Philforna P. Sharp

ID# 14105, b. April 1839
Birth*Philforna P. Sharp was born in April 1839 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married George Washington Whisenant, son of Lawson H. Whisenant and Sarah Yarbrough, circa 1854. 
Marriage*Philforna P. Sharp married Patrick Andrews Ray circa 1891.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 24
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 34, keeping house, P$200., head of household.
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 45, widow, keeping house
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 61, md. 9 yrs. (Note: The 1900 census listed her place of birth as "MS".)
1910Montgomery Co., MSage 73, md. 2nd. time, 19 yrs., 8 ch., 3 living.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 84, widow, living with son Tom P. Whisenant.
Note*Philforna P. Sharp She raised sheep, and wove her own material, then made clothes for her family. She was noted for her ability to weave and make fine clothes. She was also 3/4 Cherokee Indian. Her hair was black as crow's feather. She had very high cheekbones. After her husband George died, she married Patraick A. Ray, and moved to Montgomery Co., MS. She was called 'Aunt Peny' by her grandchildren. She became blind in her later years, and lived with her son Thomas until her death. 

Family 1

George Washington Whisenant b. circa 1832, d. before 1870
Marriage*She married George Washington Whisenant, son of Lawson H. Whisenant and Sarah Yarbrough, circa 1854. 
Children

Family 2

Patrick Andrews Ray b. November 1837
Marriage*Philforna P. Sharp married Patrick Andrews Ray circa 1891.1 

Citations

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

Thomas P. Whisenant

ID# 14106, b. 21 October 1854, d. 22 October 1948
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*Thomas P. Whisenant was born on 21 October 1854 in Choctaw Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Florine Greenlee on 18 August 1875. 
Death*Thomas P. Whisenant died on 22 October 1948 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, at age 94.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Winona, Montgomery Co., MS, 33.483056,-89.742778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 5
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 15
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 24, md., farm laborer
1900Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 45, md. 24 yrs., farmer
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 56, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., farmer
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 66, md., farmer
1930Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 75, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 86, md., completed the 5th. grade. He owns a home valued at $350. [e.d. 8-14, sheet 8A, household #171]
Note*Thomas P. Whisenant resided in Vaiden, MS for more than half a century. He was a retired farmer and gin operator, and was a member of Dewitt-Clinton Masonic Lodge. He was affectionately called 'Uncle Tom.' He was a man of unquestioned integrity, honesty, and loyalty. He gave expression to these attributes through his daily living. He was richly endowed with the characteristics that make friends and cement friendships. He was gentle, lovable, modest, unaffected and sincere, never failing in the little courtesies and the unobtrusive acts of kindness that give to life a deep and radiant glow. 

Family

Rebecca Florine Greenlee b. 14 January 1853, d. 28 January 1941
Marriage*He married Rebecca Florine Greenlee on 18 August 1875. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

James Sidney Whisenant

ID# 14107, b. 4 October 1856, d. 2 August 1908
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*James Sidney Whisenant was born on 4 October 1856 in Choctaw Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Virginia Ellen Pittman on 9 February 1882 in Prairie Co., AR.3 
Marriage*James Sidney Whisenant married Birdie Wade after 1898.1 
Death*James Sidney Whisenant died on 2 August 1908 at age 51.2 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 4
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 13
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 22, single, living with mother
1900Poplar Creek, Montgomery Co., MSage 43, md. 0 yrs., farmer

Family 1

Virginia Ellen Pittman b. 5 August 1866, d. 3 May 1898
Marriage*James Sidney Whisenant married Virginia Ellen Pittman on 9 February 1882 in Prairie Co., AR.3 
Children

Family 2

Birdie Wade b. May 1881
Marriage*James Sidney Whisenant married Birdie Wade after 1898.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Walter Scott Whisenant

ID# 14108, b. December 1855, d. 1901
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*Walter Scott Whisenant was born in December 1855 in Choctaw Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Jane Tullos circa 1880.1 
Death*Walter Scott Whisenant died in 1901 in Montgomery Co., MS. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 2
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 11
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 21, md., farm laborer
1900Mayfield, Montgomery Co., MSage 44, md. 20 yrs., farmer

Family

Mary Jane Tullos b. January 1860, d. December 1926
Marriage*Walter Scott Whisenant married Mary Jane Tullos circa 1880.1 
Children

Citations

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

Vincent Dial Whisnant

ID# 14109, b. 25 March 1860, d. 4 January 1940
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*Vincent Dial Whisnant was born on 25 March 1860 in Choctaw Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Rodgers circa 1886.2 
Death*Vincent Dial Whisnant died on 4 January 1940 in Carroll Co., MS, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Bluff Cem., Montgomery Co., MS, 33.341111,-89.632500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 4 months
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 10
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 19, single, living with mother
1900Carroll Co., MSage 40, md. 14 yrs., farmer
1910Carroll Co., MSage 50, md. 24 yrs.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 59, md.
1930Carroll Co., MSage 70, widowed, farmer, 1st. md. age 26
Note*Vincent changed his name from Whisenant to Whisnant, dropping the 'e'. He said the 'e' was unnecessary. He was an honest, unpretentious and hard working man. In 1816, after a life of share cropping, he bought a farm, and built his own house, which is still standing, and in the family. 

Family

Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 September 1859, d. 15 February 1924
Marriage*Vincent Dial Whisnant married Martha Ann Rodgers circa 1886.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Margaret E. Whisenant

ID# 14110, b. circa 1862, d. before 1948
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*Margaret E. Whisenant was born circa 1862 in MS.1 
Death*She died before 1948.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 8
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 16
Name Variation Margaret E. Whisenant was also known as Mattie. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

George W. Whisenant

ID# 14111, b. circa 1866, d. before 1948
Father*George Washington Whisenant b. c 1832, d. b 1870
Mother*Philforna P. Sharp b. Apr 1839
Birth*George W. Whisenant was born circa 1866 in MS.1 
Death*He died before 1948.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Choctaw Co., MSage 4
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Rebecca Florine Greenlee

ID# 14112, b. 14 January 1853, d. 28 January 1941
Birth*Rebecca Florine Greenlee was born on 14 January 1853 in Choctaw Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas P. Whisenant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, on 18 August 1875. 
Death*Rebecca Florine Greenlee died on 28 January 1941 at age 88.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Winona, Montgomery Co., MS, 33.483056,-89.742778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Montgomery Co., MSage 24, md.
1900Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 45, md. 24 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 56, md. 1 time, 35 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 66, md.
1930Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 76, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 87, md., completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Thomas P. Whisenant b. 21 October 1854, d. 22 October 1948
Marriage*Rebecca Florine Greenlee married Thomas P. Whisenant, son of George Washington Whisenant and Philforna P. Sharp, on 18 August 1875. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Ophelia Evie Whisenant

ID# 14113, b. 6 November 1887, d. 13 September 1972
Father*Thomas P. Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1854, d. 22 Oct 1948
Mother*Rebecca Florine Greenlee b. 14 Jan 1853, d. 28 Jan 1941
Birth*Ophelia Evie Whisenant was born on 6 November 1887 in MS.1 
Death*She died on 13 September 1972 in MS at age 84.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Winona, Montgomery Co., MS, 33.483056,-89.742778.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 13
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 22, single, living with parents.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 32, single, living with parents.
1930Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 42, single, living with parents
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 52, single, completed the 6th. grade. She is employed as a merchant at a grocery store. She resides with her parents.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Angie L. Whisenant

ID# 14114, b. 31 July 1882, d. 14 October 1972
Father*Thomas P. Whisenant b. 21 Oct 1854, d. 22 Oct 1948
Mother*Rebecca Florine Greenlee b. 14 Jan 1853, d. 28 Jan 1941
Birth*Angie L. Whisenant was born on 31 July 1882 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Houston Rogers circa 1900.2 
Death*Angie L. Whisenant died on 14 October 1972 at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Winona Cem., Montgomery Co., MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 17, md. 0 yrs., no children
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 27, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living. Her an her family reside in here father's home.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 36, divorced, living with parents
1930Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 47, single, living with parents.
1940Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 57, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She is the manager of a local cafe She resides with her parents.

Family

Samuel Houston Rogers b. 8 March 1874
Marriage*Angie L. Whisenant married Samuel Houston Rogers circa 1900.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S249] Letter, Sarah Elaine Whisnant Southerland to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Samuel Houston Rogers

ID# 14115, b. 8 March 1874
Birth*Samuel Houston Rogers was born on 8 March 1874 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Angie L. Whisenant, daughter of Thomas P. Whisenant and Rebecca Florine Greenlee, circa 1900.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 25, md. 0 yrs., farm laborer
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 40, md. 1 time, 8 yrs. Living with his family in his father-in-law's house.

Family

Angie L. Whisenant b. 31 July 1882, d. 14 October 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mamie Rogers

ID# 14116, b. circa 1905
Father*Samuel Houston Rogers b. 8 Mar 1874
Mother*Angie L. Whisenant b. 31 Jul 1882, d. 14 Oct 1972
Birth*Mamie Rogers was born circa 1905 in Carroll Co., MS.1 
Census*Mamie Rogers appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, age 5, resides with grand-father T. P. Whisenant. 
Residence* In 1948 Mamie lived in Richmond, VA; Her husbands were Will Armstrong, Mr. Bell, Robert Doster, and Mr. Belk. 

Citations

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

Johnnie B. Rogers

ID# 14117, b. 5 January 1905, d. 20 May 1980
Father*Samuel Houston Rogers b. 8 Mar 1874
Mother*Angie L. Whisenant b. 31 Jul 1882, d. 14 Oct 1972
Birth*Johnnie B. Rogers was born on 5 January 1905 in MS.1 
Death*She died on 20 May 1980 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS, at age 75; Her husband was J. H. Armstrong.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 4, resides with grand-father T. P. Whisenant.
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 14, single, living with Whisenant grand-parents.

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Mozelle Rogers

ID# 14118, b. 27 March 1907, d. 4 December 1965
Father*Samuel Houston Rogers b. 8 Mar 1874
Mother*Angie L. Whisenant b. 31 Jul 1882, d. 14 Oct 1972
Birth*Mozelle Rogers was born on 27 March 1907 in Carroll Co., MS; She married Charles Crenshaw.1 
Death*She died on 4 December 1965 at age 58.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 2, resides with her grand-father T. P. Whisenant
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 12, living with Whisenant grand-parents.
Note*Mozelle Rogers Her married name was also Stoker. 

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

George Houston Whisnant

ID# 14119, b. 23 February 1893, d. 20 February 1969
George H. Whisnant
Father*Vincent Dial Whisnant b. 25 Mar 1860, d. 4 Jan 1940
Mother*Martha Ann Rodgers b. 10 Sep 1859, d. 15 Feb 1924
Birth*George Houston Whisnant was born on 23 February 1893 in Montgomery Co., MS.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mildred Maberra Doster on 24 December 1925 in Montgomery Co., MS.1 
Death*George Houston Whisnant died on 20 February 1969 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS, at age 75.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Vaiden Cem., Carroll Co., MS, 33.328056,-89.749722.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Carroll Co., MSage 6
1910Carroll Co., MSage 18, single, living at home
1920Vaiden, Carroll Co., MSage 27, single, living at home
1930Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MSage 37, md., 1st. md. age 33
1940Carroll Co., MSage 47, md, completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $300. [e.d. 8-15, sheet 11B, household #192]
Milit-Beg*George Houston Whisnant began military service PFC Co. H, Recruit Depot, World War I.3 
Note*He worked on the Illinois Central Railroad. He was in a serious automobile accident around 1938, and had to quit his job with the railroad. He then farmed on the family farm. He never lost his love of trains. He was a self-educated man who loved newspapers, knowledge, maps, and people. 

Family

Mildred Maberra Doster b. 3 December 1903, d. 20 March 1990
Marriage*He married Mildred Maberra Doster on 24 December 1925 in Montgomery Co., MS.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mildred Maberra Doster

ID# 14120, b. 3 December 1903, d. 20 March 1990
Birth*Mildred Maberra Doster was born on 3 December 1903 in Carroll Co., MS; Her parents were John Bluford Doster and Harriet Lou Carter.1 
Marriage*She married George Houston Whisnant, son of Vincent Dial Whisnant and Martha Ann Rodgers, on 24 December 1925 in Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Death*Mildred Maberra Doster died on 20 March 1990 in Leflore Co., MS, at age 86.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Vaiden Cem., Carroll Co., MS, 33.328056,-89.749722.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MSage 26, md., 1st md. age 22
1940Carroll Co., MSage 36, md., completed 4 years of high school.

Family

George Houston Whisnant b. 23 February 1893, d. 20 February 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Daniel Houston Whisnant

ID# 14121, b. 23 December 1926, d. 20 September 2003
Father*George Houston Whisnant b. 23 Feb 1893, d. 20 Feb 1969
Mother*Mildred Maberra Doster b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 20 Mar 1990
Birth*Daniel Houston Whisnant was born on 23 December 1926 in Yalobusha Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mattie Florine Pritchard, daughter of William Calvin Pritchard and Ruth Virginia Whisenant, on 9 June 1950 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS.3 
Death*Daniel Houston Whisnant died on 20 September 2003 in Cobb Co., GA, at age 76.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Barber Cem., Mableton, Cobb Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MSage 3 yrs., 5 months
1940Carroll Co., MSage 13, attending school, completed the 8th. grade.
Residence* In 1993 Daniel lived in Mableton, Cobb Co., GA. 

Family

Mattie Florine Pritchard b. 7 June 1932, d. 23 December 2002
Marriage*He married Mattie Florine Pritchard, daughter of William Calvin Pritchard and Ruth Virginia Whisenant, on 9 June 1950 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS.3 
Children
  • Mary Lola Whisnant
  • Sarah Elaine Whisnant
  • Daniel Calvin Whisnant b. 6 Feb 1959, d. 30 Jan 2011
  • Cynthia Jean Whisnant
  • Julie Ann Whisnant
  • Janie Ruth Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S250] Letter, Daniel Houston Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mattie Florine Pritchard

ID# 14122, b. 7 June 1932, d. 23 December 2002
Father*William Calvin Pritchard b. 17 Jun 1874, d. 2 Jun 1936
Mother*Ruth Virginia Whisenant b. 20 Aug 1892, d. 2 Jun 1935
Birth*Mattie Florine Pritchard was born on 7 June 1932 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Houston Whisnant, son of George Houston Whisnant and Mildred Maberra Doster, on 9 June 1950 in Winona, Montgomery Co., MS.2 
Death*Mattie Florine Pritchard died on 23 December 2002 in Mableton, Cobb Co., GA, at age 70.1 
Burial*She was buried in Barber Cem., Mableton, Cobb Co., GA. 

Family

Daniel Houston Whisnant b. 23 December 1926, d. 20 September 2003
Children
  • Mary Lola Whisnant
  • Sarah Elaine Whisnant
  • Daniel Calvin Whisnant b. 6 Feb 1959, d. 30 Jan 2011
  • Cynthia Jean Whisnant
  • Julie Ann Whisnant
  • Janie Ruth Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Sidney C. Whisenant

ID# 14123, b. 31 March 1833, d. 18 April 1885
Father*Lawson H. Whisenant b. c 1795, d. a Jun 1880
Mother*Sarah Yarbrough b. c 1805
Birth*Sidney C. Whisenant was born on 31 March 1833 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah E. Wood before 1849. 
Death*Sidney C. Whisenant died on 18 April 1885 at age 52.1 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Choctaw Co., MSage 20, farmer, real estate value $120.
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 34, farmer, & bailiff, real estate value $520, personal property $1785.
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 39, farmer, R$840., P$2275.
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 48, md., farmer
Name Variation As of 1 June 1850, Sidney C. Whisenant was also known as Whisenhunt.3 

Family

Sarah E. Wood b. 12 December 1841, d. 2 September 1928
Marriage*He married Sarah E. Wood before 1849. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data.

Sarah E. Wood

ID# 14124, b. 12 December 1841, d. 2 September 1928
Birth*Sarah E. Wood was born on 12 December 1841 in MS; (Note: I doubt that this is her correct age. She would have been 8 years old when she had her daughter Emily.).1 
Marriage*She married Sidney C. Whisenant, son of Lawson H. Whisenant and Sarah Yarbrough, before 1849. 
Death*Sarah E. Wood died on 2 September 1928 at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Choctaw Co., MSage 18
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 32, born "NC".
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 28
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 38, md.
1900Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MSage 55, widow, 3 ch., 1 living. She resides with her daughter Lucy Cramer. This census reports her birth date to be Sep 1844. (Note: This may not be Sarah E. Wood. The d.o.b. is incorrect, number of children born to her is incorrect, and number living is incorrect. Did Sidney marry more than once?)
1910Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MSage 68, widow, 3 ch., 1 living. She lives with her daughter Lucilla & Nathan Cramer.
Name Variation Sarah E. Wood was also known as Sallie. 
Note*She Note: I think that Sarah E. Wood and Sallie E. are two different people. Sidney Whisenant was probably married twice. 

Family

Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 March 1833, d. 18 April 1885
Marriage*She married Sidney C. Whisenant, son of Lawson H. Whisenant and Sarah Yarbrough, before 1849. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Emily Whisenant

ID# 14125, b. circa 1849
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Emily Whisenant was born circa 1849 in MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Choctaw Co., MSage 1
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 9, born "NC".
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 17, born "MS".

Citations

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

George Washington L. Whisenant

ID# 14126, b. 10 May 1855, d. 20 December 1898
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*George Washington L. Whisenant was born on 10 May 1855 in MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Anna Adams on 16 August 1881 in Choctaw Co., MS.3 
Marriage*George Washington L. Whisenant married Irene Black before 1887. 
Death*George Washington L. Whisenant died on 20 December 1898 at age 43.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 4, born "NC".
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 14, born "MS".
1880Choctaw Co., MSphysician
Occupation*George Washington L. Whisenant was an M.D. 

Family 1

Anna Adams b. March 1858, d. 6 August 1883
Marriage*He married Anna Adams on 16 August 1881 in Choctaw Co., MS.3 

Family 2

Irene Black b. 27 January 1866, d. 31 May 1903
Marriage*George Washington L. Whisenant married Irene Black before 1887. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Martha E. Whisenant

ID# 14127, b. circa 1859
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Martha E. Whisenant was born circa 1859 in MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Choctaw Co., MSage 1, born "NC".
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 10
Nickname Martha E. Whisenant also went by the name of Bettie. 

Citations

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

Sidney C. Whisenant Jr.

ID# 14128, b. 13 October 1862, d. 19 September 1891
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Sidney C. Whisenant Jr. was born on 13 October 1862 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 19 September 1891 at age 28.1 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 7
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 17, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary A. Whisenant

ID# 14129, b. circa 1869
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Mary A. Whisenant was born circa 1869 in MS.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Blacks Wells, Choctaw Co., MSage 1
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 11

Citations

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

Robert L. Whisenant

ID# 14130, b. 6 August 1872, d. 20 February 1891
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Robert L. Whisenant was born on 6 August 1872 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 20 February 1891 at age 18.1 
Burial*He was buried in Salem Indep. Meth. Ch. Cem., Chester, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.371389,-89.261389.2 
Census*Robert L. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Choctaw Co., MS, age 7. 

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lucy D. Whisenant

ID# 14131, b. 15 November 1876, d. 9 June 1925
Father*Sidney C. Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 18 Apr 1885
Mother*Sarah E. Wood b. 12 Dec 1841, d. 2 Sep 1928
Birth*Lucy D. Whisenant was born on 15 November 1876 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Nathan Ancel Cramer on 4 January 1896 in Choctaw Co., MS.2 
Death*Lucy D. Whisenant died on 9 June 1925 in Wood Co., WV, at age 48.1 
Burial*She was buried in Enon Cumberland Pres. Ch. Cem., Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MS, 33.320833,-89.174444.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Choctaw Co., MSage 5
1900Ackerman, Choctaw Co., MSage 23, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MSage 33, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living
1920Earle, Crittenden Co., ARage 45, md.

Family

Nathan Ancel Cramer b. 4 May 1874, d. 1942
Marriage*Lucy D. Whisenant married Nathan Ancel Cramer on 4 January 1896 in Choctaw Co., MS.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S195] Letter, Katie Arlington Whisnant Carrigan to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Robert Eugene Zimmerman

ID# 14133, b. 4 October 1918, d. 20 February 1983
Father*Raymond Eugene Zimmerman b. 27 Sep 1892, d. 3 Apr 1978
Mother*Nattie A. Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1897, d. 14 Sep 1959
Birth*Robert Eugene Zimmerman was born on 4 October 1918 in Forsyth Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 20 February 1983 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 64. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Forsyth Co., NCage 1 yr., 2 months
1930Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NCage 11

Robert Allen Watkins

ID# 14134, b. 22 January 1904, d. 5 January 1989
Birth*Robert Allen Watkins was born on 22 January 1904 in NC. 
Marriage*He married Clara Mae Whisnant, daughter of John Everett Whisnant and Lucy Harrison, on 7 June 1925. 
Death*Robert Allen Watkins died on 5 January 1989 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 84. 
Census*Robert Allen Watkins appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC, age 25, md., 1st. md. age 20, odd jobs. 

Family

Clara Mae Whisnant b. 27 October 1905, d. 25 July 1992
Child

Robert Broadus Watkins

ID# 14135, b. 22 November 1926, d. 8 March 1966
Father*Robert Allen Watkins b. 22 Jan 1904, d. 5 Jan 1989
Mother*Clara Mae Whisnant b. 27 Oct 1905, d. 25 Jul 1992
Birth*Robert Broadus Watkins was born on 22 November 1926 in NC. 
Death*He died on 8 March 1966 in Montgomery Co., AL, at age 39. 
Census*Robert Broadus Watkins appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in High Shoals, Rutherford Co., NC, age 2 yrs., 4 months. 

Arch William Perry

ID# 14139, b. 3 November 1869, d. 9 September 1964
Birth*Arch William Perry was born on 3 November 1869 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Kitty Mae Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Martin Whisenant and Lucinda C. Franks, after 1910. 
Death*Arch William Perry died on 9 September 1964 at age 94.1 
Burial*He was buried in Harmony Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Winfield, Marion Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fayette Co., ALage 48, md., farmer
1930Fayette Co., ALage 60, widowed

Family

Kitty Mae Whisenant b. 23 March 1884, d. 15 November 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Harvey T. Perry

ID# 14140, b. 13 November 1911, d. 9 February 1925
Father*Arch William Perry b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Kitty Mae Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1884, d. 15 Nov 1925
Birth*Harvey T. Perry was born on 13 November 1911 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 9 February 1925 in Fayette Co., AL, at age 13.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Harmony Grove Bapt. Ch. Cem., Winfield, Marion Co., AL. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lester Perry

ID# 14141, b. 15 December 1912, d. August 1978
Father*Arch William Perry b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Kitty Mae Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1884, d. 15 Nov 1925
Birth*Lester Perry was born on 15 December 1912 in AL.1 
Death*He died in August 1978 in AL at age 65.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fayette Co., ALage 7
1930Fayette Co., ALage 17, single, resides with father.

Citations

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

Byron Perry

ID# 14142, b. 19 May 1916, d. 19 October 2010
Father*Arch William Perry b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Kitty Mae Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1884, d. 15 Nov 1925
Birth*Byron Perry was born on 19 May 1916 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 19 October 2010 in AL at age 94.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fayette Co., ALage 5 yrs., 1 month
1930Fayette Co., ALage 15, resides with father

Citations

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

Evaline E. Perry

ID# 14143, b. 5 October 1918, d. 6 April 2007
Father*Arch William Perry b. 3 Nov 1869, d. 9 Sep 1964
Mother*Kitty Mae Whisenant b. 23 Mar 1884, d. 15 Nov 1925
Birth*Evaline E. Perry was born on 5 October 1918 in AL. 
Death*She died on 6 April 2007 at age 88. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fayette Co., ALage 2 yrs., 3 months
1930Fayette Co., ALage 10, resides with father.

Vivian Virginia Boyett

ID# 14144, b. 10 May 1925, d. 17 July 2000
Father*John Davis Boyett b. 9 Sep 1899, d. 6 Feb 1958
Mother*Vivian Pearl Whisenhant b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 31 Oct 1995
Birth*Vivian Virginia Boyett was born on 10 May 1925 in Hortense, Polk Co., TX; She married Ralph Arnold Nixon. 
Death*She died on 17 July 2000 at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Polk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Angelina Co., TXage 4 yrs., 10 months
1940Angelina Co., TXage 14, completed 1 year of high school.

John Davis Boyett

ID# 14145, b. 24 November 1926, d. 25 September 1929
Father*John Davis Boyett b. 9 Sep 1899, d. 6 Feb 1958
Mother*Vivian Pearl Whisenhant b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 31 Oct 1995
Birth*John Davis Boyett was born on 24 November 1926 in Camden, Polk Co., TX. 
Death*He died on 25 September 1929 in Polk Co., TX, at age 2. 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Polk Co., TX. 

Iris Nan Boyett

ID# 14146, b. 20 July 1937, d. 20 July 1937
Father*John Davis Boyett b. 9 Sep 1899, d. 6 Feb 1958
Mother*Vivian Pearl Whisenhant b. 17 Aug 1903, d. 31 Oct 1995
Death*Iris Nan Boyett died on 20 July 1937. 
Birth*She was born on 20 July 1937. 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Polk Co., TX.