Fletcher Benford Draper

ID# 31503, b. 3 January 1909, d. December 1960
Birth*Fletcher Benford Draper was born on 3 January 1909 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Violet Mildred Whisonant, daughter of Henry Plato Whisonant and Susan Caroline Ireson, on 31 January 1930 in Henry Co., VA. 
Death*Fletcher Benford Draper died in December 1960 at age 51.1 
Burial*He was buried in Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA, 36.686667,-79.880000. 
Census*Fletcher Benford Draper appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Martinsville, VA, age 21, md., 1st. md. age 21, weaver at cotton mill. 

Family

Violet Mildred Whisonant b. 29 November 1909, d. 10 September 1994
Child
  • William Bentford Draper

Citations

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

Linda Elizabeth Linkous

ID# 31516, b. 8 April 1945, d. 31 July 2001
Birth*Linda Elizabeth Linkous was born on 8 April 1945 in Tazewell Co., VA.1 
Death*She died on 31 July 2001 in Verona, Augusta Co., VA, at age 56; cremated.1 
Burial*She was buried in Augusta Memorial Park Cem., Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA, 38.082500,-78.951667. 
Obituary*

Family

Dewey Earl Whisnant
Children

Citations

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

Maggy L. Richardson

ID# 31520, b. 21 December 1886, d. 23 December 1963
Birth*Maggy L. Richardson was born on 21 December 1886 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Jackson Whisenant, son of Thomas Martin Whisenant and Lucinda C. Franks, on 19 September 1920 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Maggy L. Richardson died on 23 December 1963 at age 77.1 
Burial*She was buried in County Line Cem., Nashville, Howard Co., AR, 33.949167,-93.928056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Nashville, Howard Co., ARage 43, md., 1st. md. age 33
1940Union Co., MSage 53, md., completed 8 years of school. She is not employed.

Family

Andrew Jackson Whisenant b. 4 April 1870, d. 3 June 1958

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

William David Bennet

ID# 31521, b. 15 December 1911, d. 23 August 1979
Birth*William David Bennet was born on 15 December 1911 in MS. 
Marriage*He married Flora Mae Whisenant, daughter of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Ellenie Webb, on 16 May 1931.1 
Death*William David Bennet died on 23 August 1979 in VA at age 67. 
Census*William David Bennet appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MS, age 28, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a carpenter on a W.P.A. building project. His wage last year was $320. He rents a home for $8. 

Family

Flora Mae Whisenant b. 11 November 1912, d. 20 July 2005
Children
  • Helen Jean Bennet
  • Martha Louise Bennet

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.

Desmer Hitchcock

ID# 31522, b. 18 October 1916, d. 19 June 1997
Birth*Desmer Hitchcock was born on 18 October 1916 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Henry Whisenant, son of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Ellenie Webb, on 18 October 1936.2 
Death*Desmer Hitchcock died on 19 June 1997 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 80.1 
Census*Desmer Hitchcock appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Union Co., MS, age 23, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. 
Residence* On 7 November 1950 Desmer lived in Daggett, San Bernardino Co., CA.3 

Family

William Henry Whisenant b. 28 December 1915, d. 15 November 2000
Child
  • Harold Joe Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.
  2. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.
  3. [S435] CA Voter Reg.

Nonus Wright

ID# 31523, b. 9 August 1926, d. 16 October 2005
Birth*Nonus Wright was born on 9 August 1926.1 
Marriage*She married James Doyle Whisenant, son of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Ellenie Webb. 
Death*Nonus Wright died on 16 October 2005 in Banner, Calhoun Co., MS, at age 79.1 
Name Variation Nonus Wright was also known as Pat. 
Residence* Nonus lived in Banner, Calhoun Co., MS. 

Family

James Doyle Whisenant b. 31 August 1919, d. 19 November 1985
Children

Citations

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

Dee Dee Whisenant

ID# 31524, b. 30 January 1922, d. 16 August 2011
Father*Charles Thomas Whisenant b. 19 Sep 1894, d. 6 Mar 1976
Mother*Addie Ellenie Webb b. 18 Dec 1896, d. 14 Aug 1981
Birth*Dee Dee Whisenant was born on 30 January 1922 in MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Edith Irene Cooper. 
Death*Dee Dee Whisenant died on 16 August 2011 in Olive Branch, DeSoto Co., MS, at age 89.3,2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Union Co., MSage 9
1940Union Co., MSage 18, single, attending school, completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a farm laborer. He resides with his parents.
Obituary*
Residence* Dee lived in Olive Branch, DeSoto Co., MS. 

Family

Edith Irene Cooper b. 18 May 1923, d. 4 May 2003
Marriage*He married Edith Irene Cooper. 

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Edith Irene Cooper

ID# 31525, b. 18 May 1923, d. 4 May 2003
Birth*Edith Irene Cooper was born on 18 May 1923.1,2 
Marriage*She married Dee Dee Whisenant, son of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Ellenie Webb. 
Death*Edith Irene Cooper died on 4 May 2003 in Tate Co., MS, at age 79.2 
Residence* Edith lived in Olive Branch, DeSoto Co., MS. 

Family

Dee Dee Whisenant b. 30 January 1922, d. 16 August 2011

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Charles T. Whisenant Jr.

ID# 31528, b. 20 January 1927, d. 31 October 2010
Father*Charles Thomas Whisenant b. 19 Sep 1894, d. 6 Mar 1976
Mother*Addie Ellenie Webb b. 18 Dec 1896, d. 14 Aug 1981
Birth*Charles T. Whisenant Jr. was born on 20 January 1927 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 31 October 2010 in GA at age 83.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Union Co., MSage 3 yrs., 1 month
1940Union Co., MSage 13, attending school, completed the 6th. grade.
Residence* In 2001 Charles lived in Glynn Co., GA. 

Family

Lillian Pauline Spell

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Burvel Whisenant

ID# 31530, b. 29 August 1930, d. 29 May 1992
Father*Charles Thomas Whisenant b. 19 Sep 1894, d. 6 Mar 1976
Mother*Addie Ellenie Webb b. 18 Dec 1896, d. 14 Aug 1981
Birth*Burvel Whisenant was born on 29 August 1930 in MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Susan Ivedena Pannell on 29 April 1950.2 
Death*Burvel Whisenant died on 29 May 1992 in MS at age 61.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Ellistown Cem., Blue Springs, Union Co., MS, 34.450556,-88.841389; Korean Vet. 
Census*Burvel Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Union Co., MS, age 10, attending school, completed the 5th. grade. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 8 March 1951 Branch of service unknown. He served in the Korean War. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 5 June 1952. 

Family

Susan Ivedena Pannell b. 5 June 1932, d. 23 May 2000
Marriage*He married Susan Ivedena Pannell on 29 April 1950.2 
Child
  • Barrie Wade Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Susan Ivedena Pannell

ID# 31531, b. 5 June 1932, d. 23 May 2000
Birth*Susan Ivedena Pannell was born on 5 June 1932.1 
Marriage*She married Burvel Whisenant, son of Charles Thomas Whisenant and Addie Ellenie Webb, on 29 April 1950.1 
Death*Susan Ivedena Pannell died on 23 May 2000 at age 67.1 
Burial*She was buried in Ellistown Cem., Blue Springs, Union Co., MS, 34.450556,-88.841389. 

Family

Burvel Whisenant b. 29 August 1930, d. 29 May 1992
Child
  • Barrie Wade Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Wayne Whisenant

ID# 31534, b. 4 February 1935, d. 14 March 2013
Father*Charles Thomas Whisenant b. 19 Sep 1894, d. 6 Mar 1976
Mother*Addie Ellenie Webb b. 18 Dec 1896, d. 14 Aug 1981
Birth*Wayne Whisenant was born on 4 February 1935 in New Albany, Union Co., MS.1 
Death*He died on 14 March 2013 in Glynn Co., GA, at age 78. 
Obituary*
Census*Wayne Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Union Co., MS, age 5. 
Residence* In 1985 Wayne lived in Clearwater, Hillsborough Co., FL. 

Family 1

Joan Carol Souders
Children
  • Virginia Carol Whisenant
  • Penny Jo Whisenant
  • Robert Wayne Whisenant

Family 2

Margie Winsted

Citations

  1. [S156] Barrie W. Whisenant, "Whisenant, Barrie W.," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 14 Nov 1998.

Mildred E. Clayton

ID# 31537, b. 24 October 1937, d. 29 December 2002
Birth*Mildred E. Clayton was born on 24 October 1937.1 
Death*She died on 29 December 2002 in Union Co., MS, at age 65.2 
Burial*She was buried in Bethel Cem., Union Co., MS, 34.389167,-89.176389. 
Residence* Mildred lived in Myrtle, Union Co., MS. 

Family

Redus Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Maggie Belle Fortune

ID# 31538, b. 3 July 1893, d. 7 January 1978
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Maggie Belle Fortune was born on 3 July 1893 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; She married Jefferson Goldman Edwards. 
Death*She died on 7 January 1978 in Newark, Independence Co., AR, at age 84. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White River, Independence Co., ARage 7
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 17, single, resides with parents

Julia Blanche Fortune

ID# 31540, b. 13 October 1894, d. 18 January 1988
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Julia Blanche Fortune was born on 13 October 1894 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; She married Charles Otto Warren. 
Death*She died on 18 January 1988 in Newark, Independence Co., AR, at age 93. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White River, Independence Co., ARage 5
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 15, single, resides with parents
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 25, single

Kathryn Alice Fortune

ID# 31541, b. 19 April 1896, d. 11 January 1979
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Kathryn Alice Fortune was born on 19 April 1896 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; She married Marvin Judson Alexander on 12 Sep 1923. 
Death*She died on 11 January 1979 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR, at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White River, Independence Co., ARage 4
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 14
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 23, single

Mamie Lee Fortune

ID# 31542, b. 24 April 1900, d. 3 September 1991
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Mamie Lee Fortune was born on 24 April 1900 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; She married Ed McAlenee Allen. 
Death*She died on 3 September 1991 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR, at age 91. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White River, Independence Co., ARage 1 month
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 9
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 19, single
1930Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 27, single

Clint Palmer Fortune

ID# 31543, b. 23 June 1901, d. 30 June 1960
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Clint Palmer Fortune was born on 23 June 1901 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; He married Ruby Jane McNutt on 06 Dec 1925. 
Death*He died on 30 June 1960 in Sedalia, Pittis Co., MO, at age 59. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 8
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 18, single

Grace Edith Fortune

ID# 31544, b. 20 February 1903, d. 22 June 1985
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Grace Edith Fortune was born on 20 February 1903 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; She married Cleo Virgil Southard on 14 Apr 1929. 
Death*She died on 22 June 1985 in Melbourne, Izard Co., AR, at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 7
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 16

Florence Ella Fortune

ID# 31545, b. 17 May 1909, d. 10 August 1917
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Florence Ella Fortune was born on 17 May 1909 in Newark, Independence Co., AR. 
Death*She died on 10 August 1917 in Newark, Independence Co., AR, at age 8. 
Census*Florence Ella Fortune appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Wycough, Independence Co., AR, age 11 months. 

Charles Glenn Fortune

ID# 31546, b. 18 February 1915, d. 13 November 1987
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Charles Glenn Fortune was born on 18 February 1915 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; He married Marie Elizabeth Weber on 30 Dec 1942. 
Death*He died on 13 November 1987 in St. Louis City, MO, at age 72. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 4 yrs., 10 months
1930Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 15

Bert Whisnant Fortune

ID# 31547, b. 27 February 1917, d. 8 August 1973
Father*Peter S. Fortune b. 2 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1930
Mother*Eliza Coon Whisnant b. 24 Dec 1876, d. 27 Nov 1917
Birth*Bert Whisnant Fortune was born on 27 February 1917 in Newark, Independence Co., AR; He married Irma Margaret Schmidt on 26 Aug 1941. 
Death*He died on 8 August 1973 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 56. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 2 yrs., 10 months
1930Wycough, Independence Co., ARage 13