Francis Marion Whitfield (1835 - 1914)

Born 17 Jan 1835 in Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Isabelle (Berry) Whitfield — married 30 Jan 1856 in Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 24 Dec 1914 at age 79 in San Gabriel, Milam, Texas, United States

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Biography

Francis Marion Whitfield was born 17 January 1835 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.^{[1][2] [3]} He was the son of Bryant Whitfield and Ceney (Graddy) Whitfield. His maternal grandparents were Joseph Whitfield and Mary Graddy and paternal grandparents were Lewis Graddy and Theresa "Treecy" Bailey.

In 1850, Francis, age 15, was recorded in the U.S. Census, living and farming in Hopkins County with his parents and siblings. Census attached. ^[1]

He married Isabella Berry on 30 January 1856 in Hopkins County, Kentucky.^[4] They had seven known daughters, Enola, Laura, Henryetta, Dollie, Mary A "Mollie", Lenora and Cenia Whitfield.

After the death of Isabella, Francis was remarried 8 October 1878 in Hopkins County to Leah A. Bone. ^[5] They had a daughter Sarah Isabella Whitfield.

In 1880, Francis M Whitfield, age 45, Physician, lived in Mortons Gap, Hopkins, Kentucky with wife Leah and children.^[2]

In 1900, Francis, age 65, Physician, lived in Milam County, Texas with wife Leah (age 54) and grandson Emmett Davis (age 18). ^[3]

Francis was a Physician, (an Allopath). ^[6]

Dr. Francis Marion Whitfield died, age 79, in San Gabriel, Milam, Texas on 24 December 1914 and was buried in Locklin Cemetery, San Gabriel, Milam County, Texas. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Census, 1850," Francis Whitfield in household of Bryant Whitfield, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States; citing family 324, National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication M432. FamilySearch database with images accessed 22 January 2017.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States Census, 1880," FamilySearch database, Francis M Whitfield, Mortons Gap, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district ED 190, sheet 269A, National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication T9, roll 0420; FHL microfilm 1,254,420. FamilySearch database accessed 15 May 2017.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "United States Census, 1900," Francis M Whitfield, Justice Precinct 5 (east part), Milam, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 76, sheet 13B, family 222, National Archives and Records Administration microfilm publication T623; FHL microfilm 1,241,659. FamilySearch database with images accessed 15 May 2017.
4. ↑ "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979," Frank B. Whitfield and Isabella Berry, 30 Jan 1856; citing , Hopkins, Kentucky United States; FHL microfilm 216,827. FamilySearch database accessed 22 January 2017.
5. ↑ "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979," F. M. Whitfield and L. A. Boni, 8 Oct 1878; citing Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; FHL microfilm 0174937 V. 2. FamilySearch database accessed 15 May 2017.
6. ↑ Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929;

   Name: F. M. Whitfield
   

   Death Date: 24 Dec 1914
   

   Death Place: San Gabriel, TX
   

   Type Practice: Allopath

7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #32421713 accessed 9 March 2018, memorial page for Dr Francis Marion “Dick” Whitfield (17 Jan 1835–24 Dec 1914), citing Locklin Cemetery, San Gabriel, Milam County, Texas, USA; Created by Sarah Locklin Taylor.

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