Jane Elizabeth Ward

ID# 11902, b. 10 December 1928, d. 13 November 2012
Father*George Daniel Ward b. 8 Oct 1909, d. 28 Mar 1996
Mother*Nellie Jane Whisenant b. 21 Jan 1913, d. 5 Nov 1994
Birth*Jane Elizabeth Ward was born on 10 December 1928 in Burke Co., NC; She married Millard Filmore Huffman.1,2 
Death*She died on 13 November 2012 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 83.2 
Burial*She was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.2 
Residence* In 2003 Jane lived in Drexel, Burke Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Blannie Catherine Storey

ID# 11904, b. 2 May 1921, d. 13 August 2005
Birth*Blannie Catherine Storey was born on 2 May 1921.1 
Marriage*She married James Andrew Whisnant, son of Fred Andrew Whisnant and Velsie Matilda Orders. 
Death*Blannie Catherine Storey died on 13 August 2005 in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, at age 84.1 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.851944,-81.561111. 
Census*Blannie Catherine Storey appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 19, md., completed 6 years of school, not employed. 
Residence* In 2000 Blannie lived in Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC.2 

Family

James Andrew Whisnant b. 6 April 1915, d. 28 April 1989
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S178] Letter, Gay Lorraine Burgess Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jewell Garrison

ID# 11905, b. 31 December 1922, d. 20 August 1984
Birth*Jewell Garrison was born on 31 December 1922.1,2 
Marriage*She married Paul Edward Whisnant, son of Fred Andrew Whisnant and Velsie Matilda Orders. 
Death*Jewell Garrison died on 20 August 1984 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI, at age 61.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Evergreen Cem., Grand Blanc, Genessee Co., MI, 42.946389,-83.636667. 

Family

Paul Edward Whisnant b. 6 July 1922, d. 25 August 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S404] Michigan Deaths, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1971-96.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Earline Brent Pearson

ID# 11907, b. 2 August 1927, d. 21 October 2009
Birth*Earline Brent Pearson was born on 2 August 1927 in Burke Co., NC; daughter of John Lee Pearson and Effie Hoffman Pearson.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ralph Anderson Whisenant, son of Fred Andrew Whisnant and Velsie Matilda Orders. 
Death*Earline Brent Pearson died on 21 October 2009 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 82.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Burkemont Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.68201,-81.70035. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1991 Earline lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.3 

Family

Ralph Anderson Whisenant b. 24 February 1927, d. 27 September 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S178] Letter, Gay Lorraine Burgess Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Sallie Caldwell

ID# 11909, b. 11 June 1846, d. 31 October 1922
Birth*Sallie Caldwell was born on 11 June 1846 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married John Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, in 1870 in SC.2 
Death*Sallie Caldwell died on 31 October 1922 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 76.3 
Burial*She was buried in Canaan Meth. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.053056,-81.413333; Note: There is no date of death shown on the tombstone. We can only assume she is burried here. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 53, md. 35 yrs., no children
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 64, md. 1 time, 40 yrs.
1920Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 74, md.

Family

John Whisenant b. 10 September 1832, d. 5 November 1921
Marriage*Sallie Caldwell married John Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, in 1870 in SC.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

William Thomas Willingham

ID# 11910, b. 13 September 1868, d. 9 September 1917
Birth*William Thomas Willingham was born on 13 September 1868 in AR. 
Marriage*He married Susan Emily Whisenant, daughter of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 19 January 1890 in White Co., AR. 
Death*William Thomas Willingham died on 9 September 1917 at age 48. 
Burial*He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Des Arc, White Co., ARage 31, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910Marion, White Co., ARage 41, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., farmer

Family

Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 October 1869, d. 12 February 1953
Children

Mattie Florence Willingham

ID# 11911, b. 29 March 1897, d. 16 June 1979
Father*William Thomas Willingham b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 9 Sep 1917
Mother*Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Birth*Mattie Florence Willingham was born on 29 March 1897 in White Co., AR; She married Claude Caraker on 27 Oct 1912. 
Death*She died on 16 June 1979 at age 82. 

Earl Ernest Willingham

ID# 11931, b. 4 November 1901, d. 18 August 1976
Father*William Thomas Willingham b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 9 Sep 1917
Mother*Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Birth*Earl Ernest Willingham was born on 4 November 1901 in White Co., AR. 
Death*He died on 18 August 1976 in White Co., AR, at age 74. 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR. 

Lucy Francis Willingham

ID# 11932, b. 4 January 1904, d. 30 May 2002
Father*William Thomas Willingham b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 9 Sep 1917
Mother*Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Birth*Lucy Francis Willingham was born on 4 January 1904 in White Co., AR; She married Glen Walker on 11 Feb 1928, Cleburne Co., AR.1 
Death*She died on 30 May 2002 in AR at age 98.1 

Citations

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

Angie Jewell Willingham

ID# 11934, b. 6 January 1909, d. 20 May 1987
Father*William Thomas Willingham b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 9 Sep 1917
Mother*Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Birth*Angie Jewell Willingham was born on 6 January 1909 in White Co., AR. 
Death*She died on 20 May 1987 in White Co., AR, at age 78. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR. 

Beulah Selma Willingham

ID# 11935, b. 30 December 1912, d. 23 June 1984
Father*William Thomas Willingham b. 13 Sep 1868, d. 9 Sep 1917
Mother*Susan Emily Whisenant b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Birth*Beulah Selma Willingham was born on 30 December 1912 in White Co., AR; She married Earl Finch on 16 Jul 1939. 
Death*She died on 23 June 1984 at age 71. 

William H. McGrew

ID# 11937, b. circa 1872, d. circa 1940
Birth*William H. McGrew was born circa 1872 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Whisenant, daughter of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 15 December 1895 in White Co., AR.2 
Death*William H. McGrew died circa 1940. 
Burial*He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Marion, White Co., ARage 28, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 38, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., laborer, odd jobs.
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 47, md., farmer
1930Big Creek, White Co., ARage 57, md., 1st. md. age 23, farmer

Family

Mary Jane Whisenant b. circa 1872, d. 30 April 1958
Marriage*William H. McGrew married Mary Jane Whisenant, daughter of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 15 December 1895 in White Co., AR.2 

Citations

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

Ethel [unknown]

ID# 11939
Marriage*Ethel [unknown] married George Davis Whisenant, son of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, circa 1906.1 
Divorce*Ethel [unknown] and George Davis Whisenant were divorced on 14 September 1910. 

Family

George Davis Whisenant b. 31 December 1878, d. 30 May 1959

Citations

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

Mary A. Wist1

ID# 11940, b. circa 1889
Birth*Mary A. Wist was born circa 1889 in AR.2 
Marriage*She married George Davis Whisenant, son of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 13 November 1910 in Cleburne Co., AR.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Mountain, Cleburne Co., ARage 31, md.
1930Pickens, Cleburne Co., ARage 41, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Big Creek, White Co., ARage 53, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

George Davis Whisenant b. 31 December 1878, d. 30 May 1959

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Vernie Adams

ID# 11941, b. circa 1889, d. before 1930
Birth*Vernie Adams was born circa 1889 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Cader Alexander Whisenant, son of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 19 November 1904 in White Co., AR. 
Death*Vernie Adams died before 1930.1 
Census*Vernie Adams appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR, age 21, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. 

Family

Cader Alexander Whisenant b. 16 July 1876, d. 22 December 1958
Child

Citations

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

Lloyd Cade Whisnant1

ID# 11942, b. 25 December 1906, d. 7 December 1981
Father*Cader Alexander Whisenant b. 16 Jul 1876, d. 22 Dec 1958
Mother*Vernie Adams b. c 1889, d. b 1930
Birth*Lloyd Cade Whisnant was born on 25 December 1906 in White Co., AR; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 25 Dec 1905.1 
Marriage*He married Lois Alene Montgomery. 
Marriage*Lloyd Cade Whisnant married Ina Johnnie Maddox. 
Death*Lloyd Cade Whisnant died on 7 December 1981 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR, at age 74; Note: His tombstone listed his d.o.d. as 07 Sep 1981.1 
Burial*He was buried in Gillham Cem., Gillham, Sevier Co., AR, 34.176944,-94.310556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., ARage 4
1920Census record not found.
1930Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TXage 22, single, delivery man, grocery store
1940Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TXage 31, md., completed high school. He is employed at a service station. His wage last year was $1800. He owns a home valued at $1500. [e.d. 168-1A, sheet 2A, household #30]
Note*Lloyd Cade Whisnant Note: The other person listed on his headstone is "Ina Johnnie, born 21 Feb 1920". Who is she? 

Family 1

Lois Alene Montgomery b. circa 1911
Marriage*He married Lois Alene Montgomery. 
Children
  • Dale Lloyd Whisnant
  • Kent Jordon Whisnant

Family 2

Ina Johnnie Maddox b. 21 February 1920, d. 10 February 2015
Marriage*Lloyd Cade Whisnant married Ina Johnnie Maddox. 

Citations

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

Sallie Lou Whisenant

ID# 11943, b. 1 January 1883, d. 27 January 1962
Father*George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
Mother*Sinthia Ann Sowell b. c 1841
Birth*Sallie Lou Whisenant was born on 1 January 1883 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Haywood P. Marsh on 3 January 1909 in White Co., AR.2 
Death*Sallie Lou Whisenant died on 27 January 1962 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Laurel Land Mem. Park Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, 32.672500,-96.815000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 27, md. 1 time, 1 yr.
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 37, md.
1940Union, Pulaski Co., ARage 58, md., completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 60-125, sheet 11A, household #208]

Family

Haywood P. Marsh b. 15 December 1883, d. 17 April 1958
Marriage*Sallie Lou Whisenant married Haywood P. Marsh on 3 January 1909 in White Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

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

Haywood P. Marsh

ID# 11944, b. 15 December 1883, d. 17 April 1958
Birth*Haywood P. Marsh was born on 15 December 1883 in AR. 
Marriage*He married Sallie Lou Whisenant, daughter of George Frank Whisenant and Sinthia Ann Sowell, on 3 January 1909 in White Co., AR.1 
Death*Haywood P. Marsh died on 17 April 1958 in TX at age 74. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 25, md. 1 time, 1 yr.,
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 36, md.
1940Union, Pulaski Co., ARage 57, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a building carpenter. His wage last year was $500. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000.

Family

Sallie Lou Whisenant b. 1 January 1883, d. 27 January 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Nancy Ann [unknown]

ID# 11945, b. October 1856
Birth*Nancy Ann [unknown] was born in October 1856 in TN. 
Marriage*She married George Frank Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 15 December 1885 in White Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 43, md. 14 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 56, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Bald Knob, White Co., ARage 66, md.
Note*Nancy Ann [unknown] Her married name was also Pickens. 
Nickname Nancy Ann [unknown] also went by the name of Nannie. 

Family

George Frank Whisenant b. 2 September 1834, d. 1 April 1922
Marriage*She married George Frank Whisenant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 15 December 1885 in White Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Jessie Franklin Whisenant1

ID# 11946, b. 6 October 1886
Father*George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
Mother*Nancy Ann [unknown] b. Oct 1856
Birth*Jessie Franklin Whisenant was born on 6 October 1886 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 13
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 22, single, living at home
1920Census record not found
Name Variation Jessie Franklin Whisenant was also known as Jesse Franklin Whisnant.1 
Residence* In 1918 Jessie lived in White Co., AR.1 

Citations

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

Minnie Myrtle Whisenant

ID# 11947, b. November 1896
Father*George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
Mother*Nancy Ann [unknown] b. Oct 1856
Birth*Minnie Myrtle Whisenant was born in November 1896 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 3
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 15, single

Citations

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

Robert Benjamin Whisnant1

ID# 11948, b. 16 January 1888, d. 9 April 1962
Father*George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
Mother*Nancy Ann [unknown] b. Oct 1856
Birth*Robert Benjamin Whisnant was born on 16 January 1888 in Mt. Pisgah, White Co., AR.1,2 
MarriageHe married Hannah Davison on 18 July 1916 in White Co., AR.3 
MarriageRobert Benjamin Whisnant married Mary Belle Hall on 22 December 1924 in Greene Co., AR. 
Death*Robert Benjamin Whisnant died on 9 April 1962 at age 74.2 
Burial*He was buried in Fort Gibson National Cem., Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., OK, 35.904444,-95.228889; Pvt. 62 Co., 162 Depot Brigade, WWI. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 11
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 20, single, living at home
1920Census record not found
1930Bald Knob, White Co., ARage 37, md., cook, war vet., 1st. md. age 32
Name Variation Robert Benjamin Whisnant was also known as Ben Frank Whisenant. 
Residence* On 5 June 1917 Robert lived in Bald Knob, White Co., AR; married.1 

Family 1

Hannah Davison b. 1 November 1897, d. 28 May 1996
MarriageHe married Hannah Davison on 18 July 1916 in White Co., AR.3 
Child
  • Frances Marion Whisnant

Family 2

Mary Belle Hall b. 8 August 1905, d. 11 September 1985
MarriageRobert Benjamin Whisnant married Mary Belle Hall on 22 December 1924 in Greene Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

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

Joe Bradford Whisenant

ID# 11949, b. 2 November 1891, d. February 1964
Father*George Frank Whisenant b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
Mother*Nancy Ann [unknown] b. Oct 1856
Birth*Joe Bradford Whisenant was born on 2 November 1891 in White Co., AR.1,2 
MarriageHe married Allie Pinley on 27 May 1917 in Baxter Co., AR. 
Death*Joe Bradford Whisenant died in February 1964 in OK at age 72.1 
Burial*He was buried in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Cem., Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.065278,-95.834167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 9
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 19, single, living at home
1920Baxter Co., ARage 29, md.
1930Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OKage 37, md., 1st. md. age 27, Rent, Real Estate $20., vet: n, laborer at salt plant
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 47, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed at a petroleum refinery. His wage last year was $1320. He owns a home valued at $2500. [e.d. 79-5, sheet 16B, household #320]
Residence In June 1917 Joe lived in Gassville, Baxter Co., AR.3 
Residence* In 1946 Joe lived in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. 

Family

Allie Pinley b. 2 March 1897, d. August 1974
MarriageHe married Allie Pinley on 27 May 1917 in Baxter Co., AR. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Mary [unknown]

ID# 11950, b. circa 1861
Birth*Mary [unknown] was born circa 1861. 
Marriage*She married Robert Henderson Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 31 January 1906 in White Co., AR. 
Note*Mary [unknown] Her married name was also Evans. 

Family

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 November 1838, d. 28 April 1916