Mary Belle Whittaker1

b. September 1885, d. 16 November 1958
FatherEdward Watson Whittaker2 b. 3 Dec 1851, d. 1 Jun 1936
MotherElla Verenda Bussell2 b. 1857, d. 25 Jun 1931
BirthSep 1885 Mary Belle Whittaker was born in Sep 1885 in Surgoinsvile, Hawkins County, Tennessee.1 
Marriage She married Samuel McChesney Ryburn, son of Samuel Washington Ryburn and Stacy Maria Crumley.3 
Cens-19205 Jan 1920  In the 20 year period between 1900 and 1920 Samuel graduated from medical school and started a medical practice.3 
Cens-19303 Apr 1930  Ten years later the address was listed as 714 Main Street. Samuel and Mary Belle owned their own home which was worth $4,500 in 1930. They also owned a radio (one of the questions asked by the 1930 enumerators).4 
Death16 Nov 1958 Mary died on 16 Nov 1958 in Bristol, Virginia, at age 73.1 
Burial She was buried at Jarnigan Cemetery in Morristown.5 

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Mary's headstone; also the Ryburn memorial arch

Family

Samuel McChesney Ryburn b. 30 Jul 1877, d. 22 Sep 1937
Children
  • William Edward Ryburn3,1 (18 May 1912 - 23 Oct 1975)
  • Samuel McChesney Ryburn Jr.3,1 (25 Oct 1914 - 14 Feb 2003)
Last Edited7 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S915] Roger Ryburn, "Ryburn History Comments," e-mail to D. Powell, 31 Jul 2010. Email includes the research of Richard Ryburn, a grandson of Mary Belle Whittaker.
  2. [S2489] Luke Evola, "Ryburn Family Tree," e-mail to D. Powell, 1 Aug 2010. Luke is the grandson of Ernest Whittaker whose sister was Mary Belle (Whittaker) Ryburn.
  3. [S1184] Samuel McRyburn household, 1920 U.S. cens., Hamblen Co., Tennessee, pop. sched., Morristown, ED 62, sheet 4A (p. 232 stamped), dwelling 73, family 77, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2004. Enumeration includes: Samuel McRyburn, 38, b. TN, parents b. TN, physician; Mary B., wife, 32, b. TN, parents b. VA; Edward, son, 7, b. TN; S.M. Jr., son, 5, b. TN; F. Martin, servant, 16; residence: 711 Main St.
  4. [S1185] Samuel M. Ryburn household, 1930 U.S. cens., Hamblen Co., Tennessee, pop. sched., Morristown, ED 32-4, sheet 3A (p. 180 stamped), dwelling 47, family 47, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Feb. 2004, image 5 of 33. Enumeration includes: Samuel M. Ryburn, 49, marr at 30, b. TN, parents b. TN, doctor - specialist, owns home woth $4,500, has radio; Mary Belle, wife, 40, marr at 25, b. TN, parents b. TN; William E., son, 17, b. TN; Samuel M., son, 14, b. TN; both boys parents b. TN; residence: 715 Main Street.
  5. [S2489] Luke Evola, "Ryburn Family Tree," e-mail to D. Powell, 28 Jul 2010. Luke is the grandson of Ernest Whittaker whose sister was Mary Belle (Whittaker) Ryburn.