James W. MCCORMICK

Male 1861 - 1938  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James W. MCCORMICK was born 26 Nov 1861, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA (son of Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK and Elizabeth AYRES); died 1938, Williamson, TX.

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    • _UID: 183DF815204F4AED8C4B0A81F1F152D67411


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK was born ca 1824, Rockbridge Co. VA.

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    • _UID: 0B3975B074B94B0D99652B8B42FC8382E5EB

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    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Samuel McOrnick [Samuel McCormick]
    Age: 26
    Birth Year: abt 1824
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 53, Rockbridge, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 602
    Household Members:
    Henry McCornick 60
    Jane McCornick 51
    Samuel McCornick 26
    John McCornick 21
    Martha McCornick 18
    William H McCornick 16
    Thomas McCornick 14

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Samuel W McCormick
    Age in 1860: 37
    Birth Year: abt 1823
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
    Household Members:
    Samuel W McCormick 37
    Elizabeth McCormick 21
    John H McCormick 6
    Mary J McCormick 5
    Martha E McCormick 3
    Sally V McCormick 1
    William H McCormick 22 [brother]

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: S W McComick
    Age in 1870: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Division 1, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Abingdon
    Household Members:
    S W McComick 45
    Bettie McCormick 33
    Mary McCormick 15
    Thomas McCormick 7
    Charles McCormick 6
    Hellen McCormick 4
    Josephine McCormick 2
    Victor Mc Cormick 1
    Sallie Smith 19 [black]
    Samuel Carpenter 50 [born in Ireland]
    Henry L Morgan 45 [born in NC]
    Ernest Midteton 26 [born in NY]
    Victor Mitchell 23 [born in VA]

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Samuel McCormick
    Age: 57
    Birth Year: abt 1823
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Bettie McCormick
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farm Larborer
    Household Members:
    Samuel McCormick 57
    Bettie McCormick 43
    Thomas McCormick 17
    Charles McCormick 16
    Hellen McCormick 14
    Josie McCormick 12
    Victor McCormick 7
    Samuel McCormick 7
    Bettie McCormick 5
    Rachel McCormick 3
    Augustas McCormick 2

    Samuel married Elizabeth AYRES. Elizabeth (daughter of John Preston AYRES and Mary Rachel WHITAKER) was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth AYRES was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA (daughter of John Preston AYRES and Mary Rachel WHITAKER); died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.

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    • _UID: 592245A74ECB4458B013BDBC913B59CC4982

    Notes:

    BURIAL Shiloh Cem., located on Brushy Creek, near Hutto TX

    NOTE According a letter Helen Mae Ware Kopecky wrote to Betty Aten in 1980, after Samuel Wilson died in the cold of winter the next spring the family moved to Hutto where someother McCormicks lived. They rented a farm in the Rowe community. Her mother vividly remembered being made to kiss her mother after she died.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Elizabeth Ayres
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 310
    Household Members:
    John P Ayres 35
    Mary Ayres 29
    Elizabeth Ayres 13
    Darcus Ayres 10
    Mary Ayres 6
    James Ayres 4
    Thomas Ayres 3
    Susan Ayres 0

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Elizabeth McCormick
    Age in 1860: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1839
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
    Household Members:
    Samuel W McCormick 37
    Elizabeth McCormick 21
    John H McCormick 6
    Mary J McCormick 5
    Martha E McCormick 3
    Sally V McCormick 1
    William H McCormick 22

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bettie McCormick
    Age in 1870: 33
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Division 1, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Abingdon
    Household Members:
    S W McComick 45
    Bettie McCormick 33
    Mary McCormick 15
    Thomas McCormick 7
    Charles McCormick 6
    Hellen McCormick 4
    Josephine McCormick 2
    Victor McCormick 1
    Sallie Smith 19 [black]
    Samuel Carpenter 50 [born in Ireland]
    Henry L Morgan 45 [born in NC]
    Ernest Midteton 26 [born in NY]
    Victor Mitchell 23 [born in VA]

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bettie McCormick
    Age: 43
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Denton, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Samuel McCormick
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    Samuel McCormick 57
    Bettie McCormick 43
    Thomas McCormick 17
    Charles McCormick 16
    Hellen McCormick 14
    Josie McCormick 12
    Victor McCormick 7
    Samuel McCormick 7
    Bettie McCormick 5
    Rachel McCormick 3
    Augustas McCormick 2


    Buried:
    Cemetery location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=Shiloh&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2765

    Children:
    1. John H. MCCORMICK was born 1 Dec 1853, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1880.
    2. Mary J. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1855, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1900, San Antonio, Bexar Co. TX.
    3. Meredith W. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1857; died Bef 1880.
    4. Sally V. MCCORMICK was born Abt 1859, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1880.
    5. 1. James W. MCCORMICK was born 26 Nov 1861, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 1938, Williamson, TX.
    6. Thomas MCCORMICK was born 29 Oct 1862, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Bef 1930.
    7. Charles MCCORMICK was born ca 1864, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Aft 1920, California.
    8. Helen (Nellie) MCCORMICK was born 18 Apr 1866, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA; died 31 Jan 1942, San Antonio, Bexar Co. TX.
    9. Josephine Jakes (Josie) MCCORMICK was born 01 Jun 1869, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died 24 May 1951, Round Rock, Williamson Co TX; was buried , Round Rock Cemetery, Round Rock, Williamson Co. TX.
    10. Victor MCCORMICK was born Abt 1869, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1890.
    11. Samuel Wilson MCCORMICK, Jr. was born 26 Sep 1871, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA; died 01 Dec 1955, Victoria Co TX; was buried , Nursery Cemetery, Victoria, Victoria Co. TX.
    12. Bettie MCCORMICK was born Abt 1875, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Aft 1950, Texas.
    13. Rachel MCCORMICK was born 9 Jan 1877, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Dec 1957, Rusk, Cherokee Co TX.
    14. August MCCORMICK was born Apr 1878, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; died Aft 1968, Texas; was buried , Hutto City Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Preston AYRES was born 13 Jan 1817, Saltville, Smith Co., VA; died 31 Jan 1888, Lindell, Washington Co, VA; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: D19776134A5A414E9AB664C09115E4C5E7E4

    Notes:

    1888 Dec 31 Washington Co. VA Death Register: John P. Ayers died in Lindell, Virginia at age 74 of unknown cause, born Saltville, VA. Parent's unknown. Reported by son Jos. J. Ayers.

    Burial: 31 Jan 1888 Ayers Cemetery, Washington Co, Virginia

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1840 United States Federal Census about John P Ayres
    Name: John P Ayres
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Smyth, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: John P Ayres
    Age: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1815
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 310
    Household Members:
    John P Ayres 35
    Mary Ayres 29
    Elizabeth Ayres 13
    Darcus Ayres 10
    Mary Ayres 6
    James Ayres 4
    Thomas Ayres 3
    Susan Ayres 0

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: John Ayers
    Age in 1860: 46
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Washington, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Abingdon
    Household Members:
    John Ayers 46
    Mary Ayers 40
    Mary Ayers 15
    James Ayers 14
    Thomas Ayers 12
    Susan Ayers 10
    Priscilla Ayers 8
    Sallie Ayers 6
    Rachel Ayers 3
    Joseph Ayers 1

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: John L. Ayers [John P. Ayers]
    Age: 65
    Birth Year: abt 1815
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary Ayers
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Wm Golliher, 21, boarder, who was disabled with Typhoid Fever at time of enumeration.

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AY&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=721&GRid=53303935&

    Died:
    Washington County, Virginia Deaths, 1886-96
    Name: John Ayers
    Race: W
    Sex: M (Male)
    Death Date: 31 Jan 1888
    Age: 74

    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    Name: John P Ayers
    Birth Date: abt 1814
    Birth Place: Saltville, Virginia
    Death Date: 31 Jan 1888
    Death Place: Lindell, Washington, Virginia
    Death Age: 74
    Occupation: Farmer
    Race: White
    Marital status: Married
    Gender: Male
    FHL Film Number: 2048587

    John married Mary Rachel WHITAKER 30 Jun 1836, Smyth Co. VA. Mary (daughter of James S. WHITAKER, Sr. and Elizabeth PARSLEY) was born 11 Nov 1818, Smyth Co. VA; died 21 Mar 1881, Willis, TX; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary Rachel WHITAKER was born 11 Nov 1818, Smyth Co. VA (daughter of James S. WHITAKER, Sr. and Elizabeth PARSLEY); died 21 Mar 1881, Willis, TX; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: 18D784E1524D403EB55D3DB82FE947330A04

    Notes:

    born Oct 11, 1818, [Ref: 1850 Washington Co. VA Census or 1820, 40 years in 1860 Census]  Mary died [Headstone] 12 March 1881, 62 years, 5 months and 1 day in Willis, Texas

    Her remains were returned to the Ayres Cemetery near Blackwell's Chapel in Washington, Co. VA.

    MARRIAGE Mary Whitteaker 30 June 1836 mc-3 Jan 1837 min Richard Roberts Va. Historic Marriage Register, Smyth County Marriage 1832-1850

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary Ayres
    Age: 29
    Birth Year: abt 1821
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 310
    Household Members:
    John P Ayres 35
    Mary Ayres 29
    Elizabeth Ayres 13
    Darcus Ayres 10
    Mary Ayres 6
    James Ayres 4
    Thomas Ayres 3
    Susan Ayres 0

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: John Ayers
    Age in 1860: 46
    Birth Year: abt 1814
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Washington, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Abingdon
    Household Members:
    John Ayers 46
    Mary Ayers 40
    Mary Ayers 15
    James Ayers 14
    Thomas Ayers 12
    Susan Ayers 10
    Priscilla Ayers 8
    Sallie Ayers 6
    Rachel Ayers 3
    Joseph Ayers 1

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary Ayers
    Age: 64
    Birth Year: abt 1816
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Saltville, Washington, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital status: Married
    Spouse's Name: John L. Ayers
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    John L. Ayers 65
    Mary Ayers 64
    Joseph Ayers 27

    Wm Golliher, 21, boarder, who was disabled with Typhoid Fever at time of enumeration. 

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ayers&GSiman=1&GScid=2356780&GRid=53304271&

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth AYRES was born Abt 1837, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died Abt 1884, Williamson Co., TX; was buried , Shiloh-McCutcheon Cemetery, Hutto, Williamson Co. TX.
    2. Dorcas AYRES was born 29 Jul 1839, Smyth Co. VA; died 7 Nov 1907; was buried , Sinking Springs Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    3. Mary Jane AYRES was born Abt 1845.
    4. Mary Branch AYRES was born Abt 1845.
    5. James AYRES was born Abt 1846.
    6. Thomas Preston (Hiram) AYRES was born 1848, Smyth Co. VA.
    7. Susan (Susie) AYRES was born 26 Aug 1849, Virginia; died Aug. 1927, Knox Co. TN; was buried , Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co. TN.
    8. Priscilla AYRES was born Abt 1852.
    9. Salley AYRES was born 1854; died Dec 1854, Smyth Co. VA.
    10. Rachel AYRES was born 1857.
    11. Joseph J. AYRES was born 1859, Smyth Co. VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  James S. WHITAKER, Sr. was born 1790, Lincoln Co. NC (son of Richard WHITAKER and Rachel BENTLEY); died Feb 1856, Smyth Co. VA.

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    • _UID: A83A2F134419468ABAD03F571343A52E9A82

    Notes:

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

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

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

    CENSUS RECORDS

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

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

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

    PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAX LISTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MARRIAGE RECORDS

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

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

    WILL AND ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


  2. 15.  Elizabeth PARSLEY was born Abt 1790, Saltville, Washington Co., VA (daughter of Moses Parsley and Obedience (Biddy) Ryburn); died 27 Jul 1832, Washington, Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 901152037F014BF29B70F98DDFD180F36772

    Notes:

    They were married by Nicholas Regan.

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

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

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

    Notes:

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

    Children:
    1. John WHITAKER was born 1811, Smyth Co. VA.
    2. James S. WHITAKER, Jr. was born Abt 1815, Smyth Co. VA; died 1863, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. 7. Mary Rachel WHITAKER was born 11 Nov 1818, Smyth Co. VA; died 21 Mar 1881, Willis, TX; was buried , Ayers Cemetery, Lindell, Washington Co. VA.
    4. Alexander WHITEAKER was born 1823, Smyth Co. VA; died 1878, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Elizabeth Cemetery, Saltville, Smyth Co. VA.
    5. Jeremiah (Jerry) WHITEAKER was born Jun 1825, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 20 Dec 1905, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.
    6. Jane WHITEAKER was born 13 Jan 1827, Smyth Co. VA; died 31 Jul 1897, Knoxville, Knox Co. TN; was buried , Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co. TN.