Charles McWhirter (bef. 1874 - 1947)

Born before 10 Jul 1874 in Foster, Marion, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Pearl (Williams) Sullens — married 26 Jun 1898 (to 19 Dec 1947) in Marion County, Illinois, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1947 after age 73 in Marion County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Charles McWhirter was born on 10 Jul 1874 in Foster, Marion, Illinois, United States, son of Charles Pitts McWhirter (1844–1907) and Rebecca Hammer (1847–1921). Charles died on 19 Dec 1947 in Marion County, Illinois, aged 73.^[1]

Media McWhirter Family, children of Charles Pitts & Rebecca McWhirter, Richard, Belle, Cora and Charley McWhirter, orig shared with Ancestry by Stephen_Frakes on 14 Jun 2009

Charles (23) married Pearl Williams (16) (born on October 19, 1881 in Alma, Marion; daughter of Christopher Columbus Williams and Mary Ann (Taylor) Williams) on June 26, 1898 in Marion County, Illinois. Charles (age 24), son of C. P. Mcwhirter & Hammers, married Purley (Pearl) Williams (age 17y) on 26 Jun 1898 in Marion, Illinois, United States.^[2]Pearl & Charles had 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls:

• Their son Cleveland "Cleve" McWhirter was born on 10 Jan 1899 in Marion, Illinois, United States.
• Their son Cecil McWhirter was born about Jan 1900 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Cecil died before 1910 (not on 1910 census).
• Their son Leslie “Lessie” McWhirter was born on 5 Sep 1901 in Marion, Illinois, United States. ^[3]
• Their daughter Opal Irene McWhirter was born on 4 Dec 1902 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their son Wilford McWhirter was born on 17 Feb 1904 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their son Milford McWhirter was born on 1 Feb 1905 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their son Noah McWhirter was born on 26 Jan 1907 in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. ^[4]
• Their son Carl McWhirter was born on 9 Jan 1909 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their son Bessie McWhirter Stalcup was born on 9 Aug 1910 in Marion County, Illinois, United States. ^[5]
• Their son Ralph McWhirter was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their daughter Mary Rebecca McWhirter was born on 16 Nov 1913 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.^[6]
• Their son Charles Thomas McWhirter was born on 16 Nov 1915 in Marion County, Illinois, United States. Charles died on 16 Nov 1918 in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois. ^[7]
• Their daughter M. Dorothy McWhirter was born in 1917 in Marion County, Illinois, United States. Dorothy married Keith Anderson on 19 Sep 1938 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. ^[8]
• Their son Morris E. McWhirter was born on 22 Nov 1919 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.
• Their daughter Ruth McWhirter was born on 28 Jun 1921 in Marion County, Illinois, United States.^[9]

In the 1880 census Charles (age 5) was the son of Charles P. McQuister in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[10]

In the 1900 census Charles (age 26) was the married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[11]

In the 1910 census Charley (age 36) was the married head of household in Foster, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[12]

Charles was in a military draft record on 12 Sep 1918 in Marion, Illinois, United States.^[13]

In the 1920 census Charles (age 46) was the married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[14]

In the 1930 census Charles (age 54) was the married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[15]

In the 1940 census Charles (age 65) was the married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[16]

Charlie, son of Charles P. McWhirter & Rebecca Hammers, died (age 73) on 19 Dec 1947 in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States.^[17]

Charles is interred in Martin Cemetery, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, United States with a death date of 19 Dec 1947.^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KQ4-YNGY (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Charles McWhirter born.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940", database with images
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005204663_002_M9CH-LC1; FHL microfilm: 001010518; Image number: 83; Packet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: KF21-ZYY (accessed 4 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8B2P-W2L
   Chas Mcwhirter (24) marriage to Purley Williams (17y) on 26 Jun 1898 in Marion, Illinois, United States.
3. ↑ Birth of son Lessie McWhirter: "Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004011659; FHL microfilm: 1010503; Record number: 23; Packet letter: I
   FamilySearch Record: H9NW-KYT2 (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Lessie McWhirter born to Charles McWhirter on 5 Sep 1901 in Marion, Illinois, United States.
4. ↑ Birth of son Noah McWhirter: "Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004011661; FHL microfilm: 1010506; Record number: 10; Packet letter: C
   FamilySearch Record: H9NC-466Z (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Noah McWhirter born to Charley McWhirter on 26 Jan 1907 in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States.
5. ↑ Birth of daughter Bessie Stalcup on 9 Aug 1910: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K3T-KQHH (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Bessie Stalcup born to Charles McWhirter on 9 Aug 1910.
6. ↑ Birth of daughter Mary Rebecca Whitford on 16 Nov 1913: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K3T-WV1R (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Mary Rebecca Whitford born to Charles McWhirter on 16 Nov 1913.
7. ↑ Death of son Charles Mcwhirter: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
   citing Reference: DTH REC IL, CN34754; Digital film/folder number: 4008025; FHL microfilm: 1544188; Image number: 281; Record number: 54; Packet letter: C; FamilySearch Record: N3RN-7MF (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Charles Mcwhirter in death record for son Charles Mcwhirter 16 Nov 1918 in Foster Twp, Marion, Illinois.
8. ↑ Marriage of daughter Dorothy McWhirter : "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954", database with images
   citing Marriage, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,943,717
   FamilySearch Record: Q2DF-JF6Y (accessed 4 December 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91S-RWJM-Y Image number 01993
   Chas Mcwhiater's daughter Dorothy Mcwhiater marriage to Keith Anderson on 19 Sep 1938 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.
9. ↑ Birth of daughter Ruth McWhirter on 28 Jun 1921: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KQ3-1G12 (accessed 4 December 2023)
   Ruth McWhinten born to Charlie McWhirter on 28 Jun 1921.
10. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", database with images
    citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00100; Digital film/folder number: 005157453; FHL microfilm: 1254234; Image number: 469; Sheet number: 141; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: MXVP-P2K (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBW-72T
    Charles Mc Quister (5), single son, in household of Charles P. McQuister (36) in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
11. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004113786; FHL microfilm: 1240327; Image number: 241; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00725-0
    FamilySearch Record: MS4V-DFT (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DHW4-3SR
    Charles Mc Guarter (26), married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
12. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971164; FHL microfilm: 1374319; Image number: 1026; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03350-9
    FamilySearch Record: MK68-XGJ (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNJ-QQ9
    Charley McWhister (36), married head of household in Foster, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
13. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005248735; Record number: 0
    FamilySearch Record: 7912-6DT2 (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-914J-9456 Image number 00198
    Name: Charles McWhirter; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Marion, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 10 Jul 1874; Birth Place: Marion, Illinois, United States; Citizenship Place: United States Of America; Race: White; Relationship To Vet: Wife.
14. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 66; Digital film/folder number: 004964816; FHL microfilm: 1820391; Image number: 364; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01863-9
    FamilySearch Record: MJHN-WP9 (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR63-Z2X
    Charles Mc Whirter (46), married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
15. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004950530; FHL microfilm: 2340278; Image number: 346; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03788-6
    FamilySearch Record: XS1C-7WG (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4D-94F
    Charles Mc Whirter (54), married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
16. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", database with images
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 15; Digital film/folder number: 005459593; Image number: 628; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: KWCF-ZXL (accessed 4 December 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MB-ZHL
    Charles McWhirter (65), married head of household in Foster Township, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
17. ↑ Death: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004005453; FHL microfilm: 1991971; Record number: 23; Packet letter: E
    FamilySearch Record: NQGG-WM9 (accessed 4 December 2023)
    Charlie McWhirter death 19 Dec 1947 (born 10 Jul 1874), son of Charles P. McWhirter & Rebecca Hammers, husband of Pearl McWhirter, in Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States.
18. ↑ Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images
    Find A Grave: Memorial #9981906 (accessed 4 December 2023)
    Memorial page for Charles McWhirter (10 Jul 1874-19 Dec 1947), citing Martin Cemetery, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, USA (plot: Row K 26); Maintained by Jesse McWhirter (contributor 47240688).

Acknowledgments

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