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Samuel Evona Major

ID# 27551, b. 10 January 1906, d. 18 October 1972

Birth*

Samuel Evona Major was born on 10 January 1906 in Rowan Co., NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Dorothy Vietta Eagle on 18 July 1969 in Rowan Co., NC.²

Death*

Samuel Evona Major died on 18 October 1972 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, at age 66; married.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Calvary Bapt. Ch. Cem., Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, 35.724167,-80.459722.¹

Family

Dorothy Vietta Eagle b. 14 December 1910, d. 13 October 1999

Citations

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

Frederick Newton Gery

ID# 27553, b. 23 June 1891, d. December 1963

Father*

John Alexandria Gery b. c 1855, d. 22 Nov 1904

Mother*

Alice Adeline Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1869, d. 3 Dec 1959

Birth*

Frederick Newton Gery was born on 23 June 1891.¹

Death*

He died in December 1963 at age 72.¹

Citations

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

Charles Harold Gery

ID# 27554, b. 8 August 1900, d. September 1971

Father*

John Alexandria Gery b. c 1855, d. 22 Nov 1904

Mother*

Alice Adeline Whisenant b. 24 Apr 1869, d. 3 Dec 1959

Birth*

Charles Harold Gery was born on 8 August 1900 in NC.¹

Death*

He died in September 1971 in VA at age 71.¹

Census*

Charles Harold Gery appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC, age 9.

Citations

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

Warren P. Galloway

ID# 27555, b. circa 1854

Birth*

Warren P. Galloway was born circa 1854 in NC.¹

Marriage*

He married Alice Adeline Whisenant, daughter of Newton J. Whisenhunt and Mary J. Setzer, on 3 September 1907.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1910	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 56, md. 2nd. time, 3 yrs.
1940	Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC	age 85, md., completed the 5th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1910

Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC

age 56, md. 2nd. time, 3 yrs.

1940

Quaker Meadow, Burke Co., NC

age 85, md., completed the 5th. grade.

Family

Alice Adeline Whisenant b. 24 April 1869, d. 3 December 1959

Citations

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

Lessie Lou Holmes

ID# 27562, b. 17 May 1880, d. 28 September 1961

Father*

Andrew Jackson Holmes b. 19 Feb 1835, d. 24 Aug 1931

Mother*

Sarah Elizabeth Whisenant b. 12 Apr 1845, d. 1 Jul 1936

Birth*

Lessie Lou Holmes was born on 17 May 1880 in AL; She married John Arthur Brown.¹

Death*

She died on 28 September 1961 in Eastland, Eastland Co., TX, at age 81; married.¹

Census*

Lessie Lou Holmes appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Araboochee, Cleburne Co., AL, age 1 month, born in "May".

Citations

[S25] Death_Certificate.

Melvin Leon Whisenhunt

ID# 27567, b. 28 April 1938, d. 7 February 2014

Melvin Leon Whisenhunt
Obituary Photo

Father*

Claude Whisenhunt b. 3 Aug 1908, d. 30 Nov 1995

Mother*

Margaret Alice Kennedy b. 16 Nov 1912, d. 9 Sep 1979

Birth*

Melvin Leon Whisenhunt was born on 28 April 1938 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.^1,2

Death*

He died on 7 February 2014 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 75.^1,2

Obituary*

Census*

Melvin Leon Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, age 1.

Education*

He was educated in 1955 in Vancouver High School, Clark Co., WA.

Residence*

In 1995 Melvin lived in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

Family

Phyllis P. Schumsky

Children

Brent L. Whisenhunt
Norman E. Whisenhunt
Tracy Whisenhunt
Phillip C. Whisenhunt b. 20 May 1965, d. 29 Jun 1967

Citations

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

Johnnie Wayne Whisenhunt

ID# 27568, b. 26 October 1935, d. 30 October 2011

Father*

Claude Whisenhunt b. 3 Aug 1908, d. 30 Nov 1995

Mother*

Margaret Alice Kennedy b. 16 Nov 1912, d. 9 Sep 1979

Birth*

Johnnie Wayne Whisenhunt was born on 26 October 1935 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.¹

Death*

He died on 30 October 2011 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, at age 76.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Evergreen Mem. Garden Cem., Vancouver, Clark Co., WA, 45.630278,-122.551667.

Census*

Johnnie Wayne Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, age 4.

Residence*

In 1995 Johnnie lived in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

Citations

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

Phillip Warren Hayes

ID# 27574, b. 5 April 1947, d. 26 February 2010

Birth*

Phillip Warren Hayes was born on 5 April 1947.

Death*

He died on 26 February 2010 in TX at age 62.

Family

Betty Ruth Whisenant

Children

Phillip O'Dean Hayes
Jennifer Gaile Hayes

Thomas Lee Mayes

ID# 27576, b. 25 August 1908, d. 11 September 1975

Birth*

Thomas Lee Mayes was born on 25 August 1908 in TX.

Marriage*

He married Ruby Alene Whisenant, daughter of Sylvester Curtis Whisenant and Beulah Douglas Mayes.

Death*

Thomas Lee Mayes died on 11 September 1975 in TX at age 67.

Census*

Thomas Lee Mayes appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Buda, Hays Co., TX, age 31, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is employed as the Sealer Manager at a W.P.A. Canning Plant. His wage last year was $350. He rents a farmhouse for $4.

Family

Ruby Alene Whisenant b. 1 October 1912, d. 29 December 2005

Children

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

Margaret Marie Whisenant

ID# 27578, b. 11 August 1925, d. 29 March 2012

Father*

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

Mother*

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

Marriage*

Margaret Marie Whisenant married James Alton Holt.

Birth*

Margaret Marie Whisenant was born on 11 August 1925 in Buda, Hays Co., TX.¹

Death*

She died on 29 March 2012 in TX at age 86.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Memory Lawn Memorial Pk. Cem., Caldwell Co., TX, 29.86379,-97.87015.

Census Data

Year	Location	Notes concerning census
1930	Hays Co., TX	age 5
1940	Maxwell, Caldwell Co., TX	age 14, completed the 7th. grade.

Year

Location

Notes concerning census

1930

Hays Co., TX

age 5

1940

Maxwell, Caldwell Co., TX

age 14, completed the 7th. grade.

Family

James Alton Holt b. 19 March 1917, d. 3 February 1998

Children

James Alton Holt Jr.
Lois Alyne Holt
Sharon Marie Holt
Robert Anthony Holt
Kenneth Eugene Holt
Glenda Raynell Holt
Janet Carol Holt

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

James Alton Holt

ID# 27579, b. 19 March 1917, d. 3 February 1998

Birth*

James Alton Holt was born on 19 March 1917 in Lavaca Co., TX.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret Marie Whisenant, daughter of Sylvester Curtis Whisenant and Beulah Douglas Mayes.

Death*

James Alton Holt died on 3 February 1998 in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 80.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Memory Lawn Memorial Pk. Cem., Caldwell Co., TX, 29.86379,-97.87015.

Family

Margaret Marie Whisenant b. 11 August 1925, d. 29 March 2012

Children

James Alton Holt Jr.
Lois Alyne Holt
Sharon Marie Holt
Robert Anthony Holt
Kenneth Eugene Holt
Glenda Raynell Holt
Janet Carol Holt

Citations

[S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Cody R. Cook

ID# 27582, b. 13 September 1905, d. 11 April 1979

Birth*

Cody R. Cook was born on 13 September 1905.¹

Marriage*

He married Rosa Whisenant, daughter of Doyle B. Whisenant and Mary Jane Collum.

Death*

Cody R. Cook died on 11 April 1979 in MS at age 73.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Booneville Cem., Booneville, Prentiss Co., MS, 34.649167,-88.558889.

Family

Rosa Whisenant b. 13 July 1915, d. 28 September 1990

Citations

[S428] Obituary.

Glenda Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 27583, b. 25 March 1932, d. 2 December 1995

Father*

Joseph Glen Whisenhunt b. 18 Apr 1901, d. 10 May 1994

Mother*

Viola B. Murphy b. 19 Sep 1899, d. 6 Apr 1990

Birth*

Glenda Lee Whisenhunt was born on 25 March 1932 in OK.¹

Death*

She died on 2 December 1995 in Sedgwick Co., KS, at age 63.¹

Burial*

She was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, 37.71620, -97.28060.

Obituary*

Census*

Glenda Lee Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, age 8, attending school, completed the 2nd. grade.

Citations

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

Samuel J. Whisenhunt

ID# 27584, b. 26 January 1935, d. 9 October 2004

Father*

Joseph Glen Whisenhunt b. 18 Apr 1901, d. 10 May 1994

Mother*

Viola B. Murphy b. 19 Sep 1899, d. 6 Apr 1990

Birth*

Samuel J. Whisenhunt was born on 26 January 1935 in Gage, Ellis Co., OK.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Barbara Ann Spalletta on 1 March 1957 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Divorce*

Samuel J. Whisenhunt and Barbara Ann Spalletta were divorced.

Death*

Samuel J. Whisenhunt died on 9 October 2004 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, at age 69.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Syracuse Cem., Syracuse, Hamilton Co., KS, 37.992500,-101.768056; AB, U.S.A.F.

Obituary*

Census*

Samuel J. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, age 5.

Milit-Beg*

He began military service on 24 July 1956 U.S. Air Force enlistment.

Milit-End*

He ended military service on 22 August 1962.

Family

Barbara Ann Spalletta b. 4 July 1937, d. 10 July 2009

Marriage*

He married Barbara Ann Spalletta on 1 March 1957 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.

Divorce*

Samuel J. Whisenhunt and Barbara Ann Spalletta were divorced.

Children

Floyd Glenn Whisenhunt
Cindy Lee Whisenhunt
Viola May Whisenhunt b. 4 Nov 1963, d. 4 Feb 1991

Citations

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

Kenneth Melvin Whisenant

ID# 27585, b. 25 March 1958, d. 10 December 1995

Father*

Melvin Hubert Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1927, d. 2 Dec 1994

Mother*

Myra Elizabeth Sutton

Birth*

Kenneth Melvin Whisenant was born on 25 March 1958 in Marshall Co., AL.^1,2

Death*

He died on 10 December 1995 in Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL, at age 37.²

Burial*

He was buried in Mt. Olive Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333.

Obituary*

Family 1

Loretta Panell

Children

Terry Wayne Whisenant
Kerry Rene' Whisenant
Amy Nicole Whisenant

Family 2

Peggy Smith

Citations

[S154] Letter, Charles Wayne Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
[S28] Tombstone.

Billy Wayne Whisenant

ID# 27586, b. 9 November 1945, d. 7 March 2011

Father*

Melvin Hubert Whisenant b. 4 Apr 1927, d. 2 Dec 1994

Mother*

Myra Elizabeth Sutton

Burial*

Billy Wayne Whisenant was buried in Mount Olive Bapt. Ch. Cem., Albertville, Marshall Co., AL, 34.283333,-86.298333.

Birth*

He was born on 9 November 1945 in Arab, Marshall Co., AL.^1,2,3

Marriage*

He married Linda Gaye Justice on 3 September 1966 in Marshall Co., AL.¹

Death*

Billy Wayne Whisenant died on 7 March 2011 in Allens Crossroads, Marshall Co., AL, at age 65.^4,2,3

Obituary*

Residence*

In 1995 Billy lived in Union Grove, Marshall Co., AL.

Family

Linda Gaye Justice b. 16 February 1948, d. 6 August 2014

Children

Charles Wayne Whisenant
Gayla Dianne Whisenant
Rodney Dale Whisenant
Kevin Lynn Whisenant

Citations

[S154] Letter, Charles Wayne Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1997.
[S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
[S28] Tombstone.
[S428] Obituary.

Shelby Jean Whisnant

ID# 27600, b. 14 July 1942, d. 8 June 2002

Father*

Luther William Whisnant b. 5 Jan 1918, d. 5 Nov 1973

Mother*

Mabel Belle Crisp

Birth*

Shelby Jean Whisnant was born on 14 July 1942 in Caldwell Co., NC.^1,2

Death*

She died on 8 June 2002 in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC, at age 59.

Note*

Shelby Jean Whisnant Her married name was also Hollars.

Family

James Thomas Turner Jr.

Child

Cathy Jean Turner

Citations

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