24, 1912, and was buried on Monday.
He was born in Illinois, May 25, 1835, and came with his parents to Oregon in 1848. They located in Polk county and the Whiteaker homestead marks their enterprise. He was twice married, his first wife being Narcissa Hamar, and to this union were born W.H. Whiteaker, of Portland; A.J. Whiteaker, of Raymond, Wash.; Mrs. W.O. Cook of Eugene, and Mrs. E. Roe of Enterprise.
After the death of his first wife he married Miss Adelaide Fetzer, to whom were born Mrs. Etta [Nettie] Kantner of Seattle and Frank and Glenn Whiteaker of Cochrane, Ore. Deceased was a man of warm and generous impulses. His friends were numbered by his acquaintance, and he was a fine type of the pioneer. His home was always open and his hand ready to help the suffering and needy. He gave liberally to worthy public enterprises and at the time of his death was engaged with others in drilling an oil well on his extensive farm.
Monmouth Herald, Friday, 30 Aug 1912,
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION:
B.F. Whiteaker
1838 -1912
Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=39&GScnty=2231&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41235561&df=all&
www.polkcountycemetery.com/whiteaker
Benjamin married Narcissa HAMMER. Narcissa was born 1847, Oregon; died 8 Jan 1880, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Narcissa HAMMER was born 1847, Oregon; died 8 Jan 1880, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. Other Events:
- _UID: 89871516ADF04A7BBBFCED5D2DD7AB9CE9A6
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1870 Census
Name: Narcissa Whitaker
Age in 1870: 22
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Oregon
Home in 1870: Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Rickreall
Household Members:
Ben Whitaker 32
Narcissa Whitaker 22
Wm Whitaker 5
Albert Whitaker 3
Lillie Whitaker 1
U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
Surname: Narcussa Whiteaker
Year: 1880
County: Polk CO.
State: OR
Age: 33
Gender: F (Female)
Month of Death: Jan
State of Birth: OR
ID#: 198_368366
Occupation: HOUSEKEEPER
Cause of Death: LUNG CONG[estion]
Headstone states Narcissa Hammer Whiteaker, wife of B. F. Whiteaker, died Jan 8, 1880, aged 33 yrs, 3 days. Her infant child had died 3 days before.
Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=39&GScnty=2231&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41235402&df=all&
www.polkcountycemetery.com/whiteaker
Children:
- William Hiram WHITEAKER was born May 1865, Washington Territory; died Aft 1920, Oregon.
- Albert J. WHITEAKER was born 15 Mar 1867, Polk Co. OR; died 06 Mar 1951, Washington Co. OR; was buried , Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington Co. WA.
- Lillie B. WHITEAKER was born ca 1869, Polk Co. OR.
- Mary E. WHITEAKER died 3 Jan 1879, Polk Co. OR.
- 3. Bertie WHITEAKER was born 26 Feb 1876, Polk Co. OR; died 28 Apr 1954, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA.
- WHITEAKER was born , Polk Co. OR; died 05 Jan 1880, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
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Generation: 4
12. | Benjamin WHITEAKER was born Aug 1796, Lincoln Co. NC (son of Richard WHITAKER and Rachel BENTLEY); died 2 Jul 1873, Independence, Polk Co., OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. Other Events:
- _UID: 59DF856889194628B2B1DB00E333F979FBEB
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 Webb4 and Elizabeth Whitaker who did not marry."
(Source - Lang, Herbert O; Himes, George Henry, History of Willamette Valley, 1885, pg 699)
"Born in North Carolina in 1796, and removed to Virginia at an early age. Went to Illinois in 1836, and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1848; settled in Polk County. His occupation was farming. He married Miss Mary Hyter in 1823. Their children numbered eleven, of whom David J., Rachel, Ellen, Benjamin, Maria and George survive".
LAND RECORDS
22 Dec 1834...Washington Co.VA Deed Book 12, pages 128/9.. between Benjamin Whitaker, acting exr. of LW&T of Esau Hayter, one part & Whitley Fullen, $18.50, land in Poor Valley both sides of Valley Creek, 200 acres to Esau Hayter deceased, by the Commonwealth patent of 4 Oct 1820..also other tract in Poor Valley both sides of Valley Creek, 600 acres, patent 4 Oct 1820..reserving from this last mentioned tract so much thereof as is devised by the said Esau Hayter, dec to Andrew Hayter by LW&T...25 March 1835 acknowledged and recorded pp. 129-30, Ind. between Benjamin Whitaker, etc..& William Hayter $13.55 land WNFHR, etc..waters of Wolf Creek north of Israel Hayters. Ackn. 25 March 1835.
22 Dec 1834.. Washington Co..VA Deed Book 12, pages 130-1..between Benjamin Whitaker, etc. & Harry Webb. $3.25, land waters of Valley Creek and land where Esau Hayter, dec., resided..to Esau Hayter by Commonwealth Patent 01 Apr 1820..ack 25 Mar 1835.
22 Dec 1834.. Washington Co.VA Deed Book 12..page 130/1..between Benjamin Whitaker and John Litton, $10.00 land north side River Mt. in the Poor Valley and on waters of Tumbling Creek and Valley Creek, 50 acres, patent to Esau Hayter, 04 Oct 1820. Recorded 25 March 1835.
16 July 1836, Washington Co. Deed Book 12 page 371/2...between Benjamin Whitaker & Polly, wife & Whitley Fullen $450.00, land in Poor Valley, 211 acres..land willed and bequeathed to said Polly by LW&T of her father, Esau Hayter, dec., 13 Dec 1826, same tract sold and conveyed by Abram Hayter to Esau Hayter, dec...02 Dec 1820..recorded 31 Aug 1836.
Apr 19, 1851..Washington Co.VA Deed Book 20, page 268/9..Between Harry Webb and Mary, wife, one and Margaret Hayter, $25.00 land, waters of Valley Creek adj. land where Esau Hayter, dec. resident ... Apr 1820 patent..and transferred to Webb by Benjamin Whitaker, acting ex. of Esau Hayter, deceased.
June 17, 1861.. Washington Co..VA Deed Book 25, page 408/9..Whitley Fullen, one and Julius McNew Jr & James P. McNew, WASHINGTON CO.VA, 2nd part.$800., land in Poor Valley...same track of land which was bequeathed to Polly Whitaker by LW&T of her father, Esau Hayter, 13 Dec 1826, ...sold and conveyed by Abram Hayter to Esau Hayter, dec. 2 Dec 1820, except 15 acres and a Salt Lick which was reserved in the devise to the said Polly Whitaker, and from Benjamin Whitaker and Polly, to said Whitley Fullen. 31 March 1862.
MIGRATION
1836...Benjamin and his family left Virginia and moved to Lee County, Illinois, staying in this country for eleven years where three more children were born.
1848...The family left Lee County, Illinois, and crossed the plains in a covered wagon to Oregon, taking with them eight yoke of oxen, three wagons and his carpenter tools, two plows and harrow teeth that were made of inch square iron. They also took with them the family bible and a few books and some of the family relics, which they prized. The family also brought with them the staples for some months provisions, and thus equipped the pioneer, Benjamin Whitaker, and all he held dear on earth cut loose from civilization to cross the plains, which were infested with savage beasts and little less savage Indians (Ref: History of Oregon, Page 886). They found a home for themselves in the mild climate of the beautiful and rich Willamette Valley in Oregon. They arrived at Foster's Farm on October 5th and on the 11th reached Polk County and the following spring purchased the Dr. Boyle donation claim of 640 acres of choice land. The price paid was $250.00 which was less that forth cents an acre. On the property Benjamin raised his family and resided until his death in his seventy-sixth year.
Early Oregonian Search
Whiteaker, Benjamin
Date of Birth 28 May 1796
Place of Birth NC
Occupation farmer
Date of Death 02 Jul 1883
Place of Death Airlie, Polk Co., OR
Place of Burial Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co., OR
Mother Bentley, Rachel
Date of Arrival bef 30 Mar 1849
Father Whiteaker, Richard
Marriage Information
Hayter, Virginia Mary 18 Sep 1823 Washington Co., VA
Associated Records
Land Claim Donation Polk Co., OR OC 1241
Probate Estate Polk Co. 0682
Associated Persons
Bentley, Rachel Mother
Hayter, Virginia Mary Female 16 Oct 1808 Spouse
Whiteaker, Richard Father
Census Events
1850 Federal OR Polk Co. 55yrs
1860 Federal OR Polk Co. 63yrs
1870 Federal OR Polk Co.
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 US Census
Name: Benj Whitiker [Benjamin Whiteaker]
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1795
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Polk, Oregon Territory
Gender: Male
Family Number: 121
Household Members:
Benj Whitiker 55
Mary Whitiker 42
David Whitiker 25
William Whitiker 24
Ellen Whitiker 18
Joseph Whitiker 15
Benjn Whitiker 12
Maria Whitiker 9
Washington Whitiker 7
Mary Whitiker 4
Baby Whitiker 9 months
1860 Census
Name: B Whitaker
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Independence, Polk, Oregon
Gender: Male
Post Office: Independence
Household Members:
B Whitaker 63
Mary Whitaker 53
I R Whitaker 23
G W Whitaker 17
Mary Whitaker 13
Name: Benjamin Whitcher [Benjamin Whiteaker]
Age in 1870: 73
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1870: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Monmouth
Household Members:
Benjamin Whitcher 73
Mary Whitcher 63
George Whitcher 26
WILL
Will of Benjamin Whitaker and Probate
July 16, 1872...Polk County, Oregon...In the name of God amen, I Benjamin Whitaker of the County of Polk and the state of Oregon and of the age of seventy five years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in names as falls to wit.
First, I give and bequest to my wife, Polly Whitaker the sum of $100. Second, It is my will that the farm that I now own in Walla Walla County, Washington Territory inherited by me from my son William and the south half of my half of my donation land claim in Eight South Rouge in the County of Polk, and state of Oregon shall be sold and the proceeds equally divided among all of my heirs to wit. David, Whitaker, Rachel McGee, Benjamin Whitaker, Joseph R. Whitaker, Elen Levens, Mariah Ogden, George Whiter and Ellen Collins. Third, it is also my will if there should be any other property at my death it be divided among my heirs. Fourth, it is my will that if Elen Collins is not of age at my death, that my executors shall hold in trust for said Ellen Collins, all that she may inherit from my estate until she is of lawful age and then pay it over to her taking her receipt and if she should die before she is of age her share shall be equally divided between my lawful heirs. Will witnessed July 16, 1872.
July 2, 1873..County Court of Polk County, State of Oregon..In the matters of the last will and testament of Benjamin Whitaker, deceased... To the Hon. Court of said County, Isaac Levens respectfully show unto the court that Benjamin Whitaker, a resident of said Polk Co., Oregon, died in said county and state on the second day of July AD 1873., that said deceased left a last will and testament; and that he therein appointed and designated Levens and George Whitaker his exec. The estate consists of real estate and personal property of about $3180.00 dollars and the legal heirs are David J. Whitaker, aged 48, Rachel McGee, age 41, Ellen Levens, age 40, Joseph R. Whitaker, age 37, Benjamin Whitaker, age 35, Mariah Ogdon, age 33, George Whitaker, aged about 30 and Ellen Collins, aged 10 years. David Whitaker, residence, Walla Walla County; Rachel's residence, same place; Ellen Levens residence Polk Co., Joseph Whitaker, residence Polk Co.; Benjamin Whitaker, Polk Co.; Mariah Ogdan residence, Rice County, Minnesota; George Whitaker, Polk Co.; Ellen Collins, Polk Co. Ack. in court July 7, 1873.
OBITUARY
Obituary (published in a paper in about 1882)
"Never having noticed anything relative to the death of "Old Mrs. Whiteaker" in the papers, I thought it due to herself and her friends that something of her domestic history should be given publicity, while yet some of her old pioneer associates still survive her, and some of whom regarded her with that high esteem which respected worth always merits. This thought was suggested by my wife, who in years past has been the recipient of Mrs. Whiteaker's unbounded hospitality, and who frequently recalls to mind one incident in early life, when that hospitality was most generously extended, and most thankfully accepted. The remembrance of those pioneer days can never be obliterated from the memory, either by time or circumstances. Let the pioneer retrospect the past; call to mind his early associates, and attempt to number his survivors. He will find but few living of the many with whom he was familiar in those early days, and with whom he felt a degree of intimacy amounting almost to that of consanguinity.
In 1852, now about thirty years ago, my wife and self, with our two little ones, were coming from Yamhill, when we were caught in a very heavy rain storm. We were in an open wagon and pretty well drenched when we stopped at Mr. Whiteaker's house. Driving up to the fence, we were met by Mr. Whiteaker, who in loud tones exclaimed: "Hello! What the devil are you doing here? Get out of the wagon and come in the house; you are as wet as the devil." Well, we did as requested, and soon a blazing fire restored warmth to our chilled frames. Mrs. Whiteaker took my wife in charge, and she was quickly clothed in habiliments more congenial to the female sex than a water-saturated piece of calico. And now, after the lapse of thirty years, the kindly feelings manifested upon that occasion by Mr. and Mrs. Whiteaker are remembered by us with the most lively emotions of respect and regard; and more, not only the kindness and hospitality manifested upon that occasion entitled them to our highest regard, but during many years thereafter we received many manifestations of their kindly disposition towards us, that makes the remembrance thereof pleasing reminiscences of the past. But today where are they? Gone to that mysterious realm from which there is not return, and to which we are all hastening.
Mr. Whiteaker was a man of very jovial and merry disposition. Upon one occasion ex-Gov. Whiteaker called upon him and made inquires to ...whether or not there was any relationship between them. Mr. Whiteaker remarked: "I do not claim kin with every scalawag that comes along, but as you are a pretty good looking man, and appear to have some sense, if you can show that we are kin, I'll acknowledge the corn." This was many years ago, and it occurs to my mind as one of the many incidents that go to show the natural tendencies of his disposition, for upon many occasions have his sallies of wit caused much merriment. For his associates: yet, withal, he was a man of strict integrity, of unbounded hospitality, and his rule was to do as he would be done by. How often do the hearts of the old settlers, when calling to mind the struggles and toils incident to pioneer life, bound with a fresh impulse at the remembrances of the social equality, the generous dispositions and disinterested sympathy which characterized them in the intercourse with each other. Almost isolated from civilized life, bound together in a common destiny, each felt the other a warmer friendship that is much of the characteristic of society of the present day. The onward march of time is fast removing from the scenes of active life the "Old Pioneers." Soon the last one will have obeyed the dreaded summons, and the recollection of their hardy toil and struggles in the advancement of civilization will be but a matter of history.
In the death of Mrs. Whiteaker the ranks of the pioneers number one less of that noble band of women who braved the dangers of the wilderness with a heroic devotion to life's duties, worthy a remembrance in the hearts of all who survive her. There is naught in the remembrance of her domestic life but what should bring consolation to all her surviving friends and relatives.
Mrs. Whiteaker was born in Washington County, Virginia, in 1808. Her maiden name was Mary B. Hayter, she married to Benjamin Whiteaker in 1823. They went to Illinois in 1836, where they resided about eleven years. They then came to the conclusion that they would cross the plains to Oregon. In 1848 they bade adieu to friends and started on the perilous trip with sanguine hopes, that with patience and perseverance they would reach the goal of their desires and build upon them up a happy home, where peace, plenty and contentment might bless them through life's pilgrimage. In October,1848, they settled in Polk County where they made a continued residence up to the time of their death, known and respected by all their neighbors as kind , genial, and hospitable in all life's associations.
On the 1st day of December, 1882, Mrs. Whiteaker yielded up her spirit, to God who gave it, serenely and calmly, with the precious hope of ascending. ... She leaves seven children, to whom she leaves the priceless legacy of an honored name, and whose memory will be long cherished by all who knew her, for to have known her was to have formed a deep-seated friendship, and her friendship was indeed a boon, as was indicated by the warmth of her heart and a generosity that was without limit. She is gone and we are left to linger for yet a brief hour before we join the vanished numbers of the pioneers that were."
Burial: Whiteaker Cem, Independence, Oregon
The Whiteaker Cemetery is located on the Bengamin Whiteaker D.L.C.in Township 8S, Range 5W, Section 11. It is a private family cemetery about .01 of an acre in size. All known burials are related to the Whiteaker family. It is about three miles northwest of Monmouth, Polk,County, Oregon. The cemetery has been abandoned to nature. It was last read by Addie Dyal Rickey in 1973.
Tombstone Inscription:
Benjamin Whiteaker
Died
July 2, 1873
aged
76 Y's & 11 M's
Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=39&GScnty=2231&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41235580&df=all&
www.polkcountycemetery.com/whiteaker
Benjamin married Mary (Polly) HAYTER 18 Sep 1823, Washington, Co. VA. Mary (daughter of Esau HAYTER and Sarah Elizabeth ALLISON) was born 27 Oct 1808, Washington Co. VA; died 11 Dec 1882, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Mary (Polly) HAYTER was born 27 Oct 1808, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Esau HAYTER and Sarah Elizabeth ALLISON); died 11 Dec 1882, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR. Other Events:
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Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 US Census
Name: Mary Whitiker [Mary Whiteaker]
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Polk, Oregon Territory
Gender: Female
Family Number: 121
Household Members:
Benj Whitiker 55
Mary Whitiker 42
David Whitiker 25
William Whitiker 24
Ellen Whitiker 18
Joseph Whitiker 15
Benjn Whitiker 12
Maria Whitiker 9
Washington Whitiker 7
Mary Whitiker 4
Baby Whitiker 9 months
1860 Census
Name: Mary Whitaker
Age in 1860: 53
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Independence, Polk, Oregon
Gender: Female
Post Office: Independence
Household Members:
B Whitaker 63
Mary Whitaker 53
I R Whitaker 23
G W Whitaker 17
Mary Whitaker 13
1870 Census
Name: Mary Whitcher [Mary Whiteaker]
Age in 1870: 63
Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Monmouth, Polk, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Monmouth
Household Members:
Benjamin Whitcher 73
Mary Whitcher 63
George Whitcher 26
The family moved to Russell County, Virginia before 1826.
OBITIUARY
Obituary (published in a paper in about 1882)
"Never having noticed anything relative to the death of "Old Mrs. Whiteaker" in the papers, I thought it due to herself and her friends that something of her domestic history should be given publicity, while yet some of her old pioneer associates still survive her, and some of whom regarded her with that high esteem which respected worth always merits. This thought was suggested by my wife, who in years past has been the recipient of Mrs. Whiteaker's unbounded hospitality, and who frequently recalls to mind one incident in early life, when that hospitality was most generously extended, and most thankfully accepted. The remembrance of those pioneer days can never be obliterated from the memory, either by time or circumstances. Let the pioneer retrospect the past; call to mind his early associates, and attempt to number his survivors. He will find but few living of the many with whom he was familiar in those early days, and with whom he felt a degree of intimacy amounting almost to that of consanguinity.
In 1852, now about thirty years ago, my wife and self, with our two little ones, were coming from Yamhill, when we were caught in a very heavy rain storm. We were in an open wagon and pretty well drenched when we stopped at Mr. Whiteaker's house. Driving up to the fence, we were met by Mr. Whiteaker, who in loud tones exclaimed: "Hello! What the devil are you doing here? Get out of the wagon and come in the house; you are as wet as the devil." Well, we did as requested, and soon a blazing fire restored warmth to our chilled frames. Mrs. Whiteaker took my wife in charge, and she was quickly clothed in habiliments more congenial to the female sex than a water-saturated piece of calico. And now, after the lapse of thirty years, the kindly feelings manifested upon that occasion by Mr. and Mrs. Whiteaker are remembered by us with the most lively emotions of respect and regard; and more, not only the kindness and hospitality manifested upon that occasion entitled them to our highest regard, but during many years thereafter we received many manifestations of their kindly disposition towards us, that makes the remembrance thereof pleasing reminiscences of the past. But today where are they? Gone to that mysterious realm from which there is not return, and to which we are all hastening.
Mr. Whiteaker was a man of very jovial and merry disposition. Upon one occasion ex-Gov. Whiteaker called upon him and made inquires to ...whether or not there was any relationship between them. Mr. Whiteaker remarked: "I do not claim kin with every scalawag that comes along, but as you are a pretty good looking man, and appear to have some sense, if you can show that we are kin, I'll acknowledge the corn." This was many years ago, and it occurs to my mind as one of the many incidents that go to show the natural tendencies of his disposition, for upon many occasions have his sallies of wit caused much merriment. For his associates: yet, withal, he was a man of strict integrity, of unbounded hospitality, and his rule was to do as he would be done by. How often do the hearts of the old settlers, when calling to mind the struggles and toils incident to pioneer life, bound with a fresh impulse at the remembrances of the social equality, the generous dispositions and disinterested sympathy which characterized them in the intercourse with each other. Almost isolated from civilized life, bound together in a common destiny, each felt the other a warmer friendship that is much of the characteristic of society of the present day. The onward march of time is fast removing from the scenes of active life the "Old Pioneers." Soon the last one will have obeyed the dreaded summons, and the recollection of their hardy toil and struggles in the advancement of civilization will be but a matter of history.
In the death of Mrs. Whiteaker the ranks of the pioneers number one less of that noble band of women who braved the dangers of the wilderness with a heroic devotion to life's duties, worthy a remembrance in the hearts of all who survive her. There is naught in the remembrance of her domestic life but what should bring consolation to all her surviving friends and relatives.
Mrs. Whiteaker was born in Washington County, Virginia, in 1808. Her maiden name was Mary B. Hayter, she married to Benjamin Whiteaker in1823. They went to Illinois in 1836, where they resided about eleven years. They then came to the conclusion that they would cross the plains to Oregon. In 1848 they bade adieu to friends and started on the perilous trip with sanguine hopes, that with patience and perseverance they would reach the goal of their desires and build upon them up a happy home, where peace, plenty and contentment might bless them through life's pilgrimage. In October,1848, they settled in Polk County where they made a continued residence up to the time of their death, known and respected by all their neighbors as kind , genial, and hospitable in all life's associations.
On the 1st day of December, 1882, Mrs. Whiteaker yielded up her spirit, to God who gave it, serenely and calmly, with the precious hope of ascending. ... She leaves seven children, to whom she leaves the priceless legacy of an honored name, and whose memory will be long cherished by all who knew her, for to have known her was to have formed a deep-seated friendship, and her friendship was indeed a boon, as was indicated by the warmth of her heart and a generosity that was without limit. She is gone and we are left to linger for yet a brief hour before we join the vanished numbers of the pioneers that were."
BURIAL
Burial: Whiteaker Cem, Independence, Oregon
The Whiteaker Cemetery is located on the Bengamin Whiteaker D.L.C.in Township 8S, Range 5W, Section 11. It is a private family cemetery about .01 of an acre in size. All known burials are related to the Whiteaker family. It is about three miles northwest of Monmouth, Polk,County, Oregon. The cemetery has been abandoned to nature. It was last read by Addie Dyal Rickey in 1973.
Tombstone Inscription:
Mary B., wife of Benjamin Whiteaker
Died Dec. 1, 1882
Aged 74y 1m 15d
Buried:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=39&GScnty=2231&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41235455&df=all&
www.polkcountycemetery.com/whiteaker
Children:
- David Jesse WHITEAKER was born 29 Oct 1824, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Oct 1902, Independence, Polk Co. OR; was buried 23 Oct 1902, Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
- William H. WHITEAKER was born Abt 1826, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 9 Sep 1865, Independence, Polk Co. OR.
- Rachel WHITEAKER was born 17 Jul 1828, Russell Co. VA; died 10 Jun 1901, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co. WA.
- Ellen (Eleanor) S. WHITEAKER was born 03 Nov 1832, Russell Co. VA; died 28 Mar 1906, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co. OR.
- Joseph R. WHITEAKER was born 3 Nov 1835, Russell Co. VA; died 23 Feb 1883, Walla Walla Co. WA; was buried , Waitsburg Cemetery, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co. WA.
- 6. Benjamin Franklin WHITEAKER, Jr. was born 28 May 1838, Inlet Grove, Lee Co. IL; died 24 Aug 1912, Polk Co. OR; was buried 26 Aug 1912, Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
- Mariah (Maria) WHITEAKER was born 16 Nov 1840, Lee Co. IL; died 23 Feb 1904, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA.
- George Washington WHITEAKER was born 21 Jul 1842, Lee Co. IL; died 19 Apr 1909, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Hilltop Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
- Mary W. WHITEAKER was born 4 Oct 1846, Lee Co. IL; died 27 Jun 1864, Polk Co. OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co. OR.
- Lucy Ann WHITEAKER was born 5 Oct 1851, OR; died 28 Jul 1856, OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
- Amanda WHITEAKER was born 27 Apr 1853, OR; died 19 Jul 1856, OR; was buried , Whiteaker Cemetery, Polk Co. OR.
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