Oliver Wafer

ID# 33751, b. 4 November 1872, d. 1 April 1950
Father*Joel Alexander Wafer b. c 1832
Mother*Laura Jane Whisnant b. c 1839
Birth*Oliver Wafer was born on 4 November 1872 in TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 1 April 1950 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, at age 77; never married. 
Burial*He was buried in Evergreen Alameda Cem., El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, 31.773056,-106.440000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900El Paso, El Paso Co., TXage 28, single, resides with brother James.
1920El Paso, El Paso Co., TXage 48, single, resides with brother George.

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.

Jessie Lee Bratton

ID# 33752, b. 12 June 1906, d. 19 September 1996
Birth*Jessie Lee Bratton was born on 12 June 1906. 
Marriage*She married Thomas Lee Whisenhunt, son of Adam Newton Whisenhunt and Melinda Jane Atterbury, circa 1925. 
Death*Jessie Lee Bratton died on 19 September 1996 in Canyon, Randall Co., TX, at age 90. 
Burial*She was buried in Memory Gardens of Pampa Cem., Pampa, Gray Co., TX, 35.560833,-100.991667. 
Name Variation Jessie Lee Bratton was also known as Gray. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quinton, Pittsburg Co., OK, age 22, md., 1st. md. age 18. 

Family

Thomas Lee Whisenhunt b. 18 March 1906, d. 5 November 1980
Children

Ethel Menerva Whisenhunt

ID# 33753, b. 16 March 1926, d. 25 March 2002
Father*Thomas Lee Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 5 Nov 1980
Mother*Jessie Lee Bratton b. 12 Jun 1906, d. 19 Sep 1996
Birth*Ethel Menerva Whisenhunt was born on 16 March 1926 in Eufala, McIntosh Co., OK.1 
Marriage*She married Marvin Leonard Bond on 23 October 1950 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.2 
Death*Ethel Menerva Whisenhunt died on 25 March 2002 in Redmond, Deschutes Co., OR, at age 76.1 
Census*Ethel Menerva Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quinton, Pittsburg Co., OK, age 4. 

Family

Marvin Leonard Bond b. 28 September 1918, d. 17 May 2004

Citations

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

Leola Whisenhunt

ID# 33754, b. 29 September 1927, d. 12 May 2011
Leola Whisenhunt
(Obituary Photo)
Father*Thomas Lee Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 5 Nov 1980
Mother*Jessie Lee Bratton b. 12 Jun 1906, d. 19 Sep 1996
Birth*Leola Whisenhunt was born on 29 September 1927 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Garland B. Bush on 6 June 1944 in Harmon Co., OK.2 
Divorce*Leola Whisenhunt and Garland B. Bush were divorced. 
Marriage*Leola Whisenhunt married James Riley Taylor Jr. 
Death*Leola Whisenhunt died on 12 May 2011 at age 83.1 
Burial*She was buried in Mustang Cem., Mustang, Limestone Co., TX. 
Obituary*
Census*Leola Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Quinton, Pittsburg Co., OK, age 2 yrs., 6 months. 

Family 1

Garland B. Bush b. 22 February 1913, d. 5 November 1968
Marriage*She married Garland B. Bush on 6 June 1944 in Harmon Co., OK.2 
Divorce*Leola Whisenhunt and Garland B. Bush were divorced. 

Family 2

James Riley Taylor Jr.
Marriage*Leola Whisenhunt married James Riley Taylor Jr. 

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Margaret Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 33755, b. 8 January 1930, d. 29 June 1997
Father*Thomas Lee Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 5 Nov 1980
Mother*Jessie Lee Bratton b. 12 Jun 1906, d. 19 Sep 1996
Birth*Margaret Lee Whisenhunt was born on 8 January 1930 in OK. 
Death*She died on 29 June 1997 in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA, at age 67; Californina death records indicate that her mother's maiden name was "Gray". Her married name Jenkins. 
Note*Margaret Lee Whisenhunt not in the household at the time of the 1930 census. on 1 April 1930. 

Christene Jessie Whisenhunt

ID# 33757, b. 18 December 1931, d. 18 December 1931
Father*Thomas Lee Whisenhunt b. 18 Mar 1906, d. 5 Nov 1980
Mother*Jessie Lee Bratton b. 12 Jun 1906, d. 19 Sep 1996
Death*Christene Jessie Whisenhunt died on 18 December 1931 in OK. 
Birth*She was born on 18 December 1931 in OK. 

Irene Whiteside

ID# 33761, d. August 1933
Marriage*Irene Whiteside married Ernest E. Whisenhunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Barricks. 
Death*Irene Whiteside died in August 1933.1 
Burial*She was buried in Long Cem., Muldrow, Sequoyah Co., OK. 
Name Variation Irene Whiteside was also known as Turner.1 

Family

Ernest E. Whisenhunt b. 28 January 1906, d. 16 April 1993

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Liza Barantine

ID# 33763
Marriage*Liza Barantine married Matthew Reed Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins. 

Family

Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 July 1844, d. 2 November 1930

Julia [unknown]

ID# 33764, b. circa 1862
Birth*Julia [unknown] was born circa 1862 in AR. 
Marriage*She married Matthew Reed Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins, on 25 January 1914 in Pike Co., AR. 
Death*Julia [unknown] died in AR. 
Census*Julia [unknown] appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 in Amity, Clark Co., AR, age 58, md. (Note: It looks to me like the census shows her name as "Christine". The writing was poor, so there may be other interpretations.). 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 July 1844, d. 2 November 1930

James McKinley Reppo

ID# 33765, b. 18 January 1882, d. 2 September 1964
Birth*James McKinley Reppo was born on 18 January 1882 in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Marriage*He married Mary Louella Whisenhunt, daughter of William Archibald Terrell Whisenhunt and Mary Elizabeth Maudine, on 18 December 1904 in Montgomery Co., AR.1 
Death*James McKinley Reppo died on 2 September 1964 at age 82. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 28, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., farmer
1920Caney, Montgomery Co., ARage 37, md., farmer
1940Henderson, Hot Spring Co., ARage 57, md., completed the 8th. grade. He rents a farmhouse for $2.

Family

Mary Louella Whisenhunt b. 10 February 1888, d. 12 March 1972
Children

Citations

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

John Boyd Williams

ID# 33768, b. 26 July 1875, d. 13 January 1955
Birth*John Boyd Williams was born on 26 July 1875 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Rebecca Jane Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 5 January 1896 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Death*John Boyd Williams died on 13 January 1955 in TN at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Pine Grove Cem., Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN, 35.80613, -84.36018. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 24, md. 4 yrs., farmer
1910Loudon Co., TNage 34, md. 1 time, 14 yrs., farmer
1920Knox Co., TNage 46, md., farm operator
1930Loudon Co., TNage 55, md., 1st. md. age 21, farming
1940Loudon, Loudon Co., TNage ?, completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $5.

Family

Rebecca Jane Whisenant b. 31 December 1873, d. 27 June 1942
Marriage*John Boyd Williams married Rebecca Jane Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 5 January 1896 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Matilda Adaline Whisenant

ID# 33769, b. 31 January 1875, d. 18 March 1877
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Matilda Adaline Whisenant was born on 31 January 1875. 
Death*She died on 18 March 1877 at age 2. 

Sarah Ann Arnold

ID# 33771, b. 14 July 1854, d. 18 July 1919
Birth*Sarah Ann Arnold was born on 14 July 1854 in Whitfield Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married James Marony Whisenant, son of Henry Whisonant and Rebecca Beheler, on 18 April 1873 in Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA.2 
Death*Sarah Ann Arnold died on 18 July 1919 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, at age 65; married.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Whitfield Co., GAage 25, md., name given as "Mary A".
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 46, md. 26 yrs., 10 ch., 6 living
1910Hamilton Co., TNage 56, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., 10 ch., 6 living

Family

James Marony Whisenant b. 15 February 1855, d. 28 September 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Sarah Ann Whisenant

ID# 33772, b. 16 October 1881, d. 13 April 1955
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Sarah Ann Whisenant was born on 16 October 1881 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Aaron Wesley Hunsucker on 14 February 1898 in Catoosa Co., GA.1 
Death*Sarah Ann Whisenant died on 13 April 1955 in Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Hunsucker Cem., Catoosa Co., GA, 34.862500,-85.137222. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 18, md. 2 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1910Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 28, md. 1 time, 12 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living
1920Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 38, md.
1930Fincher, Whitfield Co., GAage 48, md., 1st. md. age 17
1940Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 59, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 155-10, sheet 17A, household #330]

Family

Aaron Wesley Hunsucker b. 20 August 1869, d. 9 April 1955
Marriage*Sarah Ann Whisenant married Aaron Wesley Hunsucker on 14 February 1898 in Catoosa Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Aaron Wesley Hunsucker

ID# 33773, b. 20 August 1869, d. 9 April 1955
Birth*Aaron Wesley Hunsucker was born on 20 August 1869 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ann Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 14 February 1898 in Catoosa Co., GA.1 
Death*Aaron Wesley Hunsucker died on 9 April 1955 at age 85. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 31, md. 2 yrs., farmer
1910Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 40, md. 2nd time, 12 yrs.
1920Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 51, md., house carpenter, rents home
1930Fincher, Whitfield Co., GAage 60, md., 1st. md. age 29, farmer, rents farm
1940Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 71, md., completed the 8th. grade. He rents a home for $8.

Family

Sarah Ann Whisenant b. 16 October 1881, d. 13 April 1955
Marriage*Aaron Wesley Hunsucker married Sarah Ann Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 14 February 1898 in Catoosa Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S89] Misc. Marriage Index, online Ancestry.com.

Georgia Tennessee Whisenant

ID# 33774, b. 4 February 1884, d. 3 December 1962
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Georgia Tennessee Whisenant was born on 4 February 1884 in GA. 
Marriage*She married William Lafayette Sansing on 26 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Death*Georgia Tennessee Whisenant died on 3 December 1962 at age 78. 
Burial*She was buried in Brainerd United Methodist Ch. Cem., Hamilton Co., TN. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 16, single
1910Chattanooga Valley, Walker Co., GAage 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1940Census record not found.

Family

William Lafayette Sansing b. 25 February 1884, d. 25 December 1939
Marriage*Georgia Tennessee Whisenant married William Lafayette Sansing on 26 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Children

William Lafayette Sansing

ID# 33775, b. 25 February 1884, d. 25 December 1939
Birth*William Lafayette Sansing was born on 25 February 1884 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Georgia Tennessee Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 26 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Death*William Lafayette Sansing died on 25 December 1939 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 55.2 
Burial*He was buried in Brainerd United Methodist Ch. Cem., Hamilton Co., TN. 
Census*William Lafayette Sansing appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Chattanooga Valley, Walker Co., GA, age 26, md. 1 time, 5 yrs., laborer, odd jobs. His widowed father Spencer also resides in the household. 

Family

Georgia Tennessee Whisenant b. 4 February 1884, d. 3 December 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Ella Bell Whisenant

ID# 33776, b. 18 February 1886, d. 15 April 1975
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Ella Bell Whisenant was born on 18 February 1886 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married George Plemons on 22 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Marriage*Ella Bell Whisenant married Aleck H. Markwood circa 1909. 
Marriage*Ella Bell Whisenant married J. R. Pritchett on 25 January 1920. 
Death*Ella Bell Whisenant died on 15 April 1975 in Morrison, Warren Co., TN, at age 89.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 14, single
1910Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 24, md. 2nd. time, 1 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 34, widow, spooler at cotton mill. Both her sons have the name "Markwood".
1930Dalton, Whitfield Co., GAage 44, widow, rents home, R$7., works age hosiery mill.
1940Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TNage 54, widow, completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. She rents a home for $6. [e.d. 96-58, sheet 5A, household #94]

Family 1

George Plemons
Marriage*Ella Bell Whisenant married George Plemons on 22 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 
Child

Family 2

Aleck H. Markwood b. 12 September 1872, d. 13 March 1914
Marriage*Ella Bell Whisenant married Aleck H. Markwood circa 1909. 
Child

Family 3

J. R. Pritchett b. 8 January 1869, d. 29 July 1929
Marriage*Ella Bell Whisenant married J. R. Pritchett on 25 January 1920. 
Children
  • Claude Pritchett
  • Ralph Pritchett

Citations

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

Aleck H. Markwood

ID# 33777, b. 12 September 1872, d. 13 March 1914
Birth*Aleck H. Markwood was born on 12 September 1872 in VA. 
Marriage*He married Ella Bell Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, circa 1909. 
Death*Aleck H. Markwood died on 13 March 1914 at age 41. 
Census*Aleck H. Markwood appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, age 36, md. 1 time, 1 yr. 

Family

Ella Bell Whisenant b. 18 February 1886, d. 15 April 1975
Child

George Plemons

ID# 33778
Marriage*George Plemons married Ella Bell Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 22 April 1905 in Catoosa Co., GA. 

Family

Ella Bell Whisenant b. 18 February 1886, d. 15 April 1975
Child

J. R. Pritchett

ID# 33779, b. 8 January 1869, d. 29 July 1929
Birth*J. R. Pritchett was born on 8 January 1869 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Ella Bell Whisenant, daughter of James Marony Whisenant and Sarah Ann Arnold, on 25 January 1920. 
Death*J. R. Pritchett died on 29 July 1929 at age 60. 

Family

Ella Bell Whisenant b. 18 February 1886, d. 15 April 1975
Children
  • Claude Pritchett
  • Ralph Pritchett

Dolly Lodusky Whisenant

ID# 33780, b. 27 March 1888, d. 29 October 1888
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Dolly Lodusky Whisenant was born on 27 March 1888. 
Death*She died on 29 October 1888. 

Charles Maroney Whisenant

ID# 33781, b. 4 September 1889
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*Charles Maroney Whisenant was born on 4 September 1889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Census record not found. He is not listed in his father's household in the 1910 census report. He may have died before then.

James Cleveland Whisenant

ID# 33782, b. 20 November 1892, d. 2 November 1917
Father*James Marony Whisenant b. 15 Feb 1855, d. 28 Sep 1913
Mother*Sarah Ann Arnold b. 14 Jul 1854, d. 18 Jul 1919
Birth*James Cleveland Whisenant was born on 20 November 1892 in GA. 
Death*He died on 2 November 1917 at age 24. 
Burial*He was buried in West Hill Cem., Dalton, Whitfield Co., GA, 34.76610, -84.97940. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GAage 8
1910Hamilton Co., TNage 17, single, living with parents

Margaret Francella Doares

ID# 33785, b. 25 January 1925, d. 17 December 1980
Father*Jessie David Doares b. 27 Sep 1878, d. 18 Sep 1941
Mother*Zelia Gessie Whisonant b. 14 Jan 1899, d. 24 Jul 1985
Birth*Margaret Francella Doares was born on 25 January 1925 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC; She married Crawford Minor Hinson. 
Death*She died on 17 December 1980 at age 55. 
Census*Margaret Francella Doares appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Catawba, York Co., SC, age 4 yrs., 2? months, resides with Aunt & Uncle Ossie & James Fox. She is also listed with her mother in Ebenezer, age 5. 

Charles Alexander Whisenant

ID# 33786
Referenceunknown parents
Marriage*Charles Alexander Whisenant married Mattie Lou Kelley. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Census data not found.
1880Census data not found.
1900Census data not found.
Note*Charles Alexander Whisenant I have no additional information pertaining to this person. 

Family

Mattie Lou Kelley b. circa 1859
Children

Ira Jackson Whisenant

ID# 33787, b. 13 March 1892, d. 18 October 1973
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Ira Jackson Whisenant was born on 13 March 1892 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Margaret Lila Jones on 6 October 1916 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Death*Ira Jackson Whisenant died on 18 October 1973 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 81. 
Burial*He was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Cem., Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.600000,-86.639444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found.
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 18, single, living at home
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 26, md. (Note: Census listed his name as "Ira E.")
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 38, md., 1st md. age 24, boiler maker
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 46, md., completed the 8th. grade. He is employed as a Boiler Maker at the steel mill. His wage last year was $748. He owns a home valued at $3000. This also a grand-daughter in the household. Her name is Patricia Reed, age 2. [e.d. 68-78, sheet 6A, household #119]
Name Variation As of 1 January 1920, Ira Jackson Whisenant was also known as Ira E. Whisenant.3 

Family

Margaret Lila Jones b. 1898, d. 1974
Marriage*He married Margaret Lila Jones on 6 October 1916 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Margaret Lila Jones

ID# 33788, b. 1898, d. 1974
Birth*Margaret Lila Jones was born in 1898 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Ira Jackson Whisenant, son of Charles Alexander Whisenant and Mattie Lou Kelley, on 6 October 1916 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Death*Margaret Lila Jones died in 1974.1 
Burial*She was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Cem., Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.600000,-86.639444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 22, md.
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 32, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 42, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed.

Family

Ira Jackson Whisenant b. 13 March 1892, d. 18 October 1973
Marriage*Margaret Lila Jones married Ira Jackson Whisenant, son of Charles Alexander Whisenant and Mattie Lou Kelley, on 6 October 1916 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Effie Ira Whisenant

ID# 33789, b. 21 August 1917, d. 16 July 2012
Father*Ira Jackson Whisenant b. 13 Mar 1892, d. 18 Oct 1973
Mother*Margaret Lila Jones b. 1898, d. 1974
Birth*Effie Ira Whisenant was born on 21 August 1917 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Will Reed on 10 April 1936 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Marriage*Effie Ira Whisenant married Richard M. Howell. 
Death*Effie Ira Whisenant died on 16 July 2012 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 94.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East Cem., Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.600000,-86.639444. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 2 yrs., 4 months
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 12
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 23, widow, completed 4 years of high school. She is employed as a "New Worker". She resides with her parents.
Obituary*

Family 1

Will Reed b. 3 October 1915, d. 6 September 1938
Marriage*Effie Ira Whisenant married Will Reed on 10 April 1936 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.2 
Child
  • Patricia Reed

Family 2

Richard M. Howell b. 28 August 1904, d. 7 October 1956
Marriage*Effie Ira Whisenant married Richard M. Howell. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Jackson Cuyler Whisenant

ID# 33790, b. 10 October 1919, d. 30 June 1997
Father*Ira Jackson Whisenant b. 13 Mar 1892, d. 18 Oct 1973
Mother*Margaret Lila Jones b. 1898, d. 1974
Birth*Jackson Cuyler Whisenant was born on 10 October 1919 in AL. 
Marriage*He married Josie Cox on 20 December 1946 in Jefferson Co., AL. 
Death*Jackson Cuyler Whisenant died on 30 June 1997 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 2 months
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 10
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 20, single, completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a Pattern Maker at a Wheel Co. His wage last year was $800. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Jackson Cuyler Whisenant began military service on 29 October 1940 in GA U.S. Army enlistment. 
Note*He was reported as a P.O.W. in Japan. on 7 May 1942. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 24 January 1946. 

Family

Josie Cox b. 17 April 1921, d. 8 August 2006
Marriage*He married Josie Cox on 20 December 1946 in Jefferson Co., AL. 
Children

Mattie Lou Kelley

ID# 33793, b. circa 1859
Birth*Mattie Lou Kelley was born circa 1859 in AL. 
Marriage*She married Charles Alexander Whisenant. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALwidow, 7 ch., 7 living
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 54, widow
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 74, widow, completed 3rd. grade. She resides with her daughter Mattie Betts. [e.d. 68-175, sheet 7A, household #151]

Family

Charles Alexander Whisenant
Children

Charles Emil Ryser

ID# 33794, b. 17 February 1945, d. 8 February 2010
Birth*Charles Emil Ryser was born on 17 February 1945 in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., TX.1 
Death*He died on 8 February 2010 in Denison, Grayson Co., TX, at age 64.1 

Family

Cathy Ann Whisenhunt
Child
  • Charles Erich Ryser

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Charles Alexander Whisenant Jr.1

ID# 33795, b. 5 January 1884, d. 26 July 1931
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Charles Alexander Whisenant Jr. was born on 5 January 1884 in GA.1,2 
Death*He died on 26 July 1931 at age 47.2 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, 33.548333,-86.754167. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 23, single, living at home
Residence* In September 1918 Charles lived in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL; his mother lives at the same address.1 

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Lestra Whisenant

ID# 33796, b. circa 1890
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Lestra Whisenant was born circa 1890 in AL.1 
Census*Lestra Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 20, single. 

Citations

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

Norman Whisenant

ID# 33797, b. circa 1894
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Norman Whisenant was born circa 1894 in AL.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Census record not found
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 16, single

Citations

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

Winnie Whisenant

ID# 33798, b. circa 1896
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Winnie Whisenant was born circa 1896 in AL; She married Thomas Moore, 20 Sep 1913, in Woodlawn, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Census*Winnie Whisenant appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, age 14, single. 

Citations

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

Mattie Whisenant

ID# 33799, b. circa 1900, d. 21 March 1970
Father*Charles Alexander Whisenant
Mother*Mattie Lou Kelley b. c 1859
Birth*Mattie Whisenant was born circa 1900 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Willie P. Betts on 5 January 1920 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Divorce*Mattie Whisenant and Willie P. Betts were divorced before 1930. 
Death*Mattie Whisenant died on 21 March 1970 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL
1930Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 29, divorced, living with mother, presser in a printing shop
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 37, widow, completed 7 years of school. She is employed as a Book Repairer at a book binding company. Her wage last year was $398. She mother Mattie Whisenant resides with her. She rents a house for $12. [e.d. 68-175, sheet 7A, household #151]

Family

Willie P. Betts
Marriage*Mattie Whisenant married Willie P. Betts on 5 January 1920 in Decatur Co., GA. 
Divorce*Mattie Whisenant and Willie P. Betts were divorced before 1930. 

Citations

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

Levi Brown

ID# 33800, b. 1790, d. before 1870
Birth*Levi Brown was born in 1790 in SC. 
Marriage*He married Delilah Helton. 
Death*Levi Brown died before 1870. 
Burial*He was buried in Slabtown Cem., near Cleveland, White Co., GA. 
Census*Levi Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 in Habersham Co., GA, age 60, miller & shoemaker. 

Family

Delilah Helton b. 1812, d. before 1880
Children