Eva Ellen Benson

ID# 27467, b. 16 March 1885, d. 10 July 1958
Birth*Eva Ellen Benson was born on 16 March 1885 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Rufus Martin Whisenhunt, son of Lewis Martin Whisenhunt and Laura E. Mullenox, on 2 October 1902 in Sevier Co., AR. 
Death*Eva Ellen Benson died on 10 July 1958 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA, at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Valliant Cem., Valliant, McCurtain Co., OK, 34.005000,-95.119444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 25, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Lowrence, Murray Co., OKage 34, md., names listed on the census was "Eva J".
1930Chickasha, Grady Co., OKage 45, md., 1st. md. age 16.
1940Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OKage 55, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed.
Residence* In 1946 Eva lived in East Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.2 

Family

Rufus Martin Whisenhunt b. 23 August 1883, d. April 1970
Marriage*She married Rufus Martin Whisenhunt, son of Lewis Martin Whisenhunt and Laura E. Mullenox, on 2 October 1902 in Sevier Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S332] Ronald Bruce Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Ronald Bruce," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 29 Feb 2000.
  2. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Marie Whisenhunt

ID# 27468, b. 10 June 1909
Father*Rufus Martin Whisenhunt b. 23 Aug 1883, d. Apr 1970
Mother*Eva Ellen Benson b. 16 Mar 1885, d. 10 Jul 1958
Birth*Marie Whisenhunt was born on 10 June 1909 in OK.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 2
1920Lowrence, Murray Co., OKage 11

Citations

  1. [S332] Ronald Bruce Whisenhunt, "Whisenhunt, Ronald Bruce," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 29 Feb 2000.

Jessie Myrtle McWhorter

ID# 27469, b. 11 April 1904, d. 11 April 1990
Birth*Jessie Myrtle McWhorter was born on 11 April 1904 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Jessie Floyd Whisenhunt, son of Rufus Martin Whisenhunt and Eva Ellen Benson, on 16 January 1924 in Pontotoc Co., OK.2 
Death*Jessie Myrtle McWhorter died on 11 April 1990 in San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Guthrie, Logan Co., OKage 25, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OKage 35, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.
Residence In 1948 Jessie lived in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA.3 
Residence* On 4 November 1958 Jessie lived in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles Co., CA.3 

Family

Jessie Floyd Whisenhunt b. 20 October 1903, d. 20 October 1987
Marriage*She married Jessie Floyd Whisenhunt, son of Rufus Martin Whisenhunt and Eva Ellen Benson, on 16 January 1924 in Pontotoc Co., OK.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Johnnie Susan Jones

ID# 27483, b. 21 November 1896, d. 8 January 1988
Birth*Johnnie Susan Jones was born on 21 November 1896 in Marshall Co., AL; Her parents were John William Jones and Velonia Thomas Head.1 
Marriage*She married Harvey Preston Whisenant, son of George Preston Whisenant and Nancy Claudia Haynes, on 4 January 1915 in AL.1 
Death*Johnnie Susan Jones died on 8 January 1988 at age 91.1 
Burial*She was buried in Gilliam Spgs. B.C. Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 24, md.
1930Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 33, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Marshall Co., ALage 43, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Harvey Preston Whisenant b. 12 April 1893, d. 3 October 1966
Marriage*Johnnie Susan Jones married Harvey Preston Whisenant, son of George Preston Whisenant and Nancy Claudia Haynes, on 4 January 1915 in AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Glenn Gerald Whisenant

ID# 27486, b. 18 January 1916, d. 29 July 1997
Father*Harvey Preston Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1893, d. 3 Oct 1966
Mother*Johnnie Susan Jones b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 8 Jan 1988
Birth*Glenn Gerald Whisenant was born on 18 January 1916 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Lois Marie Wilson on 17 June 1939.1 
Death*Glenn Gerald Whisenant died on 29 July 1997 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, at age 81. 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Ridge Bapt. Cem., Morgan City, Morgan Co., AL, 34.450000,-86.585833. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 3 yrs., 11 months
1930Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 13
1940Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 24, md., completed 1 year of college. He is employed in office work at a nursery. His age last year was $540. He rents a farmhouse for $2.50. [e.d. 22-31, sheet 20A, household #329]

Family

Lois Marie Wilson b. 1 October 1920, d. 18 November 2008
Marriage*Glenn Gerald Whisenant married Lois Marie Wilson on 17 June 1939.1 
Children
  • Glenda Faye Whisenant
  • Susan Marie Whisenant
  • Rosemary Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Roy Howard Whisenant

ID# 27487, b. 19 December 1918, d. 14 October 1998
Father*Harvey Preston Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1893, d. 3 Oct 1966
Mother*Johnnie Susan Jones b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 8 Jan 1988
Birth*Roy Howard Whisenant was born on 19 December 1918 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 14 October 1998 in Arab, Marshall Co., AL, at age 79.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Arab City Cem., Arab, Marshall Co., AL, 34.310556,-86.496944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 1
1930Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 10
1940Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 21, md., completed 1 year of college. He is employed as a laborer in a cannery. His wage last year was $225. He resides with his wife's parents. [s.d. 8, e.d 52-35, sheet 13B, line e61, household #220]
Obituary* .
Nickname Roy Howard Whisenant also went by the name of Alvin. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 3 August 1943 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 26 November 1945. 

Family

Mary Leo Greenhaw
Children
  • Shirley Anne Whisenant
  • Carol Jeanne Whisenant
  • Douglas Howard Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Lester Levon Whisenant

ID# 27488, b. 30 July 1921, d. 12 February 2008
Father*Harvey Preston Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1893, d. 3 Oct 1966
Mother*Johnnie Susan Jones b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 8 Jan 1988
Birth*Lester Levon Whisenant was born on 30 July 1921 in Marshall Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Blanche Wynelle Herring on 28 August 1949. 
Death*Lester Levon Whisenant died on 12 February 2008 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 86.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., GA, 33.923056,-84.386944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 7
1940Marshall Co., ALage 18, single, completed 4 years of high school. He works on a farm. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Lester Levon Whisenant began military service on 2 July 1940 in AL served in the U.S. Army Air Force (USAFF), 13th. Air Force (South Pacific), 868th. Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), B-24 "Snoopers". 
Education*He was educated on 4 June 1949; Emory University, degree in Electrical Engineering. 
Milit-End*He ended military service in 1952; Re-Entered the U.S. Air Force (USAF) during the Korean War era and served with the Strategic Air Command (SAC) from 1949 to 1952. 
Residence* In June 2000 Lester lived in Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., GA. 

Family

Blanche Wynelle Herring b. 12 November 1920, d. 16 March 2010
Marriage*He married Blanche Wynelle Herring on 28 August 1949. 
Children
  • Jonny Lynn Whisenant
  • Jana Robin Whisenant
  • Gene Stanley Whisenant
  • Timothy Jay Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Elmo Ray Whisenant

ID# 27489, b. 6 September 1923, d. 24 June 2000
Father*Harvey Preston Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1893, d. 3 Oct 1966
Mother*Johnnie Susan Jones b. 21 Nov 1896, d. 8 Jan 1988
Birth*Elmo Ray Whisenant was born on 6 September 1923 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 June 2000 in Cocoa Beach, Brevard Co., FL, at age 76.3 
Burial*He was buried in Florida National Cem., Bushnell, Sumter Co., FL, 28.605556,-82.210000; US Army; PFC US Army; World War II; Korea. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Baileyton, Cullman Co., ALage 6
1940Marshall Co., ALage 16, attending school, completed 4 years of high school.
Obituary*
Milit-Beg*Elmo Ray Whisenant began military service on 17 February 1943 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-EndHe ended military service on 2 February 1946. 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 29 June 1950. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 29 June 1953. 
Residence* In 1997 Elmo lived in Cocoa, Brevard Co., FL. 

Family

Betty Eloise Elders
Children
  • Wendy Ann Whisenant
  • Laurie Beth Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Lois Marie Wilson

ID# 27490, b. 1 October 1920, d. 18 November 2008
Birth*Lois Marie Wilson was born on 1 October 1920 in Morgan Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married Glenn Gerald Whisenant, son of Harvey Preston Whisenant and Johnnie Susan Jones, on 17 June 1939.1 
Death*Lois Marie Wilson died on 18 November 2008 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL, at age 88.3,2 
Burial*She was buried in Pine Ridge Bapt. Cem., Morgan City, Morgan Co., AL, 34.450000,-86.585833. 
Obituary*
Census*Lois Marie Wilson appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Baileyton, Cullman Co., AL, age 19, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Glenn Gerald Whisenant b. 18 January 1916, d. 29 July 1997
Children
  • Glenda Faye Whisenant
  • Susan Marie Whisenant
  • Rosemary Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S428] Obituary.