Michael Scott Coston

ID# 13105, b. May 1965, d. June 1965
Father*Otis D. Coston Jr.
Mother*Jacquelyn Belle Whisenant
Birth*Michael Scott Coston was born in May 1965 in Washington, DC.1 
Death*He died in June 1965 in Mclean, Arlington Co., VA.1 

Citations

  1. [S47] Letter, Edna Jo Whisenant Lonas to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Anna [unknown]

ID# 13112
Marriage*Anna [unknown] married François Visinand, son of Estienne Visinand and Andreaz Daunet, after 1678. 

Family

François Visinand b. 18 January 1647
Child

Millard Alonzo Whisnant

ID# 13114, b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 June 1942
Father*Ephraim Whisnant b. 12 Feb 1824, d. 19 Jul 1875
Mother*Mary S. Gentry b. 27 Sep 1834, d. 9 Dec 1911
Birth*Millard Alonzo Whisnant was born on 18 May 1867 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Amy Jane Goforth on 15 October 1885.1 
Marriage*Millard Alonzo Whisnant married Lela May Clark on 24 August 1940 in Sebastian Co., AR.3 
Death*Millard Alonzo Whisnant died on 27 June 1942 in Sebastian Co., AR, at age 75.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Minnow Creek Cem., Hagarville, Johnson Co., AR, 35.510833,-93.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 3
1880Hampton, Marion Co., ARage 12
1900Census record not found
1910Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 42, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., farmer
1920Hickey, Johnson Co., ARage 52, md., farmer
1930Upper Creek, Sebastian Co., ARage 62, md., auto repair mechanic, 1st. md. age 19
1940Upper Creek, Sebastian Co., ARage 72, widow, completed the 8th. grade. He is employed in wood working for the Armbruster Co. His wage last year was $809. He owns a home valued at $1000. He lives by himself. [e.d. 66-54, sheet 1B, household #18]

Family 1

Amy Jane Goforth b. 2 May 1866, d. 12 August 1939
Marriage*Millard Alonzo Whisnant married Amy Jane Goforth on 15 October 1885.1 
Children

Family 2

Lela May Clark b. 15 September 1894, d. 15 May 1950
Marriage*Millard Alonzo Whisnant married Lela May Clark on 24 August 1940 in Sebastian Co., AR.3 

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Elzie Bunion Whisnant

ID# 13115, b. 19 April 1890, d. 16 January 1960
Father*Millard Alonzo Whisnant b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 Jun 1942
Mother*Amy Jane Goforth b. 2 May 1866, d. 12 Aug 1939
Birth*Elzie Bunion Whisnant was born on 19 April 1890 in Newton Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Anna Harmon before 1913. 
Marriage*Elzie Bunion Whisnant married Grace W. F. Harrison on 3 November 1915 in Johnson Co., AR. 
Death*Elzie Bunion Whisnant died on 16 January 1960 in Sebastian Co., AR, at age 69.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lamar Cem., Johnson Co., AR, 35.440000,-93.388889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 19, single, living at home
1920Lamar, Johnson Co., ARage 28, md., barber
1930Lam, Johnson Co., ARage 37, md., barber, 1st. md. age 24
1940Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 47, md., completed 8 years of high school. He is a barber and owns his own shop. His wage last year was $240. He rents a farmhouse for $2.50. His wife does not live in the household. [e.d. 36-15, sheet 12A, household #206]

Family 1

Anna Harmon b. 6 April 1891, d. 26 May 1913
Marriage*Elzie Bunion Whisnant married Anna Harmon before 1913. 

Family 2

Grace W. F. Harrison b. circa 1900
Marriage*Elzie Bunion Whisnant married Grace W. F. Harrison on 3 November 1915 in Johnson Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 18 Apr 1891.

Ralph Finus Whisnant

ID# 13116, b. 8 June 1917, d. 15 September 1989
Father*Elzie Bunion Whisnant b. 19 Apr 1890, d. 16 Jan 1960
Mother*Grace W. F. Harrison b. c 1900
Birth*Ralph Finus Whisnant was born on 8 June 1917 in Johnson Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Bonnie Rebecca Easley on 5 December 1938 in Crawford Co., AR.2 
Death*Ralph Finus Whisnant died on 15 September 1989 in Pulaski Co., AR, at age 72.1 
Burial*He was buried in Vilonia Cem., Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR, 35.076944,-92.212778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lamar, Johnson Co., ARage 2 yrs., 6 months
1930Lam, Johnson Co., ARage 12
1940Census record not found.
Milit-Beg*Ralph Finus Whisnant began military service on 29 May 1944 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 25 July 1945. 

Family

Bonnie Rebecca Easley b. 4 September 1914, d. 12 March 2007
Marriage*He married Bonnie Rebecca Easley on 5 December 1938 in Crawford Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Bonnie Rebecca Easley

ID# 13117, b. 4 September 1914, d. 12 March 2007
Birth*Bonnie Rebecca Easley was born on 4 September 1914 in Mount Ida, Montgomery Co., AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Ralph Finus Whisnant, son of Elzie Bunion Whisnant and Grace W. F. Harrison, on 5 December 1938 in Crawford Co., AR.4 
Death*Bonnie Rebecca Easley died on 12 March 2007 at age 92.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Vilonia Cem., Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR, 35.076944,-92.212778. 

Family

Ralph Finus Whisnant b. 8 June 1917, d. 15 September 1989
Children

Citations

  1. [S224] Letter, Phillip Gary Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

William Reuben Cowan

ID# 13118, b. 24 February 1855, d. 26 December 1935
Birth*William Reuben Cowan was born on 24 February 1855 in AR. 
Marriage*He married Nancy Jane Whisnant, daughter of Ephraim Whisnant and Mary S. Gentry, on 20 April 1873 in Johnson Co., AR.1,2 
Death*William Reuben Cowan died on 26 December 1935 at age 80. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Johnson Co., ARage 45, md. 26 yrs., farmer
1910Pittsburg, Johnson Co., AR
1920Burton, McIntosh Co., OK

Family

Nancy Jane Whisnant b. 9 September 1852, d. 5 February 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Mary Elizabeth Adams

ID# 13119, b. 22 October 1855, d. 11 January 1945
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Adams was born on 22 October 1855 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC; Her parents were James Adams and Marina Keeter.1 
Marriage*She married Albert Hamilton Whisnant, son of Ephraim Whisnant and Mary S. Gentry, on 12 December 1880 in AR.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Adams died on 11 January 1945 in AR at age 89. 
Burial*She was buried in Oakland Cem., Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, 34.728056,-92.258056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 44, md. 20 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1910Jefferson, Boone Co., ARage 54, md. 1 time, 30 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1930Big Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 74, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 84, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Elmedia & W. D. Kern.
Obituary*

Family

Albert Hamilton Whisnant b. 4 May 1855, d. 22 November 1933
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Adams married Albert Hamilton Whisnant, son of Ephraim Whisnant and Mary S. Gentry, on 12 December 1880 in AR.2 
Children

Citations

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

Amy Jane Goforth

ID# 13120, b. 2 May 1866, d. 12 August 1939
Birth*Amy Jane Goforth was born on 2 May 1866 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married Millard Alonzo Whisnant, son of Ephraim Whisnant and Mary S. Gentry, on 15 October 1885.2 
Death*Amy Jane Goforth died on 12 August 1939 in Johnson Co., AR, at age 73.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Minnow Creek Cem., Hagarville, Johnson Co., AR, 35.510833,-93.368056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Perry, Johnson Co., ARage 43, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living
1920Hickey, Johnson Co., ARage 53, md.
1930Upper Creek, Sebastian Co., ARage 63, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

Millard Alonzo Whisnant b. 18 May 1867, d. 27 June 1942
Marriage*Amy Jane Goforth married Millard Alonzo Whisnant, son of Ephraim Whisnant and Mary S. Gentry, on 15 October 1885.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S50] Family Bible.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William G. Whisnant

ID# 13121, b. circa 1858
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*William G. Whisnant was born circa 1858 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 2
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 11

Citations

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

Rolan O. Whisnant

ID# 13122, b. January 1860
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*Rolan O. Whisnant was born in January 1860 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Letta Jane S. Upton on 18 April 1880 in Ozark Co., MO.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 5 months
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 10
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 20, md., farmer

Family

Letta Jane S. Upton b. July 1860
Child

Citations

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

John Pinkney Whisnant

ID# 13123, b. 14 June 1862, d. 6 April 1937
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*John Pinkney Whisnant was born on 14 June 1862 in Johnston Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Louise Allen on 2 June 1881 in Ozark Co., MO.3 
Death*John Pinkney Whisnant died on 6 April 1937 in Ozark Co., MO, at age 74; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Sims Cem., Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO, 36.623056,-92.445000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 8
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 17, single, living at home
1900Barrenfork, Ozark Co., MOage 38, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910Census record not found
1920Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 56, md., farmer
1930Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 66, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 22

Family

Elizabeth Louise Allen b. 17 October 1865, d. 25 November 1949
Marriage*John Pinkney Whisnant married Elizabeth Louise Allen on 2 June 1881 in Ozark Co., MO.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S225] Letter, Anna Lee Pitcock Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Melissa A. Whisnant

ID# 13124, b. circa 1866
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*Melissa A. Whisnant was born circa 1866 in NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 4
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 14

Citations

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

Gather Nathan Whisnant

ID# 13125, b. 31 October 1865, d. 9 May 1949
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*Gather Nathan Whisnant was born on 31 October 1865 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Ida May Hogard on 16 June 1890 in Ozark Co., MO; Ida's maiden name is listed as "Hagard". The wedding was preformed in her father's home.2 
Death*Gather Nathan Whisnant died on 9 May 1949 in Port Townsend, Jefferson Co., WA, at age 83.3 
Burial*He was buried in Laurel Grove Cem., Port Townsend, Jefferson Co., WA, 48.116667,-122.784167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARage 1
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 10
1900Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 31, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 42, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Seattle, King Co., WAage 51, md., Oiler, lumber mill
1930Seattle, King Co., WAage 61, md., building painter, 1st. md. age 22, no military service
1940Seattle, King Co., WAage 71, md., completed no schooling. He is employed in maintenance at a plywood factory. His wage last year was $1500. He rents a home for $17. [e.d. 40-105, sheet 2A, household #30]

Family

Ida May Hogard b. July 1874, d. 3 June 1955
Marriage*Gather Nathan Whisnant married Ida May Hogard on 16 June 1890 in Ozark Co., MO; Ida's maiden name is listed as "Hagard". The wedding was preformed in her father's home.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S226] Michele Clair Whisnant Williams, "Williams, Michele Clair," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 25 Aug 1996.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Irene Gates

ID# 13126, b. circa 1844, d. before June 1900
Birth*Mary Irene Gates was born circa 1844 in NC; she is a daughter of Silas V. Gates.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Poston Whisenant, son of George Whisenant and Mary Hoppis, on 19 July 1866 in Gilmer Co., GA.2 
Death*Mary Irene Gates died before June 1900.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Russellville, Franklin Co., ALage 26
1880Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 37, md.
Name Variation Mary Irene Gates was also known as Mary R. Gates. 

Family

Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 April 1936
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 13127, b. 14 June 1867, d. circa 1931
Father*Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 Apr 1936
Mother*Mary Irene Gates b. c 1844, d. b Jun 1900
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 14 June 1867 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married John William Manes on 29 June 1883 in Searcy Co., AR.2 
Death*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant died circa 1931 in OK. 
Burial*She was buried in Park Hill Cem., Park Hill, Cherokee Co., OK, 35.849167,-94.968056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Russellville, Franklin Co., ALage 2
1880Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 12
1900Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 32, md. 17 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living
1910Park Hill, Cherokee Co., OKage 42, md. 1 time, 26yrs., 12 ch., 9 living
1920Peggs, Cherokee Co., OKage 52, md.

Family

John William Manes b. 29 June 1864, d. 7 July 1922
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant married John William Manes on 29 June 1883 in Searcy Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

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

Holley Irene Whisenant

ID# 13128, b. 9 August 1871, d. 11 March 1956
Father*Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 Apr 1936
Mother*Mary Irene Gates b. c 1844, d. b Jun 1900
Burial*Holley Irene Whisenant was buried in Caney Cem., Tahlequah, Cherokee Co., OK, 35.846667,-94.808056. 
Birth*She was born on 9 August 1871 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse C. Dearman on 28 January 1886 in Searcy Co., AR.2 
Death*Holley Irene Whisenant died on 11 March 1956 in Cherokee Co., OK, at age 84. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 8
1900Indian Territory, Cherokee Nation, OKage 28, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Cherokee Co., OKage 38, md. 1 time, 23 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living
1920Cookson, Cherokee Co., OKage 49, widow, farming
1930Cookson, Cherokee Co., OKage 59, widow, farming
1940Cookson, Cherokee Co., OKage 69, widow, completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 11-2, sheet 9A, household #142]

Family

Jesse C. Dearman b. 25 September 1861, d. 25 July 1914
Marriage*Holley Irene Whisenant married Jesse C. Dearman on 28 January 1886 in Searcy Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Margaret V. Whisenant

ID# 13129, b. 15 July 1874, d. 4 January 1924
Father*Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 Apr 1936
Mother*Mary Irene Gates b. c 1844, d. b Jun 1900
Birth*Margaret V. Whisenant was born on 15 July 1874 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married David Caruthers Manes on 24 April 1905 in Ozark Co., MO.2 
Death*Margaret V. Whisenant died on 4 January 1924 at age 49.1 
Burial*She was buried in Whisenant Cemetery, Snowball, Searcy Co., AR, 35.946944,-92.829167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 6
1900Bayou, Ozark Co., MOage 25, single, living with father.
1910Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 35, md.1 time, 5 yrs.
1920Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 45, md.

Family

David Caruthers Manes b. 9 January 1856, d. 13 January 1947
Marriage*Margaret V. Whisenant married David Caruthers Manes on 24 April 1905 in Ozark Co., MO.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Jane L. Whisenant

ID# 13130, b. 1 February 1878, d. 2 May 1952
Father*Samuel Poston Whisenant b. 11 May 1847, d. 22 Apr 1936
Mother*Mary Irene Gates b. c 1844, d. b Jun 1900
Birth*Jane L. Whisenant was born on 1 February 1878 in Snowball, Searcy Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married William E. Martin on 11 December 1904 in Ozark Co., MO.2 
Death*Jane L. Whisenant died on 2 May 1952 in West Plains, Howell Co., MO, at age 74. 
Burial*She was buried in Corinth Cem., Birch Tree, Shannon Co., MO, 36.916944,-91.565833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Calf Creek, Searcy Co., ARage 2
1900Bayou, Ozark Co., MOage 22, single, living with father.
1910Lick Creek, Ozark Co., MOage 32, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 1 ch., none living
1920Spring Creek, Shannon Co., MOage 41, md.
1930Spring Creek, Shannon Co., MOage 52, md. 27 yrs.
1940Spring Creek, Shannon Co., MOage 62, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 102-18, sheet 1A, household #3]
Obituary*

Family

William E. Martin b. 1 September 1875, d. 15 September 1951
Marriage*Jane L. Whisenant married William E. Martin on 11 December 1904 in Ozark Co., MO.2 

Citations

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

Russell Bedford

ID# 13131, b. 22 June 1922, d. 28 July 1973
Birth*Russell Bedford was born on 22 June 1922 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Ruby Eloise Whisnant, daughter of Elbert Bostic Whisenant and Alma Page. 
Death*Russell Bedford died on 28 July 1973 in Valdese, Burke Co., NC, at age 51.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 

Family

Ruby Eloise Whisnant b. 10 December 1924, d. 13 July 2012
Children
  • Judy Marie Bedford2
  • Brenda Lee Bedford2
  • Russell Olin Bedford2 b. 17 Feb 1946, d. 28 Nov 2008
  • Larry Dean Bedford2
  • Terry Dale Bedford2

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Mary Jane Whisenhunt

ID# 13132, b. 13 March 1875, d. 22 January 1923
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. 3 Nov 1853, d. 10 Mar 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte b. 15 Apr 1851, d. 19 Feb 1913
Birth*Mary Jane Whisenhunt was born on 13 March 1875 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married John David Woodall circa 1891.2 
Death*Mary Jane Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1923 at age 47. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Mazarne, Montgomery Co., ARage 3
1900Mazarn, Garland Co., ARage 23, md. 10 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 33, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 43, md.

Family

John David Woodall b. 7 March 1869, d. 8 October 1961
Marriage*Mary Jane Whisenhunt married John David Woodall circa 1891.2 
Children

Citations

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

John T. Whisenhunt

ID# 13133, b. August 1868, d. 1929
Father*John Franklin Whisenhunt b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 17 Aug 1906
Mother*Louise Emily Savage b. 8 Mar 1848, d. 16 Apr 1934
Birth*John T. Whisenhunt was born in August 1868 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Cora B. Hester on 12 August 1891 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Death*John T. Whisenhunt died in 1929 in AL.2 
Burial*He was buried in Methodist Church Yard, Citronelle, Mobile Co., AL, 31.095556,-88.231389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dennards Bluff, Monroe Co., ALage 2
1880Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 12
1900Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 32, md. 8 yrs., locksmith. In this census he lists both of his parents as being born in AL.
1910Citronelle, Mobile Co., ALage 40, md. 1 time, 17 yrs., blacksmith, own shop.
1920Citronelle, Mobile Co., ALage 51, md., blacksmith, own shop

Family

Cora B. Hester b. 1865, d. 1942
Marriage*John T. Whisenhunt married Cora B. Hester on 12 August 1891 in Mobile Co., AL. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Virginia E. Whisenhunt

ID# 13134, b. January 1870
Father*John Franklin Whisenhunt b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 17 Aug 1906
Mother*Louise Emily Savage b. 8 Mar 1848, d. 16 Apr 1934
Birth*Virginia E. Whisenhunt was born in January 1870 in AL. 
Marriage*She married William E. Avery circa 1893. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dennards Bluff, Monroe Co., ALage 7 months
1880Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 10
1900Wagner, Washington Co., ALage 30, md. 7 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. Her sister Ida Whistenhunt resides in the household.
1920Jackson, Hinds Co., MSage 50, md.
1930Gulfport, Harrison Co., MSage 60, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Gulfport, Harrison Co., MSage 70, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 24-24, sheet 3A]

Family

William E. Avery b. November 1869
Marriage*Virginia E. Whisenhunt married William E. Avery circa 1893. 
Children

Louisa Alice Whisenhunt

ID# 13135, b. 3 December 1871, d. 11 March 1919
Father*John Franklin Whisenhunt b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 17 Aug 1906
Mother*Louise Emily Savage b. 8 Mar 1848, d. 16 Apr 1934
Birth*Louisa Alice Whisenhunt was born on 3 December 1871 in Monroe Co., AL.1 
Death*She died on 11 March 1919 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, at age 47; single.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Suggsville Cem., Suggsville, Clarke Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 8
1900Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 28, single, resides with parents
1910Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 38, single, living with brother George W. Whisenhunt.

Citations

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

Anna Leila Whisenhunt

ID# 13136, b. 4 April 1874
Father*John Franklin Whisenhunt b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 17 Aug 1906
Mother*Louise Emily Savage b. 8 Mar 1848, d. 16 Apr 1934
Birth*Anna Leila Whisenhunt was born on 4 April 1874 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Rudolph D'Olive circa 1895. 
Burial*Anna Leila Whisenhunt was buried in Suggsville Cem., Suggsville, Clarke Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 6
1900Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 27, md. 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Harrison Co., MSage 35, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MSage 45, md.
1930Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MSage 56, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Forrest Co., MSage 66, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 18-22A, sheet 9B]

Family

Rudolph D'Olive b. 27 October 1868
Marriage*Anna Leila Whisenhunt married Rudolph D'Olive circa 1895. 
Children

Citations

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

James Savage Whisenhunt

ID# 13137, b. 14 September 1877, d. 12 December 1956
Father*John Franklin Whisenhunt b. 21 Jul 1837, d. 17 Aug 1906
Mother*Louise Emily Savage b. 8 Mar 1848, d. 16 Apr 1934
Birth*James Savage Whisenhunt was born on 14 September 1877 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Addie Louise Eagon on 26 April 1900 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Death*James Savage Whisenhunt died on 12 December 1956 in Groves Hill, Clarke Co., AL, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Suggsville Cem., Suggsville, Clarke Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Suggsville, Clarke Co., ALage 2
1900Fairford, Washington Co., ALage 22., md. 0 yrs., blacksmith
1910Census record not found
1920Mobile, Mobile Co., ALage 42, m., works at an auto repair shop
1930Clarke Co., AL
1940Grove Hill, Clarke Co., ALage 62, md., completed the 6th. grade. He owns a home valued at $2000. [e.d. 13-11, sheet 9A, household #179]

Family

Addie Louise Eagon b. March 1876, d. 21 July 1942
Marriage*James Savage Whisenhunt married Addie Louise Eagon on 26 April 1900 in Mobile Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

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

Minnie Whisenant

ID# 13138, b. 19 October 1868, d. 25 December 1925
Father*Jacob William Whisenant b. 2 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1915
Mother*Elvira Ann Blackburn b. c 1841, d. 2 Feb 1902
Birth*Minnie Whisenant was born on 19 October 1868 in Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Linnie Banks Sanders circa 1887.2 
Death*Minnie Whisenant died on 25 December 1925 at age 57.1 
Burial*She was buried in Old Brooksville Cem., Hernando Co., FL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., ALage 1
1880Hernando Co., FLage 12
1900Brooksville, Hernando Co., FLage 31, md. 13 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Brooksville, Hernando Co., FLage 44, 4 ch., 3 living
1920Brooksville, Hernando Co., FLage 51, md.

Family

Linnie Banks Sanders b. 24 November 1869, d. 25 December 1924
Marriage*Minnie Whisenant married Linnie Banks Sanders circa 1887.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S80] Letter, Carol Richard Mann Glayre to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Peter Forney Whisenant

ID# 13139, b. 23 June 1870, d. 13 April 1932
Father*Jacob William Whisenant b. 2 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1915
Mother*Elvira Ann Blackburn b. c 1841, d. 2 Feb 1902
Birth*Peter Forney Whisenant was born on 23 June 1870 in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Celia Eduarda Enrequez on 28 April 1902.1 
Death*Peter Forney Whisenant died on 13 April 1932 in Manatee Co., FL, at age 61.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Palmetto Cem., Palmetto Co., FL, 27.520000,-82.580833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Hernando Co., FLage 10
1900Census record not found.
1910Census record not found.
1920Hernando, Citrus Co., FLage 49, md., farmer
1930Palmetto, Manatee Co., FLage 59, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 31

Family

Celia Eduarda Enrequez b. 13 October 1874, d. 26 August 1959
Marriage*Peter Forney Whisenant married Celia Eduarda Enrequez on 28 April 1902.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S80] Letter, Carol Richard Mann Glayre to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Jacob Caldwell Whisenant

ID# 13140, b. 1 March 1873, d. 1941
Father*Jacob William Whisenant b. 2 Apr 1835, d. 9 Oct 1915
Mother*Elvira Ann Blackburn b. c 1841, d. 2 Feb 1902
Birth*Jacob Caldwell Whisenant was born on 1 March 1873 in Calhoun Co., AL; Note: His tombstone gives his d.o.b. as "1871".1 
Marriage*He married Avelina Josephine Enrequez. 
Death*Jacob Caldwell Whisenant died in 1941 in Pinellas Co., FL.2 
Burial*He was buried in Greenwood Cem., Ocala, Marion Co., FL, 29.190000,-82.122778.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Hernando Co., FLage 7
1900Census record not found.
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Ocala, Marion Co., FLage 57, md., 1st. md. age 35
1940Pinellas Co., FLage 67, widow, completed 2 years of high school. He is not employed. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 52-101, sheet 1A, household #11]

Family

Avelina Josephine Enrequez b. circa 1878, d. 1934
Marriage*Jacob Caldwell Whisenant married Avelina Josephine Enrequez. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S438] WW I Civilian Draft Reg., online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

John Edwin Whisonant

ID# 13141, b. 23 November 1874, d. 27 December 1935
Father*William A. Whisonant b. 22 Nov 1847, d. 28 Nov 1924
Mother*Sallie T. Davis b. Mar 1845, d. 26 Jun 1913
Birth*John Edwin Whisonant was born on 23 November 1874 in SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Eliza Alice Davies circa 1899.3 
Death*John Edwin Whisonant died on 27 December 1935 in Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 61; married.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, 34.966389,-81.884167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gowdysville, Union Co., SCage 5
1900Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 25, md. 1 yrs., Insurance Agent
1910Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 35, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., insurance agent
1920Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 45, md.
1930Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 55, md., live insurance agent, 1st. md. age 24

Family

Eliza Alice Davies b. 4 April 1875, d. 22 January 1965
Marriage*John Edwin Whisonant married Eliza Alice Davies circa 1899.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jacob Oliver Whisenant

ID# 13143, b. 12 June 1870, d. 9 February 1944
Father*John Thompson Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 11 Aug 1906
Mother*Elizabeth Caroline Moare b. 7 Nov 1827, d. 12 Mar 1901
Birth*Jacob Oliver Whisenant was born on 12 June 1870 in Atlanta, GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lola Robinson circa 1896.3 
Marriage*Jacob Oliver Whisenant married Annie Bell Young circa 1899.3 
Death*Jacob Oliver Whisenant died on 9 February 1944 in Hays Co., TX, at age 73; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Hays Co., TXage 10, living at home.
1900Travis Co., TXage 28, md. 1 yr., day laborer. Census listed d.o.b. as Jun 1871, in Colorado.
1910Coleman, Coleman Co., TXage 39, md. 2nd time, 12 yrs.
1920Fisher Co., TXage 48, md., farmer
1930Hockley Co., TXage 59, md., farmer, war vet., 1st. md. age 26
1940Hays Co., TXage 69, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a farm laborer. He rents a farmhouse for $6. In the household besides his wife is Dixie Whisenant, age 5. She is identified as his "daughter". Who is she really? Maybe she was adopted? [e.d. 105-12, sheet 1A, household #8]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Jacob lived in Hondo, Lincoln Co., NM.3 

Family 1

Lola Robinson
Marriage*He married Lola Robinson circa 1896.3 

Family 2

Annie Bell Young b. 25 January 1881, d. 24 July 1960
Marriage*Jacob Oliver Whisenant married Annie Bell Young circa 1899.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S157] Letter, Faustene Venetta Crumley to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Thomas Cordelia Whisenant

ID# 13144, b. 5 September 1860, d. 17 March 1936
Father*John Thompson Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 11 Aug 1906
Mother*Elizabeth Caroline Moare b. 7 Nov 1827, d. 12 Mar 1901
Birth*Thomas Cordelia Whisenant was born on 5 September 1860 in Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married Tolbert Cole on 26 December 1879 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX. 
Death*Thomas Cordelia Whisenant died on 17 March 1936 at age 75. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clarksville, Habersham Co., GAage 9
1880Hays Co., TXage 18, single, living at home
1900Eastland Co., TXage 36, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch., 6 living. Note: Census reports her birth date to be "Jun 1866".
1910Burnet, Burnet Co., TXage 51, md. 1 time, 30 yrs.
1920Llano, Llano Co., TXage 59, md.
1930Llano, Llano Co., TXage 71, widow, 1st. md. age 20
Nickname Thomas Cordelia Whisenant also went by the name of Delia. 

Family

Tolbert Cole b. February 1858, d. 26 April 1927
Marriage*She married Tolbert Cole on 26 December 1879 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S157] Letter, Faustene Venetta Crumley to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Mary Ellen Eskue

ID# 13145, b. circa 1859
Birth*Mary Ellen Eskue was born circa 1859 in TX. 
Marriage*She married James Marion Whisenhunt, son of Henry J. N. Whisenhunt and Amanda Smith, on 30 November 1876 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 21, md.
1910Hunt Co., TXage 51, md. 1 time, 33 yrs., 7 ch., 3 living

Family

James Marion Whisenhunt b. circa 1859
Children

Margaret A. Whisenhunt

ID# 13146, b. 4 October 1879, d. 17 March 1951
Father*James Marion Whisenhunt b. c 1859
Mother*Mary Ellen Eskue b. c 1859
Birth*Margaret A. Whisenhunt was born on 4 October 1879 in Myrtle Spgs., Ellis Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 17 March 1951 in Van Zandt Co., TX, at age 71; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in High Cem., Canton, Van Zandt Co., TX, 32.565833,-95.952778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 2
1910Hunt Co., TXage 21, single, living at home. (Note: census does list her age as "21".)
Name Variation Margaret A. Whisenhunt was also known as Mandy. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Sallie Whisenhunt

ID# 13147, b. circa 1879
Father*James Marion Whisenhunt b. c 1859
Mother*Mary Ellen Eskue b. c 1859
Birth*Sallie Whisenhunt was born circa 1879 in TX.1 
Census*Sallie Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Van Zandt Co., TX, age 1. 

Citations

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

Thomas Jefferson Whisnant

ID# 13148, b. 22 November 1871, d. 31 May 1956
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant was born on 22 November 1871 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Brown on 9 October 1892 in Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO.3 
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Ollie Waller on 25 September 1901 in Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO.3,4 
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Nettie [unknown] on 2 August 1943 in Hughes Co., OK.3 
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Teady Burchfield on 26 August 1944 in Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK.3 
Death*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant died on 31 May 1956 in Orange Co., CA, at age 84.5 
Burial*He was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park Cem., Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, 33.770278,-117.841389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 7
1900Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 27, widowed. He and his two daughters are living with his parents.
1910Bridges, Ozark Co., MOage 36, md. 2 time, 8 yrs., laborer, odd jobs
1920Bilby, Hughes Co., OKage 47, widower, farming
1930Jacobs, Hughes Co., OKage 57, divorced, farm laborer, vet: no, living with son Dewey Whisnant.
1940Tulare, Tulare Co., CAage 67, single, completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farm laborer. His wage last year was $360. He rents a farmhouse. He lives alone. [e.d. 54-68, sheet 1A, household #7]
Note*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant Thomas had an extra little toe on each foot. He drove a mule train from Gainsville, MO to Holderville, OK. He had black hair and a black mustache. 

Family 1

Sarah Brown b. before 1874, d. before June 1900
Marriage*He married Sarah Brown on 9 October 1892 in Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO.3 
Children

Family 2

Ollie Waller b. circa 1887
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Ollie Waller on 25 September 1901 in Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO.3,4 
Children

Family 3

Nettie [unknown] b. circa 1892
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Nettie [unknown] on 2 August 1943 in Hughes Co., OK.3 

Family 4

Teady Burchfield b. circa 1895
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisnant married Teady Burchfield on 26 August 1944 in Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK.3 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 23 Nov 1872.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S327] Letter, Lynn Tharaldsen Camsuzou to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  5. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Granvil M. Whisnant

ID# 13149, b. circa 1875
Father*Isaac S. Whisnant b. Jun 1834, d. b 1920
Mother*Jane Sefrano Deal b. May 1833, d. b 1910
Birth*Granvil M. Whisnant was born circa 1875 in AR.1 
Census*Granvil M. Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Bridges, Ozark Co., MO, age 5. 

Citations

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

Mary C. [unknown]

ID# 13150, b. circa 1846
Birth*Mary C. [unknown] was born circa 1846 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin M. Whisenhunt, son of John A. Whisenhunt and Flora Gloria Bell, before 1869. 
Census*Mary C. [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Blansett, Scott Co., AR, age 24. 

Family

Benjamin M. Whisenhunt b. September 1837
Children

Citations

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