Ben Jim Bussell

ID# 15952, b. 1904, d. 1971
Birth*Ben Jim Bussell was born in 1904 in AR. 
Marriage*He married Willie Melissa Whisenant, daughter of William D. Whisenant and Mary W. [unknown], circa 1924.1 
Death*Ben Jim Bussell died in 1971. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Bayou, Ashley Co., ARage 26, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Monticello, Drew Co., ARage 42, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

Willie Melissa Whisenant b. 30 December 1907, d. December 1978
Children

Citations

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

Charles B. Bussell

ID# 15953, b. circa 1925
Father*Ben Jim Bussell b. 1904, d. 1971
Mother*Willie Melissa Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1907, d. Dec 1978
Birth*Charles B. Bussell was born circa 1925 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Bayou, Ashley Co., ARage 5
1940Monticello, Drew Co., ARage 14, completed the 6th. grade.

Citations

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

Martha Jane Whisenant

ID# 15963, b. circa 1837, d. 28 May 1874
Father*Robert Caldwell Whisenant b. c 1811, d. c 1857
Birth*Martha Jane Whisenant was born circa 1837 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married Seth Anderson Stockton on 31 January 1850. 
Marriage*Martha Jane Whisenant married Benjamin L. Ball on 22 September 1862 in Taylor Co., IA. 
Death*Martha Jane Whisenant died on 28 May 1874 in Nodaway Co., MO. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Barry Co., MOage 14, md.
1860Center Creek, Jasper Co., MOage 21, md.
1870Mason, Taylor Co., IAage 33, md. Her children in the household all have the last name "Ball".

Family 1

Seth Anderson Stockton b. circa 1827, d. 3 June 1862
Marriage*Martha Jane Whisenant married Seth Anderson Stockton on 31 January 1850. 
Children

Family 2

Benjamin L. Ball b. 16 January 1829, d. circa 1899
Marriage*Martha Jane Whisenant married Benjamin L. Ball on 22 September 1862 in Taylor Co., IA. 

Citations

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

Seth Anderson Stockton

ID# 15964, b. circa 1827, d. 3 June 1862
Birth*Seth Anderson Stockton was born circa 1827 in TN.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Whisenant, daughter of Robert Caldwell Whisenant, on 31 January 1850. 
Death*Seth Anderson Stockton died on 3 June 1862 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. 
Burial*He was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cem., St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, 38.498333,-90.290000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Barry Co., MOage 25, md., farmer
1860Center Creek, Jasper Co., MOage 33, md., physician, P$1100.

Family

Martha Jane Whisenant b. circa 1837, d. 28 May 1874
Children

Citations

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

Dibrell Gano Melton

ID# 15965, b. 4 June 1887, d. 10 October 1939
Birth*Dibrell Gano Melton was born on 4 June 1887 in Allen, Collin Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lillian Mayo Whisenant, daughter of Robert Benton Whisenant and Clara Davis Branch, circa 1912.3 
Death*Dibrell Gano Melton died on 10 October 1939 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX, at age 52; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Collin Co., TXage 32, md., farmer
1930Allen, Collin Co., TXage 42, md., 1st. md. age 26

Family

Lillian Mayo Whisenant b. 28 August 1893, d. 17 May 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Oscar E. Lynge

ID# 15966, b. 8 March 1899, d. 22 June 1964
Birth*Oscar E. Lynge was born on 8 March 1899 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Mary Tommie Whisenant, daughter of Robert Benton Whisenant and Clara Davis Branch, on 21 January 1920 in Allen, Collin Co., TX.1 
Death*Oscar E. Lynge died on 22 June 1964 at age 65.2 
Burial*He was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Collin Co., TXage 21, single, laborer at a garage
1930Allen, Collin Co., TXage 31, md., 1st. md. age 21, manager at a grain elevator. Owns home, R$2,200.

Family

Mary Tommie Whisenant b. 5 July 1896, d. 23 December 1988
Children

Citations

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

Gladys Verna Williams

ID# 15967, b. 1 January 1907, d. 2 March 1994
Birth*Gladys Verna Williams was born on 1 January 1907 in TX. 
Marriage*She married Robert Bailey Whisenant, son of Robert Benton Whisenant and Clara Davis Branch, circa 1928.1 
Death*Gladys Verna Williams died on 2 March 1994 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 87. 
Burial*She was buried in Allen Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.100278,-96.665000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Collin Co., TXage 22, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Collin Co., TXage 33, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.
Obituary*

Family

Robert Bailey Whisenant b. 10 February 1898, d. 11 September 1980
Marriage*Gladys Verna Williams married Robert Bailey Whisenant, son of Robert Benton Whisenant and Clara Davis Branch, circa 1928.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Johnny L. Robbins

ID# 15968, b. 2 July 1891, d. 21 March 1940
Birth*Johnny L. Robbins was born on 2 July 1891 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Beulah Elizabeth Whisenant, daughter of Mathew Mark Whisenant and Lura Bell Leake, on 13 June 1917.1 
Death*Johnny L. Robbins died on 21 March 1940 in TX at age 48. 
Census*Johnny L. Robbins appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Denton Co., TX, age 37, md., 1st. md. age 23, farming. 

Family

Beulah Elizabeth Whisenant b. 31 October 1895, d. 13 June 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S68] Letter, Gladys Huneycutt Ballew to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Myrtle Jane Jenkins

ID# 15969, b. 14 November 1899, d. 11 November 1982
Birth*Myrtle Jane Jenkins was born on 14 November 1899 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Bryant Elmer Whisenant, son of Mathew Mark Whisenant and Lura Bell Leake, on 24 December 1923 in Melissa, Collin Co., TX. 
Death*Myrtle Jane Jenkins died on 11 November 1982 in Grayson Co., TX, at age 82.2 
Burial*She was buried in Pecan Grove Cem., McKinney, Collin Co., TX, 33.178889,-96.615556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Melissa, Collin Co., TXage 30, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Collin Co., TXage 42, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Bryant Elmer Whisenant b. 24 April 1899, d. 5 July 1965
Children

Citations

  1. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Emmett W. Whisenant

ID# 15970, b. 27 May 1902, d. 18 July 1979
Father*Mathew Mark Whisenant b. 11 Nov 1853, d. 25 Feb 1903
Mother*Lura Bell Leake b. 15 Sep 1862, d. 26 Dec 1912
Birth*Emmett W. Whisenant was born on 27 May 1902 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Grace L. Shield circa 1924. 
Death*Emmett W. Whisenant died on 18 July 1979 in Collin Co., TX, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Williams Cem., McKinney, Collin Co., TX, 33.170556,-96.666667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Collin Co., TXage 7
1920Census record not found.
1930Dallas, Dallas Co., TXage 27, md., laborer at auto factory, 1st. md. age 21
1940Collin Co., TXage 37, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $256. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 43-10, sheet 12B, household #255]

Family

Grace L. Shield b. 11 October 1901, d. 2 July 1975
Marriage*Emmett W. Whisenant married Grace L. Shield circa 1924. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

James B. Hacker

ID# 15972, b. 5 November 1877, d. 22 January 1942
Birth*James B. Hacker was born on 5 November 1877. 
Marriage*He married Jossie Shipley on 13 December 1921 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK.1 
Death*James B. Hacker died on 22 January 1942 in OK at age 64. 
Census*James B. Hacker appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, age 53, md., 1st. md. age 19. 

Family

Jossie Shipley b. 28 November 1885, d. 22 February 1975

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Tilford Bussell

ID# 15973, b. circa 1929
Father*Ben Jim Bussell b. 1904, d. 1971
Mother*Willie Melissa Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1907, d. Dec 1978
Birth*Tilford Bussell was born circa 1929 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Bayou, Ashley Co., ARage 4 months
1940Monticello, Drew Co., ARage 9, completed the 3rd. grade.

Citations

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

Cecil Leavon Bussell

ID# 15974, b. 11 June 1932, d. 2 February 1975
Father*Ben Jim Bussell b. 1904, d. 1971
Mother*Willie Melissa Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1907, d. Dec 1978
Birth*Cecil Leavon Bussell was born on 11 June 1932 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 2 February 1975 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 42; married.1 
Census*Cecil Leavon Bussell appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Monticello, Drew Co., AR, age 7, completed the 1st. grade. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jossie Shipley

ID# 15975, b. 28 November 1885, d. 22 February 1975
Birth*Jossie Shipley was born on 28 November 1885 in AR; Her parents were Sterling Price Shipley and Mary Ann Elizabeth Adams. 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Christian Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 15 November 1900.1 
Divorce*Jossie Shipley and Benjamin Christian Whisenant were divorced in October 1918.2 
Marriage*Jossie Shipley married James B. Hacker on 13 December 1921 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK.3 
Death*Jossie Shipley died on 22 February 1975 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 89.4 
Burial*She was buried in Sunny Lane Cem., Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK, 35.431111,-97.442778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 24, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OKage 44, md., 1st. md. age 15. Resides with husband James B. Hacker.

Family 1

Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 November 1872, d. 30 November 1957
Marriage*Jossie Shipley married Benjamin Christian Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 15 November 1900.1 
Divorce*Jossie Shipley and Benjamin Christian Whisenant were divorced in October 1918.2 
Children

Family 2

James B. Hacker b. 5 November 1877, d. 22 January 1942
Marriage*Jossie Shipley married James B. Hacker on 13 December 1921 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK.3 

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S218] Letter, Lamar Crall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Fannie L. Carson

ID# 15976, b. 25 November 1882, d. 30 January 1965
Birth*Fannie L. Carson was born on 25 November 1882 in Sunset, Lubbock Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin Benton Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 4 February 1907.1 
Death*Fannie L. Carson died on 30 January 1965 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 82.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 27, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., no children
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 36, md. (Census listed name as "Fannie".)
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 47, md., 1st. md. age 24. Her mother Gillie A. Blessing lives in the household. (Note: Her name is shown as "Fannie L. Whisenant".)
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 57, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is an owner of a farm. She owns her farmhouse valued at $350. Her mother Gillie Carson, and brother Walter Carson reside in the household. [e.d. 29-7, sheet 8A, household #137]
Nickname Fannie L. Carson also went by the name of Mammie.2 

Family

Marvin Benton Whisenant b. 6 December 1880, d. July 1939
Marriage*She married Marvin Benton Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 4 February 1907.1 

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Alice May Cooper

ID# 15984, b. 13 November 1883, d. 1962
Birth*Alice May Cooper was born on 13 November 1883 in Cooke Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Young Ewing Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 12 November 1899 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1 
Death*Alice May Cooper died in 1962.2 
Burial*She was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 16, md. 0 yrs., no children
1910Cherokee Reservation, Rogers Co., OKage 26, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. She's listed as an "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 36, md.
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 48, widow. She owns her home valued at $1000. Her daughter Jeraldine and grand-daughter Billie Faye Johnson, age 3, reside in the household. Jeraldine is listed as 9 years old, born in OK. Father 32nd. Indian, mother Cherokee.
1940Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 56, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She is employed as a Seamstress with the W.P.A. Her wage last year was $380. She owns a home valued at $400. [e.d. 66-17, sheet 1B, household #16]
Nickname Alice May Cooper also went by the name of Ollie. 

Family

Young Ewing Whisenhunt b. 27 February 1879, d. 24 December 1925
Marriage*She married Young Ewing Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 12 November 1899 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1 
Children

Citations

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

Rebecca Jane Jones

ID# 15992, b. 22 February 1880, d. 29 December 1959
Birth*Rebecca Jane Jones was born on 22 February 1880 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married John Henry Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte, on 22 September 1898 in Garland Co., AR.2 
Death*Rebecca Jane Jones died on 29 December 1959 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 79.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 18, md. 1 yr., 1 child, 1 living.
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 29, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living.
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 39, md. (Note: Census listed her first name as "Dutch".)
1930Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 50, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Mazarn, Garland Co., ARage 58, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.
Name Variation Rebecca Jane Jones was also known as Becky. 

Family

John Henry Whisenhunt b. 21 August 1880, d. 2 February 1948
Marriage*She married John Henry Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Sarah Elizabeth Melvina Payte, on 22 September 1898 in Garland Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S105] Pauline Williams Wright, A Short Line Across America.

Sarah Ethel Whisenhunt

ID# 15993, b. 30 July 1899, d. 22 May 1986
Father*John Henry Whisenhunt b. 21 Aug 1880, d. 2 Feb 1948
Mother*Rebecca Jane Jones b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 29 Dec 1959
Birth*Sarah Ethel Whisenhunt was born on 30 July 1899 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Peter Karlis; Sarah's second marriage. 
Death*Sarah Ethel Whisenhunt died on 22 May 1986 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, at age 86. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 9 months
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 10
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 20, divorced, living with father John Whisenhunt.

Family 1

Peter Karlis b. 15 March 1892, d. January 1975

Family 2
Child

Mary Ettie Ophellia Whisenhunt

ID# 15994, b. 4 January 1902, d. 28 March 1994
Father*John Henry Whisenhunt b. 21 Aug 1880, d. 2 Feb 1948
Mother*Rebecca Jane Jones b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 29 Dec 1959
Birth*Mary Ettie Ophellia Whisenhunt was born on 4 January 1902 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Marriage*She married Haley Loyd Ward on 8 November 1915 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Mary Ettie Ophellia Whisenhunt died on 28 March 1994 in Pike Co., AR, at age 92. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 9
1940Mazarn, Garland Co., ARage 38, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 26-39, sheet 5B]

Family

Haley Loyd Ward b. 26 March 1900, d. 29 August 1978
Children

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Jefferson Davis Whisenhunt

ID# 15995, b. 30 March 1906, d. 28 July 1976
Father*John Henry Whisenhunt b. 21 Aug 1880, d. 2 Feb 1948
Mother*Rebecca Jane Jones b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 29 Dec 1959
Birth*Jefferson Davis Whisenhunt was born on 30 March 1906 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Ollie Esther Short on 4 May 1924 in Garland Co., AR.2,1 
Death*Jefferson Davis Whisenhunt died on 28 July 1976 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, at age 70.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Coolidge, Montgomery Co., AR, 34.361667,-93.450278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 4
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 14, single, living with father
1930Fir, Montgomery Co., ARage 24, md., 1st. md. age 18, wood logger
1940Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 34, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. His wage last year was $500. He rents his farmhouse for $3. [s.d. 4, e.d. 49-4, sheet 6A, line 35, household #123]

Family

Ollie Esther Short b. 10 June 1904, d. 28 February 1988
Marriage*Jefferson Davis Whisenhunt married Ollie Esther Short on 4 May 1924 in Garland Co., AR.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Marion Truman Whisenhunt

ID# 15996, b. circa 1909, d. 1910
Father*John Henry Whisenhunt b. 21 Aug 1880, d. 2 Feb 1948
Mother*Rebecca Jane Jones b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 29 Dec 1959
Birth*Marion Truman Whisenhunt was born circa 1909 in AR.1 
Death*He died in 1910. 
Census*Marion Truman Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Caney, Montgomery Co., AR, age 1. 

Citations

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

John David Whisenhunt

ID# 15997, b. 29 March 1950, d. 18 December 2009
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*John David Whisenhunt was born on 29 March 1950. 
Death*He died on 18 December 2009 in TN at age 59.1 
Obituary*

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.