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2001	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Perry Burress Birth Date: 9 Oct 1921 Death Date: 7 Jul 1978 SSN: 228052299 Branch 1: ARMY Enlistment Date 1: 20 Jan 1943 Release Date 1: 11 Mar 1946	BURRESS, Perry Vernon (Jack) (I33969)
2002	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Stansel Thompson Birth Date: 13 Jul 1917 Death Date: 12 Mar 1984 SSN: 415073982 Branch 1: ARMY Enlistment Date 1: 26 May 1945 Release Date 1: 13 Dec 1945	Thompson, Stansel E. (I34648)
2003	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Aulden Tate Gender: Male Birth Date: 16 Jan 1926 Death Date: 17 Aug 2010 Branch 1: NAVY Enlistment Date 1: 4 Apr 1944 Release Date 1: 26 Jan 1946	TATE, Bennett Alden (I15668)
2004	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Donald Kegley Gender: Male Birth Date: 9 Aug 1944 Death Date: 8 Jul 2009 Cause of Death: Natural Branch 1: NAVY Enlistment Date 1: 18 Nov 1976 Release Date 1: 20 Jun 1977	Kegley, Donald R. (I35520)
2005	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Walter Kearns Gender: Male Birth Date: 19 Nov 1925 Death Date: 24 Oct 1976 Cause of Death: Natural SSN: 235280395 Branch 1: ARMY Enlistment Date 1: 19 Nov 1943 Release Date 1: 1 Nov 1945	Kearns, Walter James Jr. (I35836)
2006	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: George Asbury Gender: Male Birth Date: 15 Dec 1925 Death Date: 14 Mar 1977 SSN: 235306964 Enlistment Date 1: 24 Mar 1943 Release Date 1: 24 Nov 1945	Asbury, George Washington (Chester) Jr. (I19043)
2007	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Wayne Evins Gender: Male Birth Date: 1 Oct 1942 Death Date: 22 Feb 1982 SSN: 431765161 Branch 1: AF Enlistment Date 1: 10 Jan 1964 Release Date 1: 7 Nov 1977	Evins, Wayne (I34907)
2008	Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Name: Frank Ulicny Gender: Male Birth Date: 26 Dec 1906 Death Date: 16 Dec 1979 SSN: 138079691 Enlistment Date 1: 6 Jun 1942 Branch 2: UNK Enlistment Date 2: 6 Jan 1943 Release Date 2: 8 Feb 1945	Ulicny, Frank Stephen (I29886)
2009	Benjamin and Emily were step brother and sister. In the 1870 census, Benjamin and his father, James, were living with Emily's mother Polly Cox. By the 1880 census, Polly and James had married, as well as Benjamin and Emily, and were living in the same household.	Family F10242
2010	Benjamin Bentley and his family are listed in the 1790 Iredell County, North Carolina, census as follows: four white males over the age of sixteen years including the head of the household, and 4 free white females. This would appear to be Benjamin, his wife, three sons and three daughters. The name of Benjamin's wife can be found in an Iredell County power of attorney dated 23 March 1837 wherein James Bentley names "Father and Mother Benjamin & Jane Bentley," James Bentley also names his sons John, Ambros, Joel, and William R. Bentley.	BENTLEY, James (I8048)
2011	Benjamin was brother to Herman Snoddy who married Marguerite's sister, Leafy.	Family F10607
2012	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." Nov 25, 1814 WCV [Deed Bk 6, page 21; page 319 in DB index] Richard Whitechor [Whitaker] and his son, Moses purchased two [2] tracts of land belonging to Charles Thurman and his wife, Barbara, all of Washington Co. VA for $600. containing 113 acres, patent bearing date of 10 Sept 1787 and 50 acres, patent bearing date of 5 Nov 1798, lying on both sides of the North Fork of the Holston River. The 113 acres begins at a beech tree in an island corner to John Lee and crossing the river and a corner to John Lee on the south side of Little Mountain. p.6 Moses and his father bought the first 113 acres which lay on both sides of the North Fork of the Holston River a few miles from Hayters Gap near present-day Tumbling Creek. CENSUS U S 1820 Washington cty VA next page as father Richard & James, same page as Aaron. May 15, 1839...Chancery Execution Book A, Page 182, Moses Whitaker and wife and others VS Samuel Bowman and others over the estate of Mary's father Esaias Bowman. This cause came on the 15th day of May 1839 to be heard upon the bill, the answer of Uriah Bowman and the verdict of the jury rendered upon the issues to ascertain whether the paper in the bill mentioned is the last will and testament of Esaias Bowman, deceased, and was argued by counsel, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the specifications and conditional order has been returned executed on Samuel Bowman, Benjamin Bowman, Esaias Bowman and Aaron Bowman more than four months before the commencement of this term, and they still failing to appear and answer, the bill as to them is taken as confessed..and it also appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the order of publication, awarded at the rules in the Clerk's office against the defendants, Absalom Bowman and George Washington Bowman, has been duly posted and published, and they still failing to appear and answer, the bill as to the, is taken for confessed..and Wm. S. Logan, Sheriff of Washington County, to whom the estate of Esaias Bowman, deceased, with the bill annexed, was committed to be administered having consented that this cause might be heard and determined at this term..it is therefore adjudged, ordered and decreed, that the paper in the bill mentioned purporting to be the last will and testament of Esaias Bowman, deceased, and which bears date on 24 Aug of 1837, and which was admitted to record in the county court of Washington County on 23 day of Oct 1837, is the true last will and testament of Esaias Bowman, deceased, and therefore, it is further ordered and decreed the plaintiffs ill be dismissed and that the defendants recover their costs by them about their defense in this behalf expended. May 17, 1839..Chancery Execution Book A, page 14, Samuel, Benjamin, Uriah, Absalom, Aaron and George W. Bowman VS Moses Whitaker and Polly, wife, and Sheldon Thompson and Anny, his wife. Decree May 1839 for $56.63 defending suit in chancery. Levied forthcoming bond taken and forfeited. Nov 23, 1846..page 4 Minute Book 8, WASHINGTON CO. VA Moses Whitaker appointed overseer of road leading to Russell County, VA through Hayters Gap. Aug 13, 1850 Washington Co. VA Census 67th Dist. HH 453/453 Moses Whitaker,55, Farmer, born NC, Polly, 51, born TN, Anne, 32, Wm, 28, Calvin, 26, Lydia, 24, Moses, 19, Rufus, 17, Julia, 14, Adaline, 11. Oct 9, 1852 Deed Book 21, WASHINGTON CO. VA Page 240/41..James C. Hayter, Tabitha, wife, one and Moses Whitaker, other..$40.00 land both sides NFHR; 95 acres, formerly belonging to James Fuller, Sr. dec. which by death willed to his children and heirs, 9 of them. Tabitha is one. 27 Dec 1852. Moses purchased land with his father, Richard from Charles Thurman and his wife, Barbara. In 1855, Moses purchased 200 acres of land from Andrew J. Hayter, Washington County, Virginia. Deed Book 22, page 345. This land in Poor Valley, on the south side of Clinch Mountain to the top of Piney (Little Mountain). This was land Andrew Hayter and his wife Talitha Fullen had inherited from her father, James Fullen, Sr. March 28, 1855 Deed Book 22, page 345 Andrew Hayter and Sally (Woodward) wife, to Moses Whitaker, $1,095...land in Poor Valley willed to him by Esau Hayter, father and mother Sarah Elizabeth Allison. Sept 16, 1858..WASHINGTON CO. VA DB 24..Moses Whitaker and Calvin Whitaker $40.00, both sides of NFHR, 95 acres about, being a tract of land which formerly belonged to James Fullen, Sr., deceased..descended to his children and heirs, 9 of them..Land conveyed to Moses Whitaker by James C. Hayter and Tebitha, wife Oct 27, 1852. 16 Sept 1858 adm. to record. 1860 WASHINGTON CO. VA Census..HH #62.. Moses, 61, Polly, 55, Rufus, 25, Elizabeth, 20, Caroline, 4, Jane 8 months. They are living next door to daughter, Lydia Whitaker Litton. The Whitakers lived on his property and farmed until his death on September 14, 1875. He is buried in a cemetery on his property, now called the Hayter-Litton Cemetery near Hayters Gap, Virginia. His stone is marked Moses Whitaker, "Father." Next to Moses is buried his daughter, Lydia E. Whitaker Litton. Her stone reads Lydia E. Litton, daughter. March 31, 1871 Will written - Nov 1875,,WASHINGTON CO. VA Will Book 19, page 3..Will of Moses Whitaker: Daughter, Lydia E. Litton to get land purchased from Andrew J. Hayter. The land is not to be under control of Mr. Litton if he is still alive. (Mr. Litton was a soldier and died in Utah and did not return.) Deceased daughter, Julina O. Ferrell, her children who are my grandchildren; Moses and Arkansas P. and William Ferrell, a tract of land on the North Fork Holston River near David Worley's homeplace. Daughter, E. A. Davenport, wife of Henry Davenport, lands on south side of Clinch Mountain purchased by me from W.Y.C. White and $400.00. Son, Calvin, $300.00. Granddaughter, Ellen, wife of David Worley, $100.00. Granddaughter, Helen Woodward, wife of Newton, $100.00. Granddaughter, Julina O. Webb, wife of Newton Webb, $100.00. Children of my son, Moses Whitaker, Jr and his wife, Ann, now living in Washington County, Arkansas, $300.00. Absolum Rufus Whitaker, my son, $100.00 All he gets of my estate. This was written in large letters and underlined. Daughter, Lydia E. Litton, son, Calvin, and the three children of my son, Moses and his wife, Ann, now living in Arkansas what ever I am entitled to as heir of my deceased son, William, who died in the state of Illinois. This be equally divided among them. Lydia, Calvin and the children of Moses to have all my personal property to be divided equally. Clementine Litton to have a bay mare called "Sal". Written March 31, 1871, signed Moses X. Whitaker. Witness: Alexander Little, Branson Little, A. Little, Teste H. Davenport, W. J. Henderson. Securities for Bond $4000.00..James C. Hope, David Worley and F. N. Webb. Dec 4, 1875.Sale bill of personal property of Moses Whitaker. Appraisement of the Personal property of dec...1 red cow, 1 Dun cow, 1 red & white cow and calf, 2 calves, 7 head of hogs, 1 cupboard, 2 iron kettles, 1 churn and lard can, 2 steel traps, 1 half bushel, pitcher, wash tin cup, 1 falling leaf table, 1 bureau, 1 clock and 1 book, 24 stacks of hay, two off south and half on southern, 2 bed steads at 3 each, 1 old still, 1 broad axe and old irons., 6 Windsor chairs, 2 split bottom chairs, 1 old kettle and oven, 1 old anvil, 1 small falling leaf table, 1 cupboard, 1 pot trumble, Fire dogs, 1 old vise and 17 Harrow teeth. Henry Davenport, Adm of Appraisement; Witnessed by Andrew J. Taylor, Branson Little and John C. Johnson. Calvin Whitaker bought the chairs (all 8 of them), Lydia Litton, bought 1 bedstead, 1 old still, among other things; a Mrs. Akers bought the kettle and oven. 18 May 1876..WASHINGTON CO. VA..In the Clerk's office of this County Court of Washington County, the foregoing Appraisement of the personal property of Moses Whitaker, dec. was delivered and admitted to record. Henry Davenport, Administrator of will for Moses Whitaker..In account with the estate. To amount in hands of Administrator $284.63..By amount paid L. Baugh on fees..$21.25 leaving balance of $263.38. Received from Margaret Burke debt $27.00. Paid $67.78 to attorneys, White & Buckanan for A.S. Gregg, guardian of C.H. and E.J. Whitaker. Paid attorneys $135.55 for William Whitaker. Paid $119.89 to Daniel Trigg, Trustee of William K. Heiskell. Paid $25.00 to Leonidas Baugh for claims & fees. Paid Lydia Litton and Calvin Whitaker 1/3 of amount received from Margaret Burke. Leaving a balance to the estate of $75.54. Who is Margaret Burke? Could this have been a sister to Moses Whitaker? Also this estate received money from a lawsuit...from Campbell and Trigg, attorneys on debt vs H. C. Gibbons and White..$1300.00; amount received from same debt $588.81; amount received from Sheriff on same debt..$340.00. The people named in Moses Whitaker's will were paid..S.N. Honaker, Trustee for Julia O. Webb, $40.00; David Worley and wife, Newton Woodward and wife were each paid $50.00.	WHITAKER, Moses X. (I813)
2013	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." 1822 Washington County VA: Richard and John Whitaker witnessed the will of Rev. Isaac Chapman in 1822, the year Chapman died. Richard went bond to settle his estate which was settled in 1825. Burial: Mouth Of Stillman Cemetery, Marion, Ogle Co. Illinois When Isaac Chapman died c 1823, his will was witnessed by Richard Whitaker and John Whitaker. John Whitaker is listed in the Washington Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1782-1840 for the years 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813,1816, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1823, and 1839. John Whitaker son of Richard Whitaker and Rachel Bentley, married Hannah Yaunch about 1824 in Perry Co., KY. [Ref: Portrait & Biographical Album, Ogle Co., IL, 1886, page 616/617. There is a town in Letcher Co., KY named "Whitaker" and just to the west of this town is "Bentley Hollow" and a couple of miles northeast of this town in "Yonts" Creek, according to Weldon Whiteaker.	WHITAKER, John (I234)
2014	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.,	WHITAKER, James S. Sr. (I117)
2015	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.Â 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	WHITEAKER, Benjamin (I814)
2016	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." Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 20, page 26 In 1827 Polly Hayter, Richard Whiteaker and Adam Fudge, Jr. went bond for the estate of William Hayter, deceased, with Polly Hayter as the administrator. We know Richard Whitaker was the father-in-law of Adam Fudge, Jr. More than likely this Polly Hayter was the daughter of Richard and widow of William Hayter. Age reference 1860 Washington Co. VA Census. 1850 Washington Co.VA Census: Harry Webb, Farmer, worth $475., Mary, 40; Joseph, 14; William, 12. If Mary's age is correct here she would have been born in 1810. Joye Boardman thinks the 1860 Census is correct. 1860 Washington Co.VA Census: Harry Webb, 73, Polly, 64, William 23; David, 21.1 Living next door is Joseph Webb, 24 and wife, Mary, 24. Washington Co.VA Deed Book 18, page 73-74, confirms Mary Whitaker Hayter married Mr. Webb. Mary died after 1880 in WASHINGTON CO.VA. [Information from Norma Hite,Abingdon, VA.]	WHITAKER, Mary (Polly) (I815)
2017	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." Never married. She had three children who were named in her father, Richard Whitaker's will. 1830 Washington Co. VA Census - Elizabeth is head of household with 1 male child, 2 females. 1840 Washington Co. VA Census - Elizabeth head of household with her children.	WHITAKER, Elizabeth (I817)
2018	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." Private in the Washington Co., N.C. Milita commanded by Captain James Scott from Aug. 31 to Dec. 1793. [Although this could be his Uncle Giles Whitaker] Washington Co., VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1782-1840 - Giles is listed in 1796, 1797, No Whitakers listed in 1798. Giles is last listed in Washington Co. VA in 1799. 1798 Lee Co., VA Tax List: Giles Whiticar with one white male over 16 years, 1 horse, mare, colt or mule. [Ref: Lee Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1795-1807.] Giles Whitaker does not appear in Lee Co., VA after 1800. On Sept 25, 1800 Giles Whiteaker of Lee Co., VA sells one hundred ninety two acres of land in Lee Co, located on the north side of Carrs Old Survey to John Davis of Lee Co., VA for eighty pounds. [Ref: Lee Co., VA Deed Book 1, page 197.]	WHITAKER, Giles (I842)
2019	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." Information on Giles Whitaker is from John Weldon Whiteaker's book, Whit[e]akers of Claiborne County, TN. Washington Co. VA Personal Property Tax Lists - 1782-1840: Aaron Whitaker is listed for the years 1814, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822, [Middle Fork] and another Aaron listed for [North Fork], same for 1823, 1824, North Fork, 1825, 1826, 1827, 1830. 1830 is the last year Aaron is listed. CENSUS U S 1820 Washington Co VA next page as father Richard & James; same page as Moses. Appears on the Poll-list for Hennepin District in Putnam Co., Ill in 1831. [Ref: Weldon Whitaker] 1850 Putnam Co., Ill Census - Aaron Whitaker, 57, b. Va, farmer; Sarah, 47; Benjamin, 20, Mary A., 18, John Young, 16, farmer; Elizabeth Whitaker, 16, Ruth, 14; Maria, 12; Matilda, 8; Francis M., 7. All children born Illinois. George Young, 12 in household. 1860 Putnam Co., Ill. Census, Magnolia Township Burial: Friends Cem, Magnolia, Putnam, Illinois	WHITAKER, Aaron (I843)
2020	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." Adam, Catherine and their children followed her brother, Benjamin Whitaker to Illinois. In the Fall of 1835 they emigrated to Putnam County, Illinois where they remained until the fall of 1836. They stayed in this area until March 7, 1847, when they joined Benjamin and family and headed west on the Oregon Trail crossing the continent to Polk County, Oregon where Adam secured a farm and engaged in its operation. Mr. Fudge took a donation claim on the Territorial road between Salem and Corvallis consisting of 640 acres. Their trip west began by crossing the Missouri River at St. Joseph and then proceeded by way of Platte River, Soda Springs, Green River, Snake River, the Barlow Toll Road through the Cascade Mountains, Grande Ronde Valley, across the Blue Mountains at the present site of Pendleton, and finally arrived in Polk County, Oregon. Adam died in an accident in 1848. Catherine is 45 years old and left with 10 children, ages from 20 thru 5 years. 1850 Census Oregon Territory Polk County Fudge (Whitaker) Catharine age 45 Fudge, David age 22 Fudge, John age 19 Fudge, Elizabeth age 20 Fudge, James age 11 Fudge, William age 10 Fudge, Julia age 9 Fudge, Susan age 9 Fudge, Amanda age 7 Fudge, Adam age 5 Catherine made the donation claim her home and with the exception of two years spent in Washington, until her death in 1867 spent her time in Oregon. Catherine died at the age of 62 years. 1860 Census of Polk County, Oregon Territory lists Catherine, age 54, along with her sons. Catherine died after 1860 in Clatsop County, Oregon. Info on DOB and DOD comes from Polk Co. Oregon Pioneer Cemeteries. Tombstone Incription: Catherine wife of A Fudge Died Aug. 26, 1868 Aged 64 Y's 3 M's 22 D's	WHITEAKER, Catherine Rachel (I816)
2021	Berkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records	Family F14567
2022	Bertie County Deed Book Z, page 97, dated December 4, 1818 shows Henry D. Castellaw and John W. Castellaw sold to Starkey and Larry Castellaw 200 acres that Henry D. had purchased from Henry Phelps in 1808.	CASTELLAW, Henry Dawson (I7707)
2023	Bessie Thompson Jackson is the author of the Johnson Family History, referenced on this site. CENSUS RECORDS 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Bessie S Thompson [Bessie L Thompson] Age: 4 Birth Date: Apr 1896 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1900: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital Status: Single Father's Name: Clinton Thompson Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Name: Georgia E Thompson Mother's Birthplace: Virginia 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Bessie Thompson Age in 1910: 14 Birth Year: abt 1896 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1910: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Daughter Marital Status: Single Father's Name: H C Thompson Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Name: G E Thompson Mother's Birthplace: Virginia 1920 United States Federal Census Name: Bessie T Jackson Age: 23 Birth Year: abt 1897 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1920: Staunton River, Pittsylvania, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: James F Jackson Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Household Members: James F Jackson 33 Bessie T Jackson 23 James F Jackson 1 year 8 months 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Bessie T Jackson Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1897 Birthplace: Virginia Race: White Home in 1930: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Household Members: Bessie T Jackson 33 Franklin Jackson 11 1940 Census Name: Betty Jackson [Bessie Thompson Jackson] Age: 43 Estimated birth year: abt 1897 Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Virginia Marital Status: Widowed Relation to Head of House: Daughter Home in 1940: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia Street: Road 610 Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Buckingham, Virginia Residence in 1935: Rural, Buckingham, Virginia Resident on farm in 1935: Yes Occupation: Governess Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 0 Income: 0 Income Other Sources: No Household Members: Horace C Thompson 69 Georgia E Thompson 67 Betty Jackson 43	Thompson, Bessie Lena (I23351)
2024	Bethian/Bethia Castello She was named for her aunt, and the name continued down the family line.	CASTELLAW, Bethia H. (I7325)
2025	BETSEY, b. Alfred ca 1784-1790 (census), d. Shapleigh 1 Apr 1826 (NGR, p. 15); m. Waterborough 22 Jan 1807 (VR) WILLIAM WARREN, b. Shapleigh 1780-84 (census), son of Aaron and Keziah (Huntress) Warren, last recorded in Shapleigh, 1830.	RUSSELL, Betsey (I6975)
2026	Between 1858 to 1878 he was the assessor for McDowell County WV. 1880 Mortuary School in McDowell. Cause of Death: heart disease	BEAVERS, Alexander Dillion (I3984)
2027	Between 1877 and the 1880 Census, James and Mary separated. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 807. Big Creek Township, page 012. Listed as Mary Nelson, age 20, in household of cousin, William P. Whitt. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring District, taken on 7 Jun 1900, Page 177B, Family #76. Listed as Mary Brewster, age 44, born in 1855, in VA, married 9 years, mother of 9 children with 8 living, in household of husband, Robert Brewster, with a child from prior marriage, Mary C. Nelson.	BROWN, Mary (I974)
2028	Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume 1, Genealogical Publishing Com, Jan 1, 1988, p. 64, "He was an 'alien.' Doubtless another one of the Dutchmen who settled in this section." He is referring to a statement on 29 June 1668 "Tract of Land upon the death of sd Stubble Stubbleson an alien by an Inquisition taken in the County of Rappahannock the first day of May one thousand Six hundred & Sixty nine..."	Stubbleson, Stubble (I8439)
2029	Billy got shot in the foot during Civil War by Wess Purcell at White Oaks, Ky. He went to a neighbors house and got bandaged up. About 1 mile from home he got shot again and died. Wess Purcell became a fugitive. Much later Judge John Cooper and two others located him. They offered him a fair trial if he gave up. He did and was held by two men while Judge Cooper shot his eyes out killing him.	WHITT, William (I4804)
2030	Biographical Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt_III	Roosevelt, Theodore III (I10435)
2031	BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Thomas was a Methodist preacher. The following information was found at Randolph-Macon College library. In 1808 Thomas P. Anderson is admitted on trial to the Virginia Conference, and stationed at Tar River the New Bern District (North Carolina). The conference was held at the Ellis Preaching House. In 1809" Thomas remains on trial and goes to Franklin, Yadkin District. He was appointed a junior preacher under James Cromwell in Pittsylvania County. At a later conference he was admitted to the full conference along with Jesse Lee and others.He was then appointed a junior preacher under Thomas Humphreys in Guilford, N.C. He was then ordained a deacon and appointed to Roanoke.Other assignments included New River and New Hope. e was then ordained an elder and presided over Roanoke and Pamlico. Historically, when a person was judged by the Annual Conference to have the "gifts and graces " to serve effectively as a minister throughout the denomination, that person became a "traveling elder." A traveling elder was one who was qualified to serve wherever appointed and thus to become a part of the itinerant or traveling ministry. When a minister was no longer able or willing or judged competent to travel throughout the Church, the privilege of traveling was withdrawn and the minister was "located" that is, limited to only one place. At some point around the time of his marriage to Elizabeth Younger, he settled in Halifax County. He and his wife were founding members of McKendree United Methodist Church which shares a boundary line with the farm that has been in the Anderson family for 170 years. The Anderson farm has one of the largest short leaf pine trees in Virgina, measuring 8 feet 6 inches in circumference. http://www.web2.cnre.vt.edu/4h/remarkabletree/detail.cfm?AutofieldforPrimaryKey=2233 CENSUS RECORDS 1820 Census Name: Thomas P Anderson Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Meadsville, Halifax, Virginia Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820 Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 2 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Slaves - Males - Under 14: 1 Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 3 Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 1 Free White Persons - Under 16: 4 Free White Persons - Over 25: 3 Total Free White Persons: 8 Total Slaves: 2 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10 1830 Census Name: Thomas P Anderson Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Halifax, 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: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Slaves - Males - Under 10: 3 Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 2 Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1 Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1 Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1 Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 7 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 9 Total Slaves: 9 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 18 1840 Census Name: Thomas P Anderson Home in 1840 (City, County, State): North District, Halifax, Virginia Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 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 - 60 thru 69: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 Slaves - Males - Under 10: 3 Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1 Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1 Slaves - Females - Under 10: 3 Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2 Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 5 Free White Persons - Under 20: 4 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total Slaves: 11 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 18 COURT RECORDS Halifax Co., Va. Chancery - Joseph Goodman vs William,John, Armistead,Williamson Younger and Thomas P. Anderson executor of James Younger Halifax Co. Va. 1837-030 (meaning case was settled in 1837) Nov. 29 1837 Slave names: Ephaim Dinah Celia Catharine Moses (boy) Henry (boy) Jack 9boy) Sam (boy) To the worshipful court in Halifax..your orator and oratrix Joseph Goodman and Sarah his wife, that the former husband of your oratrix, James Younger, departed this life some time in the year 1835, having dulymade and pulished his last will and testament which was admitted to record by the county court and a copy of which is herewith exhibited and provided: "I wil and bequeath unto Sarah my wife and the expected heir my whole estate except what I hereafter mention. It is my will that the property be kept together and that they enjoy it together and that they remain together until the child becomes of age. Then it is my will that the property be divided that sarah take her thirds. Should Sarah marry it is my will that the child have a guardian to take care of its portion of the estate. Should the expected heir die, it is my will that Sarah enjoy the while estate during her widowhood but so soon as she married it is my will that she take her third and that the residue be divided between my brother's or their heirs. Should she remain a widow until her death, at her decease it is my will that my brothes or their heirs receive an equal portion of my estate." And he appointed Thomas P. Anderson his executor who duly qualified a the September term of court in Halifax 1835. The child with which your oratrix was enseint at the time of the death or her said husband has since died and she has lately intermarried with the complainant Joseph Goodman. The brothers of the said tesator to whom the whole state is given exept the part devised to your oratrix are William Younger, John Younger, Armistead Younger and Williamson Younger. The estate consists fo two improved lots in Meadsville and 8 slaves no part of which your orator and oratrix charge will be required for the judgement of the debts of the testator. To the end therefore that the said William Younger, John Younger, Armistead Younger and Williamson Younger, and Thomas P. Anderson the executor of the said James Younger decd, may be made defendants to this bill and be required to answer the several allegations thereof, that the said lots and slaves be divided agreeably to the will of the said testator, and that your orator and oratrix may have such other and farther relief as the case may be require and to equity may seem meet, may it please your worships to grant the commonweath the writ of subpoena. The joint answer of William Younger, John Younger, Armistead Younger, and Williamson Younger to the bill of complaint exhibited against them and Thomas P. Anderson in the county court of Halifax by Joseph Godoman and Sarah his wife. These respondents saving and researving to themselves all benefit of exception and ? For answer to the said bill or so much thereof as they are advised it is material for them to answer, say: that they admit the material allegations of the said bill to be true and they are willing that this court should make such decree in the case as to it may be seem just and equitable and having fully answered they pray to be hence dismissed with their costs. The answer of Thomas P. Anderson executor of James Younger decd to the bill of complaint exhibited against him and others by Joseph Goodman and Sarah his wife. The respondent saving and reserving to himself all benefit of exceptions for anser to the said bill as to so much thereof as he is advised it is material for him to answer says that he believes he has suficient assets in his hands to pay all the debts of his testator without resorting to the slaves and he submits to this court to make such ? In the case as to it may seem just and equitable and having fully answered he prays to be dismissed with his costs. Court orders James Adkisson, Anthony Sydnor, Benjamin F. Avery, Henry A. Christian and Peachy H. Gilmer, or any 3 of them, appointed commissioners to lay off and assigne Joseph Goodman and Sarah his wife one third part in value of two town lots in Meadsville of which James Younger died siezed and possesed that they allot to the same one third value of the slaves of the said deceased to be held by them for and during the life of the said Sarah and that they divide the residue of the slaves equally between the defendants Wiulliam, John, Armistead and Williamson Younger. The defendant Thomas P. Anderson is not required to deliver over the slaves to the parties until they shall have executed to him bonds with good security, if he shall require it, conditioned to refund the ir due proportinso f and debts which may hereafter come agains the estate of his testator and the said commissioners are required to make report when they have executed the same. By a decree of the Nov. court 1837..one third to Joseph Goodman and Sarah and the remaining two thirds to be equally divided between the decd James Younger's brothers, William, John, Armistead, and Williamson, al being of lawful age, and all present except William Younger who was represented by his brother Williamson as his attorney, we were directed to divide the slaves into 5 equal parts, one part of Jospeh Goodman and Sarah his wife and their heirs forever, in lieu of one third for life only, the remaining 4/5th to be alloted to William, John, Armistead and Williamson as follows: Lot 1 assigned to William Younger Man Ephraim 350 Woman Dinah 250 Received from Armistead Younger 40 Total 640 Lot 2 assigned to Williamson Younger Woman Celia 600 Recv from Armistead Younger 20 Received from John Younger 20 Total 640 Lot 3 assigned to Joseph Goodman and wife Girl Catharine 600 Received from John Younger 40 Total 640 Lot 4 assigned to Armistead Younger Boy Moses 300 Boy Henry 200 Pay William Younger 40 Pay Williamson Younger 40 Total 640 Lot 5 assigned to John Younger Boy Jack 400 Boy Sam 300 Pay Williamson Younger 20 Pay Joseph Goodman 40 Total 640 The lots names in the decree we have not divided, beign of the opinion that under present arrangement between the parties they cannot be divided in any other way than by sale, we submit the foregoing as our report, Feb 1838. The undersigned parties agree..all parties sign, Williamson signs for himself and for William as his attorney. [All are signatures, no X's]	Anderson, Rev. Thomas Perrier/Puryear (I30593)
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2042	Biographical information: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=96128089	Butts, Esther Ann (I28766)
2043	Biographical location: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127476108	Lambert, Pearsall Jr. (I27506)
2044	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave Agnes was for many years active in the Home Economics Clubs of Floyd County. She served on many committees for the HEC Council and was the Chairman of the annual Christmas Bazaar on many occasions. One of particular note was the 1966 show called THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS. Each exhibit featured a tableau of a different country depicting their customs of the season. It was even given special recognition by the local school system and students given extra credit for attending. She was for many years, along with her friends Lydia Wiseman, Marie Green, Pearl Johnston, and Birdilee Fincher, head of the Kitchen Crew of the North Rome United Methodist Church. She also served as Chairman of the Commission on Worship and oversaw the Liturgical Practices of the Worship Services for many years. She was a charter member of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Her passion was for her lawn and garden, where she spent many hours digging, mowing, clipping, and raking it in to perfect shape. She was "Aggie" to her nieces and nephews for whom she held much affection. She was as proud of them, their achievements and successes as she was of her own son's. She was a much loved and devoted Mother and for 39 years, a devoted and caring Wife to Carl L. Fowler, Sr. She was the daughter of William Virgil and Sarah Agnes Whisenant Penn.	Penn, Agnes (I29368)
2045	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave As a young girl, Edith moved to Wyoming with her family and they homesteaded north of Douglas. She received her education both in Nebraska and Wyoming. She was married to Tom Shaw on April 7, 1930. Mr. Shaw died and then she was married to Henry (Hank) Eberspecher on July 28, 1952 in Cheyenne. They lived in Douglas and Mrs. Eberspecher worked at various cafes during her working career. She is survived by two sons, David Shaw of Glenrock, and Richard Eberspecher of Roswell, New Mexico; and five grandchildren. There was seven brothers and sisters in her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two husbands. Information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records.	Lutcavish, Edith Lillian (I28702)
2046	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave Carl was exceptionally talented with his hands. He had superior skills as a machinist and could make just about anything that he wanted to. His brothers in law would joke after his death when trying to remove a bolt or screw to repair something that Carl had done that they could tell that Carl had been there and meant for it to stay. He was very active in his church and was Head Usher for the North Rome United Methodist Church for many years. He worked many long hours to repair or replace anything in the church that was necesary to keep the church from having to pay to have it done. That was his mission. He served as the President of the Men's Club, on the Administrative Board, Board of Trustees, and as Class President of the Clyde Smith Bible Class. For more Sundays than can be remembered he and Otha Youngblood were the two cooks for the monthly Men's Club Breakfast. He was much loved by family and friends. He adored children and would go out of the way to make them laugh. The children at North Rome UMC missed him deeply after he died. His nieces and nephews by marriage were are dear to him as those by blood relation. His brother and sisters in law were as much kin to him as his natural brothers and sister. He had a special place in his heart for his "baby sister" Ruth and adored his Mother. He was also a true, loving, and devoted Husband and wonderful Father. He was a gentle spirited man, slow to anger....but when anger came....step aside. It came and went like an explosion and afterward, never held grudges or bad feelings. He served with the United States Army Medic Corps. of the Occupation Forces in Japan during WW II. His service is memorialized with one of the bricks in the Veterans Plaza at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. He was the Superintendant of Griffin Foundry and Manufacturing Co. for nearly three decades and at his death was a master machinist at the Rome Machine and Foundry. His kind heart and gentle nature will always be remembered and cherished.	Fowler, Carl Layden Sr. (I29339)
2047	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave Son of Mordecai and Ann Eliza Dabney Sizer. He entered service April 21, 1861 in Richmond, Virginia and served in F Company 21st Infantry under Col. Gilhaus and Capt. Richard Hoope Cunningham. He was discharged from service in Winchester, Virginia by the Secretary of War in February 1862. After his discharge from the Infantry, he attended medical lectures at Chimborazo Hospital in Richmond and spent his early career as a Medical Doctor. By 1880, he had given up his medical practice and was farming in King William County. Prior to 1910, he moved to Indian Neck in King and Queen County, near his daughter, Lizzie Hutchinson. Dr. Sizer and his wife, Mary Govan Hill had six (6) children: Lizzie, Alexander, Annie B., Mary, Willie and Minnie.	Sizer, Dr. Milton Dabney (I26868)
2048	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave From Ruth Rice Patterson, his second great grandaughter James Rice was born 27 November 1795 in the area of Wythe and Russell Counties, Virginia which later became Tazewell County created 20 December 1799. Specific parents cannot be proven. His age and birth date are taken from his Hebron Cemetery burial record; age at death. 6 August 1874, 78 years, 8 months, 10 days. James? family moved from Virginia to Gallia County, Ohio in the early 1800?s. James can first be documented in August 1812 in Gallia County, Ohio where he is reflected as a private in the Ohio Militia in Captain Isaac Butler?s Company (9Aug1812 ? 9Oct1812) which was mobilized for the War of 1812. He again enlisted in Captain Joseph W. Ross? Company (1Sep1813 ? 1Mar1814) and served in the Detroit, Michigan area until discharged in March 1814. In 1850 James filed a Land Bounty claim with the US Government for this military service and was awarded 160 acres of government land located in Iowa. He later sold his interest in that land to another individual who took possession of the land in Iowa. In 1815 James Rice married Violetta ?Zeletty? Keeton, 21 February 1815, in Gallia County, Ohio. Violetta Keeton was the daughter of David Keeton a Revolutionary War soldier residing in Gallia County, Ohio at the time. That marriage produced seven children, daughters Irena, Fatima and Esther, and sons Edward W., Tazwell (T.S.), Elias M., and James V. They were all born in the Gallia/Jackson/Athens County area of Ohio. In late 1834, James Rice purchased land equating to approximately 120 acres in Athens County, Ohio (Athens County Deeds, Vol 7, pg 704). In 1850 due to county boundary changes that land relocated into newly formed Vinton County, Ohio. In the 1850 US Federal Census, the family was living in South Brown Township, Vinton County, Ohio. The James Rice family lived at this location until September 1856 when James and Violetta sold the family farm and moved to Eagle Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana. All of their seven children and their families moved with them to Indiana. James was a farmer in Lake/Porter County, Indiana until his death, 6 August 1874. He owned land in Sections 15 and 16, Township 33N, Range 7W. Land which straddled County Line Road between Lake and Porter Counties. His wife, Violetta, preceded him in death (15 September 1869). Both are buried in the Hebron Cemetery, Hebron, Indiana. His obituary is a two sentence entry in the Porter County Vidette, dated 13 August 1874, Vol. 18, Pg.3, Col. 5. ?Died, on the 5th inst., at his residence two miles southwest of here, James Rice, Sen. He was a soldier in the War of 1812?.	RICE, James (I27505)
2049	BIOGRAPHY From Find A Grave: Isaac Nesbit Tate was the son of two distinguished educators of the deaf. His paternal grandparents Isaac Tate and Jane Wright Henderson Tate were very early settlers of the northeastern prairies of Callaway county, Missouri. They had been raised within the Boone & Bryan settlement parties and had lived in Kentucky at the time of the indians raids when settlers held up in stations. This tradition is still strong in the Tate family of today. Until he was nine, Isaac lived on the campus of the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton, Missouri where his father was superintendent and his mother was a pioneer in the teaching of speech and lip reading. When he was 8, a catasptophic fire swept the school one February night, leaving only one major building standing. He was part of a brigade of children that distributed blankets to the pupils who'd been routed from their home. The blankets had been obtained from the Insane Asylum adjacent to the school. This family moved to Faribault in 1896. The Missouri School is located in Callaway County. Each year, an event called the Kingdom Supper is held there. An individual who was born and raised in the county and has left it to achieve great success is honored. The person must be one who has made an unusual effort to serve others in meaningful ways. In 1936 this award was given to Isaac Nesbit Tate who was, at that time, an officer of the Weyerhauser Corp. in Minnesota. He had one sister, Elizabeth Tate Monroe.	TATE, Isaac Nesbit (I16430)
2050	BIOGRAPHY Lloyd's parents were railroad people and farmers.His early life was with his parents who started their married life in Shelby Co., TN and then moved to Galloway, TN, then to Wickliff, KY., and finally to Gibbs, Obion County, TN where his parents bought a farm. Lloyd joined the Army Air Corp around 1937 and was stationed at Hickcam Air Base in Hawaii when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941. He spent the rest of WWII serving in the Pacific Theater rising to the rank of Major and after the war to Lieutenant Colonel before he retired. He married Mary Elizabeth Green and they raised two sons: Stuart and Ross, both deceased. Lloyd had four siblings: Joseph Heber, Nina Faye, Chester Doyle, and Nathaniel Lowell.	Lynn, Lloyd L. (I34779)