Lula S. Whisenant

ID# 1501, b. 24 November 1889, d. February 1979
Father*Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Mother*Albertine Steen b. 18 Oct 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Birth*Lula S. Whisenant was born on 24 November 1889 in Pontotoc Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Cornelius Galloway on 8 May 1912. 
Death*Lula S. Whisenant died in February 1979 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MS, at age 89.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Plant City, Hillsborough Co., FLage 30, md.
1930Union Co., MSage 40, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Union Co., MSage 50, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 73-13, sheet 13B, household #250]

Family

Samuel Cornelius Galloway b. 19 May 1883, d. 1 November 1953
Children

Citations

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

Homer C. Whisenant

ID# 1502, b. 3 December 1881, d. 8 July 1899
Father*Samuel Galloway Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1858, d. 4 Feb 1890
Mother*Albertine Steen b. 18 Oct 1852, d. 26 May 1898
Birth*Homer C. Whisenant was born on 3 December 1881. 
Death*He died on 8 July 1899 at age 17. 

Harriet Coffey

ID# 1503, b. 28 July 1844, d. 19 January 1891
Birth*Harriet Coffey was born on 28 July 1844 in KY; Her parents were Salathial Coffey and Nancy Dunbar. 
Marriage*She married Robert Benton Whisenant, son of Robert Caldwell Whisenant and Matilda Roseberry, on 2 September 1865 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Death*Harriet Coffey died on 19 January 1891 at age 46. 
Burial*She was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Collin Co., TX
1870Collin Co., TX
1880Allen, Collin Co., TXage 35, md.

Family

Robert Benton Whisenant b. 18 January 1843, d. 9 January 1937
Marriage*Harriet Coffey married Robert Benton Whisenant, son of Robert Caldwell Whisenant and Matilda Roseberry, on 2 September 1865 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

John Milton Whisenant

ID# 1504, b. 17 August 1869, d. 18 July 1935
Father*Robert Benton Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1843, d. 9 Jan 1937
Mother*Harriet Coffey b. 28 Jul 1844, d. 19 Jan 1891
Birth*John Milton Whisenant was born on 17 August 1869 in Allen, Collin Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ola Stansell on 8 April 1908. 
Death*John Milton Whisenant died on 18 July 1935 in Collin Co., TX, at age 65; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Collin Co., TX
1880Allen, Collin Co., TXage 10
1900Allen, Collin Co., TXage 30, single, living with father.
1910Allen, Collin Co., TXage 40, md. 1 time, 2 yrs.
1920Collin Co., TXage 50, md., grain dealer
1930Collin Co., TXage 60, md., grain dealer, 1st. md. age 38. His niece Edna K. Leach, age 9, lives in the household.
Note*John Milton Whisenant was president of the first Nation Bank, at Allen, TX., a grain dealer, head of the waterworks, and head of the relief organization. 

Family

Ola Stansell b. 9 February 1884, d. 2 January 1971
Marriage*He married Ola Stansell on 8 April 1908. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Elizabeth Blackmore

ID# 1505, b. 1 October 1844, d. 24 April 1910
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore was born on 1 October 1844 in Blountsville, Sullivan Co., TN; Her parents were William N. Blackmore and Hannah C. King.1 
Marriage*She married John William Hugh Whisenant, son of Robert Caldwell Whisenant, on 10 April 1862 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore died on 24 April 1910 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 65.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Collin Co., TXage 15
1870Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880Grayson Co., TXage 35, md.
1900Duke, Greer Co., OKage 55, widow, md. 38 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living
1910Harmon Co., OKage 64, widow, 9 ch., 7 living

Family

John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 October 1834, d. 9 January 1899
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore married John William Hugh Whisenant, son of Robert Caldwell Whisenant, on 10 April 1862 in Collin Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Robert William Hugh Whisenant

ID# 1506, b. 2 March 1866, d. 19 August 1931
Father*John William Hugh Whisenant b. 13 Oct 1834, d. 9 Jan 1899
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Blackmore b. 1 Oct 1844, d. 24 Apr 1910
Birth*Robert William Hugh Whisenant was born on 2 March 1866 in Grayson Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucy Amelia Williams on 27 December 1885.3 
Death*Robert William Hugh Whisenant died on 19 August 1931 in Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TX, at age 65.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Sabinal Cem., Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TX, 29.316667,-99.449167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX
1880Grayson Co., TXage 14
1890Cleveland Co., OKage 24, md.5
1900Lexington, Cleveland Co., OKage 34, md. 14 yrs., farmer
1910Goodlett, Hardeman Co., TXage 44, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., farmer
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 53, md., real estate dealer
1930Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TXage 64, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20, no military service

Family

Lucy Amelia Williams b. 3 February 1867, d. 23 November 1930
Marriage*Robert William Hugh Whisenant married Lucy Amelia Williams on 27 December 1885.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S71] Unknown author, A History of Old Greer County Oklahoma.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  5. [S433] 1890-1907 Territorial Census Population Schedule, unknown location, unknown record info.

Mollie Malvina Shaw

ID# 1507, b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 March 1923
Birth*Mollie Malvina Shaw was born on 18 May 1856 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO; Her parents were Frances Landrum Shaw and Mahala S. Mann. 
Marriage*She married Hugh Marion Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 25 December 1873 in White Co., AR.1 
Marriage*Mollie Malvina Shaw married James B. Armstrong on 17 September 1899 in White Co., AR. 
Death*Mollie Malvina Shaw died on 13 March 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 66. 
Burial*She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 22, md.
1900Big Creek, White Co., ARage 43, md. 1 yr., 8 ch., 7 living
1910Searcy, White Co., ARage 53, widow, 8 ch., 7 living. Keeper of boarding house.
Name Variation Mollie Malvina Shaw was also known as Mary. 

Family 1

Hugh Marion Whisnant b. 13 September 1846, d. 26 November 1897
Marriage*She married Hugh Marion Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 25 December 1873 in White Co., AR.1 
Children

Family 2

James B. Armstrong b. September 1843
Marriage*Mollie Malvina Shaw married James B. Armstrong on 17 September 1899 in White Co., AR. 

Citations

  1. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Zula Jane Whisnant1

ID# 1508, b. 16 September 1876, d. 30 November 1954
Father*Hugh Marion Whisnant b. 13 Sep 1846, d. 26 Nov 1897
Mother*Mollie Malvina Shaw b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 Mar 1923
Birth*Zula Jane Whisnant was born on 16 September 1876 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Harvey Edgar Marsh on 23 September 1894 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. 
Marriage*Zula Jane Whisnant married W. S. Cox. 
Death*Zula Jane Whisnant died on 30 November 1954 at age 78.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 3
1900Big Creek, White Co., ARage 23, md. 5 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 34, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 10 ch., 8 living
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 43, md.
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 54, widow, rents home, R$32.00
1940Big Creek, White Co., ARage 63, widow, completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 3A, household #52]

Family 1

Harvey Edgar Marsh b. 30 November 1874, d. 29 May 1921
Marriage*Zula Jane Whisnant married Harvey Edgar Marsh on 23 September 1894 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. 
Children

Family 2

W. S. Cox b. 27 May 1875, d. 4 November 1938
Marriage*Zula Jane Whisnant married W. S. Cox. 

Citations

  1. [S84] Letter, Wensil Marsh Clark to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Rebecca Ann Howell

ID# 1509, b. 29 July 1844, d. 4 November 1895
Birth*Rebecca Ann Howell was born on 29 July 1844 in KY. 
Marriage*She married Robert Henderson Whisnant, son of Nicholas Whisenant and Nancy Calwell Smith, on 3 December 1867. 
Death*Rebecca Ann Howell died on 4 November 1895 at age 51. 
Census*Rebecca Ann Howell appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Clay, White Co., AR, age 29, md. 

Family

Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 November 1838, d. 28 April 1916
Children

Mary Winnie Whisnant

ID# 1510, b. 25 December 1873, d. 11 March 1964
Father*Robert Henderson Whisnant b. 19 Nov 1838, d. 28 Apr 1916
Mother*Rebecca Ann Howell b. 29 Jul 1844, d. 4 Nov 1895
Birth*Mary Winnie Whisnant was born on 25 December 1873 in Pangburn, White Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Edward Sebastian Yingling on 16 December 1891 in White Co., AR. 
Death*Mary Winnie Whisnant died on 11 March 1964 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Clay, White Co., ARage 6
1900Clay, White Co., ARage 26, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 36, md. 1 time,19 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 46, md.
1930Big Creek, White Co., ARage 55, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Big Creek, White Co., ARage 66, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 73-6, sheet 1A, household #9]

Family

Edward Sebastian Yingling b. 24 November 1867, d. 11 March 1943
Marriage*Mary Winnie Whisnant married Edward Sebastian Yingling on 16 December 1891 in White Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Elcaner Whisnant

ID# 1511, b. 25 January 1838, d. 27 September 1885
Father*Philip Whisenhunt b. c 1803, d. a 1880
Mother*Nancy McCurry b. c 1805, d. 1873
Birth*Elcaner Whisnant was born on 25 January 1838 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet Lula Deal on 25 January 1860 in McDowell Co., NC.2,3 
Death*Elcaner Whisnant died on 27 September 1885 in York Co., SC, at age 47.1 
Burial*He was buried in Broad Bapt. Ch. Cem., Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Whiteside, Rutherford Co., NCage 11
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 22, living in the household with his brother I. S. Whisnant.
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 42, md., farmer. A female child without a first name, age 9 month is listed in the household.
Name Variation Elcaner Whisnant was also known as Caney. 
Occupation*He was a farmer. 
Note*From the book North Carolina Troops, 1861-1865, page 40: Born in Rutherford County where he resided as a laborer prior to enlisting in McDowell County at age 24, March 11, 1862. Mustered in as Private. Wounded at Sharpsburg, MD, Sept 17, 1862. Returned to duty on an unspecified date. Promoted to Corporal on Nov 1, 1862. Reported present from Nov 1862, through Dec 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on Oct 1, 1863. Reported present in May-Aug 1864. Deserted to the enemy on or about Mar 8, 1864. Confined at Washington, D.C., Mar 10, 1865. Released on an unspecified date after taking the Oath of Allegiance. 

Family

Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 June 1836, d. 13 March 1905
Marriage*He married Harriet Lula Deal on 25 January 1860 in McDowell Co., NC.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Harriet Lula Deal

ID# 1512, b. 5 June 1836, d. 13 March 1905
Harriet Lula Deal, circa 1904
Oscar A. Whisnant, her g-son
(Courtesy: Taylor Whisonant)
Birth*Harriet Lula Deal was born on 5 June 1836 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Elcaner Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 25 January 1860 in McDowell Co., NC.3,4 
Death*Harriet Lula Deal died on 13 March 1905 at age 68.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Pigeon, Haywood Co., NCage 23. Census listed her name as "Suiza".
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 44, md.
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 63, widow, 7 ch., 5 living. Also in the household is her son Henry P.

Family

Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 January 1838, d. 27 September 1885
Marriage*Harriet Lula Deal married Elcaner Whisnant, son of Philip Whisenhunt and Nancy McCurry, on 25 January 1860 in McDowell Co., NC.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S13] Letter, James William Watkins to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Emmer Anne Whisnant

ID# 1513, b. 25 December 1860, d. 26 December 1941
Father*Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885
Mother*Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 Jun 1836, d. 13 Mar 1905
Birth*Emmer Anne Whisnant was born on 25 December 1860 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married George Pinkney Poteet on 17 February 1878 in Burke Co., NC. 
Death*Emmer Anne Whisnant died on 26 December 1941 in Midland, Muscogee Co., GA, at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in Philadelphia Cem., Smiths Station, Lee Co., AL, 32.515556,-85.094167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC
1880Duncans Creek, Cleveland Co., NCage 18, md.
1900Pacolet, Spartanburg Co., SCage 38, widow, 1st. md. age 21, 6 ch., 6 living. [e.d. 91, sheet 17A]
1910Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SCage 49, widow, 6 ch., 5 living. [e.d. 87, sheet 14B]
1920Kings Mountain, York Co., SCage 59, widowed, resides with sister Ella Turner.
1930Census data not found.
1940Steam Mill, Muscogee Co., GAage 79, widow, completed the 4th. grade. She resides in the household of her daughter Mrs. Mattie Benfield, age 54. [e.d. 106-47, sheet 13A, household #84]

Family

George Pinkney Poteet b. January 1860, d. February 1902
Marriage*Emmer Anne Whisnant married George Pinkney Poteet on 17 February 1878 in Burke Co., NC. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S24] Letter, Dana Lynn Schulter to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.

Perry Charles Whisnant

ID# 1514, b. 26 December 1864, d. 8 February 1905
Father*Elcaner Whisnant b. 25 Jan 1838, d. 27 Sep 1885
Mother*Harriet Lula Deal b. 5 Jun 1836, d. 13 Mar 1905
Birth*Perry Charles Whisnant was born on 26 December 1864 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jonna Brandle on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Death*Perry Charles Whisnant died on 8 February 1905 in High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 40.1 
Burial*He was buried in Golden Valley U. M. Ch. Cem., Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NC
1880Sandy Run, Cleveland Co., NCage 15
1900Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 35, md. 4 yrs., farmer

Family

Jonna Brandle b. 30 October 1876, d. 10 July 1972
Marriage*Perry Charles Whisnant married Jonna Brandle on 23 February 1896 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

infant Whisnant

ID# 1516, b. 9 September 1908, d. 9 September 1908
Father*Asbury Whisnant b. 3 Sep 1872, d. 10 Dec 1955
Mother*Sarah Ella Austin b. 29 Jul 1869, d. 29 Jun 1941
Death*Infant Whisnant died on 9 September 1908.1 
Birth*He was born on 9 September 1908; male child.1 
Burial*He was buried in Riverside Cem., Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, 35.600278,-82.570556. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Frances A. Whisenhunt

ID# 1525, b. March 1850
Father*Arthur Thomas Whisenhunt b. c 1828, d. 2 Jul 1863
Mother*Susannah Hinson b. 1823
Birth*Frances A. Whisenhunt was born in March 1850 in Carroll Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 3 months
1860Central Point, Carroll Co., GAage 10
1870Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GAage 17, living with mother

Citations

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

Sophia E. Whisenhunt

ID# 1526, b. circa 1857
Father*Arthur Thomas Whisenhunt b. c 1828, d. 2 Jul 1863
Mother*Susannah Hinson b. 1823
Birth*Sophia E. Whisenhunt was born circa 1857 in Carroll Co., GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Central Point, Carroll Co., GAage 4
1870Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GAage 13, name on census is Jane

Citations

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

Betty Eugene Smith

ID# 1527, b. 20 August 1870, d. 5 May 1956
Birth*Betty Eugene Smith was born on 20 August 1870 in Catawba Co., NC; Her parents were Quintus Marcus Smith and Sarah Ann Elizabeth Little.1 
Marriage*She married Alfred Pinkney Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 6 November 1890. 
Death*Betty Eugene Smith died on 5 May 1956 in Newton, Catawba Co., NC, at age 85.1 
Burial*She was buried in Eastview-Newton Cem., Catawba Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 29, md. 10 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Hickory, Catawba Co., NCage 39, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920Newton, Catawba Co., NCage 49, md.
1930Claremont, Catawba Co., NCage 59, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Clines, Catawba Co., NCage 69, widow, completed 4 years of college. She is not employed, and lives alone. She owns her home valued at 1000. [s.d. 10, e.d. 18-7, sheet 4A, line 24, household #61]

Family

Alfred Pinkney Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1862, d. 23 December 1934
Marriage*Betty Eugene Smith married Alfred Pinkney Whisenhunt, son of Marcus Eph Whisenhunt and Sina Caroline Hahn, on 6 November 1890. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Clyde Ree Whisnant

ID# 1528, b. 3 March 1914, d. 27 March 1995
Father*Charles Presley Whisnant b. 26 Feb 1882, d. 10 Feb 1969
Mother*Jetty Pearl Daves b. 5 Aug 1889, d. 16 May 1977
Birth*Clyde Ree Whisnant was born on 3 March 1914 in McDowell Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ann Elizabeth Clements before 1941. 
Marriage*Clyde Ree Whisnant married Dorcus Jane Crowe on 1 March 1973 in NC.3 
Death*Clyde Ree Whisnant died on 27 March 1995 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 81; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Cane Creek Bap. Ch. Cem., Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Dysarteville, McDowell Co., NCage 5
1930Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.
Obituary*

Family 1

Ann Elizabeth Clements b. 26 September 1908, d. 13 August 1972
Marriage*Clyde Ree Whisnant married Ann Elizabeth Clements before 1941. 
Children

Family 2

Dorcus Jane Crowe b. 21 June 1910, d. 13 May 2002
Marriage*Clyde Ree Whisnant married Dorcus Jane Crowe on 1 March 1973 in NC.3 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S57] Unknown author, Rutherford County, North Carolina Heritage Book.

Dorcus Jane Crowe

ID# 1529, b. 21 June 1910, d. 13 May 2002
Birth*Dorcus Jane Crowe was born on 21 June 1910 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clyde Ree Whisnant, son of Charles Presley Whisnant and Jetty Pearl Daves, on 1 March 1973 in NC.1 
Death*Dorcus Jane Crowe died on 13 May 2002 in Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 91.2 
Burial*She was buried in Cane Creek Bap. Ch. Cem., Union Mills, Rutherford Co., NC. 
Obituary*

Family

Clyde Ree Whisnant b. 3 March 1914, d. 27 March 1995

Citations

  1. [S57] Unknown author, Rutherford County, North Carolina Heritage Book.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Margaret Dulcina Hunt

ID# 1530, b. 28 October 1860, d. 27 December 1937
Father*Adam D. Hunt b. 25 Mar 1825, d. 9 Aug 1882
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Cook b. c 1825, d. 2 Jul 1913
Birth*Margaret Dulcina Hunt was born on 28 October 1860 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Abraham William Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, circa 1882. 
Death*Margaret Dulcina Hunt died on 27 December 1937 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 9
1880Cleveland Co., NCage 18, single, resides with parents
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 38, md. 18 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living.
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 48, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living
1920Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 58, md.
1930Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 69, widow, living with son John Whisnant.

Family

Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 January 1857, d. 28 March 1929
Marriage*Margaret Dulcina Hunt married Abraham William Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, circa 1882. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Susan Lilah Whisnant

ID# 1531, b. 3 September 1882, d. 22 March 1970
Father*Abraham William Whisnant b. 28 Jan 1857, d. 28 Mar 1929
Mother*Margaret Dulcina Hunt b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 27 Dec 1937
Birth*Susan Lilah Whisnant was born on 3 September 1882 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Albert Leroy Devenny on 12 November 1903. 
Death*Susan Lilah Whisnant died on 22 March 1970 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC, at age 87; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 16, single, living with parents
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 27, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Warlick, Cleveland Co., NCage 57, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 23-17, sheet 3B, household #47]
Name Variation Susan Lilah Whisnant was also known as Susan Lilla Whisnant.1 
Name Variation Susan Lilah Whisnant was also known as Liller. 

Family

Albert Leroy Devenny b. 30 December 1876, d. 6 July 1958
Marriage*She married Albert Leroy Devenny on 12 November 1903. 
Children

Citations

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

Albert Leroy Devenny

ID# 1532, b. 30 December 1876, d. 6 July 1958
Birth*Albert Leroy Devenny was born on 30 December 1876 in NC; His father was John Deveny.1,2 
Marriage*He married Susan Lilah Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 12 November 1903. 
Death*Albert Leroy Devenny died on 6 July 1958 in Cleveland Co., NC, at age 81; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cleveland Co., NCage 33, md. 6 yrs., farming
1930Kings Mountain, Cleveland Co., NCage 53, md., 1st. md. age 26, farmer
1940Warlick, Cleveland Co., NCage 63, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1500.

Family

Susan Lilah Whisnant b. 3 September 1882, d. 22 March 1970
Marriage*Albert Leroy Devenny married Susan Lilah Whisnant, daughter of Abraham William Whisnant and Margaret Dulcina Hunt, on 12 November 1903. 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Elizabeth Wright

ID# 1533, b. 26 December 1882, d. 1 September 1965
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth Wright was born on 26 December 1882 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Melchi Edwards Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, on 12 October 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Death*Sarah Elizabeth Wright died on 1 September 1965 in Boiling Springs, Cleveland Co., NC, at age 82; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lee's Chapel U.M.C. Cem., Polkville, Cleveland Co., NC, 35.485833,-81.693611. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 17, md. 0 yrs., no children
1910Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 27, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 37, md.
1930Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 47, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 57, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a farm manager. She owns a farmhouse valued at $600. Her grand-son Kenneth Gettys, age 7, resides in the household. [e.d. 81-17, sheet 1A, household #2]

Family

Melchi Edwards Whisnant b. 20 February 1874, d. 12 April 1933
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Wright married Melchi Edwards Whisnant, son of John Oliver Whisnant and Susannah Towery, on 12 October 1899 in Rutherford Co., NC.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Vera Lucille Whisnant

ID# 1534, b. 16 July 1903, d. 29 July 1998
Father*Melchi Edwards Whisnant b. 20 Feb 1874, d. 12 Apr 1933
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Wright b. 26 Dec 1882, d. 1 Sep 1965
Birth*Vera Lucille Whisnant was born on 16 July 1903 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Zeno Jefferson Gettys. 
Death*Vera Lucille Whisnant died on 29 July 1998 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 95; widow.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Big Springs Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 6
1920Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 16, single, living at home
1940Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NCage 36, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 81-17, sheet 2A, household #18]

Family

Zeno Jefferson Gettys b. 25 August 1895, d. 4 August 1987
Marriage*Vera Lucille Whisnant married Zeno Jefferson Gettys. 
Children

Citations

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

Zeno Jefferson Gettys

ID# 1535, b. 25 August 1895, d. 4 August 1987
Birth*Zeno Jefferson Gettys was born on 25 August 1895; His parents were Thomas Jefferson Gettys and Mary Price.1 
Marriage*He married Vera Lucille Whisnant, daughter of Melchi Edwards Whisnant and Sarah Elizabeth Wright. 
Death*Zeno Jefferson Gettys died on 4 August 1987 in NC at age 91.1 
Burial*He was buried in Big Springs Cem., Ellenboro, Rutherford Co., NC. 
Census*Zeno Jefferson Gettys appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Duncans Creek, Rutherford Co., NC, age 44, md., completed high school. He is employed as a farm manager. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000. 

Family

Vera Lucille Whisnant b. 16 July 1903, d. 29 July 1998
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Audley Martin Hunt

ID# 1536, b. circa 1859, d. 5 June 1922
Father*James M. Hunt Sr. b. 10 Dec 1820, d. 30 Mar 1916
Mother*Sarah Lattimore b. Jun 1823, d. b 1910
Birth*Audley Martin Hunt was born circa 1859 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Alice Catherine Whisnant, daughter of Absolum Carpenter Whisnant and Winnie C. Price, on 13 February 1890. 
Death*Audley Martin Hunt died on 5 June 1922 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford Co., NC; widowed.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Cleveland Co., NCage 8 months
1870Golden Valley, Rutherford Co., NCage 10
1900Cleveland Co., NCage 39, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1910Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 45, widow, farmer
1920Polkville, Cleveland Co., NCage 56, widowed, farmer
Nickname Audley Martin Hunt also went by the name of Edley. 

Family

Alice Catherine Whisnant b. 6 June 1862, d. 18 July 1904
Marriage*He married Alice Catherine Whisnant, daughter of Absolum Carpenter Whisnant and Winnie C. Price, on 13 February 1890. 
Children

Citations

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

Irvin Monroe Spake

ID# 1537, b. 5 March 1902, d. 9 June 1981
Birth*Irvin Monroe Spake was born on 5 March 1902 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mabel Laura Whisnant, daughter of Webster Whisnant and Hester C. McCurry, on 2 March 1927. 
Death*Irvin Monroe Spake died on 9 June 1981 at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Elizabeth Bapt. Cem., Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC. 
Census*Irvin Monroe Spake appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Shelby, Cleveland Co., NC, age 37, md., completed high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $800. 

Family

Mabel Laura Whisnant b. 9 September 1908, d. 18 October 1992
Children
  • Robert Irvin Spake
  • Barbara Ann Spake

Citations

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

Jefferson Bartow Whisnant1,2

ID# 1538, b. September 1861, d. 1 August 1924
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. c 1817, d. b 1871
Mother*Anna Lee b. Jan 1825, d. a 1900
Birth*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant was born in September 1861 in Lumpkin Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda Wilkins on 24 July 1879 in Lumpkin Co., GA.3 
Marriage*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant married Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent in 1896.4 
Death*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant died on 1 August 1924 in Banks Co., GA, at age 62.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Holly Springs Ch. Cem., White Co., GA.5,1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GAage 9
1880Yahoola, Lumpkin Co., GAage 17, md., farmer
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 38, md. 20 yrs., (4 yrs) to second wife, farmer
1910Jackson Co., GAfarmer, age 50, md. 2nd time, 13 yrs.
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 54, md., farmer
Name Variation Jefferson Bartow Whisnant was also known as Barto. 
Note*Jeff's death was accidental. 

Family 1

Amanda Wilkins b. 4 March 1859, d. 29 April 1896
Marriage*He married Amanda Wilkins on 24 July 1879 in Lumpkin Co., GA.3 
Children

Family 2

Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. July 1880, d. 2 March 1961
Marriage*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant married Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent in 1896.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S85] Letter, Trudy Gay Jones Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  5. [S86] Letter, Virginia Kaye Carter Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent

ID# 1539, b. July 1880, d. 2 March 1961
Birth*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent was born in July 1880 in White Co., GA; Her parents were Abraham B. Sargent and Margaratta Caroline Chunbler.1 
Marriage*She married Jefferson Bartow Whisnant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Anna Lee, in 1896.1 
Marriage*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent married Richard Watson Redmond on 20 November 1924 in Banks Co., GA.2 
Death*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent died on 2 March 1961 in GA at age 80. 
Burial*She was buried in Grove Level Ch. Cem., Mayville, Banks Co., GA, 34.28330,-83.52080. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 19, md. 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Jackson Co., GAage 33, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 45, md.
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 54, widow, 1st. md. age 16
1940Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 66, widow, completed the 2nd. grade. She is not employed. She rents a farmhouse for $4. [s.d. 9, e.d. 78-18, sheet 11A, line 12, household #180]

Family 1

Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. September 1861, d. 1 August 1924
Marriage*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent married Jefferson Bartow Whisnant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Anna Lee, in 1896.1 
Children

Family 2

Richard Watson Redmond b. 5 July 1858, d. 15 March 1929
Marriage*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent married Richard Watson Redmond on 20 November 1924 in Banks Co., GA.2 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Swain James Whisnant

ID# 1540, b. 4 October 1915, d. 3 February 1991
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Swain James Whisnant was born on 4 October 1915 in Banks Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Ruthie Maudell Lee on 27 October 1940.2 
Death*Swain James Whisnant died on 3 February 1991 in Rockdale Co., GA, at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Eastview Cem., Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA, 33.671389,-84.010556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 2 yrs., 11 months
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 11
1940Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 23, single, completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. He resides with his mother.
Residence In February 1991 Swain lived in Newton Co., GA.3 

Family

Ruthie Maudell Lee b. 30 June 1923, d. 8 August 2011
Marriage*He married Ruthie Maudell Lee on 27 October 1940.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S87] Letter, Ruthie Maudell Lee Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Elem Murde Whisnant

ID# 1541, b. circa 1902
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Elem Murde Whisnant was born circa 1902 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Nervie Grindle circa 1925.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jackson Co., GAage 8
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 15, single, living at home. Listed as "Murvin".
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 28, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21
1940Mossy Creek, White Co., GAage 39, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2.50. [e.d. 154-1, sheet 2A, household #22]
Name Variation Elem Murde Whisnant was also known as Merde Whisnant. 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Elem lived in White Co., GA.1 

Family

Nervie Grindle b. 28 March 1908, d. 25 December 1996
Marriage*He married Nervie Grindle circa 1925.1 
Children

Citations

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

Asbury William Whisnant

ID# 1542, b. April 1908, d. 17 December 1972
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Asbury William Whisnant was born in April 1908 in Jefferson, Jackson Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Elaine Earnestine Cannon. 
Death*Asbury William Whisnant died on 17 December 1972 in Morgan Co., GA, at age 64; The Georgia Deaths, 1919-98 index listed his name as "Asbury B. Whisnant".2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jackson Co., GAage 1 yr., 5 months
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 10
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 20, single, living with mother
1940Jackson Co., GAage 31, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 78-27, sheet 2A, household #20]

Family

Elaine Earnestine Cannon b. circa 1915, d. 9 October 1959
Marriage*Asbury William Whisnant married Elaine Earnestine Cannon. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S40] Letter, Cecil Eugene Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, before 2001.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Emanuel David Whisnant

ID# 1543, b. 4 August 1904, d. 17 September 2001
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Emanuel David Whisnant was born on 4 August 1904 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Emmiline Smith in January 1924 in Dry Pond, Jackson Co., GA.1 
Marriage*Emanuel David Whisnant married Hazel Gillstrap on 19 December 1953.1 
Death*Emanuel David Whisnant died on 17 September 2001 in Jefferson, Jackson Co., GA, at age 97.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oconee Bapt. Ch. Cem., Harrisburg, Jackson Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jackson Co., GAage 5
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 13, single, living at home
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 24, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 18
1940Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 36, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $150. He rents a farmhouse for $1. [e.d. 78-18, sheet 8B, household #132]
Obituary*
Name Variation Emanuel David Whisnant was also known as Manual Whisnant. 

Family 1

Emmiline Smith b. 6 January 1902, d. 23 June 1951
Marriage*He married Emmiline Smith in January 1924 in Dry Pond, Jackson Co., GA.1 
Children
  • Louise Whisnant+ b. 13 Aug 1926, d. 6 Dec 2007
  • James Franklin Whisnant
  • Claudia Marie Whisnant
  • J. W. Whisnant
  • Marvin Howard Whisnant

Family 2

Hazel Gillstrap b. 16 July 1935, d. 10 August 2004
Marriage*Emanuel David Whisnant married Hazel Gillstrap on 19 December 1953.1 
Children
  • Jeffery Ray Whisnant
  • Susey Whisnant
  • Wanda Whisnant
  • Peggy Ann Whisnant+ b. 5 Nov 1953, d. 14 Feb 2004
  • Jeannie Whisnant b. c 1960, d. 13 Feb 2007
  • Kenneth Joe Whisnant
  • Teddy Lamar Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S86] Letter, Virginia Kaye Carter Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Wilburn William Whisnant

ID# 1544, b. 28 April 1911, d. 6 February 1995
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Wilburn William Whisnant was born on 28 April 1911 in Pendergrass, Jackson Co., GA; This tombstone listed his d.o.b. as 29 Apr 1909.1 
Marriage*He married Fannie Lee Smith on 15 December 1934 in Jackson Co., GA.1 
Death*Wilburn William Whisnant died on 6 February 1995 in Jackson Co., GA, at age 83.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 8
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 17, single, living with mother
1940Census record not found.
Nickname Wilburn William Whisnant also went by the name of Bill. 
Note*Wilburn and Fannie married while standing alongside highway 82, near the Jackson County Airport. 

Family

Fannie Lee Smith b. 10 September 1920, d. 15 September 2004
Marriage*He married Fannie Lee Smith on 15 December 1934 in Jackson Co., GA.1 
Children
  • Nathaniel Whisnant b. 21 Sep 1935, d. 16 Jul 2005
  • Homer Whisnant
  • Mary Lou Whisnant
  • Harold Whisnant Jr.
  • Eunice Whisnant
  • U. V. Whisnant
  • Alice Whisnant
  • Buster Brown Whisnant
  • Daniel Reed Whisnant b. 3 Sep 1956, d. 23 Nov 1988

Citations

  1. [S86] Letter, Virginia Kaye Carter Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Jay C. Whisnant

ID# 1545, b. 7 October 1914, d. 28 December 1995
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Jay C. Whisnant was born on 7 October 1914 in GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Irene Mae Gaines. 
Death*Jay C. Whisnant died on 28 December 1995 in Jackson Co., GA, at age 81.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Oconee Bapt. Ch. Cem., Harrisburg, Jackson Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 5
1930Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 15, single, living with mother
1940Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 24, single, completed the 2nd. grade. He is employed on the farm. He resides with his mother.

Family

Irene Mae Gaines b. 28 May 1928, d. 1 August 2004
Marriage*Jay C. Whisnant married Irene Mae Gaines. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1919-98, Certificate: 057440.

Rena Whisnant

ID# 1546, b. 11 August 1897, d. 22 December 1974
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Rena Whisnant was born on 11 August 1897 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Guy Eratus Shaw circa 1915. 
Death*Rena Whisnant died on 22 December 1974 at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 3
1910Jackson Co., GAage 12
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 22, md.
1930Cunningham, Jackson Co., GAage 34, md. 1st. md. age 18.
1940Morgan Co., GAage 43, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed. [e.d. 104-18, sheet 2A, household #25]

Family

Guy Eratus Shaw b. 28 April 1895, d. 30 July 1968
Marriage*Rena Whisnant married Guy Eratus Shaw circa 1915. 
Children

Citations

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

Azzie Lula Whisnant

ID# 1547, b. 8 April 1899, d. 22 February 1978
Azzie L. & James B. Campbell
Photo courtesy: Melissa Tilson Reems
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Azzie Lula Whisnant was born on 8 April 1899 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married James Bradford Campbell circa 1916.2 
Death*Azzie Lula Whisnant died on 22 February 1978 in Jackson Co., GA, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Silver Shoals Cem., Homer, Banks Co., GA, 34.373056,-83.540000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Polksville, Hall Co., GAage 1
1910Jackson Co., GAage 10
1920Poplar Springs, Banks Co., GAage 19, md.
1930Banks Co., GAage 30, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Homer, Banks Co., GAage 41, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 6-4, sheet 9B, household #144]

Family

James Bradford Campbell b. 5 May 1892, d. 15 December 1965
Marriage*Azzie Lula Whisnant married James Bradford Campbell circa 1916.2 
Children

Citations

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

Ada Whisnant

ID# 1548, b. 29 April 1901, d. 27 June 1977
Father*Jefferson Bartow Whisnant b. Sep 1861, d. 1 Aug 1924
Mother*Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent b. Jul 1880, d. 2 Mar 1961
Birth*Ada Whisnant was born on 29 April 1901 in GA. 
Marriage*She married James Burt Lee on 20 September 1920. 
Death*Ada Whisnant died on 27 June 1977 in Banks Co., GA, at age 76. 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Carmel Cem., Banks Co., GA, 34.348056,-83.575833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jackson Co., GAage 9
1920Miller, Jackson Co., GAage 12
1930Jackson Co., GAage 28, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Jackson Co., GAage 38, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 78-18, sheet 7A, household #109]

Family

James Burt Lee b. 10 May 1899, d. 12 August 1963
Marriage*Ada Whisnant married James Burt Lee on 20 September 1920. 
Children

Ruthie Maudell Lee

ID# 1549, b. 30 June 1923, d. 8 August 2011
Birth*Ruthie Maudell Lee was born on 30 June 1923 in Jackson Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married Swain James Whisnant, son of Jefferson Bartow Whisnant and Loucinda Elizabeth Sargent, on 27 October 1940.1 
Death*Ruthie Maudell Lee died on 8 August 2011 in Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA, at age 88.2 
Obituary*
Census*Ruthie Maudell Lee appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Jackson Co., GA, age 7. 

Family

Swain James Whisnant b. 4 October 1915, d. 3 February 1991
Children

Citations

  1. [S87] Letter, Ruthie Maudell Lee Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S428] Obituary.