Joseph Wheeler Whisenant

ID# 32610, b. 2 February 1887
Father*Hamilton David Whisenant b. 20 May 1840, d. 13 May 1902
Mother*Mary Jane Carroll b. 25 Aug 1857, d. 21 Oct 1942
Birth*Joseph Wheeler Whisenant was born on 2 February 1887 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Adaline Mae Mcelhaney on 3 May 1915 in Madison Co., AL.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 12
1910Wolf, Morgan Co., ALage 23, single, living at home.
1920Lacey's Spring, Morgan Co., ALage 32, md., farmer
1930Whitesburg, Madison Co., ALage 39, md., farming, 1st. md. age 23
1940Fort Oglethorpe, Walker Co., GAage 53, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is employed as a laborer at a wood yard. His wage last year was $185. He rents a home for $12. [e.d. 146-22A, sheet 4A, household #69]

Family

Adaline Mae Mcelhaney b. 18 May 1898, d. 17 September 1977
Marriage*Joseph Wheeler Whisenant married Adaline Mae Mcelhaney on 3 May 1915 in Madison Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Adaline Mae Mcelhaney

ID# 32611, b. 18 May 1898, d. 17 September 1977
Birth*Adaline Mae Mcelhaney was born on 18 May 1898 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Wheeler Whisenant, son of Hamilton David Whisenant and Mary Jane Carroll, on 3 May 1915 in Madison Co., AL.2 
Death*Adaline Mae Mcelhaney died on 17 September 1977 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 79; Note: California index listed her birth place as Georgia.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lacey's Spring, Morgan Co., ALage 22, md.
1930Whitesburg, Madison Co., ALage 32, md., 1st md. age 16
1940Fort Oglethorpe, Walker Co., GAage 41, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.
Nickname Adaline Mae Mcelhaney also went by the name of Addie. 

Family

Joseph Wheeler Whisenant b. 2 February 1887
Marriage*She married Joseph Wheeler Whisenant, son of Hamilton David Whisenant and Mary Jane Carroll, on 3 May 1915 in Madison Co., AL.2 
Children

Citations

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

Modie Earl Whisenant1

ID# 32613, b. 29 August 1919, d. 3 January 1971
Father*Joseph Wheeler Whisenant b. 2 Feb 1887
Mother*Adaline Mae Mcelhaney b. 18 May 1898, d. 17 Sep 1977
Birth*Modie Earl Whisenant was born on 29 August 1919 in AL.1 
MarriageHe married Sabra Juanita Hill. 
Death*Modie Earl Whisenant died on 3 January 1971 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 51.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Lacey's Spring, Morgan Co., ALage 4 months. (Note: name listed as "Modis".)
1930Whitesburg, Madison Co., ALage 10
1940Fort Oglethorpe, Walker Co., GAage 20, single, completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a "New Worker". He resides with his parents.
Name Variation Modie Earl Whisenant was also known as Maudie Earl Whisenant. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 15 September 1942 in GA U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 7 June 1945. 

Family

Sabra Juanita Hill b. 28 September 1925, d. 23 March 1990
MarriageHe married Sabra Juanita Hill. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

Harrison Hammon Whisenant

ID# 32614, b. 10 January 1926, d. 18 January 1970
Father*Joseph Wheeler Whisenant b. 2 Feb 1887
Mother*Adaline Mae Mcelhaney b. 18 May 1898, d. 17 Sep 1977
Birth*Harrison Hammon Whisenant was born on 10 January 1926 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 18 January 1970 in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 44.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Whitesburg, Madison Co., ALage 4
1940Fort Oglethorpe, Walker Co., GAage 14, attending school, completed the 2nd. grade.

Citations

  1. [S412] California Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1940-97.

James Andrew B. Umberger Jr.

ID# 32618, b. 6 April 1917, d. January 1989
Birth*James Andrew B. Umberger Jr. was born on 6 April 1917. 
Marriage*He married Jamie Whisonant, daughter of James Thomas Whisonant and Jessie Lenith Randall, before 1947. 
Divorce*James Andrew B. Umberger Jr. and Jamie Whisonant were divorced after 1947. 
Death*James Andrew B. Umberger Jr. died in January 1989 at age 71. 

Family

Jamie Whisonant b. 31 March 1918, d. November 1983
Child
  • Mary Jane Umberger

Edna Lee Whisenant

ID# 32620, b. 19 September 1911, d. 5 July 1953
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Edna Lee Whisenant was born on 19 September 1911 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC; both her parents born in North Carolina.1 
Marriage*She married Jenius Luther Garrison circa 1924.2 
Death*Edna Lee Whisenant died on 5 July 1953 at age 41.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Morganton, Burke Co., NCage 19, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Nebo, McDowell Co., NCage 26, widow, completed 1 year of high school. She is listed here as "Edna N." [e.d. 56-18, sheet 1B]
Name Variation Edna Lee Whisenant was also known as Edna N. Whisenant.2 

Family

Jenius Luther Garrison b. 26 July 1892, d. 22 December 1937
Marriage*She married Jenius Luther Garrison circa 1924.2 
Children

Citations

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

Jenius Luther Garrison

ID# 32621, b. 26 July 1892, d. 22 December 1937
Birth*Jenius Luther Garrison was born on 26 July 1892 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC. 
Marriage*He married Edna Lee Whisenant circa 1924.1 
Death*Jenius Luther Garrison died on 22 December 1937 in Buncombe Co., NC, at age 45. 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372. 
Census*Jenius Luther Garrison appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC, age 37, md., 1st. md. age 25. 

Family

Edna Lee Whisenant b. 19 September 1911, d. 5 July 1953
Children

Citations

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

Junius L. Garrison Jr.

ID# 32622, b. 10 November 1924, d. 22 September 1925
Father*Jenius Luther Garrison b. 26 Jul 1892, d. 22 Dec 1937
Mother*Edna Lee Whisenant b. 19 Sep 1911, d. 5 Jul 1953
Birth*Junius L. Garrison Jr. was born on 10 November 1924 in Morganton, Burke Co., NC.1 
Death*He died on 22 September 1925 in Burke Co., NC.1 
Burial*He was buried in Mount Home Bapt. Ch. Cem., Morganton, Burke Co., NC, 35.70591,-81.65372.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Cobb Lester Hanes

ID# 32625, b. 15 August 1915, d. 19 June 1995
Birth*Cobb Lester Hanes was born on 15 August 1915 in Hazlehurst, Camden Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Florine Elizabeth Whisnante, daughter of Walter Edward Whisnante and Emma E. Fowler, on 23 December 1935.1 
Death*Cobb Lester Hanes died on 19 June 1995 in Madison, Madison Co., GA, at age 79.1 
Census*Cobb Lester Hanes appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Seats, Morgan Co., GA, age 224, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. 

Family

Florine Elizabeth Whisnante b. 22 May 1917, d. 15 September 2001
Child
  • Wayne Cobb Hanes

Citations

  1. [S127] Kris Martin, "Martin, Kris," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 22 Jul 1999.

Emma Lee Nix

ID# 32633, b. 4 February 1902, d. March 1989
Birth*Emma Lee Nix was born on 4 February 1902 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married Everett Riley Whisenhunt, son of Philip Riley Whisenhunt and Hettie Louise Moss, on 7 May 1924 in Hot Spring Co., AR.2 
Death*Emma Lee Nix died in March 1989 in Norphlet, Union Co., AR, at age 87.1 
Burial*She was buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cem., Norphlet, Union Co., AR, 33.28110,-92.68580. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Smackover, Union Co., ARage 28, md., 1st. md. age 22
1940Norphlet, Union Co., ARage 38, md., completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed. Her sister Tennie M. Nix resides in the household.

Family

Everett Riley Whisenhunt b. 5 March 1904, d. 13 July 1974
Children

Citations

  1. [S240] Terri Lee Whisenhunt Coleson, "Coleson, Terri Lee," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 23 Jul 1999.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Emma Jean Whisenhunt

ID# 32635, b. 15 June 1925, d. 22 January 2010
Emma J. Whisenhunt Porter
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Everett Riley Whisenhunt b. 5 Mar 1904, d. 13 Jul 1974
Mother*Emma Lee Nix b. 4 Feb 1902, d. Mar 1989
Birth*Emma Jean Whisenhunt was born on 15 June 1925 in Norphlet, Union Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Bobby Gene Porter. 
Death*Emma Jean Whisenhunt died on 22 January 2010 in Lewisville, Denton Co., TX, at age 84.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Smackover, Union Co., ARage 4
1940Norphlet, Union Co., ARage 14, completed 1 year of high school.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2004 Emma lived in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. 

Family

Bobby Gene Porter
Marriage*She married Bobby Gene Porter. 
Children
  • Carol Jean Porter
  • Bobbie Gail Porter
  • Kay Lynn Porter

Citations

  1. [S240] Terri Lee Whisenhunt Coleson, "Coleson, Terri Lee," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 23 Jul 1999.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Marlyn Whisenhunt

ID# 32636, b. 3 April 1936, d. 30 May 2004
Father*Everett Riley Whisenhunt b. 5 Mar 1904, d. 13 Jul 1974
Mother*Emma Lee Nix b. 4 Feb 1902, d. Mar 1989
Birth*Marlyn Whisenhunt was born on 3 April 1936 in Smackover, Union Co., AR.1 
Death*She died on 30 May 2004 in Baytown, Harris Co., TX, at age 68.2 
Burial*She was buried in Forrest Park East Cem., Baytown, Harris Co., TX. 
Note*Marlyn Whisenhunt Her children were Harold Joe Love, Jan Love, and Jimmy Love Jr. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Norphlet, Union Co., AR, age 4. 
Residence* In 1999 Marlyn lived in Baytown, Harris Co., TX. 

Family

Jimmy Frank Love

Citations

  1. [S240] Terri Lee Whisenhunt Coleson, "Coleson, Terri Lee," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 23 Jul 1999.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Bobby Gene Porter

ID# 32638
Marriage*Bobby Gene Porter married Emma Jean Whisenhunt, daughter of Everett Riley Whisenhunt and Emma Lee Nix. 

Family

Emma Jean Whisenhunt b. 15 June 1925, d. 22 January 2010
Children
  • Carol Jean Porter
  • Bobbie Gail Porter
  • Kay Lynn Porter

Mary Ruth Whisenhunt

ID# 32640, b. 8 December 1920, d. 17 April 1980
Father*McKay Whisenhunt b. 25 Mar 1890, d. 14 Oct 1958
Mother*Mary Alice Murphy b. 9 Apr 1895, d. 14 Feb 1983
Birth*Mary Ruth Whisenhunt was born on 8 December 1920 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 17 April 1980 in San Diego Co., CA, at age 59; Her married name was Walsh.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lindale, Smith Co., TXage 9
1940Dallas, Dallas Co., TXage 19, single, attending school, completed 1 year of college. She resides with her mother.

Citations

  1. [S188] Birth Certificate.
  2. [S430] Ancestry.com, online http://www.Ancestry.com

Eldin Whisenhunt

ID# 32643, b. circa 1903
Referencemulatto, unknown parents
Birth*Eldin Whisenhunt was born circa 1903 in AL; both parents born in Alabama.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Census data not found.
1920Bells Landing, Monroe Co., ALage 16, mulatto, adopted. The first name might not be spelled correctly. He resides in the household of Gardner and Laura Williams.

Citations

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

Fannie C. Waters

ID# 32648, b. 12 October 1897, d. 26 July 1989
Birth*Fannie C. Waters was born on 12 October 1897.1 
Marriage*She married McKay Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith. 
Death*Fannie C. Waters died on 26 July 1989 in Smith Co., TX, at age 91.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Garden Valley Cem., Garden Valley, Smith Co., TX, 32.527778,-95.538333. 

Family

McKay Whisenhunt b. 25 March 1890, d. 14 October 1958

Citations

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

Samuel Henry Whisenhunt

ID# 32650, b. 2 May 1881, d. 1 August 1945
Samuel H. Whisenhunt
Father*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1837, d. 7 Mar 1897
Mother*Parthenia E. White b. 1840, d. 28 Nov 1909
Birth*Samuel Henry Whisenhunt was born on 2 May 1881 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Ada Jossie Chatman on 31 January 1901 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Samuel Henry Whisenhunt died on 1 August 1945 at age 64. 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910White, Pike Co., ARage 28, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1920White, Pike Co., ARage 38, md., farmer
1930White, Pike Co., ARage 47, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 19
1940Jackson, Little River Co., ARage 58, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [e.d. 41-11, sheet 6B, household #117]

Family

Ada Jossie Chatman b. 3 May 1881, d. 1 April 1963
Marriage*Samuel Henry Whisenhunt married Ada Jossie Chatman on 31 January 1901 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 3 May 1880.
  2. [S190] Al & Karen Austin, "Austin, Al & Karen," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 06 Aug 1999.