Edna Mae Willhite

Female 1893 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edna Mae Willhite was born Apr 1893, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: May Willhite
    Age: 7
    Birth Date: Apr 1893
    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: William Willhite
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Serrah Willhite
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: May Willhite
    Age in 1910: 16
    Birth Year: 1894
    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: William A Willhite
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Sarah Willhite
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: May Whitaker
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    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: Walter Whitaker
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia [West Virginia]
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: May Whitaker
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1894
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Big Creek, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Household Members:
    May Whitaker 36
    Luther Whitaker 15
    Woodrow Whitaker 12
    Dean Whitaker 10
    Johnie Whitaker 8
    James Whitaker 6
    Irene Whitaker 4

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mae Whittaker
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 44
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Rural, Tazewell, Virginia
    Household Members:
    Mae Whittaker 44
    Luther Whittaker 26
    Rachel Whittaker 24
    Dean Whittaker 20
    Johnny Whittaker 18
    James Whittaker 16
    Irene Whittaker 14

    Edna married Walter WHITAKER 08 Aug 1911, Cucumber, McDowell Co. WV. Walter (son of John Henry WHITAKER and Nancy NUCKLES) was born 17 Apr 1893, West Virginia; died 15 Sep 1929, McDowell Co., WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Verna Frances WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Mar 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Dec 1999, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. 3. Luther WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1913, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Apr 1989, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. 4. Rachel Vivian WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1915, McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Mar 2009, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. 5. Woodrow WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Sep 1917, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Dec 2001, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.
    5. 6. Dean Howard WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Nov 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Feb 1990, Attala Co. MS.
    6. 7. John Henry (Johnny) WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Sep 1921, McDowell Co. WV; died 18 Jul 2000, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.
    7. 8. James Arnold WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 22 Sep 1994, Warren Co. OH.
    8. 9. Irene WHITAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Verna Frances WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 30 Mar 1912, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Dec 1999, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 10. James Robert (Bobby) Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 05 Aug 1929, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Dec 1957, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. 11. Roland Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1931, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Mar 1999, Anne Arundel Co. MD; was buried , Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, Howard Co. MD.
    3. 12. Lois Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 08 Feb 1933, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Apr 1991; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. 13. Phyllis Gay Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 04 Aug 1935, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Jun 1985, Duval Co. FL; was buried , Beaches Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach, Duval Co. FL.
    5. 14. Lena Yvonne Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1937, McDowell Co. WV; died 28 Oct 2006, Martinsburg, Berkely Co. WV; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.
    6. 15. Allen Gray Rutherford  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1939, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Jun 1994, Montgomery Co. MD; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA.

  2. 3.  Luther WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 26 Oct 1913, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Apr 1989, Tazewell Co. VA.

    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)


  3. 4.  Rachel Vivian WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 12 Aug 1915, McDowell Co. WV; died 04 Mar 2009, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 16. Claudette Sutherland  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Larry Sutherland  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Woodrow WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 19 Sep 1917, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Dec 2001, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

    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)


  5. 6.  Dean Howard WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 05 Nov 1919, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Feb 1990, Attala Co. MS.

    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)


  6. 7.  John Henry (Johnny) WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 26 Sep 1921, McDowell Co. WV; died 18 Jul 2000, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

    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)


  7. 8.  James Arnold WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born 19 Dec 1923, McDowell Co. WV; died 22 Sep 1994, Warren Co. OH.

    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


  8. 9.  Irene WHITAKER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edna1) was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.

    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]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  James Robert (Bobby) Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 05 Aug 1929, McDowell Co. WV; died 27 Dec 1957, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bobby Rutherford
    Age: 10
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    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

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: J. R. Rutherford
    SSN: 235-36-8920
    Born: 5 Aug 1929
    Died: 15 Dec 1957
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27165189

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1246542&Type=Death
    Killed in a mine explosion.


  2. 11.  Roland Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 22 Jun 1931, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Mar 1999, Anne Arundel Co. MD; was buried , Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Marriottsville, Howard Co. MD.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Roland Rutherford
    Age: 8
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    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

    Birth:
    Public Records Index, Volume 1
    Name: Roland Rutherford
    Birth Date: 22 Jun 1931
    Address: 28 Duck Cove Cir, Berlin, MD, 21811-1824 (1991)

    Buried:
    Grave location, portrait, tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=43908785

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Roland Rutherford
    SSN: 235-36-9348
    Last Residence: 21108 Millersville, Anne Arundel, Maryland
    Born: 22 Jun 1931
    Died: 14 Mar 1999
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (Before 1951)


  3. 12.  Lois Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 08 Feb 1933, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Apr 1991; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lois Rutherford
    Age: 7
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household of Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    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

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27164648

    Lois married Reece. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Phyllis Gay Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 04 Aug 1935, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Jun 1985, Duval Co. FL; was buried , Beaches Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach, Duval Co. FL.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Phyllis Rutherford
    Age: 5
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household or Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    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

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Phyllis Breedlove
    SSN: 232-52-7963
    Born: 4 Aug 1935
    Last Benefit: 32233 Atlantic Beach, Duval, Florida
    Died: Jun 1985
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9781156

    Phyllis married Breedlove. [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Lena Yvonne Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 10 Mar 1937, McDowell Co. WV; died 28 Oct 2006, Martinsburg, Berkely Co. WV; was buried , Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bonnie Rutherford
    Age: 3
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter [in household of Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia


    Birth:
    Public Records Index, Volume 1
    Name: Lena Y Adkins
    Birth Date: 10 Apr 1937
    Address: 200 Cline Dr, Inwood, WV, 25428-4334 (1993)


    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=16609847

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Lena Y. Adkins
    Last Residence: 25428 Inwood, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Born: 10 Apr 1937
    Died: 28 Oct 2006
    State (Year) SSN issued: West Virginia (1953)

    Lena married Norman Adkins. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Vicki Adkins  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  Allen Gray Rutherford Descendancy chart to this point (2.Verna2, 1.Edna1) was born 12 Jan 1939, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Jun 1994, Montgomery Co. MD; was buried , Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richlands, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Allen Rutherford
    Age: 1
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son [in household of Robert and Verna Rutherford]
    Home in 1940: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia


    Birth:
    Public Records Index, Volume 1
    Name: Allen G Rutherford
    Birth Date: 12 Jan 1939
    Address: 9657 Brassie Way, Gaithersburg, MD, 20886-1909 [1993)]


    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9047891

    Died:
    Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
    Name: Allen G. Rutherford
    SSN: 232-58-3589
    Born: 12 Jan 1939
    Died: 20 Jun 1994
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (1953-1954)

    Place of death is not confirmed, but based on his address in 1993.


  7. 16.  Claudette Sutherland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Rachel2, 1.Edna1)

    Claudette married Bill French. [Group Sheet]


  8. 17.  Larry Sutherland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Rachel2, 1.Edna1)


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Vicki Adkins Descendancy chart to this point (14.Lena3, 2.Verna2, 1.Edna1)