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age 16

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer

1920

age 36, md., farmer

1930

age 46, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 56, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. He owns his farmhouse valued at $1000. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 3A, line 20, household #35]

Family 1

Marriage*

William Henry Whisenant married Margaret Elizabeth Shrader on 15 November 1907 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Children

Addie L. Whisenant b. 2 Apr 1910, d. 9 Apr 2002
Robert R. Whisenant+ b. 28 Feb 1915, d. Apr 1976
Anna Whisenant b. c 1917, d. c 1917
Ellis Oreen Whisenant b. 19 Feb 1918, d. 12 Dec 2005

Family 2

Della Suzie Slaton b. 2 May 1889, d. 15 May 1970

Marriage*

William Henry Whisenant married Della Suzie Slaton after 1918.¹

Children

William Harrison Whisenant+ b. 7 Aug 1920, d. 16 Mar 2003
Earl Dee Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1922, d. 1 Jul 1985
Hugh Boyd Whisenant Sr.+ b. 17 Apr 1924, d. 4 Jul 1978
Leala Whisenant
Emma Lucille Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1928, d. 15 Jan 2013
Ruby Grace Whisenant+ b. 15 Jan 1930, d. 8 Nov 1992

Citations

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

Minnie L. Whisenant

ID# 24602, b. 10 February 1885, d. 10 August 1970

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Minnie L. Whisenant was born on 10 February 1885 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married John Aretus Smith on 23 April 1905 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Death*

Minnie L. Whisenant died on 10 August 1970 in Fort Payne, DeKalb Co., AL, at age 85.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 15
1910	Decatur, Morgan Co., AL	age 24, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch.
1920	Jackson Co., AL	age 33, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 15

1910

Decatur, Morgan Co., AL

age 24, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch.

1920

age 33, md.

Family

John Aretus Smith b. circa 1884

Children

Levi W. Smith b. c 1906, d. 21 Dec 1972
Ethel Mae Smith b. c 1909, d. 14 Apr 1972
Arba Smith
Lester Smith

Citations

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

Margie Delilah Whisenant

ID# 24603, b. 7 May 1890, d. 8 June 1929

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Margie Delilah Whisenant was born on 7 May 1890 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married James Monroe Gray on 8 May 1904 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Death*

Margie Delilah Whisenant died on 8 June 1929 in Jackson Co., AL, at age 39.

Burial*

She was buried in Friendship Cem., Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 10
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 21, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 26, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 10

1910

age 21, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 26, md.

Family

James Monroe Gray b. 24 May 1873, d. 20 August 1957

Marriage*

Margie Delilah Whisenant married James Monroe Gray on 8 May 1904 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Children

Jesse Gray¹ b. c 1908, d. 19 Aug 1933
Nellie Gray¹ b. Jan 1909
John H. Gray¹ b. Apr 1910
Myrtle Bertine Gray¹ b. 18 Apr 1911, d. 17 Dec 2008
Jefferson M. Gray¹ b. 14 Dec 1913, d. 3 Mar 1975
Roy M. Gray¹ b. 20 Dec 1917, d. 19 Dec 2001
Luella Gray¹
J. B. Gray¹
Dollie Ruth Gray¹ b. 5 Apr 1924, d. 18 Jul 2006
Olly Gray¹
J. D. Gray¹ b. May 1929, d. 1987

Citations

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

Lillie D. Whisenant

ID# 24604, b. February 1892, d. February 1952

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Lillie D. Whisenant was born in February 1892 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Harrison Smith on 11 July 1909 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Death*

Lillie D. Whisenant died in February 1952.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 8
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 18, md. 1 time, 0 years, no children. [e.d. 30, sheet 7A]
1920	Jackson Co., AL	age 28, md. [e.d. 26, sheet 4B]
1930	Jackson Co., AL	age 38, 1st. md. age 16. [e.d. 35-46, sheet 3B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 18, md. 1 time, 0 years, no children. [e.d. 30, sheet 7A]

1920

age 28, md. [e.d. 26, sheet 4B]

1930

age 38, 1st. md. age 16. [e.d. 35-46, sheet 3B]

Family

Henry Harrison Smith b. circa 1874, d. 16 May 1945

Marriage*

Lillie D. Whisenant married Henry Harrison Smith on 11 July 1909 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Children

Tommie Smith b. c 1911
Hobson R. Smith b. 21 Dec 1913, d. 10 Dec 1987
Jessie Smith
Mary (?) Smith
Lois Smith
Daisy (?) Smith b. c 1925, d. 31 May 1996
Magnola (?) Smith

Citations

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

Charles Elbert Whisenant

ID# 24605, b. 28 February 1894, d. 11 July 1969

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Charles Elbert Whisenant was born on 28 February 1894 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Susan Rhodie Smith circa 1915.

Death*

Charles Elbert Whisenant died on 11 July 1969 at age 75.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 6
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 16, single, living at home
1920	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 25, md., farmer
1930	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21, war vet.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

age 25, md., farmer

1930

age 35, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21, war vet.

Name Variation

Charles Elbert Whisenant was also known as Charley Albert.¹

Family

Susan Rhodie Smith b. 12 November 1897, d. December 1984

Marriage*

He married Susan Rhodie Smith circa 1915.

Children

Herbert Whisenant b. c 1917, d. Jul 1936
Grady B. Whisenant+ b. 1 Sep 1919, d. 5 May 1992
Vonal Lee Whisenant b. c 1921
Flora Lena Whisenant b. 15 Sep 1925, d. 18 Oct 2013
John Floyd Whisenant+ b. 27 Oct 1931, d. 19 Jul 1979
Billie Jack Whisenant b. Sep 1940, d. 9 Oct 1940

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Kittie M. Whisenant

ID# 24606, b. May 1896

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Kittie M. Whisenant was born in May 1896 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 4
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 13

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 4

1910

age 13

Citations

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

Lucilla Whisenant

ID# 24607, b. 28 November 1898, d. 20 August 1982

Father*

Francis Eli Whisenant b. c 1861, d. 24 Jul 1941

Mother*

Jeannette M. Gattis b. Nov 1864, d. 29 Apr 1940

Birth*

Lucilla Whisenant was born on 28 November 1898 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.¹

Death*

She died on 20 August 1982 in Jackson Co., AL, at age 83.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 1
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 11
1920	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 21, single, living with parents
1930	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 30, single, living at home
1940	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 41, single, completed the 5th. grade. She owns her farmhouse valued at $400. Her parents reside in the household with her. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 3A, line 17, household #34]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 11

1920

age 21, single, living with parents

1930

age 30, single, living at home

1940

Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL

age 41, single, completed the 5th. grade. She owns her farmhouse valued at $400. Her parents reside in the household with her. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 3A, line 17, household #34]

Citations

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

James Lunt Whisenant

ID# 24608, b. 15 January 1863, d. 28 February 1943

Father*

Alexander Youngblood b. c 1816, d. 2 Sep 1889

Mother*

Elizabeth Whisenant b. c 1835

Birth*

James Lunt Whisenant was born on 15 January 1863 in Jackson Co., AL.

Marriage*

He married Sarah L. Gattis on 4 November 1880 in Jackson Co., AL.¹

Marriage*

James Lunt Whisenant married Ola V. [unknown] circa 1923.

Death*

James Lunt Whisenant died on 28 February 1943 in Jackson Co., AL, at age 80.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1870	Warrenton, Marshall Co., AL	age 13, living with his mother
1880	Jackson Co., AL	age 22, single, boarder in household, working as a farm laborer.
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 45, md. 20 yrs., farmer
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 56, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., farmer
1920	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 67, md., farmer
1930	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 76, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24
1940	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 85, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his house valued at $500. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 9A, line 23, household #135]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 13, living with his mother

1880

age 22, single, boarder in household, working as a farm laborer.

1900

age 45, md. 20 yrs., farmer

1910

age 56, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., farmer

1920

age 67, md., farmer

1930

age 76, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24

1940

age 85, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns his house valued at $500. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 9A, line 23, household #135]

Nickname

James Lunt Whisenant also went by the name of Lant.

Family 1

Sarah L. Gattis b. December 1861, d. 15 February 1923

Marriage*

He married Sarah L. Gattis on 4 November 1880 in Jackson Co., AL.¹

Children

Johnnie Ardella Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1881, d. 5 Jan 1933
Loranzia Lot Whisenant b. 30 May 1884, d. 5 Aug 1905
Mary B. Whisenant b. Aug 1885
Press Whisenant b. Nov 1887
Aleymay Whisenant b. Feb 1889
Rosalie Whisenant b. Mar 1892
Leonard B. Whisenant b. 30 Jun 1898
James Leonard Whisenant+ b. 30 Jun 1899, d. 15 May 1945
Brady Allon Whisenant+ b. 11 Apr 1901, d. 17 Nov 1965

Family 2

Ola V. [unknown] b. circa 1902

Marriage*

James Lunt Whisenant married Ola V. [unknown] circa 1923.

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah L. Gattis

ID# 24609, b. December 1861, d. 15 February 1923

Birth*

Sarah L. Gattis was born in December 1861 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married James Lunt Whisenant, son of Alexander Youngblood and Elizabeth Whisenant, on 4 November 1880 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Death*

Sarah L. Gattis died on 15 February 1923 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 61.³

Burial*

She was buried in Bellefonte Cem., Bellefonte, Jackson Co., AL, 34.712500,-85.946944.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	Jackson Co., AL	age 21, single, resides with parents.
1900	Jackson Co., AL	age 38, md. 20 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1910	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 45, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1920	Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL	age 62, md.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 21, single, resides with parents.

1900

age 38, md. 20 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living

1910

age 45, md. 1 time, 29 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

1920

age 62, md.

Family

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 January 1863, d. 28 February 1943

Marriage*

Sarah L. Gattis married James Lunt Whisenant, son of Alexander Youngblood and Elizabeth Whisenant, on 4 November 1880 in Jackson Co., AL.²

Children

Johnnie Ardella Whisenant b. 22 Nov 1881, d. 5 Jan 1933
Loranzia Lot Whisenant b. 30 May 1884, d. 5 Aug 1905
Mary B. Whisenant b. Aug 1885
Press Whisenant b. Nov 1887
Aleymay Whisenant b. Feb 1889
Rosalie Whisenant b. Mar 1892
Leonard B. Whisenant b. 30 Jun 1898
James Leonard Whisenant+ b. 30 Jun 1899, d. 15 May 1945
Brady Allon Whisenant+ b. 11 Apr 1901, d. 17 Nov 1965

Citations

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

Johnnie Ardella Whisenant

ID# 24610, b. 22 November 1881, d. 5 January 1933

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Johnnie Ardella Whisenant was born on 22 November 1881 in AL.

Death*

She died on 5 January 1933 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL, at age 51; widowed.¹

Census*

Johnnie Ardella Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 18, md. 4 mos., no children. In the household with her parents. No husband listed for Johnnie.

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Loranzia Lot Whisenant

ID# 24611, b. 30 May 1884, d. 5 August 1905

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Loranzia Lot Whisenant was born on 30 May 1884 in Jackson Co., AL.

Death*

She died on 5 August 1905 in Jackson Co., AL, at age 21.

Burial*

She was buried in Bellefonte Cem., Bellefonte, Jackson Co., AL, 34.712500,-85.946944; Inscription: "aged 21."

Census*

Loranzia Lot Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 16, single.

Mary B. Whisenant

ID# 24612, b. August 1885

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Mary B. Whisenant was born in August 1885 in AL.¹

Census*

Mary B. Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 14, single.

Citations

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

Press Whisenant

ID# 24613, b. November 1887

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Press Whisenant was born in November 1887 in AL.¹

Census*

Press Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 12.

Note*

He and Preston G. Whisenant Could this possibly be the same person?

Citations

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

Aleymay Whisenant

ID# 24614, b. February 1889

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Aleymay Whisenant was born in February 1889 in AL.¹

Census*

Aleymay Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 10.

Citations

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

Rosalie Whisenant

ID# 24615, b. March 1892

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Rosalie Whisenant was born in March 1892 in AL.¹

Census*

Rosalie Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Jackson Co., AL, age 7.

Citations

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

Leonard B. Whisenant

ID# 24616, b. 30 June 1898

Father*

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 Jan 1863, d. 28 Feb 1943

Mother*

Sarah L. Gattis b. Dec 1861, d. 15 Feb 1923

Birth*

Leonard B. Whisenant was born on 30 June 1898 in AL.^1,2

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 11

1920

Census record not found

Residence*

In September 1918 Leonard lived in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL; works on father's farm.²

Citations

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

Mary Arlena Whisenant

ID# 24619, b. December 1881, d. 23 January 1951

Father*

Henry Benson Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1846, d. 10 Jan 1918

Mother*

Sarah Francis McClendon b. 22 May 1856, d. 1 Jan 1929

Birth*

Mary Arlena Whisenant was born in December 1881 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Clayton Glascoe.

Death*

Mary Arlena Whisenant died on 23 January 1951 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 69.

Burial*

She was buried in White Oak Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.238889,-86.241944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 18, single, resides with parents

1910

age 28, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 48, md., 1st. md. age 20

Name Variation

Mary Arlena Whisenant was also known as Glassco.

Family

Henry Clayton Glascoe b. 7 June 1883, d. 8 November 1952

Marriage*

She married Henry Clayton Glascoe.

Children

Alma L. Glascoe b. c 1903
Marvin A. Glascoe b. 16 Jul 1905, d. 29 Oct 1997
Elna R. Glascoe
Evaline Glascoe

Citations

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

Idella Whisenant

ID# 24620, b. December 1887

Father*

Henry Benson Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1846, d. 10 Jan 1918

Mother*

Sarah Francis McClendon b. 22 May 1856, d. 1 Jan 1929

Birth*

Idella Whisenant was born in December 1887 in AL.¹

Census*

Idella Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, age 12.

Citations

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

Della Suzie Slaton

ID# 24621, b. 2 May 1889, d. 15 May 1970

Birth*

Della Suzie Slaton was born on 2 May 1889 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Arie Callaway Sartin circa 1908.²

Marriage*

Della Suzie Slaton married William Henry Whisenant, son of Francis Eli Whisenant and Jeannette M. Gattis, after 1918.²

Death*

Della Suzie Slaton died on 15 May 1970 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL, at age 81.³

Burial*

She was buried in Friendship Cem., Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 32, md.

1930

age 41, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 51, md., completed the 4th. grade.

Family 1

Arie Callaway Sartin b. 31 January 1889, d. 3 January 1919

Marriage*

Della Suzie Slaton married Arie Callaway Sartin circa 1908.²

Children

Riley W. Sartin b. 13 Mar 1914, d. Feb 1989
Charles C. Sartin b. 5 May 1916, d. 14 Sep 1969
Clyde F. Sartin b. 31 Dec 1918, d. 10 Aug 2006

Family 2

William Henry Whisenant b. 5 December 1883, d. 13 May 1962

Marriage*

Della Suzie Slaton married William Henry Whisenant, son of Francis Eli Whisenant and Jeannette M. Gattis, after 1918.²

Children

William Harrison Whisenant+ b. 7 Aug 1920, d. 16 Mar 2003
Earl Dee Whisenant b. 18 Apr 1922, d. 1 Jul 1985
Hugh Boyd Whisenant Sr.+ b. 17 Apr 1924, d. 4 Jul 1978
Leala Whisenant
Emma Lucille Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1928, d. 15 Jan 2013
Ruby Grace Whisenant+ b. 15 Jan 1930, d. 8 Nov 1992

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

Addie L. Whisenant

ID# 24622, b. 2 April 1910, d. 9 April 2002

Father*

William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962

Mother*

Birth*

Addie L. Whisenant was born on 2 April 1910 in AL.¹

Death*

She died on 9 April 2002 in AL at age 92.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 0

1920

age 9

1930

age 19, single

Family 1

Foster Carlton

Family 2

William Earl Gray

Citations

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

Robert R. Whisenant

ID# 24623, b. 28 February 1915, d. April 1976

Father*

William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962

Mother*

Birth*

Robert R. Whisenant was born on 28 February 1915 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Bessie Lou Miller.

Death*

Robert R. Whisenant died in April 1976 in Flat Rock, Jackson Co., AL, at age 61.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 3 yrs., 10 months. His name was clearly shown as "Robert R".

1930

age 15, single. His name is shown as "Robert L. Whisenant".

1940

age 25, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a laborer for the P. W. A. His wage last year was $300. He rents his home for $30. [s.d. 8, e.d. 36-14, sheet 3A, line 31, household #36]

Name Variation

Robert R. Whisenant was also known as Robert L.

Family

Bessie Lou Miller b. 28 May 1914, d. 23 February 2006

Marriage*

He married Bessie Lou Miller.

Children

Lena Mae Whisenant
Charles Henry Whisenant+ b. c 1941, d. 27 Jul 2013

Citations

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

Ellis Oreen Whisenant

ID# 24624, b. 19 February 1918, d. 12 December 2005

Father*

William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962

Mother*

Birth*

Ellis Oreen Whisenant was born on 19 February 1918 in AL.¹

Death*

She died on 12 December 2005 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 87.²

Burial*

She was buried in Pisgah Cem., Jackson Co., AL, 34.678889,-85.848611.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 1 yr., 10 months

1930

Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL

age 12

Note*

Ellis Oreen Whisenant Her children were Flora Madgeline, Mildred Inez, Ray Jr., and Gaynell Tinker.

Nickname

Ellis Oreen Whisenant also went by the name of Renie.

Family

Henderson Ray Tinker

Citations

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

Marion Clarence Whisenant

ID# 24632, b. 5 August 1913, d. 4 February 1984

Father*

James Marion Whisenant b. 5 Aug 1873, d. 3 Feb 1934

Mother*

Isabelle Estel b. 12 Jun 1875, d. 18 Oct 1951

Birth*

Marion Clarence Whisenant was born on 5 August 1913 in Morgan Co., AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Geneva Earline Yancey on 10 June 1932 in Cullman Co., AL.

Death*

Marion Clarence Whisenant died on 4 February 1984 in Lacey's Spring, Morgan Co., AL, at age 70.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Union Grove Cem., Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL, 34.491667,-86.591944.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 5

1930

Tarrant, Jefferson Co., AL

age 16

1940

Wolf, Morgan Co., AL

age 26, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed on the farm. He and his wife reside with her family. [s.d. 8, e.d. 52-35, sheet 8B, line 79, household #134]

Family

Geneva Earline Yancey b. 11 December 1913, d. 18 April 1992

Marriage*

Marion Clarence Whisenant married Geneva Earline Yancey on 10 June 1932 in Cullman Co., AL.

Children

Monia F. Whisenant
Fraye Whisenant b. 31 Jan 1935, d. 27 Dec 2012
Geraldine Whisenant b. 28 Jan 1938, d. 28 Jan 1938
Rayburn Lamar Whisenant+ b. 28 May 1943, d. 30 Aug 2010
Sandra A. Whisenant
Dwight M. Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1948

Citations

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

William Grady Whisenant

ID# 24633, b. 5 July 1916, d. 17 September 1969

Father*

James Marion Whisenant b. 5 Aug 1873, d. 3 Feb 1934

Mother*

Isabelle Estel b. 12 Jun 1875, d. 18 Oct 1951

Birth*

William Grady Whisenant was born on 5 July 1916 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Jones D. Taylor on 19 December 1936 in Bessemer, Jefferson Co., AL.²

Death*

William Grady Whisenant died on 17 September 1969 in AL at age 53.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL

age 3 yrs., 6 months

1930

Tarrant, Jefferson Co., AL

age 13

1940

New Georgia, Jefferson Co., AL

age 23, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a Mechanic at an automotive garage. His wage last year was $600. He rents a house for $7. His mother resides in the household. [e.d. 37-119, sheet 26A, household #503]

Family

Jones D. Taylor b. 17 July 1918, d. 10 February 2000

Children

Connie M. Whisenant
Madgalene Whisenant
William G. Whisenant b. 7 Jun 1951, d. 20 Oct 1993

Citations

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

William Henry Whisenhunt

ID# 24634, b. 19 July 1881, d. 6 June 1949

Father*

Elias Whisenhunt b. 8 Jun 1849, d. 28 Apr 1906

Mother*

Martha N. Bradshaw b. 30 Apr 1852, d. 6 Jul 1916

Birth*

William Henry Whisenhunt was born on 19 July 1881 in GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lula Mae Sutton on 15 December 1901 in Cullman Co., AL.³

Death*

William Henry Whisenhunt died on 6 June 1949 in Cullman Co., AL, at age 67.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Cross Roads Missionary Bapt. Ch. Cem., West Point, Cullman Co., AL, 34.255000,-86.988333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 19, single, resides with parents, farm laborer

1910

farmer, md. 1 time, 8 yrs.

1920

age 39, md., farming

1930

age 49, md., farmer, first md. age 21

1940

age 59, md., completed the 7th grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [s.d. 7, e.d. 22-26, sheet 20A, line 2, household #104]

Nickname

William Henry Whisenhunt also went by the name of Willy.

Family

Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 April 1885, d. 15 July 1967

Marriage*

He married Lula Mae Sutton on 15 December 1901 in Cullman Co., AL.³

Children

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt+ b. 29 Nov 1902, d. Aug 1990
Floyd Walter Whisenhunt+ b. 9 Sep 1904, d. 27 Oct 1972
Oranji Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1906, d. 17 May 1906
Oran J. Whisenhunt b. c 1907
Irene Whisenhunt b. 29 Jul 1916, d. 11 Oct 1918
Alton Whisenhunt
James Albert Whisenhunt b. 8 Oct 1919, d. 12 Nov 2001
Arthur O. Whisenhunt+ b. 28 Jul 1923, d. 17 Dec 2004

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 19 Jul 1880.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lula Mae Sutton

ID# 24635, b. 24 April 1885, d. 15 July 1967

Birth*

Lula Mae Sutton was born on 24 April 1885 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married William Henry Whisenhunt, son of Elias Whisenhunt and Martha N. Bradshaw, on 15 December 1901 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Death*

Lula Mae Sutton died on 15 July 1967 in Cullman Co., AL, at age 82.³

Burial*

She was buried in Cross Roads Missionary Bapt. Ch. Cem., West Point, Cullman Co., AL, 34.255000,-86.988333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1920

age 34, md.

1930

age 44, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 55, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 July 1881, d. 6 June 1949

Marriage*

Lula Mae Sutton married William Henry Whisenhunt, son of Elias Whisenhunt and Martha N. Bradshaw, on 15 December 1901 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Children

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt+ b. 29 Nov 1902, d. Aug 1990
Floyd Walter Whisenhunt+ b. 9 Sep 1904, d. 27 Oct 1972
Oranji Whisenhunt b. 17 May 1906, d. 17 May 1906
Oran J. Whisenhunt b. c 1907
Irene Whisenhunt b. 29 Jul 1916, d. 11 Oct 1918
Alton Whisenhunt
James Albert Whisenhunt b. 8 Oct 1919, d. 12 Nov 2001
Arthur O. Whisenhunt+ b. 28 Jul 1923, d. 17 Dec 2004

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt

ID# 24636, b. 29 November 1902, d. August 1990

Father*

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 Jul 1881, d. 6 Jun 1949

Mother*

Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 15 Jul 1967

Birth*

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt was born on 29 November 1902 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married James Millard Roberts on 29 January 1928 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Death*

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt died in August 1990 at age 87.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 17, single, living at home

1930

age 27, md., first married at age 25

1940

age 37, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 22-26, sheet 19A?, household #93]

Family 1

Child

Wynella Whisenhunt

Family 2

James Millard Roberts b. circa 1909

Marriage*

Rilla Odell Whisenhunt married James Millard Roberts on 29 January 1928 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Children

James Millard Roberts Jr. b. c 1929, d. 3 Mar 1969
Mildred Roberts
Faynell Roberts b. 10 Jul 1934, d. 4 May 1935
William Cortez Roberts b. 22 Jun 1936, d. 15 Jan 2001

Citations

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

Floyd Walter Whisenhunt

ID# 24637, b. 9 September 1904, d. 27 October 1972

Father*

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 Jul 1881, d. 6 Jun 1949

Mother*

Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 15 Jul 1967

Birth*

Floyd Walter Whisenhunt was born on 9 September 1904 in AL.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Ida Elnora Pitts on 16 October 1927 in Cullman Co., AL.³

Death*

Floyd Walter Whisenhunt died on 27 October 1972 in Dade Co., FL, at age 68.^1,3,2

Burial*

He was buried in Cross Roads Missionary Bapt. Ch. Cem., West Point, Cullman Co., AL, 34.255000,-86.988333.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

age 15, single, living at home

1930

1940

age 35, md., completed the 7th. grade. He works in the W.P.A. as a laborer. His wage last year was $330. He owns a farmhouse valued at $75. [s.d. 7, e.d. 22-26, sheet 19B, line 79, household #103]

Milit-Beg*

Floyd Walter Whisenhunt began military service on 5 June 1942 U.S. Navy enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 28 October 1945.

Family

Ida Elnora Pitts b. 2 February 1911, d. 23 July 1981

Marriage*

He married Ida Elnora Pitts on 16 October 1927 in Cullman Co., AL.³

Child

Maxine Whisenhunt

Citations

[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Oran J. Whisenhunt

ID# 24638, b. circa 1907

Father*

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 Jul 1881, d. 6 Jun 1949

Mother*

Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 15 Jul 1967

Birth*

Oran J. Whisenhunt was born circa 1907 in AL.¹

Census*

Oran J. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Ebenezer, Cullman Co., AL, age 3, male.

Citations

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

James Albert Whisenhunt¹

ID# 24640, b. 8 October 1919, d. 12 November 2001

Father*

William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 Jul 1881, d. 6 Jun 1949

Mother*

Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 15 Jul 1967

Birth*

James Albert Whisenhunt was born on 8 October 1919 in AL.^1,2

Death*

He died on 12 November 2001 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC, at age 82; married.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 3 months

1930

age 10

1940

age 20, single, not attending school. He has completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. He resides with his parents.

Note*

James Albert Whisenhunt served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Wounded in action. Sgt. U.S.M.C.

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt

ID# 24641, b. 27 January 1882, d. 27 February 1966

Father*

Elias Whisenhunt b. 8 Jun 1849, d. 28 Apr 1906

Mother*

Martha N. Bradshaw b. 30 Apr 1852, d. 6 Jul 1916

Birth*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt was born on 27 January 1882 in GA.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Margaret Anne Carden on 15 January 1903 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL.³

Death*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt died on 27 February 1966 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, at age 84.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 18, single, resides with parents.

1910

age 28, farmer, md. 1 time, 7 yrs.

1920

age 37, md., farmer

1930

age 48, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 59, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $600. [e.d. 22-37, sheet 8A, household #132]

Family

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 March 1947

Marriage*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt married Margaret Anne Carden on 15 January 1903 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL.³

Children

George H. Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Jul 1984
Lillie O. Whisenhunt b. c 1906
John W. Franklin Whisenhunt+ b. 7 Apr 1908, d. 21 Sep 1986
Leola Anne Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1910, d. 21 Sep 1966
Lester Luther Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Oct 1912, d. 7 Jun 2001
Inez Kathleen Whisenhunt b. 22 Mar 1916, d. 22 Aug 2007
Tressey L. Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Dec 1918, d. 6 Mar 2012
Myrtle Whisenhunt

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Margaret Anne Carden

ID# 24642, b. 1880, d. 8 March 1947

Birth*

Margaret Anne Carden was born in 1880 in GA.

Marriage*

She married Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt, son of Elias Whisenhunt and Martha N. Bradshaw, on 15 January 1903 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL.¹

Death*

Margaret Anne Carden died on 8 March 1947 in Cullman Co., AL.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

1920

age 39, md.

1930

age 49, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 60, md., completed no schooling. She is not employed.

Family

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 January 1882, d. 27 February 1966

Marriage*

Margaret Anne Carden married Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt, son of Elias Whisenhunt and Martha N. Bradshaw, on 15 January 1903 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL.¹

Children

George H. Whisenhunt b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Jul 1984
Lillie O. Whisenhunt b. c 1906
John W. Franklin Whisenhunt+ b. 7 Apr 1908, d. 21 Sep 1986
Leola Anne Whisenhunt b. 29 Aug 1910, d. 21 Sep 1966
Lester Luther Whisenhunt+ b. 1 Oct 1912, d. 7 Jun 2001
Inez Kathleen Whisenhunt b. 22 Mar 1916, d. 22 Aug 2007
Tressey L. Whisenhunt+ b. 10 Dec 1918, d. 6 Mar 2012
Myrtle Whisenhunt

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George H. Whisenhunt

ID# 24643, b. 23 October 1903, d. July 1984

Father*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 27 Feb 1966

Mother*

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 Mar 1947

Birth*

George H. Whisenhunt was born on 23 October 1903 in AL.¹

Marriage*

He married Velma Ruth [unknown].

Death*

George H. Whisenhunt died in July 1984 at age 80.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Cullman Memorial Gardens Cem., Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, 34.147500,-86.819722.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Ebenezer, Cullman Co., AL
1920	Lawrence Co., TN	age 16
1930		Census record not found.
1940	St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO	age 36, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a projection engineer for Army Motion Pictures. His wage last year was $3000. He rents a home for $38. [e.d. 96-299, sheet 1B, household #27]

Family

Velma Ruth [unknown] b. 19 March 1906, d. 26 December 1996

Marriage*

George H. Whisenhunt married Velma Ruth [unknown].

Citations

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

Lillie O. Whisenhunt

ID# 24644, b. circa 1906

Father*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 27 Feb 1966

Mother*

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 Mar 1947

Birth*

Lillie O. Whisenhunt was born circa 1906 in AL.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

1920

age 14

1930

age 24

1940

age 34, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is a farm laborer. She resides with her parents.

Citations

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

Worth John Whisnant

ID# 24645, b. 3 May 1938, d. 23 December 1998

Father*

Roscoe Clyde Whisnant b. 7 May 1911, d. 20 Sep 1974

Mother*

Virginia Elizabeth Smart b. 2 Jun 1911, d. 27 Dec 1991

Birth*

Worth John Whisnant was born on 3 May 1938 in Catawba Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 23 December 1998 in Catawba Co., NC, at age 60; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Providence Bapt. Ch. Cem., Catawba Co., NC.

Census*

Worth John Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Bandys, Catawba Co., NC, age 1.

Family 1

Children

Dana Clyde Whisnant
Richard Dean Whisnant
Jeffery Allen Whisnant

Family 2

Velda Frances Trivette

Child

Roscoe John Whisnant

Citations

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

Leola Anne Whisenhunt

ID# 24646, b. 29 August 1910, d. 21 September 1966

Father*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 27 Feb 1966

Mother*

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 Mar 1947

Birth*

Leola Anne Whisenhunt was born on 29 August 1910 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Paul Hickman Setzer on 7 October 1934 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Death*

Leola Anne Whisenhunt died on 21 September 1966 in TN at age 56.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Woodhaven Mem. Gardens Cem., Claxton, Anderson Co., TX, 30.041944,-84.117778.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 9

1930

age 19

Family

Paul Hickman Setzer b. 27 May 1914, d. 25 January 1984

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Inez Kathleen Whisenhunt

ID# 24647, b. 22 March 1916, d. 22 August 2007

Father*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 27 Feb 1966

Mother*

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 Mar 1947

Birth*

Inez Kathleen Whisenhunt was born on 22 March 1916 in AL.¹

Marriage*

She married Envin Ardell Hamby on 7 October 1934 in Cullman Co., AL.²

Death*

Inez Kathleen Whisenhunt died on 22 August 2007 in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, at age 91.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Cullman Memorial Gardens Cem., Cullman, Cullman Co., AL, 34.147500,-86.819722.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 4 yrs., 9 months

1930

age 14

Family

Envin Ardell Hamby b. 27 January 1915, d. June 1979

Citations

[S428] Obituary.
[S67] Certificate of Marriage.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Tressey L. Whisenhunt

ID# 24648, b. 10 December 1918, d. 6 March 2012

Father*

Morgan Samuel Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1882, d. 27 Feb 1966

Mother*

Margaret Anne Carden b. 1880, d. 8 Mar 1947

Burial*

Tressey L. Whisenhunt was buried in Mount Carmel U.M.C. Cem., Berlin, Cullman Co., AL, 34.18250,-86.75110.

Birth*

She was born on 10 December 1918 in TN.¹

Marriage*

She married Corry Benjamin Lowery.

Divorce*

Tressey L. Whisenhunt and Corry Benjamin Lowery were divorced in April 1952 in Cullman Co., AL.

Death*

Tressey L. Whisenhunt died on 6 March 2012 in AL at age 93.^2,1

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 1 yr., 1 month

1930

age 11

1940