William Donald Whisenant

ID# 3201, b. 19 June 1944, d. 14 October 2005
William D. Whisenant
(Obituary Photo)
Father*John Milton Whisenant Jr. b. 21 Jun 1919, d. 9 Feb 1988
Mother*Betty Ruth Lindley
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Birth*William Donald Whisenant was born on 19 June 1944 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX.1,2,3,4 
Death*He died on 14 October 2005 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 61.2,4 
Burial*He was buried in Ridgeview Memorial Park Cem., Allen, Collin Co., TX, 33.141944,-96.652778. 
Name Variation William Donald Whisenant was also known as Billy Don. 
Residence* In July 1998 William lived in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. 

Family

Della Irene Simmons
Children
  • Brook William Whisenant
  • John Preston Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S115] Letter, Betty Ruth Lindley Whisenant to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S28] Tombstone.

Lucy Amelia Williams

ID# 3204, b. 3 February 1867, d. 23 November 1930
Birth*Lucy Amelia Williams was born on 3 February 1867 in TX.1,2 
Marriage*She married Robert William Hugh Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 27 December 1885.3 
Death*Lucy Amelia Williams died on 23 November 1930 in Uvalde Co., TX, at age 63; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Sabinal Cem., Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TX, 29.316667,-99.449167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1890Cleveland Co., OKage 23, md.4
1900Lexington, Cleveland Co., OKage 33, md. 14 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1910Goodlett, Hardeman Co., TXage 43, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1920Hollis, Harmon Co., OKage 52, md.
1930Sabinal, Uvalde Co., TXage 63, md., 1st. md. age 19

Family

Robert William Hugh Whisenant b. 2 March 1866, d. 19 August 1931
Marriage*Lucy Amelia Williams married Robert William Hugh Whisenant, son of John William Hugh Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Blackmore, on 27 December 1885.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  4. [S433] 1890-1907 Territorial Census Population Schedule, unknown location, unknown record info.

Jesse Hugh Whisenant

ID# 3205, b. 28 October 1886, d. 22 February 1941
Father*Robert William Hugh Whisenant b. 2 Mar 1866, d. 19 Aug 1931
Mother*Lucy Amelia Williams b. 3 Feb 1867, d. 23 Nov 1930
Birth*Jesse Hugh Whisenant was born on 28 October 1886 in Cleveland Co., OK.1 
Marriage*He married Fannie Coleman on 12 January 1907.2 
Death*Jesse Hugh Whisenant died on 22 February 1941 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 54; married.3,1 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.720000,-95.305000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1890Cleveland Co., OKage 34
1900Lexington, Cleveland Co., OKage 13
1910Goodlett, Hardeman Co., TXage 23, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Martin, Harmon Co., OKage 33, md., farmer
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 45, md., cafe manager, 1st. md. age 21, no military service
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 53, md., completed 1 year of college. He is the proprietor of a restaurant. His wage last year was $1200. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 258-83, sheet 13B, household #282]

Family

Fannie Coleman b. 28 October 1893, d. 22 May 1968
Marriage*Jesse Hugh Whisenant married Fannie Coleman on 12 January 1907.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S433] 1890-1907 Territorial Census Population Schedule, unknown location, unknown record info.

Vernis Carrol Whisenant

ID# 3207, b. 1 February 1913, d. 16 October 1977
Father*Jesse Hugh Whisenant b. 28 Oct 1886, d. 22 Feb 1941
Mother*Fannie Coleman b. 28 Oct 1893, d. 22 May 1968
Birth*Vernis Carrol Whisenant was born on 1 February 1913 in Hollis, Harmon Co., OK.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lillian Ophelia Jackson on 1 May 1938 in Fort Bend Co., TX. 
Death*Vernis Carrol Whisenant died on 16 October 1977 in TX at age 64.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cem., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Martin, Harmon Co., OKage 6
1930Abilene, Taylor Co., TXage 16
1940Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TXage 27, md., completed high school. He is employed as a Desoto Sales Rep., Wholesale Trucks. His wage last year was $0. He rents a home for $35. [e.d. 178-26, sheet 13A, household #455]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Vernis lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX.4 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 6 November 1943 in TX U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 25 October 1945. 

Family

Lillian Ophelia Jackson b. 14 April 1921, d. 3 March 2000
Marriage*He married Lillian Ophelia Jackson on 1 May 1938 in Fort Bend Co., TX. 
Children
  • Vernis Carrol Whisenant Jr.
  • Dennis Keith Whisenant
  • John Douglas Whisenant
  • Pamila Kaye Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S116] Letter, Kenneth Ray McFall to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Lillian Ophelia Jackson

ID# 3208, b. 14 April 1921, d. 3 March 2000
Birth*Lillian Ophelia Jackson was born on 14 April 1921; Her parents were Noble Bryson Jackson and Grace Ella Wheeler.1 
Marriage*She married Vernis Carrol Whisenant, son of Jesse Hugh Whisenant and Fannie Coleman, on 1 May 1938 in Fort Bend Co., TX. 
Death*Lillian Ophelia Jackson died on 3 March 2000 in UT at age 78.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cem., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Lillian lived in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.3 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX, age 20, md., completed high school. She is employed. Her wage last year was $0. 

Family

Vernis Carrol Whisenant b. 1 February 1913, d. 16 October 1977
Children
  • Vernis Carrol Whisenant Jr.
  • Dennis Keith Whisenant
  • John Douglas Whisenant
  • Pamila Kaye Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Harvey Edgar Marsh

ID# 3215, b. 30 November 1874, d. 29 May 1921
Birth*Harvey Edgar Marsh was born on 30 November 1874; His parents were James Roland Marsh and Martha Jane Gray.1 
Marriage*He married Zula Jane Whisnant, daughter of Hugh Marion Whisnant and Mollie Malvina Shaw, on 23 September 1894 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. 
Death*Harvey Edgar Marsh died on 29 May 1921 at age 46.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Big Creek, White Co., ARage 24, md. 5 yrs., farmer
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 36, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., farmer
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 45, md., farmer

Family

Zula Jane Whisnant b. 16 September 1876, d. 30 November 1954
Marriage*Harvey Edgar Marsh married Zula Jane Whisnant, daughter of Hugh Marion Whisnant and Mollie Malvina Shaw, on 23 September 1894 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S84] Letter, Wensil Marsh Clark to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Homer Irvin Marsh

ID# 3216, b. 7 October 1896, d. 26 September 1972
Father*Harvey Edgar Marsh b. 30 Nov 1874, d. 29 May 1921
Mother*Zula Jane Whisnant b. 16 Sep 1876, d. 30 Nov 1954
Birth*Homer Irvin Marsh was born on 7 October 1896; He married Dahlia Sarah Hardcastle on 19 Oct 1919. 
Death*He died on 26 September 1972 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, at age 75. 
Name Variation Homer Irvin Marsh was also known as Shorty. 

Edward Sebastian Yingling

ID# 3217, b. 24 November 1867, d. 11 March 1943
Birth*Edward Sebastian Yingling was born on 24 November 1867 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Winnie Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 16 December 1891 in White Co., AR. 
Death*Edward Sebastian Yingling died on 11 March 1943 at age 75.1 
Burial*He was buried in Henderson Cem., Pangburn, White Co., AR, 35.430556,-91.822500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Clay, White Co., ARage 31, md. 8 yrs., farmer
1910Big Creek, White Co., ARage 42, md. 1 time, 19 yrs., farmer
1920Big Creek, White Co., ARage 52, md., farmer
1930Big Creek, White Co., ARage 61, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Big Creek, White Co., ARage 72, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is not employed. He owns a farmhouse valued at $700.

Family

Mary Winnie Whisnant b. 25 December 1873, d. 11 March 1964
Marriage*Edward Sebastian Yingling married Mary Winnie Whisnant, daughter of Robert Henderson Whisnant and Rebecca Ann Howell, on 16 December 1891 in White Co., AR. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Leila M. [unknown]

ID# 3223, b. 23 July 1909, d. 15 September 1999
Marriage*Leila M. [unknown] married Paul Whisnant, son of Lemuel Emzie Whisnant and Sarah Laura Nance. 
Birth*Leila M. [unknown] was born on 23 July 1909.1 
Death*She died on 15 September 1999 at age 90.1 
Burial*She was buried in New Williamsons Chapel UMC Cem, Mooresville, Iredell Co., NC, 35.582500,-80.872778.1 

Family

Paul Whisnant b. 2 December 1903, d. 14 June 1988

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lettie West

ID# 3226, b. 16 October 1882, d. 1919
Birth*Lettie West was born on 16 October 1882 in MS. 
Marriage*She married Ralph Henderson Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 25 September 1902 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Lettie West died in 1919.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Olivet, Keownville, Union Co., MS, 34.561667,-88.885556. 
CensusLettie West appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Knocksville, Union Co., MS, age 27, md. 1 time,7 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living. 

Family

Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 September 1882, d. 24 April 1941
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Minnie Alma Norris

ID# 3227, b. 4 June 1883, d. 13 February 1973
Birth*Minnie Alma Norris was born on 4 June 1883 in Tippah Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*She married Arthur Guy Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 11 January 1905 in Tippah Co., MS. 
Death*Minnie Alma Norris died on 13 February 1973 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 89; widowed.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Sweetwater Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Tippah Co., MSage 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Union Co., MSage 36, md.
1930Nolan Co., TXage 46, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Nolan Co., TXage 56, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Arthur Guy Whisenant b. 30 December 1883, d. 15 September 1952
Marriage*Minnie Alma Norris married Arthur Guy Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 11 January 1905 in Tippah Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Mattie Mae Shelton

ID# 3228, b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 February 1968
Birth*Mattie Mae Shelton was born on 10 May 1889 in MS.1 
Marriage*She married Marion Floy Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Cox, on 19 August 1911 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Mattie Mae Shelton died on 10 February 1968 at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 30, md.
1930Union Co., MSage 40, md., 1st. md. age 22. Her mother Nancy E. Shelton, age 80, widowed, lives in the household.
1940Union Co., MSage 50, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 July 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Marriage*Mattie Mae Shelton married Marion Floy Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Mary Elizabeth Cox, on 19 August 1911 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Citations

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

Samuel Cullen Daniel

ID# 3229, b. 16 March 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Birth*Samuel Cullen Daniel was born on 16 March 1874 in Union Co., MS. 
Marriage*He married Ollie Mae Whisenant, daughter of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 2 February 1899 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Samuel Cullen Daniel died on 30 May 1947 in Union Co., MS, at age 73. 
Burial*He was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., Union Co., MS, 34.531667,-88.943056. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Brownsville, Union Co., MSage 26, md. 1 yr., farming
1910Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MSage 36, md. 1 time, 11 yrs.
1920Union Co., MSage 46, md., farming
1930Union Co., MSage 56, md., 1st. md. age 28, farmer

Family

Ollie Mae Whisenant b. 22 August 1878, d. 14 November 1961
Marriage*Samuel Cullen Daniel married Ollie Mae Whisenant, daughter of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 2 February 1899 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Louise Virginia Daniel

ID# 3230, b. 30 November 1900, d. December 1983
Father*Samuel Cullen Daniel b. 16 Mar 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Mother*Ollie Mae Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 14 Nov 1961
Birth*Louise Virginia Daniel was born on 30 November 1900 in MS.1 
Death*She died in December 1983 in Shelby Co., TN, at age 83; Her married name was Grady.1 
Census*Louise Virginia Daniel appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MS, age 9. 

Citations

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

Lula Sue Daniel

ID# 3231, b. circa 1908
Father*Samuel Cullen Daniel b. 16 Mar 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Mother*Ollie Mae Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 14 Nov 1961
Birth*Lula Sue Daniel was born circa 1908 in MS; She married W. L. Warren on 05 Apr 1941.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Pontotoc, Pontotoc Co., MSage 1 yr., 6 months
1940New Albany, Union Co., MSage 30, single, completed high school. She works at a clothing factory. Her wage last year was $624. She resides with her mother.

Citations

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

Elizabeth Daniel

ID# 3232, b. 12 April 1914, d. 29 May 1963
Father*Samuel Cullen Daniel b. 16 Mar 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Mother*Ollie Mae Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 14 Nov 1961
Birth*Elizabeth Daniel was born on 12 April 1914 in MS; She married Luther L. Lamar. 
Death*She died on 29 May 1963 in Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL, at age 49. 
Census*Elizabeth Daniel appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in New Albany, Union Co., MS, age 26, divorced, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed at a clothing factory. Her wage last year was $624. She resides with her mother. 

William Kelly Daniel

ID# 3233, b. 16 January 1911, d. 28 July 1986
Father*Samuel Cullen Daniel b. 16 Mar 1874, d. 30 May 1947
Mother*Ollie Mae Whisenant b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 14 Nov 1961
Birth*William Kelly Daniel was born on 16 January 1911 in MS.1 
Death*He died on 28 July 1986 in KY at age 75. 

Citations

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

Duncan Ford Curry

ID# 3246, b. 19 June 1911, d. 27 October 2001
Birth*Duncan Ford Curry was born on 19 June 1911 in New York City, New York Co., NY. 
Marriage*He married Frances Janella Martindale on 1 May 1942 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. 
Death*Duncan Ford Curry died on 27 October 2001 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 90. 
Burial*He was buried in Restland Memorial Park Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, 32.931667,-96.738056. 
Milit-Beg*Duncan Ford Curry began military service on 5 March 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 7 January 1946. 

Family

Frances Janella Martindale b. 14 January 1908, d. 28 February 2011
Child
  • Stephen Martindale Curry

Frances Janella Martindale

ID# 3247, b. 14 January 1908, d. 28 February 2011
Birth*Frances Janella Martindale was born on 14 January 1908 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Duncan Ford Curry on 1 May 1942 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. 
Death*Frances Janella Martindale died on 28 February 2011 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 103.1 
Burial*She was buried in Restland Memorial Park Cem., Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, 32.931667,-96.738056. 

Family

Duncan Ford Curry b. 19 June 1911, d. 27 October 2001
Child
  • Stephen Martindale Curry

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Betty Joyce Russell

ID# 3250, b. 26 July 1934, d. 28 August 2007
Birth*Betty Joyce Russell was born on 26 July 1934 in Morgan Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Jessie Lee Whisenant, son of William Henry Whisenant and Florence Mary Blankenship, in February 1967 in Morgan Co., AL.2 
Death*Betty Joyce Russell died on 28 August 2007 in AL at age 73.1 
Burial*She was buried in Raper Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.537778,-87.094167. 
Obituary*

Family

Jessie Lee Whisenant b. 10 January 1930, d. 3 July 2001

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.