The genealogy and family history of James Stockard Whitsett of Orange County, North Carolina and Memphis, Tennessee, son of Samuel Whitsett and Mary Stockard.

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Descendants of James S. Whitsett
of Memphis, Tennessee

By Ronald N. Wall
Updated and corrected November 8, 2007

NOTE: Some members of this family used the "Whitsitt" spelling of the name. I have used the version that is used in the records except where family records reflect an alternate spelling.

Special thanks to Josh and Amanda Lyle who have a family Bible and family history that has been a tremendous help in sorting out the children of Rev. William and Jean (Harden) Whitsett and those of James Stockard and Sarah (Jackson) Whitsett.

Generation No. 1

1. JAMES STOCKARD5 WHITSETT (SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1775 in Orange County, North Carolina, and died 03 Apr 1836 in Probably St. Francis County, Arkansas. He married SARAH JACKSON 22 Aug 1801 in Orange County, North Carolina. She was born 11 Oct 1776 in Orange County, North Carolina, and died 09 Dec 1853 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for JAMES STOCKARD WHITSETT:
Winchester Cemetery Tombstone Inscriptions, Memphis, Tennessee, John H. Lewis (1897)
Whitsitt vault erected in 1864
Sarah A. Whitsitt, Died Aug. 20, 1837
Sarah Whitsitt, Died Dec. 8, 1853
James S. Whitsitt, Died April 3, 1836

Inscriptions from Cemeteries of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee With Added Biographical Notes,, Eva S. Gray (no date)
pg. 231
"Mr. Whitsitt's body [James S. Whitsitt] was removed from the old Winchester Cemetery. It is stated by the cemetery authorities of Forest Hill that his body was in a state of perfect preservation."
pg. 251
"Mr. Whitsitt's body was one of those long buried in Winchester and re-interred in Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis."

Livonia Josephine Whitsitt Hays Family History (for Mrs. Lucy Rebecca Whitsitt Bledsoe and family) [contributed by Josh and Amanda Lyle, Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 2007]
"The Whitsitt Generation"
James Stockard Whitsitt married Sarah Jackson (dates to be found on tombstones in Winchester Cemetery, Memphis). Children 1)William Wylie, 2)Catharine, 3)Samuel, 4)Nelson, 5)Mary Eliza, 6)James, 7) John, 8)Brice Andrew.
Livonia J. Whitsitt married John Bowen Hays, Nov. 12, 1873. Both natives of Shelby Co. Tenn.
John P. H. Whitsitt married Mrs. Sallie Harris Trotter
Brice Andrew Whitsitt married Mattie Shelton Howard Oct. 20, 1880. The Norman's and Brice's of East Tenn. are connected with the Whitsitt family. Great Grandmother Jackson was Miss Brice.
Brice Andrew Whitsitt died on the march from Nashville, Tenn to the Battle of Shiloh, Civil War. He was buried at Burnsville, Miss.  He was in Capt. O Haver's Command.
John Clack Hardaway (grandfather) removed from Dinwiddie Co Va. to Tenn in 1839. The household goods and chattles being moved in covered wagons, the family in carriages. The young men and negroes rode horseback. Always several men were sent forward to find a good camping place. When the train of wagons and carriages came to the camping place, the negro cook prepared supper while the negro men set up tents and got everything in order for the night, attending to the feeding of stock, cattle, etc. Mother said they had more pleasure on that trip than ever before or after.
Grandfather Whitsitt died before I, Josephine, was born. Grandmother Whitsitt, nee Sarah Jackson, was a beautiful old lady. Born Oct. 11, 1776, died in 1853."

More About JAMES STOCKARD WHITSETT:
Burial: Winchester Cemetery, then Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee

Notes for SARAH JACKSON:
1840 Census, City of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 201
Sarah Whitsell - 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30; 1 fem 20-30, 1 fem 50-60

Deaths in the City of Memphis, May 1848-Dec. 1859, Tennessee Historical Records Survey (date of survey not extracted by my researcher)
Wiley Whitsitt, d. Oct. 28, 1853, male, age 57, apoplexy
Mrs. Sarah Whitsitt, d. Dec. 9, 1853, age 70, affection of bowels

Winchester Cemetery Tombstone Inscriptions, Memphis, Tennessee, John H. Lewis (1897)
Whitsitt vault erected in 1864
Sarah A. Whitsitt, Died Aug. 20, 1837
Sarah Whitsitt, Died Dec. 8, 1853
James S. Whitsitt, Died April 3, 1836

More About SARAH JACKSON:
Census: 1840, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 201

Marriage Notes for JAMES WHITSETT and SARAH JACKSON: Marriage: 22 Aug 1801, Orange County, North Carolina; J. Collins bondsman

Children of JAMES WHITSETT and SARAH JACKSON are:

i. CATHERINE6 WHITSETT.

ii. JAMES WHITSETT.

iii. SARAH A. WHITSETT, d. 20 Aug 1837, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for SARAH A. WHITSETT:
Winchester Cemetery Tombstone Inscriptions, Memphis, Tennessee (1897)
Whitsitt vault erected in 1864
Sarah A. Whitsitt, Died Aug. 20, 1837
Sarah Whitsitt, Died Dec. 8, 1853
James S. Whitsitt, Died April 3, 1836
(Grave was probably moved to Forest Hill Cemetery as were other graves in the old Winchester Cemetery)

2. iv. WILLIAM WILEY WHITSETT, b. Est. 1802, North Carolina; d. 28 Oct 1853, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

3. v. SAMUEL J. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1804, North Carolina; d. Bef. 1860, Probably St. Francis County, Arkansas.

vi. JOHN P. H. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1810, Probably North Carolina; d. Bef. 1840, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for JOHN P. H. WHITSETT:
Shelby County, Tennessee, Minutes of Old Circuit Court, No. 2, 1828-1836, Part 3. Tuesday, May 3rd, 1836
On motion of the Solicitor General Protem at the request of the Grand Jury it is ordered that a subpoena issue for … John Whitsitt … to appear Instantes before this court to give testimony touching Faro dealing … Willie Whitsitt's Grocery in Memphis.

Lauderdale County, Alabama, Deed Book A-7 pg. 150, 30 January 1837, (recorded 31 January 1837) Whitsett to Crow; John P. H. Whitsett of State of Tennessee & Shelby County & Thomas J. Crow of Lauderdale County, Alabama for $200.00 to him paid sell to Crow certain land in Lauderdale County, Alabama … "part of lot no. 11 in town of Florence, the S1/4 of S1/2 of Lot no. 11 to be divided by a line at right angle from street" ...
[signed] John P. H. Whitsett; signature certified at Lauderdale County by Wm. W. Garrard, Clerk.

vii. NELSON C. WHITSETT, b. 25 Nov 1811, Tennessee; d. 02 Nov 1872, St. Francis County, Arkansas; m. ANN LEWIS; b. Est. 1820, Arkansas.

Notes for NELSON C. WHITSETT:
1840 Census, Jasper Twp., Crittenden County, Arkansas, pg. 40
Nelson C. Whitsitt - 2 males 5-41, 1 male 20-30; 1 fem 5-10, 1 fem 15-20.

1850 Census, Franks Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, page ?, #355/355, Nov. 18, 1850
Nelson C. Whitsett age 38, M, Farmer, born Tenn.
Ann Whitsett age 20, F, born Tenn
Edwin Lewis age 20, M, born Tenn
James Lewis age 18, M, born Tenn
Elvira Lewis age 16, F, born Tenn

1860 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, Page 82, #561/561Aug. 23, 1860
Nelson C. Whitsett age 49, M, Farmer, born Tenn
Ann age 40, F, born Ark
Nelson Taylor age 8, M, born Ark.
Edwin Lewis age 28, M, Com. Laborer, born Ark.

1870 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, Page 1, #6/6, Aug. 1, 1870
Whitsett, N. C. Age 59, M, Merchant, born Tenn
Ann Age 50, F, Keeping House, born Ark

Buried in Castell Cemetery south of Forest City on Highway 131.

More About NELSON C. WHITSETT:
Census 1: 1840, Jasper Township, Crittenden County, Arkansas
Census 2: 18 Nov 1850, Franks Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas
Census 3: 23 Aug 1860, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas
Census 4: 01 Aug 1870, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas

4. viii. MARY ELIZA WHITSETT, b. 1815, Tennessee; d. Bet. 1860 - 1870, Possibly St. Francis County, Arkansas.

5. ix. BRICE ANDREW WHITSETT, b. Est. 1821, Tennessee; d. Est. Apr 1862, Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi.

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Generation No. 2

2. WILLIAM WILEY6 WHITSETT (JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1802 in North Carolina, and died 28 Oct 1853 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married first cousin ELIZABETH JANE WHITSETT 28 Nov 1832 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, daughter of WILLIAM WHITSETT and JEAN HARDEN. She was born Est. 1814 in North Carolina, and died 02 Feb 1888 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for WILLIAM WILEY WHITSETT:
Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book D, folio 325, 30 July 1834; Know all men by these presents that I have this day sold unto W W Whitsett for to secure the payment of certain debts for which he is my security to wit Seventy five dollars in favor of Shelton Watson fifty dollars in favor of John Summerville one hundred dollars in favor of Robert Frakum [?] one hundred & ten dollars in favor of Bayless & Lock and Seventy-five dollars in favor of Wiley Thompson all amounting to four hundred dollars The following property to wit: three Beds furniture & Bedsteads one Bureau one Sideboard One Secretary & Book Case One pair looking Glasses half dozen chairs One large picture frame Kitchen furniture of every description One Set half Round Tables One Breakfast Table Crockery & glass ware of Every description which the aforesaid W W Whitsett shall hold as his property above the claim or claims of any other person or persons until I shall by the true payment of the debts above named release the property then this writing Shall be null & void otherwise to remain in full force & Effect
In testimony whereof I set my hand and Seal This 30th July 1834
Test ……. ach E Manning {Seal}
Allen H Whitsett
John W Haynce

State of Tennessee Shelby County}   Before me Robert Lawrence clerk of Said County Court and being personally known to me acknowledges the execution of the within bill of Sale by him on the day of its date for the purposes therin contained Given under my hand at Office the 29th day of Oct 1834
Robert Lawrence C,S,C
State of Tennessee}
Shelby County} Registers Office April 21th 1835 The foregoing Bill of Sale with the clerks certificate thereon Endorsed was this day rruly [sic] recorded in my office in Book D folio 325  Test L Graham Register  By F Kanderd [?] Cty Register

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, [extracts] Book E, page 136, 8 Oct. 1835; Mason Smith to Wilie W. Whitsitt for $800 lots 200 and 202 at Market Street and Market Square.

Shelby County, Tennessee, Minutes of Old Circuit Court, No. 2, 1828-1836, Part 3.
Tuesday, May 3rd, 1836; On motion of the Solicitor General Pro tem at the request of the Grand Jury it is ordered that a subpoena issue for … John Whitsitt … to appear Instantes before this court to give testimony touching Faro dealing … Willie Whitsitt's Grocery in Memphis.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book G, page 288, Sept. 2, 1838; Wyly W. Whittsett and E. Manning have borrowed money from James P. Hardaway, sum of $527.17; they also borrowed $71.69 from H. S. Morgan and Co. and others; John H. Morgan has guaranteed the loan and the security is lots 200 and 202 in Memphis

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book I, page 188, Jan. 12, 1839; W. W. Whitsitt of Shelby Co., Tenn. Borrows $500 from F. G. Dooley; security is tract adjoining town of Memphis, south side of Market Street, then eastwardly with [?] Street, 125 feet, thence southerly at right angles with Market Street 313 feet to a stake on the north side of Exchange Street, thence westwardly with Saca[?] Street.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book G, pg. 442, Jan. 19, 1839;  W. W. Whitsitt to Felix G. Dooley for $1000, two head of horses, four head of cattle, one hundred head of hogs, four bedsteds [and a variety of furniture]
Book G, pg. 423
W. W. Whitsitt to Felix G. Dooley for $2000, lots 200 and 202 in Memphis

1840 Census, City of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 197; W. W. Whitsett - 1 male under 5, 15 males 15-20, 4 male 20-30,; 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30; 2 male and 2 female slaves.

Estate Records, Shelby Co., Tenn (extracted by William D. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn., March, 1980-March, 1981); June 11, 1841: W. W. Whitsett, mentioned as a witness to the will of Joseph Carr.  W. W. Whitsitt, guardian for John Henry Foy, minor (no date)

Book S, page 305, 26 Aug. 1845;  Benjamin P. Howell to W. W. Whitsett for $5 and his obligation to pay some indebtedness [to Whitsett], some furniture plus one tenement situated on the eastern half of a house on Jefferson Street on lot 479

Deaths in the City of Memphis, May 1848-Dec. 1859, Tennessee Historical Records Survey (date of survey not extracted by my researcher); 
Child of W. W. Whitsitt, d. June 12, 1848, male age 1 yr 5 mo., Enteretis
Negro girl of W. W. Whitsit; d. Dec. 29, 1848, age 17; cholera

1850 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 12. #174/192, Aug. 15, 1850
H. H. Whitsett age 48, M, Printer, born N. C.
E. J. age 36, F, born N. C.
Wm. J. age 14, M, born Tenn
Willie age 6, M, born Tenn
Thomas O'Maley age 2, M, born Ire.
John " age 5, M, born Ire.
Gincaid A Matley age 9, F, born unknown
James Krafft age 30, M, Printer, born unknown
Mary " age 23, F, born Miss.
Mary age 2, F, born Mi.
Able Thomas age 26, M, born N. Y.

1850 Census Slave Schedule, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Aug. 15, 1850
Line 24, 25
W. W. Whitsett, 1 male 60 yrs old; 1 fem. 60 yrs. Old.

Deaths in the City of Memphis, May 1848-Dec. 1859, Tennessee Historical Records Survey (date of survey not extracted by my researcher)
Rob. Whittsit, d. June 28, 1853, male, age 8, congestive fever
Wiley Whitsitt, d. Oct. 28, 1853, male, age 57, apoplexy
Mrs. Sarah Whitsitt, d. Dec. 9, 1853, age 70, affection of bowels

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee Death Records 1848-1859
Wiley Whitsitt, aged 57, died Oct. 28, 1853.

More About WILLIAM WILEY WHITSETT:
Census 1: 1840, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Census 2: 15 Aug 1850, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Census 3: 15 Aug 1850, Slave Schedule, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee
Court Record: 03 May 1836, Grand Jury subpoena for testimony about Faro dealing in Willie Whitsitt's Grocery
Deed 1: 08 Oct 1835, lot on Market St. Market Sq. Memphis
Deed 2: 30 July 1834, E. Manning to W. W. Whitsett, household goods security for debt
Deed 3: 02 Sep 1838, Wyly W. Whitsett and E. Manning, lots 200, 202 in Memphis as security for loans
Deed 4: 12 Jan 1839, Lot in Memphis security for loan from F. G. Dooley
Deed 5: 19 Jan 1839, W. W. Whitsett sells Felix G. Dooley livestock and furniture
Deed 6: 26 Aug 1845, Lot in Memphis as payment of debt from Benj. Howell
Will: 11 June 1841, W. W. Whitsett, mentioned as a witness to the will of Joseph Carr.

Notes for ELIZABETH JANE WHITSETT: Daughter of Rev. William Whitsett and first cousin to her husband.

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 1, pg. 435, 10 April 1845; Felix G. Dooley to Elizabeth Jane Whitsitt, lots 200 and 202 of Market Street at Market Square, for $3000

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 15, page 191, 12 Nov. 1853; Alexander Goshaine [?] of Madison County, Alabama to Elizabeth Jane Whitsitt for $300 property in Memphis, lots 197 and 199, each fronting on Market Square

1860 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 48, 16 June 1860, #511/574
Jane Whitsett age 72, F, Boarding House, born N. C.
Eliza Jane age 45, F, Real Estate, $25, 000, Personal Estate $4200, born N. C.
W. J. age 24, M, Butcher Parker, born Tenn.
Willy H. Age 16, M, (no occupation), born Tenn.
[more than a dozen tenants listed, none apparently related to the Whitsett's]

Estate Records, Shelby Co., Tenn (extracted by William D. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn., March, 1980-March, 1981) May term 1862;   E. J. Whitsitt, administrator for the estate of W. J. Whitsitt, deceased, cause no. 3006

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 68, pg. 357;  30 May 1867, Elizabeth Jane Whitsett pledges lots 197, 199 as security for the rent of three billiard tables to Chas. Leeland and Michael Hewitt; signed by E. J. Whitsett and J. W. Whitsett.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 70, pg. 39; 13 July 1868, Eliza J. Whitsitt borrows $800 from Ed Stack and Mary Schooles; trustee Van A. W. Anderson, Jr., security lots 200 and 202 in Memphis "same property conveyed to Eliza Whitsett by Felix Dooly deed dated 10 April 1845 and recorded in Register's Office, Shelby County in Book 1 page 435"

1870 Census, 4th Ward, Memphis, pg. 113/57, 14 June 1870, 740/1081
Whitsell, Eliza age 55, F, W Boarding House Keeper born N. C.
Wiley age 26, M, W, Saloon Keeper, born Tenn.
Jane age 83, F, W, born N. C.

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 83, pg. 72, 9 Sept. 1871; Van A. W. Anderson, Trustee, to Eliza J. Whitsitt for lots 200 and 202 at Market Street and Market Square; indebtedness has been paid for a deed of trust made by Eliza J. Whitsitt on 13 July 1868.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 83, pg. 73; 9 Sept. 1871, Eliza J. Whitsett to F. F. Busby for $1100, lots 197, 199, 200 and 202 in Memphis (security for loan)

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 83, page 235, 18 Oct. 1871; Eliza J. Whitsett has paid off a "bill of exchange" of $1100 from Busby Johnson and Company. Security for loan was lots 197, 199, 200 and 202 at Market Square and Market Street.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 83, pg. 237; 18 Oct. 1871, Eliza J. Whitsett borrows $2000 from Starkie Redditt; security is property on north side at intersection of Market Street and west side of Market Square

1880 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED134, page 45, #313/476, June 12, 1880
Whitsitt, Eliza F, age 66, [Head], Keeping Boarding House, born NC, NC, NC
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Ky, NC
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Mo, Va, Mo
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Mo
Minnie F, age 17, Niece, at Home, born Tenn., Ala., Missouri
Sims, Henry B, M, age 40, servant, born Miss., Virginia, Virginia
Laura B, F, age 35, servant, born Virginia, Virginia, Virginia
Gabriel B, M, age 11, servant, born Tenn, Miss, Virginia

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Wiley W. Whitsitt and wife Elizabeth Jane Whitsitt
1849 - Whitsitt, W. W., - printer, resides on Market Square
1855 - Whitsitt, Mrs. W. W., resides on Market Square
1856 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding house, resides S.W. corner Market Square
1859 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding, Market St. corner of Market Square
1860 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding, S.W. corner Market Square
1860 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Jane - Resides at Mrs. Eliza Jane Whitsitt's boarding house
1860 - Whitsitt, Wm. J. S., policeman, resides at Mrs. Eliza J. Whitsitt's boarding house
1865 - Whitsit, Mrs. E., corner Market and alley west side Market Square.
1867 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth J., widow of Wiley Whitsett, boarding at 36 Market Street
1867 - Whitsitt, E. J., widow of William W. Whitsett, North 36 Market Street
1868 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth J., widow of Wiley Whitsett, boarding at 36 Market Street
1868 - Whitsitt, E. J., widow of William W. Whitsett, North 36 Market Street
1870 - Whitsitt, E. J., Mrs., boardinghouse, 36 Market
1871 - Whitsitt, E. J., Mrs., boardinghouse, 32 Market
1872 - Whitsett, Mrs. Eliza, widow, boardinghouse, 32 Market
1874 - Whitsett, Mrs. E. J., 36 Market Square
1878- Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow of Wylie W. Whitsitt, 32 Market
1880 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth J., widow of W. Whitsitt, resides 32 Market
1881 - Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow of W. W. Whitsitt, resides 32 Market
1882 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding, 32 Market
1883 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding, 32 Market
1884 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Eliza J., boarding, 32 Market
1885 - Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow of Wiley Whitsitt, resides 617 Shelby
1886 - Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow of W. W. Whitsitt, 120 Virginia Ave.
1887 - Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow W. W. Whitsitt, 120 Virginia Ave.

Eliza Jane Whitsett death record, County Recorder, Shelby County, Tennessee http://register.shelby.tn.us/

More About ELIZABETH JANE WHITSETT:
Census 1: 15 Aug 1850, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 12
Census 2: 16 June 1860, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Boarding House owner
Census 3: 14 June 1870, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Boarding House Keeper
Census 4: 12 June 1880, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Boarding House Keeper
Deed 1: 10 Apr 1845, Lot on Market St. Market Sq. Memphis, TN
Deed 2: 12 Nov 1853, Lots 197, 198 on Market Square, Memphis
Deed 3: 30 May 1867, Pledges lots 197, 199 in Memphis as security for rent of billiard tables
Deed 4: 13 July 1868, Pledges lots 200, 201 security for loan (lots sold to her by Felix Dooley)
Deed 5: 09 Sep 1871, Lots on Market St., Memphis released as security for debt
Deed 6: 18 Oct 1871, Lots on Market St., Memphis released as security for debt

Marriage Notes for WILEY WHITSETT and ELIZABETH WHITSETT:
SHELBY CO., TENNESSEE MARRIAGE RECORDS 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957)  [Groom - Bridge] Willie W. Whitsett to Elizabeth Whitsett, Nov. 28, 1832, Shelby Co., TN

Children of WILLIAM WHITSETT and ELIZABETH WHITSETT are:

i. WILLIAM JAMES S.7 WHITSETT, b. Est. 1836, Tennessee; d. 15 Mar 1862, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for WILLIAM JAMES S. WHITSETT:
1860 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 48, 16 June 1860, #511/574
Jane Whitsett age 72, F, Boarding House, (no Real Estate or personal property listed) born N. C.
Eliza Jane age 45, F, " ", value of Real Estate, $25, 000, value of Personal Estate $4200, born N. C.
W. J. age 24, M, Butcher Parker, born Tenn.
Willy H. Age 16, M, (no occupation), born Tenn.
[more than a dozen tenants listed, none apparently related to the Whitsett's]

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
William James S. Whitsitt
1857- Whitsitt, William James S. - Produce and groceries, SW corner Market Square
1860 - Whitsitt and Hayes meat store and butcher, Market Square and Market Street;
1860 - W. James Whitsitt of Whitsitt and Hayes
1860 - Wm. J. S. Whitsitt, policeman, resides at Mrs. Eliza J. Whitsitt's boarding house

Certified Copy, MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
William Whitsitt Age 27, Sex Male Race White, Marital Status Single
Date of Death: March 15, 1862 Place of Death City Hospital
Residence Not Shown, Nativity Kentucky
Cause of Death TYPHOID FEVER
Physician in Attendance D.C. Cracraft, M.D.
Undertaker J. C. Holst

More About WILLIAM JAMES S. WHITSETT:
Census: 16 June 1860, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, Butcher, Packer, living with mother

ii. WILEY H. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1844, Tennessee.

Notes for WILEY H. WHITSETT:
1860 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 48, 16 June 1860, #511/574
Jane Whitsett age 72, F, Boarding House, (no Real Estate or personal property listed) born N. C.
Eliza Jane age 45, F, " ", value of Real Estate, $25, 000, value of Personal Estate $4200, born N. C.
W. J. age 24, M, Butcher Parker, born Tenn.
Willy H. Age 16, M, (no occupation), born Tenn.
[more than a dozen tenants listed, none apparently related to the Whitsett's]

1870 Census, 4th Ward, Memphis, pg. 113/57, 14 June 1850, 740/1081
Whitsell, Eliza age 55, F, W Boarding House Keeper born N. C.
Wiley age 26, M, W, Saloon Keeper, born Tenn.
Jane age 83, F, W, born N. C.

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Wiley H. Whitsitt, son of Wiley W. and Eliza Jane Whitsitt
1868 - Whitsitt, Wiley, Bookkeeper, N. 36 Market St.
1869 - Whitsitt, W. H., restaurant, N. 36 Market
1871 - Whitsitt, W. H., boards at 32 Market

More About WILEY H. WHITSETT:
Census 1: 14 June 1870, 4th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 113
Census 2: 16 June 1860, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, at home with mother


iii. (Male) WHITSETT, b. Feb 1847, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 12 June 1848, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

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3. SAMUEL J.6 WHITSETT (JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1804 in North Carolina, and died Bef. 1860 in Probably St. Francis County, Arkansas. He married FRANCES H. GARNER. She was born Est. 1810 in Tennessee.

Notes for SAMUEL J. WHITSETT: 1840 Census, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas, page 202
S. J. Whitsett - 1 male 20-30; 3 females 5-10, 1 female 20-30

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book Y, pg. 36, Oct. 19, 1847; Samuel J. Whitsett of St. Francis County, Arkansas to Alvin G. Knapp of Shelby County, Tenn. For $600 land adjoining Memphis, Tenn. Lying on Pigeon Roost Road.

1850 Census, Franks Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, page. 63, #347/347
Samuel J. Whitsett age 46, M, Farmer, born N. C.
Frances H. Whitsett age 40, F, born Tenn.
Sarah M. Whitsett age 17, F, born Tenn
Melissa Whitsett age 8, F, born Ark
William W. Whitsett age 6, M, born Ark
Ann Whitsett age 2, F, born Ark
Gertrude Whitsett age 11 mos., F, born Ark

1850 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, page 74, #511/511
Brittain P. Garner age 36, M, Farmer, born Tenn.
Lemenda Garner age 26, F, born Tenn
Mary E. Whitsett age 4, F, born Ark.

More About SAMUEL J. WHITSETT:
Census: 1840, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas
Deed: 19 Oct 1847, St. Francis Co., Ark., Sells land on Pigeon Roost Rd. near Memphis, Tenn.
Residence: 1850, Franks Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas

Notes for FRANCES H. GARNER: Maiden name uncertain based on association of Whitsett with Brittain Garner, 1850.

1860 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, Page 82, #558/558
Francis H. Whitsett age 50, F, Farmer, born Tenn
William age 18, M, Com. Labor, born Ark.
Ann age 12, F, born Ark.
Gurtrude age 10, F, born Ark
Lucinda Ballew age 28, F, born Tenn
Joseph N. age 12, M, born Ark
William age 7, M, born Ark
Cate age 4, F, born Ark
Emeline Myrick age 18, F, Domestic, born Tenn

1870 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, pg. 4/452, P.O. Madison #29/31
Whitsett, Wm. Age 27, M, Farmer, born Ark
Mary E. Age 27, F, Keeping House, born Ga.
Agnes E. Age 1, F, born Ga
Samuel J. Age 1, M, born Ark
Brooks, John age 24, M, - , born Ga
Whitsett, Frances age 58, F, born Tenn.

Page 1, #6/6
Whitsett, N. C. Age 59, M, Merchant, born Tenn
Ann Age 50, F, Keeping House, born Ark

Children of SAMUEL WHITSETT and FRANCES GARNER are:

i. SARAH M.7 WHITSETT, b. Est. 1833, Tennessee.

ii. MELISSA WHITSETT, b. Est. 1842, Arkansas.

6. iii. WILLIAM W. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1844, Probably St. Francis County, Arkansas.

iv. MARY E. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1846, St. Francis County, Arkansas.

Notes for MARY E. WHITSETT:
1850 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, page 74, #511/511
Brittain P. Garner age 36, M, Farmer, born Tenn.
Lemenda Garner age 26, F, born Tenn
Mary E. Whitsett age 4, F, born Ark.

More About MARY E. WHITSETT:
Census: 30 Nov 1850, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas Brittain Garner household

v. ANN WHITSETT, b. Est. 1848, St. Francis County, Arkansas.

vi. GERTRUDE WHITSETT, b. Est. Jan 1850, St. Francis County, Arkansas.

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4. MARY ELIZA6 WHITSETT (JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born 1815 in Tennessee, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Possibly St. Francis County, Arkansas. She married FELIX G. DOOLEY 16 May 1837 in Shelby County, Tennessee. He was born 1810 in North Carolina, and died Aft. 1860 in Possibly St. Francis County, Arkansas.

Notes for FELIX G. DOOLEY: Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book I, page 188, Jan. 12, 1839; W. W. Whitsitt of Shelby Co., Tenn. Borrows $500 from F. G. Dooley; security is tract adjoining town of Memphis, south side of Market Street, then eastwardly with [?] Street, 125 feet, thence southerly at right angles with Market Street 313 feet to a stake on the north side of Exchange Street, thence westwardly with Saca[?] Street.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book G, pg. 442, Jan 19, 1839; W. W. Whitsitt to Felix G. Dooley for $1000, two head of horses, four head of cattle, one hundred head of hogs, four bedsteads [and a variety of furniture]
Book G, pg. 423; W. W. Whitsitt to Felix G. Dooley for $2000, lots 200 and 202 in Memphis

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 70, pg. 39; 13 July 1868, Eliza J. Whitsitt borrows $800 from Ed Stack and Mary Schooles; trustee Van A. W. Anderson, Jr., security lots 200 and 202 in Memphis "same property conveyed to Eliza Whitsett by Felix Dooly deed dated 10 April 1845 and recorded in Register's Office, Shelby County in Book 1 page 435"

1850 Census, 2nd Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg 19, 17 Aug. 1850
280/304
Felix Dooley age 40, M, Printer born O.
Mary age 35, F, born Tenn.
Edwin age 11, M, born Tenn.
Cathrine age 1, F, born Tenn.
Hardy Satham age 8, M, born Tenn

1860 Census, Union Township, St. Francis Co., Arkansas, pg.473 Aug. 23, 1860, P.O. Madison
564/564
Felix Dooley, age 50, M, Farmer, born N. C.
Mary age 50, F, born Tenn.
Julia Myrick age 13, F, born Tenn

More About FELIX G. DOOLEY:
Census 1: 17 Aug 1850, 2nd Ward, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tenn.
Census 2: 23 Aug 1860, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas
Deed 1: 12 Jan 1839, Deed from W. W. Whitsett, lot in Memphis as security for loan
Deed 2: 19 Jan 1839, W. W. Whitsett sells Felix G. Dooley livestock and furniture
Deed 3: 10 Apr 1845, Sells Eliza J. Whitsett lots 200, 202 in Memphis

Marriage Notes for MARY WHITSETT and FELIX DOOLEY:
SHELBY CO., TENNESSEE MARRIAGE RECORDS 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957) [Groom - Bridge] Felix G. Dooley to Mary Eliza Whitsitt, May 16, 1837, Shelby Co., TN

Children of MARY WHITSETT and FELIX DOOLEY are:

i. EDWIN7 DOOLEY, b. 1839, Tennessee.

ii. CATHRINE DOOLEY, b. 1849, Tennessee.

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5. BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT (JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1821 in Tennessee, and died Est. Apr 1862 in Burnsville, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. He married LUCY R. HARDAWAY 18 Dec 1845 in Shelby County, Tennessee, daughter of JOHN CLARK HARDAWAY. She was born Est. 1828 in Virginia, and died 20 Sep 1873 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for BRICE ANDREW WHITSETT:
1850 Census, 5th Civil District, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 114, #537/539, October 11, 1850
John C. Hardaway age 49, Farmer, born Va.
Martha age 17, F, born Va.
Napoleon age 23, M, Farmer, born Va.
Sarah age 15, F, born Va.
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Mary Hardaway age 10, F, born Tenn.
Susan age 8, F, born Tenn.
B. A. Whitsett age 30, M, Farmer, born Tenn.
Lucy age 22, F, born Va.
Lavonia age 2, F, born Tenn.
James age 10 mos., M, born Tenn.
James White age 24, M, Laborer, born N. C.

1860 Census, 2nd Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 80, #178/245, June 26, 1860
B. A. Whitsitt age 39, M, Carpenter, born N. C.
L. R. age 35, F, born Va.
Lavonia age 12, F, born Tenn.
Jas. A. age 10, M, born Tenn.
John P. H. age 9, M, born Tenn.
Wiley W. age 4, M. born Tenn.
Sam'l age 2, M, born Tenn.
Susan M. Hardaway age 16, F, born Tenn.

Document No: 494 Type: Military Source No: 319
State: TN County: Shelby Date: N/A 0 1894
Whitsett, B. J., 154th Tennessee; died on the way to Shiloh at Burnsville, Mississippi; born Shelby Co., Tenn. (source Mrs. Lucian Bledsoe, grand daughter)

From: "Josh and Amanda Lyle" <amanda.lyle@mac.com>
To: "Ron Wall" <ronwall@whitsett-wall.com>
Subject: James Whitsitt
Date: Monday, November 05, 2007 1:39 PM
... Brice Andrew Whitsitt died on the march from Nashville, Tenn to the Battle of Shiloh, Civil War. He was buried at Burnsville, Miss. He was in Capt. O Haver's Command.

More About BRICE ANDREW WHITSETT:
Census 1: 11 Oct 1850, 5th Civil District, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 114 (in household of John C. Hardaway)
Census 2: 26 June 1860, 2nd Ward, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tenn.
Military: Apr 1862, 154th Tennessee, CSA - died on the way to Shiloh

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Lucy R. Whitsitt widow of B. A. Whitsitt
1866 - Whitsett, Lucy, North Bradford, 5th door east of Winchester Avenue.
1868 - Whitsitt, Lucy, widow of B. A. Whitsitt, resides 28 Bradford
1868 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Lucy, N.E. side Winchester Ave. between Robeson and cemetery
1869 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Lucy, resides Winchester Ave. between Robeson and cemetery
1870 - Whitsitt, Lucy, widow of B. A. Whitsitt, residence 99 Commerce
1871 - Whitsitt, Lucy R., widow of B. A. Whitsitt, N. 152 Main
1872 - Whitsitt, Mrs. L. R., 152 Main
1874 - Whitsitt, Mrs. L. R., 154 Main

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsett, Lucy R., file number 13467

Marriage Notes for BRICE WHITSETT and LUCY HARDAWAY:
SHELBY CO., TENNESSEE MARRIAGE RECORDS 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957) [Groom - Bridge] B. A. Whitsitt to Lucy R. Hardaway, Dec. 18, 1845, Shelby Co., TN

Children of BRICE WHITSETT and LUCY HARDAWAY are:

i. LIVONIA JOSEPHINE7 WHITSETT, b. Est. 1848, Shelby County, Tennessee; m. JOHN BOWEN HAYS, 12 Nov 1873, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for LIVONIA JOSEPHINE WHITSETT:
MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Lavonia J. Whitsitt, daughter of B. A. and Lucy R. Whitsitt
1873 - Whitsett, Miss L. J., dressmaker, 152 Main (probably Lavonia J. Whitsett, dau. Of B. A. and Lucy).
1874 - Whitsitt, Miss L. J., millinery and dressmaking, 154 Main


From: "Josh and Amanda Lyle"
To: "Ron Wall" <ronwall@whitsett-wall.com>
Subject: James Whitsitt
Date: Monday, November 05, 2007 1:39 PM
I received a photocopy of the Family History Book I mentioned last
week. I will send a photocopy to you, but in the meantime, I thought
I'd type and send what I thought would be of most interest to you.
Much of the book focuses on the Hardaway's, as opposed to the
Whitsitt's, but it was compiled by Livonia Josephine Whitsitt.

Here is the inscription from the front of the book:

"Copied from Genealogy compiled by Livonia Josephine Whitsitt Hays
for Mrs. Lucy Rebecca Whitsitt Bledsoe and family, by Jennie D.
Howard, October 12, 1937."

The book is entirely handwritten, and most of it is a very confusing
(at least for me) and cluttered family tree. The back contains
history about some of the branches. Here is what is included about
the Whitsitt's:

"The Whitsitt Generation.

James Stockard Whitsitt married Sarah Jackson (dates to be found on
tombstones in Winchester Cemetery, Memphis). Children 1)William
Wylie, 2)Catharine, 3)Samuel, 4)Nelson, 5)Mary Eliza, 6)James, 7)
John, 8)Brice Andrew.

Livonia J. Whitsitt married John Bowen Hays, Nov. 12, 1873. Both
natives of Shelby Co. Tenn.

John P. H. Whitsitt married Mrs. Sallie Harris Trotter

Brice Andrew Whitsitt married Mattie Shelton Howard Oct. 20, 1880.
The Norman's and Brice's of East Tenn. are connected with the Whitsitt
family. Great Grandmother Jackson was Miss Brice.

Brice Andrew Whitsitt died on the march from Nashville, Tenn to the
Battle of Shiloh, Civil War. He was buried at Burnsville, Miss. He
was in Capt. O Haver's Command.

John Clack Hardaway (grandfather) removed from Dinwiddie Co Va. to
Tenn in 1839. The household goods and chattles being moved in
covered wagons, the family in carriages. The young men and negroes
rode horseback. Always several men were sent forward to find a good
camping place. When the train of wagons and carriages came to the
camping place, the negro cook prepared supper while the negro men set
up tents and got everything in order for the night, attending to the
feeding of stock, cattle, etc. Mother said they had more pleasure on
that trip than ever before or after.

Grandfather Whitsitt died before I, Josephine, was born.

Grandmother Whitsitt, nee Sarah Jackson, was a beautiful old lady.
Born Oct. 11, 1776, died in 1853."

This should clear up some of the confusion over which children
belonged to James Whitsitt, and which belonged to Rev. Whitsitt, so I
thought you would be especially interested. Unfortunately it does
not mention how James Whitsitt died.

Amanda Lyle


Marriage Notes for LIVONIA WHITSETT and JOHN HAYS: Marriage Records, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Book F, page 163; 12 Nov 1873, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

ii. JAMES A. WHITSETT, b. 1849, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for JAMES A. WHITSETT:
1870 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 112, #728/1066, June 13, 1870
Prince, John age 26, M, Printer, born Tennessee
Georgianna age 17, F, Keeping House, born Tenn.
Whitsill, James age 20, M, Printer, born Tenn
Craft, Lawrence age 19, M, Printer, born Tenn
Ford, James age 16, M, born Tenn

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
James A. Whitsitt, son of B.A. and Lucy Whitsitt
1868 - Whitsitt, Jas., Tinner, Rohr and Prince, N. 122 Winchester
1869 - Whitsitt, Jas., Tinner, Rohr and Prince, N. 122 Winchester
1870 - Whitsitt, James, tinsmith at J.F. Prince, 99 Commerce
1871 - Whitsitt, James, Tinner
1872 - Whitsitt, James, Tinner, 152 Main
1874 - Whitsitt, James A., Tinner, 154 Main St.

More About JAMES A. WHITSETT:
Census: 13 Jun 1870, John Price household, 1st Ward, Memphis, Tenn., Occupation Tinner

7. iii. JOHN P. H. WHITSITT, b. Est. 1851, Shelby County, Tennessee.

iv. WILEY W. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1856, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 15 Sep 1873, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for WILEY W. WHITSETT:
MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Wiley W. Whitsitt, son of B.A.. and Lucy R. Whitsitt
1873 - Whitsett, Wm. W., Apprentice, Randle and Heath, 152 Main
1874 - Whitsitt, Wilie, Machinist, 154 Main

Death Record, Shelby County Recorder of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsett, W. W., 09-15-1873, age 18, file nr 13351

8. v. BRICE ANDREW WHITSITT, b. Est. 1858, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 19 Oct 1919, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Generation No. 3

6. WILLIAM W.7 WHITSETT (SAMUEL J.6, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1844 in Probably St. Francis County, Arkansas. He married MARY E. BALLEW Est. 1867 in Probably Georgia. She was born Est. 1843 in Georgia.

Notes for WILLIAM W. WHITSETT:
1870 Census, Union Township, St. Francis County, Arkansas, pg. 4/452, P.O. Madison #29/31
Whitsett, Wm. Age 27, M, Farmer, born Ark
Mary E. Age 27, F, Keeping House, born Ga.
Agnes E. Age 1, F, born Ga
Samuel J. Age 1, M, born Ark
Brooks, John age 24, M, - , born Ga
Whitsett, Frances age 58, F, born Tenn.

1880 Census, Fifteent District, Gordon County, Georgia ED110 page 1/94, June 1, 1880
#9/9
Whitsett, Wm. W. M, Age 37, Head, Farmer, born Arkansas, father Tenn, mother Tenn.
Mary E. F, Age 37, wife, Keeping House, born Ga, father N.C., mother Ga
Agness E. F, Age 12, daughter, At School, born Ga., father Ark., mother Ga
page. 2
Samuel J. M, age 9, son, born Arkansas, father Ark, mother Ga
Mamie A. F, age 8, daughter, born Arkansas, father Ark, mother Ga
Hattie B. F, age 3, daughter, born Ga, father Ark, mother Ga
William N. M, age 2, son, born Ga, father Ark, mother Ga
Douglass, [??] B, M, age 22, works on RR, born Virginia, father unknown, mother unknown

More About WILLIAM W. WHITSETT:
Census 1: 01 Aug 1870, Union Township, Saint Francis County, Arkansas
Census 2: 01 Jun 1880, Gordon County, Georgia

Notes for MARY E. BALLEW:
Maiden name uncertain; however a Ballew family was in the household of William's mother Frances in 1860. On the Gordon Co., Georgia census near where William and Mary were living in 1880 is the Alfred Ballew family.

More About WILLIAM WHITSETT and MARY BALLEW:
Marriage: Est. 1867, Probably Georgia

Children of WILLIAM WHITSETT and MARY BALLEW are

i. AGNES E.8 WHITSETT, b. Est. 1868, Georgia.

ii. SAMUEL J. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1870, St. Francis County, Arkansas.

iii. MAMIE WHITSETT, b. Est. 1872, St. Francis County, Arkansas.

iv. HATTIE B. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1877, Georgia.

v. WILLIAN N. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1878, Georgia.

 

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7. JOHN P. H.7 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1851 in Shelby County, Tennessee. He married MRS. SARAH M. HARRIS.

Notes for JOHN P. H. WHITSITT: Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 198, page 274, 23 June 1886; T. A. Lamb and Hattie C. Lamb, his wife, to J. P. Whitsitt for $2200, lots 71 and 8 of Lamb subdivision.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 169, pg. 310; 23 June 1886, John P. Whitsett and wife Sarah M. Whitsett promise to pay $2125 in promisory notes; security lots 7 and 8 of Lamb's subdivision.

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
John P. H. Whitsitt, son of B.A. and Lucy R. Whitsitt, and wife Sarah M. Whitsitt
1868 - Whitsitt, John, painter T. Demmons, resides 28 Bradford
1870 - Whitsitt, John, painter, Armstrong and Atkeson
1873 - Whitsett, John, painter, A.F. Davis, (resides) 152 Main
1874 - Whitsitt, John, painter, 154 Main
1880 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Sarah, works at D. Schloss
1886 - Whitsitt, J. P., collector, Avalanche
1887 - Whitsitt, John P., butcher, Hernando Road
1888 - Whitsitt, John P., butcher, Elmwood Ave.

1900 Census, Independence, Marianna Village, Lee County, Arkansas, ED45 Sheet 5A, pg. 279, 8 June 1900, #93, 99
Whitsitt, John P. Head, born April 1861, 49, widower, born Tenn, Illinois, Virginia, occupation painter
Joseph T. Son born Feb. 1880, 20, single, born Ark., Tenn., Ark.
Lillie S. Dau. born Apr. 1881, 19, single, born Ark., Tenn., Ark
Lucy S. Dau. born Sep. 1885, 14, single, born Tenn., Tenn., Ark.
Willie A. Dau. born Dec. 1886, 13, single, born Tenn., Tenn., Ark
Hunt, Sue H. Boarder, born Jan. 1842, 58, widow, born Tenn.,

1910 AR, Independence, Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, ED73 Sheet 30A, May 2, 1910, #617, 617
Whitsitt, John P., Head, age 64, widower, born Tenn., Tenn., Tenn., occupation house painter
Joe Son, age 25, single, born Ark., Tenn., Tenn., occupation house painter
Willie Dau., age 22, single, born Ark., TEnn., Tenn., occupation, stenographer, lawyer

More About JOHN P. H. WHITSITT:
Census 1: 08 Jun 1900, Independence, Marianna Village, Lee County, Arkansas
Census 2: 02 May 1910, Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, occupation house painter
Deed: 23 Jun 1886, purchased lots in Memphis

Children of JOHN WHITSITT and SARAH HARRIS are:

9. i. BETTIE8 WHITSITT, b. Est. 1874, Arkansas.

ii. JOSEPH T. WHITSITT, b. Feb 1880, Arkansas.

iii. LILLIE S. WHITSITT, b. Apr 1881, Arkansas.

iv. LUCY S. WHITSITT, b. Sep 1885, Tennessee.

v. WILLIE A. WHITSITT, b. Dec 1886, Tennessee.

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8. BRICE ANDREW7 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1858 in Shelby County, Tennessee, and died 19 Oct 1919 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married MATTIE SHELTON HOWARD 20 Oct 1880 in LaGrange, Tennessee, daughter of DAVID HOWARD and REBECCA SHELTON. She was born Jan 1859 in LaGrange, Fayette County, Tennessee, and died 29 Jul 1937 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for BRICE ANDREW WHITSITT: Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 172, page 3, 1886 [mostly illegible]; T. A. Lamb and others to B. A. Whitsitt

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 243, page 481, 5 Jan. 1894; Mrs. Eliza Gilent [?], widow, to B. A. Whitsitt, part of lot 81, block 15 of the E. J. Rose Subdivision at Monroe street and Rose Street.

1900 Census, Ward 19, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED114, Sheet 14B, June 16, 1900; Dunlap Street, #182, 197
Whitsitt, Brice A. Head, July 1856, 43, married 20 yrs, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia, occupation Night Watchman
Mattie H. Wife Jan.1859, 41, married 20 yrs, mother of 5, 5 living, born Tenn., Ala. Ala, occupation seamstress
William H. Son July 1881, 18, single, born Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, occupation Cashier (store)
Rebecca L. Dau. Feb 1883, 17, single
Charles H. Son Nov 1884, 15
Edwin B. Son Sep 1887, 12
D. J. Son July 1890, age 9

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 333, page 238, 9 Sept. 1903; Geo. M. Tidwell and his wife to B. A. Whitsitt, for $2000, lot 30 of Gates Subdivision

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 424, page 463, 3 July 1908; Deed of trust from B. A. Whitsitt and his wife Mattie H. Whitsitt, for $1300 dollars owed to Mrs. F. C. Drake; security is lot 30 of T. M. Gates subdivision

1910 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED163, Sheet 3A, pg. 81, April 20, 1910 Lester Street, #46, 49
Whitsitt, Brice A. Head, age 51, Married 32 yrs, born Tenn. Missouri, Virginia, Mailing clerk, newspaper
Mattie H. Wife, age 51, married 32 yrs, mother of 5, 4 living, born Tenn., Virginia, Alabama
Edwin B. Son age 22, single, born Tenn., Tenn, Tenn.
D. J. Son age 19, single, born Tenn
Bledsoe, Martha granddaughter, age 4, born Tenn, Tenn, Tenn
Hunt, Susan H. Aunt age 68. Widow, mother of 0 children, born Tenn, Virginia, Virginia

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 635, page 90, 20 Jan. 1916; Rine Hedberg and John Hedberg to B. A. Whitsitt and Mrs. Sue H. Hunt, for $1600 lot in Fitzgerald Subdivision

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Brice A. Whitsitt, son of B.A. and Lucy R. Whitsitt [I believe my researcher mistakenly copied "Bruce" instead of "Brice"]
Mattie H. Whitsitt, wife of Brice A. Whitsitt
1879 - Whitsitt, Bruce A., pressman, Boyle Printing Co., 162 Hernando
1880 - Whitsitt, Bruce A., Printer, boards at 196 Vance
1882 - Whitsitt, Brice A., Pressman, The Ledger, 242 DeSoto
1883 - Whitsitt, Brice A., pressman at the Ledger, 96th Street [and] Martin
1884 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mail agent, Avalanche, 200 Johnson Ave.
1885 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mail agent, Avalanche, 200 Johnson Ave.
1886 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mailing clerk, Avalance, 447 Union
1886 - Whitsitt, Samuel, works at the Avalance, 447 Union [Brice A. "Sam" Whitsitt]
1887 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, Avalance, Elmwood Ave.
1888 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, The Avalance, Elmwood Ave.
1889 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, The Avalanche, Elmwood Ave.
1890 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, The Avalanche, Elmwood Ave.
1891 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, The Avalanche, resides Elmwood Ave.
1892 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mail clerk, resides Broadway and Orleans
1893 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mail clerk, Sunday Times, resides Cummings Ave.
1894 - Whitsitt, B.A. (Sam), superintendent, circulation, Appeal-Avalanche, resides Rose at corner of Monroe
1895 - Whitsitt, Brice A., collector, W.J. Chase & Co., resides corner of Rose and Monroe
1896 - Whitsitt, Brice A., agent, resides 536 Monroe
1897 - Whitsitt, Brice A., agent, P.A. Fisher, resides 536 Monroe
1898 - Whitsitt, Brice A., Pressman, Daily Hearld, 448 Dunlap
1899 - Whitsitt, Brice A., Pressman, 448 Dunlap
1900 - Whitsitt, Brice A., pressman, resides 448 Dunlap
1901 - Whitsitt, Brice, watchman, Merchants DP&S Co., resides 219 Ross Ave.
1901 - Whitsitt, Brice A., Mailing dept., Commercial Appeal, resides 219 Ross Ave.
1902 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, Merch. CP&S Co., resides 219 Ross Ave.
1903 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, resides 219 Ross Ave.
1904 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, resides 51 Gates Ave.
1905 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, resides 553 Gates Ave.
1906 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, resides 533 Gates Ave.
1907 - Whitsitt, Bryce A., assistant surveyor, resides 533 Leath
1908 - Whitsitt, Brice A., watchman, 533 Leath
1909 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1910 - Whitsitt, Brice A., clerk, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1911 - Whitsitt, Brice A., pressman, resides 533 Leath
1912 - Whitsitt, Brice A. clerk, resides 533 Leath
1913 - Whitsitt, Brice A., resides 533 Leath
1914 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mail clerk, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1915 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mailer, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1916 - Whitsitt, Brice A., mailer, Commercial Appeal, 533 Leath
1917 - Whitsitt, Brice A., 533 Leath
1918 - Whitsitt, Bryce E., clerk, 533 Leath
1919 - Whitsitt, B. Andrew, mailer, resides 533 Leath
1920 - Whitsitt, Mattie, widow of B. Andrew Whitsitt, 533 Leath
1921 - Whitsitt, Mattie, widow of Brice A. Whitsitt, 533 Leath

Estate Records, Shelby Co., Tenn (extracted by William D. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn., March, 1980-March, 1981); Oct. 18, 1919: Last Will and Testament of B.A. Whitsett, deceased, filed Aug. 6, 1928; will dated Oct. 18, 1919, Memphis, Tenn.; gives wife Mattie Whitsett everything to do wwith as she thinks best; signed Bruce A. Whitsett [s.b. Brice A. Whitsitt]

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, Brice Andrew, file number 2767

More About BRICE ANDREW WHITSITT:
Name 2: Samuel Whitsett
Date born 2: Jul 1856, Tennessee
Census 1: 16 Jun 1900, Dunlap St., Memphis, Tennessee
Census 2: 20 Apr 1910, Lester Street, Memphis, Tennessee
Deed 1: 1886, Purchased land in Memphis
Deed 2: 05 Jan 1894, Purchased lot in Rose Subdivision at Monroe and Rose St, Memphis
Deed 3: 09 Sep 1903, Purchased lot 30 of Gates Subdivision, Memphis
Deed 4: 03 Jul 1908, Deed of trust to F.C. Drake as security for debt, lot 30, Gates Subdivision
Deed 5: 20 Jan 1916, Purchased lot in Fitzgerald Subdivision, Memphis

Notes for MATTIE SHELTON HOWARD:
MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Mattie H. Whitsitt, wife of Brice A. Whitsitt
1920 - Whitsitt, Mattie, widow of B. Andrew Whitsitt, 533 Leath
1921 - Whitsitt, Mattie, widow of Brice A. Whitsitt, 533 Leath

1920 Census, Ward 9, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED122, Sheet 11A, page 134, Jan. 10, 1920 Lester Street, #272, 305
Whitsit, B. A. Head, F, age 60, Widow, born Tenn. Tenn., Tenn. Occupation None [this is Mattie H. Whitsitt, widow of B. A. Whitsitt]
Bledsoe, L. W. Lodger, F, age 36, Widow, born Tenn, (etc.)
" Martha Daughter, F, age 4, born Tenn (etc)
Robt. H. Son M age 11 born Tenn (etc)
Chas Son M age 9, born Tenn (etc)
Howard, Jennie Sister F, age 54, Widow, born Tenn. (etc) occupation Teacher county school

1930 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED33, Sheet 9A, 9B, page 226, #114/116
Bledsoe, Lucy W. Head, age 47, Widow, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, occupation none
Martha W. Dau., age 24, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Labatory Technician, Clinic
Robert H. Son, age 22, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Job Printing
Charles W. Son, age 19, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, none (occupation)
sheet 9B
Whitsett, Bertha A. Mother age 71, widow, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Seamstress, home
Edwin B. Brother age 42, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Publishing Co.
Howard W. Brother age 49, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Watchman, private residence
Doris A. Neice, age 13, single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn,
Howard, Jennie D. Aunt age 65, single, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Teacher, grade school

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
MRS. WHITSITT BURIAL WILL BE HELD TODAY
Long Illness is Fatal to Memphis Woman
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Howard Whitsitt of 533 Leath, who died Saturday night after a long illness, will be held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the National Funeral Home with the Rev. George Stoves officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitsitt, a native of LaGrange, Tenn., had lived in Memphis since 1880. She was 78 Years of age and the widow of B. A. (Sam) Whitsitt, formerly employed in the mailing room of The Commercial Appeal. He died in 1919.
In ill health for many years, Mrs. Whitsitt had been an invalid for the past seven years,. Although bedridden, Mrs. Whitsitt retained her interest in sewing and crocheting and her friends gathered at her home to make a wide variety of articles.
Mrs. Whitsitt is survived by three sons, Edwin (Eddie) Whitsitt, employee of the composing room of The Commercial Appeal; W. Howard Whitsitt, both of Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, and a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, of Memphis.

"Press-Sum?", Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
Death Ends Life Of Helping Others
Mrs. Mattie Howard Whitsitt, the invalid friend of countless folks, young and old, in her neighborhood, died Saturday at John Gaston Hospital. She was 78.
Mrs. Whitsitt had been a resident of North Memphis for most of the 56 years she had been in Memphis. She resided at 533 Leath.
Keenly interested in fancy work and charities, she turned her ability to sew to charity. For many years she helped with the Goodfellows, dressing dolls for children. Since she had been unable to be active, she had made countless quilts and fancy work, and had given away all of them.
Born in La Grange, Tenn., she came to Memphis in 1880. Her husband, B. A. (Sam) Whitsitt, formerly employed in the mailing room of The Commercial Appeal, died in 1919.
Mrs. Whitsitt, formerly was active in Trinity Baptist Church. She leaves three sons, W. Howard and Edwin Whitsitt, Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt, El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, Memphis; a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, Memphis; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services, conducted by Dr. George Stoves, were held at 1:30 P.M. today at National Funeral Home. Burial was in Forest Hill.

More About MATTIE SHELTON HOWARD:
Census 1: 05 Apr 1930, 9th Ward, Memphis, in home of daughter Lucy Bledsoe
Census 2: 10 Jan 1920, Lester Street, Memphis, Tennessee

Marriage Notes for BRICE WHITSITT and MATTIE HOWARD:
From: "Josh and Amanda Lyle" <amanda.lyle@mac.com>
To: <ronwall@whitsett-wall.com>
Subject: Brice and Mattie Whitsitt
Date: Monday, October 29, 2007 8:36 PM

Mattie Howard Whitsitt---from the family Bible---Mattie Shelton Howard, daughter of David J and Rebecca Howard was born Junuary 11th 1859 in La Grange TN.

Brice Andrew Whitseitt and Mattie S. Howard were married Oct. 20 in the year 1880, in La Grange, TN by the Rev. Wm. C. Keady.

From: "Josh and Amanda Lyle" <amanda.lyle@mac.com>
To: "Ron Wall" <ronwall@whitsett-wall.com>
Subject: James Whitsitt
Date: Monday, November 05, 2007 1:39 PM

... Brice Andrew Whitsitt married Mattie Shelton Howard Oct. 20, 1880. The Normans and Brices of East Tenn. are connected with the Whitsitt family. Great Grandmother Jackson was Miss Brice.

Children of BRICE WHITSITT and MATTIE HOWARD are:

i. SAMUEL B.8 WHITSITT, b. Est. 1880, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. Est. 1903, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for SAMUEL B. WHITSITT:
MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
1891 - Whitsitt, Samuel B., fireman, boards 456 Dunlap
1903 - Whitsitt, Samuel B., watchman, resides 219 Ross Ave.

10. ii. WILLIAM HOWARD WHITSITT, b. Jul 1881, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 24 Jun 1943, Bolivar, Tennessee.

11. iii. LUCY REBECCA WHITSITT, b. Est. 1883, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

iv. CHARLES H. WHITSITT, b. Nov 1884, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 15 Aug 1909, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for CHARLES H. WHITSITT:
MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Charles H. Whitsitt, son of Brice Andrew and Mattie H. Whitsitt
1901 - Whitsitt, Charles, clerk, H. Wetter Mnfg. Co., boards 219 Ross Ave.
1902 - Whitsitt, Charles H., collector, Memphis Queensware Co., resides 219 Ross Ave.
1903 - Whitsitt, Charles H., clerk, D.F. Farnsworth, resides 219 Ross Ave.
1904 - Whitsitt, Charles H., clerk, D.V. Farnsworth & Co., resides 51 Gates Ave.
1905 - Whitsitt, Charles H., clerk, C.F. Farnsworth & Co., resides 533 Gates Ave.
1906 - Whitsitt, Charles H., clerk, Farnsworth-Evans Co., boards 533 Gates Ave.
1907 - Whitsitt, Charles H., cotton classer, Farnsworth-Evans Co., boards 533 Leath
1908 - Whitsitt, Charles H., cotton classer, Farnsworth-Evans Co., boards 533 Leath
1909 - Whitsitt, Charles H., classer, Farnsworth-Evans Co., boards 533 Leath

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, Charles H., file number 18477

12. v. EDWIN BRICE WHITSITT, b. Sep 1887, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee; d. 30 Jul 1955, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

13. vi. DAVID J. WHITSITT, b. Jul 1890, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Generation No. 4

9. BETTIE8 WHITSITT (JOHN P. H.7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1874 in Arkansas. She married JAMES R. ROANE. He was born Est. 1872 in Mississippi.

Notes for BETTIE WHITSITT: 1920 Census, Lee County, Marianna, Arkansas, ED124 SheetB, 5 Jan. 1920, Pearl Street, #41, 43
Roane, James R. Head, age 48, born Miss., Miss., Miss., occupation Live stock dealer
Betty Wife, age 46, born Ark., Virginia, Ark.
Winnie Dau. age 18, born Ark., Miss., Ark
Whitsitt, Willie sister-in-law age 31, single, born Tenn., Tenn., Ark., occupation stenographer law office


More About BETTIE WHITSITT:
Census: 05 Jan 1920, Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas, sister-in-law to James R. Roane

Child of BETTIE WHITSITT and JAMES ROANE is:

i. WINNIE9 ROANE, b. Est. 1902, Arkansas.

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10. WILLIAM HOWARD8 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Jul 1881 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and died 24 Jun 1943 in Bolivar, Tennessee. He married MARY E. SHAEFER. She was born Est. 1890 in France.

Notes for WILLIAM HOWARD WHITSITT: Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 427, page 311, 25 Feb. 1909; John M. Trenholin [?] to Mary E. Whitsitt, wife of W. H. Whitsitt, lot at Vallentine Avenue and Thomas Street for $1150.

1920 Census, 25th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED203, Sheet 8A, pg. 171, Jan. 9, 1920 Richmond Ave., #168, 177
Whitsitt, Howard Head, age 38, born Tenn.Tenn., Tenn., Night Watchman, Rail Road
Mary Wife, age 31, year of immigration 1890, naturalized 1893, born France, France, France, speaks German
Mattie Daughter age 10, born Tenn. Etc.
Shaefer, Augustus Boarder age 27, born U.S., U.S., U.S., Collector Internal Revenue

1930 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED33, Sheet 9A, 9B, page 226, #114/116
Bledsoe, Lucy W. Head, age 47, Widow, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, occupation none
Martha W. Dau., age 24, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Labatory Technician, Clinic
Robert H. Son, age 22, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Job Printing
Charles W. Son, age 19, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, none (occupation)
sheet 9B
Whitsett, Bertha A. Mother age 71, widow, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Seamstress, home
Edwin B. Brother age 42, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Publishing Co.
Howard W. Brother age 49, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Watchman, private residence
Doris A. Neice, age 13, single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn,
Howard, Jennie D. Aunt age 65, single, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Teacher, grade school

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
William Howard Whitsitt, son of Brice A. and Mattie H. Whitsitt
1898 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, collector, Drs. Rogers and Smythe, boards 448 Dunlap
1899 - Collector for Rawlings & Tisdale, boards 448 Dunlap
1900 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., collector, boards 448 Dunlap
1901 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., boards 219 Ross Ave.
1903 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., resides 219 Ross Ave.
1904 - Whitsitt, Howard, clerk, resides 51 Gates Ave.
1904 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., messenger, resides 51 Gates Ave.
1905 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., apprentice, The News-Scimitar, boards 533 Gates Ave.
1906 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., boards 533 Gates Ave.
1907 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., watchman, Commercial-Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1908 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., janitor, Commerical-Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1909 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., janitor, Commercial-Appeal, rooms at 533 Leath
1910 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., janitor, Commercial-Appeal, resides 961 Thomas
1911 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., janitor, B.Lowenstine & Brothers, resides 780 Galloway Ave.
1912 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., superintendent, Orpheum Theater, boards 533 Leath
1913 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., superintendent, Orpheum Theater, resides 657 Decatur
1914 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, resides 640 Ayers
1915 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, 460 S. Wellington
1916 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, laborer, Standard Oil Co., resides 687 E. Trigg Ave.
1917 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., watchman, resides 687 E. Trigg Ave.
1918 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., watchman, resides 687 E. Trigg Ave.
1919 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, 790 Richmond
1920 - Whitsitt, Wm. H., switchman, 763 Richmond Ave.
1921 - Whitsitt, W. Howard, foreman, Memphis Team Coop., 753 Richmond

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
Obituaary, Mrs. Hattie Howard Whitsitt
"... Mrs. Whitsitt is survived by three sons, Edwin (Eddie) Whitsitt, employee of the composing room of The Commercial Appeal; W. Howard Whitsitt, both of Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, and a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, of Memphis."

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, William Howard, died in Bolivar, Tenn.

More About WILLIAM HOWARD WHITSITT:
Census 1: 05 Apr 1930, Memphis, living with sister Lucy Bledsoe, widower
Census 2: 09 Jan 1920, Richmond Ave., Memphis, Tennessee
Deed: 25 Feb 1909, To Mary E. Whitsitt, wife of W. H. Whitsitt, lot at Vallentine Ave, Thomas St

Notes for MARY E. SHAEFER: Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 427, page 311, 25 Feb. 1909; John M. Trenholin [?] to Mary E. Whitsitt, wife of W. H. Whitsitt, lot at Vallentine Avenue and Thomas Street for $1150.

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 730, page 238, 9 Sep. 1919; E. W. Gray and J. F. Gray to Mary Whitsitt, lots 3 and 4 of Cory Brothers subdivision (Roanoke Avenue and Mississippi Boulevard).

More About MARY E. SHAEFER:
Deed 1: 09 Sep 1919, Purchased lots Roanoke Ave and Mississippi Blvd
Deed 2: 25 Feb 1909, Purchased lot at Vallentine Avenue and Thomas Street

Child of WILLIAM WHITSITT and MARY SHAEFER is:

i. MATTIE9 WHITSITT, b. 1910, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

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11. LUCY REBECCA8 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT,JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1883 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She married HAYWOOD CASH BLEDSOE 1902 in Probably Shelby County, Tennessee. He died Bef. 1920 in Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for LUCY REBECCA WHITSITT:
1930 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED33, Sheet 9A, 9B, page 226, #114/116
Bledsoe, Lucy W. Head, age 47, Widow, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, occupation none
Martha W. Dau., age 24, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Labatory Technician, Clinic
Robert H. Son, age 22, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Job Printing
Charles W. Son, age 19, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, none (occupation)
sheet 9B
Whitsett, Bertha A. Mother age 71, widow, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Seamstress, home
Edwin B. Brother age 42, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Publishing Co.
Howard W. Brother age 49, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Watchman, private residence
Doris A. Neice, age 13, single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn,
Howard, Jennie D. Aunt age 65, single, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Teacher, grade school

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Lucy W. Whitsitt, daughter of Brice Andrew and Mattie H. Whitsitt
1900 - Whitsitt, Miss Lucy R., boards 448 Dunlap [should be Lucy W. Whitsitt]
1901 - Whitsitt, Miss Lucy, boards 219 Ross Ave.
1902 - Whitsitt, Miss Lucy R., resides 219 Ross Ave.

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
Obituaary, Mrs. Hattie Howard Whitsitt
"... Mrs. Whitsitt is survived by three sons, Edwin (Eddie) Whitsitt, employee of the composing room of The Commercial Appeal; W. Howard Whitsitt, both of Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, and a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, of Memphis."

More About LUCY REBECCA WHITSITT:
Census: 05 Apr 1930, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Notes for HAYWOOD CASH BLEDSOE:
From: "Josh and Amanda Lyle"
To: <ronwall@whitsett-wall.com>
Subject: Rev. William Whitsett
Date: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:46 PM
... My husband and I recently rediscovered a family Bible from 1855. It
is full of his family's history, and I googled some of the names and
found your website. Apparently, my husband is a direct descendant of
Rev. William Whitsett. Robert Howard Bledsoe is his great-
grandfather. I found a couple of things in the family Bible that may
or may not be of interest to you...
Lucy W. Whitsitt's birth and marriage is listed in the family Bible,
but her name appears as Lucy Rebecca Whitsett. This is of course,
very minor.

Lucy W. Whitsitt's husband is listed as "Unknown" Bledsoe [since corrected]. Her husband's name was Haywood Cash Bledsoe and they were married in 1902. My Father-in-law told me that one day, Haywood told Lucy that he was going to get some milk. Nineteen years later she went to get the milk off the front porch, and there he was---I'm not sure where he was for 19 years, or when he died. I would like to speak to my husband's grandmother (Bobbie Bledsoe Lyle) about this, as I am sure she knows more details of the story.

More About HAYWOOD BLEDSOE and LUCY WHITSITT:
Marriage: 1902, Probably Shelby County, Tennessee

Children of LUCY WHITSITT and HAYWOOD BLEDSOE are:

i. MARTHA W.9 BLEDSOE, b. Est. 1906, Tennessee.

14. ii. ROBERT HOWARD BLEDSOE, b. Est. 1908, Tennessee.

iii. CHARLES W. BLEDSOE, b. Est. 1911, Tennessee.

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12. EDWIN BRICE8 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Sep 1887 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and died 30 Jul 1955 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married GLADYS ETHEL Est. 1914 in Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She was born Est. 1896 in Tennessee, and died 09 Oct 1933 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for EDWIN BRICE WHITSITT: Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933, Book 546, page 308, 25 Apr. 1913; A. L. Boat and wife Emma M. Boat to E. B. Whitsitt for $2400, lot 24 of the Divine Hill Land Co. Subdivision on Stephens Avenue

1920 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED117, Sheet 4A, pg. 84
Looney Avenue, #69, 78
Whitsitt, Edwin B. Head age 34, Married, born Tenn., Tenn., Tenn., occupation printer, newspaper
Gladys E. Wife age 23, born Tenn., Texas, Kentucky
Gladys E. Daughter age 5, born Tenn, etc.
Doris A. Daughter age 2 yrs 11 mo, born Tenn, etc.

1930 Census, 9th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED33, Sheet 9A, 9B, page 226, #114/116
Bledsoe, Lucy W. Head, age 47, Widow, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, occupation none
Martha W. Dau., age 24, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Labatory Technician, Clinic
Robert H. Son, age 22, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Job Printing
Charles W. Son, age 19, Single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, none (occupation)
sheet 9B
Whitsett, Bertha A. Mother age 71, widow, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Seamstress, home
Edwin B. Brother age 42, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Printer, Publishing Co.
Howard W. Brother age 49, wid., Tenn, Tenn, Tenn, Watchman, private residence
Doris A. Neice, age 13, single, Tenn, Tenn, Tenn,
Howard, Jennie D. Aunt age 65, single, Tenn, Tenn, Virginia, Teacher, grade school

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
Obituaary, Mrs. Hattie Howard Whitsitt "... Mrs. Whitsitt is survived by three sons, Edwin (Eddie) Whitsitt, employee of the composing room of The Commercial Appeal; W. Howard Whitsitt, both of Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, and a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, of Memphis."

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Edwin Brice Whitsitt, son of Brice Andrew and Mattie H. Whitsitt
1903 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., apprentice, boards 219 Ross Ave.
1904 - Whitsitt, Edward, printer, Commercial Appeal, resides 51 Gates Ave.
1905 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Gates Ave.
1906 - Whitsitt, Edward B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Gates Ave.
1907 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1908 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1909 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1910 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1911 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, boards 533 Leath
1912 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, resides 533 Leath
1913 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1914 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, boards 533 Leath
1915 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, rooms 1024 Court Ave.
1916 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, rooms 1024 Court Ave.
1917 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer Commercial Appeal, resides 241 Manassas
1918 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Commercial Appeal, rooms 1024 Court Ave.
1919 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Memphis Press, residess 744 Looney Ave.
1920 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Memphis Press, 744 Looney Ave.
1921 - Whitsitt, Edwin B., printer, Memphis Press, Norman Ave. and Trezevant Ave.

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, Edwin Brice, file number 3193

More About EDWIN BRICE WHITSITT:
Census 1: 05 Apr 1930, Memphis, living with sister Lucy Bledsoe, widower
Census 2: 05 Jan 1920, Looney Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Deed: 25 Apr 1913, Lot in Memphis on Stephens Avenue

Notes for GLADYS ETHEL:
Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, Gladys Ethel, age 37, file number 4442

More About EDWIN WHITSITT and GLADYS ETHEL:
Marriage: Est. 1914, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Children of EDWIN WHITSITT and GLADYS ETHEL are:

i. GLADYS E.9 WHITSITT, b. Est. 1915, Tennessee; d. Bef. 1930.

ii. DORIS A. WHITSITT, b. Est. Feb 1917, Tennessee.

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13. DAVID J.8 WHITSITT (BRICE ANDREW7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Jul 1890 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married MARGARET S.  She was born 1897 in Mississippi.

Notes for DAVID J. WHITSITT:
1920 Census, 23 Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED192 Sheet 8A, pg. 38, Jan 8, 1920 Jefferson Ave., #102, 146
Whitsitt, D. J. Head, age 29, born Tenn., U.S., U.S., Printer, Newspaper
Margaret Wife age 23, born Miss., Miss., Miss

1930 Census, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, ED71, Sheet 5B, April 5, 1930
Nashville Street, #120, 129
Whitsitt, D. J. Head, age 38, married 28 years, born Tenn., Arkansas, Tenn., Occupation printer, newspaper
Margaret S. Wife age 32, married 28 years, born Mississippi, Ohio, Mississippi
Margaret A. Dau. age 8, single, born Texas, Tenn., Miss.

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1937
Obituaary, Mrs. Hattie Howard Whitsitt "... Mrs. Whitsitt is survived by three sons, Edwin (Eddie) Whitsitt, employee of the composing room of The Commercial Appeal; W. Howard Whitsitt, both of Memphis, and D. J. Whitsitt of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. L. W. Bledsoe, and a sister, Miss Jennie D. Howard, of Memphis."

More About DAVID J. WHITSITT:
Census 1: 08 Jan 1920, Jefferson Ave., Memphis, Tennessee
Census 2: 05 Apr 1930, Nashville St., El Paso, El Paso County, Texas

Child of DAVID WHITSITT and MARGARET S. is:

i. MARGARET A.9 WHITSITT, b. 1922, Texas.

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Generation No. 5

14. ROBERT HOWARD9 BLEDSOE (LUCY REBECCA8 WHITSITT, BRICE ANDREW7, BRICE ANDREW6 WHITSETT, JAMES STOCKARD5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1908 in Tennessee. He married NINA FERGUSON.

Child of ROBERT BLEDSOE and NINA FERGUSON is:

i. BOBBIE JOAN10 BLEDSOE, m. JOSEPH WILSON LYLE.

 

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Ronald N. Wall
Fixed: 15 August 2021