James R Whitaker b Jul 1888 KY; s/o Richmond Whitaker and Mary Polly Stamper. James R Whitaker m. abt 1911 KY to Desta Stamper b abt 1896 KY d 27 Apr 1988 Grayson Co KY. Children of James R Whitaker and Desta Stamper;

1. Woodrow Whitaker b abt 1913 KY

2. Vestrees Whitaker b 19 Jun 1916 Letcher Co KY

3. Polly Ann Whitaker b 1918 Letcher Co KY

4. James R Whitaker b abt 1921 Letcher Co KY

5. Harlan Whitaker b abt 1922 Letcher Co KY

6. Irene Whitaker b 6 Dec 1923 Letcher Co KY