Harriet Catherine Reed Whitaker

Background

Whitaker, Harriet Catherine Reed was born on July 8, 1869 in Biltmore, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Catherine Harrison (Miller) Reed.

Education

Educated Asheville (North Carolina) Female College, Judson College, Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Career

1 daughter—Louise Reed (Mistress Ernest V. Perkinson). Portege Irene Doctorate. Latham (Mistress Clyde A. Justice). President North Carolina Rebekah Assembly, 1909-1911.

President International Association Rebekah Assemblies, Independent Order of Odd fellows, 1920-1922.

Trustee J.O.O.F. Home, Goldsboro, North Carolina Past president North Carolina Tuberculosis Association, past chairman health North Carolina Federal Women's Clubs.

Achievements

• Harriet Reed Whitaker has been listed as a noteworthy volunteer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

Baptists can be referred to as the ‘people of the Book’, because the Bible gives time proven principles of living for every area of life, including marriage, child rearing, family, relationships, finances, and spiritual living.

Membership

Member Colonial Dames of XVII Century, Daughters American Colonists, Daughters American Revolution (past regent Alfred Moore and Colonel Ninian Beall chapters, State regent North Carolina Daughters of American Revolution, 1928-1931. Club: Woman’s of Hendersonville (1st vice president).

Connections

Married Charles Richard Whitaker, of Atlanta, Georgia., April. Children: Louise Reed (Mistress Ernest V. Perkinson), Irene Doctorate. Latham (Mistress Clyde A. Justice) and Harry Y. Holmes (both adopted).

Father:

Joseph Reed

Mother:

Catherine Harrison (Miller) Reed

Spouse:

Charles Richard Whitaker

child:

Irene D. Latham Whitaker (Mistress Clyde A. Justice) and Harry Y. Holmes (both adopted)

child:

Louise Reed Whitaker (Mistress Ernest V. Perkinson)