Monnie Faye Thomas

ID# 18154, b. 14 May 1916, d. 8 February 2007
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*Monnie Faye Thomas was born on 14 May 1916 in Taylor Co., TX; She was married to Lester Blair, and to William West.1 
Death*She died on 8 February 2007 in TX at age 90.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Johnson Co., TXage 3
1930Taylor Co., TXage 13
1940Taylor Co., TXage 23, single, completed the 7th. grade.
Residence* In 1992 Monnie lived in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Billy Moore

ID# 18155, b. circa 1913
Father*Bascom Vance Moore b. 23 Dec 1885, d. Jul 1979
Mother*Emma Viola Whisnant b. 25 Apr 1893, d. 30 Jul 1989
Birth*Billy Moore was born circa 1913 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 6
1930Little Rock, Pulaski Co., ARage 16

Citations

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

Ethel Thomas

ID# 18157, b. before 1898
Father*John Wesley Thomas b. 31 Oct 1871, d. 11 Nov 1949
Mother*Amanda Frances Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1880, d. 29 Nov 1970
Birth*Ethel Thomas was born before 1898. 
Note*Ethel Thomas Ethel died when she was around two years old. Her mother was making jelly when the little girl reached up and pulled the boiling pot off the stove and scalded herself to death. 

Jesse Lee McMinn

ID# 18161, b. 26 December 1901, d. 10 November 1990
Birth*Jesse Lee McMinn was born on 26 December 1901 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Ruby Minnie Whisenant, daughter of Lorenza Dowling Whisenant and Florence Emma Lantrip, on 5 February 1921. 
Death*Jesse Lee McMinn died on 10 November 1990 in Lamar Co., TX, at age 88. 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Hill Cem., Limestone Co., TX, 31.662778,-96.795833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Malone, Hill Co., TXage 27, md., 1st. md. age 19, works at cotton gin.
1940Prairie Hill, Limestone Co., TXage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school.

Family

Ruby Minnie Whisenant b. 22 January 1905, d. 21 May 1940
Children

Lorenza Dowling Whisenant

ID# 18162, b. 28 February 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Lucy Harris Ditto b. 4 Apr 1833, d. c 1869
Birth*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant was born on 28 February 1869 in Marshall Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nellie [unknown] before 1891. 
Marriage*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant married Florence Emma Lantrip on 25 December 1898 in Milam Co., TX. 
Death*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant died on 19 May 1946 in Hill Co., TX, at age 77; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in China Spring Cem., China Springs, McLennan Co., TX, 31.652500,-97.316389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Morgan Co., ALage 11
1900Milam Co., TXage 31, md. 1 yr., farmer
1910McLennan Co., TXage 41, md. 2nd time, 12 yrs., farmer
1920Limestone Co., TXage 50, md., farmer
1930Limestone Co., TXage 61, md., 1st. md. age 23, farmer, rents home, vet: no
1940Mt. Calm, Hill Co., TXage 71, widow, completed the 7th. grade. He is not employed. He resides with his son Dow Whisenant. [e.d. 109-28, sheet 17A, household #340]

Family 1

Nellie [unknown] b. 5 March 1874, d. 13 December 1894
Marriage*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant married Nellie [unknown] before 1891. 
Child

Family 2

Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 December 1876, d. 18 August 1935
Marriage*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant married Florence Emma Lantrip on 25 December 1898 in Milam Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Florence Emma Lantrip

ID# 18163, b. 28 December 1876, d. 18 August 1935
Birth*Florence Emma Lantrip was born on 28 December 1876 in Milam Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married T. J. Spinks on 28 May 1891 in Milam Co., TX. 
Marriage*Florence Emma Lantrip married Lorenza Dowling Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Lucy Harris Ditto, on 25 December 1898 in Milam Co., TX. 
Death*Florence Emma Lantrip died on 18 August 1935 in Hill Co., TX, at age 58; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in China Spring Cem., Limestone Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Milam Co., TXage 23, md. 1 yr., 4 ch., 3 living.
1910McLennan Co., TXage 33, md. 2nd time, 12 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living
1920Limestone Co., TXage 43, md.
1930Limestone Co., TXage 53, md., 1st. md. age 16

Family 1

T. J. Spinks
Marriage*Florence Emma Lantrip married T. J. Spinks on 28 May 1891 in Milam Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 February 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Marriage*Florence Emma Lantrip married Lorenza Dowling Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Lucy Harris Ditto, on 25 December 1898 in Milam Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

General Lee Whisenant

ID# 18164, b. 16 March 1891, d. 21 October 1938
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Nellie [unknown] b. 5 Mar 1874, d. 13 Dec 1894
Birth*General Lee Whisenant was born on 16 March 1891 in Marshall Co., AL; both parents born in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Vera C. Luce circa 1915.2 
Death*General Lee Whisenant died on 21 October 1938 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 47; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.720000,-95.305000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Milam Co., TXage 8
1910McLennan Co., TXage 18, single, farm laborer on the Frank Ditto farm. Frank Ditto, age 27
1920Memphis, Hall Co., TXage 27, md.
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 38, md., insurance salesman, 1st. md. age 23, no military service. A niece Gertrude L. Luce, age 17, lives in the household.

Family

Vera C. Luce b. circa 1897
Marriage*General Lee Whisenant married Vera C. Luce circa 1915.2 
Child

Citations

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

Vera Whisenant

ID# 18165, b. April 1900, d. 1 December 1900
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 18 Aug 1935
Birth*Vera Whisenant was born in April 1900 in TX.1 
Death*She died on 1 December 1900 in McLennan Co., TX.2 
Burial*She was buried in Rosenthal Cem., McLennan Co., TX, 31.417778,-97.098889. 
Census*Vera Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Milam Co., TX, age 2 months. 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Ervin Thomas Whisenant

ID# 18166, b. 5 February 1902, d. 2 July 1965
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 18 Aug 1935
Birth*Ervin Thomas Whisenant was born on 5 February 1902 in China Spring, McLennan Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Zettie Coreen Lyon circa 1922.3 
Death*Ervin Thomas Whisenant died on 2 July 1965 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, at age 63; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Axtell Cem., Axtell, McLennan Co., TX, 31.660278,-96.971111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910McLennan Co., TXage 8
1920Census record not found
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 28, md., salesman for dairy company, 1st. md. age 18
1940McLennan Co., TXage 38, md., completed high school. He is employed as a horse trainer. His wage last year was $900. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 155-64, sheet 2B, household #28]
Nickname Ervin Thomas Whisenant also went by the name of E T. 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Ervin lived in McLennan Co., TX.3 

Family

Zettie Coreen Lyon b. 25 January 1902, d. 31 July 1988
Marriage*He married Zettie Coreen Lyon circa 1922.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Ruby Minnie Whisenant

ID# 18167, b. 22 January 1905, d. 21 May 1940
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 18 Aug 1935
Birth*Ruby Minnie Whisenant was born on 22 January 1905 in China Spring, McLennan Co., TX. 
Marriage*She married Jesse Lee McMinn on 5 February 1921. 
Death*Ruby Minnie Whisenant died on 21 May 1940 in Hill Co., TX, at age 35; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Prairie Hill Cem., Limestone Co., TX, 31.662778,-96.795833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910McLennan Co., TXage 5
1920Limestone Co., TXage 15
1930Malone, Hill Co., TXage 25, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Prairie Hill, Limestone Co., TXage 35, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 147-6A, sheet 3A]

Family

Jesse Lee McMinn b. 26 December 1901, d. 10 November 1990
Marriage*Ruby Minnie Whisenant married Jesse Lee McMinn on 5 February 1921. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Jewel M. Whisenant

ID# 18168, b. circa 1907
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 18 Aug 1935
Birth*Jewel M. Whisenant was born circa 1907 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910McLennan Co., TXage 3
1920Limestone Co., TXage 13

Citations

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

female child Whisenant

ID# 18169, b. 17 January 1904, d. 21 January 1904
Father*Lorenza Dowling Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946
Mother*Florence Emma Lantrip b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 18 Aug 1935
Birth*Female child Whisenant was born on 17 January 1904 in McLennan Co., TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 21 January 1904 in McLennan Co., TX.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in China Spring Cem., China Springs, McLennan Co., TX, 31.652500,-97.316389.3 

Citations

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

Samuel Foster Whisenant

ID# 18170, b. 22 June 1852, d. 10 October 1916
Father*Jeremiah Whisenant b. c 1825, d. 1866
Mother*Lucinda Arrinda Battles b. c 1820
Birth*Samuel Foster Whisenant was born on 22 June 1852 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Hilliard before 1876.2 
Marriage*Samuel Foster Whisenant married Catherine Oliver on 30 October 1889 in Etowah Co., AL.2,3 
Death*Samuel Foster Whisenant died on 10 October 1916 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 64.1 
Burial*He was buried in Berry Cem., Angelina Co., TX, 31.398333,-94.647778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Cox, Etowah Co., ALage 26, md.
1900Angelina Co., TXage 48, md. 12 yrs., farming
1910Angelina Co., TXage 55, md. 2nd time, 20 yrs., farmer

Family 1

Rebecca Hilliard b. circa 1856, d. before 1889
Marriage*Samuel Foster Whisenant married Rebecca Hilliard before 1876.2 
Children

Family 2

Catherine Oliver b. 20 February 1861, d. 16 July 1940
Marriage*Samuel Foster Whisenant married Catherine Oliver on 30 October 1889 in Etowah Co., AL.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S342] Autrey Jane Whisenant Presswood, "Presswood, Autrey Jane," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 02 Jun 1996.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Catherine Oliver

ID# 18171, b. 20 February 1861, d. 16 July 1940
Birth*Catherine Oliver was born on 20 February 1861 in St. Clair Co., AL; Her parents were William Oliver and Elvira Humphries.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Foster Whisenant, son of Jeremiah Whisenant and Lucinda Arrinda Battles, on 30 October 1889 in Etowah Co., AL.2,3 
Death*Catherine Oliver died on 16 July 1940 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Berry Cem., Angelina Co., TX, 31.398333,-94.647778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Attalla, Etowah Co., ALage 19, single, resides with mother
1900Angelina Co., TXage 38, md. 12 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. Census listed d.o.b. as Mar 1862.
1910Angelina Co., TXage 46, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Angelina Co., TXage 56, widow. Her sister Sarah Oliver resides in household.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 63, widow, 1st. md. age 20, in the household with her son Forney Whisenant.
1940Angelina Co., TXage 77, widow, completed the 3rd. grade. She resides with her son Forney Whisenant.
Name Variation Catherine Oliver was also known as Kate. 

Family

Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 June 1852, d. 10 October 1916
Marriage*She married Samuel Foster Whisenant, son of Jeremiah Whisenant and Lucinda Arrinda Battles, on 30 October 1889 in Etowah Co., AL.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S342] Autrey Jane Whisenant Presswood, "Presswood, Autrey Jane," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 02 Jun 1996.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charles C. Whisenant

ID# 18172, b. 22 May 1878, d. 28 December 1956
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Rebecca Hilliard b. c 1856, d. b 1889
Birth*Charles C. Whisenant was born on 22 May 1878 in Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Emma Quinn on 11 November 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.3 
Death*Charles C. Whisenant died on 28 December 1956 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 78; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 21, single, in household with father.
1910Angelina Co., TXage 30, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., cotton buyer
1920Angelina Co., TXage 39, md., farmer
1930Angelina Co., TXage 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21, no military service.
1940Angelina Co., TXage 62, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farm house valued at $500. [e.d. 3-8, sheet 4A, household #62]. Note: A grandson Eugene Whisenant, age 10, resides in the household. I do not know who his parents are. Can anyone help?

Family

Mary Emma Quinn b. 13 May 1880, d. 16 January 1965
Marriage*Charles C. Whisenant married Mary Emma Quinn on 11 November 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Martha Ann Whisenant

ID# 18173, b. 8 March 1880, d. 21 February 1951
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Rebecca Hilliard b. c 1856, d. b 1889
Birth*Martha Ann Whisenant was born on 8 March 1880 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Allen A. Parish on 28 October 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.2 
Death*Martha Ann Whisenant died on 21 February 1951 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, at age 70; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Berry Cem., Angelina Co., TX, 31.398333,-94.647778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 19, single, in household with father.
1920Angelina Co., TXage 37, md.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 49, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Angelina Co., TXage 60, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 3-7, sheet 26A]

Family

Allen A. Parish b. 7 February 1877, d. 23 June 1951
Marriage*Martha Ann Whisenant married Allen A. Parish on 28 October 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.2 
Children
  • Annie Mae Parish
  • Melvin Parish

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.

Autrey W. Whisenant

ID# 18174, b. 18 July 1882, d. 30 November 1945
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Rebecca Hilliard b. c 1856, d. b 1889
Birth*Autrey W. Whisenant was born on 18 July 1882 in AL; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 18 Jul 1883, Alabama.1 
Marriage*He married Lela Delaney on 8 April 1905 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX.2 
Death*Autrey W. Whisenant died on 30 November 1945 in Huntsville, Walker Co., TX, at age 63; married.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Huntsville, Walker Co., TX, 30.726944,-95.541389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 16, in household with father.
1910Angelina Co., TXage 27, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., farmer
1920Angelina Co., TXage 36, md.
1930Census record not found
Residence* In 1942 Autrey lived in Weldon, Houston Co., TX.4 

Family

Lela Delaney b. circa 1890
Marriage*He married Lela Delaney on 8 April 1905 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S342] Autrey Jane Whisenant Presswood, "Presswood, Autrey Jane," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 02 Jun 1996.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Samuel F. Whisenant Jr.

ID# 18175, b. 28 November 1886, d. 10 September 1971
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Rebecca Hilliard b. c 1856, d. b 1889
Birth*Samuel F. Whisenant Jr. was born on 28 November 1886 in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Goldie [unknown] circa 1908.3 
Death*Samuel F. Whisenant Jr. died on 10 September 1971 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, at age 84; married.1,4 
Burial*He was buried in West Hill Cem., Sherman, Grayson Co., TX, 33.631667,-96.619167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 14
1910Census record not found
1920Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LAage 35, md., machinist on rail road
1930Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TXage 43, md., fireman for the Frisco Railroad, 1st. md. age 23, no military service. His name on the census report was listed as "Sam J. Whisenant".
1940Angelina Co., TXage 32, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as an Extra Fireman for the rail road. His wage last year was $900. He owns a home valued at $800. [e.d. 3-7, sheet 26B, household #529]
Residence* In June 1917 Samuel lived in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX; married.5 

Family

Goldie [unknown] b. circa 1890
Marriage*He married Goldie [unknown] circa 1908.3 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  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. [S28] Tombstone.
  5. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Quitman Whisenant

ID# 18176, b. 18 October 1890, d. 1 May 1962
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Catherine Oliver b. 20 Feb 1861, d. 16 Jul 1940
Birth*Quitman Whisenant was born on 18 October 1890 in AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Lula Brookshire on 21 March 1914 in Angelina Co., TX.4 
Death*Quitman Whisenant died on 1 May 1962 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 71; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Berry Cem., Angelina Co., TX, 31.398333,-94.647778.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 10
1910Angelina Co., TXage 19, single, living at home
1920Angelina Co., TXage 29, md., farm laborer
1930Angelina Co., TXage 39, md., lumber contractor, 1st. md. age 23, no military service

Family

Lula Brookshire b. 24 May 1892, d. 19 January 1982
Marriage*Quitman Whisenant married Lula Brookshire on 21 March 1914 in Angelina Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.

Lawrence William Whisenant

ID# 18177, b. 6 August 1892, d. 23 September 1972
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Catherine Oliver b. 20 Feb 1861, d. 16 Jul 1940
Birth*Lawrence William Whisenant was born on 6 August 1892 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Ada Dale Davison on 14 July 1918 in Angelina Co., TX. 
Marriage*Lawrence William Whisenant married Willie Hester Loving on 8 August 1934 in Angelina Co., TX. 
Death*Lawrence William Whisenant died on 23 September 1972 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 80; married.5,2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Walker Cem., Angelina Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 7
1910Angelina Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1920Angelina Co., TXage 27, md.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 37, widowed, fence post contractor, 1st. md. age 27
Note*Lawrence William Whisenant Note: I found a birth certificate which states that L. W. Whisenant and Ada Davison has twin boys on 12 Dec 1919, Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX. I suppose these twins died shortly after birth as they are not in the 01 Jan 1920 census report. 

Family 1

Ada Dale Davison b. 20 April 1895, d. 17 January 1929
Marriage*He married Ada Dale Davison on 14 July 1918 in Angelina Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Willie Hester Loving b. 13 May 1906, d. 21 August 1997
Marriage*Lawrence William Whisenant married Willie Hester Loving on 8 August 1934 in Angelina Co., TX. 
Children
  • Jerry Lawrence Whisenant
  • Samuel William Whisenant
  • Verda Sue Whisenant

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

Foster Whisenant

ID# 18178, b. 18 September 1894, d. 10 March 1915
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Catherine Oliver b. 20 Feb 1861, d. 16 Jul 1940
Birth*Foster Whisenant was born on 18 September 1894 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 10 March 1915 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 20. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 5
1910Angelina Co., TXage 14, single, living at home

Citations

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

Forney James Whisenant

ID# 18179, b. 15 September 1898, d. 14 July 1983
Father*Samuel Foster Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1852, d. 10 Oct 1916
Mother*Catherine Oliver b. 20 Feb 1861, d. 16 Jul 1940
Birth*Forney James Whisenant was born on 15 September 1898 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Archie [unknown] circa 1919. 
Death*Forney James Whisenant died on 14 July 1983 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 84. 
Burial*He was buried in Garden of Memories Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.265556,-94.741389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Angelina Co., TXage 1
1910Angelina Co., TXage 11
1920Angelina Co., TXage 21, md. He and his wife are living with his mother.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 31, md., 1st. md. age 21. His mother resides in the household.
1940Angelina Co., TXage 41, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed cutting timber. His wage last year was $360. He owns a home valued at $1200. His wife is not in the household. [e.d. 3-7, sheet 26A, household #519]
Name Variation Forney James Whisenant was also known as Vaughn Whisenant. 

Family

Archie [unknown] b. circa 1901
Marriage*He married Archie [unknown] circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lela Delaney

ID# 18180, b. circa 1890
Birth*Lela Delaney was born circa 1890 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Autrey W. Whisenant, son of Samuel Foster Whisenant and Rebecca Hilliard, on 8 April 1905 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TXage 20, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., no children
1920Angelina Co., TXage 29, md.
1930Houston Co., TXage 39, md., 1st. md. age 15. Her husband is not in the household.

Family

Autrey W. Whisenant b. 18 July 1882, d. 30 November 1945
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S342] Autrey Jane Whisenant Presswood, "Presswood, Autrey Jane," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 02 Jun 1996.

Mary Emma Quinn

ID# 18181, b. 13 May 1880, d. 16 January 1965
Birth*Mary Emma Quinn was born on 13 May 1880 in TX; She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin O'Quinn and Rebecca Hood.1,2 
Marriage*She married Charles C. Whisenant, son of Samuel Foster Whisenant and Rebecca Hilliard, on 11 November 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.3 
Death*Mary Emma Quinn died on 16 January 1965 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, at age 84; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TXage 29, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Angelina Co., TXage 39, md.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 49, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Angelina Co., TXage 60, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Charles C. Whisenant b. 22 May 1878, d. 28 December 1956
Marriage*Mary Emma Quinn married Charles C. Whisenant, son of Samuel Foster Whisenant and Rebecca Hilliard, on 11 November 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.

Finis Whisenant

ID# 18182, b. 10 August 1901, d. 30 December 1951
Father*Charles C. Whisenant b. 22 May 1878, d. 28 Dec 1956
Mother*Mary Emma Quinn b. 13 May 1880, d. 16 Jan 1965
Birth*Finis Whisenant was born on 10 August 1901 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jettie Viola Case on 11 February 1926 in Shelby Co., TX.3 
Death*Finis Whisenant died on 30 December 1951 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, at age 50; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TXage 8
1920Angelina Co., TXage 17, single, living at home
1930Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 28, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a city police chief. His wage last year was $1500. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 3-6, sheet 15A, household #314]

Family

Jettie Viola Case b. 21 June 1910, d. 2 May 1997
Marriage*Finis Whisenant married Jettie Viola Case on 11 February 1926 in Shelby Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Jettie Viola Case

ID# 18183, b. 21 June 1910, d. 2 May 1997
Birth*Jettie Viola Case was born on 21 June 1910 in LA.1 
Marriage*She married Finis Whisenant, son of Charles C. Whisenant and Mary Emma Quinn, on 11 February 1926 in Shelby Co., TX.2 
Death*Jettie Viola Case died on 2 May 1997 in Jasper Co., TX, at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 19, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 29, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.
Note*Jettie Viola Case She married Jack E. Scott, in Angelina Co., TX. on 16 December 1981. 

Family

Finis Whisenant b. 10 August 1901, d. 30 December 1951
Marriage*She married Finis Whisenant, son of Charles C. Whisenant and Mary Emma Quinn, on 11 February 1926 in Shelby Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Herman Whisenant

ID# 18184, b. 7 April 1906, d. 5 April 1937
Father*Charles C. Whisenant b. 22 May 1878, d. 28 Dec 1956
Mother*Mary Emma Quinn b. 13 May 1880, d. 16 Jan 1965
Birth*Herman Whisenant was born on 7 April 1906 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1928. 
Death*Herman Whisenant died on 5 April 1937 at age 30.2 
Burial*He was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TXage 4
1920Angelina Co., TXage 14
1930Angelina Co., TXage 24, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22

Family

Elizabeth [unknown] b. circa 1911
Marriage*Herman Whisenant married Elizabeth [unknown] circa 1928. 
Child
  • Deral Z. Whisenant

Citations

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

Zelda Mae Whisenant

ID# 18185, b. 24 December 1908, d. 31 January 2000
Father*Charles C. Whisenant b. 22 May 1878, d. 28 Dec 1956
Mother*Mary Emma Quinn b. 13 May 1880, d. 16 Jan 1965
Birth*Zelda Mae Whisenant was born on 24 December 1908 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Travis Luther Hearn on 18 April 1925.3 
Death*Zelda Mae Whisenant died on 31 January 2000 in Angelina Co., TX, at age 91.4,1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Gann Cem., Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX, 31.425000,-94.809444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TXage 1 yr., 4 mos.
1920Angelina Co., TXage 11
1930Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 21, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Lufkin, Angelina Co., TXage 31, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 3-4, sheet 2B]

Family

Travis Luther Hearn b. 26 January 1906, d. 25 January 1991
Marriage*Zelda Mae Whisenant married Travis Luther Hearn on 18 April 1925.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Dorothy Marie McMinn

ID# 18186, b. 26 March 1923
Father*Jesse Lee McMinn b. 26 Dec 1901, d. 10 Nov 1990
Mother*Ruby Minnie Whisenant b. 22 Jan 1905, d. 21 May 1940
Birth*Dorothy Marie McMinn was born on 26 March 1923 in TX. 
Census*Dorothy Marie McMinn appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Malone, Hill Co., TX, age 7. 

Sarah Whisenant

ID# 18187, b. circa 1851
Father*Jeremiah Whisenant b. c 1825, d. 1866
Mother*Lucinda Arrinda Battles b. c 1820
Birth*Sarah Whisenant was born circa 1851 in AL; Her married name was Oliver.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Angelina Co., TX
1920Angelina Co., TXage 55, resides with sister Kate Whisenant.

Citations

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

Donald Ray McMinn

ID# 18189, b. 23 September 1929, d. 26 January 2010
Father*Jesse Lee McMinn b. 26 Dec 1901, d. 10 Nov 1990
Mother*Ruby Minnie Whisenant b. 22 Jan 1905, d. 21 May 1940
Birth*Donald Ray McMinn was born on 23 September 1929 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 26 January 2010 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Malone, Hill Co., TXage 7 months
1940Prairie Hill, Limestone Co., TXage 10, completed the 5th. grade.

Citations

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

James Moss Whisenhunt

ID# 18192, b. circa 1841, d. 30 June 1922
Father*Noah W. Whisenhunt b. c 1821, d. c 1871
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Ballard b. c 1823
Birth*James Moss Whisenhunt was born circa 1841 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Juliet Green Davis on 5 August 1867 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Death*James Moss Whisenhunt died on 30 June 1922 in Kaufman Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 9
1860Census record not found
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 38, md., farmer
1900Terrell, Kaufman Co., TXage 57, patient, widowed, was a farmer.
1910Terrell, Kaufman Co., TXage 57, md., patient
1920Terrell, Kaufman Co., TXage 77, widowed, patient.

Family

Juliet Green Davis b. 6 January 1851, d. 9 June 1884
Marriage*James Moss Whisenhunt married Juliet Green Davis on 5 August 1867 in Fannin Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  3. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Juliet Green Davis

ID# 18193, b. 6 January 1851, d. 9 June 1884
Birth*Juliet Green Davis was born on 6 January 1851 in Warren Co., MS. 
Marriage*She married James Moss Whisenhunt, son of Noah W. Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Ann Ballard, on 5 August 1867 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Death*Juliet Green Davis died on 9 June 1884 in Fannin Co., TX, at age 33. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 30, md.
Name Variation Juliet Green Davis was also known as Julia.2 

Family

James Moss Whisenhunt b. circa 1841, d. 30 June 1922
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1880 census data.

William L. Whisenhunt

ID# 18194, b. circa 1868
Father*James Moss Whisenhunt b. c 1841, d. 30 Jun 1922
Mother*Juliet Green Davis b. 6 Jan 1851, d. 9 Jun 1884
Birth*William L. Whisenhunt was born circa 1868 in TX.1 
Census*William L. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 

Citations

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

Edward W. Whisenhunt

ID# 18195, b. December 1868, d. 1945
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Edward W. Whisenhunt was born in December 1868 in AR; Father born in Georgia, mother born in Tennessee or Missouri.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda T. Foren circa 1890.1 
Death*Edward W. Whisenhunt died in 1945.2 
Burial*He was buried in Rosedale Cem., Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.795278,-96.686667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found.
1880Census record not found.
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 31, md. 10 yrs., farmer
1910Jackson, Coal Co., OKage 41, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 51, md., grocery man
1930Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 61, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 71, md., He is employed as a Shoe Cobbler in a shoe repair shop. He owns his home valued at $3500. [e.d. 62-4, sheet 23A, household #433]

Family

Amanda T. Foren b. December 1867, d. 1956
Marriage*Edward W. Whisenhunt married Amanda T. Foren circa 1890.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Amanda T. Foren

ID# 18196, b. December 1867, d. 1956
Birth*Amanda T. Foren was born in December 1867 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Edward W. Whisenhunt circa 1890.1 
Death*Amanda T. Foren died in 1956.2 
Burial*She was buried in Rosedale Cem., Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.795278,-96.686667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 32, md. 10 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living.
1910Jackson, Coal Co., OKage 42, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 52, md.
1930Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 62, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 72, md.

Family

Edward W. Whisenhunt b. December 1868, d. 1945
Marriage*Amanda T. Foren married Edward W. Whisenhunt circa 1890.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Cora E. Whisenhunt

ID# 18197, b. October 1890
Father*Edward W. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1868, d. 1945
Mother*Amanda T. Foren b. Dec 1867, d. 1956
Birth*Cora E. Whisenhunt was born in October 1890 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 9
1910Jackson, Coal Co., OKage 18, single, living at home
1920Ada, Pontotoc Co., OKage 29, single, living at home

Citations

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

Grey E. Whisenhunt

ID# 18198, b. 31 October 1896, d. 4 October 1918
Father*Edward W. Whisenhunt b. Dec 1868, d. 1945
Mother*Amanda T. Foren b. Dec 1867, d. 1956
Birth*Grey E. Whisenhunt was born on 31 October 1896 in AR.1 
Death*He died on 4 October 1918 in France at age 21; He was killed in action during the Meuse-Aragonne Offenive", also called the "Battle of the Aargonne Forest". He was a Private in Co. K, 16th. Inf. 1st. Div.1 
Burial*He was buried in Rosedale Cem., Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.795278,-96.686667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 2
1910Jackson, Coal Co., OKage 13, single, living at home
Name Variation As of 15 April 1910, Grey E. Whisenhunt was also known as E. D.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Robert Whisnant

ID# 18199, b. 12 March 1860, d. 13 October 1918
Father*Robert Whisenant b. c 1813
Mother*Margaret Mahala Hannock b. c 1820
Birth*James Robert Whisnant was born on 12 March 1860 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Betty Elizabeth Crump on 22 July 1883 in Scott Co., AR.2 
Death*James Robert Whisnant died on 13 October 1918 in Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK, at age 58.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oakman Cem., Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.838889,-96.618056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Mazarne, Montgomery Co., ARage 20, single, living with mother.
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 40, md. 16 yrs., farmer
1910Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 50, widowed, farm laborer

Family

Betty Elizabeth Crump b. 26 April 1866, d. 28 October 1909
Marriage*James Robert Whisnant married Betty Elizabeth Crump on 22 July 1883 in Scott Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

Betty Elizabeth Crump

ID# 18200, b. 26 April 1866, d. 28 October 1909
Birth*Betty Elizabeth Crump was born on 26 April 1866 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Robert Whisnant, son of Robert Whisenant and Margaret Mahala Hannock, on 22 July 1883 in Scott Co., AR.2 
Death*Betty Elizabeth Crump died on 28 October 1909 in Pontotoc Co., OK, at age 43.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakman Cem., Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.838889,-96.618056. 
Census*Betty Elizabeth Crump appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Chickasaw Nation, OK, age 34, md. 16 yrs., 6 ch., 5 living. 

Family

James Robert Whisnant b. 12 March 1860, d. 13 October 1918
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.