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55.  Rhoda WHITT (906); born 1788 in Montgomery Co., VA;[1] married Francis Marion Godby (902), son of William Godby (884) and Zannah ? (885), April 3, 1806 in Montgomery Co., VA;[2] died 1882.[3]

     Francis Marion GODBY (902) was born on June 24, 1786 in Montgomery Co., VA.[4] He died of old age on September 17, 1867 in Pulaski Co., VA, at age 81.[5]  For more on this family see the Godbey section.

 

56.  Archibald WHITT (939); born 1788 in Montgomery Co., VA;[6] married Francis Jacobs (1023) circa 1807.[7],[8]

 

     Francis JACOBS (1023)[9] was born circa 1790.

     Children of Archibald Whitt (939) and Francis Jacobs (1023) were as follows:

         76.        i.    Roland (4578); born circa 1808.[10]

         77.        ii.    Thomas (4579); born circa 1810.[11]

         78.      iii.    ? (4261); born 1823 in Montgomery Co., VA.[12]

         79.       iv.    William Gibson (1024); born January 1, 1825 in Clynch Valley, Tazewell Co., VA;[13] married Sarah Ann Lockhart (4262) July 12, 1843 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell Co., VA;[14] died 1897 in Near Pisgah Church, Burkes Garden, VA.[15]

         80.       v.    Amanda Elizabeth (1025); born January 1, 1827 in Montgomery Co., VA;[16] married James W. Beavers (4580) May 8, 1850 in Tazewell Co., VA;[17] died September, 1903 at age 76.[18]

         81.       vi.    Thomas (1026); born 1829 in Montgomery Co., VA.[19]

 

57.  Abijah WHITT (940); born 1791 in Montgomery Co., VA;[20],[21] married Nancy Compton (965) September 18, 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA;[22] died of "liver complaint" on January, 1858 in Montgomery Co., VA.[23]

     He was farmer with $2000 in real estate in 1850 in Montgomery Co., VA.[24]

 

     Nancy COMPTON (965)[25],[26] was born in 1793 in VA.[27] She lived in 1860 in Newbern, Pulaski Co., VA as housekeeper with $150 personal property.[28]

     Children of Abijah Whitt (940) and Nancy Compton (965) were as follows:

         82.        i.    Nancy S. (966); born 1827.[29]

         83.        ii.    Mary J. R. (967); born 1829.[30]

         84.      iii.    Joseph B. (968); born 1832 in VA.[31],[32]

    Living with his mother, Nancy Whitt, after the death of her husband in 1858,  Joseph Whitt was a laborer with $100 personal property in 1860 in Newbern, Pulaski Co., VA.[33] He began military service on May 30, 1861 at Lynchburg, VA.  A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Co. K (a Montgomery County unit) of the 24th VA Infantry as 1st Corporal.  His service record follows.

From 24th VA INF-p. 104

     JOSEPH B. WHITT

     Enlisted in Co. K (from Montgomery Co.) on 5/30/1861 at Lynchburg, lst Corporal.  He was elected 2nd Lt. on 5/10/62.

     At Fredericksburg, Joseph was wounded in the hand. In the spring of 1863 he was promoted to 1st Lt.  Joseph was wounded in the thigh at Drewry's Bluff and admitted to the Richmond Hospital on 5/l/64. 

From Nothing But Glory-p.254

     Joseph was a survivor of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg.

From the “CSA Official Service Records” of the 24th VA INF

     Whitt, Joseph B.  Co. K. Corporal/Lieutenant; enlisted May 30, 1861 in Lynchburg for 12 months.

     Muster Roll for July & Aug. 1861-Present

     Sept. and Oct., 1861-Present. 

     Feb. 5, 1862-Present; enlistment extended two years.  $50 bounty due Feb. 13, 1862.  Roster Card records appointment to 2nd Lt. on May 10, 1862. 

     (The 24th VA had 198 casualties on May 5, 1862 at Williamsburg, VA.

     (May 31-June 1, 1862, The Battle of Seven Pines.)

     (June 26-July 1, 1862, The Seven Days.)

     June 30 to Oct. 31, 1862-Present as 2nd Lieutenant signing roll as commanding company.

    (2nd Manassas, South Mountain and Antietam.)

     Nov. & Dec., 1862-Present.  (Fredericksburg)  Listed as wounded in hand on Dec. 13, 1862 on casualty list for Pickett's Division at Fredericksburg.

     Jan. & Feb., 1863-Present

     Mar. & Apr., 1863-Absent without Leave

     May & June, 1863-Present as 1st Lieutenant. 

     July & Aug., 1863-Present.  (Gettysburg-Survivor of Pickett's Charge)

     Sep. 1863-Request for 15 day furlough approved.  (See letter below)

     Nov. & Dec., 1863-Present

     Jan. & Feb., 1864-Present

     Mar. & Apr., 1864-Present signing roll as commanding company

     May & Jun., 1864-Absent wounded at battle of Drewry's Bluff.  Admitted May 16, 1864 to General Hospital #4 in Richmond, VA with a gunshot wound to the left thigh then sent to General Hospital on May 25, 1864.  A leave of absence was listed with the Medical Director's Office in Richmond, VA on June 13, 1864.  The leave lists date of injury as May 16, 1864, the nature of injury as gunshot flesh wound across the back and over the clavicle, the length of the furlough as 60 days and Joseph's residence as Montgomery, VA.

     July & Aug., 1864-Absent wounded.  An inspection report list his location as near Ashton Creek on Aug. 11, 1864 because of his wounds of May 16, 1864.

     Sep. & Oct., 1864-Absent with leave, wounded.  A Jan. 29, 1865 inspection report lists his location as near Howlett's House saying the officer is accounted for from the May 16, 1864 wounds.

 

Request for furlough

                         Chaffin's Farm, 20th Sept., (18)63

Capt,

     I have the honor to apply for a leave of absence for Fifteen (15) days to visit my home in Montgomery Co., Va in consideration of the unsettled state of my pecuniary affairs at Home.  They are in such a condition as to Demand my immediate and personal supervision, without which the loss of my property is involved.  My second and most important reason for requesting this leave is in view of the lonely and almost helpless condition of my widowed and aged mother; which is peculiarly painful to me and anything but comfortable and Desirable to her.  The War has taken from her five sons and left but one, who on account of his age and infirmities, is unable to render her any assistance whatsoever.  Her sole support is in him-and knowing his helplessness I feel it my Duty as a son, and it is my earnest Desire to make some provision for her comfort and welfare before the Winter sets in with its severities and sufferings.-  Again my company is small, and all of the officers are present and I think that I could be spared without Detriment to the service-and it is my opinion that I could collect some Deserters from my command.  Should you see proper to grant me this indulgence I will be under lasting obligations to you and promise in no case to abuse it by remaining over the prescribed limits.

                    With much respect I am Captain

                    Your most Ob't serv't

                         Joseph B. Whitt   1st Lieut.

                         Co. K   24th VA Regt.

 

He ended military service after January 29, 1865 when an inspection report lists his location as the Richmond area in VA while recovering from wound.[34]

         85.       iv.    John Calvin (969); born 1834.[35],[36]

    Living with his mother, Nancy Whitt, in 1860 in Newbern, Pulaski Co., VA, John was a laborer with $100 personal property.[37] He began military service on March 14, 1862 at Newbern, Pulaski Co., VA.  A Civil War veteran, John enlisted in Co. E of the 24th VA INF.[38] He ended military service on November 15, 1862 when he went AWOL on Nov 15, 1862 and never returned.[39]

         86.       v.    Martin L. (970); married Ruth S. ? (4276); born 1836 in VA.[40],[41]

     He began military service on September 10, 1861 at Christiansburg, VA.  A Civil War veteran, Martin enlisted in Co. E of the 54th VA INF as a Private.  Enlistment was for 12 months.

     Muster Rolls; Sept. 10, 1861 to June 1, 1862-Present

          July 9, 1863 to Dec. 31, 1863-Present.[42],[43]

He ended military service sometime after December 31, 1863 when the Muster of July 9-Dec. 31, 1863 listed Martin as present.[44]

         87.       vi.    Martina (4275); born 1838 in VA.[45]

         88.     vii.    Wilhelmina (971); born 1843.[46]

 

 

 

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[1]1850 VA, Pulaski Co. Census, p. 256, #478/493.

[2]Mary B. Kegley, Early Adventurers, II, p. 189.

[3]John Emory Godbey, The Godbey Family in America: Biographical Sketches, p. 34. Hereinafter cited as Godbey Family.

[4]1850 VA, Pulaski Co. Census, p. 256, #478/493.

[5]Clarita H. Morgan, compiler, Births and Deaths in the Court Records of Pulaski County, VA, p. 16 (Deaths). Hereinafter cited as Pulaski Births and Deaths.

[6]Ibid.

[7]World Family Tree.

[8]Mary B. & F. B. Kegley, Early Adventurers, I, p. 374.

[9]World Family Tree.

[10]Ibid.

[11]Ibid.

[12]The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, LDS File, Family Group Record of Archibald Whitt (AFN-BLHK-TR).

[13]Ibid., Family Group Record of Archibald Whitt (AFN-BLHK-TR).

[14]Ibid.

[15]Ibid.

[16]The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, LDS File, Family Group Record of Archibald Whitt (AFN-BLHK-TR).

[17]World Family Tree.

[18]Ibid.

[19]The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, LDS File, Record of Archibald Whitt (AFN-BLHK-TR).

[20]The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, LDS File, Descendancy Chart of Richard Whitt (NPTR-73).

[21]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[22]Mary B. Kegley, Early Adventurers, II, p. 205.

[23]Devota Pack, compiler, Deaths in Court Records of Montgomery County, Virginia, 1853-1871 (1977), p. 9. Hereinafter cited as Montgomery VA Death Records.

[24]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24, #320/320.

[25]Mary B. Kegley, Early Adventurers, II, p. 205.

[26]1860 VA, Pulaski County Census , p. 785, #638\637. Hereinafter cited as 1860 VA, Pulaski County Census.

[27]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[28]1860 VA, Pulaski County Census, p. 785, #638/637.

[29]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[30]Ibid.

[31]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[32]1860 VA, Pulaski County Census, p. 785, #638\637.

[33]Ibid., p. 785, #638/637.

[34]CSA Official Records;, Records of 24th VA INF.

[35]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[36]1860 VA, Pulaski County Census, p. 785, #638\637.

[37]Ibid., p. 785, #638/637.

[38]Gunn, 24th VA INF, p. 104.

[39]Gunn, 24th VA INF, p. 104.

[40]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.

[41]1860 VA, Montgomery County Census, p. 646, #636/592.

[42]CSA Official Records;, Records of the 54th VA INF.

[43]George L. Sherwood and Jeffrey C. Weaver, 54th Virginia Infantry (Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard Inc.), p. 227. Hereinafter cited as 54th VA INF.

[44]CSA Official Records;, Records for 54th VA INF.

[45]1860 VA, Pulaski County Census, p. 785, #638\637.

[46]1850 VA, Montgomery Co. Census, p. 24 Listed with Whitt, Abijah.