Notes:

Obituary:
ANOTHER WATCHMAN IS FALLEN
Died, at his residence, in Jackson county, Mississippi, on the 29th of July, Rev. William H. Whittington, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. He was the son of Burwell and Nancy Kenaday Whittington. He was born in Marlborough or Barnwell district, on the 20th August, 1789. When he was about ten years of age, his father removed to the State of Georgia, where the subject of this notice embraced religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, in the fifteenth year of his age, and of which he remained a member to the close of his life. He was licensed to preach in 1813 or 14; was married in 1815; in 1819 he emigrated to this State, where resided until he was called from the service of the church militant, to join the church triumphant in heaven.
It may be said of him, that he was a man of great afflictions, and as truly so, that he possessed deep and ardent piety. Affliction is the furnace in which men's souls are tried; into it he was cast, in in the midst of it found that the Everlasting arms were underneath him. He endured his sufferings with patience and resignation to the divine will. In his last illness, which was protracted for nearly six months, he constantly manifested the same spirit; and when asked at any time, about his prospects for the future, he replied, "I am ready," and on one occasion said to me, that he had felt for sometime that his work was done, and was now willing to depart and be at rest. He frequently repeated, and at other times asked me to read a part of the 15th chapter of first Corinthians, "for this corruption must put on incorruption," &c. to the fifty-seventh verse. Being necessarily absent, I did not converse with him towards the close of his sickness as much as I desired. I reached home the morning of the same day on which he died. His speech had nearly failed, but when I asked him the state of his mind, he replied "all is right." He seemed inclined to sleep, and as the day declined his drowsiness became greater. He could speak but little intelligibly, he therefore attempted it but seldom. His last words were "Glory to God!" He lingered until fifteen minutes past eight P.M., when he sweetly slept in Jesus, without a struggle or groan.
"Thus he lived a good citizen, a consistent christian, an affectionate husband, a tender and indulgent father, and as a preacher of the Gospel, sound and practical. -- And thus he died, in full prospect of a blessed immortality. In his death the church has sustained an irreparable loss, and his family a serious bereavement. -- Him we mourn not as those who have no hope; for while we feel and truly regret the loss of our husband, father and common friend, we rejoice to know that it is his eternal gain. Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my last end be like his.
B.B. Whittington
P.S. The Southern Christian Advocate will please copy.
The South-Wester Christian Advocate, Jackson cty, MS, Aug, 5, 1845
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Source:  Genealogical Abstracts From Reported Deaths The Southwestern Christian Advocate 1838-1846 July-December
Reverend WILLIAM Whittington SON OF Burwell and Nancy Kenaday Whittington, born S.C. August 20, 1789, moved with parents to GA; married in 1815; Methodist preacher. Died Jackson Co., Miss, July 29, 1845
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Source: Earliest Land Grants of Tattnall County Georgia 1803-1822 Compilied by Joseph E. Spann, Jr. 1989 (numerous other land transactions)
Burrell G. Whittington and his sons William and Burrell Jr. purchase land on Watermellon Creek in Tattnall County
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Source: Bryan County Head of Family 1820 census
William K. Whittington
Burrell G Whittington
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Source: 1836 Tax Roll of Jackson County Mississippi
William K. Whittington and B.G. Whittington (this is Junior)  Obviously, Senior has died and the sons have moved per tax roll
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1830 census Jackson, Mississippi
Wm K Whittington
1 female 5 and under 10
2 females 20 under 15
1 female 40 under 50
2 males under 5
1 male 30 under 40
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1840 census Jackson, Mississippi
William Wittington
1 female 10 under 15
2 females 20 under 30
1 female 40 under 50
2 males 10 under 15
1 male 40 under 50
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William married Mary Strickland Apr 20, 1815, Liberty county, Georgia, USA. Mary was born 1790, North Carolina, USA; died 1855; was buried , Hunt-Whittington Cemetery, Ramsey Springs, Stone county, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Source: Births and Sponsors 1717-1778 from The Albemarle parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia by John Bennett Boddie---
-Edward and Penelope Whittington parents of Burwell Green 1/26/57
Penelope was daughter of Burrell Green and Anne Bartholomew
Birth records of Albemarle county: Burwell Green, 1/26/57; Christening sponsors: John Wellborn Jr., Joseph Richardson, Mary Rollins.
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Source and Content: State Grants, Volume 2, page 502 SC Archives microfilm ST 611
State of SC in pursuance of an Act passed 28 March 1778 for the purpose of granting land to the Officers and Soldiers, to Burrell Wittington, 200 acres (surveyed for him 29 Nov 1787) in the District of Cheraw on the great branch bay SW side of Little PeeDee, vacant on all sides, 2 June 1788. Note: Actual copy of hand drawn survey says: Burrell Green Whittington.
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Source: Marlborough County, South Carolina Minutes of the County Court 1785-1799 and Minutes of the Court of Ordinary 1791-1821 by Brent H. Holcomb, C.A.L.S.
September Term 1797 6 Burrel Whittington
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Source: Annuity/Pension Abstract Bounty Grants, Vol. 2 page 502 (Cheraw District, Great Branch Bay)
Source: Payroll Vouchers
Burrell Whittington, SC Private, under Captain Joseph Warley?s Company in the 3rd South Carolina Reg?t of Continental Troops commanded by Col William Thomson.
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Source: The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine Volume V Records of the Regiments of the So. CA. Line, page 149
Burrel Wittenton (note incorrectly spelled)Capt Jos. Warleys Company
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Source: General Index to Deeds, Etc., Marlboro County, S.C.
-Grantors
Date of Filing 5 1 1791  Grantor Burrell Whittington Grantee Phillip Clark  Date of Instrument 7-4-89 Brief Description 100 acres Cheraw District
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Source: Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia, Volume III copyright 1969, reprinted for Clearfield Company, Inc. by Genealogical Publishing Co., 1996, 2004 pages 303, 458
Lists: Whitington, B.G. (Liberty) Land Lottery page 303, page 458 Revolutionary Soldier
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Source: Bulloch, County, Georgia  Genealogical Source Material By Alvaretta Kenan Register
Page 55, 5 December 1801; R. 29 January 1802.  Indenture between BURRELL B. WHITTINGTON Planter and Ann, his wife, and SETH WILLIAMS, Planter, both of Bul. Co. $100 for 200 acres bounded by James Mikell?s land.  Wit.: Joseph Lewis, William M. Kennedy. Note: Burrell?s Mark (B)
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Source: Bulloch, County, Georgia Genealogical Source Material By Alvaretta Kenan Register
Marks and Brands Page 9  Burrel Whittington, Jr., Feb 10, 1802; Page 10 Burrel Whittington, William Whittington August 4, 1802 signed William M. Kennedy, C.S.C.B.C.
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Source: INFORMATION ON SOME GEORGIA PIONEERS ?Family Heads1805 Georgia
WHITTINGTON, BURRELL, BULLOCH Cty. RS Moved to Liberty Cty
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Source: Georgia?s Roster of the Revolution Compiled under Authority of THE LEGISLATURE By Lucian LaMar Knight, LL.D.F.R.S. Genealogical Publishing Company 1967
Whitington, Burrell, lottery 1827, Liberty County
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Source: Reprint of official register of land lottery of Georgia 1827 48th day?s drawing May 1 Liberty page 50
Fortunate Drawers: B.G. Whitington, sr.R.S., Captains District 17th, Number: 237, District:16, County: Lee County
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Source: Historical Highlights Commission on Archives and History The South Georgia Conference The United Methodist Church Volume19, Spring, 1989,Volume 20, Spring and Volume 20 Fall, 1990, Volume 28, Fall 1998 Received from Arthur J. Moore Methodist Center, St. Simons Island, GA
Burwell is one of founders of Union United Methodist Church in Bulloch County Circuit.(1801-1804)
Quarterly Minutes of the Ohoope Circuit (Burrell is listed in several years)
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Source: Hopewell Methodist Church, Glennville, Georgia
Membership lists and Quarterly Minutes of the Hopewell Church 1816-1820
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Source: The Steward?s Register Book for The Burke Circuit & The Ohoopee Circuit
Lists Meeting at Whittingtons Schoolhouse 1821-1822
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Source: Earliest Land Grants of Tattnall County Georgia 1803-1822 Compilied by Joseph E. Spann, Jr. 1989 (numerous other land transactions)
Burrell G. Whittington and his sons William and Burrell Jr. purchase land on Watermellon Creek in Tattnall County
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Source: Index to The Headright and Bounty Grants of Georgia 1756-1909 Revised Edition edited by The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr.
Lists Burrell G Whittington (also calls him Nurwell) and William 1815-1821
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Source: Early Court Records of Pulaski County, Georgia 1809-1825 by Lee G. Barrow
Page 74 December 13, 1806 Granted Citation to BURREL WHITTINGTON for Letters of Ad. On estate of WINNEFRED LOVE.
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Source:  Index to U.S. census of Georgia for 1820
Source: Actual copy of Liberty County/Ft Stewart census for 1820
Burrell age 45 and up (he was 63)
wife age 26 and under 45
daughter age 10-16 (Nancy K was 14)
daughter age 5-10 unknown
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Source: Georgia Marriages 1811 through 1820 Heritage Papers, Danielsville, GA 30633
Burrell Whittington married Nancy Wells 12/25/1811 Tattnall Cty, Georgia (source 99)
William Whittington married Mary Strickland 4/19/1815 LibertyCty,Georgia
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TATTNALL COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 596-597
Bk. Y, pg. 596, Tattnall Co., Ga.
Known all men by these present that I, Burrel Whittington, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and seven dollars to me in hand paid by Jesse Standley, the receipt whereof, I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, sold, and delivered, and by these present do bargain, sell, and deliver unto the said Jesse Standley All that tract or parcel of land containing two hundred and fifty acres, situated, lying and being in the County of Tattnall, having such shape, form and marks as appears by a plat of the same. To have and to hold the aforesaid bargained premises unto the said Jesse Standley, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns forever. And I, the said Burrel Whittington, for myself, my executors, and administrators, shall and will warrant and defend the same against all persons, unto the said Jesse Standley, his executors, administrators and assigns, by these present.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th February, 1827, in presence of
John F.Delbos
Thos. Southwell -- Burrel Whittington
Georgia, Tattnall Co.
Before me H. Strickland personally appeared before me Thomas Southwell who saith on his oath that he saw Burrell Whittington sign, seal and deliver the within deed to Jesse Standley for the purpose therein mentioned, and he DEPONENT subscribed the same as witness and saw John Delbos do so likewise. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of September 1827.
N. Strickland, JP  --  Thomas Southwell
Recorded Nov. 9th, 1911
N.J. Brewton, Clerk

Burell married Nancy Kennady circa 1788. Nancy died Y. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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    Edwards parents are not certain, though John Whittington & Elizabeth Whittington have been offered as has been Francis Whittington Jr.  The Francis Whittington Jr. is problematic due to his estimated age.  Francis Sr. was b. ca 1620 and Edward about 1726.  There is 106 years between the alleged grandfather and grandson, which is possible if Francis Jr. and Edward were born to their parents in their later years.
    An Edward Whittington is recorded to have received 200 acres of land in the Cheraw District of South Carolina, on the N.E. side of the Pee Dee, on July 4th, 1791 ("Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants in South Carolina" compiled by Tony Draine and John Skinner, pp. 55-57).

Edward married Penelope Green circa 1747, Albemarle county, Va ?. Penelope (daughter of Burwell Green and Ann Bartholomew) was born circa 1725; died Bef Oct 05, 1773, ? South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Birth: circa 1728

Notes:

Information on their children from Albemarle church records and the source below.
From: "Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778 from The Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia" by John Bennett Boddie, (c) 1958.
Page 150:  Edward and Penelope Whittington
Jane, 4/13/47, Nath'l. Hood, Sarah Hood, Eliz. Johnson
Penelope, 3/12/54, Wm. Green, Mary Farrington, Mary Green
Burwell Green, 1/26/57, John Wellborn Jr., Joseph Richardson, Mary Rollins