Amanda Whisnant

ID# 12851, b. 1911, d. 1913
Father*Fred Andrew Whisnant b. 2 Apr 1893, d. 7 Jan 1968
Mother*Velsie Matilda Orders b. 9 Jan 1888, d. 10 Jul 1961
Birth*Amanda Whisnant was born in 1911.1 
Death*She died in 1913.1 

Citations

  1. [S178] Letter, Gay Lorraine Burgess Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Matilda Ann Bearden

ID# 12856, b. 8 March 1880, d. 26 December 1916
Father*Simeon William Bearden b. 21 May 1829, d. 8 Feb 1902
Mother*Amanda Jane Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1847, d. 10 Jun 1883
Birth*Matilda Ann Bearden was born on 8 March 1880 in Cooke Co., TX; She married James Pierson Huneycutt on 31 May 1896.1 
Death*She died on 26 December 1916 at age 36.1 
Burial*She was buried in Union Hill Cem., Cooke Co., TX, 33.681944,-97.034167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cooke Co., TXage 3 months
1900Cooke Co., TXage 20, md.4 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Goodlett, Hardeman Co., TXage 30, md. 13 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Helena Elenor Whisenant

ID# 12861, b. 29 July 1863, d. 27 November 1924
Helena E. Durham
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Helena Elenor Whisenant was born on 29 July 1863 in Grayson Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married John Coats Durham on 21 September 1882 in Montague Co., TX.1 
Death*Helena Elenor Whisenant died on 27 November 1924 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 61.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880Grayson Co., TXage 17, single, living with parents
1900Montague Co., TXage 35, md. 18 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1910Montague Co., TXage 44, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 56, md.

Family

John Coats Durham b. 21 February 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Marriage*Helena Elenor Whisenant married John Coats Durham on 21 September 1882 in Montague Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Tolbert Riland Whisenant

ID# 12862, b. 8 July 1869, d. 20 July 1937
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Tolbert Riland Whisenant was born on 8 July 1869 in Grayson Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Frances M. Edwards circa 1898.2 
Marriage*Tolbert Riland Whisenant married Dolly Deahl circa 1915.3 
Death*Tolbert Riland Whisenant died on 20 July 1937 in Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 68; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880Grayson Co., TXage 11
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 30, md. 2 yrs., stock raiser
1910Harmon Co., OKage 40, widowed, living with mother.
1920Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TXage 50, md., farmer
1930Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TXage 60, md., farmer, no military service
Name Variation Tolbert Riland Whisenant was also known as Richard. 

Family 1

Frances M. Edwards b. November 1879, d. 1903
Marriage*He married Frances M. Edwards circa 1898.2 

Family 2

Dolly Deahl b. 14 September 1887, d. 4 November 1957
Marriage*Tolbert Riland Whisenant married Dolly Deahl circa 1915.3 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Benjamin Christian Whisenant

ID# 12863, b. 10 November 1872, d. 30 November 1957
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Benjamin Christian Whisenant was born on 10 November 1872 in Grayson Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jossie Shipley on 15 November 1900.1 
Divorce*Benjamin Christian Whisenant and Jossie Shipley were divorced in October 1918.3 
Marriage*Benjamin Christian Whisenant married Mary Adna Williamson circa 1920. 
Death*Benjamin Christian Whisenant died on 30 November 1957 at age 85.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Grayson Co., TXage 7
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 27, single, farmer
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 37, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 47, divorced, farmer
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 57, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 28
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 67, widow, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $250. [ e.d. 29-7, sheet 5A, household #80]

Family 1

Jossie Shipley b. 28 November 1885, d. 22 February 1975
Marriage*Benjamin Christian Whisenant married Jossie Shipley on 15 November 1900.1 
Divorce*Benjamin Christian Whisenant and Jossie Shipley were divorced in October 1918.3 
Children

Family 2

Mary Adna Williamson b. circa 1883
Marriage*Benjamin Christian Whisenant married Mary Adna Williamson circa 1920. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 1 Nov 1972.
  3. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Thomas Bedford Whisenant

ID# 12864, b. 16 December 1875, d. 11 December 1904
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Thomas Bedford Whisenant was born on 16 December 1875 in Grayson Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Pricilla Hobbs on 25 December 1896 in OK.2 
Death*Thomas Bedford Whisenant died on 11 December 1904 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 28.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Grayson Co., TXage 5
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 24, md. 4 yrs., farmer
Note*Thomas died of typhoid fever. Thomas farmed his own land in Greer County, which he obtained through a land grant in 1903. He also ran a General Mercantile Store with J. D. Lindsey. 

Family

Annie Pricilla Hobbs b. 10 January 1876, d. 23 March 1960
Marriage*Thomas Bedford Whisenant married Annie Pricilla Hobbs on 25 December 1896 in OK.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mattie Della Whisenant

ID# 12865, b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 November 1957
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Mattie Della Whisenant was born on 19 May 1878 in Montague Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Painter on 9 February 1898.3 
Marriage*Mattie Della Whisenant married Sterling Price Shipley on 31 July 1901.4 
Death*Mattie Della Whisenant died on 19 November 1957 in Amherst, Lamb Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairlawn Cem., Amherst, Lamb Co., TX, 33.996667,-102.442778.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Grayson Co., TXage 2
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 22, widow, 1 ch., 1 living. She is living with her mother.
1910Hazel, Tillman Co., OKage 31, md. 10 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Hazel, Tillman Co., OKage 42, md.
1930Lamb Co., TXage 53, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Amherst, Lamb Co., TXage 62, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 140-15, sheet 9A, household #187]
Note*Mattie and her second husband were farmers. They also had a small fabric store, a blacksmith shop, and a wagon yard. 

Family 1

James Painter d. 16 September 1899
Marriage*Mattie Della Whisenant married James Painter on 9 February 1898.3 
Child

Family 2

Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 February 1862, d. 14 February 1948
Marriage*Mattie Della Whisenant married Sterling Price Shipley on 31 July 1901.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S218] Letter, Lamar Crall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  5. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Marvin Benton Whisenant

ID# 12866, b. 6 December 1880, d. July 1939
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Marvin Benton Whisenant was born on 6 December 1880 in Montague, Montague Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Fannie L. Carson on 4 February 1907.1 
Death*Marvin Benton Whisenant died in July 1939 at age 58.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 19, single, living with mother.
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 28, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 38, md., farmer.
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 49, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26

Family

Fannie L. Carson b. 25 November 1882, d. 30 January 1965
Marriage*Marvin Benton Whisenant married Fannie L. Carson on 4 February 1907.1 

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Edna Myrtle Whisenant

ID# 12867, b. 6 May 1883, d. 2 July 1884
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Burial*Edna Myrtle Whisenant was buried in Union Cem., Montague Co., TX, 33.828056,-97.559167.1 
Birth*She was born on 6 May 1883.2 
Death*She died on 2 July 1884 at age 1.2 
BurialShe was buried in Union Cem., Montague Co., TX, 33.828056,-97.559167. 

Citations

  1. [S217] Letter, Calvin Martin Durham to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Ida Myrtle Whisenant

ID# 12868, b. 16 March 1886, d. 28 May 1959
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Ida Myrtle Whisenant was born on 16 March 1886 in Montague, Montague Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Stanford John M. Crowder on 10 February 1907 in Greer Co., OK.2 
Marriage*Ida Myrtle Whisenant married James Henry Motley on 20 February 1944. 
Death*Ida Myrtle Whisenant died on 28 May 1959 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 73.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 15
1910Harmon Co., OKage 24, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. Her and her family are living with her mother.
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 33, md.
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 44, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Childress Co., TXage 54, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. She rents a farmhouse for $15. [e.d. 38-11, sheet 11B, household #75]

Family 1

Stanford John M. Crowder b. 26 June 1872, d. 26 July 1936
Marriage*Ida Myrtle Whisenant married Stanford John M. Crowder on 10 February 1907 in Greer Co., OK.2 
Children

Family 2

James Henry Motley b. 8 October 1885, d. 22 March 1968
Marriage*Ida Myrtle Whisenant married James Henry Motley on 20 February 1944. 

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Henry Hugh Whisenant

ID# 12869, b. 17 April 1898, d. 25 February 1970
Father*Thomas Bedford Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1875, d. 11 Dec 1904
Mother*Annie Pricilla Hobbs b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 23 Mar 1960
Birth*Henry Hugh Whisenant was born on 17 April 1898 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Vera B. Newman on 8 August 1918 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.3 
Divorce*Henry Hugh Whisenant and Vera B. Newman were divorced before 1930. 
Marriage*Henry Hugh Whisenant married Mattie [unknown] before 1930.4 
Death*Henry Hugh Whisenant died on 25 February 1970 in Fallon Co., MT, at age 71.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bonnievale Cem., Baker, Fallon Co., MT, 46.381667,-104.279167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 2
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 12
1920Childress Co., TX
1930Chimney Creek, Fallon Co., MTage 31, md., war vet., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Baker, Fallon Co., MTage 39, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a Bartender at a retail liquor bar. His wage last year was $900. He owns a home valued at $700. [e.d. 13-10, sheet 4A, household #87]

Family 1

Vera B. Newman b. 7 July 1898, d. 1 January 1983
Marriage*Henry Hugh Whisenant married Vera B. Newman on 8 August 1918 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.3 
Divorce*Henry Hugh Whisenant and Vera B. Newman were divorced before 1930. 
Children

Family 2

Mattie [unknown] b. circa 1895
Marriage*Henry Hugh Whisenant married Mattie [unknown] before 1930.4 

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Apr 1898.
  3. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Zana Priscilla Whisenant

ID# 12870, b. 28 June 1899, d. 20 August 1986
Father*Thomas Bedford Whisenant b. 16 Dec 1875, d. 11 Dec 1904
Mother*Annie Pricilla Hobbs b. 10 Jan 1876, d. 23 Mar 1960
Birth*Zana Priscilla Whisenant was born on 28 June 1899 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Oscar McFall on 4 April 1920 in Harmon Co., OK.2 
Death*Zana Priscilla Whisenant died on 20 August 1986 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX, at age 87.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 10 months
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 16, single, living with mother
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 20, single, living with mother
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 30, widow, bookkeeper, living with mother.
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 39, widow, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as an Assistant to the County Supt. Office. Her wage last year was $720. She and her children reside with her mother.

Family

Robert Oscar McFall b. 13 February 1898, d. 13 February 1928
Marriage*Zana Priscilla Whisenant married Robert Oscar McFall on 4 April 1920 in Harmon Co., OK.2 
Children
  • Vira Ann McFall
  • Kenneth Ray McFall
  • Bedford Keith McFall

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Frances M. Edwards

ID# 12871, b. November 1879, d. 1903
Birth*Frances M. Edwards was born in November 1879 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married Tolbert Riland Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, circa 1898.1 
Death*Frances M. Edwards died in 1903.2 
Census*Frances M. Edwards appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Duke, Greer Co., OK, age 23, md. 2 yrs., no children. 

Family

Tolbert Riland Whisenant b. 8 July 1869, d. 20 July 1937

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

James Painter

ID# 12872, d. 16 September 1899
Marriage*James Painter married Mattie Della Whisenant, daughter of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 9 February 1898.1 
Death*James Painter died on 16 September 1899 in Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX.1 

Family

Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 November 1957
Child

Citations

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

Hugh Alexander Painter

ID# 12873, b. 1 April 1899, d. 26 November 1970
Father*James Painter d. 16 Sep 1899
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Hugh Alexander Painter was born on 1 April 1899 in Montague Co., TX; He married Cora Edith Morgan on 09 Mar 1920.1 
Death*He died on 26 November 1970 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 71; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Dodson Cem., Dodson, Collingsworth Co., TX, 34.775278,-100.010833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 1, living with g-mother Mary E. Whisenant.
1910Hazel, Tillman Co., OKage 10, resides with mother and step-father.

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S218] Letter, Lamar Crall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Eliza Jane Whisenant

ID# 12874, b. 19 July 1848, d. 18 January 1926
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Eliza Jane Whisenant was born on 19 July 1848 in GA.1 
Death*She died on 18 January 1926 in Calhoun Co., AL, at age 77.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hebron Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.838889,-85.941389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., GAage 3, name given as "Louisa J".
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 13
1880Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 32, living with parents
1900Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 51, single, in household with brother Michael A.
1910Calhoun Co., ALage 60, single, living with brother Mike A. Whisenant.
1920Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 71, single, living with brother Mike A. Whisenant.

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

Michael Alexander Whisenant

ID# 12875, b. 10 November 1851, d. 28 March 1934
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Michael Alexander Whisenant was born on 10 November 1851 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary E. Hannah on 22 March 1883 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*Michael Alexander Whisenant died on 28 March 1934 in Calhoun Co., AL, at age 82.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Crook Cem., Alexandria, Calhoun Co., AL, 33.783333,-85.933056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Alexander, Calhoun Co., ALage 11
1870Census record not found
1880Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 28, living with parents, farming
1900Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 48, md. 17 yrs., farmer
1910Calhoun Co., ALage 57, farmer, widowed
1920Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 68, widowed, farmer
1930Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., ALage 78, widowed

Family

Mary E. Hannah b. 7 March 1859, d. 11 March 1910
Marriage*Michael Alexander Whisenant married Mary E. Hannah on 22 March 1883 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Lawson Whisenant

ID# 12876, b. circa 1851
Father*David Harden Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1810, d. 28 Sep 1885
Mother*Elizabeth P. Gladden b. 4 Mar 1815, d. 13 Jan 1891
Birth*Lawson Whisenant was born circa 1851 in GA. 
Note*Lawson Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed.