Etta Whisnant

ID# 18202, b. 2 February 1888, d. January 1963
Father*James Robert Whisnant b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 13 Oct 1918
Mother*Betty Elizabeth Crump b. 26 Apr 1866, d. 28 Oct 1909
Birth*Etta Whisnant was born on 2 February 1888 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Jefferson High on 24 November 1905 in Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK; Etta is listed as "Mrs. Etta Shaw", age 18. 
Death*Etta Whisnant died in January 1963 at age 74. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 12
1910Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 22, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living. [e.d. 257, sheet 7B]
1920Chickasaw, Pontotoc Co., OKage 30, md. Census listed her place of birth as Texas. [e.d. 173, sheet 5A]
1930Jackson Co., OKage 41, md., 1st. md. age 18. [e.d. 33-8, sheet 8B]
1940Blair, Jackson Co., OKage 52, md., comleted the 8th. grade. [e.d. 33-9, sheet 6A]

Family

Charles Jefferson High b. 25 July 1874, d. 31 March 1962
Marriage*Etta Whisnant married Charles Jefferson High on 24 November 1905 in Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK; Etta is listed as "Mrs. Etta Shaw", age 18. 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Katherine Whisnant

ID# 18203, b. 14 February 1891, d. 25 September 1962
Father*James Robert Whisnant b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 13 Oct 1918
Mother*Betty Elizabeth Crump b. 26 Apr 1866, d. 28 Oct 1909
Birth*Mary Katherine Whisnant was born on 14 February 1891 in Scott Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married William Nathan Ragland on 23 January 1908. 
Death*Mary Katherine Whisnant died on 25 September 1962 at age 71. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 10
1920Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 29, md. [e.d. 179, sheet 1B]
1930Stratford, Garvin Co., OKage 40, md., 1st. md. age 17. [e.d. 25-20, sheet 2A]
1940Midland, Pontotoc Co., OKage 49, widow, completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 62-30, sheet 3B]

Family

William Nathan Ragland b. 2 September 1887, d. before 1940
Marriage*Mary Katherine Whisnant married William Nathan Ragland on 23 January 1908. 
Children

Citations

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

Isabelle R. Whisnant

ID# 18204, b. 2 October 1891, d. 19 May 1950
Father*James Robert Whisnant b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 13 Oct 1918
Mother*Betty Elizabeth Crump b. 26 Apr 1866, d. 28 Oct 1909
Birth*Isabelle R. Whisnant was born on 2 October 1891 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Samual Nathan Rice on 27 November 1912 in Hughes Co., OK.2 
Death*Isabelle R. Whisnant died on 19 May 1950 in OK at age 58.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakman Cem., Oakman, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.838889,-96.618056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 7
1910Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 17, single, living with father
1920Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 27, md.
1930Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 37, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 47, md., complerted the 6th. grade. [e.d. 62-23, sheet 3A]

Family

Samual Nathan Rice b. 10 December 1869, d. 7 June 1955
Marriage*Isabelle R. Whisnant married Samual Nathan Rice on 27 November 1912 in Hughes Co., OK.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Hattie Malinda Whisnant

ID# 18205, b. 20 November 1895, d. 18 November 1949
Father*James Robert Whisnant b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 13 Oct 1918
Mother*Betty Elizabeth Crump b. 26 Apr 1866, d. 28 Oct 1909
Birth*Hattie Malinda Whisnant was born on 20 November 1895 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Winfield Scott Jones on 18 February 1912 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK. 
Death*Hattie Malinda Whisnant died on 18 November 1949 in Contra Costa Co., CA, at age 53.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Chickasaw Nation, OKage 4
1910Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 14, single, living with father
1920Francis, Pontotoc Co., OKage 24, md.

Family

Winfield Scott Jones b. 12 September 1889, d. 14 August 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Elizabeth Jane Moore

ID# 18207, b. circa 1840
Birth*Elizabeth Jane Moore was born circa 1840 in IA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Whisenhunt. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 20
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 39, widow, farming

Family

Joseph Whisenhunt b. circa 1830, d. before 1880
Children

Citations

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

John W. Whisenhunt

ID# 18208, b. 14 September 1855, d. 19 October 1930
Father*Joseph Whisenhunt b. c 1830, d. b 1880
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Moore b. c 1840
Birth*John W. Whisenhunt was born on 14 September 1855 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 October 1930 in Wichita Co., TX, at age 75; single.1 
Burial*He was buried in Beaver Creek Cem., Electra, Wichita Co., TX, 33.903333,-98.921667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 4
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 25, divorced, farmer, residing with mother
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 44, single, farm laborer. In household with brother Joseph Whisenhunt.
1910Leon, Polk Co., ARage 56, widowed, farm laborer, living with sister Tennis & Henry S. Arnold.
1920Census record not found
1930Ratiff, Johnston Co., OKage 74, widowed, residing in the household of his niece Edith B. Gaso.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Nancy Whisenhunt

ID# 18209, b. April 1860
Father*Joseph Whisenhunt b. c 1830, d. b 1880
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Moore b. c 1840
Birth*Nancy Whisenhunt was born in April 1860 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 2 months
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
Note*Nancy Whisenhunt Is she the Nancy Whisenhunt who married Isham Bennett on 04 Jul 1874 in Fannin Co., TX?


I found the following census report:

1880 Fannin Co., TX

Bennett, Isham, 28, md, born AL

Bennett, Nancy, 20, wife, born TX, father born GA

Bennett, Joseph, 4, son, born TX. 

Citations

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

Joseph H. Whisenhunt

ID# 18210, b. 13 September 1865, d. 20 August 1923
Father*Joseph Whisenhunt b. c 1830, d. b 1880
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Moore b. c 1840
Birth*Joseph H. Whisenhunt was born on 13 September 1865 in Van Zandt Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Isabelle H. Holmes on 7 July 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 
Death*Joseph H. Whisenhunt died on 20 August 1923 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, at age 57.2 
Burial*He was buried in Beaver Creek Cem., Electra, Wichita Co., TX, 33.903333,-98.921667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Bonham, Fannin Co., TX
1880Fannin Co., TXage 14
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 34, md. 12 yrs., teamster
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found

Family

Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 September 1871
Marriage*Joseph H. Whisenhunt married Isabelle H. Holmes on 7 July 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S276] Wendy Gail Whisenhunt Thiel, "Thiel, Wendy Gail," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 03 Nov 1998.

Isabelle H. Holmes

ID# 18211, b. 11 September 1871
Birth*Isabelle H. Holmes was born on 11 September 1871 in WI.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph H. Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Jane Moore, on 7 July 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 
DeathIsabelle H. Holmes died on 26 May 1947 in Hewitt, Carter Co., OK, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Beaver Creek Cem., Electra, Wichita Co., TX, 33.903333,-98.921667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 28, md. 12 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1930Electra, Wichita Co., TXage 58, widow, 1st. md. age 16. Lives in the household with her son Grady O. Whisenhunt.
1940Wichita Co., TXage 69, widow, completed the 3rd. grade. She resides with her son Grady Whisenhunt. [e.d. 243-59, sheet 11B, household #234]

Family

Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 September 1865, d. 20 August 1923
Marriage*Isabelle H. Holmes married Joseph H. Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Jane Moore, on 7 July 1887 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

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

Eather L. Whisenhunt

ID# 18212, b. 8 March 1889, d. 11 May 1953
Father*Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 Sep 1865, d. 20 Aug 1923
Mother*Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 Sep 1871
Birth*Eather L. Whisenhunt was born on 8 March 1889 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 
Marriage*She married William Jefferson Tomlinson on 16 December 1906. 
Death*Eather L. Whisenhunt died on 11 May 1953 in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, at age 64. 
Census*Eather L. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Ozark, Franklin Co., AR, age 11. 

Family

William Jefferson Tomlinson b. November 1882

John Wellington Whisenhunt

ID# 18213, b. 23 February 1891, d. 29 January 1963
Father*Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 Sep 1865, d. 20 Aug 1923
Mother*Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 Sep 1871
Birth*John Wellington Whisenhunt was born on 23 February 1891 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3,4 
Marriage*He married Mary Eunice Shires on 18 May 1927 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. 
Death*John Wellington Whisenhunt died on 29 January 1963 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 71; married.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olivet Cem., Tarrant Co., TX, 32.791944,-97.311944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 9
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
1930Electra, Wichita Co., TXage 39, md., war vet., farmer, 1st. md. age 37
1940Berwyn, Carter Co., OKage 49, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. His wage last year was $218. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [e.d. 10-16, sheet 4A, household #59]
Milit-Beg*John Wellington Whisenhunt began military service circa 1918 Pvt., 41st. Co. 162 Depot Brigade, World War I. 

Family

Mary Eunice Shires b. 7 May 1909, d. 14 January 1988
Marriage*He married Mary Eunice Shires on 18 May 1927 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. 
Child
  • Linda Nell Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Joe Willie Whisenhunt

ID# 18214, b. 25 December 1892, d. 22 March 1958
Father*Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 Sep 1865, d. 20 Aug 1923
Mother*Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 Sep 1871
Birth*Joe Willie Whisenhunt was born on 25 December 1892 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Sylvia Charlton circa 1916. 
Death*Joe Willie Whisenhunt died on 22 March 1958 in Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX, at age 65; married.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Kilgore City Cem., Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX, 32.374167,-94.883056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 7
1910Census record not found.
1920Kiamachi, Pushmataha Co., OKage 27, md., farm laborer
1930Electra, Wichita Co., TXage 37, md., pumper, oil field, 1st. md. age 23, no military service.
1940Gregg Co., TXage 47, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as an oil field worker. His wage last year was $1980. He rents a home for $10. [e.d. 92-21, sheet 22A, household #471]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Joe lived in Rusk Co., TX.4 

Family

Sylvia Charlton b. 15 July 1897, d. 17 October 1970
Marriage*He married Sylvia Charlton circa 1916. 
Children
  • Margie L. Whisenhunt
  • Norene Ethelbe Whisenhunt
  • Loretta Jaunit Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Estella Whisenhunt

ID# 18215, b. 4 May 1896
Father*Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 Sep 1865, d. 20 Aug 1923
Mother*Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 Sep 1871
Birth*Estella Whisenhunt was born on 4 May 1896 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Joe Johnson on 6 June 1911. 
Census*Estella Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Ozark, Franklin Co., AR, age 4. 

Family

Joe Johnson b. circa 1892

Citations

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

Bascum W. Whisenhunt

ID# 18216, b. 6 March 1899, d. 22 January 1978
Father*Joseph H. Whisenhunt b. 13 Sep 1865, d. 20 Aug 1923
Mother*Isabelle H. Holmes b. 11 Sep 1871
Birth*Bascum W. Whisenhunt was born on 6 March 1899 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sylvia Gladys Iona McKinney on 31 December 1921 in Wichita Co., TX.3 
Death*Bascum W. Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1978 in Iowa Park, Wichita Co., TX, at age 78.3 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Cem., Iowa Park, Wichita Co., TX, 33.966667,-98.659167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 1
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Census record not found.
1940Wichita Co., TXage 41, md., completed no schooling. He is employed as a laborer in the oil field. His wage last year was $500. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 243-52B, sheet 12A, household #211]
Residence* In 1918 Bascum lived in Johnston Co., OK.4 

Family

Sylvia Gladys Iona McKinney b. 18 August 1901, d. 27 November 1995
Marriage*He married Sylvia Gladys Iona McKinney on 31 December 1921 in Wichita Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 6 Mar 1900.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Tennessee Whisenhunt

ID# 18217, b. 15 February 1875, d. 2 February 1961
Father*Joseph Whisenhunt b. c 1830, d. b 1880
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Moore b. c 1840
Birth*Tennessee Whisenhunt was born on 15 February 1875 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Sidney Arnold circa 1901. 
Death*Tennessee Whisenhunt died on 2 February 1961 in Carter Co., OK, at age 85. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Fannin Co., TXage 5
1900Ozark, Franklin Co., ARage 27, single, in the household of brother Joseph Whisenhunt.
1910Leon, Polk Co., ARage 35, md. 2nd time, 9 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1930Ratiff, Johnston Co., OKage 54, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Ratiff, Johnston Co., OKage 65, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 35-19, sheet 5A, household #82]

Family

Henry Sidney Arnold b. 22 February 1868, d. 22 February 1944
Marriage*Tennessee Whisenhunt married Henry Sidney Arnold circa 1901. 
Child

Citations

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

Savannah Whisenhunt

ID# 18218, b. 19 July 1871, d. 11 April 1947
Father*Joseph Whisenhunt b. c 1830, d. b 1880
Mother*Elizabeth Jane Moore b. c 1840
Birth*Savannah Whisenhunt was born on 19 July 1871 in Fannin Co., TX. 
Marriage*She married Joe Fletcher Batten on 23 January 1887 in Fannin Co., TX.1 
Death*Savannah Whisenhunt died on 11 April 1947 at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Bettes Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.746667,-96.153333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Fannin Co., TXage 9
1900Joplin, Jasper Co., MOage 29, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living

Family

Joe Fletcher Batten b. 13 April 1864, d. 21 July 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Della Maye Whisenant

ID# 18219, b. 14 October 1903, d. 16 May 1972
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Jossie Shipley b. 28 Nov 1885, d. 22 Feb 1975
Birth*Della Maye Whisenant was born on 14 October 1903 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*She married Lloyd Quesenberry on 5 February 1921 in Harmon Co., OK.3 
Death*Della Maye Whisenant died on 16 May 1972 in Crane Co., TX, at age 68; widowed.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Bailey County Cem., Muleshoe, Bailey Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 6
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 16, single, living with father
1930Bailey Co., TXage 26, md., 1st. md. age 17

Family

Lloyd Quesenberry b. 20 September 1895, d. 30 September 1965
Marriage*Della Maye Whisenant married Lloyd Quesenberry on 5 February 1921 in Harmon Co., OK.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Hugh Whisenant

ID# 18220, b. 13 May 1905, d. 29 November 1971
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Jossie Shipley b. 28 Nov 1885, d. 22 Feb 1975
Birth*Hugh Whisenant was born on 13 May 1905 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1 
Marriage*He married Pluma Campbell circa 1922.2 
Marriage*Hugh Whisenant married Beady Wilkerson. 
Divorce*Hugh Whisenant and Pluma Campbell were divorced before April 1940.3 
Death*Hugh Whisenant died on 29 November 1971 in Boone Co., AR, at age 66.2 
Burial*He was buried in Alpena Cem., Alpena, Boone Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 4
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 14, single, living with father
1930Frederick, Tillman Co., OKage 25, md., travel sales, cookie, 1st. md. age 17
1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OKage 24, md., laborer for the city, 1st. md. age 17
1940Madge, Harmon Co., OKage 34, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer, and rents his farmhouse. [e.d. 29-11, sheet 4A, household #68]
Name Variation Hugh Whisenant was also known as Boss. 
Note*He Hugh, his wife Pluma, and their son Winston were recorded in both the Frederick, Tillman Co., OK, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK censuses for 1930. on 2 April 1930. 

Family 1

Pluma Campbell b. circa 1906
Marriage*He married Pluma Campbell circa 1922.2 
Divorce*Hugh Whisenant and Pluma Campbell were divorced before April 1940.3 
Child

Family 2

Beady Wilkerson b. 4 February 1915, d. 26 April 1978
Marriage*Hugh Whisenant married Beady Wilkerson. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Velma Lee Whisenant

ID# 18221, b. 6 August 1908, d. 21 April 2004
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Jossie Shipley b. 28 Nov 1885, d. 22 Feb 1975
Birth*Velma Lee Whisenant was born on 6 August 1908 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1 
Marriage*She married Jessie Benton Richardson. 
Death*Velma Lee Whisenant died on 21 April 2004 in Harmon Co., OK, at age 95; Her married name was Edwards.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 1 yr., 9 months
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 11

Family

Jessie Benton Richardson b. 3 May 1896, d. 17 July 1969
Child
  • Peggy Lois Richardson

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr.

ID# 18222, b. 23 September 1921, d. 24 May 2001
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Mary Adna Williamson b. c 1883
Birth*Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr. was born on 23 September 1921 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Mark Dennis on 26 September 1942 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.3 
Death*Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr. died on 24 May 2001 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 79.2 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056; M.Sgt. U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 8
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 18, single, attending school, completed 2 years of high school. He resides with his father.
Milit-Beg*Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr. began military service on 4 July 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 8 January 1946. 

Family 1

Mary Mark Dennis b. circa 1924
Marriage*He married Mary Mark Dennis on 26 September 1942 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.3 

Family 2

Reitha Loretta Clark
Children
  • Janice Lee Whisenant
  • Ben Clark Whisenant
  • Glen Mark Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Beth Joan Whisenant

ID# 18223, b. 11 April 1924, d. 22 October 2010
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Mary Adna Williamson b. c 1883
Birth*Beth Joan Whisenant was born on 11 April 1924 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clifford Levi Luker on 27 October 1943 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.3 
Marriage*Beth Joan Whisenant married William Cecil Smith on 24 January 1947 in Childress Co., TX.4 
Death*Beth Joan Whisenant died on 22 October 2010 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK, at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 5
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 15, attending school, completed the 8th. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In 1992 Beth lived in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK. 

Family 1

William Cecil Smith b. 21 February 1925, d. 11 February 2005
Marriage*She married William Cecil Smith on 24 January 1947 in Childress Co., TX.4 
Children

Family 2

Clifford Levi Luker b. 25 March 1921, d. 30 May 1980
Marriage*Beth Joan Whisenant married Clifford Levi Luker on 27 October 1943 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.3 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Glen Joel Whisenant

ID# 18224, b. 11 April 1924, d. 23 February 1944
Father*Benjamin Christian Whisenant b. 10 Nov 1872, d. 30 Nov 1957
Mother*Mary Adna Williamson b. c 1883
Birth*Glen Joel Whisenant was born on 11 April 1924 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Death*He died on 23 February 1944 in England at age 19; during World War II.2 
Burial*He was buried in Fairmount Cem., Hollis, Harmon Co., OK, 34.670833,-99.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 5
1940Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 15, attending school, completed the 8th. grade.

Family

Dorothy Lee Bayless

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Mattie Rozalee Crowder

ID# 18225, b. 19 February 1908, d. 14 April 1975
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*Mattie Rozalee Crowder was born on 19 February 1908 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; She married Hardy W. Wright on 27 Apr 1927.1 
Death*She died on 14 April 1975 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 67; married.2 
Census*Mattie Rozalee Crowder appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Harmon Co., OK, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Edwin Elbert Crowder

ID# 18226, b. 7 February 1910, d. 20 March 1966
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*Edwin Elbert Crowder was born on 7 February 1910 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; He married Virgie Mae Pierce on 21 Sep 1928.1,2 
Death*He died on 20 March 1966 in Collingsworth Co., TX, at age 56; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Dodson Cem., Dodson, Collingsworth Co., TX, 34.775278,-100.010833. 
Census*Edwin Elbert Crowder appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Harmon Co., OK, age 2 months. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Hampton Hugh Crowder

ID# 18227, b. 8 November 1914, d. 18 January 2002
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*Hampton Hugh Crowder was born on 8 November 1914 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; He married Letha Alice Graves on 09 Nov 1935.1 
Death*He died on 18 January 2002 in OK at age 87.2 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Dortha Zana Aline Crowder

ID# 18228, b. 24 October 1912, d. 11 August 1982
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*Dortha Zana Aline Crowder was born on 24 October 1912 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; She married Lester Smith on 25 Jan 1934.1 
Death*She died on 11 August 1982 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 69.2 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Max Leroy Crowder

ID# 18229, b. 9 January 1918, d. 14 August 1999
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*Max Leroy Crowder was born on 9 January 1918 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK; He married Marjorie Nellie Foster on 17 May 1953.1,2 
Death*He died on 14 August 1999 in CA at age 81.2 
Census*Max Leroy Crowder appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Childress Co., TX, age 22, single, completed high school. He is a farmer. He resides with his mother. 
Residence* In 1992 Max lived in La Mesa, San Diego Co., CA. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Price Shipley

ID# 18230, b. 17 May 1902, d. 20 April 1976
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Price Shipley was born on 17 May 1902 in Tillman Co., OK; He married Grace Burke.1 
Death*He died on 20 April 1976 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, at age 73.1 

Citations

  1. [S218] Letter, Lamar Crall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Charley Shipley

ID# 18231, b. 31 December 1905, d. 1 February 1982
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Charley Shipley was born on 31 December 1905 in Tillman Co., OK; He married Mary Ann Tisdale on 23 Dec 1924.1 
Death*He died on 1 February 1982 in Deaf Smith Co., TX, at age 76.2 

Citations

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

Della Mae Shipley

ID# 18232, b. 9 December 1907, d. 23 May 1940
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Della Mae Shipley was born on 9 December 1907 in Tillman Co., OK; She married Everett H. Buck.1 
Death*She died on 23 May 1940 in Washington, DC, at age 32.2 

Citations

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

Lura Iva Shipley

ID# 18233, b. 23 August 1909, d. March 1995
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Lura Iva Shipley was born on 23 August 1909 in Tillman Co., OK; She married Ralph M. Crall, 24 May 1931.1,2 
Death*She died in March 1995 in Custer Co., OK, at age 85.2 
Residence* In 1992 Lura lived in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Lora Irene Shipley

ID# 18234, b. 23 August 1909, d. February 1995
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Lora Irene Shipley was born on 23 August 1909 in Tillman Co., OK; She married Charles Howard Edwards on 30 May 1957. She married Ernest LeRoy Kendall.1 
Death*She died in February 1995 in TX at age 85.2 
Residence* In 1992 Lora lived in Stamford, Jones Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S216] Letter, Joanna Dow Lawrence Davis to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Woodrow H. Shipley

ID# 18235, b. 17 August 1912, d. 14 March 1986
Father*Sterling Price Shipley b. 2 Feb 1862, d. 14 Feb 1948
Mother*Mattie Della Whisenant b. 19 May 1878, d. 19 Nov 1957
Birth*Woodrow H. Shipley was born on 17 August 1912 in Tillman Co., OK; He married Lueva Frances Horton on 07 Mar 1930.1 
Death*He died on 14 March 1986 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, at age 73.2 
Census*Woodrow H. Shipley appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Lamb Co., TX, age 19, md., 1st. md. age 19, farmer. 

Citations

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

Mary Mark Dennis

ID# 18237, b. circa 1924
Birth*Mary Mark Dennis was born circa 1924.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr., son of Benjamin Christian Whisenant and Mary Adna Williamson, on 26 September 1942 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.1 

Family

Benjamin Christian Whisenant Jr. b. 23 September 1921, d. 24 May 2001

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Clifford Levi Luker

ID# 18238, b. 25 March 1921, d. 30 May 1980
Birth*Clifford Levi Luker was born on 25 March 1921 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Beth Joan Whisenant, daughter of Benjamin Christian Whisenant and Mary Adna Williamson, on 27 October 1943 in Altus, Jackson Co., OK.2 
Death*Clifford Levi Luker died on 30 May 1980 in Ochiltree Co., TX, at age 59.3 

Family

Beth Joan Whisenant b. 11 April 1924, d. 22 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Joseph Lafayette Whisenant Jr.

ID# 18241, b. circa 1864, d. September 1925
Father*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1840, d. 26 Jan 1907
Mother*Mary Jane Bryant b. 7 Jan 1844, d. b 1885
Birth*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant Jr. was born circa 1864 in Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Death*He died in September 1925 in Ohatchee, Calhoun Co., AL.1 
Burial*He was buried in Bethel Meth. Ch. Cem., Calhoun Co., AL, 33.863611,-85.983333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found
1920Census record not found
Name Variation Joseph Lafayette Whisenant Jr. was also known as J. L. 

Citations

  1. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Allen A. Parish

ID# 18247, b. 7 February 1877, d. 23 June 1951
Birth*Allen A. Parish was born on 7 February 1877 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Martha Ann Whisenant, daughter of Samuel Foster Whisenant and Rebecca Hilliard, on 28 October 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.1 
Death*Allen A. Parish died on 23 June 1951 at age 74. 
Burial*He was buried in Berry Cem., Angelina Co., TX, 31.398333,-94.647778. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Angelina Co., TXage 42, md.
1930Angelina Co., TXage 52, md., 1st. md. age 23, farmer
1940Angelina Co., TXage 63, md., completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Martha Ann Whisenant b. 8 March 1880, d. 21 February 1951
Marriage*Allen A. Parish married Martha Ann Whisenant, daughter of Samuel Foster Whisenant and Rebecca Hilliard, on 28 October 1900 in Angelina Co., TX.1 
Children
  • Annie Mae Parish
  • Melvin Parish

Citations

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