Hi, I figure it's time to put out my family info. again. I descend from JOHN WILLIAM WHITAKER (B. 4/17/1845) who md. ELVIRA SUSAN FURBUSH (b. June 30, 1849). Their children were: WALTER, ADA BELL, MARTHA EDMONIA, MARY SUSAN, CHARLIE EDWARD, SARAH ANN, BESSIE VIRGINIA, ROBERT BAXTER, WILLIAM JOEL, JAMES NOEL, LAURA ELLEN (my grandmother who married GEORGE MARTIN SAWYER of SOUTH MILLS, NC). My Whitaker line descended from the CHEATHAM's and the FURBUSH's of VA. I'm interested in hearing from any and all relatives. -Jean Johnson

Hi Everyone! I have finished scanning the Whitakers recorded in the Rhode Island Cemetery database. There are 218 names recorded. The information is in the form of an alphabetical index with Last Name, First, Birth, Death, Cemetery and Age columns. Additional information is probably available by checking the individual name record in the database. This system is not on-line, however I will look up information on the RI Historical Society computer if you send a request for specific records. Additional information sometimes includes age at death (yr., mo., days), Veteran information, inscription data when available. If you find a specific individual you are interested in, I can find the name and actual cemetery location. To find more information about the RI Cemetery Database project, go to: http://members.tripod.com/~debyns/cemetery.html When reviewing the RI Cemetery data it is helpful to know the following: Cumberland, founded in 1774 was formerly Attleboro Gore, MA Woonsocket was formed from part of Cumberland in 1867 Pawtucket, founded 1828, part from Pawtucket, MA, part from N. Providence (1874) East Providence, founded 1862 from Rehoboth, MA and Seekonk, MA For more information about Towns of RI, go to: http://users.ids.net/~jcraig/ri_towns.htm If anyone would like a copy of the Whitaker information in the database, please contact me and I will attach the file to an e-mail. Happy Hunting! Bob Whittaker

Looking for a Hannah Whitaker, b. 1760 New Hampshire, m. David Morrison of Londonderry. Anyone have those Whitakers? Thanks. Sue

The attached file is a list of known Whitakers buried in the Old Rehoboth Cemetery (Newman Cemetery) in Rumford (East Providence), RI. Many of those buried here are from the Richard Whitaker of Rehoboth line. Hope this helps someone! Bob Whittaker The Old Rehoboth Cemetery "The ring of the town" at East Providence, RI near Newman Church. Copied, compiled, published 1932 - Marion Pearce Carter Whitaker (pages 55 & 56) Mary Ellen, Eldest child Joel & Almira, Oct. 14, 1828 died Jan. 23, 1899. Joel son Peter & Mary, Nov, 29, 1874 at 80 yr. 6 mos. (War 1812 marker) Almira F. wife Joel, Mar. 5, 1876 at 78 gr. 10 mos. 11 days. Benjamin C. son Joel, Oct. 10, l830 died Sept. 10, 1838 in 8 th yr. Peter son Richard, Oct. 11, 1753 died Aug. 14, 1843 (War 1812 Marker) Mary C. relict Peter & dau. Eleazer Carpenter born May 19, 1756 died Feb. 13, 1848 in 92 yr. Philip son Peter born Dec. 31, 1791 died Feb. 24, 1829 in 38 yr. William son Richard & Ruth, Jan. 2, 1844 in 52 yr. Ruth wife Richard born Jan. 1, 1766 died Aug. 1840 in 75 yr. Richard, Jan. 17,1755 died Nov. 25, 1845 in 91 yr. Ruth Eddy dau. Richard & Ruth, Apr. 29, 1828 in 25 yr. Three Sons of Richard & Ruth- Cyranus Dec. 1, 1823 at 92, Arimah (? died at Brockfort, NY, Oct, 7, 1824 at 31 yr. Albert Bayliss died at Virginia, Ohio, June 23, 1832 at 21 yr. Nancy, Dec, 16, 1831 in (84 or 34 yr.?) in Whitmg yard. Anna wife Richard--- 1765 (?) (Richard, Dec. 6, 1760 in 73 yr.) Abner, Dec. 29, 1783 in 25 yr. Sarah dau. Richard & Patience, Dec, 1763 in 9 yr. Lieut. Richard, Jan. 19, 1816 at 86 yr 2 days. Abel, Dec. 22, 1811 in 85 yr. Sarah consort Abel, Mar. 2, 1810 in 51 yr. Joseph, July 25, 1744 in 29 yr. Benjamin son Nathaniel & Abigail, Apr. 17, 1748-9 at 11 yr, 16 days. Sarah wife Philip, Feb. 6, 1738-9 in 68 yr. Philip, Feb.-- 1739-40 in 78 yr. (Elizabeth wife Noah, Aug 11, 1755 in 71 yr. (Joseph, July 25, 1744 in 29 yr.)

Hi Everyone! Record of Whitaker family buried in Cranston, RI. I believe this family descends from Richard Whitaker of Rehoboth (1600c) Cranston Grave Stones Arnold Vol. I Cranston, RI, July 26, 1891 On the farm lately owned by Elisha A. Whitaker, back of house is a burial yard of his family, with granite posts and iron rails and in fine condition; said farm situated on road leading from the Apple- house Hill road north to Plainfield Pike. NAME Born Died Age Elisha A. Whitaker 1792c 02/23/1866 74 Rhoby Whitaker 04/16/1860 50 yr w/o Elisha A. 6 mo 8 days Nancy Whitaker 05/25/1859 48 yr w/o Elisha A. 6 mo Alice A. Whitaker d. Elisha & Adeline A. 09/20/1881 13 mo. William L. Whitaker 08/07/1871 5 wks s. Elisha & Adelind A. Infant son 04/13/1883 1 mo. Elisha & Adeline A. Mariah Whitaker 5 days d. Elisha A. & Roby Israel Webster Whitaker 02/17/1840 2 mos s. Elisha A. & Rhoby 12 days Albert W. Whitaker 01/23/1833 2 yr s. Elisha A. & Rhoby 4 mo 2 days Esther wife of Amos b 1775 d. 1/2/1857 82 yrs

Hi Everyone! Finally made it to the Rhode Island Historical Society Library today. I was able to access the Cemetery database and print out the names of over 200 Whitakers buried in the Rhode Island (Parts of RI were once MA, so if you are missing SE Massachusetts ancestors, they could be in RI!) I have a listing of the Rehoboth Whitakers buried in the Newman Cemetery in East Providence (which was originally the "ring of the town" in Rehoboth). There are over 25 Whitakers buried in the Newman Cemetery! I have recorded the Whitakers listed in other cemeteries in Rehoboth, MA. Am in the process of scanning the Cemetery Database index for Whitakers and will place the info in a txt file for anyone who wants it. Should have this complete by Monday or sooner. If you would like me to check for a specific individual before Monday, send a note. Keep in touch! Bob Whittaker

I am looking for a Avis WHITAKER b abt 1670? was married to John RUDD I am also looking for a Betsy WHITAKERwho was born abt 1939 and d 7/1850 in Orange County NC. Any help would be great or hints. Thank you- Mary Elizabeth RUDD Johns

Family & Friends, Just a quick note to wish you all a: HAPPY THANKSGIVING and to give thanks to those who first immigrated to the USA bringing with them their rich heritage. May you and yours be blessed with another year of health and happiness. Mike Cosner

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving .... Sandy

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS GREETING TO ALL! Good luck on your research. Huie and Joan Whitaker Landrum

Happy and safe holidays from us (Jim, Carolyn, & Jesse Whittaker), and good hunting! Jim Whittaker

Hello Paul WHITAKER I believe in "shots in the dark." I have a book by Judge Melvin D WHITAKER, WHITAKERS OF THE HOLME, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND, Gateway Press, Baltimore. 1988. Pp 76-77 is the family of James & Catherine (WIGGINS) WHITAKER, daughter of John & Catherine (BAKER) WHITAKER who were living in Chowan Co, NC in 1728 & Craven Co, NC in 1737. James WHITAKER's will probated 1782 in Camden, SC. James & Catherine WHITAKER had a son, James, Jr - there is no other information on him in this book. Since being on the List, I have had contact with Mary G DAY, who is from my WHITAKER line. She has a copy of OUR CHILDREN'S ANCESTRY, by Sarah Canty Whitaker Allen and may be able to furnish more information on your WHITAKER / BAKER line. Mary's e-mail: [email protected] Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday. Peg [email protected]

Kathy asked for more info: Here is some - more may follow: Taken from my father’s hand - John Paul Whitaker, son of John Harrison Whitaker, son of James Martin Whitaker. (I am Paul Harrison Whitaker - son of John Paul) And I quote: My great grandparents (James Martin’s parents) lived in North Carolina. Their plantation was ‘across the fence’ from the Baker plantation. James Martin married Sarah Ann Baker. During the war the yankee army took what they wanted in the way of cattle, food, whatever, then burned the rest. After the war, James Martin and co. moved in the vicinity of Springfield, Missouri. Sarah’s brother Jim was with them. They never married. Grandpa and Uncle Jim (Brothers-in-law) decided to go to Texas. The means for hitch-hiking were lacking so they walked all the way to Gainesville, Texas, just south of the Red River from Ardmore. When they came to rivers, creeks, etc., Grandpa removed his shoes and carried them then put them on again on the other side. Uncle Jim wore his shoes through the water, but his feet were cold all day. I don’t know what year grandpa and Uncle Jim went to Texas but the dates of the birth of the first child was 1870. My dad, the baby, was born in 1886. Uncle Bob was the oldest. He was born before they left Missouri. Gainsville seemed to be the main place of residence, but they moved about, for my dad (John Harrison) was born in Valley Mills, Bosque County, Texas. Grandpa was back in Gainesville. James Martin Whitaker was a cannoneer a lot of the time. In one battle he was firing a cannon to the Union side to a meadow across a river where two of his brotherss were firing at him. He used anything he could get for cannon fodder. He used pieces of log chain or whatever. He would light the fuse then quickly climb up a sapling. He thought that would ease the concussion to the ears. He fired so many times , blood would seep out of his ears. As a guard at the entrance to the army camp, Grandpa (James Martin) was posted guard. Everyone who approached the entrance had to dismount, give their name, rank and serial number and date of birth. A general on a horse came up and was stopped by grandpa with the rifle at the ready, “Dismount, give your name, rank, serial number and date of birth.” The general just would not and said, “Aw Whit, you know who I am”. Grandpa barked “at the count of three, I will fire! At the count of two, the general was on the ground, singing his song. As he mounted his horse, he chuckled and said, “Whit, you are a good soldier.” The last battle James Martin was in left him severely wounded. He was shot in the leg and his company thought he was dead so they left him. When the Union soldiers came he was setting up. They told him to march. He told them that when he walks, his wound bleeds. A soldier drew his gun and said he will shoot if he doesn’t march. Grandpa tried but fell down again. The soldier shot him in the same leg and left him for dead. Later a Union doctor found him and doctored him until he was well. The story has it that his brothers, who had been fighting against him, left him for dead. After his recovery and return to the homestead the brothers were reportedly mad and the parents were overjoyed. It is also said that he was a part of Stonewall Jackson's group under General Marmaduke. ==== For what it's worth. Paul Whitaker

Hello, I am looking for information on the fatther of Sarah Pullen Bradford (she married James Whitaker 1773-1825 in 1796. I have been told Bradford was a hero in the American Revolution and listed in the DAR registries. Thea Rasins 5808 Larsen Lane Shawnee, KS 66203

Hi guys, Here's another in Neosho County, city of Thayer: KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas NEOSHO COUNTY, Part 10 THAYER. A. M. WHITTEKER, general merchandise. Native of Tioga County, Pa., born in 1836. He was raised and educated on the farm, moving to Pontiac, Mich., in 1864, where he went into mercantile life, carrying on business afterwards in both Saranac and Ludington, then moved to Missouri in 1869. He remained a short time, and came to Neosho County, taking a farm of 320 acres, which he occupied until 1879, then traded it to Mr. McLochlin for a mercantile stock. This was burned, and he had to commence again, and has been doing a better business every year since. His sales in 1880 were $9,222.52; in 1881 they were $13,500, and in 1882 amounted to $20,000. Mr. Whitteker married in Pennsylvania, and has six children, girls. He is a member of the K. of H. Happy hunting! Lynn

Howdy everyone... I have in my possession two "spare" death records on two different Robert Whitaker's. I'm going to list the information on them and if you recognize the names, etc. just let me know and I'd be glad to mail the record to you. :-) Here goes........... ******* CERTIFICATE OF DEATH/STATE OF OKLAHOMA Deceased: Robert J. Whitaker DOD: 11-25-1969 Sex: Male Race: White Age: 79 DOB: 9-14-1890 County of Death: Muskogee City of Death: Muskogee State of Birth: Oklahoma Indian Territory, USA Widowed Usual Occupation: Oil Field Worker Residence: Oklahoma, Muskogee, Muskogee 204 North S. Father Name: William R. Whitaker Mother Name: Bridgett Tallon Informant: Sister: Mrs Rebecca Cochran of Cushing, OK ************* DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA/CERTIFICATE OF DEATH Deceased: Robert Harry Whitaker DOD: 7-5-1966 Sex: Male Race: Negro Age: 76 DOB: 8-9-1890 County of Death: Washington D.C. City of Death: Wash DC State of Birth: Kansas Surviving Spouse: Araminta Usual Occupation: Tailor Residence: Washington DC 1212 Irving St. NW Father Name: Jack. Whitaker Mother Name: Emma Informant: Sister: A Decendent ********** There you go. One I ordered by mistake, the other one the Records Dept messed up royally. Anyway, if you can link either one to your family let me know. Linda Whittaker Knott [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/5868 WHITTAKER,LOVE,WEST,CHAPIN,MALOTT COMSTOCK,ELLIS,FERGUSON KNOTT,GOODWIN,AVERY CLARK,EVANS,MOCK,ROCHFORD,ALVEY

Hey, any WHITACRE people out there? I am a WHITACRE and am searching for information on my great-grandparents Cyrus WHITACRE and Elizabeth RANDALL. They had my grandfather, George Washington WHITACRE, in Carterville, IL in 1889. That is all I know of them! Any help would be greatly appreciated! --------------------------- Thanks, Cathy Whitacre Reisinger [email protected] http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/i/Cathy-L-Reisinger-CA/index.html

Hi gang, Here is another biography from: KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas ATCHISON COUNTY, Part 27 H. L. WHITAKER, was born in Hampden County, Mass., July 24, 1838. He lived in Massachusetts until he was fourteen years of age, when he left home and went to West Meriden, Conn., to learn the machinist trade, at which he worked until January 1, 1855, when he went to Brown County, Ill., where he engaged in farming. In the fall of 1856, he moved the Rev. Pardee Butler from Brown County, Ill., to Atchison County, Kas. Mr. Whitaker then returned to Brown County, Ill., and moved his mother, Mrs. Emeline Whitaker, to Pardee, Atchison County, Kas., took a claim for her in the spring of 1857; left his mother and two brothers on it, while he went to Henderson County, Ill., and engaged in farming. While here, he was married to Miss Harriet E. Merriman, of West Meriden, Conn., September 22, 1857. In the fall of 1858, he came to Pardee, Atchison County, Kas., his sole capital being a team and ten cents in money. He rented a small place that year, and his mother gave him forty acres of the quarter section that he took up for her in the spring of 1857, which is in the southeast quarter of Section 33, Township 6, Range 19. Mr. Whitaker has added to his farm and now has about 500 acres. He has built three houses on this place, the last one costing him $3,600. April 1, 1882, Mr. Whitaker purchased the retail department of the Western Hardware Company. He deals in farm implements, barb wire, shelf hardware, and everything appertaining to an establishment of the kind. Their children are Lyman M., Frank S., Emma M., Mary I., Joseph A., Harry O., Hattie E., John Allen and Arthur. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the Pardee Seminary Co., retaining that position about fourteen years. He was Overseer and Trustee of the Township six years, and Justice of the Peace from 1872 until the spring of the present year, 1882. He has also from the first been identified with the interests of the schools, having held several offices on the School Board. THE END***

Hi gang, Was out surfing and came across this page: http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/~hisite/kancoll/books/cutler/cutler.html It has lots of wonderful information and also had this biography in case someone lost this man: KANSAS COLLECTION BOOKS William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas DONIPHAN COUNTY, Part 5 JAMES M. WHITTAKER, farmer, P. O. Doniphan, came to Kansas in the spring of the year 1855, and located in Doniphan County, where he has lived since. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., June 8, 1853, and lived in his native place until his third year, when he moved to Kansas with his parents. Mr. W. was married in the fail of 1876, in Doniphan County, to Louise Michaels, a native of Kansas. They have one child, a daughter, whose name is Jessie. Mr. Whittaker owns a farm of 240 acres about three and a half miles from the city of Doniphan. It is mostly upland, all cleared except twenty acres of excellent timber land, which is covered principally by oak and walnut trees. Mr. W. pays particular attention to raising grain, hogs and cattle. He has a fine orchard on his farm, which covers about four acres, and which contains about 600 bearing apple trees. The farm is supplied with plenty of good water, a fine stream running through it. His residence and farm buildings are large and new, and well adapted for the purposes for which they were intended. THE END* I didn't check for other Whitakers, I was looking for a different family at the time but there may be more there in other counties. Happy Hunting, Lynn

Hope this matches someone out there. Descendants of James Martin Whitaker 1 James Martin Whitaker1848 - 1921 +Sarah Ann Baker1850 - 1911 2 Robert Columbus Whitaker1870 - 1947 +Mary Hobbs Burkhart 3 Claude Whitaker1896 - 1896 3 Willa A Whitaker1894 - +Charles Austin Muston- 1955 3 Maude L Whitaker1896 - 1975 +Rex 3 Dovie Whitaker1898 - 3 Gene1900 - 3 Rolfe Edgar Whitaker1903 - +Evelyn Louise Dalgleish1905 - 1980 *2nd Wife of Rolfe Edgar Whitaker: +Ruby Ann Reese 3 James S Whitaker1905 - 1967 3 Mary Gertrude Whitaker1907 - +Maurice Dalgleish 2 James Whitaker1872 - 1955 +Beaulah Brooks 3 Dorothy Nell Whitaker1915 - +Gephart 3 Etta Christine Whitaker1916 - 1917 3 Jamie Whitaker1918 - 1967 3 Virginia Whitaker1920 - 1921 3 Harold Whitaker1922 - 1961 3 Ruth Naomi Whitaker1923 - +Clifford Davis 3 Kenneth Whitaker1925 - 3 Martha Whitaker1929 - +Dempsey 2 Sabrina Jane Whitaker1874 - 1911 +William Harrison Weddle 3 John Harrison Weddle1889 - 3 Robert Harrison Weddle1891 - 3 James Clark Weddle1892 - 1967 +DEE 3 Sadie1895 - 1987 +Frank1890 - 1969 3 Arthur Montgomery Weddle1898 - 1969 3 Erma Clara Weddle1900 - 1984 +Charles Bankhead 3 Irene Weddle1903 - 1964 +Tom Moses 3 Dona Mae Weddle1906 - +Roy D Bankhead1903 - 1987 3 Ester Eugene Weddle1908 - 1961 +Beverly Elizabeth Neff1920 - 2 Susan Pall Whitaker1875 - +Burr Selman Burkhart1871 - 1940 3 Dovie Burkhart1894 - 3 Quillan Christian Burkhart1902 - 3 Edward Costley Burkhart1904 - 1971 3 Clara Lee Burkhart1907 - 1900-1999 3 Munroe Stafford Burkhart1909 - 1991 +Ellen Orilla Lewis 3 Harley F Burkhart1911 - 3 Minnie Johnnie Burkhart1916 - 1970 2 Ellie1876 - 1918 +Bennet Burkhart 3 Marcus Lee Burkhart1897 - 3 Selman Pike Burkhart1898 - 1898 3 Henry Burkhart1899 - 1933 3 Walter Burkhart1901 - 1935 3 Ben Burkhart1904 - 3 Lem Burkhart1906 - 3 Lonnie Burkhart1909 - 1925 3 Ila Mae Burkhart1911 - +Sewell 3 Charles Burkhart1913 - 1975 3 William Atkins Burkhart1917 - 2 John Harrison Whitaker1886 - 1968 +Myrtle Ann Baugh1883 - 1979 3 Myrtle Ann Whitaker1905 - 1937 +George Artmeier1898 - 1992 3 Neely Vines Whitaker1907 - 1970 +Nedra Ann Winans 3 John Paul Whitaker1909 - 1991 +Elizabeth Ann Rice1910 - 1992 3 Ruben Whitaker1911 - 1918 3 Ruby Whitaker1911 - +Anthon Lawson 3 Dorothy Bernice Whitaker1913 - +Earl Layton *2nd Husband of Dorothy Bernice Whitaker: +Claude Johnston 3 James Hunt Whitaker1915 - +Laura Hall1909 - 3 Lomita Geraldine Whitaker1918 - +Oscar J Finch *2nd Husband of Lomita Geraldine Whitaker: +Fred Spalding 3 Juanita Evelyn Whitaker1921 - 3 Carl Daniel Whitaker1921 - +Ruth Jetta Simpson1927 - 1987 *2nd Wife of Carl Daniel Whitaker: +Angela E Dautermann1943 -