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Whitwell Publishing is a family business in every sense of the word, founded by Dr. David Whitwell. The collection then grew with the addition of Giselle Whitwell's books and also features a set of Whitwell History books which tell the story of one of America's oldest families which has played an active civic, cultural and philanthropic role from the pre-revolutionary era through and including modern times.
Whitwell Family History
The books below will help you learn more about the roots of the Whitwell Family. A special thank you is due David Whitwell, who spent decades travelling the country to meet living Whitwells, researching family roots and relatives at various libraries (some of which had records dating back to the colonial era). He did this to both preserve our knowledge of Whitwells but equally so to celebrate American history, which is indelibly interwoven with the story of our family. Learning about history in the context of real people is so much more fun and insightful than just rotely memorizing dates of major turning points in U.S. history. Enjoy!
Select History from 942 AD
Through the Present
Continuing from the 12th century onward to the present day, Dr. Whitwell records important figures and their historical contributions.
Length: 58 pages
Language: English
A Concise Overview Through Today
The Virginia Branch
This volume provides a condensed pedigree of the family as well as a master list of important figures and place names.
Length: 34 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume I: Robert Whitwell & the
England-America Connection
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell provides a rich history of the origins of the Whitwell surname in England and how the Whitwells ultimately arrived in the United States via Robert Whitwell.
Length: 80 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume II: Thomas Whitwell, Sr.
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the life of Thomas Whitwell, Sr.
Length: 92 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume III: Thomas Whitwell, Jr.
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the life of Thomas Whitwell, Jr.
Length: 100 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume IV: Robert Whitwell
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the life of Robert Whitwell.
Length: 124 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume V: The Five Sons
of Thomas Whitwell, Jr.
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the lives of the five sons of Thomas Whitwell, Jr.
Length: 256 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume VI: Elijah Houston Whitwell & Family
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the lives of Elijah Houston Whitwell and his family.
Length: 248 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume VII: Reverend Elbert M. Whitwell
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the life of Reverend Elbert M. Whitwell.
Length: 150 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
The Virginia Branch
Volume VIII: Nevada Miller Whitwell
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell details the life of Nevada Miller Whitwell.
Length: 189 pages
Language: English
History of the U.S. Whitwell Family
Non-Virginia Branch
In this volume, Dr. Whitwell outlines the beginnings of the family upon their arrival in the United States before 1650 through the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Areas outside of Virginia include the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest.
Length: 321 pages
Language: English
History of the Whitwell Family
Outside of the United States
In this volume, Dr. Whitwell outlines members of the Whitwell family found outside of the United States, primarily within the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Length: 340 pages
Language: English
The Descendants of Jeremiah Whitwell
Dr. David Whitwell explores the history of the Whitwell family from 942 AD through the 20th century. In this volume, Dr. Whitwell extensively details the descendants of Jeremiah Whitwell (d. 1756) and his wife, Margaret Hewetson (1704 - 1763).
Length: 102 pages
Language: English
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