John Mickle Whitall1

M, #1419, b. 4 November 1800, d. 12 June 1877
Last Edited: 11 Sep 2009
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Descendants of James Whitall

Parents:

Father: John S. Whitall1 b. 31 May 1757, d. 13 Dec 1843
Mother: Sarah Mickle1 b. 20 Nov 1766, d. 28 Aug 1826

Family:

Mary Tatum b. 28 Mar 1803

Children:

Hannah Whitall7 b. 7 Feb 1832, d. 1 May 1911
Sarah Whitall8 b. 7 Mar 1833
James Whitall9 b. 3 Sep 1834
Mary Whitall10 b. 24 Feb 1836
John S. Whitall11 b. 4 Oct 1840, d. 20 Feb 1843

Notes

  • Note: John Mickle Whitall is the subject of his grand-daughter's book.

    He went to sea at age 16, eventually becoming a captain. In 1829 he entered the dry-goods business, and in 1838 glass manufacturing with his brother-in-law George Haverstick, joined in 1845 by his brother Franklin. (p. 167, 198)

    Locations of his married children in 1855: Germantown [Smith], Jersey [Nicholson] & Baltimore [Thomas]. (p. 205)

    Grandchildren's names listed, but not by parents (p. 310-311; and 298 & 216).4
  • Note*: 1 mo 28 1857 to Phil West Dist John M Whitall, Mary his wife & minor children Hannah T, Sarah, James & Mary5
  • Note: 1850 US Census - Deptford, Gloucester, NJ:

    John M Whitall m 50 [1800] N.J. manufacturer
    Mary T f 47 [1803] N.J.
    Hannah T f 18 [1832] Pa.
    Sarah f 17 [1833] Pa.
    James m 15 [1835] Pa.
    Mary f 14 [1836] Pa.

    1850 US Census - Spring Garden Ward 2, Philadelphia, PA:

    John M Whital m 49 [1801] N.J. glass manufacturer
    Mary f 47 [1803] N.J.
    Hannah f 18 [1832] Pa.
    Sarah f 17 [1833] Pa.
    James m 15 [1835] Pa.
    Mary Jr. f 14 [1836] Pa.6
  • Note: Has bio on Wikipedia
  • Note: Notice in the The Friend, 26:344 1853: "Friends' Asylum. The Managers are desirous to engage a Steward and Matron for this Institution. Application in writing may be made to either of the undersigned. ...John M. Whitall, No. 161 Filbert street, or No. 138 Race street..."

Citations

  1. [S472] Society of Friends, Woodbury Monthly Meeting, NJ. Filmed at Dept of Friends Records, 302 Arch St, Phila. FHL microfilm 20,486. I Record of Births & Deaths 1702-1887, p. 31, children of John S & Sarah Whitall.
  2. [S472] Woodbury MM, II Marriages 1786 - 1927, p. 104, marr. cert. of John Mickle Whitall & Mary Tatum.
  3. [S432] Smith, Hannah Whitall, John M. Whitall, the story of his life; written for the grandchildren; by his daughter, H. W. S. (Philadelphia, printed for the family, 1879. (Available on books.google.com), ), p. 320.
  4. [S432] Smith, Hannah Whitall, John M. Whitall.
  5. [S463] Society of Friends, Philadelphia Monthly Meeting for the Northern District. Filmed at Dept. of Friends Records Phila. FHL microfilm 20,474. VII Certificates of Removal (Issued) 1835-1914, p. 178.
  6. [S514] US Census, viewed on Ancestry.com.
  7. [S464] Society of Friends, Philadelphia Monthly Meeting for the Northern District. Filmed at Dept. of Friends Records Phila. FHL microfilm 20,473. II Births, Deaths 1806 - 1885, p. 41.
  8. [S464] Philadelphia MM N. Dist. - Orig, BDM, II Births, Deaths 1806 - 1885, p. 43.
  9. [S464] Philadelphia MM N. Dist. - Orig, BDM, II Births, Deaths 1806 - 1885, p. 44.
  10. [S464] Philadelphia MM N. Dist. - Orig, BDM, II Births, Deaths 1806 - 1885, p. 45.
  11. [S464] Philadelphia MM N. Dist. - Orig, BDM, II Births, Deaths 1806 - 1885, p. 50.