Phineas Whatley was born on May 7, 1815 to the marriage of William B. Whatley and Elizabeth Wiggins. He was born in what is now known as Franklin Parish.
In 1849, Phineas married Elizabeth Tovery, a native of Mississippi. Elizabeth was born on January 30, 1822 to the marriage of Robert and Mary Tovery.
The 1850 U.S. Census shows Phineas, Elizabeth and one child living in Catahoula Parish.
In 1860, the family is living in the Pine Woods of Catahoula Parish near White Sulphur Springs. Note that Phineas' mother, Elizabeth is also living with the family.
The 1870 U.S. Census shows Phineas and Elizabeth with six of their children living in the same area of Catahoula Parish. One daughter has married by this point and is no longer living in the household. Elizabeth's age is listed incorrectly on the census record.
In the 1880 census, the family is living in Ward 5, Catahoula Parish. Only three children are living in the household at this point.
Phineas Whatley died on February 21, 1895. He is buried in the Eden Cemetery in what is now known as LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photograph was taken by FindAGrave member, Patricia Adams Guillory.
The 1900 U.S. Census shows Elizabeth Tovery Whatley living in Ward 5 of Catahoula Parish with her son, Phineas Walton Whatley.
Elizabeth Tovery Whatley died on October 5, 1904. She is buried in the Eden Cemetery in what is now known as LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photograph was taken by FindAGrave member, Patricia Adams Guillory.
The following children were born to the marriage of Phineas Whatley and Elizabeth Tovery:
William Robert, 1850-1921 (m. Elizabeth Angeline Yancey, 1850-1903); both are buried in the Eden Cemetery in LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photographs were taken by FindAGrave member, Chiquita Richison Thompson.
Mary Elizabeth, 1851-1885 (m. William Turnley, 1845-1890); both are buried in the Turnley Cemetery in what is now known as LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photographs were taken by FindAGrave member, Tommye Price.
Uriah T., 1853-1882 (m. Louise Electra Aber, 1858-1908); both are buried in the Eden Cemetery in LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photographs were taken by FindAGrave members, Chiquita Richison Thompson and Patricia Adams Guillory, respectively.
Sarah, 1855-?
Phineas Walton, 1859-1936 (m. Julia ?, 1881-1957); both are buried in the Eden Cemetery in LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photographs were taken by FindAGrave member, Chiquita Richison Thompson.
James Monroe, 1861-1941 (m. Lillie Marshall Yancey, 1874-1934); both are buried in the Eden Cemetery in LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photograph was taken by FindAGrave member, Chiquita Richison Thompson.
Melissa Jane, 1862-1924 (m. 1. Healy Thompson; 2. George A. Beck, 1873-?); Melissa is buried in the Olla Cemetery in Olla, LaSalle Parish. Tombstone photograph was taken by FindAGrave member, Karen Klemm Pinckard.
Note:
Franklin Parish was created from parts of Catahoula, Madison and Ouachita parishes in 1843.
LaSalle Parish was created from the western portion of Catahoula Parish in 1908.
Elizabeth's sister, Sarah, was my great, great grandmother. She married John Higgins. Love your research Deb.
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I knew there had to be a connection when I saw the Tovery surname :-) Thanks for commenting Gayle!
DeleteWonderful information My grandmother was Margaret Ruth Greer. Her mother was a Whatley. She grew up attending Eden Methodist Church. I do not know the names of her parents. If you find any information, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn! Thank you stopping by my blog and taking the time to post a comment. A few questions for you...Was Greer your grandmother's maiden name? Any idea when she was born? Did your grandmother grow up in the LaSalle/Catahoula Parish area? I will be happy to take a look at my information and help if possible. Thanks again for stopping by!
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