Terisia Bruce

ID# 15156, b. 18 August 1897
Birth*Terisia Bruce was born on 18 August 1897 in Cullman Co., AL; Her parents were Charles Finley Bruce and Rebecca [unknown].1 
Marriage*She married Herman Clifton Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw, on 17 June 1923.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 32, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 42, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Herman Clifton Whisenant b. 15 November 1895, d. 27 March 1969
Child

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.

James Lamar Whisenant

ID# 15157, b. 27 September 1924, d. 14 October 2000
Father*Herman Clifton Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1895, d. 27 Mar 1969
Mother*Terisia Bruce b. 18 Aug 1897
Birth*James Lamar Whisenant was born on 27 September 1924 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Ann Box on 8 May 1947 in Portsmouth City, VA.1 
Death*James Lamar Whisenant died on 14 October 2000 in Colorado Co., TX, at age 76.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 5
1940Anniston, Calhoun Co., ALage 15, attending school, completed 4 years of high school. He resides with his parents.
Residence* In December 1997 James lived in Cat Spring, Austin Co., TX. 
Note*He James served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a journalist and assignment manager with ABC News. His work included travels to Europe, Central and South America, the Orient, and Pacific Islands. He is now retired. 

Family

Margaret Ann Box b. 16 February 1926, d. 30 August 2010
Marriage*He married Margaret Ann Box on 8 May 1947 in Portsmouth City, VA.1 
Child
  • James Clifton Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Otto Burt Brown

ID# 15158, b. 15 June 1891, d. 12 June 1940
Birth*Otto Burt Brown was born on 15 June 1891 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Nannie Annie Whisenant, daughter of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw, in December 1915.2 
Death*Otto Burt Brown died on 12 June 1940 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 48.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ball Play, Etowah Co., ALage 28, md., farmer
1930Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 38, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Ball Play, Etowah Co., ALage 48, md., completed the 7th. grade. He rents a farmhouse for $5.

Family

Nannie Annie Whisenant b. 2 August 1897, d. November 1982
Children
  • Guy C. Brown
  • Otto Burt Brown Jr.

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Clara M. [unknown]

ID# 15160, b. 13 November 1910, d. 8 September 2003
Birth*Clara M. [unknown] was born on 13 November 1910.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew John Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw. 
Death*Clara M. [unknown] died on 8 September 2003 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 92.1 

Family

Andrew John Whisenant b. 27 April 1899, d. 2 December 1981

Citations

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

James Roberts

ID# 15161, b. 5 November 1920, d. 4 August 1993
Father*Louie G. Roberts b. 3 Aug 1895, d. 16 Mar 1954
Mother*Maggie Florine Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1901, d. 21 Jan 1991
Birth*James Roberts was born on 5 November 1920 in AL. 
Death*He died on 4 August 1993 at age 72. 
Census*James Roberts appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ball Play, Etowah Co., AL, age 19, single, completed the 8th. grade. 

William C. Roberts

ID# 15162, b. circa 1925
Father*Louie G. Roberts b. 3 Aug 1895, d. 16 Mar 1954
Mother*Maggie Florine Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1901, d. 21 Jan 1991
Birth*William C. Roberts was born circa 1925 in AL.1 
Census*William C. Roberts appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ball Play, Etowah Co., AL, age 15, single, not attending school, completed the 8th. grade. 

Citations

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

Myrtie Royal

ID# 15163, b. 27 July 1908, d. 1 November 1982
Birth*Myrtie Royal was born on 27 July 1908 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Gideon Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw, before April 1940. 
Death*Myrtie Royal died on 1 November 1982 in TN at age 74.2 
Burial*She was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cem., East Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, 33.988889,-85.969722. 
Census*Myrtie Royal appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Columbia, Maury Co., TN, age 30, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Charles Gideon Whisenant b. 24 July 1906, d. 19 December 1988
Child
  • Edwin Mark Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Aileen Winford

ID# 15165, b. 25 April 1905, d. 18 November 1997
Birth*Aileen Winford was born on 25 April 1905 in Lincoln Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Gaston Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Mary Beulah Kershaw, on 4 October 1931 in Lincoln Co., TN.1 
Death*Aileen Winford died on 18 November 1997 in Lincoln Co., TN, at age 92.2 
Burial*She was buried in Kelso Cem., Kelso, Lincoln Co., TN, 35.128056,-86.470000.3 
Census*Aileen Winford appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Beacon, Dutchess Co., NY, age 40, md., completed 2 years of high school. 

Family

James Gaston Whisenant b. 7 March 1903, d. 8 December 1984
Child

Citations

  1. [S114] Dora Mai Gordon Whisenant, "Whisenant, Dora Mai," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Jan 2001.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Robert H. Wynne

ID# 15172
Marriage*Robert H. Wynne married Rhoda Jane Cullens on 12 December 1887 in Etowah Co., AL.1 

Family

Rhoda Jane Cullens b. May 1843

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Joseph Sylas Huddleston

ID# 15175, b. 27 November 1848, d. 6 October 1936
Birth*Joseph Sylas Huddleston was born on 27 November 1848 in Pike Co., AR; His parents were William Lemuel Huddleston and Nancy Lemon McKenzie.1,2 
Marriage*He married Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt, daughter of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell, on 14 October 1869 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1,3 
Death*Joseph Sylas Huddleston died on 6 October 1936 in Hughes Co., OK, at age 87.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Non Cem., Non, Hughes Co., OK, 34.783333,-96.246667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 31, md., farm laborer
1900Chickasaw Nation, Bryan Co., OKage 51, md. 31 yrs., farmer
1910Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 56, md. 35 yrs., farmer
1920Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 71, md., farmer
1930Calvin, Hughes Co., OKage 81, md., 1st. md. age 21
Note*Joseph and his family lived at Adair, Calvin, and Non, Oklahoma for many years. The story goes that Sye had appointed a certain man to build his coffin, and another to shave him. He called them to his side to have them recite his instructions, which they did. He told them he would die at 3:00 a.m., and as the clock was striking three he died. Sye asked a grandson to shoot a squirrel for his last meal, and this was done. The family loved to have Zane Grey novels read to them. 

Family

Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt b. 23 October 1846, d. 23 September 1936
Marriage*Joseph Sylas Huddleston married Barbara Jenetta Whisenhunt, daughter of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell, on 14 October 1869 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Amon T. Hale

ID# 15179, b. June 1840
Birth*Amon T. Hale was born in June 1840 in Jackson Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt, daughter of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell, in 1865. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 30, md., farm laborer
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 40, md., farmer
1900Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 59, md. 35 yrs., farmer
1910Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 70, md. 1 time

Family

Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt b. 14 January 1840, d. 13 January 1916
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Thomas Huddleston

ID# 15181, b. 22 March 1856, d. 13 February 1906
Birth*James Thomas Huddleston was born on 22 March 1856 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Flora Eveline Whisenhunt, daughter of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell, on 3 January 1877 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Death*James Thomas Huddleston died on 13 February 1906 in Custer Co., OK, at age 49.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 23, md., laborer
1900Fannin Co., TXage 44, md. 24 yrs., farmer

Family

Flora Eveline Whisenhunt b. 25 September 1855, d. 14 December 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Annie M. Whisenhunt

ID# 15187, b. September 1881
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*Annie M. Whisenhunt was born in September 1881 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 20, single, living with parents.
1910Bryan Co., OKage 28, single, living with father
1930Albany, Bryan Co., OKage 48, single, in the household of her brother George E. Whisenhunt. (Note: Census listed her name as Ina Mae Whisenhunt.)
Name Variation As of 1930, Annie M. Whisenhunt was also known as Ina Mae. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

George Earl Whisenhunt1

ID# 15188, b. 21 November 1883, d. 22 August 1956
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*George Earl Whisenhunt was born on 21 November 1883 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX.2,1,3,4 
Marriage*He married Margaret Elizabeth Putman on 11 July 1910 in Fannin Co., TX.5 
Death*George Earl Whisenhunt died on 22 August 1956 at age 72.4 
Burial*He was buried in Albany Cem., Albany, Bryan Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 16
1910Bryan Co., OKage 26, single, living with father
1920Albany, Bryan Co., OKage 36, md., farmer
1930Albany, Bryan Co., OKage 46, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26
1940Albany, Bryan Co., OKage 56, md., completed the 3rd. grade. His is employed as a farm operator. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 7-4A, sheet 3A, household #47]
Residence* In 1918 George lived in Bryan Co., OK.1 

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Putman b. 18 February 1893, d. 18 August 1979
Marriage*He married Margaret Elizabeth Putman on 11 July 1910 in Fannin Co., TX.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ruth Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 15189, b. 2 October 1886, d. 16 July 1960
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt was born on 2 October 1886 in TX. 
Marriage*She married Otis M. Mendenhall on 3 March 1904 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Death*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt died on 16 July 1960 in Kern Co., CA, at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Shafter Memorial Pk. Cem., Kern Co., CA, 35.472778,-119.234167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 13
1910Bryan Co., OKage 22, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 5 ch., 2 living
1920Bryan Co., OKage 33, md.
1930Jackson Co., OKage 43, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Kern Co., CAage 53, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 15-88A, sheet 17B, household #360]

Family

Otis M. Mendenhall b. 19 March 1884, d. 21 April 1966
Marriage*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt married Otis M. Mendenhall on 3 March 1904 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Emmons Whisenhunt

ID# 15190, b. August 1889
Father*Adam Brooks Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1846, d. 22 Aug 1919
Mother*Ann Eliza Merriman b. Oct 1848, d. b 1910
Birth*Emmons Whisenhunt was born in August 1889 in TX.1 
Census*Emmons Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Chickasaw Nation, OK, age 10. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Germettie Caroline Pickens

ID# 15191, b. 24 January 1859, d. 13 October 1940
Birth*Germettie Caroline Pickens was born on 24 January 1859 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Minor Whisenhunt, son of Henry J. N. Whisenhunt and Amanda Smith, on 17 April 1879 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*Germettie Caroline Pickens died on 13 October 1940 in Henderson Co., TX, at age 81; widow.1 
Burial*She was buried in Goshen Cem., Eustace, Henderson Co., TX, 32.352778,-96.010833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 21, md.
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 41, md. 21 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living
1940Eustace, Henderson Co., TXage 81, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides in the household of her son Richard M. Whisenhunt. [e.d. 107-12, sheet 8A, household #172]
Nickname Germettie Caroline Pickens also went by the name of Callie. 

Family

Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 November 1926
Marriage*She married Joseph Minor Whisenhunt, son of Henry J. N. Whisenhunt and Amanda Smith, on 17 April 1879 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Newton Whisenhunt

ID# 15192, b. 28 January 1880, d. 10 December 1952
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Robert Newton Whisenhunt was born on 28 January 1880 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lundy Fisher on 27 October 1904 in Hunt Co., TX.4 
Marriage*Robert Newton Whisenhunt married Mary Margaret Warren. 
Death*Robert Newton Whisenhunt died on 10 December 1952 in Seagoville, Dallas Co., TX, at age 72; widowed.5 
Burial*He was buried in Lee Cem., Seagoville, Dallas Co., TX, 32.655278,-96.555833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 5 months
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 20, single, living at home
1910Van Zandt Co., TXmd. 1 time
1920Liberty, Anderson Co., TXage 40, md., farmer
1930Henderson Co., TXage 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 16, no military service
1940Hutchins, Dallas Co., TXage 60, md., completed 2 years of school. He is employed as a laborer on a W.P.A. road project. His wage last year was $160. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 57-34, sheet 7B, household #139]
Note*Robert Newton Whisenhunt first married at age 16 circa 1896.2 

Family 1

Lundy Fisher b. 1884
Marriage*He married Lundy Fisher on 27 October 1904 in Hunt Co., TX.4 
Children
  • Bessie Whisenhunt
  • Joseph Whisenhunt
  • Valentine Whisenhunt

Family 2

Mary Margaret Warren b. 11 September 1883, d. 24 July 1951
Marriage*Robert Newton Whisenhunt married Mary Margaret Warren. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b.29 Jan 1880.
  4. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Joseph Matthew Whisenhunt1

ID# 15193, b. 27 July 1882, d. 1919
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Joseph Matthew Whisenhunt was born on 27 July 1882 in Van Zandt Co., TX.2,1 
Death*He died in 1919. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 17, single, living at home.
1910Census record not found
Residence* In September 1918 Joseph lived in Montalba, Anderson Co., TX; farmer.1 

Citations

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

Noah Whisenhunt

ID# 15194, b. December 1883
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Noah Whisenhunt was born in December 1883 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2 
Census*Noah Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Van Zandt Co., TX, age 16, living at home. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Franklin Whisenhunt

ID# 15195, b. 30 December 1885, d. 24 December 1945
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*James Franklin Whisenhunt was born on 30 December 1885 in Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Becky Lambright circa 1926. 
Divorce*James Franklin Whisenhunt and Mary Becky Lambright were divorced before 1940.4 
Death*James Franklin Whisenhunt died on 24 December 1945 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 59; married.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 14
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Henderson Co., TXage 44, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 30, no military service. There are also 5 other step-children living in the household, ages 6 to 14.
1940Census record not found.
Note*James Franklin Whisenhunt first married at age 30 circa 1915.4 
Residence* In 1918 James lived in Henderson Co., TX.2 

Family 1
Child
  • Callie F. Whisenhunt

Family 2

Mary Becky Lambright b. 30 May 1894, d. 29 April 1949
Marriage*He married Mary Becky Lambright circa 1926. 
Divorce*James Franklin Whisenhunt and Mary Becky Lambright were divorced before 1940.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Becky Lambright

ID# 15196, b. 30 May 1894, d. 29 April 1949
Birth*Mary Becky Lambright was born on 30 May 1894 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Franklin Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Minor Whisenhunt and Germettie Caroline Pickens, circa 1926. 
Divorce*Mary Becky Lambright and James Franklin Whisenhunt were divorced before 1940.3 
Death*Mary Becky Lambright died on 29 April 1949 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 54; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Carrol Springs Cem., Henderson Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Henderson Co., TXage 34, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Athens, Henderson Co., TXage 44, divorced, completed no schooling. She is not employed. She rents a home for $1. Besides her to children by her former husband James Whisenhunt there are to other children in the household. Edger & Joe Clark by a previous marriage. [e.d. 101, sheet 3B, household #67]
Note*Mary Becky Lambright was first married at age 14 circa 1908.3 

Family

James Franklin Whisenhunt b. 30 December 1885, d. 24 December 1945
Marriage*She married James Franklin Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Minor Whisenhunt and Germettie Caroline Pickens, circa 1926. 
Divorce*Mary Becky Lambright and James Franklin Whisenhunt were divorced before 1940.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Della L. Whisenhunt

ID# 15197, b. April 1892
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Della L. Whisenhunt was born in April 1892 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1 
Census*Della L. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Van Zandt Co., TX, age 11, census listed d.o.b. as Apr 1889. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Richard Minor Whisenhunt

ID# 15198, b. 5 May 1897, d. 6 April 1964
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Richard Minor Whisenhunt was born on 5 May 1897 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Lilly Mae Jackson on 2 December 1925 in Henderson Co., TX. 
Death*Richard Minor Whisenhunt died on 6 April 1964 in Mills Co., TX, at age 66; widowed.4 
Burial*He was buried in Goshen Cem., Eustace, Henderson Co., TX, 32.352778,-96.010833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 3
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Henderson Co., TXage 32, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 28, no military service
1940Eustace, Henderson Co., TXage 43, widow, completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. His mother resides in the household. [e.d. 107-12, sheet 8A, household #172]
Name Variation Richard Minor Whisenhunt was also known as Ted. 
Residence* In July 1918 Richard lived in Athens, Henderson Co., TX.3 

Family

Lilly Mae Jackson b. 25 November 1905, d. 30 May 1932
Marriage*He married Lilly Mae Jackson on 2 December 1925 in Henderson Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary E. Whisenhunt

ID# 15199, b. August 1899, d. 1919
Father*Joseph Minor Whisenhunt b. May 1855, d. 6 Nov 1926
Mother*Germettie Caroline Pickens b. 24 Jan 1859, d. 13 Oct 1940
Birth*Mary E. Whisenhunt was born in August 1899 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1 
Death*She died in 1919. 
Census*Mary E. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Van Zandt Co., TX, age 10 months. 

Citations

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

Nancy Ann Huddleston

ID# 15200, b. 5 January 1878, d. 10 August 1964
Father*James Thomas Huddleston b. 22 Mar 1856, d. 13 Feb 1906
Mother*Flora Eveline Whisenhunt b. 25 Sep 1855, d. 14 Dec 1935
Birth*Nancy Ann Huddleston was born on 5 January 1878 in Howard Co., AR; She married John Logan Benton on 02 Oct 1902.1 
Death*She died on 10 August 1964 in San Diego Co., CA, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 2, listed as "Nancy L".
1900Fannin Co., TXage 22, single, resides with parents. D.O.B. listed as Jan 1877, and name listed as "Lemmie".

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.