Sarah Caroline Whisenant

ID# 4051, b. 3 October 1848, d. 26 January 1890
Father*Joseph Henry Whisenant b. 18 Dec 1813, d. 11 Feb 1895
Mother*Permelia Arminda Collins b. 29 Jul 1818, d. 26 May 1883
Birth*Sarah Caroline Whisenant was born on 3 October 1848 in Campbell Co., GA.1,2 
Marriage*She married Elijah Currier on 2 October 1870 in Cleburne Co., AL.1 
Death*Sarah Caroline Whisenant died on 26 January 1890 in Erath Co., TX, at age 41.1,2 
Burial*She was buried in Barbee Cem., Erath Co., TX, 31.986944,-98.328889. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Campbellton, Campbell Co., GAage 13
1870Cleburne Co., ALage 21, living at home
1880Erath Co., TXage 30, md.

Family

Elijah Currier b. 5 October 1847, d. 31 July 1913
Marriage*Sarah Caroline Whisenant married Elijah Currier on 2 October 1870 in Cleburne Co., AL.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S135] Mary Lauva Elmore Currier, "Currier, Mary Lauva," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 3 Feb 2001.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.

Flora Ann Whisenhunt

ID# 4052, b. June 1859
Father*Jiles Boggus Whisenhunt b. 29 Oct 1834, d. 24 Apr 1908
Mother*Julia Ann Howell b. c 1839, d. Oct 1866
Birth*Flora Ann Whisenhunt was born in June 1859 in GA.1 
Marriage*She married John Alexander Ashford in 1886. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 6 months
1870Freedom, Polk Co., ARage 10
1900Choctaw Nation, Indian Territoryage 40, md. 20 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living
1910McCurtain Co., OKage 50, md. 2 time, 23 yrs., 8 ch., 7 living

Family 1
Child

Family 2

John Alexander Ashford b. 16 January 1842, d. 29 March 1922
Children

Citations

  1. [S43] Letter, Nina Jean Stewart to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Thomas L. Whisenhunt

ID# 4053, b. 10 June 1827, d. 31 August 1909
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Catherine Bell b. b 1801, d. c 1838
Birth*Thomas L. Whisenhunt was born on 10 June 1827 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Rutha Elizabeth Hale circa 1865.1 
Death*Thomas L. Whisenhunt died on 31 August 1909 in Montgomery Co., AR, at age 82.2 
Burial*He was buried in Cogburn Cem., Hopper, Montgomery Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 23, living at home
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 30, miller, personal property value $130. No wife present in the household.
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 34, farmer, R$200, P$200.
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 64, md., farmer
1900Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 72, md. 35 yrs., farmer

Family 1
Children

Family 2

Rutha Elizabeth Hale b. April 1845, d. circa 1921
Marriage*Thomas L. Whisenhunt married Rutha Elizabeth Hale circa 1865.1 
Children

Citations

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

Rutha Elizabeth Hale

ID# 4054, b. April 1845, d. circa 1921
Birth*Rutha Elizabeth Hale was born in April 1845 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas L. Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Catherine Bell, circa 1865.1 
Death*Rutha Elizabeth Hale died circa 1921 in Montgomery Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 25
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 36, md.
1900Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 55, md. 35 yrs., 11 ch., 7 living
1910Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 65, widow, 11 ch., 6 living. Birth place listed as GA. She's living with son Elijah J. Whisenhunt.
1920Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 77, widow, living with son Jack Whisenhunt.

Family

Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 June 1827, d. 31 August 1909
Marriage*Rutha Elizabeth Hale married Thomas L. Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Catherine Bell, circa 1865.1 
Children

Citations

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

Henry B. Whisenhunt

ID# 4055, b. January 1854, d. 1934
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Birth*Henry B. Whisenhunt was born in January 1854 in Pike Co., AR; Note: In the 1930 census Henry states that his father was born in Georgia, and his mother was born in Arkansas.1 
Marriage*He married Emaline [unknown] on 3 October 1875 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Henry B. Whisenhunt died in 1934 in Polk Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 7
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 16, living at home
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 27, md., farmer
1900Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 45, md. 20 yrs., farmer
1910Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 54, md. 1 time, 38 yrs., farmer
1920Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 66, md., farmer
1930Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 77, md., 1st. md. age 23, he and wife reside with his son W. T. They live next door to H. B's brother W. T.
Note*Author's notes: Eveline may have been married to a Mr. Morrow before she married Henry. The 1880 census for Pike Co., AR shows a John R. Morrow, age 12, a son, living in the household of Henry & Eveline Whisenhunt. 

Family

Emaline [unknown] b. April 1847, d. 23 March 1940
Marriage*Henry B. Whisenhunt married Emaline [unknown] on 3 October 1875 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah J. Whisenhunt

ID# 4056, b. circa 1855, d. 1884
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Birth*Sarah J. Whisenhunt was born circa 1855 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*She died in 1884. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 6
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 15

Citations

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

Nancy A. Whisenhunt

ID# 4057, b. circa 1857
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Birth*Nancy A. Whisenhunt was born circa 1857 in Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 4
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 13

Citations

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

William Whisenhunt

ID# 4058, b. circa 1858
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*William Whisenhunt was born circa 1858 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 3
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 12
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 21, single, living with parents

Citations

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

Thomas N. Whisenhunt

ID# 4059, b. circa 1862
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Birth*Thomas N. Whisenhunt was born circa 1862 in Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 8
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 21, single, farm hand. In household with Isaac Bell & Martha Bell. Census reported his middle initial to be "W".

Citations

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

Eliza F. Whisenhunt

ID# 4060, b. circa 1868
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Mother*Rutha Elizabeth Hale b. Apr 1845, d. c 1921
Birth*Eliza F. Whisenhunt was born circa 1868 in Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 2
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 12

Citations

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

Ada Alice Whisenhunt

ID# 4061, b. December 1869, d. 16 November 1954
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Mother*Rutha Elizabeth Hale b. Apr 1845, d. c 1921
Birth*Ada Alice Whisenhunt was born in December 1869 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Jason Michael Cogburn on 4 October 1885 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Death*Ada Alice Whisenhunt died on 16 November 1954 in Cloudy, Pushmataha Co., OK, at age 84. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 5 months
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 10
1900Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 29, md. 15 yrs., 9 ch., 8 living
1910Missouri, Montgomery Co., ARage 40, md. 1 time, 24 yrs., 11 ch., 9 living
1930Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 50, widowed, resides with daughter Hester Wright.
1940Kiamachi, Pushmataha Co., OKage 70, widow, completed the 4th. grade. She resides with her son Bill H. "William" Cogburn. [e.d. 64-12, sheet 1A, household #8]
Nickname Ada Alice Whisenhunt also went by the name of Ada. 

Family

Jason Michael Cogburn b. March 1860, d. circa 1920
Marriage*She married Jason Michael Cogburn on 4 October 1885 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Henry C. Whisenhunt

ID# 4062, b. 2 August 1839, d. 31 May 1919
Father*Henry Whisenhunt b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah A. Collins b. c 1811, d. a 1860
Birth*Henry C. Whisenhunt was born on 2 August 1839 in Carroll Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] on 11 May 1860.1 
Death*Henry C. Whisenhunt died on 31 May 1919 in Acorn, Polk Co., AR, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried in Concord Cem., Polk Co., AR, 34.588056,-94.121667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Jefferson, Sevier Co., ARage 12
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 20, farmer, personal property value $50.
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 30, farmer, R$300, P$200. William Merkison, white, male, age 13, born AL, resides in the household.
1880Ouachita, Polk Co., ARage 40, md., farmer
1900Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 59, md. 40 yrs., farming
1910Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 70, md. 1 time, 49yrs., farmer

Family

Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] b. 16 May 1844, d. 11 January 1913
Marriage*Henry C. Whisenhunt married Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] on 11 May 1860.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown]

ID# 4063, b. 16 May 1844, d. 11 January 1913
Birth*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] was born on 16 May 1844 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Henry C. Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins, on 11 May 1860.1 
Death*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] died on 11 January 1913 at age 68.1 
Burial*She was buried in Concord Cem., Polk Co., AR, 34.588056,-94.121667.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Panaclifta, Sevier Co., ARage 18
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 25
1880Ouachita, Polk Co., ARage 37, md.
1900Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 56, md. 40 yrs., 10 ch., 6 living
1910Eagle Gap, Polk Co., ARage 66, md. 1 time, 49 yrs.

Family

Henry C. Whisenhunt b. 2 August 1839, d. 31 May 1919
Marriage*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] married Henry C. Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins, on 11 May 1860.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

William C. Whisenhunt

ID# 4064, b. circa 1869
Father*Henry C. Whisenhunt b. 2 Aug 1839, d. 31 May 1919
Mother*Charlotte Elizabeth [unknown] b. 16 May 1844, d. 11 Jan 1913
Birth*William C. Whisenhunt was born circa 1869 in TN.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 1, born "AR".
1880Ouachita, Polk Co., ARage 11

Citations

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

Mary Ann Hale

ID# 4065, b. circa 1838
Birth*Mary Ann Hale was born circa 1838 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married John J. Whisenhunt, son of Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. and Nancy Ann Bell. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 23, census listed name as "M. S."
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 31
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 43, md.
Note*Mary Ann suffered from asthma, and was unable to lie down for fifteen years. 

Family

John J. Whisenhunt b. circa 1833
Children

Citations

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

Adam Clinton Whisenhunt

ID# 4066, b. circa 1860
Father*John J. Whisenhunt b. c 1833
Mother*Mary Ann Hale b. c 1838
Birth*Adam Clinton Whisenhunt was born circa 1860 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married M. J. Aylor on 27 September 1885 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Marriage*Adam Clinton Whisenhunt married Jennie Smalling on 21 February 1892 in Howard Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 10
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 20, single, living with parents
Note*Adam Clinton Whisenhunt (Note: The story has it that James Jefferson, Roy and Dolly's mother died in childbirth and their father Adam Clinton passed a couple of years later. Their grandfather took them to Oklahoma to live with their father's brother Sherman. Apparently, he wasn't so nice, so James ran away and took his sister. The went to live with their father's sister, Margaret. She was married to Clit Glover, but she had also passed away in childbirth. However, Clit took in James and his sister, and they were later joined by Roy. James' son "Clit" was named after Clit Glover in appreciate for Mr. Glover's kindness in taking in him and his siblings. 

Family 1
Children

Family 2

M. J. Aylor b. circa 1868

Family 3

Jennie Smalling b. circa 1873

Citations

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

Sherman Elgin Whisenhunt

ID# 4067, b. 21 February 1866, d. 16 September 1950
Father*John J. Whisenhunt b. c 1833
Mother*Mary Ann Hale b. c 1838
Birth*Sherman Elgin Whisenhunt was born on 21 February 1866 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Della Lee Johnson on 20 August 1893 in Bryan Co., OK.1 
Death*Sherman Elgin Whisenhunt died on 16 September 1950 at age 84.2 
Burial*He was buried in Gethsemane Cem., Caddo, Bryan Co., OK, 34.126667,-96.251667.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 4
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 14
1900Choctaw Nation, Indian Territoryage 34, md. 7 yrs., farm laborer (Note: This census page has a very large ink stain vertically down the page, but with other information I've been able to figure out that Sherman & Della, along with their daughter Lottie is in the household. They actually are residing in the household with a brother-in-law Charles Clit Glover and his wife, probably Margaret. The nephew in the household is probably James Jefferson Whisenhunt, a son of Adam Clinton Whisenhunt.)
1910Grandview, Johnson Co., TXage 44, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., farmer
1920Caddo, Bryan Co., OKage 53, md., farmer
1930Caddo, Bryan Co., OKage 64, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27. His mother-in-law Mary Johnson lives in the household. [e.d. 7-15, sheet 10A]
1940Caddo, Bryan Co., OKage 74, single, completed the 5th. grade. He is employed as a farm hand. He rents a farmhouse for $2. [e.d. 7-16A, sheet 3B, household #48]

Family 1

Della Lee Johnson b. 8 July 1878, d. 16 June 1960
Marriage*Sherman Elgin Whisenhunt married Della Lee Johnson on 20 August 1893 in Bryan Co., OK.1 
Children

Family 2

Iris Algene Glendinning

Citations

  1. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.
  2. [S136] Letter, Virginia Lee Whisenhunt Morris to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

Martha N. Whisenhunt

ID# 4068, b. circa 1868
Father*John J. Whisenhunt b. c 1833
Mother*Mary Ann Hale b. c 1838
Birth*Martha N. Whisenhunt was born circa 1868 in Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 1
1880White, Pike Co., ARage 12, listed as "Margaret".

Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt

ID# 4069, b. 8 March 1837, d. 7 March 1897
(Photo courtesy: Lem Guthery)
Father*Peter Whisenhunt b. c 1805, d. c 1860
Mother*Mary Bell b. c 1800
Birth*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt was born on 8 March 1837 in GA.1 
Marriage*He married Parthenia E. White after 1864.2 
Death*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt died on 7 March 1897 at age 59.1 
Burial*He was buried in Corinth Cem., Nashville, Howard Co., AR, 34.043889,-93.840000.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Carroll Co., GAage 12
1860Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 23, living with mother
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 27, attending a gristmill. His step-son John C. Chandler, age 5, lives in the household. He is listed as "John Whisenhunt".
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 40, md., farming
Note*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt served in the 19th Arkansas Volunteers during the Civil War, Company H, Regiment 19, Arkansas Infantry. 

Family

Parthenia E. White b. 1840, d. 28 November 1909
Marriage*He married Parthenia E. White after 1864.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S131] Unknown author, Howard County Heritage.
  3. [S18] Letter, Royce Douglas Huddleston to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1993.

Parthenia E. White

ID# 4070, b. 1840, d. 28 November 1909
(Photo courtesy: Lem Guthery)
Birth*Parthenia E. White was born in 1840 in TN; Her parents were Hugh L. & Bathsheba White. Parthenia first married John B. Chandler, before 1864. Their son was John C. Chandler, b.c. 1864.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt, son of Peter Whisenhunt and Mary Bell, after 1864.2 
Death*Parthenia E. White died on 28 November 1909.1 
Burial*She was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 23
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 36, md.
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 53, widow, 10 ch., 8 living, farmer. Her date of birth is listed as May 1847.
Note*Parthenia E. White applied for Joseph's civil war pension on Auguest 14, 1907. 

Family

Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt b. 8 March 1837, d. 7 March 1897
Marriage*She married Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt, son of Peter Whisenhunt and Mary Bell, after 1864.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S131] Unknown author, Howard County Heritage.
  3. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).

Pleasant Whisenhunt

ID# 4072, b. 23 June 1867, d. 19 February 1943
Pleasant & Amanda Whisenhunt
Father*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1837, d. 7 Mar 1897
Mother*Parthenia E. White b. 1840, d. 28 Nov 1909
Birth*Pleasant Whisenhunt was born on 23 June 1867 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Almedia Jane Young on 24 February 1895 in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR.1 
Death*Pleasant Whisenhunt died on 19 February 1943 in Pike Co., AR, at age 75.2 
Burial*He was buried in Liberty Cem., New Hope, Pike Co., AR, 34.207500,-93.900000.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 3
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 13
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 33, md. 5 yrs., farmer
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 41, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer
1920Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 52, md., farmer
1930Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 63, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 27
1940Antoine, Pike Co., ARage 73, md., complete the 4th. grade. He is a farmer. He owns a farmhouse valued at $200. [s.d. 4, e.d. 55-1, sheet 7A, line 6, household #119]

Family

Almedia Jane Young b. 8 October 1872, d. 2 September 1963
Marriage*Pleasant Whisenhunt married Almedia Jane Young on 24 February 1895 in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Letter, Ann Lindsey Miller to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992 (This letter has since been lost.).
  2. [S138] Lemuel Edward Guthery, "Guthery, Lemuel Edward," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

Ada Leida Whisenhunt

ID# 4073, b. 11 June 1868, d. 10 October 1934
Father*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1837, d. 7 Mar 1897
Mother*Parthenia E. White b. 1840, d. 28 Nov 1909
Birth*Ada Leida Whisenhunt was born on 11 June 1868 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Robertus Ellis Porter on 29 July 1888 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Ada Leida Whisenhunt died on 10 October 1934 at age 66.1 
Burial*She was buried in Academy Cem., Nathan, Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 2
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 12
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 30, md. 11 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living
1910Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 43, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., 7 ch., 6 living
1920Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 50, md.
1930Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 60, md., 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation Ada Leida Whisenhunt was also known as Lula. 

Family

Robertus Ellis Porter b. 28 March 1866, d. 28 January 1956
Marriage*She married Robertus Ellis Porter on 29 July 1888 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Rebecca A. Whisenhunt

ID# 4074, b. September 1869, d. circa 1947
Father*Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt b. 8 Mar 1837, d. 7 Mar 1897
Mother*Parthenia E. White b. 1840, d. 28 Nov 1909
Birth*Rebecca A. Whisenhunt was born in September 1869 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin W. Huddleston on 2 September 1888. 
Death*Rebecca A. Whisenhunt died circa 1947. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 8 months
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 10
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 28, md. 11 yrs., 5 ch., 5 living
1910Umpire, Howard Co., ARage 39, md. 1 time, 21 yrs., 7 ch., 7 living. Her first name is listed as "Bashie A.". There are seven children in the household.
1920Census data not found.
Name Variation Rebecca A. Whisenhunt was also known as Bashee. 

Family

Benjamin W. Huddleston b. May 1869, d. 22 March 1932
Marriage*She married Benjamin W. Huddleston on 2 September 1888. 

Citations

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

Melisa M. Greene

ID# 4075, b. August 1845, d. before 1920
Birth*Melisa M. Greene was born in August 1845 in AR.1 
Marriage*She married George Whisenhunt, son of Peter Whisenhunt and Mary Bell, in 1865. 
Death*Melisa M. Greene died before 1920 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870White, Pike Co., ARage 17
1880Muddy Fork, Howard Co., ARage 25, md.
1900Muddy Fork, Pike Co., ARage 55, md. 35 yrs., 12 ch., 9 living.
1910Clay, White Co., ARage 54, widow, 10 ch., 9 living.

Family

George Whisenhunt b. May 1839, d. circa 1905
Marriage*Melisa M. Greene married George Whisenhunt, son of Peter Whisenhunt and Mary Bell, in 1865. 
Children

Citations

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

Flora Eveline Whisenhunt

ID# 4076, b. 25 September 1855, d. 14 December 1935
Father*Ples Adam Whisenhunt Jr. b. c 1813, d. c 1876
Mother*Nancy Ann Bell b. c 1814, d. 1859
Birth*Flora Eveline Whisenhunt was born on 25 September 1855 in Brewer, Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*She married James Thomas Huddleston on 3 January 1877 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Death*Flora Eveline Whisenhunt died on 14 December 1935 in San Diego Co., CA, at age 80.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Brewer, Pike Co., ARage 6
1870Pike Co., AR
1880Madison, Howard Co., ARage 25, md.
1900Fannin Co., TXage 44, md. 24 yrs., 9 ch., 7 living
1910Washita, Custer Co., OKage 54, widow, 9 ch., 7 living. She resides in her daughter's household Etta J.
1920Elk, Beckham Co., OKage 64, widow, resides with her son Herman R.
1930San Diego, San Diego Co., CAage 74, widow, resides in her daughter Etta's household.

Family

James Thomas Huddleston b. 22 March 1856, d. 13 February 1906
Marriage*Flora Eveline Whisenhunt married James Thomas Huddleston on 3 January 1877 in Howard Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

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

Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt

ID# 4077, b. circa 1830
Referenceunknown parents
Birth*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt was born circa 1830 in GA; Note: Conflicting reports give his birth place as either Georgia or South Carolina.1 
Marriage*He married Charlotte P. Cabber on 24 April 1851 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1850Census record not found
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 30, farmer, personal property value $400.
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 39, farmer, P$250, Whisenhunt. Census listed his birth place as "SC". John Cables, a white male, age 16, born AR, resides in the household.
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 49, md., farmer, he and parents born in GA
Name Variation As of 1 June 1860, Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt was also known as Whisenant.1 
Note*He and Joseph Lum Whisnant Lives next door. How is he related? On 18 July 1860. 
Name Variation As of 1880, Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt was also known as Columbus C. Whisenant.1 
Note*Author's notes: I've concluded that C. C. Whisenhunt, of Polk Co., AR, (1870 census), and Christopher Whisenhunt, of Montgomery Co., AR, (1860 census), are one in the same. The census records for those two counties are presented here:
1860 Montgomery Co., AR
1870 Polk Co., AR
C.C. 30 GA
Christopher 37 SC
Charlotte 30
Charlotte P. 39 TN
Eliza 9 AR
Sarah 16 AR
Jackson 7
John H. 14 AR
Josephine 5
William 12 AR
William 3
Josephine 13 AR
Edmond 1
Edward 8 AR
James 4 AR
Julia 2 AR
Elizabeth 2 AR
Cabler, John 16 AR.
 

Family

Charlotte P. Cabber b. circa 1831
Marriage*He married Charlotte P. Cabber on 24 April 1851 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Charlotte P. Cabber

ID# 4078, b. circa 1831
Birth*Charlotte P. Cabber was born circa 1831 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt on 24 April 1851 in Montgomery Co., AR.2 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 30
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 39
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 48, md.

Family

Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. circa 1830
Children

Citations

  1. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah E. Whisenhunt

ID# 4079, b. 1854
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*Sarah E. Whisenhunt was born in 1854 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 16, living at home
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 28, widow

Family
Children

John H. Whisenhunt

ID# 4080, b. 1856
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*John H. Whisenhunt was born in 1856 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Census record not found
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 14. Note: I believe that John H. and Jackson are the same person

William Thomas Whisenhunt

ID# 4081, b. 4 March 1858, d. 24 July 1943
Father*Thomas L. Whisenhunt b. 10 Jun 1827, d. 31 Aug 1909
Birth*William Thomas Whisenhunt was born on 4 March 1858 in AR.1,2 
Marriage*He married Tabitha Annie Bell circa 1881.3 
Death*William Thomas Whisenhunt died on 24 July 1943 in Polk Co., AR, at age 85.1,4,2 
Burial*He was buried in Shady Cem., Polk Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 1
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 10
1880Pike Co., AR
1900Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 41, md. 18 yrs., farmer
1910Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 51, md. 1 time, 28 yrs., farmer
1920Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 61, md., farmer
1930Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 73, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 22. Lives next door to his brother H. B. Whisenhunt.
1940Gap Springs, Polk Co., ARage 83, widow, completed the 2nd. grade. He is not employed. He owns his farmhouse valued at $500. [s.d. 4, e.d. 57-14, sheet 1A, line 30, household #8]

Family

Tabitha Annie Bell b. 26 December 1863, d. 6 November 1933
Marriage*William Thomas Whisenhunt married Tabitha Annie Bell circa 1881.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S44] Letter, Patricia Doris Huddleston Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S28] Tombstone.
  3. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  4. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Josephine Whisenhunt

ID# 4082, b. 1857
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*Josephine Whisenhunt was born in 1857 in AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1860Gap, Montgomery Co., ARage 5
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 13

Edward Whisenhunt

ID# 4083, b. 1862
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*Edward Whisenhunt was born in 1862 in AR. 
Note*Edward Whisenhunt and Edward Whisenant Probably the same person. Family had changed name to Whisenant by 1880. 
Census*Edward Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton, Polk Co., AR, age 8. Note: I believe that Edward and Edmond are the same person. 

James M. Whisenhunt

ID# 4084, b. circa 1866
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*James M. Whisenhunt was born circa 1866 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 4
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 15

Citations

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

Julia Whisenhunt

ID# 4085, b. circa 1868
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*Julia Whisenhunt was born circa 1868 in AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Fulton, Pike Co., ARage 2
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 12
Note*Julia Whisenhunt and Julia E. Whisenant Can anyone tell me if the two Julia's are the same person? 

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 4086, b. 18 May 1868, d. 3 April 1946
Father*Christopher Columbus Whisenhunt b. c 1830
Mother*Charlotte P. Cabber b. c 1831
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 18 May 1868 in AR; both parents born in AR. 
Marriage*She married William Jacob Pyland on 18 September 1889 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 3 April 1946 in OK at age 77. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Fulton, Polk Co., ARage 2
1880Center, Polk Co., ARage 12
1900Mina, Polk Co., ARage 30, md.10 yrs., 5 ch., 3 living
1910Indianola, Pittsburg Co., OKage 42, md. 1 time, 20yrs., 7 ch., 6 living, listed as "Mollie". In the census report she shows that her father was born in "GA", and mother born in "TN".
1920Talihina, Le Flore Co., OKage 52, md. In the census report she shows that her father was born in "GA", and mother born in "TN".
1930Talihina, Le Flore Co., OKage 62, md., 1st. md. age 23. In the census report she shows that both her parents were born in "GA".
1940Talihina, Le Flore Co., OKage 71, md., completed the 4th. grade. [e.d. 40-39, sheet 7A]
Nickname Mary Elizabeth Whisenhunt also went by the name of Mollie. 

Family

William Jacob Pyland b. 3 May 1865, d. 23 February 1953
Marriage*She married William Jacob Pyland on 18 September 1889 in Polk Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S398] Arkansas Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com, 1851-1900.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Barbara Emeline White

ID# 4087, b. 25 December 1834, d. 21 June 1913
Birth*Barbara Emeline White was born on 25 December 1834 in TN.1 
Marriage*She married Matthew Reed Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins, in 1866 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*Barbara Emeline White died on 21 June 1913 in Pike Co., AR, at age 78.1 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 45, md.
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 65, md. 34 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living.
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 75, md. 1 time, 45 yrs., 4 ch., 4 living. States she is born in GA, parent born in TN.
Note*Barbara Emeline White She is not listed in her husband's household for this census year. on 1 June 1870. 

Family

Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 July 1844, d. 2 November 1930
Marriage*She married Matthew Reed Whisenhunt, son of Henry Whisenhunt and Sarah A. Collins, in 1866 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] Letter, Johnnie Mae Hinsley Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.

John Abner Whisenhunt

ID# 4089, b. 4 April 1868, d. 31 March 1920
Father*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 Jul 1844, d. 2 Nov 1930
Mother*Barbara Emeline White b. 25 Dec 1834, d. 21 Jun 1913
Birth*John Abner Whisenhunt was born on 4 April 1868 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Frances Mitchell circa 1891.2 
Death*John Abner Whisenhunt died on 31 March 1920 at age 51.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR.3 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 1
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 11
1900Self Creek, Pike Co., ARage 32, md. 9 yrs., farmer
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 41, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., farmer
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 50, md., farmer

Family

Mary Frances Mitchell b. 14 August 1875, d. 17 September 1966
Marriage*John Abner Whisenhunt married Mary Frances Mitchell circa 1891.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] Letter, Johnnie Mae Hinsley Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.
  3. [S138] Lemuel Edward Guthery, "Guthery, Lemuel Edward," e-mail to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1996.

James Thomas Whisenhunt

ID# 4090, b. 24 May 1871, d. 21 January 1941
Father*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 Jul 1844, d. 2 Nov 1930
Mother*Barbara Emeline White b. 25 Dec 1834, d. 21 Jun 1913
Birth*James Thomas Whisenhunt was born on 24 May 1871 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Marriage*He married Carrie Bell Collum on 17 March 1895 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Marriage*James Thomas Whisenhunt married Minnie Lorraine Sheets on 4 February 1928 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Death*James Thomas Whisenhunt died on 21 January 1941 in Bethel, McCurtain Co., OK, at age 69.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 9
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 30, md. 5 yrs., farmer. His birth date is listed here as May 1870.
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 38, md. 1 time, 15 yrs., farmer. He states his parents are born in GA.
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 47, md., farmer
1930Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 54, md., farming, 1st. md. age 23
1940Sulphur, McCurtain Co., OKage 68, md., completed the 6th. grade. He is a retired farmer. He rents a farmhouse for $3. [s.d. 3, e.d. 45-26, sheet 24A, line 23, household #392]
Note*James was a Mason. It should be noted that in the census household for 1910 there was also listed Pierce G. Whisenhunt, age 19, single. He was listed as a "nephew" to Thomas J. Whisenhunt. Pierce is in my database as 1st cousin, 1 times removed. 

Family 1

Carrie Bell Collum b. 5 March 1877, d. 19 April 1921
Marriage*James Thomas Whisenhunt married Carrie Bell Collum on 17 March 1895 in Pike Co., AR.2 
Children

Family 2

Minnie Lorraine Sheets b. 26 December 1911, d. 2 August 2002
Marriage*James Thomas Whisenhunt married Minnie Lorraine Sheets on 4 February 1928 in Pike Co., AR.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] Letter, Johnnie Mae Hinsley Whisenhunt to Raymond C. Whisnant, 1992.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

Sarah Jane Elizabeth Whisenhunt

ID# 4091, b. 27 June 1875, d. 9 May 1949
Father*Matthew Reed Whisenhunt b. 12 Jul 1844, d. 2 Nov 1930
Mother*Barbara Emeline White b. 25 Dec 1834, d. 21 Jun 1913
Birth*Sarah Jane Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born on 27 June 1875 in Pike Co., AR. 
Marriage*She married John Calvin Mitchell circa 1893.1 
Death*Sarah Jane Elizabeth Whisenhunt died on 9 May 1949 in Pike Co., AR, at age 73. 
Burial*She was buried in Lodi Cem., Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Mountain, Pike Co., ARage 4
1900Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 24, md. 7 yrs., 5 ch., 4 living. She and her family are living with her parents.
1910Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 34, md. 1 time, 18 yrs., 10 ch., 7 living
1920Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 44, md.
1940Eagle, Pike Co., ARage 65, md., completed the 7th. grade. [e.d. 55-7, sheet 3B, household #48]

Family

John Calvin Mitchell b. 18 August 1871, d. 19 January 1954
Marriage*Sarah Jane Elizabeth Whisenhunt married John Calvin Mitchell circa 1893.1 
Children

Citations

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

Thomas J. Whisenhunt

ID# 4092, b. 1875
Father*John J. Whisenhunt b. c 1833
Mother*Mary Ann Hale b. c 1838
Birth*Thomas J. Whisenhunt was born in 1875 in Pike Co., AR. 
Census*Thomas J. Whisenhunt appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in White, Pike Co., AR, age 5. 

Robertus Ellis Porter

ID# 4093, b. 28 March 1866, d. 28 January 1956
Birth*Robertus Ellis Porter was born on 28 March 1866 in AR.1 
Marriage*He married Ada Leida Whisenhunt, daughter of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 29 July 1888 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Death*Robertus Ellis Porter died on 28 January 1956 at age 89. 
Burial*He was buried in Academy Cem., Nathan, Pike Co., AR. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1900White, Pike Co., ARage 34, md. 11 yrs.
1910Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 43, md. 1 time, 20 yrs., farmer
1920Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 52, md., farmer
1930Brewer, Howard Co., ARage 64, md., 1st. md. age 22, farmer

Family

Ada Leida Whisenhunt b. 11 June 1868, d. 10 October 1934
Marriage*Robertus Ellis Porter married Ada Leida Whisenhunt, daughter of Joseph Josiah Whisenhunt and Parthenia E. White, on 29 July 1888 in Howard Co., AR.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S28] Tombstone.
  2. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.

George Madison Whisenhant

ID# 4094, b. 4 May 1865, d. 24 July 1950
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*George Madison Whisenhant was born on 4 May 1865 in Monroe Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Henrietta E. Turner on 14 February 1897. 
Death*George Madison Whisenhant died on 24 July 1950 in Liberty Co., TX, at age 85; widowed.1,2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Bold Springs Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dennards Bluff, Monroe Co., ALage 5
1880Polk Co., TXage 15
1900Polk Co., TXage 35, widowed, living with father.
1910Polk Co., TXage 44, widowed, farmer, living with brother Thomas E. Whisenhunt.
1920Polk Co., TXage 56, widowed, farm manager
1930Polk Co., TXage 64, widowed, farmer
Name Variation George Madison Whisenhant was also known as Matt. 

Family

Henrietta E. Turner b. 6 December 1876, d. 12 January 1898
Marriage*He married Henrietta E. Turner on 14 February 1897. 
Child

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Thomas Edward Whisenhant

ID# 4095, b. 5 March 1867, d. 3 February 1962
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*Thomas Edward Whisenhant was born on 5 March 1867 in Monroe Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Martha Adline Pruitt on 26 December 1894 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Death*Thomas Edward Whisenhant died on 3 February 1962 in Polk Co., TX, at age 94; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Bold Springs Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dennards Bluff, Monroe Co., ALage 3
1880Polk Co., TXage 13
1900Polk Co., TXage 33, md. 5 yrs., farmer. He and his family are living with his father.
1910Polk Co., TXage 43, md. 1 time, 16 yrs., farmer
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 53, md., farmer
1930Polk Co., TXage 62, md., farming, 1st. md. age 28, no military service

Family

Martha Adline Pruitt b. 5 December 1873, d. 10 September 1965
Marriage*Thomas Edward Whisenhant married Martha Adline Pruitt on 26 December 1894 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.
  4. [S59] Eph Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Syllabus.

Saphronia Augustina Whisenhunt

ID# 4096, b. 12 February 1869, d. 6 April 1948
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*Saphronia Augustina Whisenhunt was born on 12 February 1869 in AL. 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Woodson Johnson on 4 November 1885 in Polk Co., TX.1 
Death*Saphronia Augustina Whisenhunt died on 6 April 1948 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX, at age 79; widow. 
Burial*She was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX, 30.693333,-94.931389. 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1870Dennards Bluff, Monroe Co., ALage 2
1880Polk Co., TXage 11
1900Jasper Co., TXage 31, md. 15 yrs., 8 ch., 8 living
1910Orange Co., TXage 40, md. 1 time, 25 yrs., 11 ch., 11 living
1920Orange Co., TXage 49, md.
1930Willacy Co., TXage 61, md., 1st. md. age 19
Name Variation As of 1870, Saphronia Augustina Whisenhunt was also known as Lana.2 

Family

Benjamin Woodson Johnson b. 22 November 1858, d. 18 February 1936
Marriage*She married Benjamin Woodson Johnson on 4 November 1885 in Polk Co., TX.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Index to Vital Statistics.
  2. [S4] 1790 to 1930 Federal Census Population Schedule, National Archives, Washington, DC.

Robert Reece Whisenhunt

ID# 4097, b. 29 January 1871, d. 18 November 1957
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*Robert Reece Whisenhunt was born on 29 January 1871 in Monroe Co., AL.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Ella Denise Manning on 31 December 1899 in Polk Co., TX. 
Death*Robert Reece Whisenhunt died on 18 November 1957 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX, at age 86; married.2,3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX, 30.693333,-94.931389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Polk Co., TXage 9
1900Polk Co., TXage 29, md., 0 yrs., clerk
1910Polk Co., TXage 38, md. 1 time, 10 yrs., salesman
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 48, md., salesman
1930Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 59, md., salesman at retail grocery store, 1st. md. age 27, no military service. A nephew, James Reese, age 20, single, lives in the household.
1940Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 63, md., completed 1 year of high school. He is employed in a grocery store. He owns a home valued at $1600. [s.d. 7, e.d. 187-1, sheet 4B, line 56, household #103]

Family

Ella Denise Manning b. 30 March 1878, d. 13 February 1966
Marriage*Robert Reece Whisenhunt married Ella Denise Manning on 31 December 1899 in Polk Co., TX. 

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  3. [S28] Tombstone.

Omer Arnold Whisenhant

ID# 4098, b. 7 October 1874, d. 18 August 1939
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*Omer Arnold Whisenhant was born on 7 October 1874 in Polk Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Margaret Martin on 19 December 1900 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Death*Omer Arnold Whisenhant died on 18 August 1939 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX, at age 64; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Bold Springs Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Polk Co., TXage 6
1900Polk Co., TXage 25, single
1910Polk Co., TXage 34, md. 1 time, farmer
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 45, md., farmer
1930Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 55, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 24, no military service
Name Variation Omer Arnold Whisenhant was also known as Arnel. 
Name Variation Omer Arnold Whisenhant was also known as Whisenhant. 

Family

Margaret Martin b. 16 March 1877, d. 28 February 1970
Marriage*He married Margaret Martin on 19 December 1900 in Polk Co., TX.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.
  4. [S59] Eph Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Syllabus.

Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr.

ID# 4099, b. 7 June 1876, d. 4 January 1947
Father*Nicholas Paul Whisenhant b. 9 Jun 1822, d. 23 Dec 1908
Mother*Susan Amelia Elizabeth Bryant b. 5 Dec 1835, d. 16 Jan 1894
Birth*Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr. was born on 7 June 1876 in Polk Co., TX.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Florence Adeline Manning on 13 January 1904 in Polk Co., TX. 
Marriage*Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr. married Everlane [unknown] circa 1922. 
Death*Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr. died on 4 January 1947 in Polk Co., TX, at age 70; married.3 
Burial*He was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Livingston, Polk Co., TX, 30.693333,-94.931389.1 

Census Data

YearLocationNotes concerning census
1880Polk Co., TXage 4
1900Polk Co., TXage 23, single, clerk
1910Polk Co., TXage 33, md. 1 time, 6 yrs., farmer
1920Livingston, Polk Co., TXage 43, widowed, farmer. He and his two sons are living with his brother Bob Whisenhunt
1930Harris Co., TXage 54, md., farmer, 1st. md. age 21. Note: There are two other people living in the household who are listed as daughter and son, they are Juanita Praney?, age 7, and Charles Praney?, age 4.
Occupation*Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr. was a carpenter. 

Family 1

Florence Adeline Manning b. 4 June 1876, d. 2 November 1911
Marriage*He married Florence Adeline Manning on 13 January 1904 in Polk Co., TX. 
Children

Family 2

Everlane [unknown] b. circa 1905
Marriage*Nicholas Paul Whisenhunt Jr. married Everlane [unknown] circa 1922. 

Citations

  1. [S30] Letter from Emma Ruth Wright to Raymond C. Whisnant.
  2. [S426] WW I Draft Cards, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Death_Certificate.

Millage Lee Wyatt

ID# 4100, b. 6 September 1873, d. 19 November 1949
Father*Ruben Henry Wyatt b. 10 Mar 1846, d. 19 Nov 1930
Mother*Liza Martha Whisenhunt b. 2 Mar 1854, d. 8 Jun 1930
Birth*Millage Lee Wyatt was born on 6 September 1873 in TX.1 
Death*He died on 19 November 1949 in OK at age 76. 
Census*Millage Lee Wyatt appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in Fannin Co., TX. 

Citations

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