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age 31, farmer. He and his family live next door to his brother Nicholas Whisenant.

1860

age 40, farmer, real estate value $800., personal property value $500.

1870

age 54, farmer, R$500., P$250. The family name listed on this census report was "Whisenhunt".

1880

age 64, md., farmer

Family

Frances Christopher b. 5 February 1818, d. 13 December 1909

Marriage*

Joseph Whisenant married Frances Christopher on 4 February 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA.²

Children

Henry Whisenant b. c 1841
Caroline Whisenant b. c 1843
Mary Ann Whisenant+ b. 6 Oct 1848, d. 24 Dec 1912
Adam Christopher Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Frances Christopher

ID# 1628, b. 5 February 1818, d. 13 December 1909

Frances Whisenant & daughter Caroline
Photo courtesy: Charlotte Palmer

Birth*

Frances Christopher was born on 5 February 1818 in GA.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Whisenant, son of Adam Whisonant and Charity Ettress, on 4 February 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Death*

Frances Christopher died on 13 December 1909 at age 91.²

Burial*

She was buried in Wahoo Church Cem., Lumpkin Co., GA.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA	age 31
1860	Argo, Hall Co., GA	age 41
1870	Polksville, Hall Co., GA	age 53, born "SC".
1880	Quillians, Hall Co., GA	age 60, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 31

1860

age 41

1870

age 53, born "SC".

1880

age 60, md.

Family

Joseph Whisenant b. circa 1819, d. 28 February 1885

Marriage*

Frances Christopher married Joseph Whisenant, son of Adam Whisonant and Charity Ettress, on 4 February 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Children

Henry Whisenant b. c 1841
Caroline Whisenant b. c 1843
Mary Ann Whisenant+ b. 6 Oct 1848, d. 24 Dec 1912
Adam Christopher Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Citations

[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
[S28] Tombstone.

Henry Whisenant

ID# 1629, b. circa 1841

Father*

Joseph Whisenant b. c 1819, d. 28 Feb 1885

Mother*

Frances Christopher b. 5 Feb 1818, d. 13 Dec 1909

Birth*

Henry Whisenant was born circa 1841 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Frogtown, Lumpkin Co., GA	age 9
1860	Argo, Hall Co., GA	age 18, living at home

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 9

1860

age 18, living at home

Citations

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

Caroline Whisenant

ID# 1630, b. circa 1843

Father*

Joseph Whisenant b. c 1819, d. 28 Feb 1885

Mother*

Frances Christopher b. 5 Feb 1818, d. 13 Dec 1909

Birth*

Caroline Whisenant was born circa 1843 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 7

1860

age 16

1870

age 22, living at home

1880

age 30, single, living with parents

1910

Lumpkin Co., GA

age 50, single, resides in the household of her niece Jane Barnes.

1920

Lumpkin Co., GA

age 78, single, resides with niece Jane Barnes.

Citations

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

Mary Ann Whisenant

ID# 1631, b. 6 October 1848, d. 24 December 1912

Father*

Joseph Whisenant b. c 1819, d. 28 Feb 1885

Mother*

Frances Christopher b. 5 Feb 1818, d. 13 Dec 1909

Birth*

Mary Ann Whisenant was born on 6 October 1848 in White Co., GA.

Marriage*

She married James J. Adams on 16 July 1871 in White Co., GA.¹

Death*

Mary Ann Whisenant died on 24 December 1912 in White Co., GA, at age 64.

Burial*

She was buried in Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 34.535556,-83.810278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 3

1860

age 11

1870

age 20, living at home

1880

age 29, md.

1900

White Co., GA

age 51, md. 29 yrs., 11 ch., 11 living

1910

White Co., GA

age 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 11 ch., 11 living

Family

James J. Adams b. 30 June 1850, d. 7 April 1925

Marriage*

Mary Ann Whisenant married James J. Adams on 16 July 1871 in White Co., GA.¹

Children

Floyd Delona Adams b. 12 May 1872, d. c 1948
William Christopher Adams b. 4 May 1874, d. 18 Nov 1955
Jane O. Adams b. 15 Mar 1875, d. 1 Nov 1950
Joseph Manuel Adams b. 21 Feb 1878, d. 18 Aug 1945
James Alexander Adams b. Nov 1879, d. c 1932
John Palmer Adams b. 3 Aug 1882, d. 1 Jun 1970
Callie Elizabeth Adams b. 22 Mar 1883, d. 15 Jul 1967
Luther Clem Adams b. 14 Feb 1886, d. 6 Apr 1940
Clara Lilly Adams b. 1 Sep 1887, d. 27 Nov 1977
Emma Frances Adams b. 15 Apr 1889, d. 15 Jan 1955
Young Washington Adams b. 18 Sep 1891, d. 10 Jan 1961

Citations

[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Adam Christopher Whisenant

ID# 1632, b. 18 April 1850, d. 13 August 1932

Adam C. & Clarisa R. Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Charlotte Palmer)

Father*

Joseph Whisenant b. c 1819, d. 28 Feb 1885

Mother*

Frances Christopher b. 5 Feb 1818, d. 13 Dec 1909

Birth*

Adam Christopher Whisenant was born on 18 April 1850 in Lumpkin Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley in 1873.

Death*

Adam Christopher Whisenant died on 13 August 1932 in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA, at age 82.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 1

1860

age 10

1870

age 18, living at home

1880

age 30, md., farmer

1900

age 50, md. 27 yrs., farmer

1910

Cleveland, White Co., GA

age 60, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer

1920

age 69, widowed, lives with his son William T. Whisenant

1930

age 79, widowed, living with son William T. Whisnant.

Nickname

Adam Christopher Whisenant also went by the name of Dock.

Occupation*

He was a farmer.

Note*

I first found Adam in the 1850 census of Lumpkin Co., GA. He then appears with his parents in the 1860 and 1870 census for Hall Co., GA. In the 1880 Hall Co., GA census, he's shown with wife Jane and two children. In the 1900 White Co., GA census, we find him with wife Clarisa R., and two children. Finally, in the 1910 White Co., GA census, we find him with wife Clarisa. Adam and Clarisa are buried at Shoal Creek Baptist Church, seven miles west of Cleveland, GA.

The book THE GEORGIANS Genealogies of Pioneer Settlers by J. H. Austin, 1984, page 382, lists a J. Chris., b.1852, m. Jane, b.1854 with what seems like the same children: John S., b. 1874; Olley, b. 1876; Alice, b.1879; M. E., dau., b. 1854; inf. son, b. 1860 (all from Hall Co., GA). The book lists this family under David Whisenant and Jane. David Whisenant is said to be the son of Robert R. Whisnant and Mary. I believe I have this family correctly listed under Joseph and Frances.

Family

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 August 1854, d. 11 March 1914

Marriage*

He married Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley in 1873.

Children

John Henry Whisenant+ b. 28 Nov 1873, d. 30 Aug 1960
Ollie V. Whisenant+ b. 18 Feb 1876, d. 15 Jun 1901
Avie Alice Whisenant+ b. Jul 1878, d. 2 Nov 1956
William Turner Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1881, d. 28 Sep 1944
Lillie Caroline Whisenant+ b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 8 Dec 1969
Lona Amanda Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1888, d. 24 Aug 1976

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley

ID# 1633, b. 19 August 1854, d. 11 March 1914

Birth*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley was born on 19 August 1854 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Adam Christopher Whisenant, son of Joseph Whisenant and Frances Christopher, in 1873.

Death*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley died on 11 March 1914 at age 59.²

Burial*

She was buried in Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 34.535556,-83.810278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 24, md.

1900

age 45, md. 27 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

Cleveland, White Co., GA

age 55, md. 1 time, 38yrs., 6 ch., 5 living

Nickname

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley also went by the name of Clara.

Note*

Note: I'm not sure of the spelling of her last name.

Family

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 April 1850, d. 13 August 1932

Marriage*

She married Adam Christopher Whisenant, son of Joseph Whisenant and Frances Christopher, in 1873.

Children

John Henry Whisenant+ b. 28 Nov 1873, d. 30 Aug 1960
Ollie V. Whisenant+ b. 18 Feb 1876, d. 15 Jun 1901
Avie Alice Whisenant+ b. Jul 1878, d. 2 Nov 1956
William Turner Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1881, d. 28 Sep 1944
Lillie Caroline Whisenant+ b. 19 Sep 1883, d. 8 Dec 1969
Lona Amanda Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1888, d. 24 Aug 1976

Citations

[S90] Letter, Charlotte Ann Palmer to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S28] Tombstone.

John Henry Whisenant¹

ID# 1634, b. 28 November 1873, d. 30 August 1960

John H. Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Charlotte Palmer)

Father*

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Mother*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 11 Mar 1914

Birth*

John Henry Whisenant was born on 28 November 1873 in Hall Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lula H. Evans on 27 January 1895 in White Co., GA.

Death*

John Henry Whisenant died on 30 August 1960 in DeKalb Co., GA, at age 86.^3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Decatur Cem., Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Baldwin, Habersham Co., GA

age 6

1900

age 26, md. 6 yrs., merchant

1910

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA

age 36, md. 1 time, 15 yrs.

1920

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA

age 46, md., real estate contractor

1930

Edgewood, DeKalb Co., GA

age 56, md., agent, real estate, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA

age 66, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed in private real estate. He owns a farmhouse valued at $25,000. His brother-in-law J. Frank Evans, age 61 resides in the household. [e.d. 44-22, sheet 1A, household #11]

Family

Lula H. Evans b. 25 September 1873, d. 8 August 1958

Marriage*

John Henry Whisenant married Lula H. Evans on 27 January 1895 in White Co., GA.

Child

Archie H. Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1895, d. 17 May 1966

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Ollie V. Whisenant

ID# 1635, b. 18 February 1876, d. 15 June 1901

Father*

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Mother*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 11 Mar 1914

Birth*

Ollie V. Whisenant was born on 18 February 1876 in Hall Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph R. Brown circa 1891.²

Death*

Ollie V. Whisenant died on 15 June 1901 in Habersham Co., GA, at age 25.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 34.535556,-83.810278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 4

1900

age 24, md. 9 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

Family

Joseph R. Brown b. January 1870, d. 12 December 1927

Children

Mertie A. Brown b. Jan 1894
Mary Bonnie Brown b. Mar 1897
Lillie Jane Brown b. c 1900

Citations

[S90] Letter, Charlotte Ann Palmer to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Avie Alice Whisenant

ID# 1636, b. July 1878, d. 2 November 1956

Father*

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Mother*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 11 Mar 1914

Birth*

Avie Alice Whisenant was born in July 1878 in Hall Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married John Bunyon Bowen on 25 December 1898 in White Co., GA.

Death*

Avie Alice Whisenant died on 2 November 1956 in Fulton Co., GA, at age 78.²

Burial*

She was buried in Decatur Cem., Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900

age 21, md., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

age 31, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living.

1920

age 40, md.

1930

age 50, md., 1st md. age 19

1940

age 61, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $4000. Also in the household is Don Duckworth grandson, age 12. [e.d. 160-281, sheet 13B, household #296]

Family

John Bunyon Bowen b. 26 March 1875, d. 24 March 1939

Marriage*

Avie Alice Whisenant married John Bunyon Bowen on 25 December 1898 in White Co., GA.

Children

Dewey Price Bowen b. 1 Dec 1899, d. Mar 1980
Ruby M. Bowen b. 12 May 1901, d. 6 Jun 1935
Judson P. Bowen b. c 1904, d. 11 Mar 1950
Nellie M. Bowen b. c 1905
John Bunyan Bowen Jr. b. Dec 1908, d. 13 Apr 1976

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Turner Whisenant

ID# 1637, b. 6 May 1881, d. 28 September 1944

William T. Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Charlotte Palmer)

Father*

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Mother*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 11 Mar 1914

Birth*

William Turner Whisenant was born on 6 May 1881 in Hall Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Annie Lowry Brown on 23 May 1912 in Kirkwood, DeKalb Co., GA.¹

Death*

William Turner Whisenant died on 28 September 1944 in DeKalb Co., GA, at age 63.³

Burial*

He was buried on 30 September 1944 in Decatur Cem., Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 18, single, resides with parents

1910

Census record not found

1920

age 35, md., shoe repair shop

1930

age 48, md., clerk in a shoe store, 1st. md. age 30

1940

age 58, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is the owner & manager of a shoe repair shop. His wage last year was $2380. He owns a home valued at $5000. [e.d. 160-278, sheet 6A, household #115]

Name Variation

William Turner Whisenant was also known as Bill.

Residence*

In September 1918 William lived in Kirkwood, DeKalb Co., GA; age 37, married, shoe repair shop.²

Family

Annie Lowry Brown b. 19 March 1876, d. 31 January 1970

Marriage*

He married Annie Lowry Brown on 23 May 1912 in Kirkwood, DeKalb Co., GA.¹

Child

William Lowry Whisenant+ b. 18 Apr 1913, d. 18 Sep 1992

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Lillie Caroline Whisenant

ID# 1638, b. 19 September 1883, d. 8 December 1969

Lillie C. Brown
(Photo Courtesy: Charlotte Palmer)

Father*

Adam Christopher Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Aug 1932

Mother*

Clarisa Rebecca Jane O'Kelley b. 19 Aug 1854, d. 11 Mar 1914

Birth*

Lillie Caroline Whisenant was born on 19 September 1883 in Hall Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Jason Lee Brown on 25 December 1904.²

Death*

Lillie Caroline Whisenant died on 8 December 1969 at age 86.

Burial*

She was buried in Shoal Creek Cem., Cleveland, White Co., GA, 34.535556,-83.810278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16

1910

age 26, md. 1 time 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

age 36, md.

1930

age 46, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 154-8, sheet 4B, household #64]

Family

Jason Lee Brown b. 23 January 1879, d. 14 January 1956

Marriage*

Lillie Caroline Whisenant married Jason Lee Brown on 25 December 1904.²

Children

Garland Edward Brown b. 2 Jul 1906, d. Apr 1993
Clara Pauline Brown b. 24 Oct 1909, d. 9 Oct 2001
Johnnie Mae Brown b. 2 May 1911, d. 18 Feb 2007
Harold Lee Brown b. 15 May 1914, d. 17 Jul 1973
Howard Christopher Brown
Ralph Whisenant Brown b. 10 Feb 1919, d. 12 Nov 2007
Mary Lois Brown b. 25 Jul 1920, d. 21 Sep 1930
Annie Hazel Brown b. 28 Feb 1922, d. 6 Mar 1922
Lillian Runelle Brown b. 20 Sep 1923, d. 19 Apr 2000

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S90] Letter, Charlotte Ann Palmer to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Boldwin G. Whisenant

ID# 1639, b. 11 September 1859, d. 11 September 1917

Father*

Peter S. Whisenant b. 17 Dec 1833, d. 20 Sep 1910

Mother*

Malinda Black b. 10 Jul 1832, d. 1 Jul 1904

Birth*

Boldwin G. Whisenant was born on 11 September 1859 in GA.

Marriage*

He married Martha Cathey on 27 March 1884 in Habersham Co., GA.¹

Death*

Boldwin G. Whisenant died on 11 September 1917 at age 58.

Burial*

He was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 10 months. Note: It's interesting that "Bowling G. Morris" lives next door.

1870

Cool Spring, Habersham Co., GA

age 10

1880

age 20, single, living with parents

1900

age 41, md. 15 yrs., farmer

1910

age 50, md. 26 yrs., md. 1 time, farmer

Name Variation

Boldwin G. Whisenant was also known as Bowling G.

Note*

Author's note: I've placed Boldwin in this family because he seems to fit. The following census reports for Habersham Co., GA, in the family of Peter S., there appear the name:
1860 Bowling G. 6/12
1870 Boling 10
1880 Bowling G. 20
1900 Bolden 42 (own family)
I have no other facts for placing Boldwin in family of Peter S. Whisenant.

Family

Martha Cathey b. 7 February 1864, d. 15 June 1928

Marriage*

He married Martha Cathey on 27 March 1884 in Habersham Co., GA.¹

Children

Ollie Whisenant b. 6 Mar 1886, d. 21 Sep 1927
Buford Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1888, d. 13 Jan 1957
George W. Whisenant b. 28 Aug 1889, d. 27 Jul 1911
James Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 24 Oct 1959
Beulah Whisenant b. 4 Jun 1895, d. 24 Jul 1927
Leona Whisenant b. Jul 1896

Citations

[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Martha Cathey

ID# 1640, b. 7 February 1864, d. 15 June 1928

Birth*

Martha Cathey was born on 7 February 1864 in Habersham Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Boldwin G. Whisenant, son of Peter S. Whisenant and Malinda Black, on 27 March 1884 in Habersham Co., GA.²

Death*

Martha Cathey died on 15 June 1928 in Habersham Co., GA, at age 64; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 36, md. 15 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

age 46, md. 1 time, 26 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

age 55, widow

Nickname

Martha Cathey also went by the name of Mattie.

Family

Boldwin G. Whisenant b. 11 September 1859, d. 11 September 1917

Marriage*

She married Boldwin G. Whisenant, son of Peter S. Whisenant and Malinda Black, on 27 March 1884 in Habersham Co., GA.²

Children

Ollie Whisenant b. 6 Mar 1886, d. 21 Sep 1927
Buford Whisenant+ b. 4 Mar 1888, d. 13 Jan 1957
George W. Whisenant b. 28 Aug 1889, d. 27 Jul 1911
James Whisenant b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 24 Oct 1959
Beulah Whisenant b. 4 Jun 1895, d. 24 Jul 1927
Leona Whisenant b. Jul 1896

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Beulah Whisenant

ID# 1641, b. 4 June 1895, d. 24 July 1927

Father*

Boldwin G. Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 11 Sep 1917

Mother*

Martha Cathey b. 7 Feb 1864, d. 15 Jun 1928

Birth*

Beulah Whisenant was born on 4 June 1895 in Habersham Co., GA.

Death*

She died on 24 July 1927 in Habersham Co., GA, at age 32.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living at home

1920

age 24, single, living at home

Name Variation

Beulah Whisenant was also known as Bulah.¹

Citations

[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

George W. Whisenant

ID# 1642, b. 28 August 1889, d. 27 July 1911

Father*

Boldwin G. Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 11 Sep 1917

Mother*

Martha Cathey b. 7 Feb 1864, d. 15 Jun 1928

Birth*

George W. Whisenant was born on 28 August 1889 in GA.

Death*

He died on 27 July 1911 in GA at age 21.

Burial*

He was buried on 30 July 1911 in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 10

1910

age 20, single, living at home

James Whisenant

ID# 1643, b. 14 February 1892, d. 24 October 1959

Father*

Boldwin G. Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 11 Sep 1917

Mother*

Martha Cathey b. 7 Feb 1864, d. 15 Jun 1928

Birth*

James Whisenant was born on 14 February 1892 in GA.¹

Death*

He died on 24 October 1959 in Habersham Co., GA, at age 67.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA; Georgia Pvt. Co. C, 59th. Inf., WWI.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 18, single, living at home

1920

age 27, single, living at home, works at saw mill

1930

age 38, single, war vet., farmer

1940

age 47, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $200. His sister Leona Whisenant, widow, resides in the household. [e.d. 68-2, sheet 12A, household #189]

Name Variation

James Whisenant was also known as Jemmie.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Ollie Whisenant

ID# 1644, b. 6 March 1886, d. 21 September 1927

Father*

Boldwin G. Whisenant b. 11 Sep 1859, d. 11 Sep 1917

Mother*

Martha Cathey b. 7 Feb 1864, d. 15 Jun 1928

Birth*

Ollie Whisenant was born on 6 March 1886 in Habersham Co., GA.¹

Death*

She died on 21 September 1927 in Habersham Co., GA, at age 41; single.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Bethlehem Bapt. Ch. Cem., Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 15

1910

age 24, single, living at home

1920

age 35, single, living at home

Name Variation

Ollie Whisenant was also known as Aline.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

John Nicholas Whisenant¹

ID# 1645, b. 10 March 1828, d. 18 July 1903

Father*

Henry Etris Whisenant b. 29 Jun 1804, d. 27 Jul 1870

Birth*

John Nicholas Whisenant was born on 10 March 1828 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Susanna Smith on 6 October 1846 in Franklin Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

John Nicholas Whisenant married Sarah Jane [unknown] circa 1892.³

Death*

John Nicholas Whisenant died on 18 July 1903 in Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX, at age 75.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 22, farmer. He and his family are living in the household of Charlie & Nancy Price, farmers, ages 45, and age 30.

1860

age 33, farmer, personel property value $175.

1870

Big Smiths, Franklin Co., GA

age 42, farmer, P$450.

1880

age 51, md., farmer

1900

age 73, md. 8 yrs. Census listed his d.o.b. as Mar 1827. He is living with his son John D. Whisenant.

Occupation*

John Nicholas Whisenant was a farmer.

Note*

John is said to be the only son of Peter (Whisenant, Wheaonout, Whisenhunt, etc.) who was born in Virginia after the Revolution. After John married, he moved to Ellijay, Georgia, where he operated a bar for a few years before returning to Franklin County, Georgia, where he farmed. The Civil War brought great hardship to John. He lost all his possessions after the war. The family was forced to move in with friends. In the 1880s John set out to make a new life for himself in Texas, where again he may have operated a bar. His granddaughters remember sitting on his lap during a long visit at his son's home in Erath County, Texas. This was shortly beforee John's death. Interesting note: The hills of Hardman Co., TX are as red as those of northeast Georgia.
Author's note: I have now been told by Tony Ray Whisenant that John Nicholas is probably a son of Peter E. Whisenant, #165, page 49, of the W.T.T.A. book.

In an email from Tony R. Whisenant, dated 06/06/2014 he states that he now knows that "John Nicholas Whisenant's parents actually were; and his father wasn't Peter E. Whisenant, but Peter's older brother Henry Etris Whisenant. His mother would have been Nancy Davis". I have updated my record to reflect this information.

Family 1

Susanna Smith b. circa 1824

Marriage*

He married Susanna Smith on 6 October 1846 in Franklin Co., GA.^1,2

Children

John Davis Whisenant+ b. 8 Sep 1848, d. 4 Aug 1928
Lydia Selena Whisenant+ b. Nov 1849, d. 20 Mar 1934
Mary Anna Whisenant+ b. Feb 1851, d. 8 Sep 1927

Family 2

Sarah Jane [unknown] b. July 1843

Marriage*

John Nicholas Whisenant married Sarah Jane [unknown] circa 1892.³

Citations

[S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Susanna Smith

ID# 1646, b. circa 1824

Birth*

Susanna Smith was born circa 1824 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married John Nicholas Whisenant, son of Henry Etris Whisenant, on 6 October 1846 in Franklin Co., GA.^2,3

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 26

1860

age 35

1870

Big Smiths, Franklin Co., GA

age 45

1880

age 55, md.

Family

John Nicholas Whisenant b. 10 March 1828, d. 18 July 1903

Children

John Davis Whisenant+ b. 8 Sep 1848, d. 4 Aug 1928
Lydia Selena Whisenant+ b. Nov 1849, d. 20 Mar 1934
Mary Anna Whisenant+ b. Feb 1851, d. 8 Sep 1927

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

John Davis Whisenant

ID# 1647, b. 8 September 1848, d. 4 August 1928

John D. Whisenant & wife Mary
Photo Courtesy: Tony Whisenant

Father*

John Nicholas Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jul 1903

Mother*

Susanna Smith b. c 1824

Birth*

John Davis Whisenant was born on 8 September 1848 in Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Walker on 2 November 1876 in White Co., AR.^1,3

Marriage*

John Davis Whisenant married Sarah Angeline Compton on 13 September 1906 in Erath Co., TX.¹

Death*

John Davis Whisenant died on 4 August 1928 in Carlton, Hamilton Co., TX, at age 79; married.²

Burial*

He was buried in Altman Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.970833,-98.162500.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 2

1860

age 11

1870

1880

Des Arc, White Co., AR

age 32, md., laborer

1900

age 51, md. 23 yrs., farmer. His father and step-mother reside in the household.

1910

age 61, md. 2nd time, 4 yrs., farmer

1920

Note*

John Davis Whisenant was a drummer boy for the Confederacy during the Civil War, joining just two days before his 16th. birthday. After the war, he moved to White County, Arkansas, where he was engaged in the mercantile business. Cholera taking the lives of his children forced him to Texas in 1898. There he operated a grocery store at Altman and farmed nearby. J. D. loved reading the Bible and the Dallas paper on his front porch. A deeply religious man, he was a deacon of the Baptist Church and a member of Odd Fellows. In later years, he and Mit, his second wife, moved to Carlton, Hamilton Co., Texas. John Davis Whisenant's iron hand, fairness, honesty and financial wisdom helped set a tone for a family for years to come. He died at Justin, Denton Co., Texas, where he had sought treatment for a tumor on his right temple. This tumor proved to be fatal for him.

Family 1

Mary Elizabeth Walker b. 1 June 1861, d. 18 April 1905

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Walker on 2 November 1876 in White Co., AR.^1,3

Children

Rufus Alvis Whisenant+ b. 27 Aug 1877, d. 14 Aug 1953
John Davis Whisenant Jr. b. Jun 1879, d. Apr 1880
Preston Whisenant b. Jan 1881, d. b 1899
James Sims Whisenant+ b. 9 Nov 1882, d. 11 Aug 1944
Georgia Ellie Jay Whisenant b. Dec 1884, d. b 1899
Sammie Whisenant b. Jan 1886, d. b 1899
John Franklin Whisenant+ b. 30 Jul 1888, d. 1 Apr 1975
Marvin Whisenant b. 2 Mar 1890, d. b 1899
Pearl Estelle Whisenant+ b. 2 Mar 1892, d. 1 Sep 1977
Pauline Whisenant b. 3 Mar 1894, d. b 1899
Ava Selma Whisenant+ b. 10 Oct 1896, d. 8 Aug 1993
Addye Florence Whisenant+ b. 9 Nov 1898, d. 23 Oct 1998

Family 2

Sarah Angeline Compton b. 17 May 1852, d. 26 November 1929

Marriage*

John Davis Whisenant married Sarah Angeline Compton on 13 September 1906 in Erath Co., TX.¹

Citations

[S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Lydia Selena Whisenant

ID# 1648, b. November 1849, d. 20 March 1934

Father*

John Nicholas Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jul 1903

Mother*

Susanna Smith b. c 1824

Birth*

Lydia Selena Whisenant was born in November 1849 in Franklin Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Pleasant Minyard circa 1870 in Franklin Co., GA.¹

Death*

Lydia Selena Whisenant died on 20 March 1934 in Oconee Co., SC, at age 84.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Rock Creek Cem., Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA, 34.564167,-83.238333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 10 months

1860

age 10

1870

Big Smiths, Franklin Co., GA

age 17. She and husband are living with her parents. Her name on the census is "Linda S. Minnard".

1880

age 29, md.

1910

Stephens Co., GA

age 51, md. 31 yrs., 11 ch., 9 living

Family

Pleasant Minyard b. circa 1850, d. 10 July 1933

Marriage*

Lydia Selena Whisenant married Pleasant Minyard circa 1870 in Franklin Co., GA.¹

Children

Pearl Minyard
Sterling Minyard
John William Minyard b. 5 Nov 1872, d. 29 Mar 1952
Thomas Henry Minyard b. 27 Feb 1873, d. 20 Aug 1966
Mary Anna Minyard b. 3 Dec 1876, d. 21 Dec 1949
Lucy Jane Minyard b. 9 Nov 1877, d. 18 May 1952
Martha Lavada Minyard b. Dec 1879, d. 7 Mar 1963
Bettie Minyard b. 15 Mar 1890, d. 26 Feb 1930

Citations

[S91] Letter, Tony Ray Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Mary Anna Whisenant

ID# 1649, b. February 1851, d. 8 September 1927

Father*

John Nicholas Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jul 1903

Mother*

Susanna Smith b. c 1824

Birth*

Mary Anna Whisenant was born in February 1851 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Julius Preston Brock circa 1871.

Death*

Mary Anna Whisenant died on 8 September 1927 in Pope Co., AR, at age 76.

Burial*

She was buried in Walnut Grove Cem., Hector, Pope Co., AR, 35.476389,-92.938333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 8

1870

age 16, living at home. Listed on the census report as "Polly A.".

1880

North Fork, Pope Co., AR

age 24, md.

1900

Sulphur, Pope Co., AR

age 49, md., md. 31 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1910

Jackson, Pope Co., AR

age 58, md. 1 time, 39 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living

1920

North Fork, Pope Co., AR

age 66, md.

Name Variation

Mary Anna Whisenant was also known as Polly.

Note*

Author's note: Mary may have married a Mr. Morrison.

Family

Julius Preston Brock b. July 1851, d. December 1937

Marriage*

She married Julius Preston Brock circa 1871.

Child

John W. Brock b. 22 Jan 1872, d. 24 Jul 1914

Citations

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

Barbara E. [unknown]

ID# 1650, b. circa 1812, d. before 1880

Birth*

Barbara E. [unknown] was born circa 1812 in NC.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Henshaw Meigs on 1 December 1853.

Death*

Barbara E. [unknown] died before 1880.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Habersham Co., GA

age 38, born "Conn". She is in the household of Joseph H. Meigs with her son "P. S. Whisenant", age 11

1860