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    1. ABRAHAM WHITAKER of ORANGE CO, NC
    2. Jackson Cty Historical Association
    3. ABRAHAM WHITAKER made his will on December 10, 1803, Orange Co, NC, and died there in 1808. His children deducted from his will: 1. Hannah Whitaker, born 1769-1770 in Orange Co, NC, died 1843 in Jackson Co, AL. Married Abimelech (Benelege) Barbee on Nov 10, 1789. They moved to Oglethorpe Co, Georgia and lived near Hannah's aunt and uncle, Richard and Sarah (Whitaker) Rhodes in 1806-1808. Hannah and Abimelech moved from GA to Franklin Co, TN and then to Jackson Co, AL by 1820. 2. William Whitaker, born 1770/1771, Orange Co, NC, died 1832. Married Lucy Holloway on Mar 4, 1797. 3. Isaac Whitaker, married Catherine Horn. 4. Abraham Whitaker III, married Elizabeth Ckopley. 5. Jacob Whitaker, married Mary REading/Redding. 6. James Whitaker, married Peggy Laycock. 7. Elizabeth Whitaker, married ? Riley. 8. Mary Whitaker, married ?Riley. In 1803, when Abraham Whitaker made his will, his wife's name was Martha. However, it is thought that the Mother of his children or at least the oldest children wa Mary Poteet. Can someone verify these two marriages? Where is Abraham Whitaker buried in Orange Co, NC? Who were his parents? Ann B. Chambless [email protected]

    06/06/1998 02:26:44