James Taylor Smith

ID# 28915, b. 23 September 1913, d. 3 February 2009
Birth*James Taylor Smith was born on 23 September 1913 in TN. 
Marriage*He married Mary Martha Whisenant, daughter of John Dickson Whisenant and Martha Ida Baughman. 
Death*James Taylor Smith died on 3 February 2009 in Burke Co., NC, at age 95. 
Census*James Taylor Smith appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 26, md. 

Family

Mary Martha Whisenant b. 29 September 1912, d. 15 January 2005
Children
  • Martha Jane Smith1
  • Linda Lee Smith1

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

James Howard Freeman

ID# 28920, b. 13 August 1913, d. 15 November 1985
Birth*James Howard Freeman was born on 13 August 1913 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Vivian Irene Whisenant, daughter of Ambrose Tillman Whisenant and Callie Alma Hood, on 22 September 1934.1 
Death*James Howard Freeman died on 15 November 1985 in Burke Co., NC, at age 72.1 
Burial*He was buried in Burke Memorial Park Cem., Drexel, Burke Co., NC, 35.738333,-81.632778. 

Family

Vivian Irene Whisenant b. 27 January 1914, d. 13 November 1997
Children

Citations

  1. [S100] James Norman Long, "Long, James Norman," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 04 Nov 2001.

Carmen Gene Whisnant

ID# 28927, b. 25 August 1950, d. 26 November 2005
Father*Clyde Alexander Whisnant b. 18 Mar 1922, d. 21 May 1978
Mother*Rosa Lee Brown b. 10 Oct 1926, d. 23 Jan 1996
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Birth*Carmen Gene Whisnant was born on 25 August 1950 in Caldwell Co., NC.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 26 November 2005 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 55.1,3 
Burial*He was buried in Kawana Cem., Harpers Creek, NC. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 1996 Carmen lived in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 

Family

Betty Sue Smith
Children
  • Susan Renee Whisnant
  • Lisa Dawn Whisnant

Citations

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

John Joseph Whisenant

ID# 28931, b. 15 June 1881, d. 26 January 1953
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*John Joseph Whisenant was born on 15 June 1881 in Ash Ridge, Winston Co., AL; Parents born in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lulia Adaline Comeens on 4 November 1900 in Winston Co., AL.1 
Death*John Joseph Whisenant died on 26 January 1953 in Marion Co., AL, at age 71.1 
Burial*He was buried in Macedonia Ch. Cem., Haleyville, Winston Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Haleyville, Winston Co., ALage 18, single, farm laborer, both parents born AL
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 28, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., laborer on rail road.
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 38, md., farmer
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 48, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19, both parents born in AL
Note*Note: John was raised by Hezza K. and Mary E. Oden, in Biles Road Township, Haleyville, Winston Co., AL. (Note: He may be a son of Josiah B . Whisenant.). 
NoteJohn Joseph Whisenant Found an Alabama death index at familysearch.org which listed his parents as "Joe Whisenant and Mary Hood". 

Family

Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 October 1881, d. 12 October 1934
Marriage*He married Lulia Adaline Comeens on 4 November 1900 in Winston Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Lulia Adaline Comeens

ID# 28932, b. 2 October 1881, d. 12 October 1934
Birth*Lulia Adaline Comeens was born on 2 October 1881 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married John Joseph Whisenant on 4 November 1900 in Winston Co., AL.1 
Death*Lulia Adaline Comeens died on 12 October 1934 at age 53.1 
Burial*She was buried in Macedonia Ch. Cem., Haleyville, Winston Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 28, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 38, md.
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 48, md., 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation Lulia Adaline Comeens was also known as Loulia Cummings. 

Family

John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 June 1881, d. 26 January 1953
Marriage*She married John Joseph Whisenant on 4 November 1900 in Winston Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.

Lonia Symantha Whisenant

ID# 28933, b. 23 September 1901, d. 19 March 1979
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Lonia Symantha Whisenant was born on 23 September 1901 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Leonard Pryor Pounders on 30 January 1927.1 
Death*Lonia Symantha Whisenant died on 19 March 1979 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI, at age 77.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 8
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 18, single, living at home
1930Franklin Co., ALage 28, md., 1st. md. age 25. [e.d. 30-17, sheet 14B]
1940Rockwood, Franklin Co., ALage 38, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 30-19, sheet 12A]

Family

Leonard Pryor Pounders b. 1 September 1881, d. 16 March 1963
Marriage*Lonia Symantha Whisenant married Leonard Pryor Pounders on 30 January 1927.1 
Child
  • Milton Zee Pounders

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.

Mary Adaline Whisenant

ID# 28934, b. 9 March 1904, d. 6 February 1955
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Mary Adaline Whisenant was born on 9 March 1904 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Terry Baker on 29 September 1928 in Marion Co., AL.1 
Death*Mary Adaline Whisenant died on 6 February 1955 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co., TX, at age 50.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 6
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 15, single, living at home
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 26, md., 1st. md. age 24

Family

Terry Baker b. 2 April 1906, d. 23 March 1984
Children
  • Lois Olivia Baker
  • Ruby Joe Baker b. 11 Jan 1932, d. 6 Aug 1934
  • Betty Sue Baker

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.

Lucy Jane Whisenant

ID# 28935, b. 25 October 1906, d. September 1983
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Lucy Jane Whisenant was born on 25 October 1906 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert Miles Cantrell on 9 October 1927 in Marion Co., AL.1 
Death*Lucy Jane Whisenant died in September 1983 in AL at age 76.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 3
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 13
1940Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 33, md., completed 2 years of high school. [e.d. 47-11, sheet 1B]

Family

Herbert Miles Cantrell b. 24 October 1907, d. 4 December 1972
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.

Henry Pervie Whisenant

ID# 28936, b. 19 December 1908, d. 19 December 1993
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Henry Pervie Whisenant was born on 19 December 1908 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ella Berry on 29 September 1928.2 
Marriage*Henry Pervie Whisenant married Ruby Pauline McClane on 28 June 1948 in Clay Co., AR.3 
Death*Henry Pervie Whisenant died on 19 December 1993 in Marion Co., AL, at age 85.1 
Burial*He was buried in Macedonia Ch. Cem., Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Delmar, Winston Co., ALage 1 yr., 4 mos.
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 11
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 21, md., 1st. md. age 19, farm laborer
1940Hodges, Franklin Co., ALage 33, widow, completed the 1st. grade. He is a laborer in a county wide project. His wage last year was $70. He rents a farmhouse for $2. His brother and his wife Verdie C. & Ethel Whisenant reside in the household. [e.d. 30-15, sheet 8A, household #113]
Name Variation Henry Pervie Whisenant was also known as Percy. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 10 March 1943 in MI U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 24 October 1945. 

Family 1

Ella Berry b. 23 May 1905, d. 25 September 1936
Marriage*He married Ella Berry on 29 September 1928.2 
Children
  • Agnes Magnolia Whisenant
  • Henry Pervie Whisenant

Family 2

Ruby Pauline McClane b. 27 December 1908, d. 25 October 1974
Marriage*Henry Pervie Whisenant married Ruby Pauline McClane on 28 June 1948 in Clay Co., AR.3 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Lloyd Burlie Whisenant

ID# 28937, b. 18 August 1911, d. 16 April 1990
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Lloyd Burlie Whisenant was born on 18 August 1911 in Double Springs, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Gladys Mozell Barnwell on 21 January 1938.1 
Death*Lloyd Burlie Whisenant died on 16 April 1990 in Dowagiac, Cass Co., MI, at age 78.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Spring Run Cem., Scottdale, Berrien Co., MI. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 8
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 18
1940Benton Heights, Berrien Co., MIage 28, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $400. He rents a farmhouse for $7. [e.d. 11-8A, sheet 4A, household #89]

Family

Gladys Mozell Barnwell b. 29 December 1922, d. 7 May 2001
Marriage*Lloyd Burlie Whisenant married Gladys Mozell Barnwell on 21 January 1938.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  2. [S404] Michigan Deaths, online http://www.ancestry.com

Lelon Margaret Whisenant

ID# 28938, b. 5 May 1914, d. 10 August 2011
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Lelon Margaret Whisenant was born on 5 May 1914 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Leland Berry on 13 September 1930.1 
Death*Lelon Margaret Whisenant died on 10 August 2011 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI, at age 97.2 
Burial*She was buried in North Shore Memory Gardens Cem., Coloma, Berrien Co., MI, 42.20250, -86.39080. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 5
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 16
Obituary*

Family

Thomas Leland Berry b. 9 September 1906, d. 11 April 1964
Marriage*Lelon Margaret Whisenant married Thomas Leland Berry on 13 September 1930.1 
Children
  • Kathy Fayrene Berry b. 6 Aug 1931, d. 2 Aug 2011
  • Helen Naydean Berry
  • Mary Jo Berry
  • Roger Thomas Berry

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Martha Lottie Bee Whisenant

ID# 28939, b. 28 October 1916, d. 26 October 2004
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Martha Lottie Bee Whisenant was born on 28 October 1916 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Dalton McCarley on 28 October 1934.1 
Death*Martha Lottie Bee Whisenant died on 26 October 2004 at age 87. 
Burial*She was buried in Bonnertown Cem., Lawrence Co., TN, 35.005000,-87.301389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 3 yrs., 6 months
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 13
1940Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 23, md., completed the 6th. grade. [e.d. 47-11, sheete 1A]

Family

Dalton McCarley b. 28 August 1916, d. 15 December 2010
Marriage*Martha Lottie Bee Whisenant married Dalton McCarley on 28 October 1934.1 
Children
  • Shirley Yvonne McCarley
  • Johnny Micheal McCarley

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.

Columbus Verdie Whisenant

ID# 28940, b. 12 March 1918, d. 24 October 2000
Father*John Joseph Whisenant b. 15 Jun 1881, d. 26 Jan 1953
Mother*Lulia Adaline Comeens b. 2 Oct 1881, d. 12 Oct 1934
Birth*Columbus Verdie Whisenant was born on 12 March 1918 in Haleyville, Winston Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ethel McCarley on 7 November 1937.1 
Death*Columbus Verdie Whisenant died on 24 October 2000 in Hackleburg, Marion Co., AL, at age 82.2 
Burial*He was buried in Cedar Tree Cem., Hackleburg, Marion Co., AL, 34.277500,-87.824167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Ash Ridge, Winston Co., ALage 1 yr., 6 months
1930Hackleburg, Marion Co., ALage 12
1940Hodges, Franklin Co., ALage 21, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is not employed. He and his wife reside with his brother Purcey Whisenant.

Family

Ethel McCarley b. 17 December 1922, d. 11 February 2008
Marriage*Columbus Verdie Whisenant married Ethel McCarley on 7 November 1937.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

James Albert Currier

ID# 28942, b. 27 May 1873, d. 6 June 1911
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*James Albert Currier was born on 27 May 1873 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 6 June 1911 at age 38. 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.

John Wesley Currier

ID# 28943, b. 29 May 1875, d. 12 August 1971
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*John Wesley Currier was born on 29 May 1875 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 12 August 1971 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 96; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.2 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Arinda Henryetta Currier

ID# 28944, b. 28 May 1877
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*Arinda Henryetta Currier was born on 28 May 1877 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.

Walter C. Currier

ID# 28945, b. 29 April 1882, d. 27 March 1976
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*Walter C. Currier was born on 29 April 1882 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 27 March 1976 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 93; divorced.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889.2 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Mary Louise Currier

ID# 28946, b. 4 May 1884, d. 30 October 1966
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*Mary Louise Currier was born on 4 May 1884 in TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 30 October 1966 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 82; married.2 
Burial*She was buried in Pecan Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.985278,-98.253056.2 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

William Lee Currier

ID# 28947, b. 29 March 1887, d. 31 July 1982
Father*Elijah Currier b. 5 Oct 1847, d. 31 Jul 1913
Mother*Sarah Caroline Whisenant b. 3 Oct 1848, d. 26 Jan 1890
Birth*William Lee Currier was born on 29 March 1887 in Purves, Erath Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 31 July 1982 in Dublin, Erath Co., TX, at age 95.2 

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Joseph Whisenant

ID# 28948, b. 27 December 1943, d. 4 February 2014
Father*Lloyd Burlie Whisenant b. 18 Aug 1911, d. 16 Apr 1990
Mother*Gladys Mozell Barnwell b. 29 Dec 1922, d. 7 May 2001
Birth*William Joseph Whisenant was born on 27 December 1943 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., MI.1,2,3 
Death*He died on 4 February 2014 in Niles, Berrien Co., MI, at age 70.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Silverbrook Cem., Niles, Berrien Co., MI.2 
Obituary*
Residence* In October 2013 William lived in Niles, Berrien Co., MI. 

Family

Patricia Marjorie Prillwitz
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Letter to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Gladys Mozell Barnwell

ID# 28949, b. 29 December 1922, d. 7 May 2001
Birth*Gladys Mozell Barnwell was born on 29 December 1922 in Hackleburg, Marion Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Lloyd Burlie Whisenant, son of John Joseph Whisenant and Lulia Adaline Comeens, on 21 January 1938.1 
Death*Gladys Mozell Barnwell died on 7 May 2001 in Cass Co., MI, at age 78.2 
Burial*She was buried in Spring Run Cem., Scottdale, Berrien Co., MI. 
Census*Gladys Mozell Barnwell appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Benton Heights, Berrien Co., MI, age 17, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is a farm laborer. Her wage last year was $200. 

Family

Lloyd Burlie Whisenant b. 18 August 1911, d. 16 April 1990
Children

Citations

  1. [S354] William Joseph Whisenant, "Whisenant, William Joseph," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 20 Nov 1996.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi