Grace Geneva Whisenant

ID# 17252, b. 2 June 1919, d. 13 July 1920
Father*Charles Henry Whisenant b. 4 Sep 1889, d. 6 May 1950
Mother*Hester Vieanna Roden b. 17 Nov 1896
Birth*Grace Geneva Whisenant was born on 2 June 1919 in Kenton Co., KY.1 
Death*She died on 13 July 1920 in Hamilton Co., TN, at age 1. 
Cens-NF* Census record not found. on 1 January 1920. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Jasper Whisenant

ID# 17253, b. 26 July 1863, d. 1 August 1946
Father*John Bunyon Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1839, d. 29 May 1917; I was told by Roy Burns that William Jasper is the son of John Benjamin Whisenant & Sarah Aeline Jennings.
Mother*Susan A. Jennings b. 26 Jun 1839, d. 26 Sep 1905
Birth*William Jasper Whisenant was born on 26 July 1863 in Toccoa, Stephens Co., GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alice Lucinda Butler on 3 January 1886 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Death*William Jasper Whisenant died on 1 August 1946 in San Saba Co., TX, at age 83; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in San Saba Cem., San Saba, San Saba Co., TX, 31.203056,-98.720833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found.
1880Erath Co., TXage 15
1900Erath Co., TXage 36, md. 14 yrs., farmer
1910San Saba Co., TXage 46, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., stone mason
1920San Saba, San Saba Co., TXage 55, md.
1930San Saba Co., TXage 66, md., brick layer contractor, 1st. md. age 23, no military service
1940San Saba Co., TXage 76, md., completed the 6th. grade. He owns a home valued at $700. [e.d. 206-3, sheet 4B, household #89]

Family

Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 November 1867, d. 24 September 1952
Marriage*William Jasper Whisenant married Alice Lucinda Butler on 3 January 1886 in Erath Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S239] Letter, Matholee Mildred Shelton to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1994.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Alice Lucinda Butler

ID# 17254, b. 5 November 1867, d. 24 September 1952
Birth*Alice Lucinda Butler was born on 5 November 1867 in Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Jasper Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 3 January 1886 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*Alice Lucinda Butler died on 24 September 1952 in San Saba, San Saba Co., TX, at age 84; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in San Saba Cem., San Saba, San Saba Co., TX, 31.203056,-98.720833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Clark Co., ARage 3
1880Collin Co., TXage 12, resides with parents
1900Erath Co., TXage 32, md. 14 yrs., 8 ch., 4 living.
1910San Saba Co., TXage 42, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 12 ch., 5 living.
1920San Saba, San Saba Co., TXage 52, md.
1930San Saba Co., TXage 62, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940San Saba Co., TXage 72, md., completed the 5th. grade.

Family

William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 July 1863, d. 1 August 1946
Marriage*Alice Lucinda Butler married William Jasper Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 3 January 1886 in Erath Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Crissie Augustus Whisenant

ID# 17255, b. 2 July 1888, d. 22 May 1925
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Crissie Augustus Whisenant was born on 2 July 1888 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Carrie Sue Franklin on 26 April 1910 in San Saba Co., TX.3 
Death*Crissie Augustus Whisenant died on 22 May 1925 in Brown Co., TX, at age 36.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 11
1910San Saba Co., TXage 21, single, living with parents
1920Census record not found
Name Variation Crissie Augustus Whisenant was also known as Creessie Augustus Whisenant.5 
Residence* In 1918 Crissie lived in San Saba Co., TX.5 

Family

Carrie Sue Franklin b. 24 February 1892, d. 29 March 1971
Marriage*He married Carrie Sue Franklin on 26 April 1910 in San Saba Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Jul 1888.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  5. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Elmo Volney Whisenant

ID# 17256, b. 2 December 1893, d. 6 July 1984
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Elmo Volney Whisenant was born on 2 December 1893 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Susan Alice Woods on 9 October 1915 in San Saba Co., TX.3 
Death*Elmo Volney Whisenant died on 6 July 1984 in San Saba Co., TX, at age 90. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 6
1910San Saba Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1920San Saba Co., TXage 26, md., farm operator
1930San Saba Co., TXage 37, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21, no military service
1940San Saba Co., TXage 48, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a building contractor. His wage last year was $0. He owns a farmhouse valued at $4000. [e.d. 206-3, sheet 10A, household #182]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Elmo lived in San Saba, San Saba Co., TX.4 

Family

Susan Alice Woods b. 31 May 1887, d. 11 February 1950
Marriage*He married Susan Alice Woods on 9 October 1915 in San Saba Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

George Frederick Whisenant

ID# 17257, b. 12 September 1896, d. 7 March 1981
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*George Frederick Whisenant was born on 12 September 1896 in Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Jennie Earl Stewart circa 1918.4 
Marriage*George Frederick Whisenant married Ethel Jane Gage. 
Death*George Frederick Whisenant died on 7 March 1981 in San Saba Co., TX, at age 84.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in San Saba Cem., San Saba, San Saba Co., TX, 31.203056,-98.720833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 3
1910San Saba Co., TXage 13, single, living at home
1920San Saba, San Saba Co., TXage 23, md.
1930San Saba Co., TXage 33, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940San Saba Co., TXage 43, widow, completed the 4th. grade. He is a stone mason in building construction. His wage last year was $375. He resides with his parent. He is listed as absent (ab) in the household. [e.d. 206-3, sheet 4B, household #89]. Note: His wife is not dead. She and his child reside in Brady, McCulloch Co., Texas.
Note*Died from self-inflicted gun shot. 

Family 1

Jennie Earl Stewart b. 21 February 1901, d. 28 February 1961
Marriage*George Frederick Whisenant married Jennie Earl Stewart circa 1918.4 
Children

Family 2

Ethel Jane Gage b. 15 May 1910, d. 15 May 1983
Marriage*George Frederick Whisenant married Ethel Jane Gage. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sarah Pearl Whisenant

ID# 17258, b. 10 February 1899, d. 1 May 1987
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Sarah Pearl Whisenant was born on 10 February 1899 in Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Will D. Sisson on 9 October 1915.1 
Marriage*Sarah Pearl Whisenant married Jessie Edward Tucker in 1919.1 
Death*Sarah Pearl Whisenant died on 1 May 1987 in Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX, at age 88.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lakeland Hills Memorial Pk. Cem., Burnet, Burnet Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 1
1910San Saba Co., TXage 11, living at home
1920Bastrop Co., TXage 20, md. [e.d. 24, sheet 7B]
1940Census record not found.

Family 1

Will D. Sisson
Marriage*Sarah Pearl Whisenant married Will D. Sisson on 9 October 1915.1 
Child

Family 2

Jessie Edward Tucker b. 21 November 1894, d. 21 October 1965
Marriage*Sarah Pearl Whisenant married Jessie Edward Tucker in 1919.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 17259, b. 17 April 1907, d. 6 March 1999
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant was born on 17 April 1907 in San Saba Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Raymond Badley on 7 May 1938.3 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant died on 6 March 1999 in Athens, Henderson Co., TX, at age 91.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910San Saba Co., TXage 3, living at home
1920San Saba, San Saba Co., TXage 12
1930San Saba Co., TXage 23, single, living with parents
1940San Saba Co., TXage 32, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 206-3, sheet 4B, household #88]

Family

Raymond Badley b. 3 February 1902, d. 30 September 1978
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Whisenant married Raymond Badley on 7 May 1938.3 
Children
  • Raymond Lindal Badley
  • Billie Lane Badley

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Gracie A. Whisenant

ID# 17260, b. 16 September 1905, d. 5 October 1909
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Gracie A. Whisenant was born on 16 September 1905 in San Saba Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 5 October 1909 in San Saba Co., TX, at age 4.2 

Citations

  1. [S92] Letter, Roy N. Burns to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

John Wellington Whisenant

ID# 17261, b. 8 April 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Father*John Dill Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1834, d. 11 Apr 1899
Mother*Sarah Ann Pace b. 22 Oct 1843, d. 2 Jun 1919
Birth*John Wellington Whisenant was born on 8 April 1864 in Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Julia Isabella Payne on 19 July 1885 in Smith Co., TX. 
Marriage*John Wellington Whisenant married Molly L. Smith after 1920. 
Death*John Wellington Whisenant died on 27 May 1948 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 84; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mason Cem., Arp, Smith Co., TX, 32.241111,-95.043056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Smith Co., TX
1880Census record not found.
1900Smith Co., TXage 46, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910Census record not found.
1920Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 54, widowed, farm laborer, roomer in the household of Ella Smith.
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 65, md., 1st. md. age 25, no military service
1940Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 74, md., completed the 7th. grade. He owns a home valued at $2000. [e.d. 212-2, sheet 15A, household #270]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 John lived in Tyler, Smith Co., TX.3 

Family 1

Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 December 1867, d. 27 January 1920
Marriage*He married Julia Isabella Payne on 19 July 1885 in Smith Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Molly L. Smith b. 18 December 1872, d. 29 January 1954
Marriage*John Wellington Whisenant married Molly L. Smith after 1920. 

Citations

  1. [S78] Letter, Margaret Green to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Julia Isabella Payne

ID# 17262, b. 12 December 1867, d. 27 January 1920
Birth*Julia Isabella Payne was born on 12 December 1867 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married John Wellington Whisenant, son of John Dill Whisenant and Sarah Ann Pace, on 19 July 1885 in Smith Co., TX. 
Death*Julia Isabella Payne died on 27 January 1920 in Smith Co., TX, at age 52.2 
Burial*She was buried in Rose Hill Cem., Tyler, Smith Co., TX, 32.323889,-95.298056.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 41, md. 19 yrs., 7 ch., 5 living. Census listed d.o.b. as Dec 1858.
1920Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 53, divorced, living with son Clarence
Note*Author's note: 1900 census report for Smith Co., TX lists Julia's birth date as December 1858, 41 years old. 

Family

John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 April 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Marriage*Julia Isabella Payne married John Wellington Whisenant, son of John Dill Whisenant and Sarah Ann Pace, on 19 July 1885 in Smith Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Jesse Lafayette Whisenant

ID# 17263, b. 7 April 1886, d. 30 March 1975
Father*John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Mother*Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jan 1920
Birth*Jesse Lafayette Whisenant was born on 7 April 1886 in Wood Co., TX; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 07 Apr 1889, Wood Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lucille Marie Fawcett on 4 June 1911 in Miller Co., AR.4 
Death*Jesse Lafayette Whisenant died on 30 March 1975 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 88; married.5,3 
Burial*He was buried in Cleveland City Cem., Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX, 30.345000,-95.080833.5 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 14
1910Census record not found.
1920Marshall, Harrison Co., TXage 34, md., ice cream mfg.
1930Eastland Co., TXage 44, md., produce distributor, 1st. md. age 25, no military service
1940Olden, Eastland Co., TXage 53, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $3000. [e.d. 67-8, sheet 8A, household #159]
Residence* In 1942 Jesse lived in Olden, Eastland Co., TX.6 

Family

Lucille Marie Fawcett b. 13 October 1886, d. 19 May 1982
Marriage*He married Lucille Marie Fawcett on 4 June 1911 in Miller Co., AR.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 7 Apr 1885.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  5. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  6. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Addie Y. Whisenant

ID# 17264, b. 11 March 1890, d. 22 October 1906
Father*John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Mother*Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jan 1920
Birth*Addie Y. Whisenant was born on 11 March 1890 in TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 22 October 1906 in Smith Co., TX, at age 16.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mason Cem., Arp, Smith Co., TX, 32.241111,-95.043056.1 
Census*Addie Y. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Smith Co., TX, age 12, census listed d.o.b. as Mar 1888. 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

W. Lafton Whisenant

ID# 17265, b. June 1890
Father*John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Mother*Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jan 1920
Birth*W. Lafton Whisenant was born in June 1890 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 9
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
1940Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 47, divorced, completed 1 year of high school. He is not employed. He resides with is father and step-mother. Note: Where has he been since we last saw him in the 1900 census?
Residence* On 1 April 1935 W. lived in Tyler, Smith Co., TX.1 

Citations

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

Edith Mae Whisenant

ID# 17266, b. 14 December 1894, d. 18 September 1976
Father*John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Mother*Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jan 1920
Birth*Edith Mae Whisenant was born on 14 December 1894 in Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Andrew Powell circa 1914. 
Death*Edith Mae Whisenant died on 18 September 1976 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 81; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 8, census listed d.o.b. as Dec 1892.
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 35, md, 1st. md. age 20. [e.d. 220-74, sheet 29B]
1940Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 45, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 257-124, sheet 14B]
Residence* In 1970 Edith lived in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. 

Family

William Andrew Powell b. 25 September 1895, d. 28 January 1980
Marriage*She married William Andrew Powell circa 1914. 
Children
  • William Payne Powell
  • Douglas L. Powell b. 7 Mar 1920, d. 31 Oct 2010
  • Edith G. Powell
  • Luella N. Powell

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Clarence Payne Whisenant

ID# 17267, b. 10 January 1898, d. 27 March 1974
Father*John Wellington Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1864, d. 27 May 1948
Mother*Julia Isabella Payne b. 12 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jan 1920
Birth*Clarence Payne Whisenant was born on 10 January 1898 in TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lois Adaline Taylor circa 1921. 
Death*Clarence Payne Whisenant died on 27 March 1974 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 76; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Roselawn Mem. Park Cem., Denton, Denton Co., TX, 33.180556,-97.156667.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 2
1910Census record not found
1920Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 21, single, living with mother, bookkeeper for oil company.
1930Mexia, Limestone Co., TXage 32, md., manager, wholesale grocery, 1st. md. age 23, no military service
1940Denton, Denton Co., TXage 42, md., completed 1 year of college. He is employed as the manager of a wholesale grocery. His wage last year was $2400. He owns a home valued at $4600. [e.d. 6-13, sheet 1A, household #324]

Family

Lois Adaline Taylor b. 24 February 1897, d. 5 October 1988
Marriage*Clarence Payne Whisenant married Lois Adaline Taylor circa 1921. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Gradie B. Whisenant

ID# 17268, b. 16 September 1905, d. 2 November 1905
Father*William Jasper Whisenant b. 26 Jul 1863, d. 1 Aug 1946
Mother*Alice Lucinda Butler b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 24 Sep 1952
Birth*Gradie B. Whisenant was born on 16 September 1905 in San Saba Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 2 November 1905 in San Saba Co., TX.2 
Burial*He was buried in San Saba Cem., San Saba, San Saba Co., TX, 31.203056,-98.720833. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Nola Myrtle Durham

ID# 17269, b. 19 August 1902, d. 21 July 1930
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Nola Myrtle Durham was born on 19 August 1902 in Montague Co., TX; She married Lorenzo Dow Lawrence on 28 Apr 1921.1 
Death*She died on 21 July 1930 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 27.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Montague Co., TXage 7
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 17, single, resides with parents

Citations

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

Hardy Hugh Durham

ID# 17273, b. 1 April 1884, d. 26 November 1965
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Hardy Hugh Durham was born on 1 April 1884 in Montague Co., TX; He married Hattie Levenia May on 03 Apr 1931.1 
Death*He died on 26 November 1965 in Montague Co., TX, at age 81; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Union Cem., Montague Co., TX, 33.828056,-97.559167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Montague Co., TXage 16
1910Montague Co., TXage 26, single, resides with parents

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jessie Tolbert Durham

ID# 17274, b. 24 March 1886, d. 8 August 1952
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Jessie Tolbert Durham was born on 24 March 1886 in Montague Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 8 August 1952 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, at age 66. 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 
Census*Jessie Tolbert Durham appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Montague Co., TX, age 14. 

Citations

  1. [S217] Letter, Calvin Martin Durham to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Archie Durham

ID# 17275, b. 17 March 1890, d. 6 February 1967
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Archie Durham was born on 17 March 1890 in Montague Co., TX; He married Viola Childress Adams in 1941.1,2 
Marriage*He married Fannie Candus Hughes circa 1908.1 
Death*Archie Durham died on 6 February 1967 in Nocona, Montague Co., TX, at age 76; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Nocona Cem., Nocona, Montague Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Montague Co., TXage 10
1910Montague Co., TXage 20, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Montague Co., TXage 29, md., farmer

Family

Fannie Candus Hughes b. 20 January 1886, d. 19 August 1935
Marriage*Archie Durham married Fannie Candus Hughes circa 1908.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S217] Letter, Calvin Martin Durham to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Arlie Elton Durham

ID# 17276, b. 13 May 1892, d. 25 October 1906
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Arlie Elton Durham was born on 13 May 1892 in Montague Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 25 October 1906 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM, at age 14.1 
Census*Arlie Elton Durham appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Montague Co., TX, age 8. 

Citations

  1. [S217] Letter, Calvin Martin Durham to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Alvie Ben Durham

ID# 17277, b. 19 August 1894, d. 14 December 1976
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Alvie Ben Durham was born on 19 August 1894 in Montague Co., TX; He married Mary Mae Hatfield, circa 1915.1 
Death*He died on 14 December 1976 in Bowie, Montague Co., TX, at age 82; married.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Montague Co., TXage 5
1910Montague Co., TXage 18, single, resides with parents
1930Montague Co., TXage 35, md., 1st. md. age 20, farmer

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Helena Mae Durham

ID# 17278, b. 23 February 1900, d. 24 June 1977
Father*John Coats Durham b. 21 Feb 1854, d. 2 May 1937
Mother*Helena Elenor Whisenant b. 29 Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1924
Birth*Helena Mae Durham was born on 23 February 1900 in Cotton Co., OK; She married Hubert Cobb on 01 Sep 1920.1 
Death*She died on 24 June 1977 in Walters, Cotton Co., OK, at age 77.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Montague Co., TXage 3 months (not named)
1910Montague Co., TXage 9
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 19, single, resides with parents
Name Variation Helena Mae Durham was also known as Lena. 

Citations

  1. [S217] Letter, Calvin Martin Durham to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Barbara Miltilda Goodson

ID# 17290, b. 5 August 1845, d. 25 March 1925
Father*Jacob Goodson b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 9 Jun 1882
Mother*Barbara Whisonant b. 1 Jan 1813, d. 2 Dec 1893
Birth*Barbara Miltilda Goodson was born on 5 August 1845 in Walker Co., GA; She married John Larkin Goodson on 30 Sep 1864.1 
Death*She died on 25 March 1925 in Cherokee Co., TX, at age 79.1 
Burial*She was buried in Jarratt Cem., Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX, 31.911944,-95.212500.1 

Citations

  1. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Williamson Byron Goodson

ID# 17298, b. 14 August 1831, d. 11 September 1879
Father*Jacob Goodson b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 9 Jun 1882
Mother*Barbara Whisonant b. 1 Jan 1813, d. 2 Dec 1893
Birth*Williamson Byron Goodson was born on 14 August 1831 in Walker Co., GA; He married Nancy Frances Whitley on 03 Nov 1849.1 
Death*He died on 11 September 1879 at age 48.1 

Citations

  1. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Susannah Goodson

ID# 17299, b. 9 November 1833, d. 12 May 1859
Father*Jacob Goodson b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 9 Jun 1882
Mother*Barbara Whisonant b. 1 Jan 1813, d. 2 Dec 1893
Birth*Susannah Goodson was born on 9 November 1833 in Walker Co., GA; She married C. W. Howell on 03 Jun 1853.1 
Death*She died on 12 May 1859 at age 25.1 

Citations

  1. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Rachel Goodson

ID# 17300, b. 9 December 1835, d. 11 August 1900
Father*Jacob Goodson b. 14 Feb 1805, d. 9 Jun 1882
Mother*Barbara Whisonant b. 1 Jan 1813, d. 2 Dec 1893
Birth*Rachel Goodson was born on 9 December 1835 in Walker Co., GA; She married Willis Newton Checkler on 23 Jan 1854. She married Thomas Norrell.1 
Death*She died on 11 August 1900 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 64. 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Oak Cem., Marshall Co., AL. 

Citations

  1. [S55] Letter, Edith Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant.