Evie Whisenant

ID# 30801, b. circa 1909
Father*Alvin W. Whisenant b. 22 Sep 1884, d. 23 Sep 1959
Mother*Minerva J. Cravy b. 5 May 1890, d. 14 Jul 1952
Birth*Evie Whisenant was born circa 1909 in TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Fred, Tyler Co., TXage 2
1920Tyler Co., TXage 11
1930Tyler Co., TXage 19, single, living at home
Name Variation Evie Whisenant was also known as Lois Whisenant. 

Citations

  1. [S368] Billy R. Whisneant, "Whisneant, Billy R.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 19 Apr 1998.

Fred Davenport

ID# 30811, b. 23 May 1888, d. January 1963
Father*Lewis Hamilton Davenport b. Nov 1855, d. 7 May 1930
Mother*Eliza Jane Whisenant b. 25 Sep 1871, d. 1944
Birth*Fred Davenport was born on 23 May 1888 in GA. 
Death*He died in January 1963 at age 74.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GAage 12
1920Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GAage 31, md. His wife is Sarah, age 27.
1930Ellijay, Gilmer Co., GAage 41, md., 1st. md. age 20, farmer

Citations

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

Icey Bledsoe

ID# 30812, b. 18 September 1892, d. 23 June 1957
Birth*Icey Bledsoe was born on 18 September 1892 in TX; Her parents were Frank Bledsoe and Virgina Young.1 
Marriage*She married Arthur Whisnant, son of Armstead Brown Whisnant and Martha Jane Ryder, on 3 June 1918 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ. 
Death*Icey Bledsoe died on 23 June 1957 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ, at age 64.1 
Burial*She was buried in Julia Page Mem. Pk. Cem., Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ, 31.335556,-109.539167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 27, md.
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 32, md., 1st. md. age 20
1940Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 46, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. She owns a home valued at $500. [e.d. 2-22, sheet 6B, household #130]

Family

Arthur Whisnant b. 28 November 1876, d. 12 September 1936
Marriage*Icey Bledsoe married Arthur Whisnant, son of Armstead Brown Whisnant and Martha Jane Ryder, on 3 June 1918 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ. 
Children

Citations

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

Gladys Whisnant

ID# 30813, b. circa 1919, d. 10 February 1970
Father*Arthur Whisnant b. 28 Nov 1876, d. 12 Sep 1936
Mother*Icey Bledsoe b. 18 Sep 1892, d. 23 Jun 1957
Birth*Gladys Whisnant was born circa 1919 in Cisco, Eastland Co., TX. 
Death*She died on 10 February 1970 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. 
Burial*She was buried in Resthaven Park West Cem., Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Cisco, Eastland Co., TXage 1
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 11
1940Tucson, Pima Co., AZage 21, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a Stenographer for General Insurance. Her wage last year was $550. She rents a home for $35. [e.d. 10-13, sheet 1B, household #19]

William John Whisnant

ID# 30815, b. 26 April 1927, d. 18 September 1982
Father*Arthur Whisnant b. 28 Nov 1876, d. 12 Sep 1936
Mother*Icey Bledsoe b. 18 Sep 1892, d. 23 Jun 1957
Birth*William John Whisnant was born on 26 April 1927 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ. 
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Ziegler in 1952. 
Death*William John Whisnant died on 18 September 1982 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 55.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 4, name was listed as "Bollis"
1940Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 13, attending school, completed the 7th. grade. He resides with his mother.
Name Variation William John Whisnant was also known as William J. Whisnant. 
Nickname William John Whisnant also went by the name of Billy. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 18 May 1945 U.S. Navy enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 18 June 1946. 
Note*He Note from his daughter Marilyn to Raymond Whisnant in March 2010:


My father added a "J" as his middle initial when he joined the navy, so the story goes. He couldn't get any paperwork done without a middle initial, he said. His birth certificate should have just said William Whisnant. So I don't know where the the Jr. comes from.

Followup Note: The death index for Nevada listed his name as "William John Whisnant". 

Family

Mary Louise Ziegler b. 30 September 1927, d. 9 November 2000
Marriage*He married Mary Louise Ziegler in 1952. 
Children
  • Marilyn Ann Whisnant
  • William Arthur Whisnant
  • Frederick Brian Whisnant
  • Monica Rae Whisnant b. 1956, d. 1957
  • Mary Margaret Whisnant
  • Matthew Carl Whisnant
  • Timothy John Whisnant

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ruth Whisnant

ID# 30816, b. circa 1930, d. circa 1979
Father*Arthur Whisnant b. 28 Nov 1876, d. 12 Sep 1936
Mother*Icey Bledsoe b. 18 Sep 1892, d. 23 Jun 1957
Birth*Ruth Whisnant was born circa 1930 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ. 
Death*She died circa 1979. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 5 months
1940Douglas, Cochise Co., AZage 10, attending school, completed the 3rd. grade. She resides with her mother.

Frances Melinda Kuykendall

ID# 30820, b. 12 February 1877, d. 9 July 1949
Birth*Frances Melinda Kuykendall was born on 12 February 1877 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Alfred Whisenhunt, son of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, in 1898.2 
Marriage*Frances Melinda Kuykendall married Voluntine Atterway before 1920.3 
Death*Frances Melinda Kuykendall died on 9 July 1949 in Pontotoc co., OK, at age 72.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lightening Ridge Cem., Roff, Pontotoc Co., OK, 34.710833,-96.846389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jack Co., TXage 24, md. 2 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TXage 34, md., 6 ch., 6 living
1920Cleveland Co., OKage 42, md.
1930Maple, Canadian Co., OKage 53, widow. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Mary & J. L. Thompson. Her birth place is listed as "Alabama".
1940Buttonwillow, Kern Co., CAage 63, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She resides with her daughter and son-in-law Mary & James L. Thompson.
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Frances lived in El Reno, Canadian Co., OK.2 

Family 1

Joseph Alfred Whisenhunt b. 15 May 1870, d. 1911
Marriage*She married Joseph Alfred Whisenhunt, son of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, in 1898.2 
Children

Family 2

Voluntine Atterway b. circa 1868
Marriage*Frances Melinda Kuykendall married Voluntine Atterway before 1920.3 

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S254] Letter, Sophia Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Jacob Lyda

ID# 30821, b. December 1844, d. 8 March 1931
Birth*Jacob Lyda was born in December 1844 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy Lydia Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, circa 1894.1 
Death*Jacob Lyda died on 8 March 1931 at age 86. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Richland, Delta Co., ARage 55, md. 6 yrs., farmer. The appears to be the second marriage for Jacob. There are additional children in the household older than 6 years.
1910Jack Co., TXage 55, md. 2 time, 4 yrs., farmer. (Note: This is actually his 3rd marriage.) His current wife is Ida, age 33, md. 2 nd. time, 4 yrs., 4 ch., 3 living.
1920Jack Co., TXage 79, md., farmer
1930Jack Co., TXage 89, md., 65 yrs., farmer, truck farm

Family

Nancy Lydia Whisenhunt b. 5 November 1869, d. 15 August 1905
Marriage*Jacob Lyda married Nancy Lydia Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, circa 1894.1 
Children

Citations

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

Polly Ann Tipton

ID# 30822, b. 18 September 1885, d. 11 April 1974
Birth*Polly Ann Tipton was born on 18 September 1885 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Aaron Whisenhunt, son of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 13 December 1900 in Delta Co., TX.2 
Death*Polly Ann Tipton died on 11 April 1974 in DeQueen, Sevier Co., AR, at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Campground Cem., Winthrop, Little River Co., AR, 33.825833,-94.376944. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Clear Creek, Sevier Co., ARage 29, md. 1 time, 9 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1920Jeff Davis, Little River Co., ARage 34, md.
1930Jeff Davis, Little River Co., ARage 46, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Jeff Davis, Little River Co., ARage 54, widow, completed the 2nd. grade. She is employed as a farm manager. She owns a farmhouse valued at $200. [s.d. 4, e.d. 41-12, sheet 7A, line 1, household #117]

Family

William Aaron Whisenhunt b. 3 November 1872, d. 1 April 1932
Marriage*Polly Ann Tipton married William Aaron Whisenhunt, son of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 13 December 1900 in Delta Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

William Marion Humphrey

ID# 30823, b. 23 October 1868, d. 11 April 1940
Birth*William Marion Humphrey was born on 23 October 1868 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Louise Kazire Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 3 July 1892 in Little River Co., AR.2 
Death*William Marion Humphrey died on 11 April 1940 in Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 71.1 
Burial*He was buried in Canfield Cem., Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK, 33.880556,-94.866667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 29, md. 10 yrs.
1910Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 45, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 47, md., farmer
1930Jeff Davis, Little River Co., ARage 60, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer

Family

Louise Kazire Whisenhunt b. 8 December 1874, d. 29 July 1947
Marriage*William Marion Humphrey married Louise Kazire Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 3 July 1892 in Little River Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

John Henry Lyda

ID# 30824, b. 8 September 1870, d. 24 May 1950
Birth*John Henry Lyda was born on 8 September 1870 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Frances Eddie Jane Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 17 October 1895 in TX.2,3 
Death*John Henry Lyda died on 24 May 1950 in Lamb Co., TX, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Littlefield Cem., Littlefield, Lamb Co., TX, 33.941389,-102.354167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Delta Co., TXage 29, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Wise Co., TXage 39, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer
1930Lamb Co., TXage 59, md., 1st. md. age 27, farmer
1940Lamb Co., TXage 69, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

Sarah Frances Eddie Jane Whisenhunt b. 25 January 1877, d. 6 January 1957
Marriage*John Henry Lyda married Sarah Frances Eddie Jane Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 17 October 1895 in TX.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Newton Howard Hestand

ID# 30825, b. 22 December 1878, d. 15 November 1970
Birth*Newton Howard Hestand was born on 22 December 1878 in Denton Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Essie Minnie Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 8 March 1900 in Vineyard, Jack Co., TX.1,2 
Death*Newton Howard Hestand died on 15 November 1970 in Jackson Co., OK, at age 91.1 
Burial*He was buried in Olustee Cem., Olustee, Jackson Co., OK, 34.521944,-99.405000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Jack Co., TXage 21, md. 0 yrs., farmer
1910Wise Co., TXage 31, md. 1 time, 10 yrs.
1920Carmel, Jackson Co., OKage 41, md.
1930Carmel, Jackson Co., OKage 51, md., 1st. md. age 21, farmer, rents farm
1940Carmel, Jackson Co., OKage 62, md., completed the 5h. grade.
Name Variation As of 1920, Newton Howard Hestand was also known as Heston.3 

Family

Essie Minnie Whisenhunt b. 19 May 1879, d. 16 December 1968
Marriage*He married Essie Minnie Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Bailey Whisenhunt and Mary Frances Rogers, on 8 March 1900 in Vineyard, Jack Co., TX.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S432] Teddie Smith, "Smith, Teddie," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 16 Oct 2007.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lonnie Howard Bumgardner

ID# 30828, b. 17 April 1916, d. 20 August 1945
Father*Alonzo Bumgardner b. 22 Nov 1875, d. 23 Dec 1957
Mother*Amanda Ellen Whisenant b. 17 Sep 1888, d. 1 May 1965
Birth*Lonnie Howard Bumgardner was born on 17 April 1916 in Catawba Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 20 August 1945 at age 29. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 13
1940Thomasville, Davidson Co., NCage 24, md., completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a carder at a cotton mill. His wage last year was $400. He resides with his parents. There is no wife listed for him in the household.

Citations

  1. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Charles Henson Whisenant

ID# 30831, b. 1 January 1917, d. 2 November 1997
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Charles Henson Whisenant was born on 1 January 1917. 
Death*He died on 2 November 1997 in Marshall Co., AL, at age 80. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found
1930Census record not found
Milit-Beg*Charles Henson Whisenant began military service on 2 October 1942 Branch of service unknown. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 27 December 1945. 

Family
Child
  • Charles Wayne Whisenant

Virgil Franklin Hamby

ID# 30834, b. 5 March 1919, d. 19 July 1984
Father*William Fountain Hamby b. 2 Feb 1893, d. 1931
Mother*Sarah Mahalia Whisenant b. 20 Apr 1900, d. 9 Feb 1973
Birth*Virgil Franklin Hamby was born on 5 March 1919 in Cedar Creek, Bastrop Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 19 July 1984 in Comal Co., TX, at age 65.2 
Census*Virgil Franklin Hamby appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Bastrop Co., TX, age 10 months. 

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Joseph Monroe Davis

ID# 30835, b. 24 October 1881, d. 14 May 1963
Birth*Joseph Monroe Davis was born on 24 October 1881 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Bertie Ann Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam F. Whisenhunt and Luiza White, circa 1907. 
Death*Joseph Monroe Davis died on 14 May 1963 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, at age 81. 
Burial*He was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park Cem., El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, 31.861667,-106.430556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 38, md., farming
1930El Paso Co., TXage 48, md., 1st. md. age 26
1940Socorro, El Paso Co., TXage 58, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is a farm laborer.

Family

Bertie Ann Whisenhunt b. 31 July 1891, d. 15 May 1980
Marriage*Joseph Monroe Davis married Bertie Ann Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam F. Whisenhunt and Luiza White, circa 1907. 
Children

Odis L. Davis

ID# 30836, b. 20 December 1908, d. 1 January 1975
Father*Joseph Monroe Davis b. 24 Oct 1881, d. 14 May 1963
Mother*Bertie Ann Whisenhunt b. 31 Jul 1891, d. 15 May 1980
Birth*Odis L. Davis was born on 20 December 1908 in TX. 
Death*He died on 1 January 1975 at age 66. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 11
1930El Paso Co., TXage 21, single, resides with parents.

Essie Davis

ID# 30840, b. 17 February 1915, d. December 1980
Father*Joseph Monroe Davis b. 24 Oct 1881, d. 14 May 1963
Mother*Bertie Ann Whisenhunt b. 31 Jul 1891, d. 15 May 1980
Birth*Essie Davis was born on 17 February 1915 in TX. 
Death*She died in December 1980 in Brazos Co., TX, at age 65. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Erath Co., TXage 4 yrs., 11 months
1930El Paso Co., TXage 15
Name Variation Essie Davis was also known as Polk. 

Willie Jo Davis

ID# 30841, b. 2 October 1922, d. 24 July 1968
Father*Joseph Monroe Davis b. 24 Oct 1881, d. 14 May 1963
Mother*Bertie Ann Whisenhunt b. 31 Jul 1891, d. 15 May 1980
Birth*Willie Jo Davis was born on 2 October 1922 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 24 July 1968 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 45; Married.1 
Burial*She was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park Cem., El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, 31.861667,-106.430556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930El Paso Co., TXage 7
1940Socorro, El Paso Co., TXage 17, single, completed 3 years of high school.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Virginia Lana Jackson

ID# 30842, b. 12 December 1866, d. 4 August 1893
Birth*Virginia Lana Jackson was born on 12 December 1866. 
Marriage*She married Henry Crawford Whisenant, son of John Thompson Whisenant and Elizabeth Caroline Moare, on 9 March 1884. 
Death*Virginia Lana Jackson died on 4 August 1893 at age 26. 
Note*Virginia Lana Jackson She died from lockjaw while moving from Colorado to Ardmore, Oklahoma. 

Family

Henry Crawford Whisenant b. 23 June 1863, d. 11 February 1933
Children

Vesta O. Pierce

ID# 30843, b. 23 April 1894, d. 4 January 1960
Birth*Vesta O. Pierce was born on 23 April 1894 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Richard Whisenant, son of Henry Crawford Whisenant and Virginia Lana Jackson, on 12 June 1909 in Runnels Co., TX. 
Death*Vesta O. Pierce died on 4 January 1960 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX, at age 65; widowed.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mont Meta Cem., San Benito, Cameron Co., TX, 26.182500,-97.588056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Willacy Co., TXage 36, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Rio Hondo, Cameron Co., TXage 45, md., completed the 5th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 March 1885, d. 2 April 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Alfred O. Whisenant

ID# 30844, b. 25 December 1909, d. March 1966
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Alfred O. Whisenant was born on 25 December 1909 in Driftwood, Hays Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Lucille Mamie Hunter on 31 March 1936 in Comanche Co., OK.2 
Death*Alfred O. Whisenant died in March 1966 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, at age 56.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mont Meta Cem., San Benito, Cameron Co., TX, 26.182500,-97.588056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census record not found.
1920Census record not found.
1930Willacy Co., TXage 20, single, farmer, living at home
1930Lawton, Comanche Co., OKage 20, single, soldier, U.S. Army
1940Raymondville, Willacy Co., TXage 30, md, completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as an Inspector for a W.P.A. irrigation project. His wage last year was $1560. He rents a home for $13. [e.d. 245-1, sheet 3A, household #71]
NoteAlfred O. Whisenant wounded in action while serving in Korea. on 9 July 1953. 
Note*He served 30 years in the U.S. Army. Retired Master Sgt. He was in Patton's 3rd. Army, during World War II, and also served in the Korean War. He was twice wounded. 

Family

Lucille Mamie Hunter b. 24 October 1914, d. 27 February 1988
Marriage*He married Lucille Mamie Hunter on 31 March 1936 in Comanche Co., OK.2 

Citations

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

Lucille Mamie Hunter

ID# 30845, b. 24 October 1914, d. 27 February 1988
Birth*Lucille Mamie Hunter was born on 24 October 1914 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Alfred O. Whisenant, son of Henry Richard Whisenant and Vesta O. Pierce, on 31 March 1936 in Comanche Co., OK.2 
Death*Lucille Mamie Hunter died on 27 February 1988 at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Highland Cem., Lawton, Comanche Co., OK, 34.631667,-98.400278. 
Census*Lucille Mamie Hunter appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Raymondville, Willacy Co., TX, age 25, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

Alfred O. Whisenant b. 25 December 1909, d. March 1966

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Henry Clay Whisenant

ID# 30846, b. 25 December 1912, d. 12 December 1994
Father*Henry Richard Whisenant b. 24 Mar 1885, d. 2 Apr 1955
Mother*Vesta O. Pierce b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 4 Jan 1960
Birth*Henry Clay Whisenant was born on 25 December 1912 in Coleman, Coleman Co., TX. 
Marriage*He married Faye Helen Adkinson on 6 September 1958 in Whatcom Co., WA.1 
Divorce*Henry Clay Whisenant and Faye Helen Adkinson were divorced before 22 February 1980. 
Death*Henry Clay Whisenant died on 12 December 1994 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA, at age 81.2 
Burial*He was buried in Enterprise Cem., Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA, 48.896667,-122.625278. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Census record not found.
1930Willacy Co., TXage 17, single, living at home
1940Raymondville, Willacy Co., TXage 27, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is an Oiler for a truck and machine company. His wage last year was $128. He rents a farmhouse for $6. [e.d. 245-2, sheet 1A, household #6]

Family 1

Maggie Anita Yates
Children
  • Joann Augusta Whisenant
  • Josephine Anna Whisenant
  • Betty Anita Whisenant
  • Shirley Whisenant

Family 2

Faye Helen Adkinson b. 5 June 1914, d. 21 November 2007
Marriage*Henry Clay Whisenant married Faye Helen Adkinson on 6 September 1958 in Whatcom Co., WA.1 
Divorce*Henry Clay Whisenant and Faye Helen Adkinson were divorced before 22 February 1980. 

Citations

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

Herschel O. James

ID# 30848, b. 15 March 1925, d. 20 September 2000
Birth*Herschel O. James was born on 15 March 1925.1 
Death*He died on 20 September 2000 in TX at age 75.1 

Family

Joann Augusta Whisenant

Citations

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