Don R. Martin

ID# 11259, b. 19 November 1931, d. 16 April 2010
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Don R. Martin was born on 19 November 1931 in Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK.1 
Death*He died on 16 April 2010 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, at age 78.1 
Census*Don R. Martin appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, age 9, completed the 2nd. grade. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Virginia May Martin

ID# 11260, b. 27 September 1920, d. 15 February 2000
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Virginia May Martin was born on 27 September 1920 in OK; Her married name was "Schreiber".1 
Death*She died on 15 February 2000 in AR at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 9
1940Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 19, single, completed the 8th. grade. She is employed as a packer at a glass plant. Her wage last year was $208. She resides with her parents.

Citations

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

Wilda Joan Martin

ID# 11261, b. 22 January 1923, d. 26 October 2007
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Wilda Joan Martin was born on 22 January 1923 in OK; Her married name was "Vinsant".1 
Death*She died on 26 October 2007 at age 84. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 7
1940Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 17, completed the 8th. grade.

Citations

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

Shirley Leroy Martin

ID# 11262, b. 22 September 1925, d. 14 February 1990
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Shirley Leroy Martin was born on 22 September 1925 in OK.1 
Death*He died on 14 February 1990 in AR at age 64.1 
Census*Shirley Leroy Martin appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, age 14, completed the 7th. grade. 

Citations

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

James David Martin

ID# 11271, b. 11 February 1929, d. 14 February 2006
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*James David Martin was born on 11 February 1929 in OK.1 
Death*He died on 14 February 2006 in AR at age 77.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage ?
1940Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 11, completed the 4th. grade.

Citations

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

Phillip Martin

ID# 11276, b. circa 1936
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Phillip Martin was born circa 1936 in AR.1 
Census*Phillip Martin appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, age 3. 

Citations

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

Jerry Martin

ID# 11277, b. 1939
Father*Roy Martin b. 17 May 1900, d. Jan 1965
Mother*Telee Whisenhunt b. 10 Nov 1897, d. Apr 1984
Birth*Jerry Martin was born in 1939 in AR.1 
Census*Jerry Martin appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, age 9 months. 

Citations

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

William Cadar Parker

ID# 11288, b. 13 September 1910, d. 4 May 1975
Father*Mark C. Parker b. 11 Feb 1884, d. 12 Jan 1919
Mother*Mary Annie Whisenhunt b. 28 Nov 1882, d. 15 May 1973
Birth*William Cadar Parker was born on 13 September 1910 in Talala, Rogers Co., OK. 
Death*He died on 4 May 1975 in Harris Co., TX, at age 64. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 9, race: Indian
1930Sand Springs, Oklahoma Co., OKage 20, single, resides with his mother.

Fannie Lou Whisenant

ID# 11289, b. 26 January 1889, d. 28 May 1943
Father*Robert William Hugh Whisenant b. 2 Mar 1866, d. 19 Aug 1931
Mother*Lucy Amelia Williams b. 3 Feb 1867, d. 23 Nov 1930
Birth*Fannie Lou Whisenant was born on 26 January 1889 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Henry Motley on 2 May 1909 in Greer Co., OK.2 
Death*Fannie Lou Whisenant died on 28 May 1943 at age 54. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1890Cleveland Co., OKage 13
1900Lexington, Cleveland Co., OKage 11
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 21, md. 1 time, 1 yr.
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 30, md.
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 41, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 51, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 29-7, sheet 2B, household #37]

Family

James Henry Motley b. 8 October 1885, d. 22 March 1968
Marriage*Fannie Lou Whisenant married James Henry Motley on 2 May 1909 in Greer Co., OK.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S433] 1890-1907 Territorial Census Population Schedule, unknown location, unknown record info.

Levi S. Whisenant

ID# 11290, b. 16 July 1891, d. 11 June 1908
Father*Robert William Hugh Whisenant b. 2 Mar 1866, d. 19 Aug 1931
Mother*Lucy Amelia Williams b. 3 Feb 1867, d. 23 Nov 1930
Birth*Levi S. Whisenant was born on 16 July 1891 in Cleveland Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Clarcie Adelene Howard on 3 November 1907 in TX.1 
Death*Levi S. Whisenant died on 11 June 1908 in TX at age 16; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.d. as "June 11, 1907".1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 
Census*Levi S. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK, age 8. 

Family

Clarcie Adelene Howard b. 12 July 1891
Child

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

William Shannon Whisenant

ID# 11291, b. 26 October 1896, d. 2 November 1949
Father*Robert William Hugh Whisenant b. 2 Mar 1866, d. 19 Aug 1931
Mother*Lucy Amelia Williams b. 3 Feb 1867, d. 23 Nov 1930
Birth*William Shannon Whisenant was born on 26 October 1896 in Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Nina Jewel Carmichael on 13 June 1915 in Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TX.1 
Death*William Shannon Whisenant died on 2 November 1949 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 53; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Sabinal Cem., Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TX, 29.316667,-99.449167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Lexington, Cleveland Co., OKage 3
1910Goodlett, Hardeman Co., TXage 13
1920Martin, Harmon Co., OKage 23, md., farmer
1930Uvalde Co., TXage 33, md., 1st. md. age 20, farmer, vet: no, Own home.
1940Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TXage 43, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as Secretary Treasure for the Farm Loan Association. His wage last year was $900. He owns a home valued at $200. [e.d. 232-6, sheet 17A, household #300]

Family

Nina Jewel Carmichael b. 8 June 1900, d. 23 May 1996
Marriage*William Shannon Whisenant married Nina Jewel Carmichael on 13 June 1915 in Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Letter, Nina Jewel Carmichael Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Andrew Bell Whisenhunt1,2

ID# 11292, b. 27 December 1873, d. 1951
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt was born on 27 December 1873 in Indian Territory, OK.3,4 
Marriage*He married Cora Annie Cooper on 15 November 1896.3 
Marriage*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt married Margaret Bright on 19 May 1931 in Key Co., OK. 
Death*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt died in 1951.5 
Burial*He was buried in Ridgelawn Cem., Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.364167,-95.859167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 25, md. 4 yrs., farmer. Listed as Cherokee, father white, mother Cherokee.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 36, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., farmer. His race is listed as "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 45, md., mail carrier
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 56, widowed, laborer, odd jobs
1940Kaw City, Kay Co., OKage 68, md., completed the 8th. grade. He rents his home for $3. [e.d. 36-17, sheet 1B, household #21]
Note*Author's note: Andrew's children were originally listed in the Whisenhunt Syllabus in the family of Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt. I found the following census record for Andrew B. Whisenhunt:

1900 Cherokee Nation, OK
Whisenhunt, Andrew B., Dec 1874
Cora A., Mar 1878
Jeff B., Oct 1897
Emily H., Sep 1899. 

Family 1

Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 March 1878, d. 1928
Marriage*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt married Cora Annie Cooper on 15 November 1896.3 
Children

Family 2

Margaret Bright b. circa 1888
Marriage*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt married Margaret Bright on 19 May 1931 in Key Co., OK. 

Citations

  1. [S436] Mary Margaret Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Mary Margaret," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, Meg provided the middle name.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, Middle name is show as "Bell".
  3. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, His race is listed as "Indian".
  5. [S28] Tombstone.

Cora Annie Cooper

ID# 11293, b. 19 March 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Cora Annie Cooper was born on 19 March 1878 in Cooke Co., TX; Her father was John Cooper.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Bell Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 15 November 1896.1 
Death*Cora Annie Cooper died in 1928.2 
Burial*She was buried in Ridgelawn Cem., Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.364167,-95.859167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 22, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 33, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living. Her race is listed as "white".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 41, md.

Family

Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 December 1873, d. 1951
Marriage*Cora Annie Cooper married Andrew Bell Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 15 November 1896.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Young Ewing Whisenhunt

ID# 11294, b. 27 February 1879, d. 24 December 1925
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Young Ewing Whisenhunt was born on 27 February 1879 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice May Cooper on 12 November 1899 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1 
Death*Young Ewing Whisenhunt died on 24 December 1925 at age 46.3 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 20, md. 0 yrs., farmer. Census listed him as Cherokee, father white, and mother Cherokee.
1910Cherokee Reservation, Rogers Co., OKage 31, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., farmer. He's listed as an "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 40, md., farmer

Family

Alice May Cooper b. 13 November 1883, d. 1962
Marriage*Young Ewing Whisenhunt married Alice May Cooper on 12 November 1899 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, Indian.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Callie Cooper

ID# 11295, b. July 1879
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Callie Cooper was born in July 1879 in TX; Orphan.1 
Census*Callie Cooper appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Nation, OK, age 20, single, orphan, father born in Tennessee, mother in Texas. 

Citations

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

Michael Wayne Whisnant

ID# 11296, b. 13 April 1948, d. 18 March 2002
Father*Jack Largent Whisnant
Mother*Mozelle Anne Carswell
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Birth*Michael Wayne Whisnant was born on 13 April 1948 in Catawba Co., NC.1,2 
Death*He died on 18 March 2002 in Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC, at age 53.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Corinth Bapt. Cem., Catawba Co., NC, 35.583333,-81.426111. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Alda Emma Abernathy

ID# 11297, b. 16 January 1881, d. 17 May 1969
Birth*Alda Emma Abernathy was born on 16 January 1881 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married David Darris Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 17 February 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Alda Emma Abernathy died on 17 May 1969 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 88; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 25, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md.
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 49, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 59, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

David Darris Whisnant b. 21 December 1877, d. 4 June 1958
Marriage*Alda Emma Abernathy married David Darris Whisnant, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 17 February 1901 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Fern Elizabeth Donkle

ID# 11298, b. 5 February 1912, d. 20 May 1990
Birth*Fern Elizabeth Donkle was born on 5 February 1912 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Eubert Monroe Whisnant, son of David Darris Whisnant and Alda Emma Abernathy, on 1 May 1929 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*Fern Elizabeth Donkle died on 20 May 1990 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 78; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Ev. Luth. Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.668611,-81.336389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 18, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 28, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is employed at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $748.

Family

Eubert Monroe Whisnant b. 15 July 1909, d. 7 December 1991
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Sanford Leo Whisnant

ID# 11300, b. 13 August 1903, d. 14 May 1975
Father*David Darris Whisnant b. 21 Dec 1877, d. 4 Jun 1958
Mother*Alda Emma Abernathy b. 16 Jan 1881, d. 17 May 1969
Birth*Sanford Leo Whisnant was born on 13 August 1903 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lizzie Mae Yount on 28 October 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Sanford Leo Whisnant died on 14 May 1975 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 71; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.739167,-81.343056.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 7
1920Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1930Longview, Catawba Co., NCage 26, md., laborer, Southern Desk Co., 1st. md. age 19
1940Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 36, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed at a desk factory. His wage last year was $700. He owns a home valued at $1000. [e.d. 18-19, sheet 3B, household #54]

Family

Lizzie Mae Yount b. 14 December 1904, d. 4 November 1983
Marriage*Sanford Leo Whisnant married Lizzie Mae Yount on 28 October 1922 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.