John Whisnant

ID# 13401, b. circa 1839
Father*John Nicholas Whisnant b. c 1804
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1810
Birth*John Whisnant was born circa 1839 in GA.1 
Census*John Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Rockroe, Monroe Co., AR, age 11. 

Citations

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

James Whisnant

ID# 13402, b. circa 1841
Father*John Nicholas Whisnant b. c 1804
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1810
Birth*James Whisnant was born circa 1841 in MS.1 
Census*James Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Rockroe, Monroe Co., AR, age 9. 

Citations

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

Washington Whisnant

ID# 13403, b. circa 1845
Father*John Nicholas Whisnant b. c 1804
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1810
Birth*Washington Whisnant was born circa 1845 in AR.1 
Census*Washington Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Rockroe, Monroe Co., AR, age 5. 

Citations

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

Rachel Whisnant

ID# 13404, b. circa 1848
Father*John Nicholas Whisnant b. c 1804
Mother*Elizabeth [unknown] b. c 1810
Birth*Rachel Whisnant was born circa 1848 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Rockroe, Monroe Co., ARage 2
1860Mountain, Polk Co., ARage 13, living with father and step-mother.

Citations

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

John Whisenant

ID# 13405, b. circa 1837, d. circa 1864
Father*Henry Etris Whisenant b. 29 Jun 1804, d. 27 Jul 1870
Birth*John Whisenant was born circa 1837 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet Elizabeth Childers before 1863 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Death*John Whisenant died circa 1864. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Big Fork, Montgomery Co., ARage 23, living with father
Note*John Whisenant was killed in the Civil War. He and Harriet had one son. 

Family

Harriet Elizabeth Childers b. 22 December 1843, d. 3 March 1906
Child

Citations

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

Harriet Elizabeth Childers

ID# 13406, b. 22 December 1843, d. 3 March 1906
Birth*Harriet Elizabeth Childers was born on 22 December 1843 in GA. 
Marriage*She married John Whisenant, son of Henry Etris Whisenant, before 1863 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Marriage*Harriet Elizabeth Childers married Henry Wesley Sigman on 25 May 1867 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Harriet Elizabeth Childers died on 3 March 1906 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 62.2 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., AR
1880Mazarne, Montgomery Co., ARage 33, married to Henry Sigman.

Family 1

John Whisenant b. circa 1837, d. circa 1864
Marriage*Harriet Elizabeth Childers married John Whisenant, son of Henry Etris Whisenant, before 1863 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Child

Family 2

Henry Wesley Sigman b. circa 1844
Marriage*Harriet Elizabeth Childers married Henry Wesley Sigman on 25 May 1867 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 

Citations

  1. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.
  2. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.

Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt

ID# 13410, b. 18 December 1900, d. 29 January 1979
Father*William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt b. 25 Feb 1858, d. 25 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Maudine b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 12 Oct 1943
Birth*Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt was born on 18 December 1900 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Thomas Grant on 27 August 1919 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt died on 29 January 1979 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 78.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 9
1930Briscoe Co., TXage 29, md., 1st. md. age 20. Her brother Phillip J. Whisenhunt lives in the household.
1940East Umpqua, Douglas Co., ORage 39, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 10-25, sheet 2A, household #27]

Family

James Thomas Grant b. 26 August 1894, d. 10 February 1976
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.

James Thomas Grant

ID# 13411, b. 26 August 1894, d. 10 February 1976
Birth*James Thomas Grant was born on 26 August 1894 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt, daughter of William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Maudine, on 27 August 1919 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*James Thomas Grant died on 10 February 1976 at age 81.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Briscoe Co., TXage 34, md., farmer, war vet., 1st. md. age 25
1940East Umpqua, Douglas Co., ORage 45, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farm laborer. His wage last year was $500. He rents a farmhouse for $10.

Family

Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 December 1900, d. 29 January 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.

Clarence William Grant

ID# 13412, b. 12 July 1920, d. 2 January 2000
Father*James Thomas Grant b. 26 Aug 1894, d. 10 Feb 1976
Mother*Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 Dec 1900, d. 29 Jan 1979
Birth*Clarence William Grant was born on 12 July 1920 in Hall Co., TX; He married Vera Belle Stone on 16 Nov 1939.1,2 
Death*He died on 2 January 2000 in TX at age 79.2 
Census*Clarence William Grant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Briscoe Co., TX, age 9. 

Citations

  1. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Carel Lesslee Grant

ID# 13413, b. 1 October 1922, d. 2 October 1922
Father*James Thomas Grant b. 26 Aug 1894, d. 10 Feb 1976
Mother*Myrtle Mae Whisenhunt b. 18 Dec 1900, d. 29 Jan 1979
Birth*Carel Lesslee Grant was born on 1 October 1922 in Hall Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 2 October 1922 in Hall Co., TX.1 

Citations

  1. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

Minnie Woodall

ID# 13415, b. 17 April 1903
Father*John David Woodall b. 7 Mar 1869, d. 8 Oct 1961
Mother*Mary Jane Whisenhunt b. 13 Mar 1875, d. 22 Jan 1923
Birth*Minnie Woodall was born on 17 April 1903 in AR; She married Cash Stone and Thomas Gilham Wright. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 7
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 16
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 27, md., 1st. md. age 20

Bertha Edna Woodall

ID# 13416, b. 12 July 1898, d. 20 November 1981
Father*John David Woodall b. 7 Mar 1869, d. 8 Oct 1961
Mother*Mary Jane Whisenhunt b. 13 Mar 1875, d. 22 Jan 1923
Birth*Bertha Edna Woodall was born on 12 July 1898 in Garland Co., AR; She married William Lewis Grant on 06 Nov 1916.1 
Death*She died on 20 November 1981 at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Mazarn, Garland Co., ARage 1
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 31, md., 1st. md. age 18

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.

Linnie Mae Woodall

ID# 13418, b. 4 May 1905, d. 4 February 1983
Father*John David Woodall b. 7 Mar 1869, d. 8 Oct 1961
Mother*Mary Jane Whisenhunt b. 13 Mar 1875, d. 22 Jan 1923
Birth*Linnie Mae Woodall was born on 4 May 1905 in AR; She married Thomas Franklin McCoy.1 
Death*She died on 4 February 1983 at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 5
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 14
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 23, md., 1st. md. age 16

Citations

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

Clarence Ervin Woodall

ID# 13419, b. 11 June 1914, d. 14 September 1928
Father*John David Woodall b. 7 Mar 1869, d. 8 Oct 1961
Mother*Mary Jane Whisenhunt b. 13 Mar 1875, d. 22 Jan 1923
Birth*Clarence Ervin Woodall was born on 11 June 1914 in AR. 
Death*He died on 14 September 1928 at age 14. 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 
Census*Clarence Ervin Woodall appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Caney, Montgomery Co., AR, age 5. 

Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt

ID# 13420, b. 5 September 1883, d. 29 January 1960
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*Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt was born on 5 September 1883 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Floyd William Frederick Short on 29 November 1897 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt died on 29 January 1960 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 76.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 17, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 28, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 36, md.
1930South Fork, Montgomery Co., ARage 45, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 58, widow, completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 49-4, sheet 7B]

Family

Floyd William Frederick Short b. 28 October 1877, d. 8 November 1933
Marriage*Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt married Floyd William Frederick Short on 29 November 1897 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

Floyd William Frederick Short

ID# 13421, b. 28 October 1877, d. 8 November 1933
Birth*Floyd William Frederick Short was born on 28 October 1877 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt, daughter of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte, on 29 November 1897 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Floyd William Frederick Short died on 8 November 1933 at age 56.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 22, md. 2 yrs., farmer
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 32, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., farmer
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 45, md., farming
1930South Fork, Montgomery Co., ARage 51, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer

Family

Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt b. 5 September 1883, d. 29 January 1960
Marriage*Floyd William Frederick Short married Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt, daughter of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte, on 29 November 1897 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

Allie E. Short

ID# 13422, b. 8 February 1899, d. 20 April 1966
Father*Floyd William Frederick Short b. 28 Oct 1877, d. 8 Nov 1933
Mother*Annie Sylvesta Ophelia Whisenhunt b. 5 Sep 1883, d. 29 Jan 1960
Birth*Allie E. Short was born on 8 February 1899 in AR; She married Winnie Robert Grant on 03 May 1917.1 
Death*She died on 20 April 1966 at age 67.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 1
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 11

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.

Amos Wright Whisenhunt

ID# 13425, b. circa 1854, d. before 1881
Father*Henry Amos Whisenhunt b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1891
Mother*Elizabeth E. Hankins b. 6 Dec 1833
Birth*Amos Wright Whisenhunt was born circa 1854 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Payte on 4 January 1873 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Amos Wright Whisenhunt died before 1881.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Greensboro, Craighead Co., ARage 6
1870Cold Bath, Clark Co., ARage 18, living at home
1880Mazarne, Montgomery Co., ARage 20, widowed, farmer

Family

Mary Jane Payte b. circa 1848, d. before 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  2. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

Mary Jane Payte

ID# 13426, b. circa 1848, d. before 1880
Birth*Mary Jane Payte was born circa 1848.1 
Marriage*She married Amos Wright Whisenhunt, son of Henry Amos Whisenhunt and Elizabeth E. Hankins, on 4 January 1873 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Mary Jane Payte died before 1880. 

Family

Amos Wright Whisenhunt b. circa 1854, d. before 1881
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown compiler, Montgomery County Our Heritage, Volume I.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Zacharriah M. Pettit

ID# 13429, b. circa 1796
Birth*Zacharriah M. Pettit was born circa 1796. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Mahala Hannock on 22 February 1865 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 

Family

Margaret Mahala Hannock b. circa 1820
Child

Citations

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

Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 13430, b. circa 1807
Father*Adam Whisenhunt b. c 1769, d. 14 Oct 1849
Mother*Barbara B. [unknown] b. 1775, d. c 1870
Birth*Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born circa 1807 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married John Meredith circa 1825.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 42, md.
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 54, md.
1870Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 65, md. (Note: Unidentified person in the household: Jane Eliza Meredith, age 13, born AR.)
1880Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 74, md.

Family

John Meredith b. circa 1806, d. 12 April 1884
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S69] Unknown author Montgomery County Our Heritage.

John Meredith

ID# 13431, b. circa 1806, d. 12 April 1884
Birth*John Meredith was born circa 1806 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Whisenhunt and Barbara B. [unknown], circa 1825.1 
Death*John Meredith died on 12 April 1884.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 43, md., farmer, R$400.
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 54, md., R$300, P$475., mechanic
1870Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 64, md., farmer
1880Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 73, md., mechanic.

Family

Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. circa 1807
Marriage*John Meredith married Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Whisenhunt and Barbara B. [unknown], circa 1825.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S69] Unknown author Montgomery County Our Heritage.

William Meredith

ID# 13432, b. April 1827, d. circa 1908
Father*John Meredith b. c 1806, d. 12 Apr 1884
Mother*Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. c 1807
Birth*William Meredith was born in April 1827 in Carroll Co., GA; He married Phoebe McBurnett on 26 May 1847. He married Sara Jones on 16 Mar 1854.1 
Death*He died circa 1908.1 
Census*William Meredith appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Gap, Montgomery Co., AR, age 23, resides with parents. His wife is not in the household. 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S69] Unknown author Montgomery County Our Heritage.

Philip Riley Whisenhunt

ID# 13433, b. November 1852, d. 21 January 1921
Father*Amos Whisonant b. c 1819
Mother*Jane E. Hankins b. Mar 1827, d. 11 Nov 1901
Marriage*Philip Riley Whisenhunt married Henrietta Keller. 
Birth*Philip Riley Whisenhunt was born in November 1852 in GA; father born in GA. His gravestone listed his birth year as 1851.1 
Marriage*He married Hettie Louise Moss on 14 June 1896 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Death*Philip Riley Whisenhunt died on 21 January 1921 in Hot Spring Co., AR, at age 68.3 
Burial*He was buried in Ouachita Cem., Donaldson, Hot Spring Co., AR, 34.238056,-92.907500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Jonesboro, Craighead Co., ARage 8
1870Jonesboro, Craighead Co., ARage 18, living with mother
1880Jonesboro, Craighead Co., ARage 27, md., farmer. This census reports his father was born in "TN", and his mother was born in "SC".
1900Greenfield, Craighead Co., ARage 47, md. 4 yrs., farmer. (The number 22 was crossed out, and the number 4 entered for the number of years married.)
1910Buffalo, Craighead Co., ARage 58, md. 2nd time, 13 yrs.
1920Census record not found.

Family 1

Henrietta Keller b. 7 August 1830, d. 24 November 1885
Marriage*Philip Riley Whisenhunt married Henrietta Keller. 
Child

Family 2

Hettie Louise Moss b. 11 April 1873, d. 21 May 1959
Marriage*Philip Riley Whisenhunt married Hettie Louise Moss on 14 June 1896 in Craighead Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Henrietta Keller

ID# 13434, b. 7 August 1830, d. 24 November 1885
Marriage*Henrietta Keller married Philip Riley Whisenhunt, son of Amos Whisonant and Jane E. Hankins. 
Birth*Henrietta Keller was born on 7 August 1830 in TN.1 
Death*She died on 24 November 1885 at age 55.1 
Burial*She was buried in Keller's Chapel Cem., Craighead Co., AR. 
Census*Henrietta Keller appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR, age 37, md. 

Family

Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. November 1852, d. 21 January 1921
Child

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Josie Sadlmas Whisenhunt

ID# 13435, b. circa 1869
Father*Philip Riley Whisenhunt b. Nov 1852, d. 21 Jan 1921
Mother*Henrietta Keller b. 7 Aug 1830, d. 24 Nov 1885
Birth*Josie Sadlmas Whisenhunt was born circa 1869 in AR.1 
Note*Josie Sadlmas Whisenhunt Adopted. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR, age 11. Listed here as "daughter". Her last name was given as "Sullivan". 
Name Variation As of 1 June 1880, Josie Sadlmas Whisenhunt was also known as Josie Sullivan.1 

Citations

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

Robert Whisenant

ID# 13440, b. circa 1813
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Robert Whisenant was born circa 1813 in TN. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Mahala Hannock on 24 July 1859 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Census record not found
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
Name Variation Robert Whisenant was also known as Robert Whisenhunt. 
Note*Note: The Montgomery County book of Marriages (A-pg. 151) lists Robert's last name as 'Whisenhunt'. 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Margaret Mahala Hannock b. circa 1820
Marriage*He married Margaret Mahala Hannock on 24 July 1859 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Child

Citations

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

Margaret Mahala Hannock

ID# 13441, b. circa 1820
Birth*Margaret Mahala Hannock was born circa 1820 in NC; 1900 census for her son Robert, listed her place of birth as "GA".1 
Marriage*She married Robert Whisenant on 24 July 1859 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Marriage*Margaret Mahala Hannock married Zacharriah M. Pettit on 22 February 1865 in Montgomery Co., AR.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 39, farmer, personal property value $350. Head of household. Place of birth "NC".
1880Mazarne, Montgomery Co., ARage 58, widow

Family 1

Robert Whisenant b. circa 1813
Child

Family 2

Zacharriah M. Pettit b. circa 1796
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Nicholas Whisenant

ID# 13442, b. circa 1846
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Birth*Nicholas Whisenant was born circa 1846 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 14, living with step-mother.

Citations

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

Joseph Whisenant

ID# 13443, b. circa 1848
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Birth*Joseph Whisenant was born circa 1848 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 12, living with step-mother

Citations

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

Mary Whisenant

ID# 13444, b. circa 1850
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Birth*Mary Whisenant was born circa 1850 in AR.1 
Census*Mary Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Gap, Montgomery Co., AR, age 10, living with step-mother. 

Citations

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

Jane Whisenant

ID# 13445, b. circa 1852
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Birth*Jane Whisenant was born circa 1852 in AR.1 
Census*Jane Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Gap, Montgomery Co., AR, age 8, living with step-mother. 

Citations

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

Nancy Whisenant

ID# 13446, b. circa 1854
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Birth*Nancy Whisenant was born circa 1854 in AR.1 
Census*Nancy Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Gap, Montgomery Co., AR, age 6, living with step-mother. 

Citations

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

Louisa Milly Eeds

ID# 13447, b. 30 December 1847, d. 27 December 1899
Birth*Louisa Milly Eeds was born on 30 December 1847 in Polk Co., AR; Her parents were John H. and Martha E. Eeds.1,2 
Marriage*She married Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt, son of John A. Whisenhunt and Flora Gloria Bell, in March 1870 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Death*Louisa Milly Eeds died on 27 December 1899 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, at age 51.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 22, born "GA".
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 33, md.

Family

Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 October 1834, d. 24 April 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Sarah Savannah Whisenhunt

ID# 13448, b. 22 June 1866, d. 28 December 1959
Father*Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 Oct 1834, d. 24 Apr 1908
Mother*Julia Ann Howell b. c 1839, d. Oct 1866
Birth*Sarah Savannah Whisenhunt was born on 22 June 1866 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Younger Hensley on 2 November 1884 in Garland Co., AR.2 
Death*Sarah Savannah Whisenhunt died on 28 December 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 93.1 
Burial*She was buried in Old Smithville Cem., Smithville, McCurtain Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 4
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 15
1900Eagle, Polk Co., ARage 35, md. 15 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 43, md. 1 time, 25 yrs.
1920Mountain, McCurtain Co., OKage 52, md.
1930Rich Mountain, Polk Co., ARage 65, widow, 1st. md. age 18
1940Smithville, McCurtain Co., OKage 73, widow, completed the 4th. grade. She rents a home for $3. [e.d. 45-25, sheet 4B, household #77]

Family

Frank Younger Hensley b. 27 August 1861, d. 28 October 1929
Marriage*Sarah Savannah Whisenhunt married Frank Younger Hensley on 2 November 1884 in Garland Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Wiley Jenkins Whisenhunt

ID# 13449, b. 3 September 1872, d. 18 June 1961
Father*Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 Oct 1834, d. 24 Apr 1908
Mother*Louisa Milly Eeds b. 30 Dec 1847, d. 27 Dec 1899
Birth*Wiley Jenkins Whisenhunt was born on 3 September 1872 in Polk Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bessie Cooper circa 1903.3 
Death*Wiley Jenkins Whisenhunt died on 18 June 1961 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, at age 88.2 
Burial*He was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 8
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 28, single, resides with father
1910Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 37, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Census record not found
1930Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 57, md., 1st. md. age 30
1940Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 69, widow, completed the 4th. grade. He is not employed. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [s.d. 2, e.d. 46-11, sheet 13A, line 9, household #196]

Family

Bessie Cooper b. 1885, d. circa 1930
Marriage*Wiley Jenkins Whisenhunt married Bessie Cooper circa 1903.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt

ID# 13450, b. 23 November 1873, d. 14 October 1969
Father*Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 Oct 1834, d. 24 Apr 1908
Mother*Louisa Milly Eeds b. 30 Dec 1847, d. 27 Dec 1899
Birth*William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt was born on 23 November 1873 in Polk Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Merilda Martha Cole on 26 October 1893 in Polk Co., AR. 
Marriage*William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt married Ethel Lavina Tackett circa 1907.3 
Death*William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt died on 14 October 1969 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, at age 95.1 
Burial*He was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 6
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 26, widowed, living with father
1910Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 36, md. 2nd time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Census record not found
1930Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 54, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1940Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 66, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 46-10, sheet 9B, household #141]
Residence* In September 1918 William lived in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK; farming.2 

Family 1

Merilda Martha Cole b. 28 July 1875, d. 8 March 1898
Marriage*He married Merilda Martha Cole on 26 October 1893 in Polk Co., AR. 
Children

Family 2

Ethel Lavina Tackett b. 7 March 1888, d. 15 March 1975
Marriage*William Avery Eeds Whisenhunt married Ethel Lavina Tackett circa 1907.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.