Enlisted in Company "F", Georgia 21st Infantry Regiment on 21 Feb 1863.

Promoted to Full 1st Sergeant on 01 Jan 1864.

Source: Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865.

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Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church (Stroud, AL) Record - Saturday, May 3, 1884:

Opened a door for reception (of) members and received by letter Brother G. F. Whatley and his wife, Sister Elizabeth Ann Whatley. Also Sister Fannie S. Whatley, all of Beulah Church, Troup Co., Ga.

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From a transcript of the original notes for Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church, Stroud, AL.

August 3, 1918:

Book 4 Church Register shows "G. F. Whatley (Deacon), deceased."

August 3, 1918:

Record the death of Deacon G. F. Whatley, which occurred today, August 3, 1918."

Church Memorial - On the death of Deacon G. F. Whatley.

We, your committee appointed to draft a memorial upon the life and death of our beloved Brother and Deacon G. F. Whatley, begs leave to submit the following:

The subject of this sketch was born in Troup Co., Ga., April 28, 1833.

Joined the (Beulah) Primitive Baptist Church, when about 21 years old.

He united with Mount Pisgah Church by letter with his wife May 3, 1884. Ordained Deacon April 1, 1884 and served the church faithfully in that capacity. Although feeble for many years, he was ever mindful of the church and often spoke of it in his last affliction.

He also served the church for 13 years as Clerk, in succession.

He was a faithful Baptist, earnestly contending for the faith once delivered to the saints.

We realize that the church of Mount Pisgah has lost a useful member, but we feel that our loss is his eternal gain.

In conclusion, let us join the bereaved relatives in this sad bereavement and say "Oh Lord, Thy will be done."

Be it resolved that a copy of the above be sent to "The Gospel Messenger" for publication. Also a copy be spread on a page in our church record book.

- Elder J. T. Satterwhite

- J. C. O'Malie

- J. E. Smith

Committee for Mount Pisgah Church near Stroud, Chambers County, Alabama.

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"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, August 7, 1918

MR. GIBSON F. WHATLEY DEAD AT ADVANCED AGE.

Last Saturday, Mr. Gibson F. Whatley died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lowe, in Chambers County, at the age of 85 years. He was a Confederate veteran and was a fine gentleman of the old school. He was a member of the

Primitive Baptist church. The interment was at the cemetery of the Higgins family and services were conducted over the remains by Elder John T. Satterwhite, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. Quite a number from this place attended.

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"The LaFayette Sun" - August 7, 1918:

Death of Mr. G. F. Whatley.

Mr. G. F. Whatley died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. C. Lowe, near Penton, last Saturday morning at 6:00 o'clock. Mr. Whatley was in his 85th year. He was born in Troup County, Ga., and moved to this county 35 years ago.

The deceased is survived by six children - three daughters, Mrs. W. C. Lowe, of Penton, Mrs. Fannie L. Higgins, of Stroud, Mrs. W. H. Hilt, of Lineville; three sons - W. O. Whatley of LaFayette, Wilson M. Whatley, of Texas; J. T. Whatley of Columbus.

The funeral was held at the Higgins Cemetery last Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Elder J. T. Satterwhite, and the remains interred there.

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Tallapoosa County, AL Marriage Record - Gibson F. Whatley and Elizabeth Ann Hand on February 14, 1855.

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1870 Troup County, (P.O. - West Vernon) GA Census:

#H1275

G. F. Watley 38M Farmer R$400 P$510 Born GA

E. A. Watley 31F Keeping House Born GA

W. M. Watley 14M Born GA

J. T. Watley 12M Born GA

H. M. Watley 10F Born GA

J. S. Watley 7M Born GA

Fannie Watley 4F Born GA

Emma Watley 2F Born GA

Ella Watley 4/12F

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1880 Troup County, (Antioch) GA Census:

#H178

Gipson Whatley 48M Farmer Born GA

Elizabeth Whatley 41F Keeping House Born GA

Hannah M. Whatley 20F Daughter Laborer Born GA

Gipson F. Whatley 17M Son Laborer Born GA

Fannie L. Whatley 13F Daughter Laborer Born GA

Emily E. Whatley 12F Daughter Laborer Born GA

Ella Whatley 10F Daughter Laborer Born GA

Ernest Whatley 8M Son Born GA

William O. Whatley 4M Son Born GA

Hannah Hand 72F Mother-in-law Boarding Born NC

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1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:

#H31

Gibson Whatley 67M Farmer Born April 1833 in GA (Married 45 years)

Elizabeth Whatley 61F Wife Born Dec. 1838 in GA (Mother of 10 children; 8 living)

William Whatley 24M Boarder Farmer Born Oct. 1875 in GA

Arthur Whatley 19M Son Farm Laborer Born July 1880 in GA

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1910 Chambers County, (Pearson's X-roads) AL Census:

#H299

Fannie L. Higgins 43F Farmer Born GA (Widow; mother of 11 children; 10 living)

Walton B. Higgins 21M Son Farmer Born AL

Cohen Higgins 18M Son Laborer Born AL

Hiram G. Higgins 17M Son Laborer Born AL

Sarah E. Higgins 12F Daughter Born AL

Claud W. Higgins 11M Son Laborer Born AL

Jay H. Higgins 9M Son Born AL

Fannie L. Higgins 6F Daughter Born AL

Jonathan R. Higgins 5M Son Born AL

Guy Higgins 2M Son Born AL

John T. Higgins 4/12M Son Born AL

GIBSON F. WHATLEY 77M Father Own Income Born GA

Elizabeth A Whatley 71M Mother Born GA

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Alabama Deaths and Burials Index.

Name: G. F. Whatley

Birth Place: Georgia

Death Date: August 3, 1918

Death Place: Chambers County, Alabama

Cemetery Name: Family Graveyard

Occupation: Retired Farmer

Race: White

Marital Status: Widowed

Gender: Male

Spouse Name: Mrs. G. F. Whatley

FHL Film Number: 1908196

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