Person Page 500

age 27, md. 7 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 6 ch., 6 living

1920

age 46, widow

Nickname

Martha Hunter also went by the name of Mattie.

Family

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 June 1910

Marriage*

She married James M. Whisenant circa 1893.¹

Children

Eula Lee Whisenant+ b. 14 Jan 1894, d. 12 Jan 1975
Lottie G. Whisenant b. Dec 1896
Carl Willie Whisenant b. 6 Mar 1899, d. 17 Dec 1958
Opal Whisenant b. c 1903
Jennie Whisenant b. c 1906
Hazel Jean Whisenant+ b. 19 Dec 1908, d. 17 Feb 1983

Citations

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

Eula Lee Whisenant

ID# 24953, b. 14 January 1894, d. 12 January 1975

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Eula Lee Whisenant was born on 14 January 1894 in Dundee, Archer Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Remer Cone Brewer circa 1914.

Death*

Eula Lee Whisenant died on 12 January 1975 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, at age 80; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Crestview Memorial Park Cem., Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, 33.843889,-98.506944.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Archer Co., TX	age 6
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 16, single, living at home
1930	Olney, Young Co., TX	age 35, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940	Archer Co., TX	age 47, md., completed 2 years of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 5-10, sheet 8B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 6

1910

age 16, single, living at home

1930

Olney, Young Co., TX

age 35, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 47, md., completed 2 years of college. She is not employed. [e.d. 5-10, sheet 8B]

Family

Remer Cone Brewer b. 3 February 1893, d. 1 November 1973

Marriage*

Eula Lee Whisenant married Remer Cone Brewer circa 1914.

Children

William M. Brewer b. c 1915, d. 12 Jan 1975
Remer Cone Brewer Jr. b. 7 Dec 1918, d. 5 May 1997

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Lottie G. Whisenant

ID# 24954, b. December 1896

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Lottie G. Whisenant was born in December 1896 in TX.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Archer Co., TX	age 3
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 13
1920	Archer Co., TX	age 23, single, living with mother

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 3

1910

age 13

1920

age 23, single, living with mother

Citations

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

Carl Willie Whisenant

ID# 24955, b. 6 March 1899, d. 17 December 1958

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Carl Willie Whisenant was born on 6 March 1899 in Dundee, Archer Co., TX.^1,2

Death*

He died on 17 December 1958 in Marfa, Presidio Co., TX, at age 59.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Dundee Cem., Dundee, Archer Co., TX, 33.727500,-98.883889.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1900	Archer Co., TX	age 1
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 10
1920	Holliday, Archer Co., TX	age 20, single, living with mother
1930	Olney, Young Co., TX	age 31, single, laborer in oil field, no military service
1940	Seminole, Gaines Co., TX	age 41, single, completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a day laborer at a lumber yard. His wage last year was $220. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 83-7, sheet 2A, household #36]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 10

1920

age 20, single, living with mother

1930

Olney, Young Co., TX

age 31, single, laborer in oil field, no military service

1940

Seminole, Gaines Co., TX

age 41, single, completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a day laborer at a lumber yard. His wage last year was $220. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 83-7, sheet 2A, household #36]

Residence*

On 1 April 1935 Carl lived in Reeves Co., TX.³

Milit-Beg*

He began military service Pvt. Co. A, 746 Mil. Police Bn., World War II.¹

Citations

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

Opal Whisenant

ID# 24956, b. circa 1903

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Opal Whisenant was born circa 1903.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 7
1920	Holliday, Archer Co., TX	age 18, single

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 18, single

Citations

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

Jennie Whisenant

ID# 24957, b. circa 1906

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Jennie Whisenant was born circa 1906.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 4
1920	Holliday, Archer Co., TX	age 14, single

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 4

1920

age 14, single

Citations

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

Hazel Jean Whisenant

ID# 24958, b. 19 December 1908, d. 17 February 1983

Father*

James M. Whisenant b. 19 May 1867, d. 28 Jun 1910

Mother*

Martha Hunter b. Jul 1872, d. 13 Jun 1937

Birth*

Hazel Jean Whisenant was born on 19 December 1908.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Henry Ueckert in 1934 in Holliday, Archer Co., TX.

Death*

Hazel Jean Whisenant died on 17 February 1983 in Taylor Co., TX, at age 74.²

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 2
1920	Holliday, Archer Co., TX	age 11, single
1940	Clay Co., TX	Age 31, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 39-7, sheet 12B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 2

1920

age 11, single

1940

Clay Co., TX

Age 31, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 39-7, sheet 12B]

Family

Thomas Henry Ueckert b. 27 January 1908, d. 9 April 1997

Children

Martha Gay Ueckert
Iris Jan Ueckert

Citations

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

Ada May Henderson

ID# 24960, b. 9 September 1887, d. 26 June 1958

Birth*

Ada May Henderson was born on 9 September 1887 in Franklin Co., TX.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Joseph Henry Whisenant, son of William H. Christopher Whisenant and Larissa Madelah Langston, on 2 November 1902 in Comanche Co., TX.³

Death*

Ada May Henderson died on 26 June 1958 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 70; widowed.²

Burial*

She was buried in Llano Cem., Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, 35.181944,-101.826667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 22, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1930	Dickens Co., TX	age 42, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940	Donley Co., TX	age 57, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 22, md. 1 time, 7 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living

1930

Dickens Co., TX

age 42, md., 1st. md. age 15

1940

Donley Co., TX

age 57, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Name Variation

Ada May Henderson was also known as Ader May.¹

Family

Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 January 1883, d. 8 April 1945

Marriage*

She married Joseph Henry Whisenant, son of William H. Christopher Whisenant and Larissa Madelah Langston, on 2 November 1902 in Comanche Co., TX.³

Children

Pearl Lucretia Whisenant+ b. 25 Dec 1903, d. 26 May 1994
William Henry Whisenant+ b. 24 Jan 1908, d. 16 May 1977
John Lee Whisenant+ b. 13 Aug 1909, d. 22 Aug 1980
Zora Elizabeth Whisenant+ b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 30 Dec 1997
Marvin Ernest Whisenant+ b. 17 Oct 1913, d. 29 Jul 1973
Doris May Whisenant
Lydia O. Whisenant
George Allen Whisenant+ b. 3 Jun 1920, d. 1 Jul 1987
Jackie Margarite Whisenant+ b. 6 Jan 1922, d. 22 Aug 2006

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Pearl Lucretia Whisenant

ID# 24961, b. 25 December 1903, d. 26 May 1994

Father*

Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1883, d. 8 Apr 1945

Mother*

Ada May Henderson b. 9 Sep 1887, d. 26 Jun 1958

Birth*

Pearl Lucretia Whisenant was born on 25 December 1903 in Erath Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Gus Melvin Kuykendall in 1923 in Spur, Dickens Co., TX.

Death*

Pearl Lucretia Whisenant died on 26 May 1994 in Potter Co., TX, at age 90.¹

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 6
1930	Dickens Co., TX	age 26, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940		Census record not found.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 6

1930

Dickens Co., TX

age 26, md., 1st. md. age 19

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Gus Melvin Kuykendall b. 6 December 1896, d. June 1982

Children

Frank Kuykendall
Juanita Kuykendall
Kenneth Norman Kuykendall b. 8 Jun 1928, d. 27 Jan 2003
Viola Cleo Kuykendall
Lotherio Corinne Kuykendall
Melvin Wayne Kuykendall

Citations

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

John Lee Whisenant

ID# 24963, b. 13 August 1909, d. 22 August 1980

Father*

Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Jan 1883, d. 8 Apr 1945

Mother*

Ada May Henderson b. 9 Sep 1887, d. 26 Jun 1958

Birth*

John Lee Whisenant was born on 13 August 1909 in TX.¹

Marriage*

He married Winnie Edith Hughlett circa 1929.

Death*

John Lee Whisenant died on 22 August 1980 in Potter Co., TX, at age 71.

Burial*

He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, 35.195278,-101.760556.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Archer Co., TX	age 8 months
1920		Census record not found.
1930	Dickens Co., TX	age 20, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940	Amarillo, Potter Co., TX	age 30, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a tree planter. His wage last year was $988. He rents a home for $13. [e.d. 188-7, sheet 16B, household #361]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 8 months

1920

Census record not found.

1930

Dickens Co., TX

age 20, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19

1940

Amarillo, Potter Co., TX

age 30, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a tree planter. His wage last year was $988. He rents a home for $13. [e.d. 188-7, sheet 16B, household #361]

Residence*

On 1 April 1935 John lived in Memphis, Hall Co., TX.¹

Family

Winnie Edith Hughlett b. 22 November 1911, d. 5 April 2009

Marriage*

He married Winnie Edith Hughlett circa 1929.

Children

Bessie Lee Whisenant+ b. 7 Oct 1929, d. 15 Jul 2007
Edith May Whisenant+ b. 2 Dec 1931, d. 22 Oct 1975
Katherine Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1934, d. 15 Oct 1934
Wilma Jean Whisenant b. 27 Aug 1934, d. 24 Aug 1935
Lester Francis Whisenant
Ronald Eugene Whisenant b. 8 Apr 1942, d. 5 Jun 1976

Citations

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

Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt

ID# 24965, b. 10 February 1852, d. 25 January 1926

Father*

Peter Walker Whisenhunt b. 15 Jul 1827, d. 30 Jan 1884

Mother*

Martha Matilda Baxter b. 15 Jun 1830, d. 3 Dec 1876

Birth*

Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt was born on 10 February 1852 in Sevier Co., AR.¹

Marriage*

She married Jefferson Peter Baze Jr. on 6 August 1868 in Scott Co., AR.

Death*

Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt died on 25 January 1926 in TX at age 73.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Brady, McCulloch Co., TX, 31.141667,-99.331667.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	McCulloch Co., TX	age 26, md.
1900	McCulloch Co., TX	age 46, md. 35 yrs., 14 ch., 11 living
1910	McCulloch Co., TX
1920	Brady, McCulloch Co., TX	age 63, widow. She resides in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Rosa & Harry Evers. [e.d. 157, sheet 14B]

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 26, md.

1900

age 46, md. 35 yrs., 14 ch., 11 living

1910

1920

Brady, McCulloch Co., TX

age 63, widow. She resides in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Rosa & Harry Evers. [e.d. 157, sheet 14B]

Note*

Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt Adopted?

Family

Jefferson Peter Baze Jr. b. 22 June 1844, d. 10 January 1914

Marriage*

She married Jefferson Peter Baze Jr. on 6 August 1868 in Scott Co., AR.

Children

Viola Jane Baze b. 6 Jan 1880, d. 29 Jan 1926
Rosa Ella Baze b. 2 Apr 1886, d. 17 Sep 1967

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Jefferson Peter Baze Jr.

ID# 24966, b. 22 June 1844, d. 10 January 1914

Birth*

Jefferson Peter Baze Jr. was born on 22 June 1844 in TN.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt, daughter of Peter Walker Whisenhunt and Martha Matilda Baxter, on 6 August 1868 in Scott Co., AR.

Death*

Jefferson Peter Baze Jr. died on 10 January 1914 at age 69.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1880	McCulloch Co., TX	age 35, md., farmer
1900	McCulloch Co., TX	age 55, md. 35 yrs.
1910	McCulloch Co., TX

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 35, md., farmer

1900

age 55, md. 35 yrs.

1910

Family

Elizabeth Frances Whisenhunt b. 10 February 1852, d. 25 January 1926

Children

Viola Jane Baze b. 6 Jan 1880, d. 29 Jan 1926
Rosa Ella Baze b. 2 Apr 1886, d. 17 Sep 1967

James Coffman Whisenant

ID# 24967, b. 7 January 1874, d. 1966

Father*

John Bunyon Whisenant b. 10 Jul 1839, d. 29 May 1917

Mother*

Susan A. Jennings b. 26 Jun 1839, d. 26 Sep 1905

Birth*

James Coffman Whisenant was born on 7 January 1874 in Terry Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

He married Zelhia Letha Knox on 13 September 1896 in Erath Co., TX.²

Death*

James Coffman Whisenant died in 1966.

Burial*

He was buried in Greens Gap Cem., Catron Co., NM.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

age 5

1900

age 26, md. 3 yrs., farmer

1910

age 36, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., salesman

1920

age 45, md., house carpenter

1930

age 54, md., house carpenter, 1st. md. age 22, no military service

1940

age 66, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a "stork farmer". He owns a farmhouse valued at $500. [e.d. 2-9, sheet 2A, household #32]

Residence*

In 1942 James lived in Socorro, Socorro Co., NM.

Family

Zelhia Letha Knox b. 4 January 1876, d. 20 January 1964

Marriage*

He married Zelhia Letha Knox on 13 September 1896 in Erath Co., TX.²

Children

Cleo Patra Whisenant+ b. 21 Jun 1897, d. 11 Sep 1965
Dealva Onotha Whisenant+ b. 27 Feb 1899, d. 2 Oct 1974
Mohota Juanita Whisenant+ b. 20 Dec 1900, d. 30 Dec 1989
Wayland Word Whisenant+ b. 31 Jul 1906, d. 25 Mar 1993
Lois Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1913, d. 26 Apr 2003
female Whisenant b. 11 Oct 1913, d. 2 Jul 1914
James C. Whisenant Jr.+ b. 17 Apr 1916, d. 18 Jan 1991

Citations

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

Zelhia Letha Knox

ID# 24968, b. 4 January 1876, d. 20 January 1964

Birth*

Zelhia Letha Knox was born on 4 January 1876 in Comanche Co., TX.

Marriage*

She married James Coffman Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 13 September 1896 in Erath Co., TX.¹

Death*

Zelhia Letha Knox died on 20 January 1964 at age 88.

Burial*

She was buried in Greens Gap Cem., Catron Co., NM.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 23, md. 3 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living

1910

age 34, md. 1 time, 13 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

age 43, md.

1930

age 54, md., 1st. md. age 21

1940

age 64, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

James Coffman Whisenant b. 7 January 1874, d. 1966

Marriage*

Zelhia Letha Knox married James Coffman Whisenant, son of John Bunyon Whisenant and Susan A. Jennings, on 13 September 1896 in Erath Co., TX.¹

Children

Cleo Patra Whisenant+ b. 21 Jun 1897, d. 11 Sep 1965
Dealva Onotha Whisenant+ b. 27 Feb 1899, d. 2 Oct 1974
Mohota Juanita Whisenant+ b. 20 Dec 1900, d. 30 Dec 1989
Wayland Word Whisenant+ b. 31 Jul 1906, d. 25 Mar 1993
Lois Whisenant+ b. 11 Oct 1913, d. 26 Apr 2003
female Whisenant b. 11 Oct 1913, d. 2 Jul 1914
James C. Whisenant Jr.+ b. 17 Apr 1916, d. 18 Jan 1991

Citations

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

Cleo Patra Whisenant

ID# 24969, b. 21 June 1897, d. 11 September 1965

Father*

James Coffman Whisenant b. 7 Jan 1874, d. 1966

Mother*

Zelhia Letha Knox b. 4 Jan 1876, d. 20 Jan 1964

Birth*

Cleo Patra Whisenant was born on 21 June 1897 in TX.¹

Marriage*

She married George Basil Bragg circa 1917.

Death*

Cleo Patra Whisenant died on 11 September 1965 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX, at age 68; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Terry County Mem. Cem., Brownfield, Terry Co., TX, 33.195556,-102.298333.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 2

1910

age 13, single, living at home

1920

age 22, md.

1930

age 31, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 42, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 110-7B, sheet 10A, household #217]

Family

George Basil Bragg b. 14 October 1887, d. August 1965

Marriage*

Cleo Patra Whisenant married George Basil Bragg circa 1917.

Child

George Basil Bragg Jr.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Dealva Onotha Whisenant

ID# 24970, b. 27 February 1899, d. 2 October 1974

Father*

James Coffman Whisenant b. 7 Jan 1874, d. 1966

Mother*

Zelhia Letha Knox b. 4 Jan 1876, d. 20 Jan 1964

Birth*

Dealva Onotha Whisenant was born on 27 February 1899 in Terry Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married James Dewey Duke before September 1918.

Death*

Dealva Onotha Whisenant died on 2 October 1974 in Socorro Co., NM, at age 75.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 1

1910

age 11

1920

age 20, md. Her and husband are living with her parents.

1930

age 30, md., 1st. md. age 18

1940

age 41, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. She and her family reside next door to her parents. [e.d. 2-9, sheet 2A, household #33]

Family

James Dewey Duke b. 20 November 1897, d. April 1984

Marriage*

Dealva Onotha Whisenant married James Dewey Duke before September 1918.

Children

Christina B. Duke b. 12 Jul 1920, d. 12 Jul 1920
Edwin Lee Duke b. 17 Jan 1928, d. 25 Dec 1975
James Dewely Duke Jr. b. 1936, d. 5 Jan 1937
Dixie Lee Duke

Citations

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

Mohota Juanita Whisenant

ID# 24971, b. 20 December 1900, d. 30 December 1989

Father*

James Coffman Whisenant b. 7 Jan 1874, d. 1966

Mother*

Zelhia Letha Knox b. 4 Jan 1876, d. 20 Jan 1964

Birth*

Mohota Juanita Whisenant was born on 20 December 1900 in TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Homer Rigney Winston.

Death*

Mohota Juanita Whisenant died on 30 December 1989 at age 89.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Terry County Mem. Cem., Brownfield, Terry Co., TX, 33.195556,-102.298333.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 9

1920

age 19, single, living at home

1940

age 38, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 223-1B, sheet 15A, household #309]

Family

Homer Rigney Winston b. 14 March 1895, d. 25 June 1951

Marriage*

Mohota Juanita Whisenant married Homer Rigney Winston.

Children

Mary L. Winston
Glena Fae Whisnant
John Franklin Winston

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.
[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Wayland Word Whisenant

ID# 24972, b. 31 July 1906, d. 25 March 1993

Father*

James Coffman Whisenant b. 7 Jan 1874, d. 1966

Mother*

Zelhia Letha Knox b. 4 Jan 1876, d. 20 Jan 1964

Birth*

Wayland Word Whisenant was born on 31 July 1906 in TX.¹

Marriage*

He married Helen Elouise Graves circa 1927.²

Marriage*

Wayland Word Whisenant married Mary Foster Mathis on 4 February 1933.

Death*

Wayland Word Whisenant died on 25 March 1993 in Fresno Co., CA, at age 86.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Reedley Cem., Reedley, Fresno Co., CA, 36.581667,-119.456667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 3

1920

age 13

1930

age 23, md., house carpenter, 1st. md. age 20

1940

Fresno Co., CA

age 33, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for a freight hauling company. His wage last year was $2160. He rents a home for $34. [e.d. 10-67B, sheet 3B]

Family 1

Helen Elouise Graves b. 18 February 1912

Marriage*

Wayland Word Whisenant married Helen Elouise Graves circa 1927.²

Child

Wayland Windell Whisenant+ b. 20 Jul 1929, d. 2 Nov 2014

Family 2

Mary Foster Mathis b. 16 November 1912, d. 21 July 1994

Marriage*

Wayland Word Whisenant married Mary Foster Mathis on 4 February 1933.

Children

James Ray Whisenant
Ronald Wayland Whisenant+ b. 10 Aug 1936, d. 18 Aug 2009
Donice Darilyn Whisenant
Deborah Dee Whisenant

Citations

[S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Georgianne Amy Whisenant

ID# 24973, b. 26 December 1886, d. 24 August 1970

Father*

William Riley Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1858, d. 8 May 1902

Mother*

Laura Mary Krueger b. May 1870

Birth*

Georgianne Amy Whisenant was born on 26 December 1886 in Kyle, Hays Co., TX.^1,2

Death*

She died on 24 August 1970 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 83; never married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.¹

Census*

Georgianne Amy Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hays Co., TX, age 13.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.

Clara Whisenant

ID# 24974, b. 31 December 1887, d. 17 June 1967

Father*

William Riley Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1858, d. 8 May 1902

Mother*

Laura Mary Krueger b. May 1870

Birth*

Clara Whisenant was born on 31 December 1887 in Hays Co., TX.¹

Death*

She died on 17 June 1967 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Lockhart City Cem., Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX, 29.889722,-97.670278.¹

Census*

Clara Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Hays Co., TX, age 12.

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Mayme Whisenant

ID# 24975, b. 14 August 1889, d. 25 April 1971

Father*

William Riley Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1858, d. 8 May 1902

Mother*

Laura Mary Krueger b. May 1870

Birth*

Mayme Whisenant was born on 14 August 1889 in Kyle, Hays Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Alvin A. Kreuz on 23 July 1912 in Caldwell Co., TX.²

Death*

Mayme Whisenant died on 25 April 1971 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX, at age 81; widowed.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Lockhart City Cem., Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX, 29.889722,-97.670278.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX

age 10

1920

age 30, md.

1930

Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX

age 40, md., 1st. md. age 22

1940

Census record not found.

Family

Alvin A. Kreuz b. 24 May 1888, d. 8 December 1967

Marriage*

Mayme Whisenant married Alvin A. Kreuz on 23 July 1912 in Caldwell Co., TX.²

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.

Dora Augusta Whisenant

ID# 24976, b. 31 December 1891, d. 31 May 1971

Father*

William Riley Whisenant b. 19 Mar 1858, d. 8 May 1902

Mother*

Laura Mary Krueger b. May 1870

Birth*

Dora Augusta Whisenant was born on 31 December 1891 in Kyle, Hays Co., TX.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Harry Milton Hargrave circa 1909.³

Death*

Dora Augusta Whisenant died on 31 May 1971 in Travis Co., TX, at age 79; widowed.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Oakwood Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.276667,-97.725556.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 19, md. 1 time, 0 yrs., no children

1920

age 29, md.

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA

age 48, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 227-37, sheet 16A, household #353]

Family

Harry Milton Hargrave b. 3 May 1887, d. 16 November 1970

Marriage*

Dora Augusta Whisenant married Harry Milton Hargrave circa 1909.³

Citations

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

John N. Whisenant

ID# 24977, b. 6 August 1845, d. 23 August 1937

John N. Whisenant
(Photo courtery: Rob. Holt)

Father*

John Thompson Whisenant b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 11 Aug 1906

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Moare b. 7 Nov 1827, d. 12 Mar 1901

Birth*

John N. Whisenant was born on 6 August 1845 in GA.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Caroline Magness circa 1868.⁴

Death*

John N. Whisenant died on 23 August 1937 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, at age 92; widowed. His death certificate listed his d.o.d. as 23 Aug 1938.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1850

Habersham Co., GA

age 3

1860

age 12

1870

Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA

age 21, farmer, P$250.

1880

Census record not found

1900

age 52, md. 28 yrs., farmer. Census listed his d.o.b. as Aug 1847.

1910

age 62, md. 1 time, 42 yrs., farmer

1920

age 71, md.

1930

Clarksville, Habersham Co., GA

age 84, widowed, civil war vet. He lives in the household of his son Verge G. Whisenant.

Milit-Beg*

John N. Whisenant began military service Cpl., Co. H, 24th. Regt., GA Inf., Confederate States Army.²

Note*

From his obit: 'one of the last United Confederate Veterans passes, 1937, John Whisenant of Hays Co. died Aug. 23 at home of his son Virgil Whisenant who lived at dairy at Goforth. John Whisenant was born Aug 6, 1845, GA. Came to Texas in 1876 and settled at Bluff Springs. He came to Hays Co. in 1884. He married Elizabeth Miles and raised his family at Driftwood. Six sons: John T., Virgil, H. C. (Boss), Earn, Ben, Sylvester, 3 daughters: Nannia (Kruager), Clara Miles, Bessie Miles. He and his wife are buried at Driftwood, TX.' Military: confederate Army, Capt. Bill Taylor's Co., Reeds Rgt., Cpl. Co. H, 24 Regt., GA. Inf. CSA.

Family

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 December 1922

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Caroline Magness circa 1868.⁴

Children

William T. Whisenant b. c 1868, d. b 1880
John T. Whisenant+ b. 6 Nov 1870, d. 7 Sep 1938
William Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 4 May 1871, d. 9 Jul 1935
Nannie D. Whisenant+ b. 27 Jul 1875, d. 29 Mar 1946
Henry Columbus Whisenant+ b. 12 Oct 1877, d. 23 May 1942
Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant+ b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953
Sylvester Curtis Whisenant+ b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966
Virgil Green Whisenant+ b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 15 Jan 1953
Bessie May Whisenant+ b. 22 Jul 1886, d. 22 May 1962
Clara Caroline Whisenant+ b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 18 Nov 1972

Citations

[S157] Letter, Faustene Venetta Crumley to Raymond C. Whisnant.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Elizabeth Caroline Magness

ID# 24978, b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 December 1922

Birth*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness was born on 22 May 1846 in Habersham Co., GA; Her parents were Abner & Delilah Magness.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John N. Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, circa 1868.³

Death*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness died on 24 December 1922 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, at age 76; married.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1870

age 22

1900

age 54, md. 28 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living

1910

age 64, md. 1 time, 42 yrs., 10 ch., 9 living

1920

age 72, md. Her she listed herself and her parents born in "TX".

Family

John N. Whisenant b. 6 August 1845, d. 23 August 1937

Marriage*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness married John N. Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, circa 1868.³

Children

William T. Whisenant b. c 1868, d. b 1880
John T. Whisenant+ b. 6 Nov 1870, d. 7 Sep 1938
William Benjamin Franklin Whisenant+ b. 4 May 1871, d. 9 Jul 1935
Nannie D. Whisenant+ b. 27 Jul 1875, d. 29 Mar 1946
Henry Columbus Whisenant+ b. 12 Oct 1877, d. 23 May 1942
Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant+ b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953
Sylvester Curtis Whisenant+ b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966
Virgil Green Whisenant+ b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 15 Jan 1953
Bessie May Whisenant+ b. 22 Jul 1886, d. 22 May 1962
Clara Caroline Whisenant+ b. 22 Jan 1888, d. 18 Nov 1972

Citations

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

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant¹

ID# 24979, b. 18 February 1880, d. 2 November 1953

Father*

John N. Whisenant b. 6 Aug 1845, d. 23 Aug 1937

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 Dec 1922

Birth*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant was born on 18 February 1880 in Bluff Springs, Travis Co., TX; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 18 Feb 1878, Bluff Springs, TX.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Annie Evelena Saunders circa 1900.⁴

Death*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant died on 2 November 1953 in Buda, Hays Co., TX, at age 73; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Masonic Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.181111,-97.780556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1880

Census data not found.

1900

age 19, single, living at home. His birth date is reported as Sept. 1880.

1910

age 30, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., farmer

1920

age 40, md., farmer

1930

age 50, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 20, no military service. Note: Census listed his name as "E. N. Whisenant".

1940

age 60, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 6B, household #101]

Name Variation

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant was also known as G. Earnest Whisenant.

Family

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 October 1883, d. 26 April 1972

Marriage*

He married Annie Evelena Saunders circa 1900.⁴

Children

Joseph Mitchell Whisenant+ b. 15 Aug 1901, d. 19 Mar 1981
Stephen Earnest Whisenant+ b. 25 Nov 1902, d. 26 Jan 1971
Effie May Whisenant+ b. 21 Jan 1905, d. 8 Mar 1981
K. C. Whisenant+ b. 16 Jul 1909, d. 29 Jul 1985
Mamie Mattie Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1914, d. 19 Aug 2003

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant¹

ID# 24980, b. 2 August 1883, d. 22 October 1966

Sylvester C. Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Rob Holt)

Father*

John N. Whisenant b. 6 Aug 1845, d. 23 Aug 1937

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 Dec 1922

Birth*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant was born on 2 August 1883 in Bluff Springs, Travis Co., TX.^1,2,3,4

Marriage*

He married Beulah Douglas Mayes on 4 July 1909.²

Death*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant died on 22 October 1966 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 83; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in San Fernando Cem. #3, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, 29.387500,-98.550556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 17, single, living at home. His date of birth is reported to be Oct 1882

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 1 yr.

1920

age 36, md.

1930

age 48, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 26, no military service

1940

age 56, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $15. [e.d. 28-5, sheet 12A, household #191]

Family

Beulah Douglas Mayes b. 5 October 1893, d. 22 February 1977

Marriage*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant married Beulah Douglas Mayes on 4 July 1909.²

Children

Elijah Frankliln Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1910, d. 25 Jan 1973
Ruby Alene Whisenant+ b. 1 Oct 1912, d. 29 Dec 2005
Lois Alberta Whisenant+ b. 29 Nov 1915, d. 5 Dec 2001
Melvin Odean Whisenant+ b. 9 Apr 1919, d. 13 Dec 1995
Monroe Jackson Whisenant b. 22 Apr 1922, d. 23 Aug 1952
Margaret Marie Whisenant+ b. 11 Aug 1925, d. 29 Mar 2012
Mary Maxine Whisenant+ b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 19 Oct 1971
Billie May Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.

Virgil Green Whisenant

ID# 24981, b. 20 February 1885, d. 15 January 1953

Father*

John N. Whisenant b. 6 Aug 1845, d. 23 Aug 1937

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 Dec 1922

Birth*

Virgil Green Whisenant was born on 20 February 1885 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 20 Feb 1886.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Maude Mildred Haster circa 1914.⁴

Death*

Virgil Green Whisenant died on 15 January 1953 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 67; married.^2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 16, single, living at home. Census listed d.o.b. as Feb1884.

1910

age 25, single, living with parents

1920

age 34, md., farmer

1930

age 44, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 28, no military service. His father John N. Whisenant, age 84, resides in the household.

1940

age 53, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as the operator of a dairy farm. He rents a farmhouse for $7. [e.d. 105-5, sheet 7B, household #111]

Family

Maude Mildred Haster b. 11 May 1896, d. 12 September 1994

Marriage*

Virgil Green Whisenant married Maude Mildred Haster circa 1914.⁴

Children

Opal Virginia Whisenant+ b. 17 Nov 1916, d. 19 Nov 2011
Weldon Winford Whisenant

Citations

[S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Bessie May Whisenant

ID# 24982, b. 22 July 1886, d. 22 May 1962

Father*

John N. Whisenant b. 6 Aug 1845, d. 23 Aug 1937

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 Dec 1922

Marriage*

Bessie May Whisenant married John Pinkney Miles.

Birth*

Bessie May Whisenant was born on 22 July 1886 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX.¹

Death*

She died on 22 May 1962 in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 75.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Live Oak Cem., Manchaca, Travis Co., TX, 30.125833,-97.816667.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 13

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 1 yr., 1 ch., 1 living

1920

age 32, md.

1930

age 42, md., 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 53, md., completed the 3rd. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 13B, household #255]

Family

John Pinkney Miles b. circa 1868

Marriage*

Bessie May Whisenant married John Pinkney Miles.

Children

Ernest Lee Miles b. c 1909, d. 11 Oct 1929
Raymond Walton Miles b. 28 Sep 1910, d. 23 Apr 1986
Clarence Walden Miles b. 7 Sep 1912, d. 10 Apr 1980
Lester Miles b. 3 Feb 1914, d. 18 Mar 1987
Alice May Miles
Amiel Miles
David Miles
Dorthy Ray Miles

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Clara Caroline Whisenant

ID# 24983, b. 22 January 1888, d. 18 November 1972

Father*

John N. Whisenant b. 6 Aug 1845, d. 23 Aug 1937

Mother*

Elizabeth Caroline Magness b. 22 May 1846, d. 24 Dec 1922

Birth*

Clara Caroline Whisenant was born on 22 January 1888 in Hays Co., TX; Her death certificate listed her d.o.b. as "22 Dec 1889". The informant was her daughter Hazel.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Clarence Miles before 1920.

Burial*

Clara Caroline Whisenant was buried in Live Oak Cem., Manchaca, Travis Co., TX, 30.125833,-97.816667; unmarked grave.

Death*

She died on 18 November 1972 in Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX, at age 84; widowed.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900

age 9

1910

age 20, single, resides with sister and brother-in-law Bessie & John Miles.

1920

age 37, md.

1930

age 30, md., 1st. md. age 20. (Note: Her age seems to be listed incorrectly.)

1940

age 52, md., completed no schooling. She works at a canning plant for the W.P.A. Her wage last year was $270. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Hazel & Milton Roach. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 3B, household #47]

Family

Henry Clarence Miles b. 10 March 1876, d. 16 January 1956

Marriage*

Clara Caroline Whisenant married Henry Clarence Miles before 1920.

Children

Leona Miles
Rose Ella Miles
Hazel Otelia Miles
Minnie Margaret Miles
Lucille Miles

Citations

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

Beulah Douglas Mayes

ID# 24984, b. 5 October 1893, d. 22 February 1977

Birth*

Beulah Douglas Mayes was born on 5 October 1893 in TX; Her parents were Elvis Grandvil Mayes and Miley Metilda Mays Mayes.¹

Marriage*

She married Sylvester Curtis Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, on 4 July 1909.¹

Death*

Beulah Douglas Mayes died on 22 February 1977 in Dallas Co., TX, at age 83.¹

Burial*

She was buried in San Fernando Cem. #3, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, 29.387500,-98.550556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 16, md. 1 time, 1 yr., no children

1920

age 26, md.

1930

age 38, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 45, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.

Note*

Beulah Douglas Mayes Her last name may have been 'Mays'.

Family

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant b. 2 August 1883, d. 22 October 1966

Marriage*

She married Sylvester Curtis Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, on 4 July 1909.¹

Children

Elijah Frankliln Whisenant b. 12 Aug 1910, d. 25 Jan 1973
Ruby Alene Whisenant+ b. 1 Oct 1912, d. 29 Dec 2005
Lois Alberta Whisenant+ b. 29 Nov 1915, d. 5 Dec 2001
Melvin Odean Whisenant+ b. 9 Apr 1919, d. 13 Dec 1995
Monroe Jackson Whisenant b. 22 Apr 1922, d. 23 Aug 1952
Margaret Marie Whisenant+ b. 11 Aug 1925, d. 29 Mar 2012
Mary Maxine Whisenant+ b. 11 Mar 1929, d. 19 Oct 1971
Billie May Whisenant

Citations

[S28] Tombstone.

Elijah Frankliln Whisenant

ID# 24985, b. 12 August 1910, d. 25 January 1973

Father*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966

Mother*

Beulah Douglas Mayes b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 22 Feb 1977

Birth*

Elijah Frankliln Whisenant was born on 12 August 1910 in TX.¹

Death*

He died on 25 January 1973 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 62; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park Cem., San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, 29.387500,-98.550556.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 9

1930

age 19, single, living at home

1940

age 29, single, completed the 4th. grade. He is a farm laborer. He resides with his parents.

Note*

Elijah Frankliln Whisenant His wife may have been "Eunice".

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Ruby Alene Whisenant

ID# 24986, b. 1 October 1912, d. 29 December 2005

Father*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966

Mother*

Beulah Douglas Mayes b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 22 Feb 1977

Birth*

Ruby Alene Whisenant was born on 1 October 1912 in TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Lee Mayes.

Death*

Ruby Alene Whisenant died on 29 December 2005 in Mason Co., TX, at age 93.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 7

1930

age 17, single, living at home

1940

age 27, md., completed 3 years of high school. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 7A, household #113]

Family

Thomas Lee Mayes b. 25 August 1908, d. 11 September 1975

Children

Jimmie Lee Mayes b. 19 Nov 1931, d. 16 May 2004
Myrtle Aline Mayes
E. J. Mayes
Lee Roy Mayes
Joyce Marie Mayes

Citations

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

Lois Alberta Whisenant

ID# 24987, b. 29 November 1915, d. 5 December 2001

Father*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966

Mother*

Beulah Douglas Mayes b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 22 Feb 1977

Birth*

Lois Alberta Whisenant was born on 29 November 1915 in TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Cecil Clay Johnson.

Death*

Lois Alberta Whisenant died on 5 December 2001 in Bexar Co., TX, at age 86.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 5

1930

San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

age 15, single

1940

age 24, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 259-13, sheet 14A, household #216]

Family

Cecil Clay Johnson b. 22 September 1912, d. 20 October 1995

Children

Bonnie Ruth Johnson
Daniel Clay Johnson

Citations

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

Melvin Odean Whisenant

ID# 24988, b. 9 April 1919, d. 13 December 1995

Father*

Sylvester Curtis Whisenant b. 2 Aug 1883, d. 22 Oct 1966

Mother*

Beulah Douglas Mayes b. 5 Oct 1893, d. 22 Feb 1977

Birth*

Melvin Odean Whisenant was born on 9 April 1919 in TX.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Gladys Metcalf on 10 February 1983 in Rockwall Co., TX.³

Death*

Melvin Odean Whisenant died on 13 December 1995 in Garland, Dallas Co., TX, at age 76.^4,2

Burial*

He was buried in Laurel Oaks Mem. Park Cem., Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX, 32.740000,-96.609444.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 9 months

1930

age 11

1940

age 24, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is a farm laborer. He resides with his parents.

Obituary*

Milit-Beg*

Melvin Odean Whisenant began military service on 4 February 1943 U.S. Army enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 22 October 1945.

Residence*

In 1991 Melvin lived in Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.

Family 1

Emma Jean Lankford

Children

Barbara Jean Whisenant
Betty Ruth Whisenant

Family 2

Margaret Julia Adams

Child

Sandra Gayle Whisenant

Family 3

Gladys Metcalf b. 4 October 1922, d. 21 December 1991

Marriage*

He married Gladys Metcalf on 10 February 1983 in Rockwall Co., TX.³

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
[S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Annie Evelena Saunders

ID# 24989, b. 30 October 1883, d. 26 April 1972

Birth*

Annie Evelena Saunders was born on 30 October 1883 in TX; Her parents were Elisha Saunders & Lizzy Powell.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, circa 1900.³

Death*

Annie Evelena Saunders died on 26 April 1972 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 88; widowed.^4,1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Masonic Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.181111,-97.780556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 26, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living

1920

age 36, md.

1930

age 46, md., 1st. md. age 16

1940

age 56, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 February 1880, d. 2 November 1953

Marriage*

Annie Evelena Saunders married Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, circa 1900.³

Children

Joseph Mitchell Whisenant+ b. 15 Aug 1901, d. 19 Mar 1981
Stephen Earnest Whisenant+ b. 25 Nov 1902, d. 26 Jan 1971
Effie May Whisenant+ b. 21 Jan 1905, d. 8 Mar 1981
K. C. Whisenant+ b. 16 Jul 1909, d. 29 Jul 1985
Mamie Mattie Whisenant+ b. 24 Apr 1914, d. 19 Aug 2003

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Joseph Mitchell Whisenant

ID# 24990, b. 15 August 1901, d. 19 March 1981

Father*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953

Mother*

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 Oct 1883, d. 26 Apr 1972

Birth*

Joseph Mitchell Whisenant was born on 15 August 1901 in TX.

Marriage*

He married Jessie Inez Maners circa 1921.

Death*

Joseph Mitchell Whisenant died on 19 March 1981 in Travis Co., TX, at age 79.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Masonic Cem., Austin, Travis Co., TX, 30.181111,-97.780556.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 8

1920

age 18, single, living at home

1930

San Saba, San Saba Co., TX

age 29, md., garage mechanic, 1st. md. age 20

1940

age 38, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a mechanic on a road construction. His wage last year was $1600. He rents a home for $17. [e.d. 206-1, sheet 7A, household #149]

Residence*

On 1 April 1935 Joseph lived in Buda, Hays Co., TX.²

Family

Jessie Inez Maners b. 23 February 1904, d. 30 April 1981

Marriage*

He married Jessie Inez Maners circa 1921.

Children

Earnest J. Whisenant b. 16 Jan 1924, d. 29 Oct 1944
Lucile Whisenant

Citations

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

Stephen Earnest Whisenant

ID# 24991, b. 25 November 1902, d. 26 January 1971

Father*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953

Mother*

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 Oct 1883, d. 26 Apr 1972

Birth*

Stephen Earnest Whisenant was born on 25 November 1902 in Hays Co., TX.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Lena Sue Floyd on 10 May 1924 in Dawson Co., TX.^4,3

Death*

Stephen Earnest Whisenant died on 26 January 1971 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, at age 68; married.^1,2,3

Burial*

He was buried in Lamesa Memorial Park Cem., Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX, 32.708611,-101.959722.²

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7

1920

age 17, single, living at home

1930

Dawson Co., TX

age 27, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21

1940

Dawson Co., TX

age 37, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 58-15, sheet 6A, household #108]

Family

Lena Sue Floyd b. 4 February 1909, d. 3 October 1989

Marriage*

Stephen Earnest Whisenant married Lena Sue Floyd on 10 May 1924 in Dawson Co., TX.^4,3

Children

Floyd Earnest Whisenant+ b. 5 Jul 1925, d. 16 Apr 1993
Billy Steve Whisenant+ b. 16 May 1927, d. 9 Mar 2011
Jack Whisenant b. 14 Mar 1929, d. 15 Jan 1932
Glennis Ann Whisenant+ b. 1 Nov 1930, d. 29 Jan 2005
Mickie Joe Whisenant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S25] Death_Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Effie May Whisenant

ID# 24992, b. 21 January 1905, d. 8 March 1981

Father*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953

Mother*

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 Oct 1883, d. 26 Apr 1972

Birth*

Effie May Whisenant was born on 21 January 1905 in Hays Co., TX.

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Buck Quick circa 1922.

Death*

Effie May Whisenant died on 8 March 1981 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 76.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 5

1920

age 15

1930

age 25, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 35, md., completed high school. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 8B, household #133]

Family

Benjamin Buck Quick b. circa 1900, d. 2 January 1975

Marriage*

Effie May Whisenant married Benjamin Buck Quick circa 1922.

Children

Florence May Quick
Benjamin Buford Quick b. 9 Jun 1925, d. 24 Jun 1987
Norma Jean Quick b. 10 Nov 1929, d. 25 May 1981
Sammie Lou Quick

K. C. Whisenant

ID# 24993, b. 16 July 1909, d. 29 July 1985

Father*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953

Mother*

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 Oct 1883, d. 26 Apr 1972

Birth*

K. C. Whisenant was born on 16 July 1909 in TX.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Lillie Augusta Williams circa 1928.

Death*

K. C. Whisenant died on 29 July 1985 in Travis Co., TX, at age 76.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

age 7 months

1920

age 10

1930

Blanco Co., TX

age 20, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19

1940

age 30, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a ranchman. His wage last year was $0. He rents a farmhouse for $8. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 15B, household #88]

Family

Lillie Augusta Williams b. 14 December 1906, d. 11 July 1981

Marriage*

K. C. Whisenant married Lillie Augusta Williams circa 1928.

Children

Raymond Oren Whisenant+ b. 25 Jul 1929, d. 20 Mar 2011
Lyndia Olean Whisenant+ b. 17 Apr 1931, d. 16 Jan 2005

Citations

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

Mamie Mattie Whisenant

ID# 24994, b. 24 April 1914, d. 19 August 2003

Father*

Ernest Nathaniel Whisenant b. 18 Feb 1880, d. 2 Nov 1953

Mother*

Annie Evelena Saunders b. 30 Oct 1883, d. 26 Apr 1972

Birth*

Mamie Mattie Whisenant was born on 24 April 1914 in Hays Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

She married Wiley Turner Lowden.

Death*

Mamie Mattie Whisenant died on 19 August 2003 in Travis Co., TX, at age 89.¹

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 5

1930

age 15

1940

age 26, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 105-12, sheet 7A, household #103]

Family

Wiley Turner Lowden b. 10 December 1908, d. 18 December 1975

Children

Aubrey Dale Lowden
Cleo Nell Lowden
James Turner Lowden b. 30 Jan 1936, d. 11 Apr 1948
Robert Joe Lowden
Connie Ruth Lowden

Citations

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

Maude Mildred Haster

ID# 24995, b. 11 May 1896, d. 12 September 1994

Birth*

Maude Mildred Haster was born on 11 May 1896 in TX.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Virgil Green Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, circa 1914.³

Death*

Maude Mildred Haster died on 12 September 1994 in Comal Co., TX, at age 98.^1,4,2

Burial*

She was buried in Driftwood Cem., Driftwood, Hays Co., TX, 30.122500,-98.031389.

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 23, md.

1930

age 33, md., 1st. md. age 17

1940

age 43, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Virgil Green Whisenant b. 20 February 1885, d. 15 January 1953

Marriage*

Maude Mildred Haster married Virgil Green Whisenant, son of John N. Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Magness, circa 1914.³

Children

Opal Virginia Whisenant+ b. 17 Nov 1916, d. 19 Nov 2011
Weldon Winford Whisenant

Citations

[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.
[S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
[S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Opal Virginia Whisenant

ID# 24996, b. 17 November 1916, d. 19 November 2011

Father*

Virgil Green Whisenant b. 20 Feb 1885, d. 15 Jan 1953

Mother*

Maude Mildred Haster b. 11 May 1896, d. 12 Sep 1994

Birth*

Opal Virginia Whisenant was born on 17 November 1916 in Austin, Travis Co., TX.^1,2,3

Marriage*

She married Alvin C. Reed.

Marriage*

Opal Virginia Whisenant married Cecil Herman Jones on 4 September 1941.²

Death*

Opal Virginia Whisenant died on 19 November 2011 at age 95.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1920

age 3 yrs., 2 months

1930

age 13

1940

age 24, md., completed to years of high school. [e.d. 10, sheet 7B]

Family 1

Alvin C. Reed b. 8 November 1912, d. 17 November 1972

Marriage*

Opal Virginia Whisenant married Alvin C. Reed.

Child

Arthur Gene Reed

Family 2

Cecil Herman Jones b. 4 March 1917, d. 6 August 2000

Marriage*

Opal Virginia Whisenant married Cecil Herman Jones on 4 September 1941.²

Child

Ivor Weldon Jones

Citations

[S188] Birth Certificate.
[S28] Tombstone.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Hattie Carver

ID# 24997, b. 18 February 1918, d. 1 June 1951

Birth*

Hattie Carver was born on 18 February 1918 in TN.¹

Marriage*

She married Oscar James Whisenhunt, son of Joseph Whisenhunt and Julie Evelyn Davis, on 11 October 1936 in Carter Co., TN.²

Death*

Hattie Carver died on 1 June 1951 in Washington Co., TN, at age 33; married.¹

Census*

Hattie Carver appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Carter Co., TN, age 22, md., completed the 1st. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Oscar James Whisenhunt b. 15 June 1912, d. 22 May 1993

Citations

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

Mary Floy Whisenant

ID# 24999, b. 31 August 1898, d. 29 August 1978

Father*

William Benjamin Franklin Whisenant b. 4 May 1871, d. 9 Jul 1935

Mother*

Martha Elmair Miles b. 5 Jun 1871, d. 31 Dec 1959

Birth*

Mary Floy Whisenant was born on 31 August 1898 in Travis Co., TX.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Andrew Edward Schipper circa 1919.

Death*

Mary Floy Whisenant died on 29 August 1978 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 79.³

Census Data

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1900