Molly Pinkie L. [unknown]

ID# 15252, b. circa 1860
Birth*Molly Pinkie L. [unknown] was born circa 1860 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married William George Whisenant, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Jane Cox, on 25 December 1883 in Polk Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Center, Polk Co., ARage 43, md. 16 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living.
1910Center, Polk Co., ARage 51, md. 2nd time, 7 ch., 5 living
1920Center, Polk Co., ARage 60, md.
1930Center, Polk Co., ARage 71, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family 1
Child

Family 2

William George Whisenant b. February 1860
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Whisenhunt

ID# 15253, b. 1863
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. c 1825
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Cox b. 8 Nov 1836, d. 1922
Birth*Sarah Whisenhunt was born in 1863 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Name Variation Sarah Whisenhunt was also known as Sally. 

Citations

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

Moses Edward Whisenhunt

ID# 15254, b. 28 January 1872, d. 26 December 1955
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. c 1825
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Cox b. 8 Nov 1836, d. 1922
Birth*Moses Edward Whisenhunt was born on 28 January 1872 in Sevier Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice Almira Learned on 29 December 1892 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Marriage*Moses Edward Whisenhunt married Flossie [unknown]. 
Death*Moses Edward Whisenhunt died on 26 December 1955 in Creek Co., OK, at age 83.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cove, Polk Co., ARage 8
1900Cove, Polk Co., ARage 26, md. 8 yrs., farmer. The census lists his birth date as Jan 1874
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 36, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer
1920Mountain, McCurtain Co., OKage 45, md., farmer
1930Census record not found.
1940Newby, Creek Co., OKage 68, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is not employed. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 19-33, sheet 14B, household #242]

Family 1

Alice Almira Learned b. 20 May 1872, d. 30 April 1931
Marriage*Moses Edward Whisenhunt married Alice Almira Learned on 29 December 1892 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Children

Family 2

Flossie [unknown] b. circa 1894
Marriage*Moses Edward Whisenhunt married Flossie [unknown]. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 28 Jan 1873.
  3. [S133] Letter from, Alan Ray Short to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Alice Almira Learned

ID# 15255, b. 20 May 1872, d. 30 April 1931
Birth*Alice Almira Learned was born on 20 May 1872 in Sangamon Co., IL.1 
Marriage*She married Moses Edward Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Jane Cox, on 29 December 1892 in Polk Co., AR.2 
Death*Alice Almira Learned died on 30 April 1931 in Creek Co., OK, at age 58.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cove, Polk Co., ARage 26, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living. The census lists her birth date as May 1874.
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 36, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living
1920Mountain, McCurtain Co., OKage 45, md.

Family

Moses Edward Whisenhunt b. 28 January 1872, d. 26 December 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S133] Letter from, Alan Ray Short to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Lela Maude Whisenhunt

ID# 15256, b. 22 January 1885, d. 3 July 1960
Father*J. Alexander Whisenhunt b. 17 Aug 1833, d. 3 May 1900
Mother*Julia Ann Samantha Hogan b. 28 Sep 1843, d. 27 Mar 1916
Birth*Lela Maude Whisenhunt was born on 22 January 1885 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Jesse Irah Permitter on 6 June 1903 in Coryell Co., TX. 
Marriage*Lela Maude Whisenhunt married Ed C. Moody on 2 June 1918 in Hamilton Co., TX. 
Death*Lela Maude Whisenhunt died on 3 July 1960 in El Paso Co., TX, at age 75; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Springtown Cem., Springtown, Parker Co., TX, 32.961667,-97.681944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Bear Creek, Sevier Co., ARage 15, single
1910Coryell Co., TXage 25, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Hamilton, Hamilton Co., TXage 33, md.
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 44, md., 1st. md. age 32.

Family 1

Jesse Irah Permitter b. December 1883, d. 13 August 1913
Marriage*Lela Maude Whisenhunt married Jesse Irah Permitter on 6 June 1903 in Coryell Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Ed C. Moody b. 4 March 1873, d. 28 August 1952
Marriage*Lela Maude Whisenhunt married Ed C. Moody on 2 June 1918 in Hamilton Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary F. Duggan

ID# 15257, b. circa 1853, d. before 1880
Birth*Mary F. Duggan was born circa 1853 in AR; Her father was Henry B. Duggan.1 
Marriage*She married Peter M. Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins. 
Death*Mary F. Duggan died before 1880. 
Census*Mary F. Duggan appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Mountain, Pike Co., AR, age 16. 

Family

Peter M. Whisenhunt b. circa 1849, d. 27 June 1935
Children

Citations

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

Ed C. Moody

ID# 15258, b. 4 March 1873, d. 28 August 1952
Birth*Ed C. Moody was born on 4 March 1873 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Lela Maude Whisenhunt, daughter of J. Alexander Whisenhunt and Julia Ann Samantha Hogan, on 2 June 1918 in Hamilton Co., TX. 
Death*Ed C. Moody died on 28 August 1952 at age 79. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hamilton, Hamilton Co., MSage 46, md.
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage ?, 1st. md. age 46

Family

Lela Maude Whisenhunt b. 22 January 1885, d. 3 July 1960

Citations

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

Rachel S. Whisenhunt

ID# 15259, b. circa 1869
Father*Peter M. Whisenhunt b. c 1849, d. 27 Jun 1935
Mother*Mary F. Duggan b. c 1853, d. b 1880
Birth*Rachel S. Whisenhunt was born circa 1869 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Census*Rachel S. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Mountain, Pike Co., AR, age 1. 

Citations

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

Saunders S. Slover

ID# 15260, b. 16 November 1835, d. 16 March 1901
Birth*Saunders S. Slover was born on 16 November 1835 in Madison Co., AR; His parents were Samuel Slover and Emeline Chote. Saunders married Mary Martin in 1855.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt, daughter of John A. Whisenhunt and Flora Gloria Bell, in 1862 in Waldron, Scott Co., AR. 
Death*Saunders S. Slover died on 16 March 1901 in Scott Co., AR, at age 65.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 34, md., farmer, P$362.
1880Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 43, md., farmer
1900Blansett, Scott Co., ARage 64, md. 37 yrs., farmer

Family

Nancy Catherine Whisenhunt b. 24 August 1840, d. 19 May 1912
Children

Citations

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

Hattie Augustus Morse

ID# 15261, b. 20 October 1889, d. 28 September 1943
Hattie A. Morse
Source: unknown
Birth*Hattie Augustus Morse was born on 20 October 1889 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married William Henry Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, on 14 November 1903 in Sevier Co., AR.2 
Death*Hattie Augustus Morse died on 28 September 1943 in Millerton, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 53.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Garvin, McCurtain Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Mineral, Sevier Co., ARage 24, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1920Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 31, md.
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 40, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 50, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is employed as a farm laborer. Her wage last years was zero.

Family

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 November 1877, d. 20 February 1962
Marriage*Hattie Augustus Morse married William Henry Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, on 14 November 1903 in Sevier Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S98] Letter, Virginia Ella Bounds Kennedy to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Minnie [unknown]

ID# 15262, b. 21 May 1896, d. 9 May 1957
Birth*Minnie [unknown] was born on 21 May 1896 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Grover Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, after 1920.1 
Death*Minnie [unknown] died on 9 May 1957 at age 60.1 
Burial*She was buried in Eagletown Cem., Eagletown, McCurtain Co., OK, 34.049167,-94.578056. 
Census*Minnie [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Eagle, McCurtain Co., OK, age 43, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed. 

Family

Frank Grover Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1884, d. 22 January 1959

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Polly A. Woodrum

ID# 15263, b. 4 July 1887, d. 14 October 1967
Birth*Polly A. Woodrum was born on 4 July 1887 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Grover Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, on 23 April 1906 in Sevier Co., AR; Note: The marriage license listed Frank's name as "F. W. Whisenhunt".2 
Death*Polly A. Woodrum died on 14 October 1967 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 80.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Avon Cem., Sevier Co., AR, 34.085833,-94.323056.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Sevier Co., ARage 32, md.
1940Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 53, widow, completed the 8th grade. She is employed as a housekeeper for a private family. Her husband Frank was not dead in 1940. He still lived in Oklahoma. [e.d. 60-216, sheet 13B, household #371]

Family

Frank Grover Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1884, d. 22 January 1959
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Harvey Benjamin Whisenhunt

ID# 15264, b. 9 June 1908, d. 20 August 1994
Harvey B. Whisenhunt
Source: unknown
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Harvey Benjamin Whisenhunt was born on 9 June 1908 in King, Sevier Co., AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Oma Mae Capps on 9 September 1928.3 
Death*Harvey Benjamin Whisenhunt died on 20 August 1994 in Bowie Co., TX, at age 86.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Shiloh Cem., Mineral Springs, Howard Co., AR, 33.875000,-93.970556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Mineral, Sevier Co., ARage 2
1920Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 11
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 21, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 30, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a Form Builder for a bridge construction. His wage last year was $350. He owns a farmhouse valued at $30. [e.d. 45-19, sheet 14A, household #223]

Family

Oma Mae Capps b. 12 September 1910, d. 2 April 1990
Marriage*Harvey Benjamin Whisenhunt married Oma Mae Capps on 9 September 1928.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ruth Cordelia Whisenhunt

ID# 15265, b. 14 September 1911, d. 26 May 1984
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Ruth Cordelia Whisenhunt was born on 14 September 1911 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Henry Hill on 25 October 1929. 
Death*Ruth Cordelia Whisenhunt died on 26 May 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 72.1 
Burial*She was buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens Cem., Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 8
1940Contra Costa Co., CAage 28, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 7-84, sheet 12B, household #164]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Ruth lived in Brentwood, Contra Costa Co., CA.2 

Family

James Henry Hill b. 29 April 1891, d. 9 September 1972
Marriage*She married James Henry Hill on 25 October 1929. 
Children

Citations

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

Bessie Myrtle Whisenhunt

ID# 15266, b. 16 November 1920, d. 17 April 1999
Myrtle Whisenhunt
(Photo courtesy: Lavern Nordine)
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Bessie Myrtle Whisenhunt was born on 16 November 1920 in OK.1,2 
Death*She died on 17 April 1999 in Ringold, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 78.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Garvin, McCurtain Co., OK. 
Census*Bessie Myrtle Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Kirk, McCurtain Co., OK, age 9. 

Family

Henry Edgar Williams

Citations

  1. [S98] Letter, Virginia Ella Bounds Kennedy to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Richard Leroy Whisenhunt

ID# 15267, b. 7 November 1914, d. 24 October 1979
Richard L. Whisenhunt
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Richard Leroy Whisenhunt was born on 7 November 1914 in King, Fulton Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Zella Levona Capps on 16 June 1935.2 
Death*Richard Leroy Whisenhunt died on 24 October 1979 in Wright City, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 64.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Garvin, McCurtain Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 5
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 15
1940Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 25, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a laborer on road construction. His wage last year was $280. He owns a farmhouse valued at $30. [e.d. 45-19, sheet 14A, household #224]

Family

Zella Levona Capps b. 3 June 1914, d. 8 December 1993
Marriage*Richard Leroy Whisenhunt married Zella Levona Capps on 16 June 1935.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Nancy Bell Whisenhunt

ID# 15268, b. circa 1905, d. circa 1905
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Death*Nancy Bell Whisenhunt died circa 1905; she lived only two months. 
Birth*She was born circa 1905. 

Gerald Henry John Whisenhunt

ID# 15269, b. 30 July 1924, d. 31 August 1996
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Gerald Henry John Whisenhunt was born on 30 July 1924 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Helen Margaret Buckley. 
Death*Gerald Henry John Whisenhunt died on 31 August 1996 in Marin Co., CA, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cem., San Rafael, Marin Co., CA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 5
1940Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 15, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Helen Margaret Buckley b. 16 May 1920, d. 22 February 1984
Children
  • male Whisenhunt
  • Margaret Ann Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Dorothy Lorene Whisenhunt

ID# 15270, b. 16 September 1930, d. 13 June 2009
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Dorothy Lorene Whisenhunt was born on 16 September 1930 in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK. 
Marriage*She married Joseph Mitchell Otwell. 
Death*Dorothy Lorene Whisenhunt died on 13 June 2009 in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 78. 
Burial*She was buried in Fort Towson Cem., Fort Towson, Choctaw Co., OK, 34.033333,-95.272778. 
Census*Dorothy Lorene Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Kirk, McCurtain Co., OK, age 9, attending school, completed no schooling. 
Residence* In 2006 Dorothy lived in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK. 

Family

Joseph Mitchell Otwell b. 13 March 1939, d. January 1975

Harry Leon Whisenhunt

ID# 15273, b. 21 February 1917, d. 11 May 1972
Father*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1887, d. 30 Nov 1951
Mother*Lura Leon Millwee b. 23 Feb 1891, d. 22 Aug 1971
Birth*Harry Leon Whisenhunt was born on 21 February 1917 in Sevier Co., AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Janice Beaver on 6 February 1939 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1 
Death*Harry Leon Whisenhunt died on 11 May 1972 in Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX, at age 55; married, served in WWII.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Denison Cem., Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, 33.896389,-94.793889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Horatio, Sevier Co., ARage 2 yrs., 11 months
1930Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 13
1940Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OKage 23, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a Truck Driver for a lumber company. His wage last year was $800. He owns a home valued at $500. [e.d. 45-1, sheet 8A, household #162]

Family

Janice Beaver b. 4 October 1921, d. 25 January 2007
Marriage*Harry Leon Whisenhunt married Janice Beaver on 6 February 1939 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1 
Child
  • Tama Lou Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Janice Beaver

ID# 15274, b. 4 October 1921, d. 25 January 2007
Birth*Janice Beaver was born on 4 October 1921 in McCurtain Co., OK.1 
Marriage*She married Harry Leon Whisenhunt, son of Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt and Lura Leon Millwee, on 6 February 1939 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.2 
Death*Janice Beaver died on 25 January 2007 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 85.3 
Burial*She was buried in Westlawn Memorial Pk. Cem., Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX, 35.630833,-101.515556.3 
Census*Janice Beaver appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, age 18, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Harry Leon Whisenhunt b. 21 February 1917, d. 11 May 1972
Child
  • Tama Lou Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Patricia Susan Whisenhunt

ID# 15282, b. 27 November 1952, d. 18 August 2008
Father*Jeff Millwee Whisenhunt
Mother*Patricia Doris Huddleston
Birth*Patricia Susan Whisenhunt was born on 27 November 1952 in Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK. 
Death*She died on 18 August 2008 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 55.1 
Obituary*

Family

Thomas J. Frauenberg

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Mary A. E. Whisenhunt

ID# 15284, b. 22 November 1860, d. 22 November 1960
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Mary A. E. Whisenhunt was born on 22 November 1860 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Death*She died on 22 November 1960 at age 100.1 

Citations

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

John Elijah Whisenhunt

ID# 15285, b. 7 April 1867, d. 17 February 1910
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*John Elijah Whisenhunt was born on 7 April 1867 in Scott Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sylvania Eshbach on 24 April 1887.3 
Death*John Elijah Whisenhunt died on 17 February 1910 in OK at age 42.2 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 30, md., farmer
Nationalty*The nationality of John Elijah Whisenhunt was Cherokee, per 1910 Census Rogers Co., OK. 
Name Variation John Elijah Whisenhunt was also known as Scott. 

Family

Sylvania Eshbach b. 2 May 1869, d. 7 February 1948
Marriage*He married Sylvania Eshbach on 24 April 1887.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.

Sylvania Eshbach

ID# 15286, b. 2 May 1869, d. 7 February 1948
Birth*Sylvania Eshbach was born on 2 May 1869 in Montgomery Co., PA.1 
Marriage*She married John Elijah Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 24 April 1887.1 
Death*Sylvania Eshbach died on 7 February 1948 in OK at age 78.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 30, md., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Rogers Co., OKage 41, widow, 2 ch., 2 living, farmer
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 50, widow
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 60, widow, living in the household with her son Jesse B. Whisenhunt.

Family

John Elijah Whisenhunt b. 7 April 1867, d. 17 February 1910
Marriage*Sylvania Eshbach married John Elijah Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 24 April 1887.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Sydney Whisenhunt

ID# 15287, b. 23 June 1871, d. circa 1936
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Sydney Whisenhunt was born on 23 June 1871 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Cicero Davis on 14 September 1887.1 
Marriage*Sydney Whisenhunt married Mont T. Sharp circa 1908. 
Death*Sydney Whisenhunt died circa 1936. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 28, md. 12 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1910Washington, DCage 37, md. 2nd time., 2 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living.
1920Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 48, widowed, resides wtih daughter Nancy D. Hunt and here husband Herman. Note: A cousin Jefferson Whisenhunt, age 22, single, resides in the household.
1930Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 58, widowed, resides with daughter Nancy Hunt.

Family 1

Cicero Davis b. 9 September 1859, d. 11 September 1906
Marriage*Sydney Whisenhunt married Cicero Davis on 14 September 1887.1 
Children

Family 2

Mont T. Sharp b. circa 1870, d. 1952
Marriage*Sydney Whisenhunt married Mont T. Sharp circa 1908. 
Children

Citations

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

Henrietta Margaretta Whisenhunt

ID# 15288, b. July 1891
Father*John Elijah Whisenhunt b. 7 Apr 1867, d. 17 Feb 1910
Mother*Sylvania Eshbach b. 2 May 1869, d. 7 Feb 1948
Birth*Henrietta Margaretta Whisenhunt was born in July 1891 in Indian Territory, OK.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 8
1910Rogers Co., OKage 18, single, living with mother

Citations

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

Donna Sullens Whisenhunt

ID# 15289, b. June 1894
Father*John Elijah Whisenhunt b. 7 Apr 1867, d. 17 Feb 1910
Mother*Sylvania Eshbach b. 2 May 1869, d. 7 Feb 1948
Birth*Donna Sullens Whisenhunt was born in June 1894 in Indian Territory, OK; adopted.1,2 
Census*Donna Sullens Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Cherokee Nation, OK. 
Note*She Adopted. 

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.

Dyton B. Whisenhunt

ID# 15291, b. 20 December 1901
Father*William Lafayette Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1856, d. 2 Nov 1919
Mother*Johanna Kelly b. 5 Jan 1864, d. 29 Nov 1942
Birth*Dyton B. Whisenhunt was born on 20 December 1901 in OK.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rogers Co., OKage 9
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 18, single, living with brother Noah Whisenhunt.

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.

Mont T. Sharp

ID# 15292, b. circa 1870, d. 1952
Birth*Mont T. Sharp was born circa 1870 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Sydney Whisenhunt, daughter of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, circa 1908. 
Death*Mont T. Sharp died in 1952 in OK. 
Census*Mont T. Sharp appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Washington, DC, age 40, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., lawyer, general practice. 

Family

Sydney Whisenhunt b. 23 June 1871, d. circa 1936
Children

Citations

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

Joseph Ira Turk

ID# 15294, b. 1 December 1913, d. August 1978
Birth*Joseph Ira Turk was born on 1 December 1913 in OK; He was the son of Ben Turk and Ethel Barnes.1 
Marriage*He married Mildred Evelyn Whisenhunt, daughter of Noah Whisenhunt and Elsie Mae McNeil. 
Death*Joseph Ira Turk died in August 1978 in OK at age 64.1 
Census*Joseph Ira Turk appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, age 26, md., completed 4 years of college. He is a salesman. He rents a home for $12.50. 

Family

Mildred Evelyn Whisenhunt b. 29 September 1915, d. 14 September 2005
Child
  • Billy Joe Turk

Citations

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

Martha W. Whisenhunt

ID# 15300, b. 22 August 1881, d. January 1944
Father*Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 Oct 1834, d. 24 Apr 1908
Mother*Louisa Milly Eeds b. 30 Dec 1847, d. 27 Dec 1899
Birth*Martha W. Whisenhunt was born on 22 August 1881 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Robert Dunegan circa 1906.2 
Death*Martha W. Whisenhunt died in January 1944 in Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, at age 62.1 
Burial*She was buried in Tripplett Cem., Texanna, McIntosh Co., OK, 35.328889,-95.456389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 18, single, living with father.
1910Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 28, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 37, md.
1930Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 48, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Cobb, McIntosh Co., OKage 58, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 46-10, sheet 9B]

Family

Martin Robert Dunegan b. 4 January 1880, d. 24 January 1944
Marriage*Martha W. Whisenhunt married Martin Robert Dunegan circa 1906.2 
Children

Citations

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