Herman Kennedy

ID# 57501, b. 28 August 1911, d. 25 October 1994
Step-father*Vardy A. Whisenhunt b. 22 Aug 1888, d. 7 Feb 1947
Mother*Mary Lula Cornelius b. 5 Dec 1888, d. 16 Oct 1967
Birth*Herman Kennedy was born on 28 August 1911 in AL; He is the son of Lula by a previous marriage.1 
Marriage*He married Lucinda Rigsby. 
Death*Herman Kennedy died on 25 October 1994 in Walker Co., AL, at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920South Lowell, Walker Co., ALage 8. He resides in the household of Vardy & Lula Whisenhunt, listed as step-son.
1940South Lowell, Walker Co., ALage 28, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed as a truck driver for the W.P.A. His wage last year was $240. His surname is listed as "Whisenhunt". He rents his home for $4. [e.d. 64-5, sheet 13B, household #219]
Name Variation Herman Kennedy was also known as Herman Whisenhunt. 

Family

Lucinda Rigsby b. circa 1915, d. 16 December 1970
Children
  • Charles C. Kennedy
  • Carl H. Kennedy
  • Shelba J. Kennedy

Citations

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

Lucinda Rigsby

ID# 57502, b. circa 1915, d. 16 December 1970
Birth*Lucinda Rigsby was born circa 1915 in AL; She was the daughter of Samuel Rigsby and Frances Howton. 
Marriage*She married Herman Kennedy, son of Vardy A. Whisenhunt and Mary Lula Cornelius. 
Death*Lucinda Rigsby died on 16 December 1970 in AL. 
Census*Lucinda Rigsby appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in South Lowell, Walker Co., AL, age 24, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Herman Kennedy b. 28 August 1911, d. 25 October 1994
Children
  • Charles C. Kennedy
  • Carl H. Kennedy
  • Shelba J. Kennedy

Gladys Nielsen

ID# 57506, b. circa 1913
Birth*Gladys Nielsen was born circa 1913 in IN.1 
Marriage*She married Albert Glen Whisnand, son of Charles Thomas Whisnand and Louisa Catherine Payne, on 20 February 1931 in Marion Co., IN.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Center, Marion Co., INage 17, single, resides with mother Alma Nielsen. [e.d. 49-430, sheet 2A]
1940Center, Marion Co., INage 27, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Albert Glen Whisnand b. 6 September 1908, d. November 1971
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Rosetta C. [unknown]

ID# 57513, b. 2 August 1911, d. 22 May 1997
Birth*Rosetta C. [unknown] was born on 2 August 1911 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt, son of William Thomas Whisenhunt and Flora Sidney. 
Death*Rosetta C. [unknown] died on 22 May 1997 at age 85.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Pinelawn Gardens Cem., Columbina, Shelby Co., AL, 33.17110,-86.60530. 
Census*Rosetta C. [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 25, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Charles Sullivan Whisenhunt b. 21 January 1907, d. 26 January 1976

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mary Louise [unknown]

ID# 57515, b. 6 April 1914, d. 14 April 2004
Birth*Mary Louise [unknown] was born on 6 April 1914 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married August John Whisenant, son of Houston Jones Whisenant and Louise Carrie Miller. 
Death*Mary Louise [unknown] died on 14 April 2004 at age 90.1 
Census*Mary Louise [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 26, md., completed 3 years of high school. Her name is listed as "Mary R". 

Family

August John Whisenant b. 16 January 1909, d. 26 November 1988
Child
  • August L. Whisenant

Citations

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

Earl Jenkins

ID# 57516, b. circa 1916
Birth*Earl Jenkins was born circa 1916 in AL.1 
Census*Earl Jenkins appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 24, md., completed 4 years of high school. 

Family

Mary Jo Whisenant
Child
  • Barbara Jenkins

Citations

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

Willie Mae Gober

ID# 57520, b. 14 July 1915, d. 29 October 1990
Burial*Willie Mae Gober was buried in Arab Memorial Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL, 34.30883,-86.49783. 
Birth*She was born on 14 July 1915 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Isaac Whisenant, son of Timothy Whisenant and Nancy Perkins, before 1970. 
Death*Willie Mae Gober died on 29 October 1990 in AL at age 75.1,2 

Family

William Isaac Whisenant b. 23 October 1906, d. 31 July 1970

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Willie Whisenhunt

ID# 57526, b. circa 1914
Referenceblack race, unknown parents
Birth*Willie Whisenhunt was born circa 1914 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ouida Morrisette. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
1940Monroe Co., ALage 26, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farm operator. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 50-6, sheet 18B, household #315]

Family

Ouida Morrisette b. 1918, d. 15 April 1954
Children
  • Thelma Whisenhunt
  • Willie J. Whisenhunt
  • Catherine Whisenhunt
  • Christine Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Melvin David Whisenhunt

ID# 57540, b. 28 January 1945, d. 7 January 1966
Father*Linwood D. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jan 1916, d. 28 Oct 1974
Mother*Cora Etta Webb b. 27 May 1916, d. 16 Oct 2004
Birth*Melvin David Whisenhunt was born on 28 January 1945 in AL. 
Death*He died on 7 January 1966 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, at age 20.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lelia M. [unknown]

ID# 57541, b. 21 June 1907, d. October 1985
Birth*Lelia M. [unknown] was born on 21 June 1907 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Terry Whisenhunt, son of Rufus Monroe Whisenhunt and Sarah Catherine Phillips, before 1937. 
Death*Lelia M. [unknown] died in October 1985 in Walker Co., AL, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in New Prospect Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.863056,-87.296944. 
Census*Lelia M. [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Saragossa, Walker Co., AL, age 31, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

James Terry Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1900, d. 26 August 1972
Children
  • Alford Whisenhunt
  • Ray Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Ella Whisenhunt

ID# 57544, b. circa 1886, d. 5 October 1968
Father*Frank Whisenhunt b. c 1859
Mother*Georgia Ann Stallworth b. Feb 1861, d. Dec 1941
Birth*Ella Whisenhunt was born circa 1886.1 
Marriage*She married James Arrington. 
Death*Ella Whisenhunt died on 5 October 1968 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.1 

Family

James Arrington b. circa 1886, d. 19 July 1937

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Arrington

ID# 57545, b. circa 1886, d. 19 July 1937
Birth*James Arrington was born circa 1886. 
Marriage*He married Ella Whisenhunt, daughter of Frank Whisenhunt and Georgia Ann Stallworth. 
Death*James Arrington died on 19 July 1937 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. 

Family

Ella Whisenhunt b. circa 1886, d. 5 October 1968

Chesley Whisenant

ID# 57546, b. circa 1921, d. 29 April 1921
Father*James Bolden Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1892
Mother*Minnie Watson b. c 1899
Birth*Chesley Whisenant was born circa 1921. 
Death*He died on 29 April 1921 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., AL. 

Ruby Lee Collins

ID# 57547, b. 24 December 1938, d. 9 June 1939
Father*Desque Collins b. c 1914, d. 16 Jun 1965
Mother*Ethel Whisenant b. 21 Feb 1912, d. 15 Jun 2010
Referenceblack race
Birth*Ruby Lee Collins was born on 24 December 1938 in Calhoun Co., AL. 
Death*She died on 9 June 1939 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. 

Henry T. Duncan

ID# 57548, b. 21 March 1887, d. 6 March 1950
Birth*Henry T. Duncan was born on 21 March 1887 in Saragossa, Walker Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Whisenhunt, daughter of George Washington Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Knight, circa 1905.2 
Death*Henry T. Duncan died on 6 March 1950 at age 62.3 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Zion Cem., Walker Co., AL, 33.91551,-87.38749. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Walker Co., ALage 32, md., farmer
1930Walker Co., ALage 43, md., 1st. md. age 19, farmer

Family

Sarah Jane Whisenhunt b. 24 April 1886, d. 12 September 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John H. Eller

ID# 57549, b. 10 April 1859, d. 6 January 1933
Birth*John H. Eller was born on 10 April 1859 in GA; Sone of Ely Eller & Lucy Sweat.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Idella Whisenant, daughter of James Calvin Whisenant and Elizabeth Gladney, circa 1909.2 
Death*John H. Eller died on 6 January 1933 in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL, at age 73.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., ALage 51, md. 2nd. time, 1 yr., farmer
1920Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 60, md., lodging house proprietor.
1930Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 72, md., 1st. md. age 52, truck farmer, owns home, real estate value $3000.

Family

Sarah Idella Whisenant b. 23 December 1873, d. 23 October 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Steward Eller

ID# 57550, b. 6 May 1911, d. 21 July 1965
Father*John H. Eller b. 10 Apr 1859, d. 6 Jan 1933
Mother*Sarah Idella Whisenant b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 23 Oct 1947
Birth*James Steward Eller was born on 6 May 1911 in AL; He married Waynie Tallent.1 
Death*He died on 21 July 1965 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 54.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Attalla, Etowah Co., AL, 34.041667,-86.069167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 8
1930Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 18, single, resides with parents.
1940Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 27, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is not employed. His wage last year was $936. His mother resides in the household.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.