Nixie Rutledge

ID# 5108, b. 1 August 1913, d. June 1981
Father*John R. Rutledge b. c 1890
Mother*Frankie Cleveland Whisnant b. Aug 1888
Birth*Nixie Rutledge was born on 1 August 1913 in AR.1 
Death*He died in June 1981 at age 67.1 
Census*Nixie Rutledge appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Wheeler Co., TX, age 16. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Dean M. Rutledge

ID# 5109, b. 6 November 1918, d. 16 August 2005
Father*John R. Rutledge b. c 1890
Mother*Frankie Cleveland Whisnant b. Aug 1888
Birth*Dean M. Rutledge was born on 6 November 1918 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 16 August 2005 in WA at age 86.1 
Census*Dean M. Rutledge appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Wheeler Co., TX, age 13. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Priscilla Wells

ID# 5117, d. before 1826
Marriage*Priscilla Wells married Christopher Columbus Whisonant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Mary Carpenter, before 1804. 
Death*Priscilla Wells died before 1826. 
Note*Priscilla Wells Daughter of John Wells and Britter Holloway. 

Family

Christopher Columbus Whisonant b. circa 1782, d. 20 November 1865
Children

Hamilton David Whisenant

ID# 5122, b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Father*George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877
Mother*Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885
Birth*Hamilton David Whisenant was born on 20 May 1840 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Briggs on 11 November 1860 in Hall Co., GA.2 
Marriage*Hamilton David Whisenant married Mary Jane Carroll on 2 September 1877 in Kingston, Bartow Co., GA. 
Death*Hamilton David Whisenant died on 13 May 1902 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 61. 
Burial*He was buried in Union Grove Cem., Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, 34.491667,-86.591944.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Habersham Co., GAage 10
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 20, R$50., resides with parents.
1870Adairsville, Bartow Co., GAage 30, farm laborer
1880Morgan Co., ALage 40, md., farmer
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 60, md. 23 yrs., farmer
Note*He served in the civil war, enlisting in Pickens Co., GA, in 1862, served in Co. F, 22nd Batt. GA. Heavy Art. 

Family 1

Elizabeth Briggs b. circa 1840
Marriage*Hamilton David Whisenant married Elizabeth Briggs on 11 November 1860 in Hall Co., GA.2 
Children

Family 2

Mary Jane Carroll b. 25 August 1857, d. 21 October 1942
Marriage*Hamilton David Whisenant married Mary Jane Carroll on 2 September 1877 in Kingston, Bartow Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Elizabeth Briggs

ID# 5123, b. circa 1840
Birth*Elizabeth Briggs was born circa 1840 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Hamilton David Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross, on 11 November 1860 in Hall Co., GA.2 
Census*Elizabeth Briggs appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA, age 30. 

Family

Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

William Davis Whisenant

ID# 5124, b. 8 December 1861, d. 21 September 1948
Father*Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Mother*Elizabeth Briggs b. c 1840
Birth*William Davis Whisenant was born on 8 December 1861 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Eveline Youngblood, daughter of William E. Youngblood, on 10 July 1884 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Death*William Davis Whisenant died on 21 September 1948 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 86.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Adairsville, Bartow Co., GAage 9
1880Morgan Co., ALage 19, single, living with father.
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 38, md. 16 yrs., farmer
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 48, farmer, md. 1 time, 25 yrs.
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 61, md., farmer
1930Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 67, md., 1st. md. age 22, farm laborer
1940Union Grove, Marshall Co., ALage 78, widow, completed the 5th. grade. He is listed as a retired farmer. He resides in the household of his son Floyd Whisenant.
Name Variation William Davis Whisenant was also known as Whicker Bill. 

Family

Sarah Eveline Youngblood b. 2 September 1866, d. 18 February 1936
Marriage*He married Sarah Eveline Youngblood, daughter of William E. Youngblood, on 10 July 1884 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S154] Letter, Charles Wayne Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.

Thomas H. Whisenant

ID# 5125, b. circa 1864
Father*Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Mother*Elizabeth Briggs b. c 1840
Birth*Thomas H. Whisenant was born circa 1864 in Bartow Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Adairsville, Bartow Co., GAage 6
1880Morgan Co., ALage 16
Note*Thomas H. Whisenant and Thomas Henry Whisenant Is this the same person? 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Emma J. Whisenant

ID# 5126, b. circa 1866
Father*Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Mother*Elizabeth Briggs b. c 1840
Birth*Emma J. Whisenant was born circa 1866 in Bartow Co., GA.1 
Census*Emma J. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA, age 4. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James W. Whisenant

ID# 5127, b. October 1869
Father*Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Mother*Elizabeth Briggs b. c 1840
Birth*James W. Whisenant was born in October 1869 in Bartow Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Adairsville, Bartow Co., GAage 8 months.
1880Morgan Co., ALage 12

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

David Harden Whisenant

ID# 5128, b. 1 December 1810, d. 28 September 1885
Father*Michael Abner Whisonant b. 17 Sep 1786, d. 3 Nov 1854
Mother*Mary Wiseman Blalock b. 29 Jan 1786, d. 10 Jun 1832
Birth*David Harden Whisenant was born on 1 December 1810 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth P. Gladden on 20 August 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Death*David Harden Whisenant died on 28 September 1885 in AL at age 74.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hebron Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.838889,-85.941389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 45, farmer, birth: NC
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 48, farmer, personal property value $500.
1870Census record not found
1880Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 70, md., farming
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, David Harden Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt name recorded on census report for 1850.3 

Family

Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 March 1815, d. 13 January 1891
Marriage*He married Elizabeth P. Gladden on 20 August 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data.

Elizabeth P. Gladden

ID# 5129, b. 4 March 1815, d. 13 January 1891
Birth*Elizabeth P. Gladden was born on 4 March 1815 in NC; Her parents were Joseph Gladden and Martha J. [unknown]. 
Marriage*She married David Harden Whisenant, son of Michael Abner Whisonant and Mary Wiseman Blalock, on 20 August 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Death*Elizabeth P. Gladden died on 13 January 1891 at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Hebron Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.838889,-85.941389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 35
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 39
1880Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 55, md.

Family

David Harden Whisenant b. 1 December 1810, d. 28 September 1885
Marriage*Elizabeth P. Gladden married David Harden Whisenant, son of Michael Abner Whisonant and Mary Wiseman Blalock, on 20 August 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Andrew Gladden Whisenant

ID# 5130, b. 15 August 1833, d. 7 May 1873
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Andrew Gladden Whisenant was born on 15 August 1833 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Rhoda Jane Cullens on 17 March 1864 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*Andrew Gladden Whisenant died on 7 May 1873 in AL at age 39.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hebron Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.838889,-85.941389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 19, living at home
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 27, farmer, living with parents
1870Census record not found
Note*During the Civil War, Andrew was with Company H, 18th., Alabama Infantry. He suffered a slight arm wound during that battle. He's in a Roll of Prisoners of War, Company E, 32 and 58 consolidated Alabama Regiments, C.S.A., that surrendered at Citronelle, AL, by Lieut. Gen. R. Taylor, C.S.A., to Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby, U.S.A., 4 May 1865, and paroled at Meridan, MS, 10 May 1865. He shown as Andrew J. Whisonant, on a list of casualties of the 58th Alabama Regiment, C.S.A.
Author's note: Andrew's military record was given to me by Dora M. Gordon Whisenant, Woodbridge, VA. 

Family

Rhoda Jane Cullens b. May 1843
Marriage*Andrew Gladden Whisenant married Rhoda Jane Cullens on 17 March 1864 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Sarah Ann Whisenant

ID# 5132, b. 4 October 1837, d. 29 December 1901
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Sarah Ann Whisenant was born on 4 October 1837 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Columbus W. Howell on 15 July 1873 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*Sarah Ann Whisenant died on 29 December 1901 at age 64.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Grove Bapt. Cem., Reads Mill, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.891389,-85.914167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 16, living at home
1860Calhoun Co., ALage 23, in the household of Joseph L. & Isabella Collins
1870Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 30
1880Hollingsworth, Calhoun Co., ALage 43, md.
1900Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 63, widow, md. 26 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living. She resides in the household of her son John Howell.
Name Variation Sarah Ann Whisenant was also known as Sallie. 

Family

Columbus W. Howell b. circa 1829, d. 1902
Marriage*She married Columbus W. Howell on 15 July 1873 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Joseph Lafayette Whisenant

ID# 5133, b. 15 April 1840, d. 26 January 1907
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant was born on 15 April 1840 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Bryant in 1863. 
Marriage*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant married Lula L. Hoke on 14 January 1885 in Calhoun Co., AL.3 
Death*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant died on 26 January 1907 in AL at age 66.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Alexandria U.M.C. Cem., Alexandria, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.772778,-85.882500; Co. D, 10th. AL Inf. CSA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 10
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 20, living at home
1870Census record not found
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 38, md., laborer
1900Calhoun Co., ALage 60, md. 15 yrs., farmer
Note*Author's note: Dora M. Gordon Whisenant says that Joseph married Mary Bryant on 29 Oct 1868, in Calhoun County, AL. Dora says that Joseph's second wife may be Lula L. Hoke. A Joseph L. Whisenant married Lula L. Hoke, 14 Jan 1885, in Calhoun County, AL. J. L. Whisenant, md. Mary Nelson, 09 Jan 1873, Calhoun Co., AL. 

Family 1

Mary Jane Bryant b. 7 January 1844, d. before 1885
Marriage*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant married Mary Jane Bryant in 1863. 
Children

Family 2

Lula L. Hoke b. 17 July 1853, d. 23 July 1926
Marriage*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant married Lula L. Hoke on 14 January 1885 in Calhoun Co., AL.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Rosa Linda Whisenant

ID# 5134, b. 7 August 1842, d. 8 February 1919
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Rosa Linda Whisenant was born on 7 August 1842 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Claudius Usry on 10 September 1880 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*Rosa Linda Whisenant died on 8 February 1919 at age 76. 
Burial*She was buried in Union U.M.C. Cem., Wellington, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.809722,-85.893889.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 8
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 18
1880Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 36, living with parents
1900Duke, Calhoun Co., ALage 57, md. 20 yrs.
1910Duke, Calhoun Co., ALage 67, widow, no children

Family

Robert Claudius Usry b. 15 September 1834, d. 31 March 1909
Marriage*Rosa Linda Whisenant married Robert Claudius Usry on 10 September 1880 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 5135, b. 28 December 1844, d. 18 May 1896
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 28 December 1844 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married W. W. Hannah on 1 January 1880 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant died on 18 May 1896 at age 51. 
Burial*She was buried in Hebron Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.838889,-85.941389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 6
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 16

Family

W. W. Hannah

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Thomas Martin Whisenant

ID# 5137, b. 23 March 1845
Father*George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877
Mother*Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885
Birth*Thomas Martin Whisenant was born on 23 March 1845 in Walker Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Lucinda C. Franks on 9 August 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Habersham Co., GAage 4
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 14, resides with parents
1870Jasper, Pickens Co., GAage 23, farm laborer
1880Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GAage 34, md., farmer
1900Wheeler, Colbert Co., ALfarmer, md. 32 yrs.
1910Fayette Co., ALfarmer, age 64, md. 1 time, 42 yrs.
1920Brilliant, Marion Co., ALage 73, widow, living with daughter and son-in-law Jim M. & Lou Vaden Franks.
Milit-Beg*Thomas Martin Whisenant began military service before 1865 Elisted in Hall Co., GA, CSA, Home Guards, Capt. Smith's Co. 
Milit-End*He ended military service in May 1865; disbanded by Captain of unit. Note: Data came from Fayette Co., AL, 1907 Census of Confederate Soldiers. 

Family

Lucinda C. Franks b. 14 February 1849, d. 15 October 1913
Marriage*He married Lucinda C. Franks on 9 August 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 
Children

Lucinda C. Franks

ID# 5138, b. 14 February 1849, d. 15 October 1913
Birth*Lucinda C. Franks was born on 14 February 1849 in AR; I have found a note at findagrave.com which listed her parents as Benjamin Striplin and Mary Kisey Striplin. I'm not sure if this is true. The information came from an Alabama Death and Burial Index, 1881-1974. 
Marriage*She married Thomas Martin Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross, on 9 August 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 
Death*Lucinda C. Franks died on 15 October 1913 in Fayette Co., AL, at age 64. 
Burial*She was buried in Harmony Grove Cem., Winfield, Fayette Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jasper, Pickens Co., GAage 22, born "GA".
1880Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GAage 30, md.
1900Wheeler, Colbert Co., ALmd. 32 yrs., 10 ch., 8 living
1910Fayette Co., ALmd. 1 times, for 42 yrs., 10 ch., 6 living

Family

Thomas Martin Whisenant b. 23 March 1845
Marriage*Lucinda C. Franks married Thomas Martin Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross, on 9 August 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 
Children

Robert Whisenant

ID# 5139, b. 1870
Father*Thomas Martin Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1845
Mother*Lucinda C. Franks b. 14 Feb 1849, d. 15 Oct 1913
Birth*Robert Whisenant was born in 1870 in GA. 
Census*Robert Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GA, age 10. 

Andrew Jackson Whisenant

ID# 5140, b. 4 April 1870, d. 3 June 1958
Andrew & Ida Whisenant
(Photo source: unknown)
Father*Thomas Martin Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1845
Mother*Lucinda C. Franks b. 14 Feb 1849, d. 15 Oct 1913
Birth*Andrew Jackson Whisenant was born on 4 April 1870 in MO; Note: Birth date may be incorrect. He was not in the 1870 census, and in 1880 he was listed as 8 years old.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ida L. Bell circa 1894.3 
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Whisenant married Maggy L. Richardson on 19 September 1920 in Howard Co., AR.4 
Death*Andrew Jackson Whisenant died on 3 June 1958 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR, at age 88.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., Union Co., MS, 34.531667,-88.943056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GAage 8
1900Wheeler, Colbert Co., ALfarm laborer, md. 6 yrs. He and his family are living in his parents household.
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 39, widowed, farmer
1920County Line, Howard Co., ARage 47, widowed, farming
1930Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 58, md., truck farmer, 1st. md., age 22
1940Union Co., MSage 69, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 7B, household #127]

Family 1
Child
  • Ida Luvada Whisenant+ b. 17 Feb 1893, d. 22 Jun 1967; Note: Her death certificate listed her father as "Andrew Whisant", mother "unknown".5

Family 2

Ida L. Bell b. November 1873
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Whisenant married Ida L. Bell circa 1894.3 
Children

Family 3

Maggy L. Richardson b. 21 December 1886, d. 23 December 1963
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Whisenant married Maggy L. Richardson on 19 September 1920 in Howard Co., AR.4 

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Whisenant

ID# 5142, b. circa 1876
Father*Thomas Martin Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1845
Mother*Lucinda C. Franks b. 14 Feb 1849, d. 15 Oct 1913
Birth*Mary Whisenant was born circa 1876 in GA. 
Census*Mary Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GA, age 4. 

Thomas Whisenant

ID# 5143, b. circa 1877
Father*Thomas Martin Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1845
Mother*Lucinda C. Franks b. 14 Feb 1849, d. 15 Oct 1913
Birth*Thomas Whisenant was born circa 1877 in GA. 
Census*Thomas Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Sallacoa, Cherokee Co., GA, age 3. 

John Hill Whisenant

ID# 5144, b. 24 August 1835, d. 25 February 1893
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*John Hill Whisenant was born on 24 August 1835 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Lectro Victoria Davis on 17 March 1861 in GA. 
Marriage*John Hill Whisenant married Martha Amanda Bishop on 26 November 1876 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA.1 
Death*John Hill Whisenant died on 25 February 1893 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, at age 57.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 17, living at home
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 24, living at home.
1870Calera, Shelby Co., ALage 32, born SC, works on rail road. The last name was spelled "Whisnance". Rebecca Davis, age 52, born GA lives in the household with this family.
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 44, md., railroad section master

Family 1

Lectro Victoria Davis b. circa 1847
Marriage*John Hill Whisenant married Lectro Victoria Davis on 17 March 1861 in GA. 
Children

Family 2
Child

Family 3

Martha Amanda Bishop b. 13 April 1851, d. 9 February 1913
Marriage*John Hill Whisenant married Martha Amanda Bishop on 26 November 1876 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] Roberta Lynn Agor Wingo, "Wingo, Roberta Lynn," e-mail to unknown recipient, 14 Jun 2000.

Martha Amanda Bishop

ID# 5145, b. 13 April 1851, d. 9 February 1913
Birth*Martha Amanda Bishop was born on 13 April 1851 in Newton Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married John Hill Whisenant, son of David Harden Whisenant and Elizabeth P. Gladden, on 26 November 1876 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA.1 
Death*Martha Amanda Bishop died on 9 February 1913 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 61.1 
Census*Martha Amanda Bishop appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, age 29, md. 

Family

John Hill Whisenant b. 24 August 1835, d. 25 February 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] Roberta Lynn Agor Wingo, "Wingo, Roberta Lynn," e-mail to unknown recipient, 14 Jun 2000.

Michael Iverson Whisenant

ID# 5146, b. 31 May 1878
Father*John Hill Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1835, d. 25 Feb 1893
Mother*Martha Amanda Bishop b. 13 Apr 1851, d. 9 Feb 1913
Birth*Michael Iverson Whisenant was born on 31 May 1878 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lily Eudora Glaze on 17 January 1904 in Woodlawn, Jefferson Co., AL.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 2
1900Census record not found
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 29, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., conductor for rail road.
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 40, md., works for rail road. (Note: This census listed his name as "Michael R. Whisnant".)
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 51, md., 1st. md. age 26, railroad conductor
Name Variation Michael Iverson Whisenant was also known as Michael R. Whisnant. 

Family

Lily Eudora Glaze b. 21 November 1882, d. 23 June 1965
Marriage*He married Lily Eudora Glaze on 17 January 1904 in Woodlawn, Jefferson Co., AL.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] Roberta Lynn Agor Wingo, "Wingo, Roberta Lynn," e-mail to unknown recipient, 14 Jun 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Houston Jones Whisenant

ID# 5147, b. 22 August 1879
Father*John Hill Whisenant b. 24 Aug 1835, d. 25 Feb 1893
Mother*Martha Amanda Bishop b. 13 Apr 1851, d. 9 Feb 1913
Birth*Houston Jones Whisenant was born on 22 August 1879 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Louise Carrie Miller on 20 October 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 9 months
1900Census record not found.
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 30, md. 1 time., 6 yrs., flagman for railroad.
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 40, md., railroad conductor.
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 50, md., 1st. md. age 25, conductor for railroad
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 60, widow, completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Railroad Conductor for the railroad. His wage last year was $2600. He owns a home valued at $1100. [e.d. 68-162, sheet 7A, household #122]
Residence* In 1918 Houston lived in Jefferson Co., AL.2 

Family

Louise Carrie Miller b. 1 January 1884, d. 5 August 1939
Marriage*He married Louise Carrie Miller on 20 October 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S155] Roberta Lynn Agor Wingo, "Wingo, Roberta Lynn," e-mail to unknown recipient, 14 Jun 2000.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.