It was said in my family that we were descended from Joseph Whitaker who founded Whitaker's Almanac. Exensive research has shown this to be a myth, perhaps originating from the fact that our ancestors (with 2 t's)were inolved in publishing
They originated in Warrington in the early 18th century, and below are links to
George Whittaker (1761-1833)
George Byrom Whittaker (1793-1847)
William Buss Whittaker (1794-1834)
Edward Jefferson Whittaker (1797-1839)
John Wright Whittaker (1977- 1865)
Anne Whitttaker (1802-1866)