Henry Lafayette Whisenant

ID# 16501, b. circa 1860, d. before 1888
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Henry Lafayette Whisenant was born circa 1860 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Harriet Susan George on 22 January 1880 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.2 
Death*Henry Lafayette Whisenant died before 1888.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Grayson Co., TXage 26, md., farmer
Note*Henry Lafayette Whisenant both parents are suppose to have been born in GA. In the 1920 census his son Lowery listed both his parents as born in "TN". 

Family

Harriet Susan George b. November 1857
Marriage*He married Harriet Susan George on 22 January 1880 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Harriet Susan George

ID# 16502, b. November 1857
Birth*Harriet Susan George was born in November 1857 in Lincoln Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Lafayette Whisenant on 22 January 1880 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Millville, Lincoln Co., TNage 4
1870Millville, Lincoln Co., TNage 15, single, living with parents
1880Grayson Co., TXage 23, md., with husband in Grayson Co.
1900Collin Co., TXage 42, md. 24 yrs., 6 ch., 4 living
1910Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 52, md. 2nd. time, 16 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living. She's the head of household with only her daughter Edna residing with her.
1920Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 63, widow, living with son Lowery H. Whisenant.
Name Variation Harriet Susan George was also known as Hattie. 

Family 1

Henry Lafayette Whisenant b. circa 1860, d. before 1888
Marriage*She married Henry Lafayette Whisenant on 22 January 1880 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.2 
Children

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Lowery Hickman Whisenant

ID# 16503, b. 24 May 1882, d. 24 July 1974
Father*Henry Lafayette Whisenant b. c 1860, d. b 1888
Mother*Harriet Susan George b. Nov 1857
Birth*Lowery Hickman Whisenant was born on 24 May 1882 in Hunt Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Bulah Olivia Barker.3 
Death*Lowery Hickman Whisenant died on 24 July 1974 in Johnston Co., OK, at age 92.4 
Burial*He was buried in Farmersville IOOF Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, 33.172500,-96.364167.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 27, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., farmer
1920Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 37, md., farmer
1930Lamb Co., TXage 47, widowed, farmer, no military service
1940Lamb Co., TXage 56, widow, completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He lives with his son Wade. [e.d. 140-11, sheet 12A, household #207]

Family

Bulah Olivia Barker b. 8 August 1888, d. 13 September 1926
Marriage*Lowery Hickman Whisenant married Bulah Olivia Barker.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Bulah Olivia Barker

ID# 16504, b. 8 August 1888, d. 13 September 1926
Birth*Bulah Olivia Barker was born on 8 August 1888 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Lowery Hickman Whisenant, son of Henry Lafayette Whisenant and Harriet Susan George.2 
Death*Bulah Olivia Barker died on 13 September 1926 in Collin Co., TX, at age 38.3 
Burial*She was buried in Farmersville IOOF Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, 33.172500,-96.364167.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Collin Co., TXage 11, single, living with parents
1910Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 23, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 31, md.

Family

Lowery Hickman Whisenant b. 24 May 1882, d. 24 July 1974
Marriage*Bulah Olivia Barker married Lowery Hickman Whisenant, son of Henry Lafayette Whisenant and Harriet Susan George.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Orpha L. Whisenant

ID# 16505, b. 3 November 1907, d. 6 March 1934
Father*Lowery Hickman Whisenant b. 24 May 1882, d. 24 Jul 1974
Mother*Bulah Olivia Barker b. 8 Aug 1888, d. 13 Sep 1926
Birth*Orpha L. Whisenant was born on 3 November 1907 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 6 March 1934 in Lamb Co., TX, at age 26.2 
Burial*He was buried in Farmersville IOOF Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, 33.172500,-96.364167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 2
1920Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 12
1930Lamb Co., TXage 21, single, farm laborer, living with father.

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Wesley Wade Whisenant

ID# 16506, b. 27 January 1910, d. 26 June 1999
Father*Lowery Hickman Whisenant b. 24 May 1882, d. 24 Jul 1974
Mother*Bulah Olivia Barker b. 8 Aug 1888, d. 13 Sep 1926
Birth*Wesley Wade Whisenant was born on 27 January 1910 in Collin Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 26 June 1999 in Tishomingo, Johnston Co., OK, at age 89.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Farmersville IOOF Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX, 33.172500,-96.364167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 3 months
1920Farmersville, Collin Co., TXage 9
1930Lamb Co., TXage 20, single, farm laborer, living with father
1940Lamb Co., TXage 30, single, completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $6. His father and a brother Joe reside in the household. [e.d. 140-11, sheet 12A, household #207]
Milit-Beg*Wesley Wade Whisenant began military service on 11 February 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Note*He Wesley enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 11, 1942, and was discharged on November 17, 1945. He re-enlisted on January 17, 1946, and was discharged on November 6, 1947. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 13 November 1947. 

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Joe Whisenant

ID# 16507, b. 22 October 1922, d. 20 May 2014
Father*Lowery Hickman Whisenant b. 24 May 1882, d. 24 Jul 1974
Mother*Bulah Olivia Barker b. 8 Aug 1888, d. 13 Sep 1926
Birth*Joe Whisenant was born on 22 October 1922 in Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Julia Jo Wheeler on 31 December 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.2 
Death*Joe Whisenant died on 20 May 2014 in Keller, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 91.3 
Burial*He was buried in I.O.O.F. Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hunt Co., TXage 7, single, resides with aunt & uncle Bessie & Welch Evans.
1940Lamb Co., TXage 18, single, attending school, completed 2 years of high school He resides with his father and brother Wade. [e.d. 140-11, sheet 12A, household #207]
Obituary*
Note*Joe Whisenant Joe enlisted in the U. S. Navy on September 3, 1941, and was discharged on September 26, 1944. 
Residence* In January 2014 Joe lived in Keller, Tarrant Co., TX. 

Family

Julia Jo Wheeler b. 5 April 1926, d. 29 January 2014
Marriage*He married Julia Jo Wheeler on 31 December 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.2 
Child
  • Lowery Joe Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Julia Jo Wheeler

ID# 16508, b. 5 April 1926, d. 29 January 2014
Birth*Julia Jo Wheeler was born on 5 April 1926 in Bryan Co., OK; Her parents were Cris Mont Wheeler Sr., and Virginia Estelle Cobb.1 
Marriage*She married Joe Whisenant, son of Lowery Hickman Whisenant and Bulah Olivia Barker, on 31 December 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.1 
Death*Julia Jo Wheeler died on 29 January 2014 in Keller, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 87.2 
Burial*She was buried in I.O.O.F. Cem., Farmersville, Collin Co., TX. 
Obituary*
Name Variation Julia Jo Wheeler was also known as Judy. 

Family

Joe Whisenant b. 22 October 1922, d. 20 May 2014
Child
  • Lowery Joe Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S139] Barbara Jo Carter Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barbara Jo," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Ross Lewis Whisenant

ID# 16509, b. 3 February 1876, d. 18 February 1944
Father*Green Franklin Whisenant b. 9 Apr 1827, d. 20 Mar 1889
Mother*Lota C. Lewis b. 29 Jan 1844, d. 10 May 1918
Birth*Ross Lewis Whisenant was born on 3 February 1876 in Chapel Hill, Hill Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Hall on 6 April 1902 in TX. 
Death*Ross Lewis Whisenant died on 18 February 1944 in Eunice, Lea Co., NM, at age 68.1 
Burial*He was buried in Newman Cem., Sylvester, Fisher Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found.
1900Census record not found.
1910Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TXage 33, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., stock buyer
1920Fisher Co., TXage 42, md., farmer
1930Fisher Co., TXage 54, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26, no military service
1940Eunice, Lea Co., NMage 64, md., completed 1 year of college. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $100. [e.d. 13-16, sheet 11A, household #226]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Ross lived in Eskota, Fisher Co., TX.3 

Family

Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 March 1879, d. 24 February 1976
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Hall on 6 April 1902 in TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Ellen Hall

ID# 16510, b. 20 March 1879, d. 24 February 1976
Birth*Mary Ellen Hall was born on 20 March 1879 in Coryell Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ross Lewis Whisenant, son of Green Franklin Whisenant and Lota C. Lewis, on 6 April 1902 in TX. 
Death*Mary Ellen Hall died on 24 February 1976 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 96; widowed.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Newman Cem., Sylvester, Fisher Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TXage 31, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1920Fisher Co., TXage 40, md.
1930Fisher Co., TXage 51, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Eunice, Lea Co., NMage 61, md., completed the 9th. grade.

Family

Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 February 1876, d. 18 February 1944
Marriage*Mary Ellen Hall married Ross Lewis Whisenant, son of Green Franklin Whisenant and Lota C. Lewis, on 6 April 1902 in TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Helen Ercell Whisenant

ID# 16511, b. 15 January 1903, d. 18 September 1990
Father*Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 Feb 1876, d. 18 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 24 Feb 1976
Birth*Helen Ercell Whisenant was born on 15 January 1903 in Bosque Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married William McCary Jordan on 28 April 1928 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.1 
Death*Helen Ercell Whisenant died on 18 September 1990 in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, at age 87. 
Burial*She was buried in Carlsbad Cem., Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TXage 7
1920Fisher Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1940Andrews, Andrews Co., TXage 37, md., completed high school. [e.d. 2-7, sheet 2A]

Family

William McCary Jordan b. 3 April 1896, d. 27 June 1979
Marriage*Helen Ercell Whisenant married William McCary Jordan on 28 April 1928 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.1 
Children
  • Carmen Jordan
  • Lional Sydney Jordan
  • Gary Dalvin Jordan
  • Gaylon Jordan
  • Olafay Jordan
  • Sandra Jordan

Citations

  1. [S268] Letter, Jennie Marie Whisenant Hastings to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2001.

Ross Bailey Whisenant

ID# 16512, b. 18 May 1904, d. 19 June 1977
Father*Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 Feb 1876, d. 18 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 24 Feb 1976
Birth*Ross Bailey Whisenant was born on 18 May 1904 in Kopperl, Bosque Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Altie Alice Parker on 6 June 1927 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.1 
Death*Ross Bailey Whisenant died on 19 June 1977 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Newman Cem., Sylvester, Fisher Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TXage 5
1920Fisher Co., TXage 15, single, living at home
1930Fisher Co., TXage 25, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 23
1940Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CAage 35, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a laborer on road repair. His wage last year was $450. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 23-31, sheet 6B, household #141]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Ross lived in Adair Co., OK.2 

Family

Altie Alice Parker b. circa 1909
Marriage*He married Altie Alice Parker on 6 June 1927 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S268] Letter, Jennie Marie Whisenant Hastings to Raymond C. Whisnant, 2001.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Delilah Inez Whisenant

ID# 16513, b. 2 March 1906, d. 28 June 1911
Father*Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 Feb 1876, d. 18 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 24 Feb 1976
Birth*Delilah Inez Whisenant was born on 2 March 1906 in Bosque Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 28 June 1911 in Morgan, Bosque Co., TX, at age 5.1 
Burial*She was buried in Morgan Cem., Morgan, Bosque Co., TX, 32.000833,-97.611389.2 
Census*Delilah Inez Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TX, age 4. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Alma Burnice Whisenant

ID# 16514, b. 12 November 1909, d. 6 August 1918
Father*Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 Feb 1876, d. 18 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 24 Feb 1976
Birth*Alma Burnice Whisenant was born on 12 November 1909 in Bosque Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 6 August 1918 in Fisher Co., TX, at age 8.2 
Burial*She was buried in Belvieu Cem., Rotan, Fisher Co., TX, 32.859167,-100.440556; Note: Found a cemetery record for her at Newman Cem., Sylvester, Fisher Co., TX. Note: Does anyone know where she is actually burried? 
Census*Alma Burnice Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Walnut Springs, Bosque Co., TX, age 5 months. 

Citations

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

Izella Bettie Whisenant

ID# 16515, b. 9 March 1908, d. 16 October 1908
Father*Ross Lewis Whisenant b. 3 Feb 1876, d. 18 Feb 1944
Mother*Mary Ellen Hall b. 20 Mar 1879, d. 24 Feb 1976
Birth*Izella Bettie Whisenant was born on 9 March 1908.1 
Death*She died on 16 October 1908 in Bosque Co., TX.1 
Burial*She was buried in Morgan Cem., Morgan, Bosque Co., TX, 32.000833,-97.611389.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

George W. Kinard

ID# 16520, b. December 1843, d. 17 December 1917
Father*Jacob Kinard b. 1819
Mother*Lucretia Deakles b. c 1820
Birth*George W. Kinard was born in December 1843 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Eveline Tally on 27 February 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Death*George W. Kinard died on 17 December 1917. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lowndes Co., GAage 6
1860Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GAage 16
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 24, farmer, R$100., P$133.
1880Tifton Dist., Berrien Co., GAage 37, farmer
1900Berrien Co., GAage 56, md., 32 yrs., farmer, rents
1910Lenox, Berrien Co., GAage 67, md. 1 time, 43 yrs., farm laborer

Family

Sarah Eveline Tally b. June 1853, d. 28 December 1928
Marriage*George W. Kinard married Sarah Eveline Tally on 27 February 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

Sarah Eveline Tally

ID# 16521, b. June 1853, d. 28 December 1928
Sarah Eveline Tally Kinard
Birth*Sarah Eveline Tally was born in June 1853 in GA; parents also born in GA.1 
Marriage*She married George W. Kinard, son of Jacob Kinard and Lucretia Deakles, on 27 February 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Death*Sarah Eveline Tally died on 28 December 1928 at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Bethlehem Primative Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA, 31.296944,-83.484167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 20, keeping house
1880Tifton Dist., Berrien Co., GAage 28, wife
1900Berrien Co., GAage 46, md., 32 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living
1910Lenox, Berrien Co., GAage 50, md. 1 time, 43 yrs.
1920Lenox, Cook Co., GAage 61, widow, lives with her daughter and son-in-law John & Polly Easters.

Family

George W. Kinard b. December 1843, d. 17 December 1917
Marriage*Sarah Eveline Tally married George W. Kinard, son of Jacob Kinard and Lucretia Deakles, on 27 February 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

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

William Buck Easters

ID# 16522, b. 27 April 1836, d. 17 November 1919
Father*Iley Easters b. 27 Jul 1808, d. a Jun 1880
Mother*Nancy Pope b. c 1808, d. c 1885
Birth*William Buck Easters was born on 27 April 1836 in Irwin Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Martha McClelland, daughter of Gabriel McClelland and Lydia Georgia Williams, on 29 September 1860 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Death*William Buck Easters died on 17 November 1919 in Tift Co., GA, at age 83; He married Nancy [unknown], circa 1896. 
Burial*He was buried in Pineview Holiness Bapt. Ch. Cem., Tifton, Tift Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Irwin Co., GAage 12
1860Berrien Co., GAage 22, farmer, R$500., P$200, lives in the household of sister and brother-in-law Jane & James E. Alexander.
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 31, farmer, R$625., P$300.
1880Berrien Co., GAage 42, farmer
1900Berrien Co., GAage 62, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Eldorado, Tift Co., GAage 72, md. 2 time, 13 yrs., farmer
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*William Buck Easters began military service on 6 May 1862 in Berrien Co., GA, Enlisted C.S.A., Private, Co. E, 54th. Inf. Reg't GA. Surrendered Co. E, 54th. Inf. Reg't GA, 26 Sep 1865, Greensboro, NC. 

Family

Martha McClelland b. 1838, d. 7 May 1895
Marriage*He married Martha McClelland, daughter of Gabriel McClelland and Lydia Georgia Williams, on 29 September 1860 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Children

Martha McClelland

ID# 16523, b. 1838, d. 7 May 1895
Father*Gabriel McClelland b. c 1797, d. c 1868
Mother*Lydia Georgia Williams b. c 1801
Birth*Martha McClelland was born in 1838 in GA. 
Marriage*She married William Buck Easters, son of Iley Easters and Nancy Pope, on 29 September 1860 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Death*Martha McClelland died on 7 May 1895 in GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Irwin Co., GAage 12
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 22, living with parents
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 31
1880Berrien Co., GAage 42, wife

Family

William Buck Easters b. 27 April 1836, d. 17 November 1919
Marriage*Martha McClelland married William Buck Easters, son of Iley Easters and Nancy Pope, on 29 September 1860 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Children

Othenial Husky Brooks

ID# 16524, b. 18 April 1825, d. 12 December 1908
Othenial H. Brooks
(Photo: Courtesy lushnabi1 at Ancestry.com)
Father*William Brooks b. 1 Dec 1782, d. Feb 1868
Mother*Martha Jane Weaver b. 2 Dec 1782, d. 1869
Birth*Othenial Husky Brooks was born on 18 April 1825 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Martha Chandler, daughter of Allen Chandler and Mary Frances Bryan, on 6 July 1845 in Walton Co., GA. 
Death*Othenial Husky Brooks died on 12 December 1908 in Walton Co., GA, at age 83. 
Burial*He was buried in Sardis Ch. Cem., Between, Walton Co., GA, 33.806111,-83.796944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Monroe, Walton Co., GAage 25, farmer, lives next door to parents.
1860Monroe, Walton Co., GAage 35, day laborer
1870Brooks, Walton Co., GAage 45, farmer, R$700., P$200
1880Monroe, Walton Co., GAage 55, farmer
1900Monroe, Walton Co., GA
Occupation*Othenial Husky Brooks was Farmer. 
NoteHe Capt. George Hillyer listed 55 men in his unit, one being O. H. Brooks. in May 1861. 
NoteHe Surrendered at Appomattox, VA. As a member of Hillyer's rifles Comp. C. on 9 April 1865. 
Note*He During the last half of 1870, the former paper commented editorially that many
Walton citizens were beginning to favor a stock law. A 4th of July "pic-nic" was
announced for Old Good Hope, with 2 balloons to be raised and a basket dinner served.
W. T. Kimbro and O. H. Brooks advertised a barbecue to be held in Monroe at 50 cents
per head, with separate tables for the ladies.

in 1870. 

Family

Martha Chandler b. 13 May 1828, d. 10 May 1902
Marriage*He married Martha Chandler, daughter of Allen Chandler and Mary Frances Bryan, on 6 July 1845 in Walton Co., GA. 
Children

Martha Chandler

ID# 16525, b. 13 May 1828, d. 10 May 1902
Father*Allen Chandler b. c 1787, d. 1856
Mother*Mary Frances Bryan b. c 1790
Birth*Martha Chandler was born on 13 May 1828 in Walton Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married Othenial Husky Brooks, son of William Brooks and Martha Jane Weaver, on 6 July 1845 in Walton Co., GA. 
Death*Martha Chandler died on 10 May 1902 at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Sardis Ch. Cem., Between, Walton Co., GA, 33.806111,-83.796944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walton Co., GAage 22
1860Walton Co., GA
1870Brooks, Walton Co., GAage 42
1880Monroe, Walton Co., GAage 52, md.
1900Walton Co., GA
Nickname Martha Chandler also went by the name of Patsey. 

Family

Othenial Husky Brooks b. 18 April 1825, d. 12 December 1908
Marriage*She married Othenial Husky Brooks, son of William Brooks and Martha Jane Weaver, on 6 July 1845 in Walton Co., GA. 
Children

William Crawford Edwards

ID# 16526, b. 27 May 1824, d. 30 July 1910
Father*John Jackie Edwards b. c 1800
Birth*William Crawford Edwards was born on 27 May 1824 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Martha Mary Webb, daughter of John D. Webb, on 18 December 1844 in Walton Co., GA. 
Death*William Crawford Edwards died on 30 July 1910 in Walton Co., GA, at age 86; He married Mary T. [unknown] in 1889. 
Burial*He was buried in Palmer Cem., Between, Walton Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walton Co., GAage 26, md., farmer, R$200
1860Walton Co., GAage 36, md., farmer, P$200.
1870Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GAage 46, farmer, R$300., P$435.
1880Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GAage 56, farmer, parents born in SC.
1910Vinegar Hill, Walton Co., GAage 86, md. 2nd. time, 21 yrs. Note: This census listed both his parents born in GA.

Family

Martha Mary Webb b. 15 April 1827, d. 9 September 1882
Marriage*William Crawford Edwards married Martha Mary Webb, daughter of John D. Webb, on 18 December 1844 in Walton Co., GA. 
Children

Martha Mary Webb

ID# 16527, b. 15 April 1827, d. 9 September 1882
Father*John D. Webb b. b 1786, d. b 1839
Birth*Martha Mary Webb was born on 15 April 1827 in GA. 
Marriage*She married William Crawford Edwards, son of John Jackie Edwards, on 18 December 1844 in Walton Co., GA. 
Death*Martha Mary Webb died on 9 September 1882 in Walton Co., GA, at age 55. 
Burial*She was buried in Old Alcovy Cem., Bold Springs, Walton Co., GA, 33.895556,-83.825278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walton Co., GA
1860Walton Co., GAage 33
1870Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GAage 43, keeping house
1880Harbin Dist., Gwinnett Co., GAage 53, md., keeping house, parents born in GA.
Nickname Martha Mary Webb also went by the name of Patsy. 
Note*Another source lists her father as William Austin Webb. 

Family

William Crawford Edwards b. 27 May 1824, d. 30 July 1910
Marriage*She married William Crawford Edwards, son of John Jackie Edwards, on 18 December 1844 in Walton Co., GA. 
Children

Iley Easters

ID# 16528, b. 27 July 1808, d. after June 1880
Iley Easters
Father*Giles Easters b. c 1775, d. c 1850
Mother*Arcady McCutchen
Birth*Iley Easters was born on 27 July 1808 in Tattnall Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Nancy Pope on 17 September 1835 in Irwin Co., GA. 
Marriage*Iley Easters married Sarah Gibbs on 9 April 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Death*Iley Easters died after June 1880. 
Burial*He was buried in Flat Creek Premative Bapt. Cem., Berrien Co., GA, 31.271667,-83.250556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Irwin Co., GA
1850Irwin Co., GAage 42, farming, R$300.
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 52, farmer, R$600., P$1125.
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 62, farmer, R$200., P$941.
1880Irwin Co., GAage 71, md., farmer
Name Variation Iley Easters was also known as Irby. 

Family 1

Nancy Pope b. circa 1808, d. circa 1885
Marriage*He married Nancy Pope on 17 September 1835 in Irwin Co., GA. 
Children

Family 2

Sarah Gibbs b. 1836
Marriage*Iley Easters married Sarah Gibbs on 9 April 1868 in Berrien Co., GA. 

Nancy Pope

ID# 16529, b. circa 1808, d. circa 1885
Birth*Nancy Pope was born circa 1808 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Iley Easters, son of Giles Easters and Arcady McCutchen, on 17 September 1835 in Irwin Co., GA. 
Death*Nancy Pope died circa 1885 in Berrien Co., GA. 
Burial*She was buried in Flat Creek Premative Bapt. Cem., Berrien Co., GA, 31.271667,-83.250556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Irwin Co., GAage 42
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 51

Family

Iley Easters b. 27 July 1808, d. after June 1880
Children

Gabriel McClelland

ID# 16530, b. circa 1797, d. circa 1868
Father*John McClelland b. c 1770, d. 1820
Birth*Gabriel McClelland was born circa 1797 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Lydia Georgia Williams. 
Death*Gabriel McClelland died circa 1868. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Irwin Co., GA
1850Irwin Co., GAage 54, farming, R$375.
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 63, farmer, R$1300., P$1050.

Family

Lydia Georgia Williams b. circa 1801
Children

Citations

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

Lydia Georgia Williams

ID# 16531, b. circa 1801
Birth*Lydia Georgia Williams was born circa 1801 in GA; Her father was Isaac Williams, b.c. 1785, d. 1829, Dooley Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married Gabriel McClelland, son of John McClelland. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Irwin Co., GAage 49
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 60
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 68, keeping house, head of household.
Name Variation Lydia Georgia Williams was also known as Georgia. 

Family

Gabriel McClelland b. circa 1797, d. circa 1868
Children

Jacob Kinard

ID# 16532, b. 1819
Father*Daniel Kinard Jr. b. 10 Jun 1799, d. 14 Jul 1871
Mother*Alethia Baker b. 13 May 1800, d. 16 Oct 1879
Birth*Jacob Kinard was born in 1819 in Montgomery Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Lucretia Deakles before 1840. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1840Lowndes Co., GAage 20-30, 1 male, 2 females. Last name is listed as "Kynard".
1850Lowndes Co., GAage 30, farmer
1860Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GAage 42, farmer, R$200., P$385.

Family

Lucretia Deakles b. circa 1820
Children

Lucretia Deakles

ID# 16533, b. circa 1820
Birth*Lucretia Deakles was born circa 1820 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Jacob Kinard, son of Daniel Kinard Jr. and Alethia Baker, before 1840. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lowndes Co., GAage 25
1860Moultrie, Colquitt Co., GAage 40

Family

Jacob Kinard b. 1819
Children

William Brooks

ID# 16534, b. 1 December 1782, d. February 1868
Birth*William Brooks was born on 1 December 1782 in NC; Note: William is NOT the son of John Hanna Brooks III as many people have thought in the past. There is said to be DNA evidence to prove this. (Per: Benton L. "Brooks" Fletcher, LaFayette, GA). 
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Weaver, daughter of Orthenial Weaver, on 31 January 1802 in Wilkes Co., GA; marriage may have been in Washington County, GA. 
Burial*William Brooks was buried in Brooks Cem., Walton Co., GA, 33.790000,-83.782500; *The Brooks Family Cemetery is located on H.D. Atha Road, about 3.5 miles west of Monroe, the county seat, and 1.7 miles south of East/west US Highway 78.
H.D. Atha Road is connected to Hwy 78 by North/South Youth Monroe Road.
It is located in Georgia Militia District 421 (known in public records as "Brooks District") and is on the 250 acre tract of original grant land that William Brooks purchased from Rev. Jesse Mercer in 1823.

 
Death*He died in February 1868 in Walton Co., GA, at age 85; He also married Jane Chivers.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1820Morgan Co., GA
1850Walton Co., GAage 68, farmer, R$2700., born NC.
1860Walton Co., GAage 70, farmer, R$2500., P$221., born NC.
NoteWilliam Brooks It is also "family tradition", listed in Kellam's "Brooks and Kindred Families", that William was a soldier in the War of 1812.

William is also noted as a War of 1812 soldier in a published "Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia" (page 35) under the name John H. Brooks.

in 1812. 
NoteHe Name appears on the Muster Roll of Capt. William Patrick's Co., composed of the first class of Georgia State Militia from the 29th Regiment, in conformity with orders received 2 Jun 1814. This was a Morgan County Militia Unit and the Muster Roll is included in the Georgia Military records on the shelves at the Georgia Archives in Atlanta, GA. On this roll, in Jul 1814, he is listed as "Removed" with no reason given, possibly for health or personal reasons (being 31 yers of age and with 7 children 12 years of age and uder might have been reason enough).
on 16 July 1814. 
NoteHe The Brooks' had arrived in Walton Co., GA
in 1816. 
NoteHe He joined the 1st. GA. Militia at Hartford, GA to serve as a cook in teh "Seminole Way of 1817-1818". He served for 3 months and was paid $28.83 for his efforts.

in February 1818. 
Note*He A notation in a Brooks Family Bible record in the margin indicating a "Seal on War Folder, 4 Oct 1818", which would denote some extant military record in the family's possession at one time confirming the service of William Brooks in the conflict with the Seminole Indians of Florida.
on 4 October 1818. 
NoteHe William Brooks was named along with two other men to be in charge of building a bridge at Rock Ford on teh Alcovy River.

in 1822. 
NoteHe Settled in Walton Co., GA around this time on 250 acres purchased from Rev. Jesse Mercer for $1.00 per acre. This 250 acres is situated in the Brooks Militia District near Between, Walton Co., GA.
in 1823. 
Occupation*He was a farmer. 

Family

Martha Jane Weaver b. 2 December 1782, d. 1869
Marriage*He married Martha Jane Weaver, daughter of Orthenial Weaver, on 31 January 1802 in Wilkes Co., GA; marriage may have been in Washington County, GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Martha Jane Weaver

ID# 16535, b. 2 December 1782, d. 1869
Father*Orthenial Weaver
Birth*Martha Jane Weaver was born on 2 December 1782 in NC. 
Marriage*She married William Brooks on 31 January 1802 in Wilkes Co., GA; marriage may have been in Washington County, GA. 
Death*Martha Jane Weaver died in 1869. 
Burial*She was buried in Brooks Cem., Walton Co., GA, 33.790000,-83.782500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Walton Co., GAage 68, born GA.
1860Walton Co., GAage 70, born NC

Family

William Brooks b. 1 December 1782, d. February 1868
Children

Giles Easters

ID# 16536, b. circa 1775, d. circa 1850
Father*Augustus Easters b. c 1745, d. c 1805
Birth*Giles Easters was born circa 1775 in Effingham Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Arcady McCutchen circa 1806 in Tattnall Co., GA. 
Death*Giles Easters died circa 1850 in Jefferson Co., FL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1820Appling Co., GA3 males, 5 females
1830Jefferson Co., FLage 30-40, 5 males, 4 females
1840Jefferson Co., FLage 50-60, 6 males, 3 females

Family

Arcady McCutchen
Children

Arcady McCutchen

ID# 16537
Marriage*Arcady McCutchen married Giles Easters, son of Augustus Easters, circa 1806 in Tattnall Co., GA. 
Name Variation Arcady McCutchen was also known as Fairiby. 

Family

Giles Easters b. circa 1775, d. circa 1850
Children

Daniel Kinard Jr.

ID# 16538, b. 10 June 1799, d. 14 July 1871
Father*Daniel Kinard Sr. b. bt 1755 - 1765, d. c 1820
Mother*Mosely Price b. b 1783, d. a 1799
Birth*Daniel Kinard Jr. was born on 10 June 1799 in Barnwell Co., SC. 
Marriage*He married Alethia Baker, daughter of Jeremiah Baker Jr. and Lydia Mariah Sessoms, on 10 February 1818 in Montgomery Co., GA. 
Death*Daniel Kinard Jr. died on 14 July 1871 in Berrien Co., GA, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Bethlehem Primative Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA, 31.296944,-83.484167; Headstone: An Indian War marker. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1820Montgomery Co., GAage 16-26, 2 males, 2 females
1830Lowndes Co., GAage 30-40, 5 males, 5 females
1840Lowndes Co., GAage 40-50, 4 males, 7 females. Last name is listed as "Kynard".
1850Lowndes Co., GAage 52, farmer, R$214.
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 61, farmer, R$2500., P$1650. Note: James Kinard, age 10, resides in the household.
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 71, farmer, R$1000., P$2450.

Family

Alethia Baker b. 13 May 1800, d. 16 October 1879
Marriage*Daniel Kinard Jr. married Alethia Baker, daughter of Jeremiah Baker Jr. and Lydia Mariah Sessoms, on 10 February 1818 in Montgomery Co., GA. 
Children

Alethia Baker

ID# 16539, b. 13 May 1800, d. 16 October 1879
Father*Jeremiah Baker Jr. b. c 1768, d. 8 Jan 1842
Mother*Lydia Mariah Sessoms b. c 1771, d. c 1845
Birth*Alethia Baker was born on 13 May 1800 in Irwin Co., GA; tombstone says she was born in 1808. 
Marriage*She married Daniel Kinard Jr., son of Daniel Kinard Sr. and Mosely Price, on 10 February 1818 in Montgomery Co., GA. 
Death*Alethia Baker died on 16 October 1879 in Berrien Co., GA, at age 79. 
Burial*She was buried in Bethlehem Primative Bapt. Ch. Cem., Lenox, Cook Co., GA, 31.296944,-83.484167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Lowndes Co., GAage 51
1860Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 62
1870Nashville, Berrien Co., GAage 70, keeping house
Name Variation Alethia Baker was also known as Lethy. 
Note*She Note: I understand that the descendants of Alethia are eligible to join Daughters of the Indian Wars. She road on horseback to carry home-made bullets to her husband during the conflict known as the "Battle of Brushy Creek" in Lowndes later Berrien now Cook Co., GA. 

Family

Daniel Kinard Jr. b. 10 June 1799, d. 14 July 1871
Marriage*She married Daniel Kinard Jr., son of Daniel Kinard Sr. and Mosely Price, on 10 February 1818 in Montgomery Co., GA. 
Children

Augustus Easters

ID# 16540, b. circa 1745, d. circa 1805
Birth*Augustus Easters was born circa 1745 in NC; He married Mary [unknown], born circa 1751. His father was suppose to beJames Easters, born before 1730. 
Death*He died circa 1805 in Effingham Co., GA. 

Family
Children

Daniel Kinard Sr.

ID# 16542, b. between 1755 and 1765, d. circa 1820
Birth*Daniel Kinard Sr. was born between 1755 and 1765 in Newberry Co., SC. 
Marriage*He married Mosely Price in 1798. 
Death*Daniel Kinard Sr. died circa 1820 in Montgomery Co., GA. 

Family

Mosely Price b. before 1783, d. after 1799
Children

Jeremiah Baker Jr.

ID# 16543, b. circa 1768, d. 8 January 1842
Birth*Jeremiah Baker Jr. was born circa 1768 in Barnwell Co., SC; His father was Nicholas Baker, born before 1750, Winchester Co., VA. 
Marriage*He married Lydia Mariah Sessoms on 18 February 1796 in Greene Co., GA. 
Death*Jeremiah Baker Jr. died on 8 January 1842 in Irwin Co., GA. 
Burial*He was buried in Elen Lindsey's farm, Tift Co., GA. 
Nickname Jeremiah Baker Jr. also went by the name of Meyer. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in Montgomery Co., GA. 

Family

Lydia Mariah Sessoms b. circa 1771, d. circa 1845
Child

Lydia Mariah Sessoms

ID# 16544, b. circa 1771, d. circa 1845
Birth*Lydia Mariah Sessoms was born circa 1771 in Irwin Co., GA; Her father was Nicholas Sessoms, b.c. 1716, VA. 
Marriage*She married Jeremiah Baker Jr. on 18 February 1796 in Greene Co., GA. 
Death*Lydia Mariah Sessoms died circa 1845. 
Name Variation Lydia Mariah Sessoms was also known as Mariah. 

Family

Jeremiah Baker Jr. b. circa 1768, d. 8 January 1842
Child

Bessie Whisenant

ID# 16550, b. 17 April 1886, d. 13 April 1978
Father*Henry Lafayette Whisenant b. c 1860, d. b 1888
Mother*Harriet Susan George b. Nov 1857
Birth*Bessie Whisenant was born on 17 April 1886 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married James Welch Evans on 26 June 1909. 
Death*Bessie Whisenant died on 13 April 1978 at age 91.1 
Burial*She was buried in Memoryland Memorial Pk. Cem., Greenville, Hunt Co., TX, 33.073889,-96.090278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Collin Co., TXage 14, single
1930Hunt Co., TXage 41, md., 1st. md. age 20

Family

James Welch Evans b. 22 December 1887, d. 13 August 1975
Children

Citations

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