Corbet WHITAKER

Other Events:

• _UID: DDA360B279524B16B9169186AC43457C5472

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Conet Rasnoke [Corbit Rasnake] [Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: George Rasnake [stepfather]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nora Rasnake
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Corbet Whitaker
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 91
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Coal Loader
Industry: Coal Mining
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 21
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $950
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Earnest Whitaker 21
Fanny Whitaker 37
Helen Whitaker 16
Omer Whitaker 13
Tressie Whitaker 5
Hevere Whitaker 12
Corbet Whitaker 19

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 10 Oct 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled occupations in extraction of minerals, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Married
Height: 68in.
Weight: 132 lbs

PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

President Roosevelt

Corbet WHITAKER

GENERAL ORDERS WAR DEPARTMENT No. 11 Washington 25, D. C., 30 January 1946 22.COMPANY C 83D CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy from 10 to 27, September 1943, near Chiunzi Pass, Italy. This company landed at Maori, Italy, with the Ranger Force on the night of September 8 and 9, 1943, with the mission of seizing the high ground controlling Chiunzi Pass and of securing the left flank of the Fifth Army. The holding of this position was vital for flank security, for observation on the plains of Naples, and for observation on German supply routes and communication lines to the Salerno battlefront. During this period, Company C exhibited unusual gallantry and determination in manhandling mortars and supplies to mountain tops. The men worked continuously, night and day, keeping the unit supplied. Mortar crews were cut down to one and two men per gun, and the remaining men fought with the Rangers and went on combat patrols. Subjected to almost continuous mortar and artillery fire, and repeatedly attacked by a determined, numerically superior enemy, Company C maintained extremely heavy fire and filled in all gaps in the Ranger line. Company C men fought side by side with the Rangers, using their automatic weapons and grenades with devastating effect. Company C mortar fire was of necessity brought to within 50 yards of friendly units as seven major counterattacks were repelled during the period, and numerous enemy patrols were stopped, often in bitter, close-in fighting. Company C's mortars kept the German Army supply route under continuous effective fire, although the supply route was 2,000 yards beyond the authorized range. The men and oficers of Company C, 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion, displayed extraordinary determination in supplying their mortars, which were at the top of the mountain, with ammunition and spare mortar parts. Despite limited food and water supplies and the continuous nature of enemy fire and activity, this company maintained its courage and determination throughout an extended onslaught by an enemy determined to wipe out its positions and made possible the successful accomplishment of a vital mission. {General Orders 647, Headquarters Seventh Army, Western Military District, 16 November 1945, as approved by the commanding General, United States Army Forces, European Theater {main}.




Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Corbet Whittaker
SSN: 226-16-2216
Born: 26 Mar 1921
Died: 16 Sep 1943
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WH&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GScntry=9&GSsr=441&GRid=56315767&

Died:
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Corbet Whittaker
Inducted From: West Virginia
Rank: Private
Combat Organization: 83rd Chemical Battalion
Death Date: 16 Sep 1943
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal

Corbet married Ruth YOUNG. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret Ann WHITAKER

Other Events:

• _UID: 8F279221F4E147E4A50C59CDD8042CE52D03

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Marvin K Whitacer [Whitaker]
Age: 10 months
Birth Date: Jul 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitacer [Whitaker]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitacer 21
Fannie J Whitacer 25
Marvin K Whitacer 10 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ella Whitaker [Kelly]
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [son]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Kelly Whitaker
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nora Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Kelly Whitaker 21
Nora Whitaker 19
Virgie Whitaker 1 year 5 months
Alvin Whitaker 2 months

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Marvin Kelley Whitaker
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1899
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=112945227

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1433797&Type=Death
Cause of death: Homicide, gunshot wound to back of skull.

Marvin married Nora HUNTER 21 Sep 1917, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. Nora was born 04 Oct 1899, Knott Co. KY; died Oct., 1977; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery II, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 110CEF94FC5742408696E6FE39BC596C2F95

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Hunter
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Magisterial District 3, Knott, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Elzie Hunter
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Causby Hunter
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Whitaker
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Kelly Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
Kelly Whitaker 21
Nora Whitaker 19
Virgie Whitaker 1 year 5 months
Alvin Whitaker 2 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Rasnoke [Nora Rasnake]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Kentucky
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George Rasnoke [Rasnake]
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Household Members:
George Rasnake 51
Nora Rasnake 30
Ethel Rasnake 14
Virginia Rasnake 11 [Whitaker]
George Rasnake 10
Alvin Rasnake 10 [Whitaker]
Conet Rasnake 9 [Whitaker]
Mary Rasnake 9
Silas Rasnake 7
Marvin Rasnake 2 years 6 months
Alfred Rasnake 1 year 5 months
Frank Rasnake 2 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nora Rasnake
Respondent: Yes
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Map of Home in 1940: View map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1.00
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Nora Rasnake 40
Marvin Rasnake 13
Alfred Rasnake 11
Frank Rasnake 10
John Rasnake 8
Alice Rasnake 6
Jessie Rasnake 3


Birth:
POB according to marriage certificate to Marvin Kelly Whitaker was Knott Co. KY.

POB on marriage certificate to George Rasnake was Floyd Co. KY

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93736743

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Nora Rasnake
SSN: 367-64-8605
Last Residence: 64850 Neosho, Newton, Missouri
BORN: 4 Oct 1899
Died: Oct 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1971)

Notes:

Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11403086&Type=Marriage

Other Events:

• _UID: 89E4144DE7984FEC8A25B1AEA73859EFBD6F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Hufford Whitacer [Hufford Whitaker]
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1878
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son in Law
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitaker 21
Fannie J Whitaker 25
Marvin K Whitaker 10 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: H Whitaker [Doctor H Whitaker]
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hufford Whitaker
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred H Whitaker [Hufford Whitaker] [Unsure why census taker put his first name as Alfred]
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alfred H Whitaker 51 [Hufford]
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Huff Whittaker
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th 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:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
James Mitchell 7 [grandson]


Birth:
Date of birth from WV death certificate is 10 Jun 1878.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Doctor Huffard Whitaker
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1878
Race: White

Since he provided the info for the draft card, this is more likely the accurate date of birth.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whittaker&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=16818314&df=all&

Died:
WV death certificate.
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2616536&Type=Death

Doctor married Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER 20 Nov 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson) was born 10 Aug 1874, Tazewell Col. VA; died 30 Jun 1962, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 53DEBCCC69214EEBB1FF3D96345C844A5D8F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Alltizer [Altizer]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Adam Alltizer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Alltizer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Adam Alltizer 36
Elizabeth Alltizer 36
John H. Alltizer 13
William Alltizer 10
Thomas A. Alltizer 7
Fannie Alltizer 5
James H Alltizer 3
Ruthy L. Alltizer 6 months

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
Age: 25
Birth Date: Aug 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitacer
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitacer 21
Fannie J Whitacer 25
Marvin K Whitacer 10 months

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Fanny Whitaker
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whitaker
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whitaker
Gender: Female
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Alfred H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred H Whitaker 51
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whittaker
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
James Mitchell 7 [grandson]

Birth:
Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter. Date of birth came from death certificate.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111216049

Died:
Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter.
date of death from death certificate.

Notes:

Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940

Groom's Name: ... Whitaker
Groom's Birth Date: 1878
Groom's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
Groom's Age: 20
Bride's Name: Fannie Altizer
Bride's Birth Date: 1876
Bride's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
Bride's Age: 22
Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1898
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: John Whitaker
Groom's Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Bride's Father's Name: Adam Altizer
Bride's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-5
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 34214
Reference Number: P 131 - L190

Other Events:

• _UID: 20A2EAFE738344A7B0B19D71F8C5CAC04179

Notes:

Civil War veteran. Lived with Bill and Susie Whitaker until he died.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Had attended school with the census year.

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 53
Birth Date: Aug 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 54 [64]
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18

CIVIL WAR SERVICE

In the Fall of 1862 at Dry Fork, John enlisted, along with his father James and his older brother William James to fight for the Confederacy. John served in Co. E of the 34th Virginia Cavalry under Col. W. A. Witcher until the war ended at Appomattox in April, 1864. He was about 16 years old when he became a soldier.

34th Virginia Cavalry (CSA)was probably the most distinguished confederate unit in West Virginia history. The 34th Virginia Cavalry's core company, Company A, was formed in Wayne County.

Buchanan County Men in the Civil War: "The 34th Virginia Cavalry came into being in September, 1861. Early in the war, the 34th operated mostly in the region between Grundy and Piketon (Pikeville). Many times,the 34th won the distinction of being the advance guard on operations involving numerous units, including the Confederate armies advance into Pennsylvania.

The 34th fought an engagement within 2 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in late June, 1863. The 34th then fell back and occupied the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, before being called to Gettysburg. The East Cavalry Battlefield is generally credited as a Union victory because the goal of the Union Cavalry to delay Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry on July 3rd was accomplished. On the morning of the 4th of July, 1863, it was Lt. Col. Vincent Addison Witcher of the 34th VA and General Stuart who walked the battlefield. The Western Virginia men of the 34th, along with only a portion of the rest of the Brigade, had fought the 1st New Jersey, 3rd Pennsylvania, 5th Michigan, and the 7th Michigan led by newly promoted Gen. George Armstrong Custer. The 5th Michigan was armed with the 7 shot Spencer repeating rifles.

Witcher later wrote: "the 34th Battalion, which had alone rallied with me, opened upon the 5th Michigan, sweeping down its ranks with a most deadly fire, killing its Major, capturing its colors, and covering the ground with the killed and wounded men and horses of the 5th Michigan. I was within 30 yards and saw the Major fall, a gallant and heroic man he was."

General Stuart said "the34th had made the worse massacre of Alger's command and had piled more dead and wounded men and horses on as little space as he had ever seen on any field." The 34th had dismounted that morning with 332 men. After the war, Witcher wrote: "I shall never, no never, forget that eventful night when accompanied by one courier, my Adjutant Edwards and Sergeant Major, both being wounded, I full of grief and bitterness, rode to the barns in our rear and saw with tears in my eyes, my brave fellows from away over the mountains in West Virginia, laid out in windrows, torn and bleeding. I shall never forget that night or the next mornings parade when I could muster but 96 enlisted men. Brave fellows, not a slave holder among them."

[John Whitaker in his 1923 Civil War pension application he said, "I was in the battle of Gettysburg three days and nights, and if I never performed any other military service for the state of Virginia, this baptism of fire and shell should certainly be sufficient credit for my eligibility rolls, at least it seems so to me after 57 years have passed by. I am old and worn out and tired. Have perhaps lived beyond the allotted time already, and if the pension does not come pretty soon. I will not need it."]

The 34th was also given the honor of leading Lee's Army back into Virginia. "The Virginians, and they were almost all that, whether from the counties of Southwest Virginia or the mountain counties of the new state of West Virginia, left knowing they had fought with honor."




Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20664369

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912?2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia

Name: John Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 82
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1846
Death Date: 20 Sep 1928
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Jan 1930
Father: James Whitaker
Mother: Nancy Petts
Certificate Number: 1928030285

John married Nancy NUCKLES 14 Sep 1867, Tazewell Co. VA. Nancy was born Nov 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1920, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 6340AA495E3A4922ADA25753EB6738FB17AE

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Nuckols
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Knuckles [Nuckles]
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]
Post Office: Baptist Valley

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 54
Birth Date: Nov 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jno Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 10
Mother: How many children: 10
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2225540&GRid=113087266&

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: John Whitaker
Birth Date: 1846
Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Age: 21
Spouse's Name: Nancy Nuckles
Spouse's Birth Date: 1847
Spouse's Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Spouse's Age: 20
Event Date: 14 Sep 1867
Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name: Jas Whitaker
Mother's Name: Nancy
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin ... Nuckles
Spouse's Mother's Name: A
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M01695-4
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34214
Reference ID: Page 25Line88

Other Events:

• _UID: 965F73A2A1484D41B744D8DB8854F3FDFB4E

Adam married Elizabeth L. Stevenson 1865. Elizabeth was born 19 Aug 1844, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1933, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS:

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Betsy Stephenson
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 1264
Household Members:
Jno Stephenson 60
Betsy Stephenson 52
James Stephenson 20
Marinda Stephenson 18
George Stephenson 14
Wm Stephenson 12
Betsy Stephenson 5

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Stevenson
Age in 1860: 15
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Knob and Cedar Bluff
Household Members:
Elizabeth Stevenson 62
Marinda Stevenson 24
George W Stevenson 22
Elizabeth Stevenson 15

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Alltizer
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Adam Alltizer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Adam Alltizer 36
Elizabeth Alltizer 36
John H. Alltizer 13
William Alltizer 10
Thomas A. Alltizer 7
Fannie Alltizer 5
James H Alltizer 3
Ruthy L. Alltizer 6 months

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Age: 56
Birth Date: Mar 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 7
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitacer 21
Fannie J Whitacer 25
Marvin K Whitacer 10/12

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth L Altizer
Age in 1910: 66
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whiteaker 30
Harman H Whiteaker 10
Lyda F Whiteaker 8
Louima L Whiteaker 6
Elizabeth L Altizer 66

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Whitaker [Altizer]
Age: 75
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 40
Harman H Whitaker 19
Lydia F Whitaker 18
Louanna L Whitaker 16
Elizabeth Whitaker 75 [Altizer]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth L Altizer
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 50
Elizabeth L Altizer 86
L Fay Altizer 28
Harold B Altizer 3 years 7 months [great grandson]
Judith W Altizer 1 year 1 month [great grandaughter]


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2325380&GRid=42595631&