Emmit Lee Kennedy

ID# 2051, b. 17 July 1906, d. 18 December 1939
Father*Fred W. Kennedy b. 11 Dec 1866, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 30 Sep 1882, d. 5 Apr 1952
Birth*Emmit Lee Kennedy was born on 17 July 1906 in Sevier Co., AR; He married Elsie Quinn.1 
Death*He died on 18 December 1939 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 33.1 
Burial*He was buried in Broken Bow Cem., Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, 34.010556,-94.731667.1 

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Fred Matthew Kennedy

ID# 2052, b. 30 September 1911, d. 29 November 1972
Father*Fred W. Kennedy b. 11 Dec 1866, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 30 Sep 1882, d. 5 Apr 1952
Birth*Fred Matthew Kennedy was born on 30 September 1911 in McCurtain Co., OK; He married Kathleen Edwards on 13 Mar 1943.1 
Death*He died on 29 November 1972 in Sevier Co., AR, at age 61.1 
Census*Fred Matthew Kennedy appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, age 28, single, completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a truck driver. His wage last year was $600. He resides with his parents. 

Citations

  1. [S98] Letter, Virginia Ella Bounds Kennedy to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

James Thomas Kennedy

ID# 2053, b. 17 July 1919, d. 3 July 1988
Father*Fred W. Kennedy b. 11 Dec 1866, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 30 Sep 1882, d. 5 Apr 1952
Birth*James Thomas Kennedy was born on 17 July 1919 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK; He married Ruth Ellen McElrath on 23 Jun 1945.1 
Death*He died on 3 July 1988 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 68.1 
Census*James Thomas Kennedy appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, age 21, single, completed the 8th. grade. He works for the C.C.C. His wage last year was $430. He resides with his parents. 

Citations

  1. [S98] Letter, Virginia Ella Bounds Kennedy to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt

ID# 2056, b. 17 May 1887, d. 30 November 1951
Father*John W. Whisenhunt b. c 1851, d. c 1890
Mother*Mary Samuels b. Oct 1858, d. c 1906
Birth*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt was born on 17 May 1887 in Sevier Co., AR; Note: His WWII registration card listed his d.o.b. as 17 May 1888, Sevier Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lura Leon Millwee on 18 December 1913 in Sevier Co., AR.3 
Death*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt died on 30 November 1951 in McCurtain Co., OK, at age 64.1 
Burial*He was buried in Denison Cem., Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, 33.896389,-94.793889.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 13
1910Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 21, single, engineer at saw mill
1920Horatio, Sevier Co., ARage 30, md., lumber dealer
1930Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 41, md., saw mill manager, 1st. md. age 27
1940Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 51, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is the owner of a saw mill. He owns his home valued at $3500. [e.d. 45-17, sheet 1B, household #12]
Residence* In 1918 Matthew lived in Sevier Co., AR.4 

Family

Lura Leon Millwee b. 23 February 1891, d. 22 August 1971
Marriage*He married Lura Leon Millwee on 18 December 1913 in Sevier Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 17 May 1888.
  3. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Lura Leon Millwee

ID# 2057, b. 23 February 1891, d. 22 August 1971
Birth*Lura Leon Millwee was born on 23 February 1891 in Sevier Co., AR; Her parents were William Sidney Millwee and Verona Rose Wilson. 
Marriage*She married Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, on 18 December 1913 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Death*Lura Leon Millwee died on 22 August 1971 in McCurtain Co., OK, at age 80. 
Burial*She was buried in Denison Cem., Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, 33.896389,-94.793889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Horatio, Sevier Co., ARage 28, md.
1930Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 39, md., 1st. md. age 24
1940Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 49, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1887, d. 30 November 1951
Marriage*Lura Leon Millwee married Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt, son of John W. Whisenhunt and Mary Samuels, on 18 December 1913 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Mickey Zenobia Whisenhunt

ID# 2058, b. 6 June 1920, d. 23 March 1978
Father*Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1887, d. 30 Nov 1951
Mother*Lura Leon Millwee b. 23 Feb 1891, d. 22 Aug 1971
Birth*Mickey Zenobia Whisenhunt was born on 6 June 1920 in Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Ivan Deaver on 30 May 1939 in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK.2 
Death*Mickey Zenobia Whisenhunt died on 23 March 1978 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 57.3 
Burial*She was buried in Crown Hill Cem., Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, 34.019167,-94.748889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Idabel, McCurtain Co., OKage 9
1940Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OKage 19, md., completed 4 years of high school. [e.d. 45-1, sheet 13A, household #309]

Family

James Ivan Deaver b. 10 August 1918, d. 30 July 1982
Child
  • Patricia Ann Deaver

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S98] Letter, Virginia Ella Bounds Kennedy to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

James Ivan Deaver

ID# 2059, b. 10 August 1918, d. 30 July 1982
Birth*James Ivan Deaver was born on 10 August 1918 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mickey Zenobia Whisenhunt, daughter of Matthew Harvey Whisenhunt and Lura Leon Millwee, on 30 May 1939 in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK.1 
Death*James Ivan Deaver died on 30 July 1982 at age 63.1 
Census*James Ivan Deaver appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK, age 21, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a plumber for the city. His wage last year was $725. He rents a home for $15. 

Family

Mickey Zenobia Whisenhunt b. 6 June 1920, d. 23 March 1978
Child
  • Patricia Ann Deaver

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

William Lafayette Whisenhunt

ID# 2064, b. 18 March 1856, d. 2 November 1919
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Mary Ann Howell b. 1835, d. a 26 Oct 1858
Birth*William Lafayette Whisenhunt was born on 18 March 1856 in Sevier Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Johanna Kelly on 4 November 1881.1 
Death*William Lafayette Whisenhunt died on 2 November 1919 at age 63.2 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Talala, Rogers Co., OK, 36.535000,-95.690278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 4
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 46, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910Rogers Co., OKage 54, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer
Occupation*William Lafayette Whisenhunt was a farmer. 

Family

Johanna Kelly b. 5 January 1864, d. 29 November 1942
Marriage*He married Johanna Kelly on 4 November 1881.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Johanna Kelly

ID# 2065, b. 5 January 1864, d. 29 November 1942
Birth*Johanna Kelly was born on 5 January 1864 in Indian Territory, OK.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Lafayette Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Mary Ann Howell, on 4 November 1881.1 
Death*Johanna Kelly died on 29 November 1942 at age 78.2 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Talala, Rogers Co., OK, 36.535000,-95.690278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 35, md. 19 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living. Census listed her and her parents as Cherokee.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 47, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., 10 ch., 8 living
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 55, widow, living with son Noah Whisenhunt.
1930Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OKage 66, widow,1st. md. age 18. She is in the household with her won Wiley Whisenhunt. Census listed her father as "mixed blood", and mother as "Cherokee".
1940Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OKage 76, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides in the household with her daughter Mary Parker.

Family

William Lafayette Whisenhunt b. 18 March 1856, d. 2 November 1919
Marriage*Johanna Kelly married William Lafayette Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Mary Ann Howell, on 4 November 1881.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

James Madison Whisenhunt

ID# 2066, b. 25 October 1858, d. before 1906
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Mary Ann Howell b. 1835, d. a 26 Oct 1858
Birth*James Madison Whisenhunt was born on 25 October 1858 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth W. Coleman circa 1882.1 
Death*James Madison Whisenhunt died before 1906; wife had remarried by 1906, so I assume James had probably died.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 1
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 41, md. 18 yrs., farming

Family

Ruth W. Coleman b. February 1850, d. before 1920
Marriage*James Madison Whisenhunt married Ruth W. Coleman circa 1882.1 

Citations

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

Ruth W. Coleman

ID# 2067, b. February 1850, d. before 1920
Birth*Ruth W. Coleman was born in February 1850 in Indian Territory, OK.1 
Marriage*She married James Madison Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Mary Ann Howell, circa 1882.1 
Marriage*Ruth W. Coleman married Dallas E. Hade circa 1906.1 
Death*Ruth W. Coleman died before 1920. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 50, md. 18 yrs., 0 children, 0 living.
1910Beck, McIntosh Co., OKage 52, md. 2nd marriage, 4 yrs.

Family 1

James Madison Whisenhunt b. 25 October 1858, d. before 1906

Family 2

Dallas E. Hade b. circa 1863
Child

Citations

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

Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt

ID# 2068, b. 25 February 1864, d. 28 September 1947
Father*Noah Riley Whisenhunt b. 27 Oct 1832, d. 5 Jan 1916
Mother*Nancy Jane Phillips b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 23 Nov 1919
Birth*Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt was born on 25 February 1864 in Polk Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Eliza Vianna Howell on 31 January 1886.3 
Death*Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt died on 28 September 1947 at age 83.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Ridgelawn Cem., Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.364167,-95.859167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 36, md. 14 yrs., farmer. Listed as Cherokee, father white, mother Cherokee.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 47, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., farmer. His race is listed as "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 55, md., farmer
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 66, md., laborer, odd jobs., 1st. md. age 22. Census report that his father is thirtysecond indian, and mother was "Cherokee".
1940Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 76, widow, completed the 8th. grade. He resides with his son Clint Whisenhunt. The census incorrectly list his relationship as "Father-In-Law".

Family

Eliza Vianna Howell b. 28 September 1869, d. 18 October 1932
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt married Eliza Vianna Howell on 31 January 1886.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.

Eliza Vianna Howell

ID# 2069, b. 28 September 1869, d. 18 October 1932
Birth*Eliza Vianna Howell was born on 28 September 1869 in Indian Territory, OK; Her parents were Isaac Peter Howell and Rebecca Woods.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 31 January 1886.1 
Death*Eliza Vianna Howell died on 18 October 1932 at age 63.2 
Burial*She was buried in Ridgelawn Cem., Collinsville, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.364167,-95.859167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 30, md. 14 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. Listed as Cherokee, father white, mother Cherokee.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 41, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living. Her race is listed as "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 50, md.
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 60, md.,1st. md. age 19
Name Variation Eliza Vianna Howell was also known as Mattie. 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt b. 25 February 1864, d. 28 September 1947
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Whisenhunt, son of Noah Riley Whisenhunt and Nancy Jane Phillips, on 31 January 1886.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Jefferson Bryan Whisenhunt

ID# 2070, b. 5 October 1897, d. 4 December 1973
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Jefferson Bryan Whisenhunt was born on 5 October 1897 in Indian Territory, OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Luella Rusk on 30 March 1929. 
Death*Jefferson Bryan Whisenhunt died on 4 December 1973 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 76.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Fairview Cem., Talala, Rogers Co., OK, 36.535000,-95.690278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 2, listed as Cherokee, father Cherokee, mother white.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 12, listed as an "Indian".
1920Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., ARage 22, single, shipping clerk, living with cousin J. Herman & Nancy D. Hunt. Note: Nancy is the daughter of Sydney Whisenhunt Davis Sharp.
1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 32, md., 1st. md. age 31, embalmer, funeral home. Census listed his father as "mixed blood", mother as "Cherokee". His sister-in-law Clara Rusk, single, lives in the household.
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 42, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is an Undertaker and owns his own business. He owns his home valued at $5000. [e.d. 79-62, sheet 2B, household #280]
Residence* In 1918 Jefferson lived in Rogers Co., OK.2 

Family

Luella Rusk b. circa 1900, d. 2 December 1980
Marriage*He married Luella Rusk on 30 March 1929. 

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Luella Rusk

ID# 2071, b. circa 1900, d. 2 December 1980
Birth*Luella Rusk was born circa 1900 in OK. 
Marriage*She married Jefferson Bryan Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 30 March 1929. 
Death*Luella Rusk died on 2 December 1980.1 
Burial*She was buried in Fairview Cem., Talala, Rogers Co., OK, 36.535000,-95.690278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 30, md., 1st. md. age 29, public school teacher
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 41, md., completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a teacher in the public schools. Her wage last year was $2150.

Family

Jefferson Bryan Whisenhunt b. 5 October 1897, d. 4 December 1973

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Claude Whisenhunt

ID# 2072, b. 3 August 1908, d. 30 November 1995
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Claude Whisenhunt was born on 3 August 1908 in Oolagah, Rogers Co., OK. 
Marriage*He married Margaret Alice Kennedy on 3 August 1933 in Kay Co., OK; Note: The marriage license listed her name as "Margaret Watson". 
Death*Claude Whisenhunt died on 30 November 1995 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 87.1 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Mem. Garden Cem., Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, 45.630278,-122.551667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rogers Co., OKage 2, listed as an "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 11
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 21, single, living with father
1940Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 31, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a laborer at an oil company. His wage last year was $1500. He rents his home for $13. [e.d. 36-30, sheet 8B, household #200]
Obituary*
Occupation*Claude Whisenhunt was a welder. 

Family

Margaret Alice Kennedy b. 16 November 1912, d. 9 September 1979
Marriage*He married Margaret Alice Kennedy on 3 August 1933 in Kay Co., OK; Note: The marriage license listed her name as "Margaret Watson". 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Margaret Alice Kennedy

ID# 2073, b. 16 November 1912, d. 9 September 1979
Birth*Margaret Alice Kennedy was born on 16 November 1912 in NE.1 
Marriage*She married Claude Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 3 August 1933 in Kay Co., OK; Note: The marriage license listed her name as "Margaret Watson". 
Death*Margaret Alice Kennedy died on 9 September 1979 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 66.2 
Burial*She was buried in Evergreen Mem. Garden Cem., Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, 45.630278,-122.551667. 
Census*Margaret Alice Kennedy appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, age 27, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Claude Whisenhunt b. 3 August 1908, d. 30 November 1995
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Melvin Ross Whisenhunt

ID# 2076, b. 24 September 1910, d. 23 May 1997
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Melvin Ross Whisenhunt was born on 24 September 1910 in OK. 
Marriage*He married Dollie Ann Dorsch on 24 April 1937. 
Death*Melvin Ross Whisenhunt died on 23 May 1997 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 86. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 8
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 18, single, living with father
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 29, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as an ambulance driver at a funeral home. His wage last year was $1040. He rents a home for $20. [e.d. 79-1, sheet 11B, household #235]

Family

Dollie Ann Dorsch b. 30 August 1910, d. 8 July 1991

Dollie Ann Dorsch

ID# 2077, b. 30 August 1910, d. 8 July 1991
Birth*Dollie Ann Dorsch was born on 30 August 1910 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Melvin Ross Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 24 April 1937. 
Death*Dollie Ann Dorsch died on 8 July 1991 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 80.1 
Census*Dollie Ann Dorsch appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, age 29, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Melvin Ross Whisenhunt b. 24 September 1910, d. 23 May 1997

Citations

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

Emily Helen Whisenhunt

ID# 2078, b. 14 September 1899, d. 22 January 1971
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Emily Helen Whisenhunt was born on 14 September 1899 in Indian Territory, OK.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin H. Dikeman on 27 April 1921.2 
Death*Emily Helen Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1971 in OK at age 71.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 8 months, listed as Cherokee, father Cherokee, mother white.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 10, listed as an "Indian".
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 30, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 40, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 66-18, sheet 3A, household #48]

Family

Benjamin H. Dikeman b. 4 June 1895, d. 20 September 1979
Marriage*Emily Helen Whisenhunt married Benjamin H. Dikeman on 27 April 1921.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S99] Emmett Starr, Oklahoma Indians, Cherokee.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  3. [S436] Mary Margaret Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Mary Margaret," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Winnie Davis Whisenhunt

ID# 2079, b. 7 June 1901, d. 22 January 1999
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Winnie Davis Whisenhunt was born on 7 June 1901 in OK. 
Marriage*She married Franklin Vernon Hurd on 23 December 1919. 
Death*Winnie Davis Whisenhunt died on 22 January 1999 in OK at age 97. 
Burial*She was buried in Ponca City Cem., Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rogers Co., OKage 8, listed as an "Indian".
1940Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. Her siblings Bruce Whisenhunt, and Anna Mae Whisenhunt reside in the household.
Name Variation Winnie Davis Whisenhunt was also known as Windred Davis. 

Family

Franklin Vernon Hurd b. 26 August 1894, d. June 1974
Marriage*She married Franklin Vernon Hurd on 23 December 1919. 
Children

Cooper Whisenhunt

ID# 2080, b. 26 October 1903, d. 16 June 1979
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Cooper Whisenhunt was born on 26 October 1903 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Ladema Evans on 2 April 1938 in Kay Co., OK.2 
Death*Cooper Whisenhunt died on 16 June 1979 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 75.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rogers Co., OKage 6, listed as an "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 16, single, living at home
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 26, single, farmer, rents home.
1940Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OKage 36, md., completed the 8th. grade. He works for a petroleum refinery. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $16. [e.d. 79-1, sheet 11B, household #236]

Family

Ladema Evans b. 2 January 1911, d. 31 July 1992
Marriage*Cooper Whisenhunt married Ladema Evans on 2 April 1938 in Kay Co., OK.2 
Child
  • Phillip E. Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Ruth Whisenhunt

ID# 2081, b. 3 March 1906, d. 1980
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Ruth Whisenhunt was born on 3 March 1906 in OK. 
Marriage*She married John Hurd on 3 September 1948. 
Death*Ruth Whisenhunt died in 1980 in Pinal Co., AZ. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Rogers Co., OKage 4, listed as an "Indian".
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 14
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 25, single, living with father

Family

John Hurd b. 1902

Bill J. E. Whisenhunt

ID# 2082, b. 10 November 1914, d. 20 April 1981
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Bill J. E. Whisenhunt was born on 10 November 1914 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Erma Mae Rochester on 6 September 1941. 
Death*Bill J. E. Whisenhunt died on 20 April 1981 at age 66.2 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Heavener, Le Flore Co., OK, 34.906667,-94.604167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 5
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 15
1940Bexar Co., TXage 25, single, completed high school. He is employed as a truck driver in the U.S. Air Corps. His wage last year was $415. [e.d. 15-20, sheet 2B, line 68]
Residence On 1 April 1935 Bill lived in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.3 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 14 September 1939 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 27 September 1945. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 9 January 1953 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Residence On 8 November 1958 Bill lived in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.4 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 31 August 1960. 
Residence* In 1964 Bill lived in Orange Co., CA.4 

Family

Erma Mae Rochester b. 20 November 1924, d. 8 June 2008
Marriage*He married Erma Mae Rochester on 6 September 1941. 
Children
  • Carolyn Ann Whisenhunt
  • Constance Sue Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Anna Mae Whisenhunt

ID# 2084, b. 23 March 1924, d. 28 December 1992
Father*Andrew Bell Whisenhunt b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 1951
Mother*Cora Annie Cooper b. 19 Mar 1878, d. 1928
Birth*Anna Mae Whisenhunt was born on 23 March 1924 in OK. 
Marriage*She married Cecil Edward Williams on 6 August 1944 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 
Death*Anna Mae Whisenhunt died on 28 December 1992 at age 68. 
Burial*She was buried in Resthaven Cem., Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 6
1940Ponca City, Kay Co., OKage 16, attending school, completed the 8th. grade. She resides with her sister and bro-in-law Winnie & Vernon Hurd.

Family

Cecil Edward Williams b. 30 June 1921, d. 25 April 2004
Children

Benjamin H. Dikeman

ID# 2085, b. 4 June 1895, d. 20 September 1979
Birth*Benjamin H. Dikeman was born on 4 June 1895 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Emily Helen Whisenhunt, daughter of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 27 April 1921.2 
Death*Benjamin H. Dikeman died on 20 September 1979 in Rogers Co., OK, at age 84.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 23, single, resides with parents
1930Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 36, md., 1st. md. age 28, manager, general farm, rents farm
1940Oolagah, Rogers Co., OKage 43, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed in farming and as a laborer for the Highway Dept., His wage last year was $4000. He owns a farmhouse valued at $1000.

Family

Emily Helen Whisenhunt b. 14 September 1899, d. 22 January 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S436] Mary Margaret Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Mary Margaret," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Franklin Vernon Hurd

ID# 2086, b. 26 August 1894, d. June 1974
Birth*Franklin Vernon Hurd was born on 26 August 1894 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1 
Marriage*He married Winnie Davis Whisenhunt, daughter of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 23 December 1919. 
Death*Franklin Vernon Hurd died in June 1974 in OK at age 79.2 
Census*Franklin Vernon Hurd appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, age 45, md., completed 2 years of high school. He owns his home valued at $2000. [e.d. 36-39, sheet 10B, household #243] 

Family

Winnie Davis Whisenhunt b. 7 June 1901, d. 22 January 1999
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ladema Evans

ID# 2087, b. 2 January 1911, d. 31 July 1992
Birth*Ladema Evans was born on 2 January 1911 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Cooper Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 2 April 1938 in Kay Co., OK.2 
Death*Ladema Evans died on 31 July 1992 at age 81. 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667. 
Census*Ladema Evans appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, age 29, md., completed 3 years of college. She is not employed. 

Family

Cooper Whisenhunt b. 26 October 1903, d. 16 June 1979
Child
  • Phillip E. Whisenhunt

Citations

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

John Hurd

ID# 2088, b. 1902
Birth*John Hurd was born in 1902 in Cherokee Nation, OK. 
Marriage*He married Ruth Whisenhunt, daughter of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 3 September 1948. 

Family

Ruth Whisenhunt b. 3 March 1906, d. 1980

Erma Mae Rochester

ID# 2089, b. 20 November 1924, d. 8 June 2008
Birth*Erma Mae Rochester was born on 20 November 1924 in Deleon, Comanche Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Bill J. E. Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 6 September 1941. 
Marriage*Erma Mae Rochester married Bill Allen. 
Death*Erma Mae Rochester died on 8 June 2008 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR, at age 83.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Heavener, Le Flore Co., OK, 34.906667,-94.604167.1 
Obituary*
Residence* On 8 November 1958 Erma lived in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.3 
Residence In 1964 Erma lived in Orange Co., CA.3 

Family 1

Bill J. E. Whisenhunt b. 10 November 1914, d. 20 April 1981
Marriage*She married Bill J. E. Whisenhunt, son of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 6 September 1941. 
Children
  • Carolyn Ann Whisenhunt
  • Constance Sue Whisenhunt

Family 2

Bill Allen
Marriage*Erma Mae Rochester married Bill Allen. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Lois Elizabeth O'Neil

ID# 2090, b. 28 January 1922, d. 31 July 2012
Birth*Lois Elizabeth O'Neil was born on 28 January 1922 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 
Death*She died on 31 July 2012 in CA at age 90.1 
Obituary*
Residence* In May 2010 Lois lived in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. 

Family

Robert Bruce Whisenhunt
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Cecil Edward Williams

ID# 2091, b. 30 June 1921, d. 25 April 2004
Birth*Cecil Edward Williams was born on 30 June 1921 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Mae Whisenhunt, daughter of Andrew Bell Whisenhunt and Cora Annie Cooper, on 6 August 1944 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 
Death*Cecil Edward Williams died on 25 April 2004 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 82.1 
Burial*He was buried in Resthaven Cem., Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. 

Family

Anna Mae Whisenhunt b. 23 March 1924, d. 28 December 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Noah Whisenhunt

ID# 2092, b. 24 July 1892, d. 22 November 1933
Father*William Lafayette Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1856, d. 2 Nov 1919
Mother*Johanna Kelly b. 5 Jan 1864, d. 29 Nov 1942
Birth*Noah Whisenhunt was born on 24 July 1892 in Cherokee Nation, OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Elsie Mae McNeil on 20 December 1914. 
Death*Noah Whisenhunt died on 22 November 1933 in Claremore, Rogers Co., OK, at age 41. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Nation, OKage 7, listed as Cherokee, father white, mother Cherokee.
1910Rogers Co., OKage 17, single, living at home
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 27, md., farmer
1930Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 36, md., bank cashier, 1st. md. age 22. Mother is "Cherokee Indian".

Family

Elsie Mae McNeil b. 11 November 1893
Marriage*Noah Whisenhunt married Elsie Mae McNeil on 20 December 1914. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Elsie Mae McNeil

ID# 2093, b. 11 November 1893
Birth*Elsie Mae McNeil was born on 11 November 1893 in KS; Her parents were W. A. McNeil and Lillie Bates. 
Marriage*She married Noah Whisenhunt, son of William Lafayette Whisenhunt and Johanna Kelly, on 20 December 1914. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 26, md.
1930Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 35, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Claremore, Rogers Co., OKage 46, widow, completed 2 years of high school. She is employed as the County Treasurer for Rogers County. Her wage last year was $1500. She rents her home for $25. [e.d. 66-8, sheet 4A, household #79]

Family

Noah Whisenhunt b. 24 July 1892, d. 22 November 1933
Children

Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt

ID# 2094, b. 20 July 1921, d. 20 March 2014
Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt
[Obituary photo]
Father*Noah Whisenhunt b. 24 Jul 1892, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Elsie Mae McNeil b. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt was born on 20 July 1921 in Claremore, Rogers Co., OK.1 
Marriage*She married William Sands Halloway Hobgood on 28 September 1942. 
Death*Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt died on 20 March 2014 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 92.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 8
1940Claremore, Rogers Co., OKage 18, single, attending school, completed 4 years of high school. She resides with her mother.
Obituary*
Residence* In February 1998 Marjorie lived in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC. 

Family

William Sands Halloway Hobgood b. 7 January 1915, d. 11 April 1974
Marriage*She married William Sands Halloway Hobgood on 28 September 1942. 
Children
  • William Sands Halloway Hobgood Jr.
  • James Wingate Hobgood b. 7 Apr 1950, d. Jun 2006
  • Dorothy Margaret Ann Hobgood

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

William Sands Halloway Hobgood

ID# 2095, b. 7 January 1915, d. 11 April 1974
Birth*William Sands Halloway Hobgood was born on 7 January 1915 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt, daughter of Noah Whisenhunt and Elsie Mae McNeil, on 28 September 1942. 
Death*William Sands Halloway Hobgood died on 11 April 1974 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 59; married.1 

Family

Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt b. 20 July 1921, d. 20 March 2014
Children
  • William Sands Halloway Hobgood Jr.
  • James Wingate Hobgood b. 7 Apr 1950, d. Jun 2006
  • Dorothy Margaret Ann Hobgood

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

James Wingate Hobgood

ID# 2097, b. 7 April 1950, d. June 2006
Father*William Sands Halloway Hobgood b. 7 Jan 1915, d. 11 Apr 1974
Mother*Marjorie Bernice Whisenhunt b. 20 Jul 1921, d. 20 Mar 2014
Birth*James Wingate Hobgood was born on 7 April 1950. 
Death*He died in June 2006 in FL at age 56. 

Mildred Evelyn Whisenhunt

ID# 2099, b. 29 September 1915, d. 14 September 2005
Father*Noah Whisenhunt b. 24 Jul 1892, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Elsie Mae McNeil b. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*Mildred Evelyn Whisenhunt was born on 29 September 1915 in OK. 
Marriage*She married Joseph Ira Turk. 
Death*Mildred Evelyn Whisenhunt died on 14 September 2005 in OK at age 89.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 4 yrs., 3 months
1930Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 14, single
1940Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OKage 24, md., completed 4 years of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 51-34, sheet 17A, household #212]

Family

Joseph Ira Turk b. 1 December 1913, d. August 1978
Child
  • Billy Joe Turk

Citations

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

James Shirley Whisenhunt

ID# 2100, b. 4 October 1917, d. 26 February 1998
Father*Noah Whisenhunt b. 24 Jul 1892, d. 22 Nov 1933
Mother*Elsie Mae McNeil b. 11 Nov 1893
Birth*James Shirley Whisenhunt was born on 4 October 1917 in Talala, Rogers Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Gladys [unknown]. 
Death*James Shirley Whisenhunt died on 26 February 1998 in Bixby, Tulsa Co., OK, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 36.085833,-95.881667.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 2 yrs., 2 months
1930Talala, Rogers Co., OKage 12
1940Claremore, Rogers Co., OKage 22, single, completed 3 years of high school. He is not employed. He resides with his mother.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*James Shirley Whisenhunt began military service on 18 February 1943 in CA U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 14 April 1946. 

Family

Gladys [unknown] b. 16 June 1922, d. April 1982
Marriage*He married Gladys [unknown]. 
Children
  • James D. Whisenhunt
  • Daniel K. Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.