John Henry WHITAKER

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

CENSUS RECORDS

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

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

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

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

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

CIVIL WAR SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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

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

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CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Age: 31
Birth Date: Jul 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James Whitaker 31
Sarah A Whitaker 41
Sarah M Whitaker 8
James M Whitaker 8
Hattie Whitaker 6
Willie L Whitaker 1

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James M Whitaker
Age in 1910: 41
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James M Whitaker 41
Sarah A Whitaker 52
James M Whitaker 18
Sarah M Whitaker 18
Pattie Whitaker 16
William L Whitaker 10

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James M Whitaker
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Ann Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
James M Whitaker 49
Sarah Ann Whitaker 59
May Whitaker 26

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James M Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Lilly Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James M Whitaker 62
Lilly Whitaker 70
May S Whitaker 38

Birth:
DOB according to 1900 Census

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=119776192

James married Sarah A. (Lilly) SPARKS 30 Oct 1889, Tazewell Co. VA. Sarah was born Aug 1858, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1930, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Migrated to KY. Married there. First wife died, and he returned to VA, possibly the Abingdon area.
McDowell Co WV records have a Jerry Whitaker, son of John, who married Lorena Rebecca Louise Harman, born 1868, d/o Henry Mitchell Harman and Susan Christian. Henry was the grandson of Matthias Harman who had extensive land holdings in McDowell Co WV and Tazewell Co. VA. The family called him Uncle Jerry.

1880 United States Federal Census about Jeremiah Whitaker
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jerry Whitaker
Age: 28
Birth Date: Nov 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Rebeca Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1892
Years Married: 8
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Jerry Whitaker 28
Rebeca Whitaker 29
John H Whitaker 7
Vergia Whitaker 5
William M Whitaker 2
Wade Whitaker 6 months


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113087087

Jeremiah married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

Jeremiah married Rebecca Lorraine (Lou) Harman 25 Nov 1891, McDowell Co. WV. Rebecca (daughter of Henry Mitchell HARMAN) was born 24 Mar 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Aug 1944, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Harman Cemetery, Avondale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Serrah B Cornwell [Sarah Belle Whitaker]
Age: 26
Birth Date: Apr 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jacob Cornwell
Marriage Year: 1892
Years Married: 8
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members:
Jacob Cornwell 39
Serrah B Cornwell 26
William J Cornwell 6
John A Cornwell 4
Noni E Cornwell 1
George Cornwell 6 months
Lily Whitakir 22 [Whitaker, her sister]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
E J Cornwell 48
Sarah B Cornwell 35
John A Cornwell 15
Nannie E Cornwell 13
George W Cornwell 11
Carlie J Cornwell 9
James S Cornwell 5
Suzette Cornwell 3
C D Cornwell 1 year 4 months
Lily Whittaker 31 [her sister]
Thomas K Whittaker 8 [her nephew]
Carl Whittaker 6 [her nephew]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah B Cornwell [Sarah B Whitaker]
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Even J Cornwell 58
Sarah B Cornwell 44
Carlie J Cornwell 18
James C Cornwell 15
Susie E Cornwell 13
Ira Cornwell 10
Catherine Cornwell 9
Annie Cornwell 7
Lilly Whitaker 35 [her sister]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: S Bell Cornwell
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Evans J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Evans J Cornwell 68
S Bell Cornwell 56
Ira Cornwell 21
Catherine Cornwell 19

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Bell Cornwell
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
E Jake Cornwell 78
Sarah Bell Cornwell 64
Catherine Cornwell 23
Lillie Whitaker 59
Dorothy Cornwell 10 [grand daughter]

Buried:
CEMETERY LOCATION:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2206862&CScn=mount+vernon&CScntry=4&CSst=52&

Died:
Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1378971&Type=Death

Sarah married Evan Jacob Cornwell 19 Dec 1891, Tazewell Co. VA. Evan was born Nov 1861, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Jan 1949, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Whitaker
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lily Whitaker
Age: 22
Birth Date: Nov 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jacob Cornwell 39
Serrah B Cornwell 26
William J Cornwell 6
John A Cornwell 4
Noni E Cornwell 1
George Cornwell 6 months
Lily Whitaker 22

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lily Whittaker
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: 1879
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
E J Cornwell 48
Sarah B Cornwell 35
John A Cornwell 15
Nannie E Cornwell 13
George W Cornwell 11
Carlie J Cornwell 9
James S Cornwell 5
Suzette Cornwell 3
C I Cornwell 1 year 4 months
Lily Whittaker 31
Thomas K Whittaker 8
Carl Whittaker 6

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lilly Whitaker
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Even J Cornwell 58
Sarah B Cornwell 44
Carlie J Cornwell 18
James C Cornwell 15
Susie E Cornwell 13
Ira Cornwell 10
Catherine Cornwell 9
Annie Cornwell 7
Lilly Whitaker 35

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lillie Whitaker
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Home in 1940: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
E Jake Comwell 78
Sarah Bell Comwell 64
Catherine Comwell 23
Lillie Whitaker 59
Dorothy Comwell 10

Birth:
DOB according to her death certificate. However, she likely was born in 1875 according to the 1880 Census. The 1900 census gives her birth as Nov. 1877. We don't know who gave this information to the census taker, one of the in-laws she lived with or Lilly herself. Her death certificate is the only vital record we have for this informaton.

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127978330/lillie-whitaker

Died:
West Virginia vital records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1075814&Type=Death

Lilly married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

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

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

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

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

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Huff Whittaker
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
James Mitchell 7 [grandson]


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

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

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

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

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

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

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• _UID: 1F4EE957A0E44E8D99539113221616452F05

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CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 28
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas W Whiteaker 28
Mirtie S Whiteaker 23
Henderson Whiteaker 11
Celia Whiteaker 9
Nannie Whiteaker 6
Doak Whiteaker 4
Ray Whiteaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Whitaker
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Myrtle Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Myrtle Whitaker 33
Alice Whitaker 18
Nannie Whitaker 16
Doak Whitaker 14
Ray Whitaker 11

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Clinch Valley News, 15 Dec 1922, Page 1

MAN KILLED ON WHITAKER RIDGE

Another Tragedy in the Moonshine District
Reward Offered for Arrest of Bill Brewster.

Thomas Whitaker was shot und killed by Bill Brewster on Whitaker Ridge last Thursday. It is believed that Brewster thought Whitaker had given information that he was operating a still. Add Harman had been raiding on Whitaker Ridge on that morning and it is reported that some one followed him through the woods past Dan Dunford's place, where Brewster had been staying and making whiskey.

On returning, Harman met Whitaker near his (Whitaker's) home and stopped and ate dinner. Immediately he started home, Whitaker came with him to the gate, where Alex Barnett was shucking corn, in a few minutes Dan Dunford, Bill Brewster and a boy by the name of Smith, came up. Brewster carried a shotgun and passed on into a briar patch with the remark, ?I?ll kick _____ out of a rabbit.? Harman talked with the men for a few minutes and started home, soon he heard the report of a shot gun and one of Tom Whitaker's boys came running and called to him,"come back they've killed papa."

On arriving on the scene of the tragedy, we found that Brewster had escaped to the woods into which he followed him, but after spending some hours searching he gave up the hunt, went to Richlands and brought a blood hound to the scene. The dog followed the trail to Dan Dunford's house and lost it The officers, having previously searched the house, were forced to give up the chase.

Brewster is still at large. A reward of $100 was placed in a Tazewell bank for his arrest, by Whitaker's family.

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He died intestate and the heirs listed were Henderson Whitaker, Nannie Whitaker, Dock Whitaker, Ray Whitaker, and Celia Day, and Mertie his wife.

Thomas married Mary L. ALTIZER 30 Aug 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. Mary (daughter of James Bliss ALTIZER and Sarah Jane Christian) was born Apr 1881, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1904, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Myrtle Zarilda WHITAKER 29 Jun 1904. Myrtle (daughter of Dock Snead WHITAKER and Louisa Catherine BURK) was born Jan 1886, Tazewell Co. VA; died 16 Jul 1965, Squire, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Hartwell Cemetery, Canebrake, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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Notes:

He was murdered by an Altizer during the Feud. Never married. Was in prison at some time. Died on Whitaker Ridge. Information came from Nancy Nash.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert L Whitaker
Age: 16
Birth Date: 1884
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lee Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 22
Birth Year: 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Lee Whitaker
County: Tazewell
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 14 Sep 1884
Race: White

Other Events:

• _UID: C5C9D54729554D67BDD6381288E1F1C0D35D

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Edna M Whitaker
Age: 14
Birth Date: Apr 1886
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jno Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Other Events:

• _UID: 71BA9F4CC0C34D559FC415D736085BE0036F

Notes:

He was a timberman for a coal company and was killed by a falling tree.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter Whitaker
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jno Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter Whitaker
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: May Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Walter Whitaker 24
May Whitaker 22
Verna Whitaker 8
Luther Whitaker 6
Rachel Whitaker 4 years and 6 months
Woodrow Whitaker 2 years and 6 months


Birth:
From death certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1925511&Type=Death

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1925511&Type=Death

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4646109&Type=Death

Walter married Edna Mae Willhite 08 Aug 1911, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV. Edna was born Apr 1893, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Stillborn Whitaker
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 1 Nov 1889
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Father Name: Jas. M. Whitaker
Mother Name: Lillie Whitaker
FHL Film Number:2048586

Notes:

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Whitaker
Birth Date: abt 1890
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Date: 26 Dec 1890
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Death Age: 11 Days
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father Name: James M. Whitaker
Mother Name: Sarah Whitaker
FHL Film Number: 2048586

Other Events:

• _UID: E20DC0BFCA284F8BADBB5DF3C3C2D8DA298D

Notes:

Was 88 when he died. Believed he worked for the railroad. Nancy Whitaker Tate says he lived in Bandy and then moved to Bluefield.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James M Whitaker
Age: 8
Birth Date: Mar 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James M Whitaker
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Morgan Whitaker
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Virginia C Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Morgan Whitaker 38
Virginia C Whitaker 28
Robert J Whitaker 4 months
Eliza Dowdy 47 [servant]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Morgon Whittaker [Morgan]
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: County Rd 626
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Bridge Foreman, railroad
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $3500
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2500
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Morgan Whittaker 48
Virginia Whittaker 38
Robert Whittaker 10
Cashy Lee Jennings 25 [lodger,teacher]
Claudia Marshall 24 [lodger, teacher ]

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Bluefield, West Virginia, City Directory, 1950
Name: Morgan J Whittaker
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1950
Street Address: 2021 Virginia
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia
Occupation: Carpenter
Spouse: C Virginia Whittaker

City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Morgan J Whittaker
Publication Title: Bluefield, West Virginia, City Directory, 1958
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1958
Street Address: 2023 Virginia av
Residence Place: Bluefield, West Virginia
Occupation: Carpenter
Spouse: C Virginia Whittaker


Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Morgan Whitaker
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1892
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Residence: Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White

James married Virginia LAMBERT. Virginia was born ca 1902, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1958, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: AF303046222545C0B66969D5763045DEC78D

Notes:

Buried in Whitaker Cemetery, Indian Creek Rd., Tazewell Co. Grave has no marker.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah M Whitaker
Age: 8
Birth Date: Mar 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah M Whitaker
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: May Whitaker
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah Ann Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: May S Whitaker
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lilly Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Sarah married HORTON. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Hattie Whitaker [Pattie]
Age: 6
Birth Date: Apr 1894
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Pattie Whitaker
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Willie L Whitaker
Age: 1
Birth Date: Mar 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William L Whitaker
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah A Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Whitaker
Age: 7
Birth Date: Oct 1893
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jerry Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebeca Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Whitaker
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lew Whitaker [Lou]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Whitaker
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Cool Spring, Rutherford, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Vera Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
John H Whitaker 27
Vera Whitaker 27
Sylva Whitaker 4
Mckinley Whitaker 2 years 2 months
John Whitaker 1

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Vera Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
John H Whittaker 37
Vera Whittaker 37
Sylvia Whittaker 15
Mckinley Whitaker 12
John H Whitaker 11
Edward Whitaker 10
Doris B Whitaker 9
Harry Whitaker 7
Ralph Whitaker 6
Phyllis Whitaker 5
Virginia Whitaker 4 years 6 months
Billy Whitaker 3 years 1 month
Margaret Whitaker 1 year 8 months
Betty Lou Whitaker 0 [less than 1 month]

Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Henry Whitaker
Birth Date: 21 Oct 1892
Birth Place: Burwind, West Virginia
Residence: Russell, Virginia
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93248817

John married Vera Jane Rushbrook 21 Sep 1914, Monroe Co. WV. Vera was born 21 Aug 1892, Monroe Co. WV; died 27 Dec 1955, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Vergia Whitaker
Age: 5
Birth Date: Jan 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jerry Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebeca Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgie L Whitaker
Age in 1910: 15
Birth Year: abt 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lew Whitaker [Lou]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgie Fain
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Pleas Fain
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Pleas Fain 28
Virgie Fain 24
Marie Fain 8
Everitt Fain 6
Hartley Fain 2

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgie Fain
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Ples Fain
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Ples Fain 38
Virgie Fain 35
Everett Fain 16
Hartley Fain 12
Lesley Fain 10
Hubert Fain 6

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Virgie Fain
Respondent: Yes
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Pleas Fain 48
Virgie Fain 45
Leslie E Fain 19
Hubert E Fain 16
Bettie J Fain 6 [daughter]
Raymond E Fain 26 [son]

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113091533

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Virgie Fain
SSN: 236-15-3028
Born: 25 Jan 1895
Last Benefit: 24817 Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
Died: Jul 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1979)

Vergie married Pleasant Fain 22 Dec 1910, McDowell Co. WV. Pleasant was born 10 Nov 1892, Boyd Co. KY; died 21 Apr 1964, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William M Whitaker
Age: 2
Birth Date: Dec 1897
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jerry Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebeca Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William M Whitaker
Age in 1910: 13
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lew Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Whittaker
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Myrtle Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
William Whittaker 23
Myrtle Whittaker 21
Mildred Whittaker 1

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Willam Whitticar [Willam Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Myrtle Whitticar [Whitaker]
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Willam Whitaker 32
Myrtle Whitaker 32
Mildred Whitaker 12
Columbus Whitaker 10
Max Whitaker 8
Billy Whitaker 6
Lloyd Whitaker 4
Lois Whitaker 1 month

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: William Whitcher [William Whitaker]
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Machinist, coal mine
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $700
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 45
Income: $1000
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
William Whitaker 42
Myrtle C Whitaker 42
Mildred E Whitaker 21
Favis E Whitaker 19 [Columbus]
Max S Whitaker 18
William M Whitaker 16
Lloyd R Whitaker 14
Lois S Whitaker 10

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Mathias Whittaker
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birthplace: West Virginia
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1897

William married Myrtle Corana Rushbrook 31 Oct 1917, Monroe Co. WV. Myrtle was born 05 Feb 1898, Monroe Co. WV; died 16 Dec 1995, Princeton, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Wade Whitaker
Age: 6 months
Birth Date: Nov 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jerry Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebeca Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Wade Mc S Whitaker
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lew Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Buried:
Grave location and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99432985

Died:
WV Death Certificate:
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1603131&Type=Death

Wade married Cora Wallace. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William J Cornwell
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jacob Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Serrah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia


Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2894360&Type=Death

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Cornwell
Age: 4
Birth Date: Jul 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jacob Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Serrah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Cornwell
Age in 1910: 15
Birth Year: 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia


Birth:
World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: John Alexander Cornwell
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1895
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Residence: Greenbrier, West Virginia

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: John Cornwell
SSN: 233-28-2893
Last Residence: 21001 Aberdeen, Harford, Maryland
Born: 12 Aug 1895
Died: May 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

John married Julia Hankins 23 Feb 1916, Greenbrier Co. WV. Julia was born 18 Mar 1895, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Nov 1983, Harford Co. MD. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Noni E Cornwell [Nannie]
Age: 1
Birth Date: Sep 1898
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jacob Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Serrah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie E Cornwell
Age in 1910: 13
Birth Year: 1897
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lizzie Whitt
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Husband's Name: Robert Whitt
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert Whitt 37
Lizzie Whitt 34
Mary B Whitt 8
Odie E Whitt 7
Edith V Whitt 6
Roy E Whitt 4
Albert K Whitt 2 years 11 months
Andrew J Whitt 1

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie E Whitt
Respondent: Yes
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Housewife
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: 0
Household Members:
Robert E Whitt 43
Nannie E Whitt 43
Mary B Whitt 18
Oda E Whitt 17
Edith V Whitt 12
Roy E Whitt 14
Albert K Whitt 12
Andrew J Whitt 11
Barnard E Whitt 7
William T Whitt 5
Bobbie G Whitt 2

Nannie married Robert E. Whitt 24 Dec 1919, Greenbrier Co. WV. Robert was born ca 1897, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: George Cornwell [George W Cornwell]
Age: 6 months
Birth Date: Nov 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Jacob Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Serrah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: George W Cornwell
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: 1899
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: George W Cornwell
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Priscilla S Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
George W Cornwell 21
Priscilla S Cornwell 22
Cecil E Cornwell 3 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: George Cornwell
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Precell Cornwell [Priscilla]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
George Cornwell 32
Precell Cornwell 33
Cecil Cornwell 10
Sidney Cornwell 8
Mable Cornwell 6

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Cornwell
Respondent: Yes
Age: 41
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: Knobbs-Germany
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
George Cornwell 41
Priscilla Cornwell 42
Cecil Cornwell 20
Sidney Cornwell 18
Mabel Cornwell 16
Seldon Cornwell 9


Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: George W Cornwell
County: Greenbrier
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1899
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=COR&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=22&GScntry=4&GSsr=1561&GRid=30777298&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: George Cornwell
SSN: 234-34-6037
Last Residence: 21009 Abingdon, Harford, Maryland
Born: 3 Nov 1898
Died: Jul 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

George married Priscilla Hawkins 10 Apr 1918, Greenbrier Co. WV. Priscilla was born ca 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Carlie J Cornwell
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Carlie J Cornwell
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Carlie married William Mullins 14 Jan 1920, Greenbrier Co. WV. William was born ca 1897, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2894279&Type=Death

Informant: [Sarah] Belle Cornwell

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James C Cornwell [James Seymour Cornwell]
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census about James Cornwell
Name: James Cornwell
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Zula L Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James Cornwell 25
Zula L Cornwell 25
William R Cornwell 4 years 1 month
Beulah B Cornwell 2 years 6 months


Birth:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=480469&Type=Birth

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=COR&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=1641&GRid=103395456&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: James S. Cornwell
SSN: 233-22-6333
Last Residence: 24970 Ronceverte, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Born: 3 Jun 1905
Died: 13 Apr 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Zula Mae Morgan 13 Aug 1924, Greenbrier Co. WV. Zula was born 01 Apr 1905, Greenbrier Co. WV; died Aug 1984, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Booth Cemetery, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Suzette Cornwell
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie E Cornwell
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes


1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie E Davis
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Russel R Davis
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Russel R Davis 27
Susie E Davis 23
Virginia L Davis 1
John E Davis 0

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie E Davis
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: East Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: East Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Russel R Davis 37
Susie E Davis 33
Virginia L Davis 10
John E Davis 10
French E Davis 9
Violet L Davis 7

Birth:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=478657&Type=Birth

Suzette married Russell Riley Davis 20 Sep 1927, Greenbrier Co. WV. Russell was born ca 1903, Randolph Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: C D Cornwell [C I Cornwell]
Age in 1910: 1 year 4 months
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: E J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ira Cornwell [Ira Wall Cornwell]
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census about Ira Cornwell
Name: Ira Cornwell
Gender: Male
Age:21
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Evans J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: S Bell Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Cornwell
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Cornwell
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Evans J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: S Bell Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine Comwell [Cornwell]
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household of E. Jake Cornwell and Sarah Bell Whitaker Cornwell
Home in 1940: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
E Jake Cornwell 78
Sarah Bell Cornwell 64
Catherine Cornwell 23
Lillie Whitaker 59 [aunt]
Dorothy Cornwell 10 [niece]

Birth:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=477582&Type=Birth

Catherine married Paul Thomas Hankins 09 Nov 1945, Lewisburg Methodist Church, Lewisburg, WV . Paul was born 03 Apr 1909, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie Cornwell
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Even J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarah B Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie G Cornwell
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Evans J Cornwell
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: S Bell Cornwell
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie Kinder
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: No Streets Named In The Town
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
John H Kinder 29
Annie Kinder 28
Sylvia Gay Kinder 5
Homer R Kinder 4

Birth:
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Annie Gray Cornwell
Birth Date: 1912
Birth Place: Greenbrier
Birth County: Greenbrier
Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 595035

Annie married John Henry Kinder 13 Oct 1933, Greenbrier Co. WV. John was born ca 1911, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas K Whittaker
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: 1902
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Nephew [In household of E. J. Cornwell and Sarah Bell Whitaker Cornwell]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
His mother is Lillie Whitaker who is also living in the household.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas K Whidoger [Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Spouse's Name: Renie V Whidoger
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Martha Hawkins 68
Sara H Hawkins 48
Renie V Whidoger 29
Thomas K Whidoger 29
Mary C Whidoger 8
Joseph C Whidoger 6
Martha A Whidoger 4
Lilly R Whidoger 1

1940 United States Federal Census about Thomas Whitaker
Name: Thomas Whitaker
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Street: Buckeye
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Rena Whitaker 38
Mary Whitaker 19
Joseph Whitaker 16
Annie Whitaker 14
Ruth Whitaker 11
Arietta Whitaker 7

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Thomas K Whitaker
Birth Date: 5 Apr 1901
Address: PO Box 298, Rainelle, WV, 25962-0298

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Thomas Whitaker
SSN: 236-16-3267
Last Residence: 25962 Rainelle, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Born: 5 Apr 1901
Died: May 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Thomas married Rena Hankins 23 Jun 1920, Greenbrier Co. WV. Rena was born 23 Jun 1901, Greenbrier Co. WV; died 13 Apr 1988, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census about Carl Whittaker
Name: Carl Whittaker
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: 1904
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Nephew [in household of E. J. Cornwell and Sarah Bell Whitaker Cornwell]
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
His mother Lillie Whitaker is also living in the same household]
Household Members:
E J Cornwell 48
Sarah B Cornwell 35
John A Cornwell 15
Nannie E Cornwell 13
George W Cornwell 11
Carlie J Cornwell 9
James S Cornwell 5
Suzette Cornwell 3
C I Cornwell 1 year 4 months
Lily Whittaker 31
Thomas K Whittaker 8
Carl Whittaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Cari Whitaker [Carl Whitaker]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Frankford, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances R Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Cari Whitaker 25
Frances R Whitaker 26
Walter R Whitaker 5
Eunice N Barker 33 [sister-in-law]

1940 Census

Name: Charles Whitacuse [Carl Whitaker]
Age: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1904
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Sewell Mountain, Fayette, West Virginia
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sewell Mountain, Fayette, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $6
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 21
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 32
Income: $600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles Whitacuse [Whitaker] 36
Francis Whitacuse [Whitaker] 37
Ray Whitacuse [Whitaker] 15
Roy Lee Whitacuse [Whitaker] 10
Elodine Whitacuse [Whitaker] 4
Edward Whitacuse [Whitaker] 4

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153672430/carl-e-whitaker

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=31988&Type=Death

Carl married Frances R. Barker 17 Jun 1923, Greenbrier Co. WV. Frances was born 12 Apr 1902, Ashe Co. NC; died 27 Feb 1992, Baltimore Co. MD; was buried , Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bel Air, Harford Co. MD. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8F279221F4E147E4A50C59CDD8042CE52D03

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Events:

• _UID: ACAEFAD81CA249EEA379A6220609F0C2C6DE

Notes:

According to his obituary in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph 20 Jan 1938, he was injured in the Bishop mines by a slate fall 8 Sep 1937 severely injuring his leg with multiple fractures. A month later infection developed in the bone caused a septic situation which persisted until his death.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Cornelious Whitaker
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Cornelius Whitaker
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Cornelius Whitaker 19
Fannie Whitaker 17
Earnest Whitaker 9 months

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mike C Whitaker
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mike C Whitaker 29
Fannie Whitaker 28
Ernest Whitaker 11
Callie Whitaker 9
Ersel Whitaker 8
Helen Whitaker 6
Almer Whitaker 4 years 1 months
Herbert Whitaker 1 year 4 months

Birth:
Death certificate has his DOB as 20 Dec 1899. I think the informant was incorrect about the birth year as his older brother Marvion Kelly Whitaker was born in July, 1899.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whit*&GSiman=1&GScid=2200716&GRid=22903357&

Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1984483&Type=Death

Basil married Fannie DILLON 19 Jul 1918, Horsepen, McDowell Co. WV. Fannie was born 6 May 1903, Brewster, McDowell Co. WV; died Abt 1 Jul 1991, Columbus, GA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 8FB3280710C14589B2DF3AFED66288831C92

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Topsey D Whitaker
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Topsy D Whitaker
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dorothy Myers
Respondent: Yes
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
George Myers 40
Dorothy Myers 38
Ollie Myers 19
Alice Myers 13
Effie Myers 4


Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Topsy D. Myers
SSN: 233-96-8107
Last Residence: 27359 Swepsonville, Alamance, North Carolina
Born: 11 Apr 1902
Died: 11 Feb 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1973)

Died:
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004 about Topsy Myers
Name: Topsy Myers [Topsy Whitaker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 235091705
Father's Last Name: Whitaker
Age: 86
Date of Birth: 11 Apr 1902
Residence County: Alamance
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 11 Feb 1989
Death State: West Virginia
Autopsy: No
institution: Nursing and Rest Homes
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92

Topsy married George William MYERS 21 Apr 1923, Newhall, McDowell Co. WV. George was born ca 1900, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 4986B9EA3F72479981DE2FFBB2428B8B96B5

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

OBITUARY

Charleston Gazette; 5 Dec 2003

James B. Whittaker

PAX - James B. Whittaker, 96, of Pax died July 15, 1999, in Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley, after a long illness.

He was a retired miner with 391/2 years' service. He was a retired minister, having served in Coal City and Fireco, and a member of UMW and Wierwood Community Church.

Surviving: wife, Mabel Frye Humphrey Whittaker; son, Roy of Tennessee; daughters, Willie Crownover of Maryland, Frieda Adkins of Whitby; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Tom Lilly and the Rev. Kenny Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Pax Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: James B. Whittaker
SSN: 232-12-3813
Last Residence: 25880 Mount Hope, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Born: 11 Jun 1903
Died: 15 Jul 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

James married Ida Mae BOWLEN. [Group Sheet]

James married Leatha. [Group Sheet]

James married Mabel M. Humphrey 29 Jun 1972. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: D6F0B50AF3C9471286C17B67A9E04AF1876C

Notes:

Information on her descendants comes from Nancy Nash.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Alta Whitaker
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alterine Whitaker [Alta Irene]
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Aldorine Whitaker [Alta Irene]
Gender: Female
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Alfred H Whitaker [Hufford]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 51
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15


Died:
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
Name: Alta Irene Delp [Alta Irene Whitaker]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 243484284
Father's Last Name: Whitaker
Age: 92 Years
Date of Birth: 21 May 1905
Residence City: Other
Residence County: Alamance
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 27359
Education: 5th grade
Occupation: Managers, food serving and lodging establishments
Industry: Eating and drinking places
Date of Death: 7 Nov 1997
Death City: Burlington
Death County: Alamance
Death State: North Carolina
Cause of Death: Other nonorganic psychoses: Unspecified psychosis
Other Cause of Death: Disorders of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance: Volume depletion
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
institution: Skilled Nursing Facility
Hospital Name: ALAMANCE REGIONAL MED CENT
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 13 Nov 1997

Alta married Dera DELP. Dera was born Nov 1898. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 57D849E218E6473297797EC51A43901B2C5A

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Oakley Whitaker
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Okley D Whitaker
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Oakly Mitchell [Oakey Mitchell]
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Mat Mitchell
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Mat Mitchell 28
Oakly Mitchell 23
Jack Mitchell 1 year 8 months
Conley Whitaker 9 [grandson]?
Luther Whitaker 16 [boarder] He was the son of Walter and May Whitaker, according to the 1920 Census.

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ohla Mitchell [Okla Whittaker]
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Okla Mitchell 33
Jack Mitchell 11 [son]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [daughter]
James Mitchell 7 [son]

Okla married Mathis (Matt) MITCHELL 24 Oct 1927, McDowell Co. WV. Mathis was born ca 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died Bef 1940. [Group Sheet]

Okla married Emory UNDERWOOD 1950, Mt. Lookout, Nicholas Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2F0C99FDD4414044A06613E383C4DBBC44EF

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John T Whitaker
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: John Whitaker
SSN: 227-10-5300
Born: 4 Oct 1908
Died: Oct 1942
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whit*&GSiman=1&GScid=2200716&GRid=80478104&

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2701975&Type=Death

John married Ramona Whitt 01 Mar 1932, McDowell Co. WV. Ramona was born ca 1916, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: F5BE3AB2DEA8409C8545DD05731C83D89794

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Louie D Whitaker
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Douglas Whittaker
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1913
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Street: Mountain Burke-Big Creek
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, McDowell, West Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 443
Occupation: Grab Driver, saw mill
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $180
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Douglas Whittaker 27
Edna Whittaker 21
Steve Whittaker 2 months

MILITARY RECORDS

Douglas was 31 and employed as a coal miner for the Pocahontas Fuel Company at Bishop Virginia when he enlisted in the US Army during WWII.

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Douglas Whitaker
Rank: Private First Class
Branch: United States Army
Birth Date: 17 May 1912
Service Date: 20 Jan 1944
Parent Name: Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Whitaker
Spouse Name: Mrs. Edna Prater Whitaker
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas: Camp Blanding, FL, Europe
Killed in Action in Germany, Jan. 13, 1945
Awards: Purple Heart

------------

For over a year Douglas fought in Europe including the Battle of the Bulge against the Germans in the largest land battle on the Western Front during World War II and the largest engagement ever fought by the U.S. Army.

On Saturday, January 13,1945 following the Malmedy massacre (a war crime in which 80 American POW's were murdered by their German captors) and according to the U.S. World War II Registry, Douglas was killed in action when his unit, the 30th Army Division, 119th Infantry, was sent to recapture the area around Baugnez in order to reclaim the bodies of the murdered soldiers. He died in the Malmedy-Stavelot area as the Allies pushed Germany out of occupied territory on the way to Berlin to end the war in Europe that year. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart with a bronze oak leaf cluster.



Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and biographical information:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=whitaker&GSiman=1&GScid=1991678&GRid=56286623&

PFC Serial No. 35241782 Info from American Battle Monument Commisision website. Buried in Henri-Chapelle

Served in 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
Buried at: Plot A Row 11 Grave 40
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

At the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium, covering 57 acres, rest 7,992 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives during the advance of the U.S. armed forces into Germany. Their headstones are arranged in gentle arcs sweeping across a broad green lawn that slopes gently downhill. The cemetery possesses great military historic significance as it holds fallen Americans of two major efforts, one covering the U.S. First Army's drive in September 1944 through northern France, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg into Germany, the second covering the Battle of the Bulge.

After the War, grateful families in Belgium, Netherlands, and France began adopting the graves of soldiers to maintain and honor. Louis Douglas' grave has been adopted by Max Poorthuis of the Netherlands.

Louie married Edna Minnie PRATER 08 Mar 1939, McDowell Co. WV. Edna was born 10 Aug 1917, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Oct 2004, Volusia Co. FL; was buried , Hollywood Cemetery, Orange City, Volusia Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7F769FCE04024DB7BE3F6D3294102506D7BA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: George W Whitaker
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: George Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Alfred H Whitaker [Hufford]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 51
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Whittaker
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Grand Son-In-Law
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Track Helper, coal mine
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 28
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $975
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Nannie McClure 83 [his wife's grandmother]
Mark H McClure 39 [brother-in-law]
George Whittaker 26
Martha Whittaker 21
George R Whittaker 1
Burley Whittaker 7 months
[Note: they lived next door to his parents, Hufford and Fannie Whitaker]

Birth:
The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 524

Name: George Washington Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 26
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1914
Residence Place: Horsepen, Virginia
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Employer: Pocahontas Corporation
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Martha Whitaker

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42063112

Died:
Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900?2011. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Name: George W Whiteaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 75
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1914
Birth Place: Cucumber, West Virginia
Death Date: 11 May 1990
Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana
Father: Huff Whiteaker
Mother: Fannie Whiteaker
Spouse: Gertrude Whiteaker

George married Martha Jean Conner 3 Jan 1938, Tazewell Co. VA. Martha was born 12 Oct 1919, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA; died 5 Oct 1944, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

George married Gertrude CHARLES 17 Sep 1945, McDowell Co. WV. Gertrude (daughter of John Mastin CHARLES and Sarah Rasnake) was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 316B21F58E2542C9907F4BD286F5AB04C69E

Notes:

Migrated to Butte, MT.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Henderson Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Henderson Whittaker
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Prisoner
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Henderson Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Dora B Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Henderson Whitaker 29
Dora B Whitaker 32
Agnes B Whitaker 14
Gladys Whitaker 10
Rufus Whitaker 8
May Whitaker 2 years 10 months

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Henderson Whitaker
County: Tazewell
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 15 Jul 1900
Race: White

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Henderson Whitaker
SSN: 228-09-0954
Last Residence: 59701 Butte, Silver Bow, Montana
Born: 15 Jul 1900
Died: Nov 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Montana, Death Index, 1868-2011
Name: Henderson Whitaker
Birth Year: abt 1899
Death Date: 10 Nov 1974
Death County: Deer Lodge
Age at Death: 75

Henderson married Dora Barbara VANCE. Dora was born Jul 1897, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Henderson married Bessie RILEY. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: C18FC6082C194904B938AF2E40123ED6E4A6

Notes:

Children were taken in by various families in the Squire, WV area.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Celia Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alice Whitaker [Celia]
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Myrtle Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Celia Whitaker
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Samuel G Altizer 25
Josie Altizer 24
Alice N Altizer 5
Noah Altizer 4
Carl R Altizer 2 years 8 months
Phillis A Altizer 2 months
Celia Whitaker 18

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1920251&Type=Death

Cecilia married Thomas Lee SHORT 16 Jul 1920, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA. Thomas (son of Everett SHORT and Alafair CHAMBERS) was born Sep 1894, Virginia; died Dec 1921, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Cecilia married Harmon Justice DAY 24 Jan 1923, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: E969476D3EA74CFCB17ECEB3A4B18D35FA4A

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 6
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Whitaker
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Myrtle Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Nannie Whitaker
SSN: 302-12-2672
Last Residence: 45402 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
Born: 16 Oct 1904
Died: Oct 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)


Died:
Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: Nannie V Whitaker
Birth Date: 1905
Gender: Female
Race: White
Residence City: Dayton
Residence County: Montgomery
Residence State: Ohio
Residence Country: United States
Death Date: 14 Oct 1975
Hospital of Death: Miami Valley Hospital
City of Death: Dayton
County of Death: Montgomery
Certificate: 083374
Age at Death: 70
Certifier: Physician
Autopsy: Yes, used for certification
Marital Status: Married

Nannie married Walter MITCHELL. [Group Sheet]

Nannie married Henry Grover ALTIZER. Henry (son of James Bliss ALTIZER and Sarah Jane Christian) was born 26 Oct 1884, Tazewell Co VA; died 08 Feb 1959. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: B1AA46E2C5194454A31B353BE90F08B1D80B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Doak Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 4
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas W Whiteaker 28
Mirtie S Whiteaker 23
Henderson Whiteaker 11
Celia Whiteaker 9
Nannie Whiteaker 6
Doak Whiteaker 4
Ray Whiteaker 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Myrtle Whitaker
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Myrtle Whitaker 33
Alice Whitaker 18
Nannie Whitaker 16
Doak Whitaker 14
Ray Whitaker 11

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Doak E Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Myrtle S Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Myrtle S Whitaker 43
Doak E Whitaker 24
Ulys Whitaker 5 [nephew]
Dock Whitaker 74 [grandfather]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Doak Whittaker
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: County Road 627
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Lays Track
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Duration of Unemployment: 16
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 36
Income: $800
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Myrtle Whittaker 53
Doak Whittaker 35
Erivas Whittaker 15 [Ulysses]
Curtis Whittaker 18

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Doke E Whitaker
Birth Year: 1905
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
County or City: McDowell

Enlistment Date: 19 Aug 1942
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled transportation occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 67 in.
Weight: 141 lbs.

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Doke Whitaker
Rank: Corporal
Branch: United States Army
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1905
Service Date: 18 Aug 1941
Parent 1 Name: Mrs. Myrtle Whitaker
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas: Ft. Thomas, KY





Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Doke Whittaker
SSN: 236-07-5178
Last Residence: 24890 Vallscreek, McDowell, West Virginia
Born: 22 Apr 1905
Died: Aug 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)


Died:
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Doke Elmer Whitaker
Death Date: 6 Aug 1972
Death Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Thomas Whitaker
Mother Name: Myrtle Whitaker
FHL Film Number: 2114530

Doke married Sessie (Sissie) WHITAKER 16 Jun 1950, McDowell Co. WV; divorced Yes. Sessie (daughter of Hobert McKinley WHITAKER and Fannie Bell CROCKETT) was born 20 Dec 1930, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Oct 1995, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 2B028FB7CD364037940FFC2CB06B4A2744D1

Notes:

Ambushed and shot standing in the yard. At the time Mertie and Hobart were "in a racket" and for some reason having to do with that, she refused to permit Ray's burial in the family cemetery. His grave is said to be somewhere beyond it. It has been suggested that Ray was killed by his brother over a girl (Sessie Mae Whitaker) while they were feeding the farm stock. Sessie was the daughter of Hobart and that may have been the reason for the argument.

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ray Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas W Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mirtie S Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ray Whitaker
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Myrtle Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas Whitaker 38
Myrtle Whitaker 33
Alice Whitaker 18
Nannie Whitaker 16
Doak Whitaker 14
Ray Whitaker 11

Notes:

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Verna Whitaker
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vernia Rutherford
Respondent: Yes
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 84
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Robert L Rutherford 31
Vernia Rutherford 28
Bobby Rutherford 10
Roland Rutherford 8
Lois Rutherford 7
Phyllis Rutherford 5
Bonnie Rutherford 3
Allen Rutherford 1
Woodrow Whittaker 22 [brother]

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Verna F. Rutherford
SSN: 234-86-3179
Last Residence: 24894 Warriormine, McDowell, West Virginia
Born: 30 Mar 1912
Died: 2 Dec 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1968)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=RUT&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=681&GRid=27164973&

Verna married Robert Lonzo Rutherford 03 Nov 1928, Welch, McDowell Co. WV. Robert was born 1909, Coal Creek, Anderson Co. TN; died 1972; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Luther Whitaker
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Luther Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Luther Whittaker
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of May Whitaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Occupation: New Worker, Miner
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Luther A Whittaker
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Tazewell

Enlistment Date: 4 May 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Separated, with dependents
Height: 72 in.
Weight: 156 lbs.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Luther A. Whittaker
SSN: 233-16-3676
Last Residence: 24630 North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 26 Oct 1913
Died: 20 Apr 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Rachel Whitaker
Age: 4[years 6 months
Birth Year: abt 1916 [abt 1915]
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Rachel Whittaker
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household of May Whittaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation: Housework
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

OBITUARY

Bluefield Daily Telegraph; 7 Mar 2009

Rachel Vivian Sutherland

NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. ? Rachel, a child of God, departed from this life on Earth on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 to go to Heaven and live with Jesus. Rachel?s heart overflowed with love and touched the lives of everyone she met. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Rachel was the finest of homemakers, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Born August 12, 1915 at War, W.Va. she was a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Mae Whittaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Alfred Lowe; five brothers; and one sister.

Rachel is survived by her loving and faithful husband of sixty years, Claude Sutherland; one daughter, Claudette French and husband, Bill; one son, Larry Sutherland and wife, Mae and baby Alana; one granddaughter, Tara Hancock and companion, Robbie Brewster; one grandson, Larry Brian Sutherland and wife, Tina; great-grandsons, Tyler Hancock, Jonathan and Isaac Sutherland all of North Tazewell, Va.; one sister, Irene Lawson of North Tazewell, Va.; and two sisters-in-law, that she loved like sisters, Cora Grizzle of Lebanon, Va. and Kathleen Stevenson of Potlow, Va.; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, she counted as family the compassionate and loving staff of Legacy Hospice, her adopted church family at Tazewell Family Worship Center, Dr. Phil Peterson and his wonderful staff at Bluefield Family Medicine.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with Pastors Lawrence Hayes and Don Waddell officiating. Committal services will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens at Bluefield, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009.



Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Rachel V. Sutherland
Last Residence: 24630 North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 12 Aug 1915
Died: 4 Mar 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Rachel married Claude Sutherland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Woodrow Whitaker
Age: 2 years 6 months
Birth Year: abt 1918 [abt 1917]
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Woodrow Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Woodrow Whittaker
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Brother-in-law
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
House Number: 84
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Miner
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 12
Income: $300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Robert L Rutherford 31
Vernia Rutherford 28
Bobby Rutherford 10
Roland Rutherford 8
Lois Rutherford 7
Phyllis Rutherford 5
Bonnie Rutherford 3
Allen Rutherford 1
Woodrow Whittaker 22

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Woodrow I Whitaker
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Tazewell

Enlistment Date: 13 Jun 1941
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 71 in.
Weight: 153 lbs.

Birth:
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Woodrow Whitaker
Birth Date: 1917
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Birth County: McDowell
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 800217

Buried:
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Woodrow I Whittaker
Service Info.: S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 19 Sep 1917
Death Date: 14 Dec 2001
Cemetery: Grandview Memory Gardens
Cemetery Address: 38659 Bov Gc Perry Hwy Bluefield, VA 24605

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Woodrow I. Whittaker
SSN: 229-07-8984
Last Residence: 24630 North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 19 Sep 1916
Died: 14 Dec 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Dean Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Dean Whittaker
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of May Whittaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 46
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Dean H Whittaker
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 21 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: General farmers
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 67 in.
Weight: 134 lbs.


Birth:
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Dean Whittaker
Birth Date: 1919
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia
Birth County: McDowell
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 800217

Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Howard D Whittaker
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1919
Address: 15018 Highway 19 S, Kosciusko, MS, 39090-6581

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Howard D. Whittaker
SSN: 229-14-3848
Last Residence: 39090 Kosciusko, Attala, Mississippi
Born: 5 Nov 1919
Died: 5 Feb 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Johnie Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Johnny Whittaker
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of May Whittaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Laborer Farmer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 38
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: John H Whittaker
Birth Year: 1921
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Tazewell

Enlistment Date: 25 Sep 1942
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70 in.
Weight: 142 lbs.


Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: John Whittaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1921
Death Date: 18 Jul 2000
SSN: 229143851
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 25 Sep 1942
Release Date 1: 17 Nov 1945

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: John Whittaker
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1921
Address: PO Box 101, North Tazewell, VA, 24630-0101

Buried:
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: John Henry Whittaker
Service Info.: SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1921
Death Date: 18 Jul 2000
Cemetery: Grandview Memory Gardens
Cemetery Address: Tazewell, VA 24651

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: John H. Whittaker
SSN: 229-14-3851
Last Residence: 24630 North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 26 Sep 1921
Died: 18 Jul 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: James Whittaker
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of May Whittaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: James A Whittaker
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 25 Mar 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents



Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: James A. Whittaker
SSN: 224-28-4420
Last Residence: 24630 North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Born: 19 Dec 1923
Died: 22 Sep 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Died:
Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: James Arnold Whittaker
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1923
Birth State: West Virginia
Birth Country: United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Date: 22 Sep 1994
Death Time: 04:12 PM
Hospital of Death: Home
County of Death: Warren
Certificate: 074935
Age at Death: 70
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Social Security Number: 224-28-4420
Father's Surname: Whittaker
Mother's Maiden Name: Willhite
Marital Status: Divorced
Education: 12
Industry of Decedent: Grocery stores
Occupation of Decedent: Truck drivers

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Irene Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1926
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: May Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Irene Whittaker
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household of May Whittaker]
Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Housework
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Mae Whittaker 44
Luther Whittaker 26
Rachel Whittaker 24
Dean Whittaker 20
Johnny Whittaker 18
James Whittaker 16
Irene Whittaker 14
J A Lowe 45 [lodger]

Other Events:

• _UID: 1FB62B9EB0AF4D989BF6C6634F10E7E7C95F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Whitaker
Gender: Male
Age: 4 months
Birth Year: abt 1930
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Morgan Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Virginia C Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Whittaker
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Street: County Rd 626
Inferred Residence in 1935: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Household Members:
Morgan Whittaker 48
Virginia Whittaker 38
Robert Whittaker 10
Cashy Lee Jennings 25 [lodger]
Claudia Marshall 24 [lodger]

Robert married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: BC9C05F326954FE0A20E601F6BF44A768885

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Sylva Whitaker
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1916
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Cool Spring, Rutherford, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Sylvia Whittaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Sylvia Smith
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
Street: Road 615
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Autie Smith 28
Sylvia Smith 26

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Sylvia F. Smith
SSN: 230-62-0818
Last Residence: 24266 Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Born: 21 Jul 1915
Died: 26 Jan 1991
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1963)

Buried:
Grave location, portraits, obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42418446

Sylvia married Autie Smith. Autie was born 03 Jul 1910, Russell Co. VA; died 06 Aug 1963; was buried , Russell Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mckinley Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: McKinley L. Whitaker
SSN: 225-18-9351
Born: 7 May 1917
Died: 9 Oct 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=77586891

Died:
North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
Name: McKinley Lee Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 225189351
Age: 63
Date of Birth: 7 May 1917
Residence City: Charlotte
Residence County: Mecklenburg
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 9 Oct 1980
Death City: Charlotte
Death County: Mecklenburg
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: General Hospital
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1979-82

McKinley married Eula Vickars. Eula was born 1920; died 1987; was buried , Charlotte Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker Jr
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Cool Spring, Rutherford, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whitaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

MILITARY RECORDS

Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: John Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1918
Death Date: 5 Aug 1975
SSN: 718102622
Enlistment Date 1: 25 May 1944
Release Date 1: 30 Dec 1945

Birth:
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
Name: John Henry Whitaker
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 1918
Birth County: Rutherford
Parent1 Name: John Henry Whitaker
Parent2 Name: Vera Rushbrook
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C086_66001
Volume: 5
Page: 320

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: John Whitaker
SSN: 718-10-2622
Last Residence: 33162 Miami, Miami-dade, Florida
Born: 14 Dec 1918
Died: Aug 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Railroad Board (Issued Through) (Before 1951)

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: John Henry Whitaker
Death Date: 5 Aug 1975
County of Death: Dade
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 56
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1918

John married Opal Deel. Opal was born 05 Jul 1922, Russell Co. VA; died 25 Jul 2009, Shelby Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Jerry E Whitaker
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1920
Address: PO Box 875, Lebanon, VA, 24266-0875 (1984)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=93246562
Inscription: US ARMY AIR FORCES WWII

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Jerry E. Whitaker
Last Residence: 37745 Greeneville, Greene, Tennessee
Born: 21 Feb 1920
Died: 1 Sep 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Jerry married Ruby D. Leedy. Ruby was born 06 Sep 1922, Dickenson Co. VA; died 12 Dec 1994, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Doris B Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Doris Jessee
Respondent: Yes
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Clincho, Dickenson, Virginia
Street: Road 59
House Number: 206
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Rural, Russell, Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Charley Jessee 22
Doris Jessee 19
Joy Ann Jessee 1
Betty G Jessee 5 months

Birth:
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000 Whitaker
Name: Doris Blair Whitaker
Gender: Female
Race: White
Event Type: Delayed Birth
Birth Date: 1 Feb 1921
Birth County: Rutherford
Parent1 Name: John Henry Whitaker
Parent2 Name: Vera J Rushbrooke
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C086_68001
Volume: 13
Page: 432

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Doris B Jessee
Born: 1 Feb 1921
Died: 21 Dec 2012
State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (1954)

Doris married Charlie Elwood Jessee. Charlie was born 21 May 1917, Virginia; died 10 Jun 1980, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co. FL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1923
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Harry P Whitaker
Birth Date: 17 Jul 1922
Phone Number: 495-7930
Address: PO Box 361, Dante, VA, 24237-0361 (1992)

Buried:
Grave location and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104961297

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Harry P. Whitaker
SSN: 226-16-1344
Last Residence: 24237 Dante, Russell, Virginia
Born: 17 Jul 1922
Died: 29 Mar 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Harry married Margaret Louise Milhorn. Margaret was born 07 Aug 1925, Dante, Russell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 2007, Castlewood, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ralph Whitaker
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Birth:
North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
Name: Lawrence Ralph Whitaker
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 1923
Birth County: Rutherford
Parent1 Name: John Henry Whitaker
Parent2 Name: Vera Jane Rushbrook
Roll Number: NCVR_B_C086_66001
Volume: 9
Page: 250

Buried:
Grave location, portraits, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73614006

Ralph married Oma Lee Leedy. Oma was born 25 Apr 1927, Floyd Co. KY; died 30 May 2006, Unicoi Co. TN; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, Unicoi Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census a
Name: Phyllis Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, portrait, and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105062549

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Phyllis G. Kirby
SSN: 230-24-7867
Last Residence: 33324 Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida
Born: 1 Sep 1924
Died: Apr 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Phyllis married Rev. D. L. Kirby. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Virginia Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1926 [abt 1925]
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55690435

Virginia married Hugh Marshall Lynch. Hugh was born 05 Jan 1930, Rutherford Co. NC; died 15 Feb 1989, Rutherford Co. NC; was buried , Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Billy Whitaker
Gender: Male
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1927
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: William H Whitaker
Birth Year: 1927
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Ohio
State of Residence: Ohio
County or City: Lorain

Enlistment Date: 3 Apr 1946
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Cleveland

Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled miscellaneous occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: William H. Whitaker
SSN: 226-24-1660
Last Residence: 44647 Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
Born: 8 Feb 1927
Died: 6 Feb 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WHIT&GSfn=W&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=37&GScntry=4&GSsr=41&GRid=27152773&

Died:
Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
Name: William H Whitaker
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1927
Birth State: North Carolina
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Date: 6 Feb 1996
Death Time: 03:00 AM
Hospital of Death: Massillon Community Hospital
City of Death: Massillon
County of Death: Stark
Certificate: 014465
Age at Death: 68
Hospital Status: Hospital/ER-Outpatient
Social Security Number: 226-24-1660
Father's Surname: Whitaker
Mother's Maiden Name: Rushbook
Marital Status: Widowed
Education: 12
Armed Forces Indicator: Yes
Branch of Service: Army
Industry of Decedent: Machine, except electrical, not elsewhere classified
Occupation of Decedent: Assemblers

William married Audrey Phillips. Audrey was born 07 Dec 1927, Virginia; died 16 May 1993, Stark Co. OH; was buried , East Greenville Cemetery, East Greenville, Stark Co. OH. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Margaret Whitaker
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1929 [abt 1928]
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Buried:
Grave location, portrait, and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104962418

Margaret married Dale E. Wilson. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty Lou Whitaker
Gender: Female
Age: 0 [less than 1 month]
Birth Year: abt 1930
Birthplace: Kentucky
Race: White
Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: John H Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Vera Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie Fain
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Pleas Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie Morgan
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: W Herbert Morgan
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
W Herbert Morgan 28
Marie Morgan 19
Curtis R Morgan 8 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie C Morgan
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
William H Morgan 38
Marie C Morgan 28
Curtis R Morgan 10
William H Morgan 7
James E Morgan 3

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Clara Morgan
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1911
Address: PO Box 114, Iaeger, WV, 24844-0114

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110153094

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Clara M. Morgan
SSN: 235-64-7638
Last Residence: 24844 Iaeger, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 25 Oct 1911
Died: 9 Jul 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1957-1958)

Marie married William Herbert Morgan 26 Oct 1927, Avondale, McDowell Co. WV. William was born 04 Sep 1901, Wyoming Co. WV; died 28 Aug 1959, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Everitt Fain
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Pleas Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Everett Fain
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Ples Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Raymond E Fain
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Tippleman, coal mine
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 24
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: $800
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Pleas Fain 48
Virgie Fain 45
Leslie E Fain 19
Hubert E Fain 16
Bettie J Fain 6
Raymond E Fain 26

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
Name: Raymond E. Fain
Rank: F 2/c
Branch: United States Navy
Birth Date: May 1914
Service Date: 19 Apr 1944
Parents Name: Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Fain
Spouse Name: Mrs. Belva Wallace Fain
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell
Service areas: Great Lakes, IL, Pacific

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Raymond E Fain
Birth Date: 28 May 1914
Address: PO Box 17, Raysal, WV, 24879-0017

Buried:
Grave location and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113090609

Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Raymond Everett Fain
Service Info.: F1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 28 May 1914
Death Date: 2 Feb 1996
Cemetery: Tom Sparks Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Rock Ridge Rd Paynesville, WV 24873

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Raymond E. Fain
SSN: 233-07-4582
Last Residence: 24879 Raysal, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 28 May 1914
Died: 2 Feb 1996
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Raymond married Belva Wallace 15 Feb 1936, Lex, McDowell Co. WV. Belva was born ca 1918, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hartley Fain
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Pleas Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hartley Fain
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Ples Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Hartley M Fain
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian (White)
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Soldier
Home in 1940: Ewa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Street: Battery A 41st Coast Artilbery
Institution: 41st Coast Artillery
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $360.00
Income Other Sources: Yes

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Hartley M Fain
Birth Year: 1917
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia

Enlistment Date: 29 Jun 1943
Enlistment State: West Virginia
Enlistment City: Huntington
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

Birth:
West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
Name: Hartley Mayton Fain
Birth Date: 1917
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Birth County: McDowell
Gender: Female
FHL Film Number: 800217


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=FAI&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=40&GScntry=4&GSsr=361&GRid=15406379&
Inscription:
Pvt. Coast A. Rt. & HDQS Co. WW II

Died:
Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999
Name: Hartley M Fain
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1917
Death Date: 9 May 1962
Age: 45
Military Branch: Army
Veteran of Which War: World War II
Cemetery Name: Holy Trinity Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Farrell, Eenna

Harley married Margaret M. Rogan. Margaret was born 13 Nov 1922, Mercer Co. PA; died 25 Oct 2012, Mercer Co. PA; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Hermitage, Mercer Co. PA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lesley Fain
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Ples Fain
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Virgie Fain
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Leslie E Fain
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Pleas Fain 48
Virgie Fain 45
Leslie E Fain 19
Hubert E Fain 16
Bettie J Fain 6
Raymond E Fain 26

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Leslie Fain
SSN: 235-28-1654
Last Residence: 24015 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Born: 27 Jun 1921
Died: Jul 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=FA&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSsr=401&GRid=18681173&

Died:
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: Leslie Fain
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1921
Birth Place: West Virginia
Death Date: 12 Jul 1969
Death Place: Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia
Burial Date: 15 Jul 1969
Burial Place: Roderfield, West Virginia
Cemetery Name: Iaeger Mem. Cem.
Death Age: 48
Occupation: Miner
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Residence: Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia
Father Name: Pleas Fain
Mother Name: Virgie Whittaker
FHL Film Number: 804481