Dovie Griggs

ID# 29401, b. 29 October 1899, d. 25 March 1949
Birth*Dovie Griggs was born on 29 October 1899 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married George Harley Whisenant, son of Pres Calvin Whisenant and Algivia L. Haynes, circa 1914. 
Death*Dovie Griggs died on 25 March 1949 at age 49.1 
Burial*She was buried in Hebron Cem., Hartselle, Morgan Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 7 months
1910Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 10
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 20, md.
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 30, md., 1st. md. age 15, her mother Sarah E. Griggs live with her.
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 39, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Family

George Harley Whisenant b. 25 February 1894, d. 22 September 1978
Marriage*Dovie Griggs married George Harley Whisenant, son of Pres Calvin Whisenant and Algivia L. Haynes, circa 1914. 
Children

Citations

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

Arnold L. Whisenant

ID# 29402, b. 20 January 1916, d. 11 December 2007
Father*George Harley Whisenant b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Mother*Dovie Griggs b. 29 Oct 1899, d. 25 Mar 1949
Birth*Arnold L. Whisenant was born on 20 January 1916 in Morgan Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Magdalean Gregory on 4 August 1939 in Cullman Co., AL.4 
Death*Arnold L. Whisenant died on 11 December 2007 in Baileyton, Cullman Co., AL, at age 91.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Hebron Cem., Morgan Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 3 yrs., 9 months
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 14
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 24, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farmer. He and his wife resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2005 Arnold lived in Baileyton, Cullman Co., AL. 

Family

Magdalean Gregory b. 28 January 1923, d. 26 January 2010
Marriage*He married Magdalean Gregory on 4 August 1939 in Cullman Co., AL.4 
Children
  • Margie L. Whisenant
  • Joy F. Whisenant
  • Arnold L. Whisenant Jr.
  • Colleen Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Esther P. Whisenant

ID# 29403, b. July 1919
Father*George Harley Whisenant b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Mother*Dovie Griggs b. 29 Oct 1899, d. 25 Mar 1949
Birth*Esther P. Whisenant was born in July 1919 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Oleander, Marshall Co., ALage 7 months
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 10
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 20, single, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She resides with her parents.

Citations

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

Eva Crowell

ID# 29405, b. 13 September 1880, d. 21 July 1975
Birth*Eva Crowell was born on 13 September 1880 in IA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Marven Whisnant, son of Eli Morgan Whisnant and Martha Ann Harmon, circa 1904.3 
Death*Eva Crowell died on 21 July 1975 in Orange Co., CA, at age 94.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Santa Ana Cem., Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, 33.769167,-117.838889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Oakland, Alameda Co., CAage 29, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., no children
1920Placentia, Orange Co., CAage 39, md.
1930Anaheim, Orange Co., CAage 49, md., 1st. md. age 23. Census shows her name to be "Edith C.".
Name Variation As of 1 April 1930, Eva Crowell was also known as Edith.3 

Family

Samuel Marven Whisnant b. 15 August 1870, d. 22 March 1942
Marriage*She married Samuel Marven Whisnant, son of Eli Morgan Whisnant and Martha Ann Harmon, circa 1904.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Maxine Whisnant

ID# 29406, b. 10 October 1915, d. 26 January 2004
Father*Samuel Marven Whisnant b. 15 Aug 1870, d. 22 Mar 1942
Mother*Eva Crowell b. 13 Sep 1880, d. 21 Jul 1975
Birth*Maxine Whisnant was born on 10 October 1915 in Orange Co., CA.1 
Death*She died on 26 January 2004 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 88.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Placentia, Orange Co., CAage 4
1930Anaheim, Orange Co., CAage 14
1940Brea, Orange Co., CAage 24, single, completed 4 years of college. She is employed as a high school teacher. Her wage last year was $1035. [e.d. 30-19, sheet 3B, household #70]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Maxine lived in Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.2 

Citations

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

Isadora E. Young

ID# 29409, b. March 1870, d. 30 June 1927
Birth*Isadora E. Young was born in March 1870 in Perry Co., IL; She is the daughter of Isaac H. & Martha A. Young. 
Marriage*She married William Lakin Whisnant, son of Eli Morgan Whisnant and Martha Ann Harmon, on 12 December 1894 in Perry Co., IL. 
Death*Isadora E. Young died on 30 June 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 57. 
Burial*She was buried in Santa Ana Cem., Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA, 33.769167,-117.838889; The cemetery is also known as Fairhaven Memorial Park. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Westminster, Orange Co., CAage 30, md., 4 yrs., no children.
1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 40, md. 15 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Carpenteria, Santa Barbara Co., CAage 49, md.
Residence* In 1926 Isadora lived in Los Angeles Co., CA; housewife.1 

Family

William Lakin Whisnant b. 7 February 1868, d. 6 August 1963
Marriage*She married William Lakin Whisnant, son of Eli Morgan Whisnant and Martha Ann Harmon, on 12 December 1894 in Perry Co., IL. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S435] CA Voter Reg., Roll 18.

Velma D. Whisnant

ID# 29410, b. 15 August 1906
Father*William Lakin Whisnant b. 7 Feb 1868, d. 6 Aug 1963
Mother*Isadora E. Young b. Mar 1870, d. 30 Jun 1927
Birth*Velma D. Whisnant was born on 15 August 1906 in Los Angeles Co., CA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 3
1920Carpenteria, Santa Barbara Co., CAage 13
1930Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CAage 23, single, living with father, high school teacher.
Residence* In 1963 Velma lived in Georgetown, British Guiana. 

Susan Elzora Akins

ID# 29412, b. 15 July 1883, d. 13 December 1970
Birth*Susan Elzora Akins was born on 15 July 1883 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Frank Whisnant, son of Adam Christopher Whisnant and Telitha Caroline Brown, on 7 November 1903 in Chattooga Co., GA. 
Death*Susan Elzora Akins died on 13 December 1970 in Chattooga Co., GA, at age 87.2 
Burial*She was buried in Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.409167,-85.396667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 26, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 36, md.
1930Armuchee, Floyd Co., GAage 47, md., 1st. md. age 19
1940Broomtown, Cherokee Co., ALage 56, widow, completed the 5th. grade. She is a farmer. She rents a farmhouse for $5. [e.d. 10-17, sheet 7A, household #119]
Name Variation Susan Elzora Akins was also known as Susie A.1 

Family

Joseph Frank Whisnant b. July 1877, d. 16 January 1933
Marriage*She married Joseph Frank Whisnant, son of Adam Christopher Whisnant and Telitha Caroline Brown, on 7 November 1903 in Chattooga Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Luna Pearl Whisnant

ID# 29413, b. 22 December 1903, d. 12 July 1978
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Luna Pearl Whisnant was born on 22 December 1903 in GA. 
Death*She died on 12 July 1978 in Chattooga Co., GA, at age 74.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.409167,-85.396667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 7
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 16, single, living at home
1930Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 22, single, spooler, cotton mill
1940Broomtown, Cherokee Co., ALage 34, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. She resides with her mother.
Nickname Luna Pearl Whisnant also went by the name of Lunnie. 

Citations

  1. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Harvey Jordan Whisnant

ID# 29414, b. circa 1907, d. 14 March 1959
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Harvey Jordan Whisnant was born circa 1907 in GA.1 
Death*He died on 14 March 1959 in Chattooga Co., GA.2 
Burial*He was buried in Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.409167,-85.396667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 4
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 13
1930Armuchee, Floyd Co., GAage 24, single, living at home
1940Broomtown, Cherokee Co., ALage 32, single, completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He resides with his mother.

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Lillie May Whisnant

ID# 29415, b. 20 March 1908, d. 12 December 1999
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Lillie May Whisnant was born on 20 March 1908 in Chattooga Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married William Floyd Dooley on 24 May 1927 in Chattooga Co., GA. 
Death*Lillie May Whisnant died on 12 December 1999 in Chattooga Co., GA, at age 91.1 
Burial*She was buried in Summerville Cem., Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.480556,-85.341667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Summerville, Chattooga Co., GAage 2 months
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 11
Note*Lillie May Whisnant Her daughter is Nellie Mae Dooley. 

Family

William Floyd Dooley b. 24 February 1907, d. 17 January 1972
Marriage*She married William Floyd Dooley on 24 May 1927 in Chattooga Co., GA. 

Citations

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

Letson Brown Whisnant

ID# 29416, b. 3 August 1910, d. 21 October 1985
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Letson Brown Whisnant was born on 3 August 1910 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Madeline Yancey. 
Death*Letson Brown Whisnant died on 21 October 1985 in Floyd Co., GA, at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.409167,-85.396667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 9
1930Armuchee, Floyd Co., GAage 19, single, living at home
1940Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GAage 29, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a clerk in a retail hardware store. His wage last year was $480. He and his wife resides with his brother-in-law and his wife Richard & Mozell Gilliand. [e.d. 27-16, sheet 4B, household #83]
Residence* In October 1985 Letson lived in Chattooga Co., GA.1 

Family

Madeline Yancey b. 12 September 1911, d. 26 November 1992
Marriage*He married Madeline Yancey. 

Citations

  1. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Elzara Whisnant

ID# 29417, b. February 1919, d. 1968
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Elzara Whisnant was born in February 1919 in GA.1 
Death*She died in 1968. 
Burial*She was buried in Lyerly Cem., Lyerly, Chattooga Co., GA, 34.409167,-85.396667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GAage 10 months
1930Armuchee, Floyd Co., GAage 14
1940Broomtown, Cherokee Co., ALage 22, single, completed the 7th. grade. She resides with her mother.

Citations

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

Lucille Whisnant

ID# 29418, b. 16 August 1917, d. 18 January 1997
Father*Joseph Frank Whisnant b. Jul 1877, d. 16 Jan 1933
Mother*Susan Elzora Akins b. 15 Jul 1883, d. 13 Dec 1970
Birth*Lucille Whisnant was born on 16 August 1917 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Donald Seaborn Mitchell in 1936. 
Death*Lucille Whisnant died on 18 January 1997 in Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA, at age 79.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Teloga, Chattooga Co., GA
1930Armuchee, Floyd Co., GAage 13

Family

Donald Seaborn Mitchell b. 10 July 1914, d. 13 October 2000
Children

Citations

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

Arthur Lex Morrison

ID# 29420, b. circa 1897, d. 8 October 1981
Birth*Arthur Lex Morrison was born circa 1897 in NC.1 
Marriage*He married Quilla Whisnant, daughter of Doctor Elcanah Whisnant and Claudie M. Cowan, on 29 April 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.2 
Death*Arthur Lex Morrison died on 8 October 1981. 
Census*Arthur Lex Morrison appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NC, age 42, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a Weaver at a rayon mill. His wage last year was $1092. He rents a farmhouse for $9. 

Family

Quilla Whisnant b. 19 April 1900, d. 16 October 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Myrtle Estell Morrison

ID# 29421, b. 18 January 1918, d. 6 September 2000
Father*Arthur Lex Morrison b. c 1897, d. 8 Oct 1981
Mother*Quilla Whisnant b. 19 Apr 1900, d. 16 Oct 1992
Birth*Myrtle Estell Morrison was born on 18 January 1918 in Rutherford Co., NC. 
Death*She died on 6 September 2000 in NC at age 82. 
Census*Myrtle Estell Morrison appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NC, age 21, single, completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. She resides with her parents. 

James Elmore Morrison

ID# 29422, b. 11 October 1921, d. 16 January 2012
Father*Arthur Lex Morrison b. c 1897, d. 8 Oct 1981
Mother*Quilla Whisnant b. 19 Apr 1900, d. 16 Oct 1992
Birth*James Elmore Morrison was born on 11 October 1921 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 16 January 2012 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 90.1 
Census*James Elmore Morrison appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NC, age 18, single, attending school, completed 2 years of high school. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Inez Morrison

ID# 29423, b. 17 July 1919, d. 21 February 2005
Father*Arthur Lex Morrison b. c 1897, d. 8 Oct 1981
Mother*Quilla Whisnant b. 19 Apr 1900, d. 16 Oct 1992
Birth*Inez Morrison was born on 17 July 1919 in Rutherford Co., NC. 
Death*She died on 21 February 2005 in NC at age 85. 

Blane S. Morrison

ID# 29426, b. 29 March 1928, d. 21 June 1992
Father*Arthur Lex Morrison b. c 1897, d. 8 Oct 1981
Mother*Quilla Whisnant b. 19 Apr 1900, d. 16 Oct 1992
Birth*Blane S. Morrison was born on 29 March 1928 in NC. 
Death*He died on 21 June 1992 at age 64. 
Census*Blane S. Morrison appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford Co., NC, age 12, completed the 4th. grade. 

Silas Price

ID# 29427, b. 27 November 1898, d. 12 August 1977
Birth*Silas Price was born on 27 November 1898. 
Marriage*He married Verna Mae Whisnant, daughter of Doctor Elcanah Whisnant and Claudie M. Cowan, on 10 December 1916 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Death*Silas Price died on 12 August 1977 at age 78. 
Census*Silas Price appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC, age 41, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $200. 

Family

Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 June 1898, d. 16 November 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Jennie Sue Price

ID# 29428, b. 20 November 1917, d. 22 January 2004
Father*Silas Price b. 27 Nov 1898, d. 12 Aug 1977
Mother*Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 Jun 1898, d. 16 Nov 1979
Birth*Jennie Sue Price was born on 20 November 1917 in Rutherford Co., NC.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Guy Whisenant, son of William Wesley Whisenant and Mary Ann Avery. 
Death*Jennie Sue Price died on 22 January 2004 in Bostic, Rutherford Co., NC, at age 86.2 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 
Obituary*
Census*Jennie Sue Price appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC, age 22, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Thomas Guy Whisenant b. 8 May 1906, d. 11 March 1962
Children
  • Louise Whisenant
  • Thomas Eugene Whisenant
  • Mary Sue Whisenant
  • William Donald Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mary Frances Price

ID# 29430, b. 17 January 1926, d. 31 August 2008
Father*Silas Price b. 27 Nov 1898, d. 12 Aug 1977
Mother*Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 Jun 1898, d. 16 Nov 1979
Birth*Mary Frances Price was born on 17 January 1926 in NC; She married James Biggerstaff.1 
Death*She died on 31 August 2008 in NC at age 82.1 
Census*Mary Frances Price appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC, age 14, completed the 6th. grade. Not attending school. 

Citations

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

Paul James Price

ID# 29433, b. 4 November 1935, d. 29 August 1989
Father*Silas Price b. 27 Nov 1898, d. 12 Aug 1977
Mother*Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 Jun 1898, d. 16 Nov 1979
Birth*Paul James Price was born on 4 November 1935 in Rutherford Co., NC; He married Lois. 
Death*He died on 29 August 1989 at age 53. 
Census*Paul James Price appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NC, age 4. 

Evelyn Price

ID# 29435, b. 13 July 1933, d. 14 June 1935
Father*Silas Price b. 27 Nov 1898, d. 12 Aug 1977
Mother*Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 Jun 1898, d. 16 Nov 1979
Birth*Evelyn Price was born on 13 July 1933 in Rutherford Co., NC.1 
Death*She died on 14 June 1935 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 1.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lester Lee Price

ID# 29436, b. 7 November 1921, d. 12 March 1922
Father*Silas Price b. 27 Nov 1898, d. 12 Aug 1977
Mother*Verna Mae Whisnant b. 21 Jun 1898, d. 16 Nov 1979
Birth*Lester Lee Price was born on 7 November 1921 in Rutherford Co., NC. 
Death*He died on 12 March 1922. 

Thomas Guy Whisenant

ID# 29438, b. 8 May 1906, d. 11 March 1962
Father*William Wesley Whisenant b. 10 Apr 1874, d. 11 Nov 1943
Mother*Mary Ann Avery b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 22 Jan 1948
Birth*Thomas Guy Whisenant was born on 8 May 1906 in NC.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jennie Sue Price, daughter of Silas Price and Verna Mae Whisnant. 
Death*Thomas Guy Whisenant died on 11 March 1962 in Rutherford Co., NC, at age 55.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Rutherford Co., NC. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NCage 3
1920Rutherford Co., NCage 13
1930Cool Springs, Rutherford Co., NCage 23, single, laborer at a saw mill.
1940Logan Store, Rutherford Co., NCage 34, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [s.d. 11, e.d. 81-26, sheet 6B, line 73, household #99]

Family

Jennie Sue Price b. 20 November 1917, d. 22 January 2004
Marriage*Thomas Guy Whisenant married Jennie Sue Price, daughter of Silas Price and Verna Mae Whisnant. 
Children
  • Louise Whisenant
  • Thomas Eugene Whisenant
  • Mary Sue Whisenant
  • William Donald Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.