John Nicholas Whisenant

ID# 3815, b. circa 1817, d. before 1871
Father*Adam Whisonant b. c 1776, d. a Jul 1860
Mother*Charity Ettress b. 3 May 1771, d. 29 Aug 1851
Birth*John Nicholas Whisenant was born circa 1817 in Franklin Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Lee, daughter of Ephraim Lee and Keziah Watkins, on 1 September 1842 in Lumpkin Co., GA.2 
Death*John Nicholas Whisenant died before 1871. 
Burial*He was buried in Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 34.535556,-83.810278; His tombstone is just a stone. Location: If you're standing in front of Adam Christopher Whisenant's stone you're probably almost standing on John's stone.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GAage 33, farmer. He and his family are living next door to his brother Joseph Whisenant.
1860Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 43, farmer, real estate value $100., personal property value $50.
1870Census record not found
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, John Nicholas Whisenant was also known as Whisante.4 
Note*Note: I am told that he died while working on the railroad. He fell from a railroad trestle and broke his neck. 

Family

Anna Lee b. January 1825, d. after 1900
Marriage*He married Anna Lee, daughter of Ephraim Lee and Keziah Watkins, on 1 September 1842 in Lumpkin Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1860 census data.