Welford Merlin Johnson

ID# 20314, b. 20 October 1906, d. 29 June 1987
Birth*Welford Merlin Johnson was born on 20 October 1906 in Uvalde Co., TX; His parents were George Hammer Johnson and Mary Jane Davenport.1 
Marriage*He married Bonny Marie Whisenant, daughter of Jesse Hugh Whisenant and Fannie Coleman, on 29 November 1930.1 
Death*Welford Merlin Johnson died on 29 June 1987 in TX at age 80. 
Census*Welford Merlin Johnson appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, age 34, md., completed high school. He owns and operates a Cafe. He rents a home for $30. 

Family

Bonny Marie Whisenant b. 27 September 1909, d. 1 March 1993
Children
  • Diana Joy Johnson
  • George Hugh Johnson

Citations

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

Kenneth Paul Fallon Sr.

ID# 20315, b. 5 April 1916, d. 30 October 2012
Birth*Kenneth Paul Fallon Sr. was born on 5 April 1916 in Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX; His parents were Johnny Fallon and Elizabeth Julia Bohannon.1,2 
Marriage*He married Geneva Evelyn Whisenant, daughter of Jesse Hugh Whisenant and Fannie Coleman, on 18 November 1934 in Big Spring, Howard Co., TX.1 
Death*Kenneth Paul Fallon Sr. died on 30 October 2012 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co., ID, at age 96.2 
Census*Kenneth Paul Fallon Sr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Phillips, Hutchinson Co., TX, age 24, md., completed high school. He is employed as a Machinist for a petroleum refinery. His wage last year was $1500. He owns a home valued at $300. 

Family

Geneva Evelyn Whisenant b. 18 October 1916, d. 21 May 1992
Child
  • Kenneth Paul Fallon Jr.

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Lois Ernestine Todd

ID# 20316, b. 21 August 1895, d. 19 October 1967
Birth*Lois Ernestine Todd was born on 21 August 1895 in IL.1 
Marriage*She married Walter Livert Whisenhant, son of Lawrence Livert Whisenhunt and Julia Emaline Turner, circa 1916.2 
Death*Lois Ernestine Todd died on 19 October 1967 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 72; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Brookside Memorial Park Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.913056,-95.312500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Houston, Harris Co., TXage 24, md.
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 35, md., 1st. md. age 21, director, city playground
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 45, md., completed high school. She is not employed. Her mother resides in the household.

Family

Walter Livert Whisenhant b. 18 June 1892, d. 28 March 1988
Marriage*Lois Ernestine Todd married Walter Livert Whisenhant, son of Lawrence Livert Whisenhunt and Julia Emaline Turner, circa 1916.2 
Children

Citations

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

Paul Ernest Whisenhant

ID# 20317, b. 3 November 1917, d. 3 August 1999
Father*Walter Livert Whisenhant b. 18 Jun 1892, d. 28 Mar 1988
Mother*Lois Ernestine Todd b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 19 Oct 1967
Birth*Paul Ernest Whisenhant was born on 3 November 1917 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Joann Clements. 
Death*Paul Ernest Whisenhant died on 3 August 1999 in Brevard Co., FL, at age 81.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Houston, Harris Co., TXage 2
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 12
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 22, single, completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a hat salesman in a hat shop. His wage last year was $400. He resides with his parents.

Family

Mary Joann Clements b. 15 April 1925, d. 11 May 2005
Children
  • Paul Kevin Whisenhant
  • Robert Joseph Whisenhant

Citations

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

Emmie Madeline Calloway

ID# 20318, b. 6 December 1895, d. 12 December 1970
Birth*Emmie Madeline Calloway was born on 6 December 1895 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Walter Livert Whisenhant, son of Lawrence Livert Whisenhunt and Julia Emaline Turner, on 20 June 1969 in Harris Co., TX.2 
Death*Emmie Madeline Calloway died on 12 December 1970 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 75; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Brookside Memorial Park Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.913056,-95.312500. 

Family

Walter Livert Whisenhant b. 18 June 1892, d. 28 March 1988

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Raymond Robert Whisenhant

ID# 20319, b. 28 December 1920, d. 12 December 2000
Father*Walter Livert Whisenhant b. 18 Jun 1892, d. 28 Mar 1988
Mother*Lois Ernestine Todd b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 19 Oct 1967
Marriage*Raymond Robert Whisenhant married Elinor Reid Fox. 
Birth*Raymond Robert Whisenhant was born on 28 December 1920 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 12 December 2000 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Cem., Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS, 38.923056,-94.668333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Houston, Harris Co., TXage 9
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 19, single, completed high school. He is employed as a mechanic helper for an oil field equipment company. His wage last year was $214. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Raymond Robert Whisenhant began military service on 6 September 1942 Branch of service unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 31 January 1947. 
Residence* In 1970 Raymond lived in Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS. 

Family

Elinor Reid Fox b. 8 March 1924, d. 31 August 1998
Marriage*He married Elinor Reid Fox. 
Children

Citations

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

Hughes Meade Zenor

ID# 20320, b. 4 October 1908, d. 23 November 2001
Birth*Hughes Meade Zenor was born on 4 October 1908 in IN.1 
Marriage*He married Alpha Erle Whisenant, daughter of General Lee Whisenant and Vera C. Luce. 
Death*Hughes Meade Zenor died on 23 November 2001 in MO at age 93.1 
Census*Hughes Meade Zenor appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Garden Oaks, Harris Co., TX, age 31, md., completed 4 years of college. 

Family

Alpha Erle Whisenant b. 17 September 1918, d. 3 July 1991
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

James Brawner Whisenant

ID# 20321, b. 3 December 1887, d. 22 February 1961
Father*James Newton Whisenant b. c 1849, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma L. Oliver b. Oct 1848
Birth*James Brawner Whisenant was born on 3 December 1887 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Emma Ella Jane Bassingany on 2 February 1907 in Kaufman Co., TX.4 
Death*James Brawner Whisenant died on 22 February 1961 in Harris Co., TX, at age 73; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.720000,-95.305000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 12
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 21, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer. Living next door to father J. N. Whisenant.
1920Hill Co., TXage 32, md., farmer
1930Navarro Co., TXage 42, md., farm laborer, 1st. md. age 19, no military service. A sister Queen Whisenant, age 49, widow, lives in the household.
1940McLennan Co., TXage 53, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed in cattle feeding. His wage last year was $416. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 155-86, sheet 12A, household #182]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 James lived in Limestone Co., TX.5 

Family

Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. December 1981
Marriage*He married Emma Ella Jane Bassingany on 2 February 1907 in Kaufman Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.
  5. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Emma Ella Jane Bassingany

ID# 20322, b. 15 May 1887, d. December 1981
Birth*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany was born on 15 May 1887 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married James Brawner Whisenant, son of James Newton Whisenant and Emma L. Oliver, on 2 February 1907 in Kaufman Co., TX.2 
Death*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany died in December 1981 in TX at age 94.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 23, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., 1 ch.,1 living
1920Hill Co., TXage 32, md.
1930Navarro Co., TXage 43, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940McLennan Co., TXage 53, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 December 1887, d. 22 February 1961
Marriage*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany married James Brawner Whisenant, son of James Newton Whisenant and Emma L. Oliver, on 2 February 1907 in Kaufman 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.

William Newton Whisenant

ID# 20323, b. 10 February 1908, d. 4 March 1993
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
Birth*William Newton Whisenant was born on 10 February 1908 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Nannie Almeda Horn on 23 December 1926 in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX. 
Death*William Newton Whisenant died on 4 March 1993 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 85.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 2
1920Hill Co., TXage 12
1930Census record not found.
1940McLennan Co., TXage 32, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $360. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [e.d. 155-86, sheet 14B, household #237]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 William lived in Limestone Co., TX.3 

Family

Nannie Almeda Horn b. 16 March 1911, d. 26 June 2003
Marriage*He married Nannie Almeda Horn on 23 December 1926 in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX. 
Children

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.

Pauline Whisenant

ID# 20324, b. 17 December 1910, d. March 1984
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
Birth*Pauline Whisenant was born on 17 December 1910 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married John Terrell Seale. 
Death*Pauline Whisenant died in March 1984 in Harris Co., TX, at age 73.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hill Co., TXage 9
1930Navarro Co., TXage 19, single, living at home
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 29, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 258-192, sheet 8B]
Residence* In 1961 Pauline lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX. 

Family

John Terrell Seale b. 19 December 1910, d. September 1981
Marriage*She married John Terrell Seale. 
Child
  • John Robert Seale

Citations

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

Willie Mae Whisenant

ID# 20325, b. 28 November 1913, d. 17 September 2005
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
Birth*Willie Mae Whisenant was born on 28 November 1913 in Henderson Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married John L. Duke on 5 January 1930 in Miller Col, AR.1 
Marriage*Willie Mae Whisenant married Jess Willard Neill. 
Death*Willie Mae Whisenant died on 17 September 2005 in Harris Co., TX, at age 91.2 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Oaks Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.78190, -95.61500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hill Co., TXage 6
1930Navarro Co., TXage 16, md., 1st. md. age 16
Residence* In 1961 Willie lived in Gallup, McKinley Co., NM. 

Family 1

John L. Duke b. 4 August 1911, d. 21 September 1983
Marriage*She married John L. Duke on 5 January 1930 in Miller Col, AR.1 

Family 2

Jess Willard Neill b. 22 January 1917, d. 18 February 2002
Marriage*Willie Mae Whisenant married Jess Willard Neill. 

Citations

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

James Walter Whisenant

ID# 20326, b. 30 July 1916, d. 14 October 2006
James W. Whisenant
(Obit. Photo)
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
Birth*James Walter Whisenant was born on 30 July 1916 in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Annie Ruth Wallace circa 1937. 
Death*James Walter Whisenant died on 14 October 2006 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 90.2 
Burial*He was buried in Brookside Memorial Park Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.913056,-95.312500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hill Co., TXage 3 yrs., 5 months
1930Navarro Co., TXage 13
1940Limestone Co., TXage 23, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed, and his wage last year was $300. He rents a home for $8. [e.d. 73-7A, sheet 8A, household #152]
Residence On 1 April 1935 James lived in Limestone Co., TX.3 
Residence* In 2001 James lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX. 

Family

Annie Ruth Wallace b. 26 May 1917, d. 18 April 2014
Marriage*He married Annie Ruth Wallace circa 1937. 
Children
  • Sue Whisenant
  • Ruth Gaynell Whisenant
  • Thomas Walter Whisenant+ b. 28 Nov 1940, d. 5 Feb 1991
  • James Brauner Whisenant II
  • Betty Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Virgil Lee Whisenant

ID# 20327, b. 8 October 1919, d. 24 December 1955
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
Birth*Virgil Lee Whisenant was born on 8 October 1919 in Hubbard, Hill Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 24 December 1955 in Harris Co., TX, at age 36; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.720000,-95.305000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hill Co., TXage 3 months
1930Navarro Co., TXage 10
1940McLennan Co., TXage 20, single, completed high school. He works for the N.Y.A. with the public school. His wage last year was $73. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Virgil Lee Whisenant began military service on 16 May 1945 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Edgar Barns Whisenant

ID# 20328, b. 26 May 1924, d. 20 February 1997
Father*James Brawner Whisenant b. 3 Dec 1887, d. 22 Feb 1961
Mother*Emma Ella Jane Bassingany b. 15 May 1887, d. Dec 1981
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Birth*Edgar Barns Whisenant was born on 26 May 1924 in Hill Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 20 February 1997 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 72. 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.720000,-95.305000; PFC, U.S. Marine Corps., World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Navarro Co., TXage 6
1940McLennan Co., TXage 16, completed the 8th. grade. He attends school, and is a farm laborer. His wage last year was $60.
Milit-Beg*Edgar Barns Whisenant began military service on 26 May 1944 U.S. Marine Corps enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 May 1946. 
Residence* In 1994 Edgar lived in Woodville, Tyler Co., TX. 

Family 1

Bertie Pearl Blair
Children
  • Edgar Barns Whisenant Jr.
  • Mona Jane Whisenant
  • Edna Faye Whisenant

Family 2

Evelyn Juanita Kunkel

Family 3

Mary L. [unknown]

Family 4

June Marie Collins
Child
  • Renee Marie Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com

John Terrell Seale

ID# 20329, b. 19 December 1910, d. September 1981
Birth*John Terrell Seale was born on 19 December 1910 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Pauline Whisenant, daughter of James Brawner Whisenant and Emma Ella Jane Bassingany. 
Death*John Terrell Seale died in September 1981 in TX at age 70. 
Census*John Terrell Seale appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, age 29, md., completed high school. 

Family

Pauline Whisenant b. 17 December 1910, d. March 1984
Child
  • John Robert Seale

Jess Willard Neill

ID# 20330, b. 22 January 1917, d. 18 February 2002
Birth*Jess Willard Neill was born on 22 January 1917 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Willie Mae Whisenant, daughter of James Brawner Whisenant and Emma Ella Jane Bassingany. 
Death*Jess Willard Neill died on 18 February 2002 in TX at age 85. 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Oaks Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.78190, -95.61500. 

Family

Willie Mae Whisenant b. 28 November 1913, d. 17 September 2005

James Newton Whisenant

ID# 20333, b. circa 1849, d. after 1920
Father*Newton N. Whisnant b. c 1808
Mother*Jane Blackstock b. c 1808
Birth*James Newton Whisenant was born circa 1849 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Emma L. Oliver on 17 March 1872 in Rusk Co., TX. 
Death*James Newton Whisenant died after 1920 in TX. 
Burial*He was buried in Franks Branch Community Cem., Fred, Tyler Co., TX, 30.558611,-94.180278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., ALage 1
1860Census record not found
1870Vienna, Jackson Parish, LAage 19, farm laborer, living with father
1880Smith Co., TXage 30, md., farmer
1900Smith Co., TXage 49, md. 28 yrs., farmer
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 53, widowed, farmer. He lists his birth place and his parents as "U.S.". (Note: The census incorrectly stated that he was "widowed", but his wife is not in the household. This census also listed a son "J. W. Whisenant", married to "Carrie", which is also incorrect. Carrie Orr was married to Thomas Ross Whisenant. I have no idea the reasons for the discrepancies.)
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 4, single, in household with J. N. Whisenant, relationship not listed.
1920Hill Co., TXage 70, md., farmer, father born "SC", mother born "AL".

Family

Emma L. Oliver b. October 1848
Marriage*James Newton Whisenant married Emma L. Oliver on 17 March 1872 in Rusk Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

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

Emma L. Oliver

ID# 20334, b. October 1848
Birth*Emma L. Oliver was born in October 1848 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married James Newton Whisenant, son of Newton N. Whisnant and Jane Blackstock, on 17 March 1872 in Rusk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Smith Co., TXage 30, md.
1900Smith Co., TXage 51, md. 28 yrs., 8 ch., 5 living.
1920Hill Co., TXage 61, md. (Note: It's possible that this is another wife of James. Census states her name is "Emly L", age 61, born in "TN".)

Family

James Newton Whisenant b. circa 1849, d. after 1920
Children

Citations

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

Dora Whisenant

ID# 20335, b. November 1881
Father*James Newton Whisenant b. c 1849, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma L. Oliver b. Oct 1848
Birth*Dora Whisenant was born in November 1881 in TX.1 
Census*Dora Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Smith Co., TX, age 18, single, living at home. 

Citations

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

Alice Whisenant

ID# 20336, b. 21 December 1884, d. 3 March 1968
Father*James Newton Whisenant b. c 1849, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma L. Oliver b. Oct 1848
Birth*Alice Whisenant was born on 21 December 1884 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 3 March 1968 in Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX, at age 83; widowed. Her married name was Teakell.1,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 14, census listed d.o.b. as Dec 1885.
1910Hunt Co., TX

Citations

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

Virginia DeLima

ID# 20337, b. circa 1901
Birth*Virginia DeLima was born circa 1901 in HI.1 
Marriage*She married Maynard Dill Whisenant, son of John Wellington Whisenant and Julia Isabella Payne, on 14 January 1922 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.2 
Divorce*Virginia DeLima and Maynard Dill Whisenant were divorced before April 1940.1 
Census*Virginia DeLima appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Wailuku, Maui Co., HI, age 29, md. 
Note*She I found the following record at ancestry.com which I believe may be this Virginia Delima. Can anyone verify this:

Virginia Whisemant, died 1939, buried 13 Nov 1939, Diamond Head Memorial Park, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. 

Family

Maynard Dill Whisenant b. 22 December 1900, d. 24 February 1970
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Thomas Ross Whisenant

ID# 20338, b. 15 September 1890, d. 6 March 1943
Father*James Newton Whisenant b. c 1849, d. a 1920
Mother*Emma L. Oliver b. Oct 1848
Birth*Thomas Ross Whisenant was born on 15 September 1890 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 15 Sep 1891.1 
Marriage*He married Carrie Orr on 19 April 1910 in Hunt Co., TX.2 
Death*Thomas Ross Whisenant died on 6 March 1943 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 52; burried in Cameron, Milam Co., TX.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Cameron, Milam Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 8
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 19, md. (Note: He is listed as "J. W. Whisenant, in the household of J. N. Whisenant, with wife listed as "Carrie".)
1920Austin, Travis Co., TXage 28, md., boiler maker, in round house
1930Delta Co., TXage 39, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 18, no military service
1940Cameron, Milam Co., TXage 49, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is not employed. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 166-2, sheet 11A, household #236]
Note*Thomas Ross Whisenant was an employee of the Houston Ship Building Corp., and a member of the boilermakers union. 

Family

Carrie Orr b. circa 1891, d. after 1952
Marriage*He married Carrie Orr on 19 April 1910 in Hunt Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

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

Carrie Orr

ID# 20339, b. circa 1891, d. after 1952
Birth*Carrie Orr was born circa 1891 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Ross Whisenant, son of James Newton Whisenant and Emma L. Oliver, on 19 April 1910 in Hunt Co., TX.1 
Death*Carrie Orr died after 1952. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Quinlan, Hunt Co., TXage 19. (Note: She is listed in the household of J. N. Whisenant, as a wife to "J. W. Whisenant". She is actually married to Thomas Ross Whisenant".)
1920Austin, Travis Co., TXage 28, md.
1930Delta Co., TXage 39, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Cameron, Milam Co., TXage 49, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is employed as a seamstress in the W.P.A. Sewing Room. Her wage last year was $280.
Residence In 1948 Carrie lived in Lakewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.2 
Residence* In 1952 Carrie lived in Lakewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.2 

Family

Thomas Ross Whisenant b. 15 September 1890, d. 6 March 1943
Marriage*She married Thomas Ross Whisenant, son of James Newton Whisenant and Emma L. Oliver, on 19 April 1910 in Hunt Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Charles Whisenant

ID# 20340, b. 11 September 1912, d. 4 December 1934
Father*Thomas Ross Whisenant b. 15 Sep 1890, d. 6 Mar 1943
Mother*Carrie Orr b. c 1891, d. a 1952
Birth*Charles Whisenant was born on 11 September 1912 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 4 December 1934 in Williamson Co., TX, at age 22; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Cameron, Milam Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Austin, Travis Co., TXage 7
1930Delta Co., TXage 17, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 17

Family

Quinnie [unknown]

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Shirley Fay Whisenant

ID# 20343, b. 15 January 1945, d. 8 June 2006
Father*Virgil Lee Whisenant b. 8 Oct 1919, d. 24 Dec 1955
Birth*Shirley Fay Whisenant was born on 15 January 1945 in Harris Co., TX; Her mother was Eula Mae Smelley.1 
Marriage*She married Albert R. Sample on 7 February 1973 in Harris Co., TX. 
Divorce*Shirley Fay Whisenant and Albert R. Sample were divorced on 31 October 1975 in Travis Co., TX.1 
Marriage*Shirley Fay Whisenant married Bob Littlejohn on 25 August 1983 in Parker Co., TX.1 
Death*Shirley Fay Whisenant died on 8 June 2006 in OK at age 61.2 
Residence* In 1955 Shirley lived in Harris Co., TX. 

Family 1

Albert R. Sample b. 7 February 1930, d. 19 May 2005

Family 2

Bob Littlejohn b. 17 February 1923, d. 14 October 1993

Citations

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

infant Whisenhant

ID# 20344, b. 6 November 1927, d. 6 November 1927
Father*Walter Livert Whisenhant b. 18 Jun 1892, d. 28 Mar 1988
Mother*Lois Ernestine Todd b. 21 Aug 1895, d. 19 Oct 1967
Death*Infant Whisenhant died on 6 November 1927 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.1 
Birth*He was born on 6 November 1927 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; male.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Thomas Ross Whisenant Jr.

ID# 20348, b. 13 June 1927, d. 21 August 1995
Father*Thomas Ross Whisenant b. 15 Sep 1890, d. 6 Mar 1943
Mother*Carrie Orr b. c 1891, d. a 1952
Birth*Thomas Ross Whisenant Jr. was born on 13 June 1927 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Christine Cobb on 10 October 1982 in Clark Co., NV.2 
Death*Thomas Ross Whisenant Jr. died on 21 August 1995 in El Paso Co., TX, at age 68.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fort Bliss National Cem., El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, 31.823333,-106.421944; U.S. Navy, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Delta Co., TXage 3
1940Cameron, Milam Co., TXage 12, completed the 6th. grade.
Milit-Beg*Thomas Ross Whisenant Jr. began military service on 14 April 1943 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 December 1945. 
Residence On 8 November 1960 Thomas lived in Los Angeles Co., CA.3 
Residence* In 1993 Thomas lived in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. 

Family 1
Child
  • Thomas Ross Whisenant III

Family 2

Barbara J. Douville
Children
  • Cherie T. Whisenant4
  • Timothy W. Whisenant
  • James F. Whisenant4

Family 3

Christine Cobb b. circa 1941, d. circa May 2014
Marriage*He married Christine Cobb on 10 October 1982 in Clark Co., NV.2 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.
  4. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Rex W. Whisenant

ID# 20349, b. 1 January 1930, d. 8 September 2007
Father*Thomas Ross Whisenant b. 15 Sep 1890, d. 6 Mar 1943
Mother*Carrie Orr b. c 1891, d. a 1952
Birth*Rex W. Whisenant was born on 1 January 1930 in Delta Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 8 September 2007 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 77.2 
Burial*He was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Mem. Cem., Boulder City, Clark Co., NV, 35.946389,-114.845556; Inscription: U.S. Marine Corps., World War II. Note: The war in Europe end on 8 May 1945, and Asis on 15 Aug 1945. If Rex was actually in the was he would have been only 15 years old when the war ended. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Delta Co., TXage 3 months
1940Cameron, Milam Co., TXage 10, completed the 3rd. grade.
Residence In 1943 Rex lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 26 August 1946 U.S. Marines enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 July 1948. 
Residence* In 1952 Rex lived in Lakewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.3 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.