male child Whisenant

ID# 3252, b. 23 May 1903, d. 23 May 1903
Father*Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Mother*Lettie West b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 1919
Death*Male child Whisenant died on 23 May 1903 in Union Co., MS. 
Birth*He was born on 23 May 1903 in Union Co., MS. 

Ila N. Whisenant

ID# 3253, b. 7 November 1904, d. 19 April 1927
Father*Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Mother*Lettie West b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 1919
Birth*Ila N. Whisenant was born on 7 November 1904 in Union Co., MS. 
Marriage*She married W. D. McVean on 6 January 1927 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Death*Ila N. Whisenant died on 19 April 1927 at age 22. 
Burial*She was buried in Roscoe Cem., Roscoe, Nolan Co., TX, 32.458333,-100.524444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 5
1920Union Co., MSage 15

Family

W. D. McVean

W. D. McVean

ID# 3254
Marriage*W. D. McVean married Ila N. Whisenant, daughter of Ralph Henderson Whisenant and Lettie West, on 6 January 1927 in Nolan Co., TX. 

Family

Ila N. Whisenant b. 7 November 1904, d. 19 April 1927

Tulula Alice Whisenant

ID# 3255, b. 7 February 1908, d. 8 August 1958
Father*Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Mother*Lettie West b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 1919
Birth*Tulula Alice Whisenant was born on 7 February 1908 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin L. Farmer. 
Divorce*Tulula Alice Whisenant and Marvin L. Farmer were divorced. 
Death*Tulula Alice Whisenant died on 8 August 1958 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 50; divorced.1 
Burial*She was buried in Laurel Land Mem. Park Cem., Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, 32.644167,-97.350556.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 2
1920Union Co., MSage 13
1940Scurry Co., TXage 32, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 208-12, sheet 10A, household #192]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Tulula lived in Fisher Co., TX.2 

Family

Marvin L. Farmer b. 3 June 1900, d. 30 July 1980
Marriage*She married Marvin L. Farmer. 
Divorce*Tulula Alice Whisenant and Marvin L. Farmer were divorced. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

William Bernard Whisenant

ID# 3256, b. 24 October 1912, d. 19 July 1985
Father*Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Mother*Lettie West b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 1919
Birth*William Bernard Whisenant was born on 24 October 1912 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Opal Pearl Young on 11 October 1933 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Death*William Bernard Whisenant died on 19 July 1985 in Nolan Co., TX, at age 72.2 
Burial*He was buried in Garden of Memories Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, 32.485556,-100.354167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 8
1930Surry Co., TXage 18, single, flagman for railway, living with father
1930Fisher Co., TXage 18, single, laborer for railroad, living with father.
1940Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TXage 28, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as a truck driver for an oil refining company. His wage list year was $1080. He owns a home valued at $1500. [e.d. 177-7, sheet 7B, household #145]

Family

Opal Pearl Young b. 13 July 1912, d. 14 July 1988
Marriage*William Bernard Whisenant married Opal Pearl Young on 11 October 1933 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Children
  • Mary Opal Whisenant
  • William Bernard Whisenant II
  • Sarah Alice Whisenant
  • Donald Hugh Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Gertrude Katie Whisenant

ID# 3257, b. 23 September 1914, d. 1 February 2000
Father*Ralph Henderson Whisenant b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1941
Mother*Lettie West b. 16 Oct 1882, d. 1919
Birth*Gertrude Katie Whisenant was born on 23 September 1914 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*She died on 1 February 2000 at age 85.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 6
1930Scurry Co., TXage 15, single, living with father.
1930Fisher Co., TXage 15, single, living with father
1940Orangefield, Orange Co., TXage 25, md., completed high school. She is not employed. [e.d. 181-7, sheet 10B, household #183]

Family

Carrol Dee Brock
Children
  • Robert D. Brock
  • Nannette Lea Brock

Citations

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

Marvin L. Farmer

ID# 3258, b. 3 June 1900, d. 30 July 1980
Birth*Marvin L. Farmer was born on 3 June 1900 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Tulula Alice Whisenant, daughter of Ralph Henderson Whisenant and Lettie West. 
Divorce*Marvin L. Farmer and Tulula Alice Whisenant were divorced. 
Death*Marvin L. Farmer died on 30 July 1980 in TX at age 80. 
Census*Marvin L. Farmer appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Scurry Co., TX, age 39, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $5. 

Family

Tulula Alice Whisenant b. 7 February 1908, d. 8 August 1958
Children

Opal Pearl Young

ID# 3259, b. 13 July 1912, d. 14 July 1988
Birth*Opal Pearl Young was born on 13 July 1912 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married William Bernard Whisenant, son of Ralph Henderson Whisenant and Lettie West, on 11 October 1933 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Death*Opal Pearl Young died on 14 July 1988 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 76.1 
Burial*She was buried in Garden of Memories Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, 32.485556,-100.354167. 
Census*Opal Pearl Young appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, age 27, md., completed high school. She is not employed. 

Family

William Bernard Whisenant b. 24 October 1912, d. 19 July 1985
Children
  • Mary Opal Whisenant
  • William Bernard Whisenant II
  • Sarah Alice Whisenant
  • Donald Hugh Whisenant

Citations

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

male child Whisenant

ID# 3272, b. 30 December 1906, d. 30 December 1906
Father*Arthur Guy Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 15 Sep 1952
Mother*Minnie Alma Norris b. 4 Jun 1883, d. 13 Feb 1973
Death*Male child Whisenant died on 30 December 1906 in Tippah Co., MS. 
Birth*He was born on 30 December 1906 in Tippah Co., MS. 

Samuel Floy Whisenant

ID# 3273, b. 16 January 1907, d. 14 January 1983
Father*Arthur Guy Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 15 Sep 1952
Mother*Minnie Alma Norris b. 4 Jun 1883, d. 13 Feb 1973
Birth*Samuel Floy Whisenant was born on 16 January 1907 in Tippah Co., MS.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lena Loreene Walker on 29 December 1931 in Nolan Co., TX.2 
Death*Samuel Floy Whisenant died on 14 January 1983 in Nolan Co., TX, at age 75.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Sweetwater Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Tippah Co., MSage 3
1920Union Co., MSage 12 yrs., 10 months
1930Nolan Co., TXage 23, single, living with parents
1940Nolan Co., TXage 32, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $300. He rents a home for $5. [e.d. 177-14, sheet 16B, household #307]

Family

Lena Loreene Walker b. 24 November 1910, d. 29 October 1993
Marriage*Samuel Floy Whisenant married Lena Loreene Walker on 29 December 1931 in Nolan Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

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

Mary Ada Whisenant

ID# 3274, b. 20 March 1908, d. 10 November 1973
Father*Arthur Guy Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 15 Sep 1952
Mother*Minnie Alma Norris b. 4 Jun 1883, d. 13 Feb 1973
Birth*Mary Ada Whisenant was born on 20 March 1908 in New Albany, Union Co., MS.1,2 
Death*She died on 10 November 1973 in Roscoe, Nolan Co., TX, at age 65; married. Her married name was Leach.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Sweetwater Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Tippah Co., MSage 2
1920Union Co., MSage 11
1930Nolan Co., TXage 21, single, living with parents
1940Nolan Co., TXage 32, single, completed 3 years of high school. She is not employed. She resides with her parents.

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Norris Tate Whisenant

ID# 3275, b. 16 April 1911, d. 12 October 1966
Father*Arthur Guy Whisenant b. 30 Dec 1883, d. 15 Sep 1952
Mother*Minnie Alma Norris b. 4 Jun 1883, d. 13 Feb 1973
Birth*Norris Tate Whisenant was born on 16 April 1911 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Rosa Carlisle on 1 April 1930 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Death*Norris Tate Whisenant died on 12 October 1966 in Clay Co., MS, at age 55.1 
Burial*He was buried in Greenwood Cem., West Point, Clay Co., MS, 33.594444,-88.643889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 8 yrs., 3 months
1930Nolan Co., TXage 19, single, living with parents
1940Aledo, Parker Co., TXage 28, md., completed 3 years of high school. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $660. He owns a home valued at $800. [e.d. 184-19, sheet 13A, household #236]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Norris lived in Nolan Co., TX.2 

Family

Rosa Carlisle b. 15 May 1910, d. 13 September 1990
Marriage*He married Rosa Carlisle on 1 April 1930 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Child
  • Anita Jaynell Whisenant

Citations

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

Lena Loreene Walker

ID# 3276, b. 24 November 1910, d. 29 October 1993
Birth*Lena Loreene Walker was born on 24 November 1910 in TX.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Floy Whisenant, son of Arthur Guy Whisenant and Minnie Alma Norris, on 29 December 1931 in Nolan Co., TX.1 
Death*Lena Loreene Walker died on 29 October 1993 in Nolan Co., TX, at age 82.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Sweetwater Cem., Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. 
Census*Lena Loreene Walker appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Nolan Co., TX, age 30, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. 
Residence* In 1992 Lena lived in Roscoe, Nolan Co., TX. 

Family

Samuel Floy Whisenant b. 16 January 1907, d. 14 January 1983
Children

Citations

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

Dorothy Helen Whisenant

ID# 3277, b. 11 October 1934, d. 27 November 2013
Father*Samuel Floy Whisenant b. 16 Jan 1907, d. 14 Jan 1983
Mother*Lena Loreene Walker b. 24 Nov 1910, d. 29 Oct 1993
Birth*Dorothy Helen Whisenant was born on 11 October 1934 in Nolan Co., TX.1 
Death*She died on 27 November 2013 in Converse, Sabine Parish, LA, at age 79.2 
Obituary*
Note*Dorothy Helen Whisenant Her married name was also Glass. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Nolan Co., TX, age 5. 

Family

Robert Wayne Boughton
Children
  • Theresa Dianne Boughton
  • Susan Renee Boughton

Citations

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

Rosa Carlisle

ID# 3284, b. 15 May 1910, d. 13 September 1990
Birth*Rosa Carlisle was born on 15 May 1910 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married Norris Tate Whisenant, son of Arthur Guy Whisenant and Minnie Alma Norris, on 1 April 1930 in Nolan Co., TX. 
Death*Rosa Carlisle died on 13 September 1990 in West Point, Clay Co., MS, at age 80.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Greenwood Cem., West Point, Clay Co., MS, 33.594444,-88.643889. 
Census*Rosa Carlisle appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Aledo, Parker Co., TX, age 28, md., completed the 9th. grade. She is not employed. 

Family

Norris Tate Whisenant b. 16 April 1911, d. 12 October 1966
Child
  • Anita Jaynell Whisenant

Citations

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

Marion Doyle Whisenant

ID# 3287, b. 12 January 1913, d. 14 February 1989
Father*Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Mother*Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 Feb 1968
Birth*Marion Doyle Whisenant was born on 12 January 1913 in Union Co., MS.1 
Death*He died on 14 February 1989 in MS at age 76.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Mt. Oliveta Cem., Union Co., MS; TEC 5, U.S. Army. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 6 yrs., 10 months
1930Union Co., MSage 17, single, living at home
1940Census record not found.
Name Variation Marion Doyle Whisenant was also known as Jeff (?). 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 9 May 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 17 November 1945. 

Citations

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

Kathleen Whisenant

ID# 3288, b. 21 September 1914, d. 29 December 2007
Father*Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Mother*Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 Feb 1968
Birth*Kathleen Whisenant was born on 21 September 1914 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Luther F. Cox on 1 January 1933. 
Death*Kathleen Whisenant died on 29 December 2007 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, at age 93.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, 35.109167,-89.873889.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 5 yrs., 3 months
1930Union Co., MSage 15
1940Tallahatchie Co., MSage 25, md., completed 3 years of high school. She is employed as a farm laborer. [e.d. 68-12, sheet 9A, household #141]

Family

Luther F. Cox b. 10 October 1908, d. 27 June 1978
Marriage*Kathleen Whisenant married Luther F. Cox on 1 January 1933. 
Children
  • William F. Cox
  • Margaret Cox
  • June Cox
  • Gene Cox b. 24 Dec 1940, d. 17 May 1970
  • Nancy Cox b. 20 Feb 1943
  • Luther Frank Cox Jr.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S428] Obituary.

Rufus Lamar Whisenant

ID# 3289, b. 24 January 1916, d. 30 January 1997
Father*Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Mother*Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 Feb 1968
Birth*Rufus Lamar Whisenant was born on 24 January 1916 in Union Co., MS.1 
Death*He died on 30 January 1997 in Marshall Co., MS, at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS, 34.761667,-89.446667; Sgt. U.S. Army, World War II.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Union Co., MSage 3 yrs., 9 months
1930Union Co., MSage 14
Milit-Beg*Rufus Lamar Whisenant began military service on 4 June 1942 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 23 January 1946. 
Residence* Before 1997 Rufus lived in Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS. 

Family

Louise Clayton
Children
  • Larry Wayne Whisenant
  • Patricia Ann Whisenant
  • Richard Lamar Whisenant
  • Baby Boy Whisenant b. 2 Jun 1961, d. 2 Jun 1961

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Polly Anna Whisenant

ID# 3291, b. 28 January 1921, d. 18 April 2007
Father*Marion Floy Whisenant b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 5 May 1946
Mother*Mattie Mae Shelton b. 10 May 1889, d. 10 Feb 1968
Birth*Polly Anna Whisenant was born on 28 January 1921 in MS; She married 17 Jul 1941, and her married name was Gibson.1 
Death*She died on 18 April 2007 at age 86.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Union Co., MSage 9
1940Union Co., MSage 19, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a farm helper. She resides with her parents.

Citations

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

Luther F. Cox

ID# 3292, b. 10 October 1908, d. 27 June 1978
Birth*Luther F. Cox was born on 10 October 1908 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Kathleen Whisenant, daughter of Marion Floy Whisenant and Mattie Mae Shelton, on 1 January 1933. 
Death*Luther F. Cox died on 27 June 1978 at age 69.1 
Burial*He was buried in Memorial Park Cem., Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, 35.109167,-89.873889. 
Census*Luther F. Cox appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tallahatchie Co., MS, age 31, md., completed the 9th. grade. He is a cotton farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $2. 

Family

Kathleen Whisenant b. 21 September 1914, d. 29 December 2007
Children
  • William F. Cox
  • Margaret Cox
  • June Cox
  • Gene Cox b. 24 Dec 1940, d. 17 May 1970
  • Nancy Cox b. 20 Feb 1943
  • Luther Frank Cox Jr.

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Lillie Tidlia Reed

ID# 3299, b. 15 January 1885, d. 15 October 1968
Birth*Lillie Tidlia Reed was born on 15 January 1885 in MS; Her parents were John Balious Reed and Sarah Jane Grant. 
Marriage*She married Rufus Johnston Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 5 September 1901 in Union Co., MS. 
Death*Lillie Tidlia Reed died on 15 October 1968 in Union Co., MS, at age 83. 
Burial*She was buried in Ingomar Cem., Ingomar, Union Co., MS, 34.398056,-89.030556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 25, md. 1 time, 8 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1920Union Co., MSage 34, md.
1930Union Co., MSage 45, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Union Co., MSage 55, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Rufus Johnston Whisenant b. 1 December 1880, d. 5 February 1962
Marriage*Lillie Tidlia Reed married Rufus Johnston Whisenant, son of Zachariah Peter Whisenant and Talula A. E. Johnson, on 5 September 1901 in Union Co., MS. 
Children

Zack Balious Whisenant

ID# 3300, b. 24 March 1903, d. 22 November 1976
Father*Rufus Johnston Whisenant b. 1 Dec 1880, d. 5 Feb 1962
Mother*Lillie Tidlia Reed b. 15 Jan 1885, d. 15 Oct 1968
Birth*Zack Balious Whisenant was born on 24 March 1903 in Union Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Evie Estelle Grisham on 20 September 1924 in Union Co., MS.1 
Death*Zack Balious Whisenant died on 22 November 1976 in MS at age 73. 
Burial*He was buried in Ingomar Cem., Ingomar, Union Co., MS, 34.398056,-89.030556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Knocksville, Union Co., MSage 7
1920Union Co., MSage 16, single, living at home
1930Tippah Co., MSage 27, md., teacher, public school, 1st. md. age 21
1940Union Co., MSage 37, md., completed 4 years of college. He is the Local Agent for an oil company. His wage last year was $1200. He owns a home valued at $800. [e.d. 73-8, sheet 2A, household #22]
Note*Zack Balious Whisenant graduated from Blue Mountain College. He also attended Peabody College in Nashville, and Duke University, at Durham, NC. He served as secretary of New Albany Chamber of Commerce, and served in the Mississippi State Legislature as a State Senator from Union County. 

Family

Evie Estelle Grisham b. 28 May 1905, d. 13 June 1986
Marriage*He married Evie Estelle Grisham on 20 September 1924 in Union Co., MS.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] N. J. Carter, Camp, Jones & Related Families.