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Descendants of Elijah Whitehead
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Generation No. 1 1. E LIJAH1 WHITEHEAD1 was born 18231, and died 18871. He married SARAH1. She was born 18311.Notes for ELIJAH WHITEHEAD: Elijah Whitehead was born in 1823. He was a slave. In1868 he bought 40 acres of land from an African American family named Ellington. The Ellington's had acquired the land as a land grant from the Federal government after the Civil War. This land became the Whitehead Home site. Elijah and his wife Sarah worked this land with their children. Henry Isabelle Amanda Records and Deeds/Conveyances 1878-79 Elijah Whitehead mortgaged his crops to a white land broker named Swann Ellington on January 18, 1879. the promissory note read "I promise to pay Swann Ellington $50.00 for the advance of making a crop and for farming tools, whereas, should I forfeit, I will give up possession of my property, including all of the cotton, cottonseed, corn, fodder, peas, syrup, a one horse wagon and a mule named Brandy. After 10 days notice to sell to the highest bidder for cash after paying all costs of advertising, sellers to take his part and give the balance to me." This was an entrapment, for usually there would not be anything left after the white land owner took his share. At present, the 40 acres is still owned by the African American Whitehead Family. When Elijah died in 1887, Sarah divided the land between the children and herself. Each getting 1/4 interest. [Whitehead.FTW] Notes for SARAH: Sarah Whitehead was born in 1831, she was reared in the (white) Whitehead Family home. She had been a personal in house slave to Catherine Whitehead until her death. Because of her exposure to the in house white ways. It was unfortunate to be a slave but by working in the house it enriched her knowledge about culture and other things. Sarah was a very strong and determined. She set the moral/ethical tone of the Whitehead Family (African American). She and Elijah had three children Henry Amanda Isabelle The forty acres of land that was purchased by Elijah and Sarah was bought from Wyley and Eady Ellington (African Americans) in 1868. The Ellington's had acquired the land as a land grant from the Federal Government, after the Civil War. On January 29, 1905, Sarah Whitehead mortgaged her share (1/4 interest) of the 40 acres to her grandson Will Whitehead. May 25th of 1905, Henry (her son) sold his 1/4 acres to Will Whitehead for $150.00. As the years passed and Sarah grew older, her granddaughter Sarah Jane (named for her grandmother) had a house built across the road from the home house for Grandmother Sarah. Grandmother Sarah was like a mighty oak tree that furnished the growth and strength to the limbs and the branches of the African American Whitehead Family. The land is still in the Whitehead Family (African American) [Whitehead.FTW] Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998
Children of E LIJAH WHITEHEAD and SARAH are:i. ISABELLE2 WHITEHEAD1, b. 1858; m. GREEN. Notes for ISABELLE WHITEHEAD: Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 No record could be found on Isabelle. 2. ii. HENRY WHITEHEAD, b. 1850. 3. iii. AMANDA WHITEHEAD, b. 1860, Tuskegee, Alabama Top of Page Generation No. 2 2. HENRY2 W HITEHEAD (ELIJAH1)1 was born 18501. He married SUE ECHOLS1 1863. She was born 1856.Notes for HENRY WHITEHEAD: Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 Henry and Sue lived in the house of Elijah and Sarah in 1880 and during the following years. He sold his 1/4 interest in the land to will for $150.00. He mortgaged his farm, crops and a mule in 1886. In 1913 Henry and Sue let Fort Hull and moved to Snow Hill Institute to live with their son Edwin. Notes for SUE ECHOLS: Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 Children of H ENRY WHITEHEAD and SUE ECHOLS are:i. EDWIN3 WHITEHEAD1, b. 1872. ii. COLEMAN WHITEHEAD1, b. 1868.
3. AMANDA2 WHITEHEAD (ELIJAH1)1 was born 1860 in Tuskegee, Alabama1. She met (1) JIMMY WILLIAMS1. She married (2) ALFRED W. JAMES UPSHAW1. He was born 1860 in Rutherford-Pittsview, Alabama (Russell County)1.Notes for AMANDA WHITEHEAD: Amanda Whitehead was the daughter of Elijah and Sarah Whitehead. Elijah and Sarah were slaves. Elijah and Sarah had three children Henry (eldest son born 1850) Amanda (born 1860) Isabelle - Belle (born 1858) It has been stated that Amanda was a high spirited person, quick to react and extremely attractive. (1979 - Mrs. Billy Echols). Because of her character, she left home moving to Fort Davis, Alabama. There she met Jimmy Williams a white farmer. She gave birth to Will, Sarah Jane (named after her grandmother) Jimmy and Ben. Jimmy Williams owned the land across from Fort Hull Church. The white farmer Jimmy Williams was also the father of George Williams, Sr. of Armstrong, Alabama. George's mother was Emma Johnson (an African American woman). Ben was reared by his grandparents - Elijah and Sarah Whitehead. Ben carried the last name of Whitehead. Both George and Ben were raised in different homes than their sister and brothers. Will (born 1872) Sarah (born 1874) Jimmy (born 1876) Ben (born 1884) Amanda later married a school teacher and minister - James Upshaw (an African American). They had two sons Eugene Clarence (Flutchie) According to documents available Clarence - Flutchie died in 1960 or 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. As for Eugene his whereabouts are unknown at the writing of this update. [Whitehead.FTW] Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998
More About A MANDA WHITEHEAD:Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 Notes for JIMMY WILLIAMS: Jimmie Williams (white) was an itinerant farmer of Fort Davis, Alabama. With Amanda Whitehead four children were born Will (born 1874) Jimmie or James (Honky) (born 1876) Sarah Jane (born 1877) Ben (born 1884) Jimmie Williams (white) also fathered a son by Emma Johnson (African American) of Armstrong, Alabama. George Williams (born November 2, 1880)
Notes for A LFRED W. JAMES UPSHAW:The Reverend Alfred W. James Upshaw was born about 1860, in Rutherfore-Pittsview, Alabama. He attended Tuskegee Normal Institute. He had two children by Silvia Ellington sister of Lot Ellington. Pidgeon Ellington Mary Charles Ellington (Walker) There is no record of Alfred and Silvia marriage. Around 1881 or later he met and married Amanda Whitehead Williams (daughter of Elijah and Sarah Whitehead). To this union two children were born Eugene (Son) Clarence (Flutchie) Reverend Upshaw has been described as being a tall man - 6'6", over 250 pounds, mulatto with straight curly hair. He was a dynamic preacher and had a superb singing voice. He taught school at Fort Hull and lead other community activities. It has been written that Reverend Upshaw had many lady admirers until he met and married Amanda Whitehead Williams. Amanda has been described as a strong, beautiful and small woman with a lot of fire. She did not tolerate any misbehaving. She was definitely in charge. After the passing of his wife - Amanda, Reverend Upshaw lived with his wife's sister Belle (Isabelle) until his death in the early 1920's. He once told an old friend Dan Tate, "These ole hands have baptized a many souls, and surely the Lord will save mine." He was buried in the Fort Hull cemetery. [Whitehead.FTW]
Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 More About A LFRED W. JAMES UPSHAW:Education: 1890, Tuskegee Normal Institute1 Occupation: Pastor - Fort Hull Church1 Children of AMANDA WHITEHEAD and ALFRED UPSHAW are: v. EUGENE3 UPSHAW1. 7. vi. CLARENCE UPSHAW, b. 1898; d. 1972
Generation No. 3 4. W ILL3 WHITEHEAD (AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born 1872 in Alabama1, and died 1935 in Alabama. He married MARY HUFFMAN1 January-02-1896, daughter of BARRY HUFFMAN and ELIZA (LIZZIE). She was born 1875.Notes for WILL WHITEHEAD: Will Whitehead - born in 1872. Parents - Amanda Whitehead and Jimmie Williams (white farmer from Fort Davis, Alabama). Will married Mary Hoffman on January 2, 1896. When Will got married his name was listed as Will Williams not Will Whitehead. The ceremony was performed by Will's Uncle Henry Whitehead. To this union five children were born. Herschell Berry (Pete) Jesse (Darby) Eloise (Sister) Rosa Will was religious man an officer of the local Fort Hull AMEZ Church. He stood 5'8" tall. He had the complexion of a white man but was proud to be an African American. He was very outspoken to all. There were several incidents that let others know that he was not to be one to take orders. He stood his grounds against white oppression and no one tried to push the issues. Will had his values and convictions in order. He defended them against all comers. He gave and received respect from all (African Americans and Whites). Will was a hard worker, good farmer and businessman. Will cultivated over 40 acres of land and never owned anyone. He lost a considerable amount of money in 1932, due to the bank foreclosure ordered by President Roosevelt. It was estimated at $20,000. Will had a one horse farm and a mule named "Lady." He cultivated about 30 acres. There is no record in the Macon County Courthouse of Will ever having to mortgage his farm or his crops. Will had a considerable amount of livestock and poultry. He passionately loved his children and grandchildren. He was always checking on them. Eloise and Rosa both attended Tuskegee Institute. Eloise after graduating went on to teach school in Baldwin County located in Southern Alabama. Herschell Berry and Jesse left the farm and went north to work in the steel foundries in and around Richmond, Indiana. They all got married and reared children of their own. Herschell and his wife - Victoria adopted Victoria Whitehead. Little Victoria as she was called was the daughter of Jesse. Will died in 1935.[Whitehead.FTW] Will Whitehead - born in 1872. Parents - Amanda Whitehead and Jimmie Williams (white farmer from Fort Davis, Alabama). Will married Mary Hoffman on January 2, 1896. When Will got married his name was listed as Will Williams not Will Whitehead. The ceremony was performed by Will's Uncle Henry Whitehead. To this union five children were born. Herschell Berry (Pete) Jesse (Darby) Eloise (Sister) Rosa Will died in 1935. Burial: Alabama Children of WILL WHITEHEAD and MARY HUFFMAN are: 8. i. HERSCELL4 WHITEHEAD. 9. ii. BERRY WHITEHEAD. 10. iii. JESSIE WHITEHEAD. 11. iv. ELOISE WHITEHEAD, b. 1905, Fort Hull, Alabama; d. September-1945, Tuskegee, Alabama. 12. v. ROSA WHITEHEAD.
5. SARAH JANE3 WHITEHEAD (AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born 1874 in Alabama1, and died 1950 in Alabama. She married JAMES N. RIVERS1.Notes for SARAH JANE WHITEHEAD: Sarah Jane Whitehead (named for her Grandmother Sarah) was born in 1874. Sarah was sent to Cotton Valley, Alabama to live with an African American school teacher. When Sarah turned 11 years old she was sent to live with the Driver or Dryer Family in Tuskegee to help with odd jobs. She received her diploma from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1899. Her first job was in Snow Hill, Alabama. There she met and married James Rivers. To this union four children were born Juanita Ruth Eunice James Lavell Sarah continued her education and earned degrees from Tuskegee Institute and Livingston in Oklahoma. She devoted her educational services to working in secondary schools in several states. Several of Sarah Jane Whitehead Rivers descendants are living in Tuskegee and Eutaw, Alabama. [Whitehead.FTW] Grandchildren: Alphonso Young (wife Bernice) James Lavell Rivers, Jr. Tamara Lee (husband Frank) and sons Christopher and Alphonso Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 More About SARAH JANE WHITEHEAD: Burial: Alabama Degree: Tuskegee Institute1 Education: 1884, Cotton Valley, Alabama1 Occupation: 1899, Snowhill, Alabama - Teaching1 Children of SARAH WHITEHEAD and JAMES RIVERS are: i. JUANITA4 RIVERS1. ii. RUTH RIVERS1. iii. EUNICE RIVERS1. iv. JAMES LAVELL RIVERS1.
6. BEN3 WHITEHEAD (AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born 18841. He married (1) LUCRETTA ELLINGTON1. He met (2) VIRGINIA KEGLAR1. He met (3) GUNDY HARPER1, daughter of GREEN JOHNSON and AMANDA YOUNG.Notes for BEN WHITEHEAD: Ben Whitehead - documents indicate that he was born in or about 1884. Mother was Amanda and father believed to have been Jimmy Williams a white farmer who lived in Fort Davis, Alabama. His grandparents were Elijah and Sarah. He had one sister Sarah Jane (named after their grandmother) and two brothers Will and Jimmie. There was another brother - George Williams, Sr. George's mother was Emma. All of the children loved each other. Ben lived with his grandparents. After he became a young man he started farming some land along the Morgan Russell Road Area (some of this land is still owned by his grandchildren/great grandchildren). As years passed Ben married Lucretta (Creasy) Ellington on January 23, 1901. To this union one son was born. Dow Whitehead Ben also had children by Virginia (Jenny) Kegler. Rozell Gertrude Ruth Mae Cammie Inez There is no record of their marriage. There was another lady in Ben's life named Gundy Harper. To this relationship three children were born. Joe (Briscoe) Carrie Clarence There is no record of a marriage between Ben and Gundy. Records have it that Ben was a hard working man. He is described as being a well built man, brown complexion, curly black hair and close to his family. He was really attractive to the young ladies of his time. [Whitehead.FTW] Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 More About BEN WHITEHEAD: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 More About LUCRETTA ELLINGTON: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 More About VIRGINIA KEGLAR: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 More About GUNDY HARPER: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 Child of BEN WHITEHEAD and LUCRETTA ELLINGTON is: 13. i. DOW4 WHITEHEAD, b. October-21-1901, Tuskegee, Alabama; d. 1970. Children of BEN WHITEHEAD and VIRGINIA KEGLAR are: 14. ii. GERTRUDE4 WHITEHEAD. iii. RUTH WHITEHEAD1, m. MACK. iv. MINER WHITEHEAD1. 15. v. ROZELL WHITEHEAD, b. August-05-1910, Tuskegee, Alabama; d. March-1995. Children of BEN WHITEHEAD and GUNDY HARPER are: vi. CLARENCE4 WHITEHEAD1, m. CLARA1. 16. vii. CARRIE WHITEHEAD, d. 1961, Ashdale Cemetery. 17. viii. MR. JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD, b. August-10-1910, Tuskegee, Alabama; d. February-20-1975, Tuskegee, Alabama.
7. CLARENCE3 UPSHAW (AMANDA2 WHITEHEAD, ELIJAH1)1 was born 18981, and died 19721. He married MARTHA YOUNG1, daughter of ELBERT YOUNG and NEELY DAVIS.Notes for CLARENCE UPSHAW: Clarence (Flutchie) Upshaw was born in 1898. he was described as being a nice young man with good discipline, well mannered and hard working. Clarence met Martha Young, an attractive young lady who lived in the Mount Nebo area. She is the daughter of Neely and Elbert Young. Clarence and Martha married and had three daughters Louise Helen Amanda One winter while cutting wood, Flutchie informed his Uncle Herschell that he not longer wanted to be a farmer. He was going to try to get a job up north. Clarence and his family moved up north where his cousin Tom Ellington lived. Clarence loved everyone and everyone loved him. In 1972 he passed away. [Whitehead.FTW] Taken from: W.H.E.W. Family History written and researched by Willie R. Whitehead, Sr. edited by: Margo Jackson Douglas 1998 Children of CLARENCE UPSHAW and MARTHA YOUNG are: i. LOUISE4 UPSHAW1. ii. HELEN UPSHAW1. iii. AMANDA UPSHAW1. Generation No. 4 8. H ERSCELL4 WHITEHEAD (WILL3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1. He married VICTORIA FLUELLYN1.Child of HERSCELL WHITEHEAD and VICTORIA FLUELLYN is: i. VICTORIA5 WHITEHEAD1, m. ST. CLAIR ROGERS1.
9. BERRY4 WHITEHEAD (WILL3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1. He married (1) LILLIE B. CHAPPELL1. He married (2) JULIA FLUELLY1.Children of BERRY WHITEHEAD and LILLIE CHAPPELL are: i. WILLIE RAPHA5 WHITEHEAD1, b. 1921, Tuskegee, Alabama1; m. (2) ALA MITCHELL1, J1971; b. January-09-1943, Coffeeville, Alabama1. ii. INEZ WHITEHEAD, m. RATLIFF1. Children of BERRY WHITEHEAD and JULIA FLUELLY are: iii. INETTA5 WHITEHEAD1, m. (1) PHILLIP MURRAY. iv. BERRY WHITEHEAD1. v. ALGETHA WHITEHEAD1, m. GEORGE BROWN1. vi. THELANDA WHITEHEAD1, m. (1) GEORGE HARRIS.
10. JESSIE4 WHITEHEAD (WILL3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1. He married RUTH AKINS1.Children of JESSIE WHITEHEAD and RUTH AKINS are: i. JUANITA5 WHITEHEAD1, m. NOLAN NEWMAN1. ii. LOUISE WHITEHEAD1, m. GILBERT ROQUEMORE1. iii. MARY WHITEHEAD1, m. JOHNNY JORDAN WALKER1. iv. VICTORIA WHITEHEAD1.
11. ELOISE4 WHITEHEAD (WILL3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born 1905 in Fort Hull, Alabama, and died September-1945 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She married JOHN R.D. MOORE1. He was born April-1903 in Tuskegee, Alabama, and died 1985 in La, California.More About ELOISE WHITEHEAD: Burial: Fort Hull, Alabama Children of ELOISE WHITEHEAD and JOHN MOORE are: i. HELEN5 MOORE1, b. February-23-1930; m. (1) JIMMY PRICE1; m. (2) BURNEY; b. New York; m. (3) NATE FINNEY; b. Merced, California; d. California. ii. ALVETA MOORE1, b. 1930, Tuskegee, Alabama; m. (1) ARNOLD CAMBRIDGE1, 1948; b. 1925, Nassau Bahamas; d. 1970, Bahamas; m. (2) JOHN JEROME HARRIS1, June-1960; b. 1931, North Carolina. iii. JOHN R.D. MOORE1, b. 1936; m. SELMA1. iv. JAQUELINE MOORE1, b. 1934; m. ALPHONSE GAMBLE1.
12. ROSA4 WHITEHEAD (WILL3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1. She married DAVID HENDREE1.Children of ROSA WHITEHEAD and DAVID HENDREE are: i. CLEO5 HENDREE1, b. 1927, Tuskegee, Alabama; m. LESLIE CRUMBLE1; d. Ohio. ii. ELOISE HENDREE1, m. NATHAN STRINGER1. iii. DAVID HENDREE JR, m. GALE1.
13. DOW4 WHITEHEAD (BEN3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born October-21-1901 in Tuskegee, Alabama1, and died 19701. He married HATTIE MAE KENDALL1 1920 in Richmond, Indiana. She was born February-01-1906 in Tuskegee, Alabama1, and died 19531.More About DOW WHITEHEAD: Burial: Richmond Indiana1 More About HATTIE MAE KENDALL: Burial: Richmond Indiana1 Children of DOW WHITEHEAD and HATTIE KENDALL are: i. THELMA5 WHITEHEAD1, b. 19251. ii. GIVYE BEA WHITEHEAD1, b.19261. iii. BERTHA MAE WHITEHEAD1, b.19271. iv. DOW WHITEHEAD1, b. 19301. v. PATRICIA ANN WHITEHEAD1, b. 19311. vi. DONALD MCKINLEY WHITEHEAD1, b. -19351. More About DONALD MCKINLEY WHITEHEAD: Burial: Richmond Indiana1 vii. FREDRICK WHITEHEAD1, b. 19431.
14. GERTRUDE4 WHITEHEAD (BEN3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1. She married BOB LIGON1.More About GERTRUDE WHITEHEAD: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 More About BOB LIGON: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama1 Children of GERTRUDE WHITEHEAD and BOB LIGON are: i. BERTHA5 LIGON1, b. 1935, Tuskegee, Alabama1. ii. EUNIECE LIGON1. iii. ELLIS LIGON1. iv. CLARITHA LIGON1. v. MILTON LIGON.
15. ROZELL4 WHITEHEAD (BEN3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)1 was born August-05-1910 in Tuskegee, Alabama1, and died March-19951. He married FANNIE WILLIAMS1. She was born February-25-1910 in Tuskegee, Alabama1, and died April-01-1998 in Tuskegee, Alabama1.More About ROZELL WHITEHEAD: Burial: March-1995, Tuskegee, Alabama1 More About FANNIE WILLIAMS: Burial: April-1998, Tuskegee, Alabama1 Children of ROZELL WHITEHEAD and FANNIE WILLIAMS are: i. CAROLYN5 WHITEHEAD1, b. 1940, Tuskegee, Alabama1; m. AARON JACOBS1,2; b. 19353,4. ii. FRANCES WHITEHEAD5, b. 19415. iii. ROZELL WHITEHEAD JR.5, b. 1944, Tuskegee, Alabama5; m. MARJORIE5. iv. HELEN WHITEHEAD5, b. 1942, Tuskegee, Alabama5; d. New York5. More About HELEN WHITEHEAD: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama5 v. BEN WHITEHEAD5, b. October-04-1949, Tuskegee, Alabama5; d. April-1984, Tuskegee, Alabama5; m. PATRICIA5; d. 19985. More About BEN WHITEHEAD: Burial: 1984, Tuskegee, Alabama5 More About PATRICIA: Burial: 19985 vi. JANNIE WHITEHEAD5, b. August-16-1930, Tuskegee, Alabama Macon County6,6,7; d. May-19-19978,8,9; m. (1) THOMAS SMITH, 1950, Tuskegee, Alabama (Macon County); b. September-26-1928; d. July-1984, Tuskegee, Alabama,1950, Tuskegee, Alabama (Macon County)9. More About JANNIE WHITEHEAD: Burial: May-24-19979 More About THOMAS SMITH: Burial: July-1984
16. CARRIE4 WHITEHEAD (BEN3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)9 died 1961 in Ashdale Cemetary9. She met JAMES LIGON9.More About CARRIE WHITEHEAD: Burial: September, Tuskegee, Alabama9 More About JAMES LIGON: Burial: Tuskegee, Alabama9 Children of CARRIE WHITEHEAD and JAMES LIGON are: i. ALFONZO5 WHITEHEAD9. ii. DAVID WHITEHEAD9. Notes for DAVID WHITEHEAD: iii. INEZ WHITEHEAD.
17. MR. JOE HENRY4 WHITEHEAD (BEN3, AMANDA2, ELIJAH1)9 was born August-10-1910 in Tuskegee, Alabama9, and died February-20-1975 in Tuskegee, Alabama9. He married SUSIE MAE CARTER9 February-1967 in Tuskegee, Alabama (Macon County), daughter of PHILLIP CARTER and LOTTIE HUBBARD. She was born May-03-1918 in Alabama9, and died December-03-1989 in Tuskegee, Alabama9.Notes for MR. JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD: Joe Whitehead, Sr. was born on August 10th. [Whitehead.FTW] Joe married Susie M. Carter. To this union six children were born-Ida Lois, Joe Jr., Ruth, Frankie (Tina), Phillip and Susie. In September of 1961 with the passing of his sister Carrie, her son David (Sam) came to live with his Uncle and Aunt. Joe is was a very mild tempered man, light brown eyes, brown in complexion, approximately 5'11" tall, medium weight and a hard worker. Actually a very attractive man. He did loved to fish and hunt. Very kind person. He was known for giving a helping hand to a stranger. Even though he and his family lived in a very small house he would sometimes invite strangers into his home. His wife was as caring but was known to let you know where she stood. It can be said that the Whitehead's raised more children than they actually gave birth to. In 1975, Joe died. His passing was a great loss. His wife and children (David included) continued to hold together as a family. More About MR. JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD: Burial: February-27-1975, Tuskegee, Alabama9 Notes for SUSIE MAE CARTER: Susie M. Carter was born on May 3, 1918 [Whitehead.FTW] Susie married Joe Henry Whitehead. To this union six children were born-Ida Lois, Joe Jr., Ruth, Frankie (Tina), Phillip and Susie. In September of 1961 with the passing of Joe's sister Carrie, her son David (Sam) came to live with his Uncle and Aunt. Susie did not like anyone to control her actions, when she wanted something to get done she expected it to, brown eyes, dark brown complexion, approximately 5'3" tall, medium weight and a hard worker. She loved to cook, an excellent cook (sweet potato pies, fried chicken, collard greens, corn bread, etc), loved her children and others. Very kind person. Like her husband was known for giving a helping hand to a stranger. Even though she and her family lived in a very small house she would never turn anyone away. It can be said that the Whitehead's raised more children than they actually gave birth to. After her husband's death in 1975, she continued to work. There were only two children home at this time her oldest son Joe and youngest daughter Susie. Joe was an adult but was always close to his mother. In 1989, Susie died. Her passing was a great loss. More About SUSIE MAE CARTER: Burial: December-10-1989, Tuskegee, Alabama9 Children of JOE WHITEHEAD and SUSIE CARTER are: i. IDA LOIS5 WHITEHEAD9, b.19439. Notes for IDA LOIS WHITEHEAD: Ida Lois Whitehead - (Lois to all that knew her in Alabama). Lois left home after she graduated from high school and moved to New York. She lived in Bronx New York with her cousins. More About IDA LOIS WHITEHEAD: Education: May-1961, Tuskegee Institute High School9 ii. JR JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD9, b. 19459. Notes for JR JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD: Joe born 1945 Joe is the elder son of Joe and Susie Whitehead.
More About JR JOE HENRY WHITEHEAD: Baptism: Tuskegee, Alabama9 Education: May-1964, Tuskegee Institute High School9 iii. RUTH WHITEHEAD9, b. 1946, Tuskegee, Alabama9; m. ALEXANDER SINGLETON9, 1969, Bronx, New York9; b. June-23, South Carolina9. Notes for RUTH WHITEHEAD: Ruth born 1946 Ruth is the third child of Joe and Susie Whitehead. Like her older siblings she started working at a very young age. Her mother would always stress the importance of wanting her children to do better and having more than she had. More About RUTH WHITEHEAD: Education: May-1964, Tuskegee Institute High School iv. FRANKIE MAE WHITEHEAD9, b. 1948, Tuskegee, Alabama9; m. JAMES ARTHUR LEACH9, 1975, Bronx, New York; b. 1948, North Carolina9. Notes for FRANKIE MAE WHITEHEAD: Frankie (Tina) Tina is the fourth child of Joe and Susie Whitehead. Like her older siblings she started working at a very young age. Her mother would always stress the importance of wanting her children to do better and having more than she had. More About FRANKIE MAE WHITEHEAD: Education: May-1966, Tuskegee Institute High School9 v. PHILLIP WHITEHEAD9, b. April-04-1950, Tuskegee, Alabama; d. March-23-1986, New York. Notes for PHILLIP WHITEHEAD: Phillip born April 4, 1950. Phillip the fifth child of Joe and Susie Whitehead. Like his older siblings he started working at a very young age. His mother would always stress the importance of wanting her children to do better and having more than she had. Phillip died in 1986.
More About PHILLIP WHITEHEAD: Burial: March-30-1986, Tuskegee, Alabama
SUSIE M. WHITEHEAD, b. 1956, Tuskegee, Alabama, m. Aubra Dean DeShazo, b. 1943, Childress, TX Education: 1975 - Tuskegee Institute High School 1979 - Tuskegee University College Susie the sixth child of Joe and Susie Whitehead. Unlike my other sibling I did not move to New York after graduation. I moved to Arkansas. I was hired by one of the largest grocery chain stores who had a training center in Arkansas. Only spent six months there then moved on to Virginia and years later to California. The rest is history.
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