Isaac Warner Pipes

ID# 24301, b. 2 January 1890, d. 16 February 1967
Birth*Isaac Warner Pipes was born on 2 January 1890 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Levia Irene Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Jacob Whisenant and Grace Emaline Gilbreath, on 20 December 1908. 
Death*Isaac Warner Pipes died on 16 February 1967 in Comanche, Comanche Co., TX, at age 77.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 19, md. 1 yr., 1 time, farmer
1920Alexander, Erath Co., TXage 30, md., oil field laborer.
1930Dublin, Erath Co., TXage 40, md.,1st. md. age 19, operator, gas station.
1940Comanche, Comanche Co., TXage 50, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as an Attendant at General Autombile Sales. His wage last year was $1000. He owns a home valued at $2400.

Family

Levia Irene Whisenant b. 14 June 1890, d. 25 February 1979
Marriage*Isaac Warner Pipes married Levia Irene Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Jacob Whisenant and Grace Emaline Gilbreath, on 20 December 1908. 
Children

Citations

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

Elijah Currier

ID# 24302, b. 5 October 1847, d. 31 July 1913
Birth*Elijah Currier was born on 5 October 1847 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Caroline Whisenant, daughter of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins, on 2 October 1870 in Cleburne Co., AL.1 
Death*Elijah Currier died on 31 July 1913 in Erath Co., TX, at age 65.1,2 
Burial*He was buried on 3 August 1913 in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 
Census*Elijah Currier appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Erath Co., TX, age 30, md., farmer. 

Family

Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 October 1848, d. 26 January 1890
Children

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Elizabeth Gilbreath

ID# 24303, b. 13 June 1876, d. 17 February 1877
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Elizabeth Gilbreath was born on 13 June 1876. 
Death*She died on 17 February 1877. 

Pamela Louisa Gilbreath

ID# 24304, b. 16 June 1878, d. 21 June 1918
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Pamela Louisa Gilbreath was born on 16 June 1878 in TX; She married James William Carter. 
Death*She died on 21 June 1918 at age 40. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 2
1900Erath Co., TXage 21, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Eastland Co., TXage 31, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living

Thomas Jefferson Gilbreath

ID# 24305, b. 14 April 1881, d. 19 May 1958
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Thomas Jefferson Gilbreath was born on 14 April 1881 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 May 1958 in Lubbock Co., TX, at age 77; never married.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Grace Josephine Gilbreath

ID# 24306, b. 14 August 1885, d. 22 March 1925
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Grace Josephine Gilbreath was born on 14 August 1885 in TX; She married John Lide Lusby.1 
Death*She died on 22 March 1925 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, at age 39; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Chaves Co., NMage 25, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 36, md.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Mary Jane Gilbreath

ID# 24307, b. 1886, d. 14 October 1886
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Mary Jane Gilbreath was born in 1886. 
Death*She died on 14 October 1886. 

Grover Henry Gilbreath

ID# 24308, b. 26 December 1888, d. 20 September 1978
Father*Joseph Isaac Gilbreath b. 25 Dec 1852, d. 12 Nov 1905
Mother*Mary Caroline Whisenant b. 4 Mar 1849, d. 3 Mar 1892
Birth*Grover Henry Gilbreath was born on 26 December 1888 in TX; He married Irma Louis Cannon, circa 1917. 
Death*He died on 20 September 1978 in Lubbock Co., TX, at age 89.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Eastland Co., TXage 31, md.
1930Lubbock Co., TXage 41, md., 1st. md. age 28, farmer

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Bashaba Jane Allen

ID# 24309, b. January 1855, d. 1928
Bashaba J. [Allen] Whisenant
Birth*Bashaba Jane Allen was born in January 1855 in MO.1 
Marriage*She married John Nicholas Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins. 
Death*Bashaba Jane Allen died in 1928.2 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 29, md.
1900Erath Co., TXage 45, widow, 6 ch., 6 living, farmer, head of household.
1910Erath Co., TXage 57, widow, 6 ch., 6 living. She is living with daughter and son-in-law James W. & Amazona Caldwell.
1920Eastland Co., TXage 65, widow, live with son-in-law and daughter James W. & Amazon I. Culwell.

Family

John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Marriage*Bashaba Jane Allen married John Nicholas Whisenant, son of Joseph Henry Whisenant and Permelia Arminda Collins. 
Children

Citations

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

Samuel Henry Whisenant

ID# 24310, b. 17 February 1875, d. 27 February 1913
Samuel Henry Whisenant
Photo courtesy: Denise Longino
eMail: dlongino@organ.org
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Mother*Bashaba Jane Allen b. Jan 1855, d. 1928
Birth*Samuel Henry Whisenant was born on 17 February 1875 in Erath Co., TX; Note: Dates on death certificate conflicts with deaths on the tombstone.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Edna Hart circa 1896.2 
Death*Samuel Henry Whisenant died on 27 February 1913 in Erath Co., TX, at age 38; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 5
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found.

Family

Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 February 1875, d. 10 January 1938
Marriage*Samuel Henry Whisenant married Margaret Edna Hart circa 1896.2 
Children

Citations

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

Amanda Maybell Whisenant

ID# 24311, b. 26 October 1877, d. 1 January 1961
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Mother*Bashaba Jane Allen b. Jan 1855, d. 1928
Birth*Amanda Maybell Whisenant was born on 26 October 1877 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Luther Dewitt Holloway on 14 October 1894 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*Amanda Maybell Whisenant died on 1 January 1961 in Athens, Henderson Co., TX, at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Oakwood, Leon Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 2
1900Comanche Co., TXage 22, md. 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Erath Co., TXage 32, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1920Freestone Co., TXage 43, widow, farming
1930Anderson Co., TXage 52, widowed. She lives with her son Dale.

Family

Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 February 1872, d. 15 November 1918
Marriage*Amanda Maybell Whisenant married Luther Dewitt Holloway on 14 October 1894 in Erath Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Iva Amzonia Whisenant

ID# 24312, b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 July 1964
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Mother*Bashaba Jane Allen b. Jan 1855, d. 1928
Birth*Iva Amzonia Whisenant was born on 5 May 1880 in TX. 
Marriage*She married Clarence Leonard Chambers, son of Joseph Taylor Chambers. 
Marriage*Iva Amzonia Whisenant married James William Culwell circa 1909.1 
Death*Iva Amzonia Whisenant died on 13 July 1964 in Bexar Co., TX, at age 84. 
Burial*She was buried in Clifton Memorial Park Cem., Clifton, Bosque Co., TX, 31.82233, -97.58058. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Erath Co., TXage 1 month
1900Erath Co., TXage 20, single, living with mother
1910Erath Co., TXage 29, md. 2nd time, 1 yr., 1 ch.,1 living
1920Eastland Co., TXage 38, md.
1930Bell Co., TXage 49, md. 19 yrs.
1940Cranfills Gap, Bosque Co., TXage 59, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 18-19, sheet 1A, household #3]

Family 1

Clarence Leonard Chambers b. 17 July 1881
Marriage*Iva Amzonia Whisenant married Clarence Leonard Chambers, son of Joseph Taylor Chambers. 
Child

Family 2

James William Culwell b. 5 February 1874, d. 15 June 1957
Marriage*Iva Amzonia Whisenant married James William Culwell circa 1909.1 
Children

Citations

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

Lillie Emma Whisenant

ID# 24313, b. 13 July 1884, d. 19 September 1986
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Mother*Bashaba Jane Allen b. Jan 1855, d. 1928
Birth*Lillie Emma Whisenant was born on 13 July 1884 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Edward Smith circa 1906.2 
Death*Lillie Emma Whisenant died on 19 September 1986 in Knox Co., TX, at age 102.1 
Burial*She was buried in Huckabay Cem., Huckabay, Erath Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 15, living with mother
1910Erath Co., TXage 24, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Huckabay, Erath Co., TXage 34, md.
1930Erath Co., TXage 42, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Huckabay, Erath Co., TXage 54, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 72-6, sheet 1B, household #15]

Family

Thomas Edward Smith b. 20 December 1880, d. 7 June 1945
Marriage*Lillie Emma Whisenant married Thomas Edward Smith circa 1906.2 
Children

Citations

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

Lewis Whisenant

ID# 24314, b. 13 January 1888, d. 15 August 1959
Father*John Nicholas Whisenant b. 1845, d. 1892
Mother*Bashaba Jane Allen b. Jan 1855, d. 1928
Birth*Lewis Whisenant was born on 13 January 1888 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Cora Alice Turney circa 1910 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*Lewis Whisenant died on 15 August 1959 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 71; married.4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Tyler, Smith Co., TX, 32.356389,-95.367500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Erath Co., TXage 12, living with mother
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 41, md., 1st. md. age 23, contractor, rig oil well, no military service
1940Census record not found.
Residence In June 1917 Lewis lived in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Residence* In 1942 Lewis lived in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, LA.3 

Family

Cora Alice Turney b. 20 January 1890, d. 26 July 1977
Marriage*He married Cora Alice Turney circa 1910 in Erath Co., TX. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S317] Letter, Lewis Barton Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Margaret Edna Hart

ID# 24315, b. 1 February 1875, d. 10 January 1938
Birth*Margaret Edna Hart was born on 1 February 1875 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Henry Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1896.3 
Death*Margaret Edna Hart died on 10 January 1938 in Eastland Co., TX, at age 62; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 44, widow
1930Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 55, widow, 1st. md. age 21, rents home.

Family

Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 February 1875, d. 27 February 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Iva Amzonia Whisenant

ID# 24316, b. 9 April 1897, d. 30 December 1977
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*Iva Amzonia Whisenant was born on 9 April 1897 in Strawn, Palo Pinto Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married Earnest Loyd Goodwin on 3 August 1917 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*Iva Amzonia Whisenant died on 30 December 1977 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Erath Co., TXage 32, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Erath Co., TXage 43, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 72-12, sheet 3B, household #65]

Family

Earnest Loyd Goodwin b. 30 July 1896, d. 28 December 1988
Children
  • Nelda Ruth Goodwin
  • Robert L. Goodwin
  • Jeannette Goodwin
  • Nina Marie Goodwin

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.

John Elias Whisenant

ID# 24317, b. 1 March 1900, d. 3 August 1979
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*John Elias Whisenant was born on 1 March 1900 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Roselee Hughes on 19 October 1924 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.2 
Death*John Elias Whisenant died on 3 August 1979 in Ranger, Eastland Co., TX, at age 79. 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, 32.389444,-98.991389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Census record not found.
1920Erath Co., TXage 18, single, lives with mother, farmer
1930Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 30, md., trucker,1st. md. age 24, no military service.
1940Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 40, md., completed 2 years of high school. He owns a home valued at $500. [e.d. 67-22, sheet 8A, household #116]

Family

Mary Roselee Hughes b. 1 October 1906, d. 5 February 1994
Marriage*John Elias Whisenant married Mary Roselee Hughes on 19 October 1924 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.

William Martin Whisenant

ID# 24318, b. 10 December 1902, d. 17 June 1994
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*William Martin Whisenant was born on 10 December 1902 in Brandon, Hill Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ina S. [unknown] 
Marriage*William Martin Whisenant married Tina Emma Wells in Ranger, Eastland Co., TX.1 
Death*William Martin Whisenant died on 17 June 1994 in Comanche Co., TX, at age 91.3 
Burial*He was buried in Erath Gardens of Memory Cem., Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found.
1920Erath Co., TXage 18, single, lives with mother
1930Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 28, single, living with mother, concrete worker
1940Erath Co., TXage 37, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $200. [e.d. 72-6, sheet 4A, household #69]. Note: His wife in this census is named "Ina S.". This may be "Tina", but I'm not sure so I'm entering her separately.
Residence* In December 1986 William lived in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. 

Family 1

Ina S. [unknown] b. circa 1901
Marriage*He married Ina S. [unknown] 

Family 2

Tina Emma Wells b. 3 March 1901, d. 8 October 1984
Marriage*William Martin Whisenant married Tina Emma Wells in Ranger, Eastland Co., TX.1 

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Viola Basheba Whisenant

ID# 24319, b. 30 May 1904, d. 5 March 1999
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*Viola Basheba Whisenant was born on 30 May 1904 in Lampasas Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Clyde Elmer Hailey on 8 July 1923 in Mangum, Eastland Co., TX.1 
Death*Viola Basheba Whisenant died on 5 March 1999 in Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, at age 94.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 15, single, living with mother
1930Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 25, md., 1st. md. age 20, lives next door to mother.
1940Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 35, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 67-28, sheet 7B, household #161]

Family

Clyde Elmer Hailey b. circa 1902
Children
  • Kay Hailey
  • Billie Hailey
  • Margarett F. Hailey
  • Billy Maxine Hailey
  • Wanda Faye Hailey
  • Gloria K. Hailey

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Goldie Barteen Whisenant

ID# 24320, b. 5 August 1907, d. 25 April 2006
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*Goldie Barteen Whisenant was born on 5 August 1907 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Millard Slaughter on 21 February 1926 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*Goldie Barteen Whisenant died on 25 April 2006 in Eastland Co., TX, at age 98.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 12
1940Longview, Gregg Co., TXage 32, md., completed the 9th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 92-6, sheet 7B, household #180]

Family

Millard Slaughter b. 22 February 1907, d. 18 October 1982
Child
  • John Dean Slaughter

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Ruth Olean Whisenant

ID# 24321, b. 29 January 1911, d. 28 December 1997
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*Ruth Olean Whisenant was born on 29 January 1911 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married William Ellis Miller on 4 August 1928 in Eastland Co., TX.1 
Death*Ruth Olean Whisenant died on 28 December 1997 in Baird, Callahan Co., TX, at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Flatwood Cem., Eastland Co., TX, 32.319444,-98.810000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 9
1930Eastland Co., TXage 19, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Hutchinson Co., TXage 29, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 117-1, sheet 6A, household #117]

Family

William Ellis Miller b. circa 1903
Marriage*Ruth Olean Whisenant married William Ellis Miller on 4 August 1928 in Eastland Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.

Lottie May Louise Whisenant

ID# 24322, b. 1 August 1913, d. 24 March 1970
Father*Samuel Henry Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1875, d. 27 Feb 1913
Mother*Margaret Edna Hart b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 10 Jan 1938
Birth*Lottie May Louise Whisenant was born on 1 August 1913 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Bennie Robert Rodgers on 26 December 1932 in Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK.1 
Death*Lottie May Louise Whisenant died on 24 March 1970 in Gorman, Eastland Co., TX, at age 56; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, 32.389444,-98.991389.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 6
1930Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 16, single, living with mother
1940Duval Co., TXage 26, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 66-10, sheet 17B, household #383]

Family

Bennie Robert Rodgers b. circa 1897
Marriage*Lottie May Louise Whisenant married Bennie Robert Rodgers on 26 December 1932 in Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK.1 
Children
  • Jimmy Robert Rodgers
  • Joyce Illene Rodgers

Citations

  1. [S318] Jerry Slaughter, "Slaughter, Jerry," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 8 Feb 1998.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Luther Dewitt Holloway

ID# 24323, b. 9 February 1872, d. 15 November 1918
Birth*Luther Dewitt Holloway was born on 9 February 1872 in Freestone Co., TX. 
Marriage*He married Amanda Maybell Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, on 14 October 1894 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*Luther Dewitt Holloway died on 15 November 1918 in Freestone Co., TX, at age 46. 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Oakwood, Leon Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Comanche Co., TXage 28, md. 6 yrs., farmer
1910Erath Co., TXage 38, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer

Family

Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 October 1877, d. 1 January 1961
Children

Edward Franklin Holloway

ID# 24324, b. 6 September 1895, d. 6 August 1953
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Edward Franklin Holloway was born on 6 September 1895 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 6 August 1953 in Anderson Co., TX, at age 57; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Comanche Co., TXage 5
1910Erath Co., TXage 14
1920Freestone Co., TXage 24, md., farming. He and his wife Bertha, and their child reside next door to his mother.
1930Anderson Co., TXage 35, md., 1st. md. age 24, farmer. His wife is Bertha, and they have 6 children. He lives next door to his mother.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Luther D. Holloway Jr.

ID# 24325, b. 25 August 1905, d. 4 November 1918
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Luther D. Holloway Jr. was born on 25 August 1905 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 4 November 1918 in Freestone Co., TX, at age 13; Influenza.1 
Census*Luther D. Holloway Jr. appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Erath Co., TX, age 4. 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Robert Holloway

ID# 24326, b. circa 1909
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Robert Holloway was born circa 1909 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 4? months
1920Freestone Co., TXage 10
1930Anderson Co., TXage 20, md., 1st. md. age 19. His wife is Mary L. They reside next door to his mother.

Citations

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

Dale Allen Holloway

ID# 24327, b. 14 March 1908, d. 9 February 1975
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Dale Allen Holloway was born on 14 March 1908 in TX; He married Delia Pearce.1,2 
Death*He died on 9 February 1975 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 66.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Roselawn Park Cem., Palestine, Anderson Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 2
1920Freestone Co., TXage 11
1930Anderson Co., TXage 22, single, farmer. His mother resides in the household.

Citations

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

Dealva B. Holloway

ID# 24328, b. March 1897
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Dealva B. Holloway was born in March 1897 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Comanche Co., TXage 3
1910Erath Co., TXage 13

Citations

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

Eva B. Holloway

ID# 24329, b. 9 June 1899, d. 4 November 1918
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Eva B. Holloway was born on 9 June 1899 in Erath Co., TX. 
Death*She died on 4 November 1918 in Freestone Co., TX, at age 19; married. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Comanche Co., TXage 11 months
1910Erath Co., TXage 9

Thelma Holloway

ID# 24330, b. circa 1904
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*Thelma Holloway was born circa 1904 in TX.1 
Census*Thelma Holloway appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Erath Co., TX, age 6. 

Citations

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

William Mckinley Holloway

ID# 24332, b. 21 January 1903, d. 19 November 1968
Father*Luther Dewitt Holloway b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 15 Nov 1918
Mother*Amanda Maybell Whisenant b. 26 Oct 1877, d. 1 Jan 1961
Birth*William Mckinley Holloway was born on 21 January 1903 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 November 1968 in Palestine, Anderson Co., TX, at age 65; widowed.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 8
1920Freestone Co., TXage 19, single, resides with his mother.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Clarence Leonard Chambers1

ID# 24333, b. 17 July 1881
Father*Joseph Taylor Chambers1 b. 17 Dec 1847, d. 22 Apr 1930
Birth*Clarence Leonard Chambers was born on 17 July 1881 in NC.2 
Marriage*He married Iva Amzonia Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen. 
CensusClarence Leonard Chambers appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Alexander, Erath Co., TX, age 18, resides with father and step-mother. 

Family

Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 July 1964
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S26] W.W. I Draft Registration Records.

Hilliard H. Chambers

ID# 24334, b. 8 August 1901, d. 9 January 1989
Father*Clarence Leonard Chambers b. 17 Jul 1881
Mother*Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 Jul 1964
Birth*Hilliard H. Chambers was born on 8 August 1901 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 9 January 1989 in TX at age 87.1 
Census*Hilliard H. Chambers appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Erath Co., TX, age 8, living with mother and step-father James W. & Amazona Caldwell. 

Citations

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

James William Culwell

ID# 24335, b. 5 February 1874, d. 15 June 1957
Birth*James William Culwell was born on 5 February 1874 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Iva Amzonia Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1909.2 
Death*James William Culwell died on 15 June 1957 in Clifton, Bosque Co., TX, at age 83. 
Burial*He was buried in Clifton Memorial Park Cem., Clifton, Bosque Co., TX, 31.82233, -97.58058. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 36, md. 2nd time, 1 yr., farmer
1920Eastland Co., TXage 46, md., farmer
1930Bell Co., TXage 55, md. 19 yrs., owns home, R$800.
1940Cranfills Gap, Bosque Co., TXage 66, md., completed 1 year of college. He rents a home for $15.

Family

Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 July 1964
Marriage*James William Culwell married Iva Amzonia Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1909.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

James Clark Culwell

ID# 24336, b. 23 July 1910, d. 1 April 2003
Father*James William Culwell b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 15 Jun 1957
Mother*Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 Jul 1964
Birth*James Clark Culwell was born on 23 July 1910. 
Death*He died on 1 April 2003 in TX at age 92. 

Paul Ross Culwell

ID# 24337, b. 16 March 1912, d. 21 May 2009
Father*James William Culwell b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 15 Jun 1957
Mother*Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 Jul 1964
Birth*Paul Ross Culwell was born on 16 March 1912 in Freestone Co., TX. 
Death*He died on 21 May 2009 in TX at age 97. 
Census*Paul Ross Culwell appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Eastland Co., TX, age 7. 

John Walton Culwell

ID# 24339, b. 7 September 1914, d. 7 November 2003
Father*James William Culwell b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 15 Jun 1957
Mother*Iva Amzonia Whisenant b. 5 May 1880, d. 13 Jul 1964
Birth*John Walton Culwell was born on 7 September 1914 in TX. 
Death*He died on 7 November 2003 in TX at age 89. 

Henrietta E. Cayton

ID# 24340, b. 4 January 1885, d. 7 December 1975
Birth*Henrietta E. Cayton was born on 4 January 1885 in MO.1,2 
Marriage*She married Bailey Ernest Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1903.3 
Death*Henrietta E. Cayton died on 7 December 1975 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 90; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, 32.389444,-98.991389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eastland Co., TXage 25, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living
1920Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 34, md.
1930Stephens Co., TXage 47, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Stephens Co., TXage 55, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Bailey Ernest Whisenant b. 4 February 1882, d. 28 May 1953
Marriage*Henrietta E. Cayton married Bailey Ernest Whisenant, son of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1903.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lillie Esther Whisenant

ID# 24341, b. 3 January 1906, d. 26 October 1908
Father*Bailey Ernest Whisenant b. 4 Feb 1882, d. 28 May 1953
Mother*Henrietta E. Cayton b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 7 Dec 1975
Birth*Lillie Esther Whisenant was born on 3 January 1906.1 
Death*She died on 26 October 1908 at age 2.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Cisco, Eastland Co., TX, 32.389444,-98.991389. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Ruth S. Whisenant

ID# 24342, b. 30 May 1908, d. 12 September 1933
Father*Bailey Ernest Whisenant b. 4 Feb 1882, d. 28 May 1953
Mother*Henrietta E. Cayton b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 7 Dec 1975
Birth*Ruth S. Whisenant was born on 30 May 1908 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Morege L. Wooley circa 1927.2 
Death*Ruth S. Whisenant died on 12 September 1933 in Ranger, Eastland Co., TX, at age 25; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Eastland Co., TXage 2
1920Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 11
1930Eastland Co., TXage 21, md., 1st. md. age 18

Family

Morege L. Wooley b. circa 1908
Children
  • Lee Ora Wooley
  • Mildred Geraldine Wooley

Citations

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

Ernest Sherill Whisenant

ID# 24343, b. 29 April 1922, d. 21 December 2012
Father*Bailey Ernest Whisenant b. 4 Feb 1882, d. 28 May 1953
Mother*Henrietta E. Cayton b. 4 Jan 1885, d. 7 Dec 1975
Birth*Ernest Sherill Whisenant was born on 29 April 1922 in Cisco, Eastland Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Clara Laverne Webb. 
Death*Ernest Sherill Whisenant died on 21 December 2012 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX, at age 90.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Stephens Co., TXage 8
1940Stephens Co., TXage 18, single, attending school. He is completed 3 years of high school.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Ernest Sherill Whisenant began military service on 14 October 1942 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 
Residence In 1995 Ernest lived in Ingram, Kerr Co., TX. 
Residence* In 2007 Ernest lived in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX. 

Family

Clara Laverne Webb b. 21 October 1923
Marriage*He married Clara Laverne Webb. 
Children
  • Ted Thomas Whisenant
  • Sharon Diane Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Thomas Edward Smith

ID# 24344, b. 20 December 1880, d. 7 June 1945
Birth*Thomas Edward Smith was born on 20 December 1880 in TX.1 
Marriage*He married Lillie Emma Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1906.2 
Death*Thomas Edward Smith died on 7 June 1945 in Erath Co., TX, at age 64.1 
Burial*He was buried in Huckabay Cem., Huckabay, Erath Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Erath Co., TXage 29, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., farmer
1920Huckabay, Erath Co., TXage 38, md., farmer
1930Erath Co., TXage 48, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Huckabay, Erath Co., TXage 58, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a school bus driver. His wage last year was $530. He owns a farmhouse valued at $350.

Family

Lillie Emma Whisenant b. 13 July 1884, d. 19 September 1986
Marriage*Thomas Edward Smith married Lillie Emma Whisenant, daughter of John Nicholas Whisenant and Bashaba Jane Allen, circa 1906.2 
Children

Citations

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

Clara Belle Smith

ID# 24345, b. circa 1908
Father*Thomas Edward Smith b. 20 Dec 1880, d. 7 Jun 1945
Mother*Lillie Emma Whisenant b. 13 Jul 1884, d. 19 Sep 1986
Birth*Clara Belle Smith was born circa 1908 in TX.1 
Census*Clara Belle Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Erath Co., TX, age 22, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

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

Gaylord Doyle Smith

ID# 24346, b. 10 June 1909, d. 26 November 2000
Father*Thomas Edward Smith b. 20 Dec 1880, d. 7 Jun 1945
Mother*Lillie Emma Whisenant b. 13 Jul 1884, d. 19 Sep 1986
Birth*Gaylord Doyle Smith was born on 10 June 1909 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 26 November 2000 at age 91.1 
Burial*He was buried in West End Cem., Stephenville, Erath Co., TX, 32.212500,-98.216667. 
Census*Gaylord Doyle Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Erath Co., TX, age 20, single, resides with parents. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.