John Porter Hite

ID# 21952, b. 1 June 1908, d. June 1977
Birth*John Porter Hite was born on 1 June 1908 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Oma Lee Whisenant, daughter of Benjamin Frank Whisenant and Alice Bevels, on 13 May 1928 in Cherokee Co., AL. 
Death*John Porter Hite died in June 1977 in VA.1 
Burial*He was buried in Williamsburg Memorial Park Cem., Williamsburg, VA. 

Family

Oma Lee Whisenant b. 3 July 1909, d. 25 June 1994

Citations

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

Noah Galloway Whisnant

ID# 21955, b. 28 May 1892, d. 8 April 1972
Father*David Courtsworth Whisnant b. 18 Sep 1851, d. 5 Aug 1926
Mother*Semelia Ann Galloway b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 20 Jun 1957
Birth*Noah Galloway Whisnant was born on 28 May 1892 in Marion Co., IL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nettie Louise Kaufman on 8 January 1913 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. 
Death*Noah Galloway Whisnant died on 8 April 1972 in Macon Co., IL, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Friends Creek Cem., Argenta, Macon Co., IL, 39.991944,-88.803056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Alma, Marion Co., ILage 8
1910Alma, Marion Co., ILage 17, single, living at home
1920Decatur, Macon Co., ILage 27, md., farmer
1930Argenta, Macon Co., ILage 38, md., laborer, grain elevator, 1st. md. age 21
1940Friends Creek, Macon Co., ILage 47, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 58-48, sheet 7B, household #147]
Obituary*

Family

Nettie Louise Kaufman b. 15 October 1889, d. 14 September 1970
Marriage*Noah Galloway Whisnant married Nettie Louise Kaufman on 8 January 1913 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S308] Letter, Lewis Edwin Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 1994.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Nettie Louise Kaufman

ID# 21956, b. 15 October 1889, d. 14 September 1970
Birth*Nettie Louise Kaufman was born on 15 October 1889 in Corydon, Harrison Co., IN.1 
Marriage*She married Noah Galloway Whisnant, son of David Courtsworth Whisnant and Semelia Ann Galloway, on 8 January 1913 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. 
Death*Nettie Louise Kaufman died on 14 September 1970 in Weldon, De Witt Co., IL, at age 80.1 
Burial*She was buried in Friends Creek Cem., Argenta, Macon Co., IL, 39.991944,-88.803056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jackson, Harrison Co., INage 10
1920Decatur, Macon Co., ILage 30, md.
1930Argenta, Macon Co., ILage 40, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Friends Creek, Macon Co., ILage 49, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Noah Galloway Whisnant b. 28 May 1892, d. 8 April 1972
Marriage*Nettie Louise Kaufman married Noah Galloway Whisnant, son of David Courtsworth Whisnant and Semelia Ann Galloway, on 8 January 1913 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S308] Letter, Lewis Edwin Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 1994.

Delmar David Whisnant

ID# 21957, b. 14 October 1918, d. 15 March 1996
Father*Noah Galloway Whisnant b. 28 May 1892, d. 8 Apr 1972
Mother*Nettie Louise Kaufman b. 15 Oct 1889, d. 14 Sep 1970
Birth*Delmar David Whisnant was born on 14 October 1918 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1,2 
Death*He died on 15 March 1996 in Ford Co., IL, at age 77.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in St. Johns Lutheran Cem., Buckley, Iroquois Co., IL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Decatur, Macon Co., ILage 1
1930Argenta, Macon Co., ILage 11
1940Friends Creek, Macon Co., ILage 21, single, completed high school. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. He resides with his parents. There is nor wife or daughter listed for him in the household.
Milit-Beg*Delmar David Whisnant began military service on 20 September 1940 in IL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 November 1945. 
Residence* In 1993 Delmar lived in Melvin, Ford Co., IL. 

Family

Lillian Emilie Steinmann
Children
  • Deborah Kay Whisnant
  • Lynne Ann Whisnant
  • Paula Sue Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S309] Wilbur Dale Whisnant, Whisnant Family Tree.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ardath Charles Kendall

ID# 21960, b. 15 March 1918, d. 26 February 2007
Birth*Ardath Charles Kendall was born on 15 March 1918 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL.1 
Death*He died on 26 February 2007 in Argenta, Macon Co., IL, at age 88. 

Family

Dorothy Lucille Whisnant
Children
  • Ardath Dean Kendall
  • Ronand Lee Kendall
  • John David Kendall

Citations

  1. [S309] Wilbur Dale Whisnant, Whisnant Family Tree.

Estienne Visinand

ID# 21967, b. 13 January 1610
Father*Jean Visinand b. b 1584
Mother*Eve Mellin b. 20 Oct 1583
Birth*Estienne Visinand was born on 13 January 1610 in Corsier, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.1 
Marriage*He married Andreaz Daunet. 

Family

Andreaz Daunet b. before 1630
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Letter, Sylvie Visinand Gillot to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Andreaz Daunet

ID# 21968, b. before 1630
Birth*Andreaz Daunet was born before 1630; Her father was Jacques Daunet. 
Marriage*She married Estienne Visinand, son of Jean Visinand and Eve Mellin. 

Family

Estienne Visinand b. 13 January 1610
Children

Jeanne Ramus

ID# 21969
Marriage*Jeanne Ramus married François Visinand, son of Estienne Visinand and Andreaz Daunet, on 3 February 1666 in Corsier, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.1 
Note*Jeanne Ramus Her father was David Ramus of Sullens. 

Family

François Visinand b. 18 January 1647
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Letter, Sylvie Visinand Gillot to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Mary Virginia Huckabay

ID# 21979, b. 24 August 1918, d. 11 August 2008
Birth*Mary Virginia Huckabay was born on 24 August 1918 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, LA.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Adam Whisnant, son of James Adam Whisnant and Alice J. Bynum. 
Death*Mary Virginia Huckabay died on 11 August 2008 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 89.2,1 
Obituary*

Family

Robert Adam Whisnant b. 18 February 1917, d. circa 1965
Children
  • Robert Adam Whisnant Jr.
  • Deborah Whisnant
  • Denise Whisnant

Citations

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

Earl Olan Whisnant

ID# 21980, b. 27 December 1881, d. 6 June 1955
Father*David Courtsworth Whisnant b. 18 Sep 1851, d. 5 Aug 1926
Mother*Semelia Ann Galloway b. 26 Aug 1860, d. 20 Jun 1957
Burial*Earl Olan Whisnant was buried in Walnut Ridge Cem., Virginia, Cass Co., IL, 39.961667,-90.203889; Note: Another record at findagrave.com places him in Greenwood Cem. 
Birth*He was born on 27 December 1881 in Kinmundy, Marion Co., IL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucy Edith Drake on 3 October 1906 in Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., IL.1 
Death*Earl Olan Whisnant died on 6 June 1955 in Virginia, Cass Co., IL, at age 73.1 
BurialHe was buried in Greenwood Cem. East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, 39.953333,-89.961667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Alma, Marion Co., ILage 18, single, resides with parents
1910Waverly, Morgan Co., ILage 28, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., farmer
1920Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., ILage 38, md., laborer at grain elevator.
1930Pekin, Tazewell Co., ILage 48, md., carpenter, 1st. md. age 25
1940Virginia, Cass Co., ILage 58, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a contract carpenter. He owns a home valued at $1800. [e.d. 9-21, sheet 12B, household #319]

Family

Lucy Edith Drake b. 14 June 1883, d. 10 April 1961
Marriage*Earl Olan Whisnant married Lucy Edith Drake on 3 October 1906 in Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., IL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S307] Letter, Dean Galloway Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 2002.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Lucy Edith Drake

ID# 21981, b. 14 June 1883, d. 10 April 1961
Birth*Lucy Edith Drake was born on 14 June 1883 in Logan Co., IL.1 
Marriage*She married Earl Olan Whisnant, son of David Courtsworth Whisnant and Semelia Ann Galloway, on 3 October 1906 in Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., IL.1 
Death*Lucy Edith Drake died on 10 April 1961 in Cass Co., IL, at age 77.1 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem. East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, 39.953333,-89.961667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Hurlbut, Logan Co., ILage 16, single, living at home
1910Waverly, Morgan Co., ILage 26, md. 1 time, 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., ILage 36, md.
1930Pekin, Tazewell Co., ILage 46, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Virginia, Cass Co., ILage 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Earl Olan Whisnant b. 27 December 1881, d. 6 June 1955
Marriage*Lucy Edith Drake married Earl Olan Whisnant, son of David Courtsworth Whisnant and Semelia Ann Galloway, on 3 October 1906 in Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., IL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S307] Letter, Dean Galloway Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 2002.

Dean Galloway Whisnant

ID# 21982, b. 28 April 1918, d. 11 March 2002
Father*Earl Olan Whisnant b. 27 Dec 1881, d. 6 Jun 1955
Mother*Lucy Edith Drake b. 14 Jun 1883, d. 10 Apr 1961
Birth*Dean Galloway Whisnant was born on 28 April 1918 in Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., IL.1 
Marriage*He married Lorraine Elizabeth Bianco on 4 November 1939 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.2 
Death*Dean Galloway Whisnant died on 11 March 2002 in Lombard, DuPage Co., IL, at age 83.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., ILage 1 yr., 8 months
1930Pekin, Tazewell Co., ILage 11
1940Virginia, Cass Co., ILage 21, md., completed high school. He is employed as a contract carpenter. He and his wife resides with his parents.

Family

Lorraine Elizabeth Bianco b. 11 July 1919, d. 22 April 2003
Children
  • Anne Jeaneanne Whisnant
  • Dean Patrick Whisnant
  • Nancy Elizabeth Whisnant
  • Ruthe Ellen Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S308] Letter, Lewis Edwin Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 1994.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Wilbur Dale Whisnant

ID# 21983, b. 15 March 1914, d. 19 March 2008
Wilbur D. Whisnant
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Earl Olan Whisnant b. 27 Dec 1881, d. 6 Jun 1955
Mother*Lucy Edith Drake b. 14 Jun 1883, d. 10 Apr 1961
Birth*Wilbur Dale Whisnant was born on 15 March 1914 in Bethany, Moultrie Co., IL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Alice Spears on 14 June 1939 in Tallula, Menard Co., IL.1 
Marriage*Wilbur Dale Whisnant married Lois Mae Wilson on 18 September 1967 in Joliet, Kendall Co., IL.2 
Death*Wilbur Dale Whisnant died on 19 March 2008 in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, at age 94.3 
Burial*He was buried in Greenwood Cem. East, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, 39.953333,-89.961667.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Fancy Prairie, Menard Co., ILage 5
1930Pekin, Tazewell Co., ILage 16
1940Cuba, Fulton Co., ILage 26, md., completed 4 years of college. He is employed as a music teacher at a public school. He rents a home for $18. [e.d. 29-41, sheet 8A, household #205]
Residence* In 1993 Wilbur lived in Tallula, Menard Co., IL. 
Note*Wilbur graduated for the University of Illinois with a degree in music and English. He taught school for a few years, then farmed until his retirement. I had an occasion to met Wilbur at a Whisnant family reunion in Conway, Arkansas, in 1993. I enjoyed his company. He really was interested in our family history. 

Family 1

Mary Alice Spears b. 14 October 1913, d. 25 November 1965
Marriage*He married Mary Alice Spears on 14 June 1939 in Tallula, Menard Co., IL.1 
Children

Family 2

Lois Mae Wilson b. 1 April 1923, d. 12 April 2004
Marriage*Wilbur Dale Whisnant married Lois Mae Wilson on 18 September 1967 in Joliet, Kendall Co., IL.2 

Citations

  1. [S308] Letter, Lewis Edwin Whisnant to Raymond C. Whisnant, Before 1994.
  2. [S309] Wilbur Dale Whisnant, Whisnant Family Tree.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Almedia Jane Young

ID# 21990, b. 8 October 1872, d. 2 September 1963
Birth*Almedia Jane Young was born on 8 October 1872 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Pleasant Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 24 February 1895 in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR.3 
Death*Almedia Jane Young died on 2 September 1963 in Harris Co., TX, at age 90; widowed.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 29, md. 5 yrs., 4 ch.,4 living
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 37, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living.
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 47, md.
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 56, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 67, md., completed the 4th. grade.
Note*Almedia Jane Young The marriage license for her and PLeasant listed her name as Miss "Media Ayler". 
Name Variation Almedia Jane Young was also known as Media Ayler.5 

Family

Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 June 1867, d. 19 February 1943
Marriage*She married Pleasant Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 24 February 1895 in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  5. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Ollie Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 21991, b. 31 January 1896, d. 14 July 1989
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Ollie Lee Whisenhunt was born on 31 January 1896 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Harrison Campbell on 28 August 1912 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Death*Ollie Lee Whisenhunt died on 14 July 1989 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, at age 93.3 
Burial*She was buried in Odd Fellows Cem., Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, 36.74979,-119.82855. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 4
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 14
1920Clark, Pike Co., ARage 23, md.
1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OKage 33, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Kern Co., CAage 43, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 5-88A, sheet 1B, household #12]

Family

Thomas Harrison Campbell b. 20 September 1890
Marriage*Ollie Lee Whisenhunt married Thomas Harrison Campbell on 28 August 1912 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S241] Lisa Lorene Watts Scovel, "Scovel, Lisa Lorene," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 22 Nov 1996.
  3. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 21992, b. 24 April 1897, d. 28 April 1991
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 24 April 1897 in Pike Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Ernest Monroe Lindsey on 14 August 1914 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 28 April 1991 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, at age 94.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Glenwood Cem., Pike Co., AR, 34.322222,-93.543056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 3
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 12
1920Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 23, md.
1930Mineral Springs, Howard Co., ARage 32, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Glenwood, Pike Co., ARage 43, md., completed the 3rd. grade. [e.d. 55-4, sheet 4A]

Family

Ernest Monroe Lindsey b. 11 December 1891, d. 26 April 1968
Marriage*Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt married Ernest Monroe Lindsey on 14 August 1914 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Ernest Monroe Lindsey

ID# 21993, b. 11 December 1891, d. 26 April 1968
Birth*Ernest Monroe Lindsey was born on 11 December 1891 in LA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of Pleasant Whisenhunt and Almedia Jane Young, on 14 August 1914 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*Ernest Monroe Lindsey died on 26 April 1968 at age 76.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Glenwood Cem., Pike Co., AR, 34.322222,-93.543056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 27, md., farming
1930Mineral Springs, Howard Co., ARage 37, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer
1940Glenwood, Pike Co., ARage 49, md., completed the 2nd. grade. He is a farmer.

Family

Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt b. 24 April 1897, d. 28 April 1991
Marriage*Ernest Monroe Lindsey married Ailey Elizabeth Whisenhunt, daughter of Pleasant Whisenhunt and Almedia Jane Young, on 14 August 1914 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Robert Henry Whisenhunt

ID# 21994, b. 17 August 1898, d. 3 November 1921
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Robert Henry Whisenhunt was born on 17 August 1898 in Indian Territory, OK.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 3 November 1921 in Pike Co., AR, at age 23.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 1
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 11
1920Census record not found
Residence* In September 1918 Robert lived in Kirby, Pike Co., AR; farming.2 

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Annie Emaline Whisenhunt

ID# 21995, b. 1 March 1900, d. 27 February 1970
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Annie Emaline Whisenhunt was born on 1 March 1900 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Freddie Samuel Hight on 5 May 1917 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Death*Annie Emaline Whisenhunt died on 27 February 1970 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA, at age 69.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 2 months
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 10
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 19, md.
1930South Fork, Montgomery Co., ARage 30, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Forester, Scott Co., ARage 40, md., completed the 5th. grade. [e.d. 64-6, sheet 7B]

Family

Freddie Samuel Hight b. 14 January 1896, d. October 1970
Marriage*Annie Emaline Whisenhunt married Freddie Samuel Hight on 5 May 1917 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S311] Sheila Kay Whisenhunt Barnson, "Barnson, Sheila Kay," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Mary Frances Whisenhunt

ID# 21996, b. 1 May 1901, d. 30 October 1980
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Mary Frances Whisenhunt was born on 1 May 1901 in Pike Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Luther Clyde Turner on 15 August 1920 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Death*Mary Frances Whisenhunt died on 30 October 1980 in Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR, at age 79.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Bear Creek Cem., Kirby, Pike Co., AR, 34.245556,-93.668333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 8
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 18, single, living at home

Family

Luther Clyde Turner b. 13 March 1900, d. 2 November 1994
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S311] Sheila Kay Whisenhunt Barnson, "Barnson, Sheila Kay," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Joseph Millard Whisenhunt

ID# 21997, b. 1 February 1903, d. 23 September 1977
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*Joseph Millard Whisenhunt was born on 1 February 1903 in Howard, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Verda La Dona Boyd on 17 January 1927 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Joseph Millard Whisenhunt died on 23 September 1977 in Kirby, Pike Co., AR, at age 74.1 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 7
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 16, single, living at home
1930Mauldin, Montgomery Co., ARage 24, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Forester, Scott Co., ARage 37, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is a foreman for a saw mill's railroad. His wage last year was $690. He rents a home for $4.50. [e.d. 64-6, sheet 9B, household #181]

Family

Verda La Dona Boyd b. 18 March 1904, d. 3 October 1952
Marriage*Joseph Millard Whisenhunt married Verda La Dona Boyd on 17 January 1927 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Verda La Dona Boyd

ID# 21998, b. 18 March 1904, d. 3 October 1952
Birth*Verda La Dona Boyd was born on 18 March 1904 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Millard Whisenhunt, son of Pleasant Whisenhunt and Almedia Jane Young, on 17 January 1927 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Verda La Dona Boyd died on 3 October 1952 in Mena, Polk Co., AR, at age 48.3 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Mauldin, Montgomery Co., ARage 23, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Forester, Scott Co., ARage 36, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Joseph Millard Whisenhunt b. 1 February 1903, d. 23 September 1977
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).

John Hester Whisenhunt

ID# 21999, b. 4 October 1904, d. 17 September 1982
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*John Hester Whisenhunt was born on 4 October 1904 in Pike Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Narciss Taylor on 26 April 1927 in Montgomery Co., AR.3 
Death*John Hester Whisenhunt died on 17 September 1982 in Fresno Co., CA, at age 77.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 5
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 14, single, living at home
1930Ced, Scott Co., ARage 25, md., laborer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Forester, Scott Co., ARage 34, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a locomotive engineer at a saw mill. His wage last year was $965. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 64-6, sheet 7A, household #132]

Family

Narciss Taylor b. 5 December 1909, d. 16 February 1990
Marriage*John Hester Whisenhunt married Narciss Taylor on 26 April 1927 in Montgomery Co., AR.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  3. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

James Roy Whisenhunt

ID# 22000, b. 14 January 1907, d. 20 January 1910
Father*Pleasant Whisenhunt b. 23 Jun 1867, d. 19 Feb 1943
Mother*Almedia Jane Young b. 8 Oct 1872, d. 2 Sep 1963
Birth*James Roy Whisenhunt was born on 14 January 1907 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*He died on 20 January 1910 in Pike Co., AR, at age 3.2 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.1 

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S28] Tombstone.