Rosa Lee Smawley

ID# 1451, b. 6 March 1898, d. 23 July 1965
Father*Joseph Mitchell Smawley b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 5 Mar 1931
Mother*Sarah Lee Whisnant b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Birth*Rosa Lee Smawley was born on 6 March 1898 in NC.1 
Death*She died on 23 July 1965 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 67; never married.1 
Census*Rosa Lee Smawley appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Herman Smawley

ID# 1452, b. 6 March 1900, d. 4 September 1981
Father*Joseph Mitchell Smawley b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 5 Mar 1931
Mother*Sarah Lee Whisnant b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Birth*Herman Smawley was born on 6 March 1900 in NC; He married Vernie Bonnie Grayson.1 
Death*He died on 4 September 1981 at age 81.1 
Census*Herman Smawley appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC, age 3 months. 

Citations

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

Pearl Smawley

ID# 1453, b. 8 August 1902, d. 10 March 2001
Father*Joseph Mitchell Smawley b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 5 Mar 1931
Mother*Sarah Lee Whisnant b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Birth*Pearl Smawley was born on 8 August 1902 in Rutherford Co., NC; She married William Clarence Grayson on 27 Oct 1919. 
Death*She died on 10 March 2001 in Forest City, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 98. 

Ruby Augusta Smawley

ID# 1454, b. 29 August 1906, d. 12 March 1973
Father*Joseph Mitchell Smawley b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 5 Mar 1931
Mother*Sarah Lee Whisnant b. 25 Nov 1864, d. 11 Jun 1937
Burial*Ruby Augusta Smawley was buried in Pisgah Meth. Ch. Cem., Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Birth*She was born on 29 August 1906 in NC; She married Mal Memory Norville.2,1 
Death*She died on 12 March 1973 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 66; married.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ruth Mae Smawley

ID# 1455, b. 4 April 1906, d. 4 April 2004
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Ruth Mae Smawley was born on 4 April 1906 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC; She married Eber Lee Champion.1 
Death*She died on 4 April 2004 in NC at age 98. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 13
1930Double Shoals, Cleveland Co., NCage 24, md., 1st. md. age 16

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Ola Blanche Smawley

ID# 1456, b. 26 March 1899, d. March 1977
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Ola Blanche Smawley was born on 26 March 1899 in NC; She married Ernest Durham Bridges. 
Death*She died in March 1977.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Double Shoals, Cleveland Co., NCage 1
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 20, single

Citations

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

Alma Roberta Smawley

ID# 1457, b. 5 March 1901, d. 9 October 2005
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Alma Roberta Smawley was born on 5 March 1901 in Cleveland Co., NC; She married Everett Durham Palmer Bridges.1 
Death*She died on 9 October 2005 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 104.1 
Census*Alma Roberta Smawley appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC, age 18, single. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Miles Maurice Smawley

ID# 1458, b. 22 February 1903, d. 4 August 1905
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Miles Maurice Smawley was born on 22 February 1903. 
Death*He died on 4 August 1905 at age 2.1 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Theodore Tillman Smawley

ID# 1459, b. 17 August 1908, d. 7 July 1959
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Theodore Tillman Smawley was born on 17 August 1908 in Cleveland Co., NC; He married Ruth Champion.1 
Death*He died on 7 July 1959 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 50; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 11
1930Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 21, single

Citations

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

Irene Esther Smawley

ID# 1460, b. 28 March 1911, d. 2 November 2004
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*Irene Esther Smawley was born on 28 March 1911 in Rutherford Co., NC; She married Hubert Lee Mauney.1 
Death*She died on 2 November 2004 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 8 yrs., 9 months
1930Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 19, single

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John Bryan Smawley

ID# 1461, b. 4 December 1914, d. 24 January 2008
Father*Walter Montpelier Smawley b. 18 Jun 1877, d. 13 Dec 1957
Mother*Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 3 Nov 1943
Birth*John Bryan Smawley was born on 4 December 1914 in Cleveland Co., NC; He married Ava Lee Hull. 
Death*He died on 24 January 2008 in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 93.1 
Burial*He was buried in Palm Tree M.C. Cem., Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 5 yrs., 6 months
1930Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NCage 15
Residence* In 2005 John lived in Lawndale, Cleveland Co., NC. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Archie Lee Burns

ID# 1462, b. 5 September 1902, d. 7 December 1970
Father*Max Burns b. 18 Jul 1866, d. 27 Jul 1920
Mother*Lou Ellen Whisnant b. 8 Jul 1870, d. 21 Nov 1951
Birth*Archie Lee Burns was born on 5 September 1902 in NC; His wife was Panthy Louise [unknown].1,2 
Death*He died on 7 December 1970 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 68; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in GingerCake Cem., Jonas Ridge, Burke Co., NC, 35.955833,-81.891944.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 7
1920Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 17, single

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Charles H. Whitener

ID# 1463, b. 13 September 1859, d. 26 June 1941
Burial*Charles H. Whitener was buried in Westley's Chapel. Meth. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 
Birth*He was born on 13 September 1859 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Marriage*He married Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant, daughter of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst, on 1 December 1912 in Catawba Co., NC.3 
Death*Charles H. Whitener died on 26 June 1941 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 81; widowed.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 62, md., farmer
1930Bandys, Catawba Co., NCage 70

Family

Virginia Jennie Belle Whisnant b. 2 December 1871, d. 7 May 1924
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Gladys Waightstell Metcalf

ID# 1465, b. 11 November 1930, d. 28 December 1997
Birth*Gladys Waightstell Metcalf was born on 11 November 1930 in Buncombe Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert Hoover Whisenant, son of Walter Glenn Whisenant and Beulah Lee Whisenant, on 25 June 1949.2 
Death*Gladys Waightstell Metcalf died on 28 December 1997 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, at age 67; married.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Zion Hill Bapt. Ch. Cem., Burke Co., NC, 35.564722,-81.539167. 
Obituary*

Family

Herbert Hoover Whisenant b. 14 October 1928, d. 7 October 2004
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Delores Jean Davidson

ID# 1466, d. 15 May 1995
Marriage*Delores Jean Davidson married Russell Leroy Whisenant, son of Walter Glenn Whisenant and Beulah Lee Whisenant. 
Death*Delores Jean Davidson died on 15 May 1995. 
Burial*She was buried in West Park Cem, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, 41.448056,-81.741667. 

Family

Russell Leroy Whisenant b. 13 January 1931, d. 30 March 2005
Children
  • Russell Leroy Whisenant Jr.
  • Sherry Lee Whisenant
  • Troy Glenn Whisenant
  • David Gene Whisenant b. 7 Nov 1972, d. 13 Nov 1972

Donald Edward Ollis

ID# 1467, b. 10 May 1930, d. 30 March 2011
Birth*Donald Edward Ollis was born on 10 May 1930 in Yancy Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 30 March 2011 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 80.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778.1 

Family

Vera Evelyn Whisenant
Children
  • Janet Lee Ollis
  • Donna Marie Ollis

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Edward M. Marriott

ID# 1469, b. 13 December 1908, d. 13 January 1981
Birth*Edward M. Marriott was born on 13 December 1908.1 
Marriage*He married Lois Fletcher Whisnant, daughter of James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. and Ola Belle Humphries. 
Death*Edward M. Marriott died on 13 January 1981 at age 72.1 
Burial*He was buried in Avondale Cem., Avondale, Rutherford Co., NC, 35.275278,-81.792500. 

Family

Lois Fletcher Whisnant b. 27 November 1911, d. 8 February 2002

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

John Edward Van Norwick

ID# 1470, b. circa 1920, d. 1988
Birth*John Edward Van Norwick was born circa 1920. 
Marriage*He married Laura Katherine Whisnant, daughter of James Fletcher Whisnant Sr. and Ola Belle Humphries. 
Death*John Edward Van Norwick died in 1988. 

Family

Laura Katherine Whisnant b. 22 March 1922, d. 9 January 1989

Jim Duvall

ID# 1471
Marriage*Jim Duvall married Mary Vergie Whisnant, daughter of Robert White Whisnant and Della T. Lane. 

Family

Mary Vergie Whisnant b. 18 September 1917, d. 30 September 1994

John Edward Shaw

ID# 1472, b. 11 February 1886, d. October 1976
Birth*John Edward Shaw was born on 11 February 1886 in LA. 
Marriage*He married Lillie Eva Whisnant, daughter of Wade Lawrence Whisnant and Carrie Gertrude Baker, on 3 March 1927.1 
Death*John Edward Shaw died in October 1976 in LA at age 90. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LAage 44, md., 1st. md. age 41.
1940New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LAage 54, md., completed the 8th. grade.

Family

Lillie Eva Whisnant b. 19 February 1901, d. 5 March 1958

Citations

  1. [S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

Nola Roberta Ward

ID# 1474, b. 20 August 1912, d. 15 August 1973
Birth*Nola Roberta Ward was born on 20 August 1912 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Gleason Hill Whisnant, son of Wade Lawrence Whisnant and Carrie Gertrude Baker. 
Death*Nola Roberta Ward died on 15 August 1973 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 60; married.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Sardis Ev. Lutheran Ch. Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.623611,-81.379167.1 
Census*Nola Roberta Ward appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 28, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Gleason Hill Whisnant b. 9 March 1911, d. 14 June 2007

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.

Phyllis Edith Ward

ID# 1475, b. 8 May 1916, d. 1 December 2000
Birth*Phyllis Edith Ward was born on 8 May 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Remus Beaman Whisnant, son of Wade Lawrence Whisnant and Carrie Gertrude Baker, on 15 January 1939.1 
Death*Phyllis Edith Ward died on 1 December 2000 in Conover, Catawba Co., NC, at age 84.2 
Census*Phyllis Edith Ward appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, age 23, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed at a hosiery mill. Her wage last year was $400. 

Family

Remus Beaman Whisnant b. 4 February 1915, d. 2 June 1979

Citations

  1. [S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Thomas Hansard Raney Jr.

ID# 1477, b. 30 March 1910, d. 1 March 1977
Birth*Thomas Hansard Raney Jr. was born on 30 March 1910 in Orange, Orange Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Bonnie Dale Whisnant, daughter of William Oscar Whisnant and Fannie Ellen Norman, on 26 November 1936 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*Thomas Hansard Raney Jr. died on 1 March 1977 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 66. 
Census*Thomas Hansard Raney Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC, age 29, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a Collector for a finance company. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $25. 

Family

Bonnie Dale Whisnant b. 30 August 1909, d. 5 November 1973
Child
  • Dale Howard Raney

Citations

  1. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.

William Ben Abernethy

ID# 1478, b. 2 August 1914, d. 30 June 1967
Birth*William Ben Abernethy was born on 2 August 1914; His father was Walter Gomer Abernathy.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Lea Whisnant, daughter of Donald Burton Whisnant and Ida Bertha Lefevers, on 2 August 1947 in Catawba Co., NC.2 
Death*William Ben Abernethy died on 30 June 1967 at age 52.3 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, 35.744167,-81.368056. 

Family

Mary Lea Whisnant b. 2 August 1917, d. 7 October 2009
Child

Citations

  1. [S22] Catawba County Heritage Society, Catawba County North Carolina Heritage Book.
  2. [S9] Letter, Nancy Carole Puckett to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Leona Williams1

ID# 1479, b. 4 January 1907, d. 19 July 1961
Birth*Leona Williams was born on 4 January 1907 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Donald Burton Whisnant, son of William M. Whisnant and Harriet Propst. 
Death*Leona Williams died on 19 July 1961 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 54; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.1 

Family

Donald Burton Whisnant b. 30 November 1887, d. 16 February 1967

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Douglas Washington Russell

ID# 1480, b. 21 April 1911, d. 27 December 1980
Father*Otis Caswell Russell b. 26 Mar 1887, d. 18 May 1974
Mother*Alice Pearl Whisnant b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 Jul 1965
Birth*Douglas Washington Russell was born on 21 April 1911 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 27 December 1980 at age 69.1 

Citations

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

Dwight Ausburn Russell

ID# 1481, b. 4 April 1915, d. 20 July 1989
Father*Otis Caswell Russell b. 26 Mar 1887, d. 18 May 1974
Mother*Alice Pearl Whisnant b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 Jul 1965
Birth*Dwight Ausburn Russell was born on 4 April 1915 in Caldwell Co., NC; He married Anna Belle Lee.1 
Death*He died on 20 July 1989 in NC at age 74.1 
Census*Dwight Ausburn Russell appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, age 25, single, complete high school. He is a Salesman at a retail hardware store. His wage last year was $1200. He owns a home valued at $2500. 

Citations

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

Otis Caswell Russell II

ID# 1482, b. 28 February 1919, d. 16 June 1970
Father*Otis Caswell Russell b. 26 Mar 1887, d. 18 May 1974
Mother*Alice Pearl Whisnant b. 8 May 1891, d. 22 Jul 1965
Birth*Otis Caswell Russell II was born on 28 February 1919 in Caldwell Co., NC; He married Ruth Pope.1 
Death*He died on 16 June 1970 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC, at age 51; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, 35.801944,-81.436667.1 
Census*Otis Caswell Russell II appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Granite Falls, Caldwell Co., NC, age 21, single, completed 3 years of high school. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

male child Whisnant

ID# 1483, d. before 1988
Father*James Blackburn Whisnant
Mother*Mary White Pitts b. 12 Jul 1922, d. 31 May 1988
Death*Male child Whisnant died before 1988. 
Note*Male child Whisnant I have no information pertaining to this person. 

William Taylor Whisenhunt

ID# 1484, b. 5 December 1904, d. 24 May 1985
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*William Taylor Whisenhunt was born on 5 December 1904 in GA.1 
Death*He died on 24 May 1985 in Irwin Co., GA, at age 80.2 
Burial*He was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 5
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 15
1930Aragon, Polk Co., GAage 25, single, farm laborer, living at home

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Boyce Carlyle Boone

ID# 1486, b. 6 August 1904, d. 20 January 1977
Birth*Boyce Carlyle Boone was born on 6 August 1904 in Madison Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Azile Estelle Whisnant, daughter of Asbury Whisnant and Sarah Ella Austin. 
Death*Boyce Carlyle Boone died on 20 January 1977 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 72.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mars Hill, Madison Co., NCage 26, md., 1st. md. age 21. He is a Watch Maker. He owns his own shop. His mother resides in the household.
1940Asheville, Buncombe Co., NCage 36, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a Watchmaker who owns his own shop. He rents a home for $15.

Family

Azile Estelle Whisnant b. 21 January 1910, d. 27 June 2002
Children
  • Evelyn C. Boone
  • Sarah B. Boone
  • Jean Meriwether Boone

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

William Roy Lowdermilk

ID# 1487, b. 30 October 1924, d. 16 November 1924
Father*William Douglas Lowdermilk b. 4 May 1902, d. 24 Jun 1955
Mother*Connie Eunice Whisenant b. c Apr 1904
Birth*William Roy Lowdermilk was born on 30 October 1924 in Burke Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 16 November 1924 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC. 

J. A. Norris

ID# 1488
Marriage*J. A. Norris married Mary Margaret Whisenant, daughter of George Ross Whisenant and Mary Talor Tate, on 30 November 1893 in Tippah Co., MS.1 

Family

Mary Margaret Whisenant b. circa 1856

Citations

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

John Henry Holland

ID# 1489, b. 8 May 1853, d. 19 April 1922
Birth*John Henry Holland was born on 8 May 1853 in Abbeville Co., SC; His parents were Henry Lawrence Holland and Lany Ann Hawthorne. 
Marriage*He married Caroline Eldore Whisenant, daughter of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate, on 2 December 1875. 
Death*John Henry Holland died on 19 April 1922 in Pontotoc Co., MS, at age 68. 
Burial*He was buried in Campground Cem., Pontotoc Co., MS, 34.183889,-88.983333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Union Co., MSage 27, md., farmer
1900Beckham, Pontotoc Co., MSage 47, widow, md. 24 yrs.
1910Pontotoc Co., MS

Family

Caroline Eldore Whisenant b. 23 April 1853, d. 17 March 1900
Marriage*John Henry Holland married Caroline Eldore Whisenant, daughter of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate, on 2 December 1875. 
Children

Talula A. E. Johnson

ID# 1490, b. 10 July 1860, d. 12 August 1885
Birth*Talula A. E. Johnson was born on 10 July 1860 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Zachariah Peter Whisenant, son of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate, on 14 November 1877 in Pontotoc Co., MS. 
Death*Talula A. E. Johnson died on 12 August 1885 at age 25.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS.2 
Census*Talula A. E. Johnson appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Union Co., MS, age 19, md. 

Family

Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 January 1855, d. 15 June 1937
Children

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Cox

ID# 1491, b. 20 June 1851, d. 8 January 1933
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Cox was born on 20 June 1851 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Zachariah Peter Whisenant, son of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate, on 15 April 1888 in Lee Co., MS.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Cox died on 8 January 1933 at age 81.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 48, md. 22 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 57, md. 1 time, 22 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Union Co., MSage 67, md.
1930Union Co., MSage 78, md., 1st. md. age 36
Name Variation Mary Elizabeth Cox was also known as Molly. 

Family

Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 January 1855, d. 15 June 1937
Marriage*She married Zachariah Peter Whisenant, son of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate, on 15 April 1888 in Lee Co., MS.2 
Child

Citations

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

Ollie Mae Whisenant

ID# 1492, b. 22 August 1878, d. 14 November 1961
Father*Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Mother*Talula A. E. Johnson b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 12 Aug 1885
Birth*Ollie Mae Whisenant was born on 22 August 1878 in Union Co., MS. 
Marriage*She married Samuel Cullen Daniel on 2 February 1899 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Ollie Mae Whisenant died on 14 November 1961 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, at age 83. 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., Union Co., MS, 34.531667,-88.943056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Union Co., MSage 1
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 21, md. 1 yr. She lives next door to her parents.
1910Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MSage 31, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Union Co., MSage 41, md.
1930Union Co., MSage 51, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940New Albany, Union Co., MSage 61, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. She rents a home for $15. [e.d. 73-9, sheet 9A, household #211]
Obituary*

Family

Samuel Cullen Daniel b. 16 March 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Marriage*Ollie Mae Whisenant married Samuel Cullen Daniel on 2 February 1899 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Ralph Henderson Whisenant

ID# 1493, b. 20 September 1882, d. 24 April 1941
Father*Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Mother*Talula A. E. Johnson b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 12 Aug 1885
Birth*Ralph Henderson Whisenant was born on 20 September 1882 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Lettie West on 25 September 1902 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Ralph Henderson Whisenant died on 24 April 1941 in Nolan Co., TX, at age 58; widowed.2 
Burial*He was buried in Roscoe Cem., Roscoe, Nolan Co., TX, 32.458333,-100.524444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 17
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 26, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., farmer
1920Union Co., MSage 35, widowed, farmer
1930Fisher Co., TXage 45, widowed, farmer, 1st. md. age 20
1930Scurry Co., TXage 47, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21. This census shows he is married to Letta, age 46, 1st. md. age 20, born in Mississippi. Since his first wife Lettie West had died in 1919 (per her tombstone). Is this really a second wife for Ralph? Why is the family also listed in the 1930 Fisher Co., TX census report?
1940Scurry Co., TXage 59, widow, completed 3 years of high school. He is the owner/clerk of a grocery store. He owns a home valued at $400. He lives by himself. [e.d. 208-12, sheet 9A, household #173]
Nickname Ralph Henderson Whisenant also went by the name of Hix. 

Family

Lettie West b. 16 October 1882, d. 1919
Marriage*He married Lettie West on 25 September 1902 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Arthur Guy Whisenant

ID# 1494, b. 30 December 1883, d. 15 September 1952
Father*Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Mother*Talula A. E. Johnson b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 12 Aug 1885
Birth*Arthur Guy Whisenant was born on 30 December 1883 in Union Co., MS; Note: His world War II draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 30 Dec 1884, Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Minnie Alma Norris on 11 January 1905 in Tippah Co., MS. 
Death*Arthur Guy Whisenant died on 15 September 1952 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 68; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Sweetwater Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 15
1910Tippah Co., MSage 25, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
1920Union Co., MSage 35, md., farmer
1930Nolan Co., TXage 45, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20, no military service
1940Nolan Co., TXage 55, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a service station operator. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 177-8, sheet 2A, household #21]

Family

Minnie Alma Norris b. 4 June 1883, d. 13 February 1973
Marriage*Arthur Guy Whisenant married Minnie Alma Norris on 11 January 1905 in Tippah Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

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

Marion Floy Whisenant

ID# 1495, b. 2 July 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Father*Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Cox b. 20 Jun 1851, d. 8 Jan 1933
Birth*Marion Floy Whisenant was born on 2 July 1889 in Union Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mattie Mae Shelton on 19 August 1911 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Marion Floy Whisenant died on 5 May 1946 at age 56.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 10
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 21, living with parents
1920Union Co., MSage 30, md., farmer
1930Union Co., MSage 40, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Union Co., MSage 50, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $200. [e.d. 73-19, sheet 4A, household #60]

Family

Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 February 1968
Marriage*Marion Floy Whisenant married Mattie Mae Shelton on 19 August 1911 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Albertine Steen

ID# 1496, b. 18 October 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Birth*Albertine Steen was born on 18 October 1852. 
Marriage*She married Samuel Galloway Whisenant, son of Rufus Henderson Whisenant and Mary Levinia Tate. 
Death*Albertine Steen died on 26 May 1898 at age 45. 

Family

Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 September 1858, d. 4 February 1890
Children

Lonnie Whisenant

ID# 1497
Father*Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Mother*Albertine Steen b. 18 Oct 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Note*Lonnie Whisenant I can neither confirm or deny that this person ever existed. 

Rufus Johnston Whisenant

ID# 1498, b. 1 December 1880, d. 5 February 1962
Father*Zachariah Peter Whisenant b. 5 Jan 1855, d. 15 Jun 1937
Mother*Talula A. E. Johnson b. 10 Jul 1860, d. 12 Aug 1885
Birth*Rufus Johnston Whisenant was born on 1 December 1880 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie Tidlia Reed on 5 September 1901 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Rufus Johnston Whisenant died on 5 February 1962 at age 81. 
Burial*He was buried in Ingomar Cem., Ingomar, Union Co., MS, 34.398056,-89.030556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MSage 20, single, census states his date of birth as May 1880
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 29, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., farmer
1920Union Co., MSage 39, md., farmer
1930Union Co., MSage 49, md., 1st. md. age 21, Supervisor, Union County, vet: no, own home
1940Union Co., MSage 59, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. [e.d. 73-8, sheet 10B, household #168]
Note*Rufus Johnston Whisenant was a supervisor in Union Co., MS, for 8 years, and was a member of the Ingomar School Board. 

Family

Lillie Tidlia Reed b. 15 January 1885, d. 15 October 1968
Marriage*He married Lillie Tidlia Reed on 5 September 1901 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Albert Whisenant

ID# 1499, b. 26 June 1887, d. 14 July 1959
Father*Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Mother*Albertine Steen b. 18 Oct 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Birth*Albert Whisenant was born on 26 June 1887 in Pontotoc Co., MS. 
Death*He died on 14 July 1959 at age 72. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found

Ernest Whisenant

ID# 1500, b. 20 December 1882, d. 21 August 1960
Father*Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Mother*Albertine Steen b. 18 Oct 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Birth*Ernest Whisenant was born on 20 December 1882 in Pontotoc Co., MS. 
Death*He died on 21 August 1960 at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found