George Franklin Pittman

ID# 13701, b. 27 December 1876, d. November 1962
Father*John Franklin Pittman b. 1850, d. b 1880
Mother*Martha C. Whisenhunt b. 31 Aug 1855, d. 14 Nov 1935
Birth*George Franklin Pittman was born on 27 December 1876 in Forsyth Co., NC; He married Martha Isabelle Guy on 17 Apr 1896.1 
Death*He died in November 1962 in Napa Valley, Napa Co., CA, at age 85.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Forsyth Co., NCage 4
1900Broadbay, Forsyth Co., NCage 24, md. 4 yrs., day laborer
1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 34, md. 1 time 15 yrs., barber

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S120] Letter, Betsy Pittman to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 13703, b. 20 October 1885, d. 8 April 1983
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Amanda Wilkins b. 4 Mar 1859, d. 29 Apr 1896
Birth*Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 20 October 1885 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Gilbert Chambers, son of William Henry Chambers and Nancy H. Lee, on 21 October 1900 in Hall Co., GA. 
Death*Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant died on 8 April 1983 in GA at age 97.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Grove Level Ch. Cem., Mayville, Banks Co., GA, 34.28330,-83.52080. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 14, single, resides with father and step-mother
1910Jackson Co., GAage 24, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Anderson, Banks Co., GAage 35, md.
1930Poplar Springs, Banks Co., GAage 45, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*
Nickname Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant also went by the name of Lizzie. 

Family

Thomas Gilbert Chambers b. 26 March 1874, d. 1 July 1957
Marriage*She married Thomas Gilbert Chambers, son of William Henry Chambers and Nancy H. Lee, on 21 October 1900 in Hall Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S237] Letter, Julius Randolph Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Dora B. Whisnant

ID# 13704, b. October 1887, d. 28 May 1967
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Amanda Wilkins b. 4 Mar 1859, d. 29 Apr 1896
Birth*Dora B. Whisnant was born in October 1887 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Jackson C. Grindle. 
Death*Dora B. Whisnant died on 28 May 1967 in Hall Co., GA, at age 79.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 12
1910Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 21, md. 1 time, 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Anderson, Banks Co., GAage 38, md.
1930Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 45, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Shoal Creek, White Co., GAage 57, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 154-8, sheet 7B, household #112]

Family

Jackson C. Grindle b. 4 August 1888, d. 13 December 1976
Marriage*Dora B. Whisnant married Jackson C. Grindle. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

William Homer Whisnant

ID# 13705, b. 12 January 1890, d. 27 December 1970
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Amanda Wilkins b. 4 Mar 1859, d. 29 Apr 1896
Birth*William Homer Whisnant was born on 12 January 1890 in Hall Co., GA.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Cordia Elliott. 
Death*William Homer Whisnant died on 27 December 1970 in White Co., GA, at age 80.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Trinity U.M.C. Cem., Brookton, Hall Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 10
1910Census record not found.
1920Chattahoochee, White Co., GAage 31, md., farm hand
1930Census record not found.
1940Oakwood, Hall Co., GAage 50, md., completed no schooling. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 69-36, sheet 1A, household #2]
Residence* In June 1917 William lived in GA; md., farmer.2 

Family

Cordia Elliott b. 12 February 1894, d. 25 December 1971
Marriage*He married Cordia Elliott. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Isaac Whisnant

ID# 13706, b. 6 May 1892, d. 7 July 1981
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Amanda Wilkins b. 4 Mar 1859, d. 29 Apr 1896
Birth*Isaac Whisnant was born on 6 May 1892 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Audie Lue Lee on 20 November 1910 in Jackson Co., GA.1 
Death*Isaac Whisnant died on 7 July 1981 in Richmond Co., GA, at age 89.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Harlem Memorial Cem., Harlem, Columbia Co., GA, 33.412778,-82.316667.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 8
1910Jackson Co., GAage 18, single, living with sister an b.l. Sam & Rebecca Chambers.
1920Anderson, Banks Co., GAage 26, md., farmer
1930Bussey, Wilkes Co., GAage 38, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 18. Listed on census as "U. V. Whisnant".
1940Bussey, Wilkes Co., GAage 48, md., completed no schooling. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [s.d. 10, e.d. 157-15, sheet 5B, line 78, household #131]
Name Variation Isaac Whisnant was also known as U. V. 

Family

Audie Lue Lee b. 4 October 1894, d. 21 April 1970
Marriage*He married Audie Lue Lee on 20 November 1910 in Jackson Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S237] Letter, Julius Randolph Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98.
  3. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Lillie Whisnant

ID# 13707, b. 12 May 1894, d. 27 February 1972
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Amanda Wilkins b. 4 Mar 1859, d. 29 Apr 1896
Birth*Lillie Whisnant was born on 12 May 1894 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Floyd Lee circa 1908. 
Death*Lillie Whisnant died on 27 February 1972 at age 77.1 
Burial*She was buried in Walnut Fork Bapt. Ch. Cem., Jackson Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 6
1910Jackson Co., GAage 15, md. 2 yrs.
1920Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 26, md.
1930Jackson Co., GAage 38, md.
1940Randolph, Jackson Co., GAage 44, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is not employed. Two grand-children reside in the household. They are Mary & Bobby Grindle. [e.d. 78-6, sheet 2B, household #39]

Family

Floyd Lee b. June 1889, d. 18 November 1965
Marriage*Lillie Whisnant married Floyd Lee circa 1908. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Thomas Gilbert Chambers

ID# 13708, b. 26 March 1874, d. 1 July 1957
Father*William Henry Chambers b. Aug 1844, d. 29 Sep 1923
Mother*Nancy H. Lee b. c 1848, d. b 1886
Birth*Thomas Gilbert Chambers was born on 26 March 1874 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Jefferson Bartow Whisnant and Amanda Wilkins, on 21 October 1900 in Hall Co., GA. 
Death*Thomas Gilbert Chambers died on 1 July 1957 in Banks Co., GA, at age 83.1 
Burial*He was buried in Grove Level Ch. Cem., Mayville, Banks Co., GA, 34.28330,-83.52080. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 6
1910Jackson Co., GAage 37, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., farmer
1920Anderson, Banks Co., GAage 46, md., farmer
1930Poplar Springs, Banks Co., GAage 56, md., 1st. md. age 26, farmer

Family

Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant b. 20 October 1885, d. 8 April 1983
Marriage*Thomas Gilbert Chambers married Missouri Elizabeth Whisnant, daughter of Jefferson Bartow Whisnant and Amanda Wilkins, on 21 October 1900 in Hall Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S124] Thomas Clifford Whisnant, "note," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Andrew Jackson Walden

ID# 13709, b. 16 November 1845, d. 21 February 1922
Birth*Andrew Jackson Walden was born on 16 November 1845 in Union Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Mary Sylvannie Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Anna Lee, on 23 March 1882 in Hall Co., GA.1 
Death*Andrew Jackson Walden died on 21 February 1922 in GA at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Bradley Co., TNage 50, md. 17 yrs., farmer
1910Jackson Co., GAage 62, md. 26 yrs., farmer
1920Jackson Co., GAage 74, md., farmer

Family

Mary Sylvannie Whisenant b. 15 August 1864, d. 10 January 1923
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Amanda Eudella Petty

ID# 13710, b. 1 April 1861, d. 14 November 1934
Birth*Amanda Eudella Petty was born on 1 April 1861 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Perry Franklin Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 14 October 1877 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Amanda Eudella Petty died on 14 November 1934 in Tatum, Lea Co., NM, at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hale Center Cem., Hale Center, Hale Co., TX, 34.078056,-101.872500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 19, md.
1900Fisher Co., TXage 39, md. 22 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1910Rule, Haskell Co., TXage 47, md. 1 time, 32 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Terry Co., TXage 58, md.
1930Hale Center, Hale Co., TXage 69, widow. She resides in the household with her grand-son Norman E. Caudle.

Family

Perry Franklin Whisenant b. 17 December 1858, d. 16 March 1926
Marriage*Amanda Eudella Petty married Perry Franklin Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 14 October 1877 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

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

James Robert Whisenant

ID# 13711, b. 2 March 1883, d. 5 November 1926
Father*Perry Franklin Whisenant b. 17 Dec 1858, d. 16 Mar 1926
Mother*Amanda Eudella Petty b. 1 Apr 1861, d. 14 Nov 1934
Birth*James Robert Whisenant was born on 2 March 1883 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 5 November 1926 in Hale Co., TX, at age 43; single.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Hale Center Cem., Hale Center, Hale Co., TX, 34.078056,-101.872500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Fisher Co., TXage 17, single, living at home. Census listed his d.o.b. as Mar 1883.
1910Rule, Haskell Co., TXage 26, single, living at home
1920Terry Co., TXage 36, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Susan A. Jennings

ID# 13712, b. 26 June 1839, d. 26 September 1905
Birth*Susan A. Jennings was born on 26 June 1839 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Bunyon Whisenant, son of Peter Atus Whisenant and Mary Ann Collins, circa 1860.3 
Death*Susan A. Jennings died on 26 September 1905 in Purves, Erath Co., TX, at age 66.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 40, md.
1900Erath Co., TXage 58, md. 40 yrs., 7 ch., 5 living

Family

John Bunyon Whisenant b. 10 July 1839, d. 29 May 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant1

ID# 13713, b. 8 March 1876, d. 9 June 1961
Father*John Bunyon Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1839, d. 29 May 1917
Mother*Susan A. Jennings b. 26 Jun 1839, d. 26 Sep 1905
Birth*Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant was born on 8 March 1876 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Joylette Graham on 20 October 1901 in Comanche Co., TX.3 
Death*Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant died on 9 June 1961 in Bridgeport, Wise Co., TX, at age 85; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Chandler Cem., Chandler, Henderson Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 4
1900Erath Co., TXage 24, single, living with parents.
1910Swan, Smith Co., TXage 34, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Census record not found.
1930Henderson Co., TXage 54, md., salesman for clothing factory, 1st. md. age 29, no military service. He and wife live with his son Ernest G. Whisenant.
1940Henderson Co., TXage 64, md., completed high school. He is employed as a farm operator. His wage last year was $0. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. [e.d. 107-20, sheet 12A, household #194]
Residence In September 1918 Henry lived in Chandler, Henderson Co., TX; farmer.1 
Residence* In 1942 Henry lived in Chandler, Henderson Co., TX. 

Family

Joylette Graham b. 6 October 1876, d. 30 October 1945
Marriage*He married Joylette Graham on 20 October 1901 in Comanche Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Joylette Graham

ID# 13714, b. 6 October 1876, d. 30 October 1945
Birth*Joylette Graham was born on 6 October 1876 in Lamar Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 20 October 1901 in Comanche Co., TX.2 
Death*Joylette Graham died on 30 October 1945 in Henderson Co., TX, at age 69; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Chandler Cem., Chandler, Henderson Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Swan, Smith Co., TXage 33, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1930Henderson Co., TXage 54, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Henderson Co., TXage 63, md., completed high school. She is not employed.

Family

Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant b. 8 March 1876, d. 9 June 1961
Marriage*Joylette Graham married Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 20 October 1901 in Comanche Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Ernest G. Whisenant

ID# 13715, b. 24 July 1903
Father*Henry Washington Ernest Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1876, d. 9 Jun 1961
Mother*Joylette Graham b. 6 Oct 1876, d. 30 Oct 1945
Birth*Ernest G. Whisenant was born on 24 July 1903 in Smith Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Faith Hargrave on 3 July 1978 in Comanche Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Swan, Smith Co., TXage 7
1920Census record not found
1930Henderson Co., TXage 27, single, farmer, his parents and sister reside in the household.
1940Henderson Co., TXage, 36, single, completed 2 years of college. He is employed is sales and service at a radio station. His wage last year was $0. He resides with his parents.

Family

Margaret Faith Hargrave b. 6 December 1910, d. 11 November 2009

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Grace Emaline Gilbreath

ID# 13716, b. 8 November 1849, d. 27 March 1928
Birth*Grace Emaline Gilbreath was born on 8 November 1849 in Polk Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Joseph Jacob Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 11 September 1874 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Death*Grace Emaline Gilbreath died on 27 March 1928 in Erath Co., TX, at age 78; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 29, md.
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 50, md. 25 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living.
1910Erath Co., TXage 60, md. 1 time, 36 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Alexander, Erath Co., TXage 70, resides with son Foster J. Note: Census is smeared so I cannot tell if she is listed as "married" or "widow".

Family

Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 November 1842, d. 31 July 1919
Marriage*Grace Emaline Gilbreath married Joseph Jacob Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 11 September 1874 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Nancy Arinda Whisenant

ID# 13717, b. 30 June 1875, d. 16 February 1972
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*Nancy Arinda Whisenant was born on 30 June 1875 in Alexander, Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Elzy Enos Thomas on 30 March 1898 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*Nancy Arinda Whisenant died on 16 February 1972 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 96; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Old Dublin Memorial Park Cem., Dublin, Erath Co., TX, 32.064167,-98.335000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 5
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 24, single, living with parents
1910Erath Co., TXage 32, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Erath Co., TXage 44, md.
1930Erath Co., TXage 54, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Erath Co., TXage 64, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 72-9, sheet 8B, household #174]

Family

Elzy Enos Thomas b. 6 November 1876, d. 21 November 1964
Marriage*Nancy Arinda Whisenant married Elzy Enos Thomas on 30 March 1898 in Erath Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William James Henry Whisenant

ID# 13718, b. 7 February 1878, d. 1 April 1938
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*William James Henry Whisenant was born on 7 February 1878 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Francis Telah Jones on 18 December 1901.3 
Death*William James Henry Whisenant died on 1 April 1938 in Erath Co., TX, at age 60.4 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 3
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 22, single, living at home. Census listed his d.o.b. as Feb 1877.
1910Erath Co., TXage 33, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Erath Co., TXage 42, md., farmer.
1930Erath Co., TXage 53, widowed, farmer, 1st. md. age 25.

Family

Francis Telah Jones b. 12 August 1881, d. 7 January 1929
Marriage*William James Henry Whisenant married Francis Telah Jones on 18 December 1901.3 
Children

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. 7 Feb 1877.
  3. [S390] Letter, Opal Virginia Derrick Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Minerva Whisenant

ID# 13719, b. 21 September 1879, d. 7 July 1968
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*Mary Minerva Whisenant was born on 21 September 1879 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 7 July 1968 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 88; never married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 9 months
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 20, single, living at home.
1910Erath Co., TXage 30, single, living with parents
1930Erath Co., TXage 50, single, living with brother Henry Whisenant.
1940Census record not found.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joseph Foster Whisenant

ID# 13720, b. 21 November 1882, d. 4 May 1963
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*Joseph Foster Whisenant was born on 21 November 1882 in Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Denver Elizabeth Wickline circa 1928. 
Death*Joseph Foster Whisenant died on 4 May 1963 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX, at age 80; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in West End Cem., Stephenville, Erath Co., TX, 32.212500,-98.216667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 17, living at home
1910Erath Co., TXage 27, single, living with parents
1920Alexander, Erath Co., TXage 38, md., teaching public school. (Note: He's listed as "married", but there is no wife in the household.)
1930Stephenville, Erath Co., TXage 43, md., 1st. md. age 41, no military service
1940Stephenville, Erath Co., TXage 53, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a lawyer. He owns a home valued at $3000. [e.d. 72-3A, sheet 3B, household #78]
Name Variation Joseph Foster Whisenant was also known as Dock. 

Family

Denver Elizabeth Wickline b. 30 November 1892, d. 19 March 1974
Marriage*He married Denver Elizabeth Wickline circa 1928. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alice Arizona Whisenant

ID# 13721, b. 2 April 1888, d. 1 March 1968
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*Alice Arizona Whisenant was born on 2 April 1888 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Condran Parr circa 1909.2 
Death*Alice Arizona Whisenant died on 1 March 1968 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Laurel Land Mem. Park Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.644167,-97.350556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 12, living at home.
1910Erath Co., TXage 21, md. 1 time, 0 years
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 41, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 52, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 257-149, sheet 10A, household #256]
Name Variation Alice Arizona Whisenant was also known as Zena. 

Family

Robert Condran Parr b. 26 October 1884, d. 13 January 1956
Marriage*She married Robert Condran Parr circa 1909.2 
Child
  • Robert Charles Parr

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Levia Irene Whisenant

ID# 13722, b. 14 June 1890, d. 25 February 1979
Father*Joseph Jacob Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1842, d. 31 Jul 1919
Mother*Grace Emaline Gilbreath b. 8 Nov 1849, d. 27 Mar 1928
Birth*Levia Irene Whisenant was born on 14 June 1890 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Isaac Warner Pipes on 20 December 1908. 
Death*Levia Irene Whisenant died on 25 February 1979 in Granbury, Hood Co., TX, at age 88.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 9
1910Erath Co., TXage 19, md. 1 time, 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Alexander, Erath Co., TXage 29, md. She and her family resides with her brother and mother.
1930Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 39, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Comanche, Comanche Co., TXage 49, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 47-1A, sheet 3A, household #76]
Name Variation Levia Irene Whisenant was also known as Neva Whisenant. 
Name Variation Levia Irene Whisenant was also known as Neva. 

Family

Isaac Warner Pipes b. 2 January 1890, d. 16 February 1967
Marriage*She married Isaac Warner Pipes on 20 December 1908. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Arindia Pamelia Whisenant

ID# 13723, b. 21 December 1883, d. 15 December 1953
Father*Samuel Baily Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1852, d. 27 Jan 1895
Mother*Mary C. Follis b. c 1860, d. 1 May 1898
Birth*Arindia Pamelia Whisenant was born on 21 December 1883 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married James William Bobo on 14 December 1904 in Erath Co., TX. 
Divorce*Arindia Pamelia Whisenant and James William Bobo were divorced in 1928. 
Death*Arindia Pamelia Whisenant died on 15 December 1953 at age 69.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 17, single, living with uncle Joseph & Grace Whisenant. Census listed her d.o.b. as Dec 1882.
1910Eastland Co., TXage 25, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Tarrant Co., TXage 37, md.
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 46, divorced
1940Census record not found.

Family

James William Bobo b. 25 July 1875, d. 12 April 1957
Marriage*Arindia Pamelia Whisenant married James William Bobo on 14 December 1904 in Erath Co., TX. 
Divorce*Arindia Pamelia Whisenant and James William Bobo were divorced in 1928. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S238] Letter, Roxie Inez Whisenant Parks to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Edward Boss Whisenant

ID# 13724, b. 30 October 1885, d. 12 December 1962
Father*Samuel Baily Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1852, d. 27 Jan 1895
Mother*Mary C. Follis b. c 1860, d. 1 May 1898
Birth*Edward Boss Whisenant was born on 30 October 1885 in Erath Co., TX.1,2,3,4,5 
Marriage*He married Hettie Lee Parterfield on 7 December 1910.6 
Death*Edward Boss Whisenant died on 12 December 1962 in Bexar Co., TX, at age 77; married.1,3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 13, living with uncle Joseph & Grace Whisenant.
1910Comanche Co., TXage 23, single, boarder in the Porterfield household.
1920Erath Co., TXage 35, md., farmer
1930Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 44, md., cattle trader, 1st. md. age 25. Here he listed both his parents as being born in "LA".
1940Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 53, md., completed 1 years of high school. He deals in livestock. He rents a home for $25. [e.d. 257-78, sheet 1B, household #22]

Family

Hettie Lee Parterfield b. 13 October 1893, d. 19 July 1991
Marriage*Edward Boss Whisenant married Hettie Lee Parterfield on 7 December 1910.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  5. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  6. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary C. Follis

ID# 13725, b. circa 1860, d. 1 May 1898
Birth*Mary C. Follis was born circa 1860 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Baily Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 26 November 1882 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Mary C. Follis died on 1 May 1898.3 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.1 

Family

Samuel Baily Whisenant b. 3 November 1852, d. 27 January 1895
Children

Citations

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

Leonard Whisenant

ID# 13726, b. 21 April 1886, d. September 1887
Father*Samuel Baily Whisenant b. 3 Nov 1852, d. 27 Jan 1895
Mother*Mary C. Follis b. c 1860, d. 1 May 1898
Birth*Leonard Whisenant was born on 21 April 1886.1 
Death*He died in September 1887 at age 1.1 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.2 

Citations

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

Sarah H. Butler

ID# 13727, b. 21 December 1864, d. 15 May 1952
Birth*Sarah H. Butler was born on 21 December 1864 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Hendrix George Washington Whisenant, son of Peter Atus Whisenant and Mary Ann Collins, on 12 July 1883 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Sarah H. Butler died on 15 May 1952 in Montgomery Co., TX, at age 87; widowed.3 
Burial*She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clark Co., ARage 5
1880Collin Co., TXage 15, resides with parents
1900Erath Co., TXage 35, md. 17 yrs., no children.
1910Erath Co., TXage 45, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., no children
1920Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 54, md.
1930Hamilton Co., TXage 65, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Hamilton Co., TXage 75, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a house keeper. She resides with her brother-in-law and his wife N. C. & Pearl Cole. [e.d. 97-7, sheet 6B, household #130]

Family

Hendrix George Washington Whisenant b. 12 April 1860, d. 14 September 1937
Marriage*Sarah H. Butler married Hendrix George Washington Whisenant, son of Peter Atus Whisenant and Mary Ann Collins, on 12 July 1883 in Erath Co., TX.2 

Citations

  1. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Nathan Clarence Whisenant

ID# 13728, b. 17 July 1884, d. 6 December 1943
Father*William Benjamin Whisenant b. 22 May 1853, d. 12 Jun 1894
Mother*Angeline Elizabeth Butler b. 16 Oct 1860, d. 26 Dec 1936
Birth*Nathan Clarence Whisenant was born on 17 July 1884 in Erath Co., TX.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Thula Lee Collins on 16 December 1906 in Sommervell Co., TX.5 
Death*Nathan Clarence Whisenant died on 6 December 1943 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 59; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.6 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hamilton Co., TXage 17, single, farm laborer. Census listed d.o.b. as Jul 1882.
1910Erath Co., TXage 25, md. 1 time, 3 yrs.
1920Erath Co., TXage 33, md., farmer
1930Erath Co., TXage 45, md., farming, 1st. md. age 20, no military service
1940Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 55, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a tenant farmer. He owns a home valued at $250. [s.d. 17, e.d. 72-8A, sheet 18A, line 5, household #444]

Family

Thula Lee Collins b. 4 January 1886, d. 16 January 1964
Marriage*Nathan Clarence Whisenant married Thula Lee Collins on 16 December 1906 in Sommervell Co., TX.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S239] Letter, Matholee Mildred Shelton to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  6. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Thula Lee Collins

ID# 13729, b. 4 January 1886, d. 16 January 1964
Birth*Thula Lee Collins was born on 4 January 1886 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co., TX; Her parents were Preston Bohanan Collins and Nancy J. Bone.1,2 
Marriage*She married Nathan Clarence Whisenant, son of William Benjamin Whisenant and Angeline Elizabeth Butler, on 16 December 1906 in Sommervell Co., TX.3 
Death*Thula Lee Collins died on 16 January 1964 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 78; widow.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 22, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Erath Co., TXage 31, md.
1930Erath Co., TXage 43, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 53, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Nathan Clarence Whisenant b. 17 July 1884, d. 6 December 1943
Marriage*Thula Lee Collins married Nathan Clarence Whisenant, son of William Benjamin Whisenant and Angeline Elizabeth Butler, on 16 December 1906 in Sommervell Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S239] Letter, Matholee Mildred Shelton to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Alfred Preston Whisenant

ID# 13730, b. 4 May 1909, d. 5 December 1911
Father*Nathan Clarence Whisenant b. 17 Jul 1884, d. 6 Dec 1943
Mother*Thula Lee Collins b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*Alfred Preston Whisenant was born on 4 May 1909.1 
Death*He died on 5 December 1911 in Erath Co., TX, at age 2.1 
Burial*He was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.2 
Census*Alfred Preston Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Erath Co., TX, age 11 months. 

Citations

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

Benjamin Lockie Bohanan Whisenant

ID# 13731, b. 4 February 1908, d. 20 October 1982
Father*Nathan Clarence Whisenant b. 17 Jul 1884, d. 6 Dec 1943
Mother*Thula Lee Collins b. 4 Jan 1886, d. 16 Jan 1964
Birth*Benjamin Lockie Bohanan Whisenant was born on 4 February 1908 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Ruby Vida Jasper on 31 October 1928.2 
Death*Benjamin Lockie Bohanan Whisenant died on 20 October 1982 in Erath Co., TX, at age 74.1 
Burial*He was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 3
1920Erath Co., TXage 11
1930Census record not found.
1940Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TXage 30, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is not employed. His wage last year was $470. He and his family resides with his wife's parents. [e.d. 152-12A, sheet 2B, household #41]
Note*Benjamin Lockie Bohanan Whisenant was a retired truck driver. 

Family

Ruby Vida Jasper b. 4 July 1905, d. 30 March 1990
Marriage*He married Ruby Vida Jasper on 31 October 1928.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S239] Letter, Matholee Mildred Shelton to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  3. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Adam Columbus Whisenant

ID# 13732, b. 28 July 1866, d. 7 March 1956
Father*John Bunyon Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1839, d. 29 May 1917
Mother*Susan A. Jennings b. 26 Jun 1839, d. 26 Sep 1905
Birth*Adam Columbus Whisenant was born on 28 July 1866 in Habersham Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Laura Lee Anderson on 25 November 1894 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Adam Columbus Whisenant died on 7 March 1956 in Brownfield, Terry Co., TX, at age 89; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Tatum Cem., Tatum, Lea Co., NM.3,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Erath Co., TXage 12
1900Erath Co., TXage 33, md. 5 yrs., farmer
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 43, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer
1920Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 53, md., laborer, school house
1930Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 56, md., house carpenter, 1st. md. age 28, no military service. (Note: The age of first marriage is incorrect for both he and his wife.)
1940Tatum, Lea Co., NMage 73, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed building houses. He works in Masonery. His wage last year was $500. He and his wife reside with their son Lee Z.
Residence* In 1942 Adam lived in Tatum, Lea Co., NM. 

Family

Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 October 1872, d. February 1968
Marriage*He married Laura Lee Anderson on 25 November 1894 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Laura Lee Anderson

ID# 13733, b. 18 October 1872, d. February 1968
Birth*Laura Lee Anderson was born on 18 October 1872 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Columbus Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 25 November 1894 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*Laura Lee Anderson died in February 1968 in Lea Co., NM, at age 95.1 
Burial*She was buried in Tatum Cem., Tatum, Lea Co., NM. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 25, md. 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 37, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 47, md.
1930Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 56, md., 1st. md. age 28
1940Tatum, Lea Co., NMage 67, md., completed the 8th. grade.
Name Variation Laura Lee Anderson was also known as Lura. 

Family

Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 July 1866, d. 7 March 1956
Marriage*She married Adam Columbus Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 25 November 1894 in Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S12] Unknown compiler, Various County Birth Record Books.

Clara Otis Whisenant

ID# 13734, b. 4 November 1897, d. 26 January 1939
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Clara Otis Whisenant was born on 4 November 1897 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Henry Izard circa 1915. 
Death*Clara Otis Whisenant died on 26 January 1939 in Lubbock Co., TX, at age 41; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 3
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 12
1920Lynn Co., TXage 22, md.
1930Lynn Co., TXage 32, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

James Henry Izard b. 1 March 1895, d. 14 November 1960
Marriage*Clara Otis Whisenant married James Henry Izard circa 1915. 
Children
  • Winona Sivola Izard
  • Laroma Lovetta Izard

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Clovis Elton Whisenant

ID# 13735, b. 29 November 1899, d. 3 March 1966
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Clovis Elton Whisenant was born on 29 November 1899 in Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Francis May Bell Coburn on 1 June 1927 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM. 
Death*Clovis Elton Whisenant died on 3 March 1966 in Josephine Co., OR, at age 66.3 
Burial*He was buried in Hawthorne Mmorial Gardens Cem., Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR, 42.44440,-123.36110. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 6 months
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 10
1920Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 20, single, living at home
1930Tatum, Lea Co., NMage 30, md., 1st. md. age 27
1940Tatum, Lea Co., NMage 40, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as an Auto Mechanic at a garage. His wage last year was $1200. He owns a home valued at $300. [e.d. 13-5, sheet 2B, household #36]

Family

Francis May Bell Coburn b. 23 November 1907, d. 11 November 1999
Marriage*Clovis Elton Whisenant married Francis May Bell Coburn on 1 June 1927 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S239] Letter, Matholee Mildred Shelton to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Kermit Weaver Whisenant

ID# 13736, b. 29 July 1903, d. 16 February 1985
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Kermit Weaver Whisenant was born on 29 July 1903 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Della Myrtle Dumas on 16 March 1928. 
Death*Kermit Weaver Whisenant died on 16 February 1985 in Gaines Co., TX, at age 81.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Gaines County Memorial Cem., Seminole, Gaines Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 6
1920Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1930Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 26, md., house carpenter, 1st. md. age 26. He and his wife are in the household with his parents. There is no children listed for them in this household.
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Kermit Weaver Whisenant was also known as Kenneth. 

Family

Della Myrtle Dumas b. 1 August 1912, d. 16 February 1985
Marriage*He married Della Myrtle Dumas on 16 March 1928. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Lee Z. Whisenant

ID# 13737, b. 23 August 1906, d. 16 July 1984
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Lee Z. Whisenant was born on 23 August 1906 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*He died on 16 July 1984 in Gaines Co., TX, at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Gorman, Eastland Co., TXage 3
1920Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 13
1930Brownfield, Terry Co., TXage 23, single, house carpenter, living in his parents household.
1940Tatum, Lea Co., NMage 33, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a farmer and a building carpenter. His wage last year was $500. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2500. His parents reside in the household. [e.d. 13-5, sheet 3B, household #61]
Milit-Beg*Lee Z. Whisenant began military service on 21 March 1944 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 
Residence* In March 1956 Lee lived in Tatum, Lea Co., NM. 

Cecil Whisenant

ID# 13738, b. 1 June 1911, d. 23 March 1912
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Cecil Whisenant was born on 1 June 1911 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 March 1912 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.3 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Una V. Whisenant

ID# 13739, b. 17 February 1913, d. 28 February 1913
Father*Adam Columbus Whisenant b. 28 Jul 1866, d. 7 Mar 1956
Mother*Laura Lee Anderson b. 18 Oct 1872, d. Feb 1968
Birth*Una V. Whisenant was born on 17 February 1913 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 28 February 1913 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Burial*She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Purves, Erath Co., TX, 32.012500,-98.293333.2 

Citations

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

Effie Orestes Maddox

ID# 13740, b. 9 February 1882, d. 4 January 1967
Birth*Effie Orestes Maddox was born on 9 February 1882 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Sims Whisenant, son of John Davis Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Walker, on 19 October 1902 in Hamilton Co., TX.2 
Death*Effie Orestes Maddox died on 4 January 1967 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, at age 84; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cedar Hill Cem., Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, 32.460833,-99.723056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 27, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Sterling, Logan Co., COage 37, md.
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 48, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 57, md., completed high school. She is not employed.
Name Variation Effie Orestes Maddox was also known as Effs. 

Family

James Sims Whisenant b. 9 November 1882, d. 11 August 1944
Marriage*She married James Sims Whisenant, son of John Davis Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Walker, on 19 October 1902 in Hamilton Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Autra Desmond Whisenant

ID# 13741, b. 24 October 1903, d. 28 December 1971
Father*James Sims Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1882, d. 11 Aug 1944
Mother*Effie Orestes Maddox b. 9 Feb 1882, d. 4 Jan 1967
Birth*Autra Desmond Whisenant was born on 24 October 1903 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Lyda Gresham on 29 July 1930 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.2 
Death*Autra Desmond Whisenant died on 28 December 1971 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, at age 68; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Greenleaf Cem., Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, 31.704444,-98.996667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 6
1920Sterling, Logan Co., COage 16, single, living at home
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 26, single, lives with parents, commercial trucker for biscuit company.
1940Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 36, md., completed 3 years of college. He is employed as the Production Manager at R.R. B. Radio Station. His wage last year was $1300. He rents a home for $25. [e.d. 221-13, sheet 11A, household #286]
Obituary*
Name Variation Autra Desmond Whisenant was also known as Whiz. 

Family

Lyda Gresham b. 21 March 1900, d. 5 September 1984
Marriage*He married Lyda Gresham on 29 July 1930 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.2 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Gorden Revel Whisenant

ID# 13742, b. 23 December 1907, d. 15 April 1974
Father*James Sims Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1882, d. 11 Aug 1944
Mother*Effie Orestes Maddox b. 9 Feb 1882, d. 4 Jan 1967
Birth*Gorden Revel Whisenant was born on 23 December 1907 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Maxine Audrey Hubbard before April 1940. 
Death*Gorden Revel Whisenant died on 15 April 1974 in Pinellas Co., FL, at age 66; cremated.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 2
1920Sterling, Logan Co., COage 12, single. His name is shown as "Jack".
1930Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TXage 22, single, no military service, clerk for International Harvester Co. Here is name is listed as "Jack Whisenant".
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 21, single, living with parents, salesman for machinery company.
1940Omaha, Douglas Co., NEage 32, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a Sales Manager for a farm machinery company. His wage last year was $2400. He rents a home for $55. [e.d. 4-39, sheet 8A, household #158]
Name Variation Gorden Revel Whisenant was also known as Jack. 

Family

Maxine Audrey Hubbard b. 15 July 1916, d. 23 February 1992
Marriage*He married Maxine Audrey Hubbard before April 1940. 

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Jessy Lee Owens Jr.

ID# 13743, b. 24 November 1918, d. 24 March 2008
Father*Jesse Lee Owens b. 17 Oct 1893, d. 30 Apr 1973
Mother*Addye Florence Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1898, d. 23 Oct 1998
Birth*Jessy Lee Owens Jr. was born on 24 November 1918 in Erath Co., TX; He married Bernice Pass in Feb 1942.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 March 2008 in TX at age 89.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hamilton Co., TXage 1 yr., 2 months
1930Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co., TXage 11

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mildred Rudine Owens

ID# 13744, b. 20 November 1922, d. 22 December 1995
Father*Jesse Lee Owens b. 17 Oct 1893, d. 30 Apr 1973
Mother*Addye Florence Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1898, d. 23 Oct 1998
Birth*Mildred Rudine Owens was born on 20 November 1922 in Erath Co., TX; She married Winston Hickman in 1946. She married Daniel McAlister in 1954.1 
Death*She died on 22 December 1995 in Denton, Denton Co., TX, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co., TXage 7
1940Marshall, Harrison Co., TXage 17, single, completed 3 years of high school.

Citations

  1. [S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

John Davis Boyett

ID# 13745, b. 9 September 1899, d. 6 February 1958
Birth*John Davis Boyett was born on 9 September 1899 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Vivian Pearl Whisenhant, daughter of Omer Arnold Whisenhant and Margaret Martin, on 22 December 1922. 
Death*John Davis Boyett died on 6 February 1958 at age 58. 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Polk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Angelina Co., TXage 30, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Angelina Co., TXage 40, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

Vivian Pearl Whisenhant b. 17 August 1903, d. 31 October 1995
Children

Margaret Martin

ID# 13746, b. 16 March 1877, d. 28 February 1970
Birth*Margaret Martin was born on 16 March 1877 in TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*She married Omer Arnold Whisenhant, son of Nicholas Paul Whisenhant and Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant, on 19 December 1900 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Death*Margaret Martin died on 28 February 1970 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX, at age 92; widowed.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Bold Springs Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polk Co., TXage 33, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 42, md.
1930Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 53, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Polk Co., TXage 63, widow, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She resides in the household of her son Lois Whisenhant. [e.d. 187-2, sheet 7A, household #127]
Nickname Margaret Martin also went by the name of Maggie. 

Family

Omer Arnold Whisenhant b. 7 October 1874, d. 18 August 1939
Marriage*She married Omer Arnold Whisenhant, son of Nicholas Paul Whisenhant and Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant, on 19 December 1900 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S59] Eph Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Syllabus.

Vivian Pearl Whisenhant

ID# 13747, b. 17 August 1903, d. 31 October 1995
Father*Omer Arnold Whisenhant b. 7 Oct 1874, d. 18 Aug 1939
Mother*Margaret Martin b. 16 Mar 1877, d. 28 Feb 1970
Birth*Vivian Pearl Whisenhant was born on 17 August 1903 in Colita, Polk Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married John Davis Boyett on 22 December 1922. 
Death*Vivian Pearl Whisenhant died on 31 October 1995 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX, at age 92.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Polk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polk Co., TXage 6
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1930Angelina Co., TXage 26, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Angelina Co., TXage 335, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 3-18, sheet 15A]
Name Variation Vivian Pearl Whisenhant was also known as Vivian Alma Whisenhunt. 

Family

John Davis Boyett b. 9 September 1899, d. 6 February 1958
Marriage*She married John Davis Boyett on 22 December 1922. 
Children

Citations

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

Norris Paul Whisenhunt

ID# 13748, b. 3 January 1907, d. 4 December 1959
Father*Omer Arnold Whisenhant b. 7 Oct 1874, d. 18 Aug 1939
Mother*Margaret Martin b. 16 Mar 1877, d. 28 Feb 1970
Birth*Norris Paul Whisenhunt was born on 3 January 1907 in Polk Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Esther Lola Williford before 1930. 
Death*Norris Paul Whisenhunt died on 4 December 1959 in Hardin Co., TX, at age 52.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Old Hardin Cem., Kountze, Hardin Co., TX, 30.356667,-94.340556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polk Co., TXage 4
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 14, single, living at home
1930Hardin Co., TXage 23, md., oil field driller
1940Saratoga, Hardin Co., TXage 33, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a driller in oil production. His wage last year was $1400. He and his family reside with his wife's parents. Thomas H. & Ella M. Williford. [e.d. 100-10, sheet 3A, household #46]
Name Variation Norris Paul Whisenhunt was also known as Morris Whisenhunt. 

Family

Esther Lola Williford b. 4 December 1909, d. 30 March 1993
Marriage*He married Esther Lola Williford before 1930. 
Child
  • Lamar Edwin Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lois Martin Whisenhant

ID# 13749, b. 12 November 1909, d. 30 May 1994
Father*Omer Arnold Whisenhant b. 7 Oct 1874, d. 18 Aug 1939
Mother*Margaret Martin b. 16 Mar 1877, d. 28 Feb 1970
Birth*Lois Martin Whisenhant was born on 12 November 1909 in Polk Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Evelyn Florence Hendrix. 
Burial*Lois Martin Whisenhant was buried in Camp Ruby Cem., Dallardsville, Polk Co., TX. 
Death*He died on 30 May 1994 in Polk Co., TX, at age 84.1 
BurialHe was buried in Camp Ruby Cem., Dallardsville, Polk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Polk Co., TXage 5 months
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 10
1930Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 20, single, living at home, plumber
1940Polk Co., TXage 30, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a plumber. His wage last year was $1200. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. His mother resides in the household. [e.d. 187-2, sheet 7A, household #127].
Name Variation Lois Martin Whisenhant was also known as Lois Martin Whisenhunt. 

Family

Evelyn Florence Hendrix b. 21 September 1916, d. 23 May 2001
Marriage*He married Evelyn Florence Hendrix. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Marvin Clovis Whisenant

ID# 13750, b. 24 August 1900, d. 20 October 1958
Father*Howard Boyden Whisenant b. 13 May 1875, d. 5 Feb 1966
Mother*Mattie Lelia Cole b. 16 Apr 1878, d. 15 Oct 1920
Birth*Marvin Clovis Whisenant was born on 24 August 1900 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Lula Maude Haston on 14 November 1920 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Marriage*Marvin Clovis Whisenant married Rhonda Caulder in 1936.1 
Marriage*Marvin Clovis Whisenant married Cloric Lesta Logan on 22 January 1938 in Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Death*Marvin Clovis Whisenant died on 20 October 1958 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 58; married.1,3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Mansfield Cem., Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.558889,-97.148889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Blount Co., ALage 9
1920Lillian, Johnson Co., TXage 19, single, living at home
1930Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TXage 29, md., gravel hauler for state highway, 1st. md. age 19. A sister-in-law Maggie L. Kirk, age 30, widowed, lives in the household.
1940Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TXage 39, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a laborer in the W.P.A. Rock Pit. His wage last year was $400. He owns a home valued at $100. A step-son James R. Simpkins, age 5, resides in the household.
[e.d. 220-30, sheet 6A, household #131]

Family 1

Lula Maude Haston b. 27 February 1903, d. 19 March 1935
Marriage*Marvin Clovis Whisenant married Lula Maude Haston on 14 November 1920 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Children

Family 2

Rhonda Caulder b. October 1896, d. 13 November 1936
Marriage*Marvin Clovis Whisenant married Rhonda Caulder in 1936.1 
Child
  • Edward Hugh Caulder Whisenant

Family 3

Cloric Lesta Logan b. 9 November 1911, d. 11 October 1962
Marriage*Marvin Clovis Whisenant married Cloric Lesta Logan on 22 January 1938 in Tarrant Co., TX.1 
Children
  • Elmer Howard Whisenant
  • Marvin Clovis Whisenant Jr.

Citations

  1. [S162] Letter from Lucille Elizabeth Cook Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.