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Valhermosa, Morgan Co., AL

age 6

1870

age 17, living in the household of Mary Whisenant, age 38. His brother Henry is also in the household.

1880

Morgan Co., AL

age 26, md., farmer

Family

Sarah Jane Lawrence b. circa 1852

Children

Nancy Whisenant b. c 1877
Elen Whisenant b. c 1879
Etna Whisenant+ b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
[S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Lucy Harris Ditto

ID# 22709, b. 4 April 1833, d. circa 1869

Birth*

Lucy Harris Ditto was born on 4 April 1833 in AL; Her father was William Ditto.

Marriage*

She married John M. Harris on 24 April 1853 in Marshall Co., AL.

Marriage*

Lucy Harris Ditto married George Erwin Whisenant, son of Adam Whisenant and Mary Erwin, on 12 October 1867.¹

Death*

Lucy Harris Ditto died circa 1869.

Census*

Lucy Harris Ditto appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL, age 24, md., residing with John Harris and their 3 children.

Note*

She She is also known as Lucy Harris and Lucy Tharnes.

Family 1

John M. Harris b. 5 September 1830, d. circa 1900

Children

Rebecca A. Harris b. c 1854
Martha E. Harris b. c 1856
Jane Harris b. c 1858

Family 2

George Erwin Whisenant b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 August 1900

Children

Delilih Joan Whisenant+ b. 1 Feb 1868, d. 20 May 1939
Lorenza Dowling Whisenant+ b. 28 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1946

Citations

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

Mary Erwin

ID# 22711, b. circa 1812, d. January 1886

Birth*

Mary Erwin was born circa 1812 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Adam Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant.

Death*

Mary Erwin died in January 1886 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Marshall Co., AL	age 38, farmer, head of household.
1860	Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL	age 62, farmer, head of household, real estate value $300., personal property value $530.
1870	Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL	age 54, keeping house, R$200, P$130. Her daughter Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's three children live in the household. Missouri Whisenant, female, age 9, born AL, lives in the household. (Note: Who's child is she?) This census report listed the family last name as "Whisenhunt".
1880	Marshall Co., AL	age 99, widow, resides in the household of her daughter Lorinda Whisenant.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 38, farmer, head of household.

1860

Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL

age 62, farmer, head of household, real estate value $300., personal property value $530.

1870

age 54, keeping house, R$200, P$130. Her daughter Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's three children live in the household. Missouri Whisenant, female, age 9, born AL, lives in the household. (Note: Who's child is she?) This census report listed the family last name as "Whisenhunt".

1880

age 99, widow, resides in the household of her daughter Lorinda Whisenant.

Name Variation

As of 1 June 1870, Mary Erwin was also known as Polly.¹

Family

Adam Whisenant b. circa 1790, d. 10 December 1870

Marriage*

She married Adam Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant.

Children

George Erwin Whisenant+ b. 11 May 1824, d. 30 Aug 1900
Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. c 1835
Alvin Whisenant b. c 1837, d. c 1862
John Preston Whisenant b. c 1838, d. 1862
Lorinda Whisenant+ b. c 1840

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 22712, b. circa 1835

Father*

Adam Whisenant b. c 1790, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Mary Erwin b. c 1812, d. Jan 1886

Birth*

Elizabeth Whisenant was born circa 1835 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry B. Hanna in 1875 in Morgan Co., AL.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Whisenant married Alexander Youngblood on 7 December 1880 in Marshall Co., AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Marshall Co., AL	age 15, living with mother
1870	Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL	age 33. She and the three children are living in her mother's household.
1880	Marshall Co., AL	age 40, widow, farmer. Her name is listed as "Betsy Hannah".

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL

age 15, living with mother

1870

age 33. She and the three children are living in her mother's household.

1880

age 40, widow, farmer. Her name is listed as "Betsy Hannah".

Name Variation

Elizabeth Whisenant was also known as Betsy.

Family 1

Alexander Youngblood b. circa 1816, d. 2 September 1889

Marriage*

She married Alexander Youngblood on 7 December 1880 in Marshall Co., AL.

Children

Francis Eli Whisenant+ b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941
James Lunt Whisenant+ b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943
Minerva Jane Whisenant+ b. 10 Mar 1864, d. 27 Oct 1912

Family 2

Henry B. Hanna d. before 1880

Marriage*

Elizabeth Whisenant married Henry B. Hanna in 1875 in Morgan Co., AL.

Citations

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

Alvin Whisenant

ID# 22713, b. circa 1837, d. circa 1862

Father*

Adam Whisenant b. c 1790, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Mary Erwin b. c 1812, d. Jan 1886

Birth*

Alvin Whisenant was born circa 1837 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Bush on 23 November 1858 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Death*

Alvin Whisenant died circa 1862.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Marshall Co., AL	age 13, living with mother
1860	Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL	age 23, farmer, personal property value $320.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 13, living with mother

1860

age 23, farmer, personal property value $320.

Family

Jane Bush b. circa 1840

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

John Preston Whisenant

ID# 22714, b. circa 1838, d. 1862

Father*

Adam Whisenant b. c 1790, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Mary Erwin b. c 1812, d. Jan 1886

Birth*

John Preston Whisenant was born circa 1838 in AL.¹

Death*

He died in 1862.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Marshall Co., AL	age 12, living with mother
1860	Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL	age 22, living with mother

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 12, living with mother

1860

age 22, living with mother

Citations

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

Lorinda Whisenant

ID# 22715, b. circa 1840

Father*

Adam Whisenant b. c 1790, d. 10 Dec 1870

Mother*

Mary Erwin b. c 1812, d. Jan 1886

Birth*

Lorinda Whisenant was born circa 1840 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1850	Marshall Co., AL	age 10, living with mother
1860	Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL	age 20, living with mother
1880	Marshall Co., AL	age 35, widow, keeping house. Her mother and son reside in the household.
1900	Oleander, Marshall Co., AL	age 50, md. 15 yrs., 3 ch.,3 living, farming. She is alone in the household.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 10, living with mother

1860

age 20, living with mother

1880

age 35, widow, keeping house. Her mother and son reside in the household.

1900

age 50, md. 15 yrs., 3 ch.,3 living, farming. She is alone in the household.

Family

Children

female child Whisenant
John Whisenant b. c 1868

Citations

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

Jane Bush

ID# 22716, b. circa 1840

Birth*

Jane Bush was born circa 1840 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Alvin Whisenant, son of Adam Whisenant and Mary Erwin, on 23 November 1858 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Census*

Jane Bush appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL, age 20.

Family

Alvin Whisenant b. circa 1837, d. circa 1862

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Nancy Claudia Haynes

ID# 22717, b. 8 November 1875, d. 28 August 1923

Birth*

Nancy Claudia Haynes was born on 8 November 1875 in Marshall, Crisp Co., GA; Her parents were Milton H. Haynes and Susan W. Head.¹

Marriage*

She married George Preston Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen, on 8 January 1891 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Death*

Nancy Claudia Haynes died on 28 August 1923 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 47.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Oleander, Marshall Co., AL	age 24, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910	Marshall Co., AL	age 35, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living
1920	Oleander, Marshall Co., AL	age 45, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 24, md. 8 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living

1910

age 35, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living

1920

age 45, md.

Family

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 July 1869, d. 9 February 1922

Marriage*

Nancy Claudia Haynes married George Preston Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen, on 8 January 1891 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Children

Thomas Alvin Whisenant+ b. 1 Dec 1891, d. 6 Dec 1978
Harvey Preston Whisenant+ b. 12 Apr 1893, d. 3 Oct 1966
Huldy Pearl Whisenant b. Jun 1894
Benjamin Frank Whisenant+ b. 5 May 1896, d. 24 Jul 1960
Willie Ola Whisenant b. c 1901
J. Paul Whisenant+ b. 1 May 1902, d. 15 Mar 1959
Nellie Whisenant b. c 1906
Teddy Bernard Whisenant+ b. 7 Oct 1910, d. 3 Oct 1964

Citations

[S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Harvey Preston Whisenant

ID# 22719, b. 12 April 1893, d. 3 October 1966

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

Harvey Preston Whisenant was born on 12 April 1893 in Marshall Co., AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Johnnie Susan Jones on 4 January 1915 in AL.¹

Death*

Harvey Preston Whisenant died on 3 October 1966 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 73.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Gilliam Spgs. B.C. Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

Baileyton, Cullman Co., AL

age 17, single, living at home

1920

Wolf, Morgan Co., AL

age 26, md., farmer

1930

age 36, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 46, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 48-17, sheet 1B, household #19]

Family

Johnnie Susan Jones b. 21 November 1896, d. 8 January 1988

Marriage*

Harvey Preston Whisenant married Johnnie Susan Jones on 4 January 1915 in AL.¹

Children

Glenn Gerald Whisenant+ b. 18 Jan 1916, d. 29 Jul 1997
Roy Howard Whisenant+ b. 19 Dec 1918, d. 14 Oct 1998
Lester Levon Whisenant+ b. 30 Jul 1921, d. 12 Feb 2008
Elmo Ray Whisenant+ b. 6 Sep 1923, d. 24 Jun 2000

Citations

[S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Huldy Pearl Whisenant

ID# 22720, b. June 1894

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

Huldy Pearl Whisenant was born in June 1894 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living at home

Citations

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

Benjamin Frank Whisenant

ID# 22721, b. 5 May 1896, d. 24 July 1960

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

Benjamin Frank Whisenant was born on 5 May 1896 in Marshall Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Lizzie Donahoo circa 1917.²

Death*

Benjamin Frank Whisenant died on 24 July 1960 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 64.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 13

1920

age 23, md., farmer

1930

Decatur, Morgan Co., AL

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 21, manager cafe.

Family

Lizzie Donahoo b. 25 December 1896, d. 4 February 1974

Marriage*

Benjamin Frank Whisenant married Lizzie Donahoo circa 1917.²

Children

Joe Frank Whisenant b. 24 Jun 1918, d. 9 May 1921
Jack Dempsy Whisenant+ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 7 Jun 1961
Mildred Whisenant
Troy Otto Whisenant+ b. 7 May 1928, d. 19 Nov 1999

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Algivia L. Haynes

ID# 22722, b. 11 September 1871, d. 7 March 1946

Birth*

Algivia L. Haynes was born on 11 September 1871 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Pres Calvin Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen, on 11 February 1892 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Death*

Algivia L. Haynes died on 7 March 1946 in AL at age 74.^3,1

Burial*

She was buried in Gilliam Spgs. B.C. Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 29, md. 8 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living

1920

age 49, md.

1930

age 61, md., 1st md. age 21

1940

Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL

age 69, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her daughter Bertha Parker. Note: Algivia is not a widow at this time.

Family

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 March 1872, d. 22 September 1962

Marriage*

Algivia L. Haynes married Pres Calvin Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Mahulda Jesse Metcalf Allen, on 11 February 1892 in Marshall Co., AL.²

Children

Herbert Milton Whisenant+ b. 25 Feb 1893, d. 29 Jan 1965
George Harley Whisenant+ b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Myrtle I. Whisenant b. Apr 1895, d. 30 Aug 1970
Winnie Nammie Whisenant b. Dec 1896
Lillian Mae Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1898, d. 25 May 1920
Martha Elizabeth Whisenant b. Jun 1899, d. 19 Apr 1973
Ase Lee Whisenant+ b. 27 Oct 1902, d. 11 Feb 1963
Bertrice L. Whisenant b. 9 Nov 1903, d. 7 May 1985
Birtha Whisenant+ b. 21 Jan 1908, d. 28 May 1997
Lois Whisenant b. 24 Oct 1912, d. 7 Mar 1990

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Herbert Milton Whisenant¹

ID# 22723, b. 25 February 1893, d. 29 January 1965

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Herbert Milton Whisenant was born on 25 February 1893 in AL.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Carrie Bell Hendrix circa 1919.³

Death*

Herbert Milton Whisenant died on 29 January 1965 in AL at age 71.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Tabor Cem., Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL, 34.429167,-86.570278.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 7

1910

age 17, single, living at home

1920

Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL

age 27, md., farmer

1930

age 37, md., farmer, war vet., 1st. md. age 26

1940

age 47, md., completed 6 years of school. He is a farmer, and owns his farmhouse valued at $100. [s.d. 5, e.d. 48-17, sheet 8A, line 26, household #127]

Name Variation

Herbert Milton Whisenant was also known as Hubert.

Occupation*

He was Farmer.

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 20 May 1918 Branch of service unknown.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 25 April 1919.

Family

Carrie Bell Hendrix b. 3 April 1894, d. 18 February 1988

Marriage*

He married Carrie Bell Hendrix circa 1919.³

Children

Lewis Herbert Whisenant b. 9 Aug 1920, d. 26 Jul 1987
Guy Hal Whisenant+ b. 29 Dec 1921, d. 15 Mar 2001
Hershell Harrison Whisenant b. 10 Aug 1923, d. 15 Mar 1929
Kenneth Carlton Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1924, d. 27 Apr 1985
James L. Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1926, d. 6 May 2014
Nois Lindon Whisenant b. 27 Nov 1928, d. 12 Jan 1951
Billy J. Whisenant
Bobby Joe Whisenant
Martha Sue Whisenant
Milla Deon Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

George Harley Whisenant

ID# 22724, b. 25 February 1894, d. 22 September 1978

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

George Harley Whisenant was born on 25 February 1894 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Dovie Griggs circa 1914.

Death*

George Harley Whisenant died on 22 September 1978 in AL at age 84.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Hebron Cem., Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

age 26, md., farmer

1930

Arab, Marshall Co., AL

age 36, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Cullman, Cullman Co., AL

age 45, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 22-4, sheet 5B, household #75]

Family

Dovie Griggs b. 29 October 1899, d. 25 March 1949

Marriage*

George Harley Whisenant married Dovie Griggs circa 1914.

Children

Camilla Whisenant
Arnold L. Whisenant+ b. 20 Jan 1916, d. 11 Dec 2007
Esther P. Whisenant b. Jul 1919
Audrey Lucille Whisenant b. 12 Oct 1920, d. 11 Jan 2005
Jewell B. Whisenant b. 15 Nov 1925, d. 25 Jan 2010
Cora Nell Whisenant b. c 1927
Mary Frances Whisenant b. 17 Apr 1931, d. 21 Jul 1997

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Myrtle I. Whisenant

ID# 22725, b. April 1895, d. 30 August 1970

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Myrtle I. Whisenant was born in April 1895 in AL.¹

Death*

She died on 30 August 1970 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 75.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single

Citations

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

Winnie Nammie Whisenant

ID# 22726, b. December 1896

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Winnie Nammie Whisenant was born in December 1896 in AL; I believe her married name was Howard.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 13

Citations

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

Lillian Mae Whisenant

ID# 22727, b. 16 April 1898, d. 25 May 1920

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Lillian Mae Whisenant was born on 16 April 1898 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Seaborn Jasper Jackson.

Death*

Lillian Mae Whisenant died on 25 May 1920 in Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL, at age 22.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Olive Cem., Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL, 34.456389,-86.555000.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 12

1920

age 19, single, living at home

Family

Seaborn Jasper Jackson b. 25 May 1892, d. 21 April 1931

Marriage*

Lillian Mae Whisenant married Seaborn Jasper Jackson.

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Martha Elizabeth Whisenant

ID# 22728, b. June 1899, d. 19 April 1973

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Martha Elizabeth Whisenant was born in June 1899 in AL.¹

Death*

She died on 19 April 1973 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 73.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 11 months

1910

age 10

1920

1930

age 31, single, living at home

Citations

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

Willie Ola Whisenant

ID# 22729, b. circa 1901

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

Willie Ola Whisenant was born circa 1901 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 9

1920

age 19, single, living at home

1930

age 29, single, living with brother Paul.

1940

Orlando, Orange Co., FL

age 39, single, completed the 8th. grade. She is a maid in a private home. Her wage last year was $840. [e.d. 48-19, sheet 15A, household #392]

Citations

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

J. Paul Whisenant¹

ID# 22730, b. 1 May 1902, d. 15 March 1959

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

J. Paul Whisenant was born on 1 May 1902 in AL.

Marriage*

He married Dovie Collins.

Death*

J. Paul Whisenant died on 15 March 1959 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 56.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 17, single, living at home

1930

Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL

age 27, single, farming, lives with sister Ola.

1940

age 37, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed by the W. P. A. He rents a farmhouse for $5. [s.d. 5, e.d. 48-35, sheet 6A, line 21, household #99]

Family

Dovie Collins b. circa 1914

Marriage*

J. Paul Whisenant married Dovie Collins.

Child

Lommie B. Whisenant

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Nellie Whisenant

ID# 22731, b. circa 1906

Father*

George Preston Whisenant b. 14 Jul 1869, d. 9 Feb 1922

Mother*

Nancy Claudia Haynes b. 8 Nov 1875, d. 28 Aug 1923

Birth*

Nellie Whisenant was born circa 1906 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 4

1920

age 14

Citations

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

Ase Lee Whisenant

ID# 22732, b. 27 October 1902, d. 11 February 1963

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Ase Lee Whisenant was born on 27 October 1902 in Marshall Co., AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Nettie Louvada Irvin on 24 October 1924.¹

Death*

Ase Lee Whisenant died on 11 February 1963 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 60.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Rescue U.M.C. Cem., Morgan City, Morgan Co., AL, 34.470278,-86.575556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Apple Grove, Morgan Co., AL

age 8

1920

Census record not found.

1930

Wolf, Morgan Co., AL

age 28, md., farming, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 37, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 52-23, sheet 4B, household #62]

Family

Nettie Louvada Irvin b. 11 July 1905, d. 18 July 1986

Marriage*

Ase Lee Whisenant married Nettie Louvada Irvin on 24 October 1924.¹

Children

Evie Mae Whisenant
John Harold Whisenant+ b. 24 May 1929, d. 12 Mar 2009
Dorthy Jean Whisenant
Ralph Delano Whisenant+ b. 29 Jun 1934, d. 5 Jan 2012
Glenda Nell Whisenant
Peggy Joyce Marie Whisenant
Judith Carol Whisenant
Charles Whisenant

Citations

[S313] Tim Richard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Tim Richard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 26 Mar 1999.
[S28] Tombstone.

Bertrice L. Whisenant

ID# 22733, b. 9 November 1903, d. 7 May 1985

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Bertrice L. Whisenant was born on 9 November 1903 in AL.

Marriage*

She married George Alfred Hendrix in September 1961 in Etowah Co., AL.¹

Death*

Bertrice L. Whisenant died on 7 May 1985 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 81.

Burial*

She was buried in Gilliam Spgs. B.C. Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 6

1920

age 16, single, living at home

1930

age 26, single, living at home

Family

George Alfred Hendrix b. 13 January 1900, d. 10 June 1973

Marriage*

Bertrice L. Whisenant married George Alfred Hendrix in September 1961 in Etowah Co., AL.¹

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Birtha Whisenant

ID# 22734, b. 21 January 1908, d. 28 May 1997

Father*

Pres Calvin Whisenant b. 10 Mar 1872, d. 22 Sep 1962

Mother*

Algivia L. Haynes b. 11 Sep 1871, d. 7 Mar 1946

Birth*

Birtha Whisenant was born on 21 January 1908 in AL; Her married name was Parker.¹

Marriage*

She married D. Parker.

Divorce*

Birtha Whisenant and D. Parker were divorced before April 1940.²

Death*

Birtha Whisenant died on 28 May 1997 at age 89.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 2

1920

age 13

1930

Census record not found.

1940

Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL

age 30, divorced, completed the 8th. grade. She is employed as a Seamstress in a overall mill. Her wage last year was $144. She rents a home for $8. Her mother and sister Lois reside in the household. [e.d. 28-1, sheet 17A, household #351]

Family

D. Parker

Marriage*

Birtha Whisenant married D. Parker.

Divorce*

Birtha Whisenant and D. Parker were divorced before April 1940.²

Child

Elton Parker b. 26 Jan 1933, d. 28 Jan 1933

Citations

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

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant

ID# 22735, b. circa 1811, d. 1896

Lorenzo w/son John's family
Source: unknown

Father*

Henry Whisenant b. c 1770, d. 26 Aug 1823

Birth*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant was born circa 1811 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Era Ann Casey on 15 March 1835 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Death*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant died in 1896 in Jefferson Co., AL.^3,4

Burial*

He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1840

page 200 (M = 0,0,0,0,1; F = 2,0,0,0,1)

1850

age 38, born NC, farmer, real estate value $100.

1860

age 49, farmer, real estate value $250., personal property value $779.

1870

age 55, farmer, R$1200., P$800. Two of his daughter Sarah Catherine's children live in the household.

1880

age 69, farmer

Family

Era Ann Casey b. circa 1815, d. 1896

Marriage*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant married Era Ann Casey on 15 March 1835 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Children

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant+ b. c 1836, d. 1859
Mary Jane Whisenant+ b. c 1838
Margaret Whisenant+ b. Sep 1840
William L. Whisenant b. c 1842
Lorenzo Dow Whisenant+ b. 17 Jan 1848, d. 12 Aug 1931
Lucissa Adeline Whisenant+ b. c 1849, d. 1892
Sophia Caroline Whisenant+ b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 1 Feb 1909
Amanda L. Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1856, d. 26 Apr 1941
John Whisenant+ b. 28 Jan 1858, d. 15 Jul 1909

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, various census records.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book, aka Ere Ann Carr.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Era Ann Casey

ID# 22736, b. circa 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Era Ann Casey was born circa 1815 in SC; Note: Cemetery records listed her birth date as "1821". I estimate her birth date to be 1815 based on census records. Her parents were William and Mary Case.¹

Marriage*

She married Lorenzo Dow Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant, on 15 March 1835 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Death*

Era Ann Casey died in 1896 in Jefferson Co., AL; Her tombstone listed her year of death as "1890".³

Burial*

She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 37

1860

age 44

1870

age 55, census listed her name as "Asena".

1880

age 64, md.

Name Variation

Era Ann Casey was also known as Ena.

Note*

Note: Her maiden name has been confused with 'Carr'. From what I understand, the only place ever to mention her last name as 'Carr' is the transcribed Jefferson Co., AL marriage records.

Family

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. circa 1811, d. 1896

Marriage*

She married Lorenzo Dow Whisenant, son of Henry Whisenant, on 15 March 1835 in St. Clair Co., AL.²

Children

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant+ b. c 1836, d. 1859
Mary Jane Whisenant+ b. c 1838
Margaret Whisenant+ b. Sep 1840
William L. Whisenant b. c 1842
Lorenzo Dow Whisenant+ b. 17 Jan 1848, d. 12 Aug 1931
Lucissa Adeline Whisenant+ b. c 1849, d. 1892
Sophia Caroline Whisenant+ b. 12 Nov 1854, d. 1 Feb 1909
Amanda L. Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1856, d. 26 Apr 1941
John Whisenant+ b. 28 Jan 1858, d. 15 Jul 1909

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, census data.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book, aka Ere Ann Carr.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant

ID# 22737, b. circa 1836, d. 1859

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant was born circa 1836 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Absalom Thompson on 8 December 1855 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Death*

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant died in 1859 in Blount Co., AL.

Census*

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Powels Bend, Jefferson Co., AL, age 14.

Family

Absalom Thompson b. circa 1833, d. 5 May 1862

Children

John Thompson b. c 1856, d. 8 Apr 1929
Lorenzo Dow Thompson b. 1859, d. 7 Apr 1929

Citations

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

Mary Jane Whisenant

ID# 22738, b. circa 1838

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Mary Jane Whisenant was born circa 1838 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Jones on 8 June 1856 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 12

1860

age 22, md.

Family

Joseph Jones b. circa 1846

Children

William C. Jones b. c 1857, d. 7 Apr 1933
Thomas L. Jones b. 28 Feb 1859, d. 3 Apr 1936
J. Felix Jones b. c 1860, d. 8 Dec 1929

Citations

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

William L. Whisenant

ID# 22739, b. circa 1842

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

William L. Whisenant was born circa 1842 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 8

1860

age 17, living at home

1870

age 25, farmer, living with parents.

Name Variation

As of 1850, William L. Whisenant was also known as William C.²

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data listed his name as "William C."

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant

ID# 22740, b. 17 January 1848, d. 12 August 1931

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant was born on 17 January 1848 in Jefferson Co., AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Minerva Jennie Gill on 22 February 1870 in Jefferson Co., AL.³

Death*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant died on 12 August 1931 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 83.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 4

1860

age 13

1870

age 22, merchant, personal property value $300.

1880

age 30, md., physician. His sister-in-law Minta Gill, age 15, lives in the household.

1900

age 52, md. 30 yrs., physician

1910

physician, age 62, md. 1 time, 40 yrs.

1920

age 73, md., physician

1930

age 83, md., 1st. md. age 23, civil war vet.

Note*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant served in Co. D, 12th AL Calv.⁴

Family

Minerva Jennie Gill b. 6 November 1855, d. 18 April 1938

Marriage*

He married Minerva Jennie Gill on 22 February 1870 in Jefferson Co., AL.³

Child

Mary Etta Whisenant+ b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 16 Dec 1937

Citations

[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lucissa Adeline Whisenant

ID# 22741, b. circa 1849, d. 1892

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Lucissa Adeline Whisenant was born circa 1849 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married James Miles Hughes on 9 January 1868 in Jefferson Co., AL.

Death*

Lucissa Adeline Whisenant died in 1892.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Kendalville, Jefferson Co., AL

age 1

1860

age 10

1870

age 20

1880

age 30, md.

Name Variation

Lucissa Adeline Whisenant was also known as Narcissa A.²

Family

James Miles Hughes b. circa 1840

Marriage*

She married James Miles Hughes on 9 January 1868 in Jefferson Co., AL.

Children

Sarah Catherine Hughes b. c 1869, d. 19 Jan 1930
Elvira I. Hughes b. 10 Nov 1870, d. 12 Sep 1960
Thomas Lafayette Hughes b. c 1872, d. 15 Jan 1958
Lugainia Ophelia Hughes b. 21 Oct 1875, d. 30 Dec 1943
Alonzo Hughes b. c 1879
Nora Hughes b. 19 Apr 1883, d. 25 Aug 1946

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1850 census data shows her name to be "Narcissa A".

Margaret Whisenant

ID# 22742, b. September 1840

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Margaret Whisenant was born in September 1840 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married James Cameron Blackburn on 2 August 1860 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

age 11

1860

age 19, living at home.

1870

Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL

age 28

1880

Blount Co., AL

age 37

1900

age 49, md. 45 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1910

Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL

age 69, widow, 8 ch., 3 living

Family

James Cameron Blackburn b. 1840, d. 11 January 1909

Marriage*

Margaret Whisenant married James Cameron Blackburn on 2 August 1860 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Children

Alonzo Blackburn b. 18 Jun 1861, d. 8 Mar 1923
Dewitt Blackburn b. Mar 1865
Robert Blackburn b. c 1867
Leonenza Blackburn b. c 1871
Minerva Blackburn b. c 1874, d. 26 Dec 1956
Thomas Blackburn b. c 1876
Lafayette Blackburn b. c 1879

Citations

[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Absalom Thompson

ID# 22743, b. circa 1833, d. 5 May 1862

Birth*

Absalom Thompson was born circa 1833 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah Cathrine Whisenant, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 8 December 1855 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Death*

Absalom Thompson died on 5 May 1862 in Williamsburg, VA.

Census*

Absalom Thompson appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Kendalville, Jefferson Co., AL, age 27, farmer.

Family

Sarah Cathrine Whisenant b. circa 1836, d. 1859

Children

John Thompson b. c 1856, d. 8 Apr 1929
Lorenzo Dow Thompson b. 1859, d. 7 Apr 1929

Citations

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

Joseph Jones

ID# 22744, b. circa 1846

Birth*

Joseph Jones was born circa 1846 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane Whisenant, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 8 June 1856 in Jefferson Co., AL.²

Census*

Joseph Jones appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in Jefferson Co., AL, age 24, md.

Family

Mary Jane Whisenant b. circa 1838

Children

William C. Jones b. c 1857, d. 7 Apr 1933
Thomas L. Jones b. 28 Feb 1859, d. 3 Apr 1936
J. Felix Jones b. c 1860, d. 8 Dec 1929

Citations

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

Sophia Caroline Whisenant

ID# 22745, b. 12 November 1854, d. 1 February 1909

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

Sophia Caroline Whisenant was born on 12 November 1854 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married James G. Rogers on 17 January 1872 in Jefferson Co., AL.^2,3

Death*

Sophia Caroline Whisenant died on 1 February 1909 at age 54.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Marvins Chapel Cem., Pinson, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.692500,-86.675833.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 7

1870

age 17, living at home

1880

age 25, md

1900

age 45, md. 28 yrs., 9 ch., 9 living

Family

James G. Rogers b. 20 July 1837, d. 22 September 1914

Marriage*

Sophia Caroline Whisenant married James G. Rogers on 17 January 1872 in Jefferson Co., AL.^2,3

Children

Maggie E. Rogers b. Jul 1873
Charles M. Rogers b. 30 Nov 1875, d. 8 Mar 1907
Mary B. Rogers b. c 1877
Kittie Rogers b. Feb 1882
Sophie Estelle Rogers b. Dec 1886, d. 6 Nov 1966
Bertie Rogers b. 7 Apr 1888, d. 21 Sep 1909
James Claude Rogers b. 13 Sep 1890, d. 9 Sep 1946
Rosalis Adelle Rogers b. 21 Sep 1893, d. 14 Aug 1941

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

John Whisenant

ID# 22746, b. 28 January 1858, d. 15 July 1909

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896

Mother*

Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896

Birth*

John Whisenant was born on 28 January 1858 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Zillia Amanda Smith circa 1878.²

Death*

John Whisenant died on 15 July 1909 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 51.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

age 2

1870

age 13

1880

age 21, md., farming

1900

age 45, md. 22 yrs., farmer

Name Variation

John Whisenant was also known as Cap.

Family

Zillia Amanda Smith b. 28 October 1860, d. 8 February 1943

Marriage*

He married Zillia Amanda Smith circa 1878.²

Children

Thomas Whisenant+ b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Minnie Lee Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Adolphus Whisenant+ b. 18 Dec 1883, d. 14 Jul 1924
Addie Whisenant+ b. 20 Sep 1885, d. 30 Jun 1964
Stella Whisenant+ b. 6 Jul 1887, d. 13 Dec 1964
Pearle Whisenant+ b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Jeanette Whisenant+ b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 6 Oct 1967
John Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1895, d. 20 Aug 1971
Edna M. Whisenant+ b. 18 Oct 1896, d. Oct 1980
George Dewey Whisenant+ b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 1977
Ida Alice Whisenant+ b. 1903, d. 1 Jun 1942

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Minerva Jennie Gill

ID# 22747, b. 6 November 1855, d. 18 April 1938

Birth*

Minerva Jennie Gill was born on 6 November 1855 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Lorenzo Dow Whisenant, son of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 22 February 1870 in Jefferson Co., AL.³

Death*

Minerva Jennie Gill died on 18 April 1938 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 82.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 14

1880

age 24, md.

1900

age 45, md. 30 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living

1910

age 54, md. 1 time, 40 yrs.

1920

age 63, md.

1930

age 74, md., 1st. md. age 15

Family

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. 17 January 1848, d. 12 August 1931

Marriage*

Minerva Jennie Gill married Lorenzo Dow Whisenant, son of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 22 February 1870 in Jefferson Co., AL.³

Child

Mary Etta Whisenant+ b. 20 Mar 1872, d. 16 Dec 1937

Citations

[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Zillia Amanda Smith

ID# 22748, b. 28 October 1860, d. 8 February 1943

Birth*

Zillia Amanda Smith was born on 28 October 1860 in GA; Her parents were Oliver Smith and Zillia Arbella Ledbetter.¹

Marriage*

She married John Whisenant, son of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, circa 1878.²

Death*

Zillia Amanda Smith died on 8 February 1943 in AL at age 82.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 18, md.

1900

age 39, md. 22 yrs., 10 ch.,10 living

1910

age 49, widow, farmer, 11 ch., 11 living

1920

Blount Co., AL

age 59, widow

1930

Tarrant, Jefferson Co., AL

age 69, widow, living with daughter and son-in-law Samuel D. & Edna M. Glenn.

1940

age 79, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Edna & Sam D. Glenn. [e.d. 37-49, sheet 9B, household #178]

Family

John Whisenant b. 28 January 1858, d. 15 July 1909

Marriage*

Zillia Amanda Smith married John Whisenant, son of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, circa 1878.²

Children

Thomas Whisenant+ b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Minnie Lee Whisenant+ b. 6 May 1882, d. 1 Nov 1911
Adolphus Whisenant+ b. 18 Dec 1883, d. 14 Jul 1924
Addie Whisenant+ b. 20 Sep 1885, d. 30 Jun 1964
Stella Whisenant+ b. 6 Jul 1887, d. 13 Dec 1964
Pearle Whisenant+ b. 11 Sep 1890, d. 20 Aug 1983
Jeanette Whisenant+ b. 8 Nov 1893, d. 6 Oct 1967
John Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1895, d. 20 Aug 1971
Edna M. Whisenant+ b. 18 Oct 1896, d. Oct 1980
George Dewey Whisenant+ b. 30 Nov 1898, d. 1977
Ida Alice Whisenant+ b. 1903, d. 1 Jun 1942

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Thomas Whisenant

ID# 22749, b. 24 January 1880, d. 23 January 1919

Father*

John Whisenant b. 28 Jan 1858, d. 15 Jul 1909

Mother*

Zillia Amanda Smith b. 28 Oct 1860, d. 8 Feb 1943

Birth*

Thomas Whisenant was born on 24 January 1880 in Jefferson Co., AL.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Lillian Elizabeth Johnson on 20 December 1900 in Jefferson Co., AL.^1,4

Death*

Thomas Whisenant died on 23 January 1919 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 38.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5 months

1900

Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK

age 20, single, resides with parents

1910

age 30, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., laborer on rail road.

Residence*

In September 1918 Thomas lived in Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL; carpenter, married.⁵

Family

Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 September 1881, d. 21 December 1955

Marriage*

He married Lillian Elizabeth Johnson on 20 December 1900 in Jefferson Co., AL.^1,4

Children

Erma O. Whisenant+ b. 8 Oct 1901, d. Feb 1985
Bernard John Whisenant b. 30 Mar 1904, d. 2 Jul 1943
Flossie Mae Whisenant+ b. 14 Mar 1906, d. 6 Jan 1978
Eunice Emilene Whisenant+ b. c 1909
Jewel Whisenant b. 18 Sep 1912, d. 2 Jan 1915
Thomas Elmer Whisenant b. 30 Jan 1914, d. 9 Oct 1997
Lewis Whisenant b. 23 Apr 1917, d. 17 Nov 1920

Citations

[S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 23 Jan 1880.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Mary Etta Whisenant

ID# 22750, b. 20 March 1872, d. 16 December 1937

Father*

Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1848, d. 12 Aug 1931

Mother*

Minerva Jennie Gill b. 6 Nov 1855, d. 18 Apr 1938

Birth*

Mary Etta Whisenant was born on 20 March 1872 in AL.

Marriage*

She married Ernest Gibson on 17 May 1892 in Jefferson Co., AL.¹

Death*

Mary Etta Whisenant died on 16 December 1937 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 65.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 8

1900

age 28, md. 8 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living, music teacher. Her family is living in the household with her parents.

1910

age 38, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920