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age 22, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $750. He rents a home for $6. [e.d. 2-13, sheet 16A, household #319]

Name Variation

Francis A. Whisenant was also known as Frank Whisenant.

Family

Grace Wooten b. 1 December 1919, d. 8 November 1985

Marriage*

He married Grace Wooten.²

Child

Frances W. Whisenant b. 13 Mar 1940, d. 18 Mar 2014

Citations

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

Ida Louesta Worley

ID# 24904, b. 3 February 1894, d. 15 September 1962

Birth*

Ida Louesta Worley was born on 3 February 1894 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Columbus Hartwell Whisenant, son of Rufus A. Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Sanders, circa 1912.²

Death*

Ida Louesta Worley died on 15 September 1962 in Elbert Co., GA, at age 68.³

Burial*

She was buried in Elmhurst Cem., Elbert Co., GA, 34.120000,-82.860278.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	age 25, md.
1930	Laurens, Laurens Co., SC	age 34, md., age 1st. md. 15
1940	Aiken Co., SC	age 46, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 25, md.

1930

age 34, md., age 1st. md. 15

1940

age 46, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant b. 24 April 1888, d. 9 April 1969

Marriage*

Ida Louesta Worley married Columbus Hartwell Whisenant, son of Rufus A. Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Sanders, circa 1912.²

Children

Rufus Parks Whisenant+ b. 7 Jun 1913, d. 7 Apr 1971
Cecil B. Whisnant+ b. 14 Jun 1916, d. 23 Mar 1977
Edith E. Whisenant+ b. 4 Apr 1918, d. 4 Jul 1961
Aubrey Ollen Whisenant+ b. 2 Nov 1921, d. 15 Mar 2003
Margaret Whisenant

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Rufus Parks Whisenant

ID# 24905, b. 7 June 1913, d. 7 April 1971

Father*

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969

Mother*

Ida Louesta Worley b. 3 Feb 1894, d. 15 Sep 1962

Birth*

Rufus Parks Whisenant was born on 7 June 1913 in Laurens, Laurens Co., SC.

Marriage*

He married Tommie Ramey.

Death*

Rufus Parks Whisenant died on 7 April 1971 in Aiken, Aiken Co., SC, at age 57.

Burial*

He was buried in Sunset Gardens Mem. Cem., Johnston, Edgefield Co., SC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	age 6
1930	Laurens, Laurens Co., SC	age 17, single, living at home
1940	Langley, Aiken Co., SC	age 26, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a weaver at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1173. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 2-14, sheet 23A, household #474]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 6

1930

age 17, single, living at home

1940

Langley, Aiken Co., SC

age 26, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a weaver at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1173. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 2-14, sheet 23A, household #474]

Family

Tommie Ramey b. 7 September 1920, d. 1 August 1974

Marriage*

Rufus Parks Whisenant married Tommie Ramey.

Child

Connie Whisenant b. 29 May 1941, d. 3 Nov 2000

Cecil B. Whisnant

ID# 24906, b. 14 June 1916, d. 23 March 1977

Father*

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969

Mother*

Ida Louesta Worley b. 3 Feb 1894, d. 15 Sep 1962

Birth*

Cecil B. Whisnant was born on 14 June 1916 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Grace Burch.

Death*

Cecil B. Whisnant died on 23 March 1977 at age 60.²

Burial*

He was buried in Elmhurst Cem., Elbert Co., GA, 34.120000,-82.860278.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	age 4 yrs., 6 months
1930	Laurens, Laurens Co., SC	age 13
1940	Aiken Co., SC	age 23, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a warp hand at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $500. He and wife reside with his parents.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 4 yrs., 6 months

1930

age 13

1940

age 23, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a warp hand at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $500. He and wife reside with his parents.

Family

Grace Burch b. 24 July 1915, d. 10 September 1987

Marriage*

Cecil B. Whisnant married Grace Burch.

Child

Faye Ruth Whisenant b. 22 Jun 1944, d. 10 Jan 1948

Citations

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

Edith E. Whisenant

ID# 24907, b. 4 April 1918, d. 4 July 1961

Father*

Columbus Hartwell Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1888, d. 9 Apr 1969

Mother*

Ida Louesta Worley b. 3 Feb 1894, d. 15 Sep 1962

Birth*

Edith E. Whisenant was born on 4 April 1918 in SC.

Marriage*

She married William Andrew Barden.

Death*

Edith E. Whisenant died on 4 July 1961 at age 43.

Burial*

She was buried in Forest Hills Cem., Elbert Co., GA, 34.063056,-82.830556.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	age 1 yr., 9 months
1930	Laurens, Laurens Co., SC	age 12
1940	Aiken Co., SC	age 22, single, completed the 8th. grade. She is employed as a weaver at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $442. She resides with her parents.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 1 yr., 9 months

1930

age 12

1940

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

age 22, single, completed the 8th. grade. She is employed as a weaver at a cotton mill. Her wage last year was $442. She resides with her parents.

Family

William Andrew Barden b. 23 May 1923, d. 11 June 1989

Marriage*

Edith E. Barden married William Andrew Barden.

Child

Richard Hartwell Barden

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James D. Whisenant

ID# 24908, b. 3 July 1921, d. 28 April 1998

Father*

Charles Marion Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963

Mother*

Martha Stone b. 1 Jan 1900, d. 1 Jan 1980

Birth*

James D. Whisenant was born on 3 July 1921 in SC.¹

Death*

He died on 28 April 1998 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, at age 76.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 8
1940	Greenville Co., SC	age 18, single, completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a frame filler at a rayon mill. His wage last year was $349. He resides with his parents. Note: This census listed his place of birth as Virginia.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

age 8

1940

Greenville Co., SC

age 18, single, completed the 9th. grade. He is employed as a frame filler at a rayon mill. His wage last year was $349. He resides with his parents. Note: This census listed his place of birth as Virginia.

Name Variation

James D. Whisenant was also known as Whisnant.¹

Citations

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

Martha Stone

ID# 24909, b. 1 January 1900, d. 1 January 1980

Birth*

Martha Stone was born on 1 January 1900 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Marion Whisenant, son of Rufus A. Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Sanders, circa 1917.

Death*

Martha Stone died on 1 January 1980 at age 80.²

Burial*

She was buried in Greenville Memorial Gardens Cem., Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	age 20, md.
1930	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 30, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940	Greenville Co., SC	age 40, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

age 20, md.

1930

age 30, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

Greenville Co., SC

age 40, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Charles Marion Whisenant b. 10 January 1893, d. 3 February 1963

Marriage*

Martha Stone married Charles Marion Whisenant, son of Rufus A. Whisenant and Sarah Elizabeth Sanders, circa 1917.

Children

Vera Whisenant b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 18 Jan 2004
Audrey Whisenant
James D. Whisenant b. 3 Jul 1921, d. 28 Apr 1998
Charles Marion Whisenant Jr.+ b. 23 Nov 1923, d. 9 Sep 2005
Jack Benjamin Whisnant+ b. 5 Aug 1926, d. 10 Jul 2004
Gaynell Virginia Whisenant b. 20 Jun 1928, d. 11 Feb 2008
Aileen Emily Whisenant b. 30 Oct 1930, d. 19 Jun 2011

Citations

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

Vera Whisenant

ID# 24910, b. 8 March 1918, d. 18 January 2004

Father*

Charles Marion Whisenant b. 10 Jan 1893, d. 3 Feb 1963

Mother*

Martha Stone b. 1 Jan 1900, d. 1 Jan 1980

Birth*

Vera Whisenant was born on 8 March 1918 in Anderson, Anderson Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Gordon Birdwell Sr.

Death*

Vera Whisenant died on 18 January 2004 in Taylors, Greenville Co., SC, at age 85.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Centerville, Anderson Co., SC	1 yr., 9 months
1930	Greenville, Greenville Co., SC	age 12
1940	Greenville Co., SC	age 22, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a quiller at a rayon mill. Her wage last year was $728. She resides with her parents.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Greenville, Greenville Co., SC

1 yr., 9 months

1930

age 12

1940

Greenville Co., SC

age 22, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a quiller at a rayon mill. Her wage last year was $728. She resides with her parents.

Note*

Vera Whisenant Vera's children are Gordon Jr., and Joe Birdwell.

Family

Gordon Birdwell Sr.

Marriage*

She married Gordon Birdwell Sr.

Citations

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

Eliza Smith

ID# 24912, b. 23 February 1892, d. 17 September 1945

Reference

mulatto

Birth*

Eliza Smith was born on 23 February 1892 in Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Marion Frank Whisonant, son of Andrew Johnson Whisonant and Martha J. Childers.

Death*

Eliza Smith died on 17 September 1945 in Rowan Co., NC, at age 53; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Hopewell Cem., Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC, 35.09720,-81.46360.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 31, md.
1940	Spencer, Rowan Co., NC	age 49, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC

age 31, md.

1940

Spencer, Rowan Co., NC

age 49, md., completed 1 year of college. She is not employed.

Family

Marion Frank Whisonant b. 22 February 1891, d. 23 October 1951

Children

Carl O. Whisenant b. c 1912
Marion Whisenant
Helen Keller Whisonant+ b. 7 Apr 1914, d. 5 Sep 1995
Lawrence J. Whisonant+ b. 15 Nov 1915, d. 24 Sep 1965
Ed Elliot O. Whisonant
Frank Whisonant

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Carl O. Whisenant

ID# 24913, b. circa 1912

Father*

Marion Frank Whisonant b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 23 Oct 1951

Mother*

Eliza Smith b. 23 Feb 1892, d. 17 Sep 1945

Reference

mulatto

Birth*

Carl O. Whisenant was born circa 1912 in SC.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 7
1930	Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC	age 17, single, living at home

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC

age 7

1930

Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC

age 17, single, living at home

Citations

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

Helen Keller Whisonant

ID# 24915, b. 7 April 1914, d. 5 September 1995

Father*

Marion Frank Whisonant b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 23 Oct 1951

Mother*

Eliza Smith b. 23 Feb 1892, d. 17 Sep 1945

Reference

mulatto

Birth*

Helen Keller Whisonant was born on 7 April 1914 in SC.¹

Marriage*

She married Alonzo Bohannon on 2 November 1938 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC.²

Death*

Helen Keller Whisonant died on 5 September 1995 in Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., MD, at age 81.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1920	Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC	age 5 yrs., 1 month
1930	Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC	age 15, single, living at home

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Blacksburg, Cherokee Co., SC

age 5 yrs., 1 month

1930

Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC

age 15, single, living at home

Name Variation

Helen Keller Whisonant was also known as Helen M. Whisonant.³

Family

Alonzo Bohannon b. 15 September 1902, d. November 1984

Children

Herschel Whisonant Bohannon b. 26 Nov 1940, d. 1988
Lawrence Lampkin Bohannon
Frank Bohannon

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Earl LeRoy Whisonant

ID# 24918, b. 3 April 1905, d. 2 November 1946

Father*

Henry Newton Whisonant b. 18 Jul 1880, d. 17 Feb 1919

Mother*

Matilda Fannie Baker b. c 1885

Birth*

Earl LeRoy Whisonant was born on 3 April 1905 in SC.¹

Marriage*

He married Ruby Lee Welchel circa 1925.

Death*

Earl LeRoy Whisonant died on 2 November 1946 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 41; married.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Limestone, Cherokee Co., SC

age 5

1920

age 15, sweeper at cotton mill

1930

Rock Hill, York Co., SC

age 24, md., weaver at cotton mill, 1st. md. age 19

1940

Rock Hill, York Co., SC

age 35, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a weaver at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $560. He rents his home for $5. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-22, sheet 18B, line 43, household #395]

Family

Ruby Lee Welchel b. 12 August 1908, d. 22 March 2008

Marriage*

Earl LeRoy Whisonant married Ruby Lee Welchel circa 1925.

Children

Forest Eben Whisonant+ b. 25 Oct 1925, d. 1 Jun 1999
Eugene Henry Whisonant b. 12 Sep 1928, d. 12 Jun 2005
Archie L. Whisonant

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Ruby M. Whisonant

ID# 24919, b. 31 December 1907, d. 9 March 1987

Father*

Henry Newton Whisonant b. 18 Jul 1880, d. 17 Feb 1919

Mother*

Matilda Fannie Baker b. c 1885

Birth*

Ruby M. Whisonant was born on 31 December 1907 in GA.^1,2

Death*

She died on 9 March 1987 in SC at age 79.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

She is not listed in the household with her parents.

1920

Spindale, Rutherford Co., NC

age 12

1930

age 22, single, living with mother and step-father. (Note: She is incorrectly listed as "daughter, Ruby M. Woody".)

Citations

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

James Arthur Whisonant

ID# 24920, b. 25 November 1913, d. 3 May 1991

Father*

Henry Newton Whisonant b. 18 Jul 1880, d. 17 Feb 1919

Mother*

Matilda Fannie Baker b. c 1885

Birth*

James Arthur Whisonant was born on 25 November 1913 in SC.^1,2

Marriage

He married Eva Beatrice Hucks.

Death*

James Arthur Whisonant died on 3 May 1991 at age 77.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Spindale, Rutherford Co., NC

age 6

1930

age 17, single, laborer at cotton mill, living with mother and step-father

1940

York Co., SC

age 24, md., completed high school. He is employed as a textile worker at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $1175. He rents a home for $4. [e.d. 46-38, sheet 22B, household #367]

Family

Eva Beatrice Hucks b. 10 June 1915, d. 24 August 2009

Marriage

James Arthur Whisonant married Eva Beatrice Hucks.

Child

Rebecca Arlene Whisonant+ b. 15 Jun 1936, d. 2 Oct 2006

Citations

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

Dennis Newton Whisonant

ID# 24921, b. 1 March 1917, d. 22 June 1946

Father*

Henry Newton Whisonant b. 18 Jul 1880, d. 17 Feb 1919

Mother*

Matilda Fannie Baker b. c 1885

Birth*

Dennis Newton Whisonant was born on 1 March 1917 in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC.^1,2

Death*

He died on 22 June 1946 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 29; married, wife's name listed as "don't know" on death certificate.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Laurelwood Cem., Rock Hill, York Co., SC, 34.931667,-81.034167.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

Spindale, Rutherford Co., NC

age 2 yrs., 9 mos.

1930

age 13, single, living with mother and step-father

1940

Rock Hill, York Co., SC

age 23, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as an oiler at the cotton mill. His wage last year was $770. H rents a home for $4. [s.d. 5, e.d. 46-22, sheet 16B, line 65, household #348]

Family

Irene [unknown]

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Major C. Whisenant

ID# 24922, b. 13 April 1860, d. 24 March 1925

Father*

George Robert Whisenant b. c 1821, d. 28 Apr 1877

Mother*

Malinda Cross b. 7 Dec 1820, d. 15 Apr 1885

Birth*

Major C. Whisenant was born on 13 April 1860 in Hall Co., GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Elizabeth Long circa 1880.²

Death*

Major C. Whisenant died on 24 March 1925 in Fannin Co., GA, at age 64; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Toccoa Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Fannin Co., GA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1860

Gainesville, Hall Co., GA

age 2 months. He's listed as "not named" on the census report.

1870

Jasper, Pickens Co., GA

age 10

1880

Morganton, Fannin Co., GA

age 20, md., farmer. His mother & sister Eliza live in the household.

1900

Morganton, Fannin Co., GA

age 40, md. 20 yrs., mason

1910

Census record not found

1920

Fannin Co., GA

divorced, living alone

Family

Mary Elizabeth Long b. 28 January 1861, d. 11 November 1934

Marriage*

Major C. Whisenant married Mary Elizabeth Long circa 1880.²

Children

Sarah Texana Whisenant b. c 1881, d. 12 Feb 1956
Nancy Octavia Whisenant+ b. Feb 1888, d. 2 Aug 1968
James Bolden Whisenant+ b. 15 Nov 1892
Blaine Verlan Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1894, d. 8 Feb 1981
Minnie Gertrude Whisenant+ b. 21 Aug 1897, d. 11 May 1978

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Long

ID# 24923, b. 28 January 1861, d. 11 November 1934

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Long was born on 28 January 1861 in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.

Marriage*

She married Major C. Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross, circa 1880.¹

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Long died on 11 November 1934 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 73; widowed.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 21, md.

1900

age 42, md. 20 yrs., 8 ch., 6 living.

1910

age 53, widow, 6 ch., 6 living. Her husband was alive in Fannin Co., GA in 1920, so she should have been listed as "divorced" instead of "widow".

1920

age 62, divorced, living with daughter and son-in-law Ralph & Minnie Moon. (Note: Her name here is listed as "Elizabeth H.".)

1930

age 73, md., 1st. md. age 19. (Note: Census states that she is married. This is probably incorrect. She should have been listed as "widow".

Name Variation

Mary Elizabeth Long was also known as Shelton.

Family

Major C. Whisenant b. 13 April 1860, d. 24 March 1925

Marriage*

She married Major C. Whisenant, son of George Robert Whisenant and Malinda Cross, circa 1880.¹

Children

Sarah Texana Whisenant b. c 1881, d. 12 Feb 1956
Nancy Octavia Whisenant+ b. Feb 1888, d. 2 Aug 1968
James Bolden Whisenant+ b. 15 Nov 1892
Blaine Verlan Whisenant+ b. 4 Jul 1894, d. 8 Feb 1981
Minnie Gertrude Whisenant+ b. 21 Aug 1897, d. 11 May 1978

Citations

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

Nancy Octavia Whisenant

ID# 24924, b. February 1888, d. 2 August 1968

Father*

Major C. Whisenant b. 13 Apr 1860, d. 24 Mar 1925

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Long b. 28 Jan 1861, d. 11 Nov 1934

Birth*

Nancy Octavia Whisenant was born in February 1888 in GA.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Coleman Watson circa 1905.

Death*

Nancy Octavia Whisenant died on 2 August 1968 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 80.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 12

1910

age 22, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1920

Alabama City, Etowah Co., AL

age 32, md.

1930

age 43, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

Ishkooda, Jefferson Co., AL

age 49, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 37-38, sheet 13B, household #238]

Family

Thomas Coleman Watson b. 15 February 1882

Marriage*

Nancy Octavia Whisenant married Thomas Coleman Watson circa 1905.

Children

Lillie Mae Watson b. c 1905, d. 14 Oct 1970
Robert C. Watson b. c 1908
Ralph Watson
Annie Laura Watson

Citations

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

Blaine Verlan Whisenant

ID# 24926, b. 4 July 1894, d. 8 February 1981

Father*

Major C. Whisenant b. 13 Apr 1860, d. 24 Mar 1925

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Long b. 28 Jan 1861, d. 11 Nov 1934

Birth*

Blaine Verlan Whisenant was born on 4 July 1894 in Blue Ridge, Fannin Co., GA.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Vida Jeriah Saulter on 24 February 1918 in Irondale, Jefferson Co., AL.⁵

Marriage*

Blaine Verlan Whisenant married Maybelle W. [unknown]

Death*

Blaine Verlan Whisenant died on 8 February 1981 at age 86.^1,4

Burial*

He was buried in Pleasant Grove U.M.C. Cem., Pleasant Grove, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.49790,-86.97920; His name is also on the tombstone of his first wife Vida J.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 5

1910

age 15, single, living with mother

1920

Rocky Station, Lee Co., VA

age 23, md., salesman in a department store

1930

age 34, md., 1st. md. age 22, miner in coal mine, rents home for $8., vet: no. He listed his birth place, and his parents birth place as "Tennessee".

1940

Pennington Gap, Lee Co., VA

age 44, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a miner in a coal mine. His wage last year was $960. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 53-7, sheet 19A, household #340]

Note*

Blaine Verlan Whisenant Draft Registration Card states that he is single. His listed disability is that he "has had bone taken from head". His exemption claim is that he "supports his mother". The registration card listed his d.o.b. as July 4, 1895, Blue Ridge, GA. He is a "stock clerk in the candy department at S. H. Kress & Company". on 5 June 1917 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.

Name Variation

As of 1 April 1930, Blaine Verlan Whisenant was also known as Whistnant.⁶

Residence

On 1 April 1935 Blaine lived in Harlan Co., KY.⁷

Residence

In 1942 Blaine lived in Lee Co., VA.

Residence*

In December 1951 Blaine lived in Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA.

Family 1

Vida Jeriah Saulter b. 22 April 1897, d. 13 December 1951

Marriage*

He married Vida Jeriah Saulter on 24 February 1918 in Irondale, Jefferson Co., AL.⁵

Children

Earl Blaine Whisenant b. 17 Feb 1919, d. 13 Feb 1999
Carl Mancel Whisenant b. 11 Nov 1924, d. 20 Jul 2005
Edna E. Whisenant+ b. 23 May 1929, d. 8 Oct 2003

Family 2

Maybelle W. [unknown] b. 6 May 1910, d. 14 October 1999

Marriage*

Blaine Verlan Whisenant married Maybelle W. [unknown]

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 4 Jul 1895.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC, 1930 census data.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Minnie Gertrude Whisenant

ID# 24927, b. 21 August 1897, d. 11 May 1978

Father*

Major C. Whisenant b. 13 Apr 1860, d. 24 Mar 1925

Mother*

Mary Elizabeth Long b. 28 Jan 1861, d. 11 Nov 1934

Birth*

Minnie Gertrude Whisenant was born on 21 August 1897 in TN.

Marriage*

She married Ralph Moon circa 1915.¹

Death*

Minnie Gertrude Whisenant died on 11 May 1978 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 80.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 12

1920

age 22, md.

1930

age 32, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 42, md., completed the 8th. grade. [e.d. 37-38, sheet 14B, household #256]

Family

Ralph Moon b. 17 June 1890, d. 11 May 1946

Marriage*

Minnie Gertrude Whisenant married Ralph Moon circa 1915.¹

Children

Addie May Moon
Theodore James Moon
Virgie Moon
Ralph Eugene Moon b. 18 Oct 1927, d. Jul 1985
Fritz H. Moon

Citations

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

Christopher C. Whisenant

ID# 24928, b. May 1886, d. 1910

Father*

John R. Whisenant b. Jun 1856

Mother*

Catherine Louisa Phillips b. Jun 1854

Birth*

Christopher C. Whisenant was born in May 1886 in GA.¹

Marriage*

He married Fannie Turner on 29 October 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA.

Death*

Christopher C. Whisenant died in 1910.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Catoosa Co., GA

age 14, single

1910

Hamilton Co., TN

age 23, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., truck farmer

Family

Fannie Turner b. circa 1888

Children

Lottie Whisenant
Clyde Millard Whisnant+ b. 31 Aug 1906, d. 24 Jan 1985

Citations

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

Fannie Turner

ID# 24929, b. circa 1888

Birth*

Fannie Turner was born circa 1888.¹

Marriage*

She married Christopher C. Whisenant, son of John R. Whisenant and Catherine Louisa Phillips, on 29 October 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA.

Census*

Fannie Turner appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Hamilton Co., TN, age 22, md. 1 time, 4 yrs., 2 ch., 1 living.

Family 1

Christopher C. Whisenant b. May 1886, d. 1910

Children

Lottie Whisenant
Clyde Millard Whisnant+ b. 31 Aug 1906, d. 24 Jan 1985

Family 2

Volney Smith

Citations

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

Clyde Millard Whisnant

ID# 24930, b. 31 August 1906, d. 24 January 1985

Father*

Christopher C. Whisenant b. May 1886, d. 1910

Mother*

Fannie Turner b. c 1888

Birth*

Clyde Millard Whisnant was born on 31 August 1906 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.¹

Marriage*

He married Hazel Frost.

Divorce*

Clyde Millard Whisnant and Hazel Frost were divorced circa 1932.

Marriage*

Clyde Millard Whisnant married Bertha G. Frank on 30 July 1933.

Death*

Clyde Millard Whisnant died on 24 January 1985 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, at age 78.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Hamilton Co., TN	age 3
1920		Census record not found.
1930		Census record not found.
1940	Dothan, Houston Co., AL	age 33, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a dealer in scrap gold. Note: This census gives his name as "Charles H. Whisnat". [e.d. 35-13, sheet 24B, household #530]

Nickname

Clyde Millard Whisnant also went by the name of Tommy.

Note*

He changed his name from 'Whisenant' to 'Whisnant' around 1932.

Name Variation

As of 1 April 1940, Clyde Millard Whisnant was also known as Charles H. Whisnant.¹

Family 1

Hazel Frost b. circa 1906

Marriage*

He married Hazel Frost.

Divorce*

Clyde Millard Whisnant and Hazel Frost were divorced circa 1932.

Children

Clyde Millard Whisenant Jr.
Charles Allen Whisenant+ b. 16 Jul 1928, d. 29 Nov 2008

Family 2

Bertha G. Frank b. 30 November 1910, d. 1 April 2002

Marriage*

Clyde Millard Whisnant married Bertha G. Frank on 30 July 1933.

Children

Thomas Frank Whisnant
Donald Robert Whisnant+ b. 30 Oct 1936, d. 20 Nov 2008

Citations

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

Wiley Whisenhunt

ID# 24931, b. 27 April 1884, d. 19 September 1938

Father*

Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913

Mother*

Lucinda Roberts b. 10 Jun 1843, d. 13 Sep 1930

Birth*

Wiley Whisenhunt was born on 27 April 1884 in Carter Co., TN.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Jane McClellan on 13 August 1913 in Carter Co., TN.²

Death*

Wiley Whisenhunt died on 19 September 1938 in Hampton, Carter Co., TN, at age 54; married.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900		Census record not found.
1910		Census record not found.
1920	Carter Co., TN	age 35, md., farmer
1930	Carter Co., TN	age 44, md., 1st. md. age 26, farmer, rents home, vet: no

Family

Mary Jane McClellan b. circa 1897

Marriage*

Wiley Whisenhunt married Mary Jane McClellan on 13 August 1913 in Carter Co., TN.²

Children

John Harin Whisenhunt b. 14 Apr 1917, d. 17 Aug 1995
Barton Whisenhunt
Hannah Whisenhunt b. 16 Dec 1923, d. 30 Aug 1925
Retta Whisenhunt
Rhoda Whisenhunt

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mary Jane McClellan

ID# 24932, b. circa 1897

Birth*

Mary Jane McClellan was born circa 1897 in TN.¹

Marriage*

She married Wiley Whisenhunt, son of Noah Whisenhunt II and Lucinda Roberts, on 13 August 1913 in Carter Co., TN.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 23, md.

1940

age 40, widow, completed the 4th. grade. She is employed as a laborer on a farm. Her wage last year was $75. She rents a house for $1. [e.d. 10-5, sheet 3B, household #48]

Family

Wiley Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1884, d. 19 September 1938

Children

John Harin Whisenhunt b. 14 Apr 1917, d. 17 Aug 1995
Barton Whisenhunt
Hannah Whisenhunt b. 16 Dec 1923, d. 30 Aug 1925
Retta Whisenhunt
Rhoda Whisenhunt

Citations

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

John Harin Whisenhunt

ID# 24933, b. 14 April 1917, d. 17 August 1995

Father*

Wiley Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1884, d. 19 Sep 1938

Mother*

Mary Jane McClellan b. c 1897

Birth*

John Harin Whisenhunt was born on 14 April 1917 in TN.¹

Death*

He died on 17 August 1995 in Roan Mountain, Carter Co., TN, at age 78.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 2

1930

age 14

1940

age 20, single, completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. His wage last year was $100. He resides with his mother.

Citations

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

Joseph Whisenhunt

ID# 24934, b. 11 August 1881, d. 22 February 1962

Father*

Noah Whisenhunt II b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 12 Feb 1913

Mother*

Lucinda Roberts b. 10 Jun 1843, d. 13 Sep 1930

Birth*

Joseph Whisenhunt was born on 11 August 1881 in TN.¹

Marriage*

He married Julie Evelyn Davis on 31 August 1907 in Carter Co., TN.

Death*

Joseph Whisenhunt died on 22 February 1962 at age 80.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16

1910

age 27, md. 1 time, 2 yrs.

1910

age 4, living with step-father Joseph Whisenhunt

1910

age 6, single, living with Joseph & Eveline Whisenhunt, listed at a "brother" to Joseph.

1920

age 40, md., farming

1930

age 51, md., 1st. md. age 25, farmer, rent home, vet: no

1940

age 62, widow, completed no schooling. He is employed as a laborer on a farm. His wage last year was $5. He resides with his son Oscar Whisenhunt.

Family

Julie Evelyn Davis b. circa 1873, d. 3 March 1939

Marriage*

Joseph Whisenhunt married Julie Evelyn Davis on 31 August 1907 in Carter Co., TN.

Children

Myrtle Whisenhunt b. c 1909
Oscar James Whisenhunt+ b. 15 Jun 1912, d. 22 May 1993
Ernest T. Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1916, d. 14 Nov 1939
Nola Whisenhunt b. 28 Dec 1918, d. 28 Oct 1922

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Julie Evelyn Davis

ID# 24935, b. circa 1873, d. 3 March 1939

Birth*

Julie Evelyn Davis was born circa 1873 in TN.¹

Marriage*

She married Joseph Whisenhunt, son of Noah Whisenhunt II and Lucinda Roberts, on 31 August 1907 in Carter Co., TN.

Death*

Julie Evelyn Davis died on 3 March 1939 in Hampton, Carter Co., TN.

Burial*

She was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 4 ch., 2 living

1920

age 40, md.

1930

age 53, md., 1st. md. age 27

Note*

Julie Evelyn Davis Her tombstone says: Elvie Swannar, wife of Joe Whisenhunt. Note: Is it possible that the person listed on the tombstone is not actually Julie Evelyn Davis? Julie was age 26 in the 1910 census. That would put her birth circa 1884.

Family 1

Child

Mary Whisenhunt b. c 1906

Family 2

Joseph Whisenhunt b. 11 August 1881, d. 22 February 1962

Marriage*

She married Joseph Whisenhunt, son of Noah Whisenhunt II and Lucinda Roberts, on 31 August 1907 in Carter Co., TN.

Children

Myrtle Whisenhunt b. c 1909
Oscar James Whisenhunt+ b. 15 Jun 1912, d. 22 May 1993
Ernest T. Whisenhunt b. 14 May 1916, d. 14 Nov 1939
Nola Whisenhunt b. 28 Dec 1918, d. 28 Oct 1922

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Myrtle Whisenhunt

ID# 24936, b. circa 1909

Father*

Joseph Whisenhunt b. 11 Aug 1881, d. 22 Feb 1962

Mother*

Julie Evelyn Davis b. c 1873, d. 3 Mar 1939

Birth*

Myrtle Whisenhunt was born circa 1909 in TN.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 2

1920

age 11

Citations

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

Oscar James Whisenhunt

ID# 24937, b. 15 June 1912, d. 22 May 1993

Father*

Joseph Whisenhunt b. 11 Aug 1881, d. 22 Feb 1962

Mother*

Julie Evelyn Davis b. c 1873, d. 3 Mar 1939

Birth*

Oscar James Whisenhunt was born on 15 June 1912 in Carter Co., TN.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Hattie Carver on 11 October 1936 in Carter Co., TN.³

Death*

Oscar James Whisenhunt died on 22 May 1993 at age 80.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 7

1930

age 18, single, living at home

1940

age 27, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farmer. His wage last year was $25. He rents a farm house for $3. His father resides with him and his wife. [e.d. 10-5, sheet 4A, household #51]

Family 1

Child

Pansy Whisenhunt

Family 2

Hattie Carver b. 18 February 1918, d. 1 June 1951

Marriage*

Oscar James Whisenhunt married Hattie Carver on 11 October 1936 in Carter Co., TN.³

Family 3

Mabel Miller

Citations

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

Ernest T. Whisenhunt

ID# 24938, b. 14 May 1916, d. 14 November 1939

Father*

Joseph Whisenhunt b. 11 Aug 1881, d. 22 Feb 1962

Mother*

Julie Evelyn Davis b. c 1873, d. 3 Mar 1939

Birth*

Ernest T. Whisenhunt was born on 14 May 1916 in Carter Co., TN.¹

Death*

He died on 14 November 1939 in Hampton, Carter Co., TN, at age 23; single.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Blevins Cem., Carter Co., TN.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 3

1930

age 13

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Nola Whisenhunt

ID# 24939, b. 28 December 1918, d. 28 October 1922

Father*

Joseph Whisenhunt b. 11 Aug 1881, d. 22 Feb 1962

Mother*

Julie Evelyn Davis b. c 1873, d. 3 Mar 1939

Birth*

Nola Whisenhunt was born on 28 December 1918 in Carter Co., TN.

Death*

She died on 28 October 1922 in Carter Co., TN, at age 3.

Census*

Nola Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Carter Co., TN, age 1.

Evelyn Elizabeth Whisnant

ID# 24940, b. 11 April 1911, d. 27 December 1934

Father*

Franklin Hayes Whisnant b. 1 Sep 1876, d. 5 Jun 1921

Mother*

Nancy Jacob Mooney b. 4 Jul 1874, d. 13 Apr 1966

Birth*

Evelyn Elizabeth Whisnant was born on 11 April 1911 in GA.¹

Death*

She died on 27 December 1934 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 23.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Greenwood Cem., Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, 35.059444,-85.236667.²

Census*

Evelyn Elizabeth Whisnant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Polk Co., TN, age 8. (Note: Census shows her name as "Emily".).

Family

Eugene Sullivan

Children

Mary Sullivan
Peggy Sullivan

Citations

[S321] Jill Theresa-Marie Zimba Bybka, "Dybka, Jill Theresa-Marie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1995.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Ellen M. Clardia

ID# 24942, b. September 1868, d. 14 March 1946

Birth*

Ellen M. Clardia was born in September 1868 in VA.¹

Marriage*

She married William E. Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 22 March 1891 in Danville City, VA.

Death*

Ellen M. Clardia died on 14 March 1946 in Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, at age 77; widowed.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 31, md. 10 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living

1910

age 39, md. 1 time, 4 ch., 2 living

1920

age 48, widow, living with daughter and son-in-law C. H. & Gracie Elliott.

1930

Graham-Burlington, Alamance Co., NC

age 56, widow, 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 65, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She resides with her son Floyd L. Whisenant. [e.d. 1-10, sheet 10B, household #177]

Family

William E. Whisenant b. October 1873, d. before 1920

Marriage*

Ellen M. Clardia married William E. Whisenant, son of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 22 March 1891 in Danville City, VA.

Children

Gracie Mae Whisenant+ b. 22 May 1892
Floyd Lee Whisenant+ b. 3 Jan 1894, d. 11 Dec 1956

Citations

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

Gracie Mae Whisenant

ID# 24943, b. 22 May 1892

Father*

William E. Whisenant b. Oct 1873, d. b 1920

Mother*

Ellen M. Clardia b. Sep 1868, d. 14 Mar 1946

Birth*

Gracie Mae Whisenant was born on 22 May 1892 in Danville City, VA.¹

Marriage*

She married Claude Hutchings Elliott on 21 December 1910 in Danville City, VA.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 8

1910

age 17, single, living at home

1920

age 27, md.

1930

age 36, md., 1st. md. age 18, weaver at cotton mill. She and her children reside in the household of her mother. Her husband is not present in the household.

Family

Claude Hutchings Elliott b. 30 August 1889

Children

Echo Melvera Elliott b. 1 Feb 1913, d. 28 Apr 1998
Leonard Elliott
Eugene Elliott
Wesley Garland Elliott b. 15 Nov 1921, d. 15 Mar 2010
Edward Reeves Elliott b. 4 Mar 1925, d. 21 Jul 1997

Citations

[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Floyd Lee Whisenant

ID# 24944, b. 3 January 1894, d. 11 December 1956

Father*

William E. Whisenant b. Oct 1873, d. b 1920

Mother*

Ellen M. Clardia b. Sep 1868, d. 14 Mar 1946

Birth*

Floyd Lee Whisenant was born on 3 January 1894 in Danville City, VA.¹

Marriage*

He married Tiny P. George on 21 May 1911 in Danville City, VA.

Marriage*

Floyd Lee Whisenant married Myrtle Caroline Lewis on 28 February 1920 in Danville City, VA.

Death*

Floyd Lee Whisenant died on 11 December 1956 in Graham, Alamance Co., NC, at age 62.²

Burial*

He was buried in Leemont Cem., Danville City, VA, 36.603056,-79.384167.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1920

age 26, single, living with sister and brother-in-law C. H. & Gracie Elliott.

1930

Graham-Burlington, Alamance Co., NC

age 33, md., war vet., electrician at power plant, 1st. md. age 21. He and his family are in the household of his mother.

1940

age 46, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a mechanic at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $630. He owns a home valued at $400. He mother resides in the household. [e.d 1-10, sheet 10B, household #177]

Note*

Floyd Lee Whisenant served in World War I.

Family 1

Tiny P. George b. circa 1892

Marriage*

He married Tiny P. George on 21 May 1911 in Danville City, VA.

Child

James Woodrow Whisenant b. 29 Oct 1914, d. 20 Aug 2005

Family 2

Myrtle Caroline Lewis b. 19 January 1902, d. 2 September 2006

Marriage*

Floyd Lee Whisenant married Myrtle Caroline Lewis on 28 February 1920 in Danville City, VA.

Children

Lorene V. Whisenant b. c 1921
Melvin Lee Whisenant+ b. 6 Jun 1923, d. 12 Dec 1988
Edith M. Whisenant+ b. 11 Aug 1927, d. 9 Jun 2009
Gracie E. Whisenant b. 1930, d. 22 May 1932
Shirley Dorene Whisenant+ b. 8 Apr 1933, d. 12 Dec 2012
Geraldine La Vaughn Whisenant+ b. 1936
Roger Dale Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.

Harrison Whisenant

ID# 24945, b. between 1846 and 1851, d. before 1900

Reference

black race, unknown parents

Birth*

Harrison Whisenant was born between 1846 and 1851 in AL; He may have been born in SC according to the 1900 census for his children.¹

Marriage*

He married Sophrona Elmira Tally on 10 May 1868 in Smith Co., TX.

Death*

Harrison Whisenant died before 1900.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Starville, Smith Co., TX

age 24, farm laborer, P$160.

1880

age 29, md., farmer, "mulatto"

Family

Sophrona Elmira Tally b. 12 September 1848, d. 6 March 1917

Children

Lula A. Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 12 Oct 1962
Sarah J. Whisenant b. 24 Sep 1875, d. 1 Jan 1920
William Bailus Whisenant b. 6 Feb 1878
Fletcher Whisenant b. Feb 1879
Henrietta Whisenant b. Dec 1880, d. 17 Nov 1954
Carrie E. Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 18 Nov 1974
Jimmie S. Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1894, d. 26 Aug 1966

Citations

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

Sophrona Elmira Tally

ID# 24946, b. 12 September 1848, d. 6 March 1917

Reference

black race

Birth*

Sophrona Elmira Tally was born on 12 September 1848 in SC.

Marriage*

She married Harrison Whisenant on 10 May 1868 in Smith Co., TX.

Death*

Sophrona Elmira Tally died on 6 March 1917 at age 68.

Burial*

She was buried in Asbury Cem. (black cem.), Smith Co., TX, 32.217500,-94.991667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

Starville, Smith Co., TX

age 23

1880

age 32, md.

1900

age 53, widow, 12 ch., 7 living, wash woman

1910

age 60, widow,12 ch., 7 living. She is a cook.

Family

Harrison Whisenant b. between 1846 and 1851, d. before 1900

Marriage*

Sophrona Elmira Tally married Harrison Whisenant on 10 May 1868 in Smith Co., TX.

Children

Lula A. Whisenant b. 1 Jan 1871, d. 12 Oct 1962
Sarah J. Whisenant b. 24 Sep 1875, d. 1 Jan 1920
William Bailus Whisenant b. 6 Feb 1878
Fletcher Whisenant b. Feb 1879
Henrietta Whisenant b. Dec 1880, d. 17 Nov 1954
Carrie E. Whisenant b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 18 Nov 1974
Jimmie S. Whisenant b. 27 Sep 1894, d. 26 Aug 1966

Lula A. Whisenant

ID# 24947, b. 1 January 1871, d. 12 October 1962

Father*

Harrison Whisenant b. bt 1846 - 1851, d. b 1900

Mother*

Sophrona Elmira Tally b. 12 Sep 1848, d. 6 Mar 1917

Reference

black race

Birth*

Lula A. Whisenant was born on 1 January 1871 in Smith Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Jefferson Arterberry on 26 October 1889 in Smith Co., TX.

Marriage*

Lula A. Whisenant married James E. Jackson.

Death*

Lula A. Whisenant died on 12 October 1962 in Arp, Smith Co., TX, at age 91; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Asbury Cem. (black cem.), Smith Co., TX, 32.217500,-94.991667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 9

1910

age 39, md. 20 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living

1920

Arp, Smith Co., TX

age 47, md.

1930

age 56, md., 1st. md. age 19, cotton farmer

1940

age 68, widow, competed high school. She is farming. [e.d. 212-30, sheet 8A]

Name Variation

Lula A. Whisenant was also known as Lucella Whisenant.

Family 1

Jefferson Arterberry b. 18 October 1869, d. 13 August 1916

Marriage*

She married Jefferson Arterberry on 26 October 1889 in Smith Co., TX.

Family 2

James E. Jackson b. circa 1874

Marriage*

Lula A. Whisenant married James E. Jackson.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Sarah J. Whisenant

ID# 24948, b. 24 September 1875, d. 1 January 1920

Father*

Harrison Whisenant b. bt 1846 - 1851, d. b 1900

Mother*

Sophrona Elmira Tally b. 12 Sep 1848, d. 6 Mar 1917

Reference

black race

Birth*

Sarah J. Whisenant was born on 24 September 1875 in TX.¹

Death*

She died on 1 January 1920 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 44; married.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 5 January 1920 in Trinity Cem., Wilmer, Dallas Co., TX.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5

1900

age 23, single, living at home.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

William Bailus Whisenant

ID# 24949, b. 6 February 1878

Father*

Harrison Whisenant b. bt 1846 - 1851, d. b 1900

Mother*

Sophrona Elmira Tally b. 12 Sep 1848, d. 6 Mar 1917

Reference

black race

Birth*

William Bailus Whisenant was born on 6 February 1878 in Smith Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

He married Lillian Poteet.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 3

1900

age 22, single, living at home.

1940

age 62, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $80. [e.d. 212-31, sheet 4B, household #70]

Residence

On 1 April 1935 William lived in Kaufman Co., TX.²

Residence*

In 1942 William lived in Whitehouse, Smith Co., TX.

Family

Lillian Poteet b. 10 April 1915, d. 19 July 1955

Marriage*

He married Lillian Poteet.

Citations

[S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Fletcher Whisenant

ID# 24950, b. February 1879

Father*

Harrison Whisenant b. bt 1846 - 1851, d. b 1900

Mother*

Sophrona Elmira Tally b. 12 Sep 1848, d. 6 Mar 1917

Reference

black race

Birth*

Fletcher Whisenant was born in February 1879 in TX.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 1

1900