Elizabeth (Seaton) Wilhite (abt. 1780 - abt. 1875)

Born about 1780 in Virginia, USA [uncertain]

Wife of Elijah (Wilhoit) Wilhite — married 1 Mar 1797 in Greene County, Tennessee

Descendants

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Biography

Elizabeth Seaton was born 1780 in Virginia, USA to James W Seaton (1740 - 1830) and Fannie Bozzle (1740 - 1840). Note: I have not found definitive documentation as to her parents. If these are her parents, she had 7 siblings:

Moses B Seaton (1767 - 1859)

Benjamin Seaton (1768 - 1859)

John Seaton (1777 - 1826)

George Seaton Sr (1784 - 1863)

William Seaton (1786 - 1876)

Rachel Seaton (1788 - 1866)

Samuel Seaton (1794 - 1827)

The date of Elizabeth's passing varies from 1803 to 1874. I have found no documentation to support any date.

Entered by Gary H White

Marriage(s)

Elizabeth married Elijah Wilhoit 01 Mar 1797 in Greene, Tennessee, USA. Researchers are showing they had 8 children (which I show, with links, but have not verified):^[1][2]

Jane Wilhoit (1806 - 1860)

Isaac Wilhoit (1808)

Sarah (Wilhite) Hembree (1809)

Conrade Wilhoit (1810)

John Wilhoit (1813)

Polly Wilhoit (1816)

Elizabeth Wilhoit (1820)

Arena Wilhoit (1825)

Residence/Census

1830 United States Federal Census 1830; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 42; Family History Library Film: 0024538 Elijah Wilbite [Elijah Wilhoit]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):Roane, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29:1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59:1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5:2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9:2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19:1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49:1
Free White Persons - Under 20:7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:3
Total Free White Persons:11

1840 United States Federal Census Year: 1840; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Page: 75 Name:Elijah Wilhoit
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):Roane, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5:1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39:1
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69:1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14:2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19:1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29:1
Persons Employed in Agriculture:2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:4
Free White Persons - Under 20:4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49:2
Total Free White Persons:7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:7

1850 United States Federal Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M432_893; Page: 435B; Image: 333 Name:Elizabeth Welheight [Wilhoit] Age:65 Birth Year:abt 1785 Birthplace:Tennessee Home in 1850:Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee, USA Gender:Female Family Number:1666

• Elijah Welheight [Wilhoit] 72
• Elizabeth Welheight 65
• Jane Welheight 44
• Arena Welheight 25
• Marion F Welheight 15
• Mary J Welheight 9
• Amanda C Welheight 5

It should be noted that James Seaton Sr, James Seaton Jr, Moses Seaton are also living in Roane Co TN at this time - supporting the theory that she is the dau of James Seaton Sr)

• 1805 ROANE CO., TN - tax list shows a James Seaton Sr., James Seaton Jr., and Moses Seaton.
• 18 Apr 1805 DeedBook B, pg 219 - Moses Seaton to James Seaton both of County of Roane, Tn. 97 acres on the north side of clinch river opposite the mouth of Hickory creek....
• 14 Jan 1807 Book B, pg 208-209 - Moses Seaton of Roane Co., Tn. .. to my son James Seaton of the aforementioned Co. and State.. all my right and title of the plantation that I now live on and also... cattle, sheep, hogs, furniture, etc., signed: Moses Seaton. Witnesses: William and Richard Richards. Dated 13 Jun 1806, registered 14 Jan 1807.
• 15 Jan 1807 Book B, pg 216 . James Seaton and Moses Seaton both of the County of Roane, Tn. To Francis Erwin of the Co. and State aforesaid...60 acres on the north side of Clinch River. Signed Moses Seaton and James (X his mark) Seaton. Witnesses: Sterling Camp and William Brown. Registered 25 Nov 1807.

Other (Military, Titles, etc.)

Stories, Other Background Information, etc.

Catherine had the sources listed below :

• The Germanna Record, No. 13 - The Blankenbaker, Weaver, and Wilhoit Families, The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies, Inc., Publishers, 2006 (not verified as there is a $35 membership fee)
• Wilhite/Wilhoit & Allied Descendants of Johann Michael and Anna Maria (Hengsteler) Wilheit 1671-1994 Compiled by Mary F. Mickey

The Seatons of Greene, Tennessee are like fingerprints, everyone has an opinion and they are all different. Many researchers have James W Seaton married to Mary Samantha Herriott and/or Fannie Bozzle. I believe Mary Samantha Herriott is the one married to James Wesley Seaton on 13 Feb 1873 in Cass, Missouri, USA and is not his wife (which I think is Fannie Bozzle.

Elizabeth Seaton is another one of the elusive Seaton's. The only documentation that I have found is for her marriage to Elijah Wilhoit (variously spelled Wilhoit, Wilhoite, & Wilhite. Some have her mother as Fannie Bozzle (which I believe to be the case) and others as Mary Samantha Herriot (which I think is the spouse of James Wesley Seaton and not her mother).

Acknowledgments

• 31 August 2014 - Catherine (Willhite) V created Elizabeth (Seaton) Wilhoit.
• 7 March 2016 Gary H White accepted orphaned profile.
• 14 April 2016 profile reworked to present format.

Sources

1. ↑ Tennessee Marriages 1780 - 2002 for Seaton, Elizabeth & Elijah Wilhoit
2. ↑ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 for Seaton, Elizabeth & Elijah Wilhite

• 1830 United States Federal Census 1830; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 42; Family History Library Film: 0024538* 1840 United States Federal Census Year: 1840; Census Place: Roane, Tennessee; Page: 75

Name:Elijah Wilhoit

• 1850 United States Federal Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 20, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M432_893; Page: 435B; Image: 333