Genealogy: McWhorter-Campbell
The McWhorter Family Genealogy
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The McWhorter Family Genealogy describes
the family lines of William McWhorter, the paternal great-great-grandfather
of James P. Keller
Jim's grandmother, Ida Davis, was born
in Marion County, Indiana, the daughter of Henry Davis and Harriet Adelaide
McWhorter(1840-1932). Harriet's parents were William McWhorter and Mary Ann Campbell.
The McWhorters came to Marion County, Indiana in 1838.
The origin on the McWhorter's in Delaware is rather murky.
Most accounts indicate Hugh McWhorter as the progenitor, but many accounts are conflicting
concerning the descendants and relationships. For further speculation on how William
McWhorter might be tied in please refer to The Delaware McWhorters
FAMILY ANCESTRY
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FAMILY HISTORY
The
McWhorter Family
The ancestry of William McWhorter has not been
settled. It would appear reasonably certain, though, that he was descended
from the McWhorters who are well known to have settled in Delaware. Both
a John and William McWhorter served in the Revolutionary War from Delaware,
so considering his date of birth, it is possible that William was
either the son or grandson of one of these. The first extant record of
William McWhorter is his 1829 Delaware Marriage Bond to Mary Ann Campbell.
The parents names are not given and Mary Ann Campbell's ancestry has not
yet been traced further. Based upon the later census records their
children were born in Maryland until 1835. Early maps show that a Jefferson McWhorter
lived in Maryland, adjacent to Delaware and is buried there. It is likely
that Jefferson was a cousin of or otherwise related to William. William and Mary Ann's
next child was born in Ohio in 1837. They apparantly lived in Ohio for a very
short time as their next child was born in Indiana in 1839.
When they arrived in Indiana in 1838 they settled
on property that is now part of the Crown Hill Cemetary in north Indianapolis.
For the most part, the entire family remained in that area into the Twentieth
Century.
One son, Samuel, died at Memphis during the
Civil War. The mother's survivor's pension application contains interesting
details, particularly in original letters written by Samuel to his brother.
Many of the McWhorter's were of great longevity.
Mary Ann (Campbell) McWhorter lived to be at least 74 and her children Harriett
Adelaide (91), William (93), and Levi (90) surpassed her. I never knew any of
the McWhorters, but my dad clearly remembered "Ma" McWhorter (Harriet Adelaide
McWhorter Davis) and "Uncle Bill" McWhorter (William, Jr). My track on the
McWhorters has run cold after about 1920, but I hope to turn up some of
the current descendants with your help!
Family Group Sheet
William McWhorter & Mary Ann Campbell
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Parents
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Born
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Died
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William McWhorter
mar: Mary Ann Campbell, bond 30 Jun 1829
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25 Mar 1803
25 Mar 1808
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DE
DE
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15 Mar 1853
ca 1885
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Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
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Children
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1. Analiza
mar: unknown
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27 Mar 1827
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MD?
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unk
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unk
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2. Jonathan
mar: unknown
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11 Nov 1829
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MD?
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unk
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unk
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3. William
mar: Mary L. Moore, 7 Oct 1867
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8 Oct 1831
1838
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MD
IN
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1924
bef. 1910
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IN
IN
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4. Mary Ann
mar: unknown
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28 Aug 1833
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MD
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unk
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unk
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5. Sarah Elizabeth
mar: James H. Hinsley, 22 Jun 1854
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25 April 1835
1835
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MD
VA
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unk
unk
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unk
unk
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6. Andrew Cornelius
mar: unknown
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3 Jan 1837
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OH
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unk
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unk
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7. George Washington
mar: Melissa A. Strang, 7 May 1871
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2 Apr 1839
unk
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IN
unk
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5 Oct 1916
bef. 1880
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IN
unk
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8. Harriett Adelaide
mar: Henry Davis, 23 Oct 1859
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27 Nov 1840
1836
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IN
NC
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15 Jan 1932
1889
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Indianapolis,IN
Indianapolis,IN
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9. Samuel W.
mar: unmarried
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26 Nov 1842
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IN
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6 Apr 1863
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Memphis,TN
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10. Sabina
mar: Lyman Martin,29 Jan 1861
mar: Edward Bruce, 2 Sep 1866
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28 Nov 1844
unk
1842
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IN
unk
unk
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aft. 1916
ca 1865
1875
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unk
unk
unk
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11. Levi S.
mar: Josephine ?
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2 Jan 1847
unk
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IN
unk
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8 Dec 1936
unk
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Indianapolis,IN
unk
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12. John Z.
mar: unknown
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21 Feb 1849
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IN
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bef. 1916
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unk
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13. Martha Jane
mar: unknown
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6 Mar 1851
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IN
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bef. 1916
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unk
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The
Campbell Family
To date, I have been unable to tie
Mary Ann Campbell to any other Campbell family in Delaware. Any leads
will be graciously accepted!
REFERENCES and LINKS
The following are references
of interest for the McWhorter and related families:
McWhorter
Family References
"Dates of Birth of William and Mary Ann McWhorter's Children"
This is a single sheet of paper - origin unknown - which was denoted
and is in the possession of the Indiana State Historical Library
"Civil War Survivor
Pension File - Samuel McWhorter"
Mary Ann McWhorter obtained a survivor's pension after the death
of her son, Samuel, in the Civil War. The file contains useful information, including two poignent letters written
by Samuel just prior to his death.
Other McWhorter Researchers
Following are individuals researching
the McWhorter family who may have additional information -
Other links of interest for
McWhorter research
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