Name |
William Adolphus WHITENER |
Born |
7 Jan 1882 |
Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia [1, 3, 4] |
- 1882, Ellijay, GA -> Butler Ahnentafel
7 Jan 1882 -> headstone inscription
1883, GA -> age 47 on 1930 census
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Gender |
Male |
Military |
From 7 Jul 1898 to 15 Mar 1899 |
Spanish-American War [1, 3, 5] |
- William Adolphus Whitener enlisted on 07 Jul 1898. He served as a private in Company D, 6th Regiment, U. S. Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged on 15 Mar 1899.
"At the age of 16, Dock (as William was known) lied about his age and enlisted in the US Army during the Spanish-American War. He served in the 6th Regiment, Company D, US Volunteers and fought in all of the major battles in Cuba."
"Pvt. Co. H 37 U. S. Vol. Inf. Spanish American War" -> footstone inscription
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Military |
27 Jul 1899 |
Phillipine Insurrection [1] |
- He "reenlisted in the Army and served in the Phillipine Insurrection. He was assigned to the 37th Regiment, Company H, US Volunteers. He was in General Young's Northern Expedition from October 10, 1899 to December 27, 1899. Engagements were at Arayas, October 12, San Isidro, October 19, and Toboaten River October 27.
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Military |
6 Jan 1900 or 3 Feb 1900 [1] |
- "He was with General Wheaton's Expedition in Lavit's Providence."
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Military |
Dec 1900 |
Presidio, California [1] |
- "While fighting in the Phillipines, Dock contracted Malaria Fever and was transported back to the US in October, 1900. He was discharged from the army in December 1900 at Presidio, California. He was said to be of excellent character and his service was honest and faithful."
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Residence |
Aft 1900 |
Murray County, Georgia [1] |
- "After Dock's discharge, he returned to Murray County, Georgia."
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Military |
1 Feb 1901 [5] |
Military |
- He filed for an invalid pension.
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Census |
1930 |
Militia District 824, Murray, Georgia [2] |
- William A. Whitener (47) appeared as head of household. He owned his home, which was valued at $3500. He did not have a radio and did not live on a farm (although a farm schedule number is recorded). He married for the first time at age 21. He had not attended school during the year and was literate. He and both parents were born in Georgia. He was the manager of a pool room, which he owned. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. The household included his wife Prentis A (35), children: Lois E (12), W D (9), Ruth (6), Teddy L (1 4/12), and father, W E (74).
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Residence |
Abt 1940 |
Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia [1] |
- "In the early 40's, Dock and his family moved to Ellijay, GA. Dock owned several pool halls and bowling alleys in North Georgia and Tennessee."
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Misc |
1946 |
Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia [1] |
Political |
- "In 1946, he was elected to the House of Representatives but died of a heart attack. . .before he could take office."
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Name |
Dock Whitener |
Died |
8 Jan 1947 |
, Gilmer County, Georgia [6, 7] |
- 8 Jan 1947, Gilmer, GA -> GA Deaths index
8 Jan 1947 -> footstone inscription
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Buried |
Aft 8 Jan 1947 |
Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia [7] |
Address: Chatsworth Heights Cemetery |
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William A. & Printie Whitener Headstone
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Notes |
- Connection to parents:
W. E. Whitener is named as his father on the 1930 census.
Name:
William A. Whitener -> 1930 census
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Person ID |
I1463 |
Kendrick-Hemphill |
Last Modified |
27 Jul 2015 |