John Medford Crowder

ID# 16712, b. 7 February 1925, d. 25 July 2005
Father*Stanford John M. Crowder b. 26 Jun 1872, d. 26 Jul 1936
Mother*Ida Myrtle Whisenant b. 16 Mar 1886, d. 28 May 1959
Birth*John Medford Crowder was born on 7 February 1925 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; He married Helen Louise Young on 14 Dec 1946.1,2 
Death*He died on 25 July 2005 in TX at age 80.2 
Census*John Medford Crowder appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Childress Co., TX, age 15, attending school, completed 2 years of high school. He resides with his mother. 
Residence* In 1992 John lived in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Dolly Deahl

ID# 16713, b. 14 September 1887, d. 4 November 1957
Birth*Dolly Deahl was born on 14 September 1887 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Tolbert Riland Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, circa 1915.2 
Death*Dolly Deahl died on 4 November 1957 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 70; widowed.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Dodson Cem., Dodson, Collingsworth Co., TX, 34.775278,-100.010833.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TXage 34, md.
1930Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TXage 44, md., 1st. md. age 29
1940Dodsonville, Collingsworth Co., TXage 50, widow, completed high school. She owns a farmhouse valued at $3500. A son and grandson reside in the household. [e.d. 44-9, sheet 1A, household #8]
Note*Dolly Deahl had two "Milner" children by a former marriage. Goldwin D. Milner was her son. 

Family

Tolbert Riland Whisenant b. 8 July 1869, d. 20 July 1937
Marriage*She married Tolbert Riland Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, circa 1915.2 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Mary Adna Williamson

ID# 16714, b. circa 1883
Birth*Mary Adna Williamson was born circa 1883 in TX. 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Christian Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, circa 1920. 
Name Variation Mary Adna Williamson was also known as Miller. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, age 47, md., 1st. md. age 16. 

Family

Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 November 1872, d. 30 November 1957
Children

Sterling Price Shipley

ID# 16715, b. 2 February 1862, d. 14 February 1948
Birth*Sterling Price Shipley was born on 2 February 1862 in MO; He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Adams on 24 Jul 1881.1 
Marriage*He married Mattie Della Whisenant, daughter of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 31 July 1901.1 
Death*Sterling Price Shipley died on 14 February 1948 in Amherst, Lamb Co., TX, at age 86.2 
Burial*He was buried in Fairlawn Cem., Amherst, Lamb Co., TX, 33.996667,-102.442778.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hazel, Tillman Co., OKage 48, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1920Hazel, Tillman Co., OKage 57, md., farmer
1940Amherst, Lamb Co., TXage 78, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000.

Family

Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 November 1957
Marriage*Sterling Price Shipley married Mattie Della Whisenant, daughter of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 31 July 1901.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S218] Letter, Lamar Crall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

William Mathew Whisenant

ID# 16716, b. 14 September 1882
Father*John Wesley Whisenant b. 16 Sep 1843, d. 22 Dec 1902
Mother*Cansada B. Ballew b. 16 Dec 1847, d. 5 Dec 1891
Birth*William Mathew Whisenant was born on 14 September 1882 in Allen, Collin Co., TX.1,2 
MarriageHe married Olive H. [unknown] circa 1923.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Allen, Collin Co., TXage 17, single, living with father. He is also listed in the household with Samuel & Minnie Finley.
1910Census data not found.
1920Census data not found.
1930Queens, Queens Co., NYage 47, md., horseman at race track, 1st. md. age 40
1940Queens, Queens Co., NYage 57, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Valet. His wage last year was $965. He rents a home for $75. [e.d. 41-1191, sheet 5A, household #105]
Residence In 1920 William lived in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD. 
Residence* In 1942 William lived in Queens, Queens Co., NY.2 

Family

Olive H. [unknown] b. circa 1888
MarriageHe married Olive H. [unknown] circa 1923.3 
Child
  • Wilma Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Virginia Faye Whisenhunt

ID# 16717, b. 25 February 1926, d. 9 January 1963
Father*Claude Clifton Whisenhunt b. 3 Apr 1901, d. 16 Jul 1990
Mother*Vida Jewel McCarver b. 13 Jan 1901, d. 7 Apr 1986
Birth*Virginia Faye Whisenhunt was born on 25 February 1926 in Jonesboro, Coryell Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Albert Thomas on 16 July 1945 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.3 
Death*Virginia Faye Whisenhunt died on 9 January 1963 at age 36.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Gatesville, Coryell Co., TXage 4 yrs., 1 month
1940Coryell Co., TXage 14, completed the 7th. grade.

Family 1

James Albert Thomas b. 15 November 1923, d. 7 July 1993
Children

Family 2

Maurice Allen

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S234] Herschel Dewain Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Herschel Dewain," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Nov 1997.

male child Whisenhunt

ID# 16720, d. 23 February 1936
Father*Claude Clifton Whisenhunt b. 3 Apr 1901, d. 16 Jul 1990
Mother*Vida Jewel McCarver b. 13 Jan 1901, d. 7 Apr 1986
Death*Male child Whisenhunt died on 23 February 1936 in Coryell Co., TX.1 
Note*Male child Whisenhunt I have no additional information pertaining to this person. 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Infant Whisenhunt

ID# 16721, b. 21 February 1936, d. 21 February 1936
Father*Claude Clifton Whisenhunt b. 3 Apr 1901, d. 16 Jul 1990
Mother*Vida Jewel McCarver b. 13 Jan 1901, d. 7 Apr 1986
Death*Infant Whisenhunt died on 21 February 1936 in Coryell Co., TX.1 
Birth*He was born on 21 February 1936 in Coryell Co., TX.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Phillip Orville Whisenhunt

ID# 16722, b. 27 April 1909, d. 21 October 1984
Father*Hamilton Wasson Whisenhunt b. 24 Aug 1865, d. 1 Jan 1947
Mother*Dora Alice Yandell b. 1872, d. 1952
Birth*Phillip Orville Whisenhunt was born on 27 April 1909 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Edna Graves on 3 July 1936 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Phillip Orville Whisenhunt died on 21 October 1984 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 75.3 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Gilead Cem., Montgomery Co., AR, 34.443889,-93.755833.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 1
1920Montgomery Co., ARage 10
1930Norman, Montgomery Co., ARage 20, single, living at home
1940Womble, Montgomery Co., ARage 29, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a helper on a farm. His wage last year was $250. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 49-29, sheet 4A, household #69]
Name Variation Phillip Orville Whisenhunt was also known as Bo. 

Family

Edna Graves b. 4 June 1913, d. 5 September 1999
Marriage*He married Edna Graves on 3 July 1936 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S69] Unknown author Montgomery County Our Heritage.

Edna Graves

ID# 16723, b. 4 June 1913, d. 5 September 1999
Birth*Edna Graves was born on 4 June 1913 in Norman, Montgomery Co., AR. 
Marriage*She married Phillip Orville Whisenhunt, son of Hamilton Wasson Whisenhunt and Dora Alice Yandell, on 3 July 1936 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*Edna Graves died on 5 September 1999 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, at age 86. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Gilead Cem., Montgomery Co., AR, 34.443889,-93.755833. 
Census*Edna Graves appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Womble, Montgomery Co., AR, age 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Phillip Orville Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1909, d. 21 October 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Richard Dennis Whisenant

ID# 16724, b. 28 January 1902, d. 7 April 1961
Father*Doyle B. Whisenant b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 15 Jul 1946
Mother*Mary Jane Collum b. 4 Apr 1877, d. 18 Jul 1945
Birth*Richard Dennis Whisenant was born on 28 January 1902 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ludie Mae Leatherwood. 
Death*Richard Dennis Whisenant died on 7 April 1961 at age 59.1 
Burial*He was buried in Booneville Cem., Booneville, Prentiss Co., MS. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 6
1920Booneville, Prentiss Co., MSage 17, single, living at home
1930Prentiss Co., MSage 27, single, living at home
1940Prentiss Co., MSage 36, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a laborer at an ice plant. His wage last year was $500. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 59-2, sheet 5B, household #112]

Family

Ludie Mae Leatherwood b. 12 March 1905, d. 5 April 1992
Marriage*Richard Dennis Whisenant married Ludie Mae Leatherwood. 
Children
  • Dennis Erwin Whisenant
  • Billy Howard Whisenant

Citations

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

Tuelon Aaron Whisenant

ID# 16725, b. 6 January 1904, d. 27 December 1976
Father*Doyle B. Whisenant b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 15 Jul 1946
Mother*Mary Jane Collum b. 4 Apr 1877, d. 18 Jul 1945
Birth*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant was born on 6 January 1904 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Willie Pardue circa 1923.2 
Divorce*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant and Willie Pardue were divorced before 1930. 
Marriage*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant married Bonnie Johnson before 1940. 
Death*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant died on 27 December 1976 in MS at age 72.3 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., Booneville, Prentiss Co., MS, 34.646389,-88.506389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 5
1920Booneville, Prentiss Co., MSage 15
1930Census record not found.
1940Prentiss Co., MSage 35, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Mechanic in an auto garage. He rents a home for $10. [e.d. 59-2, sheet 15A, household #306]

Family 1

Willie Pardue b. circa 1908
Marriage*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant married Willie Pardue circa 1923.2 
Divorce*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant and Willie Pardue were divorced before 1930. 
Child
  • Vinona Jean Whisenant

Family 2

Bonnie Johnson b. 22 November 1909, d. 16 August 1995
Marriage*Tuelon Aaron Whisenant married Bonnie Johnson before 1940. 
Child
  • William Wyatt Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S344] Ronald Erwin Whisenant, "Whisenant, Ronald Erwin," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 30 Jun 1996.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Charles Elvis Whisenant

ID# 16726, b. 29 August 1906, d. February 1972
Father*Doyle B. Whisenant b. 6 Nov 1873, d. 15 Jul 1946
Mother*Mary Jane Collum b. 4 Apr 1877, d. 18 Jul 1945
Birth*Charles Elvis Whisenant was born on 29 August 1906 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Vera Sparks. 
Death*Charles Elvis Whisenant died in February 1972 at age 65.1 
Burial*He was buried in Booneville Cem., Booneville, Prentiss Co., MS. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Itawamba Co., MSage 3
1920Booneville, Prentiss Co., MSage 13
1930Mayfield, Prentiss Co., MSage 22, single, living at home
1940Prentiss Co., MSage 32, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a Machinist for the state highway. His wage last year was $900. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 59-2, sheet 5B, household #111]

Family

Vera Sparks b. 21 April 1915, d. 21 September 1993
Marriage*Charles Elvis Whisenant married Vera Sparks. 

Citations

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

Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 16736, b. 18 July 1922, d. 20 March 1990
Father*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1887, d. 30 Nov 1951
Mother*Lura Leon Millwee b. 23 Feb 1891, d. 22 Aug 1971
Birth*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt Jr. was born on 18 July 1922 in Sevier Co., AR.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Dorothy Helen Bennett on 11 February 1956 in Washington Co., FL.1,4 
Death*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt Jr. died on 20 March 1990 in Panama City, Bay Co., FL, at age 67.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Glenwood Cem., Chipley, Washington Co., FL, 30.57514,-85.54805.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 7
1940Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 17, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.

Family 1

Auby Lane Pendleton

Family 2

Dorothy Helen Bennett b. 11 January 1924, d. 4 November 1992
Child
  • Anne Cheryl Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S400] Florida Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1980-89.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Dorothy Helen Bennett

ID# 16738, b. 11 January 1924, d. 4 November 1992
Birth*Dorothy Helen Bennett was born on 11 January 1924 in Panama City, Bay Co., FL.1 
Marriage*She married Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt Jr., son of Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt and Lura Leon Millwee, on 11 February 1956 in Washington Co., FL.2,3 
Death*Dorothy Helen Bennett died on 4 November 1992 in Panama City, Bay Co., FL, at age 68.1 
Burial*She was buried in Glenwood Cem., Chipley, Washington Co., FL, 30.57514,-85.54805. 

Family

Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt Jr. b. 18 July 1922, d. 20 March 1990
Child
  • Anne Cheryl Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Dora Maxine Whisenhunt

ID# 16740, b. 18 November 1926, d. 20 September 2006
Dora M. Williams
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Dora Maxine Whisenhunt was born on 18 November 1926 in Garvin, McCurtain Co., OK.1,2 
Death*She died on 20 September 2006 in Jones, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 79.2 
Burial*She was buried in Jones I.O.O.F. Cem., Jones, Oklahoma Co., OK, 35.552778,-97.299444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 3
1940Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 13 attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Jerome Williams

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Grace Kizzie Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 16741, b. 18 February 1918, d. 13 September 1932
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 15 Nov 1877, d. 20 Feb 1962
Mother*Hattie Augustus Morse b. 20 Oct 1889, d. 28 Sep 1943
Birth*Grace Kizzie Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 18 February 1918 in Farmers Hill, McCurtain Co., OK.1 
Death*She died on 13 September 1932 in Farmers Hill, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 14. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Garvin, McCurtain Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Eagle, McCurtain Co., OKage 2 yrs., 2 months
1930Kirk, McCurtain Co., OKage 12
Note*Grace Kizzie Elizabeth Whisenhunt died of Typhoid fever. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Helen Eveline Whisenhunt

ID# 16742, b. 1 May 1911
Father*Frank Grover Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1884, d. 22 Jan 1959
Mother*Polly A. Woodrum b. 4 Jul 1887, d. 14 Oct 1967
Birth*Helen Eveline Whisenhunt was born on 1 May 1911 in AR.1 
Census*Helen Eveline Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Sevier Co., AR, age 8. 

Citations

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

Vernal Lee Hurd

ID# 16745, b. 16 July 1921, d. 24 September 1944
Father*Franklin Vernon Hurd b. 26 Aug 1894, d. Jun 1974
Mother*Winnie Davis Whisenhunt b. 7 Jun 1901, d. 22 Jan 1999
Birth*Vernal Lee Hurd was born on 16 July 1921 in OK. 
Death*He died on 24 September 1944 at age 23. 
Burial*He was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cem., St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO, 38.498333,-90.290000. 
Census*Vernal Lee Hurd appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, age 18, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school. 

Darrell Tom Phillips Dikeman

ID# 16747, b. 9 September 1921, d. 15 February 1993
Father*Benjamin H. Dikeman b. 4 Jun 1895, d. 20 Sep 1979
Mother*Emily Helen Whisenhunt b. 14 Sep 1899, d. 22 Jan 1971
Birth*Darrell Tom Phillips Dikeman was born on 9 September 1921 in OK.1 
Death*He died on 15 February 1993 in Rogers Co., OK, at age 71.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 8
1940Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 19, single, attending school, completed 3 years of high school.

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S436] Mary Margaret Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Mary Margaret," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Tabitha Annie Bell

ID# 16750, b. 26 December 1863, d. 6 November 1933
Birth*Tabitha Annie Bell was born on 26 December 1863 in AR; She was the daughter of Isaac & Martha Bell.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Thomas Whisenhunt, son of Thomas L. Whisenhunt, circa 1881.3 
Death*Tabitha Annie Bell died on 6 November 1933 in Polk Co., AR, at age 69.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Shady Cem., Polk Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 38, md. 18 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1910Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 47, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 15 ch., 9 living.
1920Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 58, md.
1930Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 67, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

William Thomas Whisenhunt b. 4 March 1858, d. 24 July 1943
Marriage*Tabitha Annie Bell married William Thomas Whisenhunt, son of Thomas L. Whisenhunt, circa 1881.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.