David Whisenhunt

ID# 19901, b. 22 March 1903, d. 2 October 1987
Father*Charles Perry Whisenhunt b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 22 Dec 1933
Mother*Ella I. English b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*David Whisenhunt was born on 22 March 1903 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Georgie Alva Wertman on 22 December 1924.1 
Death*David Whisenhunt died on 2 October 1987 in Fannin Co., TX, at age 84.1 
Burial*He was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Stonewall Co., TXage 7
1920Fannin Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1930Fannin Co., TXage 27, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 21.
1940Fannin Co., TXage 37, md., completed the 10th. grade. He is a carpenter in building construction. His wage last year was $700. He rents a home. His mother lives in the same household. [e.d. 74-34, sheet 4B, household #71]

Family

Georgie Alva Wertman b. 4 November 1908, d. 1 November 1992
Marriage*David Whisenhunt married Georgie Alva Wertman on 22 December 1924.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Edna Whisenhunt

ID# 19902, b. circa 1906
Father*Charles Perry Whisenhunt b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 22 Dec 1933
Mother*Ella I. English b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*Mary Edna Whisenhunt was born circa 1906 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Stonewall Co., TXage 4
1920Fannin Co., TXage 14

Citations

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

Gabe Parker Whisenhunt

ID# 19903, b. 28 August 1907, d. 28 November 1955
Father*Charles Perry Whisenhunt b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 22 Dec 1933
Mother*Ella I. English b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*Gabe Parker Whisenhunt was born on 28 August 1907 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 28 November 1955 in San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 48.2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain View Memorial Park Cem., Barstow, San Bernardino Co., CA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Stonewall Co., TXage 2
1920Fannin Co., TXage 12
1930Census record not found
Residence* Between 1934 and 1944 Gabe lived in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA.3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S148] CA Index to Marriages & Deaths (published).
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Thelma Whisenhunt

ID# 19904, b. 28 November 1909, d. 1 September 2003
Father*Charles Perry Whisenhunt b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 22 Dec 1933
Mother*Ella I. English b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*Thelma Whisenhunt was born on 28 November 1909 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Walter William Wright. 
Death*Thelma Whisenhunt died on 1 September 2003 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, at age 93.1 
Burial*She was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Stonewall Co., TXage 4 months
1920Fannin Co., TXage 10
1940Fannin Co., TXage 30, md., completed the 9th. grade. [e.d. 74-33, sheet 13A]

Family

Walter William Wright b. 28 December 1902, d. 1 July 1975
Marriage*Thelma Whisenhunt married Walter William Wright. 
Children
  • Billie Ray Wright
  • Peggy Anita Wright
  • Charles Albert Wright

Citations

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

George Downing Oliver

ID# 19906, b. 14 April 1884, d. 21 April 1962
Birth*George Downing Oliver was born on 14 April 1884 in TN. 
Marriage*He married Pearl M. Whisenant, daughter of Jacob Oliver Whisenant and Annie Bell Young. 
Death*George Downing Oliver died on 21 April 1962 in OK at age 78. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Hockley Co., TXage 46, md., 1st. md. age 39
1940Purves, Erath Co., TXage 55, md., completed high school. He is employed as a sheep farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $15.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 George lived in Hondo, Lincoln Co., NM. 

Family

Pearl M. Whisenant b. 1 June 1899, d. 25 January 1966

Charles Perry Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 19907, b. 3 April 1917, d. 17 May 1997
Father*Charles Perry Whisenhunt b. 6 Oct 1874, d. 22 Dec 1933
Mother*Ella I. English b. 2 Aug 1882, d. 26 May 1974
Birth*Charles Perry Whisenhunt Jr. was born on 3 April 1917 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Leona Mozelle Young. 
Death*Charles Perry Whisenhunt Jr. died on 17 May 1997 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX, at age 80.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556; CPO, U.S. Navy, WWII & Korea. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fannin Co., TXage 3
1930Bonham, Fannin Co., TXage 13
Residence* In 1995 Charles lived in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. 

Family

Leona Mozelle Young b. 17 June 1919, d. 9 June 2003
Marriage*He married Leona Mozelle Young. 
Child
  • Cathy Ann Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Annie Bell Young

ID# 19909, b. 25 January 1881, d. 24 July 1960
Birth*Annie Bell Young was born on 25 January 1881 in TX; Parents were Walter William Young and Mary Osborn. 
Marriage*She married Jacob Oliver Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, circa 1899.1 
Death*Annie Bell Young died on 24 July 1960 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 79. 
Burial*She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Travis Co., TXage 19, md. 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Coleman, Coleman Co., TXage 29, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Fisher Co., TXage 38, md.
1930Hockley Co., TXage 49, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Hays Co., TXage 59, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Annie lived in Hondo, Lincoln Co., NM.1 

Family

Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 June 1870, d. 9 February 1944
Marriage*She married Jacob Oliver Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, circa 1899.1 
Children

Citations

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

Floyd Whisenant

ID# 19910, b. circa 1904
Father*Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 9 Feb 1944
Mother*Annie Bell Young b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 24 Jul 1960
Birth*Floyd Whisenant was born circa 1904 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Coleman, Coleman Co., TXage 6
1920Fisher Co., TXage 16, single, living at home

Citations

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

Murray Preston Whisenant

ID# 19911, b. 10 September 1906, d. 28 March 1973
Father*Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 9 Feb 1944
Mother*Annie Bell Young b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 24 Jul 1960
Birth*Murray Preston Whisenant was born on 10 September 1906 in Coleman, Coleman Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 28 March 1973 in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt Co., TX, at age 66; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Springs Cem., Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt Co., TX, 32.464444,-95.728056.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Coleman, Coleman Co., TXage 3
1920Fisher Co., TXage 13
1930Hockley Co., TXage 23, single, living at home, truck driver
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 33, md., completed the 6th. grade. He runs a home laundry cleaning service. His wage last year was $240. His brother Wesley resides in the household. [e.d. 227-13, sheet 7A, household #153]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Murray lived in Hondo, Lincoln Co., NM.3 

Family

Annie Naomi McBride
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Wesley Woodrow Whisenant

ID# 19912, b. 21 December 1916, d. 17 June 1967
Father*Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 9 Feb 1944
Mother*Annie Bell Young b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 24 Jul 1960
Birth*Wesley Woodrow Whisenant was born on 21 December 1916 in Fisher Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Emma E. [unknown] 
Death*Wesley Woodrow Whisenant died on 17 June 1967 in Fort Hood, Bell Co., TX, at age 50; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Capitol Memorial Garden Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fisher Co., TXage 3
1930Hockley Co., TXage 13
1940Austin, Travis Co., TXage 23, divorced, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a Musician in an Orchestra. His wage last year was $150. He resides with his brother Murray.
Milit-Beg*Wesley Woodrow Whisenant began military service on 27 October 1946.1 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 17 June 1967.1 

Family

Emma E. [unknown] b. 14 March 1918, d. 17 January 2002
Marriage*He married Emma E. [unknown] 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alvie Chaney Whisenhunt

ID# 19913, b. 27 September 1911, d. 26 November 1993
Father*Millage Henry Reagan Whisenhunt b. 4 Feb 1887, d. 31 Mar 1962
Mother*Minnie L. Wells b. 24 Sep 1885, d. 19 May 1978
Birth*Alvie Chaney Whisenhunt was born on 27 September 1911 in OK.1 
Death*He died on 26 November 1993 in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 82.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Grayson Co., TXage 8
1930Census record not found.
1940Durant, Bryan Co., OKage 28, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a Nursery Aid at a Nursery Project. His wage last year was $0. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Residence On 1 April 1935 Alvie lived in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO.3 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 15 April 1942 in OK U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 October 1945. 
Residence* In 1992 Alvie lived in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. 

Family

Mildred Morain [unknown]
Child
  • Linda Kay Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Vera C. Luce

ID# 19914, b. circa 1897
Birth*Vera C. Luce was born circa 1897 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married General Lee Whisenant, son of Lorenza Dowling Whisenant and Nellie [unknown], circa 1915.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Memphis, Hall Co., TXage 23, md.
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 34, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 42, widow, completed high school. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $1800. She lives alone. [e.d. 258-27, sheet 12B, household #269]

Family

General Lee Whisenant b. 16 March 1891, d. 21 October 1938
Child

Citations

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

Alpha Erle Whisenant

ID# 19915, b. 17 September 1918, d. 3 July 1991
Father*General Lee Whisenant b. 16 Mar 1891, d. 21 Oct 1938
Mother*Vera C. Luce b. c 1897
Birth*Alpha Erle Whisenant was born on 17 September 1918 in Temple, Bell Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Hughes Meade Zenor. 
Death*Alpha Erle Whisenant died on 3 July 1991 at age 72.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Memphis, Hall Co., TXage 1 yr., 4 months
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 11
1940Garden Oaks, Harris Co., TXage 21, md., completed 3 years of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 101-10C, sheet 7A]

Family

Hughes Meade Zenor b. 4 October 1908, d. 23 November 2001
Children
  • Hughes E. Zenor
  • Phillip Lee Zenor
  • John Julian Zenor

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S188] Birth Certificate.

Fannie E. Perry

ID# 19916, b. circa 1874
Birth*Fannie E. Perry was born circa 1874 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Bailous W. Whisenant, son of Green Franklin Whisenant and Elizabeth N. Lay, circa 1902.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Houston, Harris Co., TXage 36, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., no children
1920Houston, Harris Co., TXage 46, md.
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 56, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 66, widow, completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $1500. A nephew-in-law Jack E. Frances, age 36, divorced, resides in the household. [e.d. 258-10, sheet 4B, household #94]

Family

Bailous W. Whisenant b. 21 July 1864, d. 9 November 1932

Citations

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

Laura Mary Krueger

ID# 19917, b. May 1870
Birth*Laura Mary Krueger was born in May 1870 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married William Riley Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, on 28 June 1883 in Hays Co., TX.2 
Census*Laura Mary Krueger appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hays Co., TX, age 30, md. 6 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. 

Family

William Riley Whisenant b. 19 March 1858, d. 8 May 1902
Children

Citations

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

Pearl M. Whisenant

ID# 19918, b. 1 June 1899, d. 25 January 1966
Father*Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 9 Feb 1944
Mother*Annie Bell Young b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 24 Jul 1960
Birth*Pearl M. Whisenant was born on 1 June 1899 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Otis B. Brantley. 
Marriage*Pearl M. Whisenant married George Downing Oliver. 
Death*Pearl M. Whisenant died on 25 January 1966 in Hays Co., TX, at age 66; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Manchaca, Travis Co., TX, 30.125833,-97.816667.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Travis Co., TXage 10 months
1910Coleman, Coleman Co., TXage 10
1920Fisher Co., TXage 20, md.
1930Hockley Co., TXage 30, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Purves, Erath Co., TXage 40, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 72-12, sheet 5B, household #105]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Pearl lived in Hondo, Lincoln Co., NM. 

Family 1

Otis B. Brantley b. 18 November 1901, d. 8 May 1989
Marriage*She married Otis B. Brantley. 
Children

Family 2

George Downing Oliver b. 14 April 1884, d. 21 April 1962
Marriage*Pearl M. Whisenant married George Downing Oliver. 

Citations

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

Ella Lee Whisenant

ID# 19919, b. 8 March 1901, d. 29 June 1919
Father*Jacob Oliver Whisenant b. 12 Jun 1870, d. 9 Feb 1944
Mother*Annie Bell Young b. 25 Jan 1881, d. 24 Jul 1960
Birth*Ella Lee Whisenant was born on 8 March 1901 in TX.1 
Death*She died on 29 June 1919 in Rotan, Fisher Co., TX, at age 18; single.1 
Census*Ella Lee Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Coleman, Coleman Co., TX, age 9. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Iva Mae Mattingly

ID# 19920, b. circa 1900
Birth*Iva Mae Mattingly was born circa 1900 in KY.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Leake Whisenant, son of Mathew Mark Whisenant and Lura Bell Leake, circa 1916. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Collin Co., TXage 20, md.
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 30, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 40, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Robert Leake Whisenant b. 9 August 1893, d. 13 April 1967
Children

Citations

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

Robert Nicholas Whisenant

ID# 19921, b. 15 July 1917, d. December 1994
Father*Robert Leake Whisenant b. 9 Aug 1893, d. 13 Apr 1967
Mother*Iva Mae Mattingly b. c 1900
Birth*Robert Nicholas Whisenant was born on 15 July 1917 in Allen, Collin Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Grace Louise Shipley on 10 June 1943 in Nicaragua. 
Death*Robert Nicholas Whisenant died in December 1994 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Southern Heritage Cem., Pelham, Shelby Co., AL, 33.33906,-86.77710. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Collin Co., TXage 2 yrs., 5 months
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 12
1940Globe, Gila Co., AZage 22, single, completed 2 years of high school. He is a Scraper Operator at a Copper Company. His wage last year was $800. [e.d. 4-11, sheet 81B]

Family

Grace Louise Shipley b. 13 October 1916, d. 7 January 2002
Marriage*Robert Nicholas Whisenant married Grace Louise Shipley on 10 June 1943 in Nicaragua. 

Citations

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

Francis Telah Jones

ID# 19922, b. 12 August 1881, d. 7 January 1929
Birth*Francis Telah Jones was born on 12 August 1881 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married William James Henry Whisenant, son of Joseph Jacob Whisenant and Grace Emaline Gilbreath, on 18 December 1901.2 
Death*Francis Telah Jones died on 7 January 1929 in Erath Co., TX, at age 47; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 26, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Erath Co., TXage 37, md.
Name Variation Francis Telah Jones was also known as Lela. 

Family

William James Henry Whisenant b. 7 February 1878, d. 1 April 1938
Marriage*She married William James Henry Whisenant, son of Joseph Jacob Whisenant and Grace Emaline Gilbreath, on 18 December 1901.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S390] Letter, Opal Virginia Derrick Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Martin Luther Whisenant

ID# 19923, b. 6 October 1903, d. 19 February 1971
Father*William James Henry Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1878, d. 1 Apr 1938
Mother*Francis Telah Jones b. 12 Aug 1881, d. 7 Jan 1929
Birth*Martin Luther Whisenant was born on 6 October 1903 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Luddie Gay Daffern on 20 March 1921.2 
Death*Martin Luther Whisenant died on 19 February 1971 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 67; married.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Old Dublin Memorial Park Cem., Dublin, Erath Co., TX, 32.064167,-98.335000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 7
1920Erath Co., TXage 17, single, living at home
1930Hico, Hamilton Co., TXage 26, md., oil company agent, 1st. md. age 17
1940Stamford, Jones Co., TXage 36, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a salesman for the Coca Cola Co. His wage last year was $1420. He rents a home for $18. [e.d. 127-5, sheet 65B, household #355]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Martin lived in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.4 

Family

Luddie Gay Daffern b. 17 May 1904, d. 18 May 1992
Marriage*He married Luddie Gay Daffern on 20 March 1921.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Omarie A. Whisenant

ID# 19924, b. 18 January 1909, d. 23 October 1985
Father*William James Henry Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1878, d. 1 Apr 1938
Mother*Francis Telah Jones b. 12 Aug 1881, d. 7 Jan 1929
Birth*Omarie A. Whisenant was born on 18 January 1909 in Erath Co., TX. 
Marriage*She married John Ewell Lightfoot in 1932.1 
Death*Omarie A. Whisenant died on 23 October 1985 in Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 76. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 1 yr., 3 mos.
1920Erath Co., TXage 10
1930Erath Co., TXage 20, single, living with father
1940Comanche Co., TXage 30, md., completed 5 years of college. She is employed as a school teacher. Her wage last year was $780. [e.d. 47-14, sheet 14B, household #278]
Residence* In 1984 Omarie lived in Temple, Bell Co., TX. 
Note*She Her name at birth was 'Oma Marie'. The later changed it to what it currently is. 

Family

John Ewell Lightfoot b. 28 February 1906, d. 31 March 1989
Marriage*She married John Ewell Lightfoot in 1932.1 
Child
  • John Ewell Lightfoot Jr.

Citations

  1. [S390] Letter, Opal Virginia Derrick Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

J. J. Whisenant Jr.

ID# 19925, b. 15 December 1911, d. 30 August 1984
Father*William James Henry Whisenant b. 7 Feb 1878, d. 1 Apr 1938
Mother*Francis Telah Jones b. 12 Aug 1881, d. 7 Jan 1929
Birth*J. J. Whisenant Jr. was born on 15 December 1911 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Opal Virginia Derrick on 19 February 1944 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. 
Death*J. J. Whisenant Jr. died on 30 August 1984 in Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Erath Gardens of Memory Cem., Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 8
1930Erath Co., TXage 18, single, farm laborer, living with father.
1940Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 27, single, completed high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $300. He lives alone. [e.d. 72-10, sheet 9B, household #173]
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*J. J. Whisenant Jr. began military service on 13 February 1942 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 December 1945. 

Family

Opal Virginia Derrick b. 28 November 1921, d. 2 May 2014
Marriage*He married Opal Virginia Derrick on 19 February 1944 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. 
Children
  • Kenneth Charles Whisenant
  • Joe Jerald Whisenant
  • Judith Lynne Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George Erwin Whisenant

ID# 19941, b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 August 1900
Father*Adam Whisenant b. c 1790, d. 10 Dec 1870
Mother*Mary Erwin b. c 1812, d. Jan 1886
Birth*George Erwin Whisenant was born on 11 May 1824 in St. Clair Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy King on 6 January 1852 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*George Erwin Whisenant married Lucy Harris Ditto on 12 October 1867.2 
Marriage*George Erwin Whisenant married Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen on 3 June 1869 in Marshall Co., AL. 
Death*George Erwin Whisenant died on 30 August 1900 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Tabor Bapt. Ch. Cem., Marshall Co., AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Marshall Co., ALage 21, living with mother
1860Guntersville, Marshall Co., ALage 31, farmer, real estate value $100., personal property value $1117.
1870Census record not found
1880Morgan Co., ALage 52, md., farmer
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 75, md. 30 yrs., farmer
Note*George Erwin Whisenant served in the U.S. Civil War, as a Private, in Co. A, 49th. Ala, Regiment: 01-Mar-1864, and was taken prisoner. 

Family 1

Nancy King b. circa 1832
Marriage*He married Nancy King on 6 January 1852 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Children

Family 2

Lucy Harris Ditto b. 4 April 1833, d. circa 1869
Marriage*George Erwin Whisenant married Lucy Harris Ditto on 12 October 1867.2 
Children

Family 3

Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 July 1841, d. 16 November 1910
Marriage*George Erwin Whisenant married Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen on 3 June 1869 in Marshall Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S247] Letter, Jerry Waldrop to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen

ID# 19942, b. 25 July 1841, d. 16 November 1910
Birth*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen was born on 25 July 1841 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married George Erwin Whisenant, son of Adam Whisenant and Mary Erwin, on 3 June 1869 in Marshall Co., AL. 
Death*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen died on 16 November 1910 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 69.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Bapt. Ch. Cem., Marshall Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 38, md.
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 58, md. 30 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 67,widow,10 ch., 7 living. She's living with her son Frank W. Whisenant.
Note*She is also known as Mahulda Jesse Metcalf. 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 August 1900
Marriage*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen married George Erwin Whisenant, son of Adam Whisenant and Mary Erwin, on 3 June 1869 in Marshall Co., AL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Delilih Joan Whisenant

ID# 19943, b. 1 February 1868, d. 20 May 1939
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Lucy Harris Ditto b. 4 Apr 1833, d. c 1869
Birth*Delilih Joan Whisenant was born on 1 February 1868 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Scott Garfield King on 25 September 1881 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Death*Delilih Joan Whisenant died on 20 May 1939 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 71. 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Tabor Bapt. Ch. Cem., Marshall Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 13
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 34, md. 18 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1910Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 44, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 54, md.
Nickname Delilih Joan Whisenant also went by the name of Dilley. 

Family

William Scott Garfield King b. circa 1850
Marriage*She married William Scott Garfield King on 25 September 1881 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

George Preston Whisenant

ID# 19944, b. 14 July 1869, d. 9 February 1922
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 16 Nov 1910
Birth*George Preston Whisenant was born on 14 July 1869 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Rosa Waggoner before 1890; marriage doubtful as the 1910 census stated he was married only 1 time. Found a Morgan Co., AL marriage record for Rosa Waggoner and Press Whisenant, dated 16 Jul 1906.2 
Marriage*George Preston Whisenant married Nancy Claudia Haynes on 8 January 1891 in Marshall Co., AL.3 
Death*George Preston Whisenant died on 9 February 1922 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 52.4 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Morgan Co., ALage 9
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 30, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1910Marshall Co., ALfarmer, age 41, md. 1 time, 19 yrs.
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 50, md., farmer

Family 1

Rosa Waggoner
Marriage*George Preston Whisenant married Rosa Waggoner before 1890; marriage doubtful as the 1910 census stated he was married only 1 time. Found a Morgan Co., AL marriage record for Rosa Waggoner and Press Whisenant, dated 16 Jul 1906.2 

Family 2

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 November 1875, d. 28 August 1923
Marriage*George Preston Whisenant married Nancy Claudia Haynes on 8 January 1891 in Marshall Co., AL.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S287] Letter, Sherlene Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  4. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Pres Calvin Whisenant

ID# 19945, b. 10 March 1872, d. 22 September 1962
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 16 Nov 1910
Birth*Pres Calvin Whisenant was born on 10 March 1872 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Algivia L. Haynes on 11 February 1892 in Marshall Co., AL.2 
Death*Pres Calvin Whisenant died on 22 September 1962 in AL at age 90.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Olive Cem., Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL, 34.456389,-86.555000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 8
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 27, md. 8yrs., farmer
1910Marshall Co., ALfarmer, age 39, md. 1 time, 18 yrs.
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 47, md., farmer
1930Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 58, md., farming, 1st. md. age 19
1940Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 68, md., completed 6 years of school. He is employed as a truck driver. He owns farmhouse valued at $400. [s.d. 5, e.d. 48-17, sheet 6B, line 71, household #102]. Note: He is a lodger in the household of Buster Leral.
Occupation*Pres Calvin Whisenant was Farmer. 

Family

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 September 1871, d. 7 March 1946
Marriage*He married Algivia L. Haynes on 11 February 1892 in Marshall Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Lydia Whisenant

ID# 19946, b. 18 February 1876, d. 7 August 1951
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 16 Nov 1910
Birth*Lydia Whisenant was born on 18 February 1876 in Morgan Co., AL. 
Marriage*She married Joseph Ruben Lawrence, son of Henry Manning and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on 27 January 1894 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Death*Lydia Whisenant died on 7 August 1951 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 75. 
Burial*She was buried in Rescue U.M.C. Cem., Morgan City, Morgan Co., AL, 34.470278,-86.575556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 5
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 23, md. 7 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Morgan Co., ALage 34, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Morgan Co., ALage 43, md.
1930Morgan Co., ALage 54, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 64, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 52-35, sheet 13A, household #206]

Family

Joseph Ruben Lawrence b. 8 January 1872, d. 2 June 1961
Marriage*Lydia Whisenant married Joseph Ruben Lawrence, son of Henry Manning and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on 27 January 1894 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

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

Asa Whisenant

ID# 19947, b. 25 December 1877, d. 20 August 1947
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 16 Nov 1910
Birth*Asa Whisenant was born on 25 December 1877 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Tellis J. Collins on 3 December 1902 in Marshall Co., AL.3 
Death*Asa Whisenant died on 20 August 1947 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 69.4 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 2
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 22, single, resides with parents
1910McLennan Co., TXage 32, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., farmer
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 43, md., farmer
1930Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 52, md., farming, 1st. md. age 25
1940Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 63, md., completed 7 years of school. He is employed as a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $400. [s.d. 5, e.d. 48-17, sheet 6B, line 71, household #102]

Family

Tellis J. Collins b. 8 September 1879, d. 19 January 1955
Marriage*Asa Whisenant married Tellis J. Collins on 3 December 1902 in Marshall Co., AL.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S287] Letter, Sherlene Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  4. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Ara V. Whisenant

ID# 19948, b. February 1880
Father*George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Mother*Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 16 Nov 1910
Birth*Ara V. Whisenant was born in February 1880 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Daniel Emmett Black on 29 October 1899 in Morgan Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Morgan Co., ALage 3 months
1900Morgan Co., ALage 20, md. 8 months, no children
1910Red River, White Co., ARage 30, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Red River, White Co., ARage 39, md.

Family

Daniel Emmett Black b. 2 February 1878
Child

Citations

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

Ara D. Whisenant

ID# 19949, b. 26 February 1906, d. 8 July 1997
Father*Frank Walter Whisenant b. 29 Jan 1882, d. 3 Apr 1937
Mother*Nancy Jane Sheppard b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 27 Sep 1966
Birth*Ara D. Whisenant was born on 26 February 1906 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 8 July 1997 in Arab, Marshall Co., AL, at age 91; Her married name was Bagwell.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 4
1920Morgan Co., AL
1930Ryans Cross Roads, Morgan Co., ALage 24, single, female, living at home

Citations

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

Cora Veatrice Whisenant

ID# 19950, b. 3 August 1907, d. 30 November 1950
Father*Frank Walter Whisenant b. 29 Jan 1882, d. 3 Apr 1937
Mother*Nancy Jane Sheppard b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 27 Sep 1966
Birth*Cora Veatrice Whisenant was born on 3 August 1907 in AL; Her married name was Hutchinson.1 
Death*She died on 30 November 1950 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 43. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 2
1920Morgan Co., AL

Citations

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