Mary Dianna Whisonant

ID# 24501, b. 29 June 1866, d. 22 October 1964
Father*Wylie Whisonant b. c 1844
Mother*Margaret [unknown] b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 19 Apr 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Mary Dianna Whisonant was born on 29 June 1866 in SC.1 
Marriage*She married Jordan Roland Meacheam circa 1886.2 
Death*Mary Dianna Whisonant died on 22 October 1964 in SC at age 98.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 13
1900Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 38, md. 15 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 41, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 62, md., 1st. md. age 20.
1940Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 71, widow, completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 11-2, sheet 2A]
Name Variation Mary Dianna Whisonant was also known as Deliah. 

Family

Jordan Roland Meacheam b. 16 August 1856, d. 9 January 1937
Marriage*She married Jordan Roland Meacheam circa 1886.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Margaret J. Whisonant

ID# 24502, b. circa 1867
Father*Wylie Whisonant b. c 1844
Mother*Margaret [unknown] b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 19 Apr 1923
Referencemulatto
Birth*Margaret J. Whisonant was born circa 1867 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 11

Citations

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

James L. Whisonant

ID# 24503, b. July 1873
Father*Wylie Whisonant b. c 1844
Mother*Margaret [unknown] b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 19 Apr 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*James L. Whisonant was born in July 1873 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Rooks on 8 March 1898 in Conway Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 7
1900Nicholas, Conway Co., ARage 26, md. 2 yrs., farm laborer
1910Nicholson, Conway Co., ARage 39, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer
1920Nicholson, Conway Co., ARage 48, md., farmer
Nickname As of 1910, James L. Whisonant also went by the name of Jim Whisenant. 

Family

Sarah Rooks b. May 1877
Marriage*He married Sarah Rooks on 8 March 1898 in Conway Co., AR.2 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.

George Meek Whisenant

ID# 24504, b. circa 1875
Father*Wylie Whisonant b. c 1844
Mother*Margaret [unknown] b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 19 Apr 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*George Meek Whisenant was born circa 1875 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Minnie C. [unknown] circa 1899.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 5
1900Census record not found.
1910Washington, Conway Co., ARage 33, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer
1920Washington, Conway Co., ARage 48, md., farmer. Nephew Mick W. Whisenant, age 18, b. SC, living in household.
1940Washington, Conway Co., ARage 65, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed in farming. He owns his farmhouse valued at $800. [e.d. 15-22, sheet 11A, household #180]
Note*George Meek Whisenant and Meekie W. Whisonant Can anyone tell me if this is the same person? 
Name Variation As of 1910, George Meek Whisenant was also known as Meck Whistnant.1 

Family

Minnie C. [unknown] b. circa 1879
Marriage*He married Minnie C. [unknown] circa 1899.1 
Children

Citations

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

Andrew Johnson Whisonant

ID# 24506, b. 7 January 1863, d. 4 December 1939
Father*Wylie Whisonant b. c 1844
Mother*Margaret [unknown] b. 25 Dec 1843, d. 19 Apr 1923
Referenceblack race
Birth*Andrew Johnson Whisonant was born on 7 January 1863 in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Marriage*He married Martha J. Childers circa 1890.2 
Death*Andrew Johnson Whisonant died on 4 December 1939 at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870York Co., SC
1880Cherokee, York Co., SCage 14
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 34, md. 10 yrs., farmer. Census listed his d.o.b. as Apr 1866.
1910Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 45, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farm manager
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 52, md., mulatto
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 64, md., farming, 1st. md. age 25
Note*Andrew Johnson Whisonant and John Whisonant Is this the same person? 

Family

Martha J. Childers b. 26 March 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Marriage*Andrew Johnson Whisonant married Martha J. Childers circa 1890.2 
Children

Citations

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

Martha J. Childers

ID# 24507, b. 26 March 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Martha J. Childers was born on 26 March 1875 in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Johnson Whisonant, son of Wylie Whisonant and Margaret [unknown], circa 1890.2 
Death*Martha J. Childers died on 19 May 1946 at age 71.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 25, md. 10 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 36, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 47, md.
1930Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 55, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Spencer, Rowan Co., NCage 66, widow, completed no schooling. She resides with her son Marion F. Whisonant. [e.d. 80-27, sheet 5B, household #103]
Residence On 1 April 1935 Martha lived in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC.2 
Residence* In August 1943 Martha lived in Cherokee Co., SC. 

Family

Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 January 1863, d. 4 December 1939
Marriage*She married Andrew Johnson Whisonant, son of Wylie Whisonant and Margaret [unknown], circa 1890.2 
Children

Citations

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

Marion Frank Whisonant

ID# 24508, b. 22 February 1891, d. 23 October 1951
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Marion Frank Whisonant was born on 22 February 1891 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Eliza Smith. 
Marriage*Marion Frank Whisonant married Eliza M. [unknown] circa 1929.2 
Death*Marion Frank Whisonant died on 23 October 1951 at age 60.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 9
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 18, single, living at home
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 29, md.
1930Salisbury, Rowan Co., NCage 39, md., 1st. md. age 20, helper in a machine shop.
1940Spencer, Rowan Co., NCage 48, md., completed 1 year of college. He is employed as a locomotive fireman for the rail road. His wage last year was $950. He owns a home valued at $2000. [e.d. 80-27, sheet 5B, household #103]

Family 1

Eliza Smith b. 23 February 1892, d. 17 September 1945
Marriage*Marion Frank Whisonant married Eliza Smith. 
Children

Family 2

Eliza M. [unknown] b. circa 1909
Marriage*Marion Frank Whisonant married Eliza M. [unknown] circa 1929.2 

Citations

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

Elliott Cardozo Whisonant

ID# 24509, b. 13 June 1894, d. 10 June 1970
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Elliott Cardozo Whisonant was born on 13 June 1894 in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Carrie [unknown] circa 1919.3 
Marriage*Elliott Cardozo Whisonant married Martha Smith. 
Death*Elliott Cardozo Whisonant died on 10 June 1970 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, at age 75; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cem., Washington, DC.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 6
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 14, single, living at home
1920Cherokee, Cherokee Co., SCage 25, md.
1930Washington, DCage 35, md., 1st. md. age 24, truck driver, Vet: World War
1940Spencer, Rowan Co., NCage 45, md., completed 3 years of college. He is employed as a fireman for the railroad. His wage last year was $680. He resides in the household of his brother Marion F. Whisonant. [e.d. 80-27, sheet 5B, household #103]
1940Washington, DCage 45, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for the highway department. His wage last year was $1250. He rents his house for $55. [s.d. 1, e.d. 1-514, sheet 8B, line 47, household #148] Note: He is also listed in the household of his brother Marion Whisonant, in Rowan Co., NC.
Residence* On 5 June 1917 Elliott lived in Kings Creek, Cherokee Co., SC; occupation: Carpenter; married: no.1 
Residence On 1 April 1935 Elliott lived in Washington, DC.3 

Family 1

Carrie [unknown] b. circa 1896
Marriage*He married Carrie [unknown] circa 1919.3 
Child
  • Thelma Whisonant

Family 2

Martha Smith b. circa 1895, d. 14 July 1977
Marriage*Elliott Cardozo Whisonant married Martha Smith. 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William Whisonant

ID# 24510, b. August 1896
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*William Whisonant was born in August 1896 in SC.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Cherokee Co., SCage 3
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 12
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC

Citations

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

Wylie Holliday Whisonant

ID# 24511, b. 4 September 1901, d. 6 March 1987
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Wylie Holliday Whisonant was born on 4 September 1901 in SC.1 
Marriage*He married Virginia Viola Beatty. 
Death*Wylie Holliday Whisonant died on 6 March 1987 in Washington, DC, at age 85.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cem., Washington, DC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 8, male
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 17, single, living at home
1930Census record not found
1940Washington, DCage 35, md., completed 2 years of college. He is employed as a messenger at the Department of Interior. His wage last year was $1620. He Owns his home. [s.d. 1, e.d. 1-354, sheet 3B, line 68, household #58]
Note*Wylie Holliday Whisonant He graduated from George Washington University Laws School after attending Howard University. He worked for Bashe in Manhattan as a broker in the Rockefeller Center office. He was one of the first African American brokers on Wall Street. 

Family

Virginia Viola Beatty b. 10 May 1906, d. 3 May 2006
Marriage*He married Virginia Viola Beatty. 
Child
  • Wyley Holliday Whisonant Jr.

Citations

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

Andrew Lafayette Whisonant

ID# 24512, b. 14 September 1905, d. May 1981
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Marriage*Andrew Lafayette Whisonant married Hazel E. [unknown] 
Birth*Andrew Lafayette Whisonant was born on 14 September 1905 in SC.1 
Death*He died in May 1981 in Washington, DC, at age 75.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Cherokee Co., SCage 4
1920Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SCage 15
1930Washington, DCage 23, single, janitor, Kesesaw Apts.
1940Washington, DCage 33, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a steam engineer, building construction. His wage last year was $1140. He owns a home valued at $8750. [s.d. 1, e.d. 1-408, sheet 1A, line 30, household #8]

Family

Hazel E. [unknown] b. 8 October 1906, d. 27 November 1995
Marriage*Andrew Lafayette Whisonant married Hazel E. [unknown] 
Child
  • Ave Maria Whisonant

Citations

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

Seberta Whisonant

ID# 24513, b. circa 1909
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Seberta Whisonant was born circa 1909.1 
Census*Seberta Whisonant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Cherokee Co., SC, age 1. 

Citations

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

Livada Whisonant

ID# 24514, b. circa 1911
Father*Andrew Johnson Whisonant b. 7 Jan 1863, d. 4 Dec 1939
Mother*Martha J. Childers b. 26 Mar 1875, d. 19 May 1946
Referenceblack race
Birth*Livada Whisonant was born circa 1911 in SC.1 
Census*Livada Whisonant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, age 9. 

Citations

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

Thomas Wilbur Whisenant

ID# 24516, b. 20 February 1870, d. 24 February 1933
Father*Newton J. Whisenhunt b. c 1827, d. 16 Oct 1893
Mother*Mary J. Setzer b. c 1841
Birth*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant was born on 20 February 1870 in NC; Parents born: NC.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Virginia May on 24 February 1895 in VA. 
Death*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant died on 24 February 1933 in Danville City, VA, at age 63.1 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found
1900Danville City, VAage 30, md. 5 yrs., works at cotton mill
1910Danville City, VAage 38, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., foreman at cotton mill
1920Danville City, VAage 50, md., weaving overseer
1930Danville City, VAage 60, md., foreman at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 25, no military service.

Family

Mary Virginia May b. 6 February 1872, d. 8 December 1970
Marriage*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant married Mary Virginia May on 24 February 1895 in VA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Virginia May

ID# 24517, b. 6 February 1872, d. 8 December 1970
Birth*Mary Virginia May was born on 6 February 1872 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Wilbur Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 24 February 1895 in VA. 
Burial*Mary Virginia May was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 
Death*She died on 8 December 1970 in Danville City, VA, at age 98.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Danville City, VAage 28, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1910Danville City, VAage 36, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Danville City, VAage 47, md.
1930Danville City, VAage 57, md., 1st. md. age 23
1940Danville City, VAage 68, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She owns her home valued at $2500. [e.d. 106-20, sheet 11B, household #197]

Family

Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 February 1870, d. 24 February 1933
Marriage*Mary Virginia May married Thomas Wilbur Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 24 February 1895 in VA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Gladis Dean Whisenant

ID# 24518, b. 11 September 1896, d. 13 October 1981
Father*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 24 Feb 1933
Mother*Mary Virginia May b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Gladis Dean Whisenant was born on 11 September 1896 in Danville City, VA.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Green Gosney on 7 April 1919 in Danville City, VA. 
Death*Gladis Dean Whisenant died on 13 October 1981 in VA at age 85.2 
Burial*She was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Danville City, VAage 3
1910Danville City, VAage 13
1920Danville City, VAage 22, md.
1930Danville City, VAage 32, md., 1st. md. age 20. Two children in the household.

Family

John Green Gosney b. 18 February 1897, d. 4 March 1981
Marriage*Gladis Dean Whisenant married John Green Gosney on 7 April 1919 in Danville City, VA. 

Citations

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

Ora Lee Whisenant

ID# 24519, b. 20 February 1899, d. 12 November 1991
Father*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 24 Feb 1933
Mother*Mary Virginia May b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Ora Lee Whisenant was born on 20 February 1899 in VA.1,2 
Death*She died on 12 November 1991 in Danville City, VA, at age 92.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Danville City, VAage 1
1910Danville City, VAage 12
1920Danville City, VAage 21, single, living at home
1930Danville City, VAage 30, single, bookkeeper for wholesale company, living with parents.
1940Danville City, VAage 41, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a bookkeeper for a wholesale grocery. Her wage last year was $1144. She resides with her mother.

Citations

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

Oscar Thomas Whisenant

ID# 24520, b. 1 January 1901, d. 1 February 1975
Father*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 24 Feb 1933
Mother*Mary Virginia May b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Oscar Thomas Whisenant was born on 1 January 1901 in VA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Wagoner circa 1926. 
Death*Oscar Thomas Whisenant died on 1 February 1975 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC, at age 74; married.2 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Danville City, VAage 9
1920Danville City, VAage 19, single, living at home
1930High Point, Guilford Co., NCage 29, md., war vet., foreman, silk mill, 1st. md. age 25
1940Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VAage 39, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a Mechanic at a silk mill. His wage last year was $1200. He rents his home for $15. [e.d. 34-16, sheet 6A, household #88]
Milit-Beg*Oscar Thomas Whisenant began military service on 9 August 1918 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 4 August 1919. 
Residence* In 1933 Oscar lived in High Point, Guilford Co., NC. 
Residence In January 1975 Oscar lived in High Point, Guilford Co., NC.3 

Family

Margaret Wagoner b. 20 September 1902, d. 13 May 1994
Marriage*He married Margaret Wagoner circa 1926. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Jessie W. Whisenant

ID# 24521, b. 5 July 1906, d. 30 August 1948
Father*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 24 Feb 1933
Mother*Mary Virginia May b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Jessie W. Whisenant was born on 5 July 1906 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary P. Vowell. 
Death*Jessie W. Whisenant died on 30 August 1948 at age 42.1 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Danville City, VAage 4
1920Danville City, VAage 13
1930Danville City, VAage 23, single, truck driver, cleaner retail, living with parents.
1940Danville City, VAage 33, md., completed 3 years of high school. He works at a dry cleaning plant. His wage last year was $940. He rents a home for $15. [e.d. 106-20, sheet 17A, household #330]
Residence* In 1933 Jessie lived in Danville City, VA. 

Family

Mary P. Vowell b. circa 1910
Marriage*He married Mary P. Vowell. 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Raymond Hughes Whisenant

ID# 24522, b. 20 December 1908, d. 27 September 1973
Father*Thomas Wilbur Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1870, d. 24 Feb 1933
Mother*Mary Virginia May b. 6 Feb 1872, d. 8 Dec 1970
Birth*Raymond Hughes Whisenant was born on 20 December 1908 in Danville City, VA.1 
Marriage*He married Georgia Guthrie on 17 August 1928 in Halifax, Halifax Co., VA. 
Death*Raymond Hughes Whisenant died on 27 September 1973 in Danville City, VA, at age 64.1 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Danville City, VAage 9 months
1920Danville City, VAage 11
1930High Point, Guilford Co., NCage 21, md., mechanic at silk mill, 1st. md. age 19
1940Danville City, VAage 31, md., completed the 5th. grade. He works as a Loom Fixer in the cotton mill. His wage last year was $1000. He rents his home for $13. [e.d. 106-15, sheet 9B, household #206]
Residence* In 1933 Raymond lived in Danville City, VA. 

Family

Georgia Guthrie b. 28 November 1909, d. 14 December 1996
Marriage*He married Georgia Guthrie on 17 August 1928 in Halifax, Halifax Co., VA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

William Alvin Whisonant

ID# 24523, b. 25 April 1849, d. 13 May 1932
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*William Alvin Whisonant was born on 25 April 1849 in AL; Parents born: AL. (Note: In the 1930 census, his son William D. stated that his father was born in "TN".).1 
Marriage*He married Mary Edith Jones. 
Marriage*William Alvin Whisonant married Sarah A. [unknown] circa 1899.2 
Death*William Alvin Whisonant died on 13 May 1932 in Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 83.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Census record not found
1870Census record not found
1880Jefferson Co., ALage 28, md., farming
1900Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 49, md. 1 year, farmer. His last name is listed as "Whsenant".
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 60, widow, farmer
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 72, widowed, farmer, living alone
1930Census record not found
Note*William Alvin Whisonant Note: Found a record at FamilySearch.com which ives his parents names as Davis Whisnangt and Martha Mitchell. 
Name Variation As of 1900, William Alvin Whisonant was also known as Whisenant.2 

Family 1

Mary Edith Jones b. 9 October 1851, d. 16 July 1895
Marriage*He married Mary Edith Jones. 
Children

Family 2

Sarah A. [unknown] b. September 1858, d. before 1910
Marriage*William Alvin Whisonant married Sarah A. [unknown] circa 1899.2 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Edith Jones

ID# 24524, b. 9 October 1851, d. 16 July 1895
Birth*Mary Edith Jones was born on 9 October 1851 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Alvin Whisonant. 
Death*Mary Edith Jones died on 16 July 1895 in AL at age 43.1 
Burial*She was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 
Census*Mary Edith Jones appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Jefferson Co., AL, age 27, md. 

Family

William Alvin Whisonant b. 25 April 1849, d. 13 May 1932
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Charles Mack Whisonant1

ID# 24525, b. 12 September 1877, d. 25 March 1971
Father*William Alvin Whisonant b. 25 Apr 1849, d. 13 May 1932
Mother*Mary Edith Jones b. 9 Oct 1851, d. 16 Jul 1895
Birth*Charles Mack Whisonant was born on 12 September 1877 in AL.2,1 
Marriage*He married Nora Ethel King circa 1908.3 
Death*Charles Mack Whisonant died on 25 March 1971 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 93.2 
Burial*He was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Jefferson Co., ALage 2
1900Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 22, single, living at home
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 31, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Living with father.
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 42, md., building carpenter
1930Census record not found
1940Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 64, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a carpenter in building construction. His wage last year was $280. He owns a home valued at $500. His wife resides elsewhere. [s.d. 9, e.d. 37-67, sheet 4A, line 27, household #67]

Family

Nora Ethel King b. 3 March 1892, d. 28 April 1956
Marriage*Charles Mack Whisonant married Nora Ethel King circa 1908.3 
Children

Citations

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

E. Maurice Whisenhunt

ID# 24526, b. 17 January 1919, d. 22 August 1998
Father*George Edward Columbus Whisenhunt b. 9 Mar 1889, d. 24 May 1959
Mother*Ida Lee Jackson b. 11 Oct 1902, d. Jan 1979
Birth*E. Maurice Whisenhunt was born on 17 January 1919 in LA.1 
Death*She died on 22 August 1998 in LA at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Bossier Parish, LAage 11 months
1930Roane, Lafayette Co., ARage 11
1940Roane, Lafayette Co., ARage 21, single, attending school, completed 1 year of high school. She resides with her parents.
Residence* In 1994 E. lived in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. 

Family

Eathel Cortney

Citations

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

William Dan Whisonant

ID# 24527, b. 10 June 1876, d. 27 October 1946
Father*William Alvin Whisonant b. 25 Apr 1849, d. 13 May 1932
Mother*Mary Edith Jones b. 9 Oct 1851, d. 16 Jul 1895
Birth*William Dan Whisonant was born on 10 June 1876 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Rose Mae Moore on 8 June 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Death*William Dan Whisonant died on 27 October 1946 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 70. 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Pk. Cem., Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Jefferson Co., ALage 11 months
1900Census record not found
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALcoal miner, age 28, md. 1 time, 6 yrs.
1920El Centro, Imperial Co., CAage 40, md., fruit store merchant
1930Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CAage 50, md., Spanish War Vet., Pumper, Petroleum, 1st. md. age 24
1940Josephine Co., ORage 62, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a home valued at $1000. [e.d. 17-24, sheet 7A, line 7, household #154]
Milit-Beg*William Dan Whisonant began military service on 3 November 1898 entered military service. 20th. Inf., Co. C. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 2 November 1901; discharged at sea aboard the ship Sheridan. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 4 January 1902 entered military service. 23rd. Inf., Co. K. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 8 June 1902 in Ft. MacPherson, Fulton Co., GA. 

Family

Rose Mae Moore b. circa 1888, d. 30 June 1947
Marriage*He married Rose Mae Moore on 8 June 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Rose Mae Moore

ID# 24528, b. circa 1888, d. 30 June 1947
Birth*Rose Mae Moore was born circa 1888 in England.1 
Marriage*She married William Dan Whisonant, son of William Alvin Whisonant and Mary Edith Jones, on 8 June 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Death*Rose Mae Moore died on 30 June 1947 in Marion Co., OR.2 
Burial*She was buried in Hillcrest Memorial Pk. Cem., Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 23, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. Born AL
1920El Centro, Imperial Co., CAage 32, md.
1930Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CAage 43, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Josephine Co., ORage 54, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. Her birth place is listed as "Alabama".

Family

William Dan Whisonant b. 10 June 1876, d. 27 October 1946
Marriage*Rose Mae Moore married William Dan Whisonant, son of William Alvin Whisonant and Mary Edith Jones, on 8 June 1904 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Gladys M. Whisonant

ID# 24529, b. circa 1906
Father*William Dan Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 27 Oct 1946
Mother*Rose Mae Moore b. c 1888, d. 30 Jun 1947
Birth*Gladys M. Whisonant was born circa 1906 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Earl W. Lawton circa 1923. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 4
1920El Centro, Imperial Co., CAage 14
1930Alila, Tulare Co., CAage 24, md., 1st. md. age 17.
1940Grants Pass, Josephine Co., ORage 34, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 17-14, sheet 2B, line 76, household #63.]

Family

Earl W. Lawton b. circa 1901, d. 22 June 1956
Children

Citations

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

Mona Whisonant

ID# 24530, b. circa 1908
Father*William Dan Whisonant b. 10 Jun 1876, d. 27 Oct 1946
Mother*Rose Mae Moore b. c 1888, d. 30 Jun 1947
Birth*Mona Whisonant was born circa 1908 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Jefferson Co., ALage 2
1920El Centro, Imperial Co., CAage 11

Citations

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

Nora Ethel King

ID# 24531, b. 3 March 1892, d. 28 April 1956
Birth*Nora Ethel King was born on 3 March 1892 in AL. 
Marriage*She married Charles Mack Whisonant, son of William Alvin Whisonant and Mary Edith Jones, circa 1908.1 
Death*Nora Ethel King died on 28 April 1956 at age 64. 
Burial*She was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 20, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living. Living with husband and his father.
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 29, md.
1940Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 49, md., completed the 8th. grade. She rents a house for$4.50. She resides by herself. [s.d. 9, e.d. 37-67, sheet 3A, line 35, household #67]

Family

Charles Mack Whisonant b. 12 September 1877, d. 25 March 1971
Marriage*Nora Ethel King married Charles Mack Whisonant, son of William Alvin Whisonant and Mary Edith Jones, circa 1908.1 
Children

Citations

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

John Green Gosney

ID# 24532, b. 18 February 1897, d. 4 March 1981
Birth*John Green Gosney was born on 18 February 1897 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Gladis Dean Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Wilbur Whisenant and Mary Virginia May, on 7 April 1919 in Danville City, VA. 
Death*John Green Gosney died on 4 March 1981 at age 84.1 
Burial*He was buried in Highland Burial Pk., Danville City, VA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Danville City, VAage 25, md.
1930Danville City, VAage 33, md., 1st. md. age 21

Family

Gladis Dean Whisenant b. 11 September 1896, d. 13 October 1981

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Norman Whisonant

ID# 24533, b. 27 August 1908, d. 15 April 1925
Father*Charles Mack Whisonant b. 12 Sep 1877, d. 25 Mar 1971
Mother*Nora Ethel King b. 3 Mar 1892, d. 28 Apr 1956
Birth*Norman Whisonant was born on 27 August 1908 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 15 April 1925 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 16.1 
Burial*He was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 1, living with g-father William A. Whisonant.
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 11

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Maxine Whisonant

ID# 24534, b. 9 December 1910, d. 13 June 2001
Father*Charles Mack Whisonant b. 12 Sep 1877, d. 25 Mar 1971
Mother*Nora Ethel King b. 3 Mar 1892, d. 28 Apr 1956
Birth*Maxine Whisonant was born on 9 December 1910 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 13 June 2001 in AL at age 90.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 9
1940Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 28, single, completed 4 years of high school. She teaches kindergarten. Her wage last year was $95. She resides with her father.

Family

Edward W. Blackburn

Citations

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

Carl L. Whisonant

ID# 24535, b. 17 November 1912, d. 20 April 1977
Father*Charles Mack Whisonant b. 12 Sep 1877, d. 25 Mar 1971
Mother*Nora Ethel King b. 3 Mar 1892, d. 28 Apr 1956
Birth*Carl L. Whisonant was born on 17 November 1912 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Era O. Burns on 27 December 1937 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.3 
Death*Carl L. Whisonant died on 20 April 1977 in AL at age 64.2 
Burial*He was buried in Village Falls Cem., Mulga, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.553056,-86.971389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 7
1930Census record not found.
1940Bayview, Jefferson Co., ALage 21, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a coal loader in a coal mine. His wage last year was $900. He rents a home for $7. [e.d. 37-154, sheet 12A, household #186]

Family 1
Child
  • Max S. Whisonant

Family 2

Era O. Burns b. 7 October 1912, d. 25 September 1987
Marriage*Carl L. Whisonant married Era O. Burns on 27 December 1937 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.3 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Van K. Whisonant

ID# 24536, b. 28 October 1916, d. 22 October 1955
Father*Charles Mack Whisonant b. 12 Sep 1877, d. 25 Mar 1971
Mother*Nora Ethel King b. 3 Mar 1892, d. 28 Apr 1956
Birth*Van K. Whisonant was born on 28 October 1916 in AL. 
Marriage*He married Doris V. Eula Turner. 
Death*Van K. Whisonant died on 22 October 1955 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 38.1 
Burial*He was buried in Warrior Cem., Warrior, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.811667,-86.805000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 4
1930Census record not found
1940Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 24, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a coal miner at a coal mine. His wage last year was $390. He owns a home valued at $300. [s.d. 9, e.d. 37-67, sheet 4A, line 24, household #66]

Family

Doris V. Eula Turner b. 14 February 1917, d. 26 August 1998
Marriage*Van K. Whisonant married Doris V. Eula Turner. 
Child
  • Anna Van Whisonant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James A. Whisenant

ID# 24538, b. April 1861, d. 12 November 1938
Father*Henry J. Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1824
Mother*Mary Smith b. c 1824, d. c 1889
Birth*James A. Whisenant was born in April 1861 in AL; both parents born in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Henderson on 16 December 1883 in Lawrence Co., AL.2 
Death*James A. Whisenant died on 12 November 1938 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 77.3 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Houston, Winston Co., ALage 7
1880Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 18, living at home
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 39, widowed, farmer
1910Lawrence Co., ALfarmer, widowed
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 59, widowed, farming
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 69, widowed, farmer

Family

Mary Ann Henderson b. 1860, d. 23 October 1899
Marriage*James A. Whisenant married Mary Ann Henderson on 16 December 1883 in Lawrence Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S50] Family Bible.

Martha E. Whisenant

ID# 24539, b. 27 November 1884, d. 13 January 1961
Father*James A. Whisenant b. Apr 1861, d. 12 Nov 1938
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson b. 1860, d. 23 Oct 1899
Birth*Martha E. Whisenant was born on 27 November 1884 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 13 January 1961 at age 76. 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 15, single
1910Lawrence Co., ALage 26, single, living at home
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 35, single, living with her father.
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 45, single, living with her father
1940Lawrence Co., ALage 54, single, completed the 4th. grade. She is a farm laborer. Her wage last year was $50. She resides with her niece Mrs. Annie L. Ruthford, age 25. [e.d. 40-19, sheet 16A, household #248]
Name Variation Martha E. Whisenant was also known as Betty. 

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.

Merta A. Whisenant

ID# 24540, b. 15 March 1889
Father*James A. Whisenant b. Apr 1861, d. 12 Nov 1938
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson b. 1860, d. 23 Oct 1899
Birth*Merta A. Whisenant was born on 15 March 1889 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 12
1910Lawrence Co., ALage 21, single, living at home.
Note*Merta A. Whisenant Note: I wonder if Myrtie Arminda and Merta A. are the same person? Does anyone know if this is true? I found Myrtie in the 1900 census, but not the 1910. I found Merta A. in the 1900 and 1910 census. 

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.

Sarah Laica Whisenant

ID# 24541, b. 18 June 1894
Father*James A. Whisenant b. Apr 1861, d. 12 Nov 1938
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson b. 1860, d. 23 Oct 1899
Birth*Sarah Laica Whisenant was born on 18 June 1894 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 5
1910Lawrence Co., ALage 15, single, living at home

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible.

William Henry Whisenant

ID# 24542, b. 31 March 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Father*James A. Whisenant b. Apr 1861, d. 12 Nov 1938
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson b. 1860, d. 23 Oct 1899
Birth*William Henry Whisenant was born on 31 March 1896 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Florence Mary Blankenship circa 1918.3 
Death*William Henry Whisenant died on 14 May 1951 in Lawrence Co., AL, at age 55.4 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 4
1910Lawrence Co., ALage 14, living at home
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 23, md. He and his family are living with his father.
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 34, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22
1940Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 41, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a Laborer on a road project. His wage last year was $225. He rents a home for $3. [e.d. 40-19, sheet 15A, household #233]
Nickname William Henry Whisenant also went by the name of Willie. 

Family

Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 August 1900, d. 1 January 1991
Marriage*He married Florence Mary Blankenship circa 1918.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S50] Family Bible, Whisenant Bible Records, Delashaw Family File, The Lawrence County Archives, Moulton, AL.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S50] Family Bible.

Florence Mary Blankenship

ID# 24543, b. 14 August 1900, d. 1 January 1991
Birth*Florence Mary Blankenship was born on 14 August 1900 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married William Henry Whisenant, son of James A. Whisenant and Mary Ann Henderson, circa 1918.1 
Death*Florence Mary Blankenship died on 1 January 1991 at age 90.3 
Burial*She was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 19, md.
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 29, md., 1st md. age 17
1940Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 42, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

William Henry Whisenant b. 31 March 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Marriage*Florence Mary Blankenship married William Henry Whisenant, son of James A. Whisenant and Mary Ann Henderson, circa 1918.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Glenn Whisenant

ID# 24544, b. 3 December 1918, d. 10 November 2002
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Mother*Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 Aug 1900, d. 1 Jan 1991
Birth*Glenn Whisenant was born on 3 December 1918 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Agnes Gillespie on 23 April 1943 in Giles Co., TN. 
Death*Glenn Whisenant died on 10 November 2002 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, at age 83.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Roselawn Gardens Of Memory Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.594167,-87.005000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 1
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 11
1940Moulton, Lawrence Co., ALage 21, single, [e.d. 40-15, sheet 8B, household #192]
Residence* In 1997 Glenn lived in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL. 

Family

Agnes Gillespie b. 19 October 1918, d. 29 April 1998
Marriage*He married Agnes Gillespie on 23 April 1943 in Giles Co., TN. 
Children

Citations

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

John Forrest Whisenant

ID# 24545, b. July 1869, d. 7 February 1954
Father*Joseph Lafayette Whisenant b. 15 Apr 1840, d. 26 Jan 1907
Mother*Mary Jane Bryant b. 7 Jan 1844, d. b 1885
Birth*John Forrest Whisenant was born in July 1869 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Lousinda F. Williams circa 1898.1 
Death*John Forrest Whisenant died on 7 February 1954 in Montgomery Co., AL, at age 84.2 
Burial*He was buried in Montgomery Memorial Cem., Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Rome, Floyd Co., GAage 10
1900Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 30, md. 3 yrs., farmer
1910Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 40, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., rail road foreman
1920Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 50, md., car inspector, steam rail road
1930Dothan, Houston Co., ALage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 70, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is retired from the railroad. He owns his home valued at $3000. His daughter and her husband also reside in the household. He gave his name as "W. S. Whisenant" in this census. [e.d. 51-7, sheet 61B, household #273]

Family

Lousinda F. Williams b. April 1875, d. 26 June 1945
Marriage*John Forrest Whisenant married Lousinda F. Williams circa 1898.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Lousinda F. Williams

ID# 24546, b. April 1875, d. 26 June 1945
Birth*Lousinda F. Williams was born in April 1875 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married John Forrest Whisenant, son of Joseph Lafayette Whisenant and Mary Jane Bryant, circa 1898.1 
Death*Lousinda F. Williams died on 26 June 1945 in Montgomery Co., AL, at age 70.2 
Burial*She was buried in Montgomery Memorial Cem., Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 25, md. 3 yrs., 1 child, 1 living
1910Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 36, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 42, md.
1930Dothan, Houston Co., ALage 50, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 65, md., completed the 9th. grade.
Nickname Lousinda F. Williams also went by the name of Sid. 
Name Variation Lousinda F. Williams was also known as Cindy Williams. 

Family

John Forrest Whisenant b. July 1869, d. 7 February 1954
Marriage*She married John Forrest Whisenant, son of Joseph Lafayette Whisenant and Mary Jane Bryant, circa 1898.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Nellie F. Whisenant

ID# 24547, b. 18 October 1898, d. April 1980
Father*John Forrest Whisenant b. Jul 1869, d. 7 Feb 1954
Mother*Lousinda F. Williams b. Apr 1875, d. 26 Jun 1945
Birth*Nellie F. Whisenant was born on 18 October 1898 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Reuben Oswalt Perry on 8 August 1917 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Death*Nellie F. Whisenant died in April 1980 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 81.1 
Burial*She was buried in Montgomery Memorial Cem., Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Alexandria, Calhoun Co., ALage 1
1910Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 11
1920Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 21, md. Her and husband living with her parents.
1930Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 31, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 44, md., completed 4 years of high school. She and her husband reside with her parents household.

Family

Reuben Oswalt Perry b. 22 October 1892, d. 1952
Marriage*Nellie F. Whisenant married Reuben Oswalt Perry on 8 August 1917 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 

Citations

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

Reuben Oswalt Perry

ID# 24548, b. 22 October 1892, d. 1952
Birth*Reuben Oswalt Perry was born on 22 October 1892 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Nellie F. Whisenant, daughter of John Forrest Whisenant and Lousinda F. Williams, on 8 August 1917 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 
Death*Reuben Oswalt Perry died in 1952.3 
Burial*He was buried in Montgomery Memorial Cem., Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 27, md.
1930Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 37, md., 1st. md. age 24, clerk at post office.
1940Montgomery, Montgomery Co., ALage 47, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as an Assistant Superintendent, at the U.S. Post Office. His wage last year was $2600.

Family

Nellie F. Whisenant b. 18 October 1898, d. April 1980
Marriage*Reuben Oswalt Perry married Nellie F. Whisenant, daughter of John Forrest Whisenant and Lousinda F. Williams, on 8 August 1917 in Calhoun Co., AL.2 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Hazel E. Tidwell

ID# 24549, b. circa 1909
Father*George Monroe Tidwell b. 13 May 1890, d. 30 Apr 1957
Mother*Louisiana Armitty Whisenhunt b. 9 Feb 1893, d. 6 Mar 1926
Birth*Hazel E. Tidwell was born circa 1909 in AR.1 
Census*Hazel E. Tidwell appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Caney, Montgomery Co., AR, age 7 months. 

Citations

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

Ida L. Perasil

ID# 24550, b. circa 1884
Birth*Ida L. Perasil was born circa 1884 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married George Wesley Whisenant, son of Hamilton David Whisenant and Mary Jane Carroll, on 15 December 1903 in Morgan Co., AL; Note: Her last name may have been "Royster". 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 26, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 1 living.
1920Morgan Co., AL

Family

George Wesley Whisenant b. 25 December 1882, d. 12 September 1971
Children

Citations

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