Joseph Harrell Fortson

ID# 22413, b. 7 October 1932, d. 24 September 1986
Father*Joseph Spurgeon Fortson b. 14 Feb 1898, d. 5 May 1969
Mother*Tressie Estelle Whisenhunt b. 7 Oct 1903, d. 19 Dec 1990
Birth*Joseph Harrell Fortson was born on 7 October 1932; He married Bobbie Joyce Calpinger.1 
Death*He died on 24 September 1986 in Limestone Co., TX, at age 53.1 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.1 

Citations

  1. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Harvey Eugene Fortson

ID# 22419, b. 19 November 1935, d. 26 January 1936
Father*Joseph Spurgeon Fortson b. 14 Feb 1898, d. 5 May 1969
Mother*Tressie Estelle Whisenhunt b. 7 Oct 1903, d. 19 Dec 1990
Birth*Harvey Eugene Fortson was born on 19 November 1935 in Limestone Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 26 January 1936 in Limestone Co., TX.1 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Ernest Whisnant

ID# 22421, b. circa 1879
Referenceblack race, unknown parents
Birth*Ernest Whisnant was born circa 1879 in AL; both parents born in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Willie Wade circa 1904.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census data not found.
1900Census data not found.
1910Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 31, md. 2nd. time, 6 yrs., baker
1920Census data not found.

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Willie Wade b. circa 1888
Child

Citations

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

Willie Wade

ID# 22422, b. circa 1888
Referenceblack race
Birth*Willie Wade was born circa 1888 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Ernest Whisnant circa 1904.1 
Census*Willie Wade appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, age 22, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. 

Family

Ernest Whisnant b. circa 1879
Child

Citations

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

Gertrude Whisnant

ID# 22423, b. circa 1901
Father*Ernest Whisnant b. c 1879
Referenceblack race
Birth*Gertrude Whisnant was born circa 1901 in AL.1 
Census*Gertrude Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, age 9. 

Citations

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

William Whisnant

ID# 22424, b. circa 1903
Father*Ernest Whisnant b. c 1879
Referenceblack race
Birth*William Whisnant was born circa 1903 in AL.1 
Census*William Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, age 7. 

Citations

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

Katherine Whisnant

ID# 22425, b. 1 April 1905, d. March 1981
Father*Ernest Whisnant b. c 1879
Mother*Willie Wade b. c 1888
Referenceblack race
Birth*Katherine Whisnant was born on 1 April 1905 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Robert White on 20 September 1925 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 
Death*Katherine Whisnant died in March 1981 in Clark Co., OH, at age 75.2 
Census*Katherine Whisnant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, age 5. 

Family

Robert White b. 20 April 1902, d. March 1954

Citations

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

Robert White

ID# 22426, b. 20 April 1902, d. March 1954
Referenceblack race
Birth*Robert White was born on 20 April 1902 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Katherine Whisnant, daughter of Ernest Whisnant and Willie Wade, on 20 September 1925 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.1 
Death*Robert White died in March 1954 at age 51.2 

Family

Katherine Whisnant b. 1 April 1905, d. March 1981

Citations

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

William Clyde Whisenhunt

ID# 22428, b. 8 December 1908, d. 17 March 1983
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 25 Jul 1872, d. 14 Sep 1928
Mother*Ida Lucy Johnson b. 16 Jul 1878, d. 26 Aug 1946
Birth*William Clyde Whisenhunt was born on 8 December 1908 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Nona Pearl Hall circa 1929.2 
Death*William Clyde Whisenhunt died on 17 March 1983 in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX, at age 74. 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Limestone Co., TXage 4 months
1920Limestone Co., TXage 10
1930Limestone Co., TXage 20, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Limestone Co., TXage 31, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 147-20, sheet 2A, household #107]
Nickname William Clyde Whisenhunt also went by the name of Jack. 

Family

Nona Pearl Hall b. 5 June 1907, d. 1 March 1998
Marriage*He married Nona Pearl Hall circa 1929.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Nona Pearl Hall

ID# 22429, b. 5 June 1907, d. 1 March 1998
Birth*Nona Pearl Hall was born on 5 June 1907 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married William Clyde Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Ida Lucy Johnson, circa 1929.2 
Death*Nona Pearl Hall died on 1 March 1998 in Bell Co., TX, at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Limestone Co., TXage 21, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Limestone Co., TXage 31, md., completed the 10th. grade. She is not employed.
Residence* In 1991 Nona lived in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX. 

Family

William Clyde Whisenhunt b. 8 December 1908, d. 17 March 1983
Marriage*She married William Clyde Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Ida Lucy Johnson, circa 1929.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Harry Eugene Whisenhunt

ID# 22430, b. 16 January 1931, d. 19 December 1984
Father*William Clyde Whisenhunt b. 8 Dec 1908, d. 17 Mar 1983
Mother*Nona Pearl Hall b. 5 Jun 1907, d. 1 Mar 1998
Birth*Harry Eugene Whisenhunt was born on 16 January 1931 in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Delores June Barnes. 
Death*Harry Eugene Whisenhunt died on 19 December 1984 in Killeen, Bell Co., TX, at age 53.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Killeen Mem. Pk. Cem., Killeen, Bell Co., TX, 31.120000,-97.687500; A1C U.S. Air Force, Korea. 
Census*Harry Eugene Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Limestone Co., TX, age 9, completed the 3rd. grade. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 17 August 1950 U.S. Air Force enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 29 August 1953. 

Family

Delores June Barnes b. 11 June 1933, d. 10 July 2005
Marriage*He married Delores June Barnes. 
Children
  • Laura Ann Whisenhunt
  • Lisa Jan Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Delores June Barnes

ID# 22431, b. 11 June 1933, d. 10 July 2005
Birth*Delores June Barnes was born on 11 June 1933.1,2 
Marriage*She married Harry Eugene Whisenhunt, son of William Clyde Whisenhunt and Nona Pearl Hall. 
Death*Delores June Barnes died on 10 July 2005 in Harker Heights, Bell Co., TX, at age 72.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Killeen Mem. Pk. Cem., Killeen, Bell Co., TX, 31.120000,-97.687500. 
Obituary*
Residence* In September 1999 Delores lived in Harker Heights, Bell Co., TX. 

Family

Harry Eugene Whisenhunt b. 16 January 1931, d. 19 December 1984
Children
  • Laura Ann Whisenhunt
  • Lisa Jan Whisenhunt

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Leona Lovena Whisenhunt

ID# 22434, b. 11 January 1912, d. 26 November 1997
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 25 Jul 1872, d. 14 Sep 1928
Mother*Ida Lucy Johnson b. 16 Jul 1878, d. 26 Aug 1946
Birth*Leona Lovena Whisenhunt was born on 11 January 1912 in Limestone Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Howell R. Johnson circa 1929. 
Death*Leona Lovena Whisenhunt died on 26 November 1997 in GA at age 85. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Limestone Co., TXage 8
1930Campbell Co., GAage 19, md., 1st. md. age 18. [e.d. 21-1, sheet 15A]
1940Red Oak, Fulton Co., GAage 28, md., completed high school. [e.d. 60-5, sheet 12B]

Family

Howell R. Johnson b. 10 September 1891, d. September 1973

Citations

  1. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Howell R. Johnson

ID# 22435, b. 10 September 1891, d. September 1973
Birth*Howell R. Johnson was born on 10 September 1891 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Leona Lovena Whisenhunt, daughter of George Washington Whisenhunt and Ida Lucy Johnson, circa 1929. 
Death*Howell R. Johnson died in September 1973 in Fulton Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Campbell Co., GAage 38, md., 1st. md. age 37.
1940Red Oak, Fulton Co., GAage 48, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a brick mason.

Family

Leona Lovena Whisenhunt b. 11 January 1912, d. 26 November 1997

Citations

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

George Wesley Whisenhunt

ID# 22436, b. 9 January 1914, d. 6 January 1978
Father*George Washington Whisenhunt b. 25 Jul 1872, d. 14 Sep 1928
Mother*Ida Lucy Johnson b. 16 Jul 1878, d. 26 Aug 1946
Birth*George Wesley Whisenhunt was born on 9 January 1914 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Leona [unknown]. 
Marriage*George Wesley Whisenhunt married Dora Beatrice Follis. 
Death*George Wesley Whisenhunt died on 6 January 1978 in Limestone Co., TX, at age 63.2 
Burial*He was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Limestone Co., TXage 6
1930Limestone Co., TXage 16, single
1940Limestone Co., TXage 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a truck driver for an oil company. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 147-20, sheet 2A, household #26]

Family 1

Leona [unknown] b. circa 1920
Marriage*George Wesley Whisenhunt married Leona [unknown]. 

Family 2

Dora Beatrice Follis b. 10 September 1908, d. 4 March 1994
Marriage*George Wesley Whisenhunt married Dora Beatrice Follis. 

Citations

  1. [S42] Letter, E. LaVerne Fortson Day to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Dora Beatrice Follis

ID# 22437, b. 10 September 1908, d. 4 March 1994
Birth*Dora Beatrice Follis was born on 10 September 1908.1 
Marriage*She married George Wesley Whisenhunt, son of George Washington Whisenhunt and Ida Lucy Johnson. 
Death*Dora Beatrice Follis died on 4 March 1994 in Limestone Co., TX, at age 85.2 
Burial*She was buried in Prairie Grove Cem., Mexia, Limestone Co., TX. 

Family

George Wesley Whisenhunt b. 9 January 1914, d. 6 January 1978

Citations

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

Chalk William Whisenhunt

ID# 22438, b. 30 June 1854, d. 22 November 1937
William C. Whisenhunt, 16-04-1911
(Photo Courtesy: Mike P. West)
Father*John Whisenhunt b. 1829, d. b 1859
Mother*Sarah Ann Chalk b. c 1830, d. 1 Oct 1878
Birth*Chalk William Whisenhunt was born on 30 June 1854 in TX; Father born: GA
Mother born: TN

Chalk may have been born in Hood Co., TX according to Chalk family records. Chalk's father may have been John Whisenhunt.1 
Marriage*He married Ladonia Teague on 3 January 1886 in Hood Co., TX.2 
Death*Chalk William Whisenhunt died on 22 November 1937 in Berwyn, Carter Co., OK, at age 83.1 
Burial*He was buried in Berwyn Cem., Gene Autry, Carter Co., OK, 34.284722,-97.041944.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 5
1870Census record not found
1880Hood Co., TXage 22, single, resides with step-father A. S. Dodson.
1900Chickasaw Nation, OK
1910Berwyn, Carter Co., OKage 54, widowed, butcher
1920Berwyn, Carter Co., OKage 65, widowed, butcher, own shop
1930Berwyn, Carter Co., OKage 74, widowed, farm laborer, Own home, Real Estate $300.
Name Variation Chalk William Whisenhunt was also known as William Chalk Whisenhunt.1 
NoteNote: He was a 'widow' in 1910. 

Family

Ladonia Teague b. 19 August 1867, d. 1900
Marriage*He married Ladonia Teague on 3 January 1886 in Hood Co., TX.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John A. Whisenhunt

ID# 22439, b. 4 September 1859, d. 6 February 1892
Father*John Whisenhunt b. 1829, d. b 1859
Mother*Sarah Ann Chalk b. c 1830, d. 1 Oct 1878
Birth*John A. Whisenhunt was born on 4 September 1859 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Martha Malvina Middleton on 17 September 1890 in Parker Co., TX.3 
Death*John A. Whisenhunt died on 6 February 1892 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, at age 32.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mustang, Van Zandt Co., TXage 3
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found

Family

Martha Malvina Middleton b. April 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com, Lewis/Midleton Family Tree (Owner: lewistaditi).
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Susanna Cartwright

ID# 22440, b. 5 October 1859
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Susanna Cartwright was born on 5 October 1859 in TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Sabine, Van Zandt Co., TXage 9 months
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 10
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 20, single, resides with father

Lucinda Cartwright

ID# 22441, b. 22 March 1857
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Lucinda Cartwright was born on 22 March 1857 in TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Sabine, Van Zandt Co., TXage 2
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 12

Martha Leah Cartwright

ID# 22442, b. 28 August 1861, d. 15 August 1944
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Martha Leah Cartwright was born on 28 August 1861 in TX. 
Death*She died on 15 August 1944 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., TX, at age 82; married. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 8
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 18, single, resides with father

Elizabeth Cartwright

ID# 22443, b. 2 April 1867, d. 17 January 1919
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Elizabeth Cartwright was born on 2 April 1867 in Van Buren Co., AR.1 
MarriageShe married Marshall Millege Whisenhunt, son of William Moss Whisenhunt and Minerva Jane Batten, on 26 August 1891 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*Elizabeth Cartwright died on 17 January 1919 in Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, at age 51; married.1 
Burial*She was buried in New Hope Cem., Ivanhoe, Fannin Co., TX, 33.747778,-96.125556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 4
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 14
1900Fannin Co., TXage 32, md. 8 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living.
1910Fannin Co., TXage 42, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living

Family

Marshall Millege Whisenhunt b. 25 May 1868, d. 22 December 1951
MarriageElizabeth Cartwright married Marshall Millege Whisenhunt, son of William Moss Whisenhunt and Minerva Jane Batten, on 26 August 1891 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Nancy Jane Cartwright

ID# 22444, b. 5 July 1869, d. 1 October 1942
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Nancy Jane Cartwright was born on 5 July 1869 in Edgewood, Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*She died on 1 October 1942 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 1
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 10

Joseph Cartwright

ID# 22445, b. 5 July 1869
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Joseph Cartwright was born on 5 July 1869 in TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 1
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 10

Henry Brown Cartwright

ID# 22446, b. 12 January 1864, d. 1865
Father*Henry Brown Cartwright b. 30 May 1828, d. 3 May 1911
Mother*Margaret Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1875
Birth*Henry Brown Cartwright was born on 12 January 1864. 
Death*He died in 1865. 

Joseph Minor James

ID# 22447, b. June 1829, d. 27 May 1911
Birth*Joseph Minor James was born in June 1829 in KY.1 
Marriage*He married Barbary A. Whisenhunt, daughter of George Michael Whisenhunt and Susannah Collins, on 1 April 1853 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Death*Joseph Minor James died on 27 May 1911 at age 81. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Sabine, Van Zandt Co., TXage 31, md., farmer, R$900, P$921.
1870Canton, Van Zandt Co., TXage 41, md., farmer, R$1500, P$500.
1880Van Zandt Co., TXage 50, md., farmer
1900Van Zandt Co., TXage 70, md. 14 yrs., wife is Amy C.

Family

Barbary A. Whisenhunt b. 25 November 1838
Marriage*Joseph Minor James married Barbary A. Whisenhunt, daughter of George Michael Whisenhunt and Susannah Collins, on 1 April 1853 in Van Zandt Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

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

John H. James

ID# 22448, b. circa 1856
Father*Joseph Minor James b. Jun 1829, d. 27 May 1911
Mother*Barbary A. Whisenhunt b. 25 Nov 1838
Birth*John H. James was born circa 1856 in TX.1 

Citations

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

Susan James

ID# 22449, b. circa 1859
Father*Joseph Minor James b. Jun 1829, d. 27 May 1911
Mother*Barbary A. Whisenhunt b. 25 Nov 1838
Birth*Susan James was born circa 1859 in TX.1 

Citations

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

Elizabeth James

ID# 22450, b. 25 July 1861
Father*Joseph Minor James b. Jun 1829, d. 27 May 1911
Mother*Barbary A. Whisenhunt b. 25 Nov 1838
Birth*Elizabeth James was born on 25 July 1861 in Van Zandt Co., TX; She married Columbus Lafayette Gammon on 06 Apr 1879, in Van Zandt Co., TX.