Genealogy and history of the early settlers of the passiac valley. The citizens of whitakers have supplied through their reminiscences human interest flashes to liven the dull listing of dates. Our mailing address is po box 276, whitakers, nc 27891 and our pastor is dr. View all the latest property details for homes in whitakers, north carolina to get a feel for real estate in the neighborhood andor surrounding areas. Red oak, rocky mount, spring hope, south whitakers, and stony creek. From sports teams to clubs, fashions to hairstyles, these volumes document the changing attitudes and culture of students year. Apr 10, 2017 whitakers united methodist church in whitakers, nc compiled this history of their church for the years 19172017. Housed in a renovated school building in whitakers, nc, our offices now include over a dozen fulltime staff members that manage our writing, editing, graphic design, printing, information technology, customer service, and shipping departments. Dr meeks book on the whitakers provides no support that william is the son of jabez. Bruce whitaker born october 28, 1953, american postal. Swift creek high school alumni association swift creek school road, whitakers, north carolina 27891 rated 4.
One key to a successful whitaker reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring such as the family photo collection. The whitakers clerk, located in whitakers, north carolina, is the official keeper of public records for nash county. In 1834, on a plantation in edgecombe county, a slave named will refused to share a hoe he had made with his own hands, an act of defiance that got him shot in the back by his white overseer. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc5, leti utc4. Barking up the wrong tree or how i was seduced by jabez. Zillow has homes for sale in whitakers nc matching. The family of robert whitaker, father of the surry co. How i discovered my ancestor freed slaves in north carolina the. James whitaker is the son of joshua and mary whitaker was born in the state of north carolina, rowan county, near the place where lexington now stands in davidson county, on the third day of april, 1779, and was the youngest of four brothers and two sisters. The history, including civil war battles and campaigns, is followed by a complete roster and service records of the field officers, staff. Apply to caseworker ii, front end associate, stocker and more. Do you know of any other researchers of these whitakers that may be of help. Its a very rapid read, and a wellwritten concise history. These volumes cover 17351775 and include all those counties not.
Welcome to the heart of whitakers city data where you can quickly find the key whitakers detailed data and census information you need. Home value report for 1868 j p rd, whitakers, nc 27891. Whitakersarea historical tornado activity is slightly above north carolina state average. About historic overlay maps selected maps from the north carolina maps project can be viewed as historic overlay maps, layered directly on top of current road maps or satellite images. This is my paternal grandmothers side of the family and i also know that one of these whitakers eventually baptized pocohontas in the potomac many years prior at jamestown,va. Whitakers high school whitonian yearbook 1941 whitakers e yearbooks. Cassie wilkins obituary whitakers, nc rocky mount telegram.
Ancestry and descendants of joshua whitaker and jane parker, with particular emphasis on the family of his son william whitaker and wife elizabeth carleton in pa and nc. His name was found on a re quest for a land grant but was marked through, thus nulling it. One thing have i desired of the lord, that will i seek after. Whitakers nc census records community information for. Braswell north carolina christian advocate 10111905. Mary, his wife, and sons, wil liam and jonathan, applied for land. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Whitakers united methodist church, whitakers, north carolina. Nc slave named will, who killed master in 1834 and won court. His many books include north carolina through four centuries, which won the 1989 mayflower cup for nonfiction.
The history of bloomer hill clinic and the community of whitakers is a prime example of a resilient rural north carolina town that has shared success in its empowered past but continues to face uncertainty due to economic downturn and continuing health disparities. Full text of whitakers high school alumni reunion 19231963. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. The rives room at north carolina wesleyan college contains the materials mentioned above as well as many other books of great historical importance. James whitaker is the son of joshua and mary whitaker was born in the state of north carolina, rowan county, near the place where lexington now stands in davidson county, on the third day of april, 1779, and was the youngest of. I have copies of those books and and they provide no evidence at all. Whitakers, nc 27891 southern pines, nc 28387 252 4377221 910 6925306 gilbert oneal rosa fisher peterson will 403 pleasant ave. Library development state library of north carolina 109 east jones street raleigh, nc 27601. History north carolina student rural health coalition. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in whitakers. Whitakers united methodist church 18811981 acknowledgements in preparing this brief history of the whitakers united methodist church, the writer has secured invaluable assistance and information from dr.
We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. Recipient family history book award north carolina society of historians, 1989, foster sondley award old buncombe county genealog. The digital public library of america dpla provides access to millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums across the united states. The whitaker family of buncombe county, north carolina and genealogies of the reed, harper, and wright families. Edgecombe county, north carolina history, genealogy records. Censusviewer delivers detailed demographics and population statistics from the 2010 census, 2000 census, american community survey acs, registered voter files, commercial data sources and more. The books that i would enjoy getting my hands on are whitaker family a goodly heritage, by mrs. Whitaker enlisted as a private in the second north carolina cavalry regiment on june 18, 1861, and was discharged a sergeant. Powell is professor emeritus of history at the university of north carolina at chapel hill. Whitakers yellow pages phone books in north carolina nc.
Edgecombe county, north carolina history, genealogy. Whether you want to know about whitakers s history, census information, data or when the library is open, these key links make it easy to get around. Experience breakthrough technology for census data discovery, population analysis and visualization. North carolina land and property genealogy familysearch wiki. It is part of the rocky mount, north carolina metropolitan statistical area. Barking up the wrong tree or how i was seduced by jabez whitaker. Previously located in the rocky mount district, after the 2012 redistricting, the church is now in the heritage district. Whitakers public library state library of north carolina. Ancestry library genealogy records and research resources library card needed. Whitakers nc because the slaves took on the name of the family they were endentured to. Family researching in nash county nc genealogy trails. This short history of north carolina is a selective history, told from a very summary level, but thats not a criticism as much as simply a general observation. Find local whitakers nc aarp programs and information. The limited historical information did not indicate.
Where can find edgecombe county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Whitakers clerk in whitakers, north carolina county office. I have been looking for a few books, but my hopes on finding an actual copy of them are far fetched. Church minutes and missionary records, 19111924, 19481964 missionary baptist church whitaker, north carolina family history library whitakers school records. Whitakers, north carolina is the 11,853rd largest city in the united states as of 2018.
Whitakers united methodist church history nc conference. The state library of north carolina is a division of the north carolina department of natural and cultural resources. Diana gabaldon outlander series, outlander book series, outlander 3, starz. Guide to nash county, north carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. From sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops, to holding fun activities and events, aarp is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger whitakers. Whitakers area historical tornado activity is slightly above north carolina state average. It wasnt until she delved into the depths of her genealogy with the help of ancestrydna, that she discovered the truth about her familys fascinating history, which ultimately led to a trip to north carolina that she. We believe the lord has blessed our ministry, spreading our books to all 50 states and over 50 countries. Home bml web site braswell memorial library at braswell. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Yearbooks provide a window into student life in north carolina from the 1890s to the present. See more ideas about north carolina history, rocky mount nc, rocky mount. He just refers to other books that conclude that william is the son of jabez. Nc kids digital library online talking picture books nclive.
Edgecombe county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. It is divided between the two counties by railroad tracks and is the northernmost town in the two counties. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Whitakers united methodist church in whitakers, nc compiled this history of their church for the years 19172017. Swift creek high school alumni association home facebook. A history of north carolina non series 97815700359. In the most original popular history of north carolina in decades, milton ready draws upon diverse perspectives to offer fresh insights on the major social, political, and cultural themes that have governed the development, over time and in recent years, of the tar heel state. To these people, the writer wishes to express grati. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The descendants of william whitaker and his brother jonathan whitaker i of surry county north carolina. Whitakers real estate whitakers nc homes for sale zillow. Compare population statistics about whitakers, nc by race, age, gender, latinohispanic origin etc. Whitakers, north carolina population history 1990 2018.
By fading or seeing through the historic maps, users are able to compare the similarities and differences between old and new maps, and to study the changes in north carolina over time. Nc slave named will, who killed master in 1834 and won. The volume begins with an authoritative 246page history of thomass legion. The whitaker family of buncombe county, north carolina and genealogies of the reed, harper, and wright families whitaker, c. The whitaker family of buncombe county, north carolina.
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Whitakers nc census records community information for whitakers. Whitakers genealogy in edgecombe county, nc usa 1,060,369 north carolina 55,600 edgecombe county 616 whitakers 20. When the family freed the slaves the slaves moved about 10 miles south some or all of them did and their community became named whitakers nc because the slaves took on the name of the family they were endentured to. Thomass legion hardcover, 537 pages, north carolina office of archives and history june 26, 2008. View on as well as property record details, price history, local schools and refinance offers. Find primary sources to use in school projects, academic research, family history research, and. Hunt, whitaker family history, by american genealogical research institute in washington d.
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