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Descendants of Reverend William Whitsett
of Memphis, Tennessee

By Ronald N. Wall
November, 2006
Updated November 8, 2007

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM5 WHITSETT (SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born 1780 in Orange County, North Carolina, and died Est. 1855 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married JEAN HARDEN 12 Aug 1805 in Orange County, North Carolina, daughter of JOHN HARDEN and SARAH HOLT. She was born Est. 1788 in North Carolina, and died 02 Apr 1876 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

1810 Census, Orange County, North Carolina, pg. 121, Wm. Whitsett: 1 male 26-45, 2 fem. under 10, one fem. 16-26, 1 slave.

Orange County, NC Wills 1753-1937, NC State Archives Microfilm, pg. 685, September 20, 1814; "I Sarah Harden being sick in body, but of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and Testament... I give and bequeath to my daughter Jean Whitsett all my title and interest in two hundred acres of land lying in Caswell county, also one negro woman by the name of Liddy and her increase, two cows and one heifer, one feather bed and furniture, one pewter dish, 1/2 dozen pewter plates, one set cups and saucers, one earthen dish. 1 doz. earthen plates, one woman's saddle, one chest called her father's chest, and two pounds of wool to have and to hold the said property during her life time and then to the heirs of her body forever."

1820 Census, Maury County, Tennessee, page 26
William Whitsitt - 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45; 2 fems under 10, 2 fems 10-16, 1 fem 26-45; engaged in agriculture

Lauderdale County, Alabama Deed Book A-1, pg. 76, 13 March 1823 (recorded 19 June 1825)
Whitsett to Farmer; William Whitsett sells to Thomas Farmer, "both of Lauderdale County," for $250 land in the "Territory of Arkansaw" described as the NE quarter of Section 36, T6NR13W, 160 acres granted by the U.S. to Elias Flanagan bearing date of 1821, Warrant No. 23818.

Lauderdale County, Alabama Deed Book A-4, page 336, 1 January 1826, (recorded 22 April 1829) Whitsett to Fox; "William Whitsett of 1st part, Abraham H. Wood, 2nd part, and Abraham Fox of 3rd part … all of Lauderdale County … Whitsett is in debt to Fox for $159.60 for a horse … debt paid by Wood … Deed of Trust for repayment to Wood of a horse and saddle... following property given as security being part of lot no. 11, in town of Florence at corner of Tuscaloosa St. to Court St. … 33 feet as right angle to alley between Court & Pint sts. Right angle to Tongigy where on said Whitsett now lives."

1830 U.S. Census Lauderdale Co., Alabama pg. 204
Wm. Whitset - 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60

Lauderdale County, Alabama Deed Book A-5, 17 January 1833, (recorded 21 Jan. 1833)
Whitsett to Crow and Worrell; William Whitsett of Lauderdale County owes $175.00, makes bond to pay five equal installments to Thomas J. Crow and Wm. C. Worrell … collateral is, "lot where on said Whitsett now lives … town of Florence … 33 feet on Court and back to full depth to alley between … lot no. 11; signed by William Whitsett, Thomas J. Crow, Wm. C. Worrell.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, [Extracts], Book C, pg. 391, Feb. 4, 1833; William Whitsett of Shelby County, Tenn. Owes $57.98 to Cowan Bias Co. He pledges a horse, a chestnut sorrel with a white face, as security, and William C. Hull is made trustee.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book D, pg. 129, April 9, 1834; Wm. W. Whitsitt and Wm. R. Huntsman to Ferdinand A. Young for $1300 a family of negroes, namely: Rebecca, age about 35, her son David, age 9, daughter Ruby, age 5, and daughter Lucy age 3.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book E, pg. 172, Dec. 9, 1834; Article of Agreement made and entered into this 9th day of Dec. Eighteen hundred and thirty four between William Whitsett of the one part and Edwin Manning of the other part, both of the town of Memphis State of Tennessee, witnesseth that the aforesaid William Whitsett hath agreed to build a house 18 by 24, with a shed extending back from the main body of the house 10 or 12 feet. Extending to the whole width of the other house with the necessary doors and windows shelved and canntered on one side and in short the house finished off complete to be plastered one coat one good brick chimney in consideration whereof the aforesaid E. Manning doth grant unto him the aforesaid William Whitsett a lease for six years from the present date and do warrant and defend it from the claim or claims of any other person or persons. In testimony whereof we affix our hand and seal this day and date above written.
William Whitsett
E. Manning

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.

James D. Davis, HISTORY OF MEMPHIS, Memphis, Tenn., 1873; THE CUMBERLANDS - In 1829, I think the Rev. William Whitsett, of the Cumberland Church, came here and established a church of that denomination. Owing to the smallness of the membership he was rather unsuccessful for a time. His widow, at the extreme age of eighty-eight, still survives, with a strength of body, mind, hearing and voice that is truly remarkable. Of the large family they raised, but one daughter is now living - Mrs. Eliza Whitsett, wife and cousin of Wiley W. Whitsett, of whom few men of his day were more generally known and respected. Of their large family of children not one now survives.

J. M. Keating, HISTORY OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, Vol. I, pg. 175 (1888); "The Churches and the Dramatic Stage" [about 1828] … The Presbyterians, however, soon found a room in a house belonging to Mr. Schabell, and the Cumberlands built a home of their own. The Rev. William Whitsett was their pastor, the Rev. Samuel Williamson was the Presbyterian pastor."

B. W. McDonnold, HISTORY OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Forth Edition, 1899, page 373. The church at Memphis, Tennessee, was organized in 1830, in the house of the Rev. Mr. Whitsett. For ten years preaching was kept up by Mr. Whitsett, W. A. Bryan, Robert Baker, H. A. Morgan, and Samuel Dennis. In 1840, Mr. Dennis was assisted by Reuben Burrow in a meeting held in the Methodist church. At this time elders were chosen and the organization perfected, Mr. Dennis was commissioned to travel and obtain funds to build a church. Robert Donnell, who afterward was pastor for a time, aided in raising money to complete this work. This house stood till about 1860, when the building now in use was erected.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF A RIVER TOWN: MEMPHIS: ITS HEROIC AGE, Gerald M. Capers, The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, N. C. (1939); "The Reverend William Whitsett of the Cumberland Presbyterian arrived in 1829 to labor for the Lord... After eleven years of effort Whitsett assembled a Cumberland Presbyterian congregation."

1840 Census, City of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 195
Wm. Whitsett - 1 male 15-20, 1 male 60-70; 1 fem 50-60.

Deeds, Grantees of Property in Shelby County, Tennessee, 1821-1933 (extracted by William D. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn., March, 1980-March, 1981) Book 3, pg. 634, 31 Jan. 1842; W. L. Vance to William Whitsitt, lot 282 that fronts on Commerce Street and runs back to Market Square

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 5, pg. 114, Nov. 10, 1849; William Whitsett to William Viers (?) for $800 lot fronting on Commerce Street and running back to Market Square; fourth part of lot 282; sale confirmed by William Whitsett in front of County Court Clerk, Shelby Co., Tenn. On 5 April 1850.

1850 Census, 3rd Ward Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 74, #533/554, Aug. 26, 1850
Edwin Manning age 45, M, Hotel Keeper, born Virginia
Sarah " age 42, F, born N. C.
Wm. A. " age 17, M, born Tenn.
John P. Taylor age 31, M, cotton worker
Jane " age 20, F, born Tenn.
Frank A. " age 2, M, born Tenn.
J. R. Hannon age 26, M, Carpenter, born Geo.
Saml. Falwell age 25, M, " born Tenn.
P. T. Shenlock age 30, M, Printer, born Ire.
Wm Whitsett age 70, M, C. P. Clergyman, born N. C.
Jane " age 62, F, born N. C.
David King age 50, M, Merchant, born Md.
Ellen Dennis age 37, F, born Tenn.
W. Mulicain[?] age 30, M, Tinner, born U.S.
Jane " age 25, F, born Ala.
Frances McKenney age 25, M, Tailor, born Ire.

More About WILLIAM WHITSETT:
Census 1: 1830, Lauderdale County, Alabama
Census 2: 1810, Orange County, North Carolina
Census 3: 1820, Maury County, Tennessee, page 26
Census 4: 1840, City of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Census 5: 26 Aug 1850, 3rd Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Deed 1: 22 Apr 1816, William Whitsett to George Nease, land in Orange County, North Carolina.
Deed 2: 13 Mar 1823, William Whitsett to Thomas Farmer, both of Lauderdale County, land in Arkansas
Deed 3: 01 Jan 1826, William Whitsett to Abraham Wood and Abraham Fox, lot in Florence (used as security)
Deed 4: 18 Jan 1833, William Whitsett to Thomas Crow lot in Florence "where Whitsett now lives" used as collateral
Deed 5: 04 Feb 1833, Shelby County, Tennessee (security for debt)
Deed 6: 09 Apr 1834, Shelby County, Tennessee (sale of family of slaves)
Deed 7: 09 Dec 1834, Agrees to build house on Edwin Manning's property in return for 6 year lease
Deed 8: 30 Jan 1837, John P. H. Whitsett to Thomas Crow sells same lot in Florence (1826, 1833 deeds)
Deed 9: 31 Jan 1842, to William Whitsett lot on Commerce St., Memphis, TN
Deed 10: 05 Apr 1850, Confirms deed for his sale of lot 282 on Commerce St., Memphis
Will: 20 Sep 1814, Jeanne Whitsett mentioned in mother Sarah Harden's will

Notes for JEAN HARDEN: Will of Sarah Harden, Sept. 20, 1814, Orange County, N. C."I give and bequeath to my daughter Jean Whitsett all my title and interest in two hundred acres of land lying in Caswell county, also one negro woman by the name of Liddy and her increase, two cows and one heifer, one feather bed and furniture, one pewter dish, 12 dozen pewter plates, one set cups and saucers, one earthen dish, 1 doz. earthen plates, one woman's saddle, one chest called her father's chest, and two pounds of wool to have and to hold the said property during her life time and then to the heirs of her body forever ... Should either of my children [Jean Whitsett and Mary Prather] dissent from such portion of land as I have given them, I hereby annul & make void such gift and direct that their property shall immediately revert to my daughter Peggy."

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 Paker, 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
Mrs. Jane (Harden) Whitsett

1860 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Jane - Resides at Mrs. Eliza Jane Whitsitt's boarding house
1868 - Whitsitt, Jane, widow of William Whitsitt, N. 36 Market St.
1869 - Whitsitt, Jane, widow of William Whitsitt, N. 36 Market St.

CERTIFICATE OF DEATH, Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, Memphis, Tenn. (Certified Copy dated 9 Aug. 1980)
Name of Deceased JANE WHITSITT
Age 88, Sex Female Race White Marital Status Widowed
Date of Death April 2, 1876 Place of Death 36 Market Street
Nativity U.S.
Cause of Death Old Age
Physician in Attendance L. J. Tyner, M.D. Undertaker Holst

More About JEAN HARDEN: Census: 14 June 1870, 4th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 113 - household of Eliza Whitsett

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM WHITSETT and JEAN HARDEN:
Samuel Whitsett, bondsman.

"Married in Orange co., on Thursday the 15th inst., Mr. William Whiteside to Miss Jane Harden, daughter of John Harden, Esq., all of the same county."

More About WILLIAM WHITSETT and JEAN HARDEN:
Marriage: 12 Aug 1805, Orange County, North Carolina

Children of WILLIAM WHITSETT and JEAN HARDEN are:

2. i. MARGARET6 WHITSETT, b. Est. 1806.

3. ii. SARAH H. WHITSETT, b. 19 May 1807, North Carolina; d. 25 July 1851, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

iii. WILLIAM WHITSETT, b. Est. 1809, North Carolina; m. PARMELIA HUNTER, 18 Oct 1829, Lauderdale County, Alabama.

1840 Census, Lauderdale County, Alabama, pg. 50
W. Whitesides - 1 male 20-30; 1 female 40-50; 2 females 50-60

More About WILLIAM WHITSETT:
Date born 2: Est. 1815
Census: 1840, Lauderdale County, Alabama pg. 50

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM WHITSETT and PARMELIA HUNTER:
Marriage Book 2, 1825-1833, Lauderdale County, Alabama; copied by the WPA; 18 Oct 1829, Lauderdale County, Alabama

iv. ALLEN H. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1812; d. Bef. Dec 1837, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for ALLEN H. WHITSETT: Estate Records, Shelby Co., Tenn (extracted by William D. Anderson, Memphis, Tenn., March, 1980-March, 1981) Dec. Term 1837; William Whitsett, administrator of the estate of Allen H. Whitsett, deceased; cause no 467.

4. v. ELIZABETH JANE WHITSETT, b. Est. 1814, North Carolina; d. 02 Feb 1888, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

5. vi. SAMUEL H. WHITSETT, b. Est. 1820, Tennessee; d. Est. 1869, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

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Generation No. 2

2. MARGARET6 WHITSETT (WILLIAM5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1806. She married JOHN L. SWEENY 03 May 1831 in Shelby County, Tennessee. He was born Est. 1805.

Notes for JOHN L. SWEENY: Shelby County, Tennessee Marriage Records, 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957); #452, Margaret Whitsett to J. L. Sweeney, 3 May 1831

1840 Census, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tenn. pg. 201
John L. Sweeney - 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40; 1 female 40-50

Marriage Notes for MARGARET WHITSETT and JOHN SWEENY: Shelby County, Tennessee Marriage Records, 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957); #452, Margaret Whitsett to J. L. Sweeney, 3 May 1831


Child of MARGARET WHITSETT and JOHN SWEENY is:

i. WILLIAM7 SWEENY, b. 1834, Tennessee; d. Aft. 1880.

Notes for WILLIAM SWEENY: 1880 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, ED134, page 45, #313/476
Whitsitt, Eliza F, age 66, [Head], Keeping Boarding House, born North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Kentucky, North Carolina
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Missouri, Virginia, Missouri
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Missouri
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

 

3. SARAH H.6 WHITSETT (WILLIAM5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born 19 May 1807 in North Carolina, and died 25 July 1851 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She married EDWIN MANNING 19 Mar 1829 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. He was born Est. 1805 in Virginia.

Notes for SARAH H. WHITSETT: Inscriptions from Cemeteries of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee With Added Biographical Notes,, Eva S. Gray (no date) pg. 252 (Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee) "Sacred to the memory of Sarah H. Manning, who was born May 19, 1807, departed this life July 25, 1851."

Notes for EDWIN MANNING: 1830 Census, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 5
E. Manning - 2 males 20-30, 1 male 30-40; 1 fem. Under 5, 1 fem. 20-30

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book E, pg. 172; Article of Agreement made and entered into this 9th day of Dec. Eighteen hundred and thirty four between William Whitsett of the one part and Edwin Manning of the other part, both of the town of Memphis State of Tennessee, witnesseth that the aforesaid William Whitsett hath agreed to build a house 18 by 24, with a shed extending back from the main body of the house 10 or 12 feet. Extending to the whole width of the other house with the necessary doors and windows shelved and canntered on one side and in short the house finished off complete to be plastered one coat one good brick chimney in consideration whereof the aforesaid E. Manning doth grant unto him the aforesaid William Whitsett a lease for six years from the present date and do warrant and defend it from the claim or claims of any other person or persons. In testimony whereof we affix our hand and seal this day and date above written.
William Whitsett
E. Manning

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

1840 Census, City of Memphis, Shelby Co, Tenn., pg. 201;
E. Manning - 1 male 5-10, 9 males 20-30, 3 males 30-40; 1 fem under 5, 1 fem 15-20, 1 fem. 20-30, 1 fem, 2 fem. 40-50

1850 Census, 3rd Ward Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 74, #533/554
Edwin Manning age 45, M, Hotel Keeper, born Virginia
Sarah " age 42, F, born N. C.
Wm. A. " age 17, M, born Tenn.
John P. Taylor age 31, M, cotton worker
Jane " age 20, F, born Tenn.
Frank A. " age 2, M, born Tenn.
J. R. Hannon age 26, M, Carpenter, born Geo.
Saml. Falwell age 25, M, " born Tenn.
P. T. Shenlock age 30, M, Printer, born Ire.
Wm Whitsett age 70, M, C. P. Clergyman, born N. C.
Jane " age 62, F, born N. C.
David King age 50, M, Merchant, born Md.
Ellen Dennis age 37, F, born Tenn.
W. Mulicain[?] age 30, M, Tinner, born U.S.
Jane " age 25, F, born Ala.
Frances McKenney age 25, M, Tailor, born Ire.

More About EDWIN MANNING:
Census 1: 26 Aug 1850, 3rd Ward Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, page 74
Census 2: 1830, Shelby County, Tennessee
Census 3: 1840, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Deed 1: 09 Dec 1834, Article of agreement with William Whitsett for house on Edwin Manning's property in return for 6 year lease
Deed 2: 02 Sep 1838, Wyly W. Whitsett and E. Manning, lots 200, 202 in Memphis as security for loans

Marriage Notes for SARAH WHITSETT and EDWIN MANNING:
Lauderdale County, Alabama, Marriage Book 2, 1825-1833 (these are dates the marriage was recorded, not necessarily the date of the wedding)
Manning, Edwin Whitsett, Sarah H. 19 Nov 1829 Shook, Isaac MG (wedding was on March 19th).

More About EDWIN MANNING and SARAH WHITSETT:
Marriage: 19 Mar 1829, Lauderdale County, Alabama

Child of SARAH WHITSETT and EDWIN MANNING is:

i. WILLIAM A.7 MANNING, b. Est. 1833.


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4. ELIZABETH JANE6 WHITSETT (WILLIAM5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1814 in North Carolina, and died 02 Feb 1888 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She married WILLIAM WILEY WHITSETT 28 Nov 1832 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, son of JAMES WHITSETT and SARAH JACKSON. He was born Est. 1802 in North Carolina, and died 28 Oct 1853 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for ELIZABETH JANE WHITSETT: 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, (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 Paker, 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 North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Kentucky, North Carolina
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Missouri, Virginia, Missouri
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Missouri
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

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 & Bedsteds 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 Sett 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} This day E Manning personally appeared 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 therein 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., Enteritis
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.

Marriage Notes for ELIZABETH WHITSETT and WILLIAM 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 ELIZABETH WHITSETT and WILEY WHITSETT are:

i. WILLIAM JAMES7 S. 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 Paker, 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 Paker, 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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5. SAMUEL H.6 WHITSETT (WILLIAM5, SAMUEL4, JOHN3, WILLIAM2, SAMUEL1) was born Est. 1820 in Tennessee, and died Est. 1869 in Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married ELIZABETH J. ADKINS 01 Apr 1843 in Shelby County, Tennessee. She was born Est. 1824 in Mississippi.

Notes for SAMUEL H. WHITSETT: Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book Z, pg. 397; June 15, 1848, Samuel H. Whitsett of Memphis, Tenn. Borrows $370. 83 from E. H. Porter to be repaid in promissory notes; security for the loan is the furniture and other furnishings of a boarding house for 30 boarders.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 32, pg. 582; 3 April 1858, Samuel H. Whitsett borrows money from a number of people, to be repaid in promissory notes; as security for the loans, he pledges 5/6 of the Ledger, a newspaper published in Memphis.

Deeds, Grantors of Property, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee [extracts], Book 38, pg. 510; 2 May 1859, S. H. Whitsitt of the County of Shelby has bought printing equipment and promises to pay five notes over 15 months amounting to $975.20; security for the loan is the equipment he has received; trustee B. B. Waddell of Shelby Co.; the equipment was bought from the Cincinnati Type Foundry Company of the City of Cincinnati.

1860 Census, 7th Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 99/212, #741/742, June 21, 1860
Saml H. Whitsett age 40, M, Printer, born Tennessee
Elizabeth age 36, F, born Mississippi.
Samuel W. age 9, M, born Louisiana
George R. age 4, M, born Tennessee
Wm. H. Heune age 23, M, Printer, born Tennessee
Thomas R. Duncan age 27, M, Actor, born Ireland

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Samuel H. Whitsitt, (Sr.) and wife Elizabeth "Lizzie" J. Whitsitt
1855 - Printer, resides on Market Square
1857 - Printer, resides on Market Square
1859 - Publisher of Ledger, 17 Madison
1860 - Ledger, book and job printer and publisher of city items
1868 - Bookkeeper, resides Gayoso House
1870 - Lizzie J. Whitsitt, widow of S. H. Whitsitt, N. 67 Second St.
1871 - Whitsitt, Lizzie, widow of Samuel H. Whitsitt, North 67 Second St.
1874 - Whitsitt, Mrs. S. H., 67 Second St.
1876 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth, widow of S. H. Whitsitt, 32 Market
1877 - Whitsitt, Lizzie, widow of Samuel Whitsitt, boards at 73rd Chelsea
1878 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth J., widow of S. H. Whitsitt, 32 Market
1879 - Whitsitt, Mrs. Elizabeth J., boarding at 32 Market
1880 - Whitsitt, Eliza J., widow of S. Whitsitt, boards at 32 Market
1881 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth H., widow of S. H. Whitsitt, 32 Market
1882 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth, widow of Samuel H. Whitsitt, boards at 32 Market
1885 - Whitsitt, Elizabeth, boards at 617 Shelby
1885 - Whitsitt, Lizzie, widow of S. H. Whitsitt, resides 617 Shelby

More About SAMUEL H. WHITSETT:
Census: 21 June 1860, 7th Ward, Memphis, Tennessee
Deed 1: 15 June 1848, Memphis, Tenn., Makes security for loan furniture of boarding house
Deed 2: 03 Apr 1858, Memphis, pledges parts of The Ledger newspaper for security of loans

Notes for ELIZABETH J. ADKINS: Maiden name uncertain

1870 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 48, #268/471
Whitsill, S. H. age 19, M, Bar Keeper, born Mississippi
Lizzie age 44, F, --- , born Miss
Lee Minnie age 9, F, born Tenn
Dunn, William age 20, M, Bar Keeper

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 North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Kentucky, North Carolina
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Missouri, Virginia, Missouri
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Missouri
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

More About ELIZABETH J. ADKINS:
Census 1: 06 June 1870, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, living with son
Census 2: 12 June 1880, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, living with sister-in-law Eliza Whitsett

Marriage Notes for SAMUEL WHITSETT and ELIZABETH ADKINS:
SHELBY CO., TENNESSEE MARRIAGE RECORDS 1819-1850, Memphis Genealogical Society (1957) [Groom - Bridge] H. L. Whitsitt to Elizabeth Adkins, Apr. 1, 1843, Shelby Co., TN

Children of SAMUEL WHITSETT and ELIZABETH ADKINS are:

i. SAMUEL H.7 WHITSITT, b. Est. 1851, Louisiana or Mississippi.

Notes for SAMUEL H. WHITSITT:
1870 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 48, #268/471
Whitsill, S. H. age 19, M, Bar Keeper, born Mississippi
Lizzie age 44, F, --- , born Miss
Lee Minnie age 9, F, born Tenn
Dunn, William age 20, M, Bar Keeper

MEMPHIS CITY DIRECTORY 1849-1921, Memphis, Tennessee
Samuel H. Whitsitt, (Jr.) son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Whitsitt
1868 - Whitsitt, Samuel H., Saloon and restaurant, 18 Jefferson, N. Market between Main and Second
1869 - Whitsitt, Samuel H., Saloon and restaurant, 18 Jefferson, N. Market between Main and Second
1870 - Whitsitt, S. H., bartender, North 67 Second St.
1871 - Whitsitt, Samuel H., Bartender 67 Second St.
1872 - Whitsitt, Samuel H., Bartender, One Dime Saloon N. 67 Second St.
1874 - Whitsitt, Samuel H., Bartender, N. 67 Second St.
1881 - Whitsitt, Samuel, works apparel(?), 675th Chelsea [not sure who this is]

More About SAMUEL H. WHITSITT:
Census: 06 June 1870, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, head of household with mother & sister

ii. GEORGE R. WHITSITT, b. Est. 1859, Tennessee; d. 20 Jan 1900, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for GEORGE R. WHITSITT:
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 North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Kentucky, North Carolina
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Missouri, Virginia, Missouri
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Missouri
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
George R. Whitsitt, son of Samuel H. and "Lizzie" J. Whitsitt
1874 - Whitsett, George, drayman, J. N. Amis and Co., 67 Second St.
1874 - Whitsitt, George R., bartender, 67 Second St.
1876 - Whitsitt, George, barkeeper, boards at 32 Market
1877 - Whitsitt, George, boards at 32 Market
1878 - Whitsitt, George, paper carrier, boards at 32 Market
1881 - Whitsitt, George R., barkeeper, boards at 32 Market
1882 - Whitsitt, George R., laborer, boards at 32 Market
1883 - Whitsitt, George R., clerk, boards at 32 Market
1884 - Whitsitt, George R., printer, boards at 32 Market
1885 - Whitsitt, George, painter, boards at 617 Shelby
1886 - Whitsitt, George, painter, 120 Virginia Ave.
1887 - Whitsitt, George, painter, boards at 120 Virginia Ave.
1890 - Whitsitt, George R., works H. H. Colliers, boards at Iowa Ave.

Death Record, Shelby County Register of Deeds, http://register.shelby.tn.us, Whitsitt, George, age 41, file number 94

More About GEORGE R. WHITSITT:
Census: 12 June 1880, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, living with aunt Eliza Whitsett

iii. MINNIE LEE WHITSITT, b. Est. 1861, Probably Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Notes for MINNIE LEE WHITSITT:
1870 Census, 1st Ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, pg. 48, #268/471
Whitsill, S. H. age 19, M, Bar Keeper, born Mississippi
Lizzie age 44, F, --- , born Miss
Lee Minnie age 9, F, born Tenn
Dunn, William age 20, M, Bar Keeper

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 North Carolina, North Carolina, North Carolina
Sweeny, William M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, Born Tenn, Kentucky, North Carolina
Kirk, John M, age 46, Boarder, Brick Layer, born [not given]
Whitsitt, Lizzie F, age 57, sister-in-law, born Missouri, Virginia, Missouri
George M, age 23, Nephew, clerk, born Tenn, Ala., Missouri
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
Minnie L. Whitsitt, daughter of Samuel H. and "Lizzie" Whitsitt
1879 - Whitsett, Minnie, boards at 32 Market
1881 - Whitsitt, Miss Minnie, seamstress for Mrs. N. P. Jungle, boards at 32 Market
1882 - Whitsitt, Miss Minnie L., boards at 32 Market
1883 - Whitsitt, Miss Minnie L., boards at 32 Market
1884 - Whitsitt, Miss Minnie L., boards at 32 Market
1885 - Whitsitt, Miss L., resides 617 Shelby

More About MINNIE LEE WHITSITT:
Census 1: 06 June 1870, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, at home with mother and brother
Census 2: 12 June 1880, 1st ward, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, living with aunt Eliza Whitsett

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Ronald N. Wall
Fixeded: 15 August 2021