Arthur O. Whisenhunt

ID# 34501, b. 28 July 1923, d. 17 December 2004
Father*William Henry Whisenhunt b. 19 Jul 1881, d. 6 Jun 1949
Mother*Lula Mae Sutton b. 24 Apr 1885, d. 15 Jul 1967
Birth*Arthur O. Whisenhunt was born on 28 July 1923 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 17 December 2004 in Cullman Co., AL, at age 81.1 
Burial*He was buried in Cross Roads Cem., Jasper, AL, 33.883056,-87.338889

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Ebenezer, Cullman Co., ALage 6
1940Ebenezer, Cullman Co., ALage 16, attending school, completed the 6th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Ledell Thornton
Child
  • Connie Whisenhunt

Citations

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

Emmett Ray Whisenant

ID# 34504, b. 15 July 1910, d. 25 August 1998
Father*William Ernest Whisenant b. 24 Feb 1883, d. 18 May 1970
Mother*Ella Belle Belcher b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 25 Jun 1949
Birth*Emmett Ray Whisenant was born on 15 July 1910 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Julia V. Stanford on 24 December 1933.1 
Death*Emmett Ray Whisenant died on 25 August 1998 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 88.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Duck Springs Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.145000,-85.999167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hendrixville, DeKalb Co., ALage 9
1930DeKalb Co., ALage 19
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 29, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farmer. He rents his farmhouse for $12. [s.d. 5, e.d. 28-34, sheet 6B, line 49, household #103]
Obituary*

Family

Julia V. Stanford b. 18 July 1913, d. 17 February 1984
Marriage*Emmett Ray Whisenant married Julia V. Stanford on 24 December 1933.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Willie Irby Whisenant

ID# 34505, b. 2 September 1912, d. 3 March 2006
Father*William Ernest Whisenant b. 24 Feb 1883, d. 18 May 1970
Mother*Ella Belle Belcher b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 25 Jun 1949
Birth*Willie Irby Whisenant was born on 2 September 1912 in Etowah Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Julia Eugenia Norton
Death*Willie Irby Whisenant died on 3 March 2006 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 93.1 
Burial*He was buried in Rainbow Mem. Gardens Cem., Rainbow City, Etowah Co., AL, 33.987500,-86.071389

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hendrixville, DeKalb Co., ALage 7
1930DeKalb Co., ALage 17
1940Reese, Etowah Co., ALage 27, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $4500. [e.d. 28-53, sheet 5A, household #77]
Obituary*

Family

Julia Eugenia Norton b. 12 March 1913, d. 8 January 2004
Marriage*Willie Irby Whisenant married Julia Eugenia Norton
Child
  • Irby Allen Whisenant

Citations

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

Jessie Belle Whisenant1

ID# 34506, b. 9 May 1915, d. 24 February 2000
Father*William Ernest Whisenant b. 24 Feb 1883, d. 18 May 1970
Mother*Ella Belle Belcher b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 25 Jun 1949
Birth*Jessie Belle Whisenant was born on 9 May 1915 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Henry Norton.1 
Death*Jessie Belle Whisenant died on 24 February 2000 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 84.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Duck Springs Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.145000,-85.999167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hendrixville, DeKalb Co., ALage 4 yrs., 6 months
1930DeKalb Co., ALage 14
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 24, single, completed 4 years of high school. She is not employed, and she resides with her parents.

Family

Thomas Henry Norton b. 9 September 1914, d. 29 March 2000
Marriage*Jessie Belle Whisenant married Thomas Henry Norton.1 

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Mack Howard Whisenant

ID# 34508, b. 14 October 1921, d. 23 January 1982
Father*William Ernest Whisenant b. 24 Feb 1883, d. 18 May 1970
Mother*Ella Belle Belcher b. 29 Jun 1889, d. 25 Jun 1949
Birth*Mack Howard Whisenant was born on 14 October 1921 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 23 January 1982 in AL at age 60.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cem., East Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, 33.988889,-85.969722

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930DeKalb Co., ALage 8
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 18, single, attending school. He has completed 3 years of high school. He resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Mack Howard Whisenant began military service on 14 July 1942 U.S. Navy. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 18 December 1945. 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Alice D. Whisenant

ID# 34509, b. 27 November 1879, d. 1 January 1966
Mother*Amanda L. Whisenant b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 23 Jan 1925
Birth*Alice D. Whisenant was born on 27 November 1879 in AL
Marriage*She married John W. Sherrel on 19 March 1899 in Etowah Co., AL
Death*Alice D. Whisenant died on 1 January 1966 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 86. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 7 months, grand-daughter in household of Ann M. Whisenant.
1900Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 20, md. 1 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1910Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 30, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., 1 ch., 1 living
1920Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 41, md.
1930DeKalb Co., ALage 50, widow, living with brother Ernest Whisenant.
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 59, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a farm laborer. She resides in the household of her brother Willie E. Whisenant.

Family

John W. Sherrel b. 5 October 1877, d. 24 December 1922
Marriage*Alice D. Whisenant married John W. Sherrel on 19 March 1899 in Etowah Co., AL
Child

John W. Sherrel

ID# 34510, b. 5 October 1877, d. 24 December 1922
Birth*John W. Sherrel was born on 5 October 1877 in DeKalb Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Alice D. Whisenant, daughter of Amanda L. Whisenant, on 19 March 1899 in Etowah Co., AL
Death*John W. Sherrel died on 24 December 1922 in Etowah Co., AL, at age 45. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 22, md. 1 yrs.
1910Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 31, md. 1 time, 11 yrs., farmer
1920Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 45, md., farmer

Family

Alice D. Whisenant b. 27 November 1879, d. 1 January 1966
Child

Citations

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

Anne Sue Whisenant

ID# 34511, b. 4 August 1922, d. 25 November 2010
Father*Ulysses Hubbard Whisenant b. 9 Sep 1896, d. 6 Jan 1969
Mother*Gertie Mae Lambert b. 14 Sep 1896, d. 8 Jun 1956
Birth*Anne Sue Whisenant was born on 4 August 1922 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Bill J. Reagan
Death*Anne Sue Whisenant died on 25 November 2010 in AL at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Duck Springs Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.145000,-85.999167.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 7
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 17, single, not attending school, completed 7th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Bill J. Reagan
Marriage*Anne Sue Whisenant married Bill J. Reagan

Citations

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

Imogene Whisenant

ID# 34513, b. 3 April 1931, d. 10 October 2010
Father*Ulysses Hubbard Whisenant b. 9 Sep 1896, d. 6 Jan 1969
Mother*Gertie Mae Lambert b. 14 Sep 1896, d. 8 Jun 1956
Birth*Imogene Whisenant was born on 3 April 1931 in AL
Death*She died on 10 October 2010 in AL at age 79. 
Census*Imogene Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, age 9, attending school, completed the 2nd. grade. 

Emma E. Prince

ID# 34514, b. 29 April 1897, d. 16 March 1980
Birth*Emma E. Prince was born on 29 April 1897 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Walter Hodrick Whisenant, son of Amanda L. Whisenant, circa 1925. 
Death*Emma E. Prince died on 16 March 1980 at age 82.1 
Burial*She was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 33, md., 1st. md. at age 28
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 42, md., completed 3rd. grade. She is not employed.

Family

Walter Hodrick Whisenant b. 26 June 1874, d. 15 December 1952
Children

Citations

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

Stonewall Jack Whisenant

ID# 34515, b. 3 July 1927, d. 24 October 2011
Father*Walter Hodrick Whisenant b. 26 Jun 1874, d. 15 Dec 1952
Mother*Emma E. Prince b. 29 Apr 1897, d. 16 Mar 1980
Birth*Stonewall Jack Whisenant was born on 3 July 1927 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Wynona West
Death*Stonewall Jack Whisenant died on 24 October 2011 in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL, at age 84.2,1 
Burial*He was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 2 yrs., 8 months
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 12, attending school. He as completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

Wynona West b. 20 January 1932, d. 5 August 2001
Marriage*Stonewall Jack Whisenant married Wynona West
Children
  • Connie Whisenant
  • Ramona Whisenant
  • Anita Whisenant
  • Kathy Annette Whisenant
  • Jackie L. Whisenant
  • Tony Patrick Whisenant3 b. 23 Jul 1968, d. 29 Jul 1968
  • Bryan N. Whisenant

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Velma L. Naylor

ID# 34516, b. 12 November 1906, d. 6 July 1969
Birth*Velma L. Naylor was born on 12 November 1906 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*She married Dewey Hobson Whisenant, son of Thomas W. Whisenant and Emma L. Brackett, circa 1920. 
Death*Velma L. Naylor died on 6 July 1969 at age 62.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 23, md., 1st md. age 14
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 32, md., completed 1 year of high school. She is not employed.
Note*Velma L. Naylor and Lois A. Naylor sister in 1906. 

Family

Dewey Hobson Whisenant b. 4 August 1898, d. 14 August 1984
Marriage*Velma L. Naylor married Dewey Hobson Whisenant, son of Thomas W. Whisenant and Emma L. Brackett, circa 1920. 
Children

Citations

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

Dewey Arnold Whisenant

ID# 34517, b. 10 September 1922, d. 7 February 2003
Father*Dewey Hobson Whisenant b. 4 Aug 1898, d. 14 Aug 1984
Mother*Velma L. Naylor b. 12 Nov 1906, d. 6 Jul 1969
Birth*Dewey Arnold Whisenant was born on 10 September 1922 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Joan Thompson on 28 June 1947 in Etowah Co., AL
Marriage*Dewey Arnold Whisenant married Audrey E. Jackson
Death*Dewey Arnold Whisenant died on 7 February 2003 at age 80.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556; Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 7
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 17, attending school. He has completed 2 years of high school.

Family 1

Joan Thompson b. 29 June 1926, d. 30 June 2008
Marriage*Dewey Arnold Whisenant married Joan Thompson on 28 June 1947 in Etowah Co., AL
Children

Family 2

Audrey E. Jackson b. 11 January 1921, d. 22 October 2003
Marriage*Dewey Arnold Whisenant married Audrey E. Jackson

Citations

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

William C. Whisenant

ID# 34519, b. 9 November 1928, d. 14 March 1993
Father*Dewey Hobson Whisenant b. 4 Aug 1898, d. 14 Aug 1984
Mother*Velma L. Naylor b. 12 Nov 1906, d. 6 Jul 1969
Birth*William C. Whisenant was born on 9 November 1928 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sally Jo McKay on 19 December 1959 in Marion Co., AL.3 
Death*William C. Whisenant died on 14 March 1993 in Hamilton Co., TN, at age 64.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 1 yr., 5 months
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 11, attending school. He has completed the 4th. grade.

Family

Sally Jo McKay b. 25 September 1935, d. 14 November 2007

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Ester Inez Harris

ID# 34520, b. 14 March 1901, d. 21 February 1946
Birth*Ester Inez Harris was born on 14 March 1901 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Jessie Preston Whisenant, son of Thomas W. Whisenant and Emma L. Brackett, circa 1919. 
Death*Ester Inez Harris died on 21 February 1946 at age 44.1 
Burial*She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.109167,-86.036111

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 18, md.
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 29, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 39, md., completed the 7th. grade. She is employed as a farm laborer.

Family

Jessie Preston Whisenant b. 15 October 1894, d. 14 November 1973
Marriage*Ester Inez Harris married Jessie Preston Whisenant, son of Thomas W. Whisenant and Emma L. Brackett, circa 1919. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.

Carlos G. Whisenant

ID# 34521, b. 8 February 1920, d. November 1981
Father*Jessie Preston Whisenant b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 14 Nov 1973
Mother*Ester Inez Harris b. 14 Mar 1901, d. 21 Feb 1946
Birth*Carlos G. Whisenant was born on 8 February 1920 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Alice Irene Hyde
Death*Carlos G. Whisenant died in November 1981 at age 61.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 10
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 20, single, completed 1 year of high school. He is employed as a farm laborer. He resides with his parents.

Family 1

Alice Irene Hyde

Family 2

Children

Family 3

Lillie M. Stough

Citations

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

Jewel Doyce Jones1

ID# 34522, b. 2 June 1918, d. 24 August 2010
Birth*Jewel Doyce Jones was born on 2 June 1918 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Marriage*He married Irma Lois Whisenhunt, daughter of Peter Richard Whisenhunt and Martha Angeline Aylor, on 2 March 1940 in Pike Co., AR.3 
Death*Jewel Doyce Jones died on 24 August 2010 in El Dorado, Union Co., AR, at age 92.2 
Burial*He was buried in Glenwood Cem., Pike Co., AR, 34.322222,-93.543056
Census*Jewel Doyce Jones appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Glenwood, Pike Co., AR, age 21, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is the proprietor of a retail grocery truck. H owns a home valued at $600. 

Family

Irma Lois Whisenhunt b. 10 September 1921, d. 16 December 1986

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Barney E. Whisenant1

ID# 34524, b. 19 June 1927, d. 24 May 2001
Father*Jessie Preston Whisenant b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 14 Nov 1973
Mother*Ester Inez Harris b. 14 Mar 1901, d. 21 Feb 1946
Birth*Barney E. Whisenant was born on 19 June 1927 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 24 May 2001 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, at age 73.1 
Burial*He was buried in Fort Mitchell National Cem., Fort Mitchell, Russell Co., AL, 32.352222,-85.020556; Pvt. U.S. Army, World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 2 yrs., 10 months
1940Duck Springs, Etowah Co., ALage 13, attending school. He has completed the 4th. grade.
Milit-Beg*Barney E. Whisenant began military service on 28 March 1946 U.S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 25 September 1947. 

Citations

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

Mattie Delora [unknown]

ID# 34525, b. 19 December 1900, d. 21 April 1957
Birth*Mattie Delora [unknown] was born on 19 December 1900 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Henry Vester Whisenant, son of Thomas W. Whisenant and Emma L. Brackett, circa 1920. 
Death*Mattie Delora [unknown] died on 21 April 1957 at age 56.2,1 
Burial*She was buried in Kyuka Baptist Ch. Cem., Duck Springs, Etowah Co., AL, 34.167500,-86.020556

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Alabama City, Etowah Co., ALage 28, md., 1st md. age 18
1940Reese, Etowah Co., ALage 39, md., completed the 6th. grade.

Family

Henry Vester Whisenant b. 17 January 1897, d. 15 May 1949
Children

Citations

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

Ray Elvester Whisenant

ID# 34526, b. 11 October 1921, d. 21 July 1998
Father*Henry Vester Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 15 May 1949
Mother*Mattie Delora [unknown] b. 19 Dec 1900, d. 21 Apr 1957
Birth*Ray Elvester Whisenant was born on 11 October 1921 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Angelou F. [unknown] 
Death*Ray Elvester Whisenant died on 21 July 1998 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 76.1 
Burial*He was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cem., East Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, 33.988889,-85.969722; AM2 US Navy World War II. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Alabama City, Etowah Co., ALage 8
1940Reese, Etowah Co., ALage 18, single, attending school, completed 2 years of high school.
Milit-Beg*Ray Elvester Whisenant began military service on 22 October 1942 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, U.S. Navy. Served on the U.S.S. Monterey and the U.S.S. Hornet during World War II. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 1 December 1945. 
Note*He Children: Jeanie, Kenneth, and Allen. in January 2015. 

Family

Angelou F. [unknown] b. 10 November 1920, d. 27 May 2002
Marriage*He married Angelou F. [unknown] 

Citations

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

Roy Cecil Whisenant

ID# 34527, b. 16 February 1925, d. 13 October 1993
Father*Henry Vester Whisenant b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 15 May 1949
Mother*Mattie Delora [unknown] b. 19 Dec 1900, d. 21 Apr 1957
Birth*Roy Cecil Whisenant was born on 16 February 1925 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 13 October 1993 in Venton, Benton Co., IA, at age 68.2 
Burial*He was buried in Maplewood Cem., Vinton, Benton Co., IA, 42.170000,-92.048889

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Alabama City, Etowah Co., ALage 5
1940Reese, Etowah Co., ALage 15, single, attending school, completed the 5th. grade.
Residence In February 1969 Roy lived in TX.1 

Family

Evelyn Louise Sanderson
Children
  • Carol E. Whisenant
  • Roy Hershel 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

Ola V. [unknown]

ID# 34528, b. circa 1902
Birth*Ola V. [unknown] was born circa 1902 in GA
Marriage*She married James Lunt Whisenant, son of Alexander Youngblood and Elizabeth Whisenant, circa 1923. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 28, md., 1st. md. age 21
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 47, md., completed the 3rd. grade.

Family

James Lunt Whisenant b. 15 January 1863, d. 28 February 1943

William Harrison Whisenant

ID# 34529, b. 7 August 1920, d. 16 March 2003
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962
Mother*Della Suzie Slaton b. 2 May 1889, d. 15 May 1970
Birth*William Harrison Whisenant was born on 7 August 1920 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ola Mildren Dudley on 27 October 1940 in Jackson Co., AL.2 
Death*William Harrison Whisenant died on 16 March 2003 in Jackson Co., AL, at age 82.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 9
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 20, single, completed the 3rd. grade. He works as a farmer, and resides with his parents.
Nickname William Harrison Whisenant also went by the name of Poss. 

Family

Ola Mildren Dudley b. 5 March 1925, d. 24 September 2004
Children

Citations

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

Earl Dee Whisenant

ID# 34530, b. 18 April 1922, d. 1 July 1985
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962
Mother*Della Suzie Slaton b. 2 May 1889, d. 15 May 1970
Birth*Earl Dee Whisenant was born on 18 April 1922 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Alma A. Roberts
Death*Earl Dee Whisenant died on 1 July 1985 in Scottsboro, Jackson Co., AL, at age 63; Tec. 5, U.S. Army World War II.2 
Burial*He was buried in Friendship Cem., Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 7
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 18, single, not attending school. He has completed the 3rd. grade. He works as a farmer, and resides with his parents.
Milit-Beg*Earl Dee Whisenant began military service on 23 October 1942 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Milit-End*He ended military service on 24 December 1945. 

Family

Alma A. Roberts b. 23 October 1923, d. 27 December 2002
Marriage*He married Alma A. Roberts

Citations

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

Ruby Grace Whisenant

ID# 34533, b. 15 January 1930, d. 8 November 1992
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 5 Dec 1883, d. 13 May 1962
Mother*Della Suzie Slaton b. 2 May 1889, d. 15 May 1970
Marriage*Ruby Grace Whisenant married Hershel Pope Carson
Birth*Ruby Grace Whisenant was born on 15 January 1930 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 8 November 1992 at age 62.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 2 months
1940Pisgah, Jackson Co., ALage 10, attending school. She has competed the 4th. grade.

Family

Hershel Pope Carson b. 29 April 1917, d. 14 June 1991
Child
  • Deborah Anne Carson

Citations

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

Vonal Lee Whisenant

ID# 34534, b. circa 1921
Father*Charles Elbert Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 11 Jul 1969
Mother*Susan Rhodie Smith b. 12 Nov 1897, d. Dec 1984
Birth*Vonal Lee Whisenant was born circa 1921 in AL
Census*Vonal Lee Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL, age 9. 

Flora Lena Whisenant

ID# 34535, b. 15 September 1925, d. 18 October 2013
Father*Charles Elbert Whisenant b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 11 Jul 1969
Mother*Susan Rhodie Smith b. 12 Nov 1897, d. Dec 1984
Birth*Flora Lena Whisenant was born on 15 September 1925 in AL
Marriage*She married Clyde Sartin
Death*Flora Lena Whisenant died on 18 October 2013 in AL at age 88.1 
Burial*She was buried in Friendship Cem., Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL
Obituary*
Census*Flora Lena Whisenant appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Pisgah, Jackson Co., AL, age 5. 

Family

Clyde Sartin

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Katherine Christeen Bice

ID# 34537, b. 1 September 1926, d. 30 October 1997
Father*Emmett R. Bice b. 28 May 1902, d. 22 Aug 1984
Mother*Carrie L. Whisenant b. 14 May 1907, d. 31 Dec 1994
Birth*Katherine Christeen Bice was born on 1 September 1926 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 30 October 1997 in San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 71; Her married name was Strembler.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 3 yrs., 6 months, living with grand-father Marion Whisenant.
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 13, completed the 8th. grade.

Citations

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

Emmitt R. Bice Jr.

ID# 34538, b. 16 July 1929, d. 8 January 1992
Father*Emmett R. Bice b. 28 May 1902, d. 22 Aug 1984
Mother*Carrie L. Whisenant b. 14 May 1907, d. 31 Dec 1994
Birth*Emmitt R. Bice Jr. was born on 16 July 1929 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 8 January 1992 in MI at age 62.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Tarrant, Jefferson Co., ALage 9 months, living with grand-father Marion Whisenant.
1940Birmingham, Jefferson Co., ALage 10, completed the 4th. grade.

Citations

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

Willie P. Betts

ID# 34540
Marriage*Willie P. Betts married Mattie Whisenant, daughter of Charles Alexander Whisenant and Mattie Lou Kelley, on 5 January 1920 in Decatur Co., GA
Divorce*Willie P. Betts and Mattie Whisenant were divorced before 1930. 

Family

Mattie Whisenant b. circa 1900, d. 21 March 1970

Talmadge Whisnant

ID# 34541, b. 3 November 1920, d. 15 November 2012
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Mother*Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 Aug 1900, d. 1 Jan 1991
Birth*Talmadge Whisnant was born on 3 November 1920 in AL.1 
Death*He died on 15 November 2012 at age 92.2,1 
Obituary*
Nickname Talmadge Whisnant also went by the name of Pete.2 
Census*He appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Lawrence Co., AL, age 9. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 19 October 1942 in AL U. S. Army enlistment. 
Residence* In July 2001 Talmadge lived in Hamilton, Marion Co., AL

Citations

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

Hoyt M. Whisenant

ID# 34542, b. 14 February 1924, d. 13 August 2013
Hoyt & Eva Whisenant
(Photo courtesy: Marilyn Cox)
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Mother*Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 Aug 1900, d. 1 Jan 1991
Birth*Hoyt M. Whisenant was born on 14 February 1924 in Lawrence Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Eva A. Hamby on 9 May 1945 in Lawrence Co., AL.3 
Death*Hoyt M. Whisenant died on 13 August 2013 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 89.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 6
1940Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 16, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In 2005 Hoyt lived in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL

Family

Eva A. Hamby b. 25 December 1927, d. 28 July 2005
Marriage*He married Eva A. Hamby on 9 May 1945 in Lawrence Co., AL.3 
Children
  • Betty Jane Whisenant
  • Patsy Whisenant

Citations

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

Herman Whisenant

ID# 34543, b. 7 June 1926, d. 9 March 2011
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Mother*Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 Aug 1900, d. 1 Jan 1991
Birth*Herman Whisenant was born on 7 June 1926 in Lawrence Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Ona Kathleen Hamby
Death*Herman Whisenant died on 9 March 2011 in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL, at age 84.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Mountain Springs Cem., Lawrence Co., AL, 34.370833,-87.365833.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 3 yrs., 11 months
1940Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 13, attending school, completed the 2nd. grade.
Obituary*
Residence* In July 2001 Herman lived in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL

Family

Ona Kathleen Hamby b. 10 January 1932, d. 10 December 2012
Marriage*He married Ona Kathleen Hamby

Citations

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

Jessie Lee Whisenant

ID# 34544, b. 10 January 1930, d. 3 July 2001
Father*William Henry Whisenant b. 31 Mar 1896, d. 14 May 1951
Mother*Florence Mary Blankenship b. 14 Aug 1900, d. 1 Jan 1991
Birth*Jessie Lee Whisenant was born on 10 January 1930 in Lawrence Co., AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Kathy L. [unknown] 
Marriage*Jessie Lee Whisenant married Betty Joyce Russell in February 1967 in Morgan Co., AL.3 
Death*Jessie Lee Whisenant died on 3 July 2001 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, at age 71.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Raper Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.537778,-87.094167

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Lawrence Co., ALage 3 months, name on census was "Price".
1940Pin Hook, Lawrence Co., ALage 12, attending school, completed the 2nd. grade. Name listed as "Jessie Lee".
Obituary*
Name Variation As of 1930, Jessie Lee Whisenant was also known as Price Whisenant "Price" was the name of the family doctor "Dr. Price Irwin". Name changed to "Jessie Lee" after he was about a year old.4 
Residence In 1997 Jessie lived in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL

Family 1

Kathy L. [unknown] b. 6 September 1931, d. 13 November 2001
Marriage*He married Kathy L. [unknown] 
Children

Family 2

Betty Joyce Russell b. 26 July 1934, d. 28 August 2007
Marriage*Jessie Lee Whisenant married Betty Joyce Russell in February 1967 in Morgan Co., AL.3 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S428] Obituary.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Rachel C. Sulcer

ID# 34546, b. circa 1901
Birth*Rachel C. Sulcer was born circa 1901 in AL
Marriage*She married Owen Elmo Whisenant, son of Asa Whisenant and Tellis J. Collins, on 3 November 1943 in Madison Co., AL.1 
Divorce*Rachel C. Sulcer and Owen Elmo Whisenant were divorced in July 1957 in Madison Co., AL.1 
Census*Rachel C. Sulcer appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Marshall Co., AL

Family

Owen Elmo Whisenant b. 5 March 1910, d. 12 July 1973
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Osmorene E. Whisenant1

ID# 34547, b. 22 November 1923, d. 17 February 2006
Father*Owen Elmo Whisenant b. 5 Mar 1910, d. 12 Jul 1973
Mother*Mattie M. [unknown] b. 13 Feb 1901, d. 30 Dec 1992
Birth*Osmorene E. Whisenant was born on 22 November 1923 in Somerville, Morgan Co., AL.2 
Death*She died on 17 February 2006 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, at age 82; single.2 
Burial*She was buried in Roselawn Gardens Of Memory Cem., Decatur, Morgan Co., AL, 34.594167,-87.005000
Name Variation Osmorene E. Whisenant was also known as Osmorean E. Whisenant. 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Cranford, Marshall Co., AL, age 6. 

Citations

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

Audrey Lucille Whisenant

ID# 34548, b. 12 October 1920, d. 11 January 2005
Father*George Harley Whisenant b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Mother*Dovie Griggs b. 29 Oct 1899, d. 25 Mar 1949
Birth*Audrey Lucille Whisenant was born on 12 October 1920 in Marshall Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Herbert William Shannon on 22 November 1941 in Cullman Co., AL.1 
Death*Audrey Lucille Whisenant died on 11 January 2005 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL, at age 84. 
Burial*She was buried in Cullman City Cem., Cullman Co., AL, 34.165278,-86.847222

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 9
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 19, single, completed 3 years of high school. She is employed as a Hair Dresser at a beauty shop. Her wage last year was $80. She resides with her parents.

Family

Herbert William Shannon b. 10 April 1920, d. October 1984

Citations

  1. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Jewell B. Whisenant

ID# 34549, b. 15 November 1925, d. 25 January 2010
Father*George Harley Whisenant b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Mother*Dovie Griggs b. 29 Oct 1899, d. 25 Mar 1949
Birth*Jewell B. Whisenant was born on 15 November 1925 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married William Herman Abbott on 3 February 1943 in Cullman Co., AL.2 
Death*Jewell B. Whisenant died on 25 January 2010 in Morgan Co., AL, at age 84.3,1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 4 yrs., 5 months
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 14, attending school, completed the 6th. grade.
Note*Jewell B. Whisenant She is the mother of William Richard Abbott and Steve Abbott. 
Obituary*
Residence* In 2005 Jewell lived in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL

Family

William Herman Abbott b. 31 August 1923, d. 16 November 2004
Marriage*She married William Herman Abbott on 3 February 1943 in Cullman Co., AL.2 

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.
  3. [S428] Obituary.

Cora Nell Whisenant

ID# 34550, b. circa 1927
Father*George Harley Whisenant b. 25 Feb 1894, d. 22 Sep 1978
Mother*Dovie Griggs b. 29 Oct 1899, d. 25 Mar 1949
Birth*Cora Nell Whisenant was born circa 1927 in AL

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Arab, Marshall Co., ALage 2 yrs., 3 months
1940Cullman, Cullman Co., ALage 12, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.