William Ezra Whisenhunt

ID# 301, b. 27 April 1848, d. 18 May 1899
Father*Adam Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1824, d. 1872
Mother*Eveline Uriah Burk b. 21 Apr 1826, d. 1905
Birth*William Ezra Whisenhunt was born on 27 April 1848 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Hannah Raburn in 1868 in Carroll Co., GA. 
Marriage*William Ezra Whisenhunt married Kate Smead on 11 December 1878 in Guadalupe Co., TX.2 
Death*William Ezra Whisenhunt died on 18 May 1899 in TX at age 51.1 
Burial*He was buried in Gonzales City Cem., Gonzales, Gonzales Co., TX, 29.510000,-97.451111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 2
1860Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 12
1870Census record not found
1880Census record not found

Family 1

Hannah Raburn b. before 1852
Marriage*William Ezra Whisenhunt married Hannah Raburn in 1868 in Carroll Co., GA. 
Children

Family 2

Kate Smead b. 19 February 1855, d. 7 May 1937
Marriage*William Ezra Whisenhunt married Kate Smead on 11 December 1878 in Guadalupe Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Hannah Raburn

ID# 302, b. before 1852
Birth*Hannah Raburn was born before 1852. 
Marriage*She married William Ezra Whisenhunt, son of Adam Whisenhunt and Eveline Uriah Burk, in 1868 in Carroll Co., GA. 
Death*Hannah Raburn died in TX. 

Family

William Ezra Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1848, d. 18 May 1899
Children

Daniel C. Whisenhunt

ID# 303, b. 21 June 1869, d. 1 November 1933
Father*William Ezra Whisenhunt b. 27 Apr 1848, d. 18 May 1899
Mother*Hannah Raburn b. b 1852
Birth*Daniel C. Whisenhunt was born on 21 June 1869 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Mattie Lena Braswell on 20 December 1894. 
Death*Daniel C. Whisenhunt died on 1 November 1933 in Polk Co., GA, at age 64.2 
Burial*He was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Census record not found.
1900Haralson Co., GAage 29, md. 5 yrs., farmer
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAfarmer, age 40, md. 1 time, 15 yrs.
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 50, md., farmer
1930Aragon, Polk Co., GAage 61, md., village police, 1st. md. age 24
Name Variation Daniel C. Whisenhunt was also known as David C.3 
Occupation*He was a farmer. 

Family

Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 October 1962
Marriage*He married Mattie Lena Braswell on 20 December 1894. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  3. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Mattie Lena Braswell

ID# 304, b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 October 1962
Birth*Mattie Lena Braswell was born on 30 May 1876 in Cobb Co., GA. 
Marriage*She married Daniel C. Whisenhunt, son of William Ezra Whisenhunt and Hannah Raburn, on 20 December 1894. 
Death*Mattie Lena Braswell died on 2 October 1962 in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Haralson Co., GAage 24, md. 5 yrs., 3 ch., 3 living
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 34, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 44, md.
1930Aragon, Polk Co., GAage 54, md., 1st. md. age 18
1940Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 64, widow, completed the 6th. grade. She is not employed. She rents a home for $2. [e.d. 71-8, sheet 6B, household #106]
Residence* In 1942 Mattie lived in Tallapossa, Haralson Co., GA. 

Family

Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 June 1869, d. 1 November 1933
Marriage*She married Daniel C. Whisenhunt, son of William Ezra Whisenhunt and Hannah Raburn, on 20 December 1894. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S401] Georgia Death Index, online http://www.ancestry.com

Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt

ID# 305, b. 20 February 1900, d. 27 September 1950
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt was born on 20 February 1900 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Offie Franklin Baker on 16 October 1915. 
Death*Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt died on 27 September 1950 at age 50.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Haralson Co., GAage 3 months
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 10
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 20, md.
1930Chula, Tift Co., GAage 28, md., 1st. md. age 14
1940Turner Co., GAage 40, md., completed the 8th. grade. She is not employed. [e.d. 142-11, sheet 1B, household #12]
Name Variation Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt was also known as Mattie. 

Family

Offie Franklin Baker b. 8 February 1895, d. 27 September 1950
Marriage*She married Offie Franklin Baker on 16 October 1915. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Offie Franklin Baker

ID# 306, b. 8 February 1895, d. 27 September 1950
Birth*Offie Franklin Baker was born on 8 February 1895 in GA. 
Marriage*He married Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt, daughter of Daniel C. Whisenhunt and Mattie Lena Braswell, on 16 October 1915. 
Death*Offie Franklin Baker died on 27 September 1950 at age 55. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 27, md., farmer
1930Chula, Tift Co., GAage 35, md., 1st. md. age 20, farmer
1940Turner Co., GAage 45, md., completed the 5th. grade. He is a farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $20.

Family

Myrtice Lee Whisenhunt b. 20 February 1900, d. 27 September 1950
Children

Hattie P. Whisenhunt

ID# 307, b. November 1895
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Hattie P. Whisenhunt was born in November 1895 in GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Haralson Co., GAage 4
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 14, single

Joseph Cephus Whisenhunt

ID# 308, b. 16 January 1898, d. 11 August 1955
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Joseph Cephus Whisenhunt was born on 16 January 1898 in Polk Co., GA.1 
Death*He died on 11 August 1955 at age 57.2 
Burial*He was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Haralson Co., GAage 2
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 12
1920St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islandsage 22, single. He is stationed aboard the U.S.S. Vixen.
1940Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 42, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $145. He resides with his mother.
Note*Joseph Cephus Whisenhunt and Cphus Whisenhunt Is this perhaps the same person? 
Residence* In 1942 Joseph lived in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.1 

Citations

  1. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Ethel Whisenhunt

ID# 309, b. circa 1901
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Ethel Whisenhunt was born circa 1901 in GA. 
Census*Ethel Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, age 9. 

Martin Eugene Whisenhunt

ID# 310, b. 3 January 1907, d. 12 October 1928
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Martin Eugene Whisenhunt was born on 3 January 1907 in GA.1 
Burial*He was buried in Buchanan City Cem., Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA, 33.808889,-85.191667. 
Death*He died on 12 October 1928 in Polk Co., GA, at age 21.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 3
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 13

Citations

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

Kermit Allen Whisenhunt

ID# 311, b. November 1909
Father*Daniel C. Whisenhunt b. 21 Jun 1869, d. 1 Nov 1933
Mother*Mattie Lena Braswell b. 30 May 1876, d. 2 Oct 1962
Birth*Kermit Allen Whisenhunt was born in November 1909 in GA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 5 months
1920Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 10
1930South Bend Dist., Fulton Co., GAage 20, single, prisoner
1940Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 30, single, completed the 7th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $100. He resides with his mother.

Family

Adele H. Stadelman

Citations

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

Kate Smead

ID# 312, b. 19 February 1855, d. 7 May 1937
Birth*Kate Smead was born on 19 February 1855 in OH.1 
Marriage*She married William Ezra Whisenhunt, son of Adam Whisenhunt and Eveline Uriah Burk, on 11 December 1878 in Guadalupe Co., TX.2 
Death*Kate Smead died on 7 May 1937 in Rocksprings, Edwards Co., TX, at age 82; widowed.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Rocksprings Cem., Rocksprings, Edwards Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Gonzales Co., TXage 40, widow, 5 ch., 5 living.
1910Bandera Co., TXage 53, widow, 5 ch., 5 living, sheep farmer
1920Bandera Co., TXage 64, widow
1930Rocksprings, Edwards Co., TXage 74, md., 1st. md., age 25. Resides with daughter and son-in-law Rachel & Loni Strackbeine.

Family

William Ezra Whisenhunt b. 27 April 1848, d. 18 May 1899
Marriage*Kate Smead married William Ezra Whisenhunt, son of Adam Whisenhunt and Eveline Uriah Burk, on 11 December 1878 in Guadalupe Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Elizabeth Bell

ID# 313, b. circa 1798, d. 1880
Mother*Jeanette [unknown] b. c 1770
Birth*Elizabeth Bell was born circa 1798 in Randolph Co., NC.1 
Marriage*She married Philip Marion Whisenhunt, son of Adam Whisenhunt and Barbara B. [unknown], on 26 March 1818 in Asheboro, Randolph Co., NC. 
Death*Elizabeth Bell died in 1880 in Carroll Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 52
1860Carrollton, Carroll Co., GAage 69
1870Carrollton, Carroll Co., GAage 74

Family

Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. circa 1800, d. 14 October 1881
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Adam Whisenhunt

ID# 314, b. 27 January 1824, d. 1872
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. c 1800, d. 14 Oct 1881
Mother*Elizabeth Bell b. c 1798, d. 1880
Birth*Adam Whisenhunt was born on 27 January 1824 in TN. 
Marriage*He married Eveline Uriah Burk on 24 June 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Death*Adam Whisenhunt died in 1872 in Miller Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 25, farmer
1860Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 34, farmer, real estate value $300, personal property value $100.
1870Census record not found
Note*Adam Whisenhunt enlisted in Co. E, 9th. Batt'n., Georgia Calv., State Guards. He mustered out on August 28, 1863. He and the family left Hicks Town 'Villa Rica,' Georgia in 1869 and settled near Camden, Arkansas. 

Family

Eveline Uriah Burk b. 21 April 1826, d. 1905
Marriage*He married Eveline Uriah Burk on 24 June 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Eveline Uriah Burk

ID# 315, b. 21 April 1826, d. 1905
Birth*Eveline Uriah Burk was born on 21 April 1826 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married Adam Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Bell, on 24 June 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.2 
Death*Eveline Uriah Burk died in 1905 in Mira, Caddo Parish, LA.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 24
1860Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 33
1880Sulphur, Miller Co., ARage 53, widow. Her mother also lives in the household.
1900Caddo Parish, LAage 74, widow, 8 ch., 2 living.

Family

Adam Whisenhunt b. 27 January 1824, d. 1872
Marriage*Eveline Uriah Burk married Adam Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Bell, on 24 June 1847 in Carroll Co., GA.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Ruth Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 316, b. 27 January 1850, d. 1927
Father*Adam Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1824, d. 1872
Mother*Eveline Uriah Burk b. 21 Apr 1826, d. 1905
Birth*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt was born on 27 January 1850 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Brown circa 1874. 
Death*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt died in 1927 in Miller Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 6 months
1860Buchanan, Haralson Co., GAage 11
1880Miller Co., AR

Family

Robert Brown b. September 1855, d. 5 May 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Robert Brown

ID# 317, b. September 1855, d. 5 May 1927
Birth*Robert Brown was born in September 1855 in SC; His parents were Roland Brown and Malinda [unknown].1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Ann Whisenhunt, daughter of Adam Whisenhunt and Eveline Uriah Burk, circa 1874. 
Death*Robert Brown died on 5 May 1927 in Caddo Parish, LA, at age 71.1 
Census*Robert Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Miller Co., AR. 

Family

Ruth Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 January 1850, d. 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Sarah Hortense Eveline Brown

ID# 318, b. 12 December 1878, d. 6 June 1930
Father*Robert Brown b. Sep 1855, d. 5 May 1927
Mother*Ruth Ann Whisenhunt b. 27 Jan 1850, d. 1927
Birth*Sarah Hortense Eveline Brown was born on 12 December 1878 in Miller Co., AR; She married J. Blanton Tidwell on 07 Jan 1894. She marrried William Henry on 12 Jun 1901. She married William Lafayette Ballard on 21 Mar 1905.1 
Death*She died on 6 June 1930 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, at age 51.1 
Burial*She was buried in Munnelyn Chap. Cem., Caddo Parish, LA, 32.964444,-93.917500. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Miller Co., AR
1910Caddo Parish, LA
Name Variation Sarah Hortense Eveline Brown was also known as Tency. 

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 319, b. circa 1839, d. before 3 June 1900
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt b. c 1800, d. 14 Oct 1881
Mother*Elizabeth Bell b. c 1798, d. 1880
Birth*Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. was born circa 1839 in Carroll Co., GA. 
Marriage*He married Nancy C. Coleman on 11 August 1857 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Death*Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. died before 3 June 1900 in Haralson Co., GA. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 12
1860Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GAage 21, farm laborer, personal property value $200.
1870Carrollton, Carroll Co., GAage 31, farmer, R$500., P$125
1880Price, Haralson Co., GAage 41, md., farmer
Note*Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. enlisted as a Private in Co. E-F, 1st. GA Cavalry. 

Family

Nancy C. Coleman b. circa 1834
Marriage*He married Nancy C. Coleman on 11 August 1857 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Nancy C. Coleman

ID# 320, b. circa 1834
Birth*Nancy C. Coleman was born circa 1834 in GA. 
Marriage*She married Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr., son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Bell, on 11 August 1857 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Death*Nancy C. Coleman died in Lindale, Smith Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GAage 26
1870Carrollton, Carroll Co., GAage 36
1880Price, Haralson Co., GAage 45, md.
1900Lindale, Smith Co., TXage 64, widow, 8 ch., 6 living. She resides in the household with her son Wick.

Family

Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. circa 1839, d. before 3 June 1900
Marriage*Nancy C. Coleman married Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr., son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt and Elizabeth Bell, on 11 August 1857 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

John Lewis Whisenhunt

ID# 321, b. 20 September 1859, d. 27 September 1944
Father*Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1839, d. b 3 Jun 1900
Mother*Nancy C. Coleman b. c 1834
Birth*John Lewis Whisenhunt was born on 20 September 1859 in Carroll Co., GA.1,2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, daughter of William Meredith, circa 1883.3 
Divorce*John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith were divorced before 1920.3 
Death*John Lewis Whisenhunt died on 27 September 1944 in Henderson, Rusk Co., TX, at age 85; widowed.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lindale City Cem., Lindale, Smith Co., TX, 32.512778,-95.421389.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GAage 8 months
1870Carrollton, Carroll Co., GAage 10
1880Price, Haralson Co., GAage 20, single, living with parents
1900Smith Co., TXage 40, md. 19 yrs., farmer
1910Mt. Sylvan, Smith Co., TXage 50, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., farmer
1920Census record not found
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 70, widowed, manager gin company, no military service. He resides in the household of his son James E. Whisenhunt.
1940Smith Co., TXage 80, widow, completed the 5th. grade. He lives alone. He owns a home valued at $100. [e.d. 212-16, sheet 3A, household #50]

Family

Sarah Jane Grey Meredith b. 5 March 1859, d. 19 September 1939
Marriage*John Lewis Whisenhunt married Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, daughter of William Meredith, circa 1883.3 
Divorce*John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith were divorced before 1920.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Sarah Jane Grey Meredith

ID# 322, b. 5 March 1859, d. 19 September 1939
Father*William Meredith b. Apr 1827, d. c 1908
Birth*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith was born on 5 March 1859 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Lewis Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy C. Coleman, circa 1883.3 
Divorce*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith and John Lewis Whisenhunt were divorced before 1920.3 
Death*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith died on 19 September 1939 in Smith Co., TX, at age 80; married.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Lindale City Cem., Lindale, Smith Co., TX, 32.512778,-95.421389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 41, md. 19 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living.
1910Mt. Sylvan, Smith Co., TXage 50, md. 1 time, 27 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1920Lindale, Smith Co., TXage 60, divorced
Note*Note: Before she married John she married A. J. Tidwell on 12 Oct 1879, in Montgomery Co., AR. 
Name Variation Sarah Jane Grey Meredith was also known as Sallie.4 

Family

John Lewis Whisenhunt b. 20 September 1859, d. 27 September 1944
Marriage*She married John Lewis Whisenhunt, son of Philip Marion Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy C. Coleman, circa 1883.3 
Divorce*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith and John Lewis Whisenhunt were divorced before 1920.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.

Gipson Dale Whisenhunt

ID# 323, b. 21 February 1886, d. 6 March 1973
Father*John Lewis Whisenhunt b. 20 Sep 1859, d. 27 Sep 1944
Mother*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith b. 5 Mar 1859, d. 19 Sep 1939
Birth*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt was born on 21 February 1886 in Black Springs, Montgomery Co., AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lola Mae Casey on 18 January 1918 in Creek Co., OK. 
Death*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt died on 6 March 1973 in Cherokee Co., TX, at age 87; married.3,2 
Burial*He was buried in Lindale City Cem., Lindale, Smith Co., TX, 32.512778,-95.421389.4 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 14
1910Smith Co., TXage 24, single, living with brother James Whisenhunt.
1920Sapulpa, Creek Co., OKage 34,md., oil worker, pumper
1930Exeter, Barry Co., MOage 44, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 32
1940Nebo, Smith Co., TXage 54, md., completed the 4th. grade. He is a ginner at a cotton gin. His wage last year was $105. He rents a home for $3. [e.d. 212-48, sheet 9A, household #85]

Family

Lola Mae Casey b. 12 January 1903, d. 15 January 2004
Marriage*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt married Lola Mae Casey on 18 January 1918 in Creek Co., OK. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.

Lola Mae Casey

ID# 324, b. 12 January 1903, d. 15 January 2004
Burial*Lola Mae Casey was buried in Lindale City Cem., Lindale, Smith Co., TX, 32.512778,-95.421389.1 
Birth*She was born on 12 January 1903 in Milam Co., TX.2,1,3 
Marriage*She married Gipson Dale Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 18 January 1918 in Creek Co., OK. 
Death*Lola Mae Casey died on 15 January 2004 in Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX, at age 101.2,3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Sapulpa, Creek Co., OKage 17, md.
1930Exeter, Barry Co., MOage 27, md., 1st. md. age 15
1940Nebo, Smith Co., TXage 37, md., completed the 4th. grade. She is not employed.
Obituary*

Family

Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 February 1886, d. 6 March 1973
Marriage*Lola Mae Casey married Gipson Dale Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 18 January 1918 in Creek Co., OK. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.
  2. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Louie Bryan Whisenhunt

ID# 326, b. 14 July 1920, d. 17 September 1976
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Louie Bryan Whisenhunt was born on 14 July 1920 in OK.1 
Marriage*He married Wilma Elozine Dawson. 
Death*Louie Bryan Whisenhunt died on 17 September 1976 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 56; married.1 
Burial*He was buried in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cem., Cloverleaf, Harris Co., TX, 29.772778,-95.159444.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Exeter, Barry Co., MOage 9
1940Nebo, Smith Co., TXage 19, single, completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a farm laborer. His wage last year was $180. He resides with his parents.

Family

Wilma Elozine Dawson b. 30 January 1925, d. 2 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Lenora Marie Whisenhunt

ID# 327, b. 19 December 1924, d. 15 October 2011
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Lenora Marie Whisenhunt was born on 19 December 1924 in OK. 
Marriage*She married James Clyde Kennedy. 
Death*Lenora Marie Whisenhunt died on 15 October 2011 in Henderson Co., TX, at age 86.1 
Burial*She was buried in Sabine Cem., Lindale, Smith Co., TX, 32.563333,-95.390556. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1930Exeter, Barry Co., MOage 5 yrs., 3 months
1940Nebo, Smith Co., TXage 15, attending school, completed the 4th. grade.
Obituary*

Family

James Clyde Kennedy b. 31 January 1922, d. 27 October 1982
Marriage*Lenora Marie Whisenhunt married James Clyde Kennedy. 
Child
  • James Clyde Kennedy Jr.

Citations

  1. [S428] Obituary.

Herman Dale Whisenhunt

ID# 328, b. 29 November 1926, d. 11 May 1930
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Herman Dale Whisenhunt was born on 29 November 1926 in Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.1 
Death*He died on 11 May 1930 in Barry Co., MO, at age 3.1 
Burial*He was buried in Maplewood Cem., Barry Co., MO, 36.663889,-93.943056. 
Census*Herman Dale Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO, age 3 yrs., 4 months (Note: Census definitely states this age.). 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Hoyt Dewitt Whisenhunt

ID# 331, b. 26 December 1931, d. 26 February 1932
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Hoyt Dewitt Whisenhunt was born on 26 December 1931. 
Death*He died on 26 February 1932 in Barry Co., MO.1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Virgie Grey Whisenhunt

ID# 332, b. 31 December 1933, d. 2 July 1986
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Virgie Grey Whisenhunt was born on 31 December 1933 in Smith Co., TX.1 
Marriage*She married John T. Bonner on 22 July 1950 in Miller Co., AR.2 
Death*Virgie Grey Whisenhunt died on 2 July 1986 in TX at age 52. 
Burial*She was buried in Bradford Cem., Troup, Smith Co., TX, 32.149722,-95.123889. 
Census*Virgie Grey Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Nebo, Smith Co., TX, age 6. 

Family

John T. Bonner b. 15 April 1928, d. 7 February 1997
Children
  • Connie Sue Bonner
  • John Len Bonner
  • Freda Kay Bonner

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S67] Certificate of Marriage.

Barbara Jean Whisenhunt

ID# 333, b. 30 July 1936, d. 4 February 2000
Father*Gipson Dale Whisenhunt b. 21 Feb 1886, d. 6 Mar 1973
Mother*Lola Mae Casey b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 15 Jan 2004
Birth*Barbara Jean Whisenhunt was born on 30 July 1936 in Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Death*She died on 4 February 2000 at age 63.2 
Census*Barbara Jean Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Nebo, Smith Co., TX, age 3. 

Family

Bobby Joe Collins
Child
  • Rene Dee Collins

Citations

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

Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt1

ID# 334, b. 18 December 1884, d. January 1950
Father*John Lewis Whisenhunt b. 20 Sep 1859, d. 27 Sep 1944
Mother*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith b. 5 Mar 1859, d. 19 Sep 1939
Birth*Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt was born on 18 December 1884 in Montgomery Co., AR; Note: His WWII draft registration card listed his d.o.b. as 18 Dec 1893.2 
Marriage*He married Della Emmaline Hedrick on 10 November 1907 in Cass Co., TX.3 
Death*Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt died in January 1950 at age 65. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 16. Census listed d.o.b. as Sep 1883.
1910Mt. Sylvan, Smith Co., TXage 26, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Hawkins, Wood Co., TXage 36, md., machinist engineer
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 46, md., machinist at gin company, 1st. md. age 24, no military service
1940Lindale, Smith Co., TXage 42, md., completed 4 years of high school. He is employed as a mechanic in a garage. He resides in the household of his brother S. B. Whisenhunt. He is listed in this census as "Wick". Note: I believe this to be Wycliff even though the age listed here in this census doesn't match up. Until I find other evidence I will leave this information as I've reported. In the 1940 census his wife reports that she is a "widow".

Family

Della Emmaline Hedrick b. 31 October 1891, d. 21 March 1941
Marriage*Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt married Della Emmaline Hedrick on 10 November 1907 in Cass Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com, d.o.b. 18 Dec 1883.
  3. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.

Della Emmaline Hedrick

ID# 335, b. 31 October 1891, d. 21 March 1941
Birth*Della Emmaline Hedrick was born on 31 October 1891 in OK.1 
Marriage*She married Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 10 November 1907 in Cass Co., TX.2 
Death*Della Emmaline Hedrick died on 21 March 1941 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 49; married.3,1 
Burial*She was buried in Woodlawn Cem., Houston, Harris Co., TX, 29.787778,-95.476111. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Mt. Sylvan, Smith Co., TXage 18, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 3 ch., 2 living
1920Hawkins, Wood Co., TXage 28, md.
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 38, md., 1st. md. age 16
1940Houston, Harris Co., TXage 48, widow, completed the 7th. grade. She is a cafe owner. Her wage last year was $50. She rents a home for $20. [e.d. 258-98, sheet 2A, household #28]
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Della lived in Tyler, Smith Co., TX.4 

Family

Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt b. 18 December 1884, d. January 1950
Marriage*She married Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 10 November 1907 in Cass Co., TX.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  2. [S285] TX Marriage & Death Index, online Ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

John Tillman Whisenhunt

ID# 336, b. 11 August 1913, d. 20 February 1991
Father*Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt b. 18 Dec 1884, d. Jan 1950
Mother*Della Emmaline Hedrick b. 31 Oct 1891, d. 21 Mar 1941
Birth*John Tillman Whisenhunt was born on 11 August 1913 in Kaufman Co., TX.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Sue Davis on 20 July 1936. 
Death*John Tillman Whisenhunt died on 20 February 1991 in Smith Co., TX, at age 77.2 
Burial*He was buried in Bullard Cem., Bullard, Smith Co., TX, 32.135833,-95.331667.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Hawkins, Wood Co., TXage 6
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 16, single, living at home
1940Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 26, md., completed 2 years of high school. He is employed as the assistant manager of a retail variety store. His wage last year was $1040. He owns a home valued at $1200. [e.d. 212-13, sheet 23A, household #549]
Residence On 1 April 1935 John lived in Naches, Anderson Co., TX.4 
Residence* In 1990 John lived in Troup, Smith Co., TX. 

Family 1

Mary Sue Davis b. 7 February 1918, d. 21 November 1984
Marriage*He married Mary Sue Davis on 20 July 1936. 
Children

Family 2

Frances J. Gessel

Citations

  1. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
  2. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  3. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  4. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Mary Sue Davis

ID# 337, b. 7 February 1918, d. 21 November 1984
Birth*Mary Sue Davis was born on 7 February 1918 in TX. 
Marriage*She married John Tillman Whisenhunt, son of Wycliff Garlett Whisenhunt and Della Emmaline Hedrick, on 20 July 1936. 
Death*Mary Sue Davis died on 21 November 1984 in Smith Co., TX, at age 66.1 
Burial*She was buried in Bullard Cem., Bullard, Smith Co., TX, 32.135833,-95.331667.2 
Residence* On 1 April 1935 Mary lived in Naches, Anderson Co., TX.3 
Census*She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, age 22, md., completed 2 years of high school. She is not employed. 

Family

John Tillman Whisenhunt b. 11 August 1913, d. 20 February 1991
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Misc. Death Certificate Index.
  2. [S5] Unknown compiler, Various Cemetery Record Books.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

John Charles Whisenhunt

ID# 338, b. 18 December 1938, d. 29 October 1999
Father*John Tillman Whisenhunt b. 11 Aug 1913, d. 20 Feb 1991
Mother*Mary Sue Davis b. 7 Feb 1918, d. 21 Nov 1984
Birth*John Charles Whisenhunt was born on 18 December 1938 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 29 October 1999 in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 60.3 
Census*John Charles Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, age 1. 
Residence* In 1995 John lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX. 

Family

Peggy Ann Brite
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S418] PublicData.com, online http://PublicData.com
  3. [S20] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

William Glenn Whisenhunt

ID# 340, b. 15 December 1958, d. 8 October 2010
Father*John Charles Whisenhunt b. 18 Dec 1938, d. 29 Oct 1999
Mother*Peggy Ann Brite
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Birth*William Glenn Whisenhunt was born on 15 December 1958 in Tarrant Co., TX.1,2 
Death*He died on 8 October 2010 at age 51.3,2 
Obituary*
Residence In 1990 William lived in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. 
Residence* In September 1999 William lived in Houston, Harris Co., TX. 

Citations

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

James Edward Whisenhunt

ID# 343, b. 31 August 1888, d. 9 October 1949
Father*John Lewis Whisenhunt b. 20 Sep 1859, d. 27 Sep 1944
Mother*Sarah Jane Grey Meredith b. 5 Mar 1859, d. 19 Sep 1939
Birth*James Edward Whisenhunt was born on 31 August 1888 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lavinia Ethel Taylor on 8 September 1907 in Smith Co., TX.3 
Death*James Edward Whisenhunt died on 9 October 1949 at age 61. 
Burial*He was buried in Hillcrest Cem., Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX, 33.415278,-94.108333. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900Smith Co., TXage 12, census listed d.o.b. as Aug 1887.
1910Smith Co., TXage 21, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., farmer
1920Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 31, md., machinist
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 43, md., hardware salesman, 1st. md. age 21, no military service

Family

Lavinia Ethel Taylor b. 6 January 1882, d. 14 December 1968
Marriage*James Edward Whisenhunt married Lavinia Ethel Taylor on 8 September 1907 in Smith Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S425] WW II Draft Cards 1942, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Lavinia Ethel Taylor

ID# 344, b. 6 January 1882, d. 14 December 1968
Birth*Lavinia Ethel Taylor was born on 6 January 1882 in Logan Co., KY.1,2 
Marriage*She married James Edward Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 8 September 1907 in Smith Co., TX.3 
Death*Lavinia Ethel Taylor died on 14 December 1968 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 86; widowed.2 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty Hill Gardens Cem., Tyler, Smith Co., TX, 32.353611,-95.260556.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1910Smith Co., TXage 28, md. 1 time, 2 yrs., 2 ch., 2 living
1920Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 38, md.
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 47, md., 1st. md. age 25
1940Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 58, widow, in the household with her son and his family D. H. Whisenhunt. She works in the W.P.A. Sewing Room. Her wage last year was $430. Note: Even though she is listed as "widow" her husband did not die until 1949.

Family

James Edward Whisenhunt b. 31 August 1888, d. 9 October 1949
Marriage*Lavinia Ethel Taylor married James Edward Whisenhunt, son of John Lewis Whisenhunt and Sarah Jane Grey Meredith, on 8 September 1907 in Smith Co., TX.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S206] Unknown compiler, County Marriage Records Book.

Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt

ID# 345, b. 21 October 1912, d. 12 January 2014
Father*James Edward Whisenhunt b. 31 Aug 1888, d. 9 Oct 1949
Mother*Lavinia Ethel Taylor b. 6 Jan 1882, d. 14 Dec 1968
Burial*Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt was buried in Tyler Memorial Park Cem., Tyler, Smith Co., TX.1 
Birth*She was born on 21 October 1912 in Lindale, Smith Co., TX. 
Marriage*She married Aubrey Leland Rayford on 21 January 1933 in Athens, Henderson Co., TX.2 
Death*Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt died on 12 January 2014 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 101.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1920Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 7
1930Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 17, single, living at home
1940Tyler, Smith Co., TXage 28, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 212-5, sheet 10B]
Obituary*
Note*Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt I understand that she also married J. L. Van Schaick, Frank T. Smith, and John Cates. I have no information on these two people. 
Residence* In 1975 Mildred lived in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. 

Family

Aubrey Leland Rayford b. 6 April 1907, d. 20 December 1958
Marriage*She married Aubrey Leland Rayford on 21 January 1933 in Athens, Henderson Co., TX.2 
Child

Citations

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

Aubrey Leland Rayford

ID# 346, b. 6 April 1907, d. 20 December 1958
Birth*Aubrey Leland Rayford was born on 6 April 1907 in TX. 
Marriage*He married Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt, daughter of James Edward Whisenhunt and Lavinia Ethel Taylor, on 21 January 1933 in Athens, Henderson Co., TX.1 
Death*Aubrey Leland Rayford died on 20 December 1958 at age 51. 
Census*Aubrey Leland Rayford appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, age 33, md., completed the 8th. grade. 

Family

Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt b. 21 October 1912, d. 12 January 2014
Child

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Mildred Ann Rayford

ID# 349, b. 4 December 1933
Father*Aubrey Leland Rayford b. 6 Apr 1907, d. 20 Dec 1958
Mother*Mildred Estelle Whisenhunt b. 21 Oct 1912, d. 12 Jan 2014
Birth*Mildred Ann Rayford was born on 4 December 1933 in Smith Co., TX; She married Bobby Ray Boyd on 07 Aug 1952.1 
Census*Mildred Ann Rayford appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX, age 6. 

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.