Nell Osceola Whisnant

ID# 17201, b. 7 September 1895, d. 8 March 1970
Father*Perry Cornelius Whisnant b. 5 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1942
Mother*Isabella Edwards b. 20 Jul 1870, d. 29 Jul 1896
Birth*Nell Osceola Whisnant was born on 7 September 1895 in Union Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 8 March 1970 at age 74.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Union, Union Co., SCage 4
1920Columbia, Richland Co., SCage 26, single, nurse, works at State Hospital for the insane.
1940Census record not found.

Citations

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

Caroline Amanda Whisnant

ID# 17202, b. 28 June 1908, d. 25 December 1978
Father*Perry Cornelius Whisnant b. 5 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1942
Mother*Mary Louise Stokes b. Jun 1872, d. 11 Feb 1937
Birth*Caroline Amanda Whisnant was born on 28 June 1908 in Union Co., SC.1 
Death*She died on 25 December 1978 at age 70.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Union Co., SCage 1 yr., 10 mos.
1920Union, Union Co., SCage 11
1930Union, Union Co., SCage 21, single, living at home
1940Buffalo, Union Co., SCage 30, single, completed 3 years of high school. She resides with her father.

Citations

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

Lucy Ardena Motley

ID# 17203, b. 27 March 1922, d. 9 August 2009
Father*James Henry Motley b. 8 Oct 1885, d. 22 Mar 1968
Mother*Fannie Lou Whisenant b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 28 May 1943
Birth*Lucy Ardena Motley was born on 27 March 1922 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; She married Joe Seth Garrison on 28 Jun 1944.1,2 
Death*She died on 9 August 2009 in OK at age 87.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 8
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 18, single, completed high school.
Residence* In 1993 Lucy lived in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK. 

Citations

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

James Henry Motley

ID# 17204, b. 8 October 1885, d. 22 March 1968
Birth*James Henry Motley was born on 8 October 1885 in GA; His parents were G. W. Motley and Elizabeth Ellen Castle.1 
Marriage*He married Fannie Lou Whisenant, daughter of Robert William Hugh Whisenant and Lucy Amelia Williams, on 2 May 1909 in Greer Co., OK.1 
Marriage*James Henry Motley married Ida Myrtle Whisenant, daughter of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 20 February 1944. 
Death*James Henry Motley died on 22 March 1968 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 82.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 24, md. 1 time, 1 yr., farm laborer
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 34, md., stock trader
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 44, md., 1st. md. age 23, farmer
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 54, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $2000.

Family 1

Fannie Lou Whisenant b. 26 January 1889, d. 28 May 1943
Marriage*James Henry Motley married Fannie Lou Whisenant, daughter of Robert William Hugh Whisenant and Lucy Amelia Williams, on 2 May 1909 in Greer Co., OK.1 
Children

Family 2

Ida Myrtle Whisenant b. 16 March 1886, d. 28 May 1959
Marriage*James Henry Motley married Ida Myrtle Whisenant, daughter of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 20 February 1944. 

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Ladessa Lee Motley

ID# 17219, b. 17 October 1910, d. 15 November 2001
Father*James Henry Motley b. 8 Oct 1885, d. 22 Mar 1968
Mother*Fannie Lou Whisenant b. 26 Jan 1889, d. 28 May 1943
Birth*Ladessa Lee Motley was born on 17 October 1910 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; She married Thomas Morris McBrayer on 26 Mar 1933.1 
Death*She died on 15 November 2001 in OK at age 91.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 9
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 20, single, resides with parents

Citations

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

John Franklin Whisenant

ID# 17229, b. 29 February 1872, d. 8 November 1955
Father*Davis F. Whisenant b. c 1821, d. b 1 Jun 1900
Mother*Maude Priscilla Tankersley b. Nov 1839
Birth*John Franklin Whisenant was born on 29 February 1872 in TX; Several census rpts say different thing about birth of parents:
Father born: GA or AL
Mother born, GA or MO.1 
Marriage*He married Martha Lee Reeves circa 1893. 
Death*John Franklin Whisenant died on 8 November 1955 in Camp Co., TX, at age 83; widowed.1 
Burial*He was buried in Reeves Chapel Cem., Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Hopkins Co., TXage 8
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 27, md., farmer
1910Census record not found.
1920Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 48, md., farmer
1930Camp Co., TXage 58, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21, no military service
1940Camp Co., TXage 68, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1500. [e.d. 32-4, sheet 1A, household #8]

Family

Martha Lee Reeves b. 10 November 1875, d. 21 November 1951
Marriage*John Franklin Whisenant married Martha Lee Reeves circa 1893. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Martha Lee Reeves

ID# 17230, b. 10 November 1875, d. 21 November 1951
Birth*Martha Lee Reeves was born on 10 November 1875 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married John Franklin Whisenant, son of Davis F. Whisenant and Maude Priscilla Tankersley, circa 1893. 
Death*Martha Lee Reeves died on 21 November 1951 in Camp Co., TX, at age 76; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Reeves Chapel Cem., Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 24, md.
1920Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 44, md.
1930Camp Co., TXage 55, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Camp Co., TXage 65, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.
Name Variation Martha Lee Reeves was also known as Mattie. 

Family

John Franklin Whisenant b. 29 February 1872, d. 8 November 1955
Marriage*She married John Franklin Whisenant, son of Davis F. Whisenant and Maude Priscilla Tankersley, circa 1893. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Marvin Martin Whisenant

ID# 17231, b. 13 August 1897, d. 19 December 1955
Father*John Franklin Whisenant b. 29 Feb 1872, d. 8 Nov 1955
Mother*Martha Lee Reeves b. 10 Nov 1875, d. 21 Nov 1951
Birth*Marvin Martin Whisenant was born on 13 August 1897 in Camp Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 December 1955 in Collin Co., TX, at age 58; married, WWI Vet.1 
Burial*He was buried in Reeves Chapel Cem., Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 2
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Dallas, Dallas Co., TXage 32, divorced, war vet, 1st. md. age 25.
1940Camp Co., TXage 38, divorced, completed the 6th. grade. He is not employed. He resides with his parents.
Note*Marvin Martin Whisenant was married at the age of 25 circa 1922.2 

Citations

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

John Frank Whisenant Jr.

ID# 17232, b. 19 September 1894, d. 7 November 1949
Father*John Franklin Whisenant b. 29 Feb 1872, d. 8 Nov 1955
Mother*Martha Lee Reeves b. 10 Nov 1875, d. 21 Nov 1951
Birth*John Frank Whisenant Jr. was born on 19 September 1894 in Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Truby Ednall Moore circa 1917. 
Death*John Frank Whisenant Jr. died on 7 November 1949 in Atlanta, Cass Co., TX, at age 55; widowed.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Crest Cem., Atlanta, Cass Co., TX, 33.122500,-94.170000.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 5
1910Census record not found.
1920Cass Co., TXage 26, md., druggist in a drug store.
1930Atlanta, Cass Co., TXage 35, md., traveling salesman, 1st. md. age 22, no military service
1940Atlanta, Cass Co., TXage 45, md., completed high school. He is employed as a salesman. His wage last year was $1800. He owns a home valued at $3000. [e.d. 34-26, sheet 21B, household #451]
Residence* In 1918 John lived in Cass Co., TX.1 

Family

Truby Ednall Moore b. 26 September 1893, d. 26 March 1949
Marriage*He married Truby Ednall Moore circa 1917. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Minnie Ethel Whisenant

ID# 17233, b. 23 November 1895, d. 19 January 1969
Father*John Franklin Whisenant b. 29 Feb 1872, d. 8 Nov 1955
Mother*Martha Lee Reeves b. 10 Nov 1875, d. 21 Nov 1951
Birth*Minnie Ethel Whisenant was born on 23 November 1895 in Camp Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married William Noah Ellis. 
Death*Minnie Ethel Whisenant died on 19 January 1969 in Morris Co., TX, at age 73; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Omaha Cem., Omaha, Morris Co., TX, 33.178333,-94.755556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 4
1910Census data not found.
1920Morris Co., TXage 24, md.
1930Morris Co., TXage 35, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Naples, Morris Co., TXage 44, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 172-9, sheet 4B]

Family

William Noah Ellis b. 20 July 1896, d. 12 November 1966
Marriage*Minnie Ethel Whisenant married William Noah Ellis. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lucile Whisenant

ID# 17234, b. May 1900
Father*John Franklin Whisenant b. 29 Feb 1872, d. 8 Nov 1955
Mother*Martha Lee Reeves b. 10 Nov 1875, d. 21 Nov 1951
Birth*Lucile Whisenant was born in May 1900 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 0 months
1920Pittsburg, Camp Co., TXage 19, single, living at home

Citations

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

Louise Isabelle Whisenant

ID# 17235, b. 1 February 1924, d. 7 November 1975
Father*John Edgar Whisnant Sr. b. 17 Oct 1889, d. 14 Dec 1944
Mother*Augusta Louise Dillard b. 5 Mar 1894, d. 21 Oct 1984
Marriage*Louise Isabelle Whisenant married David Broadus Dempsey. 
Birth*Louise Isabelle Whisenant was born on 1 February 1924 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC. 
Death*She died on 7 November 1975 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, at age 51. 
Burial*She was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cem., Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, 34.966389,-81.884167. 
Census*Louise Isabelle Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC, age 6. 

Family

David Broadus Dempsey b. 7 July 1925, d. 30 December 2006

Eward Lewis Bowlin

ID# 17236, b. 7 February 1878, d. 11 July 1953
Birth*Eward Lewis Bowlin was born on 7 February 1878 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Marriage*He married Malinda Whisenant, daughter of James Jarriet Whisenant and Lucinda Hobson, on 22 July 1900 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Death*Eward Lewis Bowlin died on 11 July 1953 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 75. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 32, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., works at cotton gin.
1920Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 42, md., farmer
1930Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 52, widowed, farming

Family

Malinda Whisenant b. 12 March 1880, d. 19 May 1929
Children

James Marion Whisenant

ID# 17237, b. 5 August 1873, d. 3 February 1934
Father*James Jarriet Whisenant b. 11 Dec 1852, d. 7 Dec 1929
Mother*Lucinda Hobson b. 4 Jun 1844, d. 6 Apr 1905
Birth*James Marion Whisenant was born on 5 August 1873 in Cherokee Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Isabelle Estel in 1894 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Death*James Marion Whisenant died on 3 February 1934 in Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 60. 
Burial*He was buried in Moncrief Cem., Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.673056,-86.813889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Marshall Co., ALage 7
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 27, md. 6 yrs., farmer
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 37, farmer, md. 1 time 16 yrs.
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 47, md. (Note: He has no wife listed in the household in this census report.)
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 56, md., 1st. md. age 22, laborer, cement plant

Family

Isabelle Estel b. 12 June 1875, d. 18 October 1951
Marriage*James Marion Whisenant married Isabelle Estel in 1894 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Children

Isabelle Estel

ID# 17238, b. 12 June 1875, d. 18 October 1951
Birth*Isabelle Estel was born on 12 June 1875 in Blount Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married James Marion Whisenant, son of James Jarriet Whisenant and Lucinda Hobson, in 1894 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Death*Isabelle Estel died on 18 October 1951 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 24, md. 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 36, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living.
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 52, md., 1st md. age 18, census listed her name as "Elizabeth"
1940New Georgia, Jefferson Co., ALage 69, completed no schooling. She resides with her son William G. Whisenant. [e.d. 37-119, sheet 26A, household #503]
Note*Isabelle Estel Note: I'm not so sure about her last name. "Estel" may actually be her middle name "Estelle". 
Name Variation Isabelle Estel was also known as Bell. 
Name Variation As of 1930, Isabelle Estel was also known as Elizabeth.1 

Family

James Marion Whisenant b. 5 August 1873, d. 3 February 1934
Marriage*She married James Marion Whisenant, son of James Jarriet Whisenant and Lucinda Hobson, in 1894 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

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

Major Henry Whisenant

ID# 17239, b. 19 February 1903, d. 10 February 1965
Father*James Marion Whisenant b. 5 Aug 1873, d. 3 Feb 1934
Mother*Isabelle Estel b. 12 Jun 1875, d. 18 Oct 1951
Birth*Major Henry Whisenant was born on 19 February 1903 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Marriage*He married Evelyn Cope on 8 March 1922 in AL. 
Death*Major Henry Whisenant died on 10 February 1965 at age 61. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 7
1920Census record not found.
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 28, md., 1st. md. age 22, crane operator at pipe factory.
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 39, md., completed the 8th. grade. He owns a home valued at $2250. [e.d. 68-240, sheet 5A, household #88]
Name Variation Major Henry Whisenant was also known as Pick. 

Family

Evelyn Cope b. circa 1901
Marriage*He married Evelyn Cope on 8 March 1922 in AL. 
Child
  • Dan Louis Whisenant

Evelyn Cope

ID# 17240, b. circa 1901
Birth*Evelyn Cope was born circa 1901 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Major Henry Whisenant, son of James Marion Whisenant and Isabelle Estel, on 8 March 1922 in AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 29, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 38, md., completed the 8th. grade.

Family

Major Henry Whisenant b. 19 February 1903, d. 10 February 1965
Child
  • Dan Louis Whisenant

Citations

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

Margaret Phillips

ID# 17241, b. circa 1833
Birth*Margaret Phillips was born circa 1833 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Henry L. Whisenhunt, son of Absolum Whisenhunt and Nancy [unknown], on 16 June 1857 in Roane Co., TN.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Hackberry Bend, Roane Co., TNage 28
1870Roane Co., TN
1880Monroe Co., TNage 53, md.
Name Variation Margaret Phillips was also known as Peggy. 

Family

Henry L. Whisenhunt b. December 1827
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Dick Whisenhunt

ID# 17242, b. circa 1861
Father*Henry L. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1827
Mother*Margaret Phillips b. c 1833
Birth*Dick Whisenhunt was born circa 1861 in TN.1 
Census*Dick Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Roane Co., TN. 

Citations

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

Charles Henry Whisenant

ID# 17248, b. 4 September 1889, d. 6 May 1950
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Charles Henry Whisenant was born on 4 September 1889 in GA.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Hester Vieanna Roden on 7 December 1913 in Walker Co., GA. 
Divorce*Charles Henry Whisenant and Hester Vieanna Roden were divorced before 1930.4 
Death*Charles Henry Whisenant died on 6 May 1950 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 60.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Brainerd United Methodist Ch. Cem., Hamilton Co., TN.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 10
1910Census record not found
1920Hamilton Co., TNage 30, md., laborer for a bridge company
1930Census record not found.
Residence* In 1918 Charles lived in Covington, Kenton Co., KY.2 
Note*He and Henry Whisenant Is this the same person? 

Family

Hester Vieanna Roden b. 17 November 1896
Marriage*Charles Henry Whisenant married Hester Vieanna Roden on 7 December 1913 in Walker Co., GA. 
Divorce*Charles Henry Whisenant and Hester Vieanna Roden were divorced before 1930.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Hester Vieanna Roden

ID# 17249, b. 17 November 1896
Birth*Hester Vieanna Roden was born on 17 November 1896 in DeKalb Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Charles Henry Whisenant, son of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 7 December 1913 in Walker Co., GA. 
Divorce*Hester Vieanna Roden and Charles Henry Whisenant were divorced before 1930.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hamilton Co., TNage 24, md.
1930Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 33, divorced, works at a laundry. Her brother Virgil Roden, age 22 lives with her. He's a clerk at a grocery store.
Name Variation Hester Vieanna Roden was also known as Rowden. 

Family

Charles Henry Whisenant b. 4 September 1889, d. 6 May 1950
Children

Citations

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

Annie Lillian Whisenant

ID# 17250, b. 17 May 1915, d. 18 May 1915
Father*Charles Henry Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1889, d. 6 May 1950
Mother*Hester Vieanna Roden b. 17 Nov 1896
Birth*Annie Lillian Whisenant was born on 17 May 1915 in Hamilton Co., TN.1 
Death*She died on 18 May 1915 in Hamilton Co., TN.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.