William A. Whisonant

ID# 5951, b. 22 November 1847, d. 28 November 1924
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 8 Jul 1818, d. 4 Jul 1854
Mother*Elizabeth White b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Birth*William A. Whisonant was born on 22 November 1847 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Sallie T. Davis on 3 February 1874.2 
Death*William A. Whisonant died on 28 November 1924 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 77; widowed.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 3
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 12, living with mother
1870Yorkville, York Co., SC
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 32, md., farmer
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 52, md. 25 yrs., farmer. Census listed his d.o.b. as Jan 1847.
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 63, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., farmer
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 71, widowed, living alone

Family

Sallie T. Davis b. March 1845, d. 26 June 1913
Marriage*William A. Whisonant married Sallie T. Davis on 3 February 1874.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Sallie T. Davis

ID# 5952, b. March 1845, d. 26 June 1913
Birth*Sallie T. Davis was born in March 1845 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married William A. Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 3 February 1874.2 
Death*Sallie T. Davis died on 26 June 1913 at age 68.2 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain View Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.116389,-81.527500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 35, md. Her mother Mary J. Davis, age 63, widow, lives in the household.
1900Gowdysville, Cherokee Co., SCage 54, md. 25 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 65, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
Nickname Sallie T. Davis also went by the name of Sara. 

Family

William A. Whisonant b. 22 November 1847, d. 28 November 1924
Marriage*She married William A. Whisonant, son of Henry Whisonant and Elizabeth White, on 3 February 1874.2 
Child

Citations

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

Martha A. Whisonant

ID# 5953, b. September 1849, d. 18 February 1926
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 8 Jul 1818, d. 4 Jul 1854
Mother*Elizabeth White b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Birth*Martha A. Whisonant was born in September 1849 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Pinkney Goforth circa 1872.2 
Death*Martha A. Whisonant died on 18 February 1926 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850York Co., SCage 1, (not named)
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 10. Residing in the household of Thomas McGill.
1870York Co., SCin household with mother
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 30, md.
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 48, md., Md. 28 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. This census listed her birth date as "Oct 1851".
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 59, md. 1 time, 33 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 69, md.
Name Variation Martha A. Whisonant was also known as Mat. 

Family

Henry Pinkney Goforth b. 10 November 1840, d. 3 December 1922
Marriage*She married Henry Pinkney Goforth circa 1872.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Henry J. Whisonant

ID# 5954, b. 21 March 1853, d. 15 February 1937
Father*Henry Whisonant b. 8 Jul 1818, d. 4 Jul 1854
Mother*Elizabeth White b. 12 Aug 1821, d. 4 May 1908
Birth*Henry J. Whisonant was born on 21 March 1853 in York Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Isabelle [unknown] on 9 February 1895 in Newton Co., TX. 
Death*Henry J. Whisonant died on 15 February 1937 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA, at age 83.2,1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Winnfield Cem., Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA, 31.923056,-92.643889.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Boydton, York Co., SCage 6. Residing in the household of Thomas McGill.
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 24, single, resides with mother
1900Upper Sabine, Calcasieu Parish, LAage 46, md. 6 yrs.
1910Winn Parish, LAage 56, md. 2 times, 14 yrs., farmer
1920Winn Parish, LAage 64, md. Note: This family's last name is listed as "Johnson" in this census report.
1930Winn Parish, LAage 75, md., 1st. md. age 30, farmer. Another grand-daughter Grace Greely, age 9, born WY, lives in the household.
Obituary*

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Mary Isabelle [unknown] b. 23 June 1863, d. 9 August 1947
Marriage*Henry J. Whisonant married Mary Isabelle [unknown] on 9 February 1895 in Newton Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S428] Obituary.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Jeremiah Richard Warren Franklin

ID# 5956, b. 28 November 1821, d. 26 August 1903
Birth*Jeremiah Richard Warren Franklin was born on 28 November 1821 in Elbert Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Eliza Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 21 July 1844 in Franklin Co., GA. 
Death*Jeremiah Richard Warren Franklin died on 26 August 1903 at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Macedonia Bapt. Ch. Cem., Habersham Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Clarksville, Habersham Co., GAage 38, md.
1870Fair Play, Habersham Co., GAage 49, md., farmer, R$100, P$450
1880Fair Play, Habersham Co., GAage 58, md., farmer
1900Fair Play, Habersham Co., GAage 78, md. 56 yrs., farmer

Family

Eliza Whisonant b. 21 September 1829, d. 2 December 1921
Marriage*Jeremiah Richard Warren Franklin married Eliza Whisonant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 21 July 1844 in Franklin Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Julia Ann Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 5957, b. circa 1842
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Julia Ann Elizabeth Whisenant was born circa 1842 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married William Jefferson Newborn. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 19, living at home
1870Meridian, Bosque Co., TXage 28, md. Her brothers John & Jacob reside in the household.
1880Erath Co., TXage 34, md.
1900Alexander, Erath Co., TXage 58, widow, 5 ch., 4 living

Family

William Jefferson Newborn b. circa 1839
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Jacob Whisenant

ID# 5958, b. 3 November 1842, d. 31 July 1919
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Joseph Jacob Whisenant was born on 3 November 1842 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Grace Emaline Gilbreath on 11 September 1874 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Death*Joseph Jacob Whisenant died on 31 July 1919 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 76; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 17, living at home.
1870Meridian, Bosque Co., TXage 24, resides in his sister Elizabeth Newburn's household.
1880Erath Co., TXage 35, md., farmer
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 56, md. 25 yrs., farmer
1910Erath Co., TXage 67, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., farmer
Name Variation Joseph Jacob Whisenant was also known as Jake. 
Name Variation Joseph Jacob Whisenant was also known as Jeremiah Jacob. 

Family

Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 November 1849, d. 27 March 1928
Marriage*He married Grace Emaline Gilbreath on 11 September 1874 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John Nicholas Whisenant

ID# 5960, b. 1845, d. 1892
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*John Nicholas Whisenant was born in 1845 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Bashaba Jane Allen. 
Death*John Nicholas Whisenant died in 1892 in TX.1 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 15
1870Meridian, Bosque Co., TXage 22, resides in his sister Elizabeth Newburn's household.
1880Erath Co., TXage 35, md., farmer

Family

Bashaba Jane Allen b. January 1855, d. 1928
Marriage*John Nicholas Whisenant married Bashaba Jane Allen. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Samuel Baily Whisenant

ID# 5961, b. 3 November 1852, d. 27 January 1895
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Samuel Baily Whisenant was born on 3 November 1852 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary C. Follis on 26 November 1882 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Samuel Baily Whisenant died on 27 January 1895 at age 42.1 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 9
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 16
1880Census record not found

Family

Mary C. Follis b. circa 1860, d. 1 May 1898
Marriage*Samuel Baily Whisenant married Mary C. Follis on 26 November 1882 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Joseph M. Whisenant

ID# 5962, b. circa 1854, d. circa 1880
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Joseph M. Whisenant was born circa 1854 in GA.1 
Death*He died circa 1880 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Burial*He was buried in Turnbow Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.977778,-98.204167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 6
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 14
1880Erath Co., TXage 22, single, living with parents

Citations

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

Mary Whisenant

ID# 5964, b. 1802
Father*Jacob Whisonant b. c 1775, d. a 1860
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown]
Birth*Mary Whisenant was born in 1802 in SC. 
Marriage*She married Marshall Wilbanks on 19 March 1854 in Franklin Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Carnesville, Franklin Co., GAage 58, md.
1880Erath Co., TXage 78, resides next door to her brother Henry.

Family

Marshall Wilbanks b. circa 1791, d. circa 1863

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Marshall Wilbanks

ID# 5965, b. circa 1791, d. circa 1863
Birth*Marshall Wilbanks was born circa 1791 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Whisenant, daughter of Jacob Whisonant and Elizabeth [unknown], on 19 March 1854 in Franklin Co., GA.2 
Death*Marshall Wilbanks died circa 1863 in GA. 
Census*Marshall Wilbanks appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Carnesville, Franklin Co., GA, age 69, md., farmer, R$500, P$100. 

Family

Mary Whisenant b. 1802

Citations

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

George Robert Whisenant

ID# 5966, b. circa 1821, d. 28 April 1877
Father*John Nicholas Whisonant II b. 1775, d. a 1860
Mother*Nancy Thompson b. c 1787, d. a 1850
Birth*George Robert Whisenant was born circa 1821 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Malinda Cross on 3 January 1831 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Death*George Robert Whisenant died on 28 April 1877. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Habersham Co., GA
1850Habersham Co., GAage 30, farmer, living next door to his parents.
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 40, md., farmer, R$300.
1870Jasper, Pickens Co., GAage 50, farmer, R$100., P$100.

Family

Malinda Cross b. 7 December 1820, d. 15 April 1885
Marriage*George Robert Whisenant married Malinda Cross on 3 January 1831 in Habersham Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

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

Malinda Cross

ID# 5967, b. 7 December 1820, d. 15 April 1885
Birth*Malinda Cross was born on 7 December 1820 in GA; Her parents were Thomas Cross and Rebecca Dover. 
Marriage*She married George Robert Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 3 January 1831 in Habersham Co., GA.1 
Death*Malinda Cross died on 15 April 1885 at age 64. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Habersham Co., GAage 30
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 40, md.
1870Jasper, Pickens Co., GAage 50
1880Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 60, widow, resides in the household of her son Major C.
Nickname Malinda Cross also went by the name of Linny. 

Family

George Robert Whisenant b. circa 1821, d. 28 April 1877
Marriage*She married George Robert Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 3 January 1831 in Habersham Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

David Henry Whisenant

ID# 5968, b. circa 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Father*Henry Whisonant b. c 1812, d. a 1880
Mother*Rebecca Beheler b. c 1821
Birth*David Henry Whisenant was born circa 1837 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Darthula Jane Blake on 25 May 1859 in Whitfield Co., GA.2 
Death*David Henry Whisenant died on 30 May 1890 in St. Clair Co., AL. 
Burial*He was buried in Ashville Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL, 33.833333,-86.258889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Murray Co., GAage 12, born in "NC"
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 22, farm laborer, personal property value $25.
1870Spring Place, Murray Co., GAage 33, farm laborer, P$100.
1880Murray Co., GAage 41, md., farm laborer

Family

Darthula Jane Blake b. circa 1840
Marriage*David Henry Whisenant married Darthula Jane Blake on 25 May 1859 in Whitfield Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S161] Monique Williams Chamberlain, "Chamberlain, Monique Charlotte," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Darthula Jane Blake

ID# 5969, b. circa 1840
Birth*Darthula Jane Blake was born circa 1840 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married David Henry Whisenant, son of Henry Whisonant and Rebecca Beheler, on 25 May 1859 in Whitfield Co., GA.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Whitfield Co., GAage 23
1870Spring Place, Murray Co., GAage 31
1880Murray Co., GAage 40, md.
Name Variation Darthula Jane Blake was also known as Lambert. 
Name Variation Darthula Jane Blake was also known as Click. 

Family

David Henry Whisenant b. circa 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Marriage*She married David Henry Whisenant, son of Henry Whisonant and Rebecca Beheler, on 25 May 1859 in Whitfield Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S161] Monique Williams Chamberlain, "Chamberlain, Monique Charlotte," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Margaret Ann Whisenant

ID# 5970, b. December 1862, d. before 1909
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*Margaret Ann Whisenant was born in December 1862 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married Dollie Wilson on 12 February 1893 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Death*Margaret Ann Whisenant died before 1909.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Spring Place, Murray Co., GAage 7
1880Murray Co., GAage 17
1900Steele Depot, St. Clair Co., ALage 37, md. 7yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

Family

Dollie Wilson b. July 1869
Children

Citations

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

Rebecca Jane Whisenant

ID# 5971, b. 10 May 1866, d. 3 January 1948
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*Rebecca Jane Whisenant was born on 10 May 1866 in Murray, Hall Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married John Anderson Duncan on 27 October 1892 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Death*Rebecca Jane Whisenant died on 3 January 1948 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in Old Dearman's Chapel Cem., Steele, St. Clair Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Spring Place, Murray Co., GAage 5
1880Murray Co., GAage 14
1900Ashville, St. Clair Co., ALage 35, md. 7 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Ashville, St. Clair Co., ALage 42, md. 1 time 17 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Gum Spring, Etowah Co., ALage 57, md.
1930Etowah Co., ALage 63, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Curtiston, Etowah Co., ALage 74, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She owns a farmhouse valued at $100. [e.d. 28-66, sheet #16B, household #249]

Family

John Anderson Duncan b. 8 February 1874, d. 15 August 1930
Marriage*Rebecca Jane Whisenant married John Anderson Duncan on 27 October 1892 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

James Farrel Whisenant

ID# 5972, b. 9 July 1869, d. 19 December 1917
James F. Whisenant family
Photo Courtesy: Monique Chamberlain
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*James Farrel Whisenant was born on 9 July 1869 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Tidwell on 1 January 1893 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Marriage*James Farrel Whisenant married Armie Eulala Tidwell on 25 June 1899 in St. Clair Co., AL.3,1 
Death*James Farrel Whisenant died on 19 December 1917 in Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 48; killed in an auto accident.1 
Burial*He was buried in Walnut Grove Cem., Altoona, Etowah Co., AL, 34.051111,-86.303056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Spring Place, Murray Co., GAage 2
1880Murray Co., GAage 11
1900Jefferson Co., ALage 36, md. 3 yrs., coal miner.
1910Blount Co., ALage 41, md. 2 times, md. 10 yrs., blacksmith at coal mine.
Note*James Farrel Whisenant Memorial tombstone at Pilot Point Community Cem., Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX. 

Family 1

Laura Tidwell d. circa 1898
Marriage*He married Laura Tidwell on 1 January 1893 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Children

Family 2

Armie Eulala Tidwell b. 12 August 1881, d. 30 September 1948
Marriage*James Farrel Whisenant married Armie Eulala Tidwell on 25 June 1899 in St. Clair Co., AL.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S161] Monique Williams Chamberlain, "Chamberlain, Monique Charlotte," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Valentine Columbus Whisenant

ID# 5973, b. 2 December 1870, d. 7 July 1941
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*Valentine Columbus Whisenant was born on 2 December 1870 in Whitfield Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell on 19 August 1895 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Death*Valentine Columbus Whisenant died on 7 July 1941 in Tioga, Grayson Co., TX, at age 70; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pilot Point Community Cem., Pilot Point, Denton Co., TX, 33.402222,-96.955833.1,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Murray Co., GAage 9
1900Steele Depot, St. Clair Co., ALage 29, md. 5 yrs., mill worker
1910Blount Co., ALage 39, md. 1 time, 16 yrs.
1920Grayson Co., TXage 49, md., farmer
1930Grayson Co., TXage 59, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24, no military service
1940Grayson Co., TXage 69, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $300. [e.d. 91-51, sheet 10A, household #163]
Name Variation Valentine Columbus Whisenant was also known as Vollie. 

Family

Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell b. 7 August 1878, d. 14 October 1947
Marriage*He married Harriet Hattie Angeline Tidwell on 19 August 1895 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Howard Boyden Whisenant

ID# 5974, b. 13 May 1875, d. 5 February 1966
Howard B. Whisenant
Photo Courtesy: Monique Chamberlain
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*Howard Boyden Whisenant was born on 13 May 1875 in Hall Co., GA.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mattie Lelia Cole on 25 December 1898 in St. Clair Co., AL.4 
Marriage*Howard Boyden Whisenant married Viva Alice Lewis circa 1921.5 
Death*Howard Boyden Whisenant died on 5 February 1966 in Aledo, Parker Co., TX, at age 90; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Aledo Cem., Aledo, Parker Co., TX, 32.675556,-97.589444.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Murray Co., GAage 5
1900Census record not found
1910Blount Co., ALage 34, md. 1 time, for 12 years
1920Lillian, Johnson Co., TXage 44, md., farm operator
1930Johnson Co., TXage 55, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23, no military service
1940Johnson Co., TXage 64, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 126-27, sheet 5B, household #97]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Howard lived in Johnson Co., TX.6 

Family 1

Mattie Lelia Cole b. 16 April 1878, d. 15 October 1920
Marriage*He married Mattie Lelia Cole on 25 December 1898 in St. Clair Co., AL.4 
Children

Family 2

Viva Alice Lewis b. 18 February 1901, d. 24 July 1982
Marriage*Howard Boyden Whisenant married Viva Alice Lewis circa 1921.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  5. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  6. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William T. Whisenant

ID# 5975, b. September 1877
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*William T. Whisenant was born in September 1877 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary L. Arber on 8 January 1899 in Etowah Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Murray Co., GAage 2
1900Steele Depot, St. Clair Co., ALage 22, md. 1 yr., mill worker
Name Variation William T. Whisenant was also known as Willie.1 

Family

Mary L. Arber b. December 1884

Citations

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

Tommy Josephine Whisenant

ID# 5976, b. 27 January 1880, d. 12 October 1908
Father*David Henry Whisenant b. c 1837, d. 30 May 1890
Mother*Darthula Jane Blake b. c 1840
Birth*Tommy Josephine Whisenant was born on 27 January 1880 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married James Thomas Allen Arber on 7 December 1898 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Death*Tommy Josephine Whisenant died on 12 October 1908 in Altoona, Etowah Co., AL, at age 28.1 
Burial*She was buried in Walnut Grove Cem., Altoona, Etowah Co., AL, 34.051111,-86.303056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Murray Co., GAage 4 months
1900Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL20, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

Family

James Thomas Allen Arber b. September 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S161] Monique Williams Chamberlain, "Chamberlain, Monique Charlotte," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Sarah M. Whisenant

ID# 5977, b. 8 February 1848, d. 19 May 1926
Father*George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877
Mother*Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885
Birth*Sarah M. Whisenant was born on 8 February 1848 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Russell Anderson Ellis on 28 December 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 
Death*Sarah M. Whisenant died on 19 May 1926 in Fannin Co., GA, at age 78.2 
Burial*She was buried in Toccoa Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Fannin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Habersham Co., GAage 2
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 12
1870Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 22, md.
1880Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 30, md.
1900Mineral Bluff, Fannin Co., GAage 52, md. 32 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Mineral Bluff, Fannin Co., GAage 66
1920Mineral Bluff, Fannin Co., GAage 71, md.

Family

Russell Anderson Ellis b. 28 December 1841, d. 14 May 1927
Marriage*Sarah M. Whisenant married Russell Anderson Ellis on 28 December 1868 in Pickens Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

Nancy G. Whisenant

ID# 5978, b. circa May 1850, d. before 1920
Father*George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877
Mother*Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885
Birth*Nancy G. Whisenant was born circa May 1850 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Frances Marion Ellis. 
Death*Nancy G. Whisenant died before 1920.1 
Burial*She was buried in Toccoa Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Fannin Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Habersham Co., GA6 months
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 10
1870Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 20, md.
1880Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 30, md.
1900Mineral Bluff, Fannin Co., GAage 50, md. 33 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Morganton, Fannin Co., GAage 59, md. 1 time, 44 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

Family

Frances Marion Ellis b. 29 April 1844, d. 8 July 1928
Marriage*Nancy G. Whisenant married Frances Marion Ellis. 
Children

Citations

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

James Christopher Whisenant

ID# 5979, b. 1852
Father*George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877
Mother*Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885
Birth*James Christopher Whisenant was born in 1852. 
Marriage*He married Jane [unknown]. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gainesville, Hall Co., GAage 8
1870Census record not found

Family

Jane [unknown] b. 1856
Child

Jane [unknown]

ID# 5980, b. 1856
Birth*Jane [unknown] was born in 1856. 
Marriage*She married James Christopher Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross. 

Family

James Christopher Whisenant b. 1852
Child

Wade Hampton Hambright

ID# 5981, b. 1 June 1876, d. 12 March 1964
Father*John Pinkney Hambright b. 17 Apr 1844, d. 3 Aug 1901
Mother*Susan Jane Whisonant b. Jul 1849
Birth*Wade Hampton Hambright was born on 1 June 1876 in SC. 
Death*He died on 12 March 1964 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 87. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Broad River, York Co., SCage 3
1900Broad River, York Co., SCage 23, single, resides with parents

Sarah Elin Whisnant

ID# 5991, b. 7 January 1834, d. 8 November 1908
Father*Ephraim Whisenhunt b. 7 Apr 1807, d. 17 Jan 1874
Mother*Catherine Plantena [unknown] b. 25 Mar 1817, d. 4 Dec 1879
Birth*Sarah Elin Whisnant was born on 7 January 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Moses Yoder circa 1850.2 
Death*Sarah Elin Whisnant died on 8 November 1908 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 74.3 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 16, living at home
1860Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md.
1870Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 33, md.
1880Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 45, md. (Note: Only two of her children are resident in the household.)
1900Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 65, md. 50 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Family

Daniel Moses Yoder b. 10 April 1822, d. 21 May 1908
Marriage*Sarah Elin Whisnant married Daniel Moses Yoder circa 1850.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S17] Unknown subject, Zion Lutherine Church, Catawba County, NC.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S16] Letter, Joe Alfred Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Daniel Moses Yoder

ID# 5992, b. 10 April 1822, d. 21 May 1908
Birth*Daniel Moses Yoder was born on 10 April 1822 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elin Whisnant, daughter of Ephraim Whisenhunt and Catherine Plantena [unknown], circa 1850.1 
Death*Daniel Moses Yoder died on 21 May 1908 at age 86. 
Burial*He was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 38, md., farmer, R$800, P$475.
1870Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 48, md., farmer, R$700, P$250.
1880Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 58, md., farmer
1900Jacob's Fork, Catawba Co., NCage 78, md. 50 yrs., farmer

Family

Sarah Elin Whisnant b. 7 January 1834, d. 8 November 1908
Marriage*Daniel Moses Yoder married Sarah Elin Whisnant, daughter of Ephraim Whisenhunt and Catherine Plantena [unknown], circa 1850.1 
Children

Citations

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

Virginia Lula Whisnant

ID# 5993, b. 26 August 1900, d. 16 February 1992
Father*Daniel Frederick Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1873, d. 19 Mar 1961
Mother*Laura Ellen Wilson b. 10 Sep 1870, d. 11 Dec 1961
Birth*Virginia Lula Whisnant was born on 26 August 1900 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clyde Ray Yount on 20 June 1931 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Death*Virginia Lula Whisnant died on 16 February 1992 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 91; widow.3 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 9
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 19, single, living at home.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 29, single, living at home
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 18-21, sheet 15A, household #277]

Family

Clyde Ray Yount b. 6 August 1908, d. 1 March 1986
Marriage*Virginia Lula Whisnant married Clyde Ray Yount on 20 June 1931 in Caldwell Co., NC.1 
Child
  • Ninie Ray Yount2

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Clyde Ray Yount

ID# 5994, b. 6 August 1908, d. 1 March 1986
Birth*Clyde Ray Yount was born on 6 August 1908 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Virginia Lula Whisnant, daughter of Daniel Frederick Whisenant and Laura Ellen Wilson, on 20 June 1931 in Caldwell Co., NC.2 
Death*Clyde Ray Yount died on 1 March 1986 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 77. 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 
Census*Clyde Ray Yount appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 32, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed in the Finishing Room at a hosiery mill. His wage last year was $700. He owns a home valued at $1500. 

Family

Virginia Lula Whisnant b. 26 August 1900, d. 16 February 1992
Child
  • Ninie Ray Yount3

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Robert Jay Whisnant Jr.

ID# 5995, b. 30 September 1948, d. 23 March 2008
Father*Robert Jay Whisnant b. 25 Apr 1913, d. 29 Oct 1995
Mother*Mary Clara Wagner b. 30 Nov 1911, d. 26 Sep 1993
Birth*Robert Jay Whisnant Jr. was born on 30 September 1948 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 March 2008 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 59.3 
Burial*He was buried in Yadkin Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.99897,-81.56660.3 
Obituary*
Residence* Robert lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC. 

Family

Delores Ellen Moore
Child
  • David Allen Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Verdis Lowell Whisnant

ID# 5998, b. 13 December 1915, d. 15 July 1967
Father*Thurman A. Whisenant b. 9 Jun 1888, d. 21 Oct 1918
Mother*Sarah Jane Curtis b. 16 Dec 1893, d. 7 Nov 1974
Birth*Verdis Lowell Whisnant was born on 13 December 1915 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Kathryn Teague in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Verdis Lowell Whisnant and Kathryn Teague were divorced on 25 August 1958 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Death*Verdis Lowell Whisnant died on 15 July 1967 in Caldwell Co., NC, at age 51; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Sunset Hills Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.813333,-81.448056.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 3 yrs., 11 months
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 15, living with mother
1940Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NCage 24, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a drawer at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $780. He rents his home for $6. [s.d. 9, e.d. 14-17, sheet 20B, line 62, household #371]
Milit-Beg*Verdis Lowell Whisnant began military service on 28 June 1945 in NC U. S. Army enlistment. 

Family 1

Kathryn Teague b. 17 September 1921, d. 8 January 1981
Marriage*He married Kathryn Teague in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Verdis Lowell Whisnant and Kathryn Teague were divorced on 25 August 1958 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Child
  • Donnie Lowell Whisnant

Family 2

Precious Austin

Citations

  1. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Kathryn Teague

ID# 5999, b. 17 September 1921, d. 8 January 1981
Birth*Kathryn Teague was born on 17 September 1921 in Caldwell Co., NC; Her parents were Arthur P. Teague and Corinne Turnmyre Canupp.1,2 
Marriage*She married Verdis Lowell Whisnant, son of Thurman A. Whisenant and Sarah Jane Curtis, in 1937 in Caldwell Co., NC.3 
Divorce*Kathryn Teague and Verdis Lowell Whisnant were divorced on 25 August 1958 in Caldwell Co., NC.4 
Death*Kathryn Teague died on 8 January 1981 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 59; divorced.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.5 
Census*Kathryn Teague appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, age 18, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Verdis Lowell Whisnant b. 13 December 1915, d. 15 July 1967
Child
  • Donnie Lowell Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S420] Caldwell Co NC Records, online http://rod.co.caldwell.nc.us/resolution/
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.