Robert Gordon Shumate

ID# 27651, b. 16 June 1882, d. 1 June 1935
Birth*Robert Gordon Shumate was born on 16 June 1882 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Maudie Bell Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Henry Whisenant and Elizabeth King, circa 1905.1 
Death*Robert Gordon Shumate died on 1 June 1935 in Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL, at age 52; married.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 27, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 37, md., farmer
1930Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 46, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer

Family

Maudie Bell Whisenant b. 19 August 1886, d. June 1975
Children

Citations

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

John Whisenant

ID# 27654, b. circa 1868
Mother*Lorinda Whisenant b. c 1840
Birth*John Whisenant was born circa 1868 in AL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census record not found
1880Marshall Co., ALage 12, living with mother, and grand-mother.
Note*John Whisenant and John C. Whisnant Is this the same person? 

female child Whisenant

ID# 27655
Mother*Lorinda Whisenant b. c 1840
Note*Female child Whisenant Her married name was Mitchell. 

Henry Manning

ID# 27656
Marriage*Henry Manning married Sarah Jane Lawrence

Family

Sarah Jane Lawrence b. circa 1852
Children

Sarah Jane Lawrence

ID# 27657, b. circa 1852
Birth*Sarah Jane Lawrence was born circa 1852 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Manning
Marriage*Sarah Jane Lawrence married Lawson Whisenant, son of George Erwin Whisenant and Nancy King, on 12 April 1874 in Morgan Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Morgan Co., ALage 23, resides in the household with her mother Mahala Lawrence.
1880Morgan Co., ALage 28, md.
Note*Sarah Jane Lawrence Note: She was married first to Henry Manning, and had a son named John "Jack" circa 1869. 

Family 1

Henry Manning
Children

Family 2

Lawson Whisenant b. circa 1854, d. August 1891
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Jack Whisenant

ID# 27658, b. 1869
Father*Henry Manning
Mother*Sarah Jane Lawrence b. c 1852
Birth*Jack Whisenant was born in 1869 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Morgan Co., ALage 1, resides with grand-mother Mahala Lawrence.
1880Morgan Co., ALage 10. This census reports his name to be Jack Whisenant, son of Loss & Jane Whisenant. Since his brother Joseph was adopted by Lawson I assume Jack "John" was also adopted.
Name Variation Jack Whisenant was also known as John Manning. 

Citations

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

Claude Duke

ID# 27659
Marriage*Claude Duke married Eunice Emilene Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Whisenant and Lillian Elizabeth Johnson
DivorceClaude Duke and Eunice Emilene Whisenant were divorced before March 1930. 

Family

Eunice Emilene Whisenant b. circa 1909
Child

Nancy Whisenant

ID# 27660, b. circa 1877
Father*Lawson Whisenant b. c 1854, d. Aug 1891
Mother*Sarah Jane Lawrence b. c 1852
Birth*Nancy Whisenant was born circa 1877 in AL.1 
Census*Nancy Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Morgan Co., AL, age 3. 

Citations

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

Elen Whisenant

ID# 27661, b. circa 1879
Father*Lawson Whisenant b. c 1854, d. Aug 1891
Mother*Sarah Jane Lawrence b. c 1852
Birth*Elen Whisenant was born circa 1879 in AL.1 
Census*Elen Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Morgan Co., AL, age 1. 

Citations

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

Henry Whisenant

ID# 27662, b. circa 1770, d. 26 August 1823
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Henry Whisenant was born circa 1770 in NC.1 
Death*He died on 26 August 1823 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 
Burial*He was buried in Hopewell Cem., Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1800Census record not found
1810Census record not found
1820Census record not found
Note*Henry Whisenant and Henry Whisenant Probably father and son. circa 1818. 
Note*Author: I'm not sure if these are the correct parents for Henry. I know that Philip and Mary Whisenhunt had a son named Henry. Who was born around 1770, around the same time as this Henry Whisenant. This information leads me to believe that the Henry from Alabama belongs in the family of Philip and Mary Whisenhunt. Writ of Citation to heirs of Henry Whisenant, dec.d.. State of Alabama St. Clair County To the sheriff of the said county greetings, you are hereby commanded to Summons the next of kin and relatives of Henry Whisenant, Deceased, late of the said an unknown place , that are in the said county aforesaid to be and appear before the Judge of the County Court of the Said County at the house of Robert Lawson, in the Town of Ashville on Saturday the 30th of this month to shew [Sic] cause if any them have Why Adam Whisenant and Abner Whisenant, Shall not Administer upon the said Estate of Henry Whisenant, Deceased. Whitney Norris Chenautt clerk of the said court, at office this 25th August 1823 and of American Independence the 48th year. Fast Morris Chennautt, c.c.c, Sinced [Sic] then 26th 1823 Exicuted [Sic] by John Mafsey, [Sic] Sheriff of said County on William and Adam Whisenant 30th of August 1823. John Matsey [Sic], shff. [Sic]
*****
This document was furnished to me by Richard A. Smallwood, Sr., Huntsville, AL. 

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  2. [S163] Douglas Howard Whisenant, "Whisenant, Douglas Howard," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1999.

Adaline Lydia Whisenant

ID# 27663, b. circa 1810
Father*Henry Whisenant b. c 1770, d. 26 Aug 1823
Birth*Adaline Lydia Whisenant was born circa 1810 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Reddin Smith on 17 April 1831 in St. Clair Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Cherokee Co., ALage 40, md.
1860Cherokee Co., ALage 45, birth state listed as "GA".
1870Etowah Co., ALage 56, md., born "SC"

Family

Reddin Smith b. circa 1805, d. circa 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Etna Whisenant

ID# 27664, b. July 1880, d. 18 September 1953
Father*Lawson Whisenant b. c 1854, d. Aug 1891
Mother*Sarah Jane Lawrence b. c 1852
Birth*Etna Whisenant was born in July 1880 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married George Echols on 10 May 1897 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Death*Etna Whisenant died on 18 September 1953 in AL at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valhermosa Springs, Morgan Co., ALage 19, md. 2 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 42, widowed
1930Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 50, widowed.
Note*Etna Whisenant In the household of Joseph R. Lawrence there is Morlie E. Wallace, sister, age 32, md. 2nd time, 1 yr., 4 ch., 4 living. The 4 Echols children are also in the household. I believe this is Etna. Can anyone confirm this for me? On 15 April 1910. 
NoteShe Note: I found an entry at Ancestry.com, Alabama records where Etna Echols died 18 Sep 1963, DeKalb Co., AL. I do not know if this is the same Etna. Does anyone know if this is Etna Whisenant? 

Family 1

George Echols b. November 1865
Marriage*She married George Echols on 10 May 1897 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Children

Family 2

Child

Citations

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

George Echols

ID# 27665, b. November 1865
Birth*George Echols was born in November 1865 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Etna Whisenant, daughter of Lawson Whisenant and Sarah Jane Lawrence, on 10 May 1897 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Census*George Echols appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in Valhermosa Springs, Morgan Co., AL, age 34, md. 2 yrs. 

Family

Etna Whisenant b. July 1880, d. 18 September 1953
Children

Citations

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

Sallie M. Green

ID# 27667, b. March 1831, d. 26 June 1907
Birth*Sallie M. Green was born in March 1831 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Jenkins Whisenant, son of Abner Whisonant and Anny Blalock, on 18 December 1873 in Bastrop Co., TX.2 
Death*Sallie M. Green died on 26 June 1907 in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, at age 76.3 
Burial*She was buried in Greenleaf Cem., Brownwood, Brown Co., TX, 31.704444,-98.996667

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Gadsden, Etowah Co., ALage 49, md.
1900Brownwood, Brown Co., TXage 69, widow

Family

William Jenkins Whisenant b. circa 1829, d. 15 February 1889

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Jane Hughes

ID# 27668, b. circa 1808
Birth*Jane Hughes was born circa 1808 in GA; Her father was James Hughes.1 
Marriage*She married Newton N. Whisnant, son of Henry Whisenant, before 1828.1 

Family

Newton N. Whisnant b. circa 1808

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Myrtle B. Echols

ID# 27669, b. October 1898
Father*George Echols b. Nov 1865
Mother*Etna Whisenant b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953
Birth*Myrtle B. Echols was born in October 1898 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Valhermosa Springs, Morgan Co., ALage 1
1910Morgan Co., ALage 11, niece in the household of Joseph R. Lawrence.
1920Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 19, single, resides with mother.

Citations

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

James Cameron Blackburn

ID# 27670, b. 1840, d. 11 January 1909
Birth*James Cameron Blackburn was born in 1840 in Jefferson Co., AL
Marriage*He married Margaret Whisenant, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 2 August 1860 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Death*James Cameron Blackburn died on 11 January 1909 in Jefferson Co., AL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mt. Pinson, Jefferson Co., ALage 30, farmer, real estate $700.
1900Warrior, Jefferson Co., ALage 60, md. 40 yrs.

Family

Margaret Whisenant b. September 1840
Children

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

James G. Rogers

ID# 27671, b. 20 July 1837, d. 22 September 1914
Birth*James G. Rogers was born on 20 July 1837 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Sophia Caroline Whisenant, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Whisenant and Era Ann Casey, on 17 January 1872 in Jefferson Co., AL.2,3 
Death*James G. Rogers died on 22 September 1914 at age 77.1 
Burial*He was buried in Marvins Chapel Cem., Pinson, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.692500,-86.675833

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Jefferson Co., ALage 43, md., farming
1900Jefferson Co., ALage 62, md. 28 yrs., farmer

Family

Sophia Caroline Whisenant b. 12 November 1854, d. 1 February 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Amanda L. Whisenant

ID# 27672, b. 10 January 1856, d. 26 April 1941
Father*Lorenzo Dow Whisenant b. c 1811, d. 1896
Mother*Era Ann Casey b. c 1815, d. 1896
Birth*Amanda L. Whisenant was born on 10 January 1856 in Jefferson Co., AL.1,2 
Death*She died on 26 April 1941 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 85.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Jefferson Co., ALage 5
1870Mt. Pinson, Jefferson Co., ALage 15
1880Jefferson Co., ALage 25, single, living with parents.
1940Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., ALage 84, single, completed the 3rd. grade. She resides at the Baye Hospital For The Insane. [e.d. 63-25, sheet 45A]

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Willie L. Echols

ID# 27673, b. circa 1902
Father*George Echols b. Nov 1865
Mother*Etna Whisenant b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953
Birth*Willie L. Echols was born circa 1902 in AL; male. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morgan Co., ALage 9, nephew in the household of Joseph R. Lawrence.
1920Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 17, single, resides with mother.

Nola Lee Echols

ID# 27674, b. 20 March 1904
Father*George Echols b. Nov 1865
Mother*Etna Whisenant b. Jul 1880, d. 18 Sep 1953
Birth*Nola Lee Echols was born on 20 March 1904 in AL; She married Cliff Dobbs. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Morgan Co., ALage 6, niece, in the household of Joseph R. Lawrence.
1920Somerville, Morgan Co., ALage 14, resides with mother
Note*Nola Lee Echols Note: I found a family entry at Ancestry.com which listed her mother as "Edna Lawrence Echols". 

Lillian Elizabeth Johnson

ID# 27675, b. 12 September 1881, d. 21 December 1955
Birth*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson was born on 12 September 1881 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Whisenant, son of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 20 December 1900 in Jefferson Co., AL.1,3 
Death*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson died on 21 December 1955 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 74.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OKage 29, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 38, widow, farmer
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 48, divorced
Note*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson Her married was also Carr. 
Name Variation Lillian Elizabeth Johnson was also known as Lil. 

Family

Thomas Whisenant b. 24 January 1880, d. 23 January 1919
Marriage*She married Thomas Whisenant, son of John Whisenant and Zillia Amanda Smith, on 20 December 1900 in Jefferson Co., AL.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Thomas Elmer Whisenant

ID# 27676, b. 30 January 1914, d. 9 October 1997
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Thomas Elmer Whisenant was born on 30 January 1914 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Jo Ann Shields on 5 December 1944 in Jefferson Co., AL
Death*Thomas Elmer Whisenant died on 9 October 1997 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 83.2 
Burial*He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 5
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 16, living with mother Lillie E. Carr.
Milit-Beg*Thomas Elmer Whisenant began military service on 20 October 1944 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 30 October 1946. 

Family

Jo Ann Shields b. 26 April 1925, d. 16 August 1983
Marriage*He married Jo Ann Shields on 5 December 1944 in Jefferson Co., AL

Citations

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

Erma O. Whisenant

ID# 27677, b. 8 October 1901, d. February 1985
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Erma O. Whisenant was born on 8 October 1901 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Wesley Jefferson Arnold on 30 September 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL
Death*Erma O. Whisenant died in February 1985 in AL at age 83.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OKage 8
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 18, single, living with mother
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 28, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 38, md., completed 1 year of high school. [e.d. 37-65, sheet 5B]

Family

Wesley Jefferson Arnold b. 15 February 1890, d. October 1980
Marriage*Erma O. Whisenant married Wesley Jefferson Arnold on 30 September 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL
Children

Citations

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

Wesley Jefferson Arnold

ID# 27678, b. 15 February 1890, d. October 1980
Birth*Wesley Jefferson Arnold was born on 15 February 1890 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Erma O. Whisenant, daughter of Thomas Whisenant and Lillian Elizabeth Johnson, on 30 September 1920 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL
Death*Wesley Jefferson Arnold died in October 1980 at age 90. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 39, md., 1st. md. age 29, saw mill operator
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 49, md., completed the 3rd. grade.

Family

Erma O. Whisenant b. 8 October 1901, d. February 1985
Children

Citations

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

Eunice Emilene Whisenant

ID# 27679, b. circa 1909
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Eunice Emilene Whisenant was born circa 1909 in OK
Marriage*She married Claude Duke
Divorce*Eunice Emilene Whisenant and Claude Duke were divorced before March 1930. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OKage 8 months
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 11
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 21, divorced, living with mother
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 30, md., completed 1 year of high school. She resides with her sister Flossie Campbell.
Name Variation Eunice Emilene Whisenant was also known as Mae. 

Family

Claude Duke
Marriage*She married Claude Duke
Divorce*Eunice Emilene Whisenant and Claude Duke were divorced before March 1930. 
Child

Bernard John Whisenant

ID# 27681, b. 30 March 1904, d. 2 July 1943
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Bernard John Whisenant was born on 30 March 1904 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Martha A. Scott circa 1924.2 
Death*Bernard John Whisenant died on 2 July 1943 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 39; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OKage 6
1920Jefferson Co., ALage 16, single, living with mother
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 26, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 40, md., completed the 3rd. grade. He is not employed. He and his wife reside with his wife's uncle. [e.d. 37-68, sheet 9A, household #153]
Milit-Beg*Bernard John Whisenant began military service on 16 June 1942 in AL U.S. Army enlistment. 

Family

Martha A. Scott b. 20 December 1900, d. 5 April 1974
Marriage*He married Martha A. Scott circa 1924.2 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.
  3. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.

Martha A. Scott

ID# 27682, b. 20 December 1900, d. 5 April 1974
Birth*Martha A. Scott was born on 20 December 1900 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Bernard John Whisenant, son of Thomas Whisenant and Lillian Elizabeth Johnson, circa 1924.2 
Death*Martha A. Scott died on 5 April 1974 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 73. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 26, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 36, md., completed the 6th. grade. She is employed as a Seamstress in a sewing room. Her wage last year was $310.

Family

Bernard John Whisenant b. 30 March 1904, d. 2 July 1943

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S251] Letter, Richard Smallwood to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Jewel Whisenant

ID# 27683, b. 18 September 1912, d. 2 January 1915
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Jewel Whisenant was born on 18 September 1912 in Jefferson Co., AL.1,2 
Death*She died on 2 January 1915 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 2.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.1 

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lewis Whisenant

ID# 27684, b. 23 April 1917, d. 17 November 1920
Father*Thomas Whisenant b. 24 Jan 1880, d. 23 Jan 1919
Mother*Lillian Elizabeth Johnson b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 21 Dec 1955
Birth*Lewis Whisenant was born on 23 April 1917 in Jefferson Co., AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 17 November 1920 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 3.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Morris Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.756667,-86.809167.1 
Census*Lewis Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Jefferson Co., AL, age 2. 

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Hubert T. Arnold

ID# 27685, b. 22 September 1921, d. 30 July 1974
Father*Wesley Jefferson Arnold b. 15 Feb 1890, d. Oct 1980
Mother*Erma O. Whisenant b. 8 Oct 1901, d. Feb 1985
Birth*Hubert T. Arnold was born on 22 September 1921 in OK
Death*He died on 30 July 1974 at age 52. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 8
1940Jefferson Co., ALage 18, single, completed high school.

Earl Preston Jacks

ID# 27687, b. 5 February 1900, d. 11 July 1970
Birth*Earl Preston Jacks was born on 5 February 1900 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Thudie Sylvia Whisenant, daughter of Adolphus Whisenant and Myrtle Addie Mosley, on 3 May 1927 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Death*Earl Preston Jacks died on 11 July 1970 in Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 70.1 
Burial*He was buried in Moncrief Cem., Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.673056,-86.813889.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Jefferson Co., ALage 30, md., 1st. md. age 27
1940New Castle, Jefferson Co., ALage 40, md., completed the 7th. grade.

Family

Thudie Sylvia Whisenant b. 3 October 1906, d. 1 June 1990
Children
  • Douglas Earl Jacks
  • Helen Jacks

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lila Mae Yarbrough

ID# 27694, b. 17 December 1897, d. 24 April 1974
Birth*Lila Mae Yarbrough was born on 17 December 1897 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Clyde Earl Whisenant, son of Adolphus Whisenant and Myrtle Addie Mosley
Death*Lila Mae Yarbrough died on 24 April 1974 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 76.2 
Census*Lila Mae Yarbrough appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in New Georgia, Jefferson Co., AL, age 30, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. Note: She was the informant on the census, and her age was listed as 30 years old. 

Family

Clyde Earl Whisenant b. 21 December 1907, d. 25 June 1970
Children

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

William Dolph Whisenant Sr.

ID# 27696, b. 6 November 1938, d. 24 January 2006
Father*Clyde Earl Whisenant b. 21 Dec 1907, d. 25 Jun 1970
Mother*Lila Mae Yarbrough b. 17 Dec 1897, d. 24 Apr 1974
Birth*William Dolph Whisenant Sr. was born on 6 November 1938 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 24 January 2006 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 67; police officer.2 
Burial*He was buried in Moncrief Cem., Gardendale, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.673056,-86.813889; SN, U.S. Navy. 
Nickname William Dolph Whisenant Sr. also went by the name of Nubb. 
Name Variation William Dolph Whisenant Sr. was also known as Billy. 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in New Georgia, Jefferson Co., AL, age 1. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 23 June 1958 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 16 June 1960. 

Family 1

Children
  • William Dolph Whisenant Jr.
  • Lynn Michelle Whisenant

Family 2

Jeannie [unknown]

Family 3

Myra L. Cannon

Citations

  1. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Kermit Edward Blaikie

ID# 27698, b. 12 March 1912, d. 8 July 1992
Birth*Kermit Edward Blaikie was born on 12 March 1912 in Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Olive Inez Whisenant, daughter of Adolphus Whisenant and Myrtle Addie Mosley, on 6 February 1934.2 
Death*Kermit Edward Blaikie died on 8 July 1992 in Jefferson Co., AL, at age 80.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hays Cem., Hayden, Blount Co., AL, 33.881944,-86.741667.3 
Census*Kermit Edward Blaikie appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in New Georgia, Jefferson Co., AL, age 28, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a factor foreman at Buick Mfg. His wage last year was $1144. He owns a home valued at $1500. [e.d. 37-119, sheet 18B, household #343] 

Family

Olive Inez Whisenant b. 15 January 1910, d. 28 November 1995
Children
  • Charles Edward Blaikie
  • Kermit Micheal Blaikie
  • David Norman Blaikie

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S76] David Norman Blaikie, "Blaikie, David Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Apr 2002.