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Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | George Washington WHITAKER was born 26 Jun 1914, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV (son of Doctor Hufford WHITAKER and Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER); died 11 May 1990, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN. 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 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]
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3. | Gertrude CHARLES was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of John Mastin CHARLES and Sarah Rasnake). Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Gertrude Charles
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1928
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: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sarrah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gertrude Charles
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter in household of John and Sarah Charles
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11426506&Type=Marriage
Children:
- Jo Ann WHITAKER was born 25 Apr 1946, Filbert, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Jan 1996, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery Cedar, DeKalb Co. IN .
- Louie Douglas WHITAKER was born 16 May 1948, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 25 Apr 1990, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.
- Gloria Jean WHITAKER
- Janette Lovelle WHITAKER was born 28 Feb 1953, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Oct 1997, Dayton, Montgomery Co. OH.
- Judith Lynn WHITAKER was born 28 Oct 1954; died 16 Dec 1954.
- 1. Jackie Irene WHITAKER
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Generation: 3
4. | Doctor Hufford WHITAKER was born 16 Jun 1878, Tazewell Co. VA (son of John Henry WHITAKER and Nancy NUCKLES); died 24 Mar 1954, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 89E4144DE7984FEC8A25B1AEA73859EFBD6F
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Hufford Whitacer [Hufford Whitaker]
Age: 21
Birth Date: 1878
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son in Law
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitaker 21
Fannie J Whitaker 25
Marvin K Whitaker 10 months
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: H Whitaker [Doctor H Whitaker]
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fanny Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hufford Whitaker
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alfred H Whitaker [Hufford Whitaker] [Unsure why census taker put his first name as Alfred]
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Fannie Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Alfred H Whitaker 51 [Hufford]
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Huff Whittaker
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
James Mitchell 7 [grandson]
Birth:
Date of birth from WV death certificate is 10 Jun 1878.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Doctor Huffard Whitaker
County: McDowell
State: West Virginia
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1878
Race: White
Since he provided the info for the draft card, this is more likely the accurate date of birth.
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whittaker&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2891&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=16818314&df=all&
Died:
WV death certificate.
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2616536&Type=Death
Doctor married Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER 20 Nov 1898, Tazewell Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson) was born 10 Aug 1874, Tazewell Col. VA; died 30 Jun 1962, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER was born 10 Aug 1874, Tazewell Col. VA (daughter of Adam ALTIZER and Elizabeth L. Stevenson); died 30 Jun 1962, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV. Other Events:
- _UID: 53DEBCCC69214EEBB1FF3D96345C844A5D8F
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Alltizer [Altizer]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Adam Alltizer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Alltizer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Adam Alltizer 36
Elizabeth Alltizer 36
John H. Alltizer 13
William Alltizer 10
Thomas A. Alltizer 7
Fannie Alltizer 5
James H Alltizer 3
Ruthy L. Alltizer 6 months
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie J Whitacer [Whitaker]
Age: 25
Birth Date: Aug 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitacer
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitacer 21
Fannie J Whitacer 25
Marvin K Whitacer 10 months
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Fanny Whitaker
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
H Whitaker 31
Fanny Whitaker 35
Kelly (son) Whitaker 10
Cornelious Whitaker 9
Topsey D Whitaker 8
James Whitaker 7
Alta Whitaker 6
Oakley Whitaker 5
John Whitaker 2
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whitaker
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hufford Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Hufford Whitaker 41
Fannie Whitaker 43
Topsy D Whitaker 17
James Whitaker 16
Alterine Whitaker 15
Okley D Whitaker 13
John T Whitaker 11
Louie D Whitaker 8
George W Whitaker 6
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whitaker
Gender: Female
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Alfred H Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Alfred H Whitaker 51
Fannie Whitaker 55
Aldorine Whitaker 24
George Whitaker 15
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Fannie Whittaker
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Huff Whittaker 63
Fannie Whittaker 65
Ohla Mitchell 33 [Oakley, daughter, widowed]
Jack Mitchell 11 [grandson]
Dorothy Mitchell 9 [granddaughter]
James Mitchell 7 [grandson]
Birth:
Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter. Date of birth came from death certificate.
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111216049
Died:
Information came from Debbie Terry [terrydebbie32@yahoo.com] James B. Whittaker's great-granddaughter.
date of death from death certificate.
Notes:
Married:
Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940
Groom's Name: ... Whitaker
Groom's Birth Date: 1878
Groom's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
Groom's Age: 20
Bride's Name: Fannie Altizer
Bride's Birth Date: 1876
Bride's Birthplace: Tazewell Co., Va
Bride's Age: 22
Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1898
Marriage Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
Groom's Father's Name: John Whitaker
Groom's Mother's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Bride's Father's Name: Adam Altizer
Bride's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-5
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
Source Film Number: 34214
Reference Number: P 131 - L190
Children:
- Marvin Kelly WHITAKER was born 24 Jul 1899, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Sep 1921, McDowell Co. WV; was buried 19 Sep 1921, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.
- Basil Cornelius (Mike) WHITAKER was born 20 Sep 1900, Tazewell Co. VA; died 17 Jan 1938, Newhall, WV; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Topsy Dorthy WHITAKER was born 11 Apr 1902, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 Feb 1989, Charleston, Kanawha Co. WV.
- James Blane WHITAKER was born 11 Jun 1903, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Jul 1999, Beckley, Raleigh Co. WV.
- Alta Irene WHITAKER was born 21 May 1905, Tazewell Co. VA; died 07 Nov 1997, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC.
- Okla Dora WHITAKER was born 15 Feb 1907, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1960.
- John Thomas WHITAKER was born 4 Oct 1908, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Oct 1942, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Grassy Spur Church Cemetery, Bishop, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Louie Douglas WHITAKER was born 17 May 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 13 Jan 1945, Battle of the Bulge, Malmedy, Belgium; was buried , Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Liege Belgium.
- 2. George Washington WHITAKER was born 26 Jun 1914, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV; died 11 May 1990, Fort Wayne, Allen Co. IN; was buried , Oak Park Cemetery Ligonier, Noble Co. IN.
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6. | John Mastin CHARLES was born ca 1877, McDowell Co. WV (son of William CHARLES and Sally CHRISTIAN). Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John M. Charles
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: VA.
Mother's Name: Sarah Charles
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John Charles
Age: 23
Birth Date: Apr 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lucindia Charles
Marriage Year: 1899
Years Married: 1
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
John Charles 23
Lucindia Charles 21
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Charles
Age in 1910: 33
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Name: Sally Charles
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
John married Sarah Rasnake 13 Feb 1919, McDowell Co. WV. Sarah was born 20 Apr 1903, Buchanan Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1974, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Sarah Rasnake was born 20 Apr 1903, Buchanan Co. VA; died 03 Jan 1974, Berwind, McDowell Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Charls [Sarah Charles]
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Wilson, Grayson, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Charles
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
John Charles 48
Sarah Charles 18
Henry Charles 14
James Charles 8
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarrah Charles [Sarah]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: John M Charles
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John M Charles 52
Sarah Charles 27
Henry W Charles 23 [stepson]
James G Charles 21 [stepson]
George W Charles 5
Lawrence Charles 3 years 6 months
Gertrude Charles 2 years 3 months
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Charles
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
John Charles 62
Sarah Charles 40
George Charles 14
Gertrude Charles 12
Lawrence Charles 8
John E Charles 5
Landon Charles 2
Claude Parker 31 [Lodger]
Fannie Parker 22 [lodger]
Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Sarah Charles
SSN: 234-64-2420
Last Residence: 24815 Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Born: 20 Apr 1903
Died: Jan 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1957-1958)
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11404088&Type=Marriage
Children:
- George W. CHARLES was born 27 Aug 1924, Missouri; died 17 Jul 2008, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, Brewsterdale, McDowell Co. WV.
- Lawrence CHARLES was born 05 Aug 1926, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Apr 1994, Noble Co. IN.
- 3. Gertrude CHARLES was born ca 1928, McDowell Co. WV.
- John Louis CHARLES was born ca 1935, McDowell Co. WV.
- Landan CHARLES was born 22 Sep 1936, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Jul 1988, McDowell Co. WV.
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8. | John Henry WHITAKER was born 07 Aug 1846, probably Smyth Co. VA (son of James S. WHITAKER, Jr. and Nancy PETTS); died 20 Sep 1928, Baptist Valley, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 20A2EAFE738344A7B0B19D71F8C5CAC04179
Notes:
Civil War veteran. Lived with Bill and Susie Whitaker until he died.
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of James and Nancy Whitaker]
Post Office: Baptist Valley
Had attended school with the census year.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whitaker
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jno Whitaker [John]
Age: 53
Birth Date: Aug 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 54 [64]
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18
CIVIL WAR SERVICE
In the Fall of 1862 at Dry Fork, John enlisted, along with his father James and his older brother William James to fight for the Confederacy. John served in Co. E of the 34th Virginia Cavalry under Col. W. A. Witcher until the war ended at Appomattox in April, 1864. He was about 16 years old when he became a soldier.
34th Virginia Cavalry (CSA)was probably the most distinguished confederate unit in West Virginia history. The 34th Virginia Cavalry's core company, Company A, was formed in Wayne County.
Buchanan County Men in the Civil War: "The 34th Virginia Cavalry came into being in September, 1861. Early in the war, the 34th operated mostly in the region between Grundy and Piketon (Pikeville). Many times,the 34th won the distinction of being the advance guard on operations involving numerous units, including the Confederate armies advance into Pennsylvania.
The 34th fought an engagement within 2 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in late June, 1863. The 34th then fell back and occupied the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, before being called to Gettysburg. The East Cavalry Battlefield is generally credited as a Union victory because the goal of the Union Cavalry to delay Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry on July 3rd was accomplished. On the morning of the 4th of July, 1863, it was Lt. Col. Vincent Addison Witcher of the 34th VA and General Stuart who walked the battlefield. The Western Virginia men of the 34th, along with only a portion of the rest of the Brigade, had fought the 1st New Jersey, 3rd Pennsylvania, 5th Michigan, and the 7th Michigan led by newly promoted Gen. George Armstrong Custer. The 5th Michigan was armed with the 7 shot Spencer repeating rifles.
Witcher later wrote: "the 34th Battalion, which had alone rallied with me, opened upon the 5th Michigan, sweeping down its ranks with a most deadly fire, killing its Major, capturing its colors, and covering the ground with the killed and wounded men and horses of the 5th Michigan. I was within 30 yards and saw the Major fall, a gallant and heroic man he was."
General Stuart said "the34th had made the worse massacre of Alger's command and had piled more dead and wounded men and horses on as little space as he had ever seen on any field." The 34th had dismounted that morning with 332 men. After the war, Witcher wrote: "I shall never, no never, forget that eventful night when accompanied by one courier, my Adjutant Edwards and Sergeant Major, both being wounded, I full of grief and bitterness, rode to the barns in our rear and saw with tears in my eyes, my brave fellows from away over the mountains in West Virginia, laid out in windrows, torn and bleeding. I shall never forget that night or the next mornings parade when I could muster but 96 enlisted men. Brave fellows, not a slave holder among them."
[John Whitaker in his 1923 Civil War pension application he said, "I was in the battle of Gettysburg three days and nights, and if I never performed any other military service for the state of Virginia, this baptism of fire and shell should certainly be sufficient credit for my eligibility rolls, at least it seems so to me after 57 years have passed by. I am old and worn out and tired. Have perhaps lived beyond the allotted time already, and if the pension does not come pretty soon. I will not need it."]
The 34th was also given the honor of leading Lee's Army back into Virginia. "The Virginians, and they were almost all that, whether from the counties of Southwest Virginia or the mountain counties of the new state of West Virginia, left knowing they had fought with honor."
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20664369
Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912?2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: John Whitaker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 82
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1846
Death Date: 20 Sep 1928
Death Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 9 Jan 1930
Father: James Whitaker
Mother: Nancy Petts
Certificate Number: 1928030285
John married Nancy NUCKLES 14 Sep 1867, Tazewell Co. VA. Nancy was born Nov 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1920, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Nancy NUCKLES was born Nov 1846, Tazewell Co. VA; died Bef 1920, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 6340AA495E3A4922ADA25753EB6738FB17AE
Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Nuckols
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Knuckles [Nuckles]
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female [in household of Calvin and Ann Nuckles]
Post Office: Baptist Valley
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Whitaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whitaker 35
Nancy Whitaker 34
James Whitaker 11
Jeremiah Whitaker 10
Lilly Whitaker 5
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whitaker
Age: 54
Birth Date: Nov 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jno Whitaker
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 10
Mother: How many children: 10
Household Members:
Jno Whitaker 53
Nancy Whitaker 54
Robert L Whitaker 16
Edna M Whitaker 14
Walter Whitaker 8
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Whiteaker
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John Whiteaker 54 [64]
Nancy Whiteaker 62
Lee Whiteaker 22
Walter Whiteaker 18
Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2225540&GRid=113087266&
Notes:
Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: John Whitaker
Birth Date: 1846
Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Age: 21
Spouse's Name: Nancy Nuckles
Spouse's Birth Date: 1847
Spouse's Birthplace: Tazewell County, Va
Spouse's Age: 20
Event Date: 14 Sep 1867
Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
Father's Name: Jas Whitaker
Mother's Name: Nancy
Spouse's Father's Name: Calvin ... Nuckles
Spouse's Mother's Name: A
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M01695-4
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34214
Reference ID: Page 25Line88
Children:
- James Morgan WHITAKER was born Jul 1868, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1945, Virginia; was buried , Whitaker Family Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Jeremiah WHITAKER was born 14 Dec 1869, Tazewell Co. VA; died 18 Nov 1900, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Harman Cemetery - Garland Mountain McDowell Co. WV.
- Sarah Bell WHITAKER was born Apr 1874, Tazewell Co. VA; died 20 Apr 1944, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenbrier Co. WV.
- Lilly WHITAKER was born 6 Apr 1878, Tazewell Co. VA; died 19 Jul 1942, Greenbrier Co. WV; was buried , Carroll Hill Cemetery (Wesley Memorial Chapel Cemetery) Franklin, Greenbrier Co. WV.
- 4. Doctor Hufford WHITAKER was born 16 Jun 1878, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Mar 1954, Big Creek, McDowell Co WV; was buried , Horsepen Church Of Christ Cemetery, Horsepen, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Thomas W. WHITAKER was born Nov 1883, Tazewell Co. VA; died 6 Dec 1922, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Robert Lee WHITAKER was born 14 Sep 1884, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Jan 1931, Whitaker Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Edna Mae WHITAKER was born Apr 1886.
- Walter WHITAKER was born 17 Apr 1893, West Virginia; died 15 Sep 1929, McDowell Co., WV.
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11. | Elizabeth L. Stevenson was born 19 Aug 1844, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1933, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS:
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Betsy Stephenson
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 1264
Household Members:
Jno Stephenson 60
Betsy Stephenson 52
James Stephenson 20
Marinda Stephenson 18
George Stephenson 14
Wm Stephenson 12
Betsy Stephenson 5
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Stevenson
Age in 1860: 15
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Knob and Cedar Bluff
Household Members:
Elizabeth Stevenson 62
Marinda Stevenson 24
George W Stevenson 22
Elizabeth Stevenson 15
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Alltizer
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Adam Alltizer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Adam Alltizer 36
Elizabeth Alltizer 36
John H. Alltizer 13
William Alltizer 10
Thomas A. Alltizer 7
Fannie Alltizer 5
James H Alltizer 3
Ruthy L. Alltizer 6 months
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Altizer
Age: 56
Birth Date: Mar 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 7
Household Members:
Elizabeth Altizer 56
Hufford Whitacer 21
Fannie J Whitacer 25
Marvin K Whitacer 10/12
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth L Altizer
Age in 1910: 66
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whiteaker 30
Harman H Whiteaker 10
Lyda F Whiteaker 8
Louima L Whiteaker 6
Elizabeth L Altizer 66
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Whitaker [Altizer]
Age: 75
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 40
Harman H Whitaker 19
Lydia F Whitaker 18
Louanna L Whitaker 16
Elizabeth Whitaker 75 [Altizer]
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth L Altizer
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ruth L Whitaker 50
Elizabeth L Altizer 86
L Fay Altizer 28
Harold B Altizer 3 years 7 months [great grandson]
Judith W Altizer 1 year 1 month [great grandaughter]
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=2325380&GRid=42595631&
Children:
- John Henry ALTIZER was born 15 May 1867, Tazewell Co. VA; died 27 Sep 1944, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Wingo Family Cemetery Bandy Tazewell Co. VA.
- William Riley ALTIZER was born Feb 1870, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Oct 1956, Welch, McDowell Co. WV.
- Thomas Albert ALTIZER was born 19 Aug 1872, Tazewell Co. VA; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.
- 5. Frances Janes (Fannie) ALTIZER 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.
- James Harvey ALTIZER was born 12 Dec 1876, Tazewell Co. VA; died 24 Nov 1931, Altizer Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Altizer Cemetery, Little Joe Ridge, Tazewell Co. VA.
- Rutha Lou ALTIZER was born 22 Nov 1879, Tazewell Co. VA; died 15 Aug 1969, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Joe Altizer Cemetery, Bandy, Tazewell Co. VA.
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13. | Sally CHRISTIAN was born 1859, McDowell Co., WV (daughter of John CHRISTIAN and Clementine (Clemy) HARMAN); died Aft 1910. Other Events:
- _UID: 9033EDFA468E497EB89A365FC532B06235D0
Notes:
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DISCOUNTED
Sallie Christian Charles applied to the Eastern Cherokee in 1908, claiming Cherokee ancestry from her grandfather, Moses Christian. Application #10464. In her application she spells his name "Mose." Her application was rejected.
For more information about Cherokee genealogy, check out http://www.pollysgranddaughter.com. The following is from her article about Cherokee Wannabes. Since so much has been written about her great-grandfather, Thomas Bailey Christan, having Native American heritage, which has NOT been borne out by Y-DNA results or autosomal DNA results by any of his descendants.
This site has excellent articles on how to prove Cherokee ancestry. http://www.pollysgranddaughter.com/2011/06/fortune-hunters-guion-miller-roll-and.html#comment-form
The Guion Miller Roll is a list of Eastern Cherokee Indians who applied for compensation because of a 1906 lawsuit, and judgment in the tribe's favor in the United States Court of Claims on May 28, 1906, for them. This resulted in the appropriation of $1 million to the Tribe's eligible individuals and families. Newspapers were full of announcements that the Cherokees and/or Cherokee heirs would be receiving money anywhere from $5,000,000 to $11,000,000. Many times it was not made clear this was money for nearly the entire tribe but instead gave the impression that it was for specific families.
To be approved for funds the individual must have:
1. Been alive as of May 28, 1906
2. Established that he/she was a member or descendants of a person that had been included in the forced removal to Indian Territory, known as the Ross Party.
3. Not been affiliated with a tribe other than the Cherokee
4. Been members of the Eastern Cherokee tribe at the time of the treaties of 1835,1836, and 1845 between the United States and Eastern Cherokee.
There were 45,857 applications filed for about 900,000 claimants. 30,254 of those claimants were entitled to share in the funds. This means nearly 2/3 of all claimants were NOT entitled and therefore rejected.
A common assumption of those who descend from people who were rejected on the Miller Roll is that their ancestors were Cherokee, but they just couldn't prove it at that time. These families were usually always listed as white in vital records and were never listed in the Cherokee records or on any Cherokee rolls. They simply had no documentation or proof.
People applied for the Miller Roll who had never heard they were Cherokee before the money or land topic came up. They were suddenly informed by someone that they were Cherokee or related to a specific family and should apply. There were families who had heard they were Indian or "kin" to them, so they applied even though they had never heard what tribe of Indians they might be "kin" to. There were people who were notified by "claim agents" and lawyers that they were entitled to lots of money so they applied. There were people who were told they would be receiving both land and money, so they applied. There were people who applied because they thought they were enrolling in the Eastern Cherokee tribe and then would be entitled to land and money.
Many of the rejected claimants, for one reason or another, filed a claim believing they were going to come into money. One has to be careful of not basing claim to Cherokee ancestry based on a rejected claim from the Miller Roll. Though these applications often offer a lot of genealogical information, they don't necessarily offer any proof of Cherokee ancestry.
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census about Sarah Charles
Name: Sarah Charles
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
William Charles 24
Sarah Charles 21
John M. Charles 3
George Charles 3 months
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Sarah Charles
Age: 42
Birth Date: Jan 1858
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Wilkins Charles [William]
Marriage Year: 1873
Years Married: 27
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 7
Mother: How many children: 11
Household Members:
William Charles 42
Sarah Charles 42
George Charles 20
Rose Charles 11
Adam Charles 9
Lucinda Charles 6
William Charles 3
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Sally Charles
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Adkin, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William Charles
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
William Charles 52
Sally Charles 51
John Charles 33
George W Charles 30
Mary Charles 26
Rosa Charles 22
Adam Charles 19
Lucinda Charles 17
William Charles 13
Levicy Charles 10
Notes:
Married:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11390670&Type=Marriage
Line 9
Children:
- 6. John Mastin CHARLES was born ca 1877, McDowell Co. WV.
- George Washington (Wash) CHARLES was born Mar 1880, McDowell Co. WV.
- Rose CHARLES was born 27 Aug 1888, McDowell Co. WV; died 13 May 1960, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Deskins Cemetery, Atwell, McDowell Co. WV.
- Adam CHARLES was born Oct 1890, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Jul 1950, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Big Creek Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
- William CHARLES was born Oct 1896, McDowell Co. WV.
- Lucinda S. CHARLES was born 4 Sep 1893, McDowell Co., WV; died 29 Jul 1959, McDowell Co., WV; was buried , Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
- Levisa (Vicie) CHARLES was born ca 1900, McDowell Co. WV.
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