Person Page 24

age 4

1870

York Co., SC

1880

age 21, single, living with parents

Name Variation

Mary Margaret Whisenant was also known as Maggie.

Family

J. A. Norris

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Mary Levinia Tate

ID# 1152, b. 23 April 1833, d. 3 January 1916

Birth*

Mary Levinia Tate was born on 23 April 1833 in Union Co., SC.

Marriage*

She married Rufus Henderson Whisenant, son of Joseph R. Whisonant and Unity Hardin, on 29 July 1852.

Death*

Mary Levinia Tate died on 3 January 1916 in Pontotoc Co., MS, at age 82.

Burial*

She was buried in Campground Cem., Pontotoc Co., MS, 34.183889,-88.983333.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Antioch, York Co., SC	age 27
1870	Tippah Co., MS	age 35, keeping house, head of household.
1900	Beckham, Pontotoc Co., MS	age 66, widow, md. 46 yrs, 7 ch., 5 living. She in the household with John H. Holland.
1910	Pontotoc Co., MS	age 77, widow, living daughter and son-in-law John H. & Lucy A. Holland.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 27

1870

Beckham, Pontotoc Co., MS

age 35, keeping house, head of household.

1900

age 66, widow, md. 46 yrs, 7 ch., 5 living. She in the household with John H. Holland.

1910

Pontotoc Co., MS

age 77, widow, living daughter and son-in-law John H. & Lucy A. Holland.

Family

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 July 1825, d. 2 August 1864

Marriage*

Mary Levinia Tate married Rufus Henderson Whisenant, son of Joseph R. Whisonant and Unity Hardin, on 29 July 1852.

Children

Caroline Eldore Whisenant+ b. 23 Apr 1853, d. 17 Mar 1900
Zachariah Peter Whisenant+ b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Joseph Whisenant b. 11 Jun 1857, d. 3 Jan 1859
Samuel Galloway Whisenant+ b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Unity Whisenant b. 21 Nov 1860, d. 8 Dec 1860
Mary Whisenant b. 21 Nov 1860, d. 8 Dec 1860
Rufus Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1863, d. 25 Feb 1863

Caroline Eldore Whisenant

ID# 1153, b. 23 April 1853, d. 17 March 1900

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Caroline Eldore Whisenant was born on 23 April 1853 in Union Co., SC.

Marriage*

She married John Henry Holland on 2 December 1875.

Death*

Caroline Eldore Whisenant died on 17 March 1900 at age 46.

Burial*

She was buried in Campground Cem., Pontotoc Co., MS, 34.183889,-88.983333.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Antioch, York Co., SC	age 7
1870	Tippah Co., MS	age 16
1880	Union Co., MS	age 27, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 7

1870

age 16

1880

age 27, md.

Name Variation

Caroline Eldore Whisenant was also known as Carrie.

Family

John Henry Holland b. 8 May 1853, d. 19 April 1922

Marriage*

She married John Henry Holland on 2 December 1875.

Children

Lany Tecora Hollard b. 5 Mar 1878, d. 9 Sep 1967
Mary Ann Hollard b. 15 Dec 1879, d. 9 Sep 1961
Millie Steen Hollard b. 3 Apr 1882, d. 22 Apr 1971
Henry Roger Hollard b. 29 Aug 1887
Zachariah David Hollard b. 9 May 1892

Zachariah Peter Whisenant

ID# 1154, b. 5 January 1855, d. 15 June 1937

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Zachariah Peter Whisenant was born on 5 January 1855 in Union Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Talula A. E. Johnson on 14 November 1877 in Pontotoc Co., MS.

Marriage*

Zachariah Peter Whisenant married Mary Elizabeth Cox on 15 April 1888 in Lee Co., MS.²

Death*

Zachariah Peter Whisenant died on 15 June 1937 at age 82.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS.³

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Antioch, York Co., SC	age 8
1870	Tippah Co., MS	age 14
1880	Union Co., MS	age 25, md., farmer
1900	Brownsville, Union Co., MS	age 45, md. 22 yrs., farming
1910	Knocksville, Union Co., MS	age 55, md. 2 times, 22 yrs., farmer
1920	Union Co., MS	age 65, md., farmer
1930	Union Co., MS	age 75, md., merchant, retail grocery,1st. md. age 22

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

age 14

1880

Brownsville, Union Co., MS

age 25, md., farmer

1900

age 45, md. 22 yrs., farming

1910

Knocksville, Union Co., MS

age 55, md. 2 times, 22 yrs., farmer

1920

age 65, md., farmer

1930

age 75, md., merchant, retail grocery,1st. md. age 22

Name Variation

Zachariah Peter Whisenant was also known as Zack.

Family 1

Talula A. E. Johnson b. 10 July 1860, d. 12 August 1885

Marriage*

He married Talula A. E. Johnson on 14 November 1877 in Pontotoc Co., MS.

Children

Ollie Mae Whisenant+ b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 14 Nov 1961
Rufus Johnston Whisenant+ b. 1 Dec 1880, d. 5 Feb 1962
Ralph Henderson Whisenant+ b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Arthur Guy Whisenant+ b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 15 Sep 1952

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Cox b. 20 June 1851, d. 8 January 1933

Marriage*

Zachariah Peter Whisenant married Mary Elizabeth Cox on 15 April 1888 in Lee Co., MS.²

Child

Marion Floy Whisenant+ b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Samuel Galloway Whisenant

ID# 1155, b. 4 September 1858, d. 4 February 1890

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Samuel Galloway Whisenant was born on 4 September 1858 in Union Co., SC.

Marriage*

He married Albertine Steen.

Death*

Samuel Galloway Whisenant died on 4 February 1890 at age 31.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1860	Antioch, York Co., SC	age 2, name listed as "Albertine", a male.
1870	Tippah Co., MS	age 12, listed as a "female" on the census report.
1880		Census record not found

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2, name listed as "Albertine", a male.

1870

age 12, listed as a "female" on the census report.

1880

Census record not found

Family

Albertine Steen b. 18 October 1852, d. 26 May 1898

Children

Lonnie Whisenant
Homer C. Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1881, d. 8 Jul 1899
Ernest Whisenant b. 20 Dec 1882, d. 21 Aug 1960
Albert Whisenant b. 26 Jun 1887, d. 14 Jul 1959
Lula S. Whisenant+ b. 24 Nov 1889, d. Feb 1979

Joseph Whisenant

ID# 1156, b. 11 June 1857, d. 3 January 1859

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Joseph Whisenant was born on 11 June 1857.

Death*

He died on 3 January 1859 at age 1.

Unity Whisenant

ID# 1157, b. 21 November 1860, d. 8 December 1860

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Unity Whisenant was born on 21 November 1860.

Death*

She died on 8 December 1860.

Burial*

She was buried in Antioch Bap. Ch. Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.164444,-81.435833.

Mary Whisenant

ID# 1158, b. 21 November 1860, d. 8 December 1860

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Mary Whisenant was born on 21 November 1860 in Union Co., SC.

Death*

She died on 8 December 1860 in Union Co., SC.

Rufus Whisenant

ID# 1159, b. 15 February 1863, d. 25 February 1863

Father*

Rufus Henderson Whisenant b. 23 Jul 1825, d. 2 Aug 1864

Mother*

Mary Levinia Tate b. 23 Apr 1833, d. 3 Jan 1916

Birth*

Rufus Whisenant was born on 15 February 1863 in Union Co., SC.

Death*

He died on 25 February 1863.

Rachel Ann Dooley

ID# 1160, b. 1826

Birth*

Rachel Ann Dooley was born in 1826 in SC.

Marriage*

She married Robert C. Whisenant, son of Christopher Columbus Whisonant and Priscilla Wells, on 12 March 1840 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Census*

Rachel Ann Dooley appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Gap, Montgomery Co., AR, age 23.

Family

Robert C. Whisenant b. circa 1815, d. before 1866

Children

Newton Caldwell Whisenant+ b. 1844, d. 29 Jul 1915
Nancy Adaline Whisenant+ b. c 1849, d. b 1900
John M. Whisenant b. c 1853
Sarah E. Whisenant+ b. Apr 1853, d. b 1920
George Washington Whisenant+ b. 15 Apr 1856, d. 1 Dec 1929

Citations

[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Matilda Roseberry

ID# 1161, b. 1814, d. before 1860

Birth*

Matilda Roseberry was born in 1814 in TN; Her parents were Absalom Roseberry and Ann Dykes.¹

Marriage*

She married Robert Caldwell Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisonant II and Nancy Thompson, on 5 December 1837 in Newton Co., MO.

Death*

Matilda Roseberry died before 1860 in Collin Co., TX.

Name Variation

Matilda Roseberry was also known as Matilda R. Rosebury.

Census*

She appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Collin Co., TX, age 36.

Family

Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. circa 1811, d. circa 1857

Children

Nancy Sue Whisenant+ b. c 1841
Robert Benton Whisenant+ b. 18 Jan 1843, d. 9 Jan 1937
John Wesley Whisenant+ b. 16 Sep 1843, d. 22 Dec 1902
Amanda Jane Whisenant+ b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Matilda Ann Whisenant+ b. c 1849
Margaret Isabella Whisenant+ b. 30 Dec 1850, d. 12 Apr 1922
Mathew Mark Whisenant+ b. 11 Nov 1853, d. 25 Feb 1903

Citations

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

Robert Benton Whisenant

ID# 1162, b. 18 January 1843, d. 9 January 1937

Father*

Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857

Mother*

Matilda Roseberry b. 1814, d. b 1860

Birth*

Robert Benton Whisenant was born on 18 January 1843 in Newton Co., MO.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Harriet Coffey on 2 September 1865 in Collin Co., TX.³

Marriage*

Robert Benton Whisenant married Clara Davis Branch on 14 November 1891.⁴

Death*

Robert Benton Whisenant died on 9 January 1937 in Allen, Collin Co., TX, at age 93; widowed.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Oakland Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, 32.762778,-96.756944.⁵

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Collin Co., TX	age 6
1860	Plano, Collin Co., TX	age 15, resides in the household with his brother Hugh.
1870	Collin Co., TX
1880	Allen, Collin Co., TX	age 37, md., farmer
1900	Allen, Collin Co., TX	age 57, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910	Allen, Collin Co., TX	age 67, md. 2nd time, 18 yrs.
1920	Collin Co., TX	age 76, md. (Note: This census gives his parents and his birth place as "AL".)
1930	Collin Co., TX	age 87, md., civil war vet., 1st. md. age 21

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 6

1860

Plano, Collin Co., TX

age 15, resides in the household with his brother Hugh.

1870

1880

Allen, Collin Co., TX

age 37, md., farmer

1900

Allen, Collin Co., TX

age 57, md. 8 yrs., farmer

1910

Allen, Collin Co., TX

age 67, md. 2nd time, 18 yrs.

1920

age 76, md. (Note: This census gives his parents and his birth place as "AL".)

1930

age 87, md., civil war vet., 1st. md. age 21

Note*

Robert Benton Whisenant enlisted February 20, 1860 and served in Captain G. S. Fitzhugh's Company of Texas Mounted Rangers, with Col. M. T. Johnson in command. He engaged in campaigns against the Kiowas, Kickapoos, and the Comanches in the Indian Territory. In 1861, he enlisted in Joe Dixon's Company under Saur Bell Maxey. In 1862, he was with Captain R. M. Board's Company No. 1 of the 9th Regiment of Texas Infantry under Col. William B. Young.
Author's note: The above military information came from 'Collin County - Pioneering in North Texas, Capt. Ray F. Hall & Helen Gillard Hall, 1975, Norten Press, Quanah, TX.

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Family 1

Harriet Coffey b. 28 July 1844, d. 19 January 1891

Marriage*

He married Harriet Coffey on 2 September 1865 in Collin Co., TX.³

Children

Mary Ann Whisenant+ b. 28 Jun 1866, d. 23 Aug 1898
John Milton Whisenant+ b. 17 Aug 1869, d. 18 Jul 1935
Virginia E. Whisenant+ b. 28 Jan 1871, d. 27 May 1934
Maude Franklin Whisenant b. 28 Jan 1873, d. 14 Jul 1874
Elzer L. Whisenant b. 20 Dec 1875, d. 14 May 1883
Sarah Frances Whisenant b. 27 Jun 1878, d. 25 Dec 1878
Forest Benton Whisenant+ b. 4 Feb 1880, d. 26 Jan 1917
Wolford Henry Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1882, d. 6 Jun 1958
Walter S. Whisenant b. 5 May 1884, d. 10 Feb 1886
Antha Lee Whisenant+ b. 14 Sep 1886, d. 7 Feb 1945

Family 2

Clara Davis Branch b. 7 December 1861, d. 13 December 1930

Marriage*

Robert Benton Whisenant married Clara Davis Branch on 14 November 1891.⁴

Children

Lillian Mayo Whisenant+ b. 28 Aug 1893, d. 17 May 1974
Mary Tommie Whisenant+ b. 5 Jul 1896, d. 23 Dec 1988
Robert Bailey Whisenant+ b. 10 Feb 1898, d. 11 Sep 1980

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John William Hugh Whisenant

ID# 1163, b. 13 October 1834, d. 9 January 1899

Father*

Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857

Birth*

John William Hugh Whisenant was born on 13 October 1834 in Newton Co., MO.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Blackmore on 10 April 1862 in Collin Co., TX.²

Death*

John William Hugh Whisenant died on 9 January 1899 in Harmon Co., OK, at age 64.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Collin Co., TX	age 15, living at home
1860	Plano, Collin Co., TX	age 25, farmer, real estate value $5000., personal property value $1500.
1870	Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880	Grayson Co., TX	age 45, md., farming

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX

age 15, living at home

1860

Plano, Collin Co., TX

age 25, farmer, real estate value $5000., personal property value $1500.

1870

1880

Grayson Co., TX

age 45, md., farming

Note*

John William Hugh Whisenant served in the Confederate Army under Captain William M. Weaver's Company, Martin's Battalion, Mounted Partisans Rangers. In 1886 the family moved and settled where the town of Hollis, Oklahoma now stands. Lived in Montague Co., TX, and owned land there in the 1870's and 1880's, and farmed near his father-in-law William N. Blackmore. The land was on a high bluff overlooking the Red River. His land is still in the Durham family.

Family

Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 October 1844, d. 24 April 1910

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Blackmore on 10 April 1862 in Collin Co., TX.²

Children

Helena Elenor Whisenant+ b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Robert William Hugh Whisenant+ b. 2 Mar 1866, d. 19 Aug 1931
Tolbert Riland Whisenant b. 8 Jul 1869, d. 20 Jul 1937
Benjamin Christian Whisenant+ b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Thomas Bedford Whisenant+ b. 16 Dec 1875, d. 11 Dec 1904
Mattie Della Whisenant+ b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Marvin Benton Whisenant b. 6 Dec 1880, d. Jul 1939
Edna Myrtle Whisenant b. 6 May 1883, d. 2 Jul 1884
Ida Myrtle Whisenant+ b. 16 Mar 1886, d. 28 May 1959

Citations

[S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Nancy Calwell Smith

ID# 1164, b. 1808

Birth*

Nancy Calwell Smith was born in 1808 in York Co., SC; Note: her mother was Sarah Calwell.¹

Marriage*

She married Nicholas Whisenant, son of Christopher Columbus Whisonant and Priscilla Wells.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Lafayette Co., MS	age 42
1860	White Co., AR

Family

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. after 1870

Children

Sarah E. Whisenant b. 6 Nov 1830, d. 24 Apr 1927
John Whisenant+ b. 10 Sep 1832, d. 5 Nov 1921
George Frank Whisenant+ b. 2 Sep 1834, d. 1 Apr 1922
William C. Whisenant b. 28 Mar 1836, d. May 1860
Robert Henderson Whisnant+ b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916
Margaret Catherine Whisenant+ b. 2 May 1841, d. b 1872
James R. Whisenant b. 16 Feb 1843, d. 26 Apr 1863
Hugh Marion Whisnant+ b. 13 Sep 1846, d. 26 Nov 1897
Elizabeth Jane Whisenant+ b. 26 Nov 1849, d. 6 Jul 1914
Nancy Whisenant+ b. 24 Jan 1852, d. 1910

Citations

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

Hugh Marion Whisnant

ID# 1165, b. 13 September 1846, d. 26 November 1897

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

Hugh Marion Whisnant was born on 13 September 1846 in Lafayette Co., MS.

Marriage*

He married Mollie Malvina Shaw on 25 December 1873 in White Co., AR.¹

Death*

Hugh Marion Whisnant died on 26 November 1897 in White Co., AR, at age 51.

Burial*

He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 6

1860

1870

age 24, living with father.

1880

age 33, md., farmer

Name Variation

As of 1870, Hugh Marion Whisnant was also known as Hasset M.²

Family

Mollie Malvina Shaw b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 March 1923

Marriage*

He married Mollie Malvina Shaw on 25 December 1873 in White Co., AR.¹

Children

Nicey Whisnant
Stella Whisnant
Julia E. Whisnant b. c 1875
Zula Jane Whisnant+ b. 16 Sep 1876, d. 30 Nov 1954
Marion Edgar Whisnant+ b. 12 Nov 1879, d. 13 Mar 1923
Lizzy Gertrude Whisnant+ b. 2 Feb 1882, d. Mar 1967
Maggie D. Whisnant+ b. Dec 1883
Oliver Bruce Whisnant+ b. 11 Nov 1888, d. 20 May 1924
Lottie S. Whisnant b. 23 Mar 1892, d. 1971

Citations

[S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Robert Henderson Whisnant

ID# 1166, b. 19 November 1838, d. 28 April 1916

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

Robert Henderson Whisnant was born on 19 November 1838 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Ann Howell on 3 December 1867.

Marriage*

Robert Henderson Whisnant married Laura Ann Crow on 18 June 1899 in White Co., AR.²

Marriage*

Robert Henderson Whisnant married Mary [unknown] on 31 January 1906 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Robert Henderson Whisnant died on 28 April 1916 in White Co., AR, at age 77.³

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 12

1860

1870

Census record not found

1880

age 41, md., farmer

1900

age 61, md. 1 yr., farmer

1910

Des Arc, White Co., AR

age 72, widowed, farmer

Family 1

Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 July 1844, d. 4 November 1895

Marriage*

Robert Henderson Whisnant married Rebecca Ann Howell on 3 December 1867.

Children

James M. Whisnant+ b. 25 Jan 1869, d. 7 Feb 1903
Elvina Jane Whisnant+ b. 11 Aug 1870, d. 13 Feb 1965
William Caldwell Whisnant+ b. 2 Mar 1872, d. 25 Nov 1946
Mary Winnie Whisnant+ b. 25 Dec 1873, d. 11 Mar 1964
Sarah Lutitia Whisnant+ b. 3 Apr 1876, d. 13 Oct 1964
Rose Ann Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1878, d. 3 Oct 1918
Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 2 Jul 1878, d. 11 Dec 1957
Julia Elinor Whisnant+ b. 19 Oct 1881, d. 8 Jul 1969
John Henderson Whisnant+ b. 22 Apr 1885, d. Feb 1968

Family 2

Laura Ann Crow b. January 1878

Marriage*

Robert Henderson Whisnant married Laura Ann Crow on 18 June 1899 in White Co., AR.²

Children

Atha Jewell Whisnant+ b. 20 May 1900, d. 17 Sep 1988
Leonard O. Whisnant b. 20 Jan 1903, d. 27 Oct 1995

Family 3

Mary [unknown] b. circa 1861

Marriage*

Robert Henderson Whisnant married Mary [unknown] on 31 January 1906 in White Co., AR.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

John Whisenant

ID# 1167, b. 10 September 1832, d. 5 November 1921

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

John Whisenant was born on 10 September 1832 in York Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha Nabors on 24 December 1857 in Lafayette Co., MS.

Marriage*

John Whisenant married Sallie Caldwell in 1870 in SC.²

Death*

John Whisenant died on 5 November 1921 in Cherokee Co., SC, at age 89; married.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Canaan Meth. Ch. Cem., Smyrna, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.053056,-81.413333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 18, student, living at home.

1860

Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC

1870

Census record not found

1880

Census record not found

1900

Cherokee Co., SC

age 66, md. 35 yrs., farmer. Census listed d.o.b. as Sep 1833.

1910

age 77, md. 1 time, 40 yrs., farmer. (Note: the number of times he was marriedd is actually 2.)

1920

Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SC

age 88, md.

Occupation*

John Whisenant was a teacher.

Note*

He and Minnie Lee Whisnant Note: Minnie is listed as a "boarder" in the household of John. on 1 June 1900.

Family 1

Martha Nabors b. circa 1842, d. January 1860

Marriage*

John Whisenant married Martha Nabors on 24 December 1857 in Lafayette Co., MS.

Children

John Boliver Whisenant+ b. 22 Feb 1859, d. 2 Sep 1960
Mary Whisenant b. 22 Feb 1859

Family 2

Sallie Caldwell b. 11 June 1846, d. 31 October 1922

Marriage*

John Whisenant married Sallie Caldwell in 1870 in SC.²

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
[S28] Tombstone.

Sarah E. Whisenant

ID# 1168, b. 6 November 1830, d. 24 April 1927

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

Sarah E. Whisenant was born on 6 November 1830 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married John Stahle on 18 January 1872 in White Co., AR.

Death*

Sarah E. Whisenant died on 24 April 1927 in White Co., AR, at age 96.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 20, living at home. Census reports her name to be "Sarah".

1860

Davis, Lafayette Co., MS

age 25, living in the household of Benjamin & Ann Nabors.

1870

age 35, living with father.

1900

age 69, widow, resides with John F. Stahle, step-son.

1920

age 88, widow, resides with grand-son John A. Stahle.

Name Variation

Sarah E. Whisenant was also known as Sallie.

Family

John Stahle

Marriage*

She married John Stahle on 18 January 1872 in White Co., AR.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

George Frank Whisenant

ID# 1169, b. 2 September 1834, d. 1 April 1922

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

George Frank Whisenant was born on 2 September 1834 in York Co., SC.

Marriage*

He married Sarah Nabors on 24 December 1857 in Lafayette Co., MS.¹

Marriage*

George Frank Whisenant married Sinthia Ann Sowell on 3 January 1869 in White Co., AR.²

Marriage*

George Frank Whisenant married Nancy Ann [unknown] on 15 December 1885 in White Co., AR.²

Death*

George Frank Whisenant died on 1 April 1922 in White Co., AR, at age 87.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 16, student, living at home

1860

Census record not found

1870

Marion, White Co., AR

age 35, farmer, R$640., P$280.

1880

Marion, White Co., AR

age 45, md., farmer

1900

Coldwell, White Co., AR

age 65, md. 14 yrs., farmer

1910

Russell, White Co., AR

age 75, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., laborer doing odd jobs

1920

Bald Knob, White Co., AR

age 85, md.

Note*

George Frank Whisenant was a volunteer under Capt. McCauley, Co. K, Shaver's Regmt., 7th. AR Infantry during the Civil War.

Family 1

Sarah Nabors b. circa 1835

Marriage*

He married Sarah Nabors on 24 December 1857 in Lafayette Co., MS.¹

Child

Mary Elson Whisenant+ b. 1859

Family 2

Sinthia Ann Sowell b. circa 1841

Marriage*

George Frank Whisenant married Sinthia Ann Sowell on 3 January 1869 in White Co., AR.²

Children

Susan Emily Whisenant+ b. 5 Oct 1869, d. 12 Feb 1953
Mary Jane Whisenant b. c 1872, d. 30 Apr 1958
James M. Whisenant b. c 1873
Cader Alexander Whisenant+ b. 16 Jul 1876, d. 22 Dec 1958
George Davis Whisenant+ b. 31 Dec 1878, d. 30 May 1959
Lunicia Whisenant b. Feb 1881
Sallie Lou Whisenant+ b. 1 Jan 1883, d. 27 Jan 1962

Family 3

Nancy Ann [unknown] b. October 1856

Marriage*

George Frank Whisenant married Nancy Ann [unknown] on 15 December 1885 in White Co., AR.²

Children

Jessie Franklin Whisenant b. 6 Oct 1886
Robert Benjamin Whisnant+ b. 16 Jan 1888, d. 9 Apr 1962
Joe Bradford Whisenant+ b. 2 Nov 1891, d. Feb 1964
Minnie Myrtle Whisenant b. Nov 1896

Citations

[S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
[S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Margaret Catherine Whisenant

ID# 1170, b. 2 May 1841, d. before 1872

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

Margaret Catherine Whisenant was born on 2 May 1841 in GA.

Marriage*

She married John Stahle on 3 January 1866 in White Co., AR.¹

Death*

Margaret Catherine Whisenant died before 1872.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Lafayette Co., MS	age 10
1860	White Co., AR

Family

John Stahle

Child

John F. Stahle b. 1869, d. 1947

Citations

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

James R. Whisenant

ID# 1171, b. 16 February 1843, d. 26 April 1863

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

James R. Whisenant was born on 16 February 1843 in Lafayette Co., MS.

Death*

He died on 26 April 1863 at age 20.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Lafayette Co., MS	age 8
1860	White Co., AR

Note*

Author's note: A researcher, who doesn't want to be mentioned, tells the following about James: In a book entitled Rebels Valiant, a James Whisenant enrolled in the Confederate Army at Camp McRae, Arkansas on July 27, 1861 for a period of 12 months. His age was given as 19. It said he died of disease on April 26, 1863.

William C. Whisenant

ID# 1172, b. 28 March 1836, d. May 1860

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

William C. Whisenant was born on 28 March 1836 in SC.

Death*

He died in May 1860 in White Co., AR, at age 24; pneumonia.¹

Census*

William C. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Lafayette Co., MS, age 14, living at home.

Citations

[S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.

Nancy Whisenant

ID# 1173, b. 24 January 1852, d. 1910

Father*

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870

Mother*

Birth*

Nancy Whisenant was born on 24 January 1852 in MS.

Marriage*

She married William T. Short on 29 February 1872 in White Co., AR.¹

Death*

Nancy Whisenant died in 1910.

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Pisgah Cem., White Co., AR.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

1870

age 18, living with father.

1880

age 26, md.

1900

Marion, White Co., AR

age 48, widow, 7 ch., 6 living, farming

Family

William T. Short b. 8 June 1848, d. 7 June 1893

Marriage*

Nancy Whisenant married William T. Short on 29 February 1872 in White Co., AR.¹

Children

Lenard Short b. 1 Jan 1873
John Andrew Short b. 10 Jan 1875, d. 6 Sep 1960
William Arthur Short b. 23 Oct 1876
Ela Myrtle Short b. 7 Sep 1878, d. 8 Aug 1883
R. L. Short b. 25 Jun 1879
James Everett Short b. 28 Jul 1880
Lillie Almon Short b. 26 Aug 1882, d. Mar 1910
Robert Alva Short b. 26 Aug 1882
Oceola Short b. 21 Sep 1884, d. 13 Mar 1967
Nora Melisia Short b. 25 Mar 1886

Citations

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

William Norris

ID# 1174, b. circa 1820

Birth*

William Norris was born circa 1820 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Eliza Whisonant, daughter of Christopher Columbus Whisonant and Priscilla Wells.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 30, md., blacksmith

1860

age 50, blacksmith, P$150. No wife in household.

Family

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. before 1860

Children

Nancy Norris b. c 1837
Mary Norris¹ b. c 1838
Barbara Norris b. c 1840
Rebecca Norris b. c 1842
Thomas Robert Norris b. c 1843
Christopher Norris¹ b. c 1845

Citations

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

Nancy Norris

ID# 1175, b. circa 1837

Father*

William Norris b. c 1820

Mother*

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. b 1860

Birth*

Nancy Norris was born circa 1837 in SC; She married J. J. Honeycutt.¹

Census*

Nancy Norris appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Pickens Co., SC, age 13.

Citations

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

Barbara Norris

ID# 1176, b. circa 1840

Father*

William Norris b. c 1820

Mother*

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. b 1860

Birth*

Barbara Norris was born circa 1840 in SC; Her married name was Alverson.¹

Census*

Barbara Norris appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Pickens Co., SC, age 10.

Citations

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

Thomas Robert Norris

ID# 1177, b. circa 1843

Father*

William Norris b. c 1820

Mother*

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. b 1860

Birth*

Thomas Robert Norris was born circa 1843 in SC; He married Nancy Robinson, circa 1862.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 7

1860

age 20, resides with father, farm laborer.

Citations

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

Rebecca Norris

ID# 1178, b. circa 1842

Father*

William Norris b. c 1820

Mother*

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. b 1860

Birth*

Rebecca Norris was born circa 1842 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 8

1860

age 14, resides with father

Citations

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

Joseph Liles Jr.

ID# 1179, b. 3 October 1819, d. 3 June 1900

Birth*

Joseph Liles Jr. was born on 3 October 1819 in SC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Ann Whisenant, daughter of Christopher Columbus Whisonant and Priscilla Wells.

Death*

Joseph Liles Jr. died on 3 June 1900 in Oconee Co., SC, at age 80.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 30, md., farmer

1860

age 42, md., farmer, R$500., P$240. Last name is spelled as "Lyles".

1870

age 53, md., farmer, R$300, P$150. His wife's name is "Eliza", age 33.

Family

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 December 1823, d. 24 June 1864

Children

John Hill Liles
Jonah Liles b. 26 May 1846, d. 16 May 1917
Peremelia Arena Liles b. c 1848
Rebecca Fanny Liles b. Dec 1849
Nancy J. Liles b. c 1854
Debby Ann Liles b. c 1857
Martha Rachael Liles b. Apr 1860

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Jonah Liles

ID# 1180, b. 26 May 1846, d. 16 May 1917

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Jonah Liles was born on 26 May 1846 in SC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 16 May 1917 in TX at age 70.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 4

1860

age 14

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Peremelia Arena Liles

ID# 1181, b. circa 1848

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Peremelia Arena Liles was born circa 1848 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 2

1860

age 12

1870

age 21, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

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

Rebecca Fanny Liles

ID# 1182, b. December 1849

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Rebecca Fanny Liles was born in December 1849 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 6 months.

1860

age 10

1870

age 19, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

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

Debby Ann Liles

ID# 1183, b. circa 1857

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Debby Ann Liles was born circa 1857 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 3

1870

age 15, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

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

Martha Rachael Liles

ID# 1184, b. April 1860

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Martha Rachael Liles was born in April 1860 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2 months

1870

age 13, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

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

Nancy J. Liles

ID# 1185, b. circa 1854

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Birth*

Nancy J. Liles was born circa 1854 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 6

1870

age 17, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

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

John Hill Liles

ID# 1186

Father*

Joseph Liles Jr. b. 3 Oct 1819, d. 3 Jun 1900

Mother*

Elizabeth Ann Whisenant b. 24 Dec 1823, d. 24 Jun 1864

Note*

John Hill Liles I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

Millie Mason

ID# 1187, b. circa 1829

Birth*

Millie Mason was born circa 1829 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Bartholomew C. Whisenant, son of Christopher Columbus Whisonant and Nancy Drummons.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Buchelors Retreat, Pickens Co., SC

age 20

1860

age 31

Family

Bartholomew C. Whisenant b. circa 1830, d. 3 July 1862

Children

Jefferson Davis Whisenant
Sarah F. Whisenant b. c 1851
Mary Ann Whisenant b. c 1856
William Lathern Whisenant+ b. Jan 1857, d. 1 Apr 1918

Citations

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

Sarah F. Whisenant

ID# 1188, b. circa 1851

Father*

Bartholomew C. Whisenant b. c 1830, d. 3 Jul 1862

Mother*

Millie Mason b. c 1829

Birth*

Sarah F. Whisenant was born circa 1851 in SC.¹

Census*

Sarah F. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Buchelors Retreat, Pickens Co., SC, age 9.

Citations

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

Mary Ann Whisenant

ID# 1189, b. circa 1856

Father*

Bartholomew C. Whisenant b. c 1830, d. 3 Jul 1862

Mother*

Millie Mason b. c 1829

Birth*

Mary Ann Whisenant was born circa 1856 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Buchelors Retreat, Pickens Co., SC

age 3

1880

Center, Oconee Co., SC

age 22, single, resides in the household of her brother William L.

Citations

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

Jefferson Davis Whisenant

ID# 1190

Father*

Bartholomew C. Whisenant b. c 1830, d. 3 Jul 1862

Mother*

Millie Mason b. c 1829

Note*

Jefferson Davis Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.

John Oliver Whisnant

ID# 1191, b. 18 July 1831, d. 4 November 1901

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

John Oliver Whisnant was born on 18 July 1831 in NC.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Susannah Towery on 29 September 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Marriage*

John Oliver Whisnant married Alpha Louisa Glover on 26 January 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

John Oliver Whisnant died on 4 November 1901 at age 70.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 19, living at home.

1860

age 28, farmer, real estate value $700., personal property value $250.

1870

Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NC

1880

age 49, md., gunsmith

1900

Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC

age 68, md. 3 yrs., gun smith. There is a male in the household listed as a g-son. Grover Whisnant, b. Aug 1884.

Occupation*

John Oliver Whisnant was a gunsmith.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1860, John Oliver Whisnant was also known as Whisenhunt.³

Family 1

Susannah Towery b. 16 June 1829, d. 26 August 1898

Marriage*

He married Susannah Towery on 29 September 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

David Calvin Pinkney Whisnant+ b. 26 Jul 1854, d. 24 Aug 1923
William Washington Augustus Whisnant+ b. 9 Nov 1855, d. 13 Apr 1935
Abraham William Whisnant+ b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mary Christine L. Whisnant b. 24 Jul 1859, d. 10 Oct 1863
Jefferson D. Whisnant b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 9 Nov 1863
John Morgan Whisnant+ b. 11 Feb 1863, d. 20 Mar 1958
Margaret Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. 24 Jan 1866, d. 5 Jun 1953
Marcus Avant Whisnant+ b. 13 May 1867, d. 10 Dec 1937
Marcus Levi Whisnant b. Oct 1869, d. 23 May 1871
Joseph J. Whisnant b. 20 Jan 1872, d. 6 Jan 1889
Melchi Edwards Whisnant+ b. 20 Feb 1874, d. 12 Apr 1933

Family 2

Alpha Louisa Glover b. 30 September 1850

Marriage*

John Oliver Whisnant married Alpha Louisa Glover on 26 January 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S50] Family Bible.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ann Eliza Whisnant

ID# 1192, b. 27 January 1836, d. 14 May 1920

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Burial*

Ann Eliza Whisnant was buried in Wall's Baptist Church Cem., Rutherford Co., NC.¹

Birth*

She was born on 27 January 1836 in Cleveland Co., NC.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Abraham Padgett Hollifield on 24 October 1855 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Ann Eliza Whisnant died on 14 May 1920 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 84; widowed.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC

age 15, living at home.

1870

age 33

1880

Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC

age 46, md.

1900

Sunshine Dist., Rutherford Co., NC

age 64, md. 45 yrs., 11 ch., 9 living

1910

Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NC

age 74, widow, resides with son Robert.

Family

Abraham Padgett Hollifield b. 29 November 1822, d. 10 July 1907

Marriage*

Ann Eliza Whisnant married Abraham Padgett Hollifield on 24 October 1855 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Bruinhilda Hollifield b. 14 Jul 1856, d. 2 Nov 1898
Crittendon Clifford Hollifield b. 25 Sep 1860, d. 10 Feb 1935
Elizabeth Hollifield b. 5 Nov 1862, d. 2 Feb 1938
John Edgar Hollifield b. 1 Apr 1866, d. 14 Jan 1954
Robert Knox Hollifield b. 20 Jan 1869, d. 28 Feb 1957
Sara Jane Hollifield b. 28 Mar 1870, d. 6 Mar 1949
Spalitin Gamba Hollifield b. 9 Aug 1872, d. 10 Oct 1946
Elijah Thomas Hollifield b. 24 Dec 1874, d. 8 Feb 1951
Martha Mildred Hollifield b. 20 Jul 1878, d. 21 Jan 1967

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Sarah Whisnant

ID# 1193, b. 1 February 1817, d. 11 May 1889

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Sarah Whisnant was born on 1 February 1817 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married J. Tilford Price on 15 April 1834.

Death*

Sarah Whisnant died on 11 May 1889 at age 72.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Zion Bapt. Ch. Cem., Casar, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Cleveland Co., NC	age 33, md.
1860	Cleveland Co., NC
1870	Cleveland Co., NC
1880	Cleveland Co., NC	age 63, widow, keeping house

Name Variation

Sarah Whisnant was also known as Sally.

Family

J. Tilford Price b. 15 December 1813, d. 29 December 1875

Marriage*

She married J. Tilford Price on 15 April 1834.

Children

John W. Price b. 5 May 1836, d. c 1864
William Pinkney Price b. 17 Nov 1837, d. 10 Aug 1912
Mary E. Price b. 1 Jan 1842
Christina N. Price b. 30 Jul 1845, d. 11 May 1919
Calvin Pleasant Price b. 18 Oct 1847, d. 18 Mar 1924
Alfred W. Price b. May 1850
Eliza E. Price b. 9 Jun 1854, d. 3 Jun 1931
Julius B. Price b. 17 Nov 1857, d. 10 Oct 1895
J. H. Price b. 30 Jul 1863

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary M. Whisnant

ID# 1194, b. circa 1815, d. before 1884

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Mary M. Whisnant was born circa 1815 in NC.¹

Death*

She died before 1884.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 36, living at home

1860

age 45, living at home

1870

1880

age 65, single. A cousin William W. Whisnant and family live in the household.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1850, Mary M. Whisnant was also known as Polly.¹

Citations

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

Annie Whisnant

ID# 1195, b. February 1819, d. 25 August 1849

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Annie Whisnant was born in February 1819 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Jarrel Jackson Crowder on 24 February 1840 in Rutherford Co., NC.²

Death*

Annie Whisnant died on 25 August 1849 in NC at age 30; died of Typhus Fever per Mortality Schedule.

Burial*

She was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Family

Jarrel Jackson Crowder b. 10 May 1816, d. 17 September 1849

Citations

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

Eli Morgan Whisnant

ID# 1196, b. 23 March 1827, d. 23 April 1914

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Eli Morgan Whisnant was born on 23 March 1827 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Marriage*

He married Martha Ann Harmon on 21 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Eli Morgan Whisnant died on 23 April 1914 in Salem, Marion Co., IL, at age 87.

Burial*

He was buried in East Lawn Cem., Salem, Marion Co., IL, 38.62940,-88.93750.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 26, farmer, enumerated with Andrew J. Elliott, age 28, also a farmer

1860

age 32, farmer, real estate value $700., personal property value $300.

1870

Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL

age 43, farmer, R$1300., P$400 (His last name and first name were reversed on the census report. Name was reported as Whisnaut Ellis.)

1880

Meacham, Marion Co., IL

age 53, md., farmer

1900

age 73, md. 47 yrs., farmer

1910

age 83, md. 1 time, 57 yrs.

Family

Martha Ann Harmon b. 11 June 1834, d. 7 February 1930

Marriage*

Eli Morgan Whisnant married Martha Ann Harmon on 21 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant+ b. c 1855, d. Sep 1954
Quincy Osborne Whisnant+ b. 14 Feb 1857, d. 29 Aug 1930
John A. Whisnant b. Dec 1861
William Lakin Whisnant+ b. 7 Feb 1868, d. 6 Aug 1963
Samuel Marven Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1870, d. 22 Mar 1942
Lemuel E. Whisnant b. 1873, d. 1 Feb 1890
Mary L. Whisnant b. 21 Jul 1878, d. Jul 1971

Frederick G. Whisnant

ID# 1197, b. 26 April 1829, d. 16 October 1849

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Frederick G. Whisnant was born on 26 April 1829 in Cleveland Co., NC.¹

Death*

He died on 16 October 1849 at age 20.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Harmony Mem. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC.

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S28] Tombstone.

Rachel Whisnant

ID# 1198, b. 13 June 1825, d. 29 June 1877

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1782, d. b 1880

Mother*

Elizabeth Copelin b. c 1794

Birth*

Rachel Whisnant was born on 13 June 1825 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Marriage*

She married Smithy Gettys.

Death*

Rachel Whisnant died on 29 June 1877 at age 52.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Flint Hill, Rutherford Co., NC

age 24, living with parents.

1860

age 34, md.

1870

Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC

age 45, md.

Family 1

Child

James M. Whisnant+ b. 15 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1914

Family 2

Smithy Gettys b. 8 November 1821, d. 20 December 1892

Children

Robert M. Gettys b. c 1851
Martha A. Gettys b. 16 Dec 1854, d. 12 Feb 1940
John Wesley Gettys b. Sep 1855, d. 28 Dec 1935
Eliza Gettys b. c 1856, d. 22 Oct 1934
Peter Summy Gettys b. 17 Dec 1858, d. 22 Oct 1934
Adolphus Gettys b. c 1862
Alexander Gettys b. 25 Aug 1866, d. 1 Feb 1951
Rachel Gettys b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 29 May 1941

Elizabeth C. Whisnant

ID# 1199, b. February 1834, d. 1913

Father*

John Whisnant b. c 1799, d. c 1865

Mother*

Elizabeth Carpenter b. c 1799, d. 31 Jan 1876

Birth*

Elizabeth C. Whisnant was born in February 1834 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married David B. Magness on 23 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Elizabeth C. Whisnant died in 1913 in Salem, Marion Co., IL.

Burial*

She was buried in East Lawn Cem., Salem, Marion Co., IL, 38.62940,-88.93750.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 17, living at home.

1860

1880

age 47, md.

1900

age 66, md. 45 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1910

age 76, md. 1 time, 57 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living

Nickname

Elizabeth C. Whisnant also went by the name of Betsy.

Family

David B. Magness b. 24 March 1833, d. 1912

Marriage*

She married David B. Magness on 23 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Children

John Magness b. c 1854
Laura Magness b. c 1867, d. 1957

Citations

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

Martha Ann Harmon

ID# 1200, b. 11 June 1834, d. 7 February 1930

Birth*

Martha Ann Harmon was born on 11 June 1834 in NC.

Marriage*

She married Eli Morgan Whisnant, son of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter, on 21 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC.

Death*

Martha Ann Harmon died on 7 February 1930 in Marion Co., IL, at age 95.¹

Burial*

She was buried in East Lawn Cem., Salem, Marion Co., IL, 38.62940,-88.93750.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 26

1870

Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL

age 35, keeping house

1880

Meacham, Marion Co., IL

age 43, md.

1900

age 65, md. 47 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1910

age 76, md. 1 time, 57 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living

1920