Mary Margaret Whisenant

ID# 1151, b. circa 1856
Father*George Ross Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1822, d. 16 Mar 1889
Mother*Mary Talor Tate b. 13 Feb 1825, d. 5 Jun 1891
Birth*Mary Margaret Whisenant was born circa 1856 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married J. A. Norris on 30 November 1893 in Tippah Co., MS.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 4
1870York Co., SC
1880Tippah Co., MSage 21, single, living with parents
Name Variation Mary Margaret Whisenant was also known as Maggie. 

Family

J. A. Norris

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 27
1870Tippah Co., MSage 35, keeping house, head of household.
1900Beckham, Pontotoc Co., MSage 66, widow, md. 46 yrs, 7 ch., 5 living. She in the household with John H. Holland.
1910Pontotoc Co., MSage 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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 7
1870Tippah Co., MSage 16
1880Union Co., MSage 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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 8
1870Tippah Co., MSage 14
1880Union Co., MSage 25, md., farmer
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 45, md. 22 yrs., farming
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 55, md. 2 times, 22 yrs., farmer
1920Union Co., MSage 65, md., farmer
1930Union Co., MSage 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

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

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Antioch, York Co., SCage 2, name listed as "Albertine", a male.
1870Tippah Co., MSage 12, listed as a "female" on the census report.
1880Census record not found

Family

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

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

Citations

  1. [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

Citations

  1. [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

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

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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  4. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  5. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Collin Co., TXage 15, living at home
1860Plano, Collin Co., TXage 25, farmer, real estate value $5000., personal property value $1500.
1870Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880Grayson Co., TXage 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

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 42
1860White Co., AR

Family

Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. after 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 6
1860White Co., AR
1870Clay, White Co., ARage 24, living with father.
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 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

Citations

  1. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.
  2. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 12
1860White Co., AR
1870Census record not found
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 41, md., farmer
1900Clay, White Co., ARage 61, md. 1 yr., farmer
1910Des Arc, White Co., ARage 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

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

Family 3

Mary [unknown] b. circa 1861
Marriage*Robert Henderson Whisnant married Mary [unknown] on 31 January 1906 in White Co., AR

Citations

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

John Whisenant

ID# 1167, b. 10 September 1832, d. 5 November 1921
Father*Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870
Mother*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 18, student, living at home.
1860White Co., AR
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 66, md. 35 yrs., farmer. Census listed d.o.b. as Sep 1833.
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 77, md. 1 time, 40 yrs., farmer. (Note: the number of times he was marriedd is actually 2.)
1920Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 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

Family 2

Sallie Caldwell b. 11 June 1846, d. 31 October 1922
Marriage*John Whisenant married Sallie Caldwell in 1870 in SC.2 

Citations

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

Sarah E. Whisenant

ID# 1168, b. 6 November 1830, d. 24 April 1927
Father*Nicholas Whisenant b. 1808, d. a 1870
Mother*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 20, living at home. Census reports her name to be "Sarah".
1860Davis, Lafayette Co., MSage 25, living in the household of Benjamin & Ann Nabors.
1870Clay, White Co., ARage 35, living with father.
1900Clay, White Co., ARage 69, widow, resides with John F. Stahle, step-son.
1920Clay, White Co., ARage 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

  1. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 16, student, living at home
1860Census record not found
1870Marion, White Co., ARage 35, farmer, R$640., P$280.
1880Marion, White Co., ARage 45, md., farmer
1900Coldwell, White Co., ARage 65, md. 14 yrs., farmer
1910Russell, White Co., ARage 75, md. 2nd time, 22 yrs., laborer doing odd jobs
1920Bald Knob, White Co., ARage 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

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

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

Citations

  1. [S72] Letter, Elmo Clyde King to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 10
1860White Co., AR

Family

John Stahle
Child

Citations

  1. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lafayette Co., MSage 8
1860White 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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

  1. [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*Nancy Calwell Smith b. 1808
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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860White Co., AR
1870Clay, White Co., ARage 18, living with father.
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 26, md.
1900Marion, White Co., ARage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 30, md., blacksmith
1860Pickens Co., SCage 50, blacksmith, P$150. No wife in household.

Family

Eliza Whisonant b. 1823, d. before 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [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

  1. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 7
1860Pickens Co., SCage 20, resides with father, farm laborer.

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 8
1860Pickens Co., SCage 14, resides with father

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 30, md., farmer
1860Pickens Co., SCage 42, md., farmer, R$500., P$240. Last name is spelled as "Lyles".
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 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

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 4
1860Pickens Co., SCage 14

Citations

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 2
1860Pickens Co., SCage 12
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 21, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 6 months.
1860Pickens Co., SCage 10
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 19, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pickens Co., SCage 3
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 15, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pickens Co., SCage 2 months
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 13, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pickens Co., SCage 6
1870Tugaloo, Oconee Co., SCage 17, resides with father and step-mother

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Pickens Co., SCage 20
1860Buchelors Retreat, Pickens Co., SCage 31

Family

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

Citations

  1. [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

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Buchelors Retreat, Pickens Co., SCage 3
1880Center, Oconee Co., SCage 22, single, resides in the household of her brother William L.

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 19, living at home.
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 28, farmer, real estate value $700., personal property value $250.
1870Cleveland Co., NC
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 49, md., gunsmith
1900Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 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

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

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S50] Family Bible.
  3. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 15, living at home.
1870Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 33
1880Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 46, md.
1900Sunshine Dist., Rutherford Co., NCage 64, md. 45 yrs., 11 ch., 9 living
1910Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 33, md.
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1870Cleveland Co., NC
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 36, living at home
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 45, living at home
1870Cleveland Co., NC
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 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

  1. [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

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 26, farmer, enumerated with Andrew J. Elliott, age 28, also a farmer
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 32, farmer, real estate value $700., personal property value $300.
1870Kinmundy, Marion Co., ILage 43, farmer, R$1300., P$400 (His last name and first name were reversed on the census report. Name was reported as Whisnaut Ellis.)
1880Meacham, Marion Co., ILage 53, md., farmer
1900Stevenson, Marion Co., ILage 73, md. 47 yrs., farmer
1910Stevenson, Marion Co., ILage 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

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

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 24, living with parents.
1860Flint Hill, Rutherford Co., NCage 34, md.
1870Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 45, md.

Family 1

Child

Family 2

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

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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cleveland Co., NCage 17, living at home.
1860Cleveland Co., NC
1880Salem, Marion Co., ILage 47, md.
1900Salem, Marion Co., ILage 66, md. 45 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1910Salem, Marion Co., ILage 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

Citations

  1. [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

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 26
1870Kinmundy, Marion Co., ILage 35, keeping house
1880Meacham, Marion Co., ILage 43, md.
1900Stevenson, Marion Co., ILage 65, md. 47 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1910Stevenson, Marion Co., ILage 76, md. 1 time, 57 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Salem, Marion Co., ILage 85, widow, living with son Quince Whisnant.

Family

Eli Morgan Whisnant b. 23 March 1827, d. 23 April 1914
Marriage*Martha Ann Harmon married Eli Morgan Whisnant, son of John Whisnant and Elizabeth Carpenter, on 21 December 1853 in Cleveland Co., NC
Children

Citations

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