male child Whisnant

ID# 5253, b. 21 January 1918, d. 27 January 1918
Father*David Barrett Whisnant b. 15 Mar 1877, d. 20 Feb 1966
Mother*Lela Maude Eaker b. 18 Mar 1884, d. 14 Oct 1937
Birth*Male child Whisnant was born on 21 January 1918 in Cleveland Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 January 1918 in Cleveland Co., NC.2 
Burial*He was buried in Family Cemetery, Cleveland Co., NC.2 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ebenezer P. Castle

ID# 5254, b. June 1843
Birth*Ebenezer P. Castle was born in June 1843 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Alice S. Whisonant, daughter of Thomas Perry Whisonant and Mary Jane Hambright, circa 1885.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 57, md. 15 yrs., school teacher
1910Broad River, York Co., SCage 63, md., school teacher

Family

Alice S. Whisonant b. 8 November 1858, d. 11 April 1942
Child

Citations

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

Leola Nannie Whisenant

ID# 5257, b. 6 December 1852, d. 18 January 1883
Father*Green Franklin Whisenant b. 9 Apr 1827, d. 20 Mar 1889
Mother*Elizabeth N. Lay b. c 1834, d. 4 Dec 1872
Birth*Leola Nannie Whisenant was born on 6 December 1852 in St. Clair Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Jacob Ross Green on 13 September 1870. 
Death*Leola Nannie Whisenant died on 18 January 1883 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX, at age 30; died from burns at home.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX, 30.115000,-97.307500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Troup, Smith Co., TXage 7
1870Washington Co., TX
1880Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TXage 36, md.

Family

Jacob Ross Green b. 1 April 1847, d. 11 February 1883
Marriage*Leola Nannie Whisenant married Jacob Ross Green on 13 September 1870. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Jacob Ross Green

ID# 5258, b. 1 April 1847, d. 11 February 1883
Birth*Jacob Ross Green was born on 1 April 1847. 
Marriage*He married Leola Nannie Whisenant, daughter of Green Franklin Whisenant and Elizabeth N. Lay, on 13 September 1870. 
Death*Jacob Ross Green died on 11 February 1883 in New York City, New York Co., NY, at age 35. 
Census*Jacob Ross Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX, age 33, md., farmer. 

Family

Leola Nannie Whisenant b. 6 December 1852, d. 18 January 1883
Children

Sidney Franklin Green

ID# 5259, b. 15 July 1871, d. 7 January 1902
Father*Jacob Ross Green b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 11 Feb 1883
Mother*Leola Nannie Whisenant b. 6 Dec 1852, d. 18 Jan 1883
Birth*Sidney Franklin Green was born on 15 July 1871 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX. 
Death*He died on 7 January 1902 at age 30. 
Census*Sidney Franklin Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bastrop Co., TX. 

Beulah Elizabeth Green

ID# 5260, b. 29 March 1874, d. 12 December 1941
Father*Jacob Ross Green b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 11 Feb 1883
Mother*Leola Nannie Whisenant b. 6 Dec 1852, d. 18 Jan 1883
Birth*Beulah Elizabeth Green was born on 29 March 1874 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 12 December 1941 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 67; widow.1 
Census*Beulah Elizabeth Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bastrop Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Frances Marietta Green

ID# 5261, b. 20 September 1875, d. 12 February 1965
Father*Jacob Ross Green b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 11 Feb 1883
Mother*Leola Nannie Whisenant b. 6 Dec 1852, d. 18 Jan 1883
Birth*Frances Marietta Green was born on 20 September 1875 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 12 February 1965 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX, at age 89; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX, 30.115000,-97.307500.1 
Census*Frances Marietta Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bastrop Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Georgia Fenora Green

ID# 5262, b. 2 February 1878, d. 23 November 1947
Father*Jacob Ross Green b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 11 Feb 1883
Mother*Leola Nannie Whisenant b. 6 Dec 1852, d. 18 Jan 1883
Birth*Georgia Fenora Green was born on 2 February 1878 in Bastrop, Bastrop Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 23 November 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 69; married.1 
Census*Georgia Fenora Green appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bastrop Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

John Duncan Hammond

ID# 5263, b. 1838, d. 20 April 1919
Birth*John Duncan Hammond was born in 1838 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Fanny Acre Whisenant, daughter of William Jenkins Whisenant and Lucissa Green, on 18 May 1858 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Death*John Duncan Hammond died on 20 April 1919.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Ashville, St. Clair Co., ALage 21, md., R$1800
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 31, md., R$8000, P$1000, hotel keeper
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 41, md., hotel keeper

Family

Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 January 1842, d. 12 December 1884
Children

Citations

  1. [S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Cora Lee Hammond

ID# 5264, b. 12 February 1872, d. 16 August 1876
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Cora Lee Hammond was born on 12 February 1872.1 
Death*She died on 16 August 1876 at age 4.1 
Burial*She was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Anna Lula Hammond

ID# 5265, b. circa 1864, d. 1941
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Anna Lula Hammond was born circa 1864 in AL; She married Oscar S. Crook.1 
Death*She died in 1941.2 
Burial*She was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 6
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 16

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Fannie W. Hammond

ID# 5266, b. circa 1874
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Fannie W. Hammond was born circa 1874 in AL.1 
Census*Fannie W. Hammond appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, age 6. 

Citations

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

Mary Addie Hammond

ID# 5267, b. 1868, d. 1953
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Mary Addie Hammond was born in 1868 in AL.1 
Death*She died in 1953.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 1
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 11

Citations

  1. [S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Peter Lafayette Hammond

ID# 5268, b. 24 January 1866, d. 25 March 1933
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Peter Lafayette Hammond was born on 24 January 1866 in AL. 
Death*He died on 25 March 1933 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 67. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 4
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 14

Walter E. Hammond

ID# 5269, b. 1859, d. 1891
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Walter E. Hammond was born in 1859 in AL.1 
Death*He died in 1891.1 
Burial*He was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Ashville, St. Clair Co., ALage 1
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 11
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 21, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

William B. Hammond

ID# 5270, b. 1861, d. 1906
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*William B. Hammond was born in 1861 in AL; He married Salliee Marion.1,2 
Death*He died in 1906.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 8
1880Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 18, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Katie C. Hammond

ID# 5271, b. 1877, d. 1897
Father*John Duncan Hammond b. 1838, d. 20 Apr 1919
Mother*Fanny Acre Whisenant b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 12 Dec 1884
Birth*Katie C. Hammond was born in 1877 in AL.1 
Death*She died in 1897.1 
Census*Katie C. Hammond appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Ernest Shelton Whisenant

ID# 5272, b. 22 November 1867, d. 30 April 1913
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Ernest Shelton Whisenant was born on 22 November 1867 in AL. 
Marriage*He married Martha Elizabeth Green on 10 September 1895 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Death*Ernest Shelton Whisenant died on 30 April 1913 in St. Clair Co., AL, at age 45.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 13
1900Ragland, St. Clair Co., ALage 32, md. 5 yrs., farmer
1910Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALOwns a pool hall, age 42, m 1 time, 15 yrs.
Name Variation As of 1 June 1900, Ernest Shelton Whisenant was also known as Isaac S.3 
Residence* In September 1901 Ernest lived in Ragland, St. Clair Co., AL. 

Family

Martha Elizabeth Green b. 9 June 1877, d. January 1967
Marriage*He married Martha Elizabeth Green on 10 September 1895 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Iola Araminta Whisenant

ID# 5273, b. 23 September 1869, d. 22 December 1942
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Iola Araminta Whisenant was born on 23 September 1869 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Francis Crow on 11 March 1894 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Death*Iola Araminta Whisenant died on 22 December 1942 in AL at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 11
1900Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 30, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 39, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 46, md.
1940Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 69, widow, completed 4 years of high school. She owns a home valued at $2000. Her son Ross Liston Crow lives with her. [e.d. 8-1, sheet 4A, household #73]
Name Variation Iola Araminta Whisenant was also known as Ida. 
Residence In September 1901 Iola lived in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL. 
Residence* In September 1918 Iola lived in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL. 

Family

James Francis Crow b. 20 December 1853, d. 25 November 1934
Marriage*She married James Francis Crow on 11 March 1894 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ross Green Whisenant1

ID# 5274, b. 25 September 1872, d. 24 June 1932
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Ross Green Whisenant was born on 25 September 1872 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 June 1932 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, at age 59.3 
Burial*He was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 7
1900Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 25, single, resides with parents
1910Census record not found
1920Fairfield, Jefferson Co., ALage 47, single, patrolman
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 57, single, prison guard, Spanish American War vet.
Note*Ross Green Whisenant served in the Spanish American War. 
Residence* In September 1901 Ross lived in Ragland, St. Clair Co., AL. 
Residence In September 1918 Ross lived in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA; prison guard for the state of Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lucy C. Whisenant

ID# 5275, b. November 1878
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Lucy C. Whisenant was born in November 1878 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Urban Cotton circa 1902. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 3
1900Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 21, single, resides with parents
1910Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 30, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., insurance man
1920Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 42, md.
Residence* In September 1901 Lucy lived in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA. 

Family

William Urban Cotton b. 23 December 1875
Marriage*She married William Urban Cotton circa 1902. 
Child

Citations

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

Effie D. Whisenant

ID# 5276, b. April 1883
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Effie D. Whisenant was born in April 1883 in AL.1 
Census*Effie D. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, age 17, single, resides with parents. 
Residence* In September 1901 Effie lived in Ragland, St. Clair Co., AL. 

Citations

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

Willie C. Whisenant

ID# 5277, b. 24 April 1879, d. 25 July 1937
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Willie C. Whisenant was born on 24 April 1879 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Edward Marion Standifer on 2 May 1904 in AL. 
Death*Willie C. Whisenant died on 25 July 1937 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 58. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 1
1900Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 19, single, resides with parents

Family

Edward Marion Standifer b. 16 October 1881, d. 21 January 1921
Child

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Chappell Whisenant

ID# 5278, b. 16 April 1889, d. 10 April 1905
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Chappell Whisenant was born on 16 April 1889 in AL. 
Death*She died on 10 April 1905 in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA, at age 15; died single.1 
Burial*She was buried in Westview Cem., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, 33.743056,-84.455000. 
Note*Chappell Whisenant Her tombstone listed a d.o.b. as 16 Apr 1879. She had a sister born 24 Apr 1879, and died in 1937. This would make one of the d.o.b. dates incorrect. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, age 12. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Carwell Whisenant

ID# 5279, b. 18 April 1881, d. 12 July 1881
Father*Ross Wood Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1845, d. 6 Sep 1901
Mother*Columbia Stevenson b. 4 Jan 1846, d. 17 Jan 1904
Birth*Mary Carwell Whisenant was born on 18 April 1881.1 
Death*She died on 12 July 1881 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Burial*She was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Martha Elizabeth Green

ID# 5280, b. 9 June 1877, d. January 1967
Birth*Martha Elizabeth Green was born on 9 June 1877. 
Marriage*She married Ernest Shelton Whisenant, son of Ross Wood Whisenant and Columbia Stevenson, on 10 September 1895 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Death*Martha Elizabeth Green died in January 1967 at age 89. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ragland, St. Clair Co., ALage 22, md. 5 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 32, md. 1 time, 2 ch., 1 living

Family 1

A. J. Tarvin

Family 2

Ernest Shelton Whisenant b. 22 November 1867, d. 30 April 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John Forney Whisenant

ID# 5281, b. 30 August 1896, d. 9 April 1949
Father*Ernest Shelton Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1867, d. 30 Apr 1913
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Green b. 9 Jun 1877, d. Jan 1967
Birth*John Forney Whisenant was born on 30 August 1896 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nellie G. Foshee circa 1924.3 
Death*John Forney Whisenant died on 9 April 1949 in Montgomery Co., AL, at age 52.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL; Cpl. 57th. Arty. CAC WWI.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ragland, St. Clair Co., ALage 3
1910Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 14, single
1920Census record not found.
1930Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LAage 32, md., 1st. md. age 27, farmer, World War Vet., rents home at $10.
1940DeSoto Co., MSage 44, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 16-14B, sheet 9B, household #180]

Family

Nellie G. Foshee b. 15 October 1898, d. 9 June 1978
Marriage*John Forney Whisenant married Nellie G. Foshee circa 1924.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Nellie G. Foshee

ID# 5282, b. 15 October 1898, d. 9 June 1978
Birth*Nellie G. Foshee was born on 15 October 1898 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.1 
Marriage*She married John Forney Whisenant, son of Ernest Shelton Whisenant and Martha Elizabeth Green, circa 1924.2 
Death*Nellie G. Foshee died on 9 June 1978 at age 79.3 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LAage 29, md., 1st. md. age 24, telephone operator
1940DeSoto Co., MSage 41, md. She works as an Operator for the telephone company. Her wage last year was $780.

Family

John Forney Whisenant b. 30 August 1896, d. 9 April 1949
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John Forney Whisenant Jr.

ID# 5283, b. 5 July 1925, d. 16 November 2004
Father*John Forney Whisenant b. 30 Aug 1896, d. 9 Apr 1949
Mother*Nellie G. Foshee b. 15 Oct 1898, d. 9 Jun 1978
Birth*John Forney Whisenant Jr. was born on 5 July 1925 in Limestone Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Doris Faye McElroy. 
Death*John Forney Whisenant Jr. died on 16 November 2004 in Pinson, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LAage 4, This census listed his name as "Jack". Note: I also found him in Ohatchie, Calhoun Co., AL in 1930. He resides in the household of A. J. & Mattie E. Tewin, and is listed as age 4 yrs., 8 months, adpt(?). son.
1940DeSoto Co., MSage 13, attending school, completed the 7th. grade.
Obituary*
Name Variation John Forney Whisenant Jr. was also known as Jack Forney. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 28 May 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 13 February 1945. 
Residence* In 2000 John lived in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. 

Family

Doris Faye McElroy b. 27 December 1936, d. 22 February 2009
Marriage*He married Doris Faye McElroy. 
Children
  • John Forney Whisenant III
  • Deborah Fay Whisenant
  • Ernest Michael Whisenant

Citations

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

Margurita Augustus Whisenant

ID# 5284, b. 4 December 1926, d. 26 February 2000
Father*John Forney Whisenant b. 30 Aug 1896, d. 9 Apr 1949
Mother*Nellie G. Foshee b. 15 Oct 1898, d. 9 Jun 1978
Birth*Margurita Augustus Whisenant was born on 4 December 1926 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Ross B. Friday. 
Death*Margurita Augustus Whisenant died on 26 February 2000 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.762222,-97.366111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LAage 3, listed as "Madge". Note: She can also be found age 4, living with grand-parents John H. & Annie C. Foshee, in DeSoto Parish, LA.
1940DeSoto Co., MSage 14, attending school, completed the 6th. grade.
Note*Margurita Augustus Whisenant She and Ross had three children: Maurice, Elbert, John, and Madge Ann. 
Name Variation Margurita Augustus Whisenant was also known as Madge. 

Family

Ross B. Friday b. 29 January 1922, d. 1 February 1992
Marriage*She married Ross B. Friday. 

Citations

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

Doris Faye McElroy

ID# 5285, b. 27 December 1936, d. 22 February 2009
Birth*Doris Faye McElroy was born on 27 December 1936.1 
Marriage*She married John Forney Whisenant Jr., son of John Forney Whisenant and Nellie G. Foshee. 
Death*Doris Faye McElroy died on 22 February 2009 in Cummings, Forsyth Co., GA, at age 72.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 Doris lived in AL. 

Family

John Forney Whisenant Jr. b. 5 July 1925, d. 16 November 2004
Children
  • John Forney Whisenant III
  • Deborah Fay Whisenant
  • Ernest Michael Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Ross B. Friday

ID# 5289, b. 29 January 1922, d. 1 February 1992
Birth*Ross B. Friday was born on 29 January 1922.1 
Marriage*He married Margurita Augustus Whisenant, daughter of John Forney Whisenant and Nellie G. Foshee. 
Death*Ross B. Friday died on 1 February 1992 at age 70.1 

Family

Margurita Augustus Whisenant b. 4 December 1926, d. 26 February 2000

Citations

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

James Francis Crow

ID# 5294, b. 20 December 1853, d. 25 November 1934
Birth*James Francis Crow was born on 20 December 1853 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Iola Araminta Whisenant, daughter of Ross Wood Whisenant and Columbia Stevenson, on 11 March 1894 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Death*James Francis Crow died on 25 November 1934 in AL at age 80.1 
Burial*He was buried in City Cem., Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.805833,-85.759167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 46, md. 6 yrs.
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 56, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., merchant
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 66, md., merchant

Family

Iola Araminta Whisenant b. 23 September 1869, d. 22 December 1942
Marriage*James Francis Crow married Iola Araminta Whisenant, daughter of Ross Wood Whisenant and Columbia Stevenson, on 11 March 1894 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ross Liston Crow

ID# 5295, b. 30 January 1895, d. 21 May 1969
Father*James Francis Crow b. 20 Dec 1853, d. 25 Nov 1934
Mother*Iola Araminta Whisenant b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Birth*Ross Liston Crow was born on 30 January 1895 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL; He married Lucille Grace Williams on 30 Mar 1944.1 
Death*He died on 21 May 1969 in Calhoun Co., AL, at age 74.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 5
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 15
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 24, single, resides with parents
1940Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 45, single, completed 4 years of college. He is the treasurer at a teacher's college. His wage last year was $2400. He resides with his mother.

Citations

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

Martha Dean Crow

ID# 5296, b. January 1897
Father*James Francis Crow b. 20 Dec 1853, d. 25 Nov 1934
Mother*Iola Araminta Whisenant b. 23 Sep 1869, d. 22 Dec 1942
Birth*Martha Dean Crow was born in January 1897 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 3
1910Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 13
1920Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 22, single, resides with parents

Citations

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

William Urban Cotton

ID# 5297, b. 23 December 1875
Birth*William Urban Cotton was born on 23 December 1875 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Lucy C. Whisenant, daughter of Ross Wood Whisenant and Columbia Stevenson, circa 1902. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 24, single, bookkeeper, resides with parents.
1910Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 34, md. 1 time, 9 yrs. This family's last name is listed as "Urban" in this census.
1920Atlanta, Fulton Co., GAage 44, md., insurance cashier

Family

Lucy C. Whisenant b. November 1878
Child

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Edward Marion Standifer

ID# 5298, b. 16 October 1881, d. 21 January 1921
Birth*Edward Marion Standifer was born on 16 October 1881 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL. 
Marriage*He married Willie C. Whisenant, daughter of Ross Wood Whisenant and Columbia Stevenson, on 2 May 1904 in AL. 
Death*Edward Marion Standifer died on 21 January 1921 in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, at age 39. 

Family

Willie C. Whisenant b. 24 April 1879, d. 25 July 1937
Child

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Modelle Whisenant

ID# 5300, b. 24 November 1897, d. 31 December 1897
Father*Ernest Shelton Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1867, d. 30 Apr 1913
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Green b. 9 Jun 1877, d. Jan 1967
Birth*Modelle Whisenant was born on 24 November 1897. 
Death*She died on 31 December 1897. 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.