William V. RUSH

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Rush
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Vick Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary Rush
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: William V Rush
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Victor A Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Susan M Rush
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 55
Susan M Rush 55
Jamie S Rush 22
Lin E Rush 17
Lillian H Rush 17
William V Rush 15
Janie J Collins 63 [aunt]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: William V Rush
Respondent: Yes
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Street: Road 611
Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Mary Susie Rush 66
Lynn Rush 28
William V Rush 26

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: William V Rush
Birth Year: 1913
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Virginia
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Washington

Enlistment Date: 1 Feb 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Abingdon
Grade: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: General farmers
Marital status: Single, with dependents
Height: 66 in.
Weight: 135 lbs.

Other Events:

• _UID: 7409A4FD73D24CC7B4991F128B859EAC4E7F

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Victor A. Rush
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Robt. W. Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Lettie J. Rush
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Victor A Rush
Age: 26
Birth Date: May 1874
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Robert W Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Leticia J Rush
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Victor A Rush
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Susie W Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 35
Susie W Rush 35
Robert J Rush 4
Janie S Rush 2
Monnie L Rush 5 months
Martha E Whitaker 72 [mother-in-law]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Vick Rush [Victor Rush]
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Vick Rush 45
Mary Rush 45
Robert Rush 13
Janie Rush 12
Monnie Rush 10
Lillian Rush 7
Lynn Rush 7
William Rush 6
Jane Collins 58 [sister-in-law]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Victor A Rush
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Susan M Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 55
Susan M Rush 55
Jamie S Rush 22
Lin E Rush 17
Lilliam H Rush 17
William V Rush 15
Janie J Collins 63 [sister-in-law]

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Victor Alexander Rush
County: Washington
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 28 May 1874
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90459259

Victor married Mary Susan WHITEAKER 1 Dec 1904. Mary (daughter of Jeremiah (Jerry) WHITEAKER and Martha Emily FAULKNER) was born 15 May 1872, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 1941, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 27D2CEC920DB4F198544DEAAAE4B9E08E37E

Notes:

Heirs of Jeremiah Whitaker's will probated 2 Jan 1906: Susie Rush (Vic Rush)

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary S. Whiteaker
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Susie Whittaker
Age: 28
Birth Date: May 1872
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Jery Whittaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Marthy Whittaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census about Susie W Rush
Name: Susie W Rush
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Victor A Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Martha E Whiteaker
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 35
Susie W Rush 35
Robert J Rush 4
Janie S Rush 2
Monnie L Rush 5 months
Martha E Whitaker 72 [mother]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Rush
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Vick Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Vick Rush 45
Mary Rush 45
Robert Rush 13
Janie Rush 12
Mannie Rush 10
Lillian Rush 7
Lynn Rush 7
William Rush 6
Jane Collins 58 [sister]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Susan M Rush
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Victor A Rush
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 55
Susan M Rush 55
Jamie S Rush 22
Lin E Rush 17
Lilliam H Rush 17
William V Rush 15
Janie J Collins 63 [sister]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Susie Rush
Age: 66
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Street: Road 611
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $2000
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Mary Susie Rush 66
Lynn Rush 28
William V Rush 26





Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=RUS&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=401&GRid=90459241&

Other Events:

• _UID: FC8D159FB958475CA91124B8FF2EC80480FB

Notes:

Another researcher has his DOB as 30 June 1830.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 347
Household Members:
James Whitaker 60
Elizabeth Whitaker 56
Alexander Whitaker 25
Jane Whitaker 22
Jeremiah Whitaker 20
Joseph Whitaker 17
Susannah Whitaker 15
Elizabeth Whitaker 14
Thomas Whitaker 11

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age in 1860: 29
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 29
Martha E Whitaker 22
Isaac N Whitaker 1
William Whitaker 14

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 43
Martha E Whitaker 33
Isaac N Whitaker 11
Jane J Whitaker 9
Thomas J Whitaker 7
Salley E Whitaker 4
Ollie Whitaker 2
Charles A Whitaker 7 months

[Jerry's children were born in Saltville, VA but later moved to Spring Creek just below Abingdon, VA.]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: J. Whiteaker
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1828
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
J. Whiteaker 52
Martha E. Whiteaker 42
I.N. Whiteaker 21
Jane J. Whiteaker 18
Thomas J. Whiteaker 17
Sallie Whiteaker 15
Ollie R. Whiteaker 13
Charles A. Whiteaker 10
Mary S. Whiteaker 8
Joseph J. Whiteaker 5 

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jery Whittaker
Age: 70
Birth Date: Jun 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Marthy Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1858
Years Married: 42
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

MILITARY RECORDS

Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: Jeremiah Whiteaker
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
Regiment Name: Capt. King's Company, Virginia L. Art'y. (Saltville Artillery)
Regiment Name Expanded: King's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery)
Film Number: M382 roll 59

Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
Name: Jeremiah Whiteaker
Age: 36
Military Unit: Capt. L. F. Jones' Co., Artillery (Second Co., Richmond Howitzers) AND Capt. King's Co., Light Artillery (Saltville Artillery) AND Capt. Kevill's Co., Artillery (United Artillery)

Both Jerry and his wife are buried at the Whitaker Cem., a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.

WILL

[Note: Jeremiah (Jerry) Whiteaker was born in Saltville, Virginia on 30 Jun 1830, and died in Washington County, VA on 20 Dec 1905. He was the son of James Whiteaker and his wife Elizabeth Parsley. His wife was Martha Elizabeth Faulkner. The administrator of the estate was his son Charles Alexander Whiteaker. Surnames have been capitalized for clarity.]

Will Book D, Page 92

I, Jerry WHITEAKER, of Washington County, Virginia, do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other? wills formerly made.

1st I desire all my just debts paid.

2nd I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Martha Elizabeth, one? buggy and one half (1/2) of all my house hold goods except as hereinafter bequeathed- I further devise to my wife Martha Elizabeth, during her life, the Mansion house and all its? appurtenances and I hereby charge the lands herein after devised,for the support and Maintenence of my wife as follows: The parts devised to my son Charley and daughter Susie Rush, with one third of the proceeds of said land and they are to take care of and support my wife according to her station in life. The parts devised to J.J. COLLINS, Sallie McDANIEL, Ollie? GILMER, Joe WHITEAKER, Newton WHITEAKER and Thomas WHITEAKER, with Four dollars per year each to be paid in Money. I give to my wife the horse called Charley; the Mare called Daisy I desire to be sold and the proceeds paid to my wife.

3rd Because of the labor performed for me and his kindness and attention to my wife and I, I give to my son Charley all my farming implements. I further give and devise to my son Charley, fifty acres (50) of land, Commencing at Lester and Clyce's corner on the North side, coming with line to mine and Clyce's corner west of the school house; then coming east to corner at junction of creek and lane; then south to Jonesville road; then go east south of the road until he gets fifty acres.

4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Susie RUSH because of her faithful care and attention, one half of my household goods and one buggy. I further give and devise to my daughter Susie, fifty acres of land commencing at mine and Clyce's corner, thence south to the school house corner and mine and Clyce's corner; then with school house lot down the creek to the cross road; then with said road south to Jonesville road, then east until she gets forty five acres of land, then she is to have five acres of the timber land and at the death of my wife I devise to her the mansion house and its appurtenances.

5th I give and bequeath to my daughter Sallie McDANIEL the bureau and wash stand in my bed room.

6th The residue of my land I give and devise equally to my children Jane COLLINS, Sallie McDANIEL, Ollie GILMER, Joe WHITEAKER, Newton WHITEAKER and Thomas WHITEAKER, subject to the charge upon it, contained in the first clause of my will?.

7th I give to Vic Rush my log chain. It is my desire and will that the salt kettle, which now sits at the spring, remain in its present location for all time.

Witness my hand and seal this the 7th day of October 1905.
Jerry WHITEAKER


Washington County, to wit: I, A.R. BLACKWELL, Commissioner of Accounts of the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that after having first advertised the same as required by law, I proceeded to state and settle the account of C.A. WHITEAKER, Administrator of JERRY WHITEAKER, deceased, and find the foregoing to be a true statement of the same. There is due said Administrator $11.46 upon which he will be entitled to? interest from January 19th 1907.

Given under my hand this Jany 19th 1907
A.R.BLACKWELL Comm. of Accts.

At a Circuit Court continued and held for Washington County at the Court House thereof on Saturday the 13th day of April 1907. A settlement of the administration account of C.A. WHITEAKER, Administrator of Jerry WHITEAKER, deceased, which has been filed in the Clerk's Office of the Court for more than one month past and to which there are no exceptions was examined by the Court found to be correct and ordered to be recorded.

Teste;D.A. SUMMERS, D.Clerk



Buried:
a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=160485762&

Jeremiah married Martha Emily FAULKNER 19 Jan 1858, Washington Co. VA. Martha (daughter of Isaac FAULKNER and Sarah) was born Jan 1839, Scott Co. VA; died 13 Dec 1913, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 3E9AFD6C753F4A848199BCE9F4E0861CF8B5

Notes:

d/o Isaac Faulkner and wife, Sarah.

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker
Age in 1860: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Smyth, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Seven Mile Ford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 29
Martha E Whitaker 22
Isaac N Whitaker 1
William Whitaker 14

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker
Age in 1870: 33
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Broadford
Household Members:
Jeremiah Whitaker 43
Martha E Whitaker 33
Isaac N Whitaker 11
Jane J Whitaker 9
Thomas J Whitaker 7
Salley E Whitaker 4
Ollie Whitaker 2
Charles A Whitaker 7 months

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E. Whiteaker
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Rich Valley, Smyth, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: J. Whiteaker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: House Keeper
Household Members:
J. Whiteaker 52
Martha E. Whiteaker 42
I.N. Whiteaker 21
Jane J. Whiteaker 18
Thomas J. Whiteaker 17
Sallie Whiteaker 15
Ollie R. Whiteaker 13
Charles A. Whiteaker 10
Mary S. Whiteaker 8
Joseph J. Whiteaker 5

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Marthy Whittaker [Martha Whittaker]
Age: 61
Birth Date: Jan 1839
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jery Whittaker
Marriage Year: 1858
Years Married: 42
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother: number of living children: 8
Mother: How many children: 8
Household Members:
Jery Whittaker 70
Marthy Whittaker 61
Charlie Whittaker 30
Ollie Whittaker 21
Susie Whittaker 28
Thomas Day 12 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Martha E Whitaker [Martha E Whiteaker]
Age in 1910: 72
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Victor A Rush 35
Susie W Rush 35
Robert J Rush 4
Janie S Rush 2
Monnie L Rush 5 months
Martha E Whitaker 72

Birth:
POB according to marriage record.

Buried:
a private cemetery on Old Jonesboro Road.

Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Whiteaker&GSiman=1&GScid=52634&GRid=160485965&

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
Name: Jeremiah Whitaker
Birth Date: 1833
Birthplace: Smyth Co., Va.
Age: 25
Spouse's Name: Martha Emily Forkner [Faulkner]
Spouse's Birth Date: 1839
Spouse's Birthplace: Scott Co., Va.
Spouse's Age: 19
Event Date: 19 Jan 1858
Event Place: Washington, Virginia
Father's Name: James Whitaker
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Whitaker
Spouse's Father's Name: Isaac Forkner [Faulkner]
Spouse's Mother's Name: Sarah Forkner [Faulkner]
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00683-1
System Origin: Virginia-EASy
GS Film number: 34389
Reference ID: P. 503

Other Events:

• _UID: A83A2F134419468ABAD03F571343A52E9A82

Notes:

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

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

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

CENSUS RECORDS

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

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

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

PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAX LISTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARRIAGE RECORDS

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

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

WILL AND ESTATE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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They were married by Nicholas Regan.

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

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

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

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

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Isaac married Sarah. [Group Sheet]

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